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On March 12, 2013, an RCMP officer from the Fort St. James detachment was conducting speed enforcement on the Tachie highway, west of the community of Binche. A pickup truck was measured by radar to be traveling in excess of 150 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. The male driver was issued a $483 violation ticket for excessive speed and the pickup truck was towed. Fort St. James RCMP encourage the public to be mindful of posted speed limits to ensure their own safety and the safety of others.

Arts festival The Nechako Valley Festival of the Performing Arts is coming once again to Vanderhoof. Performers from the entire area will put on their best shows for the competition, with the best ones getting the chance to go on to perform at the provincial level.

One of the Rail Jam competitors slides the first rail on Saturday, March 9. The Rail Jam was the Saturday event, for more info and photos of the Sunday events, see Page 12 or the Caledonia Courier Facebook page. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

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priorities and objectives council had so far set out for the community in their own visioning Nearly 50 people came sessions. out to participate in the Six breakout groups were community visioning seaformed each of which looked son at Music Maker’s Hall at one of the following topics: on March 12. Health/social factors; infrastrucThe event, organized ture; economic development; by the District of Fort St. environment; culture; and educJames, allowed participants tion. to bring forward ideas for The groups answered three priorities and actions for the questions on their topic: The future of the community. strengths of the community in reThe event included gards to the topic; the top needs Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP of the community in regards to Nathan Cullen, who is tourthe topic; and the top priority acing the northwest to discuss tions or projects of the commu“the future economy of our nity in regards to the topic. region” in different comEach group came up with an munities, so he joined in on Emily Colombo, economic development officer for Fort St. James, facilitates the com- extensive list of suggestions and the community visioning munity visioning. ideas and Economic DevelopCaledonia Courier ment Officer Emily Colombo session to support what the sanne Skidmore-Hewlett, NDP candidate for the will now be compiling all of the information and community was already doing. Cullen said he took home a real feeling of Nechako Lakes. presenting it to mayor and council for further disMayor Rob MacDougall and Councillors Ri- cussion. “love of place and optimism” from the session, and wanting a “fair shake when it comes to re- ley Willick, Joan Burdeniuk and Dave Birdi were “As a newcomer to Fort St. James it was nice also present, as well as Anne Marie Sam, the lo- to see a community that’s trying to improve,” source development.” There was also a representative from Nechako cal school district representative. said Dustin Neufeld, a resident who participated The evening event invited public input on the in the event. Lakes MLA John Rustad’s office, as well as Sus-

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LEFT: Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen performed an icebreaker exercise and spoke to the crowd during the Community Viosioning Session on March 12. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

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Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen stopped in Fort St. James as part of the riding-wide tour he is on. Cullen had hoped to hold his own event on March 12, but the Community Visioning Session planned by the District of Fort St. James was planned for the same night, so he attended their event instead, to support the community. While Cullen did take a few points from the Fort St. James event, it had a broader scope than what Cullen is talking about through most of his tour. Specifically, Cullen is talking to people about development in the region. He calls the tour “Getting to yes” and describes it as a three-part process to find out what people are looking for from industry in order to give them a “social licence to operate.” The first part of the process is establishing the community values, then Cullen asks about major industries and how those industries are performing or viewed. “People feel a bit overwhelmed, so much coming at them, and they’re not always sure who to believe,” said Cullen. So far, Cullen has said the responses he’s been getting have been very consistent,

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and include the topics of local jobs and local benefit, the environment, First Nations relationships and integrity of the company and the process. “It’s remarkable … it’s wild, I never would have guessed it would be that consistent,” said Cullen. About halfway through his tour, Cullen said once he’s done, he will take the information he had gathered to three different audiences: the people themselves so they have this guide which can help them evaluate things, the industry so they can find out what communities are looking for from industry looking to develop projects, and the government, so they can better understand the region and what the people here want to see from government regulation and industry. “The federal government has done a terrible job at understanding how we work

and who we are,” said Cullen. “I want to put this in the hands of the ministers who claim they want to see development,” said Cullen. “And I’ll challenge them … if you’re sincere, then that means you’ll listen.” Cullen does have some reservations about how easy the federal Conservative government will be to convince to take his findings into account. “Industry - the smart ones - will be on board,” said Cullen. “I think the Harper government cuts off its nose to spite it’s face all the time.” “Often I find myself thinking, I wish some of these ministers or prime minister could be in some of these rooms and listen to people, these are not radicals, these are not enemies of the state, many of them are deeply conservative yet we share very common values.”

