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District 54 Elementary school students from across the board took part in the annual District 54 mass run at Riverside Park last week. Check back in next weeks sports section for full results. Dan Mesec photo

Smithers resists E. coli problems By Dan Mesec Smithers/Interior News B.C.’s new Agricultural Minister, Norm Letnick said he’s taking a look at meat regulations in the province and the possibility of making changes to better suit the growing desire for “closer-tohome” meat processing. In light of the XL Foods recall, where thousands of E.

Coli contaminated products were recalled, the province is preparing their meat regulations systems to assume all responsibility for meat inspection once the federal Canadian Food Inspection Agency pulls out of B.C. in 2014. “Over the last several month the Agricultural Ministry has consulted with all the key stakeholders,

including industry as to what we do once the federal government pulls out,” Letnick said. After meeting with numerous experts on the subject, including agriculture delegates from other parties, Letnick felt the, “Food regulations in B.C. need a second look.” See E. COLI on Page A7

Lena Wright alleges RCMP Constable Kevin Mack used excessive force during an incident in Gitanmaax on the morning of Oct. 7, 2012, which led to her arrest. Wright, walking home from a wedding dance at Gitanmaax Hall with a friend near John Field Elementary, claims she had a bright flashlight shone in her eyes and was immediately thrown to the ground. “I put my hand up to block the light from my eyes and I was grabbed and slammed to the ground,” Wright, 5’3” and was wearing high heels and a mini-skirt, said. “He didn’t say anything, not ‘I’m constable soand-so’ or ‘you’re under arrest’, nothing.” Wright, afraid and thinking she was being attacked, tried to break free from her assailant. Carly Nabess, friend and classmate of Wright’s at the Terrace Northwest Community College, witnessed the incident. “By the time he said ‘stop resisting arrest’, Lena was already on the ground,” Nabess said. “He had his knee on her back and then he punched her in the back of the head.” Wright claims one of her teeth was chipped when it struck the road, as a result of the blow from Const. Mack. Neither Wright or Nabess can recall Const. Mack reading Wright her rights before or during the arrest. Nabess, stunned by the incident, wonders why she wasn’t also arrested. The incident occurred on the decommissioned road next to John Field Elementary, where Const. Mack and another unidentified officer parked their vehicles, waiting for people walking home on the frequently used road from the wedding dance, according to a source already in Const. Mack’s custody. See RCMP on p. A3

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Accused of intoxication without Breathalyzer test RCMP from A1 “I heard somebody tell [Mack] the dance was over and instead of taking me to the station he parked on the hill beside John Field,” said the witness, who could hear the radio from the backseat of Const. Mack’s vehicle. Wright is being charged with being intoxicated in a public place and obstructing a police officer. But Wright claims the RCMP refused to administer a Breathalyzer test despite several requests. Wright was put in Const. Mack’s vehicle with the witness already in custody. “She was crying and had scrapes and bruises on her face and knees and I asked the officer why he did that,” the witness said. Nabess told the officers. as they loaded Wright into the police vehicle, she didn’t know how to get to Wright’s house and would like a ride there, but the RCMP left her to find her own way. Nabess later called 9-1-1 for assistance even though she was scared to call the police because of what she had just witnessed. Meanwhile, Wright was processed in the New Hazelton detachment, where she alleges she was denied a phone call, access to a lawyer, laughed at by the officers, refused medical attention or pictures of her physical state. “I asked to see a doctor because I was punched in the head and my tooth was chipped,” Wright said. She went directly to Wrinch Memorial Hospital upon release in the morning. “I asked for photos, Mack pulled out his cell phone and I didn’t want any pictures of me on his iPhone, so I was told I lost my chance,” Wright said. She asked again for a Breathalyzer test and clarification on why she was under arrest and was told she resisted arrest and was rude, which is when she asked to call a lawyer. “I was given a thick phone book and they said ‘Go ahead, see which lawyer answers the phone at this hour’,” Wright said, the time was approximately 4 a.m. “I was crying and looking for a number and they took the phone book away.”

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An officer checked on Wright at 9 a.m. and she requested to see a doctor because of a bump on the back of her head. “I was told that I wasn’t dying and I was still breathing, so I didn’t need to see a doctor,” Wright said. “They totally mocked me, made fun of me and laughed at me.” Wright is pursuing charges against Const. Mack under sec. 35 of the Criminal Code of Canada, which states a person can only use force to preserve one’s life or prevent serious injury to oneself. Const. Mack declined to comment on the matter.

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I N O UR O PINION Harper has taken over government To rule is easy, to govern difficult Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

he press releases keep flying into the editor’s inbox. Updates on the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline deliberations with the joint review panel, what’s on CTV this week and next week and what’s on MTV next week. Add to that the constant flow of press releases from federal and provincial government ministries, agencies and opinion pieces there’s plenty of opportunity to get a sense of what is going on in government. As you will no doubt conclude, most of the press releases from the government tout a recent achievement, or perceived achievement, which is followed closely by a press release from the opposition saying the achievement just wasn’t good enough, with few details on how things could have been done differently. Some of the press releases come through newswire services such as Canadian Newswire and Marketwire. I can tell just by the headline that a press release concerning the federal government comes from one of these agencies because the headline invariably says, “Harper government [insert achievement]…” Whose government? Have they changed the way the Canadian government and political system works? What happened to the federal government or the Canadian government? Last time I checked my paycheque, the money the government doles out is my money and your money. At the very least the headlines should read, “Canadian government [insert cash payout]...” I haven’t heard any complaints from the Conservative caucus, so I guess they’re alright with Harper taking all the credit. He is the ruler, I mean point man afterall. Oddly, this same Harper government was chastised for doling out money on publicity cheques with the Conservative party logo on them. Does that mean the Conservative party is chipping in to save Canadian taxpayers money? For those wondering, there has yet to be a press release with a headline, “Harper government cuts serve up E. coli.” - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News

Dix’s skill training ideas deserve credit My column on skills training a couple of weeks ago gave short shrift to the NDP position: tax the banks and hand out grants for women’s studies, sociology and other worthless pursuits, while skilled jobs go begging. That’s a pretty crude caricature, so I sat down with NDP leader Adrian Dix in his legislature office last week to get a better sense of his thinking on the subject. Dix has been devoting a lot of time lately to skills training, in trades particularly. He meets frequently with business people

now, and his recent speeches emphasize that every one of them talks about the growing shortage of skilled employees. Dix credits Premier Christy Clark and jobs minister Pat Bell with making some good moves recently, announcing equipment upgrades for vocational programs around the province. He says it’s because the NDP have been “pounding away at them for eight months” about freezing advanced education spending in their March budget. Dix calls that a crucial mistake and predicts the government will

GUEST VIEW Tom Fletcher reverse it soon. “So I think, if we’re going to have a mission for four years as a government, if we’re elected, this is the mission: to start to address the skills

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shortage,” he told me. In his speech to the recent municipal convention, and again at an NDP provincial council meeting, Dix zeroed in on B.C.’s apprenticeship system. Since the B.C. Liberals took it from trade unions and set up a Crown corporation called the Industry Training Authority in 2004, the completion rate for apprentices has fallen to 37 per cent, he said. Dix assured me he isn’t proposing to “blow up” the ITA, or hand control back to unions. They will have “a voice,” along with business. Dix agreed with me that the public school system has over-

emphasized university, to the detriment of not just industrial trades but lab techs, chefs and other skilled workers that are in short supply. As B.C. Federation of Labour president Jim Sinclair recently noted, tradesmen themselves often don’t encourage their kids, because they’ve been told all their lives that they are “tool monkeys” in a deadend job. And would NDP student grants be targeted to need? Dix’s answer was a definite maybe. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and bclocalnews. com

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Editor : (re: Double Standard, Interior News, October 3, 2012). To single out one of 91 MPs, ten of them Cabinet members, who had voted for the yea-side of a private member’s bill, is an unwarranted attack on the Minister for the Status of Women, Rona Ambrose. True, reexamination of when human life begins, could lead to the criminalization of abortion. But, has it not occurred to you that unlimited access to that procedure would also have to include sex-selection abortions that are becoming more prevalent. There are many ardent pro-choice advocates who detest

the idea of killing unborn girls because their gender is not welcome. Doesn’t that count as ‘fighting the good fight on women’s issues?” Even if the majority of our lawmakers don’t like it, they will ultimately have to deal with that dilemma. Walter Hromatka Smithers

Revolt against Ambrose unwarranted Editor: (re: Double Standard, Interior News, October 3, 2012). Only a week ago Mr. Hébert told us the number of things he holds important has been whittled down and the time to make a stand is before it’s too late. This week one of his last important

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“No. I don’t think it’s really affected this area.”

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issues is to encourage a revolt against Rona Ambrose and her defeat at the Polls. What did she do to cause such outrage? Well it appears that she believes that human life is more important than that of the spotted owl. Apparently she didn’t (as Minister of the Environment) move forward to protect this particular bird. Now, I have nothing against the owl, but he [Hébert] goes on to ask if she would do the same to people.

