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Black Goose inquiry keeps audit alive

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diabetic dream Abby Stavast isn’t letting diabetes dampen her dream.

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Remembering heroes Smithers remembered those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the name of Canada, Sunday at the Remembrance Day celebrations at Veterans Park. Canadian Armed Forces soldier, Todd Konschuh salutes during The Rouse.

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The Hazelton RCMP began interviewing individuals involved with the failed, Gitxsan-TreatySociety-funded, Black Goose investment of $1 million.

Former GTS board members and relevant Gitxsan community members are going through the process, at times taking hours.

Jack Sebastian, former board member and brother to GTS executive director Gordon Sebastian, has voiced opposition to current GTS operations for years.

“They thought they were in the clear,” Jack said regarding the assessment for audit conducted on the GTS two months ago.

“I was asking questions years ago when I noticed money disappearing,” Jack said.

“I’m hoping there will be charges laid this time.”

He added if the corruption he alleges continues unchecked it will only get worse.

On Oct. 29, 2007 GTS board members received a recommendation stating $1 million of GTS money should be released to Del ga Goka Holdings

Ltd for the purpose of investing in Black Goose Holdings Ltd. Del ga Goka, which means white swan in Gitxsan, was apparently controlled

by Elmer Derrick who acted as sole trustee, according to the Deloitte and Touche assessment.

Del ga Goka was incorporated on Oct. 25, 2007 and Art Mathews and Jim Angus were listed as directors.

Whether or not there was criminal activity or just an unsound business transaction is the focus of the RCMP investigation.

Finding criminal activity could lead the RCMP to recommend a forensic audit of GTS finances.

The Gitxsan Unity Movement’s blockade in December 2011 was established to force a forensic audit.

“We were told the Black Goose investment would turn into $4 million in 8 months,” Jack said.

“We have no idea if that happened or not.”

The original investment made in 2008 was found to be worthless within a year.

Investigations are continuing until the RCMP are satisfied they have all relevant information.

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Service industry feels resource sector pinch

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

The booming resource sector could soon be taking its toll on tourism in B.C., as amenity workers leave for more lucrative jobs in the oil, gas, forestry and shipping industries.

Northern BC Tourism CEO, Anthony Everett admitted there are tough times ahead for the hospitality industry in the north, as restaurants and hotels struggle to attract and retain skilled workers throughout the province.

“The problem is simple,” Everett said.

“The billions of dollars being invested in traditional extraction sectors across the north have generated a demand

for thousands of new workers.”

“That means once those people move from the tourism sector, are trained up and certified, they leave that hotel or restaurant in Smithers and go to Kitimat.”

Everett explained such a large scale shift will make it hard for service sector employers to keep up with customer service as the pool of skilled workers diminishes.

Collin Bateman, manager at the Aspen, Riverhouse Lounge and a member on the board of directors for Hotel and Restaurant BC, said in some places you can already see the impact.

One of the main issues in Smithers is the availability

of affordable accommodations for new employees, Bateman said.

Attracting skilled workers without an affordable place to live sometimes acts as a deterrent making it even harder to fill those positions.

“An issue to address is affordable housing,” Bateman said.

“We’ve tried to find solutions along those lines with other hospitality industry companies in Smithers about supplying accommodations we can use for that purpose.”

Bateman said for the resource sector it doesn’t take much to attract workers to a northern town where higher wages are offered.

However, in some areas the level of

skill and lifestyle that goes with living in an amenity rich area is more desirable than just a high-paying wage.

Gladys Atrill, from Tourism Smithers, said although you can see several help-wanted signs at hotels and restaurants around the community, there are still specialized positions out there requiring a higher level of knowledge and experience which usually brings along a higher salary.

“The more specialized someone is and the deeper they’re into the tourism sector, the wages tend to be a bit higher and again there’s a certain lifestyle attached to it,” Atrill said.

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But, to fill hospitality sector positions with skilled workers, such as Red Seal chefs for instance, to keep them in town rather than off at a mining camp, there needs to be better incentives.

“When a skilled employee gets into the company they can move up as managers or general managers, the sky’s the limit,” Bateman explained.

“But, it’s the instant cash of going off to the mining that seems to be wreaking havoc. But, It hasn’t hit a critical point yet.”

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Enbridge lobbied government officials

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

Evidence in front of the National Energy Board’s joint review panel on Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline puts Enbridge officials on Parliament Hill in the offices of key departments.

“The amount of lobbying by Enbridge seems extremely high and their access to high-level officials unlimited,” Nikki Skuce, senior energy campaigner with ForestEthics Advocacy, said.

During last Tuesday’s joint review panel hearing in Prince George, Tim Leadem, ForestEthics Advocacy counsel, asked Enbridge officials if the visits to Parliament Hill were to lobby the federal government to relax environmental protection laws.

“Trust can only be conveyed and public interest satisfied if we know that the proponent is not actually lobbying the federal government to change its commitments,” Leadem said during his cross-examination of Enbridge officials.

“Has Enbridge been lobbying the government with regard to the National Energy Board Act, the Fisheries Act and the Navigable Waters Act to allow this project to proceed?”

Enbridge expert,

Paul Anderson, said the visits were not to lobby the government but rather to seek clarification on the regulatory requirements contained within the federal government’s omnibus bills, Bill C-38 and Bill C-45.

Both bills include changes to the legislation governing environmental protection and the regulations surrounding environmental assessment procedures, changes, critics have argued that ensure projects such as the Northern Gateway pipeline receive approval.

“Surely part of this is due to the successful lobbying efforts of Enbridge,” Skuce said.

In fact, Enbridge officials spent much time on Parliament Hill before Bill C-38 was tabled in March 2012.

In 2011, Enbridge officials made their way to Parliament Hill 16 times to meet with officials from the Prime Minister’s office, the Privy Council, Natural Resources Canada, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as well as the Finance Department.

In the same year, Enbridge officials also made 25 visits

to Members of Parliament and Senators.

These meetings, Skuce said, taint the perception of Enbridge’s oftrepeated commitment to safety and the environment.

The importance of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline to Enbridge was made clear by the fact that Enbridge CEO Pat Daniel personally met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s Chief of Staff and cabinet ministers.

Leaving nothing to chance, Enbridge also had several firms lobbying the

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government, Skuce said.

“In terms of public perception, all of the changes to environmental laws and regulations and to the NEB itself, have only made the risks associated with Northern Gateway increase,” she said.

“While Enbridge’s oil spill record doesn’t exude confidence, now there are so few regulations and public servants to monitor and regulate them.

“Trust Enbridge with our wild salmon rivers, no thanks.”

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By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

They’ve been at it for weeks, but the end is near as BC Hydro crews put the finishing touches on a set of upgrades around Smithers at a cost of $3.005 million.

The in service date for the project is Nov. 22, 2012.

The project, Smithers Substation Upgrade, includes three specific upgrades in and around the substation located on 19th Avenue, Dave Mosure, community relations co-ordinator with BC Hydro, explained.

“We’re doing them together to minimize impact on residents and businesses in the area,” Mosure said.

One project is replacing the egress lines at the substation.

An important purpose of this project is to improve safety for BC Hydro workers.

“The lines exiting the substation are quite congested,”

Mosure said.

To make things safer, several of the lines are being placed underground in cement tubes, a process called duct banking.

“It will make it safer as a work environment for the crews and will provide ease of expansion as Smithers continues to grow,” Mosure said.

The second project involves the addition of another transformer in the substation.

The additional transformer, Mosure explained, eases the load on the current transformers and again facilitates future expansion.

Growth in the electric load from Smithers is about 1 per cent a year, Mosure said.

The largest of the three projects is the upgrade to the feeder line east of the substation that leaves town, crosses the river and goes into the regional district.

Prior to the

BC Hydro crews are busy in the area updating lines and adding a transformer at the substation.

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upgrade, the line occasionally had loads of 104 per cent of its capacity.

“That’s not good for the equipment,” Mosure said.

The upgrade, Mosure explained, involves twinning, adding additional lines to taller poles.

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Incentives for hospitality sector needed in Smithers

TOURISM from A2 During his time in the Kootneys, working at various high-end resorts, Bateman said he experienced the rush of skilled service-sector workers opting out for more lucrative development and resource jobs in Calgary and Fort MaMurray.

However, at the Aspen River Inn, Bateman is trying to upgrade his staff’s skills so they can advance in the business and build a solid career rather than filtering out after a short time.

“I think the big picture is we need to set up hospitality or tourism courses at the college,”

he said.

“I think that’s the main thing we need.”

“There are some in Prince George but we could probably do with something out this way.”

Currently Bateman runs a mentoring program at the Aspen River Inn, helping some of his employees earn their hotel restaurant management diplomas.

Although it’s going slow, with only two a year, Bateman Finding skilled workers to fill positions in the service sees this as a step in the right direction and wants to expand industry is becoming increasingly hard in northern regions. the programs for all service Dan Mesec photo industry companies.

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Only nineteen more sleeps till the New Year! No need to double check your calendar it’s still November, and no, the Interior News hasn’t published this column a month yearly.

Advent starts December 2nd and with it the Christian church celebrates the beginning of a new liturgical year.

Advent has traditionally been a time of waiting and preparation for the coming of the celebration of Jesus’ birth and a time when Christians all over the world (hopefully) slow down to watch and wonder over what it means that the Christ child has come to us.

But Advent isn’t just supposed to be the pre-Christmas countdown; there is more to Advent than it being an adjective before “calendar.” Advent is our time of preparation too.

How we prepare for the coming of the Christ child, in our own lives and in our communities of

faith, tells us a great deal about what Christmas means to us.

If during this season of preparation we spend time reflecting on our hopes and yearnings as people longing for God’s peace and justice to pervade our world, instead of simply waiting our next big dinner or new pair of skis, we can listen for the radical call of love and compassion that epitomized Jesus’ life and ministry.

What if this year, we look for ways to prepare our hearts to be opened to the needs of our planet, the needs of those pushed to the margins in our consumer driven culture? Advent is the prefect time to find ways to embody the call of Isaiah to prepare the way of the Lord, this means learning to let go of the desire for more stuff, and embracing a call to ethical living. May the peace, hope, joy and love of this season pervade your New Year!

