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Brazen gear theft

Just when you thought it was over

Cunning imposter deals blow to Nechako search and rescue team

Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Wednesday, April 17, 2013

The Endangered fickleness sturgeon of sh spring finally get recovery centre

Parade of Lights hits the road

Allan Wishart Prince George Free Pre

Spring is in the air.

One way to tell is the fairly significant hit," said MushuCameron Ginn Ruth Lloyd see shovelling snow f manski.

Caledonia Courier Omineca Express onto their driveways.

"We've relied on them for seven, Another way is to eight, nine years for our members Oh spring, how cruel a mistress you can be.

More than $10,000 of com- in the field, to give them accurate transportation devices It was only yesterday when I was out on my bicycle, riding in the sunmunications and navigations gear information and allow them to neither cars nor trucks shine, and last week I stripped down to a t-shirt for a run. has been stolen from the Nechako navigate to different places quickly motorcycles and bicycl Today it is snowing and overcast, the mountains obscured by both clouds Valley Search and Rescue (SAR) and effectively."

I saw a number of and falling snow, the lake a blank white wall, no horizon in sight. team. both powered and non, Nechako SAR recently made arThe roller coast of emotional turmoil that is spring transition is here, and Sometime in the past three rangements with Avison ManageGeorge over the week all it takes is the warm sun on our faces to feel like smiling and Cameron forgettingGinn weeks, the gear was taken from an ment, a provider of environmental astute (which may be o about our troubles. unattended SAR truck awaiting re- and resource management services Omineca Expresstions on their use.

But then the clouds return and so, it sometimes seems, do our troubles. pairs at a mechanical shop in Van- in Vanderhoof that employs nuActually, I’m going I sometimes imagine spring is the way we are reminded we are at the derhoof.

Very soon, the endangered Nechako sturwheel white vehicle operator merous SAR personnel, to borrow mercy of our environment, and while we have managed to manufacture The equipment was reported their GPS and help find other gear geon will no longer have to fend offdriving extinction myalone. car the wa comfortable protection from the elements, they still hold great power over stolen on Monday, Dec. 3, when for temporary use.

After 12 tedious years of negotiating, vehicle.more I wasthan on Ahbau us. a Nechako team member retrieved $9-million of funding has been acquired to build and Rainbow, when I realiz Prior to the theft, Nechako SAR Like puppets on a string, we dance when the cue is given as the sun the truck from the shop and noticed submitted an application to the operate a Nechako white sturgeon recovery centre in going in the on lane I was Bundled up and agog with excitement, hundreds of people gathered in Vanderhoof Friday, breaks through the clouds, and alternatively sit forlorn when the sun is taken the gear was missing.

Vanderhoof of toahelp restock the prehistoric fish and Itand was a very skateboard Dec. 7, to attend Parade Lights.

Consisting procession of floats one province for a Gaming Grant to away, staring outthe the2012 window as theofcold and dark return to haunt us.

The RCMP have since opened a purchase more gear for their water better understand why the species is having problems hopped off when merryBut tractor trailer, parade throughmore downtown spectators stood and watched. he re the days getthe longer, and inched so we become hopeful,as remembering case file and are investigating. reproducing in the Nechako River, what their natural biggerhabithan his ( rescue team. If approved, the grant Cameron Ginn/Omineca Express the beauty of summer and the feeling of sun on our bare shoulders.

How the gear was stolen remains funding will instead be used to tat. to the lane) was prepa Soon the snow will be gone, and soon the lake will open up and bicycles unclear, but it is believed that an in- purchase new radios and GPS, said “This is a turning point for us, tofriend changehad and been to seeriding will once again be the easiest way to get across town and enjoy some sundividual posing as a SAR member Mushumanski. the health of the river come back to traffic the bestlane that itwhile can two o shine. entered the mechanical shop, asked possibly be,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen. bikes in the bike lane ( SAR provides services on a volIt just feels like it’s taking forever … have faith, it will come. for the keys, accessed the truck and unteer-basis and relies on fundraisA highly anticipated announcement of the the street). fundside of made away with cases containing ing and grants to cover expenses ing - contributed by the provincial government, Of course,Rio seeing bik radios, global positioning systems and operating costs.

Tinto Alcan (RTA), Freshwater Fisheries Society of (GPS) and compasses.

B.C.: (FFSBC) and the District of Vanderhoof - was Look for us online at caledoniacourier.com E-mai In the past, the Nechako team The theft of the waterproof ra- has been summoned to assist with made at Riverside Park on Wednesday, April 10, in Photo by Dennis Parfitt dios in particular have dealt a seri- operations as far away as the coastthe presence of dozens of elementary and high school ous blow to the SAR's water rescue and numerousworkers spectators.

Even with spring in full bloom, Vanderhoof slammed 32 centimeters Cameron of snow Ginn on Friday, April estimates 12. The by thestudents municipality. because we are a municial village got of Klemtu and with the Disunit, said Nechako search leader Representatives from Nechakosaid White Sturgeon public works department kept preoccupied with plowing The wages and benefits of li- palthe program," Klingspohn. trict of Chetwynd, B.C. on Saturday morning.

Omineca Express Chris Mushumanski.

Recovery Initiative spearbrary staff have increased about (NWSRI), But thewho 2013largely packages for liRecently, Mushumanski and a "That really sets us back in fellow team member deployed to the project, Saikuz also atthree per cent headed since 2011, which and brary staffFirst couldNation still change.

A 2013 budget proposal by the is generally consistent terms of being able to have good Terrace to help locate a missing tended. with muIn recent years, municipal communication with our water American filmmaker, Warren Sill, Vanderhoof Public Library reflects nicipal employees “This project, it’s my hope -that it will giveemployees, us the who belong workers public works team when in wet environments," whose body was recovered last the rising cost of wages and ben- to the labour union years we need1642, to do the research and to be able to adCUPE arena staff and some municipal efits packages. said Mushumanski. put the population in the river and get -us on a said Donna Klingspohn, chair of back ministrative personnel negotiated month by a SAR swift water team.

In the budget, the Library Board The stolen GPS, which provide path to where the Nechako white sturgeon can the Vanderhoof Library Board of a wage and benefits packagebewith Locally, Nechako SAR conrescuers with precise coordinates ducts searches in Vanderhoof, Fort. of Trustees accounted for a two- Trustees. said Nechako the species District list,” of Vanderhoof that inMill Road in Vanderhoof.

If anyone has lost a ring before this taken off the endangered for mappingSubmitted and tracking, will also St. James, Fraser Lake and else- per-cent rise in employee wages Lakes MLA John Rustad, who has participated in an"The employees of the library, creased by about three per cent The ring has a distinct design that date and believe it may belong to them, and benefits, as well as an exterior we compensatebringing negatively affect Nechako SAR where. the project tonually. fruition since he was elected them on the same only the true owner would likely be able please attend the Vanderhoof RCMP deOn Thursday, March 11, a man's paint job that could cost between benefits package operations. in 2008. as municipal Continued on page 3 to identify. Continued on page 3 tachment, or call 250.567.2222.

10-carat was found Silver $5,000 and $10,000, according to "In gold termsring of the GPS, thaton was a Continued on page 5

Library budget tabled as wage issues go unresolved

Gold ring found, held by RCMP

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OF THE PERFORMING ARTS You mean after yearsBond of studycan’t allow scal eral 11 Shirley re- age ploy erosion control ingchallenges home carewas clients and Vancouver are on “You mean after 11Shirley years study“We can’t allow scaling challenges was more blunt. eral Shirley Bond reploy erosion control ing home careof clients Vancouver are fion “You mean after 11Shirley years of study“We can’t allow fiscal cha Valley residents voiced concerns Valley residents voiced concerns eral Bond ploy eral erosion Shirley control Bond re- ing plo eral Bond re- and ploy erosion control home care clients and Vancouver are of 60.

