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Father charged in son’s death

All Clans Gathering

Mitchell Pearson, selected as the most valuable player for last year’s Stars Midget hockey team, will go to Grand Forks. The Grand Forks Border Bruins has signed some promising prospects to the roster to help work to build the Junior B team up from a few poor years. Pearson managed to rack up 45 goals and 32 assists in 34 games last year with the Stars.

Fort lends a hand

Fort St. James Search and Rescue personnel were helping out near Burns Lake this month. The search for a missing Prince George man, Brett Smith, on Takysie Lake did not result in locating the 36-year-old man, though the boat he was using was found abandoned on the north shore of the lake. Smith is now presumed drowned and the search to locate his body was called off. Search and rescue teams from Burns Lake, Terrace, Houston and Nechako Valley, in addition to some from Fort St. James, were helping with the search. Smith had not been heard from since August 6.

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Nakazdli hosted the All Clans gathering on August 16, 17 and 18. Beautiful regalia was on display as the clans were drummed into Kwah Hall on August 16 as participants came in. Bands across the region were invited to the event, and there were dance groups from the Lake Babine Nation and Gitsegukla (from near Hazelton). More photos inside and on the Caledonia Courier Facebook page. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

Charges of second-degree murder have been laid against a father in the death of his son after a shooting death at Takla Landing August 16. Jacques Seguin, 66 years old, allegedly shot his son, 36-year-old Christopher Seguin, to death during a domestic dispute at the family’s vacation cabin at Takla Landing. RCMP were called to the cabin on the night of the incident. No one else was reported to be at the cabin at the time.

Both men were from Vanderhoof. Jacques Seguin, not previously known to police, appeared in court on August 20 in Prince George and was remanded in custody until another appearance on August 23, as the paper went to press. Jacques Seguin was previously the branch manager of the Integris Credit Union in Vanderhoof, B.C.. The North District Major Crimes, the B.C. Coroner’s Office and the Takla Landing RCMP continue to investigate the incident.

Tl’azt’en’s Chief Pierre resigns Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

tion negotiations. “Until we know there’s movement, then we’ll go back,” he said. The Chief of Tl’azt’en Ralph Pierre, has resigned, Hallman did, however, say he was glad the chief effective October 31, 2013. and council would remain in place for now in order to The verbal resignation was given as a result of provide continuity in the work which has been going 14 months of deliberation, and Pierre said he finally on and also in terms of the separation negotiations. chose to do as his family wished and resign from his Hallman was meeting with Pierre last week for role of chief for the first nation. further discussions on the matter. Pierre has been asked not to speak on behalf of He said rumours and misinformation on the sepachief and council for the Nation since his resignaration were distracting from the separation process, tion. because people believed the desire to separate was Tl’azt’en administration did not respond to calls only coming from Hallman himself. from The Caledonia Courier. “This is coming from the people,” he said. “People Tl’azt’en Chief Ralph Pierre will be resigning At the Tl’azt’en Annual General Assembly Au- from his position after a difficult term dealing with need to realize that we just want to go back to those gust 13 and 14, a vote took place to remove chief and many challenges for the first nation. original ways.” Hallman referred to a treaty signed by all councillors, but the result was a tie vote, which Caledonia Courier the chiefs of Nak’azdli, Binche and Tachie in 1910 meant the motion was defeated. which he said shows Binche was recognized as an inThis vote, however, was not linked to Pierre’s resignation, which he said was dependent nation even then. solely for personal family reasons. Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) said their Pierre’s term would have ended in April 2014, and so it has not yet been role in the separation process is an advisory one. decided whether or not the band will hold a by-election or appoint an elected “The process for Band division can be complex and lengthy depending on incouncillor to act as chief until the spring election. A decision on how they will ternal negotiations requiring the community to reach an agreement-in-principle,” proceed is expected towards the end of September. said Jehan Casey, a communications person for AANDC, in an email last week. Councillor Josh Hallman, an elected Tl’azt’en Band councillor who is also Casey also said Tl’azt’en Nation advised AANDC in May of 2011 they had chair of the Binche separation committee, said he and fellow separation com- begun negotiations to divide the band. mittee member and councillor, Gloria Duncan will both also continue to abstain “Our government is committed to maintaining access to essential programs from council meetings in order to protest the lack of progress on Binche separa- and services to the community throughout this process,” he said.

