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Food Bank in Tachie: now ready to help those in need BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

James Joseph is the first recipient of a hamper from the food bank in Tachie. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

A food bank is now up and running in Tachie, B.C. Volunteer, Teddy Johnnie, says that the community decided there was a need and that something had to be done. “We’ve received various donations from Tl’azt’en Nation Band employees, the Band office and from the Fisheries Department,” Johnnie said. Johnnie, who recently came back to his hometown of Tachie after nine years, feels that it’s important to give

back to the community where he grew up. “We’ve already had requests from 62 homes here who are in need,” Johnnie said. The food bank has also donated snacks to David Hoy Elementary School. Johnnie, who is one of 10 food bank volunteers, says that many are experiencing tough times in the community. “We are all just trying to help make it better for everyone.” If anyone is in need they can contact Conrad Joseph at the Health Centre at: (250) 996-4492.

(from left to right) Food bank volunteers: Edgar John, Teddy Johnnie, Alex Joseph and Leona Felix. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Parents invited to discuss new curriculum BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

On April 20, School District 91 held a presentation at Fort St. James Secondary School to discuss the new curriculum. The aim was to engage parents and community members and to begin a discussion regarding public education as a first step towards developing a strategic plan. B.C.’s redesigned curriculum is focused on literacy, numeracy foundations, essential learning and core competencies. “Welcome to a conversation about learning,”

Manu Madhok, Assistant Superintendent of the School District said. “We are living in a world that is more connected than ever. Change is difficult but it must happen,” Madhok said. Curriculum highlights include personalized learning, ecology and the environment, historical wrongs, aboriginal perspectives and knowledge and flexible learning environments. Personalized learning provides flexibility to inspire the personalization of learning and addresses the diverse needs and interests of B.C. students. Ecology and the envi-

ronment will include revisions to the science cur-

riculum to ensure better representation of ecology

(from left to right) School Board Assistant Superintendent, Manu Madhok, Nadine Frenkel and Superintendent, Charlene Seguin. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

and environmental learning. The curriculum also includes the history of the Asian and South Asian communities and their contributions to the development of British Columbia as well as injustices that they experienced. Aboriginal culture and knowledge have been integrated throughout all areas of learning that will reflect the First Peoples Principles of Learning. Lastly, B.C’S redesigned curriculum provides teachers with greater flexibility in creating learning environments that are relevant, engaging and novel.

The new curriculum will be fully implemented in September, 2016 for students in kindergarten through to grade 9. Students in grades 10 and up will see the new curriculum in their schools in 2017. Superintendent, Charlene Sequin is excited about the new changes. “As a Board, we must make changes too. This is a multi-year plan. We live in an ever-changing world and these changes are very exciting,” Sequin said. For more information and to add your feedback regarding the new curriculum visit: SD91.BC.CA

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Nak’azdli Whutt’en and Thompson Creek Metals sign landmark agreement BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

(from left to right) Chief of Nak’azdli Whut’en, Fred Sam and President/Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Creek Metals, Jacques Perron. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Nak’azdli Whuten and Thompson Creek Metals Company, owner of the Mount Milligan Mine (Thompson Creek signed a landmark agreement on April 22. Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBA’S) are common in the mining industry. They are often signed by industrial proponents and Aboriginal communities. Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nations Chief, Fred Sam says that this agreement is the start of a new relationship with Thompson Creek. “This will allow Nak’azdli and its members to maintain their role as stewards of this land through indigenous monitoring programs, access to mine information and inclusion of traditional knowledge in decision making. We also anticipate more employment and business opportunities for our community,” Sam said. Impact and benefit agreements are a tool that indigenous communities use to man-

age impacts and participate in the benefits of industrial developments that take place in their territory. This development in particular, has already been operating since 2013. According to Nak’azdli, this agreement provides a range of benefits along with specific environmental protection. Environmental monitors will be hired in the community to ensure that the benefits are implemented. In exchange for these protections and benefits, the Nak’azdli Band permits the continuation of the project subject to the conditions of the agreement. President and Chief Executive Officer of Thompson Creek, Jacques Perron, says that community engagement and environmental protection are core values that guide how Thompson Creek operates. “During these negotiations we were able to find common ground with Nak’azdli, particularly in our mutual desire to maintain and preserve the area around Mount Milligan,” Perron said.

