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Report says Vanderhoof air quality below national standards

Wayne Salewski and friends were building a dyke at his residence on Reid Drive while staff from the hatchery were checking the telemetry for the Nechako White Sturgeon during the flooding on May 22. SUBMITTED photo

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B.C. says no to provincial funds for flood damage, council says yes Vivian Chui Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s council is appealing the province’s refusal to provide funding for private property damage caused by flooding in May. Emergency Management BC has granted financial assistance to the district towards the immediate response to the flood and the damage to public property — sandbagging, for example — but not for damage caused to homes, said Tom Clement, the District’s Chief Administrative Officer. “In making the decision they decided that there wasn’t enough damage, there weren’t enough homes to meet the criteria,” Clement said. “We’re going to appeal that and say one is enough, if there was damage.” In response to Vanderhoof’s application, Emergency Management BC said that “the high water table from April 24th to June 24th and subsequent water seepage into residential low lying homes” was not eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance, after r

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“[assessing] the severity of the event, the safety of people, the extent of the damage and the number of people and/or communities affected.” Part of the district council’s appeal is to get a better understanding on the damage residents have, Clement said. “It doesn’t sit well with council that there seems to be an arbitrary limit,” he said. “Is it 10 homes, 20 homes, or three homes?” The district’s mayor Gerry Thiessen will meet with MLA John Rustad on Wednesday for his advocacy on the appeal. “It was incredibly disappointing for us as the community that we didn’t qualify,” said Thiessen. “Especially as the person in charge of northern British Columbia’s emergency preparedness had recommended [Vanderhoof] to qualify for national disaster fund.” For Paul Collard who resides on View Street, his finished basement had been affected by both this year’s flooding as well as in 2007. “The cost has not been huge to fix things, but losing about 50 per cent of living space for 40 days in a year certainly is,” he said.

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Vanderhoof residents may be breathing dirtier air than they think they are in the past three years, according to a recent report. The Ministry of Environment’s first air quality report for the Central Interior Air Zone — including nearby communities such as Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, and Smithers — states that Vanderhoof’s air pollutant levels have exceeded national standards from 2011 to 2013. With data collected from 10 monitors in the area, Vanderhoof and Smithers are the two communities found to have a high 24-hour average amount of fine particulates, while the annual average amount is also high in Vanderhoof. The district council will work with the ministry to understand why first, said Tom Clement, Vanderhoof’s Chief Administrative Officer. “One of the things is that Vanderhoof and Smithers are the only two along the northern route that have a newer monitoring system,” Clement said. “There maybe something in that.” According to the report, higher concentration of fine particulates are expected with the new monitors because they account for the amount that older measuring procedures may lose. As Vanderhoof’s monitor is currently located on top of the district’s courthouse, the council is looking to do additional monitoring in case of skewed data, Clement added. “This is definitely a warning to us that we need to do something,” he said. “The environment committee will investigate it, and come back to council with answers to questions why and what can we do to improve.” While Vanderhoof shares the same air quality See AIR QUALITY REPORT, page 2

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As of July 1, local accountant Ken Simon (centre) has joined MNP for his office to continue after his retirement. His clients will be transitioned to Rod Quiring (left) and Blair Traxler (right).

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concerns as the rest of the northern community — including industrial emissions, wood burning, and transportation — the most of concern to the district is wood smoke and road dust, said Angela Wheeler, Northern Health’s team lead in environmental health. “The general advisory is mainly for people with existing respiratory concerns, to limit time outside or exercise,” Wheeler said, as poor air quality may lead to further irritation. However, she added that it may not be a concern for the everyday air consumer. “I exercise outside regardless of air quality, but I consider myself an average healthy person.”

