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NEWS BRIEFS Spring Arts Gala Concert The Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts presents the “Spring Arts Gala Concert” Sunday, March 20, at 2:30 pm at the Integris Community Theatre (NVSS Small Auditorium) Admission by donation

Agricultural Safety Week Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick has issued the following statement recognizing the importance of workplace safety during Canadian Agricultural Safety Week: “March 13 to 19 is Canadian Agricultural Safety Week, an opportunity to highlight the importance of farm safety while recognizing the hardworking men and women in our agriculture industry and the food supply security they provide us. “All of us, including the B.C. government, WorkSafeBC and our provincial agrifood sector, share the goal of keeping B.C.’s farmers, ranchers and farm workers safe. “I congratulate AgSafe and the BC Agriculture Council on their #AgSafetyChamp campaign that brings awareness to the importance of staying safe on the farm. “B.C. agricultural workers can use the #AgSafetyChamp hashtag to share their safety tips and nominate their champion of agriculture safety. “I encourage all those working on B.C. farms and ranches to take the time and care, do the important work you do safely and encourage all British Columbians to support B.C.’s agrifood sector by choosing products grown, raised and made in B.C.”

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Development and Peace: helping create a climate of change in Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

“Creating a climate of change” is the initiative set out by the Organization, Development and Peace. The organization has shared a long history within the community of Fort St. James and has done a great deal in raising awareness regarding issues from agriculture to education as well as advocacy for peace and human rights in over 70 countries. Development and Peace, a Canadian Catholic organization has approximately 13,000 members in Canada. Pat Short, Louise Evan-Salt and Jolene Lawrick are local members and are currently dedicating their time in helping raise awareness about climate change. “The organization is based on education about social structures that are unjust in the world,” Short said. “This year, we have committed to issues surrounding climate change, in helping find ways to support and assist poorer countries who are affected by this growing problem.” “It’s also about supporting them and helping them to survive on their own. It’s about helping them to help themselves.” Development and Peace was established in 1967 by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops in response to Pope Paul VI’S encyclical letter, Populorm Progressio which says that development is the new word for peace. For Lawrick, it’s all about the little things. “The focus is that small things can make a difference. No matter how small in your day to day life, you can make a difference,” Lawrick said. This is a five year plan that Pope Francis has asked the world to take seriously. “The pace and consumption, waste and environmental change has so stretched the planet’s capacity that our contemporary lifestyle, unsustainable as it is, can only precipitate catastrophes, such as those which even now periodically occur in different areas in the world. The effects of the present imbalance can only be reduced by our decisive action, here and now,” he said. Canada has seen its own natural disasters from ice storms to flooding. “We in Canada have the funds to bounce back from these disasters. In many other countries in the world, they are incapable of doing so. The effects are long lasting,” Lawrick said.

Development and Peace has shared a long history with Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Fort St. James. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

“We are focusing on our parish community, the Church of Our Lady of the Snows, local individuals and the government,” - Louise Evan-Salt From dangerously hot temperatures in Ethiopia, to devastating tropical storms in Honduras as well as a super typhoon in the Philippines, these are some of the countries being targeted by Development and Peace. “But it must start with us,” EvanSalt said. “It’s all about talking to people and raising awareness. Pope Francis is asking us to be good stewards, to abolish money and greed.” “And it’s all about leading by ex-

ample,” Lawrick added. Even small things such as carpooling and bicycling, these things can make a big difference.” According to Evan-Salt and Lawrick, the community is taking steps to tackle climate change from recycling, various school programs and initiatives from the district such as making Fort St. James an idle free community. “We are focusing on our parish community, the Church of Our Lady

of the Snows, local individuals and the government,” Evan-Salt said. According to Short, the organization is Catholic, but anyone can donate. We need to ask ourselves what are countries like Canada doing for the people in these poorer countries? We really just want to make people aware.” Short said. For more information visit: devp. org/climateofchange

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The KEY: keeping the community connected through transition BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The KEY continues to continue connect people in Fort St. James. And despite financial uncertainty, the resource centre remains open. According to the centre, they have received enough interim funding from Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en, Yekooche, the District of Fort St. James and others to keep us open until June 2016 at which time they will no longer be under the College of New Caledonia umbrella and will move officially under the Non-Profit Society. The non-profit society, The KEY Resource Centre Society was incorporated in February. Through education and training, the resource centre continues to offer essential skills in health, employment, life and literacy outreach services. The KEY is for the community and it continues to serve everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, age, disability or marital status. Ann McCormick is the regional supervisor at the College of New Caledonia and she has seen the impact the centre has had on the community since it opened its doors in July, 2013. “It’s about the entire community and about preserving the dignity of those in it,” McCormick said. “It’s about being a good neighbour and fostering that policy.” “So many people are behind this now. They have seen the impacts.”

