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Quesnel proposes additional route to Blackwater gold

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Vivian Chui Omineca Express The City of Quesnel is looking to build a direct access route to New Gold’s Blackwater mining project.

Located 110 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, the proposed open-pit gold and silver mine is currently accessed through Vanderhoof over existing forest service roads.

“We’re not dividing a fixed pie at all,” said Quesnel’s Mayor Bob Simpson. “We’re not suggesting, as some people in the community is suggesting, that we want all of New Gold activity here, we want all the employees, we want it based out of here.

“We’re just looking at, can we make it easier for people in our community to work at New Gold with an expedited access to it.”

Prepared last September for Quesnel’s Community and Economic Development Corporation, the Nechako Basin Access Economic Impact Study originated from the city’s dialogue on looking at all economic options, after the 2014 closure of Canfor’s sawmill in Quesnel, Simpson explained.

“People will still be camp-based out of New Gold…it’s just a matter of whether it’s based on a six-hour bus ride, or a two-and-half-hour drive to get there themselves,” he said The study indicates that an improved road access to the Blackwater Project, as well as the Lower Nechako Basin, would increase jobs and income for local and future Quesnel residents and nearby First Nation communities, with a positive impact on mineral exploration and tourism activities based out of Quesnel.

“I didn’t buy a lot of the arguments, quite frankly, in the report, because it presumed that it’ll be 100 per cent additive — so any new job in New Gold would be a new person in a new household and a new property tax — which wouldn’t be the case,” said Simpson. “Notwithstanding that we know it would just give us another employment opportunity for our workforce here.”

Three possible routes are considered in the study, each using a combination of existing paved and forest service roads, and involving two to six kilometres of new road construction.

All three routes eventually connect to the Kluskus Forest Service Road that is currently used for accessing the Blackwater Project from Vanderhoof.

Simpson says the proposed new road is part of a dialogue with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the Highway 97 corri-

Nechako Figure Skating Club’s Ayva Lewis, 9, placed second in the Star 3 Field Moves category at the Cariboo North Central Regional Figure Skating Championships and Jamboree in Prince George from Jan. 22 to 24.

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NEWS A model of the Veolia Fort Green Energy Plant. The plant will be up and running by Dec. 2016.

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Veolia Fort Green Energy Plant: presentation answers local questions Barbara Latkowski Caledonia Courier

According to Pe- being a fly in and fly out operation,” Peterterson, the biomass is son said. burned in a high effiContract and support potentials will also ciency boiler that en- be available in: maintenance including mesures that biomass is chanical and electrical labourers, suppliers, burned as completely (parts and materials) general services (such and as efficiently as as cleaning and work clothing) and biomass possible. All dust is supply including fuel and ash hauling. controlled in the plant.

Veolia also intends to set up apprentice“We are not allowed ship programs with local colleges. to make smoke,” Peter“We intend to be a good, responsible son said. “What’s being corporate citizen,” Peterson said. discharged into the air from the stack is “We’re here for the long haul”. carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides and water For more information on Veolia and vapour.” future job opportunities visit: veolian“The wood is not carcinogenic. It’s just orthamerica.com wood,” he said.

Veolia uses green and recyclable products only. The ash is considered to be a good natural fertilizer and PeCUSTOM SAWING terson hopes that this can eventually CUTTING CAPACITY - 30” diameter 44’ length be utilised by local farmers.

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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

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 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?

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NEWS Police Update: lucky break for faulty brakes

90th Birthday Celebrations

BRIEFLY Fraser Lake Family Day winter fun On Feb. 8 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., families and friends in Fraser Lake are invited for winter fun and community spirit at the village’s baseball diamonds.

Featuring the newly set ski tracks, the BC Family Day celebration includes a bonfire, free hot dogs and hot chocolate, sledding, as well as snowshoeing or cross-country skiing for those without equipment from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

New B.C. guide for Aging Well Health Minister Terry Lake today announced an enhanced 11th edition of the BC Seniors’ Guide is available in print, PDF and new e-book formats, as well as on the Aging Well website (www. gov.bc.ca/seniorsguide) for those over 50 years of age.

The new seniors’ guide includes information on programs, such as: * Fair PharmaCare; * Medical Services Plan (MSP) premium assistance; * the Home Adaptations for Independence program, which provides financial assistance for low-income seniors to modify their homes; * Shelter Aid for Elderly Renters, which helps make rents affordable for low- to moderate-income seniors; * the bus pass program, which offers subsidized bus passes to low-income seniors; * the B.C. senior’s supplement, which offers a provincial top-up to the federal Old Age Security/Guaranteed Income Supplement payment.

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On Jan. 23 before a show of fireworks for Vanderhoof’s 90th birthday celebration, families gathered at Riverside Park for bonfire, sleigh rides, and refreshments, as well as speeches from Chief Stanley Thomas of Saik’uz First Nation (left), Vanderhoof’s Mayor Gerry Thiessen, Cariboo-Prince George MP Todd Doherty, and Jerry Petersen from the Regional District of BulkleyNechako.

Home care spread thin in Canada: seniors’ advocate Tom Fletcher Black Press Health ministers across Canada say expanding community and home care is the best way to serve a growing senior population, but total home care hours declined last year in three out of five B.C. health regions.

That’s one of the findings in the first annual report on seniors’ services by B.C. Seniors’ Advocate Isobel Mackenzie.

Despite growing senior populations across B.C., the report found the total hours of home support delivered to clients was down four per cent in Vancouver Island and Vancouver Coastal health regions, and down 11 per cent in the area served by Northern Health.

Fraser Health, the largest region by population from Surrey through the Fraser Valley, had a seven per cent increase in hours in 2014-15, the fiscal year that ended last March. Interior Health, including the Okanagan and Kootenays, saw a five per cent increase.