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Jeff Nagel Black Press B.C. is sending firefighters and equipment to help battle wildfires burning in Idaho. One 40-unit crew consisting of personnel from the Northwest, Prince DaffodilsHC0804.EPS George and Coastal fire centres leaves for Coeur d’Alene, Idaho last Thursday. Two air tankers and a birddog aircraft were sent earlier last week to Boise. B.C. crews have already helped out this year in Alberta, Yukon, the Nortwest Terrtories, Quebec and Alaska. Officials with B.C.’s Wildfire Management Branch said they still have enough personnel and resources at the ready to combat forest fires within B.C., based on the current level of fire activity and forecasted conditions. Idaho will pick up the costs of the B.C. crews and equipment assisting there. Fire crews lent to a different jurisdiction are deployed for up to 14 days but can be recalled at any time.

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People of all ages, sizes and manner of dress were enjoying the drumming in of the clans during the All Clans gathering at Nak’zadli on August 16. The drumming in of the different clans included displays of beautiful regalia as members walked or danced into Kwah Hall while Guy Prince led drummers and singers at the front of the hall.

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2009 27 t 26MayNight Steak Benefi S M T W T F S CopsJr For Cancer & Sr Golf 1 2

WEDNESDAY 28 1April Fool’s Day

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 August 29th - 6pm Mens’ Golf 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

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17 18 19 Arm 20 21 Pub 22 23 North 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 All proceeds go 31 towards Cops For Cancer

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48 Men’s Night Golf

12 Easter

Easter Monday (Australia & Canada)

Jr & Sr Golf

6-8pm 8th Annual Registration Fair & Car Show @ Arena

15 Tax Day

Mens’ Golf

20 Taurus Jr & Sr Golf

17 21

5pm Adult Hoop Dance @ MXV

18 22 Earth Day Mens’ Golf

24 Workers Mourning Day

27 Jr & Sr Golf

28 (Canada)

5pm Adult Hoop Dance @ MXV

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10am Play Date @ Goodwin Prk 4pm Ladies Golf 6pm Cops For Cancer Benefit Dinner @ Pub 2pm Farm Animal Art Workshop @ NHS

5 9 First Day of Passover

Administrative Professionals Day

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24 Arbor Day

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26 30 4pm Ladies Golf

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610 Good Friday

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FRIDAY

Anzac Day (Australia) 25 Open House & Metis Cultural Celebration Drop in Workshop: Fish Printing FREE Entry & Beef Dips!

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Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier A decision on whether or not Fire Chief Rob Bennett will keep his position or not after an investigation into complaints of alleged sexual harassment has been made. However, the District of Fort St. James will not be releasing information on their decision until this week, past press time. The decision to hold back releasing the information on whether or not Bennett would be allowed to keep his position and what, if any, action will be taken was said to be due to possible variables. Kevin Crook, chief administrative officer for the District, said they want to only have to make one announcement, so they are holding back until they know for certain how it will work. Bennett has been on paid leave from his role as fire chief while Don Fraser has been acting fire chief in his place while an investigation was underway into two formal complaints of sexual harassment against Bennett. The first complaint related to an alleged incident at the fire hall after practice on July 18. Kirstin Rudolph filed the complaint involving Bennett’s behaviour with the District of Fort St. James shortly after. The District of Fort St. James then hired an independent investigator to look into the allegations. Rudolph said she was frustrated she was not told a decision had been made and called it a “wonderful lack of communication.” “I’m so annoyed with this,” she said. Rudolph, the other complainant and another female firefighter who spoke to the investigator are all directly involved and Rudolph said they should have been informed a decision

