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Traditional Dakelh pit-house being built for students

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Vincent Prince is out on site excavating the holes required to begin building a pit-house for Nak’al Bun Elementary School which will be used by students for cultural learning and education.

Nak’al Bun Elementary School creates cultural living classroom MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The field on the side of Nak’al Bun Elementary School looks like it could be an archaeological excavation site. Vincent Prince, Executive Director Aboriginal Business Development Centre in Prince George, is in town starting excavation to build a traditional Dakelh pit-house for the school. This will be the third, and largest, pit-house Prince has built. His first pit-house he said he built about 15 years ago on the family’s home on an island on Stuart Lake.

He’s been working with 19 Century drawings and descriptions made by Father Adrien-Gabriel Morice, a Catholic missionary, who came to Fort St. James in the late 1800’s. “I got the design from Father Morice’s books, my dad was transcribing the syllabics and there were drawings,” Prince said. “He had gone to visit three (pit-houses) up at Inzana Lake and he had done some drawings and so my dad said I should build one.” A pit-house is a traditional winter dwelling of the Carrier (Dakelh) people and this form of permanent structure were built by various

cultures throughout the Americas. They are typically built in a circular shape with a one metre deep pit excavated out of the ground with a wood and earthen exterior for insulation and an entrance at the top of the structure. Prince said often in southern places like the Okanagan there would be side entrances in the dwellings because of the warmer climate. He said the pit-house will get a side entrance for ease of use for children and elders who may use the space. “We’re going to build a side en-

trance here just into the bank, for the little kids,” he said. “We will put the pole in the middle, it has a pole with steps in it. In the north that would have been the only in and out.” The project was expected to begin in May, but issues surrounding getting the logs needed for the project weren’t sorted out until recently when Prince said Conifex made a donation to the project. “Unfortunately we were supposed to start in May, but it didn’t get started as soon as I wanted to,” he said. “Conifex was kind enough to donate the bulk of the logs.”

Prince calculates that there are close to one hundred hours for digging the holes for the main beams and another 70 to 100 to do the log work. “There’s probably a hundred hours of just digging alone,” he said. “It’s a lot of dirt to move.” He said Nak’al Bun Elementary School will use the space for cultural learning and will be a great addition to the community. “It’s going to be nice and big, they are going to hold classes in here and do cultural programming,” he said. “It’s going to be fun.”

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Constable Bill Peterson awarded Medal of Bravery Risked own life to save man attempting to jump off Toronto bridge onto busy street MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

Constable Clifford William (Bill) Peterson, Toronto Police Service (TPS), was recently the recipient of a Medal of Bravery for a voluntary act of courage in preventing a person from jumping from the Castle Frank Bridge in Toronto, Ont., in December 2013. Peterson who grew up in Fort St. James and now lives in Ajax, Ont., has been a member in the

TPS for ten years said his father John Peterson. John and his wife Annette flew out to Ottawa May 1, 2015 to Rideau Hall to attend the presentation of the medals by the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada. Medals were presented to 39 recipients at the Canadian Bravery Decorations ceremony. The Canadian Bravery Decorations was first created in 1972 and is a way for the nation to express

its gratitude to the people who risk their lives to protect others. While on duty Cnst. Peterson prevented a man from jumping 30 metres from a bridge onto a busy roadway in Toronto. Peterson, without any thought for his own safety, leaped onto a 1.5 metre wide concrete pillar and grabbed the man. Sprawled on his stomach and with his partner Cnst. Jeff Wesley holding him by the legs, he then pulled the struggling man

back onto the bridge. “This fellow had climbed up on the outside of this pillar, and the fellow had actually let go when Bill grabbed him,” said John. “It’s the second time he (risked his life).” Cnst. Peterson was also awarded the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery in December, 2015 and has been nominated for a Carnegie Medal in recognition of his efforts to save the life of another person.