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When an independent professional in a small community is looking to retire, reaching out to a larger establishment may be a beneficial solution for all parties involved. Aiming to retire by the summer of 2016, Ken Simon from Kenneth B. Simon Corp. has recently joined MNP LLP, a Canadian accounting firm headquartered in Calgary. “How does one leave from one’s own operated business?” said Simon. “If I’m going to be leaving my business, I want to make sure that my staff has the opportunity to continue their employment with that business, and my clients have continuity.” He noted that business succession can come from three sources: either an existing staff that can take over the business, or an external individual who has the intent of taking over, or look for an existing entity that have the resources to do so in a shorter period of time. “With Vanderhoof being a small community,” he added. “Sometimes it can be difficult for individuals from professions to be here and relocate and become a resident of Vanderhoof.” Simon had arrived in Vanderhoof 31 years ago to establish his accounting office, with the previous 10 years of his career spent in Prince George and Fort St. John. “Just as I was new to the community at one time, MNP is new to the community, but not to the accounting world,” he said. Simon noted the vulnerabilities of having an independent office. “I’m one of three people, if you suddenly miss one person, it’s a big hole to fill,” he said. “MNP can then provide long-term stability for Vanderhoof because they’ll be able to attract personnel to be there and work here.” Rod Quiring, a MNP partner based out of Prince George that specializes in assurance and aboriginal services, along with senior manager Blair Traxler will be taking over Simon’s clients in Vanderhoof. Quiring said he is looking to grow the Vanderhoof office in two ways. “Right now, no one in Vanderhoof does agriculture work, and we have, as part of MNP, agriculture specialists,” he said. With his existing aboriginal portfolio, he would be targeting the First Nations community as well. “There’s a huge First Nations presence in the area, so why not service the First Nations of Vanderhoof,” he added. For MNP, which has opened its Prince George office in January this year, it is an opportunity to expand into the smaller communities in central northern B.C. “Using Prince George as a hub, we can now expand out,” Quiring said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we see [MNP] going to Quesnel, and Williams Lake.”

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True fair gets crowds Vivian Chui Omineca Express This year’s fall fair attendance has gone up again — maybe because it’s the area’s last agricultural fair, says co-chair Richard Wruth. With over 6,500 through the gate, the number of fairgoers have increased from last year’s 5,000 — which was already more than the year before, co-chair Carol Ann Shearer said. “Lots of other fairs are bringing in rides,” said Wruth. “People like that it’s a country fair, with lots of animals, not commercialized.” With the fair’s 50th anniversary next year, the organizers are already looking for volunteers. “The more poeple come out, the more people to enjoy things, “ he said. “ The goal is to bring people to our community to show them what we have.”

Facade funding up for grabs Vivian Chui Omineca Express $10,000 of funding is still available until November for Vanderhoof’s businesses to upgrade their look. So far, a total of $10,000 has been provided to two local businesses by the Northern Development Initiative Trust through its Business Façade Improvement Program — and the District has received just two applications, said Chief Administrative Officer Tom Clement. The program contributes fifty per cent of a qualifying business’s project for up to $5,000, with a total of $20,000 per year to the District for improving the appearance of its businesses. “The improvement of the Highway 16 corridor has been Council’s desire for a while,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen. “Being able to provide financial incentive for those businesses along Highway 16 to upgrade the look of their establishments is a significant step in the right direction.” For both the funding’s recipients — ARO Automotive Industrial Supplies and Streamline Signs and Graphics — the upgrade projects cost $40,000. “You got to have a project that you could make work,” said Wayne Funk from Streamline Signs and Graphics. “You only have $5,000.” When asked about the lack of applications, Funk said most people may not be giving it a lot of thought. “I’ve talked to several people who have been applying,” he said. “People have been busy.”

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Left: Jaspers Triumph won Supreme Champion in the Heavy Horse competition. Owned by Mike and Dyanne Dimassimo, Ty is a registered Clydesdale standing at 19 hands weighing in at 2,100 lbs. Right: Curtis Adamson, driving the Belgians, Doc and Nip, placed first and second in the single heavy horse pull at last weekend’s fall fair.

