Williams Lake Tribune, January 01, 2014

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2013 Year in Review As we say good-bye to another year, we here at the Williams Lake Tribune/Weekend Advisor would like to take you on a journey looking back at 2013.

This edition marks Part One of a two-part series in our annual Year in Review publication, where we revisit some the stories that shaped our community and our lives.

This year saw some major changes in our school system, disputes within City Hall as well as an upset in the provincial election.

There was also an investment made in the local forest industry, with the $25 million upgrade to the West Fraser sawmill planer.

Thompson Rivers University North campus received more than $1 million from the government to support skills training.

First Nations issues came to the forefront with the Truth and Reconciliation hearings in May. The New Prosperity Mine proposal was also in the headlines most of the year as the project underwent a federal environmental review.

For more information and opinion the stories making a splash in the first part of 2013 turn to the editorial page 6.

Also see our Jan. 3 edition for continuing coverage of our Year in Review for the second half of the year.

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Burgar recognized by Operation Red Nose national office Angie Mindus Staff Writer Though he’s not particularly fond of

the attention, Jack Burgar has been recognized by Operation Red Nose headquarters out of Quebec

earlier this month as the volunteer of the day.

A longtime active member of the Ro-

tary Club of Williams Lake, Burgar has volunteered his time with Operation Red Nose since it began in Williams Lake more than five years ago.

He was recognized for those efforts nationally on Dec. 18.

“There are so many people who do so much — I wish we were all recognized equally,” Burgar said, uncomfortable with being recognized for his work.

“I get rewarded just by being apart of it.

The people we pick up are great — ­ they’re very friendly and happy and we’re providing an important service.”

Burgar is a wellknown retired teacher, who dedicated 35 years to teaching business education and physical education at the local high school as well as volunteering his time as a coach.

During Operation Red Nose, most nights Burgar is active in the call dispatch centre, and sometimes as a designated driver.

Burgar is a member of the ORN organizing committee in Wil-

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Jack Burgar is recognized for his work with Operation Red Nose.

Victim identified The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a house fire in McLeese Lake on Dec. 17.

He was Francis (Buck) Storoschuk, aged 78, from McLeese Lake, reports Barb McLintock, Coroner, Strategic Programs.

Storoschuk lived alone in a mobile home near McLeese Lake, a small community on Highway 97 about 44

kilometres north of Williams Lake.

In the early morning hours of Dec. 17, neighbours noticed that the mobile home was on fire and called 911.

After the fire was extinguished, Storoschuk was found deceased at the scene.

The BC Coroners Service, fire officials and RCMP are continuing to investigate this death.

liams Lake, as well as is the treasurer of the organization.

“Rigorous and organized, he does a fantastic job at it,” said the national Operation Red Nose headquarters.

“Health concerns are part of Jack everyday life. Despite this, he continues to be dedicated and always gives 110 per cent of what he’s got.

His resilience, his willingness to help others and his great generosity are remarkable. Jack is an example of courage and dedication to all.”

Operation Red Nose runs nine evenings throughout the holiday season right until New Year’s Eve, providing rides and drivers by donation to those in need of a lift home.

Proceeds from the campaign are given to service clubs who help out with Operation Red Nose.

So far this year, 228 rides were given to 509 riders with the help of 132 volunteers.

More than $6,000 was raised locally this year.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

Part 1: Year in Review 2013

January: Anahim Lake loses historic restaurant to fire Jan. 8, 2013

BC Services Card to replace Care Card

Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid announced that B.C. residents over the next five years will have to replace Care Cards with the new BC Services Card.

The new card can serve as a driver’s licence and act as photo ID, making B.C. the first province in Canada to issue a combined card.

Jan. 8, 2013

New Year’s baby

Sarah and Nathan Anderson of Quesnel announced the birth of Judah Hartley, the 2013 New Year’s baby born at Cariboo Memorial Hospital on Jan. 2.

Jan. 10, 2013

Anahim Lake restaurant lost to fire

On Jan. 7 the small community of Anahim Lake lost one of its well-known restaurants to a fire.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. Anahim RCMP responded to a

report the Dutchman Restaurant was on fire.

The restaurant, built in the 1980s, belonged to Dawn Benton, had been closed prior to the fire.

received a letter from CRD Area F Director Joan Sorely containing a notice of suspension of Central Cariboo/ City of Williams Lake Joint Committee meeting until the fringe fire protection issues can be solved.

Jan. 15, 2013

Idle No More sees third rally in lake city

Jan. 29, 2013

Around 100 Cariboo Chilcotin residents participated in the third Idle No More Rally to take place in Williams Lake. Despite double digit below zero temperatures, on Friday Jan. 11, participants of ages peacefully demonstrated in support of Ontario Chief Theresa Spence who was meeting that day with the federal government, asking to discuss First Nations issues and protection of the environment.

Jan. 17, 2013

Salvation Army gets new kitchen

MLA Donna Barnett joined staff to officially open the Salvation Army’s newly renovated kitchen.

With the new kitchen, Captain Claudine Kadonaga said the plan

William case heads to Supreme Court

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The national Idle No More movement made its way to the lakecity with peaceful rallies downtown in January. is to offer basic linecook training. Funding for the $380,000 project was possible due to a $185,000 donation from Weston Garfield Foundation and $150,000 from Salvation Army divisional headquarters.

Jan. 17, 2013

NDP nomination meeting for Cariboo North Sunday

Quesnel city councillor and forest worker Sushil Thapor and 150 Mile rancher and former CRD director Duncan Barnett will face off for the Cariboo North NDP candidate position at a debate in Quesnel Sunday, Jan. 21. BC NDP leader Adrian Dix and Cariboo Chilcotin NDP candidate Charlie Wyse will also be there.

Jan. 22, 2013

Anahim Lake lost the historic Dutchman Restaurant to fire on Jan. 7.

Highway reopened north of Williams Lake

A transport truck carrying a hazardous

additive used in mining blasting applications rolled over spilling some of its contents on Thursday evening Jan. 17, 14 kilometres north of Williams Lake at Wildwood.

The driver was airlifted to Vancouver with serious head injuries, while the nearby residents were evacuated and the highway was closed until the spill was cleaned up.

Cause of the rollover was unknown.

Jan. 24, 2013

City wants to hire mediator

Williams Lake city council is hoping the Cariboo Regional District will agree to go to a mediator to solve the issues around fire protection for rural fringe residents. “We are trying to focus on how we move forward,” Mayor Kerry Cook said.

Meanwhile the city

Former chief and present councillor Roger William said he always believed the William rights and title case would end up in the Supreme Court of Canada. “The rights to hunt, trap trade and catch and use wild horses were not contested by the provincial or federal government during one of the case’s go-arounds, William said. “That means those rights were upheld and it becomes law in the court case areas, which is huge.”

Jan. 31, 2013

Runway funding falls short: city The City of Williams

Lake is turning up the heat in hopes it will get funding to completely resurface the runway at its regional airport. In conversations with representatives of the Airport Capital Assistance Program (ACAP), the city’s been told only 5,000 feet of the 7,000 feet runway is eligible for funding. The cost for that extra 2,000 feet is estimated at $2.5 million.

Jan. 31, 2013

Interior Health bus sees 55 per cent increase in ridership since 2006

Since its inception in 2006, the Interior Health bus has seen a 55 per cent increase in ridership. There were slightly more than 700 riders in 2007/2008 and slightly more than 1,100 riders in 2011/2012.

The bus travels from Williams Lake to Kamloops on Mondays, departing from A&W at 7:30 a.m.

The cost of providing the bus annually for Williams Lake is $38,000.

Jan. 24, 2013

Trustees finalize school options After months of deliberation and public input, trustees decided to closed Glendale and Kwaleen elementary schools, and make Columneetza and Williams Lake Secondary School into one school with two campuses, serving grades 7 to 12.

Wildwood elementary school will remain open and reconfigured into a Kindergarten to Grade 6 school.

A transport truck carrying hazardous material used in mining blasting applications rolled over on Highway 97 near Wildwood on Jan. 17.

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YEAR IN REVIEW

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A tense labour dispute between unionized city workers and the City of Williams Lake dominates the news in February.

February sees city workers strike Feb. 7, 2013

Feb. 12, 2013

CRD proceeds with legal action on fire protection

City filing for interested party status

The Cariboo Regional District will pursue legal action to ensure the original fire agreement with the City of Williams Lake for fringe fire protection is enforced. In a recent survey the CRD received 328 responses — 60 per cent indicated they want the CRD to pursue legal action.

Twenty-five per cent said they want the CRD to look at developing a volunteer fire department, while 15 per cent indicated they wanted the CRD to develop a new fire agreement with the city.

Feb. 7, 2013

New CAO hired for Williams Lake

Mayor Kerry Cook has announced the city’s hiring of a new CAO. Don DeGagne, presently the CAO of the City of Summerland, will start the position on March 1. DeGagne has also worked for the cities of Revelstoke, Trail, Prince George, District of Mackenzie and Village of Keremeos.

The City of Williams Lake is hoping to gain interested party status for the environmental panel review of the New Prosperity Mine project.

Having missed the Sept.

28 deadline for applying, the city applied to the Canada Environmental Assessment Agency on Jan. 29 for consideration.