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John and Annette Peterson hold a photo of their son, Constable Bill Peterson. Peterson received a Medal of Bravery on May 1, for his actions in saving the life of a person who was attempting to jump off a bridge onto a busy street in Toronto on Dec. 8, 2013.

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Mystery in the Park

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Flying the friendly skies with Interior Helicopters Company still going strong after 19 years in business MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

Interior Helicopters Ltd. has been flying the Fort St. James skies since 1996. Started originally by Grant and Westley Luck, the company was bought in 2006, and is now owned and run by Tom Schaff in partnership with Jeff Cleveland and is a 51 per cent aboriginal owned company. “I just had always wanted a helicopter company,” said Schaff. “We had the opportunity in 2006 to buy the company from Grant and Westley Luck, long-time helicopter people in town here.” Schaff wears many hats with Interior Helicopters, he is also the Director of Maintenance and does quality assurance. He has been running maintenance since 1989 and said the company has its main base in Fort St. James, a base in Williams Lake and a temporary base in Kamloops. He added the long-term plan is to eventually have the Kamloops base become a permanent maintenance base for the company. “We hope at one point to have our maintenance base (in Kam-

loops). It’s just hard to get people to Fort St. James,” he said. “But, we’ll wait until the market changes a bit before we do that.” The company does work for forestry, oil and gas, and the diamond drilling industry, Schaff said the bulk of the work they do at Interior involves transporting drills and crew to remote mountain exploration sites. “We do a lot of diamond drilling. The market has been down but that’s mostly what we’ve been doing,” he said. “It takes a lot to get those contracts.” Interior currently has nine people on staff, including Schaff’s son Taylor who is an apprentice engineer. In the maintenance hangar sit four of its six helicopters: Two jet rangers, an MD 600 and a BO 105. Schaff said the 105 came up from the U.S.A., decommissioned from its work with the DEA in Hawaii and Texas. ”This one has a rigid rotor system, it’s a BO 105 it’s made in Germany by MBB. It’s a good lifter,” he said. “We bought it out of the States and brought it up here and we took 200 pounds of radio gear out it.” Schaff said Forestry likes to

use the MD 600 because it can get into tight areas due to the lack of a tail rotor. He added that most of the company’s forestry work happens in Williams Lake. “Mostly in Williams Lake we do forestry. We have a threeyear contract right now,” he said. “We stay pretty busy in Williams Lake.” Like all industry, Schaff said the company has had its ups and downs, but said the jobs are picking up again. He said with the bases in different areas it offers the company the opportunity to get to know the communities and build solid relationships with area businesses. “With helicopters it doesn’t really matter, you just go where the work is,” he said. “The base situation works really good. Having bases you get to know the people. It’s been really good here and there isn’t a lot of competition.” And although the helicopter business is often feast or famine said Schaff, he said he wouldn’t change a thing about the business he’s in. “I’m not in it for the money, I’m in it because I love it.”

This MD 600 was picked up after it had lost its tail in a hard landing. Tom Schaff said this type of helicopter works great for fighting forest fires as it can get into tight areas due to the lack of tail rotor.

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Tom Schaff is co-owner of Interior Helicopters, Schaff is also Director of Maintenance and does quality assurance for the company.