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his is so laughable and darn right funny that it’s sad in a way and at the same time a testament to how ignorant American Republicans are.

As the fate of their presidential nominee Mitt Romney became clearer, Republicans began bemoaning the outcome and making plans to move to Canada.

Presumably this sentiment implies they feel our Canadian politics and ideology are best suited to their way of thinking.

It probably helps that we speak a relatively similar version of English.

Haven’t heard about too many Americans saying they were going to move to France or Italy if Romney wasn’t elected president.

If Republicans want to move here, it must mean they favour equal rights for gay couples and same-sex marriages.

By the same token it must mean Republicans recognize the importance of separating state and church.

Republicans must also be the kind of folk who believe firearms are meant for police and not citizens.

Most importantly, Republicans, disappointed with Romney’s loss in the presidential election, must want to come to Canada to take advantage of our universal health care system.

However, a quick peek at the Republican election platform, http://whitehouse12. com/republican-party-platform/, reveals Republicans don’t support gay marriage, prochoice, the separation of state and church, or universal healthcare, or Obamacare as they call it, but they do support the right of every citizen to bear arms.

What the latter means is if you get shot and aren’t wealthy, you’re going to bleed out.

Nonetheless, we should let the disillusioned Republicans into Canada, maybe we can set them straight and turn them into Democrats in time for the next election.

Unless of course Stephen Harper has his way, then we may really be flooded by Republican immigrants.

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Cohen recommendations must be implemented

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he report

by Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen into the collapse of the Fraser River Sockeye run in 2009 should be interpreted as an alarm bell by the federal and provincial governments.

Although the report is specific to Fraser River Sockeye, its message speaks loudly about the effects of human activities on all marine species, and on the need for sustainable practices to be researched, identified and implemented.

The Green Party of BC is impressed with the implications of Justice Cohen’s report.

He acknowledged

that climate change is the elephant in the room, raising once again the question of why governments and politicians are not acting.

We are particularly pleased with the recommendation to curtail fish farms and to phase them out sooner rather than later if research confirms this industrial activity is contributing to the long-term decrease in our wild salmon populations.”

The Green Party of B.C. urges the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to implement the main recommendations of Supreme Court Justice Bruce Cohen,

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including, putting an immediate cap on salmon farms in Discovery Island area.

If they pose more than a minimal risk to wild salmon stocks, prohibit salmon farms on Sockeye salmon migratory routes.

Relieve the Department of Fisheries and Oceans of their responsibility to promote aquaculture.

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salmon farms must be based on the best interests of migrating wild stocks of Sockeye salmon, not the commercial interests of salmon farms.

Green Party of BC concurs with Justice Cohen’s remarks that, “Changes to the Fisheries Act by the federal government were poorly timed and considered.

“Regulations should focus on maintaining habitat and sustainable fishing practices, not just on the fisheries.”

Funding needs to be provided to conduct more research so that sustainable practices can be developed with regard to habitat and

fisheries.

I want to emphasize that the provincial government has a responsibility to act on the Justice Cohen’s report.

The province grants salmon farm leases and many of those are up for imminent renewal.

This is the time to exercise caution.

We call on the Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick not to renew leases on migratory routes and in the Discovery islands and to renew others only for short terms so the research Cohen recommended can be done.

Jane Sterk is leader of the Green Party of B.C.

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Helicopter Rides Winners of this year’s forestry week poster contest collected their prize last week, a free helicopter ride from Canadian Helicopters. Left, back row, from left to right: Candice Michell, Deven Vennard, Juri Dubbeldam; Front row: Alison Stevenson, Tess Wellington and James Baxter; middle, Tess Wellington gives the thumbs up just as pilot Rob Henderson prepared to take off; right, Candice Michell had a birds-eye view from the front seat.

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Kindness recognized Editor: I’ve been on the receiving end of three feel-good experiences, recently.

The first one was a very positive outcome from Interior Stationary who quite properly and professionally delivered very good customer service to me, so thanks very much Maureen.

I apologize for being rude, you have refreshed the meaning of customer service.

The second experience has restored my faith in good local citizenship.

It’s easy to become cynical in today’s world driven by narcissism.

Many thanks to Donna at Security at Extra Foods who

came to my assistance when I needed it most.

Donna, thank you very much for taking care of me and TobyJak. Sarah, my neighbor came to my assistance in the middle of the night, unbelievable but most assuredly welcome.

Thanks very much Sarah you have restored my sense of community and good, responsible citizenship.

Kudos to other good Samaritans who have delivered random acts of kindness, good on ya!

If there are other people who’ve experienced something similar to what I have, like, Samaritanism, community support, help from a stranger or any other acts of kindness, I encourage you to do something

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to give those people the recognition they deserve.

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Poor consultation by Spectra Gas Editor : Can a natural gas pipeline be converted to carry oil?

Apparently so.

This and many other distressing facts were shared with our community Sunday Oct. 7, 2012

by Andrew Nikiforuk, an award-winning Canadian journalist.

The oil spill in the Red Deer River in Alberta was a Spectra natural gas line converted to oil.

I live in the Kispiox Valley approximately 30 km north of Hazelton, B.C. Our community recently noticed a flurry of helicopters flying up the Kispiox Valley.

The helicopters had geo-mapping equipment attached to their runners.

It was eventually

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brought to light the helicopters were hired

by Spectra Gas and they were mapping out a proposed natural gas pipeline that would run from the Peace River country through our area, crossing several rivers on the way to Prince Rupert.

On Tuesday, Oct. 9 along with many other British Columbians I received a phone call inviting me to a town-hall meeting to commence momentarily.

It was hosted by Spectra Gas and they

invited people to take part in an information session about their proposed project.

There was no advance notice of this event.

The few people who did take part in our area never had their questions addressed.

I’m told the audience was heavily loaded with supporters from Alberta.

I was so angered by the lack of notice and respect from this company that I feared I would be unable to comport myself well, so declined the offer to participate.

We fear this town hall meeting is Spectra Gas’ attempt at consultation.

Carol Ponchet-Cassidy Hazelton

Volunteer rodeo teen recognized Editor: As you likely have snow on the ground and thoughts of summer are moving in with the fog, I have a special picture I would like to share of a young cowgirl, Miss Kispiox at the Telkwa BBQ, Sept. 2, 2012.

Many events were happening as I came upon this volunteer teenager.

She was helping with family sports events.

Often little notice is taken of young people who give of their time to others, yet, they make an impression on everyone and can be looked upon as leaders now and in the future.

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Letter to Stephen Harper Dear Mr. Harper, I’m writing to ask you to reconsider pushing through your Canada-China

FIPA Agreement, as I believe it will undermine Canada’s ability to control it’s future.

I’ve been asking myself what motivates you because from what I’ve seen, you seem not to care about the future of Canada and Canadians in general.

I wonder if you’ve considered what your grandchildren will think of you when they have no control over their water, land, or what’s under and over the land all in the name of what?

Power?

Money?

Prestige?

Ego? Do you think you are so intelligent and/ or wise that you don’t need to take into consideration at least your parliamentarians’ opinion?

Do you not have any doubts that what you’re doing may be wrong?

If so, you’re a very foolish, arrogant man.

Shame on you!

One of the main reasons Canada has done so well in the world up till now is because our natural resources haven’t been used up by thousands of years of civilization, like so many other places in the world, being so recently settled.

Because of this,

one of our most valuable assets is our pristine, wild, empty space.

The world comes to visit us by the thousands because of that.

And your proposals will quickly strip us of those assets.

Then where will we be?

You’re insanely short-sighted if you think speeding up the export of our millionyear-old fossil-fuel reserves will help Canada.

Perhaps some people will get very wealthy in the very short term, but then what?

And why on earth would you sign a deal that would tie Canada’s hands in regard to international deals with China for 31 years, as well as leaving them with the ability to sue Canada in that time frame?

Please reconsider your authoritarian stance, and give Canadians a say in their well-being!

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The next Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market is November 24th indoors at St. Joseph’s gymnasium from 9am to noon.

Interested in a harvest box full of local food?

Groundbreakers Community Supported Agriculture and local food Harvest Box programs are up and running. For more info check out groundbreakerscollective.ca.

Notes for Producers: There is a board meeting for the BVFMA on November 14th at 6:30pm in the Boston Pizza team room.

If enough people are interested, a Predator Verification Course will be held in Houston on November 24th, 1-6 pm. Contact Shirley Hamblin for further information or to register for this course.

Attention Bulkley Valley Cattlemen members: we need some volunteers to sit on a Predator Control Committee. Contact Megan at 846-9854 if you are interested.

The BC Association of Farmers Markets (BCAFM) has 100, $50 MarketSafe bursaries available for BCAFM member market vendors, board members and market managers. Please contact Kaleen at the BCAFM Office 604-734-9797 if you are interested.

AgriStability Announcement: Producers, who missed the September 30th 2012 deadline to submit their 2011 AgriStability/AgriInvest Harmonized form, can still do so. The final deadline is December 31, 2012. There is a penalty for those who file their forms late. Producers receiving a 2011 benefit will have their payment reduced by $500.00 for each month the forms are filed late to a maximum of $1500.00.

Producers who miss the December 31st deadline will not be eligible for a 2011 program year payment.

The BC Women’s Institute has been active since 1909. There are four branches either in or close to the Bulkley Valley area: Glenwood WI, Quick WI, South Hazelton WI and Southside WI. New members are always welcome!

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Tech career opportunities booming in BC Technology jobs are out there for the taking, according to John Leech, Executive Director of the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC. “Every system we rely on, water, roads and transportation, telecommunications and Internet, hydro and natural gas, environment, health, forestry, and many more, utilizes engineering and applied science technology professionals working in the background. BC’s telecom and IT, animation and many other sectors produce new careers every month,” Leech said.

ASTTBC has more than 10,000 members currently working in thousands of careers available to graduates of two-year diploma programs available at the British Columbia Institute of Technology and other B.C. colleges and institutes.

