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Three people survive helicopter crash near Fort St. James

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“...it is nothing short of a miracle that these people survived and are walking around.” - Sergeant Hallam BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

On May 4, 2016 at 9:29 a.m., Fort St. James RCMP responded to a request to assist with a reported helicopter crash approximately 50 kilometres north of Fort St. James by Tchentlo Lake. A helicopter belonging to Highland Helicopters of Richmond, B.C. was working in the Fort St. James area when it encountered problems and crashed in a logging cut block. The helicopter emergency locator transmitter sent a signal received by the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre. The three on board were rescued by another helicopter belonging to Highland Helicopters which was the closest aircraft to respond according to the RCMP. The three survivors were transported to the Fort St. James airport where B.C. Ambulance Service and Fort St. James RCMP were waiting to provide assistance. The three were transported to Stuart Lake Hospital for treatment of relatively minor injuries. Injured are two men from Wil-

liams Lake, ages 62 and 31 and a 28-year-old female from Prince George. Fort St. James RCMP assisted the Transportation Safety Board during the initial hours of investigation, but has since turned that investigation over to them. “One of our officers flew into the scene with Highland Helicopters as they checked on the machine to mitigate fire risk and preserve evidence. After viewing the photos of the helicopter, it is nothing short of a miracle that these people survived and are walking around.” said Sergeant Hallam, officer in charge of operations of Fort St. James RCMP. “I visited with the survivors at the hospital and shared a few tears with them as the realization of what they had just been through began to sink in. I was so thankful to be able to be speaking with these people and knowing they would be going home to family.” The Transportation Safety Board has conduct of the investigation and any further questions can be referred to them. 1-800-387-3557

Nahounli Creek Clean-up a success BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

On April 26, the GUF Society and a crew of hard-working volunteers cleaned up the Nahounli Creek area near the bridge. Berit Christensen, a member of the society, was thrilled with the turnout and the overall results. “Not only does it look better, but we were able to stop a lot of plastic from entering the creek.” The GUF Society has also recently made a $3,000 donation for the purchase of reusable dishes and cutlery for the Fort St. James Community Centre.

According to the society, the majority of waste produced at community events comes from disposable food and beverage containers and they wish to provide a greener alternative. The GUF Society appreciates the continued commitment by the community in reducing event-generated waste in Fort St. James. If you are interested in joining the society for more community activities, the next regular meeting will be held on May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the David Hoy Elementary School library. All are welcome. See more page 2 and 12

A top Mount Dickinson overlooking Fort St. James. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

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Breastfeeding: making a difference

Guf Society Donation

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From April 26-28, Northern Health was pleased to offer the Fort St. James community a 20hour course focused on breastfeeding. The course was a multidisciplinary training opportunity that provided evidence-based research and implications for practice in the area of breastfeeding. The goal of the three-day workshop was to promote an understanding of the importance of breastfeeding as primary healthcare, the benefits of human milk for human babies and focused on a collaborative problem solving approach to breastfeeding challenges. Dawn Gaulthier, acute care nurse at Stuart Lake Hospital, along with Eunice Finch, a family nurse practitioner, facilitated the workshop. “It is so important to stress the benefits of exclusive breast-

The Guf Society has recently made a $3,000 donation for the purchase of reusable dishes and cutlery for the Fort St. James Community Centre. We recognize that the majority of waste produced at community events comes from disposable food and beverage containers and we wish to provide a greener alternative. We hope these dishes will be used in many happy celebrations. Guf Society appreciates the commitment by our community in reducing eventgenerated waste in Fort St. James. Left: Berit Christensen GUF board member, and Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer for the District of Fort St James with the cheque for $3,000 in the kitchen of the Community Centre. Photo submitted by Berit Christensen

