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During a committee of the whole meeting last week, Smithers Council carried several motions to bring the town closer to building a long awaited second arena. “We’ve been working on this for 15 years and each time we get close they decide there’s another problem,” said Councillor Norm Adomit. “The problem is, we don’t have enough ice for the kids to skate on. We need more ice, so lets build more ice.” Council first moved to vote on a recommendation to approve the extension of $650,000 in borrowing funds from 2006. Although there was discussion to send the issue to a referendum, council ultimately approved the funds to bring the total available for the project to $3,655,658, sending a clear message council is dedicated to seeing this project completed soon. The project is currently

in the middle of a Ice Arena Schematic Design process to formalize the specifics of the construction of the project. Council will also be approaching the Regional District of BulkleyNechako to determine if there is interest in using Gas Tax Funds for the construction of a heat recovery unit that would use excess heat from the new arena to warm the BV Pool, as well as sharing the operating costs of the new facility with the Regional District. During the meeting, Director of electoral area A, Stony Stoltenberg said he was ready to apply for a grant from UBCM that would be specific in covering the costs of the heat recovery system in the hopes of cutting heating costs for the pool which exceeded $65,000 in 2011. After hearing the support from Stoltenberg council carried the motion unanimously.

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Illegal guiding charge nets total fine of $10,000 By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

After almost one year of investigation and more than six months in the courts, Andrew Maillot pled guilty to one count of Illegal Guiding, section 49(1) of the Wildlife Act at the

Port Coquitlam courthouse. The guilty plea stems from a complaint received by the Conservation Officer Service in Smithers, B.C, in September 2010. The complaint alleged Maillot was illegally guiding fishermen on the

Zymoetz (Copper) River near Smithers, BC. An investigation, including Conservation Officers Kyle Ackles, Cam Schley (resigned) and Sergeant Kevin Nixon, was launched and charges against Maillot were filed Aug. 30, 2011.

Maillot was charged with acting as a guide without a proper licence, angling without a licence or permit as required by regulation and acting as a guide without a proper licence. All charges were filed under the B.C. Wildlife Act.

“Investigating illegal angling guides can be difficult,” Ackles, a conservation officer based in Smithers said. “In order to prove the offence we need to prove compensation or reward for guiding services.” In sentencing Maillot, the judge

also remarked on the difficulty of investigations involving illegal guiding and noted such activities put legal guides at an economic disadvantage. Maillot was ordered to pay a $1,000 fine. See FINE on Page A2

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Conservation officer hopes fine is a deterrent From FINE on A1 In addition, Maillot also has to pay $9,000 to the Habitat Conservation Trust Fund for fish conservation and enhancement and management in the Skeena Region.

“Hopefully, the $10,000 fine will provide a deterrence in the future,” Ackles said. Deterrence is key, Ackles said, because there are indications illegal guiding is a common venture in

the Skeena region. “Angling guiding is an important industry locally and brings in a lot to the local economy,” Ackles said. “The Smithers office, which includes the Morice, Babine,

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The Cash Store irks watchdog Ordered to refund customers for cash cards By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News

B.C.’s consumer protection watchdog has ordered a payday lender with a Smithers location to repay millions in illegal fees. By charging for cash cards, Cash Store Financial Inc. was found to have exceeded the 23 per cent maximum charge for a loan lasting two months or less. Spokesperson for The Cash Store, Michael Thompson, said the company may try to appeal the order, which came from Consumer Protection B.C. “We won’t be issuing any refunds immediately,” Thompson said. “We disagreed with their conclusion that our company is the issuer of cash cards.” Payday lenders are allowed to charge fees for cash cards, which allow their customers to cash loans at ATMs or retail stores. But under B.C. law, that fee has to be included in the total cost of a loan, and the total cost of Cash Store loans was

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Michael Thompson Spokesperson for Cash Store exceeding the 23 per cent maximum. Consumer Protection B.C. first ordered Cash Store to refund its customers in November 2010. The Cash Store asked the agency to reconsider the order and it did so, upholding the original decision on March 23. “We work very closely with businesses to make sure they understand the law and their obligations,” Manjit Bains, the agency’s director of corporate affairs said. Bains said The Cash Store has exhausted its options under the Business Practices and Consumer Protection Act and has 90 days to refund customers for all cash card fees dating from Nov. 1, 2009 to March 23,

2012. Because B.C.’s payday lending law only came on the books in 2009, Bains said Consumer Protection B.C. spent about a year doing outreach with payday lenders to explain it. Under the law, payday lenders such as The Cash Store can loan customers up to $1,500 for a period no longer than 62 days, and there are restrictions on multiple and serial loans. “In most cases, loans are for under 62 days, usually to help customers get to the next paycheque,” said Bains. Across B.C., people who use payday lenders borrow an average of $280 and repay it in less than two weeks.

Thieves help themselves On March 17, 2012 at 7:00 a.m, the Smithers RCMP received a report of a break-in at the 5000 block of Neilson Rd, Smithers BC. A neighbour of the property noted the lights in the residence were on and the front door was open. Police attended and determined the house had been broken into. The inside of the residence wasvandalized, all the windows were smashed and furnishings destroyed. Several items were stolen, including eight fishing reels (including two antique wooden reels and a high end ABU Ambassedeur 10000 CDL 24 K gold reel, three knives including a unique knife with a handmade birch wood handle in a leather sheath, an X-large yellow down filled coat, a Crossman BB pistol style gun, three chain saws, Stihl,

Hilti and McCulloch brands, a Swiss-made compass and a 3-m ABU Garcia steelhead rod. The Smithers RCMP has a more complete list of the property, including serial numbers for several of the items. Information received suggests a group may be responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers or the RCMP. The Smithers RCMP have noted a substantial increase in 911 calls. Police are obligated to attend all 911 calls and ensure the well being of the caller. These calls are often a result of children playing with a phone, “testing” the system, crank calls from pay phones or accidental default dialing from cell phones. The Smithers RCMP would like to remind the public to use this system responsibly.

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Council nixes backyard chickens By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

To allow urban chickens or not to allow urban chickens, that was the question asked of Smithers Council two weeks ago during a Groundbreakers delegation. The question was voted down 3-3, with council citing the negative impact it would have on the community. The Groundbreakers’ Gale Jenne asked council to consider passing a bylaw permitting residents to house chickens in their backyards so they could produce fresh eggs. This was, of course, built on the notion of eating fresh, locally produced food. However, Councillors Frank Wray and Mark Bandstra noted there was a large number of residents who approached them about the negative impacts of such a project. “They’re [residents] concerned and they would prefer not to see chickens in backyards,” Wray said. “The message that I’m getting

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is people aren’t ready to see that happen. There’s always merit in trying something, I suppose, but I didn’t hear enough support from the community to even go with a pilot project.” After much discussion on the matter, with the idea of implementing a pilot project

to gauge the negative and positive impacts from Mayor Taylor Bachrach, there wasn’t enough support to pass a motion to allow for backyard chickens. However, Councillor Charlie Northrup noted it would’ve been better to implement the project over a long time period rather than

push it through for the upcoming farming season. Still with larger centers such as Vancouver and Victoria passing bylaws to permit resi-

dents to house hens in portable coops, the decision was disappointing for the Groundbreakers, given the Bulkley Valley has always been an agricultural mecca. “What some people think is progressive is just about the opposite,” said Jenne. “I think there’s part of council that really thinks it’s progressive to have a Walmart, and I think it’s progressive to have sustainable food happening, and along with that chickens. “To me having a few chickens penned in a yard is a lot better deal than having somebody’s cat come in your garden and make a mess.” Although for now residents will have to continue to buy their eggs from grocery stores, the farmers market is just around the corner where fresh eggs from nearby farms are available every week.

Time for fundraising ARENA from p. A1 However, during the discussion some councillors still felt there wasn’t enough money to build a full arena and community fundraising is key to seeing this project completed. Al Mccreary, chair of the Second Sheet of Ice Committee, said mant residents in the past expressed interest in helping fund the project and the committee will take them up on their commitments. “The next thing now is to sit down and make our list and approach people who’ve made commitments in the past that were waiting for council’s decision to endorse the project,” he said. “Now that that’s taken place we now have the right to go back to individuals

and corporations.” For many residents a second sheet of ice has been a dream in the making for more than 15 years. However, now with the town’s commitment to the arena and construction potentially beginning as early as March 2013, despite the fact the exact costs of the project are unknown, councillor Adomit is adamant these new commitments will get people behind the project and produce the extra funds needed. “There’ve been a lot of people in town who have seen this project going and stopping, going and stopping,” Adomit said. “Once they see it’s going to go, I think people will step up and start helping out.”

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Rei: Honour and integrity defined By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

t was happenstance, many years ago, but John Rei smiles when he recalls the moment that would define his career. The serendipitous moment came at the end of his fourth year in university. Rei, about to graduate from the University of British Columbia with a BA in psychology, saw a job posting for a probation officer. “That’s sounds interesting,” Rei said was his reaction to the posting. But Rei wasn’t ready to start working and set off to do other things, including travelling through Europe. After travelling, Rei worked as a youth worker for the municipality of Richmond, B.C. and had occasion to work with a probation officer which tweaked his memory about the job posting he had seen while in university. As fate would have it, Rei saw another posting for a probation officer. This time he applied and as they say, the rest is history. Following a four-month training period, both in the classroom and in the field, Rei began his career as a probation officer. Now, more than three decades later, Rei, manager of community corrections in Smithers with the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General, is set to retire. “On the whole, as a probation officer and now as a manager of the office, it has been a fantastic job,” Rei said. With many years experience as a probation officer, Rei honed his skills, especially conducting interviews, which is a big part of a probation officer’s job. “Lots of digging and asking questions of people who sometimes really don’t want to answer the questions,” he said. The biggest challenge faced by probation officers, Rei said, is clients who don’t take ownership of their problems, but do a lot of finger pointing.

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“The challenge is to try and get them to accept they need to make some changes otherwise they’re going to end up back in court or jail,” Rei said. “In these cases gains are made in baby steps.” Regardless of how they got to sit in front of Rei, he said every client is treated equally, treated with respect. On their side of the desk, probation officers also have to model proper behaviour which means remaining calm and respectful even when the client is being less than respectful in the tone and volume of their voice. Patience and the ability to deal with stress in a healthy fashion are key characteristics of a probation officer, Rei said. Senior Probation Officer, Heather Canuel said Rei had those qualities in spades. “He’s a calming influence, nothing really ruffles his feathers,” she said.

“He’s a very honourable, compassionate man and his integrity would never be questioned. “He’s one of the best men I’ve ever met.” It is a fine line, Rei admitted, because a probation officer wears two hats, councilor and a support role as well as a peace officer’s hat, with the responsibility of a client’s compliance with court orders and if they don’t comply taking action. “It’s a real skill to wear both hats,” he said “Sometimes clients have a difficult time with that.” Another challenge, as with many vocations in helping people, is separating work from home and social life, but Rei eventually figured it out with the help of his wife, Pat Jones. “Huge,” Rei said to describe Pat’s influence on his success. “She’s been very supportive, and un-

derstanding of the occasional bad day and the need for confidentiality when talking about the bad day. day “But we’ve also had an understanding that home and work are separate areas.” Despite the challenges, being a probation officer has its rewards, Rei said. He mentions one client he met up with while he was out shopping. The client had been working at the same job for two years, was married and had children. “He told me life was good and that I played a part in that,” Rei shared. “That feels good, that’s very rewarding to see those changes.” For Rei, another rewarding aspect of working as a probation officer in Smithers, is the people he has worked with. Rei described his co-workers as talented and skillful and working and learning with them has been a pleasure. “Sure there have been bad days and down times, but for the most part I’ve enjoyed this job and the biggest part of that has been the people I work with,” he said. Rei also recalls an incident involving another probation officer which he described as very traumatic. Rei remembers fondly how co-workers immediately stepped up to lend their unconditional support. As for retirement plans Rei said there are no definite plans, with one exception. He’s been advised to make sure his bags are packed on a certain day because he is going to be taking a plane. Where the plane ride will lead him, he doesn’t know. “There’s lots of places I’d like to go, but I have no idea what’s going to happen,” he said. Rei did admit he’s looking forward to catching up on some reading and when the weather eventually warms up he is planning on spending more time hiking through the bush. “I’ve been known to throw the occasional line in the water and hope that nothing bites,” he said with a chuckle. As for what he’ll miss the most about his job, Rei was quick with an answer. “I will miss the people,” he said.