was made, she said. “We’re all wondering what the decision is.” Rudolph said she had left messages with Mayor Rob Macdougall after she found out a decision had been made and had not heard anything in response. “I’d like to know why they’re not telling us,” she said. “If there’s a valid reason, tell us what that reason is.” She said she wanted to know if their allegations have been substantiated by the investigation and when those involved would learn the decision. “Again, we find out through other people … that’s not the way it should be,” she said. RCMP have also been conducting a criminal investigation into the alleged incidents. Mayor Rob Macdougall said he and council had passed a unanimous resolution at the special meeting on August 21 for Crook to speak on their behalf in order to remain consistent and so he could not say more on the matter. Fire Chief Rob Bennett did not immediately return calls from The Caledonia Courier.

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Germansen accident Two men were sent to hopsital after an earlymorning all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident at Germansen Landing on August 21. At around 3 a.m., RCMP were notified by B.C. Ambulance Service of a serious accident involving a single ATV or quad and two male occupants. The two men had sustainded serious but not lifethereatening injuries as a result of the accident. One of the men was sent by ambulance to the Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St. James and one was sent by ambulance. At least one of the men had reportedly sustained serious fractures as a result of the crash. RCMP attended the ambulance, interviewing some of the witnesses with the victim and the victim and then attended the scene at Germansen Landing as well. The investigation into the accident and whether or not alcohol may have been a factor is ongoing.

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It’s never too early for powder dreams Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier

I was recently watching the trailer for a film called Valhalla by Sweetgrass Productions, which led me to watch more of their Vimeo The days are getting shorter and the nights are videos and I was stunned. A sort of ‘making getting cooler. of’ trailer, entitled On the Road Episode XII Summer has barely rounded the corner from Two Years, Five Winters, starts out with a slow the hot sweaty nights and beach days where I monotone voiceover in direct reflection of the fight a losing battle to keep the house clean and post-modern feel of Fight Club and the running I have to brush the sand off my sheets each night dialogue musings of Kerouac, taking you inside before bed. the consciousness of the filmmakers. This is set But the first leaves have begun to fall from the to a background of electronic beats while stunbirch tree in my backyard, dry and crunchy, and ningly striking images blink across the screen I can feel the cool breath of fall on the air when interspersed with behind-the scenes footage in the wind picks up. a rapid-fire sequence of sensory overload. The short and beautiful summer has left my The result is a brilliantly poetic teaser which arms a tone of copper they have never before not only makes the viewer eager to see the reachieved, thanks to long hot July days spent in sulting film, but desperate to head out on adhalter tops painting window frames and yard ventures of their own. work. “In this life of the dirtbag rock star, emotion, While it should seem winter is a far off posroads, beds, home, beds, all blend into one unsibility, and will arrive in its own time on frosty Is it too early to be thinking about snow? ending stream of ephemeral being. Lives lived Caledonia Courier fingertips and the intricate web of crystal snowin the moment, wherever they happen to find flakes falling from the sky, in one small way it themselves.” has already arrived. The entire dialogue sounds like some sort of skier’s esoteric dream sequence. For with the teaser trailers of the unbelievably beautiful ski films about to emerge Well done Sweetgrass, well done. for consumption by snow lovers everywhere, dreams will begin to shift from the goldTo experience the genius for yourself, go to: vimeo.com/49366887 then sit back and en glow of summer sunsets and beach fires to ones of powder so soft and light it sprays watch summer drift away with expectant joy of the winter adventures to come. over your head and afternoons spent floating across perfect pillows, previously uncut Who’s up for a fall ski and snowboard film screening party? The time is coming… by metal edges and untrammelled by animal footprints. and so is the snow.

