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By Marvin Beatty Smithers/Interior News

Five people have been left homeless in Moricetown after a fire tore through their home the morning of Sunday, May 6.

Michael Alfred was already at work at Kyahwood Forest Products around 6 a.m. when he was called and told his Park Road home of seven years was on fire.

Although several members of the volunteer fire department responded as quickly as they could, the house was entirely gutted.

“We lost everything,” Alfred said.

At the time of the fire, Leona Wilson was home with her three children: Jennifer, 2, Lucius, 4, and Michael Jr., 5.

Wilson was able to get all of the kids safely out and no one was injured in the blaze.

Wilson said the kids told her they had been playing with a lighter they had taken from her coat.

Alfred said he did not have insurance on the house and for now, the family is staying with his sister.

Community support for the family has been swift, with donations of blankets and other items being delivered to their temporary home.

Dallas Nikal, who works in the accounts payable office at Kyahwood, said staff have been encouraged to support the family through payroll deductions.

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Mike Alfred and Leona Wilson stand in front of what is left of their Moricetown home following a fire on the morning of May 6.

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Avril Jack, chair of housing for the Moricetown Band, has children of similar age as Wilson.

The day after the fire she delivered donations and planned to speak with the family in her official capacity soon.

“As it has just happened, we need to try and find out where they are as far as items they need, ” Jack

said.

An account has been established at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union in Smithers so the public can make donations to the family.

The account number is 377119.

Non-monetary donations can be arranged by contacting Alfred’s nephew, Andrew Tom at 250-8770013 or 250-877-8013.

The Fire Prevention Canada website shows that, on average, fire kills eight people each week in Canada and that residential fires account for 73 per cent of those fatalities.

An educational kit for parents to use in talking to their kids about fire safety, is available on their website at www.fiprecan.ca.

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Public hearings bring concerns back to table

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

It was a packed house last Tuesday as Smithers Council moved ahead with the rezoning of the airport, Walnut Drive and an A-1 zoning amendment.

However, it was the decision to hold off on constructing the second sheet of ice that consumed most of the meeting which had Councillor Adomeit firing back noting the continuing delays that plague the project.

“In the previous processes we didn’t receive any proposals that met our criteria,” said Mayor

Taylor Bachrach.

“Council has committed to a fair and transparent process. This is a project that has been in the works for 15 years and it’s really important at this stage that we are careful in terms of making sure we exercise our due diligence in these critical steps.”

On receipt of two letters, one from a local engineer and contractor, the other from Venture Pacific, council felt obligated to direct staff to reissue a building tender so as to be fair to all companies interested in constructing the new arena.

After much debate

council voted unanimously to conduct a geotechnical study of the property where the arena will be built and in the coming weeks issue a building tender.

However, the chances of seeing shovels in the ground before the year is out are quickly diminishing.

Council also approved the rezoning of the airport lands. After a short public hearing on the matter, council voted unanimously to make two new zones, AP-1 and AP-2, that will reorganize how the properties next to the tarmac will be used in the future.

“The reason for mak-

ing the zone is to give us some control and parameters that are fair and equal to everybody,” said airport manager Rob Backburn.

“Now that we have these zones created, we can start to lease out the property and now have some clear parameters on what we can and can’t do.”

The AP-1 zone will now allow for aids to navigation and safety, air cargo facilities, weather observation stations and military uses, among other things. Achieving better access for airside use of the airport. The AP-2 designation will now allow the airport

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It happened very quickly.

Two gun shots, no witnesses, a dead bear and three cubs left to fend for them selves.

This cowardly act had the Northern Lights Wildlife Society welcoming three young cubs to their shelter last week.

After receiving a call on May 6, Angelica and Peter Langen headed out to Hixton, B.C. The report that came in was an illegal shooting of a cell bear and the orphaning of three cubs that were held up in a tree.

Joanne Kirkland, a local Hixton hunter, informed the shelter of the crime as she attempted to keep the cubs in contact while the Langen’s made their way to Hixton.

“It was obviously a driveby hunter,” Kirkland said.

“Saw them, shot the cell.”

Upon arrive at the scene the cubs had not strayed far from their dead mother.

Bear cubs encounter extreme emotional distress when they lose their mother at such a young age and repeatedly tried to nurse as the cell laid dead.

With the permission of Conservation Officers, the Northern Lights Wildlife Society were able to trap the cubs without further incident. This is the first time they have successfully rescued bear cubs without the assistance of Conservation Officers.

An avid bear hunter, Kirkland knows the importance of conservation and said this kind of act is deplorable among the hunting community.

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and love saving these little cubs when we have hunting dogs and hunt bear,” she said. “But we have never shot a wet cell, we don’t need to.

“People who don’t understand wildlife and hunting, they have no idea about conservation.”

Once the cubs were safely back at the shelter the Langen’s were contacted

by Conservation Officers in Prince George who were looking into the matter but said at this point they have nothing to go on with an investigation. However, Conservation Officers were not immediately available for comment.

Upon arrival at the shelter the cubs seemed to be in good health otherwise, however in a situation like this the cubs are under an enormous amount of stress as they begin to grieve.

“They’re settling in, they’re still very much disturbed and shy,” said Langen.

“They’re eating okay but not as good as we would like to see. They are very traumatized from the ordeal and it will take three or four weeks before they get over it.”

After the word spread about the illegal killing an anonymous donor contacted the Northern Lights Wildlife Society offering a reward for anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the shooter. Although it’s not finalized yet they may be looking into legal action if someone is found accountable.

“If this person is found the fine is relatively minimal, I think it’s only a few hundred dollars,” Langen said. “But they want to know if they could strike a civil suit, they have a lawyer that would be willing to take it on and ask for reimbursement for the cost of rehabilitating the cubs.”

Most of the animals the shelter rescues are due to some kind of human interaction. In February the shel-

ter also received two cubs the same age after a logging operation cut right through a den, killing the mother and leaving the cubs orphaned in the dead of winter. The men responsible quickly called the shelter and the bears were saved.

However, clearly people are not always responsible and the symbiotic relationship between humans and animals continues to deteriorate. But in a situation like this the shooters aren’t hinters, they’re poachers.

“We work with a lot of hunters and have great support from them with the work that we do and great relationships,” Langen said.

“But people like this put everybody out there at risk.

They call themselves hunters but they should really be called poachers because what they are doing is illegal and unethical and should not be thrown in the same pot as the people who hunt and have ethics. We make a distinct difference there.”

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Geotechnical survey slows down second sheet of ice project COUNCIL from p. A2 Recently, Kevin Stunder of Aurora Resorts proposed a 30-unit housing development to be built on the site of the former Christian Elementary School to provide condo properties and assisted-living units.

However, before the company could begin the project, they needed an R-3 zoning. After a previous public hearing that saw majority of the surrounding neighborhood in support of

the project, a second hearing was held to determine if there was any additional concerns from he public. Though there were a few comments about secondary access to the site, council felt is was necessary to approve the R-3 zoning to continue diversifying medium density residential sites in Smithers.

Although all except one voted in favor of the zoning, Councillor Phil Brienesse still felt they could have broken

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down the zone for better management of the property.

“I’m in favor of increasing the density in our town and R-3 is a good tool for doing that,” Councillor Brienesse explained.

“But I’m still con-

cerned with the location and traffic it’s going to create through the Tim Hortons intersection. I think the residents had some valid concerns that weren’t addressed in the rezoning and I was hoping we could have those addressed

before we moved forward. Hopefully we can address some of those concerns in the development permit stage so that some of their concerns are at least mitigated.”

This week Mayor Bachrach will also be part of an 86-member meeting in Penticton for the first ever B.C. Mayor’s Caucus to discuss a better solution to how infrastructure projects are funded in municipalities.

Infrastructure is a

growing concern among many B.C. communities as it becomes more difficult to offer local services.

“It’s very exciting,” said Mayor Bachrach.

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Huxtable: Saves lifetime of memories

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News It was instinct, it was what had to be done.

It took just a few minutes, but those minutes saved the life of Brady Hobbins and a lifetime of memories.

For his actions during those few minutes Gary Huxtable, 43, received the Vital Link Award from the B.C. Ambulance Service which recognizes the significant contributions made by citizens during medical emergencies.

As any true hero, Huxtable deflects the attention, he acknowledges the work of first responders and the doctors and how the outcome could have been different if the stars had not lined up just right on the afternoon of Sept. 11, 2011.

It was a sunny afternoon.

Lisa Huxtable and her husband Brian Hobbins, from Cold Lake, Alta., were visiting her brother Gary and his wife Stefanie at their property on Tyhee Lake, when an afternoon of reminiscing and laughter was interrupted by the barking of the Hobbins’ border collie, Tika.

Sensing something wasn’t right, the four ran outside to find 18-month-old Brady Hobbins, who only minutes earlier had been sleeping in a trailer parked behind the house at some distance from the lake, was no longer there.

“He’d never crawled out before,” Lisa said.

A frantic search eventually led to the lake and a parent’s worst nightmare, Brady was partly submerged in the shallow waters.

Brian jumped into the waist deep water, collected Brady and began CPR. “He didn’t have a pulse, he was unresponsive and completely white,” Gary said of his first observations when he arrived at the dock.

Remembering the moment, Gary pauses, trying to keep the difficult emotions at bay before he continues.

“I didn’t think the outcome was going to be good,” he added of the moment

Gary Huxtable, accompanied by Donna Davidson, is all smiles after receiving the Vital Link Award from the B.C. Ambulance Service for helping save the life of his nephew Brady Hoggins.

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that would later keep him awake at night for several days as he pondered the worstcase scenario.

Fearing the worst, Gary, who spent 10 years with the Smithers Fire Department, took over, not wanting his brother-in-law to feel responsible for the loss of his own son.

“It was tough to stay composed,” Gary admitted as his previous training swirled through his head, reminding him not to over-compress.

He performed six full sets of CPR and then, at long last, Brady took a breath.

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second star lined up in his favour.

The Telkwa Volunteer Fire Department, training not too far away at Eddy Park with all of their rescue gear, heard the dispatch for the ambulance and arrived on scene in less than 10 minutes with Michael Dupuis, a volunteer firefighter and a registered nurse who knew exactly what to do.

Corey Kortmeyer, chief of the Telkwa Fire Department, who nominated Gary for the award, remembers the incident clearly and the emotion of the day still wells up in his voice.

“It was a pretty tough weekend until

we found out he was OK,” Kortmeyer said as he fought back tears.

Another star lined up for Brady as an ambulance was travelling through Telkwa when the call for help came in and arrived just minutes after the fire department.

“It makes your heart skip a beat, having a child call is always stressful,” ambulance attendant Donna Davidson said of the call from dispatch.

But when Davidson and her partner Diane Barton arrived on scene their worst fears were assuaged when they heard Brady breath, albeit with difficulty and crying.

“I remember thinking, ‘Yes’,” Davidson recalled.

Davidson notified physicians at the Bulkley Valley Regional Hospital of Brady’s condition and they were ready when he arrived, his skin and lips tinged with blue.

Dr’s. Morsey, Strauss and Schaefer all had a hand in helping Brady survive the early hours of his near-drowning.

To minimize any potential impacts on his brain, the doctor’s put Brady in a drug-induced coma and, about five hours after he was plucked from the lake, Brady was airlifted to the B.C. Children’s Hospital.

“The doctors were good,” Gary said with a tone of gratitude.

Soon after his arrival at the hospital Brady woke up from his coma acting as if nothing had happened.

“He was chatty and flirting with the nurses,” Lisa said of the moment she knew everything was going to be okay.

“It was a good day,” Kortmeyer said, acknowledging the efforts of all involved that contributed to saving the life of Brady.

Everything that needed to go right, did go right that afternoon, but for the first responders and Lisa the most important part is the first few minutes, the minutes when Gary brought Brady back to life.

“That’s what big brothers do,” Lisa said.

“He’s a hero.”

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Duplicate Bridge Lessons until May 16. Contact Jane 250847-3738 or Jeannette 250-846-9126 for more information.

Free Cycle Day at the Smithers Fellowship Baptist Church corner of Queen & 7th, May 26, 9-12. We’re giving away good items that you may need. Inside the church basement.

Garage Sale Fundraiser for the Telkwa Museum.

Saturday, May 26, 8-12 a.m. Donations accepted up to May 23. Drop-off at the Museum entrance. Raffle drawn at noon.

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Perennial Plant Sale May 26, Goat Statue Parking Lot. Viewing 8 a.m. sale 9 a.m. to noon. Donated plant pick-up

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Relay for Life Saturday, May 26, 2012, 1 p.m. to 7 a.m. at Chandler Park Field. Annual Fundraiser for the Canadian Cancer Society’s effort to prevent, treat & cure cancer. Alyson Tomson smithersrelay@bc.cancer.ca 250-847-0230.

The Fine Art of Nature Interactive installation connecting with nature. M ay 1–26. Free workshops and activities. www. smithersart.org. Gallery summer hours: Tuesday–Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (250) 847-3898.

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Tuition protest a smokescreen We don’t need no education - Pink Floyd With the winter semester fast approaching final exams, university students in Quebec continue to protest against proposed tuition hikes.

Students at Quebec’s universities have taken job action, or study action, whatever you want to call it since February.

During the ensuing weeks the protests have grown in size, hyperbole and unfortunately have lost much of the peaceful aspect of the demonstration with acts of vandalism.

Unions and social groups have jumped on the bandwagon, adding their voices to the cacophony.

Tuition hikes are the bane of any university student. I know, I’ve paid more than my fair share of tuition.

So I can understand the reaction to the proposed tuition hike in Quebec which will see a year’s worth of classes go from just over $2,000 to just over $4,000 over the next five to seven years.

That’s a hefty hike.

I wouldn’t be happy to see my hard earned beer money going into the government’s pockets.

Nonetheless, when all is said and paid, university students in Quebec will still be paying less for a year’s worth of learning than most students across Canada.