Thank You

The students and staff of Fort St. James Secondary School would like to thank all of the parents, student helpers, and the representatives from local businesses and organizations who participated in the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 5th at the Fort St. James Secondary School. We would also like to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals who generously supported our students by providing scholarships and bursaries. These awards recognize the achievements of our graduating students and help to create post-secondary opportunities. This continued support is greatly appreciated by the students and staff of FSJSS. Scholarship/ Bursary Name The Bargain Basement Bursary Brulin Enterprises Scholarship Canfor and Canfor Pulp Scholarship Canyon Tree Farms Bursary Courage to Continue Award CUPE Local 4177 “Club 91” Bursary David Hoy Staff Bursaries David Hoy PAC Bursary Dennis Playfair Memorial Bursary District Scholarships District of Fort St. James Scholarship Dr. Brian Bowers Memorial Bursary Duane Valk Forestry Bursary Eddie Velkjar Memorial Bursary FSJ Falcons Speed Skating Club Bursary FSJ Minor Hockey Assoc. Bursary FSJ Volunteer Fire Dept. and Aux. Bursaries FSJSS PAC Bursary FSJSS Staff Scholarship FSJ TV Society Bursary FSJ Youth Soccer Assoc. Bursary Iberdrola Energy Projects Can. Bursaries Integris Credit Union Scholarship Jackson Memorial Scholarship Jenni Goff Memorial Bursary Joseph Paques Memorial Bursary Veronica Paques Memorial Bursary Ladies Aux to the Royal Can. Legion Bursary Les Huffman Memorial Bursary Les Kennedy Memorial Bursary Nak’albun PAC Bursary Nak’azdli Education Bursary Nechako Lakes Administrators Bursary Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts Bursary Philip Leon Memorial Bursary Principal’s Award Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Area “C” Bursary Rotary Bursary Sharon Ottesen Memorial Bursary Shirley Buck Memorial Bursary Sinkut Mountain Cattlemen’s Memorial Bursary Sowchea PAC Bursary Stuart Lake Seniors Assoc. Bursary Taba Bursary Thomas Memorial Bursary Tl’azt’en Nation Bursary UNBC Scholars Scholarship and Achievers Vanderhoof and District CO-OP Bursary Woodlot 1880 Bursary YRB “Roads” Scholarship YRB Trades Scholarship

Sponsor Bargain Store Bruce Macdonald Canfor and Canfor Pulp co. Harry Hooke & Lynn Jackson Cam and Ann McCormick Members of CUPE local 4177 Staff of David Hoy Elementary School David Hoy Elementary PAC Bev Playfair and family Nechako Lakes School Dist. 91 District of Fort St. James Ladies Aux. to Stuart Lake Hospital Florence and Peter Valk Faye Velkjar and family FSJ Falcons Speed Skating Club FSJ Minor Hockey Association FSJ Volunteer Fire Department and Aux FSJSS Parent Advisory Council FSJSS Staff FSJ TV Society FSJ Youth Soccer Association Iberdrola Energy Projects Integris Credit Union Neil Jackson Harvey and Lynn Goff Canfor-administered Trust Fund Canfor- administered Trust Fund Ladies Aux. to Royal Can. Legion #268 Mary Huffman and family Nechako Teachers Union Nak’albun Parent Advisory Committee Nak’azdli Band Nechako Lakes Administrators Assn. Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts Brian and Lynn Leon Fort St. James Secondary School Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Area “C” FSJ Rotary Club Apollo Forest Products and Employees Ron Buck & family and FSJSS Staff Sinkut Mountain Cattlemen Assoc. Sowchea Elementary School PAC Stuart Lake Seniors Association Taba Group Nak’azdli Band Tl’azt’en Nation UNBC Vanderhoof and District CO-OP Assn. Juha Salokannel Yellowhead Road and Bridge Vanderhoof Yellowhead Road and Bridge Vanderhoof

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Aboriginal Child Welfare should top list for all government MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

The progress report on Aboriginal child welfare across Canada will be released at the Council of the Federation in mid-July. The Union of BC Indian Chiefs (UBCIC) put forward eight recommendations to the council based on the 94 recommendations by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Those eight recommendations urge an incorporation into the councils report of the 5 recommendations made by the TRC on Aboriginal child welfare which include: Committing to reducing the number of Aboriginal children in care; preparing and publishing annual reports on the number of Aboriginal children (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) who are in care; a call upon all levels of government to fully implement Jordan’s Principle; for federal government to enact Aboriginal child-welfare legislation that establishes national standards for Aboriginal child apprehension and custody cases; and, that the federal, provincial, territorial, and Aboriginal governments develop culturally appropriate parenting programs for Aboriginal families. In January of 2014, findings were released from an Edmonton Journal-Calgary Herald

