Caledonia Courier, March 23, 2016 by Black Press Media Group

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◆ Council Notes - pg 2 ◆ Radon - pg 3

◆ Curling - pg 5 ◆ Syrian Refugee Group - pg 6

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NEWS BRIEFS SD 91 Student Voice Student Voice, a SD 91 student governance body established by the Board of Education, is pleased to host Darren Laur, also known as the White Hatter, from May 30 to June 2, 2016 to speak to local high schools on Internet Safety and Social Media. Following a series of high school surveys in which cyber bullying was identified as a main issue of concern across our district, Student Voice proposed to the Board of Education that they, Student Voice, organize an expert speaker to help educate students around internet safety. Mr. Laur is a retired Staff Sergeant from the Victoria Police Department who was primarily focused on online and social media investigations and has been presenting both provincially and nationally and was most recently within our district presenting to the NVSS school community. Mr Laur will be presenting to both students and parents across SD 91 during that week and then working with Student Voice members to help them prepare a presentation specifically for grade 4 – 7 students for the fall of 2016. Parent and community members are encouraged to attend local sessions which will be advertised following Spring Break. Please see more contact information on page 7

Picture of chicks courtesy of Newsat Farms in Vanderhoof.

The Festival of the Performing Arts a huge success BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The 38th annual Festival of the Performing Arts proved to be another huge success. The festival was held on March 7 – 20, at the Nechako Valley Senior Secondary School in Vanderhoof, B.C. Norma Hoy, a piano teacher in Fort St. James, sees this as an excellent opportunity for local children to showcase their talents. “It’s a great friendly competition. It gives kids exposure and they receive feedback from outside sources,” Hoy said. Awards were given in the vocal, speech arts, strings and piano categories. Two students from Fort St. James, Minna Jones and Nyah Duncan, received first class honours in the piano category. Piano Results:

“...It gives kids exposure and they receive feedback from outside sources” -Norma Hoy Best Overall Award: Charis Schlamp Adjudicator’s Choice Award, Junior, under RCM grade 4: Sarah Thiessen Adjudicator’s Choice Award, Intermediate, RCM grades 5-8: Matthew Ebert Intermediate Provincial Competitor: Kaia Andul Junior Provincial Observer: Wendy Schultz Intermediate Provincial Observer: Charis Schlamp Intermediate Provincial Observer: Matthew Ebert Honours: 80-84% Sophia Harvey, Emily Beukert,

Macy James-Schneider, Bailey Vahi, Susan Harmon, Theo Clarke, Savannah Morris, Abigail Yoder and Maria Schmidt (duet), Kiya Giesbrecht and Emma Wiebe (duet). First Class Honours: 85-89% Abigail Yoder, Conner Ebert, Minna Jones (from Fort St. James), Madisyn McKinlay, Lucas Lenartowicz, Callie Bray, Alaura Brooks, Charis Schlamp, Andre Roberge, Annika Pelzer, Hadassah Thiessen, Rachel Lamprecht, Julian Lamprecht, Olive Roberge, Erica Byers, Miranda Giesbrecht, Jeremy Pagdin, Kiya Giesbrecht, Bridian James-Schneider, Eric Anderson, Bryce Giesbrecht, Anessa Penner, Amanda Beukert,

Simon Wiebe, Parick Vahi, Derek Penner, Nyah Duncan (from Fort St. James), Capri James-Schneider, Milo Walker and Anya Dhillon. First Class Honours with Distinction: 90+% Matthew Ebert, Wendy Schultz, Matthew Lenartowicz, Penelope Roberge, Sarah Thiesen, Kaia Andal, Regan Daniel and Rueben Daniel. Results from the Strings Category: Best Overall Concert Group: Kaia Andal Adjudicators Choice Jr: Clara Gill Adjudicators Choice Intermediate: Timothy Teichroeb Adjudicators Choice Senior: Kaia Andal Provincial Recommendation Intermediate: Kaia Andal The Orchestra North Scholarships: Half Scholarship – Graham Yoder Half Scholarship – Clara Yoder

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Courier Fort St. James Council Meeting: March 9