Lost in much of the rhetoric is that a bachelor’s degree in Quebec only requires three years of study, not four like the rest of the country.

This is because Quebec has the CEGEP program. The two-year academic program in CEGEP covers what would be considered first-year university courses at most universities across the country.

What doesn’t come up in any part of the debate surrounding tuition rates, is that tuition for CEGEP studies, in other words, a year’s worth of university courses, is free.

Yep, CEGEP does not have tuition fees.

Consequently, a university degree in Quebec, really costs a student 75% of what it costs students elsewhere in the country.

If I was a student in Quebec I would gladly pay my tuition fees and giggle all the way back to my piggy bank with my savings.

If I was a student elsewhere in the country I would start doing the math and I would be organizing a protest for lower tuition fees.

So, what is the fuss really about?

Beats me.

- Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

Mining Week: Celebration of a growing industry Mining Week is an opportunity to celebrate the important role mining plays in our community.

Among Smithers’ diverse industries and sectors, including tourism, forestry and agriculture, we’ve seen exploration and mining become our area’s biggest economic driver.

In 2011, mineral exploration alone brought $220 million in investment to the Skeena region.

Smithers is the hub for the northwest’s mining industry.

We’re home to the B.C. government’s regional mining office as well as dozens of companies in the drilling, expediting and assaying

industries, most of which were born right here in the Bulkley Valley.

Groups such as the Smithers Exploration Group continue to work hard to strengthen this position.

We’re proud of Smithers’ awardwinning School of Exploration and Mining at Northwest Community College.

Its unique brand of hands-on, experiential learning ensures local young people, especially First Nations, will have a chance to realize the promise of the mining economy.

Many of the skills students learn can be transferred to other industries, making our community even more

GUEST VIEW Taylor Bachrach Mayor of Smithers resilient. esilient.

Our town council recognizes increased mining activity will mean growth and change for our community, and we’re getting ready.

For instance, we recently announced an agreement for the development of 102 new building lots between Dahlie Creek and Pacific Street.

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We’re in the process of rezoning lands at the airport to facilitate light industrial development and looking into the feasibility of expanding our terminal.

We’re working towards building a tow second arena, a longsec awaited amenity that aw will wil help us attract families who move to fam the region for jobs in the minerals sector.

Everyone recognizes growth comes with its challenges. I’m looking forward to a conference the Bulkley Valley Research Centre is organizing this fall on maximizing local benefits and managing the social and environmental effects

of development.

Our success in mining owes a lot to the remarkable individuals who are the backbone of our local industry, from early prospectors working claims in Silver King Basin and on Hudson Bay Mountain to today’s entrepreneurs, geologists and educators.

I appreciate the insights and experience of those who lead today’s industry.

Smithers has deep roots in exploration and mining, an exciting industry based on optimism, innovation, and an enduring curiosity about what lies beneath the earth’s surface.

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Online poll results Should students be protesting in Quebec?

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It has now been replaced on an elaborate cantilever structure to support it over the void below. It should be noted here that if the precipitous 2007 decision to extend the runway had not been proceeded with then, the extension to the south would now have been ruled out.

In fact, before long it may become necessary to revert to the north extension only, as no doubt there will be further changes to the landscape of the slide area.

The community’s interest in the ongoing erosion difficulties goes far beyond the airport operations. It goes to the character and recreational resources of the Bulkley River, the fish habitat in it as well as the environment at large.

The credibility and lack of oversight since the early 1940’s continues to come into question.

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Pipeline springs negative feelings

“Tuition’s too high—I just finished my degree and it cost me a fortune.”

“I’m for the protest, but not for the violence.”

“Being a Montrealer, we used to go through lots of protests in the 60s. I don’t think it’s going to change much.”

Editor: I agree completely and whole-heartedly with Robin Hawes and others who are against the Enbridge pipeline project coming here.

The oil spill in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has destroyed lives and had devastating effects in that beautiful area.

Some people living there now have seizures, even some young, healthy people who never had seizures before the oil spill.

All this is caused by the toxic effects and shock to a person’s central nervous system from exposure to the toxic contaminants of black oil from deep within the ground.

Yet Enbridge dealt with the oil spill only many hours after it happened. They put nets on large areas of the ground and planted grass seed over top.

As one young person said, “If the Enbridge pipeline comes through here I am going to move far, far away.” They cannot assure us enough to ever feel safe.

I don’t think I can express all the negative things I have to say about Enbridge.

To anyone for it, I would say caveat emptor—buyer beware. This project will lead to dangerous, utterly gruesome problems.

I also can’t say enough as the “little guy” caught in this issue, run over by a large corporation with all their money behind them.

Ruth Anderlini Smithers

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Hospital loses biopsy Editor : This is a letter to the public, so they will know what can happen if they don’t keep asking questions.

A doctor in Terrace arranged for me to go to the Prince George Hospital for a prostate biopsy.

I had the procedure done and was told I would have the results in 10 days.

After 10 days I started asking my doctor every week what was happening with my biopsy results and kept being told to just wait a few more days.

After five weeks went by I got angry and said I needed an answer only to be told that the Prince George Hospital had lost my biopsy.

Somehow the ten little pieces of me had been misplaced.

Maybe someone else got my results and will be having an operation they don’t need.

I know this sounds ridiculous, but I feel that losing my biopsy falls into that same category.

We’re always told the best cure for any type of cancer is early detection, but this can’t happen if incompetent people are involved.

I know nothing will happen to the person or persons responsible for losing my biopsy, but in the real world they would be looking for new employment.

After two months I am now waiting to be scheduled for another biopsy in Prince George.

Taking time off

work and travelling to Prince George is costly and I know it was costly for our publicly funded medical system as the person that took the biopsy flew in from Vancouver.

No wonder our medical system is always short of money.

My advice to the public is that if you are sent to the Prince George Hospital for tests and you don’t get your results in a timely manner, start making phone calls and knocking on doors as there are obviously some major problems with that hospital.

More than ever it has made me realize how lucky we are to have such a great staff at the Hazelton hospital.

Brian Mould Kitwanga

Erosion still a problem on Bulkley River Editor: It may be topical at this time of year to revisit the extensive reports in the November 2008 issues of the Interior News regarding the ongoing erosion of the Bulkley River at the south end of the Smithers airport.

An update will reveal that since that time the erosion of the river bank has extended downstream a further 200 metres,

with an average width of about 40 metres inland movement.

The sluffing at the top edge of the bank has now extended for a continued length of about 600 metres with an average width of 10 metres movement into the top level of the bank.

As a result of this it caused an instrument landing beacon to slide down the bank recently, three years after its installation in conjunction with the extension of the runway to the south.

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Telkwa council lacks transparency Editor: I am writing regarding Telkwa Councillor Rimas Zitkauskas’ spin on the 2012 Budget in the Interior News.

Councillor Zitkauskas refers to Telkwa’s ‘eyebrow raising’ population growth, using a time period starting in 1983.

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LETTERS Telkwa Village Council needs transparency Councillor Zitkauskas justifies his council’s big spending plans by suggesting that Telkwa will soon ‘expand into the next stage, to a village with well above 2,000 people.’

One of Telkwa’s largest employment groups is the logging and forest products sector; an industry with a very uncertain future.

There was the reference to a recent Community Plan, with an $18 million to-do list for the village, $6 million of which will go to paving Telkwa’s streets.

That’s almost $13,000 for every man, woman and child!

I looked through the Community Plan, but couldn’t find this wish list.

The ICSP has a vague summary of things they would like to do, but I was

unable to find a reference to paving.

I looked through the 5-Year Budget, to see if paving is listed in the capital projects, but could not find it.

Councillor Zitkauskas failed to mention the total operations wages and benefits for Village of Telkwa employees is slated for an increase of 33 per cent ($193,245) from 2010 to 2012.

Additional increases are also slated in the following years.

Village of Telkwa employees also appear to be very well paid. A current posting for a summer student labourer / groundskeeper, offers a salary of $23.46/hr.

In the most recent Annual Report, Councilor Zitkauskas listed the Economic Development Committee as one of his duties.

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Instead, regarding spending on economic development, the public budget presentation refers to the Village’s Grant Writing program.

While the pursuit of grant funding is a worthy one, referring to it as economic development is like stating you are gainfully employed because you collect welfare cheques.

Residents visiting the Village of Telkwa website will be hard pressed to find information on any current capital projects.

The May issue of Telkwa’s Village Newsletter doesn’t mention the budget or any capital projects.

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READING CHAMPIONS Mrs. Wellington’s Grade 1 Class at St. Joseph’s Elementary School had the highest participation in the Journey to Learning Passport Contest, held during Literacy Month and sponsored by Smithers Public Library and Literacy Outreach. The prize was a pizza lunch for the whole class and a free book and bookmark for every student in the class. Muheim Memorial Elementary School had the highest overall student participation, thus winning the School Champion award in the Journey to Learning Passport contest.

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For over 28 years, Fred and Teresa Reitsma and staff have been serving Smithers residents the finest, awardwinning quality meats, home made sausages and cheeses.

“Teresa and I really appreciate the staff for their commitment to quality and to the customers,” Fred said. The Sausage Factory offers approximately 50 sausage recipes that they use on a regular basis. The Sausage Factory puts on weekly barbecues every Thursday and Friday throughout

the spring months. Originally planned as a means to advertise its product, Fred watched as it grew to become a weekly social within the town. Quality has always been his first concern, with Fred selecting local suppliers when available.

Buying locally makes it so he can ensure freshness, as well as supporting local businesses and helping others in town.

Wednesday is the sausage making day, where Reitsma and his employees process mouthwatering selections of

bratwurst, smokies, pepperonis. and gluten-free products.

“We’re very thankful for the business. We’ve been here over 28 years and we thank the Lord for providing work and the blessing of friendly, reliable staff and many happy, satisfied customers. ” With a customer base extending from the Lakes District to the Charlottes and beyond, The Sausage Factory strived to be health conscious as their tasty products make their way onto the tables and into the hearts of many.

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RAMP committee set to table draft

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

The last six months haven’t been an easy road to haul and have drawn the ire of various local organizations, but Bob Henderson and Tlell Glover think the preliminary draft for the summer Recreational Access Management Plan will go a long way to resolving many of the issues.

“It’s a public process that involves a diversity of people and interests,” RAMP co-chair Glover explained.

“It’s a tricky issue that requires proactive engagement.”

To that end, the RAMP committee have made important efforts to hold public meetings to engage the community and to hear their comments and concerns.

Now with a preliminary round of public meetings completed and distilled, the RAMP committee is preparing to table their recommendations and Henderson, co-chair of the Bulkley Valley Community Resources Board recreational subcommittee is cautiously optimistic.

“I think people will be pleasantly surprised,” he said.

For Henderson, an author, pilot, guide-

outfitter, the controversy surrounding the BV RAMP process is nothing new.

“I’ve done a number of land-planning projects,” he said.

“I knew this one was going to be contentious.”

Henderson joined the current RAMP process following the resignation of the previous co-chair, Ben Heemskerk.

Heemskerk’s association with Recreation Sites and Trails BC became an issue, with some members in the community arguing his employment with the province created a conflict of interest.

“There was a perceived conflict,” Henderson said.

“It’s unfortunate his employment became an issue, he’s done an awful lot of work to get the process to this point.

“He should be commended.”

The preliminary draft of the RAMP is expected from the table committee by the end of the week and available to the public shortly thereafter.

The RAMP table committee includes representatives from outdoor recreation groups, who at the outset may have had different perspectives on the management plan.

But, Henderson said, the diverse user groups, including quad users,

horseback riders and backpackers, have worked diligently to find solutions.

“I’m impressed with how hard people have worked to accommodate each other,” Henderson said.

For Glover, an important part of the process has been to engage the public in the process, particularly those opposed to the project.

Although much of the initial reaction to the plan was negative, Glover said continued efforts to engage those in opposition to the plan has had positive results.

“Once people understand what the process is trying to accomplish, they come onside really quickly,” Glover said.

“The challenge is to get the accurate information out there.”

Opposition to the RAMP has centered around two points, the mandate for the RAMP subcommittee and a perception the RAMP would restrict use of recreational areas for some user groups.

When asked where the RAMP subcommittee received its mandate, Henderson points to the Bulkley Land and Resource Management Plan completed in 1997, signed by the minister of forests, energy and mines and the minister of

environment, lands and parks.

“In the LRMP, which has legal status, on pages 32 and 33, it says a RAMP process will be completed at a later date,” Henderson explained.

The Bulkley Valley RAMP has also been mandated by Recreation Sites and Trails BC. “They are using it [BV RAMP] as a pilot for their trail strategy,” Glover explained.

Regarding restrictions on the use of the recreation area, Glover noted there were two misconceptions, the RAMP would further restrict the amount of area designated for motorized use and at the other extreme, significantly expand the areas open to motorized use.

“The quad users have made it clear their whole aim is responsible use,” Glover said.

“We’ve made every effort not to restrict usage in the RAMP.” In fact, the area designated for motorized use has been increased in the draft RAMP, Hendeerson said.

Although the process has been difficult and time consuming, Glover views the eventual RAMP document as a living legacy to recreation in the Bulkley Valley.

“The plan establishes a way for recreational users

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“It’s based on the value that everyone has an equal right to enjoy the recreational activity they value.

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Forest ministry to re-evaluate regional timber supply Smithers/Interior News

B.C. forestry staff say their timber inventory is like a 20-year-old pickup truck, dated, but good enough.

That was the simple answer to Bulkley-Nechako mayors and rural directors worried Victoria lacks the data needed to safely judge whether it should relax some logging rules in its quest to save forestry jobs in B.C.’s interior from the pine beetle epidemic.

“Whatever we do, we, as a ministry, will have to present balanced information, the scorecard, about the pro’s and con’s of any change,” Kevin Kriese, the assistant deputy minister to B.C.’s Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations said during the BulkleyNechako Regional District meeting last Thursday.