investigation on the state of Aboriginal child welfare in Alberta with staggering statistics. According to that investigation 145 children in care have died in that province since 1999, or those deaths 74 were Aboriginal. It can only be guessed in British Columbia, and across Canada, on the state of the statistics where Aboriginal child welfare is concerned. Aboriginal child welfare should be a priority provincially and federally, and these governments need to work closely with First Nations to ensure Aboriginal laws and traditions become the norm where child welfare is concerned. The Ministry of Children and Family Development states it has a variety of initiatives meant to address the number of Aboriginal children in care which includes returning historic responsibilities for child protection and family support to Aboriginal communities, these agreements are known as delegation agreements. According to the ministry, “Through delegation agreements, the Provincial Director of Child Protection (the Director) gives authority to Aboriginal agencies, and their employees, to undertake administration of all or parts of the Child, Family and Community Service Act (CFCSA).” In June Aboriginal Affair’s British Co-

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lumbia sent a letter to the province’s First Nation child and family services agencies which stated the department would not continue to be part of tripartite funding and delegation agreements. That change could be taken to mean Aboriginal Affairs would limit its responsibilities for First Nations child-welfare. It has been suggested that this move is in response to a ruling that is expected from the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal on a complaint alleging Aboriginal Affairs of discrimination against First Nations children. Aboriginal Affairs pays less to First Nations child welfare agencies than the provinces pay for identical off-reserve services. In order to deliver services a First Nations child welfare agency needs the delegated authority from the province. Without the tripartite agreement, B.C. agencies would have to sign a separate delegation agreement with the province before getting a funding agreement signed from Ottawa. It is hoped that on top of those UBCIC recommendations work will continue toward creating an Aboriginal child welfare system that sees First Nations able to properly care for and keep children in culturally appropriate homes on-and off-reserve. And that First Nations continue to be fully funded by both the provincial and federal government.

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The progress report on Aboriginal child welfare across Canada will be released at the Council of the Federation in midJuly. Pictured is Jordan River Anderson – full implementation of Jordan’s Principle is among the UBCIC recommendations.

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A proposal gaining momentum with civic leaders in B.C. would see guilt-inducing climate change warning labels slapped on all gas pump handles.

Pump pain may come with greenhouse gas guilt JEFF NAGEL Black Press

The pain drivers feel at the pump from high gas prices may soon also come with a jolt of shame for helping destroy the planet. A proposal gaining momentum with civic leaders in B.C. would see guilt-inducing climate change warning labels slapped on all gas pump handles. The non-profit group Our Horizon has been advancing the concept on the basis that warnings that graphically show the damage from climate change could nudge motorists to cut their emissions. It’s inspired by cigarette package warnings that are credited in the decline of smoking and the example warning labels circulated by the group are similar in design. “Warning: Use of this fuel product contributes to ocean acidification which puts much marine life at risk of extinction,” states one label that comes with images of thriving and dead coral. West Vancouver council will bring a resolution before the Union of B.C. Municipalities in September asking the province to make the pump labels a requirement province-wide. City of North Vancouver council voted to endorse the idea June 15 and it doesn’t want to wait for a provincial government decision. “We’re going to try to go it alone,” Mayor Darrell Mussatto said, adding North Vancouver still must investigate the legalities. “We think it’s the right thing to do.” Our Horizon B.C. campaigner Matt Hulse said he believes any municipality could make gas pump labeling a condition for gas stations in its local business licence bylaw. But West Vancouver Mayor Mike Smith, a longtime petroleum distributor in the region, said he doesn’t want to take the risk that a unilateral municipal requirement gets challenged in court. “I personally hate spending public money on legal fees,” he said, adding his city will wait for provincial policy. Smith said he will vote in favour of his council’s resolution at UBCM. “It’s just a way of reminding the public that there’s a cost to be borne for using petroleum products,” Smith said. “Nobody’s advocating banning them. But you should be aware when you fill your car up that there’s an effect on the climate and on the environment of doing that.” He called the suggested labels innocuous and doesn’t believe the oil industry would object. No jurisdiction in Canada has yet made pump warning labels a requirement. Hulse said the labels would help make the routine act of filling up the tank a choice to be consid-

