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Have your say when it comes to road repair BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Do you keep hitting those potholes on Ash Street? Or maybe it’s the bumps on Second Ave West? The residents of Fort St. James are invited to have their say and fill out an on-line survey regarding the roads that they think need repairing. Dave Stewart, superintendent of Public Works in Fort St. James says that he wanted to try something different this year. “I wanted to try something new. I think it’s important that people have their say. I want to get their opinion and find out if we were all headed in the right direction,” Stewart said. “If I don’t hear about the problem areas, then I won’t know how big of a problem it is. It’s all about getting a dialogue going. That is the main reasoning behind this.” To fill out the survey, Fort St. James residents can visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QHHSHZV

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Canadian artist visits Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

For Roy Vickers, it’s all about telling stories, teaching, guiding and passing down history. “There’s a reason why we are always told, listen to our elders,” Vickers said. Vickers visited the Community Centre in Fort St. James on April 14. The community was invited to hear his stories and receive a sneak peak of his latest book, Peace Dancer which will be out in a few weeks. The free event was hosted by the Aboriginal Services Plan of the College of New Caledonia, Fort St. James Campus. Vickers is a Canadian artist best known around the world for his limited edition prints. He is also an accomplished carver, design advisor of prestigious public spaces, a public speaker, publisher and author of several successful books. Francois and Ruby Prince, from Fort St. James welcomed Vickers in song with The Grizzly Bear Song. “Every song has a story,” Vickers said. “And everyone has their own story. It’s the most important thing to share, to share your story with your children so that they can understand why you are the way you are, it’s so important.” There’s no doubt, Vickers emotional at times, spoke from the heart. “If you speak from the heart, hearts will hear you. If you only speak from the head, then only heads will hear you. Speak with emotion and truth. The truth has light,” Vickers said. For Vickers, knowledge isn’t just school based. It comes from history that is passed down from generation to gen-

eration. “Knowledge was handed down before schools. Schools were on the land. Wouldn’t it be something if we could if we could bring the schools back to the land today. It’s our responsibility to bring back these valuable teachings,” Vickers said. Vickers shared story after story with the community and even shared a song that encouraged all present to join in. Vickers is also recognised as a spokesperson regarding recovery from addiction and abuse. “If it wasn’t for the old people who taught me that life was a gift, I would have ended my life. It’s so easy to lose your way but it’s just as easy to find it.” Recovery is all about recovering the strength, truth and beauty you were born with, it’s not just about sobriety,” Vickers said. So what is it that inspired Vickers to be an artist? “It was discrimination that inspired me,” Vickers said. “Not racism. There is a difference. We are all one race. We are all human beings.” Vickers was open to answer questions and offered a book signing at the end of his presentation. Community members shared thanks with Vickers and he too was thankful have shared his stories with Fort St James. “We all make a difference in this world,” Vickers said. “You are at the centre of your family, your family is at the centre of your community, your community is at the centre of the country and the country is at the centre of the world. So, it all comes around. You can all make a difference in Canadian Artist, Roy Vickers, shared his stories with the this world.” community of Fort St. James on April 14. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Rail safety is everyone’s responsibility 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. We’re counting 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. By looking out for each

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other we can keep our communities safe. 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.

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Courier Fort St. James Council Meeting: April 13

Mayor Rob MacDougall

BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Fort St. James Council held a meeting on April 13. The following are some highlights and conclusions from that evening: Curtis Macdonald spoke on behalf of the Firefighters Association. He presented information on the Women in Firefighting Initiative in Fort St. James. With Female Fighter Week drawing near, from April 16-18, Mayor MacDougall thanked the Dept. for their service on behalf of Mayor and Council. Theresa Fresco from the Nechako Watershed Strategy presented information regarding the Nechako Wa-

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Councillor Brenda Gouglas

Councillor Kris Nielsen

Councillor Dave Birdi

tershed Roundtable. This group was formed to address the challenges of the watershed through a collaborative approach by engaging communities such as Vanderhoof, Prince George and Fort St. James. Council has approved the submission of an application to the Vancouver Foundation for the “Fort St. James Youth Empowerment Arts Project”. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Federal Gas Tax Funding Application has been submitted. This is to support the Fort St. James Community Hall Theatre Enhancement Project which is comprised of the purchase and installation of a digital projector and digital sound processor and speakers. This will allow activities such as: movie nights, availability for schools