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April 28 - 11 am - Day of Mourning Ceremony at the Workers Memorial

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Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

Emergency Preparedness Week

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Women Connect NVCSS Boardroom 349 Stuart Drive 6-8pm changed from May 4 Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Public Works Week

Public Works Week

23 9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Legion 7pm

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Nak’azdli Career & Education Fair Emergency Preparedness Week

Farmers Market 11:30-4pm

Primary Care Society AGM @ Historic Park

Hospital Auxiliary 50th Anniversary

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Farmers Market 11:30-4pm

Public Works Week

Council Meeting

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26 9:30 Story Time at the Library

Emergency Preparedness Week

Food Bank 10 am

Nak’azdli Career & Education Fair

13 9:30 Story Time at the Library

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9:30 Story Time at the Library

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Council Meeting

Utilities Due avoid the 5% penalty

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

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Emergency Preparedness Week

Mothers Day Run Fort to Vanderhoof

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David Hoy Elementary School skips for Heart and Stroke Caledonia Courier

Students at David Hoy Elementary School skipped the afternoon away on April 20. About 54 kids hit the school gym as they participated in the Heart and Stroke Jump Rope for Heart. Mrs. Cheryl Goodwin, Kindergarten teacher at the school, is the event’s coordinator and has been for the last number of years at Sowchea School before it closed its doors in 2015.

“At Sowchea School, we raised enough for an AED (automated external defibrillator) that’s at the Fort Forum,” Goodwin said. The hope is to raise enough for another AED machine for David Hoy Elementary School. This was the first year the school participated in the event and it’s one that Goodwin was determined to continue. “It’s good for kids to know that there’s people out there who need help and skipping is something that’s

easy to do.” The Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. and Yukon continues to help save lives through their mission: to prevent disease by giving children and youth the best start for a long, healthy life and empower Canadians to live healthy lives. It also includes sav-

ing lives by enabling faster and better cardiac emergency response and treatment. The students at David Hoy Elementary School ended up raising $5,507.10 in support of the Jump Rope for Heart Program which encourages healthy lifestyle choices.

Students at David Hoy Elementary School skip in support of the Heart and Stroke Jump Rope for Heart on April 21.

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HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO

BARBARA LATKOWSKI

Plastic and water Did you know plastic makes a large amount of litter in our oceans? That they mess up pristine beaches and shores of islands and other countries? Plastic is responsible for large amount of marine animal death either by ingestion, habitat loss or entanglement. Plastic spoils groundwater after leeching its many chemicals into the earth and soil Even plankton (tiniest creatures in our oceans) are eating microoplastics and absorbing their toxins * Plastic debris outweighs zooplankton by a ratio of 36-1 * Animals eat, die, absorb or get caught in plastic debris and litter * Marine animals may need to have surgery to remove such frivolous items such as straws * You are what you wat, plastic toxins are found in the food chain which mean they can end up in you too ( we know many of these chemical are carcinogenic, meaning they promote cancer) For more information and to stay up to date check out www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org or our local www.nechakowri.org to see how to reduce waste with the help of our local gurus Or call to enquire about any upcoming information sessions – or to host an event yourself

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Earth Day 2016: B.C. stands tall as climate leader By Mary Polak Minister of Environment This year Earth Day will be marked with the signing of the historic Paris climate change agreement in New York City on April 22, 2016. This is an important milestone in the global effort to combat climate change, because it signals an intention by jurisdictions all over the world to follow B.C.’s example and take tangible steps to reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions while growing the economy. B.C. continues to be a world climate leader, a distinction we first received with the introduction of our revolutionary Climate Action Plan in 2008 highlighted by our revenue neutral carbon tax. Eight years later and our carbon tax remains among the highest and most comprehensive in North America, and even the world. Our revenue neutral carbon tax is successful because we tax the things we don’t want, including pollution, and then we remove taxes from the things that we do want, namely money in people’s pockets, a growing economy, wealth creation and jobs. But, there’s more to climate action than just carbon pricing. The carbon tax alone isn’t enough to achieve