ered more carefully. “It places responsibility right in the palm of your hand,” Hulse said. If the concept takes off, he said, specific impact wording and imagery could be developed to tailor the labels to each area. “In the Lower Mainland it might be sea level rise, flooding, smog – any number of things – and it might be different in the Interior of B.C., where it might be forest fires and pine beetles,” Hulse said. “It might be ocean acidification in coastal areas such as Qualicum Beach, which has had a massive crash in its shellfish industry.” Richmond Coun. Harold Steves noted handle labels would only be seen by self-serve pump users and suggested larger labels for the pump display be designed that are visible at full-serve stations. SFU marketing professor Lindsay Meredith said the idea could influence fuel consumption, particularly among people already considering buying an electric car or choosing other transportation options to reduce their carbon footprint. “It’s a way of turning up the heat, no doubt about it,” Meredith said. “Does it get the hard core guy driving the Escalade or the Hummer? Probably not. Does it get a whole bunch of the younger crowd or the people who are on the margin? You bet your boots it does.”

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Charges approved in shooting death of 18-year-old woman Provincial Crown Counsel has approved charges of in the shooting death of an 18-year-old woman which occurred in a Vanderhoof residence on Dec. 20, 2012. The charges which were approved are; Manslaughter with a Firearm, and Careless Use of a Firearm on 27 year old Kayne Sabbe Penner of Vanderhoof , B.C., and Careless Storage of a Firearm, Careless Use of a Firearm and Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm against 38 year old Richard Borne of Vanderhoof , BC. The charges were laid after a lengthy and comprehensive investigation which was carried out by the North District Major Crimes Unit which led to the arrests of the two men. At the time of the shooting, the victim was transferred from St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof to the University Hospital of Northern BC in Prince George and pronounced deceased after succumbing to her injuries. The family of the victim were not available for comment. – Michele Taylor

Sowchea Elementary School to be closed

The decision came down from the School District 91 Board of Education on June 22 to close both Sowchea Elementary and Fort Fraser Elementary Schools after the board held a 60-day consultation process. The schools will be officially closed as of June 30. Approximately 125 students will be amalgamated into David Hoy Elementary School from Sowchea which will total a combined student count of more than 260 students.

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also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744. *** ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES... will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members are welcome and training is provided. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.3231 *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250-996-7728 (h) for more information. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. ***

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Mining activity picking up in B.C. BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press

The Red Chris copper and gold mine in northwestern B.C. is ramping up production after overcoming protests, declining metal prices and three reviews of its tailings facility. Imperial Metals received its Mines Act permit for Red Chris June 19, after additional scrutiny of the openpit mineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s construction in the wake of the August 2014 tailings dam breach at the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mount Polley mine near Williams Lake. That breach triggered independent reviews of nearly 100 mine tailings ponds with permits across the province, looking for design or operational weaknesses that indicate risk. The Tahltan Nation commissioned its own assessment of Red Chris, located 18 km

southeast of the Tahltan village of Iskut, before community members voted 87 per cent in favour of a benefits sharing agreement for the mine. Powered by BC Hydroâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new northwest transmission line, the project will truck ore concentrate to the bulk shipping terminal at Stewart near the Alaska border. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said mines like Red Chris can operate profitably even in the current low-price market for copper, if their processes are efficient. Imperial Metals conducted drill tests showing highergrade copper and gold deposits deep below the surface ore body. Imperial has applied for a permit to reopen Mount Polley, using an empty pit to hold tailings as work continues to repair the dam and remediate the washed-

out creek below. Bennett said inspectors are expected to make a decision on that permit in July. Another mine expected to begin operation this summer is Brucejack, an underground gold mine 275 km northwest of Smithers. Underground mines produce less waste rock than open-pit operations, and Brucejackâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s owner Pretivm plan to return some of the rock underground as cemented paste. Another underground mine preparing for operation is Silvertip, an ore deposit near the Yukon border that was first identified in 1957. The province and the Kaska Dena First Nations signed an engagement agreement in 2012, determining a structure for resource permits for Silvertip and other projects covering millions of hectares on northern B.C.