Staples Staples Would like to rethank the following for on his they’re going to us only over to leased cancel this,” Klassen at theand “(If) youaover you can dousall Minerals North ing this they’re going tothe give only cancel Klassen saidgoing at the “(If) you athink you can do all that in leased thegive following devices and assist insaid unprotected areas continuous ingstanding this they’re tothe givefollowing us only todevices cancel this,” Klassen said planswho to scrap a water release plans to standing scrap athat water release this,” the following devices assist inthink unprotected areas atodevices continuous leased leased the and following assist deu leased following and assist in unprotected areas continuous standing Muir, was born in South Africa, spent kind meeting. donations: months figure out on something meeting. ve months, you may well hand CitytoFurniture fiin ve fian months to fistatement gure out as something meeting. inontheir fiveemermonths, you may as well hand five months to fistatement gure out additional something designed toemerremedy extreme facility designed toemerremedy extreme statement emer- facility local governments needing additional alert should they be alert statement on local governments needing additional should they be needing local statement governments on emerneed loc the end of her life in Vanderhoof, but lived on local governments alert should they be ?” a member of the public said Nutton for thethe DFO noted thatthat put- else?” in your resignation right now,” he Dam Vanderhoof Co-opNutton Association Staples a member of the public Nutton forelse?” the DFO noted that in your resignation right now,” a member ofputthe public said for the DFOhenoted th fltheir owshighlighted from Kenny Dam water flows from thesaid Kenny that gency preparedness water andgency residents support, and residents we are needed. preparedness and their support, and we are needed. active life by accomplishments. gency preparedness and gency their preparedness residents supp an gency preparedness and their residents support, and we are needed. disbelief. ting our eggs in in one basket is why the with saiddisbelief. to the new committee chairs.

Omineca Medical Clinic ting our eggs in one basket is why the said to the new committee chairs. with disbelief. ting our eggs in one basket is wreak havoc the Nechako River wreak havoc in the Nechako River to deal with current in areas byarebecame monitoring and “Itas“I asked At ageaffected 12, Muir the youngest to deal with current areas affected by monitoring andEmerashave affected asked Emerto deal with current in“I toareas dealasked affected with Emercurrent by mon inw tohave dealto with current in“Iareas by monitoring and as-unacceptable have he new committee appointed by and new fund managers in in a position is unacceptable fail; this was Integris Credit Union The new committee appointed by new fund managers are in a position “It is to fail; this was The new committee appointed by new fund managers are in a p adjoining waters. and adjoining waters. world-record holder in swimming, recording flood of conditions fac- flofooding. sessing institutions gency Management flhaving ood conditions facflooding. sessing institutions gency Management sessing ood conditions facfl flfiood fac- sess flo flood facinstitutions gency Management province consists Pieter Bekker torstlook atfive other last minute ourprovince only shot atAt fixing the Nechako,” E.only Gray Accounting the consists ofconditions Pieter Bekker offlooding. having to look at other consists lastflminute ourBekker shot atooding. xingconditions the Nechako,” the province of Pieter of having to look at other last At the fi of meetings to the fi rst of fi ve meetings to a time of 8.7 seconds for the 110-yard backseveral regions options, “There are 9.5 like the Burnaby Youth B.C. offiseveral cials to regions work B.C.“There ing several regions “There are like Justus the Burnaby Youth officialsare to work several regions ing “There are regions 9.5it’s like he province, Justus Benckhuysen he noted a the proKlassen added. the Burnaby Youth B.C. offiseveral cials tonoted work Aing PAP Clinic A PAP Clinic for the 9.5 province, Benckhuysen it’s like stilling a proKlassen added. for noted the9.5 province, Justus Benckhuysen options, but he still Van Dolah Enterprises Inc. take place but between now it’s andstill June, takeing place between now andoptions, June, thebut he stroke. of B.C. kilometres ofthegaCustody Centre and with local governof that B.C. kilometres of gaCustody Centre and with local governRio Tinto andCancer Byron Nut- public cess offers public a chance to Days after the meeting, one of the of B.C. kilometres of B.C. of gaCust kil for Alcan Cervical of B.C. kilometres of gaCustody Centre and with local governfor Cervical Cancer for Rio Tinto Alcan and Byron Nutcess that offers the public a chance to Days after the meeting, one of the for Rio Tinto Alcan and Byron Nutcess that offers the public a ch along with district mayor and public along with district mayor and Music for Young Children Allan Wishart Allan Wishart Allan Wishart the time, she was Forensic considered to be thethat Allan Wishart only pay for you Remember, forbion “Our pay ments you only Remember, “Our government bion baskets (retainHospital ments and affected or Fisheries and Oceans Canada. council be At heard. new committee chairs said he senses “Our government bion baskets (retainForensic Hospital that ments and affected Screening is being “Our government baskets government (retainFore bio Screening is being “Our government bion baskets (retainForensic Hospital that and affected ton for Fisheries and Oceans Canada. be heard. new committee chairs said he senses ton for Fisheries Canada. heard about changes inPrince mancouncil heard about changes inPrince manPrince George Swan’s Studio George Prince George we put and youngest athlete hold amay world record ininformation any of propane amount the putheard. webe propaneMusic of amount theOceans he committee to the public “We want totohave an open andGeorge gaps are causing the supporting local ing walls) available require additional residents to help assess heldison spoke Tuesday, Janis supporting local ing walls) available may require additional residents to help assess held on Tuesday, Janis supporting local ing is walls) supporting available local may ing The committee spoke to the public “We want to have an open and information gaps are causing the is supporting local ing walls) available may require additional residents to help assess The committee spoke to the public “We want to have an op agement for Nechako Environmental agement for Nechako Environmental Free Press tank. your into Free Press Free Press Glen Dale Agra Services tank. into your sport.

Free ut the need to discard the vision transparent process,” he told thePress public confusion over alternative en- appropriate uaryThe 13, 2013, from authorities and First Enhancement with 3.3 kilometres support during a flood appropriate compensauary 13, 2013, from authorities and First with 3.3 kilometres support during a fl ood compensaabout the need to discard the vision transparent process,” he told the public confusion over alternative enauthorities and First with authorities 3.3 kilometres and First supp wi about the need to discard the vision transparent process,” he to Fund (NEEF). vice Enhancement Fund (NEEF). authorities and First with 3.3 kilometres support during a fl ood appropriate compensaAboriginal Service The Aboriginal Service The Aboriginal ServiceJill French Years later Muir set another 15 world reThe Aboriginal Service water 8release and meeting.

Other principles theheels hancement. a.m. tofacility noon 1 move already 8event. a.m. tocomnoon and 1water Nations byand marshaldeployed to tion for fl ood damage of a release facility and move meeting.

Other principles the comhancement. the avoid and now up fill So Nations by marshalalready deployed to event. tion for fl ood damage of a water release facility and move meeting.

Other principles the These changes come on the ege the These changes come on the heels avoid and now up fill So Nations by marshalalready Nations deployed by marshalto even alr Plan (ASP) at the College Nations by marshalalready deployed to event. tion for fl ood damage Plan (ASP) at the College Plan (ASP) at the College cords before retiring professional Plan (ASP) at theswimCollege Carrie Creighton d with planning and atfinding mittee said that willfrom guide them incommunicate the p.m. to Caledonia 5:00 p.m. p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at“How rush. minute last ahead withdo andDisaster finding mittee said will guide them we communicate minute lastinling necessary re- ofming Prince George.

