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Wanted On Sept. 23, the RCMP issued a Canada Wide Warrant for Being Unlawfully at Large to Jermaine Horatio Oates, 28, who did not return to his designated residence in Prince George on Sept. 22. All efforts to locate Oates to date have been negative and the police are now asking for the public's help in locating him. Although he is not originally from British Columbia, it is believed he is still in the area. Oates is described as a First Nations male at 189 cm (6'2") and 98 kg (215 lbs), sporting short black hair and brown eyes with tattoos on both upper arms "New World Order" as well as a tattoo of "MOB" across his neck. Oates has a lengthy Criminal history and should be considered violent. If located, call 9-1-1 immediately. Do not confront Oates.
Scrubs drive The College of New Caledonia is taking donations of health care professionals’ gently used uniforms. All donated scrubs will be resold to students and community members, and proceeds from the sales will go toward funding five $250 bursaries for CNC health sciences students in financial need. Scrubs can be dropped off at the CNC library, Lakewood Dental, or the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation office at the University Hospital of Northern BC between Sept. 23 and Oct. 6.
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It was a rainy Thursday morning but nothing seemed to stop the students at David Hoy Elementary School from running their annual Terry Fox Run. “Yes, it’s raining but Terry Fox ran despite rain or snow. He got up every day and ran because he had a dream,” principal Suzanne Burck told her students. Burck asked if everyone was ready to help fulfill that same dream. Followed by a loud and overwhelming “yes,” the students eagerly headed outside and began the walk/run to help fight cancer. “We hope to raise $800 in donations and $1000 including t-shirt sales,” Burck said. The kids were eager as the wet weather began to clear. No amount of puddles could keep their spirits down as they made their way around Stuart Lake. In 1980, Terry Fox made history with his Marathon of Hope. After losing a leg to cancer, he embarked on a cross-country run to help raise money and awareness for cancer research. He passed away in 1981. He was 22-years-old. 35 years later his legacy remains strong as ever all around the world and here, within the Fort St. James community. Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Cheryl Goodwin said that this event is important for Fort St. James and in helping raise awareness within the school community especially. “It’s close to our community. I’ve explained to the kids that the money they donated helps those close to us,” Goodwin said. The kids, sporting tattoos with the number 35 on their cheeks, walked and ran. Some hand in hand, and some singing and laughing as they made their way back to school. By the end, the sun was shining. Another year of hope lives on.
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All-candidates meeting brings good crowd The 32-year-old is determined to not let that stand in his way. “I want to get this first one under my belt and get my message across,” Nesbitt said. Born and raised in Prince Rupert and now living in Terrace, Nesbitt has grown up and seen big changes in Northwestern B.C. “I was born and raised here. I’ve seen friends come and go for either school or work. I want to change this,” Nesbitt said. “I want to make a clear impact on my kids and other kid’s lives in this region. I’m passionate about this place and I want to deliver results for all people here,” he said. Brad Layton certainly did not go without a voice. The first time liberal party candidate believes that his own booming voice can act as a louder one for the people of the region. “Ottawa is always bringing their voices to us. I want to bring our voices to them,” Layton said. Nathan Cullen representing the NDP party was eager to hear what was on people’s minds. “I believe in engagement, I hope for as many people as possible tonight because there a lot of issues that need to be faced,” Nesbitt said. “I love this town and I admire its tenacity.” Cullen is no stranger to the issues of this region. He currently acts as MP representing Northwestern B.C. and has since 2004. “I’ve been door knocking, reaching out to neighbours to find out the real issues, to find out what really matters to them,” Cullen said.
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With the federal election just around the corner, the Fort St. James all-candidates meeting brought out all sorts. Some arrived unsure and confused and others disgruntled and emotional. Then there were those who were simply curious to take a sneak peek, having no clue of who was about to stand before them and what they were about to say. The meeting held Wednesday evening at the Music Makers Hall was presented by the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce and the B.C. Northern Real Estate Board. Three candidates were in attendance: Tyler Nesbitt representing the Conservative party, Brad Layton from the Liberal party, and New Democratic party candidate, Nathan Cullen. All three are preparing to represent the vast Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding which covers one third of the province. The meeting began with a fifteen minute speech from each candidate followed by a question and answer period. The candidates were then asked to share their final words and a social with sweets concluded the evening. Prior to the meeting, the candidates were busy formulating their ideas and proposals for about 70 attendees. This is a first for conservative candidate Tyler Nesbitt.