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Fort St. James court report

For files appearing before the Fort St. James Provincial Court on August 20, 2013. Belinda C. Charlie was fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for one year as well as charged a victim surcharge of $150 for operating a motor vehicle while impaired. Dustin R. Duncan was fined $200 and charged a victim surcharge of $30 for failure to comply with a condition of undertaking or recognizance. Crystal K. Joseph was released on a bond of $500 on conditions for 10 months for assault with a weapon or assault causing bodily harm. Irvin K. Joseph was sentenced twice to 18 days in jail, six months probation and a victim surcharge of $50 for two counts of failure to comply with a probation order.

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Free art workshops

The Fort St. James National Historic Site's Artist in Residence Clare Singleton, will be holding some free art workshops this month and next. The workshops will be free with admission to the park, and there will be three workshops for budding artists to take part in. Create your own farm animal family on August 29 from 2-4 p.m. will include a farm tour of the historic site's farm animals. Then participants can create their very own set of farm animals, complete with a picket fence. Also on August 29, Singleton will lead participants in a hands-on workshop to create a series of landscape studies of the Stuart Lake skyline in watercolour from 7-9 p.m. On Saturday, September 21, during the Fort St. James National Historic Site Open House, Singleton will demonstrate fish printing, which participants in this drop-in workshop can then use to create their very own fish prints. Historically used for fishermen to record their catches,

Artist Clare Singleton will host some free workshops as part of her residence as an artist at the historic site. Parks Canada Photo

the process has evolved into its own art form. For information on the workshops or to register for them, contact the front desk of the Fort St. James National Historic Site at 250-996-7191 or stjames@pc.gc.ca

LABOUR DAY 2013 MONDAY SEPT 2 For many British Columbians, Labour Day may simply mean the last extended weekend of the summer. It is important to remember it is a day to celebrate working people and the contribution they make to our province and the quality of life we enjoy. The rights that workers have today such as a 40-hour work week, minimum wage, parental leave and paid holidays were hard fought for in times when labourers had few benefits, no voice and worked in perilous conditions. Many of the protections and rights that today’s employees have exist because of unions. Labour Day is celebrated on the first Monday of every September and this year on September 2 it will be in a show of solidarity for working people across the country and beyond. The origins of this

national holiday are rooted in the history of the Canadian labour movement that began in the time of Prime Minister Sir John A. Macdonald. From a bold stand by a group of Ontario printers in May of 1872 grew the most important legislature to impact workers in the following century. Union pioneers petitioned their employers for a reduction in the number of hours worked - asking that their workweek be reduced to six, 9-hour days. They formed an organization dubbed the Nine Hours Movement and argued that reducing working hours would benefit both workers and society as more time would be spent with family and community. Employers scoffed at their claims and rejected their demands. At the time it was a crime to be member of a union in Canada yet in a courageous act of defiance, the Toronto Typographical Union went on strike to secure the nine-hour workday. A parade was held which drew some 10,000 spectators. The workers went on strike. Many lost their job and were forced to relocate. Their employers brought in replacement workers and used this so called ‘conspiracy’ to have 24 members of the movement arrested and jailed. On June 14, 1872

Macdonald passed the Trade Union Act that legalized union activity, freed the workers and endeared him to the working class. The Toronto printers strike paved the way for unions across North America to demand a 54-hour workweek. Canadian trade unionists have ever since, celebrated this day that has been set aside to honor ‘those who labour.’ The first Labour Day parade was held in Winnipeg in 1894, and was two miles long. Today approximately 30 percent of BC’s workforce is covered by a collective agreement. As Labour Day has evolved it remains a day of celebration, solidarity, speeches and recreation. The issues facing workers have also evolved. Today’s labour unions negotiate on behalf of a changing workforce in an ever-evolving workplace. British Columbians have different challenges to deal with, whether it is record-high housing prices, increasing levels of debt and living longer. Minimum wage, overtime, working conditions for farmworkers, health and safety and access to affordable daycare are all important labour issues. This Labour Day, take a moment to reflect on the history and significance of the day.