Weekly police update Just marijuana, not fentanyl The RCMP reminds the public that fentanyl, 0.2g of which would kill, can be found in street drugs. In the evening of Aug. 23, a man was reported, among other odd behaviour, running into a resident’s porch and barging into another’s front door, looking for medical help. Though he stated that he had smoked marijuana laced with fentanyl, he was found to have a bad reaction to marijuana with no trace of fentanyl. In 2014, there has been about 90 fentanyl-related deaths in B.C., according to a recent report from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse — a number representing close to a seven-fold increase in the last four years. Suspicious fire A fire in a green oat field on Mapes Road was reported by a worker at 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 24. It had surprised a Top Hay employee as he had seen nothing amiss on site half an hour before the event. On property owned by Top Hay Ltd., the fire started from a burnt

pile and had then spread to surrounding excess wood. It was contained with quick response from Forestry Services, Top Hay staff, and the fire department, the RCMP said, as well as by the fact that the oat field was still green. The police thinks that the fire is suspicious and is currently looking for witnesses. Those with information can contact the police directly or through Crime Stoppers confidentially by phone or online. Boat motor theft A Mercury 9.9 horse-power boat motor was reported stolen from a shed by Tachick Lake, 14 km southwest of Vanderhoof, at 2:41 p.m. on Aug.27. The motor is black in colour, small enough to be carried in one hand, and can normally be fit on a 12 to 15-foot aluminum boat, the police said. The owner has not seen it for the last two weeks.

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Heavy Horse Show Results 801 Turn Out (light horse) 1st Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 2nd Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 3rd Serine Forino driving Albion 802 Driving Dressage 1st Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 2nd Serine Forino driving Albion 803 Pre Lim Dressage 1st Rita Hiatt driving Chip 2nd Jennifer Stringer driving Diablo 804 First Year Horse 1st Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 806 Drive and Ride 1st Rita Hiatt driving Chip 2nd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 807 Pleasure Driving Reinsmanship 1st Rita Hiatt driving Chip 2nd Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 809 Single Horse Log Skid 1st Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 2nd John McNolty driving Bill 3rd Harold Mueller driving Bailey

man 827 Driving Trail 1st Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 2nd Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 3rd Rita Hiatt driving Chip 828 Hour glass race 1st Rita Hiatt driving Chip 2nd Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 829 Driving Barrels 1st Rita Hiatt driving Chip 2nd Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha 830 Driving Keyhole 1st Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 2nd Rita Hiatt driving Chip 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha

811 Draft Foals and Yearlings Halter 1st Mercedes Deaton showing Juneau 2nd Chelsea Randall showing Moose 3rd Tera Gardner showing Bonneyville

834 Chore Team 1st Jon Olsen, Don Sholer driving Major and Hoss 2nd Don Sholer, Jon Olsen driving Tom 3rd Gerald Gaibraith, Mike DiMassimo driving Prince and Ty

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818 Mens Cart Keith Wruth driving Duke 820 Costume Class 1st Connie Gardner showing Moose 2nd Tera Gardner showing Bonneyville 3rd Jennifer Stringer Showing Diablo 821 Draft Team on Wagon 1st Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath 2nd Dyanne DiMassimo driving Prince and Ty 3rd Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 822 Ladies Team on Wagon 1st Serine Forino driving Tia and Bailey 2nd Dyanne DiMassimo driving Prince and Ty 824 Junior Team on Wagon Mercedes Deaton driving Tia and Bailey 825 Unicorn Hitch Keith Wruth driving Duke, Grath & Randy 826 Four Horse Hitch Keith Wruth driving Duke, Grath, Randy & Nor-

High Point for Light Horse Driving Rita Hiatt driving Chip

832 Sulky Plow 1st Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 2nd John Olsen driving Major and Hoss 833 Walk behind Plow Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath

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839 Heavy Horse Team Pull (below 3400 lbs) 1st Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 2nd Dean Sturko driving Betty and Star 3rd Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath

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“You killed my father. Prepare to die,” the audience heard as Movie in the Park featured The Princess Bride at Ferland Park on Aug.26. VIVIAN CHUI photo

