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◆ Council Notes - pg 2 ◆ Northern RACE Line - pg 3

◆ Peewee hockey - pg 5 ◆ Candlelight skate - pg 6

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NEWS BRIEFS Chronic Pain: Education Series coming to Fort St. James It can be mild or it can be excruciating. It can be sporadic or constant. It can be inconvenient or completely debilitating. One in five Canadians suffers from chronic pain and it is especially greater in older adults. On Jan. 22, a Chronic Pain Education Series will be offered at Stuart Lake Hospital. Northern Health partnered with Occupational Therapy in Vanderhoof will be offering the series which includes 3-5 minute clips that offer a variety of opportunities for discussion. Joanne Alexander, a health nurse with Northern Health in Fort St. James, says that the program can really help those with chronic pain overcome many of their obstacles. “The series also explains how this type of pain can affect the brain,” Alexander said. Chronic pain can signal pain and remain active in the nervous system for months or even years. This can take both a physical and an emotional toll on a person. The education series offers ideas and suggestions on how to manage chronic pain and how to live a healthier life,” Alexander said. The series is formulated by Neil Pearson, a clinical therapist, educator, author, and renowned leader in pain management in Canada. The series will be held in the conference room at Stuart Lake Hospital on Jan. 22 at 1:00 p.m. To register call: (250) 996-7178. For more information on Neil Pearson and chronic pain visit: www. lifeisnow.ca

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A sunny, crisp winter’s day at Stuart Lake, Fort St. James. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Nominations recognize 39 exceptional athletes from Northern B.C including speed-skater from Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The 2016 Fan the Flame Awards Banquet and Gala will celebrate both exceptional athletic achievement and contribution to sport in Northern B.C. for 2015. On that list of nominees is Fort St. James speed-skater, Jaimie MacDonald who is currently in Montreal preparing for the World Cup Championships taking place Jan. 15 and 17. “It’s very cool to be nominated and very exciting to be recognised,” MacDonald said. The 20-year-old moved to Fort St. James from Stuart in 2000. She began skating in 2001 and the rest is history. “My neighbours recommended it,” MacDonald said. “I fell in love with the sport and the speed.” Since 16, MacDonald has been residing in Calgary to undergo intensive train-

Speed-skater, Jaimie MacDonald is thrilled to be nominated for the Fan the Flame Awards as an exceptional athlete.

ing at the Olympic Oval twice a day. “Of course one day I want to compete in the Olympics. I want that international experience,” she said. MacDonald is also a student at the University of Calgary where she enjoys medical sciences and anthropology. She has been nominated alongside two other senior athletes, Sara Beaudry from Prince George for biathlon and Lavanna Laass, also from Prince George for her achievements in judo. The recipients of the awards will be named at the 2016 Fan the Flame Awards Banquet and Gala which will take place on Feb. 11 at the Prince George Civic Centre. The ceremony will feature Olympic gold medalist, Catriona LeMay who will deliver a keynote address, “The Power of Sport.” For more information about the Fan the Flame Awards visit:northern@pacificsport.com or call: (250) 960-5342.

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Courier Committee of the Whole Meeting Council Notes: Jan. 13

Mayor Rob MacDougall

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Councillor Brenda Gouglas

Councillor Kris Nielsen

Councillor Dave Birdi

taking place to discuss the issue further. “We have a huge investment there. It’s important to us too,” MacDougall said. Grant in Aid funding was discussed for the Fort St. James Dog Sled Association, as well as a recommended amount of $1500.00 for donation. A meeting regarding refugee settlement in Canada will be taking place in Fort St. James on Jan. 23. This may involve the possibility of sponsoring Syrian families. The Application to Amend Landfill Permit 17995 for Conifex Inc., Fort St, James B.C. was discussed. The reasons for the amendments are as follows: To allow for the deposit of up to 6,000 tonnes per year of wood ash from the biomass fired electrical power generation facility, owned by Fort St. James Green Energy Partner Ltd. Remove the authorization to deposit combustion residue from the wood residue burner. The application includes a request to remove the restric-

BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Fort St. James Council held a Committee of the Whole meeting on Jan. 13. The following are some highlights and conclusions from that evening: The Sowchea Fire Hall could be in trouble. Members from the Dept. and community members from the Sowchea area came to support the satellite location that recently celebrated its tenth anniversary. Recent news from the Fire Hall’s insurer advises that insurance may be suspended or refused based on the fire protection area not being able to maintain a roster of 10 members. This was surprising news to the volunteers from the Sowchea Fire Hall and they were looking for answers. Mayor Rob MacDougall advised that a meeting will be

Councillor Brad Miller

tion on the final height of the landfill. Issues surrounding the environment and the effects of airborne ash on homes were discussed. Council has decided that more feedback is needed and a letter will be drafted with more questions for Conifex. Members of the Stuart Nechako Local of the British Columbia Trappers Association are adamantly opposed to the use of any herbicides in trapping areas. They have asked for assistance from FSJ District. A letter of support from District will be sent to the Association in support of this. Council discussed the possibility of hosting the Northern Emergency Support Services Training Conference (NEST) in April, 2018. About 80 people will be hosted. “It’s a great opportunity for the community and a manageable size to be able to host a conference of this kind,” Mayor MacDougall said.

District of Fort St. James Calendar Get Active in 2016!!!

JANUARY, 2016 SUNDAY 17

Public Skating 5:30-7:00 Fort Trap & Handgun Club AGM 7pm @ David Hoy

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Legion Meeting 7pm @ community Centre

Novice Tournament

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

FEBRUARY

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Mixed Curling Bonspiel

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Cancer support group 1pm

Book Club 2pm @ Library

Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

2 Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Women Connect NVCSS Boardroom 349 Stuart Drive 6-8pm

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm

FRIDAY

21 9:30 Story Time at the Library

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Public Skating 7:00-8:30 Chronic Pain Education 1pm @ Hospital

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Public Skating 7:00-8:30 Mixed Curling Bonspiel

Green Energy BioMass Info Session 7pm @ Community Centre

9:30 Story Time at the Library

13 Public Skating 7:00-8:30 Ladies Curling Bonspiel

Ladies Curling Bonspiel

19 9:30 Story Time at the Library

Mixed Curling Bonspiel

Public Skating 7:00-8:30

Novice Tournament

SATURDAY 23

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

THURSDAY

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Friends of Historic Park AGM 7pm @ Historic Park

15 Public Skating 5:30-7:00 Ladies Curling Bonspiel

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Food Bank 10-3pm @ Anglican Church

8 Public Skating 5:30-7:00

Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm

1 Public Skating 5:30-7:00

WEDNESDAY

Public Skating 7:00-8:30

Please submit all events by Wednesday for the next Wednesday paper distribution. ofĲce@fortstjames.ca

Atom Tournament

TUESDAY 19

18 Public Skating 5:30-7:00

Municipal Website: www.fortstjames.ca

MONDAY

Try something new!

Poker Ride

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

Volunteer Fort St James, 250-996-8234, Seniors Rec Centre 250 Simon Fraser Ave W www.volunteerfsj.ca also on facebook Looking for a place to volunteer? Check out Volunteer Fort St James they can connect you with groups or events looking for help. Office: 477 Stuart Drive West

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Courier Northern RACE Line: easier access to specialist care BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Medical specialists in the northern region of B.C. wanted change. They were frustrated with the risk to their patients with long travel times to Prince George for care. Additionally, rural and remote general practitioners felt isolated when trying to reach specialists for consultation. In 2011, the RACE Line came to be. It was developed as part of the Northern Partners in Care initiative, a partnership of doctors in B.C. and the B.C. government. RACE stands for Rapid Access to Consultative Expertise. It is a direct telephone line that provides GP’s with a direct access to specialists for quick and easy advice regarding their patients. For Dr. Dan Horvat, it’s all about being able to provide quality care in Northern B.C. Both he and Dr. Haidar Hadi received the Health and Innovator of the Year Award in November 2015 for their work in developing The RACE Line, a mechanism to improve communication with their colleagues for a more coordinated approach

to the shared care of their patients. “This is the aim. RACE supports patients with the highest quality care in Northern B.C.,” Horvat said. Horvat, an Assistant Professor in the Dept. of Family Medicine within the Northern Medical Program at the University of British Columbia has also been appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at U.B.C. He is also a family physician with 20 years of experience in urban and rural settings. Horvat, who currently resides in Prince George, is familiar with the struggles and feelings of isolation GP’s in northern communities experience from time to time. “This program has helped GP’s receive support and timely access to specialists in Northern B.C. and this has been so helpful to them,” Horvat said. How does the program work? GP’s wishing to seek advice from a specialist call a 1-800 hotline to be connected directly to the specialist service they require. “In the beginning, we just started with cardiology but now we have 13 different specialties in the service,” says Horvat. Once the call is made, the GP receives