The KEY, in Fort St. James is transitioning as a nonprofit society. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

“We now know that this is a viable and much needed service in the community and we need to keep it going,” McCormick said. The centre is open three days a week and continues to bring in about 50-60 people a day from families, teens and elders. The KEY is all about life-long learning and empowerment. “We know that learning can lead to bigger opportunities such as employment and for some maybe even furthering their education,” McCormick said.

Service providers are readily available at the centre which continues to provide a warm and inviting space for those who would like to access a computer, use the phone, receive academic or employment counselling and various workshops are also offered. Bernice Wilkes, has been a support worker at the centre since February, 2014. “Our centre is a safe, comfortable and a culturally sensitive place,” Wilkes said. “Our patrons know that at any time, they can approach us for help. They are all informed about different programs and resources that are available.” The process of establishing a non-profit society for The KEY is already in the works according to Judy Cormier, academic advisor and program coordinator. “We are researching several different avenues for funding in order to keep our doors open.” “Part of being a non-profit society is establishing Patron Advisory Committees to work with the board to develop programs and work-shops.” The centre is working with grant writer, Shauna Hesse, to apply for various grants as they continue the transition over the next few months. “We have a unique opportunity here in Fort St. James to not only maintain but to further develop and establish a truly holistic, plus culturally and socially relevant venue for our First Nations community and the community at large,” Cormier said. For more information about the KEY and if you would like to volunteer or donate call: (250) 996-3949.

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

MARCH, 2016 SUNDAY 13

MONDAY

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli GUF AGM 7 pm at David Hoy

Municipal Website: www.fortstjames.ca

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Golf Club AGM 7 pm

Loggers Bonspiel

Easter Sunday

Easter Monday

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church Women’s Support Group 1 pm info 8081/1214

29 Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

District Office Closed

Women’s Support Group 1 pm info 8081/1214

10 9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Fundraiser Dinner 6-9 Old Gym

Good Friday

District Office closed

9:30 Story Time at the Library

April

Movie Night @ Library

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

9:30 Story Time at the Library Easter Egg Hunt @ Library

Council Meeting

Loggers Bonspiel

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church 9:30-11am Pre School Women’s Support Group Gym @ Nak’azdli 1 pm info 8081/1214 Marina bookings open - contact District Office

Movie Night 6 pm @ Library

9:30 Story Time at the Library

SATURDAY 19

Food Bank

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church Women’s Support Group 1 pm info 8081/1214

FRIDAY

THURSDAY

9:30 Story Time at the Library

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

WEDNESDAY

Daylight Savings Time Starts

TUESDAY

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Get ready for Spring, help clean up the town. Pitch - In- Week April 17-23 sign up at the District Office Office: 477 Stuart Drive West

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support for women to start a career in the trades BURNABY - The Government of British Columbia announced $1.8 million today for the Women in Trades Training (WITT) initiative through the Industry Training Authority (ITA) to help support women to get the skills and training they need to start a career in the trades. While there are more and more women pursuing trades careers in British Columbia, the percentage of male journeymen is still significantly higher than females. With the addition of nearly one million job openings expected in the province by 2024, women will play an increasingly important role in keeping B.C.’s economy diverse, strong and growing. “If we want a strong and vibrant economic future, then it is key that strong and vibrant women help drive it,” Premier Christy Clark said. “A great opportunity for women to help drive the economy is through careers in the skilled trades. And the Women in Trades Training initiative will help give women the support and training they need to succeed.” Through the Women in Trades Training initiative, the Industry Training Authority has contracted Camosun College, Okanagan College, Thompson Rivers University and Tradeworks Training Society to deliver programs specifically designed to help women kick start their trades career. These programs provide women with introductory trades training, technical training, an overview of various trade occupations, as well as job placement support. These four WITT programs are currently open to applications and will benefit up to 234 female participants when the training concludes in September 2016. Funding for the Women in Trades Training initiative is provided through the Can-