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Call me baldy We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give - Winston Churchill Like many, I have seen family and friends deal with a diagnosis of cancer. My dad, otherwise known as pappy-pooh, has survived four children, 11 grandchildren and even a mitt-full of great grandchildren, but more importantly he survived three different cancer diagnoses. Today at the ripe and not-so-old age of 83, pappy-pooh is still puttering around the house, I suspect just trying to stay out of my mom’s way! Then there is my dear friend Sue. A friend of more than 30 years, Sue is about to celebrate the first year anniversary of a mastectomy. I was there when she woke up after the operation, apprehensive as to how she would be feeling, how she would react and yes, how I was going to react. I will always be grateful to her for making it easy for me to be there for her. More recently, a colleague at Black Press also underwent surgery for cancer. It brought an unsettling quiet to the front office that is usually abuzz with laughter. Thus far the news is all positive and I’m keeping my fingers crossed the news continues to be positive for years to come. Unfortunately, these are just some of the people I know who have been touched by the big C. Recent statistics from the BC Cancer Agency show estimate 9,587 British Columbians will die as a result of cancer of one form or another in 2012. In the area covered by Northern Health, cancer will claim the lives of an estimated 595 people. So, it is with these thoughts that I have decided to shave my head as part of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising and with that put out my hat and ask for your support in the form of a donation. For some that know me, the thought of seeing me with a bald head may draw a smile, but the majority will say it would be an improvement, albeit a minor improvement. I prefer to think I’m just going to be a different kind of handsome! I am hoping to raise $2,000 by the end of April when I will have my head shaved. A pledge form is availble at The Interior News office on Broadway Ave. Whether you know me or not, are moved or unmoved by the thought of me walking around Smithers with a bald head, I do hope you will support me in my endeavor to raise funds for this year’s Relay For Life which begins May 26 at 1 p.m. in Chandler Park. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

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s spring slowly starts to show its face, gardens and farms everywhere are turning over soil, cataloging seed inventory and organizing green houses for another season of growing in the Valley. It’s no surprise at how large the Farmers Market has grown in the past few years. I remember only four seasons ago just a handful of vendors. Now the Farmers Market Association is running out of space and vendors just keep popping’ up. Despite having to fight off Old Man Winter much longer than our southern or eastern comrades, we grow some of the most nutritious, hearty, chemical-free produce in the country. And we do it in

half the time. It speaks volumes to the kind of resourcefulness farmers and growers in the north have had to resort to for decades. And still every year it seems that we have more than we know what to do with. So much so that organizations like Groundbreakers are able to offer food boxes filled with healthy organic produce all throughout the winter. Clearly people can’t get enough fresh veggies. Why wait for the spring when you can have locally grown veggies all year around? However, despite us having top notch agriculture at our fingertips, I must admit I still buy a lot of veg from the grocery store. A purchase that is inevitable at this point. Solely because

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over the past 60 years our food production has become so mechanized that growing your own vegetables is as foreign to most as sowing your own jeans. It’s easier to drive to Safeway than it is to put the effort in; get down on your knees, dig your hands into the moist, natural soil and

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plant some lettuce, or tomatoes, or spinach, or potatoes. We have some halfbaked standards when it comes to our food. Unlike our European neighbors, here in North American our bacterial paranoia when it comes to food is rampant. Which Whi is the reason for Europe’s 14 year ban Euro on North American poultry, due to the fact pou we wash our chickens in ch chlorine. However, if you sell chicken without it being dipped in chlorine the government regulators would shut you down in five minutes flat. But when the government approves free trade food shipments from Mexico or Peru, where food regulations are virtually nonexistent. But still for government and

regulators ‘it’s all about price really.’ Nutrition is an after thought. So as the first seedlings start to sprout in the Valley we should all consider ourselves so lucky. Soon we won’t need to rely on vegetables from Timbuktu. Rather, we’ll be able to find it right in our own backyards and support our local producers. Why support subsidized food production thousands of kilometres away, when here it’s locally grown and locally owned? Why buy food you have no idea where it came from? When you can take a short jaunt down to the local market and find, literally, some of the best food on the planet. Because after all, we are what we eat.

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“I would say there should be a limit of say, six. But otherwise I can’t see that it’s any kind of a health risk.”

“I’m actually against it. I would worry about the noise and the smell.”

“On the whole, I wouldn’t really have a problem with it. The only problem I can see is if they get out.”

“I’m all for people being able to have their own eggs. I don’t think I’d want a rooster, even though I get up early in the morning.”

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Telkwa Mayor out of line Editor: (re: Comments made by Carmen Graf, Mayor of Telkwa). As taxpaying residents of the Village of Telkwa who were in attendance at the March 26 meeting of the village council, we are writing to express our disapproval of Mayor Carman Graf’s underhanded attack on Adam Ethier during the public comment portion of the meeting. On two occasions in the past year Mayor Graf has either tabled or supported a motion to eliminate the public comment portion of council meetings. He has succeeded in gaining council support to marginalize comments

from the public by implementing the following rules: members of the public are not allowed to ask any questions and their comments are restricted such that they are only allowed to address items on the agenda of the current meeting. After Mr. Ethier made three respectful and valid comments regarding agenda items, Mayor Graf launched into a tirade in which he inaccurately referenced a document published by Mr. Ethier on his web blog during the election campaign nearly six months ago. The mayor accused Mr. Ethier of slander and threatened legal action, without providing substantive evidence of Mr. Ethier’s guilt.

The mayor’s conduct was clearly in breach of council’s own rules for public comment. Unless, of course the mayor and council are not subject to the rules which they have set out for members of the public. As Telkwa taxpayers, are we to assume we will be subject to unfounded accusations and threats of litigation if we express our opinions on municipal taxation or other issues related to council or the Corporation of the Village of Telkwa? We believe the mayor owes Mr. Ethier a public apology. We expect Mayor Graf will conduct himself in a more professional manner in the future.

Audrey McKinnon and 7 others Telkwa Editor: I am writing regarding comments made by Carmen Graf, Mayor of Telkwa, during the public comments portion of the March 26 Village of Telkwa council meeting. It seems when Mayor Graf doesn’t have a group of volunteers to target with his heavy handed tirades, (for example see the March 14 Interior News for the Mayor’s rant on

the RAMP process,) he will seek out individual Telkwa taxpayers. Mayor Graf flagrantly breached the rules of public comment that is, unless the rules don’t apply to the Mayor. People attending council meetings cannot ask any questions, nor can they comment on anything other than current agenda items. The mayor, however, saw fit to launch into an unprecedented tirade. continued top right

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Mayor Graf questioned Mr. Ethier regarding a web blog posting from last year’s election campaign. The mayor referred to the comments as slanderous and noted legal action was a potential recourse. The sentence which offended the Mayor’s sensibilities can be found at www.telkwabridge. com. Taken in context, the sentence refers to the fact the General Municipal Tax was increased by 20 per cent. This was exactly enough to offset the $200 Northern Homeowner’s Benefit on the average residence, even though the homeowner’s benefit was intended to relieve the tax burden on homeowners in northern B.C. Most taxpayers didn’t notice because their final overall tax payment didn’t increase from 2010. What they are now learning is their tax payment should have gone down by $200. It’s an incredible stretch for a reader to think that Mr. Ethier was claiming Mayor Graf or anyone else was stealing public funds, even though this is what Mayor Graf seemed to allege. And our latest surprise? The 2012 budget proposes to increase property taxes again! Telkwa taxpayers be warned, you may be threatened with a lawsuit if you speak up. I wonder, would the lawyer’s fees come out of Mayor Graf’s pocket, or would The Village of Telkwa have to raise our taxes to pay the court costs? Darcy Repen Telkwa

Sharing Hankin-Evelyn Editor: (re: RAMP it down and Hankin-Evelyn ‘misunderstanding’, Interior News, April 4). So that readers are not led to believe there is a relationship between the editorial and the story, I would like to make it very clear the Hankin-Evelyn issue is in no way linked to the ongoing controversy surrounding the RAMP process mentioned in the editorial. To the best of my knowledge the RAMP committee was not sitting at any time during the planning or building of the Hankin-Evelyn recreation site, therefore they were not involved in any of the decision making around this project. Consequently, the Evelyn and surrounding community, who also were not given the opportunity for input, have decided to deal directly with the government people who were responsible for the establishment of the Hankin-Evelyn Recreation Area, Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. Our intention is to have a courteous and mutually respectful discourse with Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. with the objective of arriving at a mutually beneficial resolution to our issues with this recreation area. see HANKIN Page A8

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From HANKIN on A7 As for the ‘misunderstanding’, in addition to not being consulted with or formally advised of the plans for Hankin-Evelyn and people should realize there is indeed an Evelyn Community Association which also has its community newsletter, The Pitchfork, it would seem those responsible for the erection of misleading signage in their zealousness to claim the area for their own, did not understand. Their application for the use of crown land was for 45 hectares only. Not the much greater area as indicated by the polygons as drawn on the maps produced by the proponents of Hankin-Evelyn. And a further comment as family wisdom seems to be in order, I too had a wise grandmother who was apt to dispense words of wisdom that often are, in your words, spot on. One such comment was, “don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you see.” Lets hope we see some genuine sharing of the resource, our backcountry, we all feel so passionately about. After all, it belongs to each of us, from the very young to the very old, the newly arrived or those who have lived here all their lives, lets share. To close, for interest sake, when one listens to the news we have to realize we aren’t the only ones in the province having access issues. Dale G Glass Evelyn

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Smithers Library board of directors take a fundraising break Editor: (re: postponement of new Smithers library building project). Approximately six years ago the Smithers Library embarked on a project to construct a new Smithers Public Library. Since then there have been several successful steps taken in advancing the project. Some of those steps include the completion of a new building design concept, preparation of a detailed business case and an endorsement of the project by Smithers Town Council. In addition, numerous businesses and individuals have donated to the project to move it to this stage. As a result of a very informative fundraising training workshop, the library Board of Directors set a target, as a first step, to raise one third of the building cost, $1.5 million, in corporate donations. The board made a considerable fundraising effort over the last 18 months. To date, primarily due to economic conditions, the board of directors has not been able to secure the corporate support.

“To date, primarily due to economic conditions, the board of directors has not been able to secure the corporate support.”

The library board of directors is committed to providing the best possible library services to the community and would like to focus its energy towards this goal. Also, the board recognizes it’s not fair to the community of Smithers to drag a proposed project on when there is not an end in sight. In recognition of the above, the library board passed the following motion at its regular meeting, March 22, 2012: “That the Smithers Public Library Board postpone the new library building project due to the current economic climate and the lack of major funding partners.” The board looks forward to renewing the project in the future with a stronger economy, improved opportunities for federal and provincial government support and continued strong local championship from Smithers Town Council.

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The board also supports the new ice arena project being completed, leading to the opportunity to focus community interest on a new library. All data and design work collected and completed to date will be maintained and be available for future use. In addition, the board will pursue vigorously any major

funding opportunities which may be identified and, if successful, we will be well positioned to quickly move the new library project forward. The Friends of the Smithers Public Library, the registered non-profit society which collects donations on behalf of the Smithers Public Library, will establish a legally administered

trust fund. The trust fund will hold any money collected to date in support of the construction of a new library. Should more building construction donations occur they will be added to the trust account. The trust account guarantees the funds remain dedicated to ensure a new library can and will be built. The library board of directors would like to extend the sincerest thanks to all supporters of the new library building project to date. The staff of the Smithers Public Library greatly

Ch ild h o o d Educat or how to touch on lots of different topics, and at what age children receive this information best, and what their reactions will probably be. The book reminds us to put our own issues and insecurities aside when talking about sex to children. Being honest and using scientific wording will help children understand, and helps make it easier to explain.

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This month the Early Childhood Educators of the Bulkley Valley read and reviewed ‘Speaking of Sex: what your children need to know and when they need to know it’ by Meg Hickling R.N. The most exciting thing about reviewing this book, was that everyone really liked it. If you like a book that is light, humorous, informative, and insightful, then you will love this book. This book is not just about teaching your children about the birds and the bees. It explains

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This book is a great resource for teachers and parents because it covers so much. It explains how to decide what to tell our children about their sexual health, cleanliness, and ease their worries about their body and development. Hickling discusses different stages that children go through in their view of sexual education, from preschoolers to adults. It’s easy to recognize children’s stages by their attitudes and language with the help of stage by stage checklists. The book discusses bullying, internet safety, mood swings, STDs, doctor visits,

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appreciates the ongoing interest the community has shown in construction of a new library. The efforts to date are not lost, rather they provide the foundation for a future, larger and better library to serve Smithers and the Bulkley Valley. We look forward to your continued support when it is more appropriate to move this valuable community project forward. Thank you for your support. Wally Bergen, Chair Smithers Public Library Board Smithers

multicultural integration, faith, family values, and so much more. The author did an amazing job making this book readable for everyone. You wont find you are out of the loop with any of the language or phrasing in this book, it’s very clear and understandable. There is light humour, tons of anecdotes, and examples of questions from children throughout the book. Combing those with great ideas, and common sense approaches that are easy to understand made this a book that was difficult to put down. The Early Childhood Educators of The Bulkley Valley have rated this book at 5 out of 5 stars. I encourage you to go to the public library and see our display in the children’s section, along with a copy of the book to lend out. The Early Childhood Educators are please to announce there will be a presentation of ECEBC’s Community Plan for a Public System of Integrated Early Care and Learning taking place April 19th at 7:00 pm in Walnut Park’s webcam room. Everyone with an interest in the future of our young children’s education is encouraged to attend.