a call back from a specialist within two hours or sooner. A quick diagnosis treatment, medication and any other helpful advice is given regarding a patient’s care. Calls average about 5-15 minutes in length. According to Horvat, the benefits have been overwhelming and the program has received excellent feedback. “It has been beneficial for G.P’s especially those working in remote or rural communities to get the rapid access that their patients need.” Patients too are receiving care more quickly and in many cases, a phone call was all that was necessary and a referral not even required. This has saved many from the burden of travelling to Prince George for an appointment with a specialist. Northern Partners in Care is funded by the Shared Care Committee, a partnership of Doctors of B.C. and the B.C. government. NPIC is dedicated to helping northern families and specialist physicians improve access to quality care in Northern B.C. For more information regarding the RACE Line and NPIC visit: www.northernpartnersincare.ca

Is being fit your New Year’s resolution? It’s never too late This also reduces any risk of injury. Another helpful tip is to buddy up. “It’s always easier when you buddy up with someone. It’s encouraging and keeps you motivated,” Poole says. “Also, make fitness part of your daily routine. Think and talk about it often throughout the day”. According to Poole, it’s not hard to make it a habit if you follow these tips. Try it for 21days. You will then have some sort of a fitness regime developed and it then becomes part of

your daily routine. Poole is a nutritional and fitness coach. She dedicates much of her time helping her clients connect mind, body and soul. Energy Connection offers various classes including: stretch and tone, morning fitness classes, seniors in motion, boot camp and personal training options. For more information about Energy Connection contact: vnsw@live. ca

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Besides teaching taekwondo, Vera Poole from Energy Connection Health & Fitness Ltd. is a nutritional and fitness coach. BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

It’s a new year and many are aiming to be fit, slim and trim in 2016. A boom of New Year’s resolutioners will be heading to the gym, out running and visiting their local health food store. But often, this boom that starts with a bang soon fizzles. How can people get started and how can they stay motivated? Vera Poole, owner of Energy Connection Health and Fitness in Fort St. James says it’s all a matter of a making a plan and a realistic one at that. “If you are just starting out, start small at the beginning. Go for a walk for example,” Poole says.

MEETING SCHEDULE 2016 January 14, 2016.........RDBN Committee Meetings January 28, 2016.........RDBN Board Meeting/ SNRHD Meeting February 11, 2016 .......RDBN Committee Meetings February 25, 2016 .......RDBN Board Meeting/ SNRHD Meeting March 10, 2016............RDBN Committee Meetings March 24, 2016............RDBN Board Meeting/ SNRHD Meeting The Committee of the Whole will be discussing the draft 2016 to 2020 Financial Plan at its regular meeting on January 14, 2016 and at the Committee of the Whole Meetings on February 11 and March 10, 2016. The Financial Plan will be on the agenda for adoption at the March 24, 2016 Board Meeting. Meetings tentatively commence at 10:30 a.m. Please call (250) 692-3195/1-800-320-3339 for further information

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eral manager Graham Stanley. While there are many crowdfunding platforms out there, InvestLocalBC aims at getting local dollars for local projects. “Through local investment we empower our communities and the focus was to help local groups and organizations fund their projects. We launched the service in the spring of 2014 for non-profits and civic projects then, in the spring of 2015 securities regulators of British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia made the move to allow start-ups and early stage companies to raise capital through crowdfunding as well. We were ready, submitted our paperwork and now have the blessing of BCSC. I think InvestLocalBC is

the first of its kind in the province,” Stanley said. “Crowdfunding is an incredibly powerful community development tool that can increase awareness and supercharge stakeholder engagement by aligning financial and social goals to help bring community projects to realization,” said Craig Asano, founder and executive director of National Crowd Funding Association of Canada (NCFA), of which Stanley is an ambassador. Adding a business portal to the site is not the only transformation. InvestLocalBC has also partnered with Fundrazr a crowdfunding pioneer in BC to “increase our reach on the nonprofit side and FundRazr has an extremely large audience,” stated Stanley. “We are pleased to support the innovative