Mayor Rob MacDougall

Fort St. James Council held a meeting on March 9. The following are some highlights and conclusions from that evening: Members of the Syrian Refugee Group of Fort St. James presented information regarding the sponsorship of two Syrian families. The first fundraiser was held on March 19, at Fort St. James Secondary High School that included a potluck dinner. Council has agreed to make a donation towards the event. Minor amendments are being made to the Arena Ice Allocation Policy that is currently in effect. The objective is to make arena ice time available to user groups in a fair and balanced basis. Grants in Aid Approval guidelines were discussed. The policy says that the Council of the District of Fort St. James may, at their discretion and within the annual budget, provide financial assistance to individuals or groups meeting specific

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Councillor Brenda Gouglas

Councillor Kris Nielsen

Councillor Dave Birdi

criteria outlined in the policy. An applicant must complete the District of Fort St. James Grant-in-Aid application form and projected budget forms along with a cover letter explaining the purpose of the organization and the grant request and submit it to the District of Fort St. James office. Applicants are encourages to submit an application at least thirty days prior to the date that the stated activity will occur. Tl’azt’en Nation will be hosting a Career and Education Fair on April 6. They have invited Council to attend. “It’s important that we include and support them,” Mayor MacDougall said. Regarding radon awareness, BC’S Office of Housing and Construction Standards, Building and Safety Standards Branch has developed changes to the 2012 BC Building

Councillor Brad Miller

Code’s measures for controlling soil gases. The BCBC requires that all new homes be provided with basic radon protection measures. This is achieved by including a roughed-in radon vent pipe with an effective air-barrier system with appropriate ventilation. Although these measures provide some protection, they may not be a complete solution. Home owners are urged to purchase radon awareness kits. For more information visit: radonaware.ca Stuart Lake Co-op Housing project provided information regarding the senior housing in Fort St. James. Construction is currently underway. Fort St. James will be hosting NESTT 2017. Arrangements are being made so that the community can provide an exceptional training and exercise event.

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MONDAY

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Easter Sunday

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

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Easter Monday

District Office Closed

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

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

Council Meeting

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

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

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9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

District Office closed

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Good Friday

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Loggers Bonspiel

FSJ Youth Soccer 250-996-3048

Movie Night @ Library

Women’s Support Group 1 pm info 8081/1214

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

18 Pitch-In-Week

Legion 7pm

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Pitch-In-Week

Women’s Support Group 1 pm info 8081/1214 Youth Soccer Registration 6-8 David Hoy

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

Pitch-In-Week Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church Women’s Support Group 1 pm info 8081/1214 Youth Soccer Registration 6-8 David Hoy

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Women Connect NVCSS Boardroom 349 Stuart Drive 6-8pm

Council Meeting 7 9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Youth Soccer Registration 6-8 David Hoy Transportation Committee 5:30 Hospital Auxiliary 7

Pitch-In-Week

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Youth Soccer Registration 6-8 David Hoy Adult Book Club 2 pm @ Library

14 9:30 Story Time at the Library Story Teller 12-4 pm Community Centre Friends 5:30

Pitch-In-Week

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Pitch-In-Week

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Radon: a silent killer BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The BC Lung Association is one of the province’s leading non-profit organizations providing research, education and program support to British Columbians on lung health issues. BCLA continues to encourage everyone to test their homes for a serious public health risk known as radon gas - the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. According to the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can enter your home undetected. You can’t smell it, see it or taste it. Some regions of British Columbia are at higher risk for elevated radon levels. BC’S Office of Housing and Construction Standards, the ministry responsible for the BC Building Code, separates British Columbia into Area 1 (high radon risk potential) and Area 2 (low radon risk potential). This means that homes, schools and workplaces in Fort St. James could potentially have radon levels that are higher than Health Canada Safety Guidelines. Effective December 2014, the British Columbia Office of Housing and Constructive Standards, Building and Safety Standards Branch, developed changes to the 2012 BC Building Code’s (BCBC) measures for controlling soil gases. All new homes constructed in Area 1 (high radon potential) of the province must have a roughedin radon vent pipe.