“Were hoping we are going to be successful,” said acting CAO Geoff Goodall. “We haven’t indicated at all what we’re presenting. We just want a slot.”

Feb. 14, 2013

City workers to strike

Unionized employees of the City of Williams lake served 72-hour strike notice on Wednesday afternoon, indicating the union will be on strike by Saturday at 1:53 p.m.

On Tuesday, the city and the International Union of Operating Engineers began talks, but

by Wednesday afternoon talks had broken down, said service representative John Dube.

“It’s unfortunate,” Dube said. “We hope this won’t last too long,

but the city is going to have to pull up its socks and get serious with bargaining.”

Feb. 14, 2013

Opposition rises to Columneetza becoming middle school

The majority of Columneetza secondary teachers and parents are opposed to the School District 27 board’s decision to make that school a predominantly grades 7 to 9 campus, according to presentations made during a special open meeting of the School District 27 board Tuesday.

Backed up by several other teachers, Columneetza teachers Dave Corbett and Troy Johnston, and a representative from the Columneetza parent advisory council gave detailed presentations on the reasons for their position.

Feb. 19, 2013

Union resumes strike after talks deteriorate Monday

After issuing 72-hour strike notice Wednesday, International Union of Operating Engineers Local 882B went into fullblown strike Monday

afternoon.

The union agreed on Friday to resume negotiations on Monday, took job action Saturday afternoon through Sunday, and then walked away from the negotiating table Monday morning.

Feb. 28, 2013

City and union reach tentative agreement

Picket lines are going down in Williams Lake as union city workers prepare to return to work Thursday after the union reached a tentative agreement with the city late Tuesday.

Around 110 members of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 882B began legal strike action on Feb. 16.

Workers resumed work on Feb. 18, but by noon when the union walked away from the table because it did not feel bargaining was taking place, the picket lines went back up, and have remained up ever since.

At around 9 p.m.

Tuesday, a tentative agreement was reached that IUOE business manager Saundra Taylor said she’s confident her members will ratify over the weekend.

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WILLIAMS LAKE CITY PAGE

PARKING REGULATION CHANGES Signs will be installed and enforcement to commence in early January In the area of Thompson Rivers University

1. No Parking signs will be installed from Blair to Midnight for the entire area on the TRU side of Western Ave. This would address the current safety issues for vehicles pulling out of TRU onto Western as no vehicles would be parked on that side of the street allowing great visibility.

2. “Resident Only” parking system for the six residences across from TRU, where residents are given tags to be left on their dashboard to allow only those vehicles belonging to the residents to park in this area.

3. Street parking allowed from 8 am to 5 pm from the corner of Comer Park extending towards Columneetza on the park side of the street. (This would allow some on-street parking, roughly 30 spots for students during the day).

4. The end of the area as you approach Columneetza will be restricted to only 15 minute stopping to allow parents to pick up/drop off their children at Columneetza. This area would extend to opposite the 4th residence in from Latin Street.

5. To ensure School buses the room to turn into the Columneetza School Bus pickup area, the no stopping area will extend from past Latin Street to in front of these first four residences on Western from Latin.

6. The remaining area in front of the residences on Western continuing to Blair will be “Residential Parking” Only.

7. Blair Avenue on the lower end towards Western will have no parking on both sides of the street (one side is already No Parking) This street is very narrow and with vehicles parked on either side school buses can barely get by.

8. Latin and Beauchamp will be “Residential Parking Only” zones.

On 11th Avenue 1. Parking will be limited to the south side of 11th Avenue only between McKinnon Street and Pigeon Avenue at all times.

WILLIAMS LAKE TRANSIT SCHEDULE

NO SERVICE January 1 and 2

FIREFIGHTERS WANTED The City of Williams Lake Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Paid-On-Call Fire Fighters.

Applicants must live within the Williams Lake Fire Protection District.

A REMINDER THAT DOG LICENSES MUST BE RENEWED BEFORE JAN. 1, 2014 At two months of age all dogs must be licensed in the City of Williams Lake.

License Fees: Spayed or neutered dog $10.00 Unspayed or unneutered dog $20.00 Late application fee (after March 31st) $10.00 plus regular license fee Replacement license tag $5.00 Aggressive dog $200.00 If your dog is not currently correctly licensed and is impounded a $50.00 fee will be added to your total. (This is in addition to the licensing, impounding and boarding fees).

Your dog’s license is valid for one year from January 1st to December 31st.

You are advised to buy your new license ahead of time but are responsible for purchasing, whether or not you receive a renewal notice.

Dogs’ licenses are their ticket home. Please ensure contact information with the City is up to date. It also lets other citizens know that a dog at large has a home and is not a stray. The money collected for dog licensing goes to the Williams Lake BCSPCA and the Animal Control Bylaw Services.

Benefits of a City of Williams Lake dog license: Reunites dogs with the owner Delivers public education programs Helps neighbors resolve their animal related conflicts Means your dog will spend less time in the shelter which reduces stress and minimizes the risk of contracting a disease Licenses may be obtained at the following locations: City Hall Total Pet 450 Mart Street 32 North Broadway Williams Lake Williams Lake 250-392-2311 250-398-6300

NO PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS IN THE 24 HOURS BEFORE GARBAGE COLLECTION DAY To improve snow removal service, the City will align snow removal with the garbage and recycling pickup schedule, and restrict street parking for a 24 hour period the day before the scheduled garbage pickup (i.e. if an area has garbage pickup on a Tuesday, street parking is not permitted on Monday.) This would limit the impact on most residential areas to only one set day a week, and allow snow removal crews to have these areas completely cleaned so that the garbage containers can be placed on the street for the day of their pickup.

Snow plowing will continue to be done as needed. Vehicles that impede snow removal operations may be towed.

If you are motivated, physically fit and over the age of 19 you may have a future in fire fighting.

Bus Shelter Advertising and Maintenance

An informational session will be held at the Williams Lake Fire Hall, located at 230 Hodgson Road on Wednesday, January 15th, 2014 at 7:00pm.

Selection criteria will be reviewed.

The City of Williams Lake is seeking Expressions of Interest from firms or individuals that may be interested in selling and maintaining advertising on City bus shelters and performing ongoing maintenance and repairs of shelters.

For more information you can contact us at 250-392-4321 or see the City website at www.williamslake.ca; Departments – Protective Services – Fire Department (WLFD) – Recruiting Information – where you can view or download the information booklet which may answer some of your questions prior to attending the Information Session.

Applications will be available at the information session.

Applications will close on Friday, February 14th, 2014 at 4:30pm Please note: Only applicants receiving interviews will be contacted.

We thank you in advance for your application.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Please go to www.williamslake.ca and click on Human Resources to see employment opportunities.

The City currently has 19 bus shelters located throughout the City. Each shelter is equipped with one 47” x 64” double sided backlit display case for advertising purposes.

Interested parties can pick up a detail sheet outlining the minimum expectations for submission of the expression of interest from: Reg Ryan Manager of Transportation and Buildings City of Williams Lake 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1N3 Email: rryan@williamslake.ca Telephone: (250) 392-1784 Deadline for Submission is 2:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2014

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To receive City of Williams Lake media releases, Council Highlights, and updates, contact Communications Coordinator Ken MacInnis at 250-392-8488 or kmacinnis@williamslake.ca

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES

OPERATIONS: Financial Services Department HOURS OF WORK: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., five days a week, Monday to Friday inclusive and attendance at meetings as required.

POSITION: Management (Union Exempt) GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Director of Financial Services is the Chief Financial Officer of the City of Williams Lake, pursuant to Section 149 of the Community Charter and is responsible for organizing and directing financial services, purchasing and risk management functions.

SUPERVISION: The Director of Financial Services shall report directly to the Chief Administrative Officer.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Recommends, develops and implements policies, plans and programs for administering the accounting, finance and purchasing functions.

2. Attends Council and/or Committee/Portfolio meetings.

3. Responsible for all accounting, finance and purchasing activities and maintenance of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenditure records of the City. Ensures that the accounting practices of the City comply with sound accounting principles.

4. Directs, coaches, trains and disciplines personnel within the department.

5. Responsible for risk management and all insurance matters for the City.

6. Prepares annual and five year financial plans in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Management Team, and Council.

7. Oversees the preparation of all yearend financial reports, financial statements and other municipal reporting. Supports the annual external financial audit process.

8. Assumes the position of Collector for the City.

9. Prepares all financial Bylaws.

10. Carries out the statutory duties of Financial Administration, pursuant to Section 149 of the Community Charter.

11. Prepares complex financial reports and analysis as required.

12. Monitors financial position of the City and makes recommendations to the Chief Administrative Officer and Council with respect to strategic management of Assets and Liabilities.

13. Performs such other duties as may be required from time to time by the Chief Administrative Officer.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: 1. Recognized professional accounting designation as Chartered Accountant, Certified General Accountant or Certified Management Accountant and member in good standing.