feeding,” Gauthier said. The course presented by Northern Health and the B.C. Perinatal Health Program, was open to anyone who provides services to mothers, babies and families during their perinatal period including doulas, midwives, nurses, early childhood educators and physicians. “Everyone here deals with breastfeeding moms. It’s important to want to help and empower them,” Finch said. Breastfeeding is an unequalled way of providing ideal food for the healthy growth and development of infants; it is also an integral part of the reproductive process with important implications for the health of mothers. Review of evidence has shown that, on a population basis, exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months is the optimal way of feeding infants. Thereafter infants should receive complementary foods with continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of

age or beyond. According the World Health Organization, breast milk is the natural first food for babies. It provides all the energy and nutrients that the infant needs for the first months of life, and it continues to provide up to half or more of a child’s nutritional needs during the second half of the first year, and up to onethird during the second year of life. Breast milk promotes sensory and cognitive development and protects the infant against infectious and chronic diseases. Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality due to common childhood illnesses such as diarrhoea or pneumonia, and helps for a quicker recovery during illness. “Today, companies often push formulas on new mothers. It’s important that they know the benefits of breastfeeding for themselves and their babies,” Gauthier said.

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

MAY, 2016 SUNDAY 8

Municipal Website: www.fortstjames.ca

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Cancer Support Group 1pm Health-check Na’Kazdli health Centre 10-3

NVCSS Boardroom 349 Stuart Drive 6-8pm changed from May 4

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

National Police Week

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Public Works Week

Public Works Week National Police Week

WEDNESDAY

Public Works Week National Police Week

5 Easter In June @ Historic Park Free Admission Car Show 1 - 4pm @ Arena

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Council Meeting Syrian Sponsorship 7 Library

Book Club 9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Food Bank 10-2 Public Works Appreciation 11-1pm Spirit Square National Police Week

June

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

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

8 9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Humane Society Spay/ Neuter Clinic

Farmers Market 11:30-4pm Art Class @ Pope Mt. Arts Hospital Auxiliary Appreciation Day & 50th Anniversary

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Farmers Market 11:30-4pm

Public Works Week

National Police Week

Lunch Program 9:30-11am Pre School @ The Anglican Church Gym @ Nak’azdli Bike to Work/School Week Awards Event 4-7pm @ Spirit Square

9:30 Story Time at the Library Primary Care Society AGM @ Historic Park

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Council Meeting Adult Book Club 2pm, Lib

FRIDAY

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church Legion 7pm Cancer Support Victoria Day Group 1pm District Office Closed

THURSDAY

9:30 Story Time at the Library

SATURDAY 14 Art show @ Pope Mt Arts 1-10

21 Public Works Week National Police Week

Farmers Market 11:30-4pm

3 9:30 Story Time at the Library

Farmers Market 11:30-4pm

10 9:30 Story Time at the Library

Humane Society Spay/ Neuter Clinic

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

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Mothers Day Run Fort to Vanderhoof info 8572

FSJ Sailing Club 250-996-8226

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Farmers Market Opens 11:30-4pm Humane Society Spay/ Neuter Clinic

Bike to Work or School Week May 30 to June 5 to register go to www.biketowork.ca or contact District Office for more information Office: 477 Stuart Drive West

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Before the judge: week of April 25 Jessica Mae Antoine is found guilty for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm in Fort St. James on Dec. 9 last year. Nicholas Ryan Basil is found guilty for possessing a weapon for dangerous purposes in Tachie on April 9. Dax Alexander Haskell is charged for two counts of uttering threats, assaults, break-and-entering to commit indictable offences in Fort St. James on Sept. 25 last year. He will next appear in court on May 16. Hank Able John is found guilty for two counts of assault in Fort St. James on March 20. He is also charged for unlawful confinement or imprisonment on Dec. 1 last year, as well as robbery and causing bodily harm by assault on April 21 in Fort St. James. He will next appear in court on May 16. David Ponte is charged for producing a controlled substance, attempting to choke an individual to overcome resistance, assault, forcible confinement without lawful authority, and uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm in Fraser Lake on March 27. He will next appear in court on June 13. Robin Alvin Prince is found guilty for assault in Fort St. James on Oct. 29 last year. Sanford Peter Quaw is found guilty for assault in Vanderhoof on Feb. 4.