What you need to explore Vanderhoof I’m starting to think getting an SUV and a canoe is in order. What better way to explore the Nechako Valley lakes and streams that could possibly rival the Lake District of England? I haven’t been to the Lake District yet, though I would dearly love to, from what I’ve imagined the scenery could be like when Elizabeth Bennett ventured out on a 19th-century road trip in a horse-drawn carriage with her aunt and uncle Mrs. and Mr. Gardiner, and then running into Mr. Darcy at Pemberton...I digressed. People have been reassuring when I inquired about my mobility in town — I got quite a scare and wake-up call as I headed off to the Omineca Golf Course on my first day, bumping along and swirling dust on the gravel road. “That’s the worst road in Vanderhoof!” However, remembering the Top Gear episodes I’ve watched where sedans raced to find the source of the Nile River through muddy roads and crossing rivers on makeshift rafts, it’s really quite smooth. I’m exaggerating. As for winter however, we’ve explored the differences between a four-wheeler and an all-wheeler (I still don’t quite understand, please feel free to educate me). “If you have snow tires, you should be okay if you stay in town.” How about going up the mountain with my snowboard for some powder? “Well, they ususally plowed the road up Murray Ridge the day after we get snow.” That’s nice, or with all these trucks around town I can probably hop on with my board eh? “Oh, studded tires, I almost forgot, you’ll need those to go to Prince George.” I’ll get my snowshoes ready... The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com

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An aerial photo taken on Jun. 24 near Vanderhoof shows the extent of damage to farm land that can happen with even moderate water inundation, said Paul Collard. PAUL COLLARD photo

Flood concerns As you are probably aware, Vanderhoof experienced significant flooding earlier this year. Larger floods were experienced in 2007, and there was a near flooding event in 2010. This was brought about by what I believe is the inability of Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) to operate their water control facility to control the flows of the Nechako, and climate change. As it stands right now, the level of water behind the Kenny Dam is 6ft higher than it was this time last year, and the water release from the spillway has ben reduced. This is also an El Nino year of almost unprecedented proportion that will mean more precipitation in the catchment of the dam. Questions need to be asked of RTA as to what their water management plan is for this season, and what

assurances can they give to the other stakeholders in the Nechako watershed that next years flows will not result in floods again. The bigger concern downstream from Vanderhoof is what could happen with a really big flood situation. The snowpack this year was only 120% of average, yet caused huge impacts. We will certainly have snowpacks in the 180%+ range in the future, and these could cause huge flooding in Vancouver and everything upstream. RTA has based all its water management plans on the last 40 years of weather data. This has no bearing on the “now” weather due to climate change, and the effects of the beetle killed trees in the catchment area of the reservoir! Premier Christie Clark was only a week ago recognising the effects that climate change is having on the fire situation in the Province. We have related, but opposite problems. The water license that RTA has acquired with its purchase from Alcan has only one purpose stated “to generate power for industry in the NW of the Province”. All other values, life, property, environmental etc. are not included. Therefore RTA doesn’t have any responsibility for any of these. Of course, this license was issued in 1949. That is when we had flourishing Residential Schools, nuclear arsenals ready to use, etc. Values have changed since then, and it is obvious that this license must be modified to account for stakeholders in the water of the Nechako. There is precedent for changing the license as “Kemano completion”, part of the original license, was quashed by the NDP Government that took over in the 80s. This is a big, and complicated story that has been evolving over decades, and will no doubt continue for a while yet. Getting public knowledge of the situation, and appreciation of how things could be changed, hopefully to the advantage of all parties, needs to be part of the equation. Paul Collard

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Melanoma Changes Melanoma is a skin cancer that typically results from over exposure of skin to sunlight or UV radiation (U.V radiation can be from sunlight, tanning beds or tanning lamps) What do they look like? Any unusual moles, bumps, sores, lumps or blemishes deserve more attention. Moles can be normal, what you’re looking for are the ABCDEà A- Asymmetry, are both sides equal or irregular? B- Border, are the edges irregular? Blurred? Ragged? C- Colour, the mole is discolored, or had variations in color, the color is not uniform. (Colors can be pink, brown, black, purple, white or even blue) D- Diameter, is it larger than 6 millimeters? (Melanomas can be smaller, but size is usually a decent indicator of something amiss. E- Evolving - is it changing in shape, size, or color? Other signs include: a red sore that doesn’t heal, a spread of pigment or color outside its usual borders, swelling or redness of the mole itself. There may be changes such as itching, scaling, oozing, bleeding, pain, tenderness etc. A reminder: If you have any concerns check with you doctor, they can decide if a biopsy is in order to make sure. Limiting exposure to the sun by use of tanning beds/lamps and being out during the hottest ties of the day when the sun rays are the strongest is also a good way to limit skin damage. Wearing proper clothing and sunscreen can also be beneficial (check back to our sunscreen and summer safety articles) Next week: Hives