our climate goals. Other areas such as upstream emissions mitigation, new transit options and energy-efficient building improvements are just a few examples of where we need to take further action. B.C.’s climate plan has worked because we have been able to continue to grow our economy and create jobs while reducing harmful GHG emissions. But we are at a point where more needs to be done. With 98% of our energy supply already coming from clean sources, our GHG emissions per capita is among the lowest in Canada. We don’t have the ability to reduce emissions by simply closing down a high-polluting, coal fired plant. We welcome our own particular challenge of reducing emissions even further while continuing our national leadership in job creation and economic growth. That’s why we are moving our climate agenda forward through the development of the Climate Leadership Plan.This plan is being assembled with the advice of the Climate Leadership Team, and through public and stakeholder consultation. The second public engagement phase has now concluded. Since the public consultation began last summer, we have received over 15,000 comments through surveys, online forms, emails and writ

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Promoting rail safety is a year-round initiative at CN. We are constantly working to strengthen our safety culture by informing and engaging community members to help spread the word. This April 25-May 1, during Rail Safety Week, we are especially focused on the message “see tracks, think trains.” Every year we see far too many injuries and fatalities as a result of easily avoidable accidents. Many tragedies take place every year as a result of trespassing – crossing or walking along railway tracks at any place other than a designated level crossing. The railway is not a safe place for kids to play, and it’s not safe for adults to take shortcuts across it. The high risk of an accident is why CN Police across our system work to identify the highest risk areas for trespassing, and develop targeted strategies to reduce incidents. However, especially here in Northern BC, we can’t be everywhere. That’s why we’re count-

ing on everyone in the communities we serve to follow the rules and discourage others from risky behaviours. We also work hard to raise awareness of and prevent crossing accidents. Remember, trains can’t stop quickly, and can’t swerve to avoid a collision. That’s why it is so important to obey all railway crossing signs and signals, and to stop fully and check the tracks before driving through an uncontrolled crossing. Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility. By looking out for each other we can keep our communities safe. Railway properties are not playgrounds and should not be used to take short cuts. We encourage you to report any dangerous acts to CN Police, local police, parents, or your teachers. Trespassing on CN property is illegal. If caught, you could receive a fine of $115.00 – but you could also pay a far steeper price in the event of an accident. Remember, when it comes to train tracks: Stay off! Stay Away!

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Funding received for mature workers BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

More mature workers in small communities will receive the training and support they need for local jobs. An additional $4.1 million will go towards a Targeted Initiative for Older Worker Program, a successful cost-shared initiative between the Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia. On April 19, at the College of New Caledonia in Fort St. James, the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, John Rustad announced that due to its success, the Targeted Initiative for Older Worker Program has been extended to December 31, 2016. The federal and provincial governments are providing an additional $4.1 million to 14 service providers delivering the TIOW

program in 16 communities throughout B.C. including Fort St. James. This is to ensure that unemployed older workers continue to receive support. “These training initiatives are for everyone. It’s for meeting everyone’s needs in the future,” Rustad said. “Older workers bring life experience, knowledge and wisdom to their jobs and extending this program will help them access the skills training they need to get jobs and participate in our diverse, strong and growing community.” The TIOW Program was launched in 2007 to assist vulnerable communities that are facing labour-force adjustments due to changes in the local economy. The program provides skills training and employment support to unemployed

(from left to right) Angel Ransom, Education Portfolio Councillor for Nak’azdli Council, Val Erickson, Acting Associate Regional Principal for Nechako Lakes, Henry Reiser, John Rustad and Mayor of Fort St. James, Rob MacDougall. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

older workers, aged 55 to 64-years-old so they can pursue longer-term jobs, further education or career training. This program not only benefits program participants, but will help local employers and their region as well as they gain the skilled workers they need to

transform their economy. The TIOW Program delivered by the College of New Caledonia in Fort St. James was recently recognised by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development as a successful example of support for older

workers facing employment challenges in small communities. Henry Reiser, President of the College of New Caledonia says that the College believes in the importance of providing equal access to training and work opportunities for everyone.