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The poetic soul Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier April is Poetry Month, and it is also the time of spring transition. As spring teases us, with slush and sun alternated with snow and wind, it is easy to feel overwhelmed with tumultuous emotions and what might be called the poetic soul. While not perhaps as popular today as it was historically, poetry is still a very important part of our culture and our collective psyche. Poetry is also making new inroads into popular culture through the works of poets like Shane Koykzan and C.R. Avery, both phenomenal Canadian spoken-word poets gaining popularity among all ages, but especially among the younger generations. Koykzan’s To This Day poem performance on You Tube garnered over 6 million hits. If you have not yet seen it, look it up and watch it, it is a message everyone can connect with. Poetry is a way to help release the pain and anguish of betrayal or a broken heart or the wonder of new beginnings and rediscovered joy. Or perhaps it is the adult way to deal with drama other people can bring into our lives. Either way, it is the therapist we can all afford, and while therapy might also be a

good option, poetry can help. As the winter makes one last stand, asserting its strength and power over our lives and we continue our diligent tending of the wood stove, fending off the chill of cruel winter, it is a good opportunity to sit and appreciate a piece of poetry or even write a little of our own as we approach poetry month. As we dream of the gardens we will grow this summer, or imagine rebuilding from broken promises and broken dreams, it is a way to share our experience and offer it up to the world and hopefully learn. Poetry touches the soul and expresses the deepest of our human experience in ways which allow our feelings to resonate out into the world. Sometimes they become the lyrics of songs, sometimes they become notes for yourself to refer to in better times (or worse ones) and sometimes they become the basis for the new and stronger self you hope to be. Either way, take some time this month to read or create some poetry. Even bad poetry serves a purpose, and even bad poetry speaks volumes. The Fort St. James Bicentennial Library hosted a poetry workshop the week this story came out and is looking at potentially doing more in April to help celebrate poetry month, check out the Fort St. James Library Facebook page for dates and times.

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Keep up the good work Editor: The Fort St. James Sled Dog Association received this letter from the World Champion Jr. Sprint musher, who recently attended our event. I thought folks may be interested to learn how world class mushers view this local race. This year was challenging for us as organisers, given snow conditions on the lake. My huge thanks to all who helped us. I also want to mention a special thank you to All-West Glass, an important sponsor that I inadvertently left off our official thank-you list. My apologies. This event is well thought of in the eyes of mushers who travel long distances to attend these races. Good for you, Fort St. James! Joanne Vinnedge Letter to the Sled Dog Association: On behalf of Rachel and myself we would like to say a big thank-you to all who are involved in putting on your event. We have raced for 25 years and Ra-

chel for the past 11 years. We have been have met a plethora of event organizers, volunteers, officials and spectators over the years. Your event in Fort St. James has definitely ranked very high on our list of our favourite visits. Never have we been involved in a race so pleasant to meet and deal with. We had a great time and it was well worth our effort to have made it to your event. We well know the effort involved in putting on an event such as yours. I would like to encourage all involved to continue pursuing this race into the future and make it a priority to go through to make it happen again. Thanks to the people involved, the sponsors and the people of Fort St. James for hosting this event. Thanks also for the great meal that was provided. We have made it safe and sound to Fairbanks for the IFSS world championships. Darren and Rachel Kinvig and Mathew Hall

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Woman grateful after rescue Editor: I would like to thank the Fort St. James Search and Rescue, Fort St. James Ambulance, and the RCMP for helping me get down from Mount Pope on Thursday, March 7. As most people know Sharon, Randy and I snowshoe up Mount Pope for exercise most days. It’s a very good hike, but some parts are steep and slippery to get around in the winter months. We know these areas and are able to manoeuvre around.