“Our Ministry of through the ahead with and rush. fiPrince nding mittee said will the guide th aling B.C. government announcement rince ofplanning awe B.C. government announcement necessary rePrince George.

“Our Ministry of thethat Disaster of New in Prince lingCaledonia necessary re-dothrough Prince ling George. necessary re- Pr “O ofthrough New Caledonia in Prince of planning New in“How ling necessary rePrince George.

“Our Ministry of thethatDisaster ineffi 1968. of New Caledonia in Prince Sinkut Women’s Institute ing for other options. clude ciency, timeliness and fi broader impact?” provincial NEEF the Omineca Medical the Omineca Medical funding for other options. clude effi ciency, timeliness and fi broader impact?” provincial NEEF funding for other options. clude effi ciency, timeliness that it’s not going to partner with aluon that it’s not going to partner with alusources to respond There aretoMuir approxAgriculture EmergenFinancial Assistance George got a half-million sources respond There are approxAgriculture EmergenFinancial Assistance George got a half-million George got a half-million sources to respond sources There are to approxrespond Agri Although was unable to compete in George got a half-million sources to respond There are approxAgriculture EmergenFinancial Assistance he former committee’s mandate minum nancialgiant accountability. manager Pieter Bekker asked.

Special thanks Pieter to Sheryl Pershall and Clinic in Vanderhoof.

Clinic inhelp Vanderhoof.

The former committee’s mandate nancial accountability. manager Bekker asked.

The former mandate nancial accountability.

Rio Tinto Alcan to ay. minum giant Rio Tinto Alcan toboost help dollar onemergencies Thursday. toboost flood imately two million cy imately Operations Centre Program as emergencies expedientdollar on Thursday. dollar boost onemergencies Thursday. to flood emergencies million cy Centre Program as expedientthe Olympics, she wasGerry inducted intoontwo the Interdollar boost Thursday. to flood imately to flediting ood two emergencies million cyimO toOperations flood imately two million cy committee’s Operations Centre Program as expedientto study cold water release as it Vanderhoof mayor Thiessen He noted there’s a lot of things the School District 91 for and It’s not necessary It’s not necessary Vanderhoof Co-op C-Store was to study cold water release as facility, it Vanderhoof mayor Gerrycold Thiessen Heas noted a lot of things the Vanderhoof Co-op C-Store to study water release it there’s Vanderhoof mayorin Gerry Th a water release facility, asprovincial was rnbuild a water release asprovincial was was The provincialthey governThe governprovincial governwherever may build sandbags available in Abbotsford has been ly as possible. national Swimming Hall of Fame in LauThe governwherever they in may sandbags available in in Abbotsford has been as possible. wherever they may sandbags wherever available in sa A wherever they may ly sandbags available into consider in The Abbotsford has been ly as possible. eared beathe most effective asked the committee tofor consider theFort public isn’t aware of. effective 277 West 1st Street, Vanderhoof 277 Westaware 1st Street, Vanderhoof woman to Thursday, have way recommended printing our program for us!they may aNechawoman toappeared have to be the most way asked the committee the public isn’t of. appeared to be the most effective way asked the committee to consi by the former day, tofor recommended by the former Nechament announced ment announced Thursday, ment announced Thursday, derdale, Fla., in 1980. ment announced Thursday, occur in the provincial fully activated and occur in B.C. theRiver’s provincial stockfully activated and is 250-567-4486 in B.C. theoccur provincial in B.C. stockfully the 250-567-4486 occur in B.C. the provincial stock- extremes fullyoccur activated and isare duce extremes in theB.C. flto ows of the ko importance of stockthe Nechako “Weis extremes are ko already thinking maybe aNational family doctor a family doctortotoreduce Special thanks to each member the in management the flows of the importance of the River’s “We already thinking maybe to reduce in the flows of the importance ofofthe Nechako fund management committee. y, fund committee.

Aboriginal National Aboriginal Day,Nechako National Aboriginal Day, In “We her later life, Muir studied to become a in back National Aboriginal Day, “We haveDay, 1,000 pile with 800,000 supporting farmers have 1,000 pile with 800,000 supporting farmers in “We have 1,000 pile “We with have 800,000 1,000 supp hako. rehabilitation and its value to suswe should up a bit and establish “We have 1,000 pile with 800,000 supporting farmers in attend this clinic, attend this clinic, Nechako. rehabilitation andmore its value we should back up afor bittheir andand establish Nechako. rehabilitation its valuepilt Festival Committee Residents and formerthat watershed more that it was committing more family Residents and formerthat watershed it was committing that itto wassuscommitting more physician. itadding wasdeployed committing more Ministry ofhydrograForests, bags deployed to lo- and planning for livestock Ministry of Forests, bags to loplanning for livestock However, former NEEF taining future generations, a a better understanding of the issues Ministry of Forests, bags Ministry deployed of Forests, to lo- plan ba and a female doctor Ministry of Forests, bags deployed to loplanning for livestock a female doctor However, former NEEF hydrogrataining futureforgenerations, adding a ahydrograof the issues However, former taining generations, ad advisors expressed skepticism about SP advisors expressed skepticism about timeunderstanding and effort!future than $4.2 million for ASP than $4.2 million ASP than $4.2 NEEF million forbetter ASP She spent a Natural great many years practicCrime than $4.2 million for ASP Lands and Natural having cal communities in evacuations where ,ndHenryVanderhoof Klassen said the commitcaveat, “But we are not going to be with the community,” Bekker said.

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More than $9 million has been acquired to build and operate a Nechako white sturgeon recovery centre in Vanderhoof. The announcement was made Wednesday, April 10, at Riverside Park by Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad and representatives from the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., the District of Vanderhoof and Saikuz First Nation.

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Delivering Results FOR VANDERHOOF  Upgrading 4th Street  New Water Treatment Facility  Ice Arena Improvements

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 Commitment for a Community Forest  New W.L. McLeod Elementary StrongStart BC Learning Centre

 Spirit Square Project  Re-Paving of the Airport  Sports Field Improvements

 New Playgrounds for W.L. McLeod & Mapes Elementary Schools

 New Band Room for Nechako Valley Secondary School

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Compassion and determination from dispatcher helped suicidal male in December 2012 standoff Const. Lesley Smith North District RCMP 9-1-1 dispatchers are faced everyday with crisis and work extremely hard to get people the help they need, even if they don’t want it in some cases.

Operators are often faced with individuals who are suffering from mental health related problems, and through their patience and compassion our dispatchers have succeeded in getting those the medical help they need.

In December 2012, the North District Operations Communication Center (OCC) received a call of a suicidal male who had driven away in his truck reportedly in the Vanderhoof area.

The cellphone number for the male was identified and the primary call-taker ensured

all the pertinent details were obtained from the complainant, who was a family member of the suicidal male.

The operator made several calls to the suicidal male in an attempt to establish contact and although the call was lost, dropped, or the male hung up on her, she continued to call back and was able to maintain intermittent contact with him over the period of an hour.

All the while dispatchers were organizing support services such as B.C. Ambulance, Police Dog Services, the Emergency Response Team, and notifying Prince George and Vanderhoof members of any updates.

“We had no idea where he was, and during the conversation he commented that he could hear the sirens and could see the police lights but he was frustrated that police

were trying to find him and wanted us to leave him alone,” stated 9-1-1 Dispatcher Lori Slater, “We were persistent and after he hung up multiple times, we were able to contact him again. After a lengthy, calm conversation, we established the location of where he was parked.”