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NEWS Peewee hockey tournament results Courier

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The Fort St. James Forum held a peewee hockey tournament on Jan. 9 and 10. A supportive bunch turned out to cheer on the Stars. The teams that took part in the tournament included: Burns Lake, Houston, the Prince George Predators and the Prince George All Blacks. It was successful tournament for the Stars who ended with an exciting finish with a shootout win against the PG All Blacks, 6-5. Complete Results for FSJ: FSJ vs PG Predators – 5 – 5 FSJ vs Houston – 5 – 2 FSJ vs PG Predators – 7 – 5 FSJ vs PG All Blacks – 6 - 5

The tournament ended with an exciting finish as Fort St. James won in a shoot out against the Prince George All Blacks. Photo submitted by Nancy Hayter

The Fort St. James Stars play Houston at the Peewee Tournament on Jan. 9.

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feature a combination of local and touring artists. Awards will provide up to a maximum of $7,500. Priority will be given to festivals that engage B.C. and Canadian artists. Application deadline is Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016. (As Jan. 30, 2016, falls on a weekend, applications must be postmarked no later than Monday, Feb. 1, 2016. For more information and eligibility criteria, visit: www.bcartscouncil. ca

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Courier Randy Sulyma, his memory lives on BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

It was a perfect winter’s night on Jan. 14 in Fort St. James. The snow danced onto the ice as people made their way onto the candlelit ice oval in memory of a man who too loved the ice, loved coaching and loved his town and the people of Fort St. James. The 5th Annual Community Memorial Candlelight Skate was held in memory of Randy Sulyma. Every year, his wife Sandra and children Joel and Emily continue to invite the community to light a candle, skate and have fun in memory of the man who was tragically taken from them on Jan. 14, 2011. “It was such a special event that was organized by members of the community the first time, but we as a family have decided to keep it going ever since,” Sandra said. Randy Sulyma was heading to Fort St. John for a speed-skating competition

five years ago. While driving on Highway 97 near Chetwynd, icy road conditions caused him to lose control of his truck. He was 43. Sulyma was an invaluable member of the community of Fort St. James who loved coaching soccer and speed-skating. “This is especially significant this year because there is an open 5,000 metre speed-skate memorial race being held in his name on Jan. 17 in Fort St. John,” Sandra said. Randy’s memory continues to live and this was certainly true as the Memorial Skate brought people young and old onto the ice. “We never know how many people are going to come out but they always do. We invite people to bring a candle and remember any loved ones who they may have lost also,” Sandra said. Musical favorites were played in the background, a fire was lit, and candles flickered as everyone skated and remembered.

Right: Lacing up for the 5th annual Community Memorial Candlelight Skate in the name of Randy Sulyma. Above: A perfect winter’s night brought a good crowd out to the speed-skating oval. Photos by Barbara Latkowski

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NEWS Need to clean out some old clothes? Courier

Don’t throw them out, donate them BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Are you having trouble finding room for those new Christmas gifts? Is it time to clean out that old wardrobe? Well, no need to throw anything out. Donate it. About 4,000 lbs of clothing and household items are still needed for En Pointe Dance Studio’s fundraiser. According to Katelynn Garden, owner of the studio, 7,600 lbs has already been collected. “We still need about 4,000 lbs to hit our 10,000 lb goal,” Garden said. The Studio’s Parental Advisory Committee came up with the idea. “It was PAC that brought the idea to me. In light of the Syrian Refugee crisis, we thought what a wonderful idea,” Garden said. The items will be donated to the Salvation Army. “It also keeps these lightly used items from going to the landfill. Why when it can all be reused,” Garden says. Donations will be accepted until Feb. 4. “PAC always has fresh ideas to offer and that’s what keeps us going,” Garden said. “And we’ve received so much support from the community. It’s been really awesome.” If you would like to clean out your closets for a good cause call: (250) 996-1557.