ada-British Columbia Job Fund Agreement under the Employment Services and Supports (ESS) stream. Through the Canada Job Fund, the Government of Canada provides British Columbia with a total of $65 million per year to deliver targeted training programs. The ESS stream is designed to assist British Columbians who are facing barriers in the labour market to develop essential job readiness skills. MaryAnn Mihychuck, federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour - “It’s terrific that B.C. and us can work together to help women in trades get the education, skills and training supports they need. We will continue to work with the B.C. government and others to help all Canadians get the skills they need for good quality jobs.” Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training - “There has never been a better time for women to consider a career in the trades. We are facing incredible economic opportunities and preparing for unprecedented demand for skilled labour over the next decade. Programs like the Women in Trades Training initiative provide women with the support and resources they need

to be successful if they choose to pursue a career in the trades.” Gary Herman, CEO, Industry Training Authority - “There is growing interest in trade careers amongst women in B.C. and the Industry Training Authority is focussed on ensuring that the right resources and tools are in place to foster their curiosities into action. “ITA, in collaboration with the government, supports various aspects of the apprenticeship journey, including trades exploration, technical foundation training, resume building, job search and matching, and potential financial support for daycare, tool purchase, and transportation, through the Women in Trades Training funding model. With more women registering to become certified electricians, welders, and carpenters than ever before, the Province is on track to building a diverse, strong, and sustainable trade industry.” * The ITA’s Women in Trades Training (WITT) initiative connects women with funded training opportunities across B.C., matching the skills of newly trained women with the increasing needs of B.C.’s labour market. * Since 2008-09, the

The Learning Hub: Looking for volunteers

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WITT program has served more than 3,000 women. * There are approximately 4,200 registered women apprentices in the province across 72 different trades. * The percentage of women who are registered apprentices in BC is at 10.4%, up from 8.5% in 2009. * B.C. will have nearly one million job openings by 2024, due to retirements and economic growth.

The Learning Hub is looking for volunteers to help with tutoring and other tasks. If you would like to enjoy people and would like to help them out with their literacy and learning. According to the Learning Hub, this is a good way to get experience in this field. For more information about volunteer opportunities or if you would like to register for one for these free CNC College programs, please contact: (250) 996-7078 or email obeec@cnc.bc.ca Here is a list of free programs and resources being offered for lifelong learning: Story Telling with Violet: March 17 Train the Tutor: April 9 & 10 Multicultural Cooking:

April 4, 11, 18 and 25 Best Driver: May 2,

9, 16 and 23. Plain and clear language: May 12

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MY DADS MEDALS WERE SOLD TO SOMEONE IN FORT ST. JAMES, BC. I WOULD LIKE TO TRY AND TRACK THEM DOWN. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION PLEASE CALL GENE @ 250-941-0065.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board MeeƟngs of the Board of EducaƟon of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of March and April 2016 will be held as follows: March 21, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC April 25, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH (Across from the Petrocan Station)

These meeƟngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to aƩend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

SUNDAY LITURGY: Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday 10:30 am DAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 9:00 am PASTORAL TEAM: FATHER FRANK SALMON 250-996-8343 SR. MAURINE BARZANTNI, SR.RENEE RICHIE, SR. DIVINA PEDRO 250-996-2275

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND GRADE 1 Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 21 – 24, 2016 at the times listed below. NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2016 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register. VANDERHOOF

PRE-REGISTRATION TIME

W.L. McLeod Elementary

8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

English

Ecole W.L. McLeod Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

For God so loved the world. He gave His ONLY SON (Jesus) that who so ever believes in Him shall not perish (in Hell), but have everlasting life (in Heaven) - John 3:16

= Victory Church: Sundays 10:00 am - 400 Ash Street

French Immersion

Mapes Elementary Evelyn Dickson Elementary Sinkut View Elementary

8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FRASER LAKE Mouse Mountain Elementary

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FORT ST. JAMES David Hoy Elementary

8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 1. Kindergarten student must be Äve (5) years old by December 31, 2016. 2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2016. 3. An adult must accompany each child. 4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certiÄcate. We encourage that immunizations be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-567-6900. TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.