HONOURING OUR WORKFORCE Labour Day is a time to reflect on the contribution of working people to the building of our great nation.

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Night market a hit Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier The Fort St. James Night Market to encourage activity in the downtown in the evenings saw an estimated 400 visitors. Organizers Olivia Mcmahon and Jessica Rasmussen, both working for the District of Fort St. James, said the event had around 38 vendors. Their goal for the event was 25. “So that was a big, happy surprise,” said Mcmahon. Vendors came from throughout the region, from Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Prince George, Cluculz Lake, Vanderhoof and Fort St. James. There were a few hiccups in the setup, with the lights for the outdoor stage being left behind then not able to be hooked up in time and the food vendor Spicey Greens getting lost on the way and being over an hour late. “There’s always a few kinks, but we ironed those out,” said Mcmahon. Once Spicey Greens arrived and set up they had a line up until they were completely sold out. In addition to the vendors selling everything from crafts to cupcakes, clothes to food, there were also entertainers performing on the outdoor stage, a portable stage the District of Vanderhoof supplied for the event. There was the Lost and Found Puppet Company, with a puppet theatre production by Maggie Winston of Vancouver

for the kids, Marcel Prince and his guitar, Ditnikwun Drummers did some singing and drumming, Doug Koyama and friends created some on-the spot music, Rosewood’s Diary of Vanderhoof rocked the stage, Barefoot Caravan drummed some beats and Canadian Waste, a four-piece from Fraser Lake, finished everyone off with some originals. While many of the vendors packed up by around 9 or 9:30 p.m., the music went on past 10 p.m.. Some of the local stores such as TRU Value, The Source and the Health Food Store which stayed open during the event didn’t necessarily see a lot of extra business during the market itself, but many were busy with vendors getting ready prior to market hours and Mcmahon said they did find it was good exposure and they were excited for the Love Fort St. James buy local campaign which was launched at the event. The idea for the night market came about in July, and so while things were put together fairly last-minute, Mcmahon said things went well and she thinks they would go smoother with longer timelines and they may have had even more participants. The door prize drawn for visitors to the event was won by Cassandra Hammett and was a stay and play package which included one night at The View Hotel, free passes and lunch at the Fort St. James National Historic Site and a round of golf at the Stuart Lake Golf Club.

8th Annual Registration Business Fair & Classic Car Show!! Wednesday, September 4th from 6-8pm at Fort Arena Call 996-8233 for more information or to register your booth. The fair is a great opportunity to recruit and register members to your group and to promote your business/organization.

ABOVE: Sunset over the market in Spirit Square.

Getting up to Conifex Celebrates our Conifex would like to congratulate 10 Millionth Tree Planted!

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Tracy Fry for her new A-8 debarker record. Tracy put 9,659 logs with average length 18 foot ten inches through her barker in a shift! Not only does Tracy know how to run a barker, but she is a role model as well. Tracy has been 14 years lost time free in the industry which includes Conifex where she has been since the start. Tracy also has spent time with our safety committee and is a true team player. Since 2010, Conifex has successfully reforested over 8,000 hectares in our Mackenzie and Fort St. James operating areas. Tracy thank you, and the rest of the We wish to thank Apex Reforestation Ltd. for their support in helping us to achieve this milestone. shift for a job well done!

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TOP: Maegan Grooten was enjoying the sidewalk paint at the night market. BELOW: Rosewood's Diary played to a late-night crowd. BOTTOM: The mandolin player of Canadian Waste, a group from Fraser Lake. Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier

INITIATIVE PETITION An initiative to amend the Police Act

KNOW THE RULES If you plan to participate in the initiative campaign, it’s important that you know the rules. ■■

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kindergartener’s first day of school is a day to cherish. There are so many firsts to experience, from wearing a backpack for the first time to making new friends to riding on a school bus. All of these firsts can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. For many youngsters, school marks the first time they are away from their parents for an extended period of time. As a result, safety concerns — especially concerning transportation to and from school — is foremost on the minds of many parents. School bus safety is something that should be presented to children in terms they can understand. Riding on a school bus is often a fun experience for kids, but the prospect of leaving Mom or Dad behind at the curb can spark mixed feelings. It is best to prepare students for the school bus a few weeks prior to the first day of school to gauge their reactions and plan accordingly.