Kriese said forestry staff are busy shooting new aerial photos to get a better picture of how much saleable timber is left in B.C.’s most beetle-affected areas.

“It would have

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Pat Martin, a forests inventory manger, said crews are doing lots of field work in Bulkley-Nechako this summer, including a “massive program” to re-photograph the entire Lakes and Vanderhoof timber areas.

In the Bulkley timber supply area, Martin said staff are reviewing existing inventory to see what needs to be done.

Unlike the Lakes area, where the inventory is based on aerial photos taken in the late 1980s, new photos of the Bulkley were taken in the early 2000s and mapped according to the province’s most up-to-date data standard.

Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen said he was glad to get an update from the ministry, noting whatever decisions the provincial government makes about forestry rules should be based on good science, not political agendas.

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how accurate its inventory is, noting that in 20 per cent of sampled areas, the dominant tree species is not what forestry staff expected.

A recent report by the Association of BC Forestry Professionals raised similar concerns.

While the ministry has done a good job in lean budget years, the report noted that the current inventory budget of $8.4 million is well below the longterm average of $15

million, and staffing is at its lowest level in a decade.

In response, Kriese said, “Certainly, our ministry, like all others, has taken pretty substantial budget reductions.”

Still, he added, “I think overall they gave the inventory program high marks for being focused on priorities.”

Kriese and other ministry staff also pointed out that while an updated inventory is important, it’s not

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“The real thing, in my own opinion, has been the issue of shelf life,” Kriese said. Interior sawmill managers are finding that beetle-killed pine stands are falling apart years earlier than expected, he said, deteriorating to a level where they are too dangerous to send loggers in to work.

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It was a clear sign of spring as girls soccer kicked off the first playday of the season at Chandler Park, Saturday morning.

Teams from Kitimat, Terrace, Hazelton and three from Smithers, all hit the pitch as they continue preparations for zones this weekend.

The Sr. Girl Gryphons were up first against Terrace attacking fast and pushing Terrace into their zone for most of the first half.

With some strong strikes and good positioning, the Gryphons were able to keep pressure on Terrace as they went into the second half 1-0. However, Terrace, being one of the tougher teams in the North, pursued and were able to respond with a goal midway through the second half, tying the game 1-1 as the first match of the day came to a close with an equal matched squad on both ends of the CROSSWORD ANSWERS

field.

“They’re understanding their positions, they’re playing well and they’re having fun and that’s the important thing,” said SSS coach Brent Irvine.

“It’s going to be tough competition in Terrace because all three teams are pretty even.”

The Gryphon girls have been rebuilding, so to speak. After losing a number of veterans last year they now have a very young team. However, with more than four practices on the pitch the team has started to come together.

“I think we played well as a team,” said team captain Brooke Hackle.

“We were passing a lot more and we’re just getting ready for zones so we’re getting everyone prepared and just connecting better.”

The Gryphons went on to beat Kitimat in their second game of the day 2-0.

The BVCS Royals were also battling it out Saturday taking on the Gryphon girls

Gryphons forward Cassidy Elliot pushes the ball into Terrace territory as Danielle Irvine and Jenna Elliot look on during game play at Chandler Park Saturday May 12.

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B Team, dominating the inexperienced Gryphons as they tried to find their footing.

“We did pretty well today,” said head coach Veronica Major. “The final score was 5-0 so that was nice and the ball was in their end most of the time, so that was good.”

Although the late

winter didn’t allow use of the fields until recently, teams are finally able to catch up and work out the kinks before heading to zones against some teams who are much more practiced than here in the Bulkley Valley.

“We haven’t really played together much so just learn-

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ing how to play together is a priority because we only have a few more games until zones. So we’re just trying to find chemistry among the teammates,” said Major.

Although the Gryphon girls B Team did struggle throughout the day, they made some good progress and

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came one step closer to realizing their potential as a working team.

“We’ve been doing pretty good as it’s their first tournament,” said coach Michelle Pacheco.

“It’s been pretty good considering a lot of them have never played soccer before.”

Despite the fact

that they most likely won’t be traveling to zones, Pacheco said they will be watching lots of soccer during the Euro Cup and hopefully continue to build on what they have learned for next season.

The BVCS girls will now go on to play their northern rivals at zones this weekend in Smithers.

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Allen captures podium at Western Canadian Championships

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Smithers Saltos Gymnast Grace Allen was in Vancouver last week, competing for team B.C. at the Western Canadian Championships and brought home some proud finishes.

“I did pretty good on floor and vault, I got third on both of them. Overall I got sixth and my team was first overall,” said Allen.

Allen was selected by team B.C. to compete at the Western Canadian Championships after qualifying at provincials earlier in the year.

“She potentially has a long career ahead of herself.”

— Alana Jensen

Approaching qualifying age and skill, Allen is preparing to pursue her gymnastics career and according to her coach Alana Jensen, is looking to reach the national level next year.

“We’re hoping that next year she’ll be able to compete nationally and then we’re hoping that from there she’ll be able to qualify for

nationals,” she said.

“First year at nationals is kind of a big step. It’s a pretty big range so she’ll be a newbie into that category and will have to get a lot of new skills. But, it will be a good experience. This was her second time at Westerns so definitely a good experience and good competition.”

Allen has been pro-

gressing over the year but now has proven that her skill is superior to a lot of the competition she faces and has prompted her and her coaches to want to push further and compete at the highest levels in the country.

As training continues, Jensen hopes Allen will continue to show promise with a bright future in competitive gymnastics.

“She’s young and hopefully will be national next year, so she potentially has a long career ahead of herself so she should look for a lot of good things like making team B.C.,” Jensen said.

Grace Allen poses at the Western Canadian Championships after winning two bronze medals and a sixth place finish overall.

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Bouldering competition stretches climbers to their limits in Smithers

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Last week the Bulkley Valley Regional Pool hosted one of their yearly bouldering competitions that saw a number of climbers young and old take to

the wall as they tried to conquer the knuckle busting routes.

“We had a huge turn out,” said organizer Heather Berry.

“All the kids left with smiles on their faces and all the adults left with the intent to

come back and finish the roots they didn’t conquer.”

The bouldering competitions are a way for climbers to get back into shape after the long winter before heading out for the first climbs of the

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During the week the BV Pool even hosts monkey climbs for kids and the bouldering competitions is a way to get them stoked about climbing culture and a way to practice what they have learned.

“This gives them the skills and the opportunity to use what they have learned in a competition setting,” said Berry.

In the open division Don Kindrat placed first, followed by Matt Reid in second and

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Run for Mother’s Day a family affair

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

McBike held their annual Mother’s Day Fun Run to support the Canadian Diabetes Association and this year looks to be one of the largest turnouts on record. “I think we have

the record turnout this year, well over 150 people so far,� said Peter Krause of McBike in Smithers.

The annual event is another sure sign that summer is on the way and has always donated all the proceeds to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

More than $1,200 was raised last year and Krause hopes to exceed that this year. “One year we raised about $1,700 so I think this year we’ll be near or even over the $1,700 mark,� said Krause.

This year, with some of the biggest

numbers in recent history, the donations are rolling in.

Although it’s a day to celebrate moms everywhere, there is still an underlying message of healthy active living to remain diabetes free. “We want to have it as a fun run and get

some good participation and because it’s a fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes Association, we’re focusing on the support for diabetes and a lot of people come out just to walk and support it. It’s become a real family event.�

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Market goers ring in a new season

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The first Bulkley Valley Farmers Market of the season was in full swing Saturday morning with a number of vendors selling fresh produce and other knickknacks as artisans begin another year of producing locally grown and locally owned goods.

“We’re all super exciting, a little bit cold today but we’re starting to see the fresh produce coming out we’ve got tomato plants at the market already and we still have some fall crops.

So lots of greens, bedding plants and of course artisans,” said Bulkley Valley Farmers Market Vice-Presedent Kala Hooker.

In the past few years, the BV Farmers Market has grown by leaps and bounds.

Now home to some 90 vendors from the valley, the market has quickly become one of the best in the North and possiblely

one of the best in the province. And this season it’s business as usual.

“We’re just going to continue working on building our market and getting the word out,” Hooker explained. “We have over 90 vendors registered with BV Farmers Market and I would say today we have at least 25 vendors out.”

The market has everything you need, from an early morning cup-of-jo from Bugwood Bean, fresh organics from Health Hugs, or a three foot tomato plant ready for transplant into the garden. Whatever the need, the BV Farmers market has it.

This year the market association plans on more marketing and promotion to reach a wider demographic in town.

There are regulars that travel from Hazelton and Terrace, however there are still lots here in the Valley that don’t know the

A classical performance

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Bulkley Valley musical talents were on the circuit this year picking up a number of prestigious awards at music festivals throughout the Northwest.

Wolfgang Loschberger, a local piano teacher had a couple of students recently return from the Lakes District Festival for Performing Arts in Burns Lake, as well as the Pacific Northwest Music Festival in Terrace and the Nechako Performing Arts Festival in Vanderhoof, with some promising results.

Elena Goddard and Alastair McLellan both performed perfectly winning top provincial nominations as well as invitations to perform at concert galas throughout the Northwest.

Gregory and James

Baxter performed for the first time at the Lakes District festival as well as Aidon and Conor Murphy and Nathanael Wittwer.

But as Loschberg explains part of the key to success is having veteran students who are dedicated to their talent, which for Loschberger is sometimes a rarity.

“To have these students for many years, I feel very lucky,” he said.

“It’s also important to choose a piece that the student is really motivated for. For Allister he was very motivated for Mozart’s Fantasia and he really hooked up with that piece and worked so hard on it, and then he made it.”

Smithers has always been a hub for essential arts in the North and continues to grow with new talent every year.

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value of homegrown commodities.

One way the BV Market is pursuing this is by having a local food day to promote all the great produce and nutritious food in the valley.

“We’re going to be doing a local food day at Muhime Elementary,” said Hooker. “We’re going to go help out at with their school garden. As well, we have a youth contest that’s going on. Kids who are interested in being a vendor can submit their marketing plan and we have a prize worth $205 which includes a booth rental and a cash reward.”

To find out more about the BV Farmers Market visit www. bvfarmersmarket. com and come celebrate Aboriginal Day June 23.

The Bulkley Valley Farmers Market is held every Saturday form 8-12 p.m. next to the Central Park Building in Smithers.

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mithers Centennial 2013 Homecoming Week will be held August 2-10, 2013.

The Smithers’ Homecoming Committee is planning a brainstorming meeting on Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00 pm in the Town Hall to prepare for this exciting week. The Chair of this committee, Bill Goodacre, invites you to attend this initial organizational meeting to make plans for getting the word out to former Smithereens to come home for our Homecoming Week in August 2013. Secondly, we would like to ensure that those who do come have a great time.

Homecoming events are being planned with great enthusiasm; we would like to collectively strategize the most effective way to make everyone aware of events being planned and get the word out for others to join the team. Pioneer displays, a recreation of John Gray’s orchestra (one of the first in Smithers), a Culture Crawl retracing our steps, theatre productions, centennial exhibitions, music on the streets, hikes, golf tournaments; these are just some of the possible ways we can celebrate our 100th birthday with family and friends returning home for the Homecoming Weekend in 2013. But we need you to make this all happen!

The Homecoming Committee plays a key function in coordinating Homecoming events. Registration, accommodations, opportunities to reconnect with people and places, a possible Hospitality Centre, all of these ideas require volunteers to ensure their success. Please consider joining us on Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00 pm to discuss the possibilities! If you are interested, but unable to attend the meeting on May 16, please contact Bill Goodacre e.mail: billgoodacre@telus.net.

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The Recreational Access Management Plan (RAMP) has very clear objectives: It aims to define backcountry access to facilitate longterm management, reduce conflict between trail users, and promote local recreational opportunities. The RAMP table committee’s Terms of Reference outlines how these objectives are being met, with a focus on representing the values of the entire community: • The RAMP table’s first objective is to create recommendations based on existing management plans, such as the Bulkley Land and Resources Management Plan (LRMP), which was approved in the 1990s.

Existing government policies and previous recreation planning processes are also being considered.

• The plan also ensures a balance of recreational opportunities in the hopes that defining backcountry areas, such as motorized and nonmotorized recreation, will reduce conflicts. Careful consideration will be given to existing use patterns and permitted access, such as seasonal allowances for transporting firewood.

• The table committee is identifying key recreation areas that will need special consideration, while ensuring that the completed plan will map recreational use for the entire Bulkley Timber Supply Area.

• It is a priority for the RAMP table committee to ensure that the process is community-based and representative of diverse interests. This is done through negotiation, community consultation and, ultimately, consensus with a variety of user groups.

• The RAMP aims to promote the stewardship and sustainability of local recreation resources, while considering a balance of economic, social and environmental factors.

• The plan is being created in a way that allows it to evolve over time and respond to changing community needs. The RAMP table committee recognizes that amendments to the plan might be required when dealing with commercial recreation proposals, non-compliance, and government restrictions.

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The volunteer RAMP table committee includes two representatives each from the Bulkley Valley Quad Riders, Backcountry Horsemen, Smithers Mountain Bike Association and Bulkley Valley Backpackers, along with four community representatives.

It’s hoped that the completed RAMP will represent the interests of the greater community. A balanced recreation plan will assure local trail users that their favourite areas will remain accessible for years to come. It will also allow government to maintain and promote recreational resources in the valley with the assurance that the community supports their designated use.

Once approved, the plan will be submitted to government as recommendations. The public comment period on a draft RAMP takes place in June.

This is a bi-monthly update from Bulkley Valley Community Resources Board to encourage community involvement in the ongoing summer Recreational Access Management Plan land-use discussions. If you have questions about the process or would like to provide input, please contact the RAMP table committee at www.bvcrb.ca/RAMP.

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International Museum Day Friday, May 18 BV Museum

Since 1977

The highly popular annual Smithers Culture Crawl makes its 5th appearance this summer and, as usual, it embraces the Town of Smithers and its history, architecture, flora, merchants, fire department, Queen Elizabeth II and celebrates Smithers most precious attribute, the Smithereens.