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Assisted living rules to be relaxed Tom Fletcher Black Press Assisted living facilities in B.C. will soon be able to offer more services to seniors and disabled people to stay independent longer. Health Minister Terry Lake introduced changes Monday that restrict assisted living providers to two of six prescribed services. Patients requiring more than two are now required to find space in residential care. The change removes “arbitrary barriers” that have forced B.C. residents into higher-cost and more restrictive residential care before they need it, said B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. “Assisted living is a very important housing option for about 22,000 seniors in this province,” Mackenzie said. “These are your own unit, usually in an apartment-like setting where you can lock the door. You decide who comes in and who you want to keep out, and you’re free to come and go as you wish.” Daniel Fontaine, CEO of the B.C. Care Providers Association, said the change will be welcomed by seniors who want to stay as independent as possible. The association represents 300 non-profit and for-profit operators of residential care, assisted living and home care services. Designated services, of which only two can currently be provided in assisted living, are: • assistance with eating, dressing, personal hygiene and other daily activities • medication management

• therapeutic diets • financial management • intensive rehabilitation therapy • behavioural management CRACKDOWN COMING ON PASSING SCHOOL BUS The B.C. government is preparing to increase penalties for drivers who pass school buses while children are getting on or off. “We’ve had 14 children injured, thankfully none killed, in the last five years,” said Transportation Minister Todd Stone. “There are still far too many motorists who are not getting the message of just how important it is to slow down in school zones and certainly not pass a school bus when the lights are flashing.” Stone said school districts and local governments have been calling for increased penalties. Police in B.C. have issued 1,100 tickets for failing to stop for a school bus for the past five years, with 14 injuries during that time. The current B.C. penalty is $167 fine and three demerit points, the same as disobeying a school crossing guard. In Ontario, a first offence of passing a school bus results in a fine of $400 to $2,000 and six demerit points, and a second within five years can result in a fine of up to $4,000 and up to six months in jail. New Brunswick has a $1,000 fine and loss of driver’s licence for every school bus offence. FINES INCREASING FOR FOREST FIRE VIOLATIONS The pilot of a recreational drone that forced waterbomb-

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ers from smoke-filled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offenders who impede forest firefighters will face higher fines. Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday. The fine for failing to comply with fire restrictions such as campfire bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stop-work order made because of fire risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison. Thomson said there are “constitutional” issues with a proposal to seize vehicles from people who toss cigarette butts out the window while driving, but the province is still considering its options. A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes. Thomson said the legislation will redefine “interference” with firefighters so it doesn’t mean intentional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire. Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because “somebody just wanted a closer look. “It was very hard to drive by the airport and see helicopters quiet on the ground, no bombers in the air, all the while people were clinging to the hope that the fire wouldn’t reach their homes, their businesses,” Hovanes said.

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Y.E.P.: Youth Empowerment project coming to Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The first ever Youth Empowerment Project (Y.E.P.) is coming to Fort St James and its calling all youth between the ages of 1321 to come and participate. The event will take place at Kwah Hall during the first week of spring break from March 29-April 1. The free event will include huge door prizes and all meals are provided during the week. The project is hosted by Desiree Whitely, a career counsel-

lor for Nak’azdli Band as well as Carla Olinek from the Alternate Justice Centre in Fort St. James. “There is something for everyone,” Whitely says. “We will be having different presentations each day on different topics such as, bullying, achieving educational goals, suicide prevention and youth empowerment. We will also have some keynote speakers like the internet sensation Mike Scott who will promote sobriety and twins Dani & Lizzi who are known for “Dancing in the Sky”. They will be putting a fun art workshop for youth as well as a

youth dance.” For Whitely and Olinek, it’s all about motivating young people today. “We wanted to set up something for youth because we notice all of the obstacles and trauma they experience in life and we want to give them something to look forward to,” Whitely said.” The week will also be full of teambuilding workshops, interactive discussion and cultural teaching. The free event is open to all youth in Fort St. James, not just from Nak’azdli Band. Doors will