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Better at Home funding helps seniors across Nechako Lakes REBECCA WATSON Omineca Express

Vanderhoof â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fraser Lake has secured funding for a Better At Home pilot project that will reach Fort St. James and Vanderhoof. The initiative was rolled out to six rural communities in B.C., including Fraser Lake as part of a $4 million contribution from the B.C. government and is being distributed through United Way. The funding will help support seniors in remote areas with services such as transportation, home visits, snow removal, deliveries, light house keeping, light yard work and minor home repairs. The price of services will be based on income and will be available for people aged 50 and up. Autumn Services in Fraser Lake is the go-to hub for participants and volunteers with Sarah Nahornoff-Storey as the program coordinator. The Fraser Lake funding will be for the communities of Coreyville, Stellako, North Shore, Francois Lake, Fraser Lake,

Stellaten First Nation, Nadleh First Nation and Fort Fraser. Nechako Valley Community Services in Vanderhoof will see $10,000 to help with transportation and another $10,000 will go to Seniors Helping Seniors in Fort St. James. Emily Columbo, economic development officer in Fort St. James, says Seniors Helping Seniors will use the money to help expand their services to Vanderhoof. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We offer free medical transportation to and from Prince George. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll take them to the airport too, doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have to be medical, but specifically for seniors. We pick people up right from A&W and we try to coordinate it when we already have Fort St. James clients going,â&#x20AC;? Columbo said. Nahornoff-Storey says Fraser Lake was chosen for the project because United Way is already helping out Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Both VHF and FSJ are getting more of a top up because they both have mu-

nicipal backing where Fraser Lake doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet,â&#x20AC;? Nahornoff-Storey said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But this will definitely help seniors, in all towns, age in place, so theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to stay in their homes longer. â&#x20AC;&#x153;With lack of health services available to our area, taxis, transportation and trying to get to appointments, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to get to those appointments and hopefully stay in their houses longer instead of going to assisted living. It helps them stay more active and in better frame-of-mind keeping them close to home and their families.â&#x20AC;? The pilot project has started but is still in the beginning stages. Anyone interested in participating in the Better at Home program or willing to volunteer, can contact Sarah Nahornoff-Storey at 1-250-6991681. Anyone interested in Seniors Helping Seniors transportation can call the FSJ coordinator Yvonne Sam 1-250-996-8408 or Vicki Larson at Nechako Valley Community Services at 1-250-567-9205.

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Fired drug researchers press for answers BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press

VICTORIA – Premier Christy Clark says an independent inquiry into the firing of eight health ministry contractors may be too long and costly, but the public deserves answers in the long-running controversy “in a very timely and cost-effective way.” The B.C. Liberal government has been on the defensive since the abrupt dismissal in 2012 of university researchers assessing drugs for eligibility under the province’s Pharmacare program. One fired contractor committed suicide, another is suing the government for wrongful dismissal and the remainder have been paid settlements and reinstated. An independent review by labour lawyer Marcia McNeil last year failed to determine who made key decisions and why. McNeil said restricted terms of her review and a lack of documents showing the sequence of decisions left her unable to determine accountability. The health ministry initially said a confidential database of B.C. patients who had taken various drugs had been misused, and some of the researchers appeared to have conflicts of interest. After Clark downplayed the suggestion of a public inquiry in Vancouver this week, NDP leader John Horgan said her actions indicate the government has something to hide. “We need to be able to compel testimony,” Horgan said. “We need to ensure that we’re protecting those public servants who might have something to say about this process.” The affected employees released an open letter to Health Minister Terry Lake this week, calling for an inquiry that covers the legal costs of everyone affected. They said the

program to assess the safety and effectiveness of prescription drugs has saved B.C. more

than $100 million over the past 20 years. Horgan said the opposition will continue