Dispatchers learned that the male was armed with a rifle, had been drinking and was on medication.

With great compassion and determination, the OCC gathered enough information for members to locate the male.

A trained negotiator with the Emergency Response team then worked for several hours to bring the case to a successful conclusion where no one was hurt and the male received the medical help he needed.

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Ridley Terminals Inc. will be purchasing $50,000 worth of artwork from artists residing in northern BC. Northern BC consists of areas from Prince Rupert, north to the BC/Yukon border, east to the BC/Alberta border, south to Prince George, and west to Haida Gwaii.

Email mbryant@rti.ca to get a proposal package. Only submissions following the proposal procedure will be accepted. Deadline for submissions is May 31, 2013.

An adjudication committee of qualified people will make the final selection of art to be purchased. Only artists with successful proposals will be notified.

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The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako wishes recognize the people who volunteer their time in support of their community.

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Dozens convened at Riverside Park on April 10 to learn about the $9-million sturgeon recovery centre to be built in Vanderhoof.

Funding announced at critical time for sturgeon From page 1 Construction of the $5.6-million recovery centre, located directly across from Riverside Park, will begin in the next few weeks.

Barring any unforeseen obstacles or costs, the recovery centre will be fully staffed and operational by early 2014, at which point recovery initiatives will commence, said Don Peterson, president of the FFSBC, a nonprofit conservation group that will own and operate the facility.

“We have to find out exactly what bottlenecks are in the river and see what we can do to manage flows and habitat to get successful spawning going again,” he said.

The announcement of the funding comes at a critical point for the sturgeon, which have declined drastically in number from about 5,000 in the 1960s to around 300 today, said Councillor Brian Frenkel, a member of the NWSRI and a longtime advocate for the rehabilitation of the sturgeon.

Vanderhoof has long supported the idea of establishing a recovery facility here and has made various financial offerings,

including a $310,000 donation, at least two acres of municipally owned land, a waiver of all building permit fees and a permissive tax exemption for as long as the recovery centre is operated by the FFSBC. “It was something that the community always wanted to be a part of,” said Frenkel.

Although a first step toward bringing the species back from extinction, the recovery centre is not the salvation of the Nechako white sturgeon, explained Peterson.

“This buys us time basically,” he said. “It’s wonderful that we’ve got the facility, and hats off to everybody that has worked on it, but we’re not there yet and the public has to understand that that building is not going to be the savior of the Nechako white sturgeon.”

When built, staff at the recovery centre will release up to 12,000 juvenile sturgeon into the Nechako River annually, tagging each fish to monitor their survival and behavior. To better understand how the sturgeon reproduce, staff will also examine the flow and environmental conditions of the river more closely than ever before.

“I’m very confident once we get the facility up and operating we’ll attract more resources, both people and funding, to bring to the area to try and solve this problem in the river,” said Peterson.

Rustad envisions similar participation coming from experts at the University of Northern British Columbia in Prince George.

“I’m hopeful in the years to come we’ll see a university partnership as part of the research,” he said.

In addition to attracting experts to the area, the recovery centre will create new education and tourism opportunities in Vanderhoof.

However, Thiessen acknowledged the recovery centre as just a first step to bringing the sturgeon back from the brink of extinction, blamed in part on dam construction, loss of supply and pollution from industrial and municipal sources, according to the NWSRI. “It has been a long process to make sure that government in Victoria and industry understand the value of the Nechako River.”

“To me, the sturgeon are just one of those species that indicate the health of the river.”

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Prince George Free Press Spring is in the air. One way to tell is the number of people you see shovelling snow from their lawns back onto their driveways.

Another way is to notice the number of transportation devices on the road which are neither cars nor trucks. OK, what I mean is motorcycles and bicycles. I saw a number of two wheeled vehicles, both powered and non, on the streets of Prince George over the weekend, and I have some astute (which may be overstating it) observations on their use.

Actually, I’m going to start with a four wheel vehicle operator who was lucky I wasn’t driving my car the way he was operating his vehicle. I was on Ahbau, preparing to turn onto Rainbow, when I realized there was someone in the lane I was going to turn in to. It was a skateboard, whose operator had hopped off when he realized a vehicle somewhat bigger than his (and with a legal right to the lane) was preparing to turn. He and a friend had been riding their skateboards in the traffic lane while two other friends rode their bikes in the bike lane (although on the wrong side of the street).

Of course, seeing bikes being ridden on the wrong side of the road was not an uncommon sight on the weekend. At one point on Saturday while I was out and about, I started keeping track. I saw four cyclists on the wrong side of the road, four on the sidewalk, and six with no helmets (some of whom were also in one of the first two categories).

Then Sunday night I saw something which may have been the topWednesday, per: A cyclist coming the wrong way on the street shortly after 11 April 17, 2013 Caledonia Courier p.m., with no reflective material of any sort on the bike or the rider, and not wearing a helmet. I also saw a number of motorcycles out on the roads this weekend, and my one thought as I watched one rider weave his way along 15th Avenue was, “And I think I’ve got it bad Ruth Lloyd with the potholes.”

Caledonia Courier Yes, it’s easier for a motorcycle to avoid a pothole (assuming the rider is paying attention) but if they hit one of the bigger ones, there is Oh spring, how cruel a mistress you can be.

The Caledonia Courier is a possibility of a) being flipped right off the bike, or b) failing to come It was only yesterday when I was out on my bicycle, out the other side. a member of the British riding in the sunshine, and last week I stripped down to I will say I also saw a number of cyclists who were riding on the a t-shirtColumbia for a run.Press Council, right side of the road, as close to the curb as possible and wearing a Today it is snowing and overcast, the mountains a self-regulatory body helmet, just so it’s clear most cyclists obey the laws of the road. obscured by both clouds and falling snow, the lake a governing Once again, though, it’s the few who don’t who catch my attention blank white wall,the noprovince’s horizon in sight. more often. industry.

The The newspaper roller coast of emotional turmoil that is spring transition is here, and all it takes is the warm sun on council considers complaints our faces to feel like smiling and forgetting about our from the public about The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday troubles. in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. But the then the clouds return and so, it sometimes conduct of member seems, newspapers. do our troubles.

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Like puppets on a string, we da breaks through the clouds, and altern away, staring out the window as the But the days get longer, and so w the beauty of summer and the feelin Soon the snow will be gone, and will once again be the easiest way t shine.

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the way we are reminded we are at the mercy of our environment, and while we have managed to manufacture comfortable protection from the elements, they still hold great power over us.

Like puppets on a string, we dance when the cue is given as the sun breaks through the clouds, and alternatively sit forlorn when the sun is taken away, staring out the window as the cold and dark return to haunt us.

But the days get longer, and so we become more hopeful, remembering the beauty of summer and the feeling of sun on our bare shoulders. Soon the snow will be gone, and soon the lake will open up and bicycles will once again be the easiest way to get across town and enjoy some sunshine.

It just feels like it’s taking forever … have faith, it will come.