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Green space, green speak, or just a brownfield? Recently, across the street from the former Rainbow Alley and future home of the Town of Smithers 2013 Legacy Project, an Interior News reporter asked me, “How should Smithers celebrate its centennial?” A series of articles concerning the aforementioned eyesore irked me to respond, “I’d like to see the town clean up the contaminated site on Main and Broadway, rather than pretty it up and put park benches on it.” When it comes to hydrocarbon contamination and brownfield sites, I am no armchair critic. Since 2003, I have been involved in a legal dispute concerning potential hydrocarbon contamination of my property with three levels of bureaucracy. I have also been caught in the middle of a situation including two of the four potential sources of hydrocarbon contamination (spilled fuel) with identified off-site migration of contamination from their sites. This has impeded the sale of my property which was previously listed for sale in 2002. In 2009, I received an apology from the B.C. Minister of Environment for delays in responding to me and thanking me for my observations and “endorsement” of our recent

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brownfields strategy and an independent remediation process in British Columbia, which by their admission “is in need of expanded guidance.” I have determined the ministry is not there to protect me from the polluters, but them from me. A 2004 Vancouver Sun article reported that of the 70 per cent its employees surveyed, only one in four believed ministry decisions were based on science rather than politics. I agree. The regulatory board no longer acts as a public watchdog, but on a complaintdriven basis operating under a process of systematic frustration designed to wear down individuals who have legitimate concerns. Dealing with the oil companies is like fighting an uphill battle wearing downhill skis. The vehicle used to circumvent the intent of the legislation is the independent remediation process, which allows them to create a circle of unaccountability, which is essentially self-regulation. The “responsible person” (polluter) hires an “independent consultant” who conducts an “investigation” which is controlled by the

Due to our unique history and geology, I believe we possess a hydrocarbon contamination problem disproportionate to our size.

“responsible person” who is paying them to write a report full of disclaimers, reviewed by a “rostered professional,” prior to being rubber-stamped by the “regulatory board” following a “cursory review.” Apparently, in environmental science, you get what you pay for. The Town of Smithers has been equally frustrating. In a 2008 letter regarding offsite migration of contaminants towards my home, a town official said his office does not have any records of an nonaqueous phase plumes (NAPL’s) emanating from two of the sites across their street from me. Documents obtained under Freedom of Information, including migration notices issues to them and numerous reports prepared on behalf of the oil companies by their consultants demonstrate this

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statement is false. Cash-strapped municipalities may not have the resources to deal effectively with hydrocarbon contamination, and often rely on information or opinions supplied by the “responsible person.” I do not believe this relieves them of their due diligence. There appears to be a marriage of convenience involving local zoning authorities, government regulatory boards and polluters in what can only be described as a dirty land-

laundering scheme. When a property is redeveloped without being remediated, eyebrows should be raised. The municipality gets devalued property for little or nothing, the regulatory board gets off the book, and the responsible person unloads themselves of their responsibility. If this is the “triple bottom line outcome” referred to in the recent Brownfield Renewal Strategy, I’m not sure if it’s a win-win-win or a whitewash. If it is based solely on economic rather than environmental priorities, I withdraw my support for the strategy. Every town has a hydrocarbon contamination problem to some degree. Ours is unique. Located in a drained swamp at the base of a 9,000-foot mountain, we have been the regional fuel distribution centre for

the transportation, mining, forestry and agricultural industries for nearly a century. Due to our unique history and geology, I believe we possess a hydrocarbon contamination problem disproportionate to our size. We experience fluctuating groundwater levels and contaminants do not get trapped in bedrock as they do in other places. Breakdown of contaminants depends on microbial activity and exposure to air. The preferred form of remediation under the independent remediation process is Monitored Natural Attenuation, where you drill holes in the ground, check the levels periodically, and hope that it will eventually go away naturally. This may not be working as expected, and might explain the overabundance of vacant lots and chain-

link fences that blight our community. In 2002, problems in the roadways that front my home were identified as the “waterline investigation project,” not the Blair Wind project. This may affect the public at large. Town of Smithers utilities, some of which are known to be impacted, may be creating contamination pathways that are not being adequately investigated. I would suggest to Town Council rather than worrying about green “carbon footprint” for the future, they deal with the black oily one from our past. How do I think Smithers should celebrate its centennial? Before building the bandstand to toot your own horn, clean up the mess you are standing on. Blair Wind Smithers

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Plans for Smithers centennial celebration under way By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Smithers turns 100 years old next year and if Gladys Atrill and her fellow organizers have their way, it is going to be one heck of a year. The celebrations, under the banner of Smithers Centennial 2013, are in the planning since September 2011 and now with eight months to go, Atrill, chairperson of the organizing committee, is optimistic 2013 is going to be a great year for Smithers. Atrill, who does marketing for Tourism Smithers, was initially reluctant to head the committee, but after a bit of thought realized it was something she had to do. “This is my home and I’m pretty excited that it’s our centennial,” Atrill said. “I just realized I have something to offer here.” The organizing committee meets at least once a month and although many topics have been discussed one of the first items discussed and completed is a logo for the centennial celebrations. The logo is now available and can be used by organizers of events during the centennial. “It belongs to all of us,” Atrill said. “The more people that put it out there, the better.” The logo will also be used on souvenir products, to provide an additional stream

of income that Atrill described as, “a small funding stream.” Another focus of the committee in the early stages was the Legacy project, a physical structure commemorating the centennial which, once completed, will be the focal point of centennial celebrations. The design of the Legacy has a strong First Nations theme as the Office of the Wet’suwet’en was involved. “I think it’s going to be really cool, I’m looking forward to that,” Atrill said. With the Legacy project deadlines behind them, the Centennial committee turned its attention to other projects, one of which is the homecoming, scheduled for Aug. 2 10, 2013. The event, Atrill said, is essentially a big reunion for anyone that has ever lived in Smithers. “It’s an opportunity to reconnect with friends and family,” she said. Leading the organization of the homecoming is Councillor Bill Goodacre. Festivities for the week-long event include a street dance and an official declaration of the commemoration, Goodacre explained. Other candidates for the homecoming include sporting events and music. “Music is a part of our culture, we have some fantastic musicians here who have already expressed

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interest,” Atrill said. The largest task, for those helping with the homecoming week, is to spread the word as far and wide as possible to let as many former residents know about the homecoming, Goodacre said. Although the homecoming is likely the major event of the centennial celebrations, Atrill hoped people and organizations would not be deterred from organizing events at other times of the year. “The centennial belongs to the residents and whatever is planned is fantastic,” Atrill said. “We’ve had several people and organizations say they want to put on an event in conjunction with the centennial.” The role of the organizing committee, Atrill said, is to facilitate the events, to help with the

organizing and to provide assistance where they can. The model, the organizing committee has established, would see the centennial committee providing some marketing assistance, coordination as well as some funding if required. “We’re going to provide support, but we won’t be gatekeepers,” Atrill said. “If people have ideas of what they want to do for their centennial that’s fantastic.” To facilitate communication, Atrill encouraged anyone wanting to organize an event to contact the organizing committee so they can include the event in their schedule of events and also to avoid duplication of events. The committee is also turning its attention to

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organizing volunteers to help with the various events, assisting with accommodations, the types of things an event organizer might need help with. “Help with the logistics that the person organizing an event and is eyeballs deep in it doesn’t have time for one more chore and that chore can come to us.” This, Atrill suggested, would be most useful for organizers of smaller events who don’t have the manpower to deal with all of the details. It is difficult to enter into new

adventures without some preconception of how the adventure will unfold and often those preconceptions are modified by unexpected events. For Atrill, the unexpected event was an experience she hadn’t expected and it happened at the first general meeting to establish the organizing committee. “There was a cool thing that happened, during the introductions,” Atrill said. “People said they came here to visit for a weekend, a month, with no intention of staying, but here they

are because they love it [Smithers].” Atrill admitted she was also moved by the sense of community pride. “I’ve been astonished by the enthusiasm,” Atrill said. “It’s really cool, it really wraps up what the community is, they’re involved, they love where they live and they’re excited to do something about it. For more information visit www.Smithers2013. com. To help with the homecoming contact Goodacre at 250-8771895 or billgoodacre@ telus.net.

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Co-housing seminar builds interest in Smithers By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News

Architect Charles Durrett and his 57 neighbours share one lawn mower. By design. Durrett said he regularly bumps into his neighbours on the walking paths linking their homes, or dines with them in a co-owned common house. Built with seniors in mind, the numberone selling feature of his house is how often he sees his 93-year-old neighbour Meg, who chose to build her house and parking spot as far apart as possible so she would always be walking or wheeling by the other seniors and young families living around her. “These folks believe by giving cooperation with their neighbour the benefit of the doubt, their own life might be better,” Durrett said. “That is the amenity, checking up on people and seeing how they’re doing.” Last week, Durrett, from California, spoke about co-housing in Smithers Town Council chambers. “Co-housing” is the term Durrett invented for something he first encountered in Denmark in the 1970s and has since brought to over fifty communities in the U.S. and Canada. At Della Herman Theatre, Durrett showed one slide of how such communities are made—a group of seniors gathered around blueprints of a shared lot, shifting model buildings around and brainstorming where they would like their future houses and shared buildings to go. Later, Durrett flashed a favourite snapshot from his own home, an $83.84 power bill which he said was the payoff of living among 34 enveloped houses sharing a single solar array. Co-housing projects are typically

built by and for seniors, Durrett said, though the majority also include young families. Often the projects are built with a suite for a live-in caregiver, who the group hire together. When writing his first book about co-housing, Durrett interviewed a Danish couple who, at 65 and 67, could well afford to keep living in their own large house. But they had recently opted to join a co-housing project. Statistically speaking, they told him, one of them would likely be gone in 10 years, and the other would be left alone in the big house for some time before being moved into an assisted living facility. Whatever the cost of a particular co-housing project, Durrett said social life is their main draw. After touring dozens of different co-housing projects, he said, “It dawned on me that, ‘Wow, this feels like college dorms all over again.’ These guys don’t have kids, they don’t have jobs, they don’t have responsibilities. And I kept thinking about how much fun they were having.” Tim Pringle, a former executive with the B.C. Real Estate Board, conducted a feasibility study for a co-housing project in the Bulkley Valley. Co-housing appeals to people who are looking for a certain lifestyle, he said, and local seniors have several other types of strata housing to choose from. But given how much seniors-focused housing the area is likely to need in the next five years, Pringle said it seems there is plenty of demand. “There’s at least ten to 17 units a year that will be needed,” he said. “Now that doesn’t mean everybody will want to buy co-housing, but it does indicate that they would likely have demand for quite a few units.” Several council members from

Smithers and Telkwa attended last Monday’s meeting, and Telkwa councillors have already said they would welcome a cohousing project there. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach thanked Durrett for sharing his ideas and saluted the Bulkley Valley working group

looking to gather the area’s first co-housing group this September. “I’m coming to realize that so many of the great initiatives in our community aren’t started necessarily by town council,” he said. “They’re started by groups of committed citizens who share a common vision.”

Architect Charles Durrett is the author of Creating Cohousing: Building Sustainable Communities and is a recipient of a UN World Habitat Award. Contributed photo

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Smithers students shine en Français their respective categories, at the regional level, qualify for the provincial championship. This year Simon Fraser University is hosting the provincial competition in midMay. For students in Grades 11 and 12, speaking perfect French at the national championship could see them walk away with one of several impressive prizes, including a $20,000 scholarship from the University of Ottawa, Copeland said. This year’s top finishers from Muheim elementary school and Smithers secondary school are:

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Several elementary and high school students from Smithers put their best French forward and walked away with top marks at the annual Concours d’art oratoire (French public speaking competition), The contest is hosted by Canadian Parents for French and this year’s regional event was held at Muheim Elementary School. The primary objective of the contest is to stimulate an interest in speaking French in students,” Amy Copeland, parent volunteer organizer (Canadian Parents for French), explained. The contest also provides the students with an opportunity to speak French outside of the classroom, but nonetheless in a meaningful endeavour. The contest begins with regional competitions across the country that see thousands of students test their mettle en Français. Students placing first, in

Local students from Muheim Elementary and Smithers Secondary school said what they had to say in French for the Concours d’art Oratoire and in the process earned a spot in the provincial championships. Contributed photo

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Praise a Reader literacy program a success By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

February was Literacy Month and by all accounts it was a good month in Smithers. To highlight the importance of literacy, Elke HeinemannPesch, the community facilitator with the Literacy Outreach Program in Smithers noted 75 per cent of those employed in higher [level] jobs receive professional development compared to 20 per cent in lower jobs. One event, hosted by the Smithers Public Library and Friends of the Library, in conjunction with the Town of Smithers and Smithers Steelheads, saw about 200 people make their way to the arena to take part in Skate for Books. The Steelheads provided personal skating lessons skating lessons and everyone received a free book courtesy of the Smithers Library and Friends of the Library, HeinemannPesch said. The Praise a Reader campaign wasn’t just a literacy awareness program it was also a fundraiser, Heinemann-Pesch said. “Community based literacy programs

have seen a significant decrease in funding over the last few years and the organizations and foundations where you can apply for funding is also becoming less,” she said. As part of the campaign, The Interior News donated $10 for each new subscription and $5 for each renewed subscription towards literacy programs in the community. In all The Interior News raised $637.50 through subscriptions. In addition, issues of the Interior News were sold by donation at various locations throughout Smithers which raised an additional $1,315. “Thank you is not enough to convey my appreciation,” Heinemann-Pesch said. In addition to literacy programs f or children, Heinemann-Pesch noted there are also literacy programs for adults. Anyone wanting to improve their literacy skills can call Smithers Community Services at 250-8479515 and talk to Heinemann-Pesch or Joanne Nugent for information. The Northwest Community College also provides programs people can enroll in.