Festival of the Performing Arts: The speech results BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The 38th annual Festival of the Performing Arts is in full swing and the speech category results are in. The event is taking place from March 7-20 at Nechako Valley Senior School in Vanderhoof, B.C. Students were invited to enter three different categories: piano, speech arts and strings. Norma Hoy, a piano teacher in Fort

St James says that this is a great opportunity for kids in the community. “There’s a lot of talent here, so what better way to show it off. It also gives kids exposure and they receive feedback from outside sources,” Hoy said. Awards are given in all categories. A piano workshop will be offered on March 15 at 7:30 p.m. and the festival will wrap up with a Spring Arts Gala Concert at the Integris Community Theatre (NVSS small auditorium) on Sunday March 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Senior of the Week Al Mill Millsap For Al Millsap, age really is just a number.

“I’m not going to slow down. I have no reason to,” he says. The 66 year old moved to Fort St. James 6 years ago. With a smile that won’t quit and a sense of humor that keeps everyone wondering what he’s up to next, Millsap remains grateful for what matters most to him. “It’s all about family. That’s the reason why I moved to Fort St. James. My great niece and her family were here. I made a promise to live around family. And I didn’t want to make a promise without keeping it,” Millsap says. Millsap, originally from Dawson Creek, spent much of his life working in the carnival industry in Phoenix, Arizona. “I left home at a very young age. I love working with people.” And working for Family, Fun, Foods Concessionaires, Millsap was able to do just that. But for now, Millsap’s passion lies on Stuart Lake. “I’m going to be back in that water. I can’t wait.”

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be open at 9 a.m. each day for breakfast and workshops will begin at 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. A community dinner will conclude the event where youth can present all that they have learned during the

week. “We just want to get as many attend as we can, especially those who need help. We want to work them, connect them and motivate them, “Whitely said.

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Community Events Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** Holy Trinity Anglican Church are holding their Prime Rib Dinner on Friday, Feb 26 at the Evelyn Hall from 5-8pm. Accompanied by roast potatoes, yorkshire puds and veggies. All are welcome! *** 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 *** MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your

voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider *** 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

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Syrian refugee group member: shares culture with school children in Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The Syrian Refugee Crisis continues and one member of the Fort St. James Community is determined to make a difference. Over 8 million Syrians have been displaced and over 4 million have fled conflict and poverty in the hope of finding a better tomorrow elsewhere. About 25,000 refugees are set to arrive in Canada in 2016. But how is Canada helping these families make the transition? Can they adapt to a new community like Fort St. James? These are questions that were presented by Fatima Hatamleh to students at David Hoy Elementary School on March 8. Hatamleh, who is currently a member of the Syrian Refugee Group was at the school to make cards and decorations for an upcoming fundraiser that will go towards sponsoring two Syrian families in Fort St. James. Hatamleh and her family are quite familiar with the struggles and challenges of coming to a new country. Having moved to Canada from Jordon, Hatamleh has visited there since. She has seen the impact this crisis has had in her own country. “Jordon was the first to open their doors to the Syrians. My own small town has taken in over 600,000 Syrians and this has affected electricity and water availability as well as job

security.” Hatamleh with her husband made the move to Canada in hope for a better future for themselves and their two children. “We are not refugees but we are immigrants. We wanted a better opportunity in Canada for our kids and we have found it here in Fort St. James,” Hatamleh said. “It’s so important that people here are taking an interest, and these kids are really eager to help and to learn more. They had so many good questions.” Hatamleh provided clips and information about the current Syrian refugee crisis including the basic journey of a refugee, statistics and personal accounts of refuge children who were on their way to making a new start in Canada. Discussion followed as students voiced their opinions and ideas. Grade 3/4 students proceeded to make cards and decorations for the ethnic dinner fundraiser which will take place on March 19. The dinner invites all to bring an ethnic dish to the school gym for a family night of food, fun, drumming, face painting and a musical performance by a Syrian family from Prince George. “Bringing up a family in Fort St. James is the best thing we can do because we can then see the difference,” Hatamleh said. “And it’s all about providing these people with opportunities. That means more to them than anything.”

Fatima Hatamleh helps students at David Hoy Elementary School in Fort St. James make decorations for the upcoming Syrian Refugee Ethnic Dinner set for March 19.

Students made cards and even wrote messages in Arabic for the Syrian Ethnic Dinner.