A typical and effective mitigation solution is to install a fan along the roughed-in radon vent pipe which then creates a subfloor depressurization mitigation system. Although this may provide some protection, it may not be the complete solution. It is still recommended that the home be

Timber Supply Review

Prince George Timber Supply Area Discussion Paper

Finding new pathways to rewarding careers VICTORIA - Finding the right career can be challenging at the best of times. The B.C. government’s new Career Guide for Aboriginal People is designed to help make searching for the in-demand jobs just a little bit easier. Released this month, the guide contains a wealth of information and resources for Aboriginal job seekers, especially youth. It offers a range of tips and advice such as how to make successful school-to-work transitions and on the importance of building job-finding support networks. The guide is a toolkit that also provides sample resumes, cover letters and interview questions to help job seekers positively present their skills and qualifications. It lists awards, scholarships and bursaries available for Aboriginal learners and how to apply for them, as well as providing guidance on budgeting for education and training. Copies of B.C.’s Career Guide for Aboriginal People will be available at WorkBC centres throughout British Columbia. It will also be available through First Nations band offices, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Aboriginal organizations, public and Aboriginal-controlled post-secondary institutions and online. John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation said, “This new career guide will help put more Aboriginal people on a path to rewarding careers here in British Columbia. It’s a terrific howto compilation of tips and advice

that provides the kind of information needed to help job-seekers pursue the careers they want.” Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, said “B.C. is projected to be one of Canada’s economic leaders in the next two years. With half of First Nations people in our province under the age of 25, they are a critical part of the workforce we will require. This new career guide is a valuable tool designed to support First Nations successful entry into the labour market.” Rochelle Saddleman, co-ordinator, Aboriginal Labour Market Community Navigators Initiative, New Relationship Trust - “The New Relationship Trust is proud of the development and publication of this very valuable and important support tool for Aboriginal career seekers.” Quick Facts: * Aboriginal people are identified as a priority in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint. * More than 40,000 Aboriginal British Columbians live in northern communities, and almost half of all Aboriginal people in B.C. are under 25 years old. * A key target of the Skills for Jobs Blueprint is to increase Aboriginal workforce participation by 15,000 new Aboriginal workers by 2024. * To keep our economy diverse, strong and growing, since September, 2011, the BC Jobs Plan has been building on the strengths of British Columbia’s most competitive sectors

tested to ensure safety. According to the BC Lung Association and Health Canada, the only way to know your indoor radon level is to test. This can be achieved by purchasing a radon test kit. For more information on radon and to purchase a radon test kit visit: radonaware.ca

utilizing our educated and skilled workforce.

Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on a new discussion paper as part of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Timber Supply Review of the Prince George Timber Supply Area (TSA). The Timber Supply Review provides the province’s chief forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber available for harvest from the TSA — for the next 10 years. The discussion paper includes background information, a summary of key issues to be addressed in the timber supply review and a summary of harvest forecasts from the timber supply analysis. The chief forester will consider the timber supply analysis, public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined. Copies of the Prince George TSA Timber Supply Analysis Discussion Paper are available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa24/index.htm or at the:

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Comments will be accepted until May 24, 2016.

If you have any comments or questions, contact:  Shawn Rice, A/District Manager, Prince George Natural Resource District (Email: Shawn.Rice@gov.bc.ca); or  Dave Van Dolah, District Manager, Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District (Email: David.VanDolah@gov.bc.ca).

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The spirit of curling BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

If you asked me months ago what the game of curling was all about, I would have simply shrugged my shoulders. It wasn’t a very prevalent game in my hometown of Guelph, Ontario. Here in Fort St. James, however, the game is well known and seems to be a regular part of Fort culture. Highlights of the season include: a ladies, men’s, and a loggers bonspiel open to anyone and everyone who wishes to participate. And so I did. I thought to myself, why not? I’m here. I remember not hesitating when trying rugby when living in New Zealand; although it did cost me a broken leg. But now, living in Fort St. James, what better way to experience Northern B.C. culture than with the spirit of curling. And as I soon learned, it really is all about the “spirit” of the game. While the main objective of the game is to determine the relative skills of the players, the spirit of curling demands good sportsmanship, teamwork, kindness, honourable conduct and respect. The spirit of curling plays a vital role in not only professional curling, but also in local curling leagues as is the case with the Fort St. James Curling Club which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in February. It’s this spirit that captured me instantly. I developed the love of the game because of a certain group of people who were very patient, kind, and showed me the utmost respect despite my initial clumsiness and lack of skill. I soon realised that curling with this very special group of people every Thursday morning, was much more than just about winning or losing. It really is about respect, kindness, laughter and loads of fun I have come a long way and learned so much thanks to you. So, thank you very much to the Fort St. James Curling Club Thursday Morning Drop In Group. Thank you for teaching me the skills of curling but most of all, thank you for teaching me all about the true spirit of the game. See you next season.