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Fall fair gets most beef in B.C. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nechako Valley Exhibition played host to B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest beef show of the year, with over 120 head of cattle. Normally consisting of 2 shows, the Angus category and another with all other breeds, the Hereford Show - Mark of Excellence Show came to Vanderhoof this year, with exhibitors

coming from as far away as Haida Gwaii, said Brenda Wheeler, cattle show representative of the fair. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thank you to the exhibitors which brought over 144 head of cattle to the show and to all of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteers,â&#x20AC;? she said. The showâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s judge was Kevin Wirsta from Elk Point, Alberta.

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Young Cow/Calf (2 Year Old Cow) 1st- Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd - Jody Siemens, Houston 3rd- Vallee Creek, Houston 4th- Mand S Solmonson, Vanderhoof

Yearling Heifer 1st Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel 2nd Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel 3rd Jim and Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 4th Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof

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Bull Calf 1st - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel 2nd -Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof 3rd - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel 4th - TK Cattle Company, Vanderhoof Junior Champion Bull Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel Junior Reserve Champion Bull Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof

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Grand Champion Female - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel Reserve Grand Champion Female Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel

Junior Champion Female â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bonny Morley, Quesnel Reserve Junior Champion Female Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake

Bull Calf â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Split Classes 1st - Bonny Morley, Quesnel 2nd - Vallee Creek, Houston 3rd - Vallee Creek, Houston 4th - Jody Siemens, Houston

Heifer Calf 1st â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel 2nd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel 3rd â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof 4th â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TK Cattle Company, Vanderhoof

Yearling Heifer 1st- Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake 2nd- Richardson Ranch, Tlell 3rd- Vallee Creek, Houston 4th- Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake Heifer Calf 1st - Bonny Morley, Quesnel 3rd - Vallee Creek, Houston

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Beef results continued ANGUS Mature Cow/Calf 1st Poplar Meadows, Houston 2nd Quick Haven Angus, Telkwa 3rd Quick Haven Angus, Telkwa 4th Ethan Schlamp, Fort St James Young Cow/Calf (2 Year Old Cow) 1st – Mountain Ash Farms, Quesnel 2nd – Marberly Angus, Burns Lake Senior Champion Female – Poplar Meadows, Houston Reserve Senior Champion Female – Quick Haven Angus, Telkwa Yearling Heifer 1st Poplar Meadows, Houston 2nd North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof 3rd Heather LeBlanc, Quesnel 4th Red Moon Angus, Vanderhoof Heifer Calf - Split Class 1st Poplar Meadows, Houston 2nd Poplar Meadows, Houston 3rd Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof 4th Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 1st 2nd 3rd 4th -

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Yearling Bull 1st – Quick Haven Angus, Telkwa

Reserve Grand Champion Bull – Poplar Meadows, Houston Breeder’s Herd – 1st Poplar Meadows, Houston 2nd North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof 3rd Jim and Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof 4th Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof Get of Sire – 1st North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof 2nd Nine Mile Ranch, Quesnel 3rd Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 4th Mountain Ash Farm, Quesnel Progeny of Dam – 1st North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof 2nd Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Vanderhoof 3rd Mountain Ash Farm, Quesnel

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Horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 ConÁicting instructions make it difÀcult to please others this week, Aries. Try your best to meet others’ needs, and look to others for help if the need arises. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this week. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit others’ opinions.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be doing your best to demonstrate your good intentions, but others may not be satisÀed with your efforts. Reexamine your approach.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand this week, others know what’s on your mind. It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A big payoff awaits if you work hard and exercise patience this week, Capricorn. Although you may be pushing for immediate results, the outcome will take some time.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You are full of energy this week, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t abandon your spontaneity this week, Aquarius. Hang out with others who appreciate Áying by the seat of their pants. You will be in for a good time later in the week.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t take anything for granted this week. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not. Remain aware.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A sense of self-conÀdence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be so engrossed in your own routine that you miss some of the subtle goings-on at work. If suddenly you feel out of the loop, make an effort to be more in the know.