Come to the Museum or the Visitor Centre to pick up a copy of the Smithers Culture Crawl Brochure.

Open Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Come see the Museum’s new summer show “All About Glaciers.” Glaciers inspire both awe and curiosity. Learn how these frozen rivers of ice are formed, shape our landscape and affect our life.

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Every year since 1977 International Museum Day is organized worldwide around May 18.

This day is an occasion to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society.

International Council of Museums (ICOM) Advisory Committee organizes the theme of this event that, given the high number of countries involved, lasts a day, a weekend, a week or even a month.

From America to Oceania including Africa, Europe and Asia, this international event has confirmed its popularity.

These recent years, International Museum Day has been experiencing its highest involution with almost 30,000 museums that organized activities in more than 100 countries.

The Telkwa Museum is a wonderful place to stock up on information. Telkwa is at least seven years older than Smithers. We are located between the Post Office and the Old Sargent Store (now the Cointé restaurant and inn.)

We have many pioneer artifacts to show what life was like in the beginning of settlement in the Bulkley Valley. We have interesting displays, which may have to be checked more than once.

For the past two years we have had a display about the introduction and impact of the automobile. It will come down and be replaced before the July long weekend by information panels on the “Telkwa Barbecue” to celebrate its hundredth year of existence.

One permanent display shows how the Telegraph lines opened up the Bulkley Valley. Find out who the inventor of the egg carton was, or why Tyee Lake had three different names, all at the same time! – or why Round Lake had four!

We are open mid-June to the first week in September, generally from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

You can also phone us for special tours as we are anxious to show off our museum and the 102 year-old St. Stephens Church. 846 9642 or 846 9093.

We will be holding a fundraising yard sale on May 26; see our ads. The museum will also be open.

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Huckleberry fights fires for provincial competition

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Members from the Huckleberry mine were battling flames at the Smithers Regional Fire Training Center as they prepare for the 2012 North Central and South Zone Mine Rescue and First Aid Competition in Revelstoke June 9.

The event is an annual competition that puts mine rescue training to the test as mines from all over the province compete for the top prize.

The Huckleberry

mine is no stranger to the event and has been sending a team for several years. Although they haven’t won the competition as of yet, they’ve consistently finished in the top five and this year with a veteran team heading down, their hopes are high.

“Huckleberry has always been in the top five in the mine rescue competition which is quite an accomplishment when you consider they go up against Tech Cominco, companies that have thousands of employ-

ees and we’re only 230 people,” said Dwayne Allen, health and safety coordinator for Huckleberry mine. “So with a veteran team we’re very hopeful this year that we walk away with the provincial mine rescue trophy.”

Last season the team finished third, one of the best finishes so far which prompted them to come to Smithers for a two day training exercise and to donate some funds to the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department.

“We’ve made several donations and this

year we’re making one of our larger donations of $9,000 to replace some of the older rail cars they have out here because this facility is utilized quite often,” Allen said. “It’s all about safety at the mine, the more training we can get for our mine rescue personnel the better off we are at the mine site.”

Huckelberry mine was one of the first organizations to help fund the regional fire training center that not only allows Smithers firefighters to stay in shape but also a slue

of other organizations from Prince Rupert to Burns Lake and beyond that use the facility when needed.

“We’ve had multiple opportunities with the mining industry to make our regional training center available for them to carry on their duties when they’re in the mines getting into position to rescue their people should they get into trouble,” said Keith Stecko, Fire Chef for the Town of Smithers.

“I’m quite ecstatic to be here today and receive this check for

$9,000 for further support of our regional training center.”

The team conducted a number of exercises while training in Smithers. Using fire-extinguishers, breathing apprentices to enter a smoke filled building and learning how to control and contain fires was all part of the first leg of training. From here they will continue training for the next three weeks on first aid as well as high ropes and written exercises that will make up the competition param-

eters.

All being veterans the one advantage they have is being comfortable and knowing what to expect come the day of competition. But according to team captain, Clifford Huwen it’s all about being prepared for that split second reaction that will bring them a championship.

“For us we just affirm to each other that we know what we’re doing, we’re trained for this and if we just go out there and do what we’re trained to do we should be successful.”

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Sewing Smithers Into History

By Marvin Beatty Smithers Interior News Smithereens, who don’t know a rotor cutter from a rail fence, will still be able to help construct the Smithers Centennial 2013 Quilt.

Next year is the one hundredth anniversary of the founding of Smithers and a number of events are under way to celebrate.

One such project is the creation of a one-of-akind commemorative quilt that will be presented to the town next summer.

Caroline Heinrichs is the project leader.

As many of the valley’s quilters are snowbirds and head south for the winter months, she felt it would be best to include other types of artists and the community at large.

“I wanted it to be a community project,” said Heinrichs. “How do you express a very traditional community, with the history that its got, encompassing forestry, mining, First Nations, the railroad and our fantastic opportunities for recreation? I mean, that’s really what spells Smithers.”

As such, she invited 10 artists to each work on separate blocks—for the centre portion of the quilt—which will highlight the unique history of Smithers.

Joanne Van Horn, Carol Burger, Charrine Naziel Lace, Tod Lace, Martha Wertz, Anne Havard, Linda Stringfellow, Perry Wath and Nicole Tessier are the other artists participating.

She is also inviting all Smithers residents to participate by donating fabric, clothing, doilies, pins, photos, menus, posters, tickets, pay stubs, minutes from meetings, ribbons, etc.

The project is a visible demonstration of reusing, reducing and recycling; combining elements of the past with those of the present.

All suggestions for donations are welcome.

While the final design is a carefully-guarded secret, donated items selected for the quilt are planned to be sewn into the “crazy quilting” area, which will make up the border of the quilt.

Gladys Atrill, chair of the Smithers Centennial 2013 Core Committee, is looking forward to the grand unveiling.

The quilt is expected to be completed and presented to the Town of Smithers before the annual trade show in 2013.

“It seems like a beautiful project,” said Atrill.

Atrill also hopes residents will take the opportunity to put a centennial flavour on events and activities they may have planned for next year.

Caroline Heinrichs, holding one of her award winning quilts May 10, 2012, is organizing the creation of a commemorative 2013 Smithers centennial quilt with nine other artists.

Marvin Beatty photo

“The centennial celebrations belong to everyone, and people are invited to create any events and invite others to share in it with them,” she said.

Other plans under development include a book on the history of Smithers, a history of hockey, a “then-and-now” street map and more.

Atrill said one big thing being discussed now is the Smithers 2013 Homecoming, August 2-10.

All current and former residents of Smithers are encouraged to participate in reunion festivities and entertainment during this time.

A homecoming meeting is scheduled for tonight, May 16, at 7 p.m. at the Town Hall for those who would like to take part in helping to organize the weeks events.

If you have something you would like to see added to the quilt, please call Caroline (Carli) Heinrichs at 250-846-5985.

Employees from Smithers Safeway celebrating results of the April campaign.

THANK YOU! You made a difference.

On behalf of our generous customers and employees Canada Safeway presented a cheque for over $1.6 million to Easter Seals and Special Olympics.

Together, we are helping to ensure more youth reach their full potential.

From the development of a diverse workforce and the health of Canadians to meeting the needs of our customers, we have long accepted the responsibility of being a reliable corporate citizen. Safeway’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, and thoughtful people practices remains a core element of the company’s philosophy, ensuring our employees reflect the communities we serve.

By working together we can help ensure more people will receive the ingredients they need to succeed in life.

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On April 30th local art donated for the rafÀe was drawn at the BV Credit Union in Smithers.

Greg Wacholtz, BVCU manager and Kerri Kluss Executive Director of the BV Child Development Centre draw the 30th Anniversary 2012 “Art RafÀe” Winners: First prize: “Minus Forty Two” by David Nehring went to Anne Macknak of Saskatoon. Second Prize: “Winter Trees” by Mark Tworow went to Will McKenzie of Smithers and third prize: “Upon the Evening” by Perry Rath went to Karin Boone of Telkwa. BV CDC Board and Staff would like to thank the artists for their wonderful contribution and would like to thank everyone who supported this fund raising event.

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PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with Section 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Smithers intends to dispose of the following lands at a sale price of $2,514,000 over a period of 10 years, to Ambleside Land Ltd. (dba 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.

Parcel Identifier: 013-138-481 Sub Lot 1 of Block A, Section 30, Township 4, Range 5, Coast District, Plan 1104, outlined in Red on Plan Attached to 91761.

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Music in the Valley MUSIC from p. A19 Goddard competed in Burns Lake and won her category with top marks. She was also awarded a small scholarship in Terrace for the highest marks in the Beethoven category, where she performed two movements of a Beethoven sonata that was perfect to the rhythm.

“I think the attitude towards musical education is very positive in Smithers,” said Loschberger.

“My goal is always if I realize there is talented kid around, I challenge the students and they respond to that and they grow with the challenge.”

However, it was McLellan that will be heading to provincials at the end of the month to perform Mozart’s Fantasia and hopefully will return with some much deserved hardware.

“We know the competency level is very high at provincials so we are happy to participate,” admits Loschberger.

“My hope is that

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Allister will experience this environment and be inspired to continue to pursue music.”

McLellan will be in Nanaimo for provincial competition later this month.

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Fellowship, music and memorial benches I

had the opportunity to speak to Sheila Peters about her new novel “The Taste of Ashes.”

After hearing some of the story line I will certainly look for it, available now in bookstores.

The research Sheila did was amazing, actually going to places noted in the book.

A fellowship evening for women, popularly known as “The Salad Event” was recently held at the Smithers United Church.

Hostesses each decorated their table, welcomed guests and served tea and coffee.

Ladies old and young feasted on a wide variety of salads and desserts.

Men were not left

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out as several of them were in the kitchen doing dishes.

Excellent entertainment was provided by The Boys from the Bush, who combine great harmony with a bit

of humour.

Altogether a super opportunity for the women from the community to get together for food, fun and fellowship.

Check out the website for the Canadian Society for Social Development.

They have their spring edition of the SuccessAbilities newsletter new available on the website, full of amazing success suc stories and information. info For F low vision readers you can download a recent version of Adobe Reader which features a Read Out Loud tool.

Women live longer than men, but their lives may not be as healthy.

A women’s

lifespan on average is 6.3 years longer than men’s.

But, according to statistics from the Canadian Cancer Society, 40% of Canadian females will develop cancer during their lifetime.

2011 saw 84,800 cancer cases in females and 35,100 of those died.

Breast and lung cancers are the biggest culprits.

Next are cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, musculoskeletal disease and mental health.

There are ways to be on guard, the best is to see your doctor on a regular basis for check-ups.

Keep informed on any health issues.

Feel silly when you have an ache or

pain so you ignore it?

Not a good plan.

May is Missing Children’s Month with May 25th as Missing Children’s Day. Reports from the RCMP show that over 10,000 cases of missing children were reported in BC and over 50,000 in Canada.

Education and awareness will help to stop this horrifying event from happening in your family.

Did you know that the town has a Monuments and Memorials Policy for Facilities, Parks and Open Spaces where you can sponsor a special bench in memory of a loved one?

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People have been asking for benches for the perimeter trail along Railway Avenue and this information was noted in a recent council meeting.

The first batch of Coca-Cola was perfected in 1886, sold for five cents a

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Closing with: Reading is important — read between the lines. Don’t swallow everything.

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ELECTION NOTICE TO ALL MEMBERS OF LAKE BABINE NATION Date of Notice: April 30, 2012 The Lake Babine Nation is holding an election for the following ten (10) leadership positions: • One Chief • Two Tachet Councillors • Two Fort Babine Councillors • One Old Fort Councillor • Four Woyenne Councillors Key dates and Election activities are as follows: • June 4, 2012: Nomination Meetings at Woyenne’s Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. At the Fort Babine Health Clinic from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and at Tachet Community Hall from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

• June 11, 2012: All Nominees must sign and file their form to signify their intent to allow their names to appear on ballots. The deadline for filing is on or before June 11, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. If Nominees fail to file by 4:30 p.m. on June 11, 2012, their name shall not appear on the ballot.

• June 11, 2012: The Fort Babine Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Fort Babine Interpretive Centre.

• June 12, 2012: The Tachet and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Tachet Community Hall.

• June 13, 2012: The Woyenne and Old Fort Councillor Candidates and the LBN Chief Candidates meet for the all candidates forum starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Margaret Patrick Community Centre.

• June 18, 2012: Advance Polls in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic) and Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre). The time for the advance poll voting is from 12 noon until 8:00 p.m.

• June 28, 2012: General Election with polling stations in the following locations: Fort Babine (Health Clinic); Tachet (Health Clinic); Woyenne (Margaret Patrick Memorial Centre); Smithers (Dzel Kant Friendship Centre)3953 3RD Ave. Smithers; Prince George (Prince George Native Friendship Centre)1600 3rd Ave Prince George; and Vancouver (Vancouver Native Friendship Centre)1607 E Hastings St. Vancouver. The time for the voting is 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.

• June 29, 2012: LBN Chief and Council Elect sworn into office.

All Lake Babine Nation members participating in this election as candidates or as voters should bring their status cards with them to any election meeting they attend, as well as to the Polling Stations on Election Day. The LBN Voters List will be available for viewing only at the LBN administration office and at polling stations. Copies of this list will not be distributed to members. For further information please contact the following persons: Loreen Suhr Electoral Officer (250) 964-1016 • Fax: (250) 964-9604 Email: loreensuhr@telus.net Ruby Adam (inquiries about the Voters List) LBN Membership Clerk (250) 692-4700 • 1-888-692-3214

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like to welcome new and returning parents to our annual orientation night!

Parent Orientation & 2012/2013 Registration taking place on Tuesday May 22nd from 5:30–6:30 1636 Princess Street (side entrance) For all enquiries call 250-877-7711

CHIRPING TIME This male whitecrowned sparrow was caught singing his heart out at Tyhee Lake Provincial Park.