Mackenzie said there has been an increase in seniors served by home care workers in most regions, but the hours received by each has declined. She said the data on hours reflects what she has heard from seniors around the province, who report that their home care services

are being reduced.

“That validates to a large extent what people are saying, which is ‘I can’t get meal prep, they cut my bathing, they cut out my housekeeping’,” Mackenzie said.

Health Minister Terry Lake, who emphasized the need to move away from the acute-care hospital model to community and home care at a recent health ministers’ conference in Vancouver, said the report is “a snapshot,” but acknowledged there is more work to do.

Lake said the 11 million hours of home care support provided last year is up 35 per cent since the B.C. Liberals took office in 2001, and the number of clients served is up 29 per cent.

“Despite the fact that we’ve seen a significant increase in hours and budget, the demographics are such that we are falling behind here a little bit,” Lake said in an interview. “I think this is a good early warning system to tell us, we need to do a bit more in this area.”

Lake added that the new federal government has made a commitment to invest more in home health care. He said he is encouraged by Mackenzie’s finding that 96 per cent of B.C. seniors have a regular family doctor.

The B.C. Government and Service Employees’ Union said Mackenzie’s report “paints a picture of a system that is headed in the wrong direction.”

GREEN LIGHTS ALL THE WAY FOR RUNAWAY TRUCK An out-of-control heavy-duty tow truck blazed through Vanderhoof with malfunctioning brakes on Highway 16 on Jan. 26 at 3:15 p.m.

“It’s a miracle that nothing happened; so easy for somebody to be killed in that situation,” said Sgt. Svend Nielsen.

Pulling a semi-truck front unit, the westbound vehicle was first spotted by a RCMP member, who was stationed at the highway’s intersection with Recreation Avenue.

Tracked through a static radar gun, the vehicle’s speed increased from 87 to 96 kilometres per hour within the 50-km/h speed limit zone, as it rolled through the intersection with a green light.

It continued with increasing speed through another green light, passing by Tim Hortons. As it approached the highway’s intersection with Burrard Avenue, surrounding vehicles, including a westbound logging truck, were able to stay out of the way.

“Luckily, all traffic was in the east-west direction,” Nielsen said.

The vehicle finally rolled to a stop by Kal Tire, as the driver was able to apply his front-disc brakes.

He had previously tried to fix the vehicle’s mechanical issue on his own, and accidentally pinched its brake line and interrupted the airflow.

The incident incurred no damage nor injuries, and the vehicle has been taken off the road for inspection.

NEW SOCIAL PROGRAM FOR THE LESS FORTUNATE Vanderhoof’s local RCMP detachment is starting a new program to target the district’s chronic offenders — such as those who are homeless or have drinking problems, Nielsen said.

Involving the local government and organizations, the program will allow the RCMP to help with the district’s social issues by providing ways for individuals to “get their life together,” he said.

“If you can help one person, it impacts a huge number of files in the community,” Nielsen explained, adding that police resources can then be allocated to other operations.

The program is currently at its beginning stages, with more information to come.

- with files from Sgt. Svend Nielsen, Vanderhoof RCMP

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: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) You remain anonymous. If you see a crime in progress call 911 immediately.

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Mayor Gerry Thiessen

Councillor Darren Carpenter

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Councillor Brian Frenkel

Councillor John Murphy

Councillor Ken Young

Councillor Kevin Moutray

Councillor Steve Little

Council: limiting commercial vehicle speed Starting this year, the District of Vanderhoof will provide $5,000 annually to the Nechako Valley Search and Rescue for operating costs, on the condition that the team provides its operating budget to the district council each February.

In the past, the district provided funding for the team’s other costs, such as insurance and equipment.

NVSAR is currently leasing its new home on Burrard Avenue from the district for $1 per year.

The group moved into the building last fall, finishing its renovations this January. $5,425 and $5,000 of funding was also approved for the Rip’n the North Bike Club and the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society at the Jan. 25 council meeting.

LIMITING COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SPEED IN DOWNTOWN VANDERHOOF A proposed new traffic bylaw will limit speed of commercial vehicles on Burrard Avenue in downtown Vanderhoof.

Limiting vehicles over 13,700 kg to travel at 30 kilometres per hour, the new bylaw originated from the RCMP and residents’ concerns on heavy vehicles’ ability to stop or slow down in the downtown core, while travelling at 50 kilometres per hour.

Another concern involves the main street’s increased traffic in recent years, with more heavy vehicles travelling through downtown regularly.

The public can now provide feedback on the proposed bylaw, before final approval by the district council in late February.

A door-to-door wood stove survey is coming to Vanderhoof this year, with support from the Ministry of Environment.

The survey will collect data on the number of wood stoves in town, whether the wood stoves have emissions certification, wood burning habits, and general feedback on local air quality.

The information will provide a good start for Vanderhoof’s potential new wood burning bylaw, which is currently in discussion by the district’s environment committee, Clement said.

For the ministry as well, the collected data will help staff to investigate local wood stove exchange programs, provide targeted education, and understand the distribu-

Burns Lake mayor proposes zero per cent tax increase for the regional district Flavio Nienow Lakes District News During a committee of the whole meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) on Jan. 14, 2016, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold proposed a zero per cent tax increase.

The motion, moved by Strimbold and seconded by Mark Fisher, Director of Electoral Area A (Smithers Rural), asked RDBN staff to bring forward a budget with a zero per cent tax increase.

However, the motion was defeated.

Strimbold said he proposed this motion for several reasons.

“The regional district had a significant increase in taxation last year and I believe local governments need to look at all options to minimize tax increases, in particular during uncertain economic times,” said

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Last year the RDBN board of directors approved the 2015 budget with a tax increase of 15.5 per cent for region-wide services and 22.4 per cent for regional rural services.

At the time, only two directors voted against the tax increase – Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach and Burns Lake councillor John Illes, who was representing the Village of Burns Lake.