“Our members enjoy rewarding, well-paid and often recession-proof careers in public service and the private sector alike,” Leech said.

“For huge numbers of young men and women, technology is the answer.

“In B.C. and across Canada, technology permeates every workplace and job.

“We need to get capable students involved and engaged in applied sciences and head off workforce shortages by building a B.C. ‘Science and Technology Culture’.”

Leech calls on government for renewed efforts to build student skills and confidence in math and science programming.

“We especially need to interest young students in science and how things work,” Leech said.

“Young students use technology every day – smart phones, iPads and computers. They play video games, even build robots.”

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Leech lauds the recent Year of Science program enocuraging students toward so-called STEM subjects, science, technology, engineering and math.

Citing the recent $6 million B.C. campaign to encourage careers in trades, Leech urges a similar effort to build awareness of engineering technology education and careers.

BC Technology Industries Association employers like Telus and BC Hydro and many smaller technology-rich companies say the single most important position they now struggle to fill is specialty technician/technologist.

Even the Canadian Council of Chief Executives expressed concern that only 37 per cent of 16- to 18-year-olds were interested in taking even one post-secondary course in sciences, according to a recent Angus Reid survey.

Leech says the opportunities for those seeking work in the technology field are considerable given a wave of retirements of present-generation B.C. technology professionals that is already underway.

“Half of our membership is now middle-aged at 45-plus, and 22 per cent are over age 55,” he said.

“Every region of B.C. shows growing demand,” Leech concludes. “New two-year technology diploma programs are still needed in the north and central B.C. However, young people are investing to travel so they can earn the necessary tech qualifications.”

It would appear their investment is a smart move, as it will result in a broad range of career opportunities. Industries in all regions of B.C. support programs for local trainees to fill engineering and applied science technologist, technician and technical specialist positions.

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Dawn 2 Dusk Heli-ski Package - Dawn 2 Dusk will open the store up at night and you will have the two owners at the store as your personal shoppers to ensure you get the BEST gear for your adventure! ($2,000 value) Then you are off for a week of waist deep powder.

Total Value: $8,000 C.O.B. Bike Shop - Specialized Hardrock Sport disc bike Medium size frame, 80mm. of smooth travel with lockout option. Avid mechanical disc brakes, Sram drivetrain. 8 speed.

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Snow means time to shine those skis

By Dan Mesec Smithers / Interior News

If you haven’t noticed the fluffy white powder falling from the sky, don’t worry Hudson Bay Mountain has and they’re gearing up for another ski season that’s right around the corner.

“Opening weekend is only a couple short weeks away, on the 23rd and 24th of November and we’re really excited about some of the new things we’re offering this year,” Hudson Bay Mountain Resort Services Manager, Chrissy Driedger said.

Opening day, HBM will be honouring their legendary locals with a ribbon cutting ceremony to kick off the opening of the Skyline chair, chauffeuring the legendary locals right to the lift.

Another inaugural event for HBM on opening weekend is the first tracks contest.

Between now and opening weekend,

participants can go to the Hudson Bay Mountain Adventures office on Railway Ave. or Glacier Toyota to pick up a ballot and enter to win the chance to literally be the first person to carve up the powder opening day.

“I think we’re creating another tradition here, just like the tags on the chairs for the legendary locals, this is our next tradition,” Nancy Treiber, HBM General Manger said.

Backed by popular demand, King Crow and the Ladies from Hell will be rocking out at Whisky Jack’s Lounge as well as a huge game of snow twister and the winner will walk away with a brand new snow board from Rayz Board Shop.

“This is truly going to be a big year for us,” Treiber said.

“We’ve changed our team up a bit, so everything is working much more efficiently.

We also have a full calendar of events for every weekend of the season.”

Skiers and boarders alike can expect to see all kinds of action on the hill this year from the annual Extreme Everest Challenge to their edition of the Amazing Race, Camp of Champions and of course Valhalla’s Ladies Day event.

Hudson Bay Mountain will also be hosting the B.C. Provincial High School Games this March and is expecting more than 400 athletes to hit the slopes come race day.

“This is the second time we’re hosting the provincials,” Treiber said.

“The reason I find it so profoundly wonderful is the fact that last year it was at Whistler-Blackcomb.

From Whistler-Blackcomb to us is incredible they’d even consider us and it gives us great exposer.”

The famous terrain park is also getting a bit of a face lift.

“Steve Petrie, who helped design the courses at the Olympics has also built ski-cross tracks and is coming to build the

terrain park and help us out with a skicross track,” Treiber explained.

Spearheaded by the Smithers Ski and Snowboard club, the ski-cross track is going to be an excellent way for local aspiring ski-cross athletes to hone their skills in one of the newest, most exciting sports on the hill.

Hudson Bay Mountain was also busy this summer cutting a new glade run between Tarmigan and Footloose that will be opening this year, geared towards a more free style approach to treed runs.

“This year all our paraphernalia has ‘Name That Run’ on it,” Treiber said.

“So we’re going to let our pass holders ski it, experience it, feel it and then name it for the 2013-14 season.”

Hudson Bay Mountain is also continuing to sell lots for Hudson Bay Mountain Estates and with the first phase of development completed they’ll be

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A member of our staff, Rebecca Clarke, recently graduated from the Optometric Assistant course and is now a Canadian Certified Optometric Assistant (C.C.O.A).

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Please feel free to drop by Alpine Optometry to see Becca or any of our other certified staff regarding your eye care needs.

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promoting the next stage and lots for sale this coming season.

But despite all this growth over the past few years and the fact Hudson Bay Mountain is becoming the next ski destination resort in B.C., they are still adamant that

it’s still all about the powder and that’s all that matters.

“We want to be the best at who we are,” Treiber said.

“The authentic experience of what’s here. Some say, build it and they will come, well the town and

the mountain were already here, all we want to do is connect the two and I think we’re starting to connect them.”

Hudson Bay Mountain officially opens Nov. 23 and is currently reporting a 55 centimetre base.

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On Nov. 3 the Smithers Secondary Gryphons dispatched 13 cross country runners to Prince George to compete at the 2012 Provincial High School Cross-Country Championships.

In challenging weather conditions, fighting off snow, ice and sloppy grass, the Gryphons managed to stay focused on their goal of zone victory.

Both boys and girls team did extremely well and showed much promise for the future.

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ing, both teams were crowned northwest zone champions.

Gabriel Price placed 33rd out of a field of 265 runners and Zoe Bizarro finished 53rd out of 251 runners.

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to a provincial race before,” Anne-Marie Findlay wrote in an e-mail to the Interior News.

“They improved in their standings and it was a great learning experience for all the grade eights on the team.”

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As they approach Kitimat, all vessels will be boarded and guided by B.C. Coast Pilots with expert knowledge of our coastal waters.

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Steelheads edge Luckies 10-2

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The Smithers Steelheads returned to the ice last weekend to take on the Houston Luckies in Houston and to no surprise, dismantled the Luckies 10-2.

The Luckies came out fast and hard, pushing the Steelheads into their own territory early in the first, drawing two tight chances to be the first on the board.

The Steelheads, looking sluggish and flat footed in the first, couldn’t capitalize on any opportunities to be the first to score and the game headed into the second period with 0-0 on the board.

Straight out of the gate, only 33 seconds into the second period the Steelheads flew into the Luckies zone.

Getting shut down on their first attempt, Steelheads’ Spencer Brooks made a quick recovery and fired a shot from the top circle and took a 1-0 lead over the Luckies.

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three of their last four games.

After receiving a few questionable penalties, the Luckies just fell apart and became more frustrated as the game went on and never recovered.

The Steelhead continued to dominate the rest of the game, scoring seven unanswered goals in the second period, taking a commanding lead over the Luckies.

After that display of hockey it’s hard to imagine any CIHL team being able to match the speed, depth and intensity of the Steelheads now well into the season.

“I can see as the season progresses teams like Kitimat and

Terrace might be a challenge.” Steelheads head coach, Tom DeVries said.

“But we have a strong team and I think we’ll be hard to beat.”

The Luckies saw a ray of hope come midway through the second, though.

On a power play the Luckies persevered and managed to tee up a shot from the blueline, as their forwards crashed then net and pushed one past Steelheads netminder, Mike Wall.

Still it wouldn’t be enough to scrub out their Bulkley Valley rivals, despite a last ditch effort with a second goal in the dying minutes of the game.

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The Steelheads, get ready to take on Terrace this weekend in Smithers.

Defenceman Spencer Brooks said he hopes everyone will be healthy and ready to go after losing Randall Groot to an undisclosed shoulder injury against Houston.

“We just need to stay healthy,” he said.

“We’re confident we can cruise through the regular season but we have to stay healthy, we lost Randell for who knows how long and he’s a key part of our club, so we have to be protecting ourselves here on out.”

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“They dug-up every ball, whenever we were behind they fought back and made it up.”

The BVCS Jr. Boys have been working hard all year to finally be crowned zone champions, putting in countless hours of practicing hits and bumps to be able to match up to Ebenezer.

Before the tournament started on Saturday, Ebenezer was ranked first in the zone and BVCS in second.

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PDA etiquette in the hallway Commercials driving political knowledge

By Cianna Pawluk Smithers Secondary

W

e’re constantly bombarded by hyper-sexuality in television, music and practically every other form of

Unfortunately that isn’t all I’m seeing.

I suppose you could protest that you should be able to express yourselves without judgement.

However, shouldn’t respecting yourself and those around you come first?

We’re swamped by U.S. political advertising

media.

For the most part we can turn it off, but when we walk down the hallway at school, only to be faced with couples passionately Paisley Dean Smithers Secondary swapping saliva, we don’t exactly have that option.

I really don’t understand all this public display of I got to thinking affection. about how most of At lunch break you can the student body observe couples forgoing seems to be talking their dining and instead about the American creating human sandwiches. election.

Teenage girls seem to be When it’s our constantly hanging off their turn to elect a boyfriends, as if they were their government, it own personal jungle gyms. appears to me Do you really need to hold people my age her backside like that? hardly notice, Would you behave like that in they feel it front of your grandmother? doesn’t matter, I’m not trying to be prudish, as we can’t but really there’s a time and place vote. for everything.