So what were the issues that seemed to matter most? Questions surrounding infrastructure, free trade, deportation, environmental issues particularly LNG oil projects, refugees, voter turnout, senate reformation and evidence-based decision making were among the issues discussed. Nesbitt was kept busy defending the current conservative government and Layton and Cullen were ready to offer their political aspirations as each question surfaced. Andrew Wheatley, president of the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce thought the questions asked covered a wide scope. “It was a great opportunity to exchange and to hear each party’s stance and position,” Wheatley said. Some left and some stayed in hopes of further engaging the candidates after the meeting. Richard Sutton, 26, was curious about how the candidates can best represent the community as well as younger voters. “I wanted to be informed, see who’s in our riding and make sure that they are actually going to represent us,” Sutton said. “I feel more educated.” For more information about the candidates and their parties visit: http://tylernesbitt.conservative.ca/ https://www.liberal.ca/ridings/skeena-bulkley-valley/ http://nathancullen.ndp.ca/ To make sure you are registered for the election on October 19 visit: elections.ca
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At 200 tons and 24ft-wide, these trucks are heading for Mount Milligan Mine. Photos by Doug McKay It was quite a sight and a rare one at that as two 200 ton trucks made their way into Fort St. James. The trucks hauling an extraordinary wide and heavy load of machinery on behalf of Thompson Creek Metals Co. travelled from the Endako Mine in Fraser Lake to Mount Milligan Mine, located between Fort St. James and Mackenzie. Gord Pardy manages Heavy Metal Heavy Haul in Fort St. John and is heading the project. His company specifically deals with the specialized transportation needs of heavy industry in Northern B.C., Alberta, the Yukon and Northwest Territories. “It takes a lot of planning and must be done in segments,� Purdy said. We have to clear and close the roads and this can only happened 30 minutes at a time. Then we let the traffic go, and do it all over again,� he said. The last truck, about 24ft-wide, will be travelling through Fort St. James on Wednesday, Sept. 30. It will travel on Hwy 16, Trout Rd. to Barlow Rd. and then onto Hwy 27. The roads will be barricaded as it passes through town at approximately 9:00pm.
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Paying the price of life up north Vivian Chui Omineca Express
Getting my car winter-proofed is serving as a wake-up call on the costs of living up north. It’s not just the fact of needing winter tires and a block heater, but the cost of getting them just reminds me of how necessities could cost so much for Canadians who live above a certain altitude or in a cooler climate. Though I was slightly comforted by the fact that these are not annual costs, as they should last for quite a few years and are thus long-term expenses, I can’t help but think how this may be another factor that encourages those who have moved up north to stay up north. We can’t let the winter tires and block heater go to waste in warmer winters, can we? Economists may say, though, that it’s a sunk cost and thus not part of the future decision-making process. This brings to mind the fact that those in our three territories tend to get more tax breaks and incentives for living and working in Canada’s
true north — benefits that those who reside in the northern parts of our provinces don’t get, even though we may at times be living through nearly similar temperatures. Perhaps if we have a benefit or relief system based on temperature instead, that could be quite interesting... But no, the stolen 20-inch tires from the Ford dealership last week would not fit my humble steed. Another transportation cost for residents in the area also stem from not living in bigger city centers, where public transit, bikes, or even our own two feet can get us to school or work safely and in reasonable comfort. As I listened on at the last school board meeting, those of all ages who live in the area have to take into consideration wildlife, the cold and nonideal road conditions from winter, and the safety concerns from traveling through isolated areas in the dark — whether due to winter time’s diminished daylight or the lack of street lights. These may be the tradeoffs of being close to nature, as well as having more space and privacy
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at a more affordable cost — luxuries that residents in bigger communities cannot enjoy. In the Lower Mainland, school board budget cuts may lead to less janitors or ESL teachers – a concern for the reportedly one-fifth of Canadians that are foreign-born, and many immigrants tend to stay in larger cities. As a Burnaby school trustee told me in an interview earlier this year, sometimes it could mean that the principal needs to clean the washroom when there’s a problem during the day, as budget cuts may have eliminated day-time janitorial duties. In this area, the concerns are different, as ESL teachers may not be in demand, but other specialty teachers from programs such as band are, as well as buses to transport children through rural roads that may be shared by logging trucks and wildlife. No doubt these are just some of the concerns I’ve glimpsed in my brief time here, and I certainly don’t have the knowledge, experience, nor expertise to juggle priorities and weigh necessities for the region’s children. I look forward to learn more about how these challenges are navigated.