Hans Berndorff, Financial Administrator for the RDBN, explained that the significant increase in taxation last year was because the RDBN had a reduction of $452,000 in their surplus in 2014. The regional district had been relying on surpluses from previous years to lower taxation.

It is still unclear what will be the proposed tax increase for the regional district this year. Check upcoming issues of the Omineca Express for more information.

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COMMUNITY FOREST UPDATE A forest stewardship plan for Vanderhoof’s community forest is currently in the works, as the District of Vanderhoof prepares for a final confirmation from the provincial government on the forest’s ownership.

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cubic metres of non-pine wood, a total of 80,000 cubic metres could be cut per year for the first five years — the long-term annual allowable cut is 45,000 cubic metres per year.

Depending on approval, logging of the community forest may start in the summer, said CAO Tom Clement.

- with files from the District of Vanderhoof

Toxic Taxes With Tax season soon approaching I want you to be wary! Taxes themselves are not the danger (too bad huh?) it’s the receipts you’ll be shuffling pose the threat.

40-60 % of all receipts are printed on thermal paper which contains endocrine disrupting chemicals called Bisphenol A or better known as BPA (a hormone-disrupting chemical that is linked to cancer, obesity and early puberty). In animal studies, BPA has problems associated with abnormal reproduction, decreased intellectual capacity, behavior problems, also to contribute to the development of cancer, diabetes, asthma and cardiovascular disorders.

BPA has been found to negatively affect the brain development of fetuses, infants and children and so it is not used in children’s products; now ask yourself this: Just because you reach age 6, does that mean you become impervious to BPA? The answer of course is no. BPA is found in many food containers and linings of canned food, often used in the manufacture of plastics and most importantly it is found on many of the thermal receipts you handle.

Receipts often end up in our purses, wallets, pockets and more.

When BPA covered receipts come into contact with anything eg. cell phone, gum packets, lipstick, hands, keys, they take on the chemical and pass it onto you whenever you use that object. BPA can be easily absorbed through skin and mouth. Those who are at most risk? The cashiers who handle the receipts 8 hours a day(they are found to have up to 30% more BPA in their systems as a regular adult). As little as 10 seconds of contact is enough to absorb the chemical coating the receipt, it is difficult to wash off as the majority is absorbed into the bloodstream Tips for minimizing contact and exposure to BPA in receipts. · If you don’t need the receipt don’t take it – if you only need the amount write it down · Store the receipts you collect in an envelope where they won’t come into contact with other things you use. · Don’t give them to your child to hold, play with or put away · Always wash your hands after handling receipts especially when handling foods or other objects · Do not use hand based sanitizers/cleaners as they can increase skin absorption · Do not recycle thermal paper – residues will contaminate everything else Countries worldwide are beginning to realize the harmful effects of the chemical. Canada banned BPA in milk bottles in 2008. Want to create change? Write to your government you can urge the government to issue clear BPA standards and businesses to use thermal papers without BPA and labeled them as such. How to tell if your receipt is printed on thermal paper? Rub it with a coin, if it discolors then its thermal!

Remember that during tax season while going through those many receipts, to wear gloves! Better safe than sorry.

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New route to Blackwater part of quicker access to Prince Rupert from southern B.C. : Quesnel “We have saw mills that are working on the Kluskus Forest Service Road, that’s why New Gold decided that people working on the mine will travel there by bus, just on the safety aspect,” Thiessen explained. “Any more activity going through that road would be a safety issue for the loggers in that area.”

He added, “Anything that takes away from the safety and security aspect to industry…if you end up with a lot of peo-

QUESNEL, continued from front page dor through Quesnel, of Quesnel forwarded the as it connects to Highway economic impact study 16 for transportation of to the Cariboo North regoods to Prince Rupert’s gion’s MLA Coralee port.

Oakes for consideration “If you create that — it’s a provincial govroad…bisect that big ernment decision, he said. right-angle turn in Prince “Like Vanderhoof, George, from here to we’re a community in Vanderhoof, would you transition,” Simpson said. say that the next phase of “We’re just looking at it would be to make it a maximizing any of the good solid transportation employment opportuniroute that pushes goods to ties that allow people to markets sooner,” Simpson live here. said.

“If New Gold’s bringThis January, the City ing in a lot of people that

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Tim Bekhuys, Director of the Blackwater Project.

“I know Quesnel has been interested in looking at a link to the area for economic reasons, not just Blackwater…certainly we’ll continue talking with them.”

The mining project is currently undergoing federal and provincial environmental review, with information sessions in the region to take place this month and a public comment period until Feb. 19.

are not in our region, then we want to be as attractive for those people to live here as they would in Vanderhoof or Fort St. James or Fraser Lake — wherever the catchment area is for people working for that project.”

For Vanderhoof’s Mayor Gerry Thiessen, the district’s current issue with the project lies in traffic safety on the Kluskus Forest Service Road, though the two mayors had not have a chance to discuss the subject, he said.

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ple travelling on an industrial road, certainly that is going to take away from the economy of not only Vanderhoof, but all of B.C.” New Gold states that its original feasibility study and road access for the project included a new road to Quesnel.

“In terms of project development, it made the most sense to us to use the existing access that is in the Fraser Lake, Vanderhoof region to allow us to access the site,” said

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$10-million boost for those that brave search and rescues in B.C. NAOMI YAMAMOTO Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness

B.C. has the busiest ground search and rescue group in all of Canada.

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 volunteers 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-to-coast, 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 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.

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Letter to the Editor 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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Court: prescriptions now blocked from reward points Jeff Nagel Black Press Major supermarket chains have lost a court battle to continue offering their pharmacy customers loyalty reward points on prescription drugs in B.C. A B.C. Court of Appeal ruling Wednesday upholds the power of the College of Pharmacists of B.C. to enforce its two-year-old ban on incentive programs like Air Miles and other loyalty rewards.

