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NEWS BRIEFS January is Crime Stoppers Month BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
January is National Crime Stoppers Month and the program continues to be a success in Fort St. James according to the R.C.M.P. Crime Stoppers is a not-for-profit program that empowers regular people to fight back against crime. Anyone can submit an anonymous tip and if that tip leads to an arrest, the individual will receive a reward for their efforts. Tips may not necessarily give police the evidence they need to make an arrest but any tip can help put them on the right track to solving a particular crime. Today there are about 1,200 Crime Stoppers programs in communities worldwide and all sorts of crimes are being solved including: homicides, robberies, sexual assaults and drug trafficking. Police can link 1,469 arrests to information received via Crime Stoppers. These tips have also led to almost $3.1 million worth of stolen property recovered and $33 million in drugs being seized. Fort St. James is part of the Prince George chapter which also includes: Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof, McBride and Valemont. Since 1991, the Prince George chapter has received 11,067 tips and this number continues to grow. If you have any tips call: 1-800-222TIPS(8477) You remain anonymous. If you see a crime in progress call 911 immediately.
A model of the Veolia Fort Green Energy Plant. The plant will be up and running by Dec. 2016. Submitted by: Rick Peterson
Veolia Fort Green Energy Plant: presentation answers local questions BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
It was almost a full house at the Community Centre in Fort St. James as people gathered in the theatre room to hear a presentation from Rick Peterson, plant manager at Veolia Fort Green Energy. Community members were eager to learn more about this new local edition, its impacts environmentally and future prospects including possible job opportunities. The Fort St. James Veolia Fort Green Energy Plant is planning to be ready for operation in December, 2016. Veolia is considered to be one of the leading providers of environmental solutions and they are looking forward to a future in Fort St. James. Veolia’s mission is to resource the world in helping their customers address their environmental and sustainability challenges in energy, water and waste. According to Veolia, this means improving their client’s efficiency
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“Our intent is to hire locally as much as possible. We don’t want this being a fly in and fly out operation,” - Rick Peterson by better managing their water and wastewater and recovering resources from their wastes. Community members were curious. How will this affect Fort St. James? What are the benefits and mostly, what are the environmental issues associated with Veolia? After a brief presentation, Peterson was able to address many of these questions and concerns. Iberdrolia is the main contractor of the facility and Veolia North America will be the operator. The Fort St. James facility will operate 24/7 and consume 200,000 metric tonnes of biomass per year.
But how will this impact the environment? According to Peterson, the biomass is burned in a high efficiency boiler that ensures that biomass is burned as completely and as efficiently as possible. All dust is controlled in the plant. “We are not allowed to make smoke,” Peterson said. “What’s being discharged into the air from the stack is carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and water vapour.” “The wood is not carcinogenic. It’s just wood,” he said. Veolia uses green and recyclable products only. The ash is considered to be a good natural fertilizer and Pe-
terson hopes that this can eventually be utilised by local farmers. In terms of job opportunities, there will be various positions available including power engineers and electrical and instrumentation technicians. “Our intent is to hire locally as much as possible. We don’t want this being a fly in and fly out operation,” Peterson said. Contract and support potentials will also be available in: maintenance including mechanical and electrical labourers, suppliers, (parts and materials) general services (such as cleaning and work clothing) and biomass supply including fuel and ash hauling. Veolia also intends to set up apprenticeship programs with local colleges. “We intend to be a good, responsible corporate citizen,” Peterson said. “We’re here for the long haul”. For more information on Veolia and future job opportunities visit: veolianorthamerica.com
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Courier Fort St. James Council Meeting: Jan. 27
Mayor Rob MacDougall
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Fort St. James Council held a regular meeting on Jan. 27. The following are some highlights and conclusions from the evening: The Seniors Helping Seniors program is running with great success. According to Judy Greenaway, co-founder of the program, the service is really building. Mayor MacDougall agrees. “Our program is a model that other towns are now looking at,” he said.