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Building roads to a better Aboriginal bestfuture Ruth Lloyd Ruth Lloyd Over the past week several students from the Caledonia Courier Caledonia Courier College of New Caledonia (CNC) spent time working with heavy equipment cleaning up McLeod Pit. Kerry spent Buck and Kerry Buck Students aboutand five hours per day operating her husband Morgan's her husband Morgan's various pieces of heavy equipment while familiarbusiness is not notwith yetsafety aspects and standard business is yet izing themselves one year old, but it one year old, but it maintenance procedures. hasThe already won rechas already won recwork was part of the Road Builder and ognition twice over. over.Foundation program provided ognition twice Heavy Construction AfterNechako their Campus. busi- The program was develAfter their busiat CNC ness Silver Springs ness Silver SpringsTraining Authority of B.C. oped by the Industrial Country Recreation Country Recreation and is intended to serve as a pre-employment proand Wellness became and became gramWellness for individuals who wish to enter the road finalistand in last last year's aabuilding finalist in year's heavy construction industry. In addiRegional District of of Regional District tion to the equipment operations, students attended B u l k l e y N e c h a k B u l k l e y N e c h a k oo a total of 120 hours instructional time on learning Start up Business Start up Business modules which covered industry orientation, tools Contest, they learned learned Contest, they and equipment, engineering principles and workfrom the contest and from the contest and site preparation. judges' feedback their judges' feedback their As the natural resources sector continues to business plan needed business needed expand inplan northern B.C., companies are seeking further work. further work. people with the skills and experience needed to en"That's one of of industry. the one the ter"That's the construction “These kinds of proreasons I jumped reasons I jumped grams, being provided at the theory and foundation on this course when on this level, are course going to when give students a good opportunity Amelia said it understanding was Amelia it was to gain a said general of the basic conKerry and and Morgan Morgan Buck Buck in in the the Canada Canada Day Day Parade Parade on on July July 1 1 with with their their horse-drawn horse-drawn wagon wagon which which Kerry Buck Buckcepts was of theroad winner of of an an Aboriginal Aboriginal Best Best Kerry coming," said Kerry. was the winner coming," said Kerry. Kerry is one of the services offered by their business. award for for building her and and her her husband's new business She used used the the feedfeed- award is one of the services offered by their business. her husband's new business She and Caledonia Courier Courier Caledonia Silver Springs Springs Recreation and Wellness.

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Stark said there were 20 entrepreneurs enrolled in pation all included. marketing to to better better planning planning the theing three-year financial marketing three-year and heavyfinancial With hisThey training accreditation forthcoming, waste and evenabout animal carcasses.

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For town like Vanderhoof, and the potential CNC Roadrevenue.

Builder ingato tosmall calculating expenditures and potential revenue. said Kerryinside of her her competition. ing calculating expenditures Kerry of The local local panel panel to to select select aa finalist finalist consisted of four The consisted of four produce entryThrough an additional one time funding mechanism, CNC and Heavy Construction program is succeeding in creating Kerry said the instructor for the program, Laura Silver Springs Country Recreation and Wellness Kerry said the instructor for the program, Laura Silver Springs Country Recreation and Wellness local judges, judges, two two from from CIBC, CIBC, one one from TABA EnEnlocal TABA levelfrom superviwas ablereceived to secure first equipment from River Contractfor local people, Clarkson.

And CNC Blumhagen, who who came from said Prince George, wasasfabufabureceived first place time out of of theWhite 10 participating participating com-job opportunities Blumhagen, came from Prince George, was place out the 10 comterprises, and Bonnie Hill, who works for Nak'azdli terprises, and Bonnie Hill, who sors works forare Nak'azdli who ing, a local harvesting and construction contractor.

As the CNC continues working towards building a new $12-million college lous and people got out of the program as much as munities from across the province, and Kerry said she munities from across the province, and Kerry said she lous and people got out of the program as much as Band.

Band. willing to take students did learn to operate an excavator, a bulldozer, a grader and campus here, there is a good possibility the program may exthey put in. did a lot of networking and talking to mentors while they put in. a lot of networking and talking to mentors while "The individuals individuals had had to to show showon ana basic interest in being being "The an interest con-in a skid steer, performing actual employment-related tasks days like in "There's aa lot lot of of resources resources out out there, there, you you just just need need she was was there, not not to mention mention she spent spent three three days inpand. "There's she there, to she part of of the the competition," competition," said said Amelia Amelia Stark, Stark, Nak'azdli Nak'azdli part to look look for for them," them," said said Stark.

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Canadian Cancer Society teams up with students to combat teen tanning Submitted The Canadian Cancer Society is pleased to be launching their “Tanning is Out” initiative for the third year in a row with B.C. high schools.

The initiative mobilizes student leaders to educate and inform their peers about the dangers of tanning and challenge their classmates to take the pledge to go tanfree for 2013.

This year marks the first time that the initiative is being broadened to invite students from Grades 8 to 12 to participate.

“The success of the Tan-Free Grad Challenge over the past two years and the awareness of the dangers of tanning that this campaign has brought to high school youth led to this expanded opportunity”, says Megan Klitch, Health Promotion Coordinator with the Society.

Youth are particularly vulnerable to the effects of both indoor and outdoor tan-

ning.

For instance, any use of indoor tanning equipment before the age of 35 significantly increases a person’s risk of melanoma.

Fortunately, last year the provincial government banned the use of indoor tanning equipment for youth under 18.

“There is absolutely no safe way to tan, yet many young people still want to get that bronzed look in order to live up to a certain ideal of beauty,” says Klitch.

Klitch pointed out that 27 per cent of young women between the ages of 16 and 24 use indoor tanning beds in Canada, and 49 per cent of young women and 28 per cent of young men actively try to get a tan from the sun.

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in Canada and over-exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun and indoor tanning equipment is the major cause.

The good news is that skin cancer is

also one of the most preventable cancers.

Student leaders at Nechako Valley Secondary School are preparing to launch their awareness campaign and to encourage their classmates to own their skin tone.

Since 2011, more than 8,000 Grade 12 students have pledged to be tan-free.

This year, high school students in Prince George, Smithers, Terrace, Vanderhoof, Williams Lake and Fort St John are joining the movement to be tan-free for 2013.

The Canadian Cancer Society fights cancer by doing everything it can to prevent cancer, save lives and support people living with cancer.

Go to www.cancergameplan.ca to find out more about our prevention activities.

When you want to know more about cancer, visit cancer.ca or call our toll-free bilingual Cancer Information Service at 1.888.939.3333.

For more information contact Megan Klitch, health promotion coordinator, 250.564.0885, mklitch@bc.cancer.ca.

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If you aren’t registered by April 23, you can register when you vote. You’ll need identification that proves both your identity and residential address. A complete list of acceptable identification is available from Elections BC. How to Nominate a Candidate A candidate must be nominated in writing by 75 eligible voters of the electoral district.

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Express St. John Hospital renovations to begin

Submitted Vanderhoof and area residents requiring emergency care will benefit from improvements to the emergency department at St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof.

Northern Health has awarded IDL Construction of Prince George a construction contract that will improve patient flow, and increase workspace for staff, physicians and equipment.

“Residents across the region will benefit from these renovations,” said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad. ” The St. John Hospital emergency department receives patients from across the Lakes and Omineca Districts; from as far west as Granisle and as far north as Takla Landing.”

Changes inside the hospital will result in improved patient confidentiality, including renovations to the hospital’s main entrance and ambulance entrance.

Patients arriving by ambulance will no longer need to be transported through the public waiting area.

An enlarged work station area for nurses and physicians will provide more privacy while accessing electronic medical records and viewing diagnostic images.

The renovations will also increase the emergency department and trauma room spaces, to allow for better movement of staff and equipment.

Renovations to laboratory, outpatient waiting and medical records departments will also take place.

“These renovations will result in better service and outcomes for the patients served by St. John Hospital,” said April Hughes, Northern Health’s Omineca health services administrator.

Funding for the $5 million project comes from the Government of British Columbia through capital funding to Northern Health: $3 million; and the Stuart Nechako Regional Hospital District, which

contributed $2 million.

St. John Hospital was originally built in 1965, and underwent its last major facility renovation in 1972.