The decision, which overturned a B.C. Supreme Court ruling last year that initially struck down the ban, says inducements from pharmacists are “a matter of public interest and professional standards� for the college, which

can prohibit incentives without clear proof of harm to customers.

The pharmacists’ regulatory body, which imposed the ban in late 2013, had argued loyalty points are a powerful lure for consumers that can alter their medication buying habits and potentially harm their health. “The College considers the provision of incentives like redeemable points to be unethical, unsafe and unprofessional,� registrar Bob Nakagawa said. “Pharmacists are medication experts, and sometimes the right thing for them to do is not dispense a drug.

A patient’s motivation to collect redeemable points may inappropriately encourage drug use and can put their

health at risk.�

One of the objections raised by the college was that insured patients who don’t pay out of pocket might continue to refill a prescription after they no longer need it just to collect more points and the unneeded drugs may be abused or diverted to the illegal drug trade.

The case included anecdotal evidence that the top priority of some customers was to find out how many points they’d get filling a prescription rather than information on proper use or health effects.

There were also allegations of pharmacists retroactively dispensing medication to patients who had already missed past days

but were eager to get the points “thus generating further revenue for the pharmacist for drugs the patient does not need.�

The ruling is a defeat for Sobeys and Jace Holdings, the companies that operate Safeway and Thrifty Foods stores.

Shoppers Drug Mart Inc. was also an intervenor in the case.

A Sobeys representative said the company is disappointed with the court’s decision and considering its options.

Incentives have long been forbidden on methadone prescriptions as well as any Pharmacare-covered prescriptions.

VICTORIA - More than 30 obtain certificate including ocAboriginal communities in part- cupational first aid and resource nership with 14 public post-sec- road radio operation. 24 Aborigiondary education institutions are nal learners will benefit. delivering education and skills 46% of the Aboriginal poputraining programs to help 581 lation in B.C. is under 25 and Aboriginal learners secure jobs increasing their participation in in sectors facing a demand for the workforce is important to skilled workers. supporting a diverse, strong and In 2015-16, a total of 29 pro- growing economy. grams will be delivered in AbThe programs are being suporiginal communities and will ported with $5.7 million through prepare participants for jobs such Aboriginal Community-Based as language support workers, Training Partnerships program. human service workers, health The funding amount includes care translators, wildlife tour op- $1.4 million from the Ministry erators, fisheries technicians and of Advanced Education and $4.3 health care assistants. million from the Employment For First Nation communities Services and Supports (ESS) near Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake: stream of the Canada-B.C. Job $178,853 to the College of Fund Agreement. Indigenous and New Caledonia and Saik’uz First Northern Affairs Canada is also Nation partnership contributing $1 million for these Funding is to deliver college training programs. and career preparation. ParticiA total of 348 proposals for pants will undergo a skills as- funding from 135 individual orsessment and enrol in appropri- ganizations were submitted to the ate English, math or computer B.C. government for ESS fundcourses. 15 Aboriginal learners ing by the application deadline in will benefit.

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7-year milestone reached with new safety program Vivian Chui Omineca Express Nechako Mechanical is celebrating seven years of no losstime accidents, thanks to a work culture change introduced eight years ago.

Part of the construction conglomerate BID Group of Companies, the fabrication company in Vanderhoof underwent a change in its safety culture when Jody Volts, general manager of safety and environment of the BID Group, joined the company in 2007, said John Simoes, Nechako Mechanical’s fabrication manager of western Canada.

“When Jody came here eight years ago, we had a different story to tell,” Simoes said.

“He brought in a lot of practices that a lot of us didn’t even think about.”

He added, “Or if we did think about it, we didn’t do anything about it.”

Though safety was not the company’s first priority, it was something that was drilled first into management, but wasn’t passed into our employees, Simoes explained.

“Now we do,” he said.

The new safety education includes videos on proper personal protection equipment, demonstrations of what could happened, and literature on hazards, Simoes said.

“We squeeze sausages into gloves and chop them in half,” he said. “If they do something stupid with a piece of steel, that’s what could happen if you put your fingers there.”

At the beginning of each shift, the crew has a morning toolbox meeting, where they talk about what’s being done in the shop, the item that’s being made, and any hazards that are associated with the task

they are doing, Volts explained.

“Job hazard analysis (JHA), every employee has to fill one out at the beginning of every shift to analyze his work and what dangers are involved, how he’s going to eliminate or control that hazard before he goes to work,” he said, adding that the employee fills out another JHA if his task changes during the day. “Because he’s now in a different area, and different work and different hazards are associated with it.”

He added, “It’s all about self-awareness; look after yourselves, the employees around you.”

One of the two major injuries the company’s shop faced are eye-related, which have been largely eliminated with new procedures and the mandatory usage of safety glasses and face shields, Volts explained.

Another major injury in the shop, and will continue to be major, concerns employees’ hands and fingers, due to the nature of their work, he said.

“Because we’re a hands-on industry, we’re out there welding and cutting and picking up and moving steel,” he said.

For shop supervisor Matt MacLeod, working with job distribution, the new procedures are a wakeup call for the employee, he said.

“He has to take a second to look around, what his task is on the floor, and analyze and assess what he’s going to do,” MacLeod said. “And from there, hopefully with the information that we give them, and our safety toolbox meetings, they can pinpoint those hazards and assess them for themselves.”

For machine shop supervisor Jason Fitzpatrick, the larg-

est difference brought in by the new procedures is making the usage of safety equipment mandatory, he said “You have to wear your glasses, you have to use a shield, your gloves,” Fitzpatrick said.

“It used to be a choice — you have to decide for yourself before — now you can’t use a grinder without a face shield.”

He added, “That reduces our injuries hugely.”