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Grant Harris, Interior News publisher, hands over a cheque for $1952.50 to Elke Heinemann-Pesch, community facilitator with the Literacy Outreach Program in Smithers, left and Tracey Therrien, Smithers Library Director, right. The money was raised as part of the Praise a Reader campaign. Percy N. Hébert photo

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Culture crawl readies to run up and down Bulkley Valley By Andrew Hudson Smithers/Interior News

Culture crawls may soon start running up and down the Bulkley Valley. After five successful summers in Smithers, the Bulkley Valley Museum is looking to expand the self-guided walking tour into the Five Rivers Culture Crawl. The expanded culture crawl would include a network of similar tours in nine towns between Burns Lake and Hazelton. “Tourism here is very strong with hunting and fishing, ecotourism, skiing and so on,” museum director Fergus Tomlin said. “But the cultural tourism side has not been exploited.” Speaking to Houston’s district council, Tomlin said what Bulkley Valley towns can offer tourists is their “Main Street” appeal, a chance to chat with the locals while they visit exhibits tucked in local grocery stores, churches, even fire halls. “You just have to give them that moment to mix with people,” he said. “That’s what they remember.” Tomlin pointed out the valley is full of historical gems and scenic areas that don’t get much attention. Quick is a great example, he said. If you pull off the highway onto Quick Road, Tomlin said, one of the first things you’ll see is St. John the Divine, a small wooden church where people still use the oil lamps and foot-pump organ that have filled it with light and music since 1914. Continuing down the road, Tomlin said Quick is a perfect picture of “rural Canadiana,” full of ninety-year-old farms with the Babine mountains as a backdrop. From a commercial perspective, Tomlin said the whole idea is the more time tourists spend in such places, the more likely they are to spend money here. For the last five years, Tomlin said, the Smithers culture crawl has brought in many more summer tourists who would typically just drive straight through to Prince Rupert or Alaska, a selling point that convinced the Omineca Beetle Action Committee to grant the Five Rivers Crawl $50,000 in seed money. Recognizing the value to the regional economy, part of the OBAC funds will go to culture crawls in Hazelton and Moricetown, even though they are technically outside the committee’s jurisdiction. Tomlin is now touring Bulkley Valley towns, including smaller communities such as Granisle and Fort Babine, asking local governments and museum directors for letters of support so the project can secure grants from other sources.

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Otters heating up the competition, producing top swimmers Dohler and Zollen set sights on Olympic trial qualification By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Bulkley Valley Otters Swim Club are making waves as two of their top competitors continue to rank among some of the best in the West. Recently the BV Otters came off some outstanding wins at the Western Nationals in Winnipeg last month. Most notably Brian Dohler and Brett Zollen, who have been coming up through the ranks for a number of years and are now heading into the next stage of their swimming careers. “We train hard and we train a lot,” said Dohler. “I’m here at the pool nine times a week. We’ve been swimming for some long and so well that it’s very second nature, it’s a habit to come to the pool everyday and swim five k.” Although Dohler has been swimming his whole life, now at the age of 17, the toughest competition is right around the corner. A powerful

long-distance swimmer, Dohler is seeking not only qualification for the Olympic but also to be noticed by University varsity teams that could set him on the track to capture Olympic gold in four years. “I plan on swimming for either the University of Victoria or the University of Waterloo,” he said. “So I hope to place well at CIS (Canadian Inter-university Sport) over the next couple of years, and qualify for the Olympic trial, those are the goals for the next few years.” Zollen is in the same boat. With a much different style than Dohler, Zollen is pushing for the same goal, the Olympics and with schools on both sides of the boarder looking for the next best athlete he knows that at this point they can’t let up one bit and training is top priority. “The season has been good, I’ve been keeping up with national times, trying to get myself noticed by Universities pretty much has been

the goal of the year to get noticed,” Zollen told the Interior News. “Part of it is you can’t go out every Friday night with your buddies, you have to really stay focused. You can’t get distracted with all the other stuff that school brings so you have to be really dedicated to your sport or else you’re not going to achieve what you want to.” With their sights on achieving greatness within their sport Zollen and Dohler are roll models for younger athletes who share their dream of reaching the Olympic podium and take solid lessons from their older teammates. “They [Dohler and Zollen] encourage us a lot,” Teammate Tanner Esperson said. “Giving out pointers and stuff to the younger kids, making swimming fun.” Esperson who has also been swimming his whole life sees how dedication pays off and has collected a couple of top finishes himself this season. “Right now I’m only

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Brett Zollen trains at the BV Pool on Thursday April 5, as he prepare to continue to breakout season. four-seconds off my age group national times for the 1,500 metre freestyle,” he said. “So just try to get that in the short-term. In the longterm I’ll be trying to get to Western Nationals. So I’ll just keep training hard.” In July some of the Otters will be heading to Provincials in Richmond and then on to Nationals in Calgary, and by staying focused Zollen believes they will have a good showing and clinch wins that

are sure to get noticed, a season goal for both of the elite swimmers. “Me and Brian are in the top 20 always, so we’re always in the mix,” Zollen said. “At provincials we hope to be in the top five so we’re a force to be reckoned with that’s for sure.” However, the team is only as strong as their leaders and in this case that means a dedicated coaching staff as well. Over the past few years the Otters have had their fair share of coaches

come through the door, until now. The recent addition of the Otters head coach Saskia Terporten, who began her time with the team in October of last year reaffirms her dedication to the team. With strong competitors throughout all ranks of the BV Otters, Terporten feels the solid foundation that has been laid down by assistant coaches Ali Howard and Tom Esperson is what will help those athletes achieve their goals of one day

being Olympic champions. “They’ve been doing very well so far this year,” she said. “As a coach it was a very busy year. I think from the start the kids have surprised themselves a lot from where the finished last year. They have a very strong foundation and part of that is from Tom having been with the club for ten years, giving them the skills to be able to reach the next level of competitive swimming.”

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The SSS Gryphons boys rugby team runs drills at the SSS gymnasium. Despite no outside play as of yet the Gryphons are moving ahead with pre-season training for the 2012 season.

Gryphons rugby rucking over By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Smithers Secondary boys Rugby team is gearing up for another year, despite lingering winter conditions that plague playing fields. However, that is not keeping them down and so far the team has been busy at pre season training. “We mostly focus on fitness exercises and injury prevention,” said head coach Cobus Jonker. “We started a few weeks ago with basic rugby skills. We’ve lost a lot of guys from last year so we have lots of new youngsters that need to get involved and learn the game. So luckily we still have a

few older guys like the captains that will help with the skills transfer for the newer players.” With a rocky couple of seasons in the past, and a solid showing at provincials last year, the SSS Gryphons are hungry for action. Granted they only have seven returning players, captain Ryan Stumborg believes they will still be top competitors in the North and definitely have their sights set on provincials once again. “We’re starting off pretty good, getting lots of fitness in, working on stamina cause thats important,” Stumborg said. “We’re getting the guys to start bringing their mouth guards

TO ALL GRADUATING STUDENTS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS 2012 Bulkley Valley Community Foundation Scholarships and Bursaries The Bulkley Valley Community Foundation provides scholarships and bursaries for 2012 graduating students who attend high school in Smithers, Houston and Hazelton. Applications are being accepted from March 15 to May 15, 2012. Scholarships and bursaries are awarded to qualifying students in each of these communities. The application forms and information may be obtained from your teacher or counsellor. The information package and application form is also available on our website www.bvcf.ca For further information contact: Ms. Geri Britton, BV Community Foundation Box 4584, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Ph: 250-847-3310 email: bvfoundation@bulkley.net In Houston: Tanya Amonson 250-845-7838 The Hazeltons: Pauline Gomez 250-847-6367 The Application forms and Information packages are also available in digital format are also from web site www.bvcf.ca

cause we’re going to start hitting more.” But like many teams every few years requires some rebuilding. Including everything from game readiness to fundraising for the season. “We’ll start with fundraising shortly to raise about $15,000 for the season, should we go to the provincials,” said Jonker. However, getting new blood out in the rucks and increasing the skill level of the younger players moving up the line is top of the menu this early in the season. “Because we only have a few senior players returning,” Jonker said, “some of them are going to leave at the end of the year. So

we need to get the new guys in to have a brilliant season in two or three years time. I’m not saying that we’re not expecting a brilliant season this year but there’s a lot of coaching that needs to go into the younger guys.” Although the team is pretty fresh, with 60 per cent of the team being new comers to the game, Jonker and fellow coach Allen Slater still see a strong team come game time and are prediction another top finish in the northern region and are already setting their sights on provincials and perhaps a regional championship. The Gryphons Rugby season commences April 23.

The Town of Smithers will once again be offering the Steve Nash Youth Basketball program for ages 7-17 marking the fourth year for the popular program. The program is on now and will run to May 5 at St. Joseph School, Walnut Park Elementary, BVCS and Smithers Secondary. “In 2011, we had 110 players and given the popularity of this program, we expect to exceed those numbers this year,” said Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “We are thrilled that Basketball BC continues

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This is the fourth year the Steve Nash Basketball camp has been in Smithers to support this initiative by bringing it to Smithers. It is an amazing opportunity not only for the youth players, but also the volunteer coaches and

referees that get involved.” For more information go to www.smithers.ca or call the Town of Smithers reception at 250-847-1600.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING A public hearing will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2012 beginning at 7:30 pm in the Town of Smithers Council Chambers of the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, BC. The following bylaw will be considered at the public hearing: Bylaw No. 1683: Zoning change to permit a park use on the former Mohawk service station site.

OPEN BURNING AND CLEANUP WEEK The Smithers Fire Department would like to remind residents that the Town of Smithers Open Burning Bylaw prohibits any open burning of domestic waste materials, garden refuse, garbage, land clearing or noxious materials. The Town of Smithers Works and Operations crew will pick up extra residential garbage during Spring Cleanup week, May 7th to 11th. Please leave your refuse on your regular calendar day. Items that will not be picked up include recyclable and compostable materials, white goods (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) batteries, tires, or paint. Garden prunings (small branches and brush) must be bundled and tied and no longer than 4 ft. in length. A compost drop off site is located at the Works Yard, at 2888 19th Avenue, for residents to drop off leaves, grass clippings and other compostables year round. For more information on spring cleanup, please contact the Works and Operations Department at 250-847-1649 or the Fire Department at 250847-2015.

LOCATION: 3813 Highway (shown on the map). PURPOSE: The purpose of Bylaw 1683 is to rezone the property from Service Station Commercial (C-5) to Town Center Commercial (C-1) to permit a future park use. COPIES: The proposed bylaw can be viewed at the Town Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Monday through Friday (except holidays), 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, or online at www.smithers. ca. PUBLIC INPUT: Anyone who believes to be affected by the proposed bylaw is invited to attend the public hearing to present verbal or written submissions to Council. Written submissions to be considered at the public hearing must be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Town Office by no later than 4:00 pm on the day of the public hearing. CONTACT: For further information contact Alison Walker, Planner at (250) 847-1600 or awalker@smithers.ca. (First of two notices)

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The Smithers Recreation Hockey League finished off their season with a nail bitter as Colderwood Reality took on the Iron Heads last weekend at the Smithers Civic Arena. â€œWe always look forward to that tournament cause thatâ€™s when rec. hockey is at one the more intense moments,â€? said Colderwood forward Jesse Butler. â€œOnce a year itâ€™s a little more fast paced and rougher for rec hockey.â€? Considered the underdogs of the final game, Calderwoood surprised even themselves with their victory and second straight championship finish. After blasting through the Moricetown Canyon Bears, Fire Chickens and the Number Crunchers Calderwood

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Clinching their win against the Iron Heads marks the second consecutive rec. championship for Calderwood. went up against one of the toughest teams in the league. Stacked with a few Steelhead players, they knew it would be a tough one to beat. â€œWe played great,â€? said Butler. â€œWe played

well as a team for a bunch of mid ranked hockey players. Weâ€™re definitely not the most skilled team in the league but we were that day.â€? Racking up a couple

of quick ones and with a few huge saves from netminder Cash Harris, Calderwood went on to defeat the Iron Heads 3-2 to capture the coveted Rec. Hockey Ice Bucket.

â€œWe were an underdog for sure,â€? Butler said. â€œThey had five or six Steelhead players on their team and we had less skilled players, but I felt we worked as a team real well.â€?