Councillor Brad Miller

and a creation of a new program where seniors and youth partner to pick out films to be shown in the new theatre. Council received a report on expanding the keeping of “backyard chickens” in Animal Regulation Bylaw No. 833. The official community plan will outline quality of life objectives such as children and youth activities and supporting locally grown products. Canyon Tree Farms is pursuing the opportunity to attain two parcels of Crown land in the vicinity of Apollo Forest Products for the purpose of residential development. The company is seeking the support of Fort St. James Mayor and Council. The request is currently under review.

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

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Legion 7pm 9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Pitch-In-Week Addictions Awareness Week

Addictions Awareness Week

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Women’s Support Group

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Women’s Support Group

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Women’s Support Group

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Addictions Awareness Week

30 Ladies Night Grad Fundraiser

9:30 Story Time at the Library

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

Pitch-In-Week

Pitch-In-Week Addictions Awareness Week

11 am Day of Mourning Ceremony

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Women Connect NVCSS Boardroom 349 Stuart Drive 6-8pm

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Local Girl Guide ready to represent at national camp BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

For Nicole Boyde, being a girl guide has been a big part of her life since she was 5-years old. From spark, to brownie, to girl guide, Boyde - now a second year pathfinder - is preparing to head to the Guiding Mosaic 2016 Girl Guides National Camp. The camp will be held in Camp Woods at Sylvan Lake, Alberta from July 9-17 and Boyde is thrilled to be the only pathfinder to be representing her hometown of Fort St. James. “I’m really excited. I like camping and travelling and I’m really looking forward to meeting new girls from Canada and all over the world,” Boyde said. Guiding Mosaic 2016 is the 13th girl guides national camp to be held since 1927. It is designed for about 1,800 Ca-

nadian pathfinders, rangers and their guiders. In addition, the camp will be welcoming over 100 international girls and guides and 350 core crew members. “A few years ago, I went to a camp and met a girl from Langley who asked if I could join them at the Guiding Mosaic Camp and this is how this opportunity came along,” Boyde said. “I’m really looking forward to this camp, to meeting new people and trying new things.” According to Camp Mosaic, this is an opportunity for girls to develop lifelong friendships. Challenges are transformed into opportunities for skills development, personal growth and leadership development. Boyde, 14, is currently a grade 8 student at Fort St. James Secondary School. She enjoys a wide variety of sports including basketball, volleyball and soccer.

But girl guides seems to be where her true passion lies. “My mom is a leader now and she was involved in girl guides when she was younger. And my sister is a third year guide,” Boyde said. “It’s pretty popular here in Fort St. James. I think it’s a great opportunity for girls. You do all kinds of things. We sing a lot and you can learn outdoor survival skills.” Boyde is currently working towards receiving the Canada Cord which is the highest honour you can receive as a pathfinder in Canada. It’s an award given based on a pathfinder’s interaction with their community while learning a variety of skills including community service and first aid training. “After all these years, I really love it. For me, it’s all about the travelling and there are lots of opportunities and trips that I can apply for in the future nationally and internationally.”

Nicole Boyde, a 2nd year pathfinder with the Girl Guides of Canada, is excited to be representing Fort St. James at the Guiding Mosaic 2016 Camp. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Nechako Watershed Roundtable: envisioning a healthy watershed for generations to come BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Water is one of the most precious natural resources especially for British Columbians. Healthy watersheds are critical to longterm social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being according the Nechako Watershed Roundtable. The Nechako Watershed, a magnificent river system in North Central B.C.- said to be about the size of Switzerland- is facing significant challenges including impacts of the mountain pine beetle epidemic, salvage logging, climate change and diversion of water out of the Nechako Watershed. In light of these challenges, it has been concluded that there is a need to enhance awareness and collaboration to help ensure the longterm environmental health and wealth of the Nechako Watershed while addressing today’s needs for responsible resource development. The Nechako