Leading apprenticeship program for a young workforce The average age of Nechako Mechanical’s employees are about 23, Volts said.

He added, “We always talk about how young the work force is here.”

Though the change in the company’s safety culture wasn’t easy for all parties involved at the time, Nechako Mechanical’s predominantly young workforce made the transition less difficult, Simoes said.

“It’s easier to mould them into safety, than people that have been out doing poor safety practices all their lives,” he explained.

Twenty-three out of 57 employees on the shop floor are currently

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One of the two major injuries Nechako Mechanical’s employees faced are eye-related incidents, which have been largely eliminated with new procedures and the mandatory usage of safety glasses and face shields, explained Jody Volts, BID Group’s general manager of safety and environment. in various stages of the apprenticeship program, which began with one apprentice along with the company’s inception in 1989, Simoes said.

“We basically started out of necessity,” he said.

“We didn’t have enough trades people in Vanderhoof, so we decided the best way is to get young people and we’ll train them and send them to school.”

First initiated by Brian Fehr, David Fehr, and Bob Derksen, who founded BID’s original construction firm, the apprenticeship program in Nechako Mechanical trained about 115 people over the years, out of 200 in total within BID, Simoes explained.

Young people who come looking for work and interested in an apprenticeship are given the

choice of machining, fabricating, and millwright at the shop.

“If I don’t see the aptitude, we have a talk and say, ‘Look, I think you’re better suited to be [something else,]” he said.

While working, apprentices are sent to school in Prince George or Vancouver once or twice a year for “book stuff.”

With 6,600 hours of

work experience, the four-year apprenticeship program provides employees with a Red Seal, an interprovincial and territorial standard for certified tradespeople.

Many graduates of the program, including machine shop supervisor Jason Fitzpatrick, started from high school and work as tradesmen at the company today, Simoes said.

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Ricky Forbes (far right), driver of the North American storm chasing team Tornado Hunters, spoke to Vanderhoof’s students this January about storm chasing and how tornadoes form. He also showcased Flash, the team’s specialized truck for braving tornadoes, tracking storms, and recording their adventures.

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Tornado Hunter storming Vanderhoof schools Vivian Chui Omineca Express Far from storms and out of the television screen, a Tornado Hunter whirled into Vanderhoof’s schools this January.

Ricky Forbes, driver of the North American storm chasing team Tornado Hunters, spoke to students in Vanderhoof’s elementary and secondary schools — including W. L. McLeod, Evelyn Dickson, and Nechako Valley Secondary — from Jan. 19 to 22 about storm chasing and tornado formation.

It’s the team’s first venture into B.C., as school talks normally take place throughout Alberta and Saskatchewan, Forbes said.

“It’s easier to book school talks where it’s part of the culture, where students can relate with their own storm stories,” he explained.

While Forbes and the team chase storms for seven months each year, with their television show Tornado Hunters airing each fall and school talks during winter, it was an opportunity to visit his family on his

mother’s side in Vanderhoof, he said.

In two-hour sessions, Forbes shared with the audience photos and videos of extreme weather that the team took — including lightning storms, dirt devils, and twin tornadoes that emerged in Nebraska in 2014.

He also explained how tornadoes form from supercell storms, including its different phases and types, as well as how to differentiate them from thunderstorms.

“We’re looking for an alien ship parked on top,” he said, comparing diagrams and photos from the teams’ past storm-chasing experiences.

Forbes also told the audience an incident where he and the team was caught in a storm by mistake.

“Storm chasing is fun, but we don’t want to be too close,” he said. “As soon as we hit that point, we know we’ve made a mistake.”

The team found a ditch in time to wait for the moment — lasting for one minute — to pass, so winds would pass over the truck instead, Forbes explained.

“It was very scary, and I don’t want to be inside again,” he said.

Students also had the opportunity to see and climb onto Flash, the team’s tornado truck equipped with weather monitoring gear and storm-resistant coating.

The Saskatchewan-born storm chaser was first invited to join the team four years ago by photographer and team leader Greg Johnson, who was looking for partners in crime for pursuing extreme weather, Forbes explained.

Though he graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in finance, he realized he didn’t want to become a stock broker or banker, he said.

“I wanted to do what makes me happy,” Forbes said, as he now dirt bikes, snowboards, snowmobiles, and pursues other adventure sports during the off-season.

“One of my favourite parts of storm chasing is sharing exciting stories about storms and his career,” he said. “Kids then come telling me they want to do storm chasing.”

Covering over 250,000 kilometres across three provinces and 26 states to chase over 75 tornadoes in the past years, Forbes’ fa-

vourite moment is “when all hell breaks loose,” he said.

“All of a sudden, four fingers [of the storm] launched out of the sky,” Forbes said.

“You get to see what no one else will see, Mother Nature. It’s pretty neat to be part of something like that, and then you get to share that passion with others.”

For Grade 6 student Kiya Giesbrecht from Evelyn Dickson Elementary, the presentation was interesting with the extreme weather photos.

Her favourite part was seeing how the truck gets destroyed, and learning about weather, Giesbrecht said. “I’ve seen one episode, and I couldn’t find the channel again,” she added.

Filming will start again for the Tornado Hunters in March. This year, half the season will take place in North America’s storm region, Tornado Alley, while the other half will include various extreme weather locations around the world, including typhoons in Japan, tornadoes in South America, as well as other weather systems in Europe, Forbes 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 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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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.

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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

Red Cross Society News

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.

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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.

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Community healthy living grant available to local groups, schools Do you have an idea for a project that promotes staying healthy? Northern Health is looking for community partners with ideas for projects that will improve the health of those living, working, learning, and playing in northern B.C. Applications are now being accepted from across the region for IMAGINE Community Grants.