Hockey Parents, Do you have new ideas?

Do you have questions?

Percy N. Hébert photo

Bird arrivals trump pity party I

was going to invite all of you to a pity party.

I thought the best way to explain why I did not talk to you last week was to list all my woes.

You know, things like I had a sore arm and could not type.

I could have told you about how this new computer will not listen to me when I talk to it.

Should I mention that I have an old dog that has to be put to rest?

Forget all that.

I know from talking to so many of you that I really don’t have things so bad.

The sun shines and the leaves are out on the poplar trees.

Many of the wild flowers have sent the green out of the ground.

Soon you will be able to identify a variety of wild flowers.

FOR THE BIRDS Brenda Mallory A great book to help you is titled, “Plants of Northern British Columbia”, written by Mackinnon, Pojar and Coupe.

A good book to carry as you set about looking at all the birds.

Talking about birds, so many reports have come in.

Seems like a few warblers showing up.

The very yellow, yellow warbler is here

1-800-222-TIPS Curtis Julian TOM

and the yellow rumped has been reported from all areas.

The big problem those birds have is the arrival of cowbird.

The parasitic cowbird will lay its eggs in many other nests but the warblers species is most at risk.

Had a couple reports of the yellowrep headed blackbird; one he from Tyhee lake, the fro other from Round Lake. oth The red-winged blackbirds are here in bla great numbers and in the northeast as well.

The cranes have travelled through here.

Had a great picture from the editor of the Fort Nelson News showing hundreds of cranes in that area.

The swallows are busy in the nearby field.

They seemed kind of close to my head.

They might want white hair for their nests

or maybe they thought a head like mine might make a good nest.

Lorne said it is great fun to throw feathers out for the swallows.

He managed to get some good feathers at the Dollar Store.

The purple finch are here in great numbers as well as in the northeast.

Sharon from Fort Nelson said to remind you to be aware of the red crossbill.

A good look at the bills should clear up any confusion.

Many smaller birds

are not as obvious right now since they are busy with nesting.

I watched as chickadee ripped away at some yellow pansies.

Eating the flower?

Bugs? Nesting material?

Who knows?

Thanks for listening to me and for the calls about birds and other things that come to 250846-5095.

This new computer is happy to receive your messages when they come to mallory@ bulkley.net.

If you do, bring them to

Smithers Minor Hockey AGM When: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at 7 p.m.

Where: Hudson Bay Lodge Your attendance is encouraged.

For more information, please call Kent Coish at 250-847-5093.

Check out our website: www.smithersminorhockey.com

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Height: 173cm Hair: Black Weight: 77Kg Eyes: Brown Curtis Julian TOM is currently Wanted by the Smithers RCMP on 1 unendorsed Warrant for Assault under S. 266 C.C.C. Police are asking anyone with information regarding Curtis Julian TOM or his whereabouts. Any other crimes are asked to be reported to the Smithers RCMP detachment at 250847-3233, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

SMITHERS RCMP URGE THE PUBLIC NOT TO ATTEMPT TO APPREHEND TOM. PLEASE CONTACT THE SMITHERS RCMP IMMEDIATELY IF YOU LOCATE HIM.

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1-800-222-TIPS (8477) You will remain anonymous. You may be eligible for a cash reward. Remember … We don’t need your name, just your information.

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By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News

The ongoing issues between the Gitxsan Treaty Society and the members of the Gitxsan Unity Movement have both sides moving their positions forward; both sides sent out press releases last week.

The GTS stated they are now calling on Justice Minister Shirley Bond to “direct the RCMP to enforce a court ordered injunction to allow the chiefs access to their building in Hazelton.”

In a letter to Minister Bond, the chiefs asked her to direct the RCMP to do their job.

“We, as B.C. taxpayers, are paying

them to enforce the law,” the chiefs said.

They also asked for a meeting with the minister to further discuss the situation.

“Our ways have been and always will be to discuss our differences in a respectful manner to reach a consensus, not engage in illegal activities and disrespect our traditions,” Hereditary Chief and chairperson for the GTS Wii Eelast (Jim Angus) said.

“Over the past five months we have attempted repeatedly to meet with the blockaders to come to a mutually acceptable resolution but they seem to have no appetite for having a respectful

discussion.”

The building in question has been boarded up since a December protest, after a deal had been signed with Northern Gateway Pipelines by members of the GTS. Members of the GUM have protested peacefully on a 24-hour watch over the building for the past five months denying the members and staff of the GTS access to their offices.

The RCMP responded with their own media release.

Superintendent Paul Richards stated “We [RCMP] will continue to work diligently with the community and the impacted parties in the hope of a peaceful resolution to an ongoing

dispute.”

Supt. Richards said, “It is our hope this matter can be resolved with the safety and security of all those involved as this is our primary concern.

“The RCMP remains impartial in this matter and have been actively working to ensure a peaceful management of the dispute.

“We are sincerely hopeful impending enforcement measures will not be required.”

While the courts ordered the removal of the blockade the RCMP have authorized the New Hazelton RCMP to use their own discretion in this matter.

Gitxsan chiefs hoped a meeting in March would help foster unity, but the blockade at the Gitxsan Treaty Society offices continues despite a court injunction.

See GTS on page. B2

Interior News file photo

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

May 9, 2012

May 14th, 2012 hough the Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs will likely be briefed tomorrow on litigation launched against the GTS, the GTS it is ultimately them. As the case unravels, we protect ourselves. We really don’t have a choice. Gitxsan Unity says they are protecting Gitxsan rights. The Gitxsan Hereditary chiefs are doing exactly that and more, by strengthening what seemed vague in past judgements and needed further definition.

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We are not alone In the national news we hear the Summit’s analysis of B.C. native efforts to negotiate treaties. They say that their expenses to date should be forgiven because of the federal and provincial one-size-fits-all, take-it-orleave-it attitude will not work.

They cite only two agreements made so far, and feel that is unacceptable. The government negotiators have marching orders called ‘’their mandate.” The one-sizefits-all I talk about is Land Selection.

Having won Delgamuukw, now the law of the land, we Gitxsan perceive it as our mandate.

We protect: • Being Gitxsan, a term that includes rights not granted by anyone • Economic benefits for all House leaders

and members on all 33,000 square kilometres.

• And more This is not only about protecting Gitxsan rights—it’s pushing for the means to implement what can be written into a treaty. We have developed the Gitxsan Development Corporation on the principle that all Gitxsan benefit.

The word you hear out there is that we look after ourselves. To be taken seriously, we have to know what were doing, and appear to corporations likewise. So far we have not heard of a better plan globally.

When we get past this litigation, we need to be able to talk to each other to get feedback from the wider community of Gitxsan to see if we are indeed on the same road.

I welcome your comments on this or any other article.

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

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National and provincial chiefs invited to break impasse GTS from Page B1 Yet this too has been met with controversy, as last week Justice Mark McEwan shared his frustration with the Vancouver Sun. “It’s completely inappropriate,” McEwan said, referring to the the RCMP’s unwillingness to not enforce both the Criminal Code and an injunction to stop the blockade because of fears of physical violence.

“Policing in this country is in dire condition if this can’t be responded to,” McEwan added.

However, Richards clearly

“Policing in this country is in dire condition if this [GUM

to mediate a process called the National Safety Protocol.

The GUM hope the arrival of these high profile chiefs and their assistants will encourage chiefs from both sides of the dispute to sit at the same table for the first time since the blockade.

“As an act to resolve this issue the National Safety Protocol was invoked to avoid any possible chances of mayhem breaking out over the arrest of the Gitxsan Chiefs and people protecting their property,” the GUM stated on their website.

“The feeling within the

blockade of GTS offices] can’t be responded to.”

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Mark McEwan stated the goal of the RCMP was to ensure the safety of everyone involved in the conflict, including police officers while they work at keeping the peace.

In response, McEwan dismissed Richards’ concerns.

“This is just not that big a problem in terms of the number of people I’ve heard about,” Justice McEwan said.

Despite remarks made by McEwan and Richards, the

GTS and GUM were back in court last Monday where the GTS argued to have the current injunction enforced and the GUM applied to strike down the injunction.

Yet before the two sides returned to court, the Gitanmaax Band called in Assembly of First Nation’s National Chief, Shawn Atleo and Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs leader, Stewart Phillips,

Gitxsan Nation is, why is our own government putting its own people in jail?

“These chiefs and protesters have done nothing wrong, they are standing up for the truth.”

According to John Olson of GUM, 42 high chiefs were asked to attend the Sunday meeting.

Although GTS staff were not permitted at the meeting, Olson said the list of invited chiefs was 50-50 with both GTS Gimilitxwit and Unity Chiefs.

The outcome of the National Safety Protocol and court hearing were not available at press time.

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This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missoula Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre production was the classic story with their usual twist, or as they say, twister.

The list of all star cast members from the Hazeltonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s this year is extensive.

Hailey Spooner was Dotty, Harper Johnston as Mooch, Max Beertema was Scared Crow, Jacob McRae was Lionel, Madelaine Swift was Tinhorn, Mary Letendre was Hawknosel-Halley, Ashley Louie played Dr. Ozzy, Taylor Alex was Top Dog, David

Charette was Mad Dog and brother Robert played Bad Dog. The Coyotes were: Lauren Alex, Drew Harris, Aidan Harris, Tanika Simms, Royelle Williams, Natalie Pole, Charolette Pole and Chante Simms.

The Munch Kins were played by: Shaylynn Sampson, Bandon Wale, Quianna Denny, Ashley Tommy, Arianne Eftoda, Angela Wesner, Tristan Letendre, Galadrielle Burgess and Casey Muldoe.

Buzzards were Kobe Muldoe, Roche Simms, Emily Holland, Ashtan Burns, Scott Barnes, James Intermela, Jade Watson, Devin Mould, Paul Peterson, Elisa Paranich and Soulie Naylor.

Tarantulas: Sarah Swift, Gabrielle Howe, Cypress Koch-DeMaio, Gavin Walker, Chanel Westle, Magine Naylor, Melody Intermela, Tyler Anderson, Sheradyn Coukell, Luke Letendre, Bradley Walker and Avery Johnston.

Assistant Directors were Erin Wilson, Cheyenne Johnson, Emily Paranich and Katrina Johnson.

Video was done

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The Cyclone SalSam was played by tour director Ivory Stahly and directors were Dana Vincent and Stahly.

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Kermode draws a crowd BearAware stresses need to avoid conflict

By Shannon Hurst Hazelton/Interior News

To the delight of many Hazelton and surrounding area residents last year’s Kermode bear or Spirit Bear has returned.

The bear is back to its grazing patch along Highway 16 just outside of Kitwanga.

The Kermode emerged from a winter of hibernation looking healthy and hungry.

With the bear preoccuped with feeding, several travellers have managed to snap a picture of the rare bear without incident.

However, drivers are reminded when they do pull over to photograph a bear, or any other animal along the side of the highway, to use caution and adhere to the rules of the road. Don’t block the highway or pull over suddenly which could potentially cause an accident.

The same note of caution is also passed on to all drivers, to drive defensively and watch for

motorists who might be doing something in haste without attention to safety.

The ideal strategy when photographing a bear, is to take the photograph from the window of the vehicle and to avoid approaching bears on any occasion.

In addition with the return of bears to the area, local conservation officers and RCMP want to remind the public bears are dangerous and to be bear aware.

There are many things residents can do to limit bear visitors in the yard. Remove all garbage and keep what garbage they do have secured in a garbage can with a lid.

Composting can also bring bears into the yard.

At this time of year there are also avid gardeners adding fertilizers and in some cases bone meal and fish products are also an attraction for passing bears.

Foraging is slim at this time of year as grasses are just starting to grow and some bears may not have had a great

hibernation. which translates to hungry bears that can become desperate bears.

There are many great websites and programs to help educate B.C. residents make their yards and homes bear safe.

BearAware is an education program that focuses on preventing and reducing conflicts between people and bears in communities by providing information on attractants.

While BearAware has lots of information on conflict prevention they do not have anything to do with bear management, response to bear sightings or conflict.

There are several other websites such as conservation offices as well as government sights that provide safety tips for dealing with bears in the wild and preventing encounters as well.

If residents do have a bear issue or concern, please contact the Smithers conservation office or call the RCMP if people are at risk.

While not a Kermode, this teddy bear and several others are displayed in the trees along Railway Ave in Smithers.

Marvin Beatty photo

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Phone 250-847-2333 Pastor Dan Hoogland “Back to God Hour” on The Peak at 9:30 am Sundays on CJFW at 9:30 Visitors Welcome

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FAITH ALIVE Christian Fellowship Upper floor Fitness Northwest Centre, Broadway Ave. 10-12 noon Sundays Youth meeting Fridays at 7 pm

Join us for Services.

Renew your FAITH! We welcome visitors and new members.

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Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmount Rd. All welcome to attend!

Contact number 250-847-5879

1636 Princess Street Rev. Daphne Moser

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Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864

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Welcomes You! Sunday School (for all ages) – 9:45 a.m.

Sunday Worship – 11:00 a.m.

Pastor Jim Raddatz Corner of Upper Viewmount Rd & Hwy 16 250-847-2466

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Sunday School 10-11 Second Service 11:15 1838 Main St.

Seventh Day Adventist

Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 • New Members Welcome • 3696 4th Avenue

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Short notes from around Hazelton Yoga

youth teams with the first for children between the ages of 4 and 7 and the second for those youth aged 8 − 12.

Depending on the amount of interest and registered youth, the teams may be divided into other age groups.

In addition there is a women’s softball team as well as two mixed teams, but once again registration must be in by this weekend.

Registration forms can be picked up at the New Hazelton Bulkley Valley Credit Union, the District of New Hazelton, Sedina Sales, Tri Town Lumber and Feed or by contacting the South Hazelton Community Association at southhazelton.ca@ gmail.com.