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Students from David Hoy Elementary School are eager to help make a difference for the upcoming fundraiser in support of sponsoring two Syrian families in Fort St. James.

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Vanderhoof celebrating 90 years Fort St. James celebrating 210 years Fort Fraser celebrating 210 years

Heavenor: He brought the power As told to Tracy Thiessen for the Caledonia Courier in 1986 in celebration of Fort St. James 180th Birthday. According to Doug Heavenor, getting a road named after you really makes you feel your age. “Most of the guys who have roads named after them are dead,” he laughs. But most people who have roads named after them deserve the honour, which is definitely true in Heavenor’s case. After all, what better way to recognize the town’s first mayor, an appointed magistrate, a former judge of juvenile court and the man who brought power to and incorporated Fort St. James. In 1940, Heavenor arrived in Fort St. James from the Cariboo because he had heard “anyone could get a job at Pinchi Lake”. So he went to Germansen Landing to work at the placer mines. “Pinchi was quite a city at that time,” he smiles. “Mining was pretty scary to someone who had never done it before.” He ended up prospecting north of Cominco until he joined the Canadian Forces during WW11. Heavenor never went overseas during that time, and Cominco continually pulled him from his duty to do more prospecting for them. After the war’s end, he stayed with Cominco for another year, and then moved over to prospecting for Kenny Cott Copper, and prospected throughout the Omineca area for six years. Ironically, it was his success in the business that made him quit. “They wanted me to go work in South Africa or South America,” he recalls. “I knew that I would either have to be a single man again or quit..” Heavenor adds that the company would have supplied him and is wife with revolvers in order to shoot the inevitable deadly snakes which would make their presence known only too often. So he commenced two years of work operating the Vanderhoof lumber company, which is since defunct but located on Sowchea Road. “That was round about the time the community was pushing like hell to get power,” he says. “Hydro came and asked me if I wanted to operate the power house.” And so he started what was a 32-year career with Hydro

Doug Heavenor...Fort St. James’ first mayor, appointed magistrate, former judge and hydro employee. Photo by Trace Thiessen

in Fort St. James, where he was instrumental in establishing the general plant as well as developing and maintaining a distribution system in a town that has never seen electricity before. “It was pretty black at night here before we got power,” he says. “People generally used gas lamps and would heat water on a wood stove for washing. The odd person could afford a private generator but they were few and far between.” The day the power was officially turned on there were 130 customers, recalls Heavenor. Dave Hoy turned on the switch and some people were scared stiff. “I remember one little native boy coming to my door one night,” smiles Heavenor. “There had been some sort of electrical short in their lighting that had created some sparks. The family has moved every stick of furniture out of the house when I got there.”

The Fort St. James hydro station has come along way since the days when the whole town was supplied by a 50 kilowatt generator. In its initial days Heavenor was a oneman show responsible for running the powerhouse hooking up customers, building extensions and reading meters. “Reading meters was a social pastime,” says Heavenor. “Everybody would stop me and ask me to show me something, like their new toaster.” In 1952, Heavenor became Fort St. James’ first mayor, following the town’s incorporation. He was appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and Council on December 19 of that year. “I’ve seen so many improvements here,” he asserts. “I remember our first government grant of $16,000...we didn’t know what in the name of heaven to do with it.” During his two terms as mayor, Heavenor’s job was made easier by a strong community-mindedness among the town’s residents. It was never hard to find volunteers in those days, he says, although there is perhaps not the same feeling today. “The curling rink is a good example,” he says. “It was done entirely by volunteer labour and material....we had a lot of fun doing that sort of thing.” Community-mindedness was evident in other regards as well, comments Heavenor. At Halloween for instance, the whole town would congregate at the empty lot near the Fort St. James Hotel for a celebration. A big bonfire, imported fireworks and homemade candy was an event everyone looked forward to. Raising children in Fort St. James was also a pleasure and perhaps simpler compared to today, adds Heavenor. He, and wife Janet raised three boys and three girls. “If a kid disappeared from one end of town to another, someone would either take em home or give you a call,” Heavenor smiles. In addition, having “a couple 100 miles of fresh water to play in” was a big help, says Heavenor. In 1959, Heavenor moved to Vanderhoof and later Quesnel as his career with Hydro progressed. In 1983, he and Janet moved back to a plot of land at the end of Sowchea Bay Road that he paid $200 for back in the 50’s, and “everybody thought (he) was crazy”. “I’ve always liked Fort St. James and we always intended to come back,” he smiles, adding that his land is now estimated at over $35,000 (in 1986). “This place has always been home.”

