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WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2013
VOL. 36 NO. 06 $1.30 inc. GST
NEWS BRIEFS
Not so wild oats
RCMP in Fort St. James investigated 57 files around the long weekend. Crime reduction checks resulted in six charges against prolific offenders, three of whom were remanded into custody until they could appear in court. There were two sexual assaults reported on April 1, one in Yekooche and one in Fort St. James. RCMP have identified suspects in both cases and will be recommending charges in both. The Fort St. James incident resulted in an arrest and charges of assault and sexual assault have been recommended. RCMP reported both incidents occurred in situations where there was drinking to excess and they warn people to make plans to keep themselves safe if they know they are going to be in heavy drinking situations. It is also important for people to remember sexual activity requires consent and consent is not obtainable if a person is unconscious or severely intoxicated. There were also six abandoned 9-1-1 calls, which require extensive police resources to follow up to ensure they are false alarms. If you accidentally dial 9-1-1, it is important the caller remains on the line and can confirm with the dispatcher there is not an emergency or else the RCMP may show up on your doorstep.
An immature Trumpeter swan stands out against the rest of the pure white group while they feed on the shores of Stuart River near Fort St. James. Nearby resident Bernie Godin feeds the large birds every afternoon near his home.
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Arts council grants for Nechako Lakes Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Community Arts Council of Fort St. James and the Lakes District Arts Council have both received their annual grant funding to keep going. The Community Arts Council of Fort St. James received $7,382 towards their activities, which include bringing in professional and amateur musical acts like this year’s show by Cadence and the various workshops which have been offered for the past year. Last year there were different free workshops on Thursday evenings, a photography workshop and this year there have been felting workshops to create custom wool felt booties and slippers, with more felting workshops being offered throughout the spring. So far in the plans this year are further workshops, and three different musical acts
and the potential for a larger fall event as well as two art shows coming up this spring to support the District of Fort St. James’ Pitch-In weeks and Bike to Work Week. The free art shows will be shown in the Integris Credit Union, for Pitch-In Week the “Other People’s Trash…” exhibit will be on display from April 16 until May 3 and for Bike to Work Week the “Art of cycling” show will be on display from May 25 to June 1. The local arts council is also hoping to have a booth at the Farmer’s Market this summer with different activities, including interactive crafts and workshop information. The grant funding comes from the B.C. government via the BC Arts Council and in 2012-13 $8.36 million in grants was given out to the arts across the province. For information on the workshops or the arts council contact Joanne at 996-7026.
The Fort St. James Community Arts Council hosted a felting class on Feb. 18 for members of the arts council to learn how to felt boots and slippers so they can then offer workshops to the greater community. Caledonia Courier