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Vanderhoof’s Bantam team triumphed over Whitehorse to become provincial champions on March 13. The Pee Wee Bears also won bronze at the tier 4 provincial tournament last week in Armstrong.
Vanderhoof Bantam hockey wins Tier 3 provincials in Smithers Marty Floris Coach of Vanderhoof Bantam Bears The Vanderhoof Bantams finished off their season last week as tier 3 provincial champions. The tournament started off with a 6-3 win over South Okanagan. A very gutsy effort by the Bears as they had not had any meaningful games for 3 weeks. The game started off sluggish and the boys got their legs under themselves and skated off with the win. Their second game was a tough 4-3 loss to Whitehorse. A tough team and some great lessons learned as we would see them again.
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The final round robin game saw the Bears playing a pesky team from Arbutus. Not their best effort, but the 9 all tie was enough to get us into the cross overs. The semi finals on Wednesday saw us play the winner of the other pool, the North Shore Winterclub. The Bears fully dominated the game and were in total control and finished with a 6-2 win. The finals saw a rematch with Whitehorse. While outshooting the team from Whitehorse, the Bears were down 2-0 going into the third. Goals by Booker Daniel at 7:04 and Simon Nemethy with 1:25 remaining pushed it to overtime. With 2:04 remaining in the first overtime period, Slade Desharnais jammed in the winner!
Vanderhoof’s reuse shed is expected to open “within weeks”, with the possible participation of the Vanderhoof Menshed Society. During a recent committee of the whole meeting of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN), the committee recommended to the board of directors that the re-use sheds reopen under certain conditions. Regional district staff have been developing minimal standards associated with the operation of the re-use sheds to address liability issues. Recommendations made by a risk management company included implementing hours of operation at the re-use sheds, hiring staff to manage operation of the facilities and having regular inspections prior to opening and after closing. For Vanderhoof, staff recommended the transfer station be open from Thursday to Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that a temporary RDBN attendant be hired to operate the facility. Other recommendations made by the risk management company included installing lighting to deter possible incidents during hours of darkness and improving signage at each shed regarding what can be dropped off and what should be redirected to recycling areas. Prohibited materials will include: - mattresses, couches, items with safety certifications
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B.C. to address “shadow flipping” abuse in real estate transactions that led to rapid price increase VANCOUVER - Premier Christy Clark has announced British Columbia is taking further action on realtor conduct, conflict of interest and housing affordability. * In the coming weeks, government will put new rules in place to prevent the potentially predatory practice of real estate contract assignment so-called “shadow flipping.” * Government looks forward to the Real Estate Council’s independent advisory group recommendations on licensee conduct and potential conflict of interest, such as dual agency representation where one licensee acts for both the seller and buyer in a transaction. * Finance Minister Michael de Jong and Deputy Premier Rich Coleman will meet with Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson to discuss collaborative steps governments can take to further improve affordability in Vancouver. Real estate contract assignment dubbed “shadow flipping” in media reports refers to the practice where some real estate licensees and some purchasers have taken advantage of rapidly rising prices by using assignment clauses to acquire a client’s home then assign the contract to a third party for a profit. New provincial rules will prevent
the abuse of assignment clauses by requiring the express consent of the seller and mandating that any profits from assignments are returned to the home-owner. The Real Estate Council of British Columbia is responsible for enforcing the licensing and licensee conduct requirements of the Real Estate Services Act and the real estate services regulation. The Province expects the council’s Independent Advisory Group will examine whether the current regulatory regime is adequate to protect consumers and the wider public interest. The Province looks forward to recommendations that will improve the rules and requirements on licensee conduct to better protect consumers, as well as recommendations to improve administration and enforcement. To take further action on affordability, de Jong and Coleman will meet with Robertson to discuss collaborative steps governments can take to help increase market and rental housing supply, reduce red tape and investment costs. That conversation will then be broadened to other local governments and the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for a broader, more provincial discussion.
With increasing demand for housing from a strong economy and steady population growth, and restricted supply of single-family homes, prices for single family in most areas of Greater Vancouver have increased between 45% and 70% over the last five years. Prices for multi-family homes, in contrast, have increased between 14% and 40%. The most-recent data show there are about as many single family dwellings in the Vancouver census metropolitan area as in 1991, while the number of condominium units doubled in that time. In Budget 2016, the Province changed the Property Transfer Tax to help the market respond to mounting demand for housing. The Newly Built Home Exemption offers an incentive for buyers to purchase new construction priced up to $750,000, by providing property transfer tax relief up to $13,000. Budget 2016 includes measures to provide more affordable housing options for lower-income earners. Capital spending of $355 million over five years will support the construction or renovation of more than 2,000 affordable housing units in communities throughout the province.