2. Certificate in Local Government Statutory Administration, as recognized by the LGMA Board of Examiners or equivalent.

3. Minimum of 5 years experience in a senior finance or administration capacity in Local Government or Private Sector.

4. General understanding and knowledge of the Community Charter, Local Government Act and other related statutes.

5. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

6. Excellent analytical, problem solving and technical skills.

7. Proven ability to lead, manage and develop people and to build collaborative relationships easily.

Salary for this non-union position will be commensurate with experience and include a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested candidates are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter outlining qualifications, experience, copies of applicable certifications, and letters of reference no later than 4:00 pm, January 3, 2014 to the attention of Ashley Williston, Manager of Human Resources, City of Williams Lake, 450 Mart Street, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1N3 - Fax (250) 392-8484.

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Relax time

What’s next

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anuary is named for Janus, the god who has one face looking back, the other looking forward. 2013 was an interesting year, but rather than looking back, I’d rather look forward. At my age, making it through another year is an accomplishment in itself so everything else is French a boConnection nus. So Diana French w e l come 2014. What will it bring?

Williams Lake’s 85th birthday for starters. The Harper government will decide the fate of the new Prosperity Mine, and the Supreme Court of Canada will rule on the Xeni Gwet’in land title case. We’ll have higher hydro rates and poorer postal services.

There will be local elections in the fall. Incumbent CRD directors are rarely opposed, school trustees and city councillors usually are. Both council and school board made some unpopular decisions in 2013, so look for challengers there.

On the national scene, it’s hard to see how any political event could possibly top the Toronto mayor’s shenanigans or the scandals attached to the Prime Minister’s office. On the economic/ environmental side of things, pipelines will continue to be in the news, along with new mines, roads, ports, Site C, LGN (fracking) changes in forestry, threats to the ALR, water and who knows what else. There are so many projects in the works it’s hard to keep track. When you put them all together you wonder what will be left of the province in 20 years or so. Years ago, Edna St. Millay wrote a poem that is appropriate today: “My candle burns at both ends; It will not last the night; But ah, my foes, and oh, my friends — It gives a lovely light!” ....and short term jobs, a boom and bust economy, and then what?

Diana French is a columnist, former Tribune editor, retired teacher, historian, and author.

Our Viewpoint

Williams Lake year in review Welcome to Part One of our annual Year in Review.

Looking back, 2013 has had its share of news stories for the year here in the Cariboo Chilcotin.

The year kicked off on a sour note with school board trustees announcing the closures of two beloved elementary schools and the consolidation of our local high schools much to the protest of teachers, parents and students.

Meanwhile the City of Williams Lake had its own share of troubles.

The city’s year started off with a fire protection dispute stretching over the holidays with the Cariboo Regional District, as well as city labour disputes and a change of heart in hiring a CAO, not to mention a little rebranding controversy.

It was also an election year provincially, and we all bared witness to the surprise majority victory

won by Christy Clark and her Liberal government after months of campaigning.

In the local forest industry, West Fraser announced plans to upgrade its Williams Lake sawmill planer to the tune of $25 million.

Thompson Rivers University North campus received more than $1 million from the government to support skills training.

Much to the delight of hockey fans the Williams Lake Stampeders brought home the Coy Cup last spring for the second year in a row.

Let’s hope it will be a threepeat since we are hosting the cup in 2014.

Truth and Reconciliation hearings were held in the lakecity in May, allowing area First Nations a chance to share their heartbreaking stories of attending residential schools and the aftermath

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that has followed in their lives as a result.

The events were part of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, however, Williams Lake and First Nations leaders took the opportunity to a whole other level with the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemoration Project — an emotional journey intended to begin the healing between First Nations and non-First Nations locally.

Ironically, just a few months later the federal review panel came to town to hear from those for and against the New Prosperity Mine proposal.

The mine faced strong opposition from First Nations, and support from local business leaders.

And that just takes us to June!

See our Jan. 3 edition for continuing coverage of our Year in Review.

Monica Lamb-Yorski Kathy McLean Reporter Director Marketing

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ing-dong, the witch is dead and the men of the house can truly relax and enjoy the rest of the holiday season (they no longer have to take an extra-ordinarily long time doing the outdoor chores).

Wrong holiday, you think? No, I’m not that mixed up and I’m certain that the very same witch has appeared in numerous instances your own homes at Christmas!

A confesCattle sion of sorts.

Fodder At this Liz Twan home, t h e witch tends to show at times when the missus becomes a little overwhelmed by preparation, as she runs frantically, to and fro performing tasks that only one inhabitant of the house considers truly necessary. Fluff-stuff that not another single soul (read men, here) can fathom any real need of. Stress from over-tiredness also seems to trigger wee-spells of Noel-witchy-ness! Thankfully, the cranky lady generally boards her broom and flies off afore the Christmas bird lights down.

The cattle are enjoying the relatively mild (actually, too warm) temperatures experienced thus far during the holiday season as are the producers who care for them. The entire feeding process; the equipment and those operating it, works much more easily in temperate weather, which makes it possible to experience a little extra family-time. There are, however, no entire-days-off as most Cariboo cow-herds require daily feed (health and water-access checks).

We have experienced an added bonus, feature-event this past holiday-week; in the form of several (somewhat eerie) impromptu Christmas carol-sessions, courtesy of a howling hill-top wolf pack. On that note, Happy New Year! I wish you all a most excellent journey.

Liz Twan is a rancher and freelance columnist for the Tribune.

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Nathan Mortimer (left), Stephen Crego and Lee Williams were some of the musicians who shared their talents during a memorial service in honour of 20-year-old nursing student Rayel MacDonald who was killed April 22, 2012. The bench they are sitting on is dedicated in Rayel’s honour at the bottom of Carson Drive.

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Cancer survivors kick off Williams Lake’s Relay for Life in Boitanio Park in June. The annual fundraiser offers hope and healing for those affected by cancer.

The March sisters get ready to go to the ball in the classic Little Women, The Musical presented by the Williams Lake Studio Theatre. The play was directed by Becky Strickland and showcased 25 songs written for the Broadway version, delivered by talented local actors.

Several babies took part in this year’s Roots of Empathy program for School District 27. Some of the participating babies who were the life of the wrap up party in June included Lilly Reedman, Quinn Rosa, Addyson Brown, Daisy Nelson, Tenley Glanville and Kodah Rose.

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March 5, 2013

DeGagne to retain legal counsel

Don DeGagne, the chief administrative officer who learned last week he was no longer being hired by the City of Williams Lake, confirmed he has retained legal counsel.

Based on legal advice, he said he has also asked the city to retract a media release in which the city stated it had decided not to hire him.

“I have asked them to retract their Feb. 28 media release as it is inaccurate,” DeGagne said in an e-mail to the Tribune.

In that Feb. 28 press release the city said mayor and council had decided DeGagne would not be appointed as CAO for the city.

“We have great respect for the many years of experience, accomplishments and skills that Mr. DeGagne has to offer,” Cook noted in the release, adding council has decided that he was “not the best fit for our particular needs at this time.”

March 5, 2013

Likely man missing

On March 3, 2013, 60-year-old Gary Price was reported missing by a family member. His truck was found just outside of Likely while Price himself was last seen in Likely on Thursday, Feb. 28.

Price lives in a remote area past Yanks Peak, a popular destination for snow mobile enthusiasts.

The RCMP along with the local Search and Rescue team are searching an area near Yanks Peak where he was last believed to be.

Should anyone have knowledge of Mr. Price’s whereabouts, they are requested to call the RCMP immediately at 250-392-6211.

March 7, 2013

Mountain Biking helps fuel local economy

A mountain bike organization born out

Likely area resident Gary Price was first reported missing March 3 by relatives. Police failed to locate Price following several searches of the area around Yank’s Peak and Likely. Criminality is suspected in Price’s disappearance and his case remains open. of the mountain pine beetle is now launched to blow the mountain bike world away, said Justin Calof, executive director of the Cariboo Mountain Bike Consortium, during a presentation to Williams Lake city council Mar. 5.

Snakes and Ladders, the consortium’s recently completed trail, will be the region’s “signature trail,” he said.

“It comprises 22,000 board feet of lumber on the eight kilometre trail, a suspension bridge and a sky berm.

It’s uniquely Cariboo, there’s nothing like it.

We are going to market this thing like crazy.”

The consortium is a regional organization, Calof explained.

March 12, 2013

City and CRD reach agreement

After legal action and subsequent mediation the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Williams Lake announced Friday they have entered into an agreement for the city to continue to provide fire protection to rural fringe area residents until Dec. 31.

Both parties have also agreed to discontinue legal proceedings with no costs awarded to either party and that both parties will explore options for the provision of fire protection services in the future.

March 26, 2013

Premier Clark tours West Fraser sawmill

Williams Lake had visits from the Liberal government last week including MLAs Donna Barnett, Bill Bennett, Jim Rustad and Premier Christy Clark.

On Friday Clark used West Fraser sawmill and a tour of its new planer, now under construction, as a backdrop to tout the government’s Jobs Plan, while Bennett, the minister of community, sport and cultural development, was the guest speaker at a special Williams Lake and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon Thursday.

“I was here to open the Stampede last year and what a great experience that was,” Clark said, describing the Cariboo as the “heart of the province” and a place to “roll up your sleeves and get it done.”

She congratulated

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March 28, 2013

Rebranding ideas proposed for lakecity

There were mixed reactions to a proposed branding package for Williams Lake at council’s committee of the whole meeting Tuesday.