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New predictable funding to community visitor services BURNS LAKE – A new, three-year base funding model for community visitor services centres in the Nechako Lakes region will ensure more stable and predictable funding and allow for greater flexibility and innovation. Communities receiving annual funding for the next three years: · Burns Lake: $10,000 · Fort St. James: $10,000 · Granisle: $10,000 · Houston: $12,500 · Vanderhoof: $10,000 Destination BC, the Province’s industry-led destination marketing organization, has announced the three-year base
funding model for the 108 community visitor centres it helps support, following extensive consultation with the community visitor services centre network. The strategy includes a new minimum base funding of $10,000 annually for the next three years for small and rural community visitor centres as well as an innovation fund available in 2016 to assist communities with projects that help them adapt to the changing needs and expectations of visitors, including through the use of technology. This is a positive increase for rural and small communities across B.C. and acknowledges their ongoing contributions to
the tourism industry. “Providing stable, base funding for the next three years will help ensure better long-term planning for our communities,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. “Our visitor centres highlight the unique experiences and natural assets for the many travellers and visitors to our region.” As a key sector in the BC Jobs Plan, tourism is an important economic driver in the province. B.C.’s tourism sector is strong and growing, which is good news in light of fierce global competition for tourists. In 2013, the tourism industry generated $13.9 billion in revenue and a direct contribution to B.C.’s gross domes-
Protect your child against cancer with the HPV Vaccine Jonathon Dyck Northern Health It is the start of a new school year, and that means parents are once again being pulled in multiple directions. With the additional responsibilities associated with children going back to school, learning about voluntary vaccinations, such as the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, can easily be pushed to the bottom of one’s to-do list. However, a high priority should be placed on learning about the HPV vaccine in particular as it can protect your children from certain types of cancer once they become adults. HPV is the main cause of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is estimated to be the second most frequent cancer in women aged 20-44 after breast cancer. HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the world. In Canada approximately 3 out of every 4 people who are sexually active will be infected with the virus at some point in their life. HPV infection is highly contagious and is spread by skin-to-skin contact, even if sexual intercourse is not involved. The HPV vaccine is safe and up to 99 percent effective at preventing HPV strains responsible for most HPV related cancers, and genital warts. Two HPV vaccines are approved for use in Canada, Cervarix ® (HPV2) and Gardasil ® (HPV4).
Both of the vaccines provide protection against cervical cancer, anal cancers, and other cancers of the mouth and throat, vagina, and vulva. The Gardasil® vaccine also protects against genital warts. If your daughter is in grade 6 this year she is eligible for the HPV vaccine. So why do you need to start thinking about vaccinating your children against HPV as early as age nine? The reason is that the vaccine is most effective at preventing the HPV infection that causes certain types of cancer if it is administered before a person becomes sexually active. Research shows that both HPV vaccines are most effective at preventing infection when given to girls between the ages of 9 and 13. If you missed your HPV vaccine at school or your daughter missed it in school, girls and young women born before 1994 or later can contact their health care provider to get immunized for free. The HPV vaccine is also provided free to males who are at increased risk of infection who meet specific criteria. Females aged 26 and younger may also be eligible for free HPV vaccine for full eligibility criteria please visit www.immunizebc.ca The HPV vaccine is available at a cost through most physicians and pharmacies to those for whom the vaccine is recommended but not publically funded. Both vaccines are safe,
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with the most common side effect being brief soreness at the injection site. If you have questions or would like more information about the HPV vaccine, please speak to your doctor or contact your primary care giver. You can also learn more about HPV and the vaccine by visiting the following websites: Immunize BC at www.immunizebc.ca, The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada at www.hpvinfo.ca, and HealthLinkBC: www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthfiles/hfile101b.stm.