Canada Post Community Foundation accepting grant applications The Canada Post Community Foundation for Children of a community that supports and cares for them. Its misHealth Centre; The Canadian Red Cross Society (Burnaby); is accepting grant applications until midnight on Monday, sion is to have a positive effect in the lives of children in the The Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Centre of April 11. Registered charities, school programs and comcommunities Canada Post serves by supporting registered British Columbia (Crisis Centre) (Vancouver); Upper Lonmunity organizations are invited to apply for a share of charities, school programs or local initiatives that benefit sdale Preschool Society (North Vancouver); Young Parents the $1.1 million available to deserving programs serving children. To learn more about the Foundation, visit canadaSupport Network (Victoria). children and youth across the country. post.ca/community. Last year, 106 projects from across the country shared Last year, the Foundation distributed the funds raised. The Foundation granted financial help $205,000 to these 17 deserving orgafor projects to help provide nutritious snacks and meals nizations in B.C.: Abbotsford Hospice to more than 25,000 children in Edmonton, Alta., tutoring Society; BC Wheelchair Basketball Sohelp for children in Hamilton, Ont., recreational programs ciety (Vancouver); Chinese Community for special needs youth in Kahnawake, Que., positive body Policing Centre (Vancouver); Cowichan image messaging for youth in St. John’s, N.L., and the purTherapeutic Riding Association (Dunchase of bike helmets in Anmore, B.C., just to name a few. can); Friendly Forest Preschool AssociaSince 2012, the Foundation has granted more than $6 tion (Anmore); Grandview/¿uuqinak’uuh million to 369 community projects. Elementary School (Vancouver); Grassy Each fall, the Foundation holds a five-week fundraisPlains Community Hall Association ing campaign across the country. Funds are raised through (Burns Lake); Kackaamin Family DevelTo qualify for this non-refundable tax credit, a form T2201 Disability Tax Credit Canada Post’s retail network of more than 6,200 post opment Centre (Port Alberni); Kamloops Certificate must be completed, certified and submitted. This form has sections on offices across the country, during employee-led fundraisand District Elizabeth Fry Society; Kidvarious types of physical or mental impairments. Each section asks for the year in ing activities, the sale of a special stamp, in-store customer dies Korner Preschool (Port Coquitlam); which the impairment began. However, in order to have the disability tax credit donations, as well as contributing fundraising programs Red Fox Healthy Living Society (Vanapplied retroactively, a form T1Adj must be filed for each previous tax year in which such as the United Way and Canada Post’s employee Dime couver); Sardis Doorway for Mothers and the person qualifies. a Day program. Funds stay within the provinces or territoChildren Society (Chilliwack); Skidegate The amount of this federal tax credit is $7,899 for 2015. ries where they were If part or all of the disability amount tax credit cannot be used by the taxpayer, it can raised. be transferred to a spouse or common law partner, or to a supporting taxpayer (e.g. Each application is LIFE-CHANGING DEBT SOLUTIONS parent, child). A supporting taxpayer may also be able to claim the caregiver amount assessed by employee tax credit. volunteers during If a qualified person (usually a medical doctor) certifies that you have a severe and several reviews. 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Flick the switch for Earth Hour VICTORIA - British Columbians from throughout the province will be turning off lights and powering down electronics on Saturday, March 19, 2016, between 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. during Earth Hour 2016. Earth Hour is a global event encouraging people to conserve energy by turning off lights and electronics to show their support for climate change action. Last year’s Earth Hour resulted in 15 megawatt hours of electricity saved, reducing the overall provincial electricity load by 0.2% - the equivalent of turning off almost 680,000 LED light bulbs. Whistler and Invermere had the highest reductions in energy in B.C. during the lights off event, at 7.2% and 6.7% respectively. This year, BC Hydro customers can monitor their own electricity use using their online MyHydro accounts on bchydro.com by comparing their electricity use during Earth Hour on Saturday to a previous day to see if turning off unnecessary lights and electronics makes a difference in their household electricity consumption.
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Fraser Lake Tots Around Town A time for parents/ caregivers to come together and support one another while sharing positive experiences around town and through a variety of activities bonding with their preschool children. Drop-in every Wednesday 10:00 a.m – 12:00 p.m from Feb. 3 to March 23. There will be beverages and snacks and an activity each day should you chose to participate or just come hang and socialize.