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Frasier Lake may be connecting with Seniors Helping Seniors in Fort St, James as well. “If they need a ride, it can be an option for them as well just as in Vanderhoof,” MacDougall said. The Primary Care Society in Fort St. James presented news and information about a new hospital/clinic that was once a vision is now becoming a reality. Plans are being made for the new facility which will be built behind the current Stuart Lake Hospital site. Building is set to begin spring/summer 2016. The Primary Care Society is dedicated
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to improving healthcare in Fort St. James and by building a new hospital/clinic, care will be enhanced greatly. Mayor MacDougall believes this to be a step in the right direction. “It’s the right thing to do. Moving a hospital will be challenging because we have such a small regional hospital district but we’ll prove that we can do it,” MacDougall said. The Fort St. James Fire Dept. will be taking part in an ice rescue certification course on Jan. 30. The KEY is asking for funding from
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District. As it stands, the KEY has received funding that will allow them to stay open for approximately 6 months. Longer term funding has been requested. It has been recommended that council prepare a bylaw to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 738,2001 to expand the permitted uses to allow Nechako Valley Community Services to operate a proposed day care centre. The next council meeting will be a committee of the whole meeting which will be held on Feb. 10.
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Looking for new recruits: Sowchea Fire Hall needs you “We are proud of the construction of the second fire hall and being able to serve the Sowchea community,” -John Bennison BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
In an effort to keep Sowchea Fire Hall up and running, a new intake of applications has begun. The due date is Feb. 10. These applications are part of an extra recruit session that the Fort St. James Fire Department has added and will begin on Feb. 15. The department is still running a prescheduled recruit course on April 18. The deadline for these applications is April 4. “The plan for this course is to have another intake of juniors from the high school as well as adults,”
Fire Chief, Michael Navratil said. “There seems to be an odd amount of rumours that we do not take shift workers which is simply false. It is a little more work for them as they need to make up for missed classes but we are always willing to work with them if they or any new recruit makes the effort,” Navratil said. Just a few weeks after celebrating their tenth anniversary, members of the satellite location were faced with some unexpected news. The fire hall’s insurer advised that insurance may be suspended or even refused based on the fire protection area not being able to main-
The Sowchea Fire Hall recently celebrated their tenth anniversary but the future of the satellite location is still unknown. Photo by Barbara Latkowski
tain a roster of 10 members. Mayor MacDougall along with council agreed to set a meeting to discuss further the future of the Dept. “We have a huge investment there,” MacDougall said. “It’s important to us too.”
With an immediate intake of applications Navratil hopes that the situation will soon be solved. In 2005, residents voted overwhelmingly in favor of establishing the new fire hall which was built in 2006 and
the community has seen many positive changes since. John Bennison has been with the department for 13 years. “We are proud of the construction of the second fire hall and being able to serve the Sowchea community,” Bennison said.
Prince George Cougars’ Community Contest The Prince George Cougars have created an amazing and generous contest that is open to the five communities of Vanderhoof, Quesnel, Mackenzie, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James. To sum up the contest, every community that purchases more than 75 tickets to the Cougars’ hockey game on February 19 in Prince George will win a minimum of a $500 donation to their Minor Hockey Association. The Grand Prize includes a $2500 donation to the community’s Minor Hockey Association, the entire Cougars team will visit your community and host
an on-ice clinic, autograph and Q&A sessions and more! Simply, the community that buys the most tickets wins the grand prize! Head over to the Cougars’ website to learn more details. If you can please share this news and rally your community together it would be really amazing to have so many out of town guests cheer on the Cougars and the prospect of a $2500 donation and a hockey clinic led by the Cougars is thrilling! We truly appreciate the community spirit that the Prince George Cougars have, and we are also delighted that they want
to support Minor Hockey Associations in northern British Columbian towns. The Cougars asked for Tourism Prince George’s help to promote this contest and now we’re reaching out to you. We have also reached out to local hotels and five hotels have come forward to offer special rates for this contest (we want to make sure everyone can drive home safely during daylight hours on Saturday). The Prestige Treasure Cove, Carmel Inn, Bon Voyage Hotel, Canada’s Best Value Inn and Prince Motel have all provided discounts. Details are also on
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the Cougars’ website. We hope to create a little friendly competition between the five communities, stay tuned to our Facebook page where we will be sharing more information. If you share this on your social media channels, please tag us in your posts (and the Cougars and accommodations listed above, if you’d like) and we’ll tag you when we post -I’d love to see some northern camaraderie develop for this event and any future events. Thank-you so much, and I hope to see you at the CN Centre February 19!