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Fraud and Scams Seminar brings awareness for local seniors BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

We’ve all heard these stories. A grandparent receives a call from someone claiming to be their grandchild in trouble. Something happened and they need help. “Can you send me some money?” Or the phone rings and you’re told that you’ve won a trip. But, to claim the prize you must first pay a fee upfront to cover the taxes. All in all, it ends up that there is no trip and all money is lost. On April 19, about 25 seniors from Fort St. James attended a Fraud and Scams Seminar hosted by the Stuart Lake Seniors Association and the Seniors Helping Seniors Association. Cst. Sanchez from the RCMP in Fort St. James presented information on fraud and scams targeting seniors today. Sanchez, who has been policing in Fort St. James for four years, is quite familiar with these scams and says that seniors continue to be the most popular targets. “Fraud and scams come in three different ways: phone call, internet scams and mail fraud,” Sanchez said. Phone fraud is the most popular scam and usually involves someone trying to obtain an identity or card information.

“If something sounds too good to be true like a trip or a lottery winning, it usually is,” Sanchez said. Scammers will often use intimidation by threatening those they call. A popular example today involves scammers who say that they are from the Canada Revenue Agency and that after an audit you owe money and must pay right away. Sanchez says that this is a common scam today and the best way to deal with this is try to get as much information from the caller as you can and say that you will call back or have them call you back. “Nothing is that urgent that needs to be dealt with right away,” Sanchez said. Some callers pretend to be religious groups or charities. Again, the best way to deal with these calls is to get details, check the legitimacy of the group and call them back if you are concerned. During the presentation, seniors shared their own stories of scams and fraud and yes, it does happen in Fort St. James. “Never agree to something you don’t understand,” Sanchez said. “If it’s not straightforward, it’s more than likely, a scam.” For more information regarding fraud and scams, contact the RCMP at: (250) 996-8269. A Fraud and Scams Seminar was held at the Seniors Centre in Fort St. James on April 19. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

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Senior of the Week Leonard Legebokoff

With a snappy sense of humour and a smile that never stops, Leonard Legebokoff looks at his 18 year old dog. “He dosen’t do what he’s told, but neither do,” he laughs. Legebokoff moved to Fort St. James 50 years ago from Vancouver where he helped start up Colombia Tire – now known as Kal Tire for 17 years. He was born and raised on a homestead in Swan River, Saskatchewan. “We’re homesteaders. We lived on the land, by the land and for the land. That’s what we did. My parents came from the old country, Russia. They applied for a homestead when they came to Canada,” Legebokoff said. And eventually, it was the land that brought Legebokoff to Fort St. James. “I love hunting and fishing. I didn’t want to stay in Vancouver so I packed up the truck and here I am after all these years.” Legebokoff worked for the Village of Fort St. James for 30 years and at Stuart Lake Lumber for 12 years where he stayed until its very last day of operation. “I’m retired and look how smart I look now,” he smiles. Legebokoff has been married to his wife Vera for 50 years, raised

six children in Fort St. James and has 12 grandchildren. “There are many good people here in Fort St. James,” Legebokoff said. “But for me, it’s the country here. When I can sit on a riverbank and look out, that is priceless to me.”

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Fort St. James Ski and Snowboard Championships

FSJSS Ski and Snowboard Provincial Team Back Row left to right- Martina Jones (coach) Chris Greenaway (Coach) Dallen Olund, Oscar Croucher, Landon Thompson, Jayden Greenaway, Nathan Johnson, Jeff Boschman, Ayden Leon, Kaylee Walstrom, Mara Martin, Joey Scharchuk, Orrie Leon, Gabriela Willick, Sydnee Schlamp, Quintanna Paziuk, Sierra McNiell, Jazymn Dionne, Minna Jones, Jaynee Gauthier, Sarah Grill (Coach). Front row, left to right- Jaya Samra, Ella Davis, Gavid Gorez

Girls and Boys Snowboarding combined- 3rd place for schools in the Province

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On February 28 March 2, the Ski and Snowboard Championships were held in Fernie, B.C. And yet again, the Fort St. James Secondary School team returned home with amazing results. Despite the poor snow season, the team came home with four top ten team placings as well as the school’s second Provincial Championship Banner. The team also had 5 top 10 individual placings: Kaylee Walstrom took home Gold in the Overall GS and Terrain Girls Snowboarding, Gabriela Willick won 2nd in the overall GS

Kaylee Walstrom placing 1st overall in the combined GS and Terrain Snowboarding course for the Province