Sampson Nathan Raphael is charged for assault, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and extortion in Vanderhoof on Feb. 22. He will next appear in court on May 9. Darren Caley Daniel Sundman and Kurtis Riley Sundman are charged for assault in Vanderhoof on Dec. 20 of 2014. Darren is also charged for uttering threats and Kurtis is also charged for assault with a weapon. They will next appear in court on May 10. Joseph Peter Thomas is found guilty for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm in Vanderhoof on Dec. 29 last year. James Douglas Thomson is charged for driving while he was prohibited from doing so on Jan. 25 in Fraser Lake. He will next appear in court on June 13. Joseph Wayne Willard is found guilty for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm on Jan. 22 in Fraser Lake. Stephanie Joan Boychuk is charged for failure or refusal to provide a sample of her breath or blood when she is suspected of impaired driving in Vanderhoof on Jan. 30. She will next appear in court on June 13. Jordan Ingo, Jason, and Jordan Thomas Butler are charged for aggravated assault in Fraser Lake on Mar. 23. They will next appear in court on June 13. Sabrina Joan David is charged for driving while she was prohibited from doing

so on Jan. 30 in Vanderhoof. Hoa Hung Duong and Ly Sau Phuc are charged for possession for the purpose of trafficking in Fraser Lake on Feb. 6. They will next appear in court on June 13. Dale John Elias is charged for the careless use or storage, as well as the unauthorized possession, of a firearm in Vanderhoof on May 24 last year. He will next appear in court on May 9. Ronald Paul Konowalchuk is charged for aggravated assault on March 25 in Fraser lake. He will next appear in court on May 9. Desiree Dawn Patrick is charged for dangerous and impaired driving causing death, operating a motor vehicle while disqualified, and theft of a motor vehicle in Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser on Oct. 3 last year. She will next appear in court on June 13. Mikel Seth Scopes is charged for uttering threats on March 7 in Fraser Lake. He will next appear in court on June 15. Ronald James Sukkau is charged for driving while he was prohibited from doing so on March 10 in Vanderhoof. He will next appear in court on June 13. Jordan Dominic Toulon is charged for aggravated assault and willfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer in Fraser Lake on March 23. He will next appear in court on June 13. An individual, whose name has not

Students benefit from 754 additional trades-training seats VICTORIA - An additional 754 critical-trades seats are being added to 10 public post-secondary institutions throughout the province to boost capacity and ensure students can access training in a range of in-demand occupations in sectors that support the provincial economy. The $1.5-million investment will increase training capacity and meet the demands of the growing provincial economy in trades that support a range of industries such as construction, liquefied natural gas and automotive service. “Our government is investing in students by adding 754 more training seats at public post-secondary institutions throughout the province,” said Advanced Education Minister Andrew Wilkinson. “Targeting funding for education and training programs that support our growing, diverse and strong economy will result in prosperity for families, communities and the province.” The announcement follows the two-year anniversary of B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint, launched by government in 2014. B.C.’s Blueprint outlines a plan to re-engineer the education system by aligning education and training with in-demand jobs in B.C. “Our government is putting students first by focussing on apprenticeship training opportunities and ensuring that they have the training needed for in-demand careers in B.C.,” said Jobs, Tourism and Skills Development Minister and Minister Responsible for Labour Shirley Bond. “Government has a plan through B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint to build prosperity in our province by aligning education and training with jobs that are in demand.” Since 2014, government has invested more than $14.5 million for critical-trade seats and $20 million for trades training equipment, which translates into more than 3,700 total new critical-trades seats for students in B.C. “The Industry Training Authority is working with government to support apprenticeship training and identify new training approaches,” said Industry Train-