Now in its seventh year, the IMAGINE granting program provides funding to community organizations, service agencies, First Nations organizations, schools, municipalities, regional districts, and other partners with projects that make northern communities healthier. For the 2016 granting cycle, Northern Health is looking for project applications that will support our efforts to prevent chronic disease and injury, and improve overall wellbeing in Northern communities.

IMAGINE Community Grants fund community projects that work to prevent chronic disease and injury or promote health in the following areas:

· Positive mental health · Prevention of substance harms · Healthy early childhood development · Healthy aging Preference will be given to projects that encourage different groups to work together, address something that is missing in communities, help those who are disadvantaged or vulnerable, develop skills and resources in the community, and have a good chance of living on in the community after the funding ends.

Community groups and partners can apply for IMAGINE funding of up to $5,000. Grant information and applications are available on Northern Health’s Imagine Grants website.

Information can also be obtained via e-mail at imagine.grants@northernhealth.ca or by phone at 1-855-645-6555 or 250-645-6407.

Applications are being accepted from January 25, 2016, to February 29, 2016. Successful applicants will be notified in March and a list of successful applicants will be posted on the IMAGINE Community Grants website at that time.

The IMAGINE grants will provide two opportunities to obtain funding in 2016, with another cycle in early fall.

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The exhibit covers all aspects of those cases, from evidence to trial.

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Omineca Express

The Fun Page Horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A burst of optimism has you moving toward a new goal, Aries. This positive frame of mind can propel you to the Ànish line quickly, but make each decision carefully.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, new revelations may inspire you to make some long-desired changes. Write down all of your plans so you can see them on paper and weigh all of your priorities.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 An old friend you haven’t seen in a while may suddenly reappear in your life, Gemini. This person may take you on a fun trip down memory lane. Enjoy the laughs.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Expect a change of circumstances at work, Cancer. This change may come by way of a transfer or a promotion, or it might be something less signiÀcant. Embrace it in any case.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A close friend of yours may suggest a last-minute trip, and you just may be game for an adventure, Leo. Pack all of your essentials and do not think too much, or you might back out.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, a Ànancial windfall may seem like a great thing on the surface, but it doesn’t come without a price. Resolve to be responsible with your newfound largesse.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you might feel nervous at the prospect of a big change at your job, but you are totally ready for the change and some new responsibilities.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, some recent nerves and stress may come to an end this week. You feel focused right now and have your eye on the prize, and relief is on the way.

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CLUES ACROSS 1. Soybean paste 5. Unit of time 8. Watering holes 12. Joint 14. CertiÀed public accountant 15 __ Mater, one’s school 16. Resells tickets 18. Batter’s objective 19. Past participle of lie 20. State of Islands 21. Fed 22. Cause cell destruction 23. Daily Show host 26. Diagrammed 30. Cat sounds 31. Most sorry 32. Do wrong 33. Coral reef and lagoon island 34. That (Middle English) 39. Electrically charged atom 42. Nassau is the capital 44. Frogs, toads, tree toads 46. Marjoram 47. Where the Donald lives in NYC 49. Whale ship captain 50. A way to emit sound 51. Comparable 56. Isodor __, American Nobel physicist 57. Businesswoman 58. A way to split up 59. Solo Operatic piece 60. No (Scottish)

61. In a way, tears 62. Bridge breadth 63. Single Lens ReÁex 64. Thou __ protest too much 63. Single Lens ReÁex 64. Thou __ protest too much CLUES DOWN 1. Korean War TV show 2. South American Indian 3. Cape at tip of Denmark 4. A podrida cooking pot 5. Russian sourgrass soup 6. Perfect example 7. Supplier 8. Unhealthy looking 9. Spanish beaches 10. Am. follower of the Mennonite Bishop Amman 11. Well-balanced 13. Outer surface cells 17. Fathers 24. Sun up in New York 25. Dweller above the Mason-Dixon 26. Young women’s association 27. Tell on 28. Bustle 29. Poundal 35. An ugly, old woman 36. Doctors’ group 37. __ Ling, Chinese mountain range

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SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect some welcome developments in your romantic life. This may be the week you meet someone new. If you’re involved, expect your romantic energy to grow.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re ready to spread your ideas and plans to others, but the public just may not be open to what you have to share at this time. Don’t force the issue at present; give it a few days.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 SacriÀces will be well worth the effort this week, Aquarius. Keep in mind that these sacriÀces are temporary and not that disruptive. The reward awaits.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, success at work paints you in a new light with your colleagues. You may Ànally receive the recognition you deserve.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS JANUARY 31 Justin Timberlake, Singer (35) FEBRUARY 1 Harry Styles, Singer (22) FEBRUARY 2 Gerard Pique, Athlete (29) FEBRUARY 3 Isla Fisher, Actress (40) FEBRUARY 4 Clint Black, Singer (54) FEBRUARY 5 Darren Criss, Actor/Singer (29) FEBRUARY 6 Kathy Najimy, Actress (59)

38. Volcanic mountain in Japan 40. Leaves parentless 41. Existing in or produced by nature 42. Inclination 43. Extents 44. Peninsula between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf 45. Language of Nile 47. Twyla __, US dancer 48. Card game 49. River in E. Turkey to the Caspian Sea 52. Scored 100% 53. Tonight’s former host 54. __ and ends 55. Notable exploit

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Camera ready figure skaters: weekend regional jamboree Jaylen Pedersen and Larissa Hassman from Vanderhoof’s Nechako Figure Skating Club poses at the photobooth of Cariboo North Central Regional Figure Skating Championships and Jamboree in Prince George from Jan. 22 to 24.

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Decision of the publisher is final. *** We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS!...Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Secondary School. Monday March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings.

Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please check the website at www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako for program details *** DIVORCECARE... Find help and healing for the hurt of separation and divorce DivorceCare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. Don’t go through separation or divorce alone.