Thanks to members of the Fort St. James Curling Club Thursday Morning Drop In Group: (from left to right) Father Frank Salmon, Ione Swanson, Ivor Lund, Anne McDonald, Gladys Hart and Larry Taylor.

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NEWS Old-growth forest park proclaimed Courier

TOM FLETCHER Black Press B.C.’s newest Class A provincial park is an 11,000-hectare expanse of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest east of Prince George. Called the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut, the region is being added to B.C.’s parks by legislation introduced this week. Premier Christy Clark said the province is also applying to have the park named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Dedicated volunteers and community members have worked for years to protect this special habitat,” said Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount. “Several of the trees in this historic natural wonder are more than 1,000 years old, with trunks measuring up to 16 metres around.” Darwyn Coxson, professor of ecosystem science at the University of Northern B.C., said there is great interest in the oldest trees. “We’ve counted to about 1,200 to 1,300 years, and we think they’re older than that,” Coxson said. “The big cedar stands are in very protected, sheltered sites at the base of the mountain where there are lots of springs. It’s very moist and it prevents forest fires from going into these stands, so they’re very localized microclimates.” He said about two thirds of the ancient cedar stands in the region have been logged over the years, and the park and surrounding old-growth management areas protect the rest. The park is a joint project of the provincial government, the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Society, which signed an agreement in July 2015 to protect the area’s ancient cedar

Trails through the Ancient Forest built by a local volunteer society saw 20,000 visitors in 2015. Photo courtesy of the B.C. Government

Lake Park near Prince Rupert, 263 hectares • removing the words Haynes Point and stands. The society built and maintains three ki- added to Okanagan Mountain Park and 28.5 Okanagan Falls from swiws and sxwexnitkw lometres of hiking trails through the forest hectares added to the Sheemahant Conser- parks in the South Okanagan, following an vancy, a remote rainforest on B.C.’s central agreement reached with the Osoyoos Indian that saw 20,000 visitors in 2015. Band in 2015. The legislation makes other parks chang- coast es: • a 136-hectare marine foreshore addition to Halkett Bay Marine Park in Howe Sound, Community Events are free of charge as they are to protect a recently discovsponsored by the Caledonia Courier ered glass sponge reef southeast of Gambier Island LIBRARY HOURS... COMING EVENTS... teers needed. Call 250-567-6744. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof Tuesday 11:30-8:00 • additions including pri- Will appear as space is available, meetings are held in the Food Bank needs canned meals, Wednesday 11:30-4:30 beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, free of charge in this section. boardroom at the hospital. Clients, vate land acquisition of 2.2 Coming events are available to family members and community sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned t organizations only. This partners are invited to attend. Your hectares of land at Prudhomme non-profi Saturday 11:00-3:00 milk, cereals, etc. At this time we area is not intended for thank you voice is IMPORTANT. For more

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For Sherry Nielsen, Fort St. James is home and has been for the last 47 years. Sherry moved to Fort St. James from Prince George. With her husband, son and a baby on the way, she instantly felt at home in the Fort. “We thought it was nice and small. People are friendly and everyone watches out for everyone,” Sherry said. Sherry joined the Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary as soon as she arrived in Fort St. James. “I didn’t know anybody and thought it was a good place to be. You can put in as much time as you like and the one thing about the auxiliary is that it’s something for everybody,” Sherry said. “The auxiliary has a great group of women who are always willing to help everyone. And the community has always been so supportive of us,” Sherry said. But when Sherry arrived in 1969, there was no hospital in Fort St. James. “The auxiliary really helped push the need for one,” she said. The hospital finally arrived in 1972. “It’s funny because I had one child in Prince George, one in Vanderhoof and one in the new hospital here,” Sherry said. After having raised three children Fort St. James, Sherry and her husband are now very proud grandparents of four grandchildren. For Sherry, volunteering is her passion. She has also been dedicating her time to Pioneer Place Seniors Centre in Fort St. James since 1994. And as for the auxiliary, she continues to work closely with her fellow members as its 50th anniversary draws near in November, 2016. “I enjoy being able to help. It’s an area that helps everyone. Everyone needs health care at some time in their lives.”