ing Authority CEO Gary Herman. “Funding for additional trades seats will create opportunities for apprenticeship students to get the hands-on training they need for high-demand careers in British Columbia.” B.C. expects almost one million job openings by 2024. Most of these openings will require postsecondary training, and approximately 42% of job openings will require college education or apprenticeship training. “Power engineering is one of those trades that have a lot of older members of the workforce who are going to be retiring, and as far as I understand, there aren’t a whole lot of younger people in the trade yet,” said Vancouver Island University power engineering student Geoff Harris. “The VIU program gives employers on the island access to a pool of skilled workers right here on Vancouver Island.” Nearly one million job openings are expected in B.C. over the next decade, and eight out of 10 of these openings will require post-secondary education. In-demand occupations requiring post-secondary education

Annual General Meeting FORT ST. JAMES SENIOR CITIZENS HOME SOCIETY (Governing Pioneer Place & Pioneer Lodge) Date: Wednesday, May 11th, 2016 At: Pioneer Place – Common Room Time: 7:00 P.M. The meeting is open to the public. Everyone is Welcomed. Contact: Ann McCormick 996-8099 Sherry Nielsen 996- 1550

been released due to a publication ban, is found guilty of sexual assault in Vanderhoof. He or she is sentenced to 60 days in jail and a 10-year prohibition from possessing firearms. Brian David Little is found guilty for theft under $5,000 in Vanderhoof on June 14 last year. - with files from the Ministry of Justice

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS Regular Board MeeƟngs of the Board of EducaƟon of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of May and June 2016 will be held as follows: May 16, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC June 20, 2016 School Board Oĸce, Vanderhoof, BC These meeƟngs will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to aƩend. Darlene Turner Secretary-Treasurer

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B.C. to top up minimum wage by 40 cents TOM FLETCHER Black Press

The B.C. government is boosting its next scheduled increase in the minimum wage to 40 cents, bringing it to $10.85 per hour on Sept. 15. Premier Christy Clark said Wednesday the increase is above the consumer price index formula increase of 10 cents, to share economic growth and “create a fairer, more just society.” Another 30 cent boost to the formula is scheduled for September 2017. Assuming the cost of living formula adds 10 cents, the minimum wage would be $11.25, which Clark said will make B.C.’s rate the third highest in the country. NDP labour critic Shane Simpson said this year’s increase brings B.C.’s minimum wage to seventh place among Canadian provinces, tied with Yukon. “What the premier did today was a response to being embarrassed by the fact that we were last,” Simpson said. Clark acknowledged that the formula has seen

B.C.’s rate fall behind. The first formula increase was 20 cents in September 2015. The B.C. formula discounts the minimum wage by $1.25 for restaurant and pub servers, to reflect the income they receive from tips. The B.C. Federation of Labour has been campaigning for a $15 minimum wage. It has estimated that based on the B.C. formula, it would take until 2034 to reach that level. Simpson said the minimum wage will be an issue in the 2017 Black Press election, and the NDP Premier Christy Clark and Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announce two-stage boost to will propose a wage minimum wage at the B.C. legislature Wednesday. higher than what Clark standard of living.” and Jobs Minister Shirley Bond announced WednesClark also announced an additional $2.88 million in day. training programs to respond to labour shortages. Most “I don’t necessarily want $15,” Simpson said. “What of the federal-provincial program will go towards job I want is an understanding of what it takes for some- training up to $15,000 for employers who hire an unbody on minimum wage to be able to have a modest employed person.