Acquainting children with school bus safety and protocol can ease first day jitters. Here are some important topics to go over. • Walk to the bus using a sidewalk if there is one. If no sidewalk is present, walk on the opposite side of the street facing oncoming traffic. • Wait for the bus at the designated stop. Don’t wander away. • Do not go into the street while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Do not roughhouse or run around with friends while waiting for the bus to arrive. • Wait for the bus a safe distance away from the street until the bus stops and opens the door. • Walk one-by-one onto the bus. Do not push or crowd the doorway. • Once on the bus, quickly find a seat and sit down. • If there is a seatbelt, fasten it. (Children should be familiar with how to latch a seatbelt.) • Do not put your head, arms or anything else out of the bus window. • Keep the bus aisle clear of backpacks or other items. • Keep voices down so not to distract the driver. • Listen to the driver. • Do not throw things on the bus. • Exit the bus slowly and do not push. • If you must cross the street when exiting the bus, do so in front of the bus so the driver can see you. Parents can go over these rules again and again. On the first day of school, some parents prefer to let their children ride the bus to school and then the parents meet the children at the school to watch the boys and girls exit. This also reassures the children that they are safe riding the bus. The first day of school may be full of new things, but children can acquaint themselves with school bus safety and grow accustomed to riding one each day.

NEWS Concerns linger over sockeye run

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River temperatures still a worry as more salmon arrive Jeff Nagel Black Press The estimated size of the Fraser River sockeye run was boosted Friday as more inbound salmon are arriving later than anticipated in the waters around Vancouver Island. The Pacific Salmon Commission now estimates the main summer run of sockeye at 2.3 million fish, up from two million as of Aug. 13, and the early summer run is now pegged at 520,000 fish, up from 475,000. The overall run size is currently estimated at just over three million, with late-run sockeye that were projected to add 583,000 not yet included in the count. That’s well below the 4.8 million run size forecast for this summer, but an improvement from the 1.6 million return of four years ago that triggered the

Cohen Inquiry. There’s still deep concern that high river temperatures of around 21 degrees – 3.3 degrees higher than average – may kill up to 70 per cent of the incoming sockeye before they can spawn. That prompted the commission to scale back test fishing to reduce pressure on the stock and DFO cut off all sports angling for salmon on the lower Fraser to avoid any sockeye bycatch there. Observers have reported seeing more floating carcasses in the river but the PSC said most sockeye swimming upriver appear to be in good condition so far. There’s still no expectation of any more commercial or aboriginal food fishery openings for sockeye. Close to nine million pink salmon are also forecast to arrive, however, and large numbers of that species

are now being detected, suggesting an even bigger run than predicted. A big pink run could allow fishery openings in September.

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The Ouellette family has been helping to build the community of Fort St. James for nearly four decades. Ouellette Bros. Construction opened for business in 1975 and boasts an impressive portfolio of Residential, Commercial and Industrial Construction projects. To date they have completed jobs in British Columbia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. Ouellette Bros. Building Supplies retail store opened its doors 1999. In 2006/2007 they brought their customers even more value and selection by partnering with industry leader Castle Building Centres. The store now offers a complete line of

building supplies, kitchen and bath, interiors and top quality paint including the latest Benjamin Moore products. Ouellette Bros. are pleased to announce that they now carry GE, GE Allura, GE Profile and Moffat appliances as well as Serta mattresses. If you don’t see what you’re looking for or require a special order, ask the knowledgeable staff and they will do their best to get it for you. Need a tool or machine? The rental department is ready to help with everything you need for lawn and garden, painting and decorating, carpet and flooring, mov-