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$10-million boost for those that Letter to the Editor brave search and rescues in B.C. NAOMI YAMAMOTO Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness
NORTH VANCOUVER - Somewhere in the province, almost every single evening, a volunteer leaves the comfort of bed or the dinner table, or gives up the opportunity to celebrate a birthday or to read their child a bedtime story, because they want to be a lifeline. As a search and rescue volunteer in B.C., they belong to a small army 2,500 strong that deploys for the sake and safety of the lost and injured in our mountains and backcountry. They forego time with family and friends to seek and to find. Their selflessness is woven into the fabric of their public service, and today the B.C. government announced a $10-million investment that continues on our commitment to strengthening them and the tapestry of public safety throughout the province. B.C. has the busiest ground search and rescue group in all of Canada. In fact, the number of deployments by our volunteers in B.C. outnumbers the combined amount performed by all other search and rescue teams nation-wide. There are 80 teams in B.C. with over 2,500 vol-
B.C. has the busiest ground search and rescue group in all of Canada. unteers embarking on 1,300 missions a year. On its own that’s remarkable, but it’s particularly extraordinary in the context and contrast of just 2,000 search and rescue missions nation-wide, coast-tocoast, each year. Our volunteers are remarkable folks doing extraordinary things. Their teams are an invaluable resource to the people of this province. They donate more than 100,000 hours a year scouring the trails and forests, rappelling into steep ravines and weathering the worst of the elements to help others. The Province, through the $10-million in one-time funding to the B.C. Search and Rescue Association, will help ensure that the search and rescue groups in communities have the additional resources to
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help refresh technical training, replace or rejuvenate rescue equipment, and explore new technologies that can be applied in the field. This investment builds on the $6.3 million that the B.C. government is already providing each year to cover 100% of the operational costs for search and rescue deployments, as well as training and equipment, and the insurance and liability for the members of the 80 groups serving across the B.C. landscape. We owe a debt of gratitude to our troops of tirelessly dedicated search and rescue volunteers. They brave difficult situations and the worst of Mother Nature’s unleashing of wind, rain and cold. They work in the darkness of night and certainly some dark situations. They work in some of the most complex terrain and most challenging search and rescue environments in all of North America, and are recognized nationally and internationally for meeting that challenge. Today the B.C. government provided the additional $10-million to help ensure their continued success and to help bolster the safety net for those that enjoy B.C. for all its outdoor splendour. Connect with the Province of B.C. at: www.gov.bc.ca/connect
Dear Editor, and to the Mayor and Council of Fort St James, According to the latest news reports, the Spaniard’s Bay City Council has offered a public apology to Brenda Seymour, the female fire fighter who recently went public with allegations of sexual harassment she experienced while working as a fire fighter with her local volunteer fire department. It has been 2 ∏ years since I and Lisa Button, both of us lieutenants with the Ft St James Fire Department at the time, filed our complaints with the District of Fort St James alleging sexual harassment against our then fire chief, Robert Bennett. Since that time our allegations have been substantiated, both by an independent outside investigator hired by the District, and subsequently by an RCMP investigation that resulted in three charges of criminal sexual assault against Mr. Bennett. The third woman involved being Joy Reierson, is also a fire fighter with the department. Mr. Bennett was convicted on all three counts in January of 2015. He is currently appealing his conviction. So here is my question to you, Mr Mayor and Council: Where is our apology? Do we not deserve one? Or do we only deserve more of your silence? Kirstin Rudolph
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Seniors Helping Seniors standing out in Fort St. James and beyond BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
Seniors Helping Seniors continues to be a huge success in Fort St. James. According to Judy Greenaway, one of the co-founders of the program, the program has really taken off. “The services are being used throughout our area and it’s really building,” Greenaway said. Mayor MacDougall of Fort St. James couldn’t agree more. “We are a model for other towns. They are now looking at implementing a program like ours,” MacDougall said. The Seniors Helping Seniors Program provides free transportation to those who face mobility challenges by providing grocery delivery, transportation to medical appointments and to social and wellness events in and outside of town including Vanderhoof and Prince George. With 14 volunteer drivers, most of whom are seniors themselves, there are currently 114 registered clients.