Community Events Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier 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 nonprofit 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 #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider *** Dates for the 38TH ANNUAL NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS will be March 9-20, 2016. Please keep these dates in mind to support our performers in speech, piano, strings and vocal disciplines. Please visit the website for more details. www.musicfestivalweb. com/nechako The committee is always looking for volunteers to help plan this event so if you are interested call Swan @ 250 567 9501. *** VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter
your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local non-profit organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to find an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notified by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj. ca. For more information you can e-mail us at volunteerfsj@telus. net or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm). *** ST PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity. *** UNTOLD TRAUMA...author seeks contributions from nonFirst Nations students and
staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email Kathyhansen1@gmail.com *** FIREWEED STOPPING THE VIOLENCE & OUTREACH SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We 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. *** THE THRIFT STORE... has a new name! “The Bargain Basement”. We are still at the same location, across from Shoppers Food Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewares are greatly appreciated. Please, no books or magazines. Proceeds are used for community needs. Open Wed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** AA MEETINGS...Thursdays at 8:00pm. United Church on 2nd Ave West. Call 250-996-8290 for more information. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 9968000. ***
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Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary kicks off junior volunteer program HELEN FREDERICK Submitted
The Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary is about to kick off the 2015/2016 Junior Volunteer Program and is looking to recruit volunteers between the ages of 13 and 18. The purpose of the program is to offer youth the opportunity to gain experience, develop self-confidence, explore possible opportunities in health care, add to their community hours, and most importantly to experience the rewards of volunteering and making a difference in someone’s life. Youth who have applied will go through a screening process that includes an interview and providing a personal reference both of which are valuable experiences as they look towards entering the work force in the future. Once accepted, they will receive an orientation and then put to work depending on their availability and skills. A mentor from the auxiliary
will be with them until they feel comfortable being on their own. Nursing staff will always be available for direction and assistance to help make the program successful. The tasks that the junior volunteers might perform include: assisting with meal tray delivery and pickup, providing ice water, replacing bedside garbage bags, stocking carts and rooms with needed items and visiting with patients and residents. Emphasis will be placed on interaction with the long term care residents and with planning and providing recreational and social activities. The volunteers will also have the opportunity to assist the auxiliary with functions in the hospital and within the community. Interested youth can call one of the following numbers for more information or to obtain the necessary forms to apply. Helen Frederick: (250) 996-0119 Karen Work: (250) 996-7718 Ruth Stephens: (250) 996-0144
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Training in full swing for Fort St. James Fire Department volunteers Fort St. James volunteer firefighters received rope rescue training as part of their six week recruit course Training for the Fort St. James Volunteer Fire Department is now under way. The new volunteers were eager to take on rope rescue training at the Iberdrola site on Sept. 19. Fire Chief, Michael Navratil is thrilled with the new trainees and is looking forward to having them come on board. “The recruit course will last six weeks,” said Navratil and the training is very hands on. “Rope rescue is very important and this type of training is something we need to maintain,” he said.
Training also consists of a live fire course, “cold starts” to see how fire spreads, and “quick attacks” which places firefighters in a “live fire” situation inside a building. “The rope rescue training went very well,” Narvratil said. As training continues for the next few weeks, Navratil is happy to have the 13 adult volunteers join his department consisting of 31 members. “It’s an unbelievable turnout for our small town,” Navratil said.
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Premier Christy Clark peppered her annual address to local politicians with spending announcements Friday, mostly aimed at smaller and rural communities. Clark emphasized the outsized contribution of small resource communities to the provincial economy, and said the extra help is made possible by the B.C. government’s spending control that has left three straight budget surpluses. A $75 million “rural dividend” will be available over three years to communities of fewer than 25,000 people that are outside urban areas. The fund is to diversify local economies, but details won’t be released until March 2016. Clark warned of increasingly severe forest fire seasons due to planetary warming, announcing a $10 million top-up to B.C.’s forest fire prevention program to control fuel in interface areas. The program started in 2004 and has been criticized for focusing on local plans rather than action. The forests ministry says more than 780 square kilometres have been treated so far. Clark also announced a $90 million extension to the infrastructure fund for small communities, which started last year and is funded 50-50 by the federal and provincial governments. It’s available to communities under 100,000 people, covering
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Premier Christy Clark received a standing ovation for her speech from the Union of B.C. Municipalities Friday, but discontent with some provincial decisions continued at the convention. Photo courtesy of UBCM
up to two thirds of eligible projects, with applications accepted starting Oct. 30. Urban communities will likely benefit most from a $5 million addition to the province’s “guns and gangs” strategy, which targets prolific and gang-related offenders and school programs to warn young people away from gang involvement. While Clark received a standing ovation before and after her speech to the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver, discussion before her arrival showed not everyone is pleased with the
government’s direction. An event that began with a small protest outside against the Site C dam project, beginning on the Peace River, ended with a resolution to reverse Victoria’s forced exclusion of the affected land from the agricultural land reserve. The province imposed four-year election terms on local governments before last year’s municipal elections. At the convention, delegates reversed their longstanding position and called on the province to provide recall legislation for local councils.