Watershed Roundtable was formed to addresses these challenges and opportunities through a collaborative approach. The group is comprised of representatives from a diversity of organizations, local governments, First Nations and other government agencies with a shared commitment and concern to protect and improve the health of the watershed. “There are so many different issues depending on where you are,” Theresa Fresco from the Nechako Watershed Strategy said. “We felt it was important to have various groups take part. They need to talk and coordinate their efforts.” According to Fresco, concerned organizations and individuals began meeting in

The Nechako Watershed, B.C. 2012 to share information, knowledge and explore common interests and brainstorm about actions needed to advance watershed health. The group adopted a roundtable governance structure in the spring of 2015 and its official launch took place in October,

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2015. Groups that have participated in the formation of the roundtable include: Carrier-Sekani Tribal Council, City of Prince George, District of Vanderhoof, Fraser Basin Council, Ministry of Environment and the Regional District of Bulkley-

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of April and May 2016 will be held as follows:

April 25, 2016 School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC May 16, 2016 School Board Office, Vanderhoof, BC These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

Nechako. Membership has been growing since the official launch. According to the Nechako Watershed Strategy, an early priority of the roundtable is to develop a comprehensive strategy to advance long-term health of the Necha-

ko Watershed and to engage communities such as Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. For more information regarding the Nechako Watershed Roundtable visit: http://www.fraserbasin.bc.ca/Nechako_ Watershed_Roundtable.html

Bare Hands ready for Spring It was all about starting with her two bare hands. A project in the nurturing now complete, the owner of Bare Hands, Mel McCutcheon is ready to get things rolling for spring. McCutcheon, who worked for the District of Fort St. James before pursuing her dream of owning her own business, decided that she would take a big leap and pursued Bare Hands full-time. The landscaping and design business has been operating since Aug., 2012. Now that spring has sprung, McCutcheon is excited about another season. “We offer all sorts of services including spring and fall clean up, gutter/eaves cleaning, installation of planters, flower beds, sod, mulch and lawn care, pruning and debris removal,” McCutcheon said. Bare Hands also offers tree topping and falling services which is new this year. “We all take great care and pride on every landscape project, from the simplest planting

bed or lawn installation, to large-scale residential and commercial projects,” McCutcheon said. On top of providing great learning opportunities for summertime employment, Bare Hands has already won a number of awards including two Business Excellence Awards. “I’ve been really lucky and so thankful for my family and friends, for all the community support, our amazing staff, clients and current and past employees.” “We’re very team oriented and have lots of fun,” McCutcheon said. McCutcheon, 35, is also a custodian property agent for Ydenberg Properties Limited. “They needed an agent and I needed a space. I proposed sharing a space and now we have a face in the community.” “It’s really exciting. We now have a new truck, a new store front, new contracts and another season to look forward to.” For more information about Bare Hands visit: http://www.barehandslandscaping.com

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B.C. declares drug overdose emergency Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government has declared its first-ever public health emergency to deal with the sharply rising cases of opioid drug overdoses across the province. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Perry Kendall said the measure will allow for rapid collection of data from health authorities and the B.C. Coroners’ Service, so overdose treatment kits can be deployed to regions where there are new Tom Fletcher clusters of outbreaks. Overdose deaths have been mainly clustered in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, but cases have spiked upward in the Interior and Vancouver Island health regions as well. Kendall said there is no area of the province unaffected, and that is why he is using the authority to declare an emergency for the first time in B.C. history. There has been a steady increase in overdoses of drugs contain-

ing fentanyl, a potent synthetic opioid made in Chinese drug labs and smuggled to Canada. It has been found mixed with heroin, cocaine and even marijuana sold on the streets in B.C. Kendall said fentanyl is so concentrated it can be easily smuggled in small packages, and overdose cases linked to the drug started on the west coast and are spreading east across Canada. Prescriptions of fentanyl and other opioid pharmaceuticals such as oxycodone have also ended up on streets, and medical organizations are working to shift doctor prescriptions to alter-

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native pain medications, he said. Health Minister Terry Lake said kits containing an overdose treatment called naxalone have been made available to paramedics, firefighters and police, but the alarming rise in cases means more action is needed. “We have to do what’s needed to prevent overdoses and deaths, and what’s needed is real-time information,” Lake said. “Medical health officers need immediate access to what’s happening and where so they can deploy the necessary strategies to prevent these tragedies.”