However, It’s my belief school is neither the U.S. the time nor the place to be groping presidential or making out with your significant election and other. its candidates I’ve found that many others agree are brought and are likewise put out by this up constantly behavior. and people It can basically make one downright spout uncomfortable. facts The administrators at Smithers about d ier an them. a lm secondary school even put great stress h ic tefan B on the fact that they want everyone to Why ents S riate fasion luk photo d u t s rop rade Paw p g a feel comfortable while at school. should we p n a h n t ia d 0 C 1 an ondary ing in a cute c A common misconception made by care about e s s r Smithe agnier behav those perpetuating PDA is that all of us their election if we G Aimee in opposition to this behavior are either In a way don’t care about ours? severely square, or bitter, or lonely, or even it is difficult to know where It occurred to slightly jealous. to draw the line between appropriate and me that it might be However, it merely makes us uncomfortable. inappropriate. just the people that It’s similar to the feeling one gets when Everyone has their own thoughts and I associate with that watching a movie with your parents and, bam, opinions and there is a lot of grey area. have these oddities in a sex scene comes on.

One thing is for certain, it’s not necessary to knowledge.

On the other hand, I’m not trying to say that see you stick your tongues down each other’s So I asked around. all PDA is grossly inappropriate. throats in public.

I asked my I don’t see anything wrong with hugs, You may luuuv each other but that doesn’t classmates if they holding hands or even light kisses. mean it always needs to be physically expressed. knew who Justin It can actually be somewhat cute.

As many have said before, get a room.

Trudeau was.

Nobody seemed to have any idea, a few thought I meant Pierre Trudeau, which, I suppose, is a step in the right direction.

I asked these people to name our Prime Minister.

I happily found out they all knew this at least.

However, few knew what any of his positions were on important subjects, and several didn’t even know what political party he belongs to.

I asked these same people if they knew anything about the American presidential candidates.

All knew their names and the majority of them could tell me what party they represented and some of their opinions on major issues, such as abortion and gay marriage.

It’s a bit disconcerting that, on the whole, citizens around my age don’t seem concerned with Canadian politics.

Very few have participated in discussions about the political leaders of our country.

While, at the same time, I know of many

that watched the presidential debates and rooted for one or the other.

On social media sites, there was a constant flow of comments about the candidates and their ideas, many of these coming in the form of memes.

There are also the classic campaign ads seen on popular stations, which are talked about sometimes for their pure slanderous nature.

Though at first I thought this interest in American politics was primarily present in teens, it seems it affects the adults in our town as well.

I’ve overheard many a conversation about the election coming from the mouths of adults in our community.

Far more remarks than I’ve ever heard about a Canadian election.

American culture has overshadowed ours since its creation.

I guess the election fever that sweeps our nation every four years is just another one of the little gifts we receive from our southern neighbor.

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Gay-Straight Alliance gives support and advice

By Sarah Bridgewood

attempting to put an end to.

Most anti-gay actions stem from a mithers lack of knowledge or Secondary understanding.

School’s This is the basis for Gay-Straight the bulletin board the Alliance is a branch club has, to provide of another club, the information for those Youth for a Better looking for it, and World. maybe even a few Many students who weren’t, all in are involved in it; the hope that this will some even came back ignite a change. for meetings after While many graduating. believe that The club, in its homophobic seven years, is a safe bullying is not a place for students problem in our wanting to know school, it still exists more about personal and the GSA is preference and gender working to raise classifications and awareness and to an opportunity for try to stop it. others to share their Homophobia experiences or learn from is often the result others. of ignorance and Over the past seven confusion. years, club members If students wrote letters to the and teachers school district suggesting were educated, solutions to their lack it is believed of policy surrounding understanding by the and acceptance d an st , A homophobia.

S G ember of the Their work around the would increase. ean, former m cL M un ha S ert photo hool and sc Percy N. Héb y school has also resulted This seems to ar nd co ers se acher at Smith traight Alliance. in a reported decrease in be the case as te a , ft le h, e Gay S Perry Rat th to ed at bullying throughout the Mr. Perry Rath recently ic ded bulletin board school. announced The group evolved choose to participate. that in the few years the GSA has been together, we have throughout the years, Questions regarding the complexity of preference seen less and less homophobia becoming a more social, open environment, and gender identity seem to be ignored in Smithers, in our school. offering words of wisdom and information to those who and no one is really stepping up to talk about it. Being The GSA is a very important group to have in our anything but straight seems taboo. school.

This seems to be the case in many Students need a place to talk about these things places; but because few people are openly, in an environment where they feel safe, which openly attacked, the issue isn’t being unfortunately is, at times not found among friends and addressed. family.

Homophobic slurs float through the It’s hard to be in a world where people are told halls at SSS, and many seem to think almost everyday to be proud of themselves and who using the words is harmless and does no they are but then have others and sometimes the damage whatsoever. same people, tell them to stop talking, to keep it to Words, in some cases, like ‘gay’, are themselves, and students need to have a place to talk not so innocent, they are the first words about how they feel. reached for in an argument.

Because sometimes, for whatever reason, who they When used in a derogatory context, believed themselves to be is deemed unacceptable or suggesting everything and anything else inappropriate by someone else and they are berated for sscoop sscoop sscoop that falls under that category is second it. eporter eporter eporter rate.

If you would like to talk, the GSA meets Wednesdays Sarah Bridgewood Cianna Pawluk This is just one of the problems at lunch, in the Art room and discusses issues, and ideas Paisley Dean the group of dedicated students is to help.w Smithers Secondary

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Diabetic sweet on Saltos

By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News

N

ovember is National Diabetes Month and it’s clear Abby Stavast, 9, wants to show the world she hasn’t let diabetes control her life, in fact, if anything, the opposite is true, especially when it comes to gymnastics.

“I like seeing all my friends that I don’t get to see a lot,” Abby, a Grade 4 student at Walnut elementary school said was her favourite part about being a member of the Saltos gymnastics club.

Participating in gymnastics, mom Becky Stavast explained, is a good thing as the exercise helps keep Abby’s blood sugar levels in the normal range.

Friendships aside, Abby’s favourite event in gymanstics is the balance beam.

Often seen as the scariest discipline, Abby admits there is a smidge of fear when she gets on the beam, but at the same time enjoys the technical aspect.

Abby began gymanstics at the age of three and diagnosed with diabetes two years later.

“I really didn’t care,” Abby said was her reaction to the diagnosis.

Sure, she has to poke her finger often to make sure her blood sugar is okay, but the toughest part about being diabetic, Abby said, is not being able to attend a sleepover at a friend’s house because her mom, Becky, needs to check her blood sugar in the middle of the night.

On the flip side, Abby points to opportunities that have come her way because she is diabetic.

“I got to meet George Canyon, twice,” she said with a big smile.

“I was pretty okay with it,” Becky said of the news Abby was diabetic.

“We’ve been able to manage Abby’s diabetes quite well.”

Bill Stephens and Jane Hetherington received the 2012 Residential Building Excellent award for this house at 3936 Railway Avenue.

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Abby Stavast, 9, practices a hand stand on the balance beam.

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Becky, did admit school field trips caused concern, but said the staff at Walnut elementary school were outstanding in keeping an eye out on Abby and making sure there is a spare vehicle in case she needs to go to the hospital.

Making life a bit easier is the use of an insulin pump that eliminates the need to take insulin shots five or six times a day and allows Abby to eat when she wants.

“It’s gives her a lot more freedom,” Becky said.

“She can have birthday cake now and not have to worry about what it does to her

blood sugar.”

As for the future, Abby has her sights firmly set on a career in gymanstics, as a coach, just like her mom.

Today, Nov. 14, is World Diabetes Day and Abby as well as other diabetics are at the Bulkley Valley Credit Union between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. selling hamburgers as a fundraiser for the Canadian Diabetes society.

Local diabetes educator Shelley Irvine is on hand to test your blood sugar and answer questions.

For information visit www.diabetes.ca, or www. whatacuremeans2me.com.

Bill Stephens and Jane Hetherington received the 2012 Town of Smithers Residential Building Excellence Awards for the construction of a home at 3936 Railway Ave. The house was designed and constructed with innovative space saving and efficiency in mind and is the smallest house built in 2012.

Stephens said the build wasn’t anything special but definitely is different from anything he built before.

“It’s a neat little house,” Stephens said.

“It’s nothing fancy, two bedroom one bath,” Stephens said.

“But I think most of the credit should go to Jane for designing it.

“Certainly wasn’t rocket science building it.”

The house has grey siding with a peaked roof and a covered patio in the front and the back making

it look like a turn-of-the-century Boston, Mass. home, Stephens said.

Each year Smithers Council votes on which building constructions, both residential and commercial, contribute to development within the community.

“The Building excellence awards recognize new construction in Smithers that raise the bar and do things in innovative ways,” Mayor Taylor Bachrach said.

“Council felt the building at 3936 Railway Ave. had some unique features and a unique approach and therefore was worthy of the award.”

Stephens said winning the award was great but insisted the credit all goes to Jane for the subtle, yet unique design.

“I was shocked,” he said.

“I’ve never won anything before in my life except Mr. and Mrs. tournament and you can give Jane credit for that too.”

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Happy 90th Birthday Tatay Ricardo

Happy U.S. elections are done

Spice of Life Brenda Mallory

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inally, the American election is

over.

My goodness that process is a little long in the tooth.

I enjoy political discussion but enough is enough.

Imagine having to line up for a few hours to cast your vote.

I looked at the long lines and wondered why a person wouldn’t bring a chair, or what happens if you have to go to the bathroom?

While I listened to too much political stuff I heard a commercial discussing how in the USA you could have a post office system on your

computer.

The people in the segment were happy since they no longer had to line up at the post office.

Personally, I like going to our little post office in Telkwa.

I’ve never had to line up and there’s usually someone to say hello to.

The staff are always helpful and have time for a bit of a conversation.

In Smithers there always seems to be a steady stream of people coming and going from the post office.