Monday, April 23rd, 2012 7:00 pm â€˘ Smithers Art Gallery All community-minded people interested in helping to maintain this vital heritage building are invited to attend.

Oldtimers wrap up another season Merci Beaucoup!

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The Smithers Old Timers Hockey League held its season wrap up and Smithers (Don Lychak) Old Rebels won the season wrap up for the first time ever with four straight wins. We take pride in our league for never keeping track of our stats and results of our play but deep down we all keep a secret record of it. In the midst of the wrap up play Don Lychak brought up the fact that the Rebels had never taken this tournament before. The team responded with â€œLets get this done for Donâ€? and then proceeded to go out on the ice and played nearly flawless playoff hockey. The team played a smart team game never really giving the opposition much of an offensive opportunity. When the team snipers got opportunities they took quick advantage of them. The Rebels were lead by goals from Carl Lutz, Laird Ongman and Jerry Watson and backstopped by solid goaltending from Ken Stam.

The Old Timers Hockey League has a unique way of ending the year. In the space of 6 hrs they hold a tournament where each team gets to play 3 games each and it ends with â€˜a winner takes allâ€™ final. The games consist of a 14 minute straight time and 1 minute stop time play. If the game is tied they go to another unique format of 5 minute action broken up at 1 minute intervals where each team drops a player. In one game between North Country Rentals and Sunlife this turned into an exciting 1 player verses 1 player ending. This game came to a sudden and exciting end when North Countryâ€™s Troy Larden scored a breakaway goal after picking up a loose puck from a Greg Marshall save of an Ed Groot breakaway. The winner takes all final is always started with an amazing rendition of â€œOh Canadaâ€? sung by all the players as they line up on their respective blue lines. Joining in from the stands are all the players from the eliminated teams as we all struggle to

sing in some form of harmony. It really is an amazing tradition and reminds us all of a youth that we wish for our kids and grand children where we would sing our national anthem at times before our street hockey games. We may as well be playing for Lord Stanleyâ€™s Cup at that moment. Itâ€™s a special moment that we have created.All of the teams in the League were especially thank-

ful to Dorian Callison as there was hardly a game played where he did not lend his services to the teams that were playing. Another example of how the league promotes balanced play is an annual draft were all teams are re-picked again so that players find themselves with players on their team that they may have played against last year, much as it was with street hockey.

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Schnai Dai Load up the skis and slush pants, it time for another year of Schnai Dai to ring in the spring on Hudson Bay Mountain. “This year our theme is ‘Jamaica-me-crazy’,” said events coordinator Erica McGougan. “Also the Rotary is hosting the First Annual Dummy Downhill and are encouraging all the local business to be involved in it.” Each year Schnai Dai is a crowd pleaser, an event that is on everyone’s calender to close out another successful ski season. The coveted Slush Cup attracts brave souls from all across the Northwest, attempt-

ing to cross the slush puddle atop Hudson Bay Mountain without getting wet. Sumo wrestling, a worm eating competition, face painting and live music will all be on hand to celebrate the last hurrah of the year. However, for the first time the dummy downhill race will be raising funds for an adaptive ski program right here in Smithers. To provide help to disabled skiers and to ensure they get the full Hudson Bay Mountain experience. All the Schnai Dai events kick off at 9:30 AM on April 15. For more information call Hudson Bay Mountain at 250-847-2058.

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PAINTING FACE! Nadine Lancaster applies face paint to skaters during the Smithers Figure Skating Clubs Bring a Friend Day to close out yet another season, Mar. 30 at the Smithers Civic Centre. Dan Mesec photo

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Tania Millen is releasing a new book 17 years in the making, but finally her guide book to world class whitewater here in the Valley will be hitting shelves this week just as a new season of paddling is on it’s way. “The book was started back in 1995,” Millen said. “But then life got in the way and the project was shelved. Every few years thereafter local and visiting paddlers discussed resurrecting it but again life, and paddling, prevented serious efforts.” Come Friday Millen and Creekstone Press will be launching ‘Rockin’ Whitewater: A Guide to Paddling in Northwest BC.’ The guide book focuses on 47 whitewater runs and 10 playsports are described encompassing four major river systems. the Skeena, Nass, Stikine and Kiti-

mat. The book covers class one and two rapids down the Exstew River and class four and fives on Williams Creek. Millen wrote the book with the help of several other paddlers to provide, for the first time, information for paddlers in northwest BC and to stimulate those not-so-frequent paddlers to take full advantage of one of the most abundant, renewable resources in the province. Also included is the first ever day to day description of the Grand Canyon of the Stikine, which Millen describes as” one of the toughest runs in North America.” The books launch party will take place April 13, at 7 p.m. at the Eddy Line Bistro Cafe. For information contact Creekstone Press at 250847-3663.

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B.C. Liberals retain big lead in donations By Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberal Party has slipped in public opinion polls, but it’s still far out in front in the race for donations. Financial statements released Wednesday by Elections BC show the B.C. Liberals collected more than $8.9 million in political contributions in 2011. About $5 million of that came from corporations, with most of the rest from individuals. The B.C. NDP collected $4.4 million in political contributions

last year. The vast majority was individual donations, with $831,000 from unions and about $230,000 from corporations and businesses. Large individual donations to the B.C. Liberals included $100,000 each from Richard Ilich and John S. Major, $50,000 from Teck Corp. chairman Norm Keevil, and $50,000 from Gwyn Morgan, the former EnCana CEO who now serves as an advisor to Premier Christy Clark. Companies controlled by Vancouver Canucks owner Francesco Aquilini donat-

ed a total of $128,000. Other corporate donors included Cactus Restaurants Ltd., which donated $42,500, and Earl’s with more than $24,000, despite the B.C. Liberal government’s imposition of the harmonized sales tax and increases to the provincial minimum wage. Railways, forest and pharmaceutical firms also lined up to donate

to the B.C. Liberals, a trend that has seen the party collect roughly double the amount of the NDP over the past decade. Natural gas producer EnCana gave the B.C. Liberals $146,200, and the largest single donation of $210,000 came from Vancouver-based mining company Goldcorp Inc. The B.C. Liberals finished 2011 with

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Valley Food & Farm Update Submitted by the Smithers Farmers’ Institute The last indoor Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market is going to be on Saturday, April 21st at St. Joseph’s gymnasium from 9am to noon. The first outdoor market will be on Mother’s Day weekend – May 12th! Eat Local! Connect with local farmers! Groundbreakers Community Supported Agriculture and local food Harvest Box programs are up and running. For more info and to secure your fall & winter Harvest boxes of local produce check out groundbreakerscollective.ca and/or call 847-9728. Notes for Producers: The Smithers Farmers’ Institute is having its Annual General Meeting on May 10th, at Glenwood Hall at 7:30pm. Everyone welcome! The has been snail-mail interruption for the Bulkley Valley Cattlemen – anyone trying to get their membership in who had it returned, please try again! The address is Box 415, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Deadline for bursary applications to the BC Cattlemen’s Association is April 15, 2012. The Ministry of Environment is currently revising the Agriculture Waste Control Regulations. They are soliciting public input – deadline has been extended to May 31. The intentions paper and response form are on the MOEs website: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/epd/codes/awcr/index.htm. Need to upgrade your fuel or pesticide storage? Improve your manure storage? Want to make your farm more energy efficient? The 2012/13 list of Beneficial Management Practices eligible for funding has been released for Environmental Farm Plan participants! Producers interested in either starting or renewing an Environmental Farm Plan should contact either Megan D’Arcy at (250) 846-9854 or mdarcy@ uniserve.com OR Don Russell (Terrace) at (250) 638-1741.

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The BC Women’s Institute has been active since 1909. There are four branches either in or close to the Bulkley Valley area: Glenwood WI, Quick WI, South Hazelton WI and Southside WI. New members are always welcome! • The Glenwood Women’s Institute meets on the ﬁrst Tuesday of every month. Contact Helen at (250) 847-9705 for more information. • The Quick Women’s Institute meets at 6:30pm on the second Monday of every month. Contact Ria Rouw at (250) 846-5064 or Dianne Vandermeulen at (250) 847-5433 for more information. Attention Livestock Producers! The Northwest Premium Meat Coop abattoir is open on an as-needed basis. Please phone Manfred at (250) 846-5168 to book in animals.

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The Smithers Library is now home to author Josh Martin’s new online and interactive book, Run, a mystery novel where the reader is emerged in the story by making actions that shape the plot. Run is Martin’s new approach to telling stories in an original format. Taking advantage of the technology online and what it has to offer for creating new forms of story telling. “I’ve always liked the idea of stories that have a variety of possible outcomes,” Martin said in an email to the Interior News. “Using the outcome of real world events to determine how the plot of my novel unfolds is a unique twist on the Choose Your Own Adventure books I used to read as a kid.” Martin has teamed up with more than 100 community libraries across Canada to post passwords to access the novel online. Readers use the online content to unlock the secrets of the story and working their way through a series of questions, leaving the reader to decide where the plot will lead. Connecting

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the fictional aspects of the story to real life events, blurring the virtual and the physical world together, offering a unique literary experience. “The uncertainty of how the story will end is another unique feature to Plot Hinge over traditional novels,” Martin explains. “Because the plot hinges on the outcome of real life events, it’s impossible to know where the story will end up, even for me as the author.” With new tech gadgets like tablet computers and E-readers, the way we read literature will forever be changed. Now with the ability to be interactive in telling the story, the reader becomes a defining factor to the story outcome. Run is a prime example of how the next generation of readers will view novels. Not only in a book but in an interactive world online that will create a totally novel experience. “I think there will always be a place in the world for traditional, printed books. The tactile experience alone gives them value,” said Martin. “But I’m excited about the future of publishing and finding new and innovative ways to create and share stories.”

Smithers Figure Skating Club Semi-Annual General Meeting Wed., Apr. 18 · 7:00 - 7:30 pm Year end Awards and Reception 7:30 - 9:00 pm Smithers Secondary School, Room 401, 440 - 3rd Ave., Smithers, BC All members are encouraged to attend

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ung out my projects, neither one first load of will be low-income. laundry. As a senior on a Won’t dry all the way fixed income, I have but will save minimum been making plans for half hour in the dryer. my next step. Always remember my Searching for mom, how particular suitable, affordable she was with hanging housing when I can out laundry. no longer manage my Sheets together, place. towels together. Important to have I had the job of a pla plan in place rather IEW FROM putting dad’s woolen than wait for a crisis. THE ORCH socks on thin metal De Deciding factor for forms to keep their me is affordable; as I am Lorraine Doiron shape, size. sure iit is for many. We had a huge wrap Bo Both of these around porch, dad put up clothes projects will certainly be a boon to lines on a pulley for drying clothes this community. in the winter. Me, I will continue my search. With spring comes Easter. An older gentleman was Always looked forward to economical in his breakfast having all the candy possible after preparations. the long, candy-less Lent. Setting out water and coffee in Good Friday mom would not the percolator he placed two eggs allow the radio or television or any in the water. singing, dancing. When his coffee was ready so Easter Sunday my sister and I was his breakfast. wore new dresses, new shoes, new Spring cleaning tip: to get rid of coats, always a size too big to grow dust, dirt on slim blind slats, mix into. a solution of ¼ cup liquid fabric My stepmother brought out her softener and ¾ cup water in a fox stole for Easter Sunday church. spray bottle. I was fascinated and repelled Using a pair of cotton gloves, by that little fox head and paws spritz them with the solution; swipe hanging around her shoulders. each slat, getting both sides. One way to alienate a stepchild. Not only does this loosen dirt Attended both the Seniors but the agent in fabric softener Co-op Housing presentation and prevents dust from settling on the the Christian School Development blinds. information session. Should be good until fall. After the co-op session a fellow Don’t forget to take the survey asked me if I had a bird feeder. for the Ice Arena plans on the Did I notice how the birds Town of Smithers website. gathered? A chance to be heard. They sit equidistant from each Closing with: I think the other, allowing each other space. purpose of life is to be useful, to be Not one on top of the other or responsible, to be honourable, to be wing to wing. compassionate. Someone at the Christian It is, after all, to matter, to count, School commented he did not to stand for something, to have want low-income housing in his made some difference that you lived neighborhood. at all. Work to be done to sell both - Leo Rosten.

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Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs 1650 Omenica St., Hazelton, V0J 1Y0 Ph: 250-842-6780 Fx: 250-842-6709

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his was a term used by the Albert Taits, Mary Johnsons, Water Wilsons, and Stanley Williams to describe the path we must not stray from. It means “blazes left by those whom have gone before.” Many of us who sat with these people can see we are on the same road. Some of them have left us, and with the wisdom of elders they chose the best replacements for the Gimlitxwit. Ordinarily, all parties to Treaty talks agree to a process set by the independent Treaty Commission. That requires specified treaty related spending—they look at your negotiating team and see how many employees are necessary. Talks are done in stages. At some point, the parties reach an “agreement in principle” that only means something once it’s ratified.