YOUR BEST SHOT Gabriela Willick placing 2nd overall in the combined GS and Terrain Ski Course for the Province

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Girls Snowboard team bring home our schools 2nd ever Provincial Banner - Orrie Leon 22nd, Mara Martin 10th, Sierra McNiell 13th, Kaylee Walstrom 1st, Gabriela Willick 4th, Minna Jones 8th

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space and ended up back on earth where they caught a glimpse of what Fort St. James looks like from Space. On April 19 and 20, the students “Thank you for travelling to space at David Hoy Elementary School with me,” Pouris said. “I hope you envisited space. joyed learning more about our night A portable planetarium hosted skies.” by the H.R. MacMillan Space Centre gave students the opportunity to explore science further. As students entered the planetarium in awe, they heard a presentation by Jaimie Pouris from the Space Centre. Students had a view of the night sky, stars and constellations and visited planets such as Mars and Jupiter and even a black hole. “It would be your worst day ever if you fell into a black hole,” Pouris said. “You would be spaggetified.” Students travelled through

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

Important dates to remember in Fort St. James history Taken from the Nechako Chronicle in 1968

Vanderhoof Council sworn in - 1981 Taken from Nechako Chronicle 1981 What could be the last Vanderhoof council was sworn in Monday night. A vote will be held about April on making the village and part of the rural area into a district municipality. Council has established a committee of residents to investigate the idea, and name consultants. The first idea was to have a vote in November. This would have meant council, which would have been elected in the normal way, would have had to resign and a new council be named within a matter of months. The new village office opened Monday on Connaught Street. However, the council chamber was not ready, so the ceremony had to be in the Stewart Street location which has served about 45 years. The December 14 council meeting is planned for the new premises. Beginning his third term, Mayor Don Grantham congratulated members and the administration on their efforts. He was elected by acclamation. Alderman Shirley Copping and Ed Bennett were returned, defeating Ken Arnett. Myers Bennett, who served on council before and is no relation to Ed, will serve the year remaining when Terry Gallicano moved to Whitehorse. Dick Manwaring and Norm Avison also sought it. Alderman Gordon Peters serves another year. Judge Dick Evans said he had been swearing in council for 19 years, and looks forward to doing it next year in the new office. The provincial budget calls for expenses of $1,058,044 next year. It must be adopted by next month.

Last year Gallicano was deputy mayor for the whole time. Mrs. Copping will act until February if Grantham is absent, Ed Bennett until May, Peters until June, and Myers Bennett until November. Grantham will again represent the village on the board of Bulkley Nechako Regional District. Peters will again look after work on the airport and cemetery, and Mrs. Copping again will be responsible for lands, buildings and animal control. Ed Bennett takes streets, services and Canada Works programs from Gallicano. Council and business people are working on downtown redevelopment under the $25 million provincial scheme. The village has recently formed an industrial development committee. This year the village became the last in the area to sign a joint use agreement with the school board. Meeting was held between councils and the board this year to discuss joint facilities. It was suggested money from the BC Ministries of education and municipal affairs might go for things such as pools. Council hopes to sell the Stewart Street building and lease fire department space for three years. An appraisal will be obtained. The library will be moved to the arena hall for a temporary period. This has upset members of the library association, since they think it would be better to have the facility remain downtown. The association suggested the liquor store across from the library, to be vacated in January when a new one is ready on Burrard Avenue. But village staff have learned the BC Buildings Corp wants to sell the old building. Several months ago, councll was told the arena hall is not being used much.

For Sale Team of good work horses, mare and gelding, 8 and 7 years old, weigh about 1560 pounds each. Apply F Z Wiebe at Tom Hunt’s place, Vanderhoof. *** Ayrshire cow, been milking two months, and in calf, a black Jersey, still milking and will come fresh next April, also two young heifers. Nechako Farm, J B Armshaw, manager. The Vanderhoof Herald - 1919