Her concern for humans was clearly exhibited when she, as minister of state for the status of women, voted in favour of a private member’s bill to re-examine at what point human life begins. An obviously important issue for those of moral character to assure the protection of the most vulnerable. However, the bullying tactics of the left called for her resignation. Her crime was to vote her conscience

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and stand for what she believes is right. Wouldn’t these pro-choice people who want to control their own bodies want to know if it’s their own body they’re dealing with? Jim McGregor Telkwa Editor’s Note: The editorial supported Rona Ambrose’s choice to vote according to her conscious and decried the interest groups who berated Ambrose for exercising her choice.

Editor: On the Sunday of Fall Fair weekend I lost my wallet which contained bank cards and cash. The wallet was also of sentimental value. I reported the lost wallet to the police who to my relief phoned me a couple of days later to say that the wallet had been returned. I offer my grateful thanks to whoever returned my wallet. I asked for the person’s name so I could personally thank them. The RCMP informed me it was not possible, but did say it was a young girl. So thank you very much, I shall never be able to thank in person but hopefully she will read this in your newspaper. Elisabeth Wyatt England

FROM FACEBOOK Khadr should be vilified Editor: (re: Toews a tyrant, Interior News, Oct. 10, 2012). Really Percy? You support this man, and think he’s a helpless victim? You really should be ashamed of yourself for your latest editorial. I’m sure a lot of other people are angry with it and may be writing letters to your paper. But in true Interior News fashion, negative feedback to the paper or it’s editorials, or the editors political friends are never published. Rick Fuerst Telkwa Editor’s Note: The editorial didn’t take a stand on Khadr’s actions. To my knowledge The Interior News has not refused to publish a letter.

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Letters Ambrose did right thing Editor: I believe Ms. Ambrose is one of the 91 politicians who actually handled the Motion 312 with intellectual honesty, and congratulate her wholeheartedly for that! For the record, MP Stephen Woodworth tabled a private members motion, not a Bill of law, that would have had the government set up a committee to review scientific and medical evidence of when life begins. That’s all. What to do with the findings would be its own discussion/ debate for a later time. However, the other 203 politicians, including our own MP Nathan Cullen, turned this motion into something it wasn’t, a re-criminalizing of abortion. Then they voted against the motion for the sake of their ‘prochoice’ stance. That intellectual dishonesty for political expediency is a disgrace for them and an insult to every other Canadian. Consequently a

very common sense concept was defeated, and the political fiction that life begins after a baby is completely out of the mother’s body remains as the basis for Canadian laws. The question, are you smarter than a fifth grader?, came to my mind as the vote was cast. It now appears that 203 MPs ought to go back to elementary school to learn the basic scientific facts of life and get some training in the virtue of dealing honestly in life and with fellow human beings, especially if they hold leadership positions. The uproar from pro-choice supporters against Ms Ambrose for her vote makes it clear that the prochoice stance is not much about allowing women the freedom of choices, or respecting that there are differing views of what constitutes women’s best interests, it’s just about being proabortion. How very sad that so many people believe that it is nobler to take away life than to nurture life! H. Vanderkwaak Smithers

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special events, Guest Services Office as well as Food and Beverage. She has been working on Hudson Bay Mountain for over 15 years and has been the person responsible for our overall Food & Beverage business for the past 5 years. Chrissy’s commitment and enthusiasm for the mountain makes her one of our best assets. Dan Klein, Resort Asset Maintenance Manager, is responsible for all maintenance in the Resort. He has been with the company for over 3 years during which time he has demonstrated his keen

has been with the Company for over 6 years starting as a volunteer when he flew from Ontario to BC once a month just to be part of this team and enjoy the snow. His passion for the mountain contributes to his success managing our team. Frank is with us for the winter season each year. From his arrival in the fall until the end of the season, he is the go to person for anything outdoors on

the Mountain. Alex Nikolic, moves from his role in the snow patrol to Snow Sports Director. Alex holds certifications for teaching alpine skiing and snowboarding as well as his certification

for snow patrol and avalanche operations. He has education and experience in resort business including several years as the owner/operator of a Bed and Breakfast and is dedicated to providing extraordinary Guest Experiences. Alex is responsible for the Snow School and Rental Shop, including the sale of the public school snow sports program, and is looking forward to introducing new programs and clinics this winter. Returning this year as our Head Chef is Matt Tomlins. The great food and innovative menu items that Matt

has developed will once again be brought to you by Matt and his team in the kitchen. This past summer his renowned mountain top halibut fish and chips had guests

‘mouths watering and on their feet applauding. In addition to his culinary skills, Matt is responsible for work that went into the renovation of the Panorama and Skyline Lodges this past summer where he indulged his alter ego as a skilled carpenter, and painter. Also returning this year is Nick Huget, Senior Lift Mechanic, who has the primary responsibility for the maintenance of our Lifts. Nick is the senior member of Dan’s

team and has ensured the lifts are well maintained over the past two years. Married this summer, Nick was awarded the mountain’s 2011/12 top performer vacation package to Hawaii where he learned he loves to skydive. In the town office we have two new team members who are critical to the functioning of the company. Lisa Wilkie has returned to Smithers after a brief sojourn to Vancouver and is responsible for the

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got her certification in Finance at Thompson University in Kamloops where she was one of the top ten graduates. Kristy has shared she loves putting the financial picture together stating ‘some like jumping out of planes, I like crunching numbers’. We have a very exciting season coming up. With the great feedback that we have received lately, we could be in for an absolutely brilliant season.

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Agricultural Minister committed to local processing “That’s what I’ve committed to do,” he said. “To look at the meat inspection regulations in the province in light of CFIA leaving at the end of next year and see if there’s a way to, not only make sure people have safe, healthy food but also see if there’s a way to expand the number of farmers out there that are growing animals for meat.” Since 2007 when strict regulations were implemented across the country from the Mad Cow outbreak, many cattle farmers simply closed up shop because of failing market prices. However, because of a stable close-tohome trend that’s been building in the Bulkley Valley for almost 15 years, owner and operator of Smithers Sausage Factory, Fred Reitsma said the minister’s comments are no surprise. Noting people in the Bulkley Valley do have a desire to know where their food comes from. “We’ve run the sausage factory since 1984 and definitely in the last 10-15 years there’s been a significant increase in buying local and to be more accountable,” he said. “A customer can walk into the Sausage Factory, ask anyone on the floor, what’s in this product?, Where did it come from?, and we can give an explanation for our source,” Reitsma said. Since the XL recall, Reitsma said the Sausage Factory phone has been ringing off

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wners Sarah and Sean Wright of Heavenly Grinds and Little Treasures Café were having dinner with friends once when they started to talk about a good place to get a coffee in Smithers. With the number of coffee houses almost out numbering churches in Smithers, they quickly realized having a relaxing cup of coffee was not that easy, especially with young kids running around. That’s when they came up with the idea of a coffee house geared, not only towards good quality coffee but for parents with little kids. “The fact we can’t really go for coffee in Smithers with small kids was a bit of a challenge,” Sean Wright said. “So we thought it would be neat if there was a place you could go and have a coffee and the kids could actually be kids.” Now after almost a year in operation they offer some of the best coffee in town and a large play area for kids, something that sets them apart from other coffee houses in Smithers. Getting nominated as a finalist for the Regional District Bulkley-Nechako Start-up Business Contest is recognition of their innovative idea and a new spin on the traditional coffee shop. “This is definitely something that’s really exciting,” Wright said.

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“It’s been a good year for us and we’ve worked really hard this year.” “It’s great for getting the business exposure. The prize for the winner is quite substantial and can really help push our business to the next stage.” Sarah, who has a background in early childhood development and Sean with a background in business, found the perfect fit to come up with Heavenly Grinds. “We decided to go with the playroom and it’s really worked out so far,” he said. “It’s definitely something that sets us part from everywhere else in town.” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said, it’s businesses like Heavenly Grinds and Aspen Acres that are leading the way for new small businesses in Smithers. “The fact that they’re finalists, I think is a wonderful thing,” Bachrach said. “It’s a reflection of our strong entrepreneurial spirit here in Smithers.” In the past year Smithers council has tried to create an atmosphere that supports the growth of small businesses. Recently, Smithers was names one of the most small business friendly communities in the province and with two local start-up businesses being recognized for their efforts, he hopes council can continue to help small businesses flourish in Smithers. “Supporting small business in our community is defiantly a priority,” he said. “We need to find ways to recognize and provide incentives for innovative businesses like Heavenly Grinds and Aspen Acres. We are always looking to support entrepreneurs in our community and create the conditions for small business success.” To find some Heavenly Grinds for yourself, check them out next to Gone Hollywood on Second Ave. Or contact them at 250-8770176.