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Courier 37th annual running of the Fort St. James to Vanderhoof Relay another success vid Nutbrown of “Mixed Bunch” and Chris Greenaway, Lisa Spingle and Cheryl Hodder of “Conifex On May 8, three teams ran in the Forestry”. 37th running of the Fort St. James Sean Houghton and Roma-Jane to Vanderhoof Relay. The distance Boschman (both 12) cycled the enis just under 64 kms divided into 8 tire distance. The most members km stages. of one family in the event was 3 The cool windy weather wasn’t Houghtons, Craig, Deirdre and great for spectators but was wel- Sean. comed by runners. Organizers are happy with the The Speed Skating Team (2 turn out and encourage runners to skaters and 5 parents/grandparents) plan for and come out to the next were first with a team time of 5hrs running May 14, 2017 and bring 15 mins. your team!! In second, close behind, was CoNext year’s run starts in Ferland nifex Forestry (with an outside ring- Park in Vanderhoof. You’re allowed er added!). Their time was 5 hrs 22 to invite elite runners from other minutes and they were 2 minutes towns or countries to bring our ahead of the “Mixed Bunch” orga- times down – it’s not cheating! nized by Yvonne Gilbert. Historical note: Years ago in The fastest runner in a stage the late 80’s, a team of eight runwas David Nutbrown of “Mixed ners from PG and area, (all womBunch” who ran stage 5 in 32.05. en) ran the relay in almost exactly Several runners ran 2 stages in- 4 hours!!! So, each stage run was cluding Yvonne Gilbert and Da- faster than any run today!

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Devin Bains, 15, can’t wait to to get onto his paddle board on a warm spring evening on Stuart Lake in Fort St. James. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

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Regional district appoints new chief administrative officer FLAVIO NIENOW Lakes District News

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) has recently announced the appointment of the RDBN’s new chief administrative officer (CAO). Melany de Weerdt will be filling the position of acting chief administrative officer as of July 1, 2016, transitioning to CAO on Jan. 1, 2017. She takes over from former CAO Gail Chapman who has retired after 27 years with the regional district. According to the RDBN, Weerdt brings extensive knowledge to the position with over 15 years’ experience at a senior management level, with the past seven years in local government. From 2010 to 2015, Weerdt held the positions of chief financial officer and deputy CAO for the District of Taylor. From 2015 to 2016, Weerdt was the CAO for the Village of Cache

Creek. In addition, she has completed the University of Victoria’s professional specialization

certificate in local government management, board of examiners certificate in local government service delivery,

and is currently enrolled at the University of Victoria in pursuit of the board of examiners executive management

certification in local government. “We are excited to have Melany join us,” said Bill Miller, Chair

of the Regional District. “The RDBN board of directors is very excited to have filled the CAO position with someone

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Zebra mussels in B.C. JEFF NAGEL BC Local News

Authorities remain on high alert for invasive species after intercepting four boats in recent weeks that arrived in B.C. infested with live zebra mussels. One contaminated boat was towed by a vehicle that failed to stop for inspectors on April 28 near Elko, where many vacationers arrive in B.C. from southwestern Alberta and northwestern Montana. A conservation officer tracked down the vehicle and diverted it back to the inspection station, said Chris Doyle, deputy chief of provincial operations for the B.C. Conservation Officer Service. “The boat it was towing was found to have zebra mussels on it,” Doyle said. “That watercraft was detained and impounded and as well the driver was charged.”

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(from left to right) OARH Coordinator, April Hilland and Laurie Dillman from the Association for Multicultural Service Society, B.C. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

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On April 28, about 26 individuals representing various businesses and organizations took part in Safe Harbour training hosted by the College of New Caledonia. April Hilland, coordinator for OARH, was thrilled to be able to offer the training and with what prospects lay ahead. Hilland, who began her new role in February, says that it’s all about finding new ways in which issues surrounding racism and hate can be addressed to help make the community safer. “This allows us to bring resources into the community and to connect and network with businesses so that we can have these important conversations that we don’t normally have,” Hilland said. The B.C. government, through EmbraceBC, has awarded a grant to the Col-