The convenience of electricity Taken from the Nechako Chronicle in 1956 A long to be remembered day in the lives of native and white residents occurred on November 17, 1952 when a switch was thrown to start power surging through many miles of transmission lines leading to homes and business establishments in Fort St. James. Earlier, on May 28, 1952, Premier Byron Johnson, Coalition Premier for the province, had signalled start on a BC Power Commission plan project when he dumped a shovelful of dirt into a hole dug for the first power pole to be planted. At the official opening of the new and fully modern diesel electric generating plant one of the Fort’s pioneer residents, Dave Hoy, threw the switch which started the motors operating and power to surge through the lines. It was the second time Mr. Hoy had the privilege of performing the same task at a power plant opening ceremony. As a small boy, 65 years earli-

er, Mr. Hoy threw the switch to officially open the first power plant at New Westminster, which at that time was the capital of British Columbia. He is possibly the only person in Canada to have had the honour of performing such a task in two former capitals. Chairman of the opening ceremonies was Father Simpson, and R. Cecil Steele, Coalition MLA. Former chief of the Necoslie Band, Alec McKinnon, mentioned the great help it would be to the native women in so many ways, particularly through being able to use power operated washing machines and “it will make it easier for our children to read, and will be better for their eyes,” he said. Recalling the introduction of gas lamps into the Fort, Chief McKinnon told how he had gotten up enough courage to light the first two lamps brought in as everyone else was afraid of them. Over 65% of the native homes had been wired by the time power was first made available.

It was an occasion for rejoicing when in 1952, oil lamps and other primitive lighting systems were scrapped as a new and fully modern diesel generating plant was placed into operation by the BC Power Commission. Photo Doug Heavenor, Plant Manager

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING District of Fort St. James Municipal Council proposes to adopt a bylaw to amend the permitted uses in the “Social Services/Congregate Care” (I-4) zoning district. The bylaw adds “Dwelling units for rental use consistent with other permitted uses” and “Thrift store or gift store consistent with other permitted uses” to the list of permitted uses in the I-4 zoning district. This bylaw, if adopted, may affect future uses of all properties in the I-4 zoning district, but it will not change the present zoning designation of any property. At present there is only one parcel zoned I-4, located at 241 2nd Ave West. The owner of 349 Stuart Drive West may apply for rezoning to I-4 once the amendment is adopted. Copies of the proposed amending bylaw may be viewed at the District Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, from March 2 to 23, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except statutory holidays. A public hearing on the proposed bylaw will be held in Council Chambers at the Municipal Office at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 23, 2016. All persons who believe their interest in property will be affected by the proposed amendments will be given an opportunity to be heard at that time. Kevin Crook Chief Administrative Officer

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NEWS Words - By Emma Wiebe

Speech Arts showcase On March 7, the Nechako Valley Festival of the Arts kicked off with speech arts and drama, with over 30 participating individuals and groups and adjudicator Christina Rodgers. Emma Wiebe’s original poetry (right) was awarded the highest score. First class honours with distinction Luther Pelzer Mr. Gray’s Grade Four Class, Evelyn Dickson School Breanna Challen Melissa Clemson Sarah Thiessen Emma Wiebe First class honours Grace Brown Annika Pelzer Mika Hara Hadassah Thiessen Mary Jayne Brown Dietrich Pelzer Samuel Thiessen Graham Yoder Jessica Brown Grade 3 & 4 Class, Northside Clara Yoder Trista Teichroeb Abigail Yoder Molly Fandrey Josh Reurink Emma Wiebe Caroline Shenk Northside Christian School’s Grade 12 English class perGrade 12 English formed Act V Scene II of Hamlet by William Shakespeare. class, Northside VIVIAN CHUI photos Grace Arnott