From January to July 2015, the service provided 309 rides to appointments and 219 separate trips driving over 25,000 kms. “It’s brought new life to our Seniors Association here in Fort St. James,” Judy Greenaway, past president of the Association said. Greenaway along with then economic development officer of the District of Fort St. James, Emily Columbo, both played an integral role in developing a strategic plan four years ago. “There was an obvious need for transportation options for the seniors in Fort St. James,” Greenaway said. The Stuart Lake Ladies Auxiliary was approached and a very generous donation of $30,000 was made along with other contributions from local businesses and corporations. Julie-Ann Mortenson is president of the Auxiliary. “It was our wish to provide patients and residents with comfort and care. We thought this useful to our community and for our seniors,” Mortenson said.
As a result, a second bus was purchased and it made its first trip on Oct. 30. “Social interaction for our seniors is an important part of their well-being. We are very proud of our service and thankful to the community for all of their support,” Greenaway said. “It’s one of the best programs to come to the District. It’s had such an impact on the community,” said Larry Taylor, one of the 14 volunteer bus drivers. The program is now running seamlessly and other communities want to know how Fort St. James did it. Chester Hiebert, vice-president of the Seniors Association is thrilled with his new role and for him the service would not have been possible without volunteers. “My whole idea is that the quality of any community is based on volunteerism,” Hiebert said. “Here, in Fort St. James, people have really dug in especially with the Seniors Helping Seniors Program and that has enriched the community.”
Mixed Curling Bonspiel: a huge success BARBARA LATKOWSKI
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The newest Seniors Helping Seniors bus is busy providing transportation for those with disability issues in Fort St. James. Photo by Barbara Latkowski
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The mixed curling bonspiel took place at the Fort St. James Curling Club on Jan. 29-31. There were 14 teams taking part in total and event organizer, Helen Frederick was thrilled with the turnout. “We’ve had our struggles but an event like this really brings the community together,” Frederick said. The club is thankful for the support they have received from the Stuart Lake Golf Club for donating gift cards and door prizes. “It’s really great that two non-profit organizations can come together and support each other,” Frederick said. It was three days of fun filled but serious curling by the participants who ended with a very close and exciting finish.
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1st place team in the “A” event: Grant Mortenson, (Skip) Julie-Ann Mortenson, (Lead) Terri-Lee MacDougall, (3rd) and Rob MacDougall. (2nd)
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1st place team in the “C” event: Tim Boyes, (3rd) Erica Gardner, (Lead) Melony Ubleis (Skip) and Amelia Ubleis. (2nd)
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*** 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). *** 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. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... New members are welcome, 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. *** 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 996-8000. *** FORT ST. JAMES PARENT ADVISORY...3rd Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at High School.
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Fort St. James Fire Department: Ready to take the plunge “A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca
CERTIFICATE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS RESULTS FORT ST. JAMES SENIORS HELPING SENIORS TRANSPORTATION ESTABLISHMENT BYLAW N0.1750, 2015
Pursuant to Section 801.3 of the Local Government Act and Section 86 of the Community Charter, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako proceeded with the Alternative Approval Process for “Fort St. James Seniors Helping Seniors Transportation Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1750, 2015.” The deadline for submission of Elector Response forms was 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 15, 2016. Elector Response Forms Needed to Prevent Adoption 121 Valid Elector Response Forms Received Prior to Deadline 32 I hereby declare that elector approval for “Fort St. James Seniors Helping Seniors Transportation Service Establishment Bylaw No.1750, 2015” has been obtained. Given under my hand at Burns Lake, B.C. this 18th day of January, 2016. Gail Chapman, Corporate Officer
Environmental Assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project Public Comment Period January 20 - February 19 New Gold Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of an open pit gold and silver mine located approximately 160 kilometres southwest of Prince George and 110 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The proposed Blackwater Gold Project is currently undergoing a provincial and federal Environmental Assessment. The public is invited to review and ask questions about the Blackwater Gold Project Environmental Assessment Application. Public comments are due by February 19.
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Members of the Fort St. James Fire Department were ready to plunge into the icy Stuart River on Jan. 30. The Ice Rescue training brought out 13 members from the Department. The training was run by Raven Rescue, an internationally renowned organization recognised for their exceptional training practises. They are based out of Smithers, B.C. Ice Rescue training is held annually and recertification is completed every three years.