lege of New Caledonia to continue awareness and understanding of ethnic, social, cultural, linguistic and religious diversity in Fort St. James. The recent training brought a good mix of participants from both Fort St. James and Vanderhoof including representatives from: the National Historic Site, (Parks Canada) Petro Food & Gas, the Fort St. James Library, Work BC, Vanderhoof Community Futures and Nak’azdli Band Office. According to Hilland, participants were very enthused and open to discuss some uncomfortable subjects but everyone worked together to discuss strategies and solutions when dealing with incidents of discrimination. “The overall feeling in the sessions was that of understanding and celebration of diversity with participants wanting to ensure that their organizations respect,

support, save and celebrate the diversity of their clients and customers they serve and to create an atmosphere of acceptance,” Hilland said. This has now sparked interest to bring similar workshops to Fort St. James in the future. “There is already talk of how to bring more workshops to our youth in both communities as well as reach a wider community audience,” Hilland said. “It is my sincere with that we can use the momentum of this training to work towards expanding the number of businesses and organizations that are Safe Harbour certified to become a Safe Harbour certified community.” For more information about Safe Harbour training, please contact: OARH Coordinator, April Hilland at the Learning Hub at: (250) 996-7078 or at: hillanda1@ cnc.bc.ca

‘Bear Jams” on B.C. highways bad for people and animals JEFF NAGEL BC Local News

Bears emerging from their dens and searching for food continue to be a problem, particularly when people fail to secure their food and garbage, Doyle said. He said conservation officers are continuing to respond to reports of “bear jams” where vehicles are stopped on a highway where people are deliberately feeding bears or taking photos. Even when the bears aren’t being fed there’s concern that people in close proximity may make the bears habituated. There have also been multiple complaints in Kitimat of grizzly bears feeding on garbage, he added. He urges people not to remove fawns or other wildlife babies but instead contact conservation officers if there’s reason to sus-

pect they’re abandoned.

Trout rescue effort at Jacko Lake One of the latest operations saw Kamloops officers join forces with local volunteers to retrieve 1,000 rainbow trout that had become stranded in a field after Jacko Lake flooded on April 24. “Those live rainbow trout were all returned to Jacko Lake.”

Hefty fines handed out Hefty fines have been handed out in recent months against poachers who shot wildlife illegally. About $2,500 in fines were issued to a group found hunting without licences April 29 in the Kispiox River area. Another $5,800 in fines were handed out to two Lower Mainland men convicted of hunting deer in a closed season near Rose Prairie in 2013.

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Ladies Night 2016 brings good crowd BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

A large group of women got together for dinner and dancing on April 30. They were out to support the 2016 graduating class from Fort St. James Secondary School. With a jam packed gym, the sold out event was

Girls soccer in Vanderhoof

full of fun including a live auction and raffles with gifts donated by various local businesses and companies. The ladies of Fort St. James were eager to support the young graduates. About 40 students will be graduating this year and the class is thankful for all of the support given to them by the generous ladies in Fort St. James.

From left to right: Lisa Sam, Ann Sam, other names not available.

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A member of Fort St. James’ senior girls soccer team (white) fights for the ball against Nechako Valley Secondary (blue) in Vanderhoof on April 26. The game was followed by FSJSS’ junior girls soccer team against NVSS in the evening.

Senior of the Week Madeline Loveseth

From left to right: Joan Beaman, Sue Amyot, Alice Adams and Anne MacDonald.

Madeline Loveseth met her husband Lawrence in Burns Lake before they ventured off to Fort St. James about 50 years ago. “We said we would only stay for four or five years,” Loveseth said. Loveseth’s husband Lawrence worked a few jobs including one for Canfor. “But one day he bought a truck, backhoe and grader and decided he would work on his own,” Loveseth said. Lawrence ended up working on the highways and his wife helped him. After 54 years of marriage, the couple raised 3 kids, have 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. In her spare time, she continues to have a love of reading and enjoys her Harlequin Romances. And today, Loveseth is still happy to call Fort St. James home. “My husband passed away just a few years ago. This was our home for a very long time,” Loveseth says. “The people here are great too.”