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But on this dreadful day I wasn’t able to and fell over the embankment and dislocated and broke my ankle. At 6:30 p.m. I fell and we had to call the ambulance. They responded quickly but were unable to locate us right off, eventually they, did, and because of where I had landed they had to call Search and Rescue to help to get me off the mountain. They got me back on the trail and stabilized my injured ankle then had to transport me approximately 1.1 km down to the ambulance, by sliding and car-

rying me. Lucky I had on my snow pants to get around the slippery parts. They got me to the snowmobile and got me down to the parking lot. I was never so happy to be down and off the mountain. The guys did a great job. I am so grateful for all their help. I wasn’t able to get their names to thank them personally. So thank you from the bottom of my heart for all your help. I would also like to say a big huge

Water treatment not a priority

A routine chemistry analysis showing some areas of concern was discussed by mayor and council at a recent meeting, but was deemed not a priority. At a District of Fort St. James council meeting, an email by Environmental Health Officer Greg Tone explaining some of the results to Randy Hand was brought forward for discussion. The chemical analysis, a more detailed water test than the weekly water-borne disease testing, looks at metals and other compounds in the water and uses guidelines established nationwide. "There's nothing in here that puts us into any real dangerous territory but there are some areas where there are some slight concerns," said Kevin Crook, chief administrative officer for the district, at the council meeting. Arsenic, one of the health-related parameters measured in the test, resulted in a seven micrograms per litre result, which does fall within the required safety guidelines. The maximum acceptable concentration for the cancer-causing metal is 10 micrograms per litre. The officer did note these results are similar to what is found in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake, neither of which

treats their water for arsenic. Vanderhoof does however have a water treatment plant which treats for iron. Burns Lake uses chloride treatment on their water. Two other parameters which exceed aesthetic objectives (AO), which are related to how pleasant the water is to use or drink and not related to health, are the iron content and turbidity. The turbidity is likely linked directly to the iron content in the water, which is three times the limit set for AO. "We know that the iron is there, we've known that since we went to the aquifer," said Mayor Rob MacDougall. "At some point if we can scrape up three, four or five million dollars then we can put a treatment plant in, but unfortunately there's higher priorities." Manganese is also elevated, but does not exceed the aesthetic objectives. The chemical analysis is not done on a frequent basis because under the Drinking Water Protection Act it is not required and with deep groundwater, the levels do not normally fluctuate much over time. The last test available on electronic records was in 2007 and Fort St. James water had an

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THANK YOU to Sharon and Randy for everything they do for me. Also my husband Roger and Claire for being there for me 247. Thank you and lots of love to you all. I plan on going back hiking when I’m all mended again. Rose Alfred

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LEFT: Some of the winners of the Poetry and Story Contest pose for a group photo at the Learning Hub in Fort St. James. Left to right: Phil Smith, Toni Friesen, Natalie Baillaut, George Hayter, Larissa Sagalon, Mako Caldwell, and Bryan Nuloin. Caledonia Courier

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Poetry Under 17 - First place: George Hayter for “Winter” Over 17 - First place: Robbie Jacobs for “Fatherly Ford” Second place: Larissa Sagalon for “The Party Girl” Third place: Robin Jacobs for “What is Love” Honourable mentions to Phil Smith and Robin Jacobs

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Short Story Under 17 - First place: Natalie Baillaut for “Repeat” Second place: Cela West for “The Monster” Third place: Cela West for “Morning Star” Over 17 - First Place: Toni Friesen for “The Carpet” Second place: Toni Friesen for “Marvo the Magician”

Third place: Larissa Sagalon for “An Anxious Tale” Honourable mentions to Anthony Lebrun and Bryan Muloin To read the stories and poems, stop by the Learning Hub. Keep an eye out for the winner “Repeat” in an upcoming issue or Advertiser.

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Arrest warrant for Tache man contact Fort St. James detachment at 250-996-8269 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www. bccrimestoppers.com. You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers. If you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest you could be eligible for a cash reward.

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BC Hydro crews work through a snowstorm to replace a powerpole broken when a pickup and trailer slid off the road March 13.

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Power outage due to crash

On March 13, a pick-up truck and trailer slid off the road at the intersection of Jones Road and Loop Road. The intersection is about five km northwest of Vanderhoof and about 50 km south of Fort St. James. The trailer wound up on its end, up against a BC Hydro power pole. The trailer was carrying animal carcass waste and so animal parts were strewn across the side of the road, leaving a graphic mess, photos of which were posted on Facebook shortly after.

The pole itself carries a 69,000 volt transmission line that feeds power to Fort St. James and it was broken by the force of the crash. As the weather grew worse, BC Hydro had to take a power outage to safely replace the broken pole. Power was out for all 2,200 BC Hydro customers in the Fort St. James area from 3:30 p.m. to just past 6:00 p.m. while the old pole was replaced with a new one. In the photo, BC Hydro vehicles are on the scene with the replacement pole in the foreground.

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Gabriel Monk is being sought by RCMP in relation to assault charges.