The brand includes a logo that resembles a belt buckle in shape. Its main colour is blue to reflect Williams Lake, with western style yellow lettering, and an accompanying slogan “Republic of Life.”

Words traditionally used to reflect cowboy life are juxtaposed with mountain biking, fishing and snowmobiling.

Mayor Kerry Cook said it would take her some time to warm up to the “Republic of Life” slogan, however, she likes everything else and thinks it will build

on the strengths of the community.

“It will personally take me some time to percolate around the republic of life,” Cook said.

March 28, 2013

River valley water line replaced

Almost a year after it was wiped out by a small slide, a dedicated process line for water from the Atlantic Power Plant in Williams Lake has been replaced and is back in action.

Located on the escarpment below the transfer station, the pipe is one of two used to move storm water, water from

the energy plant, and sewage to the treatment plant in the River Valley below.

“There was never any interruption in service because the water was funnelled through the storm water line,” manager of water and waste Joe Engleberts said Friday. “We built in a redundancy.”

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The Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association would like to take this opportunity to thank the West Fraser Truckers, Williams Lake Loggers, Mackay Electric, and Tolko Mill in Williams Lake for their donation of monies, supplies and equipment for replacing the Short Range Shelter and upgrades for the Long Range Shelter at the Bond Lake Road Rod and Gun Club.

Also a special thanks to all volunteers who gave up their time to make the improvements happen.

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April 11, 2013

TRU North receives $1 million plus for skills training

WLIB and Taseko sign Gibraltar Mines agreement

Thompson Rivers University Williams Lake has received a hefty financial boost in the arm from government.

Funded through the Canadian British Columbia Labour Market Agreement, the Cariboo Chilcotin Skills Training project will provide First Nations communities and local employers with group literacy and essential skills level assessment.

April 4, 2013

HST removal met with mixed reaction

Reaction in the lakecity to the official cancellation of the HST tax in B.C. this week has been mixed.

Changing from HST back to PST and GST was a challenging process for some small businesses.

Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA candidate Charlie Wyse is happy the HST is gone.

Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett says she is concerned about the economic impact of removing the tax.

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Jamie Haller speaks to the press after an RCMP officer is acquitted of assault in relation to an incident involving her in 2011.

April 11, 2013

City rebranding meets stiff opposition

City council heard loud and clear Tuesday many residents do not accept the idea of branding Williams Lake with the slogan “Welcome to the Republic of Life.”

Around 100 residents, including four former mayors and a councillor, filled city hall for council’s regular meeting to drive

home the point.

Two weeks ago during a committee of the whole meeting Taiji Brand Group unveiled the branding package to city council and staff.

Once images that accompanied the marketing package, including a logo and the slogan were made public, people started contacting mayor and council, launching opinions on Facebook sites, writing letters to the editor and doing radio interviews to let people know they were unhappy.

April 9, 2013

Real estate sales balanced in first quarter of 2013

The Williams Lake area has seen some slight improvements in real estate sales, according to the latest quarterly report from the Northern Real Estate Board.

A total of 65 properties have been sold in the first quarter, compared to 63 in the first quarter of 2013.

The value of these properties was $14.1 million.

Twenty-five single family homes, 18 homes on acreage, six manufactured homes in parks and four manufactured homes on land made up those sales.

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Residents turn out in droves at city hall to speak out against plans to rebrand the city, ‘Republic of Life.’

The Williams Lake Indian Band and Gibraltar Mines Ltd. have signed a Participation and Co-operation agreement with respect to Taseko’s Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine northeast of Williams Lake.

During a signing ceremony held at Sugar Cane community gym, Wednesday, Chief Ann Louie said the agreement will benefit both parties.

April 23, 2013

Officer acquitted on assault charge

Williams Lake RCMP Const. Andy Yung has been acquitted on a charge of assault against Jamie Haller of Williams Lake, who suffered injuries while in the custody of police on Sept.

10, 2011 in Williams Lake.

Haller was 17 years old at the time of the incident.

Judge Randall William Callan said he had no reason to doubt Yung’s evidence. Yung testified he had no choice but to use force to deal with Haller, who managed to get the officer in a scissor hold around his neck in the back of a police cruiser.

April 23, 2013

City and regional district reach rural fire protection agreement

On Friday the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) and the City of Williams Lake announced they had reached an agreement for rural fringe fire protection that will commence Jan. 1, 2014.

The new agreement is based on a flat fee of $534,494.06 for a fiveyear term with an annual two per cent noncumulative increase beginning in 2015. The agreement is within the parameters of the CRD November 2012 referendum.

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Charges against Gentles approved

Crown has approved seven charges against Martin William Michael Gentles of Williams Lake.

They include dangerous driving causing death, dangerous driving causing bodily harm as well as charges relating to alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident.

The charges stem from an incident where Rayel MacDonald died in the early morning hours April 22, 2012, after she was hit by a truck while crossing Carson Drive.

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Buff and Paul Carnes at a Station House Gallery opening this fall with their homemade crisps and smoked salmon.

Joining the Station House Gallery Society definitely has its perks.

One of them is getting invitations to the gallery openings.

In addition to the invitations giving members first crack at the new art work, the opening appetizers are nothing short of awesome.

These appetizers are often made by the artists and gallery society members themselves.

At one of the openings this fall Paul and Buff Carnes put together a set of homemade appetizers that would make a splendid addition to any party table.

Their treats included lightly smoked salmon made by Paul, and homemade rain-coast style crackers made by Buff to put it on.

And just for the pure joy of it the salmon

Cariboo raincoast crisps The following is a recipe Buff Carnes has found to be tried and true for healthy, homemade, specialty crackers.

Sift together 2 cups of flour, 2 tsp. baking soda, and 1 tsp. salt.

Add to the above: 2 cups buttermilk (or 1 cup skim milk and 1 cup of yogurt); 1/4 cup brown sugar and

1/4 cup of honey (or another 1/4 cup of brown sugar).

Add to the above and stir until just blended 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds; 1/2 cup sunflower seeds; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 1/4 cup flax seed seeds; 1 tbs. chopped fresh rosemary.

Set oven to 350F. Pour into two 4 by 8

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Bake about 45 minutes until golden and springy to the touch.

Remove from pans and cool on racks.

The next step is to prepare the loaf for slicing into thin pieces.

The cooler the bread, the easier it is to slice thinly.

Put bread in the freezer for a day then slice as thinly as possible.

Put slices in a single layer on an ungreased cookie sheet.

Set oven to 300F Bake slices for about 15 minutes then flip and bake them on the other side for another 10 to 15 minutes until crisp and deep golden.

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While the making of smoked salmon takes a little more skill than we have space to explain here, Paul says he used alder and apple to produce the flavour of this particular batch of smoked salmon.

Buff says that if they don’t have homesmoked salmon on hand she will buy smoked or barbecue tip salmon which is available locally.

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He has claimed damages for wrongful dismissal and breach of contract including aggravated, punitive and special damages.

May 2, 2013

Teachers study impact of residential schools

While some former residential school students may be “tattered,” they have survived, said Grand Chief Ed John while in Williams Lake Friday.

John, a hereditary chief from Stuart Lake, participated in a three-member panel discussion on the residential school legacy during a Pro D event for School District 27.

Teachers, administrators, local politicians and many residential school survivors were among those who attended to hear the panel members answer questions and share their stories.

The panel discussion was the first of a series of events that are taking place for what’s been called the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemorative Project.

May 14, 2013

Thousands vote early

Advance voting opportunities resulted in 3,299 people voting in Cariboo-Chilcotin and 2,273 in Cariboo North. Throughout the province, 380,741 people took advantage of advance voting.

In Cariboo-Chilcotin there are 20,926 registered voters, meaning advanced polls received 15.76 per cent voter turnout.

In Cariboo North there are 23,375 registered voters, which means advanced polls received a 14 per cent voter turnout.

May 14, 2013

Truth and Reconciliation Hearings in Williams Lake

Former students, their family members and others who have been affected by Canada’s Indian Residential Schools are invited to share their experiences with the Truth

May 21, 2013

Remembering, recovering and reconciling

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Williams Lake RCMP attend services to unveil a monument honouring those forced to attend the St. Joseph Mission residential school. and Reconciliation Don DeGagne, the City executive asCommission of Cana- man who was hired sistant Heather Sylda (TRC), May 16 to and then un-hired for vester responded by e18 as part of the St. a vacant CAO posi- mail Monday that she Joseph’s Mission Resi- tion in Williams Lake, inquired and the city dential School Com- filed a civil claim would not be making memoration Project. against the city in the comments to media.

Everyone who Supreme Court of DeGagne’s file of would like to learn B.C. on May 8. claim states he was about and bear witThe city has 21 days wrongfully dismissed ness to the legacy of of being served the when the city breached the schools is encour- claim to respond or his employment conaged to attend. make a counter claim. tract and terminated Statements may be made publicly at sharing panels conducted

by Justice Murray Sinclair, chair of the TRC, or privately.

Public sharing panels are scheduled in the gymnasium, Thompson Rivers University, Williams Lake.

May 16, 2013

Liberals win majority

By the end of election night preliminary results showed Liberal candidates representing the Cariboo and Chilcotin had won.