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Clean-up Campaign off to a good start Taken from Nechako Chronicle May 5, 1966 A tour of the town Monday morning with the purpose of ‘taking a reading’ on spring improvement programs showed considerable activity in this field. Off hand, there wasn’t a block in the town that didn’t show some concrete improvement, giving that particular area much more purpose in appearance. Several instances were witnessed where old buildings have been knocked down and are piled for burning, as part of the villages present push on destroying unnecessary eyesores. In each case, the other buildings in that block are enhanced. Bulldozers have been at work to considerable advantage at several points throughout the residential sections.

Al McIntyre has given much more purpose to his holdings across from the high school with a landscaping program of this sort. Connaught Street between Burrard and Bute shows promise of becoming an attractive area due to a demolishing program and landscaping by Art Balcombe. The Tommy Smithers are doing it again. The home they remodelled on Burrard last year is now getting landscaped. Tommy’s old home on Columbia grew to be a show place, and now they are busy doing interesting things with cement approaches and rock walls to their new home. With the improvements that Eric Turner has been doing to his home, adjacent Burrard is becoming a real asset. Several homes in town are presently under remodelling programs and several more are being contracted. Danny Fitzpatricks new home on the west end of Stewart is nearing completion, as is Ken Campbells on Taylor

Drive. Gay Reinkes home on Columbia Street is under early stages of construction. South of town, some action appears evident on the road widening program of highway 16 east, with the removal of a building, east of the roadway owned by Lorne Smedley. In this vicinity, log cabin auto courts continue to press their park development surrounding their commercial premisses. The levelling of an old building on fourth avenue has given much more purpose to this area. What was an eyesore last year on the corner of 4th and Nechako has been built into a neat little home by Mr and Mrs Bob Davidson, and they are committing to improve it this year with a landscaping program. From the amount of activity to date, an especially effective clean-up, paint-up periods may be expected next week as the village officially launches its yearly campaign.

2,560 acres of Nechako Valley land sold last month Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald December 15, 1917 Notwithstanding the lateness of the season there seems to be no abatement in the stream of landseekers to our midst. The most encouraging fact is that in nearly every case these newcomers bring the news that they have been advised to seek land in the Nechako Valley by those who have been before them and purchased land in this district. It is obvious to any experienced agricultural man that the soil of the Nechako Valley is of the very finest quality for growing grains, roots and grasses; and that as a mixed farming area it cannot be surpassed. These land and home seekers are unanimous in the belief that we have a great future before us. The majority of the men who have come to our midst are from the prairies. The cry - wheat! wheat! wheat! - has not had for them the all satisfying pleasures and contentment that farmers crave for. Beauty and variety of scenery, rich fertile soil, cattle looking the picture of health and wealth, hogs that make a butcher’s face smile with glee, sheep in large flocks grazing in pastures, which bring their owners in a double revenue, and many other benefits our farmers enjoy. Sounds like music in the ears of prairie farmers who experience and realize on little else but wheat! wheat! wheat!. When that fails what occurs? Unspeakable disappointment and oft times serious privation and suffering. When the bitter cutting winter winds sweep across the unsheltered prairies the minds and thoughts of her farmers naturally turn toward the happier conditions of their fellow agriculturalists in northern British Columbia. During the month of November, just passed no less

than 2,560 acres of Nechako Valley land was sold to farmers of the prairie provinces who will make their homes in this district in the future. JB Armshaw, on behalf of the Nechako Valley Land & Development Company sold 960 acres to JW Campbell of Moose Jaw; 320 acres

to Mrs V Yarham of Loyalist, Alta; 160 acres to Gordon Yarham; 160 acres to Shurman Whitzel of Loyalist; 160 acres to J. Lehmann of Winnipeg and 160 acres to William Trussler of the Peace River district. Sam Cocker sold 160 acres to Fred

Const. Manson transferred Taken from the Vanderhoof Herald May 18, 1918 After several years residence in the Prince George district Dominion Police Constable William F. Manson has been transferred to Stony Creek, where he is now making arrangements for suitable living quarters. Constable Manson has been attached to the Dominion police for about 7 years, during which time he has proved to be a most efficient officer of the peace, and particularly successful in his special sphere of handling the natives. The Stuart Lake agency is about the largest in this province, comprising some twenty-five bands. Stony Creek reserve being the most advanced from an agricultural point of view the government has stationed Const. Manson there for headquarters. He will instruct them in modern and advanced methods of agriculture and stock breeding, and oversee their work, as well as pursue his old official duties as an officer of the peace.