Other recent improvements to the 26-bed facility included the installation of a modern air conditioning system, construction of a post-anaesthetic recovery area next to the operating room, and up-

grades to the electrical system and back-up generator.

Construction will begin in May, with a target of completion in March 2014.

Choose to recycle your milk containers.

And choose a better future for all of us.

More people than ever are doing what’s right for the environment. That’s why over 666,000 kg of milk containers were recycled at Return-It™ Depots in 2012. And it’s easy to make the right choice a part of your routine; just bring them in along with your bottles and cans.

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8 Household items that you can recycle

1. Appliances.

Some cities have appliance recycling or rebate programs. An older, less efficient appliance can be turned in for a rebate on a new energy-efficient model. If a computer is in good working order, it may be sold or passed on to another person who can put it to use. Some seniors are not interested in RAM or processor speed. They just want a means of connecting to the Internet and can benefit from a recycled machine.

Otherwise, computers may be donated to schools. For those who simply must recycle the machine, there are different drop~off zones for computers and peripherals, like printers. Some goodwill organizations will take them and turn them into profits.

2. Batteries. These pint-size sources of power contain heavy metals that can leak out into the ground and water supplies.

They should be brought to recycling centres to be disposed of properly. Otherwise, consider buying recyclable batteries and a charger.

3. Mattresses.

Thanks to bed bug epidemics, fewer people are willing to purchase or take on a used mattress. For those who are upgrading to a new mattress and have an old one to discard, check with your local municipality to find out which transfer station will recycle the mattress.

Some mattress stores will cart away an old mattress if a new one is purchased.

4. Scrap Metal.

Those with scrap metal clogging up garages or basements can actually make some cash off these items. Scrap metal is in demand, and there are dealers who handle the sale and trade of these materials.

5. CDs and DVDs. The number of these plastic discs in circulation is high. Find out where they can be recycled or turn them into handy items for other uses. For example, use a CD as a reflector on a mailbox or at the end of the driveway. Pintrest has some great suggestions for reusing CDs and DVDs. 6. CFL Bulbs. The compact Fluorescent bulbs save energy but they should be recycled

Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Omineca Express

Earth Day Colouring Contest April 22nd

REDUCE RECYCLE REUSE One Prize Winner in Each Age Group Sponsored by the following businesses....

ENTRY FORM

Drop off at Omineca Express, 150 W. Columbia St , Vanderhoof

Contestants must bring entry in person Deadline for entries April 25, 4pm

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Vanderhoof and District Co-op Association Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2013 Food, Hardware, Lumber, Agro, Fuel Sales 1-877-567-4414 properly, thanks to the minuscule amount of mercury they contain. Some stores will collect them so check with your local retailer.

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8. Oil. If individuals are changing their own motor oil, it will need to be taken to the transfer station or recycling centre for proper recycling, Many

commercial oil change businesses will recycle their oil, which makes paying for an oil change convenient and environmentally responsible.

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IDIDALAP4CANCER Vanderhoof, BC

Friday, June 21, 2013 - Noon to Midnight at NVSS Track Field

Scenes from IDIDALAP4CANCER 2012 Photos courtesy of Wayne Carlton If you would like to participate by starting your own team, join an existing team or join as an individual participant, please register at http:// cancerevents.kintera.org/ididalap, follow us on facebook at ididalap4cancer or for more information Email: IDIDALAP4CANCER@gmail.com Watch for more news on upcoming events where you can meet/join our IDIDALAP4CANCER team members, ask questions, get help with registration and purchase your IDIDALAMPS for use the night of the event.

Join the organizing team when we meet at the Vanderhoof Firehall at 7pm every other Tuesday, check the “upcoming events” for exact dates.

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Valley Festival of the performing arts

Results from the voice festival

RCM Grade 5 Solo: Nicole Egli

Intermediate Classical Concert Group: Jerusha Turgeon

Musical Theatre Under 14: Caroline Shenk Chevy Turgeon

Classical Concert Group, Under 14: Chevy Turgeon

We congratulate the singers on fine performances and thank our Adjudicator, Ms. Katherine van Kampen in her expertise with working with our young musicians!

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Beginner Under 14: Emma Wiebe Jenna Kiezebrinnk

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Water and our Will Bullying, Encouragment, Chores and changing the world... it all begins with water if you can believe it. Today I will be introducing the works of Masaru Emoto a wonderful Japanese researcher who has developed many astounding theories and more. We are focusing on a branch of his research with water.

The water research done by Dr. Emoto includes taking a drop of water from various locations, freezing it, then taking a picture of the ice crystal that forms. From his various methods of experimentation Dr. Emoto has discovered many amazing things about water such as it responds to vibrations and frequencies (this fact is becoming popular on the net where you can watch falling water spiral and dance when exposed to certain vibrations) Oversimplified attitude, words, and even thoughts carry their own frequencies and have their own power, vibrations of positive as well as negative words influence water. Negative words actually destroy water in that it become unable to form crystals or to thriveà Water from pure sources showed beautiful crystals, and water from polluted sources failed to create crystal. The classical music of Mozart, and Beethoven among others produced beautiful crystals, and heavy metal music deformed the crystals, but by far the most interesting results from his experiments was that of words. Positive words made beautiful crystals, while negative words produced poor or incomplete crystals; Now remember from our last articles that our body’s are made up of on average 70% water and think on the implications of that discovery. You are what you think and you can build yourself up or tear yourself down, but also... your thoughts and words can also build others up, or tear them down.

Remember that the next time you want to complain about someone, or use some negativity to express stress about your job or your boss etc. There is even a difference between asking your kids to do something and telling them. Think about what you want to put out there... if your thoughts could change the world, would you want it to be for the better or worse?

For more information on upcoming workshops on Emotos work call or e-mail to be added to the contact list.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Omineca Express NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION FALL FAIR KITCHEN CONCESSION If you are interested in running the Kitchen Concession at the Fall Fair August 15 - August 18, 2013 please submit the following form and either email it to jmwalker@hwy16.com or drop it off with Jeannie Walker at Royal LePage Home Central, 146 East Stewart Street by April 30, 2013. You can also go to our website http://nvesociety. com and download the form as well.

Preference will be given to Non-Profit Groups. The Fall Fair Committee will look over the submissions and the successful group will be contacted by May 15, 2013.

The fee for the Kitchen Concession is 15% of your Net Profit plus $100.00 per day Kitchen Utility fee. Must have Food Safe Certificate.

The Group or Organization must make sure that each of their volunteers buys a weekend pass for $10.00 each and that this cost will not be included in the amount above. This allows the volunteer to enjoy the Fall Fair each day after their shift is over.

The hours are: Thursday, 3pm to 8pm (This day will be free) Friday & Saturday open for breakfast at 6:30am to 8pm Sunday open for breakfast 6:30am to 4pm

Name of Group or Organization: ______________________________ Contact Name: ____________________________________________ Contact Phone Number: ____________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________________ Tell us about your group or organization and your past experience running a kitchen concession: ________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________

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Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street

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11:00 a.m. Worship Service

1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)

(Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

250-567-4960

For more information call

567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong!

For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am

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The Ormand Lake Cultural Healing Centre is offered by our integrated Mental Health and Addictions Wellness Program “Lhet’ sut’ en”, and runs for six months of the year (May to October). It is located on Nadleh Whut’en territory. It is a residential addictions treatment program in a camp site that offers a variety of holistic programs that engage participants in a lifestyle free from addictions while seeking to restore a sense of pride in Carrier and Sekani culture and beliefs.

We currently have opportunities for the May to October 2013 season; join us in making this year’s camp a success!