Imagine if we had the computer system they were talking about, there’s a chance we would lose workers or a post office.

It’s the same thing with banking online or on the phone.

I enjoy going to the credit union, the clerks are always friendly and take care of your business in a very professional way.

If I do have to line up for a few minutes, the line will have friends or others who have time to talk for a few minutes.

I suppose as I get

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older banking might be more difficult but for now they’ll deal with me in person.

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I know some things are a lot cheaper in Prince George and

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I’m not big on shopping and have managed to get all I need right here. I can go down Main Street and find a hardware item, a good book, clothing and a cup of

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Environment Canada invites the public to participate in a consultation session regarding a proposed amendment to the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER) associated with the proposed Red Chris mining project. The amendment of the MMER would allow the use of a portion of a creek for the disposal of mine tailings from the project.

Environnement Canada invite le public à participer à une séance de consultation sur la proposition de modification du Règlement sur les effluents des mines de métaux (REMM) concernant le Projet proposé de la mine Red Chris.

Cette modification permettrait l’utilisation d’une portion d’un ruisseau comme dépôt de résidus miniers pour le projet.

The MMER amendment is based on the Screening Report for the project, prepared under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The Screening Report for the project was completed on April 19, 2006.

La modification du REMM est fondée sur le Rapport d’examen préalable (REP) concernant le projet qui est préparé dans le cadre de la Loi canadienne sur l`évaluation environnementale.

Le rapport pour le projet a été complété le 19 avril 2006.

The public consultation session will be held:

La séance de consultation se tiendra :

Proposed Regulatory Amendment for the Red Chris Mining Project

Proposition de modification du règlement concernant le Projet de la mine Red Chris

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Lieu : Anglican Church (Old Church) 3704 1re Avenue (au coin de la rue King) Smithers (Colombie-Britannique) V0J 2N0

When: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

Session from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Date : Le mercredi 14 novembre 2012 Ouverture des portes à 18 h La séance se déroulera de 18 h 30 à 22 h

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Ramy Salmorin, sushi chef at the Blue Fin Sushi Bar, can hardly wait to have his family join him in Smithers.

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amy Salmorin found a job for a sushi chef listed on Canada Job Bank in a small northern town and applied immediately.

Shortly afterward he and two friends found themselves on a plane to Canada to work at the Blue Fin Sushi Bar. He did this while working a similar job in Bahrain, an island in the Persian Gulf.

“It’s kind of a busy place,” Salmorin said about where he used to live and work.

He often worked overtime and never got paid for it.

“You can’t just leave the restaurant if things still needed to be done,” Salmorin said.

Family is a very big factor in why Salmorin decided to move half-way around the world.

His wife and two children live in the southern part of the Philippines and he wants them to move here.

One of the perks of living in Bahrain was his family could be there with him.

But with the future uncertain in Canada, they decided it would be best if all returned to the Philippines.

His daughter is in second-year university and his son is a year from graduating high school.

He frequently sends money home to cover school and life expenses.

Now that he’s found a place he feels provides a safe place to raise his family he plans to bring them here, but he knows there could be

differing opinions from his kids.

“The young generation, you know, likes the city,” Salmorin said, laughing and shaking his head.

“They might think it’s boring.”

However, when he talks with his family they’re all excited to experience snow for the first time.

Salmorin also needs to wait a few months until he can apply for permanent residency before any such move can happen.

“Once I get the residency I’ll add them and they can come over.”

Until he is reunited with family he is fitting in nicely at Blue Fin and the rest of the valley.

Salmorin and his two friends June and Arron have brought some flair from their home to Blue Fin staff parties in the form of a karaoke machine.

“We like to sing a lot,” he said.

He has yet to bring his talents to a local establishment.

Perhaps he’s waiting for someone special to bring?

“Me an my wife used to sing together,” Salmorin said.

If you were at the Fall Fair parade you would have seen the Filipino float, which Salmorin and crew were part of making happen.

“We had a meeting and decided it would be a good idea,” he said.

“It was a first for the parade.”

Besides work Salmorin enjoys playing outdoor basketball in the summer and exploring the place he now calls home.

“I like it here because it’s a simple life,” he said.

“I’m tired of living in the city already.”

Plenty in the valley are glad he has had enough of the urban life.

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St. Joseph’s Bazaar, in the school gym. Saturday, Nov. 17, 2-4 p.m. Includes sandwiches, coffee, tea, juice, dessert and door prizes. Crafts, baking, preserves, Christmas decorations, white elephant. 5 and under FREE, 6-11 $2, 12+ $4.

BV Modern Quilt Guild, “Quilt In” on Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., brown bag lunch, show and share, bring your quilting or crafting projects. Telkwa Christian Reformed Church, across from Telkwa One Stop. Drop in, its free! www. bvmodernquilters.blogspot.com or call 250-846-5985 Smithers Film Society presents The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Sunday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre.

Examines retirement, and the fresh start a new setting can give. Standard Admission.

Smithers Rodeo Club AGM Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m. at BV Insurance. Please enter thru back door! All are welcome.

Pennies For Kids BVCDC is collecting pennies until April 1, 2013. Drop off pennies at The Interior News on Broadway, Scotia Bank in the Smithers Mall, Western Financial Group

on 1st Ave. Call Estelle 250-847-4122.

BV Remembers 2012 at the BV Museum now until January.

Skiing Around Hudson Bay Mountain from 1950-1980 in Safeway’s Café Area presented by the BV Museum now until January.

Friday Fun Curling until Mid-March at the Smithers Curling Club Friday’s at 1 p.m. Drop In Curling, Friday’s at 7 p.m. it’s Friday Nite Fun League. Both open to all, new or experienced! Info 250-847-9263.

Mountain Poetry at the Smithers Art Gallery Tuesday, Oct. 30 to Wednesday, Nov. 21. Mark Tworow’s oil paintings with mountain-themed poems by local poets. Gallery hours: TuesSat, 12-4 p.m. 250-847-3898; info@smithersart.org; www. smithersart.org.

Wintergold Arts & Craft Fair Friday, Nov. 23, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. & Saturday, Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Central Park Building. $2 admission fundraiser for the Art Gallery. Door prize donated by Central Mountain Air! www.smithersart.org

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ou are invited to the Anmunity; where do you see Smithers nual Open House hosted in 20 years. Tasked to come up with

by Smithers Commuideas. nity Services Association (SCSA).

The most often repeated were a Learn about programs and services new Library, new ice arena, locally offered. Monday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. grown food and backyard chickens, to 1 p.m. at the historic CN Station increase the population density in on Railway Ave. Refreshments and the downtown core, more services door prizes, information 250-847for seniors, affordable housing in9515. cluding rental accommodation.

Attended “Unlock Your FundOne suggestion eliciting much ing Potential” with facilitator Dean discussion was the amalgamation McKinley, ended up learning sevof the smaller communities around View from eral good points.

Smithers under one municipality the Porch The most important one that with one governing body, giving evmade sense and was something I erybody a say in how Smithers is to Lorraine Doiron never thought to do: when putting grow into the future. together your grant request, call the CICK 93.9 FM, Smithers Comfunder. Have a compelling story, munity Radio Station just had its start with a strong project outline, have quotes, AGM. Four years and moving forward in leaps not guesses, community support, start at the and bounds. All volunteers, now broadcasting end, what will it look like when done. at 50 watts and moved into a new residence, the You need to start putting it together early, Central Park Train Car. This is one exciting time! not waiting until the completion date. Once you Want to learn how to do certain things on have a draft together, call the funder and ask if the computer, book a one on one free computer they would review it to see if you are on the right tutoring session, get help with e-mail, searching track. the Internet, spreadsheets, downloading audio The other information I picked up - there is books, whatever you need. Call 250-847-3043 help out there to prepare your request, check out for information. www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca or call 250Don’t forget the Centennial Calendar, a great 561-2525.

Christmas gift, available at Glacier Toyota, The Also attended the Town Forum. About 100 Visitor Center, BV Printers, the Town Office and attended, grouped at separate table.

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Myles magnificent David Myles, right, charmed the audience at the Della Herman Theatre last Wednesday with his music and lyrics as well as his banter between songs. With Kyle Cunjak on upright bass and Alan Jeffries on guitar providing the perfect touch to each song, Myles put on an impressive display as a singer/songwriter, earning a well-deserved standing ovation.

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Students at Smithers secondary school put on a hilarious night of comedy, poking fun at themselves and everything else in sight. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach made several guest appearances in a supporting role.

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By avoiding the accountable, they become more transparent every day - Rick Mercer

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t’s like a breath of fresh air to know something you’ve done is appreciated.

A parent that toils day-in-and-dayout to provide their children with the necessities of life beams when thanked, on most occasions.

Respect is big when it comes to showing you care about something.

Right Mr. Harper?

It appears that our Prime Minister

thinks Canada has shown its soldiers plenty, where respect is concerned.

I disagree, respectfully, of course.

Prime Minister Harper says Canada has given billions of dollars to veterans and their families.

I don’t doubt that this is true, but I can’t help but think of the time-frame that these billions were given.

Confederation springs to mind.

In the past six years the Harper

Government has declined to give 20,000 of the 26,000 families that have asked for burial assistance any recompense.

By February this same government will have spent over $50 million in advertising in one year.

That’s more than double the amount given to veteran’s families since 2006.

To top it off, the Conservative government is actually spending money defending themselves in court against

a class action suit involving more than 4,500 veterans.

Veterans think their disability pension shouldn’t be counted as income.

Harper - not so much.

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That’s why he’s in China honouring soldiers who were killed by the Japanese.

It pays to show respect.

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Hawk Eye This red-tailed hawk spotted something delicious in a field between Moricetown and Hazelton.

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Family Announcements Community Announcements, Travel Wednesday, November 14, 2012 Children Employment Hazel McKenzie Your community.

Business Services McKenziedied died peacefully on October 31, She 2012.

Hazel McKenzie peacefully on October 31, 2012. is She is survived by her daughter Jean Christian, son Ross Pets & Livestock survived by her daughter Jean Christian, son Ross McKenzie, McKenzie, and their daughter-in-law, Sandyfamilies.