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The Vanderhoof RCMP lodged 71 files in the past week, including traffic incidents, assaults, as well as complaints on mischief and excessive speed. ALMOST-JUMP FROM BRIDGE On March 13, a female called 9-1-1 at 6:45 p.m., stating that she was about to jump off Burrard Bridge. As the police arrived on scene, a woman, sitting on the railing, was pulled into safety by a male bystander. She has been taken into the hospital for observation. CALL FOR PUBLIC SUPPORT TO REDUCE DOWNTOWN MISCHIEF Though calls and reports notify the police to apprehend offenders, public statements and witnesses would allow the RCMP to charge individuals and control their behaviour — with potentially stronger conditions such as court orders of detoxification, said Sgt. Svend Nielsen. Reports on public disturbance in the downtown core increased as warmer weather arrives in Vanderhoof. REMINDER ON KENNEY DAM ROAD LOAD RESTRICTIONS Over 15 complaints of overweight vehicles travelling on Kenney Dam Road were reported since January by both First Nation and non-aboriginal residents in the area. On March 17 at about 3 p.m., a pickup truck was driven into the thawing ice of A load limit of 7,200 kilograms is in place during all seasons the Nechako River east of Burrard bridge. “We thought the boat launch was more for vehicles travelling on Kenney Dam Road — except for select ready,” said its driver, who escaped through the window. authorized vehicles (left). According to the Ministry of Transportation, the road limitations are the result of a B.C. Supreme Court injunction applied for and granted to the Saik’uz First Nation (Stoney Creek) in 2008 due to local concerns with industrial traffic passing through the First Nation area (IR1 and IR3), and the safety of the communities. With pedestrians travelling along the road during all hours of the day, heavy vehicle traffic is a public safety concern in the area, Nielsen said. The police is working with the Saik’uz First Nation to identify the offenders, and to establish a waiver for authorized drivers to keep on hand, in the event that they are stopped by the RCMP for heavy loads. COMMANDER TOURS NORTH Sgt. Svend Nielsen of the local RCMP detachment will be Vanderhoof’s RCMP representative in Cops For Cancer Tour De North this September. Over seven days each September, the annual event features a team of northern B.C. emergency service members cycling from Prince George to Prince Rupert to raise funds towards cancer research for children. Training has already begun, and the first fundraiser in Vanderhoof will take place in May. - with files from Sgt. Svend Nielsen, Vanderhoof RCMP
New conservation officer in Vanderhoof Vivian Chui Omineca Express A new conservation officer has joined Vanderhoof’s hunters and fishers, both two- and four-legged, in the bush this spring. Graduated from the Western Conservation Law Enforcement Academy on Feb. 19, Ontarioborn Bryan Kettles takes over the duties of Cameron Hill, who has retired after 21 years in the field. Having last worked in Alberta for three seasons before becoming a conservation officer, Kettles is liking Vanderhoof so far, as he came from a small community of 500 in Ontario, he said. An avid outdoors enthusiast, he enjoys running, hiking, rock climbing, hunting, and fishing in his spare time. Kettles is currently focussing on integrating and learning about the community, with Hill easing the transition by life lessons and introductions to members of the community, he said. “Having the community see a friendly face
that they can approach as well…having the open door policy,” Kettles said. “If you notice things, it’s okay to call the officer. “The officer is there on their side.” Before finishing the second half of the fourmonth WCLEA training in northern Saskatchewan, Kettles conducted on-site learning in Vanderhoof last December. “You want to make sure you’re educating yourself on the areas of your new district,” Kettles said, “If somebody gives you a call and they need you on this road, you don’t want to be confused as to where that is. “You want to make sure that you’re geographically set with your surroundings.” It’s the first year for the academy to conduct its courses — including firearms, defensive tactics, swift water rescue, emergency vehicle operation, 4x4, snowmobiling, interview and interrogation, chemical immobilization, conflict wildlife mitigation, and ice rescue — in Saskatchewan. In the past, training took place in Alberta or Victoria, British Columbia.
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Consumer Protection BC has suspended the licence of Gary Albert Hawrys, operator of Points North Home Inspections, a home inspector based in Vanderhoof, B.C. “As this is currently an open investigation, it would be inappropriate for me to provide specific details at this time,” says Tatiana Chabeaux-Smith, spokesperson for Consumer Protection BC. “What I can share is that we received a complaint and based on the information we received, we took this immediate licensing action as it was considered to be in the public interest.” By law, the business owner has 30 days to request a reconsideration of this decision.
On March 14, Hawrys was charged for mischief, under the guidelines for obstructing the lawful use and enjoyment of property. As review of his license continues, Hawrys states he has no comment on the suspension. Last week, the B.C government announced new requirements for home inspectors to take effect on Sept. 1. The new rules require that: * Home inspection contracts must described in advance what will be covered in an inspection. * Contractual terms that limit home inspectors’ liability will be prohibited. * New business record-keeping re-
quirements will be put in place for home inspectors. * Home inspectors will be required to have valid professional and general liability insurance.
tions and develop new, more rigorous training and examination requirements for those wishing to become home inspectors. This review will help develop a single occupational standard for all B.C. home inspectors. Results are expected to be in place in 2017.
In 2013, the provincial government invited public input on an improved regulatory model for home inspectors. The resulting changes are based on public input, as well as research and consultation with home inspector associations and home inspectors, Consumer Protection BC and other stakeholders.