It’s a mountain of boxes and bags but 4,000 lbs of used clothing and household items are still needed for En Pointe Dance Studio’s Fundraiser. Photos by Barbara Latkowski

2015 northern B.C. real estate sales report The REALTOR® members of the BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) reported 4840 property sales worth $1.2 billion in 2015 through the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®), down from last year’s 5,218 sales worth $1.3 billion. Both sales and listings were down slightly in 2015 from the previous year, though both were also near 2013 levels. Looking specifically at sales, and only for the month of December, BC Northern saw 6% more sales (12.3% more detached residential sales) than the prior December, though, as stated, the overall annual sales dropped by a slight 6.5%. The average price of residential detached homes rose by 1% across the Board, though all property types, in aggregate, saw a drop of less than 2%. Considering the size of our Board area, Board averages may not reflect local markets. This year, in particular, significant regional disparity is apparent, with those areas most exposed to commodity markets experiencing a higher than average drop in sales and, in some instances, a drop in average prices. Other areas remained stable or saw higher than average sales. “Some areas in the BC Northern area are being affected by the global commodity slowdown and have seen a drop in sales volume and also price pressure,” comments Ken Laurs-

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en, Past President of BC Northern. “The effect of commodity markets on the housing market in some areas brings to the forefront the fact that the economy of the north remains largely commodity driven.” Prince George continues to be mostly unaffected by the economic conditions in either the northern, western or southern areas of our Board area, likely thanks to a more diversified economy. Sales for 2015 are nearly identical to the year before, while average sale prices for all properties have risen slightly (approximately 6%). The western area saw larger drops in sales, with Kitimat being particularly affected. After seeing a few consecutive years of significant increases in price, the average price of property in Kitimat has dropped this year. Sales to active listing ratio for December 2015 was 11% and suggestive of a buyer’s market. Terrace also saw a drop in sales and average prices in 2015, though the Board believes this drop is more of a market normalization after the City experienced an unusually hot and speculative 2014. While prices for the average property have dropped, they remain above 2013 levels. As seen throughout the western region, Prince Rupert’s sales have fallen more than the Board average. The City has, however, continued to see an increase in average sale prices.

Smithers has seen a small drop in sales for 2015 but an overall raise in average sale price. The northern area, as expected, was particularly affected by the commodity (especially oil and gas) markets. Fort St John’s sales dropped by approximately 28% with an approximately 9% drop in average property prices. The sales to active listings ratio for December 2015 was 7%, suggestive of a buyers’ market. In the southern area, 100 Mile House has benefitted from the hot market in the lower mainland, with an influx of recreational property buyers driving the short distance north to purchase vacation homes. Both the number of sales and the average sale prices were up in the District. Williams Lake saw a modest drop in sales and average sale prices which, the Board surmises, may be caused by concerns over the lower rates for copper. While BC’s economy continues to outperform the rest of Canada, some areas of the north have seen difficult economic conditions. Some of the previous price gains in the northern and western areas of the Board were caused by speculation and a return to pre-2014 numbers may actually benefit local residents, especially local buyers. See more on page 9

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Hewing ties was the main form of employment Doris Ray in 1982 When the war ended in 1918, an influx of young people began riding the trains into the wilderness that was north central B.C. it has been said that there were “more people around at that time” than there were in later years; The main source of employment was hewing ties for the railroad. Roy Foote was one of the local lads who headed into the bush with a broad axe.... “I hewed ties when I was sixteen... I made ties for Alf Langley in the area where Mrs. Plowman (Enid), lives now.” (near Francois lake). “Langley had a limit there and we got 20 cents a piece for them. Any big spruce that was suitable to make a log out of, you could cut a log...I think we got 20 cents for a log, as well.” The ties were floated down the Stellako River into Fraser Lake. There is a place above a high rock face on the west side of the river that is still referred to as “The old tie-shute”...the ties “Were turned loose in that shute and they shot down into the river.”

“There was a jack ladder down there (West of the railroad station at Fraser Lake). It was just an endless chain on a shute. They had one man down at the boom putting ties into the shute and up on top they had, I think, four men packing ties away from the end of the shute and loading them in the cars.” “The inspector sat there and when there was one that wasn’t good, they kicked it out the side. It went down another shute and shot back towards the lake.” Roy says the only ones who made any money at the tie business were the loaders. They made up to 15 dollars a day (a lot of money at that time), but packing ties was “killing work” and they earned every penny. “Frank and Joe Steiner, Ed Nolan...they packed ties, and so did Bill Levesque. “I remember down there at Encombe, (where Fraser Lake Sawmills is now) Billy Levesque, Ed Nolan and Bill Roberts were packing ties. They each had a car. I was hauling ties in there with a