Ask questions and learn about the proposed Project at an Information Session near you. Tuesday, February 9: Quesnel Information Session Best Western Plus Tower Inn, 500 Reid Street 5:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday, February 10: Fort St James Information Session Fort St James Community Centre, 190 Stuart Drive
5:00 – 8:00pm Thursday, February 11: Burns Lake Information Session Island Gospel Fellowship, 810 Highway 35 5:00 – 8:00pm Tuesday, February 16: Prince George Information Session Ramada Plaza, 444 George Street 5:00 – 8:00pm All Information Sessions are drop in format with refreshments.
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David Hoy Elementary School celebrates Family Literacy Day BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
It was an exciting morning for the students at David Hoy Elementary School on Jan. 27. Teachers, parents, family and community members gathered with the students. With books in hand, everyone got together with one simple mission in mind: to read. Family Literacy Day is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999. It is held annually to promote awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development. Susan Burck, principal at David
Hoy couldn’t agree more. “Literacy begins at home. It was so great to see parents, friends and community members come out to the school in support of this idea,” Burck said. “Having everyone here…it was such a warm feeling.” And parents do get something out of reading to their children as well. According to ABC Literacy Canada, family literacy programs focus on parents as the means to improve the reading and writing skills of all family members. By reading to children and engaging in fun literacy activities, parents are actively keeping their own skills sharp while at the same time strengthening the relationships within their families which, in turn, encourages lifelong learning.
Teachers, parents, friends and community members joined the students at David Hoy Elementary School for Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27.
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It’s a girl! New year’s Baby born in Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier
Marie Aphrael Mounce is the first baby of 2016 to be born in Fort St. James. The baby girl was born at home on Jan. 25 at 7:07 a.m. weighing 9 pounds and 1 ounce. “She was determined to come,” mother, Kate-Nicola Mounce said. Marie was then transferred to Stuart Lake Hospital where mom and baby stayed two days. Since being home, it’s been quite an adjustment for older brother, Doran. The 4 year old is happy to have mom and sis back home. “It’s been a big change for him,” Mounce said. And father Brad Mounce is also thrilled with the newest addition to his family The baby girl was a surprise to the couple since they withheld knowing the baby’s gender until birth. “She was a surprise. It’s exciting and we are all doing really well, “Kate-Nicola said. The Stuart Lake Hospital Ladies Auxiliary welcomed the New year’s baby with flowers and a gift basket. “We are very excited to be able to present a gift and flowers to a family who’s baby was actually born in Fort St. James”, said president of the auxiliary, Julie-Ann Mortsenson. On Jan. 1, Lisa and Brad Van Koughnett, from Fort St. James welcomed their New year’s baby boy, Leo Eldon who was born in Vanderhoof at St. John Hospital. The first baby born in the Northern Health region in 2016 is a girl. She was delivered at the University Hospital in Northern B.C. in Prince George at 1:25 a.m. on January 1. The first baby born in British Columbia is a boy. He was delivered at Surrey Memorial Hospital at 12:15 a.m. on January 1 to a family from Fort Nelson.
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Vanderhoof celebrating 90 years Fort St. James celebrating 210 years
Kinsmen Club of Vanderhoof in 1977 Presidents Message Jim Woodruff 1977 During the past year the Kinsmen Club of Vanderhoof have worked very hard on many community projects, some of which are: Bringing the RCMP Musical Ride to Vanderhoof, building a participark in Ferland Park which will be officially opened in May. We have signed a contract to bring the Carson and Barnes 3 Ring Circus under the big top for a two show performance on June 26. We have raised funds for the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation by way of our Annual Mothers March. We will be holding a large auction with proceeds going to
the Arena Fund. We have taken part in various small projects and have spent over $19,000 on donations and projects during the year. We had planned for the biggest and best Kin Karnival yet and am sorry to announce that the events scheduled for March 5 has been cancelled due to ice and snow conditions at Tachik Lake Resort. The Snow Queen Contest and Snow Ball are still scheduled to take place on Friday evening and a parade on Saturday morning. The CI Challenge Cup Snowmobile Races will take place on Saturday afternoon at the VARA Race Track followed by our “Pub Tug” with patrons of the Reid Hotel squaring off against the patrons of the Vanderhoof Hotel.