Cariboo-Chilcotin candidate Donna Barnett emerged with 65.44 per cent of the vote. Cariboo North candidate Coralee Oakes has 41.26 per cent of the vote.

Both candidates said they were excited to win their ridings after a “nail-biter” election night.

The Liberals won 50 seats, which was above the 43 needed to make up a majority.

May 16, 2013

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A torrential rain storm dumps two inches of water in about 20 minutes in parts of Williams Lake on a Saturday in June. The worst parts of town hit by flooding included the downtown, northeast and toward the Fraser River.

June: record rainstorm June 4, 2013

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June 6, 2013

Board chooses Lake City secondary

In a unanimous decision, the School District 27 board chose Lake City Secondary School as the name for the new one school, two campus model secondary school in Williams Lake Tuesday night.

Following a survey given to all students in grades 6 to 12 who are, or will be, attending the high school next year, the board chose the name from three final-

June 6, 2013

City hires new chief administrative officer

Mayor Kerry Cook announced Tuesday the city has hired a new chief administrative officer who will start July 2, 2013.

Successful candidate Darrell Garceau has worked as a CAO for 19 years in Alberta and B.C, most recently in Westlock, Alta.

“He’s going to be a great addition to our community,” Cook told media after making the announcement.

“We are thrilled to have him join our team.

The city has been without a CAO since last fall when Brian Carruthers resigned and accepted a position in Nelson with the Regional District of the Central Kootenays.

June 27, 2013

City crews continue cleanup after storm

City crews have been busy ever since a torrential rain storm dumped an estimated two inches of water in about 20 minutes in parts of Williams Lake Saturday.

Most of the manholes in the lower sections of the city popped lids because the entire storm system surcharged.

The worst part hit the downtown, northeast and toward the

Fraser River.

One section of Fourth Avenue near Cariboo Lodge filled with water.

Water went up against the lodge, blew in two windows, and street water poured into the basement.

“That place is giant and there were eight to 10 inches of water through the entire foot print of Cariboo Lodge,” acting CAO Geoff Goodall said.

June 24, 2013

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One person is dead and another person seriously injured after a fatal motor vehicle incident on Chimney Lake Road west of Williams Lake.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. the Williams Lake RCMP were called to a roll over MVI. It is believed that five occupants were in a Dodge Ram truck when it lost control and rolled over, the RCMP said.

A passenger was ejected from the vehicle and found to be deceased.

Another passenger was taken to hospital and remains there with serious injuries.

Two other occupants fled the scene and were located a short while later.

The truck involved in the MVI is believed to be stolen from Alberta.

Another passenger from the MVI is in serious condition in the hospital and injuries are not known.

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They are the first performance audits the new office will undertake.

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Part 1: Year in Review

Stampeders bring home the Coy Cup

SPORTS NOTEBOOK

Feb. 12, 2013

Wednesday, Jan. 1 Sportsmen’s Assoc.

Turkey Shoot

Game banquet a taste of living in the wild

The Sacred Heart banquet hall was filled to capacity Feb. 2 for the Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association’s annual game banquet and awards night.

Members donated a wide variety of fish and wild game for the banquet that was cooked up to perfection by True Food Services.

The silent auction included a wide variety of items donated by local businesses, from resort stays, to hiking boots, hunting knives, flashlights, a unique world globe that turns by itself, to clocks, gift certificates of all sorts and even a diamond ring.

The Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association is hosting a Turkey Shoot on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1, 2014 starting at 10 a.m. and running until dark (late afternoon).

Turkeys and various other prizes will be on offer for top shooters.

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The Williams Lake Stampeders celebrate last year after winning their second Coy Cup Senior Men’s ‘AA’ Provincial Hockey Championship. The Stamps are hoping three’s a charm as they Feb. 14, 2013 prepare to host the Coy Cup for 2014.

Epee de Groundhog event prior to nationals, beat the nament 6-2 last Tuesday to the Feb. 26, 2013 competition by 20 points — the host Kitimat Ice Demons, excelebrates 13 years Campsall hits mark most he’s ever won the champi- acted some revenge in the chamIt was the 13th annual Scout onship by. He also finished first pionship game Saturday, winIsland Fencing Club’s Epee de for ninth Canadian at the warm-up event. ning 5-1 over the Ice Demons to Groundhog fencing competition archery title become the best senior men’s AA Saturday at Mountview elemenWilliams Lake archer Al hockey club in the province.

March 5, 2013 tary.

Campsall won an impressive Marko Zurak, president of the Close to 20 competitors from ninth Canadian Indoor 3D Ar- Blue Fins swim to Williams Lake Stampeders, said Williams Lake, Horsefly, Prince chery Championship Feb. 16-17 finals at provincials it was the most dominating perGeorge and in between took up in Medicine Hat, Alta.

Three members of the Williams formance he’s seen from the team arms in three categories divided Campsall, a member of the all year. by age group in an attempt to be Cariboo Archers in Williams Lake Blue Fins came away “Our guys were so pumped for named champions.

Lake, out-sniped roughly 32 oth- from the Swim BC ‘AAA’ Short that game before they were sayThe Epee de Groundhog or, er competitors in the compound Course Championships in ing how there’s just no way they the groundhog’s sword, has a bow class en route to the win. Victoria with good results, said were going to lose it,” he said. longstanding tradition in Wil- There were about 250 competi- head coach Chad Webb.

Coral Choi swam her way to “Every man on our bench was liams Lake, said SIFC president tors total at nationals. and coach Glen Burrill. The “I was pretty excited about it, two top-eight finals in the 50-me- a total MVP that game. It wasn’t an individual thing, it was a SIFC has an even longer history I have to admit,” Campsall said. tre and 100-metre breaststroke.

“Although Coral placed high- whole team game.” in the lakecity.

“It was a lot of fun and it got me The Stampeder’s first Coy Cup “We started fencing here very excited about going to New er last year in her one event, in 1997, just me and a couple Brunswick later for the Canadian she managed to swim her way championship came during the into two finals this year placing 2009 season. friends,” Burrill said.

Outdoor Championships.”

The Coy Cup was donated to The Epee de Groundhog’s inCampsall, after spending a eighth in the 50-metre freestyle augural event began in 2001. week near Calgary at a tune-up and sixth in the 100-metre breast- BC Hockey by Colonel Coy of stroke,” Webb said. the 50th Gordon Highlanders Madison Blusson also found (now the 16th Scottish) of Victoherself swimming in the top- ria. It is emblematic of the Senior eight final of the 200-metre AA Amateur Hockey Champibreaststroke on the first night, onship of B.C. and narrowly missed the 100-metre breaststroke on the final eve- March 21, 2013 ning.

“Madison finished eighth in Hundreds participate the 200-metre and missed the in youth tourney 100-metre by less than half a secFor the sixth consecutive year, ond,” Webb said. the Central B.C. Aboriginal Kara Zavitz finished higher Youth Hockey Tournament will than she entered the meet, but be a weekend to remember for also narrowly missed getting a hundreds of players, parents, swim in any finals. spectators and coaches.

Players spread across 13 teams — some from the region, othMarch 19, 2013 ers from around the province Stamps win Coy Cup For the second time in fran- — competed in initiation, atom, chise history the Williams Lake pee wee, bantam and midget diviStampeders are Coy Cup cham- sions at the tournament.

It began last Friday and pions.

The Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association hosted its annual wrapped up Sunday with finals Williams Lake, after losing in game banquet to rave review last February, while handing out at the Cariboo Memorial Recretheir opening game of the tourseveral trophies for hunting and fishing. ation Complex.

Williams Lake Rusters Polar Bear Swim

The 14th Annual Williams Lake Rustlers Polar Bear Swim will take place on New Year’s Day, Jan 1.

Participants and spectators are asked to gather at Scout Island on Williams Lake at noon to take the plunge.

The event is a fundraiser for high school and youth rugby programs in Williams Lake.

Sunday, Jan. 5 Family Fun Day

The Williams Lake CrossCountry Ski Club is inviting everyone to come out to Bull Mountain for its annual Family Fun Day. Skiers of all abilities are invited to try free cross-country ski lessons with volunteer instructors from the club.

There is no charge to use the trails on Family Fun Day. For more visit www.bullmountain. ca.

Sunday, Jan. 5 Free skate

The Cariboo Chilcotin Conservation Society is keen not only to support our environment, but to support our community too.

The society has been collecting gently used skates since October, and is ready to give them away to new homes.

If you want to get onto the ice, but don’t have the gear, come visit us on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2:30 p.m. for a free skate at the Cariboo Memorial Complex sponsored by Johnston Meier Insurance.

Free skates are ready to go, with free sharpening donated

by Caribou Ski Source for Sports.

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Shogun Martial Arts hosts WKC Provincials March 26, 2013

Big turnout for archers’ indoor shoot

The Williams Lake Trail Riders Arena was transformed into somewhat of a wildlife exhibit on the weekend as the Cariboo Archers hosted its annual Indoor 3D Shoot.

Bears, moose, dinosaurs, snakes, elk, beavers and several other foam targets strategically placed throughout the barn provided the challenge as competitors took aim Saturday and Sunday accumulating points based on their accuracy throughout the weekend.

In total, 65 archers attended the event from Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Prince George and Kamloops.