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Its spring and bears are waking up! With various bear sightings already reported, WildSafe BC urges that people take precautions as these furry fellows begin to forage for food. Every year, hundreds of bears are destroyed in B.C. as a result of conflicts between people and bears. In rare instances, people are injured or even killed as a result but most of these problems begin when people allow bears to access non-natural food sources such as garbage. The American Black Bear is commonly found in B.C. and has one of the highest populations of black bears in the world with their numbers being somewhere between 120,000 – 150,0000. Most of B.C. is considered “bear country” with bears inhabiting everything from the coastal forests through to the interior grasslands. Consequently, calls to the Conservation Reporting Line regarding bear conflicts and bear sightings can range anywhere from 14,000 to 25,000 calls per year. Black Bear Facts according to WildSafe BC: Adult males measure between 60-90 cm

at shoulder height and they weigh anywhere between 80-300 kilograms. -Black bears are not only black. They can come in a variety of different shades of brown. Bears have eyesight and hearing as good as or better than that of humans. Bears have an extremely good sense of smell and can smell food from over a kilometre away. -Adult black bears have few predators in the wild: grizzly bears and wolves are about the only animals that will attempt to kill a full grown black bear. Young black bears may be preyed upon by adult black bears, grizzly bears, wolves, coyotes and cougars. Black bears can live up to 30 years. Black bears are extremely fast and can run equally as well uphill or down. They are omnivorous animals with vegetation making up 80 per-cent

of their dietand the remainder from small rodents, fish, insects, carrion, (dead animals) and sometimes young deer, elk or moose. Because bears need such great stores of fat to make it through the winter months, they can consume over 20,000 calories a day. During the denning period, from November to April, bears can lose up to 30 per-cent of their weight. Female bears tend to their young for almost two years and can give birth to as many as five young but twins are more the norm. Cubs are between 2-5 kilograms in size when they leave the den in late April. Since we share the same landscape as bears, it’s inevitable that there are going to be times when humans will be confronted with them. According to WildSafe BC, as long as a bear is moving through

a community and not interacting, then there will be no conflict. There are many situations when a bear will move through a community especially when trying to access natural food sources such as fish. “The best way to avoid conflict is to keep bears from being foodconditioned and from being human habituated. Here are some tips to keep the community safe: Store garbage in a secure building or in a tightly closed bin Regularly wash all recycling items and clean bins that contain garbage or recycling Do not leave garbage in the back of a truck If you have fruit trees, pick fruit daily as it ripens and consider using electric fencing to protect them If you have bird feeders, take them in at night Feed your pets in-

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Some notes on plastic! Did you know that plastic is very durable, easy to produce and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes? Did you also know that plastic is typically made to last forever and does not biodegrade, that means that the plastic bottle you throw away can sit in the landfill for centuries or more. What about recycling the plastic bottle? Recycling is fantastic and I highly recommend to recycle wherever you can, but understand that when it comes to plastics you don’t actually recycle, but you ‘down-cycle’ which just means that plastic becomes more plastic that require more energy and fuels to create. Did you know that plastic spoils groundwater? Over times the chemical laden plastics leech their chemicals into the soil, typically this toxic soup makes its way into the groundwater, unlike biodegradable products, plastic makes no sense for us or our planet. 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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It’s spring: time for bicycle safety tips BARBARA LATKOWSKI

clothing so nothing gets caught in your bike chain and never ride barefoot. Avoid wearing headphones because music can distract you from hearing noise such as other vehicles around you. Parents should discuss approved biking areas especially to kids 10 years and under who should consider riding on the sidewalk rather than on the street. In turn, they need to be mindful of cars and trucks and all vehicles pulling out of driveways. Bicycle safety tips to teach children according to the R.C.M.P.: Motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of injury or death to children so it’s important to teach them about traffic and pedestrian safety. Bikes are not toys Always wear a CSA approved helmet Let kids pick their own helmet – they are more likely to wear it Riders must follow the traffic rules, the same as car drivers Riders must obey all signs and lights Riders should use signals when turning or stopping Ride in single file with the flow of traffic (right side of the road) Bikes should be equipped with proper safety equipment including a headlamp and reflectors For more information regarding bicycle safety visit: http://bc.cb.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/