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Camping reservations open for 2016 season VANDERHOOF – Discover Camping has begun accepting reservations for most campgrounds, including Meziadin Lake Provincial Park and Lakelse Lake Provincial Park. Individual camping sites in many provincial parks can be booked up to three months in advance through the Discover Camping website (www.DiscoverCamping.ca) or the call centre. “B.C. parks provide ideal destination bases for exploring the northern region of our province,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. “Whether you prefer to spend your summer vacation taking a glacier tour at Meziadin Lake or enjoying the sandy beaches of Lakelse Lake, the world-class parks in northern British Columbia offer something for everyone.” There are new provincial park campsites for the 2016 camping season available for reservation around the province. Groups can also now book their favourite picnic spots at various provincial parks. Although individual campsite reservations don’t open until March 15, all inventory for 2016 will be visible on the Discover Camping website at 9 a.m. on March 9. All group sites are reservable up to 12 months in advance of the arrival date. Discover Camping, the interactive reservation website, displays the availability, layout and amenities at 122 campgrounds
– showcasing more than 5,800 campsites Near Prince George, the proposed – across B.C. Campers can also book Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut Park their vacation destinations through their encompasses more than 11,000 hectares, smartphones. Approximately half of all and protects an outstanding example BC Parks camping opportunities remain of an inland temperate rainforest. This on a first-come, first-served basis. natural wonder is home to some of the In 2015, more than 158,000 reservararest and largest western cedar trees in tions were made through Discover Camp- the province - several of the trees are ing – an increase of almost 19 per cent more than 1,000 years old, with trunks from 2014. Seventy-three per cent of all measuring up to 16 metres around. This reservations in 2015 originated from Brit- old-growth forest also provides important ish Columbia. Reservations can be made habitat to a diverse range of wildlife and through the call centre at 1-800-689-9025 other species. for a surcharge of $5. Parking is free in At Halkett Bay Marine Park, a proall provincial parks, making them more posed 136-hectare marine foreshore adaccessible to families. dition protects a recently discovered, rare Book your favourite camping spot up glass sponge reef southeast of Gambier to three months in advance, on or after Island. The glass sponge reef is espeMarch 15, 2016, by visiting www.discov- cially unique in that it is located in only ercamping.ca. 30 metres of water, making the park one Last week, Environment Minister of the few locations in the world where Mary Polak introduced new legislation these reefs are accessible to both scientoday that, if passed, will add more than tists and scuba divers. 11,700 hectares to B.C.’s protected areas system, including the establishment of a For reservation tips, visit env.gov. new Class A provincial park. bc.ca/bcparks/reserve/top_reservations_ Bill 15, the Protected Areas of British tips.html. Columbia Amendment Act, 2016, also proposes to add land or marine foreshore to five parks and one conservancy, adjust the boundary of one park, and make administrative changes to clarify BC SPCA your first adoption option! park descriptions.
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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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Orchestra bring Kings in spring Vivian Chui Omineca Express Northern Orchestra’s first concert of the year kicked off the season with former principal cellist of the Victoria Symphony Orchestra and a sight-reading showcase this month. On March 6, the NO presented its spring concert “Kings and Things”, featuring guest solo cellist Larry Skaggs, at the Nechako Valley Secondary’s Integris Community Theatre. It’s Skaggs third time performing with the NO — an opportunity to keep him playing, he said. “I’m fortunate to be a cellist in an orchestra,” Skaggs said, adding that his alternate path may have been a music teaching career in school. Though retired after a 35-year career with the Victoria Symphony five years ago, Skaggs continued to perform with the McPherson Trio — comprised of violinist Pablo Diemecke and pianist May Ling Kwok — and will be touring Mexico with Die Mahler String Quartet this year, he said. Just as Fall and Summer of Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons were performed by the orchestra at the end of last year, Spring opened this month’s concert, followed by Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Overture to King Stephen Opus 117 and Joseph Haydn’s Concerto No. 1 in C Major,. After intermission, Skaggs and conductor Gordon Lucas at the piano performed a series of short “bonbons” that
included miniature concertos composed by Lucas and the well-known Lullaby by Johannes Brahms — “a challenge for the audience as we’re hitting nap time in the afternoon,” said Skaggs, and he finished the last note with a yawn. One of the miniatures was called the Miniature Sonata for Short Attention Span, subtitled Goldfish, Skaggs explained. “The decreasing attention span of human beings is now shorter than a goldfish,” he said. “You can no longer complain it’s 20th century
music; it’s 21st century music.” The concert continued with Gabriel Faure’s Elegy and Camille St. Saen’s Allegro Appassionato, as well as a piece sightread by the orchestra, in order to showcase the skills of its members of various ages, Lucas said. “An audience standpoint of what we do as an orchestra,” he said. The afternoon performance ended with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Symphony No. 41 in C, Jupiter First Movement — as a taste of next year, Lucas added. The Northern Orchestra will next perform in May, and music camps for all levels to take place in July.
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 Vanderhoof, an MLS® Award was won by: Jody Pedersen Our members work in the communities from Fort Nelson to 100 Mile House and from Valemount to Haida Gwaii.