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he Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) has recognized four start up businesses that will be honoured this week at the RDBN Business Forum – Ride the Wave in Smithers. Lori Koops’ Aspen Acres Culinaries & Eclectics and Sean Wright from Heavenly Grinds and Little Treasures Café are two local businesses that have been selected as finalists. “It’s pretty exciting that’s for sure,” Koop said. “It’s a little overwhelming right now because I have these little boys of mine.” With two young boys at home Koop wanted to give them something that would be healthy but at the same time easy to handle and transport. After her son gave her the thumbs up for the delicious snack, Koop decided to make a batch and sell them at the local market. The bars were an instant hit and have been gaining ground in the past couple of years. Now they’re about to finish a deal to sell their products at the Bulkley Valley Wholesale. A huge leap forward for Koop’s business. “We finished negotiating and we’re just trying to get the whole ball rolling,” Koop said. “I’m just waiting for the opportunity to get into the kitchen and start baking.” “It’s nice to be recognized for the work we’ve done and it’s a great opportunity,” she said. Koop has a few different products, but the most popular product are the energy bars, the first of several Aspen Archer’s business plans. “Food, we love food,” Koop said. “We have an amazing garden and we raise primarily poultry and have had a lot of success with that. But the energy bars stated because of the boys.” Koop offers five varieties, two of which are gluten free. Each bar is a mixture of nuts and dried fruit. “Something for everyone,” Koop

Lori Koop and her husband Russell Collier are taking their business to the next level with plans to distribute their energy bars all over northern B.C Dan Mesec photo

said. Currently Koop is selling the bars at the Farmers Market every weekend as well as Nature’s Pantry. But soon you’ll be able to buy them in bulk and individually at the Bulkley Valley Wholesale with a biodegradable wrapping. “Within a week or two these bars will be available at the wholesale,” she said. “There are high hopes for this at the wholesale and they think we could be marketing these at all the Overwaitea Foods stores in the north within three years.” Koop’s success is only growing and with the business about the evolve to the next level, Koop is happy to offer good wholesome food for the whole family. To get more information about Aspen Acres or to inquire about their products, contact them at 250.846.5576.

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arl Phillip (Phil) Janze, a local Gitxsan artist, won a British Columbia First Nations’ Art award and $5000 for creative excellence and cultural contributions, Premier Christy Clark announced last week. Janze said he learned how to carve and make jewelry by watching other artists work. “It didn’t matter to me how big their name was, I learned something new every time.” He does commissioned work as well as pieces he’s inspired to do, but they all have a similar fate. “As soon as they’re finished, they go out the door,” Janze said. “But I’ve gotten a bit slower these days.” His love of traditional Westcoast art began in 1963 in Bella Bella, mostly out of necessity. “If we needed a bunch of spoons for a feast, well, I’d carve a bunch of spoons,” he said. Early on Janze studied his predecessors “I watched a couple of the older guys doing engravings and I was pretty impressed with that, so I tried it myself and liked it.” Janze sells mainly out of art galleries in B.C. and believes his art has made it around the world. Janze traces his ancestry on his mother’s side to France, where there is a county bearing his surname. He claims Hugenot descent, which was a group of Protestants who followed John Calvin’s teachings, but due to persecution had to relocate to other parts of Europe. Janze is part of the Lax Se’el (Frog Clan) and holds the name Luu’gan’iix, which means ‘brings wood in’, but it’s not originally Gitxsan. “It was given to a Gitxsan Ha’lyt from people in the east as payment for killing a lightning snake,” Janze said. He was told the snakes were about 10 metres long and ate people, so the Gitxsan medicine man was hired to kill the animal. “No one will ever know what it looks like because he killed the last one.” Janze was going to be a business administrator were it not for an economic downturn when he graduated from BCIT in 1970. “That was the year the grads, around the world, never got hired,”

Janze said. “By the time the economy was better people had moved on to other things.” He started carving full-time in 1972 after making the decision to stop working on a tug boat, which was dangerous at times, to be close to his wife, who had just found out she was pregnant. “I just about got killed five times in one day, which normally didn’t bother me,” Janze said. “But suddenly, I realized I was to be a dad and it bothered me.” Janze wandered through Vancouver searching for a new career and happened upon one of the first art shops to sell Northwest coast art. He didn’t have anything to offer the manager to view, but swore he would be back in a week. “I took him about ten pendants that I had been working on,” Janze explained. “By the time I left he had bout them all.” Times and prices have changed a lot since then. “I used to work all week to make $60 and now, if you can’t make that in a week, you’re going broke,” he said. Silver was about 50 cents an ounce when Janze started and is now over $34 an ounce, he says. Janze has shared his knowledge with more than 200 artists through the years like Ron Sebastian (Gitxsan/Wet’suwet’en), Don Yeomans (Haida) and Henry Greene (Tsimsian). Janze was also part of helping another renowned Gitxsan artist, the late Walter Harris, Geel, to continue making art after Harris suffered from a stroke in the late seventies. “I had to make tools that he could use, so he could engrave again,” he recalled. “It was all new to him and he had to learn from scratch.” Janze has had to fight off two strokes of his own. One nearly blinded him, but the latest one had him in rehabilitation for over three months. “I overcame the first one, but I had to lift weights for about eight hours a day for the last one,” Janze said. “Plus I worked on a cabin in the Kispiox Valley, when I got home, that helped a lot.” The cabin is on his family’s homestead near Pentz Lake, which he hopes to complete next year.

Phillip (Phil) Janze, a local Gitxsan artist, won a British Columbia First Nations’ Art award.

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Community Pain management seminar scheduled later this month into the development of the new OCP. Town Hall Budget Forum, budgeting for the future, Nov. 6, 6 p.m., Hudson Bay Lodge. This is important as you can’t complain about not liking some things if you don’t

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amera Project Gala Award Ceremony, Thursday, Oct. 18, 12 – 1 p.m., Art Gallery, hosted by Positive Living North, bagged lunch provided. I was given a column by Arthur Black, Aging Jubilantly, which took a humorous turn on aging, calling those of us at a certain age jubilados, Spanish for jubilant ones. He also noted a poem, When I Grow Old, I shall Wear Purple. Thanks Mr. Black and the jubilados in town who reaffirmed my feelings on aging! Smithers Telkwa Rural Official Community Plan open house, Monday Oct. 22, 5 – 8 p.m., Town of Smithers Office. Learn about the role of an OCP, the OCP review and development process and providing input

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Sr. boys volleyball spikes competition as teams ready for zone By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The Smithers Secondary school, Sr. boys Volleyball team held a playday last weekend as they prepare for the coming zone championships, next month in Prince Rupert. Terrace, Kitimat, Prince Rupert, Hazleton, Bulkley Valley Christen School and Ebenezer Christian School all attended the one day playday at SSS, prompting a pre-zone match up that proved most of the teams this year are quite evenly matched. “The team did very well today, every game was a close match,” Gryphons’ head coach, Martin Haovorsan said. “Any team could have won today. There’s a lot of evenly distributed talent in this zone.” Although this has been a rebuilding year, so to say for the Gryphons, fielding several new players to the sport, captain Travis Verbek felt the team is developing pretty well. “Through the year, we’ve been getting better every time we play,” he said. “We’re a new team, for a few guys it’s the first year they’ve played. But they’re doing extraordinarily well, and now we have a lot of our offensive game down. We just have to work on our defensive work, blocking, covering and getting passes to

our setter.” Verbek said the long standing rivalry with BVCS has really made the competition in Smithers that much stronger but still maintained the toughest challenge they face is against the other AA team in the zones, Prince Rupert. “If we any chance of going to provincials we have to beat them.” Verbek said. BVCS had a strong showing at the playday as well. Despite having a less than productive start to the day, they ended up winning their final match and battling it out with their cross-town rivals. “We had a rough start, the first three games didn’t go over so well,” captain David Bakker said. “But we fought back though, in the fourth game our starters went in and we pulled it through and ended up winning the match.” BVCS has always had a strong team, appearing at provincials twice in the last three seasons, which Bakker said with dedication and team work, BVCS might be able to do the same this year. “A lot of team work, I think, is needed,” he said. “A lot of communicating, making sure all of our passes work and we work together as a team.” “Once we got our passing going then we can work on our offence. We’re a big a

team we can use our big swing.” Although it was a tight match against BVCS, the Gryphons know there is still a lot of work to be done if they plan on making it to provincials later this year. “It was a really even match against BVCS, they took the first set we took the two other sets, but we only took them in the tie breaker by two points,” Haovorsan said. “The training is going well, there’s a few things we haven’t covered yet, like our check-blocking and our coverage. But blocking position is what we really need to work on to beat Prince Rupert.” The Gryphons and BVCS Royals head to Terrace next week for another playday, before zones in Prince Rupert Nov. 17th.