The Gitxsan say, NO LAND SELECTION. Unlike many other native nations, we’ve used Delgamuukw as a blueprint. Canada and B.C. are not used to us setting the rules. They feel what is good for other native nations is good for us. But because Delgamuukw is the law of the land, they reluctantly agree to an “exploration” of how we mean to implement it, ensuring our collective rights and the work of our house groups is respected by industry and

government. It was a matter of time before they said our proposal was workable and agreed to a win-win model. But now that Gitxsan Unity is saying the sky is falling in and want to save the Gitxsan, we need to ask ourselves, is this the most damaging thing that has ever happened to us? Maybe it is a picture of what is yet to come. Those great people I mentioned held dear to our Gitxsan process, where the heads of house groups are understood to be the leaders. Some among the Gitxsan community who carry great influence are underming our house leaders. For the sake of all Gitxsan, we hope sanity prevails. I welcome your comments on this or any other article.

Any questions? Call the above or awilson@gitxsan.com

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Sebastien puts hummingbird stories into print By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News

Local artist Robert E. Sebastian has released three new Native creations titled Nectar of the Gods. It is a limited edition glide, archival print, printed with long-lasting pigment ink. Limited to only 100 prints and 10 artist proofs, the 10 in. x 12 in. prints are selling for $60. Sebastian, who grew up in the area, said his

“ancient up-bringing breathes a new memory into Canada” and helps him bring his true past to life while connecting to natural world values. The first painting in the series is titled No Gravity Hummingbirds. “In the dawn of time our people were always warned about famine and how a harsh winter of life-factors can cause the disappearance of food, how Mother Nature could be very sensitive,” he explained.

“It is by watching the work and long hours of the hummingbird we take our cue, we must imitate the hard work and long hours of this tiny bird. “Not only that, but we must also take pride in the results of this work by making it the best.” The second image is titled Wings of Heaven. “It is said that hummingbirds are spirits of the dead, or at least can carry messages from the dead, much easier than any other beings on

earth,” Sebastian shared. “At one time we talked with the birds and animals. “Our Shaman used the feathers of the hummingbirds to help with this undertaking and the birds were never to be harmed in the process. “Hummingbirds assist us, as do other birds in a good life.” The final creation of the three is called Gods Nectar - Hummingbirds and focuses on an interesting legend he said.

“A Gitxsan princess was ordered once to collect nectar to make an offering to the “Great Chief in the Sky” God,” Sebastian recounted. “This offering was to assist in her wedding. “Not only did the princess have to do this but she had to fast, no eating, just water for four days with prayer. “Following her fast and prayer she felt weak, it was Gods reward to her that the hummingbirds helped her collect enough nectar

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There have been several cases of Streptococcus A in the Hazeltonâ€™s these past few weeks and people are being asked to watch for the signs and see a doctor immediately as it can cause many severe problems.. Strep A, first identified by Louis Pasteur in 1879, can cause disease that varies in severity. Left untreated, symptoms can

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Wednesday, April 18, 11:30 a.m. − 1:30 p.m., the Canadian Diabetes Association hosts a free information session featuring Mrs. Pudding, at the Recreation Centre, Moricetown, BC. Lunch will be included. The highlight of the workshop includes Sue Schaeffer, Diabetes Educator, as Mrs. Pudding. Unlike other events where we provide basic information on diabetes management, this event has an entertaining approach, Boyanne Young, Northern BC Yukon Region Branch Coordinator explained. “With laughter and learning Mrs. Pudding takes you on a journey of self-discovery that will help you on yours,” she added. Sweet Success with Diabetes features Mrs. Pudding, a fun-loving, feisty grandma who knows a thing or two about living well with diabetes. She loves to eat, hates to exercise and is shocked to hear she has diabetes. But after considerable ‘denialbetes’, Mrs. Pudding develops her own diabetes management program that is fun, easy to understand and practical. Join her as she shares her story of living positively with the challenge of diabetes. For more information contact Shelley Irvine, Diabetes Nurse Educator, 250-847-6014

Spring is now here and the snow is melting off the Hazelton area ball parks bringing softball season to a start in a few weeks. The South Hazelton Community Association has started several different ball leagues ranging in age and the number of teams will depend on the number of people registered. The first age category will be for children between

the ages of 4 and 7, the second will be for children between the ages of 8 and 12 unless there is enough interest to split the older group into two which would be from 8-10 and 11-12. There will also be registration for a women’s team as well as team registrations for mixed teams. The adult mixed teams will have two options. First people can sign up a team if they have enough players. The other option will be adults register individually and will

be assigned a team. All of the above will be playing games against other teams in the northwest throughout the end of May through to July or later depending on the interest of the players and availability of other teams. Registration will be $20 per child and $25 per adult and the players will receive a team shirt. Teams that enter as a whole in the adult league need to pay to cover the insurance and for more information

on that cost contact the SHCA at southhazelton.ca@ gmail.com. Registration forms can be picked up as of this week at the New Hazelton Bulkley Valley Credit Union, all the local Band offices, the District of New Hazelton, the Village of Hazelton, Sedina Sales, TriTown Lumber and Feed, Skeena Place or contact the SHCA to have one emailed, faxed or mailed. For more information contact the SHCA at 250-8427077.

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EASTER HAT FUN Kndergarten to Grade 4 students at New Hazelton elementary school proudly display the Easter hats they made in class. Shannon Hurst photo

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A little drive brings Hazelton history to life S

ome people live in the Hazelton’s because they were born and raised here and others have come from all over the world to call this spectacular area home. The reasons are different for many and while some stay for life others come and go. However regardless of whether or not one is here for a short time or a lifetime, this particular resident believes it is important to not only get to know the area but also explore and learn about the diverse and unique history that makes the north what it is today. This can of course be done in several ways. One can go to the local museum at the library, stop by K’san, talk to elders, read the variety of books written on so many aspects of the area or even go out and explore and see what one can find. It is the ladder of these that brought a friend and I on an

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adventure out the Cedarvale backroad last weekend and what a treat it was. Having only driven down the road to get hay many years ago, I had never made it to the end of the road which is essentially Cedarvale. Where the road ends now is at the train tracks and across from the tracks is a wonderful old building that was formally the Cedarvale Post Office and General Store. More importantly it was the focus of an amazing woman by the name of Edith Mary Essex who was the longest serving

Plight of the honeybees Sunday, April 15 at 7 p.m., the Northwest Community College is showing a Cinema Politica documentary titled, Vanishing of the Bees. Organizer Sarah Deagel feels the film is not only of interest but also important. “This promises to be an interesting film, particularly as we get ready for gardening season, just around the corner,” she said. “Honeybees have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives.” The film focuses on Colony Collapse Disorder, a phenomenon that has brought beekeepers to a crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelon, onions, cherries and a hundred other fruits and vegetables Deagel explained. “For many years commercial honeybee operations pollinated crops that made up one out of every three bites of food on our tables,” she said. The movie follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. The film explores the struggles they face as the two friends plead their case on Capital Hill and travel across the Pacific Ocean in a quest to protect their honeybees.” Admission will be by donation.

Postmistress in Canada. While Edith was born in Liverpool England in 1906, her family moved to Cedarvale in 1913. At the young age of 14, Edith started working as the assistant Postmaster to her father. As the story goes, sh she used to walk two mi miles to work, six da days a week. She co continued to do so

until she was 87. While she became the Postmistress in 1942 and retired in 1971 she still continued to work for a man by the name of Rick Freeman as the Postmistress until 1993. The last year she worked she was nominated for the Silver Postmark and she was also a published poet. Throughout her

years she wrote several poems and published two books, titled “Old Love Letters and Other Poems” and “Rhymes of a Country Postmistress.” While sadly there is very little left of the old Post office and store, her home is still standing two miles back down the road and we were also fortunate enough to learn she is buried in a

small cemetery a few miles past her house from a wonderful couple we met at the end of the country road. The entire adventure made for an exceptional day, some great photographs and one day maybe even a great story. Finding little historical treasures such as this is quite common when one starts to explore this

amazing area we are fortunate enough to call home. It is with this in mind that I encourage the thousands of residents in the Hazelton’s and surrounding communities to get out and explore the area, dig a little deeper into the rich culture and history and learn as much as you can about the place we call home.

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In loving memory of Bertha Homenuke Feb. 5, 1924 to April 18, 2006

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Harold Brunn June 7, 1929 to Dec. 11, 2006 In Memory Rest in Peace. Missed by family and friends. Jean

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EMILE HENRY • OVEN GLOVES • APRONS Nothing take away away Nothing can can ever ever take The love our hearts hold dear, The love our hearts hold dear, Sweet memories linger every day Sweet memories linger every Our love still keeps you day near.

Obituaries

Joyce Lee Warren passed away on March 28, 2012. Joyce was born to the late Robert and Isabelle Anderson in Sidney B.C. on June 26, 1948. After moving to Smithers, she married Lorne Warren in 1971 and remained in Smithers throughout her life. Joyce’s husband Lorne, son Chris, daughter in-law Tashia, and grandson Brian will miss her love and support. She is survived by her siblings Doug (Kathy) Anderson, Katherine (Joe) Kleinbach, Gordon (Sue) Anderson, John (Brette) Anderson, Margaret (Willie) Latkin, Dave (Di-anne) Anderson, and Colin (Theresa) Anderson. She was predeceased by her son Brian in 1978 and her brother Robert Bruce Anderson in 2009. Joyce’s life was celebrated along with family and friends at the Hudson Bay Lodge on Monday, April 9. In lieu of ﬂowers donations to the British Columbia Lung Association would be appreciated and can be sent to PO Box 3009, Stn D, Vancouver, BC, V6J 9Z9.

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Inside Sales Opportunity B.V. Home Centre Telkwa is looking for a fulltime, seasonal, in-store sales person to start immediately. The position will last until late fall. Experience in retail building supply or construction industry a deﬁnite asset but will train the right individual. We’re looking for a team player who can handle the occasional stress associated with providing excellent customer service. Must be capable of learning our computer system. Competitive wage. Please drop-off or email or resume and covering letter to travis@bvhome.ca or fax to 250-846-5807. BV Home Centre Telkwa

DRIVERS WANTED: Terriﬁc career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & beneﬁts pkg. Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

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SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT POSITION: GROUNDS HELPER – STUDENT LABOUR 8 HRS /DAY (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) MAY 1, 2012 TO AUGUST 31, 2012 LOCATION: Maintenance Department PAY RATE: $14.54 per hour QUALIFICATIONS: Preferences will be given to applicants with training or experience in Maintenance including, but not restricted to: • Enrolled in a post-secondary education program • Three months previous experience relevant to the position required • Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position • Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information • Ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard • Valid Class 5, BC Drivers’ Licence • An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • Physical capability to perform the job duties

Summit Camps, a Smithers based camp and catering service provider, is looking for an experienced part time or contract book keeper. Duties will include: • Payroll oversight • Accounts payable and receivable management • Bank and GL reconciliations • CCRA remittances • Yearend preparation Fluency in Simply Accounting required. Please email resume to info@summitcamps.ca

Superintendent /Project Manager Prince Rupert Paving and General Contracting Company require a Superintendent for its local and surrounding area operations. Adventure Paving is seeking an individual to oversee the following duties. • • • •

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT ADVISOR We have a position available for a CSA in our Prince George location. This position is responsible for promoting and selling Brandt’s parts, service and after sales support to existing and new customers. The successful candidate will work cooperatively with the management team to meet budget goals while expanding the customer base. Industry experience and strong selling skills are considered assets for this position. Brandt Tractor is the world’s largest privately held John Deere Construction & Forestry Equipment dealer and a Platinum member of the Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies Program. Find out more about our exciting career opportunities at www.brandtjobs.com or by calling (306) 791-8923. Email resume indicating position title and location to hr@brandttractor.com or fax (306) 791-5986.

Central Mountain Air Ltd. is currently accepting applications for a full time Technical Records Clerk to work a rotating 4 & 4 schedule in our administrative of¿ce at the airport in Smithers, BC.

The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with the public and be familiar with Microsoft software. Candidates should also be self motivated and have the ability to work with a team to achieve results in a union environment.

Reporting to the Director of Maintenance, duties will include, but are not limited to, recording aircraft and controlled items in the computerized tracking system; transcribing entries into technical log books; tracking and updating all technical regulatory publications; and producing month end reports.

Adventure Paving offers a competitive wage and benefit plan. In case you are applying outside of the area; we commit to pay the transportation cost and some living expenses until relocated.