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Welcome to B.C., freeloaders As the B.C. government spends millions on an international brand campaign with the recycled slogan “Super, Natural B.C.,” another brand identity has spread across Canada. This one’s unintentional. It hit a new peak last week with the arrival of two young men from Saskatchewan, who were given oneway tickets to Vancouver and Victoria by typically burdened social services ministry staff in North Battleford. Sorting through the blizzard of soothing sound bites and sympathetic TV clips, a clearer picture emerges. In his initial interview with the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix, Charles Neil-Curly, at 23 the elder of the two, said he decided to head west when shelter staff told him his time had run out and he asked for bus tickets to B.C. “When they asked if I had a place to go, I just said, ‘yeah’,” NeilCurly said. “I was going to the next homeless shelter anyway.” Transients and panhandlers aren’t the only ones who say whatever they figure will get them through another day. Politicians do it too. Admitting she knew little about the arrivals, Premier Christy Clark suggested that both were mentally ill and deserve every support the province can give them. B.C. housing czar Rich Coleman has also demonstrated factual flexibility as he presides over the creation of his latest single-roomoccupancy drug ghetto in a residential neighbourhood in Victoria. After quietly proposing a closed-down nursing home called Mount Edwards Court as a temporary solution to the filthy “tent city” that sprang up on provincial property last fall, Coleman abruptly announced from his Langley office Feb. 5 that the building had been bought and partly renovated for $4 million. It would house 38 people for up to a year. I asked him if the purchase meant the conversion of Mount Edwards into permanent “low-barrier” housing for 100 people was a “done deal,” as area residents believe. “They’re wrong,” Coleman indignantly replied, and there would be community consultation over the next year. In subsequent comments to reporters, he said the province doesn’t really need city zoning, but will apply for it anyway. (That won’t be a problem with Victoria’s far-left city council, which is keen to add a supervised injection site too.) On Feb. 24, Coleman was asked if he is concerned that the 88 housing units at two locations would fill up and other transients would arrive to take their place. By that time the tent squat appeared to have about 100 people in residence, with the usual overdoses, violence and prostitution. Coleman assured us it hasn’t happened in Abbotsford or Maple Ridge, where tent camps have finally been cleaned up after shelters and housing were provided. The next day, he was asked if transitional accommodations would
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be sufficient to end the camp. “They’re not actually all that transitional,” Coleman replied. “We’ll take Mount Edwards through a zoning process. We’ve got about 100 beds there. We’ve bought the building so it’s hardly transitional. We’ve permanently done that.” Fast forward to March 11. The 38 Mount Edwards spaces are full, an-
other 40 rooms and camping spaces at a former youth custody centre are almost full, and the province applies for a court order to clear the Victoria camp. A representative of the advocacy group Together Against Poverty Society goes on local radio to pledge legal support for the campers. How many are there now? At least 100, he says.
Meanwhile in Maple Ridge, where the “homeless” problem is all fixed, Coleman has just extended temporary shelter funding and paid $5.5 million for a 61-room motel to fix it some more. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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 roughed-in 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 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
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Mayor Gerry Thiessen
Councillor Darren Carpenter
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Council: youth centre, airport upgrade, waste to fuel CNC YOUTH CENTRE IN TRANSITION The College of New Caledonia is looking for regional partners to continue its youth centre in Vanderhoof. Presenting to the district council on March 14, Scott Zayac, CNC’s regional principal of Lakes/Nechako, said the college will withdraw its support of family support services in the region by July, as part of its restructuring process this year. Started in 2011 as part of its literacy project, the program has been successful in providing an inclusive space for youth aged 13 to 18, said support worker Annerose Georgeson. With a strict drug-free policy and providing snacks, Internet, job postings, as well workshops, the centre welcomes up to 30 youth a day, and was visited by B.C.’s Lieutenant-Governor last year. CNC’s aboriginal support worker Reg Mueller says the centre provides opportunities for one-on-one counselling for kids seeking safety or guidance outside of home. District staff now works with CNC and its current partners to look at funding opportunities to continue the program. The youth centre budget for 2015-16 totals $94,240 — $30,000 of which is contributed by the District of Vanderhoof in facility costs. Mayor Gerry Thiessen says it’s a philosophical change. “It’s sad for the College of New Caledonia to not do those programs,” he said. “This is something that’s needed in our community, a place that they can go to and hang out.” POOL DESIGN COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED The Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre design committee is now comprised of: Three district councillors - Steve Little, Ken Young, Brian Frenkel Three community members - Zoe Dhillon (chemical engineer), Steve Johnson (project manager), and Keith Prattke (retired engineer) The committee will be meeting with Bruce Carscadden
Architects Inc. and gathering public input for the next six months to prepare a tender-ready design. The meetings are open to the public, and notice will be sent out once the first meeting date is scheduled. AIRPORT ACCESS UPGRADE The District of Vanderhoof is applying to the British Columbia Air Access Program for a navigation upgrade for its airport. The enhanced GPS, called the Wide Area Augmentation System, would enable Lateral Procedure with Vertical Guidance (LPV), lowering the current plane approach limit from 512 feet to 250 feet. A lower height limit allows more planes to land in varying weather conditions, and LPV also reduces chances of accidents when planes approach and land. Helping planes to overcome bad weather and non-ideal runway conditions, the new system “is not just an upgrade, but an update,” said Royce Chaff from the Vanderhoof Flying Club. Mayor Gerry Thiessen says the upgrade would not only ensure ambulance planes have access, but also support the opportunities for mining exploration in the area. ICE ALLOCATION A youth-focused ice allocation policy for Vanderhoof’s arena has been adopted on March 14. The motion to establish procedures in writing was passed last August, as growing clubs led to conflicts in scheduling ice times. The District of Vanderhoof Ice Allocation Policy can be found on the district’s website on www.vanderhoof.ca WASTE TO ENERGY MUNICIPAL MODEL TEST An environmental professional looks to use Vanderhoof’s waste to test a waste-to-energy model targeted to small communities. In a presentation to the district council on March 14, Geoffrey Mercer explains the process of hydrothermal liquefaction that uses high temperature and pressure to turn
District councillors presented on March 17 a thank you cake and a bouquet of flowers to (from left) Judy Wigmore, Zoe Dhillon, and Rosalie Nichiporuk from the Vanderhoof Pool Society for raising $500,000 from the community. “Thanks so much to them for recognizing our hard work,” Dhillon said. “It was a nice surprise.”