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Lost hard drive holds 3.4M school records Tom Fletcher Black Press Education ministry staff have searched in vain since this summer to locate a backup hard drive containing B.C. and Yukon student information from 1986 to 2009. The computer memory disk contains 3.4 million education records, including names, postal codes, grades and personal education numbers. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk said Tuesday there is no evidence the information has been taken or misused. After a lengthy physical search of a secure warehouse in Victoria turned up nothing, ministry electronic records continue to be searched to see if the hard drive was destroyed. Virk said there were two unencrypted backup hard drives created in 2011, contrary to ministry information and privacy rules. Information and Privacy Commissioner Elizabeth Denham has been notified and is investigating. “There’s no doubt that a mistake was made,
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Province to fund urban deer projects TOM FLETCHER Black Press
The B.C. government has committed up to $100,000 a year to share costs of “urban deer management operations,” with an advisory committee to guide communities in reducing the risks and damage caused by deer. The province is responsible A whitetail buck shows little fear of hufor wildlife management, but the mans in Okanagan Falls. government wants solutions to Photo by Keremeos Review be developed locally. Some communities have resorted to killing Invermere council found itself deer, with mixed success and someembroiled in legal action brought by times intense local opposition, while a group of opponents, despite a local others suggest birth control, relocasurvey that found more than 70 per tion or “hazing” of deer using dogs to cent public support for a deer cull. keep them away from communities. Invermere offi cials were dealing with A B.C. government fact sheet adcomplaints of aggressive deer, deer vises that if deer are to be killed, they eating garbage and appearing unshould caught in traps that look like healthy, cougars encroaching on the oversized hockey nets, then shot with community to prey on urban deer and a bolt gun at close range. Provincial deer deaths that appeared to be from staff can lend available equipment unlawful action. and issue permits to manage deer After multiple resolutions brought populations in or near urban areas, or to the Union of B.C. Municipalidevelop hunting regulations for local ties convention in recent years, the situations. province responded this week with Using dogs to chase deer is illegal the offer of funding and continued under wildlife protection legislation, research. Municipalities must obtain but a permit was issued to Kimberley permits from the forests ministry beto do a controlled trial in 2013. City fore attempting relocation, hazing, council declared the trial a success, at a cost of $300 or more a day to deploy contraceptive measures that require handling of deer, or culls. trained dogs and handlers.
The advisory committee, not yet named, is to continue developing standardized methods, such as how to safely process and distribute meat from deer that are
killed. In rural Central Saanich, permits have been issued to use shotguns or bows against deer to protect crops. Another task for the com-
mittee will be to develop public consultation on methods of deer control, to head off protests, legal challenges and vigilante action.
Lost hard drive From page 8 The drive also more than 9,000 personal education numbers for children in government care, connected to information such as health and behaviour issues. This sensitive personal information could be connected to names by comparing the personal education numbers to names using the larger data file. NDP education critic Rob Fleming said Virk is coming forward after several weeks because he doesn’t believe the missing hard drive will be found. “For government to admit this has happened is not good enough,” Fleming said. “They have to tell us how and why it happened, and the minister specifically has to say why he failed to do his job.” Details on the data on the missing hard drive are online here. A contact centre has been set up through Service BC for specific inquiries. Callers should be able to note when they attended K-12 or postsecondary school in B.C. The contact centre is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and can be reached by calling:
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62. S. Am. procyonids 63. Former German tennis champion 65. Professional intent on career CLUES DOWN 1. Black-eyed & sugar snap 2. Czech River 3. World’s longest river 4. Canned 5. Giant’s Hall of Fame Linebacker 6. Worn to Mecca 7. Fanatical partisan 8. Rapturous delight 9. Southern Redbelly ____ (minnows) 10. Weekday 11. Seaman 12. A way to bless 14. Harper, Bruce and Robert E. 15. Ammunition 17. Scheduled to arrive 22. Sour or bitter in taste 23. Closed automobile 24. Philemon (abbr., Biblical) 25. “Throne of Glass” author Sarah 26. A way to give information 28. 55122 MN 29. Scenic French fabric 32. Apothecaries’ unit
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36. No seats available 38. Extraordinary intellect 40. Solomon Islands capital 43. Furrow 44. Principal ethnic group of China 45. Collectable 46. Rouse 51. Not those 54. Serviette 55. Coalition with a common purpose 56. Maple genus 57. Localities 58. Asian ox 59. Let it stand 60. Title of respect 64. Exist