ing equipment, plumbing, electrical tools, gas tools, air compressors and tools, drilling, propane, concrete and masonry tools, fastening, generators and welders, ladders and scaffolding. In 2008 Ouellette Bros. Enterprise was established specializing in geothermal heating and cooling, natural gas fitting, electrical, and plumbing services and WETT wood stove inspections. From plan to project completion, leave it up to the professionals to complete the job for you. Whether you are just in the planning stages, building, fixing or finishing you can trust Ouellette Bros. for quality, selection and service. They know their community, their customers, and their needs. Stop by and say Hello to Jonathan Ouellette and the staff, and remember to join us in celebrating our 38th anniversary this September 20th! Check out our Web site for rentals, rates and products at www.ouellettebros.com

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Ribbon cut on treehouse The District of Fort St. James and Conifex Timber Inc. are pleased to announce the ribboncutting on what has been dubbed the “Insta-Treehouse” in Cottonwood Park. Originally designed and built in 2012, the playhouse was entered by Conifex as part of the 2012 Canfor Playhouse Challenge. The treehouse was included in the Fair at the 2012 Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver, and also made a local appearance as part of Conifex’s float in the 2013 Canada Day Parade. The Insta-Treehouse was created through the collaborative efforts of Conifex Timber Inc. who donated the dimensional lumber, MQN Architects who designed the treehouse, Ventana Construction Corp. who did the original construction, M & L Painting who stained the wood, A & B Tool Rentals Ltd., who donated the use of power tools, and General Paint Corp., who donated the wood stain for the equipment. The Insta-Treenhouse was

then gifted to the municipality following the competition, and installed by the District of Fort St. James’ Public Works crew this summer. Situated in the shade of cottonwood trees in Cottonwood Park, the playground equipment is already receiving much attention and use from local children. Surrounded by a bed of wood chips, the equipment boasts a climbing net, climbing wall, stairs and a slide. A plaque on the side of the apparatus reads: “Each company chose to be part of the challenge because we believe that every child, in every community, has the right to play and have fun. We also support Habitat for Humanity and the concept of affordable housing for deserving families”. “The community of Fort St. James has given us a great kickstart to getting our lumber business underway, and we’re delighted to reciprocate to the community

Willick 60th anniversary celebrated Lil and Al Willick recently celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in Vernon, B.C. this summer. The couple were actually married on September 2, 1953 and spent 40 of their married years in Fort St. James, where they raised nine children, seven boys and two girls. Their children now live in and around Fort St. James, southern B.C., and even Turkey. The couple now live in Vernon, where some of the family gathered to help celebrate the milestone anniversary, including some of their 15 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. RIGHT: AL and Lil Willick on their wedding day back in Sept of 1953. The couple lived in Fort St. James for 40 years, but have since moved south to Vernon. Photo courtesy of the Willick family

said, “This project highlights the wood industry and is another example of Conifex’s partnership with the community.” “We are grateful on behalf of the District of Fort St. James for Conifex’s contribution to the families to enjoy this equipment at our beautiful Cottonwood Park by the lake.” The donation and installation of the Insta-Treehouse corresponds with Conifex’s announcement of having planted 10 million trees this year, replacing the amount harvested in the period of 2010 – 2012 by a ratio of nearly 2:1 (having harvested approximately 5.1 million trees in that time period).

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and are very thankful for all who contribute to this endeavor. For further information please call Gwen Andrews 567-6744. *** SERVICE TIMES... at St Patrick’s Anglican Church, Fort St James, will be 10:30 am every Sunday. Free lunch every Tues between 11-1pm with music and Prayer. Please come and join us. *** FIREwEED CLOThES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 9968081. Every little bit helps. *** AUxILIARy TO STUART LAkE hOSpITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** FORT ST. JAMES pUBLIC LIBRARy hOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** NEChAkO VALLEy COMMUNITy SERVICES SOCIETy...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAp AND hANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250-9967728 (h) for more information.