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Vanderhoof gets funding boost for 2016 International Airshow

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Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad presents the Vanderhoof Flying Club with a $25,000 grant from the B.C. government to host the 2016 Vanderhoof International Air Show. MICHELE TAYLOR

Legislature recalled for July 13 to examine LNG agreement BY TOM FLETCHER Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. legislature is being recalled July 13 to examine and approve a 25-year tax and royalty agreement for B.C.’s first major liquefied natural gas investment. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said Tuesday a project development agreement for Pacific Northwest LNG’s pipeline and export terminal near Prince Rupert has been approved by the energy companies proposing the investment of up to $36 billion. The project still needs federal environmental approval and an agreement with Coast Tsimshian and other First Nations in whose traditional territories the pipeline and shipping facilities would be built. Offer voted down Members of the Lax Kw’alaams Band voted down an offer from Pacific Northwest LNG in May, citing concern about the terminal’s impact on salmon habitat in the Skeena River estuary, despite a design change to build a bridge

for the pipeline above the area known as Flora Bank. The province revealed the general outlines of the project agreement in May. It provides minimum gas royalty revenues for B.C., with increased revenue to the investors if the spread between North American and Asian prices increases during the term. It also provides for compensation to the investors if future governments impose “discriminatory” increases to carbon tax or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG plants during the next 25 years. NDP leader John Horgan said he is concerned that the B.C. Liberal government over-promised the benefits of LNG development and may now be offering “too much lolly” to land the first big deal. Pacific Northwest is a consortium led by Malaysia’s stateowned energy company PETRONAS, its Canadian subsidiary Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp., Japan Petroleum Exploration

Corp. and Petroleum Brunei. The B.C. government approved a separate 3.5 per cent LNG income tax last fall, and passed legislation to control the amount of property tax the local government can impose on the project. Limits were also placed on conventional pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from the project, with carbon offsets required if the operation exceeds 0.16 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent per tonne of LNG produced.

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The Vanderhoof Flying Club received a $25,000 grant from the B.C. government which will help when the club hosts the 2016 Vanderhoof International Airshow. “Vanderhoof is proud to support the Skyfest in Quesnel this year,” Vanderhoof Flying Club president Royce Schaff stated in a news release. “We are taking a hiatus for 2015 and will be in a complementary position with Quesnel to run biannual airshows in our region.

We look forward to seeing everyone in 2016.” Skyfest, Quesnel’s International Airshow runs August 1-2 and will have a Twilight Show July 31 which is part of the Take-Off party. The Vanderhoof International Airshow was reinstated in 2012 and has grown since that time with more than 4,500 spectators in attendance in 2014. “Airshows are a lot of work and this allows the group to begin preparing for 2016 right away,” Vanderhoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen said.

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UNBC Continuing Studies Project Management students, Leon Erickson, left, Pete Erickson, Tamara Gregg, Riley Willick, Rosemarie Sam, Loretta Moise, Danny Willick, Maria Riske, Ruby Sam, Vanessa Joseph and Teddy Johnny put together an inaugural geocache event in Fort St. James as part of their continuing studies program, June 27.

Coordinates to family fun UNBC Project Management students host first geocache event in Fort St. James MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

Some 80 participants were out June 27 with GPS unit’s in-hand to take part in the Fort St. James Geocache event which was hosted by students of the UNBC Project Management program. Tamara Gregg, one of the eleven program students who hosted the event, said the group had to decide on a community project to work on at the beginning of March. “People had come in thinking of suggestions and then we ended up voting on it,” she said. “Geocache is an inaugural event here in Fort St. James. (Geocaching) is unique,

a lot of people don’t know about it and a lot of us didn’t know about it.” People from Fort St. James, Prince George and as far away as Tumbler Ridge and Vancouver came out to take part in the geocache event. Geocaching – treasure hunting with a GPS – is an activity where clues are given to hidden treasures. Participants traveled around town to ten different cache sites before heading back to Cottonwood Park to enjoy a barbeque and prize draws. The eleven students have been taking the UNBC program since January. The Project Management course was purchased by the