McKenzie and their families.

Merchandise For Sale Hazel was born August 6, 1915 in Rocanville, Real Estate, Rentals Saskatchewan and grew up as one of three children on Automotive, Marine

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It is agreed by the advertiser requesting spaces that the liability of The Interior News in the event of failure to publish an advertisement, or in the event of an error appearing in the e’ll love youadvertisement forever as published, shall be limited to the amount paid ight shall be filled with music by the advertiser for only one e cares, that infest theinsertion day, or the portion incorrect d their tents, oflike Arabs, space occupied thethe advertising d as silently steal away. by the incorrect or omitted item only, and that thereLongfellow shall be no H.W. liability in any event greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

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The Interior News reminds advertisers that under provincial legislations, no person shall use or circulate any form of applications for employment, publish or cause Hazel McKenzie to be published an advertisement died peacefully on October 2012. in connection with 31, employment prospective employment, er daughterorJean Christian, son Rossor families. make any written or oral inquiry of an applicant that (a) expresses, n August either 6, 1915 Rocanville, direct inor indirectly any grew up as limitation, one of three children specifi cation onor rm. She trained as aasnurse prior to preference to race, religion, colour, sex, marital status, age, racticed briefly before marrying Hugh ng a family. ancestry or place of origin, or (b) requires an applicant to furnish Hazel’s long any lifeinformation were caring for family concerning race, laughing, dancing, and living lifeplaces to itsof religion, colour, ancestry, u are invitedorigin to a celebration of Hazel’s or political belief.

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Obituaries

Irma Was born in Wrinch Memorial Hospital in Hazelton. She is pre-deceased by her mom and dad: Ester and Sylvester Edgar; Husbands: Bud Freel from Sitka, Alaska and Art Godfrey from Maryland, USA; brothers: Johnathon, Wilber, Percy, Vincent and Clyde; sisters: Martha, Ruth and Eleanor.

She is survived by her only child Richard; grandchildren: Lindsey Flynn (Ron Flynn), Michael (Melissa), Arthur and Katheen; and eight great grandchildren.

Irma lived a full and happy life doing the things she loved to do, like playing guitar, singing, crafts, playing bingo and doing things with her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Irma was well travelled. She lived in Prince Rupert; Port Alberni; Quesnel; Sitka; Wrangle; Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Alaska; Reno, Nevada; and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

She also travelled to places like California 14, (where Wednesday, November 2012 she shaw Fats Domino and the location of Little House on The Prairie)eds. and many other places in the US and Your classifi Canada. Of course she loved to travel back to Hazelton and live there.

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a pioneer prairie farm. She trained as a nurse prior to World War II and practiced briefly before marrying Hugh McKenzie and starting a family.

Strong themes in Hazel’s long life were caring for family and people in need, laughing, dancing, and living life to its sparkling fullest. You are invited to a celebration of Hazel’s life on January 12, 2013, at 1 p.m. at the Smithers United Church followed by potluck feast at 4166 8th Ave. Please call 250-847-1965 for details. fax 250.847.2995 email

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Obituaries

Irma Helen Freel

February 17, 1942 to October 27, 2012 Irma Was born in Wrinch Memorial Hospital in HaSymon Koldyk zelton. She is pre-deceased by her mom and dad: 11,Edgar; 1951 to Oct. 29,Bud 2012 Ester andMarch Sylvester Husbands: Freel from Symon passedand awayArt suddenly home on Oct. 29, 2012 Sitka, Alaska Godfreyatfrom Maryland, USA; with his wife and son-in-law at his side. brothers: Johnathon, Wilber, Percy, Vincent and Symon will be Martha, missed dearly by the love of his life, Jane, Clyde; sisters: Ruth and Eleanor. wife She of 39isyears and by his her mother, Koldyk;grandchilhis daughter survived only Evelyn child Richard; Sheryl Tyrel &Michael Daniel (Melissa), Horton; his dren:(Rich), LindseyJessica, Flynn Emily, (Ron Flynn), daughter Jacqueline (Ron), Tyson, Nicole, Isaac & Natalie Arthur and Katheen; and eight great grandchildren.

Groot; his son Wes (Jessie), Wyatt & Kaylee Koldyk; his Irma lived a full and happy life doing the things she son Daryl (Jessica), Symon & Reuben Koldyk; his daughter loved to do, singing, crafts, playJolene (Jon), & like Jacobplaying Mayer;guitar, Symon’s sister Rennie (Gerry) ing bingo andDon doing thingsbrother with her DeBoer; brother (Kate); Sidgrandchildren, (Holly) and their niecesHe andwill nephews. families. also be missed by countless other extended Irma was well travelled.

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Alberni; Quesnel; Sitka; Wrangle; Metlakatla, John Ketchikan, Reno,I will Nevada; and Cheyenne, Rejoice in theAlaska; Lord always. say it again: Rejoice! Let Wyoming. your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and She also travelled to places like California (where petition, your requests God. she shawwith Fatsthanksgiving, Domino andpresent the location of Little to House And the peace of and God,many which other transcends on The Prairie) placesallinunderstanding, the US and will guardOf your heartsshe andloved your minds in Christ Jesus.

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Symon was laid to rest on Nov. 3, 2012, in the company of his family and extended family.

Together we weep and together we praise our heavenly Father that Papa Symon is living for all eternity as a Child of God in his Father’s house. We can smile through our tears knowing that he is resting in the arms of our Saviour and that we will see him again.

Love Jane, the kids and 13 grandchildren Vincent Thomas (that Papa Symon was so proud of!)

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Obituaries Obituaries Vincent (Vinny) was born in a small log house in South Hazelton to Esther and Sylvester Edgar.

He is pre-deceased by Arlene Lake and Jacquiline Hayworth.

His favourite hobby was singing and playing guitar.

He loved Hank Williams and knew every one of his songs by heart.

Vinny provided food by picking berries and mushrooms, hunting and fishing. Vinny was very self taught, he read the encyclopedia, books of knowledge , world atlas, etc. more than once. Like most of the kids in South Hazelton, Vinny attended Sunday School and Church at the Mennonite Church in New Hazelton.Adriana Alida “Ada” Huisman Vinny loved young children2,and helped take care of November 2012 his sisters’ and (Ada) nieces’ Huisman kids.

Adriana Alida was born to Marten Heand is survived

by Ray Edgar, Terri Lakey, Richardon Manus Adriana Steeneveld in Ryswyk, Netherlands Freel and who wereofraised in the December 21, Adriane 1923. SheWatson, was the youngest five children. same household. is also survived by his brother Ada was raised in He Delft, a city 5 kilometers south of Ryswyk, where her father hadtheir a tomato farm. sister As a Mayoung Riley Edgar (Susan) and 5 children; girl vis sheKrause helped(Don) her and father onthree the farm and and has disliked their daughters many tomatoes since. Life was normal for the Steeneveld nieces ever and nephews. family until the onset of World War II in May 1940. They lived near Rotterdam which was totally demolished by German bombers so they knew full well that the German occupation of Holland would be a terrible time. Ada rarely spoke of the war except to say that her father was shot and killed by the Germans just a few days after the occupation A single unspayed began and that there was a constant shortage of food in the later parts of the war. cat can produce After the war, Ada worked470,000 for “De Jager,” a Dutch offspring hunting magazine. She was very much appreciated for her in just work. In fact, her bosses said she could seven be trusted “like a Dutch banker,” quite a compliment in those days. years.

Sadly, Ada met her husband-to-be, Ynze Huisman, on a blind most of them end date. Ynze lived in Telkwa at the time and made a trip abandoned at BCarranged SPCAthe shelters toup Holland where a friend date. Theordate obviously went well they were on August 14, condemned toand a grim lifemarried on the 1959. It was hard for Ada to leave Holland but she also streets. responsible - don’t litter. looked forwardBe to her new and undoubtedly adventuresome life in Canada. They settled on a farm in the Round Lake area.

The Huismans adopted two boys. Randy was adopted as www.spca.bc.ca a 4-year-old in 1959 and Peter as a 6-year-old in 1964.

The Huismans lived on the farm for many years and then retired and moved back to Smithers. Ynze passed away on November 22, 1991. After Ynze’s death, Ada moved into

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Adriana Alida “Ada” Huisman November 2, 2012

Adriana Alida (Ada) Huisman was born to Marten Manus and Adriana Steeneveld in Ryswyk, Netherlands on December 21, 1923. She was the youngest of five children.

Ada was raised in Delft, a city 5 kilometers south of Ryswyk, where her father had a tomato farm. As a young girl she helped her father on the farm and has disliked tomatoes ever since. Life was normal for the Steeneveld family until the onset of World War II in May 1940. They lived near Rotterdam which was totally demolished by German bombers so they knew full well that the German occupation of Holland would be a terrible time. Ada rarely spoke of the war except to say that her father was shot and killed by the Germans just a few days after the occupation began and that there was a constant shortage of food in the later parts of the war.

After the war, Ada worked for “De Jager,” a Dutch hunting magazine. She was very much appreciated for her work. In fact, her bosses said she could be trusted “like a Dutch banker,” quite a compliment in those days.

Ada met her husband-to-be, Ynze Huisman, on a blind date. Ynze lived in Telkwa at the time and made a trip to Holland where a friend arranged the date. The date obviously went well and they were married on August 14, 1959. It was hard for Ada to leave Holland but she also looked forward to her new and undoubtedly adventuresome life in Canada. They settled on a farm in the Round Lake area.

The Huismans adopted two boys. Randy was adopted as a 4-year-old in 1959 and Peter as a 6-year-old in 1964.

The Huismans lived on the farm for many years and then retired and moved back to Smithers. Ynze passed away on November 22, 1991. After Ynze’s death, Ada moved into the Alpine Estates. She passed away in the Prince George Regional Hospital on November 2, 2012 with her niece, Ida Hamhuis, at her side. She was 88 years old and ready to meet her Lord and Saviour.