Applicants should have exceptional computer and communication skills; the ability to learn quickly and meet deadlines. Accuracy and attention to detail are a must. Applicants should also be Àexible and have a cooperative attitude.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 250 627-9815

Please forward your resume via fax or email, no later than April 13, 2012 to the attention of: Director of Maintenance, Central Mountain Air. Fax: (250) 847-3744 or e-mail: jobs@Àycma.com Central Mountain Air thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Qualified candidates are invited to forward their resumes to: PO Box 809, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3X7 Or by Fax: 250 627-8648 Or by Email to: wbeal@ycs.bc.ca

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Oscar’s Source for Sports has an immediate opening for a full time sales position. Computer knowledge and a great attitude would be a valued asset. Apply with resume to Steve Hidber at 1214 Main Street, Smithers, BC

Food Counter Attendants Required Duties include: taking orders and processing payment, preparing food orders such as hamburgers, fries, onion rings, salads and breakfast items, receiving stock and general cleaning of restaurant. These are full-time permanent positions and applicants must be available to work all shifts – weekends, mornings, afternoons and evenings. No experience needed – employer will train. Some highschool education required Wage is $10.90 per hour. Please apply by email to awjobssmithers@gmail.com or by mail to Patti Farmer A&W Smithers, 4086 Hwy 16, Smithers BC V0J 2N0

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Corporate Records Clerk Required Immediately This position will require a conÀdent and reliable individual with the ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to changing priorities and meet deadlines. The successful candidate will be organized, discreet, and possess a high level of client-care with a conÀdent and conÀdential work approach. Please apply by email to christine@perryco.ca or in person at 1081 Main Street, Smithers, B.C.

MUNICIPAL CAMPGROUND ATTENDANT The Town of Smithers is currently seeking a qualiﬁed individual(s) to provide, under contract, the services of a municipal campground attendant for Riverside Municipal Campground & RV Park, located at the northerly end of 19th Avenue in Smithers. This contract would run annually from approximately Victoria Day to Thanksgiving Day with a rate of pay of $65 per day, plus 6% of campground revenue. The contractor must reside on site, 7 days per week in an RV (not provided), for the duration of the contract with full hook up provided by the Town at no cost to the contractor. A full description of the responsibilities of this contract can be found on the Town’s website www.smithers.ca or picked up from Municipal Hall. Interested parties should submit a letter outlining their experience and include two references, by 4:00 pm on April 27th, 2012 to the attention of: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC VOJ 2NO Fax: 250-847-1601

POSITION: COMPUTER SUPPORT TECHNICIAN STUDENT LABOUR 8 HRS/DAY (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) MAY 1, 2012 TO AUGUST 31, 2012 LOCATION: Technology Department PAY RATE: $14.54 per hour QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to applicants with training, education or experience in the computer field including but not restricted to: • Enrolled in a post-secondary education program • Three months previous experience relevant to the position required • Competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position • Ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information • Ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures • Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures • Maintains the confidentiality of sensitive information seen or heard • Valid Class 5, BC Drivers’ Licence • An exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract • Physical capability to perform the job duties

Employment

Home Care/Support

Education/Trade Schools

24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.)

INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Sites in AB & BC. Hands on real world machine training. NO Simulators. Start any Monday. Funding Options. www.IHESchool.com 1-866-399-3853

Help Wanted IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE If you are experiencing delays in the processing of your EI, CPP, OAS, Veterans Affairs, or CIC claims, please call the “Ofﬁce For Client Satisfaction”

1–866-506-6806

Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract. Housing & Utilities incls. w/ a Remarkable Compensation Package. Please forward resume to Kristine Toebosch at ktoebosch@ dengarry.bc.ca or fax to 1-250-377-4581 or mail Attn: Kristine PO Box 892 Kamloops BC V2C-5M8

Help Wanted The Hudson Bay Lodge

Be a part

has the following positions open... of a winning Waiter / waitress - apply to Silke Housekeepers - apply to Donnie Pub Servers - apply to Ellie

team!

Must be able to work flexible hours.

Please apply with resume to the Hudson Bay Lodge Currently, there is a career opportunity in Smithers for a:

Only successful applicants will be contacted.

WAREHOUSE SUPPORT – BRANCH Reporting to the Branch Manager, you will be responsible for performing tasks according to documented quality system procedures and loading/unloading delivery vehicles, verifying merchandise with documents. You will also be required to ¿ll, package and verify customer orders from stock and deliver to the shipping area. You will be responsible for counting all packaged pieces and pallets and ensuring vehicle is loaded, in a safe manner, with the correct shipment. You will observe safety policies and procedures of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act and any other pertinent legislation. You will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the warehouse and performing other branch support duties including delivery driving and/or customer service as required. Completion of a high school diploma, or the equivalent work experience, and the ability to lift up to 60 lbs. on a regular basis are essential. You are able to prioritize tasks and complete them in an accurate and timely manner. You have basic math pro¿ciency along with the ability to read and write English. Your proven customer service skills and good telephone manners are coupled with the ability to work cooperatively in a fast-paced, computerized, team environment. Previous warehousing experience would be an asset as would knowledge of the handling of dangerous goods and WHMIS regulations. The successful candidate’s compensation package will include a competitive salary, a comprehensive bene¿ts package and excellent potential for career advancement. Applicants are to forward their resumé by May 2nd, 2012 to:

Acklands-Grainger Inc., Attn: Louis Vertue @ 3143 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Email Address: vertuel@agi.ca Fax Number: 250-847 3904 Mailing Address: PO Box 2666, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Acklands - Grainger Inc. ensures equality in the recruitment and selection process by making employment decisions based on quali¿cations, relevant experience, knowledge and capability, demonstrated skills and accomplishments. We thank you in advance for considering Acklands - Grainger Inc., but only those candidates being considered will be contacted. No agency solicitation or phone calls please. Come visit us at www.acklandsgrainger.com

Experienced Diamond Drillers – North West Territories

Cabo Drilling Corp, one of Canada’s larger mineral drilling services companies, is searching for seasoned Surface Diamond Drillers for projects in Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon, and Central America. Your ability to drill in various terrains, and through various ground conditions, is complemented by your proven adaptability and ability to work as a team player. These positions offer a competitive base wage and production bonuses. Canadian based employees are eligible to participate in group bene¿ts. Experienced helpers are encouraged to apply. Please forward resume in con¿dence to: jamesg@cabo.ca

Request for Proposals Village of Telkwa District Heating Project Feasibility Study The Village of Telkwa invites submission of proposals for the completion of a Feasibility Study researching the possible development of a District Heating facility. The Village of Telkwa has completed preliminary work to identify buildings that may utilize district heating. Additional research is required to determine overall business feasibility and various utility/cost structures. An energy model, showing the system options and the prospective results, will be produced by the proponent. The full request for proposals (RFP) may be viewed at the Village of Telkwa ofﬁce, 1415 Hankin Avenue or downloaded directly from the Village of Telkwa website at www.telkwa.com at no cost. This RFP is also on www.civicinfo.bc.ca Please submit full package according to the RFP guidelines. Village of Telkwa’s hours of business are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, closed for lunch 12:30 – 1:30 daily. RFP closing date is 4 p.m. on April 24, 2012: District Heating Project Attn: Alfred Reutelstertz Village of Telkwa 1415 Hankin Street PO Box 220 Telkwa, British Columbia V0J 2X0

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Cement Mason $31.82 This work will start 6/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Cement Mason/Finisher in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilﬁeld services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS Class 1 or 3 License required.

ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGIST NAV CANADA,

this country’s provider of civil air navigation services, helps keep the skies safe by providing air trafﬁc control, ﬂight information, and airport advisory services as well as electronic aids to navigation. We are currently recruiting for an Electronics Technologist in our Terrace, BC location.

As an ideal candidate you will have the following qualiﬁcations: D Secondary school diploma and completion of an acceptable training program in electronics technology or an approved alternative. An approved alternative is a combination of education, training and/or experience. DValid Driver’s License and current driver’s abstract, valid passport and you must be willing to travel. DThe successful candidate must meet the security requirements of the position and be legally able to work in Canada. Starting salary is at $36,624.

If selected for the position, you will be responsible for your own relocation if necessary. Please forward your resume by e-mail to:

jobs@navcanada.ca and quote Reference Number IRC26832 in the subject line of your e-mail. NAV CANADA is committed to building a skilled, diverse workforce reﬂective of Canadian society. As a result, it promotes employment equity and encourages candidates to indicate voluntarily on their application if they are a woman, an Aboriginal person, a person with a disability or a member of a visible minority group. NAV CANADA is committed to developing inclusive, barrierfree selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require.

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$400 & Under MOVING! Selling burgundy leather zero clearance reclining sofa, 1.5 yrs old, $400. Hall tree bench, $140. Saunders 5 shelf bookcase, $40. (250)847-2559 RADIANCE direct vent gas heater c/w chimney. $320.00 Call: 250-877-6232 TOYO SPECTRUM 14” summers on rims, less than 500km on them, $400. Arctic Claw 14” Winter TXi M+5 winters on rims, 1 season on them, EC, $400. 250-847-9221 or 250877-9576.

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Cleaning Services

FURNACE & DUCT CLEANING PROFESSIONAL “CLEAN AIR & QUALITY SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY” ! ew BLOWN-IN ATTIC INSULATION

TRUCK MOUNTED VACUUMS

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FURNACES • DUCTS CHIMNEYS • FIREPLACES BOILERS • PELLET STOVES SAWDUST • WOOD CHIPS AIR CONDITIONING ATTIC INSULATION REMOVAL SAWMILLS

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COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMES • INDUSTRIAL

FIREWOOD for sale. Dry pine by the cord. $130 round or $165 split. Delivered Smithers area. Phone 250-847-5779.

“CALL TODAY FOR PEACE OF MIND”

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Garage Sales

Feed & Hay

MOVING SALE

250-847-4550 www.priorityvac.ca Household Services

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3715 - 13th Ave, Smithers Sat., April 21 & Sun.,22 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days

HAY for sale: $4 from a stack or $5 delivered Smithers to Houston. (250)846-5490 HAY, no rain, Timothy/brome, wrapped round bales. $50/bale. (250)846-9430

Assortment of household items

HYBRID BULLS FOR SALE POLLED Red Angus/ Fleckvieh Simmental cross 250-846-5550 / 250-877-2060

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Livestock 250-846-5147

Kiefer 3 Horse Trailer Services

Financial Services GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com

Now Hiring Full-Time Front Counter Daytime Staff Apply Now Smithers, Highway 16 with resume

Linda Brown Unlimited · lindabrown2007@gmail.com

Sliding back door, front door, inside movable panel, aluminum construction.

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12,000

250-

Education/Tutoring

Misc Services

BARB’S TRUCKING

BParking Lot sweeping Estimates available

Education/Tutoring

Fully Insured

UPCOMING COURSES @ SMITHERS CAMPUS

Help Wanted

You’ll love being on the other side of the counter

What you’ll love: • Flexible Hours • Health Benefits • Scholarship program • Free Uniforms • Paid Training

(250) 694-3497 or Cell: (250) 692-6107 or Egon (250) 694-3319 Cell: (250) 570-2055 Email: mike@mikesauction.net As soon as possible

Blinds of all kinds New · Repairs · Cleaning Bob Swift 250-847-3051

Watch future papers for complete listings.

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca

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SKEENA DECOR

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3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB.

for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Structural Steel Rate $36.27 This work will start 6/15/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12. Please respond via email by placing Structural Steel Erector in the subject line to: patton@bakerconcrete.com

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AUCTION #1 - MAY 26, 2012 @ TOPLEY’S GARAGE This sale will include a good selection of antiques, a very large selection of tools, vehicles and equipment. To consign to the sale early in order for us to get your merchandise advertised, call Mike’s Auction Limited as soon as possible. AUCTION #2 - JUNE 2, 2012 @ FORT ST. JAMES This a auction will be a very large tool and equipment sale - approximately 2,000 lots. If you would like to consign large equipment or vehicles, please contact Mike’s Auction Limited. Please note that we cannot take any small items at this already extremely large sale.

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels. Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to ﬂy material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Rodbusters in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Rodbusters must be competent in rigging, shaking out & installing (tying) all types of reinforcement used in concrete. Must have basic knowledge of reading and understanding cut sheets and drawings for the reinforcing. Must be capable of signaling and rigging loads for cranes. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and the Coalition of British Columbia Building Trades for the Kitimat Modernization Project. Approximate Journeyman Rodbuster $36.27 This work will start 5/1/12. Please respond to this ad by 4/20/12 Please respond via email by placing Rodbuster in the subject line to patton@bakerconcrete.com

Blinds & Drapery

Smithers & Area

Call Rick 778-210-0066 Occupational First Aid Level 1

Transportation of Dangerous Good

April 21 (Sat)

April 27 (Fri)

$109

Transportation Endorsement April 22 (Sun)

Wildland FireÀghter Training $109

Core Hunter Training April 26-29 (Th-Su)

$255

WHMIS April 27 (Fri)

$69

250.847.4461 ext. 5849 toll free 1.877.277.2288 wtcs@nwcc.bc.ca

$99

wtcs.nwcc.bc.ca

May 2-11 (Mon-Fri)

$2,600

@ NWCC Houston Campus

Occupational First Aid Level 3 May 14-30 (Mon-Fri)

$749

Veterinarian Services

EXAMS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR PET’S HOME! Exams & Vaccinations Quill & Abscesses Minor Surgery Acupuncture Herbal Formulas

250-847-5321

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Heavy Duty Machinery

For Sale By Owner

4 BDRM, 2759 sq.ft., 3 yr old executive family home in Willowvale. Open concept main ﬂoor, features cook’s dream kitchen w/abundant walnut stained solid oak cabinets and high end Energy Star stainless appl. Must be seen. View at http://www.isellmyhome.ca/ viewlisting.php?id=227 $449,000. Call 250-877-7884.