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Fort St. James RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating Gabriel “Gabby” Monk. There is currently a warrant for Monk’s arrest in relation to a charge of assault (file 2012-2136). The alleged offence took place on July 30, 2012. RCMP believe that Monk is a resident of the community of Tache however his current whereabouts are unknown. If you have information on this, or any other crime,

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Looking for a great summer job? Fort St. James National Historic Site is hiring tour guides. For more information call Bob Grill at 250-996-7191 ext 21 Or email bob.grill@pc.gc.ca GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209. HUNTING GUIDE needed July-October in Northeastern Yukon. Must have minimum two years guiding experience and be comfortable with horses. Contact Chris, 867-3933802 or send an email to: chris@widrigoutfitters.com Versatile Painting & Sandblasting is looking for qualified experienced Journeymen Painters/Sandblasters in KITIMAT. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others. Please send resumes to: guy@versatilepainting.ca

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Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Beneﬁts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

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Auctions

Misc. Wanted

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LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858

KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Restaurant Equipment Auction Saturday March 23rd @ 11am 7305 Meadow Burnaby BC

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

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Stuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Req’d 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598

ARE YOU A JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC? Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business. Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca

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Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. Visit us online at: www.mydebtsolution.com or call Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

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Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions online at; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... “”This is a clearance sale. You don’t want to miss!”” 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent HILLCREST apts. Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Clean and quiet. Adult orientated,Security system,Strict Management,no pets ph# 250-996-7854 Lakeview Apartments 752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean building. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. now 250-996-4073 or 250-996-7598

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Legal Notices Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd. is compiling its HIRED EQUIPMENT LIST For the 2013/14 Season Persons or companies with equipment Such as Excavators, Trucks, Backhoes, Loaders, Graders, Rollers or Tractors, which are available for work and wish to be included on the list should contact the Main Office located @ 545 Spruce Street - Vanderhoof 567-3114. Registrations will be accepted up to April 30, 2013. Didier Brard, General Manager Yellowhead Road & Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd.

NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT 1883 Please be advised that Kevin Wilson and Tom Greenaway are proposing to remove 53.0 hectares of private land from woodlot 1883 located in the vicinity of Airport Road near Ft. St James, B.C. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted in writing to Kevin Wilson at Box 1270, 822 Stuart Drive, Ft. St. James, B.C. by April 6, 2013. Information regarding this proposal can be obtained by contacting K. Wilson at the above address. Only written enquiries will be responded to.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions AUCTION SALE Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall. Furniture, antiques, collectable’s, tools, tack, vehicles, equipment etc. Sale conducted by,

For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 More detailed list closer to sale date.

Fort St. James Medical Clinic

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Merchandise for Sale

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A competitor jumps the first obstacle during Rail Jam competition on the Saturday.

ABOVE: Fort St. Jamaica bathtub racers prep for the run.

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier There was slush for everyone on Saturday at Slush Cup on Murray Ridge, but the crowds did not come out until Sunday, when the slush pit was prepped for jumpers. Saturday saw a Rail Jam event while Sunday had events going all afternoon. The Hat Lake Hurl was relocated due to conditions and was instead the Cassiar Catapult, with Sarah Grill blowing away the competition, breaking her own previous record with a 53 second run down the face. Janna Burgart took second among the adult skiers. The 12- to 16-year-old winners were Tahlea Perry in first and Logan Burke in second place. Mina Jones was first and Vienna Perry second for the under 12 age group. The fastest boarders were Jess Hill

among the adults and Oscar Croucher among the 12- to 16-year-olds. Slush cup jumper winners who braved the pit of chilly water on a windy day were Vienna Perry (first place), Nicole Kristofferssen (second place) and Kolby Wilson (third place). Jeff Jones was the only mountain ABOVE: Janna Burgart tucks in towards the bike racer to bring his bike this year, bottom of the Cassiar Catapult. Ruth Lloyd photo and therefore maintained his lengthy winning streak (he doesn’t remember a year he has not won the race). There were two bathtub race entries, where teams of skiers and boarders holding ropes navigate whatever contraption they bring which will hold at least one member of the team through a series of gates on Molstar. Fort St. Jamaica was the victorious team, and while the competition’s recliner did indeed rocket down the hill, it unfortunately missed a number of gates on the way.

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ABOVE: Slush Cup splash by Kolby Wilson and Slush Cup spectators.

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