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DivorceCare Group - Thursdays at 7 pm, Feb-April. 780 Loop Road in Vanderhoof (White House across from Nechako Christian Fellowship). Open to anyone who is experiencing the pain of separation or divorce. You can join the group at any time.

For more information and to register, call or text Bob Clark 250.570.9203, June Clark 250.570.9338 or Dave Robinson 778.344.2292 *** THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB...

Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday through the school year (except Statutory holidays) 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the NVSS library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details please contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail. com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for the chess club and/or tournament. *** ADULT BADMINTON...Thursdays at 8:30 pm. Bring your own racket, and wear indoor runners. More info call 250-567-9908. *** 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 @ 250-692-7500.

Or your Mental Health Service Provider *** GIRL GUIDES...

Sparks meets 5-6pm Mondays @ United Church.

Brownies meets 6-7:30pmm Mondays @ United Church.

Girl Guides meets 6-7:30pm, Mondays at St. Josephs Gym. Pathfinders meets 6-7:30pm Mondays @ Lutheran Church.

For info on any of these please call Laura Freeman 250-567-6997. *** VA N D E R H O O F PA I N SELFMANAGEMENT GROUP...Do you struggle with persistent pain? Do you feel like your pain is holding your life hostage? Find it difficult to talk about your pain? Join us for an evening of education and understanding at the Vanderhoof Peer-Led Pain SelfManagement Group can help you find answers to your questions. Meetings are held the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. at the Vanderhoof Public Library - Multipurpose Room, 230 Stewart St E, Vanderhoof. Sharing the struggles and the solutions with other people who truly understand, in a safe environment, will help you reduce isolation, grieve the losses and gain an understanding of persistent pain and how you can take back control of your life. For more information please check out our website: www.pipain.com *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you

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like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided.

Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising.

Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. Phone 250-567-8587.

For more information contact email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE... meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out

and have some fun! *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall.

Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) or vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel.

Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

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SLS Discharge: 29.7 m3/s Note: This update will no longer appear in newspapers starting March 2016. If you would like to receive this update by email or would like to receive a link to our webpage that contains this update please contact me. The new webpage will be provided once it is online.

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Thank you to everyone who bought tickets for the St. John Hospital Auxiliary Society’s 2015 annual Christmas Raffle.

The amount raised was $2,725.00!

Early bird prize of a Raileigh Mountain Bike donated by Dennisse Cutts of Vanderhoof - won

by Sandra Lawrence of Manitoba.

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Kyahwood Forest Products is a Finger Joint mill located in Moricetown, 30 km West of Smithers BC. This entity is wholly owned by the Moricetown Band.

We currently have an opening for Millwright at our facility.

The ideal candidate will hold an Interprovincial Red Seal ticket and have two years of experience. Knowledge in the operation of an optimizer and finger jointing machine is an asset. Apprentices in the latter stages of their apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will bring good troubleshooting and problem solving skills to ensure the continuous operation and efficiency of the machinery, good communication and interpersonal skills as well as a working knowledge of digital and computer systems.

Welding, machining and electrical experience would also be an asset.

This position will be compensated with a competitive wage and benefit package that includes medical, dental and pension plan.

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We are looking for a responsible, sincere person to fill this position immediately. We need a quick learner and someone who will show up regularly and on time.

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Job Posting

Public Works Foreman The District of Vanderhoof is recruiting a Public Works Foremen to join our team of professionals in the Public Works Department. In this leadership role, you will report to the Director of Operations and be responsible for skilled supervisory work coordinating, directing, and participating in the work of crews engaged in a variety of operations, maintenance and construction tasks in the Public Works division. This includes roads, storm and sanitary sewers, water, cemetery, solid waste collection and fleet management. A broad and challenging range of duties will add variety to the job and allow the incumbent to be creative and innovative. You will schedule, organize and supervise the work of the Public Works Crews ensuring performance standards, specifications and safety procedures are met. In addition you will coordinate with external contractors to deliver the District’s annual paving; chip seal; and line painting programs.

You will prepare cost and time estimates, monitor budget expenditures and take part in the development of annual work schedules, operating and capital budgets, and short and long range planning. As well, you will establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts, receive and resolve service requests and complaints from the public, prepare and maintain records, and order materials and equipment.

You will have completed Grade 12, supplemented by technical courses related to the work and possess considerable related knowledge and experience, preferably in a supervisory capacity. A thorough knowledge of the methods, practices, procedures and materials, tools and equipment used in roads, maintenance and operations is required. A Civil Engineering Technology graduate is preferred. The position requires strong leadership with a demonstrated ability to work in a team setting along with excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills. You will need to be proficient with Microsoft Office products and possess a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license. A Class 3 BC driver’s license with air brake endorsement is preferred. E.O.C.P. Certification in Wastewater Treatment and Water Distribution would be an asset. This is a permanent full-time exempt position. A competitive salary is offered. More information on this opportunity, including a complete job description, is available for review in the Employment section of the District of Vanderhoof website (www.vanderhoof.ca).

The District of Vanderhoof offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. This is a non-union exempt position. A detailed job description is available upon request.

Please forward a detailed resume along with covering letter to the undersigned no later than 4:30 pm, February 26th, 2016.

We thank all who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Lori Egli Human Resources, District of Vanderhoof Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250)-567-4711 E-mail: loriegli@district.vanderhoof.ca Closing date: Friday February 26th, 2016.

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SNOW REMOVAL – MUNICIPAL STREETS

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Notification Burrard Avenue Speed Reduction Municipal Council has given first and second reading to District of Vanderhoof Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 1156, 2016, which seeks to restrict the speed of vehicles in excess of 13,700 kg (GVW) to a maximum speed of 30 km/hr on Burrard Avenue.

To accommodate this change, Section 4.1 of the District of Vanderhoof “Traffic and Highways Regulation Bylaw No. 1156, 2016” will read:

Your assistance in keeping our streets free of parked vehicles permits snow-clearing operations to proceed safely and efficiently, saving your tax dollars.