1806 - Founded by Simon Fraser and John Stuart for the Northwest Company. 1821 - Northwest Company absorbed by the Hudson’s Bay Company, George Simpson appointed a governor in the territory of Rupert’s Land by the Hudson’s Bay Company. 1828 - James Douglas, a young clerk assigned to Fort St. James post and given responsibility of procuring salmon for the post of Chief Trader Connolly, Carrier Indians threaten his life. Governor Sir George Simpson arrived at Fort St. James on Sept 17th on first visit. 1856 - 50 years after founding, Donald Manson replaced by Peter Ogston as officer in charge of New Caledonia. No record of anniversary celebration. 1858 - Importance of Fort St. James as administrative centre ceases as New Caledonia and territory beyond its borders named British Columbia by Queen Victoria. James Douglas, the young fisherman of 1828, then head of the Hudson’s Bay Company Western Department was appointed first Royal Governor. The name New Caledonia remained only with the Hudson’s Bay Company, and was continued many years thereafter, to designate this particular trading area. 1862 - Gold prospectors pass through the post on their way to the Peace River. 1871 - British Columbia joined the Confederated Empire of British North America with Joseph W. Trutch, first Lieutenant-Governor and John Foster McCreight first elected Premier. 1872 - Survey of Canadian Pacific Railway reaches the post. 1873 - Roman Catholic Church establishes Mission of Our Lady of Good Hope. 1906 - 100 years after founding. Centennial celebrated by four white men, comprising the entire white male population of Fort St. James with a dinner of whole roast beaver. George Ogston, Vanderhoof realtor and only surviving member of the dinner gathering is an honor guest at 150th Anniversary. 1928 - Centennial celebration held at Fort St. James by the Hudson’s Bay Company to commemorate the first visit of Sir George Simpson on Sept 17, 1828. 1938 - Pinchi Mercury property staked and mine operated by Consolidated Mining & Smelting Company. Stakers were Fort St. James residents: L.R. Dickinson, Manual Rotticker, Dan Rotticker, George Neilson, Andy Austrem and Frank Cook. 1938 - Herbert Hoover, ex-president of the United States visits Fort St. James. 1946 - Canada’s third largest airline made its start at Fort St. James. Organized and directed by Russell Baker, with residence and base at Fort St. James, the business grew from one aircraft and a staff of three in 1946 to 84 planes and 700 employees 10 years later. 1952 - BC Power Commission opens diesel generating plant on Nov 17 to provide Fort St. James with its first power service. 1956 - Celebrates 150th Anniversary. The first community in British Columbia. A giant program as attended by many visiting dignitaries. 1968 - Aug 1, BC Provincial Cabinet meets in Hudson Bay factor’s house and inaugurate the PGE completion to Fort St. James.

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“For those who believe all is possible. You have the right to be safe. We can help.” This is what Fireweed Safe Haven in Fort St. James continues to promote in support of local women who experience abuse within the community. Fireweed has been running for about 15 years and house manager, Talia Wyssen couldn’t be happier with her role. “It’s a great place to be. It challenges you and makes you grow,” Wyseen said. The safe haven provides local women and their children a safe place, away from violence and abuse. Women can share their experiences in a safe and confidential environment where they can receive emotional support and access to other resources and services Fireweed provides assistance in developing a safety plan and teaches women about the cycle of violence. According to Fireweed, the facility provides support in: finding suitable housing, applying for income assistance, access to counsellors, Victim Services, Legal Aid and medical attention. Fireweed also has activities associated with daily maintenance as well as resource information to enable women to explore their options and define their goals. Staff also provides services as needed whether it be medical or legal. Three nutritious meals a day are

provided, bedding, towels, essential toiletries, laundry facilities, crisis intervention and referral support are also provided. Women may also have access to Fireweed’s supportive recovery beds. According to the Safe Haven, over-coming addictions to drugs and alcohol can be extremely difficult and lonely. The supportive recovery program is available to assist women with their sobriety by providing a clean and supportive environment. To access the supportive recovery bed, a woman must be actively working with a drug and alcohol counsellor who will refer her. Fireweed also provides outreach workers and child minding. A Stopping the Violence Counsellor is also available for women who have been in an abusive relationship and have been exposed to violence. Support groups have also been offered in the past. “We’ve already had one successful experience and we are looking forward to more,” Wyssen said. “Women who experience violence are often confronted with mental health issues and addictions. We hope women will come and gain some meaningful relationships and connections in the future.” For Wyseen, it’s all about being able to provide women with the support they need. “It’s so great being able to support the women in our community and to help empower them.” For more information about Fireweed Safe Haven, call: (250) 9968000.

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