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Courier Syrian Ethnic Dinner: celebrates community and culture BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Community and culture came alive at the Fort St. James Secondary School gym on March 19. The Fort St. James Syrian Refugee Group held their first fundraiser in hopes of sponsoring two families and the community came to show their support. It was a family night full of fun, games, dancing, drumming, face painting, belly dancing and yes, food. Many dishes from several cultures were prepared and enjoyed by all who attended. The first fundraiser invited anyone to donate a toonie gift basket and to bring their favorite ethnic dish to the event that filled the high school gym. “We should be truly proud,” Fatima Hatamleh, a member of the Syrian Refugee Group said. “We are all here because of one goal and our goal is truly united tonight as we help our Syrian brothers and sisters.” Over 8 million Syrians have been displaced and 4 million have fled conflict and poverty in hope of finding a better future and a new opportunity elsewhere. About 25,000 refugees are set to arrive in Canada in 2016. One of those families has already arrived in Canada and is now residing in Prince George. The Tohme Family came to the ethnic dinner in Fort St. James to share their emotional experience and celebrate with the community. “We like many refugees were afraid, full of fear and scared of being rejected. But now, that feeling of rejection is gone. Thank you Canada.” The family shared a musical performance and the night ended with a Syrian dance where everyone joined hands in celebration.

The Tohme Family from Syria celebrate with the community at the ethnic dinner in Fort St. James Photos by Barbara Latkowski

Congratulations The BC Northern Real Estate Board recognized members for their excellence in sales achievement on March 11, 2016 when they were presented with MLS® Awards for 2015. The BC Northern Real Estate Board’s 363 members sold 4,840 properties worth $1.2 billion through MLS® in 2015. In Fort St. James, an MLS® Award was won by: Morgan Davis Our members work in the communities from Fort Nelson to 100 Mile House and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii.

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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 Some even gave belly dancing a whirl at the Syrian Ethnic Dinner.

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Various ethnic dishes were enjoyed by all who attended the dinner on March 19.

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NEWS Nak’azdli Whut’en welcomes Nak’azdli Whut’en Trust Courier

BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

On March 15, Nak’azdli’s Chief and Council along with newly appointed Trustees approved the Nak’azdli Whut’en Trust during the annual general meeting. “This trust account has been set up to benefit our members long term,” Chief Fred Sam said. A percentage of the funds from resource extraction and other projects will be placed in the trust to benefit future generations. The Trust will grow for several years before any income generated is used. “No one knows for sure what the future holds for resource

extraction and other economic opportunities. Our Trust ensures that future generations will benefit from today’s investments,” Trust Secretary, Rolene Sam said. In addition, a legacy fund will be created by diverting 10 per cent of the trust funds for 25 years. “It will be up to future generations to determine what they will want to do with this money,” Operating Officer, Nicholette Prince said. The Trust was developed over a two-year period by the Nak’azdli Whut’en Trust Working Group and includes input from meetings, forums and surveys from Band members,

Chief and Council. The Trust, unlike government funds, will implement programs that benefit both on and off reserve members and will maintain that community interests are addressed and protected. Appointed as Trustees for a five-year term are Rolene Sam and Tamara Sam. Lauretta Prince, Nicholette Prince, and Rhoda Gregg were appointed to a three year term and Youth Advisor, Alyssa Krause has been appointed for a one-year term. For more information regarding the Trust, contact Rolene Sam at: trustsecretary@ nakazdli.ca

Members of the Trust. Photo by Beth Blew

It is never too late to get your flu vaccine! – Northern B.C. experiences increase in flu activity A late start to the flu season in northern B.C. has led to an increase in the number of people with flu symptoms over the past few weeks. In light of this, Northern Health is reminding people that it is never too late to get the flu vaccine. The best way to reduce your risk of OR avoid getting the flu is prevention! Here are some tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones: · Get the flu shot - Protective effects from the flu shot occur approximately two weeks after receiving it. The BC Centre for Disease Control has noted the main strain of flu is included in this year’s vaccine, meaning people will be better protected if they are vaccinated. · Practicing frequent and proper hand hygiene – Use alcohol based hand sanitizer regularly and make sure to wash your hands appropriately (wet your hands, scrub with soap for 20 seconds, rinse off your hands, dry your hands thoroughly, and use the paper towel to open and close the door). · Observing coughing and sneezing etiquette – Cough or sneeze into your shoulder, not onto

your hand or in the air. Make sure to wash your hands after! · Staying home if you’re sick – You don’t want to spread the flu to your classmates, colleagues, or friends. Make sure to rest and get better before returning to work or school. If you have questions about your illness, please contact your family physician, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit healthlinkbc.ca. Influenza symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness, and cough. Even healthy people can get sick from the flu. Hundreds of people in B.C. die each year from influenza or complications from influenza, like pneumonia. Influenza in people 65 years of age and older, and in other high risk groups can experience more serious health concerns. It is not just about protecting yourself from the flu, but also the most vulnerable. Media Contact Northern Health Media Line: 1 (877) 961-7724