organic waste into bio-crude and bio-gas. The products can then be refined and used as fuel to generate electricity and heat. Requesting $65,000 from the District of Vanderhoof, Mercer looks to conduct an initial feasibility study in conjunction with the University of Northern British Columbia, as well as construct a demonstration model that would pump Vanderhoof’s sewage through a continuous coil, compressing and refining it on-site. He says while current research revolves around large corporations with batch productions, and northern European countries currently use a similar process, his model will explore the efficiency of the process for small communities. “The most exciting aspect of both biogas and biofuel is that they may be produced from numerous sources of organic material, many of which have a negative associated cost,” Mercer said. “Organic waste from municipal waste streams and wastewater treatment facilities have a cost of handling associated with them and may be available for a fraction of the cost of crop residue and wood waste. “The process of creating and burning both biofuel and biogas is carbon neutral as the carbon is already present in the carbon cycle and any carbon released from these materials was originally captured from the atmosphere.” A community member at council meeting raised the concern of whether the district will have adequate supply from only one source of organic waste. A mixed stream — including animal waste, crop residue, and wood products — is feasible, though a pure source of organic feedstock may be more efficient, Mercer explained. Mayor Gerry Thiessen says that though it’s an exciting project, more analysis will be necessary before commitment from the district. “To me, the people of Vanderhoof would love to be a test case for getting rid of waste, to be turned into energy,” Thiessen said. “As a community, we have to be sure it’s a proven example for a $65,000 demonstration project. “We look forward to hearing from him in the future.”
REUSED SHED, continued from front page - car seats, booster seats, helmets - broken items, hazardous materials - cleaning products, pesticides, medication, cosmetics, as well as - children’s cribs, cradles, strollers and other items with safety standards. The RDBN had chosen to close all re-use sheds and ban salvaging activities at solid waste management facilities due to a number of troubling incidents directly affecting staff and public health and safety. According to the RDBN, troubling incidents that took place at the re-use sheds include live ammunition found in a brown cassette tape brief case; prescription drugs left in a box; a dirty diaper found thrown in the corner of a re-use shed; and over 100 used hypodermic needles that were found in boxes mixed in with children’s toys. In addition, reports have been made regarding members of the public urinating and defecating behind a re-use shed. Public consultation meetings were held in October and November 2015 in nine different communities. According to the RDBN, the approximately 200 members of the public that attended the consultation meetings were “very passionate” about the
- with files from the district of Vanderhoof re-use sheds and many expressed disappointment with the closure of the facilities. Menshed proposal Another staffing option for the reuse shed may come from the Vanderhoof Menshed Society. In February, the society presented to the district council three potential projects concerning reusable items this season: 1) weekly Saturday morning flea market beside the Burrard Market Square, starting mid-April 2) “Repair Cafe”, where items can be refurbished by society members for resale 3) drop-off station for donated goods, to be monitored by surveillance cameras A new proposal in light of the announced reopening of the reuse shed is before the society’s board this week. Mayor Gerry Thiessen says he hopes to have the reuse shed reopen “within weeks, not months.” He added that the pending participation from the Menshed would be a three-win solution: reuse shed reopened, taking advantage of available capacity in repairing reusable goods, and allowing the society to become a self-funding operation. “I’m excited that there are a number of options,” he said.
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Best Overall Concert Group: Kaia Andal Adjudicators Choice Jr : Clara Gill Adjudicators Choice Intermediate: Timothy Teichroeb Adjudicators Choice Sr: Kaia Andal Provincial Recommendation Intermediate: Kaia Andal The Orchestra North Scholarships: 1/2 Scholarship Graham Yoder 1/2 Scholarship Clara Yoder
Speech Arts: Best Overall Speech Arts Group Award is given to Mr. Gray’s Grade Four Class, Evelyn Dickson School. Adjudicator’s Choice Speech Arts Award, Junior, is given to Sarah Thiessen. Adjudicator’s Choice Speech Arts Award, Intermediate, is given to Emma Wiebe. Provincials recommendation, Junior Speech Arts, was awarded to Breanna Challen of Prince George. Observer, Melissa Clemson, of Prince George. Provincials recommendation, Open Shakespeare Duo, was awarded to Josh Reurink and Molly Fandrey, of Prince George. Additional provincials observers: Molly Fandrey and Sarah Thiessen, from Vanderhoof.