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LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, speak up about a situation that you feel needs to be addressed. Your voice won’t be heard if you remain quiet, but your point of view offers some valuable insight.

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SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, rather than focusing on your own progress this week, see what you can learn from others without making everything a competition. This can be a special learning process.

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Horse and rider leaped in unison for the Light Horse Over Fence Class on Aug. 23. VIVIAN CHUI photo

Light Horse Show sponsored and organized by Horse Crazy Equestrian Services Equitation Hi Point sponsored by Calvin Read Farrier Services Champion - Kate Carter (PG) Reserve - Lexi Perrson (Vanderhoof) English Hack Hi-point sponsored by Greenhawk Prince George Champion - Suzanne McLeod (PG) Reserve - Maegan Friess (PG)

Beginner Hunter Hi Point sponsored by Omineca Medical Clinic Champion - Havana Craig (Vanderhoof) Low Hunter Hi Point sponsored by ARCHER CRM Champion - Maegan Friess (PG) Reserve - Kate Carter (PG)

Open Hunter Hi Point sponsored by Nechako Valley Animal Health Services Champion - Suzanne McLeod (PG) Reserve - Dezirae Wall (Vanderhoof)

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Edward Poole Becca Rodts Andrea Hartwig Mikayla Triggs Erikka Albertson Dawson Robertson Graham Yoder Macey Robertson

Overall exhibit building high point winner was 7-year-old Macey Robertson.

New team lead brings fresh air

A vegetable creature entrant in the fall fair’s exhibition building.

Vivian Chui Omineca Express More participants in the fall fair can still mean more space in the exhibition building, says new chairperson for the division. “People enjoyed the openness, even though we have more entries,” said Gloria Daley, who has redesigned the building’s layout this year. The submissions for some categories have doubled, maybe due to preparation as well as the earlier summer this year. “We’ve started earlier in getting the building ready, people were reminded earlier.” said Daley. “All the fruits and vegetables were more ripe, just because of the weather.” However, she added, the entries for flowers

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were also lower with the earlier blossoming this year. New to the fair, Daley looks to prepare fiveyear and 10-year plans for the building, including a photography gallery in the future. “Just to make it something Vanderhoof can be proud to present to the world,” she said. For the 50th anniversary, the committee will start with getting a vintage ‘66 van and gathering input from students in schools.

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Omineca Express Wednesday, September 2, 2015 Until recently the water tank at the Beef Show area of the Nechako Valley Exhibition grounds was in desperate need of a facelift. Through a generous donation from INTEGRIS CREDIT UNION, the tank was sandblasted and painted. Pictured is Leroy Vossler, director of Integris Credit Union with some members of the NVE Beef Committee. SUBMITTED photo

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Nechako Notes COMING EVENTS.... Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ominecaexpress.com or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. *** ANNOUNCING THE FIRST GENERAL MEETING OF THE VA N D E R H O O F KINETTES... everyone is welcome to attend. We will be meeting at the Vanderhoof Public Library Multi Purpose room at 6pm, Wed Sept 2. *** DO YOU HAVE PERSISTENT PAIN? Then this support group is for you. This peer-led support group will help you to self-manage your pain, provide education, reduce the isolation that so many people with persistent pain find themselves facing. Help you find meaning and purpose in your life again. For more details visit our website or call our toll free number 1-844-747-7246, email: vanderhoof@ pipain.com, attn: Racquel. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www.girlguides. ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR... looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June. Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. Phone 250-567-8587. For more information contact email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....