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Spring is here which means there is an increase of people on bicycles so what better time to review some safety tips for cyclists, motorists and parents. The most important safety tip today according to the Fort St. James R.C.M.P. is wearing a CSA approved helmet. A head injury can mean brain injury. Sgt. Poppy Hallam from the Fort St. James R.C.M.P. says that many officers have seen lives saved because of helmets. “We do still see many people cycling without helmets and we want to remind the public that the risks are real, that serious injury can occur not just from collisions with motor vehicles but from something as simple as catching a rut in the shoulder and hitting a hard object,” Hallam said. “These accidents can be fluke in nature with devastating consequences.” The R.C.M.P. is warning the public that violation tickets are being issued for “cycling without a required bicycle helmet”, contrary to Section 184(1) of the Motor Vehicle Act which carries a $29 fine. Here are some tips for cyclists to remember according to bicyclesafe: Your bike helmet should fit properly and you should not wear a hat under your helmet. Make sure it is worn level to the forehead. The straps should always be fastened. It’s important to remember that even experienced cyclists have accidents. You can’t always prepare for a fall. Wear bright clothes and affix reflectors on your bike for added safety. Avoid wearing loose

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lets residents make memories matter BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Dementia dosen’t just affect the person diagnosed. Caregivers, family members and friends are also impacted and caregiving is often required 24 hours a day. This challenging responsibility requires a variety of support ad Fort St. James caregivers along with others from various communities in B.C. are being recognised and honoured by the Investor’s Group Virtual Walk for Alzheimer’s. This event for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C., allows residents to get involved on-line. They can visit www.walkforalzheimers.ca ad sign up for the virtual walk. Residents can then take a stroll with family and friends on May 1 and collect pledges or make a donation to the campaign. You can also take a walk in person in Prince George and in Smithers. Details are on the website also. The virtual walk is province wide with the theme, “make memories matter”. “Memories make us who we are,” Special Events Officer, Daphne Tsai said. “When you walk, you honour those who have passed and support our work to help provide help and hope for those living with the disease today.” According to Tsai, everyone will be touched by dementia, whether it’s a relative, a friend or someone in your community. You can make a difference. Approximatley 747,000 Canadians have the disease with 70,000 living in B.C. That number will nearly double in the next 20 years as age is the biggest risk factor and people are living longer according to the Alzheimer’s Society. For more information on local resources

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Northern Health offers an on-line dementia e-learning orientation for anyone interested in learning more about the disease. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

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

L.R. Dickinson in the Fort in 1909 From the Caledonia Courier in 1986 Born in 1895 in Wisconsin, L.R. Dickinson came to British Columbia with his father and brother in 1909. They travelled up the Cariboo Trail and spent their first winter in Quesnel before heading further north. Lawrence split with his father and brother after a vain attempt to stake land and joined Swanells’ survey crew. He traveled with them throughout British Columbia’ untamed wilderness in a dugout canoe. He was with Swanells’ survey crew in 1911 when they surveyed timber in the Fort St. James area. At that time there were few buildings besides the Hudson Bay Company post and fur trading was still the mainstay. The natives outnumbered the whites although the 25 men on the survey crew helped to boost the white

population tremendously. In 1916, the three Dickinsons were together again and brought a trading store in Fort St. James. Shortly after establishing the general store, Lawrence’s brother Bill left the area to establish his own business in Vernon, BC. After his father’s death, Dickinson took over the family store and continued to operate it. He was keenly interested in sports and community projects, and contributed not only time and effort but a great deal of money towards the first ice rink and finally the Fort Forum. In earlier years, Lawrence was an active participant in sports, being a key member of the local hockey and assemble clubs. He was a qualified fur buyer and general merchant, offering the people of Fort St. James the many necessities of life. He grub-staked many a prospec-