March 28, 2013

Upgrades to Stampede Grounds underway

The Williams Lake Stampede Association announced Monday work has begun on a new addition to the Stampede Ground grandstand.

Fred Thomas, president of the WLSA, said work will be completed by late April or early May on a $70,000 new log-covered entranceway into the grandstand.

“We’ve been wanting to do something like this for the last 10 to 15 years to enhance the back of the grandstand to make it more comfortable for the people who take the tickets and the people who come in to buy tickets,” Thomas said. “They don’t have to stand in the rain, or they don’t have to stand in the hot sun.”

In 2009, the WLSA completed work on a completely log-constructed announcer’s booth and box seating area opposite the grandstand.

two titles

The Williams Lake Midget Girls Timberwolves capped off a successful season late March — finishing its campaign with two tournament wins.

The team won both a tournament in Clearwater in January and the 100 Mile House Attitude on Ice tournament from March 16-18.

The third tournament, which ran March 23-24 in Richmond, saw the Timberwolves nab fifth place after moving up into a more competitive division than they’d been in the last two years at the tournament.

April 16, 2013

Team North claims first U16 BC Cup

After an exciting weekend of games, practices and training at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan, the North region team defeated Lower Mainland Green 2-1 on April 7 to win the 2013 Female Under 16 BC Cup. Five Williams Lake players — Laine Grace, 13, Ruthie Jackson, 14, Victoria Byer, 15, Stefanie Martin, 14, and Sarah Hermsen, 14 — helped comprise the North region squad, becoming the first team from the region to ever hoist the Female U16 BC Cup. Byer, Martin and Jackson will move up to the U18 division next year, where the selection process for

The Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association hosted its first gun show in more than 20 years at its clubhouse in April.

Team BC’s squad at the 2015 Canada Summer Games will be selected over a period of several months.

April 16, 2013

Renshi honoured during WKC provincials Williams Lake Shogun Martial Arts Academy Senseis Sheldon and Lee-Ann Lainchbury had a big surprise in store for one of their own this past weekend when they played host to the World Karate and Kickboxing Council Provincial Championships.

That surprise came in the form of a special honour bestowed upon Smithers Shogun Martial Arts Renshi Marwan Abu Khadra.

Unbeknownst to Khadra, WKC’s grand master, Shihan Geert Lemmens, had trav-

April 2, 2013

Midget girls T-wolves end season with

Williams Lake’s Shogun Martial Arts hosts WKC Provincials

elled all the way from Heidenberg, Germany, to grant Khadra his seventh dan black belt.

Lemmens is the master of the Shogun Martial Arts Academy’s discipline (kadgamala karate).

Renshi Mihran Aghvinian also travelled to Williams Lake from Los Angeles, CA., to be a part of the ceremony, which helped kick off the provincial championships.

April 18, 2013

Local martial artists earn medals at WKC provincials

Williams Lake’s Shogun Martial Arts Academy was in fine form Saturday, scooping up multiple medals at the World Karate and Kickboxing Council Provincial Championships.

The event, held at the Williams Lake sec-

ondary gymnasium, attracted martial artists from around the province to compete in events including kata, weapons, team kata, point fighting and continuous fighting.

Medalling athletes at provincials also earned a berth to the upcoming WKC National Championships in Ottawa in May. Kata • Carl Lam — gold; Tracey Beauchamp — bronze Weapons • Macy Lainchbury — gold; Isaac Lauren — silver; Raiden Lainchbury — bronze; Liam Lauren — bronze Point Fighting • Brityn Hinsche — gold; Macy Lainchbury — gold; Isaac Lauren — gold; Jared Brown — gold; Carl Lam — gold; Tanna Lauriente — gold; Micah Vogt — gold; Tracey Beauchamp — gold; Leah Blokland — silver; Joshua Rutherford — silver; Micheal Heitmann — bronze Continuous Fighting • Katie Armes —

gold; Carl Lam — gold; Tanna Lauriente — gold; Tracey Beauchamp — gold; Katharina Koppe — gold • Raiden Lainchbury — silver • Kurtis Olsen — bronze • Micheal Heitmann — bronze April 25, 2013

Gun show first in Williams Lake since 1985

The Williams Lake Sportsmen’s Association Gun Show certainly gave a bang for its buck.

Terry Chupa, president of the WLSA, said 330 people attended the show held Saturday and Sunday at the WLSA clubhouse on Bond Lake Road.

The gun show was the first of its kind in Williams Lake since 1985, Chupa said.

“Al Bush from Chilcotin Guns and Moe Monita, vice-president of the WLSA, were instrumental in making the gun show a huge success,” Chupa said.

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Final race for lakecity’s Pedal by the Puddle featured competitors grades 8-12 (in both junior and senior high divisions) from across the province.

May 30, 2013

Thunder mountain hosts opener

Rhett Derksen was one of many little peddlers to take on the challenge of the Mini Pedal by the Puddle. A bit of mud made for a wildly entertaining race.

April 25, 2013

Locals show fine form at indoor rodeo

If the Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo was any indication, Williams Lake and area cowboys and cowgirls are primed for a B.C. Rodeo Association season filled with successes.

Around $7,500 was awarded to local competitors over the weekend’s three rodeo performances, which began Friday night and stretched until Sunday.

Additionally, local bull riders dominated the leaderboard in their event with Ryan Jasper (Riske Creek), Evan Fuller (Riske Creek) and Colton Manuel (150 Mile House), taking home a large chunk of the prize money.

May 7, 2013

Brenner, Team B.C., strike gold at NAHC

A Williams Lake goaltender marched away from the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships in Kahnawake, Que. last week hoisting a title.

Matt Brenner, a netminder with the Williams Lake Midget Tier 2 Timberwolves, helped Team B.C. to a 5-1 record and a championship at the tournament.

The B.C. boys flew through the competi-

tion in the playoffs, skating to a 7-1 win over Team Atlantic, followed by a 4-3 win over Team Manitoba in the semis to setup a meeting with Team Ontario in the gold-medal game.

There B.C., on the strength of a hat-trick performance from Donovan Law, pulled off a 5-3 win to secure the championship.

May 14, 2013

Povelofskie bringing bite to Vipers

Williams Lake’s Tyler Povelofskie will begin his junior hockey playing career as a member of the six-time national champion Vernon Vipers.

Povelofskie, 16, began his career in the Williams Lake Minor Hockey Association, before spending his last two seasons with the Prince George Cougars of the BC Major Midget League.

May 14, 2013

Locals solid at high school rodeo

Local cowboys and cowgirls finished with respectable results May 4-5 at the 43rd annual Williams Lake High School Rodeo.

The following were top-10 local results from the rodeo, which

Eighteen drivers in the ASA Ok Tire Series stormed Thunder Mountain Speedway Saturday night, quite literally, when unfortunate rainfall cut the 100-lap main event short.

That didn’t stop 400 spectators, however, from enjoying the evening’s festivities as local race classes hit the track, along with the ASA OK Tire Series drivers finishing 67 laps of its 100-lap main event.

When the skies opened up and the main event was called it was Penticton’s Matt Stephenson taking the checkered flag driving, quite appropriately, the No. 1 car.

In second place was the No. 86 car of Langley’s Tom Berrow, followed by Hixon’s Dave Olson in third.

Williams Lake’s Korbin Thomas finished the race in the fifth spot, while local Ryley Seibert finished seventh.

Runners depart from the starting line during the KidSport Classic.

June 4, 2013

Shogun martial artists qualify for worlds

Five members of Williams Lake’s Shogun Martial Arts Academy represented Team B.C. in Ottawa at the World Karate and Kickboxing Council National Championships.

Macy Lainchbury, Tanna Lauriente, Tracey Beauchamp, Kurtis Olson and Jaime Lumbria qualified to represent the team joining many of the top martial artists from around the country May 1719 at the tournament, each competing in various events and weight classes.

Tanna, 16, earned two bronze medals in

both continuous and point fighting, qualifying her for the WKC World Championships in Italy in October.

Macy, 11, competed in point fighting, finishing sixth. Macy was also named as an alternate to Team Canada for the world championships.

June 11, 2013

Pedal by the Puddle says farewell

After six years of pedalling it was a bittersweet end for riders, volunteers and organizers Sunday as the lakecity’s Pedal by the Puddle enduro mountain bike event was held for the last time.

Ivor McMahen, one

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of the event’s organizers and a member of the Williams Lake Cycling Club, said despite the event’s wild popularity the WLCC and the organizing committee felt it was time for a change.

“After six years of doing the same style of event some of the excitement and freshness has worn off,” McMahen said.

June 25, 2013

More than 200 take part in KidSport Classic

More than 200 adults and children took part in this year’s KidSport Classic half marathon, relay, and 10-kilometre walk/run in Boitanio Park.

The run is a fundraiser for the Williams Lake and District KidSport Chapter, who help underprivileged children participate in sports.

The elementary relay was won by brothers Finley and Cade Enns, while Ayme Desmond, Landon Christensen, Ryan Arnold and Grady Thomas took second and Jaxen Carson, Grace Turner, Shaylee Stewart and Brooke Levens finished third.

The men’s 20-39 half marathon winners (from left) Sheldon Manchur (first), Tim Routtu (second) and David Ferrari (third).