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Squash season kicks off with Rusty Elbow By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

Shine up those rackets, the annual Rusty Elbow Squash tournament will be serving up some great competition this weekend that is sure to attract some local rivalries to the court. With one of the strongest clubs in the north, the Rusty Elbow has become the premier event to kick off another season of squash in the northwest, with players from Prince Rupert and Prince George winding up for the top prize. “We’re really trying to encourage players to get out and start playing again for this winter,” tournament organizer, Mike Mehr said. “Hopefully we see 30-40 people playing this weekend.” Every year the club hosts three tournaments a year and sees the Rusty Elbow as the one to start it all and showcase what kind of talent is along the Highway 16 corridor. With the strongest of the clubs here in Smithers, Mahir said the depth of competition has been growing steadily over the last few years. “We’re very strong

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For the month of October we’re donating Mike Mehr and Simon Franklin duke it out during a squash match at the BV Pool and Rec Centre in Smithers. Dan Mesec photo here in Smithers in terms of total membership. Some of the others communities are seeing some challenges right now,” he said. Prince Rupert has always had top competitors, but with an aging facility it’s hard for them to attract new talent to battle those from Smithers. However, with newly acquired funds that might soon change, Mehr said. Still despite the town rivalries, especially that of Mehr and Mark Edwards, two of the top players in Smithers, the Rusty Elbow is more about introducing new players to the sport and helping it to grow for an exciting season of squash. “I do think with this tournament we’re going to have the most success

with our newer players,” Mehr said. “I’ve heard a lot of interest from people who are new to squash. So we’ll probably see more enthusiasm than quality of skill maybe, but it’s really great to see the interest growing for squash.” Mehr also said the women’s competition has become some of the best squash anywhere, because of the technique and skill they’ve achieved in a short period of time and said if there’s great squash to be watched this weekend, it will be the women’s A division match ups. “I’m also hopeful that we have an excellent women’s competition,”he said. “It sounds like we all ready have a couple

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Smithers Shogun Dojo was representing Canada again at the World Karate and Kickboxing World Championships last week in Montreal, Quebec to the tune of several medals in numerous events. Shogun Dojo’s head coach, Marwan Abu Khadra said the team did extremely well overall but individually could have met expectations a little better despite bringing home eleven medals to the Bulkley Valley. “Team Canada, like every year, did very, very well,” he said. Abu Khadra said Canada has been leading at the WKC championships for almost a decade, in several events. This year was no different, again

placing first overall, out of a field of 25 countries. Although there were eight gold medals won under Abu Khadra, he felt his team from Smithers didn’t reach their potential. Achieving 5 bronze and 5 silver along with one gold, won by Dave Percy. “Percy I think could have done better, although he achieved the first gold medal for Canada, in the first fight of the day,” Abu Khadra said. The Team Kata went to the finals and captured silver as the only trio team kata at the competition. Lisa Ramos, a long time veteran of Shogun Dojo and the WKC championships, beat the former world champion to make it to the kata finals but missed the top mark by a small error during her performance.

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With Abu Khadra’s philosophy of never having enough training, it defiantly paid off for his 10 fighters, especially for Percy, who won the first gold medal for Canada at the competition. “It was a really good tournament, lots of great talent there,” Percy said. “I got off to a bit of a slow start even though I got a win in my first fight.”

“The first round was kind of tense and I wasn’t loose yet and second round I found it a bit better and stared executing my game plan much better.” Although Percy lost the 18 plus gold medal round and had to settle for silver, he won a decisive match against an Italian opponent for a gold medal in the 35 plus division, becoming the first adult at Sho-

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Pacific Sport will be hosting a number of coaching clinics in the coming weeks and the appetite for better development of local athletes is growing in the Bulkley Valley. Last year Pacific Sport issued a northern development innovative, how to improve coaching in the north. To increase opportunities for athletes in the northwest to be able to compete at the provincial and national level. Late last year Pacific Sport hosted some clinics on the ski hill fro downhill skiing and ski racing. Due to the overwhelming interest in their clinics, Pacific Sport has retuned this year to host a series of coaching clinics in Smithers. “What the recreation department is trying to do is stay in touch with Pacific Sport and the 2015 Winter Games groups to keep Smithers on the map as a regional sport centre over the next three years, as we get closer to that event,” Hillaby said. Along with local organizers, the Northern B.C. Winter Games Society have put together a series of coaching clinicians for all the local sport groups. “So far were getting a very positive response from local sport groups who want to attend,” Hillaby said. Coaching knowledge

is crucial in the development of athletes in the valley. Often athletes are naturals and those abilities come easily to them. However, to reach ones potential, especially at high levels of competition, there needs to be a direction and the Pacific Sport coaching program provides those tools so to make the best atmosphere for athletes development. “As we improve the number of coaching clinics and as Pacific Sport is able to provide higher and higher levels of coaching,” Hillaby

said. “Pacific Sport, through local municipalities, the Northern B.C. Winter Games Society and the local

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because of issues at the U.S. boarder. Next year the championships will be in Italy and the top European teams will be looking to knock Canada from the dominate position they now hold. “I’m looking forward to training in some point fighting too,” Percy said.

“It looks fun and will help with my speed for continuous fighting as well.” From here Shogun Dojo prepares for a possible competition here at home in November and the next major tournament, the Tigerbalm championships in March, in Vancouver.

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The Bulkley Valley Nordic team was burning rubber during last week at this year’s Tech Northwest Regional Nordic Dryland training camp. Several athletes were in attendance to shake off the summer dust and get back in shape for what could be a very competitive year. “Today we’re working on a roller ski workout, which is a simulation of cross country skiing on pavement with these two wheeled roller skis,” head coach, Chris Werrell said. “We’re working on balance, agility and ski simulations to prepare for the coming season.” Every year Werrell hosts a northwest training camp for nordic athletes in the central interior. Although there were no out of town participants this time around, there were several athletes from the Bulkley Valley Nodic team. “The aim here is to work on fitness,” Werrell explained. “Basic fundamental skills to get the kids excited about the coming

ski season.” Last year the team was hitting the track on Nov. 11 and with recent weather activity on Hudson Bay Mountain, the team could be back on snow in no time at all. But for now they’ll have to settle for the dry pavement of the Christian Reformed Church parking lot. “Just being on the skis is great for balance, they’re executing all the movements they would use on snow,” Werrell said. “It helps work all their stabilizer mussels and helps them with technique.” Although they haven’t been keeping up to speed all summer with training, Michael Wilford said since they’ve been on the roller skis training has been moving well. “Chris is really good at getting us in shape, so that’s what were working on, getting back in shape so we have more experience before the season starts,” Wilford said. One of the most important things during dryland is getting their balance back. “Being on roller skis is actually really hard,” said

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A ROUND TOWN ART GALLERY 6 X 6 AUCTION APPROACHING The Smithers Art Gallery’s hosts the second annual 6” x 6” Auction Oct. 26. Artwork will be exhibited at the Gallery for bidding by silent auction Oct. 23 to Oct. 26. Bidding tickets are $5, available at the Gallery. Bidding begins from noon, Tuesday Oct. 23. ending with the Wine & Cheese Gala Evening at the Gallery Oct. 26, 7 p.m. − 10 p.m., at which time bidding is closed. Admission is $5 and includes a Plan B beer or glass of wine, cheeses and artisan breads donated by BV Wholesale, and indulgent dessert by Eddyline Bistro Café! All proceeds from the auction will go towards funding the Gallery’s operations and educational programming. Tickets at the door.

EVENING OF ECLECTIC MUSIC The Northcoast Performance Society hosts The Eclectic Show, Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Old Church at ther corner of King and First Avenue. The evening of music features performances by The Klezmer Katz, the Skeena Skiffle and Omana Middle Eastern Dance. Tickets are $15 and are available at Mountain Eagle Bookstore.

Music fans had plenty to choose from last week as Tanya Lipscomb, above entertained the crowd at the B.C. Cafe in Hazelton; Khari McClelland far right, took to the stage with Marcus Mosely, right and Sojourner bandmate Will Sanders to bring their brand of Gospel music to the Della Herman Theatre.

HARVEST DINNER AND DANCE Saturday, Oct. 27, the Telkwa Seniors Centre hosts the annual Telkwa and District Seniors Harvest Dinner and Dance. The fun starts at 6:30 p.m.

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An information session, hosted by the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition (SWCC), regarding a proposed liquid natural gas (LNG) pipeline crossing the Skeena River, was held in ‘Ksan village last Sunday. Keynote speaker, Andrew Nikiforuk, journalist who critiques LNG operations, spoke to more than 60 people in ‘Ksan’s Eagle Building for nearly an hour about the economic, environmental and

social dangers he has uncovered regarding LNG projects. “Being a lover of western landscapes, I see [LNG] projects as abuse,” Nikiforuk, who just had his first experience at the Skeena and Bulkley confluence, said. Nikiforuk told the assembled audience the proposed LNG pipeline project is part of an international race with Australia and China to supply Asia’s markets with energy and the time is now to voice opposition. “Once [Spectra’s] in the door they’ll go full-bore,” he said. “They’re like a military operation.”

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Spectra Energy, an international LNG corporation, is the company currently conducting research north of the Hazeltons to determine the impact of a LNG pipeline on salmon in the creeks and streams of the area. Bill Blackwater Jr., Gitxsan Watershed Authority, is a

Gitxsan representative during the helicopterbased research. He’s certain every Gitxsan person knows about the LNG project. “You guys seem confused and I don’t know why,” Blackwater said when he, addressed the crowd, some of whom thought Spectra is mapping.