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NEWS Logger’s Curling Bonspiel: Courier

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Winners of the “A” event: Chris Greenaway, Mike Goodwin, Graham Work and Jamie Work 20 as the final teams took to the ice. BARBARA LATKOWSKI And it was especially so for first Caledonia Courier time player and winner of the “A” The Logger’s Curling Bonspiel event, 11-year old Graham Work. weekend kicked off with 25 teams Winners of the Fort St. James 2016 who participated on March 18. Logger’s Bonspiel: The Fort St. James Curling Club “A” event – Jaimie Work, Chris was full of experienced curlers, be- Greenaway, Mike Goodwin and Graginners, and those who were simply ham Work there to support their favorite teams. “B” event – Joanne Leggatt, Kevin The Bonspiel proves that the sport Van Koughnett, Julie Rix and Norm of curling is still alive and well in Fort Leggatt St. James just shortly after the Curl“C” event – Kara Auchstaetter, ing Club celebrated their 40th anni- Tina Auchstaetter, Lynda Work and versary in February. Kim Repko It was an exciting final on March

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Memorial Arena to open and later an ice plant Nechako Chronicle, 1957 & 1967 Early in 1953 a dozen sports minded citizens of Vanderhoof got together and drew up a charter for the Vanderhoof and District Memorial Society and in April, 1953 this society was to build an arena as a vital memorial to the boys from the district who fell in both World Wars. The arena would house skating, hockey, curling, summer sports and agricultural shows and this benefitted everyone in the community directly. On April 2, 1953 the societies first official meeting was held and the following executive was elected: President; Cecil Steele. Vice-President; Ken Johnson. Directors; Ernie Philpott, A W Mooney, Ken Silver, Cecil Loper and Bob Anderson. After much discussion this group embarked on a $100 membership plan because it was felt the cost of the proposed structure would require a minimum of $100 from each family in Vanderhoof. Twenty-two memberships and two partial memberships resulted from this meeting. In the fall of 1953, the society purchased a large truss building and other building supplies from Alcan Surplus Nechako. Ernie Philpott organized a large work party and materials were dismantled and brought to Vanderhoof. (The trusses will be ideal for a curling rink). At this time the present building site was purchased from Bob Creasy for the sum of $2,360 (Bob donated further lots). The years 1954 and 1955 were poor years

economically for the area and slow progress was made on the building and membership drives. In 1955 Mike Murdock replaced Cecil Steele as President. During this period of time an outdoor hockey rink was built and successfully maintained by the society. In the spring of 1956 there was a rebirth of interest in the club and under the direction of President Murdock, various projects were undertaken. A monster auction sale drew $1,600, softball tournament, band concert and bingo games raised over $3,600. In addition to the $1,200 budget for the rink each year of its existence. In June, 1956 things began to happen, a turning point was reached. The building material committee, Alex Saranovich and Otto Erickson obtained a promise of 150,000 board feet of lumber from local mills. Several large cash donations, including those of Len Park and Lars Storm, came quickly and after, the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd., promised a very large donation with no strings attached. The society

was then sparked to a drive for non-interest bearing loans and a further $10,000 was raised among some 20 people of the town. The Society became fired with the aim of an arena before snow flies. Early in July an Alberta Company offered an arched rib design which was subsequently turned down by our consulting engineers as unable to pass BC regulations and two months were lost in this decision. By the end of September a truss type building 104 x 220 was approved and purchased, and all necessary materials were on site. Water was brought in from the nearest main, excavating and forming was completed and by November 1st all foundations has been poured. The trusses on the 25th and Tommy Smithers worked as winter weather allowed, completing pillar, truss and wall constructing in record time. By June 1957, the building was completely sheeted and roofed. At this time the society had spent approximately $45,000 of which more then 80% has been raised in the Van-