Registration forms may be returned with payment to any location or directly to the SHCA, Shannon

Tuesday, May 15, marked the beginning of a new evening yoga class called Sanctuary Yoga.

The classes are held at the New Hazelton meeting place.

The first class, a gentle yoga class, runs from 6 − 7 p.m. and costs $50 for the seven week session.

Following is a Hatha yoga class from 7:30 − 9 p.m. at a cost of $70.

In addition, there is a Hatha yoga session on Wednesday’s in South Hazelton at Mt. Roche Church from 7:30 − 9 p.m.

For more information please contact Nancy Hall at 250-842-6285.

Softball There is one week left to register for this summer’s Hazelton area softball league action.

There are two

Hurst, Julia SundellPierre or call 250842-7077 for more information or to arrange drop off of registration forms.

Bulkley Valley Credit Union and people can purchase raffle tickets.

In addition those interested or who would like more information please visit their website at www.bc.cancer.ca or call 250-842-6043.

Kidney disease awareness Gitxsan Health is proudly sponsoring a Kidney Disease Awareness Luncheon this Thursday, May 17 at the Kispiox Health Station from 12:30 p.m. − 1:30 p.m.

For more information, to attend, or volunteer please contact Kia Beertema at the Gitanmaax Health Centre at 250-8426320.

Fun runs Sunday Fun Runs are also getting under way next week with a kick off weenie roast at Seeley Lake this weekend at 11:30 a.m.

The following week, May 27, there is a Hazelton run with barbecue at 11:30 a.m.

The June 10 run is in Granisle at 10 a.m. and Burns Lake hosts the run on June 24.

The Francois Lake fun run is on July 8 and then the event moves back to Hazelton on July 15.

Topley takes a turn at hosting runners on July 22 and Kitwanga hosts runners on July 29, with the final race slated for Granisle

Relay for Life Lia’s Happy Trackers is inviting people to donate to the Relay for Life fundraiser next week, May 26.

There is a “Funky Quilt” on display at the New Hazelton

again on August 19.

Kispiox rodeo The 65th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo is getting closer with only two weeks left with festivities scheduled for June 2 − 3.

Volunteers are still needed.

Volunteers working two hours a day receive free passes to the rodeo.

To register as a volunteer or for information contact juliacorbett_8@ hotmail.com.

As for the weekend of fun itself, there is the usual nonstop top-quality rodeo events and action as well as live bands, Idol contest, pancake breakfast, concession stands, fun competitions such as the annual Tug-OfWar, musical horse ride, Kid’s mutton bustin, Rodeo Queen contest and much more.

LIGHTING THE WAY Candle-lit luminaries are now available for people to honour a cancer survivor or a lost loved one at the 2012 Smithers Relay for Life. Decorated by friends and family or lettered by Relay volunteers, the $5 luminaries will be lit at midnight around the Smithers race track. People can sign up for luminaries at Bulkley Valley Credit Union or the Healthy Living Centre at the west end of Main Street, Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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RCMP Briefs The New Hazelton RCMP had another busy week starting with a call May 9 regarding a suicidal male standing in the middle of Highway 16 in the village of Gitsegukla.

The male attempted to jump off the bridge but was restrained by the First Responders.

The male was transported to the hospital for an assessment.

On May 10, a driver lost control of his vehicle on Highway 37 and drove down a steep embankment.

The vehicle then caught on fire.

The male was located outside of his car with a head injury.

The Kitwanga First responders were at the scene immediately and did an excellent job of attending to the driver and were able to safely get the driver out of the ditch.

The driver was then transported to the hospital.

On May 11, police responded to a break and enter where a 1999 green Yamaha 600 Quad was stolen.

The complainant stated he also was missing tools from inside his home.

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Canadians are living longer and costs for the Old Age Security (OAS) are rising.

On April 1, 2023 the Government of Canada plans to start raising the age of eligibility for OAS and the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) from 65 to 67.*

What does this mean for you?

54 or older as of March 31, 2012

You may still obtain OAS/GIS at age 65

53 or younger as of March 31, 2012

The age of eligibility for OAS/GIS will change gradually between 2023 and 2029

Starting in July 2013, Canadians who are eligible for, but not yet receiving OAS will have the flexibility to delay receiving it in exchange for a higher monthly amount at a later date.

The number of working-age Canadians for every senior is decreasing** 6 5

The number of working-age Canadians per senior is decreasing, placing additional pressure on the OAS program.

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Good and bad in every type of job T

here are so many different jobs in this amazing country and in our own communities.

I believe that while some are more glamorous than others and some get paid more than others, every job has its advantages or at least one advantage.

If one looks hard enough, even when delving into some of the more nasty jobs, there is something good or great to be found in everything we do.

Throughout the past decade as a reporter, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to meet many interesting people in a vast array of careers and jobs.

I like to ask each person what the biggest highlight of their profession is, as well as if there’s anything they would change about their job.

Some of the answers

given would amaze many.

Furthermore, the ability for so many to see the silver lining in a job most would honestly prefer not to do is quite impressive.

For the past two weeks I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to travel and this time my journey took me to Ontario.

I decided to make a point of asking the above questions to many I have encountered.

From the guides on the Maid of the Mist tour into the sprays of Niagara Falls, to the young man running a Ferris wheel on Clifton Hill, to the volunteers operating a merry-goround in North Bay to a pilot for the Top Aces Alpha jet, all had inspiring answers.

Now I’m not saying there aren’t downsides to many of the jobs or most would perhaps prefer to do something else but asking people to share the great side of

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what they do has been very rewarding.

As for the second question, what would people change about their job or do differently?

Well, this too might shock the masses.

In fact, I think all company owners, mangers, supervisors, organizers and other positions overseeing jobs, should ask everyone in the company this question.

I think the young

boy washing dishes should tell the owner of the restaurant what suggestion he or she would make and vice versa.

I think the owners should go and talk to the young girl running the ticket booth and they should swap ideas.

Can you imagine what wh this simple act might mi accomplish?

First, it would be a true tru advantage to hear constructive con criticism or suggestions, it would also be a phenomenal way to make a business more friendly and reward the hardworking employees by sending the message that everyone’s opinion matters.

Now this is not to suggest all this would not have a downside or two, but you never know.

Businesses may grow stronger, relationships might be built and people may take an extra bit of pride in what they do.

I also realize this may not be possible in several situations but I believe in the concept.

So next time your out and do something neat or something you do everyday, maybe ask the person what they love or even like about their job, then ask them what they would change.

You might find you have a new respect for someone or find a way to make someone’s life a little better.

Smithers

Attention Graduates & University Students

The Smithers Lions Club is providing bursaries to students currently graduating from a Smithers high school and to University students who formally graduated high school in Smithers.

For high school students 4, $750 bursaries are being awarded. Applications must be received

by May 31st and are available from your high school councilor or by contacting the Lions Club.

3, $1000 Bursaries are available to students attending University. Application deadline is September 30th, 2012 Contact the Smithers Lions Club for more information and forms:

Smithers Lions Club, Box 925 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Att: Bursary Committee

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring dozer, excavator and rock truck operators.

Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction.

Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta.

Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Please call 250-342-6355 JASPER SUPER A is currently recruiting a candidate with good interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive energetic attitude for the position of Full-time Permanent - Premium Clerk. The primary duties include scanning, ordering, receiving, merchandising, replenishing stock, inventory and facing shelves.

Candidates require the skills and ability to maintain operational objectives in the Manager’s absence. Computer literacy is a must. Candidates must have the flexibility to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends. A grade 12 Diploma and a clean Security Clearance are also required.

Jasper Super A offers competitive compensation, rental accommodations and health benefits package to eligible employees, as well as the opportunity for personal and professional development. If you believe that you are prepared for this challenging position and have an interest in working within a dynamic organization, please submit your resume, in confidence to: Jasper Super A, P.O. Box 818, 601 Patricia Street, Jasper, AB, T0E 1E0. Fax 780-852-5491.

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PORT HARDY - Looking for a Journeyman GM Technician.

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PROFESSIONAL JOB Opportunities. Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned, fluid transport company servicing Northern BC and Alberta. We are an equal opportunity employer now accepting applications at various branches for: Mechanics (Commercial Transport or equivalent). Wage Range: $25-$40/hour. Minimum experience required: second year apprenticeship or equivalent. Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3). Wage Range: $25-$35/hour. Minimum experience required: six months professional driving. Field Supervisors. Annual Salary Range: $90-$110,000 (based on qualifications). Minimum experience required: previous supervisory experience. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and drivers abstract are required. We encourage candidates of aboriginal ancestry, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities to apply. For more information and to apply for these opportunities, visit our employment webpage at: http://troyer.ca/employmentopportunities WANT TO see Scenic BC? Needed immediately . Experienced Feller Buncher Operator with Chipper Head/Mower to work around Hydro Transmission Lines. Must be willing to travel throughout BC (based out of Vanderhoof). $28-$34 per hour + Benefits. For more info e-mail: sbcjobs@hotmail.ca Send Resume to: SBCJOBS Box 1136, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 or Fax: 250-567-2550

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COOK: Tin Rooster Holding Ltd, P.O. Box 160 (100 Boulder Ave.) Dease Lake, B.C., V0C1L0, requires full time cooks to prepare and cook short orders and full meals for eat-in and take-out. Prepare and cook deli items for retail sale. Maintain all health standards and keep food prep/storage areas clean. Applicants must have 3 years experience.

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Salary $13.30/hr. Apply by mail or fax: (250) 771-4382

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Hudson Bay Lodge is currently recruiting for the following two positions: A Part-time Night Auditor and a Full Time Night Janitor Reporting to the Guest Services Manager, the candidate will provide efÀcient and courteous service to each guest and operate according to the policies, procedures and quality standards of the hotel to ensure the satisfaction of internal and external guests.

Experience is an asset, however we are willing to train an enthusiastic, service-orientated individual.

We offer competitive wages and great beneÀts.

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Please forward your resume with references to: Diane Nikolic, e.mail dnikolic@hudsonbaylodge.com Fax: (250) 847-4878 No phone calls please.

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High Road Services Society, a non-profit organization working for adults with developmental delays, is accepting applications from dedicated and motivated individuals to fill the positions of Casual Support Staff. Qualified applicants will have a minimum of Grade 12. A certificate, diploma, or degree in the Human Services Sector would be an asset. If interested please forward your resume to: High Road Services Society, Box 69, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0.

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The next LPN Day is about 365 days away.

Let’s thank them every day until then.

May 13 was Licensed Practical Nurses Day in BC. It’s the day we celebrated LPNs’ contribution to nursing teams and to the health of our communities.

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required for a progressive and established company based out of Smithers.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available. Drivers must be organize, neat in appearance and have superb people skills. A class 4 or better drivers licence is required along with a clean drivers abstract. Please fax a brief resume with your driver’s abstract to 1-250-546-8879. Past applicants are encouraged to re-apply.

Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #289 CORR Home Program - Youth Resource Worker Smithers Community Services Association has an immediate opening for a Youth Resource Worker to assist in our CORR Homes Program in Burns Lake and surrounding area. This is a part time position (approx. 10hrs per week) with a variable schedule.

Position summary: The Youth Resource Worker provides support to young offenders in meeting their court appointed goals and reintegrating into their home communities. This position requires knowledge in the application of various human and social development frameworks, and demonstrated skills and competencies working with youth.

Qualifications: A post secondary degree, diploma, or certiÀcate in Social Work and experience serving clients in youth criminal justice or equivalent combination of education and experience. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically, and be able to work independently in a high demand capacity.

Additionally, applicants must undergo a criminal record check, be willing to work outside of normal business hours, and also possess a valid Class 5 driver’s license and have access to own transportation.

Please apply with resume to:

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Competition #289 - Youth Resource WorkerBurns Lake Smithers Community Services Association 3815 – B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@scsa.ca Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association Closing Date: May 25th, 2012

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There are immediate parttime & full-time positions available in Housekeeping.

Call 250-847-2208 or Drop Resume at 1515 Main St. Fireweed Front Desk.

TRANSPORTATION MECHANIC Required in Nakusp, BC (West Kootenay Area) Applicant must be red seal certiďŹ ed and able to work on a variety of makes and models of trucks, trailers and components.

A CVIP certiďŹ cate and welding skills an asset. Full time position. Group beneďŹ t plan available. Competitive wages. Fax or email resumes to: 250-265-3853 or whrepair@telus.net

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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Competition #291 Summer Step-Up Student Tutor Successful applicants will act as tutors for students wishing to strengthen and upgrade their skills in a variety of school subjects. The tutor is responsible for planning and executing lessons which will work towards achieving the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; goals. Experience working with children and teaching or tutoring is preferred.

Students who are First Nations and/or can speak French are especially encouraged to apply.

Positions are full time through the summer and suitable for senior high school or university students. Tutors must be available weekdays from July 3 to August 24, 2012.

In order to qualify for these positions, students must meet the following criteria: Be registered full time during the preceding academic year and intending to return to school full time in the upcoming year Be between the ages of 15 and 30 years Completed grade 11 Please apply with resume to: Competition #291 Step-Up Tutor Smithers Community Services Association 3815 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@ scsa.ca Closing Date: May 25, 2012 Job Descriptions available upon request.

Must have experience, able to multi task, work on own and have food safe. Drop resume off at front desk or email to: lisat@citywest.ca

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Position Casual Lifeguard/Instructors Kids Camp Leaders

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Email your resume to tgillis@bvpool.com For more information please phone 250-847-4244 or visit our website www.bvpool.com

Position for a full time bookkeeper.

Duties to include management of payables/receivables and payroll, warranty administration and preparation of financial statements Email resume to: mark@frontierchrysler.net or phone Mark or Glenn at 250.847.4266

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Front Store Clerks/Customer Service There are immediate openings for a part-time evenings and weekends at Pharmasave in Smithers.