4.1 Except where otherwise directed by the Authorized Person, a Peace Officer, or a person authorized by a Peace Officer to direct traffic, no person shall: SPEED LIMITS (10)

The District of Vanderhoof would like to remind the public that – no person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle in a position that causes it to interfere with the removal of snow from a roadway. Residents are also reminded that sporting equipment, such as basketball hoops and hockey nets are not permitted on public streets. This restriction is necessary to facilitate snow removal by the municipal works crew during the winter months. Vehicles or equipment found to impede snow removal will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Licensed vehicles in excess of 13,700 kg (GVW) on Burrard Avenue will be restricted to a maximum speed of 30 km/hr.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF

The “District of Vanderhoof Traffic and Highways Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 1156, 2016” is scheduled for third and final reading at the Regular Meeting of Council on February 22, 2016.

Should anyone have comments, questions or concerns, please contact Paul Carver, Director of Operations at 250 567 0669 or email operations@district.vanderhoof.ca by 4:30 pm, February 12, 2016.

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NOTICE OF SITTING FRONTAGE COURT OF REVISION The Court of Revision shall sit at the time and place shown below for the purpose of reviewing the water frontage tax and the sewer frontage tax rolls and any appeals received against the levy so charged.

THE FRONTAGE COURT OF REVISION SHALL BE HELD AT 5:00 PM FEBRUARY 22, 2016 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 160 CONNAUGHT STREET, VANDERHOOF, BC A complaint will not be heard unless written notice pursuant to Section 205 of the Community Charter is received by the Collector at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of the first sitting of the court. The Frontage Tax Assessment Rolls will be available for viewing for fourteen (14) days prior to the sitting of the Court. The District of Vanderhoof office hours are 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

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‘Hoof figure skaters brought home gold, silver, bronze Vivian Chui Omineca Express With a jump or a spin, Vanderhoof’s figure skating champions landed with golds and silvers at the first competition of the season.

Thirteen skaters from the Nechako Figure Skating Club participated in the Cariboo North Central Regional Figure Skating Championships and Jamboree in Prince George from Jan. 22 to 24, joining 250 competitors across the region.

“Most of them were first-time competitors, learning the ropes,” said Jennifer Auston, who started coaching the club’s members three years ago. “I was really proud of how they did.”

In preparation for the event, the figure skaters practised with simulations of the competition environment, such as warming up and then performing on empty ice, Auston explained.

“It’s always interesting to see how they do under pressure,” she said.

Instead of focussing on placement during competition, the club’s figure skaters are each setting three goals, specific to their level, to gauge their own success, she explained.

This year, the club’s younger skaters are working on toe loops and Salchows, middle-level skaters on flip jumps, and the club’s highest level skaters on double Salchows.

Nine-year-old Destiny Fjellner, competing for the first time in the regional event, won first and third places in the Star 1 Creative and Star 1 Solo categories.

“At first I was kind of nervous, I wasn’t feeling good, but

I got better,” said Fjellner, who started figure skating two years ago and currently trains four times a week.

In the Creative event, figure skaters listen to the performance’s song twice in the dressing room, then “you go on the ice, figure out what you want to do, you do it by yourself, and you just make it up,” she explained.

It was also only Fjellner’s second solo of her figure skating career, as she gradually builds up self-confidence with her first solo during the club’s Christmas carnival last year, her mother Crystal explained.

“She’s a very shy girl,” Crystal said. “I was always like that as a child, though I didn’t want her to be like that.”

In the past, Fjellner didn’t need to be alone on the ice, as beginner figure skaters participate in group performances.

Starting this year, as her skills progressed, solos became part of training.

“I didn’t force her, then we took her to the 2015 Canada Winter Games and let her watch, which gave her a boost,” Crystal said. “She’s getting out of her box, her shyness.”

Next action for the Nechako Figure Skating Club will take place in a regional competition hosted at Smithers on Feb. 13 and 14, followed by a provincial competition in Kelowna— 2016 Super Series STARSkate Final — featuring B.C.’s advanced figure skaters from March 4 to 6.

In Vanderhoof, a year-end ice show for the community will take place on March 19.

Highlights from the Nechako Figure Skating Club at the

CNCR Regional Championships and Jamboree: Larissa Hassman - 1st Place Star 2 Field Movements, 1st Place Star 2 Jumps and 3rd Place Star 2 Spins Jaylen Pedersen - 1st Place Star 2 Spins and 3rd Place Star 2 Jumps Abigail Stewart - 1st Place Star 2 Jumps, 2nd Place Star 2 Spins and 3rd Place Star 2 Creative Ayva Lewis - 2nd Place Star 3 Field Moves Abby Delisle - 3rd Star 5 Spins, 3rd Star 5 Jumps and 2nd Place Star 5 Quad Threat Destiny Fjellner - 1st Star 1 Creative and 3rd Star 1 Solo Dyllan Beal - 2nd Star 1 Spins, 3rd Star 1 Jumps, 3rd Star 1 Creative and 3rd Star 1 Quad Threat Lauren Stewart - 1st Star 1 Spins and 2nd Star 1 Field Movements Natalia Bjornson - 5th Star 1 Quad Threat Kinsley Beal - 5th Star 1 Quad Threat Also participating in the competition were: Shae-Lynn Geernaert, Ellamay Bailey and Finley Bahr. They skated exceptionally as well!

- with files from Jennifer Auston, coach of the Nechako Figure Skating Club

Top: Participants of the the Cariboo North Central Regional Figure Skating Championships and Jamboree in Prince George finished the weekend event with a celebration on the ice.

Top right: Abby Delisle (left) won second place in the Star 5 Quad Threat category.

Right: Dyllan Beal (right) won third place in the Star 1 Quad Threat category.

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