derhoof district and 50,000 feet of lumber donated by the area. July, August and September saw little change in the building due to the busy summer, but fund raising schemes proceeded apace. In October, the patient responded to theses financial transfusions and work again started on the building. Lighting and other electrical services were installed, dressing rooms, concession booth and lobby were built and a brick chimney constructed. The rink floor had been levelled, ice wall and spectator fence built, first ice poured and a caretaker appointed. With a great deal of effort on the part of a great number of people in the community, the building was finally erected, and on December 20th, 1957 an official opening was held. In May of 1959, the building was turned over to the Village for a nominal amount which covered the loans against it. The Artificial Ice Committee was then formed from representatives of every organization in the area to raise funds to put artificial ice in the arena. It was a memorable night when after a lengthy discussion it was the general opinion of all members of the committee that it was not in a financial position to place an order for a $25,000 ice plant, when up jumped one of the more determined members of the group who moved that the ice plant be ordered. The motion was seconded and carried. The ice plant was installed in November of 1961, and it took six years to make the final payment.

Chinlac: A pre-historic site

Nechako Chronicle, October 22, 1955 Ancient village uncovered at Chinlac by the late J H Sewell, near junction of the Nechako and Stuart rivers, and investigated by Charles Borden, archaeoligist of UBC, is believed to be one of many villages established by early inhapbitants who migrated southward from Alsaka, with earlier generations coming from Asia.

Nechako Chronicle, November 23, 1967 Some twenty miles down stream from Vanderhoof on the Nechako River, and one mile up stream on the Stuart River on the west bank is the pre-historic site of what was once a large village of Carrier Indians. Outlined on the river bank may still be seen fourteen house sites and numerous cache holes. From facts gathered by Rev. A G Morice and recorded

in his history of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, this village was practically annihilated by a war party of Chilcotin natives in or about the year of 1745, after which it was abandoned and never used again. It is believed to be a very ancient site. Tourist information booth custodian John Blackwell put in two weeks with Prof. C E Borden of the University of British Columbia in 1950 when an archeological excavation was done on one of the house sites and much ancient stone-age material was found. The site of Chinlac (the meaning of which is now forgotten) is a very pretty, level piece of ground overlooking the river and clear of trees for eight or ten acres. It must have been a perfect village site as there are heavy salmon runs up the Stuart River and salmon were the main source of food in those days. In the last few years Chinlac has been declared a

Government Reserve to prevent unauthorized digging which might destroy valuable archeological evidence, but it has never been declared an Historical Site, nor has a cairn been erected. There are no roads leading to Chinlac, the only access is by water, since there are no boat ramps on the river, very few people are able to see this site. The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce has been making requests of the Federal Department of Public Works to have adequate channel markers erected in the Hulatt Rapids and to have a boat launching ramp constructed on the Nechako at Vanderhoof. Among other things, Charles Borden found a Song dynasty (960-1127 CE) Chinese coin, indicating the existence of trade with the Pacific Coast if not Asia prior to European contact.

District becomes prominent as source of new construction material Nechako Chronicle Dec 18, 1954

Large scale mining operations are envisioned as more new uses are found for ‘Perlite.” Largest known deposits on continent located southwest of Vanderhoof. Local interest in the industrial mineral ‘Perlite’ has been stimulated as a report from Ottawa reveals the nature of experiments being conducted in the Department

of Mines laboratory on an insulating brick that floats in water, another of many new uses being found for the wonder mineral. The report states: “It is strictly an interior brick, providing thermal and sound insulation. It is not exposed, even inside a building, because it is very porous and soft, rubbing off on clothes. The brick is made from Perlite, a type of rock, measures nine inches by four inches wide by 20 inches deep and weighs only 10 ounces. The ordinary red building brick about the same size weighs five pounds.” The new wonder construction material which has been

located in large quantities in the Francois Lake area, is lightweight, snow-white, everlasting, fireproof, sounddeadening and insulating. No other large deposits of Perlite have been located elsewhere in Canada. Its potentialities are so great the mining of Perlite, and processing of the mineral, may soon become a major industry in these parts. It is also one of a long list of industrial base and precious minerals in the Omineca Mining District which will eventually establish the area as one of the most important mining districts on the continent, in the opinion of prominent geologists and mining officials.

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