Ada was predeceased by her husband Ynze in 1991 and by granddaughter Stephanie in 2005. She is survived by son Randy, his wife Ruby and daughter Lee Anna of Terrace, BC and son Peter, his wife Maggie and children Kyle and Adrian (fiancé Samantha Hince) of Ottawa, ON. Ada also has a great granddaughter, Lavina Rose (Nina) Lowther.

A memorial service was held at the Bethel Reformed Church on November 7, Rev. Lou Slagter officiating.

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Arena Worker I/Parks Personnel I Regular Part Time The Town of Smithers is currently seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Arena Worker I/ Parks Personnel I. This is a regular part time, unionized position required immediately.

General Statement of Duties: Reporting to the Director of Works and Operations: The Arena Worker I, working part time hours from approximately October to March performs a variety of maintenance and operational functions such as building maintenance and janitorial, operating ice resurface machine, ice making and refrigeration plant maintenance.

The Parks Personnel I working full time hours from approximately April to October performs a variety of labour and maintenance functions for Town parks and boulevards and assists in other Works and Operations areas.

For complete details of this position, please request a job description from the Town by contacting the individual noted below or visit our website at www. smithers.ca. Qualified candidates may forward a cover letter, resume, three references and a current driver’s abstract by 4:30pm, November 16/12 to: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Confidential: Competition #12-12 Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-1600 Fax: 250-847-1601 Applications may be submitted by mail, fax or in person but cannot be submitted via email or without a current driver’s abstract.

The Town of Smithers thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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T hree R ivers R eport Have Bulkyou activated Four new faces on GHS board your new MemberCard?

By Jerome Turner Hazelton/Interior News

The Gitxsan Health Society (GHS) received four new members last week with the new members taking their posts shortly before the new year.

Elections were held in four separate communities, Kispiox, Glen Vowell, Gitanmaax and New Hazelton.

The newly elected will serve 2-3 year terms and be expected to make decisions on such things as bursary recipient, programming and funding priorities.

“Dynamics will change a bit with the new members,” Julie Morrison, executive health director, said.

“But we’ve been through strategic planning already.”

There are several services already underway through GHS. Support for pregnant women and parents, in-home care for the elderly and patient transportation are some of the regular services offered by the GHS. The GHS is currently providing flu shots for anyone

wanting to partake in the seasonal service.

One of the more specialized programs is the mental health and addictions branch GHS provides.

“We try to be as preventative as possible,” Morrison said.

“Every community we serve has slightly different needs and we do our best to meet those needs.”

Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell and Kispiox are the only communities GHS serves, as the other Gitxsan communities have opted to provide health services locally.

However, the First Nations Action Support Team (FAST) is a program that focusses on youth and is provided for all Gitxsan and neighboring Nations, as well, such as the Kitselas and the Wet’suwet’en.

The GHS also provides Gitxsan elders with lunches on occasion and a dropin program to help residential school or day school survivors and their families heal.

For more information visit www.gitxsanhealth. com or call 250-8426876.

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Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has the following full time positions available

PROCESSOR OPERATOR (DANGLER & LIMIT) SKIDDER OPERATOR LOADER OPERATOR (BUTTON TOP AND HEEL BOOM) Top rates and bene¿ts package.

Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Employment

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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.

MATURE RELIABLE person with vehicle required for parttime janitorial position. 12-15 hrs, 3 days per week. Email: 2nd@telus.net (250)847-9161

Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road.

Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta.

Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required. Prefer journeyman with Chrysler training, but apprentices with good work experience considered. Top wages for the right person. 1-800-663-7794 service@nelsonchrysler.com

GARAGE DOOR SERVICE PERSON. Experienced Commercial Door Service and Installation Technician required for expanding commercial service department at Door Pro. Sectional, underground parking, rolling steel and operator repair and maintenance experience essential. Truck and tools provided $25 - $35/ hour. Call 604-597-4040 or email Mike - mikep@doorpro.ca WWW.DOORPRO.CA

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North Okanagan Sawmill is looking to hire Millwrights,Fabricators and Heavy Duty Mechanics. We offer competitive wages along with a comprehensive benefit package.

Please fax resume to 250-8389637.

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Photolab Technician Part/Full Time

Immediate Positions Available Subway Smithers has available part-time and full-time positions.

We offer flexible hours and an attractive wage package.

Please apply within with resume.

Mature person with photolab/photography experience would be an asset, but are willing to train the right individual.

Bulkley Village Shopping Centre, Smithers 250-847-9187

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SMITHERS HOME HARDWARE Has a permanent full-time position available immediately. Experience an asset.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: *Red-Seal, Journeyman Status (3rd/4th level may be considered) *Valid Driver’s License and Abstract required *Ability to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner *Organized, self starter that possesses strong verbal/written & basic computer skills *Ability to maintain GWE Safety Standards at all times PLEASE RESPOND IN CONFIDENCE TO: malmgren@gwequipment.com or by fax: 250-635-0978 Attention: Mike

Please apply to 1115 Main St. with a current instore application.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be noti¿ed.

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Professional/ Management SUTCO Contracting Ltd. is seeking a qualified dispatcher. Must have dispatch experience, and able to work in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision. The position requires rotation of days and evening shifts. Extended benefits after 90 days, with pension available after 1 years service. Applicants may apply online www.sutco.ca or fax:0250-357-2009. Enquiries to: Brad 250-357-2612 Ext: 226

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DYNAMIC RAIL Services Ltd. has an immediate opening for a Track Supervisor working out of our Grande Prairie office. The successful applicant will have a minimum of 5 years of track work experience, be able to work unsupervised and have a strong focus on customer service and safety. Compensation includes a benefits package, profit sharing and a company vehicle. Please submit resumes to: info@khawk.ca. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Position Overview Reporting to the Secretary Treasurer and working closely with administrative staff, the Assistant Secretary Treasurer is responsible for the day to day management of the District’s full cycle accounting, finance and budget functions. The position requires an ability to work independently, exercise judgment and meet deadlines while ensuring accuracy.

Required Experience & Qualifications r A recognized accounting designation is preferred however candidates with 3rd or 4th year CGA will be considered. r A minimum of 5 years direct and relevant accounting experience r Exceptional communication, organizational and time management skills Desired Experience & Qualifications r Relevant experience working within BC’s K-12 education sector r Experience with SDS software r Knowledge and familiarity with government financial reporting & budgeting processes, particularly within the Ministry of Education We offer a competitive salary including a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualified applicants should submit a resume and references by 4:00 PM Friday, November 23, 2012 to: Ms. Toni Perreault Human Resources Administrator PO Box 758 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Email: tperreault@sd54.bc.ca The District appreciates the interest of all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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ECE an asset. Class 4 drivers license an asset.

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Houseold items, House plants and art work for sale, side entrance to basement, ring bell before entering a 1435 Columbia Dr Enjoy glorious mountain view from the livMOVING, Sat 17 Houseold 8am to 4pm items,room House of plants and2100 art ing this sf 5 bedroom, 2 bathwork for sale, side entrance to basement, ring You bell before room home. will find all new carpeting entering 1435 Columbia Dr on main floor along with laminate in the 8amthe to 4pm

custom kitchen & dining room. New d/w, & stove, new front door. Roof and back deck 2 years old. Bathrooms both upgraded. Large more finished rec room with gasFor stove.

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PRIME BUSINESS SPACES Office/Retail on Railway Avenue

321 PRAIRIE ROAD Just in time for ski season.

On deeded lot and easy access from Prairie T-bar.

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250-847-5999 The Fireweed Motel is offering Bulkley Valley Real Estate $139,000 50% Discounts from their regular rate.

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access from Prairie T-bar.

Monthly Rental Available hydro, natural gas heat, furnishings, linens, Just in time for ski season.

Powerline is paid and weekly housekeeping, garbage pick From Nov 1st to Apr 30th up On deeded lot and easy sleeps 6 comfortably. and coin laundry on site. access from Prairie T-bar.

MLS N222139 The Fireweed Motel is offering PowerlineLimited is paid and rooms available Sandra Hinchliffe 50%6 Discounts regular rate. sleeps comfortably.from their Personal Real Estate Corporation No lease, pre pay for 30 days.

MLS Starting at N222139 just $35.00 a night.

Cell Damage deposit Sandra Hinchliffe Price includes local phone, wi-¿, cable, 250-847-0725 Personal Real Estate Corporation or pre authorized credit card.

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Monthly Rental No lease, pre payApt/Condo forAvailable 30 days.for Rent Apt/Condo for Rent From Damage Nov 1stdeposit to Apr 30th or pre authorized credit card.

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PriceDiscounts includes local wi-¿, cable, hydro, natural gas heat, furnishings, linens, Starting at just $35.00 a night. weekly housekeeping, garbage pick up Price includes local phone, wi-¿, cable, and coin laundry on site. hydro, natural gas heat, furnishings, linens, rooms garbage availablepick up weeklyLimited housekeeping, and coin laundry No lease, pre pay foron30site. days.

Damage deposit Limited rooms available or pre authorized credit card.

No lease, pre pay for 30 days.

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• Centrally located • d n • ,deal for Professional ofÀce • a Shop, offi • ce 600 square feet • 1150 sq. ft.

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BSMT SUITE for rent, $800/mth incl. util., internet, laundry, etc. (250)847-1341

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BSMT SUITE for rent, $800/mth incl. util., internet, laundry, etc. (250)847-1341 BILLETER LOFT, Short term stay, 10 min from Smithers; bright, fully furnished, private suite in a country setting, “home away LOFT, from home.”

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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that TM Mobile Inc. from Burnaby, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a License of Occupation for a communication site and right-of-way situated on UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF MATTHEWS LAKE, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 3.72 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS and UNSURVEYED RIGHT OF WAY OVER DISTRICT LOTS 2107 AND 2115 AND UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF EICHENBERGER, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 5.89 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands Files for this application are 6408410 & 6408411.

And a Licence of Occupation for Communication site situated on UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF GROUSE MOUNTAIN, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 4.07 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands File for this application is 6408412.

Written comments concerning these applications should be directed to the Nadina District Land Officer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to December 21, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Smithers.