The Fort St. James Hudson’s Bay store about 1930. Photo courtesy of B.C. Archives

tor. In several cases, those same grub-stakes were instrumental in establishing some of the better known mining claims in the area. In 1940 Mr. L. R. Dickinson had built by Mr. S. W. Cocker,

a large general store at Pinchi Lake, for the convenience of the mining men in that area He was an influential and long-time Chamber of Commerce member. He was a friend-

ly and caring man, always willing to help his neighbours. After his death in 1972, Dickinsons Store was later sold and operated as Beck’s Hardware until it burned down.

Fort Fraser work bee

From the Nechako Chronicle in 1959

There was one very busy place in Fort Fraser last Sunday, namely the curling rink. A work crew started in the morning, and by dark you only had to look at the roof to realize that they were really working. The men weren’t the only ambitious ones either. Just ask the three wives who served dinner, and afternoon coffee to the crowd (not to mention the chopping and shovelling they did in between lunches).

Taylor Bros. Hardware

After the work crew had eaten all they wanted, some twenty-three junior hockey players and cheerleaders were brought in and fed. The score of the hockey game was Fort Fraser Eagles 3, and Nautley team 1. To round out the evening a curling club meeting was held in the waiting room and plans were made for the opening of the rink. Hard work and grim determination to finish a project once it was started have resulted in the near-completion of this community effort.

The Nechako Chronicle 1959

From the Nechako Chronicle in 1978 35 years in business In 1923 two brothers, Roy M. Taylor and Harry V. Taylor bought out Robert C. McCorkell’s Hardware store, which then stood on the site occupied by the Vanderhoof Garage, and carried on the hardware business under the name of Taylor Bros. In 1940 this building was completely destroyed by fire, and the Taylor Brothers carried on in a location now occupied by the Green Parrot Cafe. In 1945 they built their present store, shortly afterwards incorporating the business under the name of Taylor Bros. Hardware Ltd. Roy M. Taylor passed away in 1954 and his brother Harry assumed the sole ownership of the business, and carried on until January 1958 when he too passed away. The business was then taken under active control of Mrs. Harry V. Taylor. In addition to their business activities both the Taylor brothers took a very keen interest in all local and district affairs, both occupying positions of public importance. Following a complete remodelling of Taylor Bros Hardware the store reopened in 1958 as a Sunset Store, joining an already large group of independent Sunset hardware dealers with Mr. Ford Moran as manager. The Nechako Chronicle 1966

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sector and various community partners working towards healthier communities in the northern region. This pre-convention forum will highlight the successes to date of healthy community partnerships throughout the northern region, providing inspirational stories and practical tools for addressing key health and well-being challenges. According to BC Healthy Communities, the forum invites Northern NCLGA local government, First

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Partnerships to enhance mentorship VICTORIA - At the B.C. Building Trades 2016 convention, Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, announced $750,000 for two partnerships that will enhance mentorship for women and apprentices in the skilled trades. Mentorship is one of the best ways to

help women be successful once they make the decision to become a tradesperson. To help women get the support they need, the government is investing $400,000 through a partnership with SkillPlan, the Canadian Building Trades Union, Building Together - Women in the Building Trades, and the International

Brotherhood of Electrical Workers to create a made-in-B.C. women-in-trades mentorship program. While there are more and more women pursuing trades careers in British Columbia, the percentage of male journeypeople is still significantly higher than females. With the addition of nearly one million job