Manchur was the fastest of the day finishing in 1:18:12.

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Christmas loon safe and sound

COMMUNITY NOTEBOOK Thursday, Jan. 9 First armchair travel night

Julie Steciw photo

When Horsefly resident Susan Sim noticed two young loons trapped in a small patch of open water, she phoned for help and a rescue operation was put into action. Dr. Doug Magnowski from Animal Care Hospital kept the bird overnight and arranged to fly him to Burnaby Wildlife Rescue through the generosity of Pacific Coastal Airlines. Magnowski reports that the ‘Christmas loon’ did very well on the flight, and after being treated for a minor injury at the rescue centre, is in good condition.

Mild conditions for 46th Christmas bird count Phil Ranson Special to Tribune/Advisor Williams Lake Field Naturalists held their 46th annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 15 in generally mild conditions, but the big freeze earlier in the month had taken its toll on bird numbers.

The 37 counters in the field in 16 parties along with 17 feeder watchers tallied 3,954 birds of 47 species, about 200 birds and six species less than the 10 year average.

With the lake frozen, only a handful of waterfowl remained on the few patches of open river water or the city sewage lagoons.

While the loss of several duck species contributed to the generally low numbers, several of our

winter finches were also absent this year including Pine Siskins, missed for the first time in 10 years; Common Redpolls and Pine Grosbeaks have only been missed once before in the last 10 years and Evening Grosbeaks numbers continue to dwindle with only one bird in 2012 and none this year.

Some species, however, had a bumper year and none more so than the Townsend’s solitaire, a member of the thrush family which relies almost exclusively on juniper berries at this time of year.

Our previous high of 50 birds was eclipsed with 86, the highest number ever recorded on any bird count anywhere in Canada.

Other birds appearing in record high numbers included

Dark-eyed Junco with 515 and Song Sparrow with 52.

Both Northern Flicker and American Robin improved their previous best by one with Flickers up to 50 and Robins to 31.

Also edging previous high count numbers were the Varied Thrush (three) and Spotted Towhee (four).

The Northern Pygmy Owl came close its previous record with six seen including one photographed by Kris Andrews on White Road.

A bird making a welcome return was the Sharp-tailed Grouse.

A single bird was seen at Esler playing fields for the first count sighting since 1973. Another bird on the increase is the Eurasian Collared Dove, an introduced species from Eurasia which has

spread across N. America having first arrived in Florida in 1982.

It was not spotted in the Cariboo until 2008 and this winter there are at least 20 believed to be wintering in the region with six recorded within the 24 kilometre count circle.

Another two wintering at a South Lakeside feeder were not seen on count day.

Results of the count along with over 400 others across the country are submitted to Bird Studies Canada and the National Audubon Society where the figures are further refined by applying the number of party hours and the distances travelled.

This provides more meaningful data for analysis by scientists involved in determining trends in winter bird populations.

Total of 3,953 birds counted in 47 species Williams Lake Christmas Bird Count Dec. 15, 2013. CH stands for Count High. CW stands for seen during count week.

Mallard: 234.

Green-winged Teal: 18 Common Goldeneye: 2 Barrow’s Goldeneye: 3 CH Ruffed Grouse: 5 Sharp-tailed Grouse: 1 Great Blue Heron: 2 Bald Eagle: 4 Cooper’s Hawk: CW

Red-tailed Hawk: 1 Merlin: 1 Wilson’s Snipe: 2 Rock Pigeon: 244 Eurasian Collared Dove: 6 CH Northern Pygmy Owl: 6 Long-eared Owl: 1 Downy Woodpecker: 21 Hairy Woodpecker: 28 Am 3-toed Woodpecker: 1 Northern Flicker: 50 CH Pileated Woodpecker: 21 Northern Shrike: 6

Gray Jay: 11 Black-billed Magpie: 9 American Crow: 346 Common Raven: 159 Black-capped Chickadee: 337 Mountain Chickadee: 198 Red-breasted Nuthatch: 61 Brown Creeper: 1 American Dipper: 16 Golden-crowned Kinglet: 6 Townsend’s Solitaire: 85 CH American Robin: 31 CH Varied Thrush: 3 CH

European Starling: 105 Bohemian Waxwing: 642 Spotted Towhee: 4 CH Am Tree Sparrow: 2 Fox Sparrow: 1 Song Sparow: 52 Dark-eye Junco: 515 CH Red-winged Blackbird: 6 Brewer’s Blackbird: 11 House Finch: 170 Red Crossbill: 202 American Goldfinch: 26 House Sparrow: 297 Total 47 species: 3,953 birds

The first Williams Lake Library Armchair Travel Night of the 2014 season takes place Thursday, Jan. 9 with a presentation by Ross McCoubrey on travels in Turkey.

Each Armchair Travel evening features the recent travel experiences of local community members, through words, pictures, sometimes music and food.

These Thursday evening events are free, but pre-registration is required as space is limited and the series is extremely popular.

Registration is available in person at the library front desk or by calling 250-392-3630.

Saturday, Jan. 18 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert

The 14th annual 100 Mile House Cowboy Concert takes place on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Martin Exeter Hall with a 2 p.m. matinee and a 7 p.m. evening show.

Featured entertainers are Jeremy Willis, Mag Mawhinney and Tim Hus. Tickets are $15 and available at Work n’ Play, 100 Mile Feed, and the Log House Western Wear in 100 Mile House.

Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014 Festival entry deadline

The syllabus for the 2014 Cariboo Festival in now available at the Open Book.

The deadline for entries is Feb. 11, 2014. The festival committee looks forward to a great year of performances and entries.

The committee has hired adjudicators Susan Bertoia from Vancouver for Speech Arts and Drama, Erica Northcott from the Lower Mainland for Vocal and Choral, Yvette Rowledge from the Lower Mainland for Piano and Verena Berger from Williams Lake for Creative Writing.

Band and Instrumental adjudicators will be announced at a later date.

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Irene Willsie, Women’s Contact Society executive director, (left), and Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre intake manager Coleen Onofrechuk present the Women’s Contact Society’s third annual Woman of Heart Award to CDC founder Aileen Hewett during the International Women’s Day dinner held at Thompson Rivers University in March.

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Klay Pare with her sunshine and horse painting at the Station House Gallery opening in February.

Numerous Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee medals were presented in 2013, here to Reg Norberg and Vivian Macneil. Pictured are Reg Norberg (left), Legion Branch 139 President Joyce Norberg, Legion Zone Commander Vivian Macneil, Legion member Doug White and BC Yukon Legion Treasurer Glenn Hodge.

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Lisa Bowering 250-392-2331 Mountview Elementary students staged the musical It’s a Jungle out There in March.

There was lots of entertainment in spring with Studio Theatre plays and the annual Cariboo Festival concerts.

At its regular meeting Dec. 3, City Council proclaimed January 2, 2014 as Wrestling Day, a municipal holiday that is part of what makes Williams Lake unique.

Every year since 1978, City Council decides whether to proclaim the holiday the following January, and this year, residents will again observe Wrestling Day in Williams Lake, the only community in Canada - and probably the world - to do so.

Pioneer merchants Alistair Mackenzie and Syd Western came up with the holiday one cold January 2 in the 1930s, after noticing no one was visiting their shops. Other merchants agreed it was a good day to have a holiday.

The name Wrestling Day arose from the logic that the day following Christmas is Boxing Day. Further reasoning was that many residents were wrestling with a hangover. It’s unclear whether Syd Western or Ken Rife came up with the name.

In 1942, the Village Commission proclaimed Wrestling Day an official civic holiday, and passed a bylaw to that effect in 1959.

Wrestling Day was abolished in 1977, but reinstated the following year after residents objected.

Residents opposed to the cancellation were successful in getting town council to reinstate the holiday the next year, and city councils have proclaimed it every year since.

Whether you work, rest, or play, enjoy Wrestling Day in 2014, and take pride in the fact that it is our very own special holiday.

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The Sikh community in Williams Lake celebrated Vaisakhi Day in April with special ceremonies and prayers followed by communal luncheons.

The 2013 Dry Grad raffle grand prize car draw was extra special for the Dry Grad’s 25th anniversary. Aric Pigeau and his cousin Wayland Bennett spent dozens of hours turning the vehicle into a work of art, admired here by Jamie Shpak and Dustin Mosdell while on display at Save-On-Foods.

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It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Lawrence LeBlanc of Williams Lake, BC on December 24, 2013, at the age of 55.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2014 at the Calvary Church on Carson Drive, Pastor Corwin Smid officiating with interment to follow in the Williams Lake Cemetery.

Donations can be made to the Central Cariboo Hospice & Palliative Care Society.

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Hazel Moxey

It is with deep sadness that the family announces the passing of our beloved Mom, Granny and Auntie, Hazel Moxey at Deni House on December 22, 2013 at the age of 82. Predeceased by her husband Ed, she is survived by her son Danny (Sue) granddaughters Danielle and Nicole, step-grandsons Kevin (Dena), Darren (Kathy) and great granddaughters Emma and Lana, son Bev and granddaughter Stacey, loving nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and many dear friends.