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skills to hopefully make them eligible for other employment down the road. Andrew Stairs from HemingThis is part of the project’s ford, Quebec near Montreal has social aspect, and Stairs mainbeen farming all his life. tained agriculture itself is a His experience with greenhouslong-term and social investes, farming and agriculture in genment in the community, and an eral will be critical components of investment towards food selfhis new role as the greenhouse mansufficiency and sustainability. ager of the new Nak’azdli green“It’s not easy money, it’s house. something for the long-term,” The project, years in the making, he said. is finally bearing fruit, even though In the future, if the first the greenhouse itself is still in the greenhouse is successful, the construction phase, as the greengoal would be to expand the house doors were just being put project and build more greenon a couple weeks ago, in a race houses and also grow some haragainst frost. dier crops in outdoor plots. “We’re still getting organized Stairs said there are “high and getting cleaned up,” said Stairs. expectations for this project” While Nak’azdli band members but they “have to remain optimay not have a lot of experience mistic and conservative at the with agriculture in general, Stairs same time.” is optimistic about the greenhouse The project has already had and its potential benefits for the its share of setbacks, with the community. federal funding for the project He called his outlook “positive delayed by a year and then apand upbeat” and said he believes the Andrew Stairs shows off the plants in the Nak’azdli greenhouse. Stairs is the new greenhouse manager proved this year on March 31 for the Nak’azdli Band and is helping get the new project off the ground with Nak’azdli. band is as well. and dispersed on April 1, which Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier The experience will come, and is late to begin an agricultural the best in the local conditions - everything from Beefsteak Stairs’ 15-plus years in direct marproject like this. keting farm products and overall knowledge as a third gen- and Roma tomatoes to cherry tomatoes. “We’re very lucky to have gotten a crop at all,” said Stairs was also still working on figuring out the green- Stairs. eration farmer will help. house itself, as every greenhouse is different he said, with “Hope for the best and cross our fingers,” said Stairs. Within a very short period of time, the band had to hire He also said he has been getting a lot of participation a range of watering systems, plastic, glass and heating sys- a manager, put together a crew and source the materials to and advice from the community already. “Which is always tems. make it happen. The new Nak’azdli greenhouse did not yet have heatappreciated,” he said. “There’s a tremendous number of Kirsten Rudolph of Sif’s Grove greenhouse was the ing in installed, and there were some adjustments to make original consultant on the project who helped get things gardeners in this town.” with the waterline, which was put outside the greenhouse going until they hired Stairs, and she said there were a few This help will be critical, said Stairs. “It’s going to require a community approach to suc- instead of inside, which would have kept it from freezing. hiccups. The heating system planned for the structure is an outceed.” “We’ve never had a project like this,” said Rudolph. The plants had been in place one and a half months when side wood furnace which will burn scrap waste wood from The greenhouse was ordered with irrigation, however, Stairs spoke to The Courier, and were covered in green to- the nearby Tl’oh Forest Products mill. when it arrived, no irrigation came with it. But the over 500 plants in place were so far doing well, matoes, and he said the plants were doing well, with the This has meant the over 500 plants have been getting first samples having already been delivered to band offices and required daily tending. watered by hand, a very time-consuming process. The work in the greenhouse of watering, pruning, polfor people to try. “We’re working with what we’ve got,” she said. Fresh tomatoes are expected to be sold in the Sana’aih linating the plants and harvesting the produce will be done Now that Stairs has taken over, he is trying to train the Market, however, the washing tubs necessary to make the by Nak’azdli band members as part of a work experience workers, work on completing the greenhouse and get settled program. produce commercially sellable are not yet in place. with his family, but he said he is “cautiously optimistic.” Those who come and work at the greenhouse will be The first year a broad range of 10 tomato varieties have “We have major challenges ahead of us,” he said. “We’re been planted, in order to help gauge which ones will fair paid extra on their benefits and will gain experience and making good first steps.”

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