“Ask any Gitxsan,” Blackwater said. “You guys are living on their territory, just ask them.” To this, several Gitxsan in attendance proclaimed, “I am Gitxsan and I don’t know.” They’re not alone. The SWCC organized Sunday’s information session because more than 90 per cent of calls to their office, during the last month, have been asking about the helicopters constantly landing in New Hazelton or about Spectra. “We had people coming in to our office non-stop, so we

decided to organize this event,” Brian Huntington, SWCC research and field worker, said. “This would be the largest pipeline possible and the longest pipeline in B.C. when completed.” The pipe would be about 14.5 m in diameter and would stretch from north of Prince George, head west and pass through Kisegas, a Gitanmaax fishing village, go through Nisga’a territory, where it would split and enter the ocean as marine pipelines, according to Spectra maps. “It’s big enough for some cars to drive

through,” Shannon McPhail, SWCC executive director said. The potential for Spectra’s proposal to affect the Hazeltons is evident, according to Nikiforuk. Earthquakes, ground water and freshwater are all at risk from LNG pipelines and fracking activity. Fracking is abbreviated from the term, hydraulic fracturing, which is how LNG is collected. A mixture of water, sand and chemicals are pumped into shale, coal or sandstone to crack the rock, which releases methane gas. See LNG on p. C2

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

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ome will say, did it have to be that way? Today in in 2012, some of us grew up immersed with how we conduct elections and how we conduct ourselves according to the Indian act. Then there is the Hereditary/ feast system, where our house groups select their leaders. When a Hereditary leader dies we go through a certain process in accordance with Gitxsan protocol. The Hereditary Chiefs abandoned the Band led group of the early seventies, as we would be suing ourselves; in terms of land matters when they first decided to go to court concerning the land. The Band led group above says: one vote for one person. The Hereditary people say: we have selected leaders we have entrusted forever. As a result of the two conflicting ways of thinking we have certain problems.

Those leaders in the early seventies saw the need to employ certain “white man’s way”, as they called it. Mainly because we have no choice but to live and work together. They struggled for days with the societies act and finally the Chiefs said, “We will accept it under duress, because it will cause problems.” Sure enough, twenty or so years later it comes back to haunt us. What they saw that would be troublesome was that it was not our law, and though Gitxsan and Canada

have similar laws, the practice is different. Sometime within the next month, the court will have something to say about the Band vs. Hereditary dilemma. In any Treaty talks, there are problems. We talk about that better life: what is it? Many will say that they are kept in the dark, our negotiators were all too glad to present what the Gitxsan stance was. Each time they were kicked out in the outset. What are needed are strong chair people so that a report can be made with no interruption. Feedback should be heard so our negotiators can measure how much opposition there is regarding certain aspects and what remedies can be sought. After the Court decides on the Spookw v. GTS case, we need to agree on a real way to communicate. Vehicles for communication can be wrestled with. Whether remaining true to our Gitxsan way is best is still up for debate.

I welcome your comments on this or any other article.

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

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LNG from C1 Studies have shown only 20 per cent of the methane released through fracking is collected, the remaining 80 per cent escapes through unintended, uncontrolled vents. One alleged contamination of a water source is from Jessica Ernst, an Alberta oilpatch consultant, who is in the midst of a

$33 million law suit against Encana, one of the world’s largest LNG manufacturers, after she found, among other things, her drinking water could be lit on fire. Some fracking fields are kilometres wide and have been held responsible for increased seismic activity, as near as Treaty 8 territory in northern Alberta, where at least

one earthquake is recorded over 4.0 on the Richter scale, according to Nikiforuk. Northeastern B.C. is the area where most LNG projects are located and audience members questioned why they haven’t heard about protesting LNG pipelines from the Fort Nelson or Fort St. John areas. Money is the reason.

“The revenue generated by the [LNG] industry has captured all the politicians, so they won’t say anything,” Nikiforuk said. “Young guys are making $120,000 to $140,000 a year, but they are caught in a ‘gold rush’ mentality.” There are also concerns about the economic longevity of LNG projects, according to David

Hughes, geoscientist with the Post Carbon Institute, who was referenced by Nikiforuk. Hughes posits between a 63 to 85 per cent drop in available methane, compared to quantity projections of any LNG operation, within the first year of production. Some of the crowd gasped as Nikiforuk brought to light some

startling observations including LNG pipelines can be easily converted to oil pipelines after a successful National Energy Board application, even though each requires different metals. “We had a big leak in Alberta last summer that went into the Red Deer River from a line that was converted from [LNG] to oil,” Nikiforuk said.

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The Hagwilget Bridge is getting a final inspection of its supportive wires, before an as yet unscheduled major overhaul, to ensure safety throughout the replacement of the remaining old steel, some dating back to 1932. Forbes Industrial Contractors Ltd. (FIC), a Prince George-based structural contractor, began their work again yesterday, which involves peeling back the protective layer around the supportive suspension cables and welding, to determine the state of the wires. “The suspension cables are in great shape,” Andrew Forbes, owner of FIC, said. “The bridge is at the stage where there’s one last major component of rehab needed.” FIC completed the last major phase of Hagwilget bridge rehabilitation in 2003 and their hiring strategy hasn’t changed. “We’ve hired locals as much as possible,” Forbes said. One of those locals is Richard Turner,

who heard through the Skeena Bakery in New Hazelton that FIC was recruiting workers with traffic control experience. “I’m not too thrilled about heights, but it was the only job around so I took it,” Turner said. “It’s not a job I ever thought I’d be doing.” Several locals are working for FIC currently holding welding, traffic control and general labourer positions. New staff is made to go through a safety meeting every morning to voice any concerns and be reminded of the most glaring hazard, the 80-metre drop to the Bulkley River. “We have a 100% tie-off policy. We provide new workers with a lot of supervision and initial training about how to properly wear a harness and secure themselves safely,” Forbes said. But, mistakes are difficult to avoid, especially for new workers unaccustomed to fresh protocol. Turner recalls the one potentially fatal gaffe, he can recall, when a co-worker forgetting to tie-off stumbled on a coiled rope.

“We were covered in graphite and all I can remember is seeing the whites of his eyes stand out from his face,” Turner said. “He told me later that he just tried to grab whatever was in reach.” Despite the closecall the workers make light of a genuine risk, at times. “We joke about what we would say on the way down,” a laughing Turner said. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoT) hired FIC based on the work provided previously, both on the Hagwilget bridge and other large projects. The bridge is nearing its 80-year anniversary and has had four rehabilitation contracts besides the 2003 work done by FIC. Before the current version of the bridge a 3-metre wide wood and iron bridge spanned the canyon about 30 metres upstream, which was completed in 1914, according to the MoT website. Before that a cantilevered bridge that used no metal, but was fastened together with wooden pegs and cedar rope, crossed the

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Jean Cormier December 13, 1933 – October 9, 2012 Jean passed away peacefully at home on October 9, 2012 with her family by her side. Jean will be dearly missed by her husband of 55 years Ivan, sons Allan (Irene), Larry (Lucy), daughter Lynda (Dean), grandchildren Amanda, Heather, Dallen, Lescia and Christian. Jean was predeceased by her son Paul and her granddaughter Eboney. Our mother kept a garden A garden of the heart She planted all the good things That gave our lives a start She turned us to the sunshine And encouraged us to dream Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem And when the winds and rain came, She protected us enough But not too much because she knew We’d need to stand up strong and tough, Her constant good example Always taught us right from wrong Markers for our pathway That will last a lifetime long We are our mother’s garden We are her legacy. We invite you to an open house tea at the Old Church on the corner of King Street and First Avenue on October 27, from 2 – 4 pm. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Smithers Palliative Care Unit – Box 370, Smithers BC V0J 2N0 The family would like to say a special thanks to Dr. Bastian and the team of palliative care nurses for their support during this difficult time. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com