sleigh and team.” “One time I was in there unloading a load of ties and Billy Levesque had a great big tie. They didn’t peel them in those days or square them. He had a tie with a face on it like that (almost 2 feet). He asked Ed Nolan to come and help him, this tie was so big.” “He could have swung it over the bank, you know. Didn’t have to load a tie like that.” “Oh no, Billy said, “Help me stand it up”. So they stood it up on end and Billy put it up on his shoulder and packed it into the car.” “He didn’t live very long, though...” Billy Levesque died when he was only in his forties. Ivan Ray has a favorite story concerning the young Billy Levesque. It explained Billy’s lifelong dislike for bears. Bill was hunting for deer up on Nithi Mountain when he spotted a nice, fat bear cub. Just as he pulled the trigger, the bushes parted and an ominous “woofwoof” sounded close by. He barely managed to climb a large willow tree with

the mother bear “all set to eat him” at his heels. The willow was part of a clump that ringed the dry slough. It had been burned in a fire at one time and as a result its limbs were brittle and dry. Bill carefully manoeuvred his rifle so that it pointed at the bear and squeezed the trigger. He was not prepared for what happened next. The impact from the rifle shot snapped the tree limb which supported his weight. To his horror, Bill fell headlong on top of the writhing body of the bear. The bear was dying but Bill did not know that. Flinging his rifle aside, he literally threw himself down the hill... Ivan Ray remembers Bill coming down the open slopes of the mountain in leaps that “looked like they might have been fifteen feet long”! When he reached the bottom Ivan says, Bills hair “still stood on end in places”. He never did climb back up the hill to retrieve his rifle.

Push for seat-belt law Taken from the Nechako Chronicle Feb 17, 1977 If there had been a seat belt law last year, 100 people would still be alive in B.C. today, Dr. William Jory, president of the B.C. Medical Association told a news conference in Vancouver. The government must accept some of the blame for these ‘needless deaths’ and accompanying injuries, he said. In a revitalized attempt to convince the government of the end for seat belt legislation, Jory and presidents of the B.C. Automobile Association, the B.C. Health Association, the Consumer Association of Canada’s, B.C. branch and the Registered Nurses Association of B.C. signed a telegram to be sent to the government. The telegram asks the government to “honor its commitment to bring in life saving seat belt legislation and that it be given the highest priority.” Jory referred to a January 24 front page article in The Citizen in which the Prince George Medical Society accused the provincial cabi-

net of killing three people a week by not making seat belts mandatory. “The people of Prince George have experienced at first hand the benefits of wearing seat belts through their widely acclaimed CARnage program,” he said. “They should not be blamed for reacting angrily to this government’s abandonment of its public pledge - by Premier Bennett and Transport Minister Jack Davies - to name two ministers - to bring in the needed legislation.” Joy said the CARnage program subjected the public to ‘gruesome’ pictures of accident victims who did not wear seat belts. “We have been hoping such a macabre approach would be unnecessary with our government,” he said. “It appears we were wrong.” Joy said some Social Credit back-benchers feel seat belt laws would violate their freedom. But all motorists have to give up some freedom and abide by regulations, he said. “We cannot drive our cars without a license to do so. We cannot drive our cars

unless they pass inspection. We cannot drive our cars at 100 miles per hour, because this would place ourselves in jeopardy, but worse everyone else on the road would be placed in jeopardy,” said Jory. He said it is frustrating that the government “preaches” about preventative health care but “does not support its words.” Jory said it is “difficult to believe” the government must still be convinced of the value of wearing seat belts. Earlier, in the B.C. Legislature, Transport Minister Jack Davis has refused to confirm or deny that the provincial government will introduce seat belts during the current session. Conservative leader Scott Wallace asked Thursday if legislation introduced but not passed last year was under reconsideration or if it would be reintroduced. Dr. Wallace reminded the minister he said last fall that seat belt legislation would be introduced this session. Mr. Davis said such legislation involved “an important policy matter” and members of the legislature

would simply have to wait until motor vehicle legislation is in-

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NEWS 2015 northern B.C. real estate sales report Courier

