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Express Town to hire full-time CAO Cameron Ginn Omineca Express
The town is hiring a full-time chief administrative officer (CAO). A full-time CAO will provide support to administrative staff over the next five to 10 years as the town pursues several development projects, including a $12-million pool, a new $12-million college campus, a community forest, seniors' housing, a community centre, a sturgeon recovery facility and perhaps even a YMCA.
"Those projects are certainly going to require some strategizing so that we're ready to be the place that people want to call home," said Mayor Gerry Thiessen. Thiessen said the town hasn't yet developed a definite plan for implementing projects and confronting growth - in the next several years, the town foresees hundreds of people moving to the community for jobs in the natural resource sector. "We just know that, strategically, we as council need to be prepared and give staff support over the next number of years," said
Thiessen. The number of administrative staff at the municipal office has been reduced in the last two years, mainly due to retirements, but council has always budgeted for a CAO position, said Thiessen. "It's not new money, it's not going to increase taxes," he said. Chief Financial Officer Joe Ukryn has served as the town's CAO since 1999. When the town hires a full-time CAO in the next few months, Ukryn will continue working as director of administration until he retires.
Elks member recognized for 60 years of service Vanderhoof Elks member Bill Norish, middle, receives a 60year service pin from B.C. Elks President Don Kidd, left, and Vanderhoof Elks Lodge President Donna Mycock.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Omineca Express
NECHAKO VIEW SENIOR HOUSING SOCIETY
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
April 23rd, 2013 7:00 pm NECHAKO VIEW ACTIVITY CENTER VANDERHOOF YOUTH SOCCER 2013 Welcome to another year of SOCCER Registrations will be accepted at Omineca Sports beginning March 11th, 2013. Registrations can also be mailed to VYSA, Box 2356, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0. We are also on Facebook! Registration Fees are as follows: (Coaches & Assistants will be reimbursed 1 full registration) If payment is received by April 15th 2013 (early registrations); Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $55.00 3rd child & more, $30.00 each Divisional (ages 10 & up) - $70.00 3rd child & more, $35.00 each If payment is received after April 15th 2013; Mini Division (ages 4-9) - $65.00 3rd child & more, $40.00 each Divisional (ages 10 & up) - $80.00 3rd child & more, $45.00 each April 22, 2013 is the final day for registrations NO EXCEPTIONS! If you have questions, please contact one of the following; Charlene 250-570-1237, Sean 250-567-3050
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STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...Do you like to walk and be outdoors? Stuart Nechako Manor is looking for volunteers to help with our walking program. If you can commit to half an hour 1-2 times per week please call Marnie at 250-567-6290.