Country Living at its best 5 acres located 5 mins to Smithers, 2400 sq.ft. home, updated, 5 bdrm, 2 bath, 2 gas ﬁreplace, 5 appl. incl., 2 sundecks & hottub, garage and carport, wrap around driveway. Contact 250-870-6173.

A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for Sale HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Sporting Goods GOLF CART Club car 2005 for sale, prefect running order. $3,200. Phone (250)877-1147. 2197 Cote Rd, Smithers.

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4 bedroom house in New Hazelton. 2.5 reno’d baths, jet tub, custom birch kitchen, ﬁnished basement with work room and games room w pool table. Corner lot, gardens, fruit trees. Comes with F/S/DW/W/D. $159,000 250-842-5205 or 778-202-0480

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE 3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315

For Sale By Owner 2 BDRM, 1 bath house on 5 acres on Grantham Rd, 40min from Smithers, 10 min from Houston, wood/elec heat, cozy & quiet. $159,000. 877-9608

Heavy Duty Machinery

Welding & Fabrication Business

HOUSE FOR SALE OR TRADE custom built in 2009, 2 bdrm plus den in loft, 2 bthrm designer home, country setting on private 5 acres. Above Seymour Lake on Whistler Road. Need to sell as our family is growing $385,000. 250-8479988 or paddy.hirshfield@gmail.com PERFECT STARTER HOME OR FOR DOWNSIZING 1274 sq ft 2 bedroom completely renovated, new roof, foundation, natural gas furnace, concrete sidewalks, garden shed, Has fenced yard, nice garden; new floors, paint...lots of light..open floor plan. Within 2 blocks of downtown. Located 3983 2nd Ave, Smithers. Asking $225,000.0 Call 250-8474854 or email young.angelajerry7@gmail.com for more info or to view. SPLIT LEVEL, 3 bdrm, 2 bath home with laminate floors throughout, a large fenced backyard and a beautiful view of Hudson Bay Mtn, located in a good residential neighbourhood, 3734 14th Ave. $285,000. 250-877-2427.

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Welding and Fabrication Business opportunity or equipment for sale from prior business in Smithers area. Equipment noted, Accupress, Accushear, milling machine, lathes, total package, inquire @ job 250-847-7928, cell 250-877-2434.

Medical Supplies

FOR SALE

Shoprider Deluxe Mobility Scooter TE889-4, includes battery charger. $1,800 obo Shoprider Deluxe Mobility Scooter Sovereign, 10-yrs-old, does not include battery charger. $800 obo. Ladies foldup travel bike, hardly used. $200.

250-

847-9736

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Lots RARE building lot in Smithers. Located on the hill on 16th ave. Quiet street. Close to riverside trails and parks. Zoned R1. $92,500. 250-877-9323 or macleanmail@gmail.com

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$ 169,500

Check out this modern 988 square foot bungalow in Telkwa. 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, new laminate ﬂooring, natural gas furnace, large landscaped lot with shed. Perfect as a starter home, retirement or rental investment. Call 250-877-6244.

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Cottages / Cabins

NE LIST W ING

FURNISHED Cabins & Cottages, 1 - 2 rooms starting $225 week utilities included, Off Season Rates. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250847-3961 Glacier View RV Park

Commercial Vehicles

1994 Ford 1-Ton Shop Truck

250-847-0807 $ th

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Suites, Lower 1 BDRM suite on beautiful Tyhee Lake. $550/mth incl. util., Satellite, ofﬁce & storage. N/S, N/P. Move in May 15-June 1. (250)846-9358.

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Wrecker/Used Parts

9,000

250-877-7532

Will

Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker

Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999

Bulkley Valley Real Estate

REDUCED! MUST SELL!

847-2640

6,400 obo

250-

Recreational/Sale

2004 Citation 10’8” Camper

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

3471 Old Babine Lake Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

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19,500

Trucks & Vans

846-5714

250-

Trucks & Vans

2007 Dodge Nitro 4x4 Tow pkg, roof rack, 95,000 km, std, new battery, A/C, great shape. Will deliver.

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11,900 obo 250-877-9608

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Public Notice Woodlot Licence 101 2012-2022 Woodlot Licence Plan Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 17 of the Woodlot Planning and Practices Regulation that the Woodlot Licence Plan (2011-2022) for Woodlot Licence 101 held in the name of Chris and Friederike Schippers has been prepared. The Woodlot Licence Plan covers a Crown land parcel located on the Kitseguecla Lake Road, east of Taltzen Lake, and one private land parcel located in the same area. The Woodlot Licence Plan will be available for public viewing from April 4 to May 4 2012 at the office of Silvicon Services Inc. 3560 Victoria Dr. Smithers To make an appointment to view the Woodlot Licence Plan, please contact Rob Roulston RPF at (250) 847-3680. The Woodlot Licence Plan, governed by the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, provides strategies and performance requirements for managing the various resources and conserving and protecting non-timber resource values and features. Written comments must be submitted to Rob Roulston Silvicon Services Inc., Box 490, Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0, phone 847-3680 fax 847-2530, or roulston@silvicon.com. All comments will be reviewed and may be incorporated into the final approved plan. All comments must be submitted prior to May 8, 2012.

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Legal Notices

In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands under a purchase sale agreement in the amount of $2,514,000 over a period of 10 years, to Ambleside Projects Ltd.: Parcel Identiﬁer: 013-138-251 Parcel B (See DF 17619), Section 30, Township 4, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1104 Except Plans 5985, 6154, 6197, 7046, 9678, 10229 and PRP14843. This is not a tender nor a request for offers. Further information can be obtained by visiting the Town of Smithers website: www.smithers.ca.

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HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD

2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition 259,000 hwy kms, V6, auto, fully loaded, 8 leather seats, 2 heated, p/mirrors, programmable driver seat memory, dual climate, running boards, fog lights, cruise, 6 CD, tow pkg, roof rack, one owner, good condition. Studded tires for sale if interested.

Wrecker/Used Parts

“Home of a Million Parts”

Welding deck (work orders available)

Homes for Rent NEAR downtown Smithers. Three bedroom unit available May 1. 250.847.5872.

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THREE RIVERS REPORT

B.C. Liberals retain big lead in donations By Tom Fletcher Black Press

remier Christy Clark visited a North Vancouver bulk shipping terminal Monday to announce $700 million in funding for new highway upgrades to develop B.C.’s Pacific Gateway program. The announcement didn’t include details of new highway upgrades, beyond current projects such as the Port MannHighway 1 expansion and the South Fraser Perimeter Road, a truck route to port

facilities in South Delta. A news release refers to further Highway 1 improvements between Kamloops and the Alberta border. Specific provincial project announcements are promised in the weeks to come. Instead the premier’s event focused on private sector investments from the host company Neptune Terminals and others, which are gearing up to meet demand from Asian customers. “Neptune

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Terminals’ strategic investments have resulted in record terminal exports of potash and steelmaking coal, a 20-per-cent increase in jobs at our terminals, and significant additional growth to come as we complete our expansions,” said Neptune president James Belsheim. Teck Resources CEO Don Lindsay also took part in the event, reviewing the mining company’s $1 billion investment over the last two years to expand production of metallurgical coal, copper and zinc. Jock Findlayson of

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the Business Council of B.C. said the province’s exports to China grew by 27 per cent in 2011 alone, and shipments of coal, minerals and forest products to Asia are expected to double by 2020. NDP transportation critic Harry Baines dismissed the announcement as the latest media event staged by Clark to promote her jobs plan. “There are no specific details where this money is going to go,” Baines said of the provincial contribution.

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“It’s more about a photo op than getting their hands dirty to have a real job plan for British Columbians.” Bains said $700 million over five years is $140 million a year. At $5 million per kilometre, that amounts to 28 km of new or expanded per year, he said. The B.C. government’s February budget says the province’s total contribution to the South Fraser Perimeter Road will be $1.06 billion when it is complete in the summer of 2014. The Port Mann-

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250-847-5999

$233,000

NEW LISTING

$10,000

NEW LISTING

$219,500

NEW LISTING

Transportation Investment Corp. photo

Highway 1 expansion is budgeted for completion by the winter of 2013, with a total cost of more

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Bulkley Valley Real Estate NEW LISTING

Webcam image shows progress as of April 2 on the new 10-lane toll bridge under construction next to the Port Mann bridge.

$349,900

than $3.3 billion. That is to be paid down through tolls of about $3 for cars and $9 for heavy trucks.

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Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

NEW LISTING

$199,000

NEW LISTING

$398,000

212 Seventeen Mile Rd, Kispiox

3752 Broadway Avenue

3931 First Avenue

10429 Lawson Road

Lot 7 Bluff Road

9199 Bluff Road, Telkwa

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Located in Kispiox Valley 80 acres, 4 bdrm, 2 bath Borders crown, outbuildings www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers NEW PRICE

mls n216942

$339,500

Claws 2 Paws pet store Established pet store Supplies, food, pets, equipment Specializing in fish & reptiles

Ron Lapadat NEW PRICE

mls n4505373

Attractive updated 3 bedroom Birch cabinets, hardwood floors Fenced yd, shop, beautiful garden www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$395,000

mls n217079

Updated country home, 17 acres 3 bdrm, 2 bath, walk out basement Huge sundeck, great views Horse property, 16km to town

Ron Lapadat

$189,500

mls n217050

18.78 acres above Tyhee Lake Best view in the valley Community water system Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$269,900

mls n216715

3 bedroom, 5 acres, vaults Spectacular lake/mountain views Community water system Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$159,500

mls n217027

$279,000

1461 Driftwood Crescent

153 Moricetown/Suskwa FSR

3913 Alfred Avenue

8795 Horlings Road

17747 Grantham Road

1475 Chestnut St, Telkwa

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Immaculate Silverking home Bright open layout, big kitchen 3 bdrm + den, main floor master Manicured yard with gardens

Ron Lapadat

mls n215594

Modern 2.288 s.f., 4 bdrm home Fertile level farm land Quiet rural road, pristine setting Spectacular Mountain views

Charlie & Ron

$499,000

mls n210328

Excellent investment, 2 houses 75x125 lot, 1-2 bdrm, 1-1 bdrm Main has newer vinyl siding Huge wraparound sundeck

Donna Grudgfield

$174,900

mls n210158

5 acres in Lake Kathlyn area 4 bedroom, full basement home Open design, bright and cozy Mature landscaping, private

Donna Grudgfield

$284,500

mls n216357

8 acres, creek, pond 2 bedroom home, huge porch Greenhouse, chick coop, storage Huge 32x50 workshop

Donna Grudgfield

$110,000

mls n214789

3 bedroom, 2 storey home 2 bathrooms, den on main floor Family/rec. room in basement Huge private deck, detached shop

Donna Grudgfield

$435,000

mls n214552

$169,000

1545 Kidd Road

3744 Broadway Avenue

3726 Thirteenth Avenue

Lot 2 Morgan Road

5360 Aspen Road

Rem Lot B Lake Kathlyn Rd

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2 storey home on small acreage 4 bdrm, 3 bath, country kitchen Detached garage/shop, barn www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n209393

3 bedroom, downtown area C-1A zoning res, retail, offices Includes appliances, furnishings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$479,000

mls n216307

Energy efficient home 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom 2 fire places Garage and fenced yard

Sandra Hinchliffe

$769,000

mls n216886

New 10 acre lot Treed and facing west 8Km from town Perfect for you country retreat

Sandra Hinchliffe

$76,000

mls n214865

Great location and view Good pasture, spring fed creeks Quality 6 bdrm, 3 bath home Carport, workshop, lean to

Sandra Hinchliffe

$174,500

9888 Lawson Road, Telkwa

38198 Telkwa High Road

8 Fulton Crescent, Granisle

3620 Railway Avenue

3300 Kispiox Road

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Charlie McClary

mls n216922

Pick up your FREE copy of our map of the Bulkley Valley View extra colour photos of our listings on the internet at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or EMAIL US at remaxbv@telus.net

Beautiful 2652 sq ft log home High end finish, fixtures, hot tub Great view of Bulkley Valley 320 acres with second home

Charlie McClary

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n4504967

Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

Comfortable family home Backs onto crown land Many upgrades Great recreation location

Alida Kyle

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

mls n216670

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

3 bdrm, 4 piece bath, 10x15 shed New flooring, new pellet stove High eff n/g, insulation upgrade www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

mls n216870

Peter Lund

mls n213573

$599,000

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20 acre horse prop, river frontage Updated 2020sf 3-4 bdrm home Drive-thru 36x36 barn with loft 32x40 shop, 150x150 sand arena

mls n216804

Picturesque acreage Close to town, level ground Perfect for home site, views Year round creek, open pasture

317 acres on Kispiox River 3 bdrm, full basement, outbuildings Established fields, Mtn views www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n216975

Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

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