Maintenance Helper: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent, First Aide Level 1 with transportation endorsement, propane safety ticket, WHIMIS, chain saw safety, transportation of dangerous goods, pleasure craft operator ticket, and a valid Driver’s Licence.

Night staff: • Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; class 5 Driver’s licence, First Aide level 1 with transportation endorsement, light maintenance.

The successful applicant must provide a clear criminal records check prior to starting the position.

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Extra Foods Store in Vanderhoof has an opening for a Store Manager. Reporting to the Owner/Operator, the Store Manager will be responsible for day to day management of all aspects of a Grocery Store. This includes, but is not limited to: effective execution of all merchandising programs and ordering, ensuring departments are ready for business at all times, and assisting with training and coaching of staff. The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written skills, as well as an exceptional commitment to customer service.

Previous retail experience, preferably in a grocery environment, would be an asset.

Ability to work in a fast paced environment as well as availability for evenings, weekends and statutory holidays are required for this great opportunity. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefit plan is offered with this full time position.

Interested applicants are asked to forward their resume along with salary expectations to Darcy at the Vanderhoof location or email dan.macdonald@loblaw.ca.

Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thank you for your interest in Extra Foods

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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Burns Lake, BC Our Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choice”. As a leader in our Įeld we oīer Growth PotenƟal and a compeƟƟve CompensaƟon & BeneĮts package.

We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of OperaƟons Supervisor and complement the team at our Burns Lake BC operaƟon.

You will provide: • Day to day direcƟon and communicaƟon with our valued drivers • Employee development and training • Resource Planning and ImplementaƟon • Customer liaison and support The successful candidate will display: • Proven leadership skills • Strong analyƟcal skills • Strong communicaƟon skills • IniƟaƟve Preference will be given to individuals with a postsecondary educaƟon and/or relevant experience.

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Please send resume in conĮdence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, Fax: (250) 314-1750, e-mail: lsavage@arrow.ca

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• 3 Waratah processor operators.

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Camp job. Fort St. James area. Competitive wages.

Please send resume to: 430 Beach Rd, Burns Lake, B.C.,V0J 1E2.

Email to: beachmarine@hotmail.com Or call: (250) 692-0499.

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOK/CHEF Seasonal opportunity for motivated working cook, 60+ seat, established casual fine dining restaurant. Successful applicant must have experience, references, and the initiative to work independently. Also the ability to live/work in a remote location. Salary commensurate with experience. Accommodations provided.

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Riverside Campground Attendant

NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY

Village of Fraser Lake

A local logging contractor has openings for the following full time work.

Help Wanted

The District of Vanderhoof is seeking trusting campground attendants for the camping season at Riverside Campground.

JOB POSTING FAMILY PRESERVATION WORKER

The season will run approximately mid-June to mid-September.

MCFD FAMILY PRESERVATION PROGRAM Posting Number 2013-072

This is a live in position and will require working with money and in the outdoors operating various pieces of equipment.

VANDERHOOF

Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required.

JOB SUMMARY: This program provides direct service to families who have been referred by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) and identified as being at risk of out of home placements. The Family Preservation worker provides short term, intensive, in-home service to assist families in reducing risk factors and threats to family and individual well-being.

When appropriate, service will also be delivered as group work.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE ● A diploma in the human services or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience ● At least one year of experience in a similar environment is required for this position. ● Must demonstrate an understanding of theory, principles and practices in the field ● Must have knowledge of child development and age appropriate behaviors ● Must possess basic computer skills SALARY: $17.60-20.70 with benefits as per the CSSEA & CSSBA Collective Agreement (Grid Level 12) HOURS OF WORK: Full Time START DATE: As soon as possible Please apply for this job only in the manner specified by the employer. Failure to do so may result in your application not being properly considered for the position.

Please send a cover letter of interest and current resume outlining your skills and qualifications for the position and include the job posting number: Via email: dscoular@nvcss.ca Fax: 250-567-3939 Mail: Danny Scoular, Program Manager Nechako Valley Community Services Society Box 1249, Vanderhoof, BC VOJ 3A0

Closing Date: May 24, 2013 Apply to:

Shallon Touet, Arena - Parks Manager, 160 Connaught Street, PO Box 900, Vanderhoof , BC, V0J 3A0

Email: arena_manager@district.vanderhoof.ca

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Summer Job Openings The District of Vanderhoof is currently seeking 2 (two) Summer Program Coordinators. Job details can be found by going to www.vanderhoof.ca and click on employment opportunities.

Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required. Must be able to pass a criminal record check.

Closing Date: April 19, 2013 Apply to:

Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

Shallon Touet, Arena - Parks Manager, PO Box 900, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0

Email: arena_manager@district.vanderhoof.ca

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Summer Job Openings The District of Vanderhoof is seeking student employees for its Summer Beautification Program.

To be considered for these positions candidates are to be 16 - 30 years old and must be returning to post-secondary education conclusion of the season.

These positions will require working in the outdoors and operating various pieces of equipment.

Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required.

Closing Date: April 26, 2013 Apply to:

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CONSIGNMENT SALES June, 2013 VIP Yards

250-567-4842 Cell: 570-8586

AUCTION SALE

Saturday, May 11, 2013 at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall.

Large selection of good furniture. Large dining room set, patio furniture, antiques & collectable’s.

Limited edition prints.

Large commercial freezer. Snowblower, tools, tack, vehicles and equipment.

Pets & Livestock

Pets Boxer Puppies Born Jan. 25,2013 Fawn males & Brindle females, dewormed, vet checked & 1st shots, Parents on sight, friendly personalities $650 ph# 250 567-4623

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For more information: Richie at (250) 698-7377 or (250) 698-7351 Watch future papers for more details.

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Email: arena_manager@district.vanderhoof.ca

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

LABOURERS School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires labourers for summer employment from May 1, 2013 until August 30, 2013 in Vanderhoof and Burns Lake.

Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day, Monday to Friday or as assigned by the supervisor. The rate of pay is $18.86 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

Preferred 4uali¿cations ā completion of *rade 12 (Dogwood Certi¿cate) · three months of previous relevant experience · competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to this position · ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions · ability to work on ladders and scaffolding · ability to communicate effectively using courtesy and tact in the exchange of data or information · ability to use judgement in applying clearly established methods and procedures · Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certi¿cate and familiarity with Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB) safety procedures · valid Class 5, B.C. Driver’s License unrestricted · an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract · physical capability to perform the job duties · safety footwear, i.e steel toed boots, required Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http www.sd91.bc.ca or from the School District Administration 2f¿ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.

Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Friday, April 19, 2013 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) 56 228 Fax (250) 56 639 cupejobs@mail.sd91.bc.ca School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

I, West Fraser Mills Ltd., of 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 6P5 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following properties which are legally described as, District Lot 2008 Range 5 Coast District and District Lot 2009 Range 5 Coast District except Plan 12285 located in Fraser Lake, BC. The exclusion application is for 80.2ha of ALR land. An offsetting area of 83.8ha of land from the south portion of West Half of District Lot 2032 Range 5 Coast District and District Lot 2033 Range 5 Coast District except Plan 9322 will be put into the ALR. The offsetting area is currently not part of the ALR. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by contacting the Regional District of BulkleyNechako at 37 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0, Attention: Jason llewellyn by April 18, 2013

ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION

Sale conducted on behalf of several Estates

SALE 1 April 20, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Francois Lake Hall, Francois Lake, B.C. South of Burns Lake @ Intersection of Hwy 35 south & Colleymount Road.