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Norman Harold Hagen was born on February 20, 1931, the fifth child of Lars and Anna Hagen. He grew up in the beautiful Kispiox Valley on a farm on Swan Lake Rd. with his 3 older brothers Arthur, Henry, and George, and his sister, Louise. The neighbors claim they were a bit of a boisterous lot and could be heard miles away when there was an altercation. All the boys worked in the family cedar pole business at one time or another. The poles where harvested with real horse so Norman, along with the rest of his family, learned to skid poles with horses. Later on he had his own cedar pole business with partners Dal & Drew Wookey. When he was 17, he went big game guiding with Jack and Frances Lee - also residents of Kispiox Valley. We (his children) loved to hear about those adventures. He had a deep respect for the Lees and always spoke of them with affection. While helping with the concrete pouring of Marty & Dorothy Allen’s basement, he nearly fell off the ramp way with a wheelbarrow load of cement when he spotted the beautiful Betty Bigham for the first time. He and Betty married on September 15, 1953. To this union were born Lars, Ruth (Carle), Jack, Calvin, & Betty Lou (Thomsen). Foster daughter, Kristine (Lang), came along some years later. He worked as the manager of the Little, Haughland, and Kerr Pole Company, South Hazelton yard, for nine years until 1968 when he started his own logging company with one employee, Wilfred Gawa, of Kispiox. Wilf is remembered for the quote, “when the going gets tough, the tough get going”. And it was often tough as all Hazelton loggers know. All that rotten hemlock in the valley........ He said he spent the day in bed with the covers over his head after he signed on the dotted line for his first bank loan. Many bank loans and employees later, he retired from logging in 1994. He spent the next few years as a supervisor for Repap and also did landscaping and other jobs with his favorite machine - his 1965 cat. He was a deeply spiritual man - On doubt due , At least in part, to the influence of his mother. He was baptized into the Adventist church in 1956 and was very involved in the church and church school for the rest of his life. He held many positions in the church, including elder, school board chairperson, and Sabbath school teacher for both adults and young people. He was known both within the church and without for his sense of fair play and integrity. He was a loving father. A favorite memory for his children is that when he came home late from work, Mom would have saved a piece of dessert for his supper. We had already all had some dessert earlier but he would cut up his piece and share it with us anyway. This brief sketch of his life would not be complete without a mention of his wit, wonderful sense of humor and fun-loving nature. He loved an evening of story telling and was a great raconteur. He was a good mimic and when telling a story about Ted Campbell for example, could sound more like Ted then Ted himself. We’re going to miss those stories. A 6:300am on September 10, 2012, Norman Hagen passed away and is now awaiting the resurrection when we will be united with him again. He was predeceased by his brother, George, his sister Louise Davidson and his eldest son Lars. He leaves to mourn his brothers Henry and Arthur, his wife of 59 years, Betty, his children, Ruth, Rick, Jack, Giselle, Calvin, Linda Y, Betty Lou, Dennis, Linda J., and Kristine. He also leaves to mourn his 12 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, niece, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

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VERNON CLARENCE OPHUS Vern was a true “jack of all trades” and enjoyed taking on all types of fix-em-up projects, most of which ended up with blue and black paint, his favorite combination of colors! He was a trucker and machine operator, he loved driving truck, the grader was his favorite machine , in the bush or on the highway. He worked from Vanderhoof, Fort Fraser, Houston, up to the Terrace area. He had a huge passion for the out doors and nicknamed himself a “bush rat”. A true cowboy - Vern loved his horses, pigs, livestock, knives, guns, rodeo and stood proud of his Norwegian and Cree heritage. The past 5 years held many changes for Vern. He met Wendy and set up a hobby farm in Two Mile. His passion was hunting , camping, ATV trail riding, and mushroom picking, with his doll. The last years of his life was filled with love and companionship. Though his short illness, Vern kept a smile on his face and always had a positive outlook on the situation. He touched the lives of all he came into contact with and always had a ready grin and tale to tell. There are few roads in the province that Vern had not traveled . . . “he’d been everywhere”. Vern was predeceased by his father Edgar, mother Claire, and his brother Donald (Vivian) and his survived by his beautiful Doll (Wendy) Herman, his brothers Thor (Viola), Tom (Sharron), Larry, Edgar, Robert (Mary), and sisters Irene (Russ), Edra (Jim), Brenda, Michelle and Lynda. Vern leaves behind his sons Stuart (Kelly), Shane (Sherry), and daughters Roxanne (Gary) and Susan (Rick), grandsons Vinny, Brandon and granddaughter Tasha (Glen) and great-grandson Brock, as well as many nieces, cousins and many dear friends.

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VANDERGAAG & BAKKER, Certified General Accountants are currently interviewing for a full-time bookkeeper. This person must have bookkeeping and payroll experience, computer knowledge, accurate typing skills and confidence in dealing with the public. A benefit package is included as part of remuneration.

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Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #296 Janitor Smithers Community Services Association is seeking an individual to provide janitorial and some grounds keeping services at a number of SCSA properties.

Position summary: This is a permanent part-time position, approximately12-15 hours per week. QualiÀcations: The Janitor must have some janitorial and yard maintenance experience, the ability to work well independently, and to complete tasks competently and efÀciently. The Janitor must undergo an RCMP Criminal Record Search and sign a pledge conÀdentially. Please apply with resume to: Competition # 296 Janitor 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: October 19, 2012

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Computer Technician AWG Northern Industries Inc. has an immediate, full-time, permanent opening with our IT Department in Smithers, BC. The AWG IT Dept. is responsible for multiple servers and several hundred computers in an advanced network environment. Responsibilities include: • Reliable, punctual team worker • Supporting users in MS Windows environment • Helpdesk support for users • Hardware/software troubleshooting • Computer setup & installation • Networking • Email setup & support • End-User training • Documentation • Good communication • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize problems The successful applicant will work with our IT team in various aspects of computer support, domain & network administration, end user support, virtual computing, virtual private networking, hardware & software. Must be willing to travel occasionally within Canada. We welcome all applicants with entry level through advanced computer knowledge and experience. In-house training provided. Competitive wage & benefits package commensurate with experience. Please forward resume & cover letter in confidence to: Laura Stanton AWG Northern Industries Box 850, 3424 Hwy 16 E Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax (250) 877-7610 lauras@awgni.com

Less Fuel. More Power. Great Value is a comparison between the 2012 and the 2011 Chrysler Canada product lineups. 40 MPG or greater claim (7.0 L/100 km) based on 2012 EnerGuide highway fuel consumption estimates. Government of Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. See dealer for additional EnerGuide details. Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ‡, ∞, § The All Out Clearout Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after September 18, 2012. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. See participating dealers for complete details and conditions. •$19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E+CL9) only and includes $8,000 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,400-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See participating dealers for complete details. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2012 vehicles and are manufacturer-to-dealer incentives, which are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Ultimate Family Package models to qualified customers on approved credit through Royal Bank of Canada, Scotiabank, TD Auto Finance and Ally Credit Canada. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. See your dealer for complete details. Example: 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Ultimate Family Package with a Purchase Price of $26,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash and Ultimate Family Bonus Cash Discounts) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $155 with a cost of borrowing of $5,162 and a total obligation of $32,160. Pricing includes freight ($1,400-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ∞Ultimate Family Van Bonus Cash is available to retail customers on purchase/lease at participating dealers of a new 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan model (excluding Canada Value Package models) or any new 2012 Chrysler Town & Country model. The Bonus Cash amount ($1,250 for models equipped with a DVD player; $750 for all other models) will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. The included no charge Uconnect Hands Free Group represents an additional $750 in value. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. §2012 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount and $2,000 Ultimate Family Bonus Cash Discount: $27,395. Pricing includes freight ($1,400-$1,595) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees and other applicable fees and applicable taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. ■Based on Ward’s 2012 Small Van Segmentation. Excludes other Chrysler Group LLC designed and/or manufactured vehicles. ¤Based on 2012 EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide ratings published by Natural Resources Canada. Transport Canada test methods used. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on powertrain, driving habits and other factors. 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications LLC, used under licence. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of Chrysler Group LLC.

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Building a strong, safe pipeline Sky Wilson, 12, Hazelton Spartan, saves an errant pass to waiting teammates Eligh Larson and Wyatt Chandler during Final Product a volleyball playday at Smithers Secondary last Saturday. Jerome Turner photo

monitoring, intrusion alarms, pipeline pressure, temperature, and vibration level, and several forms of leak detection technology.

Recently, we announced a series of safety enhancements that push Gateway far beyond the stringent standards of the pipeline industry. Put simply, they make what was already a very safe project even safer.

We’ll also be fitting the pipeline with dual leak-detection analysis systems. That means two entirely different means of highly accurate data analysis along the route, giving us a computerized model of pipeline flow, with information constantly being captured, updated, and monitored.

To begin with, the overall wall thickness of the oil pipeline will be increased by 19 per cent, and the condensate pipeline by 14 per cent. For water crossings such as major tributaries to the Fraser, Skeena, and Kitimat Rivers, that number will be bumped up by another 10 to 20 per cent. During the construction phase, we’ll ensure serious quality control during fabrication, ultrasonic or radiographic testing of every weld, hydrotesting and extra care in the backfill process.

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End of Life Care 196 million people worldwide choose a credit union because credit unions create opportunities for families, strengthen communities and contribute to building a better world. Thursday, October 18th, Bulkley Valley Credit Union will join 51,000 credit unions from 100 countries and their 196 million members to celebrate International Credit Union Day®. Please come inThursday and enjoy a “Pie Break” with us. Credit unions – providing financial services Bulkley Valley the co-operative way.

WHAT IS HOSPICE? The Bulkley Valley Hospice Society supports loved ones and their families during the last stages of life and bereavement.

Bulkley Valley Hospice Society Toll Free Phone 1-877-335-2233 Local Phone 250-877-7451 Colour 3862 Broadway Drop-in Hours 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. Mon. – Fri.

Recently, in this space, I mentioned the extra care and attention that have gone into the planning of the Gateway pipeline route. I’d like to tell you now about another largely untold piece of the Gateway pipeline story — and that’s all the work we’ve done on pipeline integrity in order to prevent a spill.