New Gold’s Blackwater Project, located 110 kilometers southwest of Vanderhoof, presents promising social and economic opportunities for local residents. A proposed open pit gold and silver mine, with a seventeen-year mine life, the exploration and development of Blackwater has already employed over 550 employees and contractors since 2012. The Blackwater Project expects to employ between 1,200 and 1,500 construction workers and spend over $1.57 billion to build the mine. Up to 500 full-time employees will be required to operate the mine. New Gold is committed to hiring and contracting locally, and since 2013, approximately 65 percent of those hired for the Blackwater Project are local residents and 23 percent are from First Nation communities. New Gold has already made significant contributions to the region and the Province with close to $1 billion spent in acquisition and development of the Blackwater Project to date. It estimated that when the Blackwater Project goes into production, $186 million annually will be spent on goods and services in British Columbia, with $81 million being spent regionally. New Gold strives to be an active partner in communities, working to maximize community benefits and support local economic development. The Project continues to engage the public to ensure their interests are being reflected in the proposed development and operation of the Blackwater Project. Visit us at our booth at the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce Tradeshow May 13 and 14 to meet New Gold representatives and learn more about the Project. To support local contracting, New Gold has developed a directory of local businesses and suppliers. Please contact the Project Office to discuss including your business in the directory: office. blackwater@newgold.com or (250) 567-3276 or drop by the Project Office at 139-1st Street East. This article is the third in a series of three.
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COMMUNITY Left: On Feb. 18, Grade 3 students from W. L. McLeod Elementary listened on as local carver Jeremiah Prince introduced wood carving in the class’ outdoor classroom established last fall. Bottom left: Students tried shaving wood with tip-protected knives and branches collected from fallen foliage. Below: Local carver Jeremiah Prince demonstrated what to do and what not to do while carving, with an emphasis on safety as well as the process of trialand-error in learning a craft. VIVIAN CHUI photos
Aboriginal content introduced into new school curriculum with first crack on wood carving Vivian Chui Omineca Express More First Nations-themed material enters schools’ agenda this season, and for some of Vanderhoof’s elementary school students, it starts with woodworking. Local carver Jeremiah Prince taught Grade 3 students from W. L. McLeod Elementary a first lesson in carving at their outdoor classroom by the W. L. McLeod Wetland on Feb. 18. It’s the first of an aboriginal-themed series of classes by guest teachers this season for the Grade 3 class, teacher Patty Borek explained. With upcoming lessons on herbal medicine and plants, as well as a traditional game called lahal involving sticks and stones, the classes are a way to incorporate aboriginal content into the new school curriculum that was introduced this year, Borek said.
“It’s neat because he’s learning as well; he says, ‘I’m not an expert yet,” she said. “It’s good for the kids to see that grownups practise things and learn things, and they make mistakes and they keep trying.” Prince presented to the class examples of his artwork in different stages of completion. “What I started when I was a kid was drawing,” he said. “Then drawing on wood.” Demonstrating various ways of cutting with an emphasis on control, Prince said to students that although cuts on fingers are common, especially for beginner carvers, the end result is rewarding. “Anyone can do whatever they want, as long as they apply themselves,” he said, as a student asked about the difficulty of carving masks. “They are time consuming, but are pleasing to the eye.” In partners, students were first introduced to the concept by using tip-protected
knives on collected wood from the ground. For student Emily Blitz, who was working with wood for the first time, using a knife is slightly scary, though she enjoys art activities such as painting, she said. The B.C. government announced last fall the new curriculum that schools can trial run this year, before a full implementation for students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 in 2016. The new curriculum includes aboriginal perspectives, residential school legacy, history of Asian immigration, emphasis on environment, and increased opportunities of creativity for teachers and students. OUTDOOR CLASSROOM Located two minutes of walking distance from W. L. McLeod Elementary and accessed through a trail by the neighbouring wetland, the outdoor classroom was established last fall as a space for students
to visit regularly, connect with nature, and see science at work, Borek explained. “There’s a philosophy of education that if you can get kids connected to a particular space in their landscape…they see it in different weather and different climate,” she said. “They get very comfortable with it and they become attached to it.” With woven walls and decorated by small Christmas ornaments as well as bird feeders, it’s a space picked by students and frequented by animals such as snowshoe hares, chickadees, owls, and deer, Borek said. “The whole marshland area is a beautiful environment for learning and playing for all seasons,” she explained. “We can be there in the fall and do lots of stuff on the river banks, when the river is low and there’s tons of dead fish, maggots, bugs… lots of science happening. “In the winter, it’s playing in the snow and looking at tracks.”
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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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Nechako Notes
Travelling through time on ice
VIVIAN CHUI photo
On March 19, the Nechako Figure Skating Club presented a seasonend ice show called Time Machine, with two showtimes. More photos and information to follow next week.
VANDERHOOF’S FAITH
Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory
Call Pam at 250-567-9258
The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call
567-3107
www.thegospelchapel.ca
Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Nechako Christian Fellowship WELCOMES YOU! 11:00 am Worship Service 767 Loop Road Email: NechCS@live.com Christ - Centered Bible - Based Missions - Minded Non-Denominational
“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly:
1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960
We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!