ANTIQUES: The sale will have some of the nicest antique furnishings ever offered by us at auction. We have a beautiful selection of large antique furnishings such as: Tables, sete, couch, sideboards, piano stool w/ bear claw feet, end tables, side tables, curio cabinets, grandfather clock, buffet, bedroom suites, dining room suites, marble top satin wood wash stand, antique oak table 6 chairs, buffet & hutch suite, misc. antique dining room chairs and other occasional chairs. This sale will have a beautiful selection of Victorian & Eastlake antiques and other beautiful antique Oak & Mahogany furnishings.

ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that includes sleigh bells, spreaders, scotch tops, bridles, and hames etc. NATIVE & TRADITIONAL ART: Nice selection of native art including hides, drums, face masks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, paddles (exact items will be posted on the website). HOUSE HOLD & MISC COLLECTABLE’S: Very large selection of hockey, baseball & football cards, clocks, lamps, candelabra’s, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, plate ware, glassware, china & vases, sword, coal oil lamps, very old antique leather horse collectable, violin, banjo. Sale will include a few modern furnishings, deep freeze, fridge & furnishings. ANTIQUE TOOLS & MISC: Antique tools, antique survey transit, large antique brass gold scale in glass cabinet, antique bamboo fly rod.

This Sale has a large & excellent selection of antiques & collectable’s. This is a partial listing, so look for future advertising as there are more items & consignments to come.

Please view website for pictures of exact items and a list of all of our scheduled auctions. Consignments welcome!

If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auction.

Condition of Sale. Terms: Cash & cheque with identification, sorry no credit cards.

Items are as is condition ~ not responsible for accidents.

There will be a concession on Site.

SALE 2 INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT & TOOL AUCTION May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Topley Garage, Topley, B.C. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle.

SALE 3 ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS & COLLECTIBLES AUCTION June 8th, Saturday @ 10:00 am. George Dawson Motor Inn, Banquet Room, Dawson Creek, B.C. Any question Please Contact: Mike Steinebach

@ (250) 694 - 3497 or Cell (250) 692-6107 or Egon Steinebach @ (250) 694-3319 or Cell (250) 570- 2055 E-Mail: mike@mikesauction.net & Website www.mikesauction.net Auction Huge 3 Restaurant Like New Equipment Auction.

April 20 @ 11 AM at Dodd’s Auction 3311-28 Ave, Vernon.

1-866-545-3259 View photos at doddsauction.com .

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock.

SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m .

Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS

for sale. 5 males and 3 females ready to go by May 12 $550 each. Call (250) 8474203 or (250) 643-0358.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Online www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660.

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 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188.

25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860.

32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760.

47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca 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

Misc. Wanted True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Rentals

Victoria Manor Large 2 Bdrm from

$725 - $755

Large 1 Bdrm from

$695 - $725

NO SMOKING - NO PETS * Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available

250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080 RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTS

Quiet, 1 bdrm units Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth.

(250)570-9161 or

(250)567-3336

Homes for Rent For Rent 2 bedroom house, close to town, pets welcome, $750/month + utilities, available May 15 ph#250 567-3933

Rooms for Rent Grand Trunk Inn rooms for rent all utilities included, phone,cable,maid service and can check-in anytime of the month, starting at $600 per month Ph# 250 567-3188

Shared Accommodation Looking for Roommate Available Immediately Full size house, in town.

Everything supplied. I’m only home 1 day a week. Call Joel for more details. $475 Month 250-567-7560 evenings

Townhouses 3/bdrm townhouses in a family- friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430

Transportation

Vehicle Wanted 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 Black Clear Title 42,420 KM $16,700 milcorinne69@gmail.com (905) 664-2300

Trucks & Vans For Sale 2004 Ford F350 Diesel Larriet 122000 km excellent cond.

250 567-7370

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Silvermill Apartments Secure quiet apartments from $540 per month

250-567-4208 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

New, spacious, one bedroom basement apartment, convenient location. Ground level entrance. Includes 5 appliances, electricity, heat, sewer, water, garbage pickup, cable, internet, and parking. Ideal for single adult. No smoking. No pets. Rent $800 per month.

Available May 1 Call 250-567-2156

I, Ravinder singh son of Late Sh. Harmeet singh, Born of Feb 1st, 1974, present address in Canada is 2984 Victoria Street, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0, Canada and permanent address in India is 411 Guru Hargobind Nagar, Phagwara, Distt:Kapurthala - 144401 Punjab - India, intend to declare that I have changed my name from Ravinder Singh to Ravinder Singh Virdi with immediate effect for all purposes.

events consisted of beginner roping school, a parade of breeds, barrel A16 www.ominecaexpress.com clinics.

Saturday events showcased a horse whisperer, barrel racing, team roping and gymkhana demos.

To end the weekend events participants showcased their roping skills and heavy horse pulling.

The family friendly affair had children participating in fun activities with an opportunity to become more acquainted with the several horse breeds that made it out to the fair. “Kids On Broadway” workshop with Katherine van Kampen.

Competitors of all ages from Vanderhoof Limited Candy Cane and surrounding areas Time Swirls & Sundaes came out to compete at Treats Come in for a treat! the 1st annual fair.

250-567-2124 Wednesday, April 17, 2013 Omineca Express

Voice Festival

J&S Restaurant

Happy New Year

Bottle Depot Hours Monday, Tuesday & Friday 11 am to 5 pm Saturday 10 am to 5 pm

Or order to take home a Candy Cane or Fruit Cake Ice Cream Cake.

Please allow 24 hour notice

HOURS Sunday 8am-9pm, Mon-Sat 6am-9pm Christmas - Closed at 2pm on the 24th Reopen 27th at 8am

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Katherine adjudicating the young singers at festival.

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HELP WANTED Cooks needed immediately.

Submitted Call: 250-690-7542 or drop off resume @ Fort Fraser Petro Canada

Athena is the a 6week year isold Our pet of a very special His name is Bruce. yellow guy. lab cross.

Athena is He at theeasy-going, shelter with 3 an arrived incredibly legs, But you would never and friendly girl. When sheknow it.came Despite being intoBruce the care of very the vocal in hisCariboo kennel, SPCA he is very North her different oncein herough out with you. He feet were shape. thinks that he is adewclaws lap dog and She had horrible will often come up onto you for and oneHeofvery which attention. muchhad enjoys recently been injured and his belly scratches and nuzzling was swollen and in need of immediate vet treatment. head into yoursore body.

The having day after surgery Athena came back to the shelter and Only 3 legs doesn’t slow it was clearmuch, that she this guyvery down hewas is very a adaptable as she had no puller on for walks but wouldback lovefeet. Her bandages have since concern her bandaged tobeen have off leash time where heshe leaves the stitches alone, removed and even though can romprequire through the extra snow... she does a little care until she is all healed up. It with a jacket on of that course sincestitches stay clean and dry to is quite important Athena’s he is so short haired! prevent problems such as infection and slow healing. Athena Bruce is rather nervous around other dogs would do has a shining personality.

She will quickly put a so smile on your best being the only canine in yourand home.

As love well,ahe can face. She is incredibly affectionate would family be rather pushy for attention so children are probably not a that would give her the gentle love she deserves. good idea for him to be around a lot.

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April is Cancer Awareness Month

April is the month to fight back! Wear a daffodil to show your support for Canadians living with cancer and let them know that no one has to face cancer alone.

This week, more held than Daffodil Month, 3,300 Canadians will be every April, is a national diagnosed with cancer. fundraising campaign can of A cancer the diagnosis Canadian be daunting, which is why Cancer Society. During the Socithe Canadian month,Cancer Society ety is asking everyone to volunteers are involved wear a daffodil on April with numerous activities 27 to show their support of to raise vital funds for the those living with cancer. fight against cancer.

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