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All of our remote pump stations along the route will be staffed 24/7. That means an extra level of security — with on-site personnel, in addition to remote control-centre operators, keeping tabs on video security

We’ll be making more in-line inspection surveys across the entire system — at a minimum of 50 per cent above current standards — plus full biweekly air patrols.

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PARTS PERSON REQUIRED Nadina Truck Service Ltd. has a full time permanent parts position available. Individual must have excellent work ethics and be a team player. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in the parts or service industry. Please supply resumes with references to: Les Morgan Nadina Truck Service Ltd. 2235 Nadina Ave. P.O. Box 1019 P: (250) 845-2212 • F: (250) 845-3427 lmorgan@nadinatruckservice.ca WESTERN STAR/STERLING TRUCKS

Alpine Optometry in Smithers requires a permanent part-time receptionist. The successful candidate must be mature and have excellent communication skills. Functional computer skills are also required. Please drop off resumes to Marilyn at Alpine Optometry, #2-3767 2nd Ave., Smithers B.C.

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An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator 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. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.

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Home Care/Support WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. “ Join our growing home health care company”. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 106B 4741 Lakelse Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 4R9

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services ERNIE O’S Restaurant and Pub Edson, Alberta requires line cooks. $13 - $16 per hour. Subsidized housing available. Fax resume to 780-723-3603 ernieos.doug@telus.net

Professional/ Management M’AKOLA Group of Societies Seeking Director of Operations for Victoria. Visit makola.bc.ca

Trades, Technical BETTS Electric Penticton requires an experienced Industrial Controls Tech for our CSA Panel shop. visit www.betts.bc.ca for details. send Resume to resume@betts.bc.ca or Fax 250492-3343

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PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR School District 54 (Bulkley Valley) invites qualified applicants to submit letters of application along with resumes and references to: Ms. Toni. Perreault HR Administrator P.O. Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 tperreault@sd54.bc.ca Interested candidates may obtain a position profile from the District’s website at www.sd54.bc.ca under Staff / Employment. Applications will be received in writing or by email until 12:00 Noon October 19, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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STEEL BUILDINGS - Canadian made! - Reduced prices now! 20X22 $4,455. 25X26 $4,995. 30X38 $7,275. 32X50 $9,800. 40X54 $13,995. 47X80 $19,600. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca.

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Houses For Sale 5 BDRM, 2.5 bath, 2 level, 16 year old, quiet neighbourhood, 1918 Princess St. Asking $295,000. (250)877-1817 cyn1817@gmail.com

Rentals

Acreage for Sale

Cottages / Cabins

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

FURNISHED CABIN ON TYHEE LAKE. Quiet location, scenic view. Satellite TV. Appropriate for single person. N/P, N/S. 250-846-9636.

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Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

TWO HOUSING OPTIONS! 2 BDRM Log House w/ loft, newly reno’d, nice kitchen, wood burner, two blocks from Main St. Smithers. DW, W, D. 1000 per month plus utils. Available Nov. 1st. No Smokers, No Pets Ph. 250-877-7081 2 BDRM APARTMENT, upstairs unit, spacious, new bathroom, new floors, new deck, great view. DW, W,D. 1000 per month ALL INCLUDED. Available Nov. 1st No Smokers, No Pets. Ph. 250-8777081

BILLETER LOFT, Short term stay, 10 min from Smithers; bright, fully furnished, private suite in a country setting, “home away from home.” Daily, weekly, monthly rates. (250)847-5528 www.bulkleyriver.com

Cars - Domestic

847-2897

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1968 Dodge Dart GTS 340, 4 speed manual. Car #480 on Dodge Dart GTS registry www.gtsregistry.com

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies LOG SHELL for sale, 20 x 30 ft. Short log construction(piece-in-Piece). Can be moved by pick up truck. $5000.846-5838

Multi Family: Fall Clean-Out 3219 Turner Way 8 to 11 a.m.

$100 & Under

846-5557

19,000

Housewares, Electronics, Kids Stuff, Quality Women’s Clothing

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4 sale, 4 used studded winter truck tires 17” 5 stud on steel black rims, asking $400, 250847-5771

Sport Utility Vehicle

Running or buy it! Sell Any One Free 1-800-551-

Sport Utility Vehicle

2007 Suburban LT 4x4, seats 8, DVD entertainment system, leather 118,000 km, excellent condition.

19,500

846-5557

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Cars - Domestic

2007 Pontiac Grand Prix

GERRY’S SNOWPLOWING AND SANDING Commercial, Rural, Residential Call Gerry Norton 250- 847-3322

Vehicle Wanted WE BUY All Cars! Not, we will Cars/Trucks/Vans. Car today with Phone call to: 8647.

Suites, Upper

135,000 km, new tires & battery, good condition.

Snowclearing

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STUDENT DESKS, 2, $20 ea. Wooden futon frame, mattress avail., $50 obo. Manual treadmill, $40. 250-846-5742.

Firewood/Fuel $140/CORD, split $165. $270 2 cords, split $320. Delivered in Telkwa/Smithers area. 250847-0566

Heavy Duty Machinery

Dodge 3500 Crewcabs

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

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Bus: 250-877-7769

Off Road Vehicles Real Estate

Off Road Vehicles

2012 KTM 250 SX

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$259,500 NE NE W LISTLW ISTI IN GNG

Used about 7 hours.

$259,500

940 OAK CRES., TELKWA MLS N222809

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Transportation

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Off Road Vehicles

Trucks & Vans

QUAD AND EQUIPMENT 2009 Suzuki King Quad 400, Only 245km, Dealer installed Warn winch, Warn snow blade, Utility cart, Transport ramps, Tire chains. Original owner, Immaculate condition. $6000 (250)877-3669

2007 Dodge RAM 1500 95k gas quad cab new brakes good tires. Exc cond. $18,500. 250-846-5455

Invitation to review and provide comment on the Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment # 2 for Forest Licence A64561

Boats

A draft Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) Amendment #2 has been prepared by Cassiar Forest Corp., covering lands within Forest License A64561 in the Bob Quinn Lake and Iskut areas, Cassiar Timber Supply Area (TSA). This FSP Amendment describes the general location of operations and the strategies and results that will be applied on these areas to ensure consistency with the objectives set by government for critical forest values. The objectives are described in the Forest and Range Practices Act and its associated regulations. The strategies and results described in the FSP Amendment will apply to the forest operations of Cassiar Forest Corp. under Forest License A64561, and the term of the FSP Amendment will be 5 years. The FSP Amendment will be available for review and comment from September 3, 2012 to December 3, 2012 during regular operating hours at the following locations:

Trucks & Vans

27 US gal. Mueller marine fuel tank. New $250(250)847-5498

2004 Chev Silverado 4x4 Super Cab with canopy, 90,000 kms, exc. cond., well maintained.

14,500

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“Home of a Million Parts”

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Terrace Public Library 4610 Park Avenue, Terrace, BC

HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

Action No. S-123722 Vancouver Registry In the supreme court of British Columbia BETWEEN: BANK OF MONTREAL PETITIONER AND: GEFFREY GORDON GRANT RESPONDENT NOTICE TO: Stacey Lea Dupuis A Petition to the Court pursuant to the Court Order Enforcement Act of the Supreme Court Civil Rules has been issued by Bank of Montreal naming you as a person named; By reason of your whereabouts being unknown, Master Baker, has ordered that you may be served substitutionally by three publications of this Notice on any day other than a Sunday. You may inspect the Petition to the Court at the ofﬁce of the Registrar at the Supreme Court of British Columbia, 800 Smithe Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. If you wish to defend the action, you must give notice of your intention by ﬁling a Response in the above Registry within twenty-one (21) days of the publication of this Notice. In default of a Response, you will not be entitled to notice of any further proceedings. A copy of the Petition to the Court will be mailed to you upon receipt of a written request to the court. Robert J. Ellis ELLIS, ROADBURG Barristers and Solicitors 200-853 Richards Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6B 3B4

Bernie Banovic, RPF 2914 Eby Street Terrace, BC V8G 2X5 Email: fortech@telus.net We ask that you provide these comments to us no later than December 3, 2012. All written input received during the review period will be forwarded to the Skeena Stikine Forest District Manager of the BC Ministry of Forests and Range.

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351 auto, headache rack, 4 summer and winter tires on rims. Rose Taylor

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1994 Ford F250 4x4

Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Return all your empty beverage containers to a Return-It Depot for recycling. Find locations at encorp.ca/locations

The eyes have it Fetch a Friend from the SPCA today!

spca.bc.ca Come worship with us at

SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH

FAITH REFORMED CHURCH OF TELKWA

Rev. Alyssa Anderson Sunday 10:00 AM Worship & Children’s Program

Pastor James Folkerts (URC-NA) 1170 Hwy 16, Telkwa

Services at 10 am & 2:30 pm Listen to “Whitehorse Inn program” Sundays at 9 am on The Peak 870 am

At the corner of Queen St. & 8th

250-847-3333 BETHEL REFORMED CHURCH Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 4 pm every Sunday

Pastor Lou Slagter 3115 Gould Place Smithers

250-847-2080

CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services Sunday Morning Worship 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Services 1st & 3rd Sunday 1471 Columbia Drive smitherscrc@telus.net Sunday School - Ages 3-6 Junior Reflection - Ages 7-8 during morning worship services. 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

For information www.bahai.org

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.