Th Mechancial The M h i l bulls b ll were a big bi attraction tt ti att the th 49th annuall Nechako Valley Exhibition. young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-5679927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) or vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-5678484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD...

meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) or vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-6400218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. ***

VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm

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(2798.44 ft.) SLS Discharge: 32 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 78 m3/s Vanderhoof: 111 m3/s Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately 32 m3/s until April 2016, unless inďŹ&#x201A;ow to the reservoir requires additional releases to manage reservoir elevation. Over the next several weeks ďŹ&#x201A;ow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof will recede to the usual level for this time of year (between 40 m3/s and 60 m3/s. Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ďŹ&#x201A;ow information for the Nechako River. Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

It is with great sorrow that we announce the of sorrow Julia Annette of It is passing with great that we Norish announce Vanderhoof, August 22, 2015 at the the passingB.C. of on Julia Annette Norish of age of 78. Julia is survived by her husband Vanderhoof, B.C. on August 22, 2015 at the Bill of 48 years, sons Kevin (Colleen) and age of (Deanna), 78. Julia is granddaughter survived by her husband Keith Jordyn, Bill of 48Arthur years,(Yvonne), sons Kevin (Colleen) and brother nephew Jaime (Tammy), and many extended friends & Keith (Deanna), granddaughter Jordyn, family Julia was a long Jaime term brothermembers. Arthur (Yvonne), nephew member of the Order of the Royal Purple (Tammy), and many extended friends & and the Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League, family members. Julia was volunteering a long term dedicating countless hours member of the people Order ofin the Purple and supporting herRoyal community. Memorial was held Aug 29, 2015 at and the Mass Catholic Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s League, St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church dedicating countless hoursin Vanderhoof. volunteering Thank you to the numerous community and supporting people in her community. members for their heartfelt support.

Memorial Mass was held Aug 29, 2015 at St. Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Catholic Church in Vanderhoof. Thank you to the numerous community members for their heartfelt support.

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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Take notice that District of Vanderhoof from Vanderhoof, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Omineca Region, for a Crown Grant for Residential Purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at SE 1/4, Section 1, Township 11, Range 5 Coast District. The Lands File for this application is 7409789. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Marianne Johnson, Crown Land Opportunities Specialist, Omineca Region, MFLNRO, at 370, 10003-110 Ave, Fort St John BC, V1J 6W7 or Marianne.Johnson@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to Oct. 9,2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=49437 for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operationsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Office in Omineca Region. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the land officer named above at 250 787-3286.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS Application for a Permit under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act OLD KWIK SAVE SERVICE STATION ROOF REPAIR We, Fort St. James Energy Limited Partnership, 302Green FIRST STREET (HWY 16) intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of effluent from a Biomass Generating Station. The sources of discharge are used process water, sanitary water and stormwater. Reference Number: 2015-06 The land upon which the facility will be situated is legally described as Part of Block B of the southeast ¼ of District Lot 4759, Range 5, The District of BCP50461, Vanderhoof invites for: Road, approximately 5.6 km from Fort St. James, British Columbia (BC), Coast District, Plan located on theQuotations west side of Tachie which is within the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Conveyance piping containing the discharge will terminate approximately 20 m Roofand Repair: south away from Prairie Meadow Creek located approximately 167 m north of the northwest corner of the Biomass Generating Station Removal disposal of old roofi replacement location. Theand effluent shall discharge via ang, concrete weir into aofrock armoured channel approximately 20 m from Prairie Meadow Creek. up to 600 Sq. ft. of decking, construction of partition The rate of theline effluent thisSq. facility wallmaximum along property withdischarged carwash,from 3,800 ft. will of be 308.78 m3/day. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours per day,on seven days week. The characteristics undiluted effluent are as follows: torch roofi ng per all-inclusive, 560 Sq. ft. of Ofthe shingled section, and all required flashing. This quote Parameters does not include carwash portion or Units Effluent Quality Parameters Units Effluent Quality canopy of roof. Dissolvedportion Aluminum μg/L 50 Dissolved Kjeldahl Nitrogen mg/L 0.1 Total Arsenic μg/L 5 Total Kjeldahl Phosphorus mg/L 0.5 Quotation Documents will be available during Total Fluoride μg/L 100 Total Suspended Solids mg/L 45 normal business hours at: Sulfate mg/L 100 pH pH units 6.5 - 9 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 400 Conductivity μS/cm 900 DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF mg/L 160 Connaught Street Alkalinity, Bicarbonate as CaCO3 mg/L 400 Total Zinc μg/L 40 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day mg/L 15 Total Lead μg/L 1 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/L 20 Total Chromium μg/L 5 Fax: (250) 567-9169 Total Organic Carbon mg/L 4 Total Copper μg/L 2 Total Nitrogen) mg/L 0.5 Oil and Grease mg/L 5 This Ammonia Request(as for Quotations is scheduled to close:

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS OLD KWIK SAVE SERVICE STATION ROOF REPAIR 302 FIRST STREET (HWY 16) Reference Number: 2015-06

015 hako 2The District of Vanderhoof invites Quotations for:

Stuart/Nec

Roof Repair: Removal and disposal of old roofing, replacement of up to 600 Sq. ft. of decking, construction of partition wall along property line with carwash, 3,800 Sq. ft. of torch on roofing all-inclusive, 560 Sq. ft. Of shingled section, and all required flashing. This quote does not include carwash portion or canopy portion of roof. Quotation Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 This Request for Quotations is scheduled to close:

The type(s)Time: of treatment to be applied to thetime discharge are individual to each effluent stream type. Stormwater will be treated via Jellyfish Closing 2:00 p.m. local Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. local time filters and/or oil and water separators, sanitary water will be treated via secondary wastewater treatment and process water will be treated via neutralization within an underground neutralization tank. Closing Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2015 Closing Date: Thursday, September 17th, 2015 Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant contact person, with a copy to the Address: Office ofProtection the District of Vanderhoof Address: Office of the District of Vanderhoof Regional Manager, Environmental at address: Bag 5000, Smithers BC, V0J 2N0; or an e-mail to: authorizations.north@gov.bc.ca. PO Box 900, PO Box 900 e Vanderhoof, BC, V0Jof3A0 ser Lak BC, V0J 3A0 The identity of any respondents and the contents anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. , FraVanderhoof, s e m a rea 567-4711 J . a t S d Ph: (250) Ph: (250) 567-4711 n t a r , Fo chie urier erhoof lz Lake , Ta Fax: (250) 567-9169 Fax: (250) 567-9169 Dated this 1st day in of September, nia Co g...Vand 2015 Caledo Clucu , press & r Serv Ex e a s a ec Contact Person: ort FrPublished by Omin Direct all inquiries regarding this Quotation call to: F DirectFreer all inquiries regarding this Quotation call to: Patrick (604) 398-3049 Fort St James Green Energy Limited Partnership (“FSJGE LP”) Attention: Nathan Brooks, Ctech Attention: Nathan Brooks, Ctech Suite 1010 – 1130 West Pender Street Technologist Engineering Technologist Engineering Vancouver BC V6E 4A4 IMPORTANT NOTE: Quotations will only be accepted IMPORTANT NOTE: Quotations will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the reference number and in sealed envelopes, with the reference number and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Quotations received after the closing the envelope. Quotations received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations. The lowest or any Quotation may not Quotations. The lowest or any Quotation may not necessarily be accepted. necessarily be accepted.

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FREE Safety Training Courses September 19th-27th, 2015 TransCanada has provided funding to the College of New Caledonia in order to offer a number of free courses in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Prince George and Vanderhoof. Offerings include:

• Hazard Identification, Assessment & Communication • Rigging and Lifting • First Aid Level 1 • WHMIS • Transportation of Dangerous Goods Course availability is subject to location, so please contact your campus for more details.

Burns Lake Campus Phone: 250-692-1700

Fort St. James Campus Phone: 250-996-7019

Mackenzie Campus Phone: 250-997-7200

Prince George Campus Phone: 250-561-5801

Vanderhoof Campus Phone: 250-567-3200