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For both teaching positions: Probation: 3 month probationary period Salary: Negotiable and is dependent on experience and qualiďŹ cations Closing Date: June 29, 2012 Start Date: August 20, 2012 Please send your cover letter, resume and other reference material to: Administrator Gitwangak Education Society P.O. Box 280 Kitwanga, BC. V0J 2A0 Phone: 250-849-5855 Fax: 250-849-5607 Email: grbright@gitwangak.ca We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All applicants must comply with the Criminal Records Review Act.

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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Competition #290 Summer Step-Up Tutoring Program Co-ordinator The Program Coordinator ensures the smooth overall running of the Summer Step-up Tutoring program for elementary and high school aged children. In addition to hiring and supervising summer students, he/she does recruitment and intake of students, works with parents and teachers, and designs individualized student programs. Preference will be given to applicants with formal teaching and learning assistance experience and training. Knowledge of learning disabilities strategies is essential.

This is a full time summer position, starting in early June 2012.

Please apply with resume to: Competition #290 Step-Up Program Coordinator Smithers Community Services Association 3815 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; B Railway Avenue Box 3759 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 or Fax to 250-847-3712 or email: general@scsa.ca Closing Date: May 25, 2012 Job Description Available at Smithers Community Services Association.

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Services

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Pets & Livestock

Merchandise for Sale

Blinds & Drapery

Blinds & Drapery

Financial Services

Livestock

Auctions

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s that simple.

Your credit/age/income is not an issue. 1-800-587-2161.

BULLS FOR SALE! Charolais & Red Angus Contact Charlie Giddings 250-846-5628

ADDITION TO TOPLEY AUCTION

M O N E Y P R OV I D E R . C O M . $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

LIVESTOCK FOR sale. Registered 3 year old Black Angus Bull. For more information call (250) 696-3379

SKEENA DECOR

A Part time Merchandiser Cashier is needed for Shoppers Drug Mart beginning immediately.

Drop resume off Attn: Angela or Amanda email to: fsdm2257@shoppersdrugmart.ca

New Blinds...

Of All Kinds

• cleaning • repair •

Bob Swift 250-847-3051 Cleaning Services

Cleaning Services

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

Part-time Bookkeeper/Receptionist Todd Larson & Associates Inc. is looking for an experienced part-time bookkeeper/receptionist to work a minimum of 18 hours/week starting June 1st.

Qualifications: • Minimum 3 years bookkeeping experience • Good working knowledge of Simply Accounting • Experience with Microsoft Word & Excel Remuneration based on experience.

Please drop off a resume, including cover letter and references to Todd or Tammy at 3896 - 2nd Avenue, Smithers, B.C. Only applicants being considered will be contacted.

Todd Larson & Associates CertiÀed General Accountant 3896 Second Avenue Smithers BC, V0J 2N0 Phone: 250-847-3939 Building Tomorrow Fax: 250-847-2969

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Applicants need not have an optical background to apply for the position.

Salary is dependent on experience.

Please drop off resumes in person by 5pm on 22nd., May 2012 at 3767 - 3rd Ave, Smithers, BC

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

COMMERCIAL • RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOMES • INDUSTRIAL

“CALL TODAY FOR PEACE OF MIND”

250-847-4550 www.priorityvac.ca Contractors

Contractors

B.V. Builders

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Landscaping

Sitka Creek Tree Service Ltd.

3767 3rd Avenue, Smithers

Trades, Technical

Trades, Technical

Houston Forest Products A Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd.

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Part Time/Relief

Houston Forest Products a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., located in Houston, B.C. is accepting applications for a certified Heavy Duty Mechanic to work part time relief in our Mobile Shop. Five years experience in the sawmill industry would be preferred.

This is a vacation relief shift position with a competitive wage.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter before June 1, 2012 to: Houston Forest Products 1300 Morice River, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z1 Fax: 250-845-5301 Email: norma.neil@westfraser.com We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.

• Tree Removal & Topping

1 Year warranty on workmanship Contact for a free estimate No job to big or to small 1-250-877-9282 bv.builders@yahoo.ca

• Spur Free Pruning • View Enhancement/Thinning • Brush Chipping & Removal • Insect & Disease Management

Eavestrough

Eavestrough

Continuous Aluminum Gutters 250-846-5509

Bulkley Valley Eavestroughing - Telkwa Serving the Bulkley Valley for over 16 years Willy Verhelst

Dane Drzimotta

Certi¿ed Faller, Arborist & Danger Tree Assessor Smithers, BC Tel: 250-877-8761 Email: Sitka.Creek@gmail.com

Sheet Metal

Feed & Hay 5+ acres on Bourgon Rd. available for hay/oats. U seed, U harvest. 250-846-5470, 604945-9002.

Garage Sales

SCRAP METAL WANTED in the Smithers area.

We do farm and/or industrial clean ups.

We buy any kind of scrap metal.

Veterinarian Services

Veterinarian Services

EXAMS IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR PET’S HOME! Exams & Vaccinations For appointments call Quill & Abscesses 250.847.0710 Minor Surgery Monday - Wednesday Acupuncture 8am Noon HerbaltoFormulas At other times call...

250-847-5321

and250-847-5321 please leave a message

Farm Equipment CASE 2290, 135 HP, cab, duals, new ALLIED front end loader, bucket, bale fork, 3430 hrs, rubber 80%. $15,500. ph 250-846-5518 WANTING to buy old tractors, any condition. Have various parts for sale. Clutch and pressure plates, engines, steering gears boxing, tires, hydraulic pumps, spools, cylinders for more. (250)846-5202

Sheet Metal

Phone 250-847-0783 250-877-2447

May 26, 2012 Saturday @ 10:00 am Topley, BC. @ Topley Garage, Hwy 16 & Junction Hwy 118 to Granisle VEHICLES Etc: 1988 Ford Motorhome (gas/propane), 20ft tandem axel car hauler trailer, 1956 GMC 6x6 Deuce & 1/2, miles tandem axle log trailer in good condition, 16 new 11R x 24.5 Continental truck tires, 2 sets new lightweight 24.5 single tire chains, set of Ford pickup mirrors, 3 sets new lightweight 24.5 triple tire chains, 4 16” hub caps, set 16” new tire chains, 86 Chevy repair quarter panels, camper jacks, RV water tank & pump, Suburban quarter panels, 4 small tires, 19 ft. KNC Cabin Cruiser w/ 6 cyl Mercury inboard tandem axel trailer 2, 9.9 Honda kicker, 21ft Fiber Form Cruiser, 250hp Mercury inboard w/ tandem axel trailer, 9.9 Honda 4 stroke long shaft outboard motor (10hrs), 1973 18’ West Wight sailboat w/ trailer. TOOL & EQUIPMENT: Miller gas Trailblazer 44G, Ingersoll Rand T-30 air compressor, Hotsy pressure washer, Ammco drum 7 rotor lathe, Snap-on tool Box, Beach tool boxes, Oxy Acetylene plate cutter, Clausing metal lathe & accessories, Delta drill press, 5hp military Briggs & Stratton, JD control valves & hydraulic pumps, Siou valve grinding machine, cable tugger, triangle reflector sets, electrical conduit, oxygen tank & gauge, 3000 gal Regal Enviro fuel double tank w/ 110 1/4hp fuel pump, nozzle, safety valve, complete on skids, 3000 gal water tank on skids - fits in back of dump truck, 500 gal RSF manufactured water tank for skidder, highway truck reflectors, electrical boxes, wooden snow shoes, Williams space heater, Coleman heater/oven, stove. CARPENTRY: Large selection of building materials, carpenters tools & lots of items for construction.

Condition of Sale; Terms: Cash & Check with Identification, sorry no Credit Cards.

Items are As Is condition ~ not responsible for accidents. Any question please contact:

Mike Steinebach @ (250) 694-3497 Cell (250) 692-6107 Or Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 Cell (250) 570-2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net

Pets & Livestock

Garage Sales 250-847-3611

Fight Back.

• Arborist Services

Construction & Renovations

Full Time Optical Dispenser/ Optician Our busy optometric office is seeking an enthusiastic person to join our team in the optical dispensary. Applicants should have good computer and applied mathematical skills. Excellent customer service experience as well as a demonstrated record of interpersonal skills is required.

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Licenced & Insured

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Fertilizers AGED Sheep $100/pickup load.

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Too Much Stuff?

Garden tools, furniture, nursery shrubs.

Saturday, May 19 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

It’s Garage Sale Season Call to place your Garage Sale ad with The Interior News

250-847-3266

Manure.

(250)847-

Heavy Duty Machinery 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 HOUGH LOG Loader, $4000.

Hawkmill Bandsaw mill, 30’ of track. $8,000. 250-877-1578

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Merchandise for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

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Rentals

Rentals

Transportation

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

For Sale By Owner

Houses For Sale

Cottages / Cabins

Townhouses

Cars - Domestic

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA FOR SALE

FREE HOUSE in booming Prince Rupert. 2 upgraded houses on large lot, close to downtown, either pays mortgage or rent. $1150. $99,500.

Rich Schultz 250-626-9091.

2 BDRM cabin 20 km from Smithers, wood heat. No dogs please. $500/mth (250)8472565

SMITHERS, 3 bdrm, close to town. $900/mth + util. Ref’s req’d. Call 250-846-5269.

2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

One owner excellent condition.

88,000km.

Phone 250-847-9168

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Misc. for Sale 24th ANNUAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SALE sponsored by the Vernon Collectors Club at Vernon Curling Rink on Fri. May 25th from 3pm-8pm & Sat. May 26th from 10am-4pm. Approx.

125 tables.$3 admission is good for both days.

EVEN MOM’S ZIPLINE! Get GIFT CERTIFICATES for any occasion emailed from www.OyamaZipline.com or call us toll free 1-888-ZIP-atOZ

MASSAGE CHAIR, 4 yrs old, like new, paid $1800, asking $900. 1987 Chev camper van, 200,000 km, new tires, good cond., asking $6,300.

(250)846-5013

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

2197 Cote Rd, Smithers.

Real Estate Acreage for Sale ACREAGES at the end of Jackpine Rd, Telkwa, B.C. Nice view and exc. water supply. Power to property line. For info. please call 250-846-5354 or fax 250-846-5394 TEN UNDEVELOPED acres on Morris Rd, Telkwa. $110,000. (250)846-9126

For Sale By Owner

For Sale By Owner

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3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer & dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher hot tub, natural gas, contact 250-845-3315 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.

PERFECT STARTER HOME or for downsizing 1274sq ft 2 bedroom completely renovated, new roof, foundation, natural gas furnace, concrete sidewalks, garden shed, 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 847-4854 or email y o u n g . a n g e l a j e r ry7@gmail.com for more info or to view.

$ 172,900

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

Call 250-877-6244.

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RV Sites AVORADO RESORT. Beautiful waterfront RV Resort. New Sites For Sale ($63,900). All season, full amenities, clubhouse & beach access. Co-op Resort w/Lifetime Ownership! www.avorado.com Call 250-228-3586.

FURNISHED Cabins & Cottages, 1 - 2 rooms starting $250 week, utilities included, Off Season Rates. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-8473961 Glacier View RV Park

Shared Accommodation

FREE BROCHURE- Kings County - “Land of Orchards, Vineyards & Tides” - Nova Scotia’s beautiful Annapolis Valley. Live! Work! Start a business! Toll-Free: 1-888865-4647 www.kingsrda.ca

Are you a female student coming to Prince George for school? Quiet, friendly home to share. On bus route, Internet included, own bedroom, share rest of house, $550.

Can be room and board, cost negotiable. Availability starting July or August. References required. Contact Lorraine at lorraines@citywest.ca

Mobile Homes & Parks

Mobile Homes & Parks

Other Areas

MUST SELL

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

$259,500

12 x 40 Atco Trailer with office, living room, kitchen, full bath, on natural gas

Asking ...

$8,500

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100% Financing available O.A.C.

250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434

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3969 - 7th Avenue 5 bedroom home in great hill section location, new roof, new high eff. furnace, and attic insulation.

Contact Sandra today for a viewing!

www.sandrah.biz

Sandra Hinchliffe Associate Broker

Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999

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Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 135,000 km, new tire, good condition.

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

Cars - Domestic

7,500

$

847-2897

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2005 Montana Van 8 seats, 180,000 K, good condition.

Visit us online at:

www.thornhillmotors.com

1-800-559-7288

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Smart Buyers know the Value of a

Quality, Professional Home Inspection

DEALER #7041

Real Estate Residential & Commercial Fully licenced & insured Wood stove inspections

Terry Fulljames, journeyman carpenter, energy advisor, home builder, certified inspector, inspector trainer, serving northern British Columbia. He has been inspecting homes from the year 2000 and has conducted over 4000 inspections. He is one of the most experienced and trained inspectors in Canada.

Asking

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6,800

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846-9690

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Recreational/Sale

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Recreational/Sale

2005 33’ Forest River Wildcat

Boats

Boats

Bayliner Classic 22.5’ Boat Excellent condition in & out, Yamaha 9.9 kicker w/remote controls, Marine Radio, Sitex Colormax Pro, Chart Plotter & Radar and more.

Comes with 2 slides, A/C, awning, table & 4 chairs, 2 rockers & more. V/C & G/C Can e-mail pictures.

Asking

$

19,900

250-

Sport Utility Vehicle

846-9100

Sport Utility Vehicle

1997 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4 Power locks, A/C, Keyless & Keypad entry, 156,000 km.

Call May

877-0012

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4,500

250-

1993 Ford Explorer 4x4 New winter tires & all seasons, new windshield & blades, maintenance record avail., 242,000 km.

$

2,500 obo

847-3956

250-

2006 GMC Envoy 5 passenger, sunroof, A/C, AWD/4WD

846-5860

$

8,900

250-

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Trucks & Vans

Trucks & Vans

2005 Ford F350

Super duty, crew cab, 4/4 flat deck average condition.

Asking ...

$9,000! obo

100% Financing available O.A.C.