Nad’azdli band through UNBC and delivered at space rented at CNC said Gregg. “The local Nad’azdli band purchased the program through UNBC and had it here because there was quite an interest here,” she said. “I’m personally out of Prince George as is one of my teammates, so we just travel in.” Final class work The student team will be back in class to finish their theory next week before they write their final exam Gregg said. “And then, we may have credentials at the end of this,” she said. The group managed to find

Julie Anne Mortenson, left, and Susan Crookes were the first team to arrive back during the Fort St. James Geocache event, Mortenson also won the draw for the $500 adult first prize.

around 40 sponsors for the event which included local businesses and individuals who also donated to the event. There were a number of prizes for the event including a first prize of $500 for adults and $100 for youth. All the children who participated in the geocache event received prizes for their efforts. “Without sponsors we would not have been able to pull this off,” she said. “We had quite a number of individual sponsors as well.” Gregg said the group is considering hosting the event again next year and possibly even having bands playing at the wrap-up. “We’re quite pleased we have

(the turnout) we have here,” said Gregg. “Our group are talking, and we are just in the beginning stages of this, of maintaining the unit that we have and hosting a bigger event next year.” The event was a great success for the group said Gregg, adding that their fundraising efforts exceeded the goal the group had for funding. “We exceeded our goal funding wise so what we are doing with the profit is donating,” she said. “Our group decided to continue to promote physical activity, and to purchase some ski hill tickets for youth so that they have the ability to get out there this winter.”

Quinn Pastro, left, Finlay Pastro, Kris Pastro and Franca Petrucci came out from Prince George to try out geocaching for the first time. Finlay won the draw for the $100 youth first prize at the June 27 event.

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Doug Davidson brought the traveling Fish Bus to Fort St. James from Grand Forks where he runs a warehouse. Davidson’s last day in town was June 28, but he said he will be bringing more West and East Coast fish and seafood back to the Fort in late July or early August, so keep your eyes peeled for his return.

Carbon footprints and Northern learning programs discussed Aboriginal youth programs and energy conservations topics at Northern Health board meeting in Burns Lake MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier

Northern Health had its board meeting in Burns Lake on June 15. Work by Northern Health to reduce its carbon footprint through energy conservation savings were discussed at the meeting. In the six facilities across the region where initiatives were put in place, Northern Health saved more than $250,000. “We put a strong emphasis on being energy conscious including finding ways to reduce costs for facility maintenance, and utilizing the savings for health care related programs,” Dr. Charles Jago, Northern Health’s board chair stated in a news release. “We operate in a uniquely challenging northern climate, but our staff continues to find creative

and innovative means to be more efficient despite those challenges.” Natural gas consumption was reduced by 3 per cent in 2014 compared to 2013 consumption, there has been a reduction of seven per cent total since starting the program in 2009 and a 2 per cent drop in electrical consumption in 2014 compared to 2013 consumption rates. Two programs targeted to youth interested in pursuing a career in health care were also a topic for the board at the meeting. Human resources presented on the Grow Your Own program which introduces Grade 10-12 students to the many opportunities in healthcare. These events will occur this month in Vanderhoof and Terrace and were previously held in Prince George,

Quesnel, and Fort St. John. The second program, the Interactive Clinical Simulations is a partnership with the Innovation and Development Commons which paired a wide range of health care professionals and a group of Carrier Sekani youth. “These unique programs engage youth across Northern Health and are helpful to get youth thinking about their future, and hopefully a career in healthcare within northern B.C.,” Cathy Ulrich, Northern Health’s Chief Executive Officer and President stated in the news release. “We know people that come from rural communities and learn in northern communities are more likely to practice in a rural setting; presenting these career opportunities will encourage youth to pursue post-secondary education in a health care related field.”

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