From page 7 Forecasts for 2016 suggest commodity markets will continue much as they have through 2015, though the Board sees some hope for improvement toward the end of the year. Bulkley Nechako Region The 120 properties sold in Vanderhoof in 2015 were worth $22.2 million, compared with 2014’s 132 properties worth $25.4 million. Of the 44 single family homes that sold in 2015, half sold for less than $218,000. In addition, 17 parcels of vacant land, 31 homes on acreage, 6 manufactured homes in parks and a further 10 manufactured homes on land changed hands in 2015. As of December 31st there were 103 properties of all types available through MLS® in the Vanderhoof area, compared with 95 properties a year ago. In Fort St. James 53 properties worth $11.8 million sold in 2015, compared to 42 proper-

ties worth $7.9 million in 2014. At year end there were 58 properties of all types available through MLS® in the Fort St. James area, compared to 57 at the same time last year. In Burns Lake 105 properties with a value of $12.7 million sold in 2015 compared with 71 worth $8.2 million in 2014. Half of the 45 single family homes that sold, sold for less than $97,500. 18 parcels of vacant land, 24 homes on acreage and 6 manufactured homes on land also changed hands in 2015. As of December 31st there were 114 properties of all types available through MLS® in the Burns Lake area, down from 130 at the end of 2014. 60 properties worth $9.9 million changed hands in the Houston area in 2015, compared to the 64 properties worth $10.7 million that sold in 2014. The median value of the 32 single family homes sold was $159,500. As of December 31st there were 50 properties of all types

Average Selling Price (Year to Date) MLS® Reported Sales – Single Family Residential BC Northern Real Estate Board

available in the Houston area. REALTORS® reported 252 sales worth $65.9 million in the

Smithers area in 2015, compared to 266 sales worth $60.5 million in 2014. The median value of the 113 single

family homes that sold in 2015 was $258,000. 22 parcels of vacant land, 59 homes on acreage, 17 manufactured

homes in parks and a further 17 on land also changed hands in 2015. At year end there were 211 properties of all

types available through MLS® in the Smithers area, no change from the 211 properties available a year ago.

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Sowchea Fire Hall facing possible closure BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Just a few weeks after celebrating their tenth anniversary, members of the Sowchea Fire Hall are facing some unexpected news. The Hall, a satellite location of the Fort St, James Fire Department is at risk of closing its doors for good. Recent news from the Fire Hall’s insurer advises that insurance may be suspended or even refused based on the fire protection area not being able to maintain a roster of 10 members. John Bennison has been with the Dept. for 13 years. He along with other members of the Fire Hall and residents of the Sowchea area came to voice their concerns at a council meeting held on Jan. 13. This was surprising news to the volunteer fire fighters as well as community members according to Ben-

nison. “We feel completely blindsided,” John Bennison said. “There has been no communication.” In 2005, residents voted overwhelmingly in favour of establishing the new fire hall which was built in 2006. It is currently under contract with the District of Fort St. James. Bennison has seen many positive changes since the second fire hall came to be. “We are proud of the construction of the second fire hall and being able to serve the Sowchea community has meant a lot to us and to its residents.” Mayor MacDougall along with council will set a meeting with various members of the community and the Fire Dept. to discuss the future of the Dept. and possible solutions. “We have a huge investment there,” MacDougall said. “It’s important to us too.”

The Sowchea Fire Hall recently celebrated their tenth anniversary on New Year’s Eve. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

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Atom hockey tournament results BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Exciting games and great hockey brought an enthusiastic crowd out to the Fort St. James Forum for the Atom tournament held on Jan. 16-17. The Fort St. James Stars fought hard in the semi-final against Houston and made it to the finals. The game went into overtime and finally ended in a shootout with both Carsen Wenger and David Hoy scoring goals for the Stars. The Stars’ goalie, Adam Joseph led his team with a 100 per cent goalie save percentage.

The Stars played the final game against the Vanderhoof Bears. Diego Johnson scored an impressive hat trick for the Stars. The Stars were in the lead most of the game but Vanderhoof came back winning 4-5. Tournament Results: First Place – Vanderhoof Bears Second Place – Fort St. James Stars Third Place – Houston Flyers Hustler Awards for Fort St. James – Adam Joseph, Kennedy Hoy, Trent Thomas, Jack Prince and Jesse Obee Game MVP’s – Trent Thomas, David Hoy, Diego Johnson and Carson Wenger.

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