For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive
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 non-profit 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 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. *** FAMILY CAREGIVER SERIES...Thursday April 21, 9am-3pm, Riverside Place, Vanderhoof - Workshop for people interested in learning more about dementia and how to care for someone living with the disease. We will cover the basics of dementia and explore changes in communication and behaviour. We will also discuss planning for the future and building resilience. Registrations are required. Light lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 18. Donations are greatly appreciated. Leanne Ranes, 250-5647533, lranes0914@gmail.com *** 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. DivorceCare seminars and support groups are led by people who understand what you are going through and want to help. You’ll gain access to valuable DivorceCare resources to help you deal with the pain of the past and look forward to rebuilding your life. You can get additional information from www.divorcecare.org. 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
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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo. This week’s submission....
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Lord Farquaard from Duloc, played by Grade 6 student Ronan Blattner (centre), will be featured along with Shrek, Donkey, and other characters in a musical performance on stage by W. L. McLeod Elementary students this weeked from March 14 to 17. 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 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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16 March 2016 Reservoir Elevation: 851.51 m (2793.68 ft.) SLS Discharge: 30.0 m3/s Overall Snowpack: 78% of long term average Note: This update will no longer appear in newspapers starting end of March 2016. If you rely on the newspaper notice and would like to continue to receive this update it will be available by email or on our webpage. Please contact me for details. Visit website www.wateroffice.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time flow information for the Nechako River.
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The District of Vanderhoof is seeking a person to fill the newly created position of Special Projects Coordinator as part of their Management Team. This is a full time, permanent exempt position, under the guidance of the CAO. Providing assistance in all matters relative to the municipality, specifically through project management, research, facilitates and administers the District’s purchasing policy in conjunction with all District staff in a mixed centralized/decentralized purchasing environment to ensure compliance with the policy and legislated requirements. In addition the incumbent acts as property manager for all municipal owned properties, including administering leases along with the purchase and sale of property. This position requires strong computer and internet research skills, flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills, project coordination experience, and the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and groups. Sensitivity to confidential matters will be required. The incumbent may be required to work on weekends and evenings.
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Req. Full-Time for Haworth plumbing. Must have previous residential exp. 3 years in trade minimum, journeyman preferred. Flexible Hours. Top wages provided. Call: 250-975-0514 haworthplumbing@ hotmail.ca
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Has the following positions available for the Nechako Lakes Early Intervention & School Age Therapy Program:
• 1 Family Services Coordinator - 35 hrs/wk • 1 Therapy Assistant - 17.5 hrs/wk These are permanent positions beginning April 18th, 2016. For a detailed job summary and qualifications required please visit our website at www.bvcdc.ca Apply by resume by April 8th, 2016: Kerri Bassett Executive Director Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre E-mail: director@bvcdc.ca Phone: (250) 847-4122 Fax: (250) 847-9338
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We are looking for a candidate with the following experience and education: • At least three (3) years in a municipal setting is desirable. • Excellent communications skills. • Excellent project management abilities. • Good time management and priority setting skills. • Advanced computer and technology literacy. • Post-Secondary education in a related discipline. • Professional Accounting Designation (CGA, CA, CMA) is desirable.
To apply for this position please submit your resume to Lori Egli, Deputy Corporate Officer; email: loriegli@district.vanderhoof.ca For a more detailed job description is available on our website: http://www.vanderhoof.ca/District/Employment_BIDS.html
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Take notice that Ralph Orton Hopkins and Susan Ann Hopkins from Vanderhoof, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Omineca Region, for a Crown Grant for Agriculture situated on Provincial Crown Land located in the vicinity North of Cobb Lake, described as Part of District Lot 1187, Cariboo District. The Lands File for this application is 7409781. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Susan Spears, Land Officer, Omineca Region, MFLNRO, at 5th Floor, 499 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1R5, or Susan.Spears@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to April 30 2016. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ index.jsp for more information.
The Burns Lake Lakeside Multiplex is seeking proposals from entrepreneurs who are interested in operating their own bistro or wants to expand their current operations. The Lakeside Multiplex offers many attractive benefits to potential businesses, including:
Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. Access to these records requires the submission of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request. Visit http://www.gov.bc.ca/freedomofinformation to learn more about FOI submissions. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the Land Officer named above at 250-561-3479.
Attention Entrepreneurs:
• Fully equipped and furnished lakeside bistro environment in brand new recreation facility; • High traffic location with access to community events year round; • Ability to negotiate flexible arrangement • Reasonable rental cost. Any interested entrepreneurs are encouraged to visit the Village website at www.burnslake.ca or contact Dooseon Jung, Director of Recreation or Krystin St Jean, Economic Development Officer at the Village of Burns Lake for more information.
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Vanderhoof Bears at Bantam Provincials
Top: Vanderhoof Bantam hockey team won gold at tier 3 provincial championship in Smithers on March 13. Top right and below: In the final game between Vanderhoof Bears and Whitehorse Huskies Left: Winning goal in overtime by Slade Desharnais. Bottom left: At the opening night on March 11.
Submitted photos by Xuyun Zeng, Black Press, and Bill Evans