10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

www.smitherscanrc.org

Bahá’í Faith 250-877-6099

Sunday

4th Sunday

Sunday Morning Worship 10 am

For information e.mail mtzionsmithers@yahoo.ca Phone 250-643-1586

on the corner of Queen St. and 7th Ave.

Morning Worship 10:45 am with Junior Church and Nursery Pastor Chris Kibble

250-847-6155 • Quick 250-847-9881 • Smithers 250-847-5625 • Fax phone

250-847-3725

www.smithersbaptist.ca

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Mount Zion Meeting in the Historic St. Stephen’s Church

FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH

2:00 pm service at St. John the Divine, Quick

Lutheran Church

1620 Highway 16 in Telkwa

Pastor James Slaa 2788 Upper Viewmount Rd. All welcome to attend! Contact number 250-847-5879

1636 Princess Street Rev. Daphne Moser

10:00 am - Service and Sunday School

Rev. Don Mott, Phone 250-847-3864

CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Worship Services

ST. JAMES ANGLICAN CHURCH

Welcomes You! Sunday School – 9:45 a.m. Classes for all ages Sunday Morning Worship – 11:00 a.m. Pastor Jim Raddatz Corner of Viewmount Rd South & Hwy 16 250-847-2466

www.mvaonline.org Afﬁliated with the PAOC

Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929

Email: efree@uniserve.com Website: www.smithersefc.org First Service 9 Sunday School 10:15-11 Second Service 11:15 1838 Main St.

Seventh Day Adventist

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

The Interior News

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Spookw plaintiffs meet to determine way forward

By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

The dispute between the Gitxsan Treaty Society (GTS) and the United Gitxsan Chiefs (Spookw plaintiffs) over the legality of the GTS was discussed again in Hazelton last Sunday. With no set date for a decision by B.C. Supreme Court Judge Mark McEwan, the UGC met to discuss a Sept. 24 GTS petition to be recognized as a legal society with a total of 46 members, one from each

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house that wishes to become a member. Under section 85 of the B.C. Society Act a Judge can intervene and determine if a society is operating legally or what remedies are required. The Spookw plaintiffs and UGC remain steadfast that the membership of the GTS is insufficient to represent the Gitxsan people as a whole, according to a recent Spookw letter. The letter also claimed the GTS held membership meetings in January, June and July of 2012, where only certain people received proper notice to attend.

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That would contravene a March 27, 2012 decision by Judge McEwan ordering the GTS to allow all Gitxsan people to participate in a new membership process. The GTS wrote, as part of their petition, “None of the materials filed in this Petition (sic) suggest any Wilp was excluded, although some chose not to participate.” Thirty-seven new Wilp (House) members are being added to the original nine in the petition and all were said to appoint a representative in the July membership meeting.

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But the Spookw plaintiffs and UGC show different numbers altogether. They claim 45 of the 65 Gitxsan Hereditary Chiefs formally withdrew support for the GTS and some of the Wilp members being forwarded as new members can’t speak for their House group. The exclusion of Gixtsan band members who only have a father of Gitxsan heritage is also a point of contention for Spookw plaintiffs and UGC, as nearly 100 band members are reported to have no voice in GTS proceedings because of this, according to the Spookw letter.

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Bulkley Valley Real Estate

250-847-5999

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

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

$299,000

NEW LISTING

$249,000

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$950,000

NEW LISTING

$118,500

NEW PRICE

$262,000

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$159,000

1089 Queen Street

4398 Whistler Road

4148 Highway 16, Smithers

Passby Drive, Smithers

11209 Highway 16

Old Babine Lake Road

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1920’s Heritage Home 4 bedrooms, 1-3 pc bath, hedged yd Large 75x125 yard, 2 sun rooms Scenic views of Hudson Bay Mtn

Peter Lund

mls n222904

5 acres, 1 bedroom, 2 bath, carport Guest house, deck Just off Ski Hill Road www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

4 bay carwash & laundry 30x000 sf commercially zoned C-3 Highway exposure, est. 1989 www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n222869

$374,500

$333,500

mls n4505751

5.8 acres in Silvern Estates Driveway and building site done Nice mountain views Private from road

Donna Grudgfield

mls n218111

Bulkley riverfront 1.2 acres, high bank Modern cabin Exclusive steelhead hole out front

Sandra Hinchliffe

$249,500

$269,500

mls n219256

+/- 84 acre parcel 18 Km east of Smithers Great mountain views Seasonal creek

Sandra Hinchliffe

$98,500

mls n209406

$179,000

6195 Lake Kathlyn Road

5200 Aspen Road

1036 Toronto Street

3960 Broadway Avenue

Lot B Sixteenth Avenue

Lot 2 Lake Kathlyn Road

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One of a kind property Excellent view, 6.4 acres 4 bedroom, close to town Ranch style with garage

Peter Lund

mls n221886

3 bedroom, quality rancher, 5 acres Year round creek, fenced for horses 24x28 shop, 32x32 pole barn Close to town, mtn view, greenhouse

Donna Grudgfield

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Fireplace, laminate flooring Roomy kitchen, huge rec room Fully fenced back yard, deck

Donna Grudgfield

mls n216657

$499,000

$1,720,000

mls n220372

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Double garage/workshop New roof on house and shop New back deck and front fence

Donna Grudgfield

$195,000

mls n222089

49x122 building lot Prime hill section location Cleared, view Build before winter

Leo Lubbers

$329,500

mls n221972

3.48 acres waterfront Established driveway Cleared building site, view www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n216767

$448,000

$223,500

Chapman Road

5041 Hidber Road

Bourgan Road, Telkwa

21872 Hwy 16 W, Smithers

21925 Kitseguecla Loop

7468 Boundary Rd, Telkwa

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1300 acres, 8 titles Fencing, gravity water Equipment shop, river frontage www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n221793

2.17 acres, 2 storey home Fenced, private, quiet 28x32 heated shop www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

19 acres, riverfront of the Bulkley Great salmon/steelhead fishing 5 acres of hay land, great views www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n221443

$749,000

$279,000

mls n222252

Great Evelyn location, 9.9 acres Beautiful Mtn views, lots of sun Renovated 3 bdrm basement home Fenced pasture, 5 acres in hay

Ron & Charlie

$374,900

mls n222404

Fenced 4.28 acres, beautiful yard 2 bdrm, den, cozy wood elec heat Bright and airy, vaulted ceilings www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$319,900

mls n219505

Sunny 80 acre view property 2,900 sf architecturally designed Fencing, timber, spring, guest cabin www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$390,000

mls n221513

$331,000

4250 Railway Avenue

2481 Carr Rd, Seymour Lake

5361 Slack Road

4248 Mountainview Cres

1220 Hunter Ave, Telkwa

3891 Broadway Avenue

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Super updated 4 bdrm, 2 bath New flooring, furnace and windows Private, landscaped deck & yard Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n222574

Custom built, 4300 square feet Semi detached office space 5 bathrooms, 1 acre, close to town Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n216991

$143,500

3 bdrm, 3 level split, hardwood, tile Private 5 acres Garage and double carport, creek Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

$260,000

mls n221903

5 bedroom, immaculate gas fireplace 3 bathroom, extensive hardwood 2 decks, freshly painted Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$389,900

mls n213757

Great Bulkley River frontage Custom log 1½ storey home Birch floors, fir cabinetry Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n216204

4 bedroom, 3 bathroom 10 foot ceilings Original fir floors, doors, trim Well maintained

Sandra Hinchliffe

$884,500

$769,000

$348,900

321 Prairie Road

12805 Telkwa Coalmine Rd

7942 Highway 16, Smithers

38198 Telkwa High Road

22909 Telkwa High Road

3675 Snake Road

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Deeded lot near Green T Sleeps 6 comfortably Great location, easy access Power line out front and paid for

Sandra Hinchliffe

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n222139

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

Beautiful crafted log home, 3/4 bdrm 2500sf living space, 744sf basement Fenced property, 30x24 workshop Private, 30 min to Smithers,1.17 acre

Charlie McClary

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

mls n219253

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

Modern 3 bdrm, 3 bathroom home Property fenced and cross fenced Mainly treed, some timber Ready for family and livestock

Charlie & Ron

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

mls n221902

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

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

Charlie McClary

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n222105

Alida Kyle Cell. 877-2802

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

Charlie McClary

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n211449

Jeff Billingsley Cell. 877-0838

mls n219083

2400sf family home on 1.78 acres Bordering Canyon Creek, views Hardwood, spacious rooms, 2 decks OSBE, newer shingles, apps incl

Karen Benson

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

mls n222648

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

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