Senior of the Week Kay D K Dean

It will be 41years this summer since Kay Dean arrived in Fort St. James from Kamloops. It was her husband’s job that brought them both to the Fort. “It was a good move. There is such a sense of community here,” Dean said. “Everyone knows everyone and helps everyone.” Not only does Dean have a love of the people in Fort St. James but she also has a passion for reading. Dean worked as the community librarian at the Fort St. James Public Library from 1991 until 2008 when she retired. “It was a great job. I loved talking to the people and I’ve always loved to read. I still go in there often, Dean said. Dean also played an integral part in building the new library in 2006. “I had quite a bit of input in that building. It really is beautiful. I love visiting it,” Dean said. Since arriving in Fort St. James, Dean’s first husband passed away and she remarried Mr. John Dean in 2006. She has two grown sons who live in Prince George, a daughter in Kamloops, two grand- daughters and two great grandsons. All in all, Dean is happy to call Fort St. James home. “There is such great community spirit here.”

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VICTORIA - Applications for BC Arts Council scholarships are now available to British Columbians attending a full-time arts degree or diploma program this fall, as well as to B.C. students in pre- professional halfday dance programs in combination with their high school studies. The application deadline is April 30, 2016 with scholarships providing up to $6,000 each in financial assistance. This year, the BC Arts Council has again allocated $750,000 toward the scholarship program to help support the development of professional B.C. artists by assisting with the cost of post-secondary education or dance training. Scholarships are awarded through

a highly competitive, adjudicated process, including the assessment of individual portfolios. Eligible disciplines include: arts administration, communitybased arts practice, museology, conservation, dance, media arts, theatre, music, curatorial practice, visual arts and creative writing. B.C. students enrolled at a recognized college, university, institution, or academy for the arts in any country, or an eligible halfday dance program in British Columbia, can apply for a scholarship. Scholarship recipients from previous years who have achieved success and acclaim in the arts include: * Esi Edugyan, novelist * Atom Egoyan,

filmmaker * Jon Kimura Parker, classical pianist * Steven Shearer, visual artist * Jillian Vanstone, dancer (National Ballet of Canada) * Ann Marie Fleming, animator * Heather Redfern, theatre director * Alex Wong, So You Think You Can Dance all-star Through the Government of British Columbia’s ongoing investment in the arts, the BC Arts Council is the province’s lead independent agency for arts funding and development, providing $24 million for 2016-17 to help artists and cultural organizations flourish in B.C. This investment further supports a thriving creative economy in British Columbia.

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Or your Mental Health Service Provider *** VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local nonprofit organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to find an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notified by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj. ca. For more information you can e-mail us at volunteerfsj@telus.net or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm). *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE ... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity. ***

UNTOLD TRAUMA ... author seeks contributions from non-First Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email Kathyhansen1@ gmail.com *** FIREWEED STOPPING THE VIOLENCE & OUTREACH SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 996-1214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@ telus.net *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP ... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250567-6744. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE ... New members are welcome, training is provided for more information please contact Paul at 250-996-7478 or Rod at 250-996-3231 *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART

LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250-9967728 (h) for more information. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT ... If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** AA MEETINGS ... Thursdays at 8:00pm. United Church on 2nd Ave West. Call 250-996-8290 for more information. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN ... a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 9968000. *** FORT ST. JAMES PARENT ADVISORY... 3rd Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at High School. *** PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP ... Spruce Capital Seniors Rec Centre, 3701 Rainbow Drive, 2nd Saturday of every month, 2 p.m. (None July and August) Everyone Welcome!

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN :e are looking for a self starter who can work safel\ with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment and have e[cellent interpersonal and communications skills. 7he successful candidate will report to the 0ine 0aintenance Supervisor and be responsible for preventative maintenance, repair and servicing of all light dut\ vehicles in +uckleberr\ 0ines Ŷeet. 7his includes pickup trucks, service trucks, forklifts and bobcats. $pplicants must possess a Mourne\person automotive technician Tualiŵcation or an ,nterprovincial $utomotive 7echnician ticket. E[perience with )ord and 7o\ota light trucks would be an asset. 7he automotive technician position works a [ schedule da\s in, da\s out working hour da\s. Applicants must have own tools of the trade. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 4ualiŵed candidates can submit their resumes in conŵdence to Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000 Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com

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CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you can see what you want to achieve just hovering in the distance, but right now you do not have the means to get there. A little patience is warranted.

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