5 cars damaged in freak mishap Taken from the Nechako Chronicle in 1956 A freak mishap late Saturday afternoon on Stewart Street between Burrard and Church Avenues left 5 cars in damaged condition. No persons were injured. Of the five cars involved only one was in motion. The others were parked at curbside, one on the northside of the street in front of Bud’s Electric and the other three at the opposite side alongside the Canadian Bank of Commerce building. Driver of the car which inflicted the damage to the parked cars was Mrs. Dick Marrow. In pulling away from the curb near the middle of the block, the car a new model Pontiac went out of control. First vehicle damaged was a 1950 Ford pickup owned by Ken McInnes. It was sideswiped by the careening car in front of Bud’s Electric, recrossing the street the careening car crashed into the rear of a new model Monarch owned by Chas Thomas of Oliver, a tourist, pushing it into the rear of an International pickup. The sandwiched Pontiac is owned by A.P. Thiessen and the International by E. Villumson.
Men of Nineteen to be Called
Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald May 11, 1918 Men of nineteen years of age are to be called upon to register for military service. A proclamation to this effect will be issued shortly, and it is understood will provide that the men must register before June. None of the men will actually be called to the colours before July. The proclamation will apply to unmarried men, and widowers without children, born since October 13, 1897. The men will be required to register through the post offices as was the case when unmarried men and widowers between twenty and thirty four years of age were called upon October 13th last. The men will simply give their names and addresses, and such details as will permit full registration to be effected. The actual call to the colors will be received by registered post from the district registrar.
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CI Challenge Cup - local driver steals show Taken from the Nechako Chronicle in 1977 After the snow had settled March 5, snowmobile racer Steve Schaffer of Topley still held a marginal lead in the points race but a local driver had stolen the show. The long arduous hours of painstaking attention to detail paid off for
Ron Preston of Vanderhoof, as his Yamaha performed faultlessly. Preston dominated the liquid cooled and modified classes with three consecutive firsts and a close second before running out of gas in his fifth event. Organizers had worked til the wee hours of the race morn-
ing building an ice surface which contributed both to the highest speeds yet seen in this series, and to the large number of accidents during the day. Drivers occasionally pushed their machines past limits with disastrous results. One machine minus driver careened wildly over the flagmans flags and
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Classified Adlets Taken from the Nechako Chroncile in 1956
Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald May 11, 1918 The Vanderhoof Red Cross Society will meet on Thursday afternoon next at the home of Mrs. McGeachy senior. A shipment of goods was sent on Wednesday, May 8 as follow: 4 suits pajamas, 5 pkgs T bandages, 10 stretcher caps, 10 pkgs P.P. bags, 9 pkgs handkerchiefs, 3 pkgs pillow cases, 20 pairs of socks. Two dollars was donated by Mr Lamont. The net proceeds of the Red Cross dance held last Wednesday week amounted to $22.05 which was turned over to the secretary-treasurer. The ladies of the Red Cross Society wish to thank all who donated for the good cause. *** Constable W.R. Henley has returned from his official visits to Sheraton, Endako, and South Fort George. *** Archibald Reid returned to his home in Chilco after working a considerable time at the Giscome Saw Mills.
narrowly missed an official before smashing into the concrete wall. The machine was repaired hastily in the pits and was able to complete the days events thanks to Danny Boyd’s welding expertise. Entries remained at the magic 100 mark.
Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald May 11, 1918.
FOR SALE - 2 1/2 acres and house (with stove), garden, running water, own pressure system. Location Prince George hill by highway. $2,500 with terms, cheaper with cash. Phone Vanderhoof. *** FOR SALE - Low steel wheel wagon, price $35. Two wheel tractor on rubber, $50. Large honey extractor with steam knife, $22. All in good condition. Apply Louise Devauld, Vanderhoof. *** FOR SALE - 22ft boat, 6’ 6” beam, 3/4 fir plywood planking, oak frame. Can be used with inboard or outboard motor. $325. Apply Mrs. Mary Andros, Vanderhoof. *** HOUSE FOR SALE - On one acre in Vanderhoof, 5 rooms and bath, well insulated, cabinet kitchen, tile floors, garage, woodshed and barn. Vegetable garden growing. Full price $5,000 or terms with $2,000 down. Phone 124. *** HELP WANTED - Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd. has permanent work for reliable married man at isolated interior point. Comfortable living quarters provided. Medical service, pension plan, life insurance and other social service benefits in effect. Apply in person to N.D. Hartnell, Alcan respresentative, Vanderhoof, BC.