250-847-7928 Cell 250-877-2434 Wrecker/Used Parts

Wrecker/Used Parts

“Home of a Million Parts”

Will

• Eco Friendly & money saving • Preserve natural resources • Save valuable land¿ll • Provide tested OEM repair parts at a fraction of the price

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24,400

847-3055

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IT WILL GO ON LINE! Legal Notices

Legal Notices

Village of Fraser Lake Construction of Village of Fraser Lake Works Yard Shop The Village of Fraser Lake Public Works Department has been approved for the construction of a new equipment storage garage, located at 21 Tunasa Cresent. Fraser Lake BC. Invitation To Tender The following information is for the purpose of constructing a wood framed 3 bay equipment garage with concrete footings and walls will be in accordance with the latest 2012 BC building codes and approved of by authorized Inspector(s) of said codes. Specific details for the building are included on attached documents .

It will be the responsibility of the Contractor that quotes will include in written form: 1. Supply and installation of all required materials 2. Removal and disposal of new construction waste and/or materials 3. Associated costs, including mileage, applicable taxes, and all applicable permits proper building permits for construction as required by the Local Govt. Act and The Community Charter.

4. All quotes from licensed and certified Sub Trades that are deemed necessary for approved completion of building construction, as outlined in the construction directive Inspections and approvals for any or all work completed by sub trades will be in accordance with the appropriate licensed Inspectors and the responsibility of the Contractor. . EXCLUDING ONLY, the installation of approved natural gas furnace, affiliated permits, materials, inspections and labour for aforesaid natural gas items, which will be provided by Village of Fraser Lake.

Electrical sub trade quote: • To include service disconnection and existing electrical panel of old building.

• Supply and Installation of all required materials • Removal and disposal of new construction material waste • Associated costs, including mileage, applicable taxes and permits • Notice for BC HYDRO materials that may be eligible for rebates The Village Works Dept. responsibilities include the following: • Contacting BC 1 Call for any underground utilities.

• Obtaining a certified person to disconnect the existing natural gas service prior to demolition of old building.

• Removal and installation of existing Lennox Natural Gas furnace and piping • Lennox mod LF24-145A-5 116,000 btu output furnace • 6” B VENT Chimney located approx 54” from end wall and 20” from gable end wall • Furnace electrical rating is 120V, 60HZ, single phase, 6 AMP • Applicable permits for natural gas furnace installation • Removal of existing electrical lighting fixtures and wiring • Supply equipment, operators and labourers required for demolition and removal of the old building, pre foundation ground work needed to determine original soil, pre construction conditions as approved of by Building Inspector.

• Supply equipment, operators and approved materials required for pre footing and foundation stability, proper foundation back fill and floor inside of building.

• Supply equipment and operator for required trenching needed for services to building Inquiries can be made to the Village of Fraser Lake Municipal office Monday - Friday, during working hours 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm. Located at 210 Carrier Cres. Fraser Lake BC. 250.699.6257 Or by calling the Village Works Yard at 250.699.6562 from 7:30am- 4:00 pm. Monday –Friday.

A mandatory on-site walkthrough will take place at the construction location located at 21 Tunasa Cres. on May 22, 2012 with interested parties and the Village of Fraser Lake Administration at 1:00 pm.

Interested parties that are not able to attend at this day and time , should contact Vern Hilman prior to May 22, 2012 at 250.699.6562 or cell# 250.699.1265 or by email at vflwork@fraserlake.ca to make alternate arrangements. In fairness to parties that attend or have made alternate arrangements, any inquiries past this date will not be accepted.

Sealed bids, when completed, may be submitted in person to the Village of Fraser Lake Village Office between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, or mailed to – Village of Fraser Lake PO Box 430, 210 Carrier Cres. Fraser Lake, BC. V0J 1S0. If it is mailed, it MUST be able to be picked up and be deliverable to the Village Office no later than 12:00 pm May 28 2012, attention Clint Mauthe, Director of Corporate Administrative Services. Opening of sealed bids will take place in Council Chambers located downstairs at the Municipal Office in Fraser Lake at 3:00 pm on the same day, May 28, 2012.

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Notice to Remove Private Land from Woodlot Licence W1507 Please be advised the Jay Baker and Charlie Morris are proposing to remove 117.6 hectares of private land from woodlot licence W1507 located in the vicinity of Moricetown BC. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Jay Baker, PO Box 3584, Smithers BC, V0J 2N0 by June 13th.

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Jay Baker, 250 847-3680.

LAND ACT Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land

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Recreational/Sale 1997 SPORTSMASTER trailer, 23 ft, like new. $9,500.

250-847-4517, 250-846-5491.

2008 Jayco Eagle SuperLite 32’ 5th-wheel, like new, 1 super slide, queen bed, free standing table/chairs, ducted ac/heat, heated tanks. ext Warr.$24,900.1(250)275-1258 BIGFOOT SIGHTINGS! New 2012 Bigfoot Campers have arrived only at Mike Rosman RV! 1-800-667-0024 www.rosmanrv.com

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

Take notice that Copper River Outfitters Ltd. from Smithers, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a seasonal guide camp situated on Provincial Crown land located that part of District Lot 2612, Range 5, Coast District.

The Lands File for this application is 6408376. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine District Land Officer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to May 31, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http:// www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ office in Smithers.

Tenders

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Tenders

INVITATION TO TENDER 4200 Block Second Avenue - Road Paving Contract # 2012-11

Tenders for the “4200 Block Second Avenue - Road Paving - Contract #201211” contract will be received by the Town of Smithers up to 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2012.

The general scope of work for this contract is to pave the 180-metre gravel road section of 2nd Avenue between Toronto and Winnipeg Streets. Works include the following: • Excavate existing gravel road to designed road pro¿le, • Supply and install new base and sub-base materials, • Construct concrete curb and gutter, • Supply and install new catch basins and service connections to the existing storm main, • Supply and install hot-mix asphalt road paving.

Tender documents are available at the Town Of¿ce for a non-refundable charge of $50.00, or electronically on BC Bid at no charge but with the requirement to register. A pre-tender site meeting will be held at 10:30am on May 22nd, 2012.

The meeting is non-mandatory, but all interested contractors are encouraged to attend.

All Tenders must be submitted to the Director of Development Services in an envelope, sealed and clearly marked “TENDER – 4200 Block Second Avenue Road Paving - Contract #2012-11.” Bidders shall sign the Declaration and attach it to the outside of the envelope.

Tenders shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certi¿ed Cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Total Tender Price payable to the Town of Smithers.

Tenders will be publicly opened at the above stated time in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Of¿ce. All Tenders will be examined as to their suf¿ciency and submitted to Town Council for awarding. The Town of Smithers reserves the right to waive informalities in or reject any or all Tenders, or to accept the tender deemed most favourable in the interest of the Town. The Town’s purchasing policy shall apply. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Questions with regard to the tender documents shall be directed to: Kirk Normand, AScT. Senior Engineering Technologist Town of Smithers 1027 Aldous Street, P.O. Box 879 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

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THREE RIVERS REPORT

Oil tanker debate anchored on inacurrate claims Tom Fletcher Victoria/Black Press

The B.C. NDP has ramped up its opposition to the proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline.

First the party formalized objections already expressed by NDP MLAs who have spoken at hearings held by the federal review panel along the B.C. coast. Leader Adrian Dix sent an 11-page letter to the panel, then launched an attack on the B.C. Liberal government in the legislature emphasizing the letter’s top objection.

Why doesn’t Premier Christy Clark stand up to Ottawa and protest the abandonment of the long-

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standing “moratorium and exclusion zone” on oil tankers off B.C.’s north coast, Dix and NDP energy critic Rob Fleming demanded.

Clark’s answer was the same one given by previous federal and provincial governments.

The 1972 federal “moratorium” was directed at offshore oil drilling, not tankers bound for B.C. A separate Canada-U.S. agreement in 1998 calls for U.S. tankers to avoid B.C.’s Inside Passage as they transport Alaska crude oil to refineries in the U.S. I asked Fleming for documentation that shows tankers are banned from B.C.’s north coast. He said it is “fragmented,” which

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means he doesn’t have any.

This argument flared up in 2006 after Methanex Corp. shut down its Kitimat methanol plant.

Instead of shipping methanol out, a practice that was never questioned, it started bringing tankers into the Kitimat port loaded with a liquid natural gas by-product called condensate. From there it is sent by rail to Alberta to dilute oil sands crude. This process led to Enbridge’s proposed double pipeline that would send condensate east and diluted crude west.

The Dogwood Initiative, one of the many U.S.-funded groups that now dominate B.C.’s environmental lobby, rose to protest these early

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condensate shipments, saying they violate a moratorium on tankers.

Wrong, said Don Rodden, superintendent of environmental response for the Canadian Coast Guard Pacific Region.

The 1972 moratorium “wouldn’t apply to vessels coming into Canadian ports like Kitimat,” Rodden told the Globe and Mail at the time.

The Coast Guard is the agency legally required to enforce a tanker ban, if one existed.

There are legitimate arguments against the Northern Gateway proposal, but the tanker moratorium isn’t one of them.

Then there’s the hypocrisy and pro-

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U.S. bias evident in the manipulated B.C. debate.

The Northern Gateway pipeline would generate as many as 350 tanker trips each year to and from Kitimat. More than twice that many tankers already sail each year through the Strait of Juan de Fuca, past the Gulf and San Juan Islands.

Many are heading to refinery complexes at March Point and Cherry Point in Washington.

These supertankers can be seen sailing past Victoria most days.

Strangely, this U.S. crude traffic excites no protests.

Some of the smaller tankers come in to fill up from the Trans-Mountain pipeline in Burnaby, whose

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$249,900

operator is preparing a bid for expansion. This attracts protests organized by people paid to oppose Alberta “tar sands” oil.

Where do urban protesters think we get the gasoline and diesel fuel sold at B.C. filling stations? Do they think it’s all made at the little Chevron refinery in Burnaby, the last remnant of refining capacity in southern B.C.?

We need debate about how B.C. handles petroleum. Instead, factually inaccurate claims are promoted by U.S. interests to attack Canadian crude only.

Our opposition politicians and media mostly just go along for the ride.

Real Estate

Real Estate

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

NEW LISTING

$119,500

NEW PRICE

$425,000

7865 Highway 16

1892 Princess Street

3969 Seventh Avenue

1318 Pine Street, Telkwa

1460 Lower Viewmount Rd

316 Swan Road, Hazelton

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29 acres zoned industrial 10,000 s.f. steel building, house Sawmill, edger, 3 phase power www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n4505450

Character hill section home 132x122 lot Subdivision potential www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$169,000

mls n218283

Great hill section location Solid, well maintained 5 bedrooms New furnace and roof

Sandra Hinchliffe

$469,500

mls n218354

4/5 bedroom, 2 bath family home Spacious 0.6 acre lot, quiet street 2496sf living space, many upgrades Heated/wired attached workshop

Karen Benson

$249,500

mls n218317

0.99 acres Pre-existing mobile pad w/ services Large 42x60 building Immediate possession available

Jeff Billingsley

$159,500

mls n218211

Custom built home on 125 acres Set up for horses, riding Pasture barns, fencing Privacy and views, near fishing

Ron & Charlie

$262,500

mls n215425

$290,000

Lot B Lake Kathlyn Road

995 Freeland Road

Walcott Road

17747 Grantham Road

1410 Cottonwood St, Telkwa

St. #3 – 1406 Hwy 16, Telkwa

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

Peter Lund

mls n213573

13.53 acres, by Seymour Lake 5 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Log home, 2 car garage 16x32 workshop

Donna Grudgfield

$328,500

LD

mls n217102

80 acres treed property Gated access for privacy Road roughed in to river 15 acre hayfield, picturesque

Donna Grudgfield

$373,900

mls n216861

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

Donna Grudgfield

$398,000

mls n214789

4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms New roof, vinyl windows, furnace Attached garage, corner lot Home based business (hair salon)

Donna Grudgfield

$339,900

mls n216853

New condos to invest or retire 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom, secure Waterfront, low maintenance www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$475,000

mls n212829

$174,900

1173 Hunter Ave, Telkwa

1972 Princess Street

9199 Bluff Road, Telkwa

4248 Mountainview Cres

5503 Morris Road

3744 Broadway Avenue

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Located 10 minutes from Smithers Updated 5 bedroom, 2 bathroom Finished basement, 2 car garage Big yard, gazebo, shed, fencing

Ron Lapadat

mls n217290

4 bedroom, 12 years young 9’ ceilings, covered deck RV parking, hardwood floors Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$439,000

mls n217608

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

Dave & Sonia

$380,000

mls n217027

5 bedrooms, immaculate gas fp 3 bathrooms, extensive hardwood 2 decks, freshly painted Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$79,900

mls n213727

Custom built 2700 s.f. log home 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom 9.89 acres, mountain views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$529,000

mls n211272

3 bedroom, downtown area C-1A zone residential, retail, office Includes appliances, furnishings Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$884,500

mls n216307

$529,000

3267 Third Avenue

1920 Babine Lake Road

Lot 9 Whistler Road

38198 Telkwa High Road

22909 Telkwa High Road

Aldermere Estate Subd

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Huge gourmet kitchen with island 4 second level bedrooms, 2750 s.f.

Large master bedroom & ensuite Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n217676

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

55 acres, 5 minutes from Smithers Complete horse set up Hay land, barns, cross fencing Ready for your new home!

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n217711

Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

+/-5 acre building lot Established driveway Minutes from town Mobiles allowed

Sandra Hinchliffe

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

mls n201902

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

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

Charlie McClary

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

mls n4504967

Spectacular 116acre river property 1760 sf home & guest home 70 acres treed, 40 acres open meadow Terraced ½ mile riverfront, cottage

Charlie McClary

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n211449

Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

Purposed 105 lot subdivision 12 lots, services approved Backs on Tyhee Lake Greenspace plan S of develop.

Charlie McClary

mls n212691

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

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