Nechako Chronicle May 5, 1966

Kitchen of Avonlia, Sask; OJ Reid sold 160 acres to Charles Crown of Avonlia; Alberta Haymann sold 160 acres to HF Shade of Travers, Alta; and 160 acres to JW Cochran of the same town. A grand total of 2,560 acres sold during the month of November to delighted purchasers.

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With the current warm weather, it’s the perfect opportunity to ensure you are prepared for taking to the water. “Stuart Lake is beautiful but can be very unpredictable,” said Al Millsap, Marina Manager at Stuart Lake. “Sometimes, you can get winds coming from three different directions.” For Millsap, it really is all about safety on the lake. “It’s not enough to have lifejackets, you’ve got to wear them,” Millsap said. According to the BC Coroners Service, between 2008- 2012: 58.7 per cent of drowning deaths occur between May and August 81.1 per cent of drowning victims were male Alcohol and/or drugs were contributing factors in 40.2 per cent of drowning deaths People between the ages of 20-29 were most likely to be victims of drowning Of the 397 deaths just over 50 per cent (200) were involved in recreational activities such as swimming and boating, 44.1 per cent (175) involved falls into water, motor vehicle incidents where vehicles landed in water or deaths in bathtubs; and 5.5 per cent (220 were occupational.) Here are a few simple safety tips to remember according to the RCMP: If you cannot swim, stay out of the water and seek the shade instead. Wear a personal flotation device. Tragedy can strike in an instant. Don’t assume that you will have time to put on a lifejacket. Watch your speed. Don’t race to the lake and don’t race on the lake. Speed is a major contributor to incidents on the roadways and on the water. Do not put your feet in fast moving water that is deeper than the length of your arm.

Al Millsap, Marina Manager at Stuart Lake is ready for another safe season.

Photo from left to right: Charlotte Croquet, Louise Evans-Salt, Lynne George, Marilyn Gammon, Elizabeth Hoy. Missing from photo Henryk Sordyl, Brenda Gouglas District of Fort St James councillor, Berit Christensen

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If a foot becomes entrapped by rocky bottom in deep water, the current will eventually push the swimmer over face first into the water. If you are going to a less-traveled area, let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Always remember that alcohol and water don’t mix. Impaired

driving laws are the same for operating a boat as they are for a vehicle. There are safety equipment rules for all types of watercrafts, from canoes to yachts. In addition, anyone who operates a powerdriven craft must have proof of competency. For more information, visit Transport Canada’s safe boating website.

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Community Events Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111-250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** FBC AND THE NECHAKO WATERSHED ROUNDTABLE... are hosting community meetings in Fraser Lake (May 9), Fort St. James (May 10) and Burns Lake (May 11) so residents can learn about the health of the Nechako watershed and provide input on the development of a Nechako Watershed Strategy. The meetings are free, and everyone is welcome. Learn more and register:http://www.fraserbasin. bc.ca/2016_Community_ Meetings.html *** 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 *** VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!... Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local non-profit organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to find an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notified by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj. ca. For more information you can e-mail us at volunteerfsj@telus. net or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm). *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE ... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-5676744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toi-

let paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity. *** FIREWEED STOPPING THE VIOLENCE & OUTREACH SERVICE... For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP ... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-5676744. *** 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 250-996-7728 (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 250996-7006 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 996-8000. *** 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!