Mom was loving and caring with a positive attitude and a beautiful smile for everyone. She dedicated her life to her family, especially her cherished granddaughters. She will always be in our hearts.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at 11:00 am at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Williams Lake, The Rev. Dr. Keith Dobyns officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cariboo Foundation Hospital Trust or the charity of your choice.

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Nenqayni is currently seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Projects Coordinator. The successful candidate must have a degree in human services or business, or a combination of relevant education and experience. This position requires the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment, work independently with minimal supervision, organize the workload and the work with a high attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

The successful candidate must be able to: • Design, author, document and track progress of special projects, funding applications and implementation of initiatives.

• Maintain documentation and files related to new initiatives and assist clinical staff with client services as requested.

• Liaise with other agencies in support for referral and community workers.

Preferably, the successful candidate will be of aboriginal descent. A Class 5 driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from Nenqayni are required. A Class 4 Drivers license must be obtained during the six month probationary period.

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Candidates for interview should be prepared to submit a sample of their business writing skills Deadline for submissions is Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

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CARIBOO FRIENDSHIP SOCIETY Accountant - Payables

General: Under the direction of the Senior Accountant of the Cariboo Friendship Society and subject to its policies and procedures, the Accounts Payable Clerk will be responsible for assisting the Senior Accountant in keeping the books and accounts of the Society; reconciling transactions such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll, purchase orders, cheques, invoices and cheque requisitions.

Duties: 1. Performance of related clerical duties, such as word processing, maintaining filing and record systems, faxing and photocopying.

2. Performing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to individuals, suppliers, corporations, and other entities.

3. Maintaining ledgers, credit balances, and account irregularities, 4. Ensure the timely and accurate processing of payment documents such as purchase orders, travel reimbursements, stipends, and any other accounting transactions related to A/P management.

5. Provide assistance with annual audit working papers.

Qualifications/Experience: a. Minimum two years experience working in a bookkeeping position b. Working knowledge and familiarity with Accounting software, preferably Sage Accpac ERP c. Computer Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook d. Must have the ability to communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing e. Must maintain professional conduct and abide by the Cariboo Friendship Society’s Code of Ethics f. Must submit to a criminal records check Please note: Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.

Close Date: January 13, 2014 Submit resumes with three work related references: 99 South Third Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 1J1 Attention: Personnel Committee

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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages, relocation allowance, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

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Eldorado Log Hauling is seeking Class 1 drivers for the Williams Lake area.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive Benefit package.

We have been in business for over 20 years and are committed to our employees.

Successful applicants will have a valid Class 1 with Air, be fit and able.

We welcome applications with resume & references, either in person at 605 Marwick Drive, Fax 250-392-3504 or email eldoent@telus.net

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Dresser TD15C Crawler Tractor (140 HP) for rent. $5,000/month. Coastal Pacific Equipment. 1(250)392-7755

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James Western Star Truck & Trailer Ltd. in Williams Lake has an immediate opening for an experienced parts person.

Full Time, competitive wages, benefits & signing bonus. Fax resume to: 250-398-6367 or email: nwejr@jamesws.com

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Carpentry & Industrial Mechanic/Millwright Foundation Programs start February 3rd at CNC Quesnel. For more information, go to cnc.bc.ca/Quesnel or phone Jodi at (250)992-7500 X7651

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Autobody Tech

Lake City Ford Collision requires a licensed Autobody Technician for a full time position to start immediately.

We offer competitive wages based on training and experience and a benefit package with a pension.

Send resume to nhunt@lakecityford.ca or drop off with Nikki.

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Job Purpose: To teach and model positive health practices by teaching, demonstrating, and monitoring pregnant women, newborn infants, mothers, and families who are considered to be high risk.

Education, Training, and Experience 1. Education and/or one to three years of experience in related field 2. Demonstrated knowledge and skills in paraprofessional counselling 3. Knowledge of the group process and facilitation skills 4. Must submit to a criminal record check 5. Computer Knowledge an asset 6. Knowledge and experience in working with the local First Nation Culture

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If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today.

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LAKEVIEW LOT FOR SALE ON BOWRON LAKE, B.C. 2.58 acres, unserviced, small trees on it. 100 ft. from lake. $250,000. Call: 1-250983-2594

3 BEDROOM TOWNHOUSE

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

BOITANIO PLACE APARTMENTS 1 & 2 bedroom suites.

Most desirable apartments for seniors. Clean and quiet.

Next to Boitanio Park behind Boitanio Mall. Suite comes with heat, hot water, elevator, patio or balcony, fridge, stove and dishwasher. Laundry facility on site, no pets.

250-392-6450

1 & 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS

Lovely units, new paint and floors, no pets, laundry facilities available.

250-392-2997

“Perfect Condition� Excellent location and close to all schools.

Parking garage, W/D included.

References Required.

250-305-4970 or email to wlrental@shaw.ca

Transportation

Cars - Sports & Imports

2 bdrm apartment, South Lakeside area, $525/mo, no pets. (250)392-5074.

1 column x 2� ad 2002 Hyundai Elantra Automatic, Power windows, Power door locks, Power mirrors. A/C, Alarm system, 112,000kms.

Brand new tires.

Asking $3500. OBO (250)392-3414

Apartment Furnished

Fully furnished suites in different locations. These are hotel ready and in lovely condition.

250-302-9108

Duplex / 4 Plex

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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 Only 83,000 kms w/trailer tow, additional set of tires on rims. $12,500 obo.

Call Gary at 250-305-6298 for more details.

4 wheel drive, low kms. Great Price Call 555-555-1515

2 BEDROOM DOWNTOWN

In quiet clean building, heat and cable included.

250-302-9108

Homes for Rent 2 and 3 bdrm. houses. F/S natural gas heat. Please call (250)392-7617.

2 bdrm on 1 1/3acre couple of little shops, wood/gas heat,$1050/mo for viewing 4597 Dallas Rd (Wildwood/Bull Mountain) (250)3985111 5bdrm house. Approx 8km from WL. 2 car heated garage.

F/S, W/D, N/S, N/P, $1200+ util. $600 DD. Avail. Feb 1st.

778-470-1200

Room & Board LRG boarding room for rent in comfy home. Avail imm. $425 inclusive. 250-392-6360

Reserve your space!

CARIBOO AESTHETIC

LASER CLINIC

after 4 p.m.

95

plus tax

2x a week for 4 weeks + 2x a month in Coast Mnt. News

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For a new younger you Dr. J.D. Neufeld • 250-392-7227 • 402 Borland St cariboolaserclinic@gmail.com

DONNA BERGEN Unsure of colour?

Let me introduce you to a few foils!

Call and book your appointment today!

Evening appointments available!

Open Monday - Saturday

Country Cottage Hairstyling 250-398-STYL • 250-398-7895 • 250 Barnard St.

Honda Remote Starter

Who says paper routes are just for kids?

s Christmla Stop scraping, Specia

start driving with a Honda Remote Starter Starting $ from

499

installed Merv Bond

Appointments necessary.

Ăœ Betcha!

Service Manager

250-398-8279

Open Mon-Fri: 8am to 5pm Sat: 9am-5pm DL#30676 550 North 11th Ave

MIND PATH HYPNOTHERAPY Vicky Ortiz - RDH, M.H., C.Cht CertiďŹ ed Clinical Hypnotherapist

WHO WOULD YOU BE IF YOU COULD ONLY CHANGE YOUR MIND? Weight Loss • Reduce Anxiety Reduce Depression Increase Self ConďŹ dence Increase Self Esteem

Misc for Rent One of a kind in an excellent neighbourhood. Completely handicap accessible, no pets.

Low income available,must have references.

250-302-9934

Despite every technological advance, business cards remain an essential business tool.

250-392-2331

Large 2bdrm duplex, 5th Ave downtown. Ground level, all appliances.

N/S, N/P, $1200/mon. 250-392-6733

HANDICAPPED UNITS

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weekend 2004 Honda Civic 2 door, 2 sets of tires on rims. Standard 4 cylinder, 219,000kms. $3000.

Call Rick @ (250)305-2243

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Sport Utility Vehicle

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1 AND 2 BEDROOM APARTMENTS Available immediately.

Renovated and in a secure building.

250-392-9171

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Advertising Consultant

250-392-2331 188 N. 1st Ave.

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Wednesday, January 1, 2014 Williams Lake Tribune

SALE

DOORS WILL OPEN 11 AM SHARP HURRY IN! DON’T MISS OUT! EVERY ITEM DISCOUNTED

LAUNDRY

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STOVES & FRIDGES

Easy Clean Ran ge Limited Availabili 30” ty ........................ $299* Frigidaire Delux e Coil Range 2 only .................. ........................... . $379* Frigidaire Ceran Smooth Range 3 only, self cleani ng ..................... .. $499* Frigidaire Stainle ss Steel Range with drawer ...... ........................... ... $699* Frigidaire Profess ional Series Ran with drawer ...... ........................... ge ... $999* Frigidaire Delux e Glass Shelf Fr idge 18 cu ft, frost free .......................... $499* Amana Handi H ite 2 only .................. White Fridge (freezer on bottom) ........................... . $699*

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EVERYTHING IN THE STORE IS SALE PRICED

Closed all day Tuesday to prepare for sale

FURNITURE

*After instant rebates applied

250-392-6550 • 296 Oliver Street • Williams Lake