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Take notice that Bulkley Backcountry Ski Society from Smithers, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a License of Occupation for Community purposes situated on THOSE PARTS OF DISTRICT LOT 5562, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 0.015 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands File for this application is 6408420. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine District Land Of¿cer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0.

Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to December 15, 2012. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov. bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations¶ of¿ce in Smithers.

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

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

P rovincial

Premier Clark questions severance pay for recalled MLAs

By Tom Fletcher Victoria/Black Press

Premier Christy Clark questioned a decision made in secret by an all-party committee to extend $127,000 in severance pay to MLAs who are recalled by voters.

The decision, made in February 2011 when recall campaigns targeted B.C. Liberal MLAs over the imposition of the harmonized sales tax, was belatedly disclosed in minutes from the Legislative Assembly Management Committee, which began public disclosure of its proceedings this fall after a critical report from B.C. Auditor General John Doyle.

The severance amount equals 15 months of an MLA’s

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base salary, which was frozen at $101,859 a year in 2010, when the B.C. government imposed a two-year freeze on public service salaries. Severance has been available to MLAs defeated in elections since 2007, and also to those who retire at election time before reaching six years in office and thus ineligible for a lucrative pension.

Clark, asked Thursday about extending severance to recalled MLAs, said government doesn’t control the committee, which is chaired by legislative speaker Bill Barisoff and has both B.C. Liberal and NDP members.

“I think a lot of people in a tough economy would look at that and say they don’t get it, and I’m one of those people,” Clark said.

Clark added she hasn’t had an opportunity to speak to committee members. Barisoff, MLA for Penticton, was

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one of the B.C. Liberals targeted in anti-HST recall efforts that fell short.

Barisoff defended the decision Thursday, telling reporters MLAs who are recalled because of cabinet decisions rather than personal misconduct deserve severance so they can make the transition to another job. It can be difficult for defeated MLAs to find work, he said.

The committee decided in 2007 to raise MLA pay to the current level, and set a formula for cost-of-living increases. The premier’s base pay was set at 190 per cent of base MLA pay, while cabinet ministers and the leader of the opposition make 150 per cent.

The premier and cabinet ministers have since been subject to a 10 per cent pay cut as long as the B.C. budget is in deficit.

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1918 Princess Street

2185 Broadway St, S. Hazelton

3211 Turner Way

8920 Summit Lake Rd, Houston

13042 Blue Jay Road

1475 Chestnut St, Telkwa

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5 bdrm, 3 bathroom, full basement Large kitchen with island Family room downstairs, carport www.realestatesmithers.com

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Well maintained, 3 bdrm mobile With great addition and garage Includes large 116x255 lot Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

3 bed, 2 bath home, double garage Open, 9’ ceiling, nat gas fireplace Walk-in closet,ensuite in mstr bdrm Large rec room, covered deck, view

Karen Benson

mls n223410

$98,500

$249,500

mls n223422

Large 6 bedroom home w basement 38.76 private acres w lake frontage Set up for horses, barn, garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n220325

5 acres, level and treed 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms New asphalt shingles,laminate floor Large attached shop, bsmnt access

Kiesha Matthews

$309,000

$389,500

mls n222142

-3 bedroom, 2 story home -2 bathrooms, den on main floor -Family and rec room in basement -Huge, private deck, detached shop

Donna Grudgfield

mls n214552

$339,000

$649,000

3960 Broadway Avenue

3220 Railway Avenue

995 Freeland Road

4024 Walnut Drive

Suskwa Forest Road

12792 Alder Road

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

Donna Grudgfield

mls n222089

Zoned R-2 for duplex Older 3 bedroom home Value mostly in land 75x125 lot

Donna Grudgfield

$329,500

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

Donna Grudgfield

mls n222449

$195,000

mls n222586

Unique design, central location Large lot, 5 bedrooms, 3 level Spacious rooms, sunken living rm Vaulted ceilings, fireplace

Peter Lund

$232,500

mls n222441

500 acres, river frontage 4 year old custom built log home Full solar system, modern www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

$374,900

mls n216685

5 acres, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms 30x30 shop, wired and heated Barn, lots of upgrades www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n218955

$389,900

$174,900

21872 Hwy 16 W, Smithers

Bourgon Road, Telkwa

3915 Fourth Avenue

5361 Slack Road

3744 Broadway Avenue

1 Aurora Avenue

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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

mls n222404

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

Ron Lapadat

Ron Lapadat

mls n222252

$279,900

Neat and tidy 2 bedroom bungalow Private yard, fencing, trees, gardens New roof, facia, soffits, trim, paint www.smithershomes.com mls n219710

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

Dave & Sonia

$369,000

$264,900

mls n221903

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

Dave & Sonia

from $127,500

mls n216307

2 bedrooms plus den, 10’ ceilings Super energy efficient R-30 walls Fir floors, Lake Kathlyn waterfront Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

$110,000

mls n219940

$159,000

4953 Highway 16, Smithers

1875 22nd Avenue

1920 Babine Lake Road

Hudson Bay Mountain Estates

Lot 2 Morgan Road

Old Babine Lake Road

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Great mortgage helper suite Newer flooring, 5 bedrooms 2 fireplaces, super views Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

mls n219000

Park like 1 acre with river access 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom,3 fireplaces Private, gardens, 16x24 garage Visual tour @ www.askmel.ca

Dave & Sonia

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n223178

$260,000

55 acres, 5 minutes from Smithers Complete horse set up Hay land, barn, cross fencing Ready for your new home mls n217711

2 life time seasons passes Ski in, ski out Fully serviced Only 8 lots left

Sandra Hinchliffe

$769,000

$884,500

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

Sandra Hinchliffe

$395,000

mls n214865

+/- 84 acre parcel 18 km East of Smithers Great mountain views Seasonal creek

Sandra Hinchliffe

$82,000

$348,900

12805 Telkwa Coalmine Rd

22909 Telkwa High Road

38198 Telkwa High Road

153 Moricetown/Suskwa FSR

13 Hawthorne Ave, Granisle

3675 Snake Road

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

Charlie McClary

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

mls n219253

Donna Grudgfield Res. 847-3787

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

Charlie McClary

Leo Lubbers Res. 847-3869

mls n211449

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

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

Charlie McClary

Dave Barclay Cell. 847-0365

mls n222105

Sonia Apostoliuk Cell. 847-0937

Modern 2.288 sf Pt, 4 bdrm home Fertile level farm land Quiet rural road, pristine setting Spectacular mountain range views

Charlie & Ron

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

mls n210328

Alida Kyle Res. 877-6050

Family home or recreation property 3 bdrm, 2 bath, family & rec room Covered storage for boat or RV Newer windows, roof, and hw tank

Alida Kyle

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n219306

Jeff Billingsley 877-0838

mls n209406

2400 sf 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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Wise customers read the fine print: •, *, ◊, ‡, § The Holiday Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after November 10, 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 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package (29E+CL9) only and includes $8,100 Consumer Cash Discount. $19,998 Purchase Price applies to 2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package (22F+CLE) only and includes $2,000 Consumer Cash Discount. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$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 2013 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. Amounts vary by vehicle. See your dealer for complete details. ◊$500 Bonus Cash is available on the following new 2012/2013 models: Dodge Grand Caravan (excluding CVP models), Dodge Journey (excluding CVP models), Jeep Grand Cherokee, Dodge Durango, Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300. $500 Bonus Cash will be deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. See your dealer for complete details. ‡4.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value 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. Examples: 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2013 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package with a Purchase Price of $19,998/$19,998 (including applicable Consumer Cash Discounts) financed at 4.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 208 bi-weekly payments of $115/$115 with a cost of borrowing of $3,823/$3,823 and a total obligation of $23,821/$23,821. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$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. §2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,395. 2013 Dodge Journey Crew shown. Price including applicable Consumer Cash Discount: $27,595. Pricing includes freight ($1,500-$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 R. L. Polk Canada Inc. January to October 2011 Canadian Total New Vehicle Registration data for Chrysler Crossover Segments. ^Based on 2013 Ward’s Middle Cross Utility segmentation. ¤Based on 2013 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.

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan – Hwy: 7.9 L/100 km (36 MPG) and City: 12.2 L/100 km (23 MPG). 2013 Dodge Journey SE 2.4 L 4-speed automatic – Hwy: 7.5 L/100 km (38 MPG) and City: 10.8 L/100 km (26 MPG). 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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B12 www.interior-news.com Wednesday, November 14, 2012

2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE CANADA’S #1 SELLING MINIVAN FOR 29 YEARS

$

INCLUDES $8,100 CONSUMER

19,998 •

CASH*

2ND ROW OVERHEAD 9" VIDEO SCREEN

$

$

115

PREMIUM SOFT-TOUCH INTERIOR

OR CHOOSE

2013 DODGE JOURNEY SE CANADA VALUE PACKAGE CANADA’S #1 SELLING CROSSOVER ≠

INCLUDES $2,000 CONSUMER CASH* AND FREIGHT.

19,998 •

BI-WEEKLY FINANCING‡

GET AN ADDITIONAL

$

115

AND FREIGHT.

BI-WEEKLY FINANCING‡

2ND ROW POWER WINDOWS

38

@

$

BONUS CASH

500

BEST-IN-CLASS STORAGE^

The Interior News

2013 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew shown.§

CANADA’S #1 PEOPLE MOVERS, PRACTICALLY GIFT WRAPPED.

@ 4.49% FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN

2ND ROW SUPER STOW ’n GO®

OR CHOOSE OOSE

4.49 %

ALL-WHEEL DRIVE CAPABILITY

36 MPG

7.9 L/100 KM HWY ¤

HWY

BEST-IN-CLASS

283HP

AVAILABLE FEATURES FOR THE 2013 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN

PARKVIEW® REAR BACK-UP CAMERA

MPG HWY

7.5 L/100 KM HWY ¤

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F 96 MONTHS FOR WITH $0 DOWN W

ON MOST MODELS ◊

IT’S YOUR JOURNEY, MAKE THE MOST OF IT.

With these available features:

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GREAT OFFERS

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