What is a Word? Is it a sound emitted merely to be heard? Is it a comprise of our feelings; profound to absurd? Words strung together — that’s communication — It’s the begging of creation How we spread inspiration The forms of thought in contemplation And yet it is our greatest tool in manipulation Instrument of verbal retaliation And deliverer of accusation An unrestrained word can break a heart… or build a nation. What is in its power? Without meaning a word is a sound, something simple — not renowned, and yet without words we would be communicationally bound. We could try to point and grunt; but really if we must be blunt that might work for little things like, “me”, and “you” and to be true we might get by. But with words we hardly have to try. The only problem is the saying is true that what is strength for me and you is probably our weakness, and sometimes it’s good to be rendered speechless. They say talk is cheap, but that’s hardly true, because words once given can smack you right out of the blue and can hurt, a lot, and they can get you in your most vulnerable spot and the damage can be enormous when wrought on your insecurities. Now these little guys are very strange creatures; constantly reminding us of our most unsightly features, and they are our greatest teachers that we aren’t perfect. They make our confidence feel slightly confused; they stomp on our poise, and our moral quite abuse. And yet their greatest fuel for a fire yet to be tamed is a word; whether it be a reproach or a name. And yet, when you’re torn down with words; words can build you up again. And there are some hurts caused with words that only words can truly mend. Words are fickle and can change in meaning to a definition that is less than appealing and what you end up saying is not what you meant, but something different, and by this point things are very mixed up. But then we must ask: is it the word that has power or what we mean? An example being, I love you. These three words have escaped many lips; on a moonlit walk or with a stolen kiss. From people who at the moment meant it. But the truth from these words can dwindle away, and what’s left of moonlit words in the light of day? Truth and words; now there’s a tenuous combination, for words are not required for truth, and the complication is that the opposite is true. Can truth fade away? Its absence no fault of the speakers, but merely refusal to stay, because when truth is absent we have a lie, and even when truth is partially present it’s still a far cry form being the truth. Now words do vary especially in how they affect their hearers, if we measured word’s power in units like centimeters, their worth would constantly change. Because for me and for you we will have a different view on the world and what makes it go ‘round, and a word — just a sound — will touch us differently. And yet we are both human and we forget that under this illusion of just an-

other face; we are a person. Because my life will be most important to me, what I want, and who I’m gonna be. And yet to you… you’re going to feel the same, because to you, you know that you’re more than a name. Now names they are strange, they themselves are words, but their meanings change. When we meet you are a face, and a name, and not much more. I don’t know who you are at your very core. What you hate, what you adore, what makes you cry, and what you wish for. But then I get to know past the name, and what I believed you to be you are not the same, because you don’t fit into the small frame I had put you into. And as my knowledge of you grows and grows, you could change your name, and to me, you would still be you, because now I know that you are more than the word that describes you. As we speak in words; of words. We must understand, there are responsibilities on those who speak, for words do demand, that for words to have the full impact; the meaning behind them must be wholly intact. Speaking is a commitment, and words are consistent that once released they are free, and only then can you see, what the consequences of your speaking will be. And if you make a mistake; a word once heard you cannot retake. You can bend, and mold, and try to change. But the word is free to range wherever it pleases. I have had people tell me thoughtless words, and I know that these are more than nouns, and adverbs. And I also know I have heard words of great kindness; even thoughtful criticism giving clarity to cure my blindness. But what I do not know is which words affect me the most, for it empowers me when people who are close say that they believe in me. But there are those to whom I am just another face, and the messages they give me can never be erased; merely deflated of power. For there are so many words showered down on us, that we are “not enough.” And sometimes it is tough to forget these untruths. For example there are words all around that tell me to be more physically appealing, and that without superficial beauty life will lose its meaning. And although I know these words to be a lie, they are for some reason strong, and will affect how I identify with the world, and myself. Because harmful words are not something you can take off and put up on a shelf. And that is why I laugh, when I hear of how while sticks and stone are perilous to my bones that words may never harm me. What then is a word? A word is powerful, and of that fact we must be reminded, but to our power over it we must not be blinded. We can tame and subdue and words will do our bidding, remaining true. But on words we must maintain a tight grasp, and to us a conversation should not be a thoughtless task. Words should be treated gingerly as instruments of both creation, and destruction; of indispensable importance to rejuvenation, and corruption. What is a word? A word is what we make it. How it’s said. And how it’s meant… And how we choose to take it.