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Sam Redding Omineca Express A local organization is looking at purchasing a 3-D printer that would be available to the community to use.

The demonstration was led by John Makowski who owns the first company in Northern B.C. to work with these printers.

The printer he brought to show everyone on Friday, Feb. 28 was one of what he calls “the hot mechanical glue gun” variety. The machine works by using a motor to take from a spool of plastic, of which there are many varieties, and heating it up to then place on a flat surface and begin creating an object layer by layer.

If you want an idea of how fast it goes, imagine an old regular paper printer that has to lay down a layer of ink one line at a time.

It’s a little slow to watch but after only half an hour Makowski showed the audience the three inch figurine the printer made.

There are a few other kinds of 3-D printers that use lasers and can work with metal but the one at the demonstration was a cheaper design and would cost $1,000 if Makowski hadn’t added a few parts of his own onto it bringing it up from stock price.

It took him about 20 hours to assemble that printer from its kit and then about 300400 hours of calibrating and testing to get it to create products in a repeatable way.

“The reason Community Futures is interested in this, we’re interested in helping people with small businesses and we see an opportunity in 3-D printing for a lot of people to try and work on,” said Graham Stanley from Community Futures Stuart-Nechako.

Stanley’s company is looking at purchasing a printer for the local region.

“So why is this a big deal?” asked Makowski. “Well it allows small and medium businesses to produce a prototype easier.

Students at W.L. McLeod Elementary took a stand against bullying on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and marched down Burrard Avenue. McLeod was just one of many schools who took part in the Pink Shirt Day events around Vanderhoof.

Also, if you need to make changes to your prototype, you don’t need to go get another mold or retool a bunch of machines. Also, it allows us to have more freedom in our design.”

It would also help a small business keep their inventory low.

Makowski spent the first part of the demo debunking myths about 3-D printed guns and why we shouldn’t be worried about them.

“Yes there is a completely 3-D printed single-shot gun out there that has been made,” said Makowski. “But every manufacturing technology makes harmful things and printing is really illsuited to making stuff like that.”

Compared to lathes and other machining tech-

nology, 3-D printers are inefficient weapons makers.

But they are very efficient in terms of material used. Other manufacturing processes can leave up to 90 per cent of their material in waste while a 3-D printer only leaves about 5 to 10 per cent.

The density of objects can be completely customized as well. Anything from completely hollow to completely solid and everywhere in between is up to the designer.

Another nice thing is that objects can be built that couldn’t be built in any other way.

A gear box can be made that couldn’t be put together or taken apart without breaking it.

There are also printers out there that can work with two materials at once, one of them being the normal plastic and the other is a material that can be dissolved in water so the printed object can be more complex on the inside, with this new material being removed in the end.

The last thing Makowski showed everyone was the whole process from designing an object on computer software to transferring the converted file onto a memory card and then plugging the card into the printer, selecting the right design and then letting the machine do its work.

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When designing a kitchen, homeowners typically give substantial consideration to many elements of their dream design, including cabinet and countertop materials and which brand of appliances they most prefer. But few may consider the lighting for the room as thoroughly.

Lighting is an important consideration in any room, but most especially in the kitchen, where people tend to gravitate and spend a good portion of their time.

The right lighting can have a dramatic effect on the functionality of the kitchen, including how the space feels when you enter it.

The right blend of lights can create a vibrant mood in the kitchen, while light can be adjusted according to what needs to get done in the space.

Establishing a lighting plan in a kitchen requires a combination of different lights. The main focus should be on three distinct lighting types: task lighting, ambient lighting and accent lighting.

Task Lighting Task light is beneficial anywhere a person will need to perform tasks that require close concentration, such as chopping vegetables. Task lighting shines direct light onto a surface, illuminating it thoroughly, and it can be turned off when it is not needed.

Ambient Lighting Ambient lighting is another name for all-over lighting that fills a room.

During the day, ambient light may stream in from windows and skylights.

However, at night, ambient lighting is created by different light fixtures in a room. In the kitchen, overhead fixtures are a popular choice for ambient lighting.

A blend of hanging pendant lamps, chandeliers and recessed lighting can create the amount of light needed.

Indirect ambient lighting softens shadows in a room, creating a warm, inviting glow. It is an important layer of light that is often overlooked in the kitchen. Setting ambient lighting on a dimmer enables homeowners to cast a mood that is desired when the kitchen isn’t being used for prep work.

Accent Lighting If there are key elements around the kitchen that a person would like to highlight, such as a china set, accent lighting can do the trick. Spotlights can be used to show off collectibles, while a subtle strip of lighting can illuminate a wall of artwork. Many people like to install accent lighting inside of cabinetry to create dramatic focal points.

Lighting in a kitchen can be just as important as which appliances and other accessories homeowners choose for their kitchens.

Without the right mix of lighting, the kitchen may not be functional or inviting.

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Mike Farnworth first in for BC NDP leadership Tom Fletcher Black Press The runner-up to Adrian Dix in 2011, Mike Farnworth says he is running for NDP leader to correct the party’s mistakes of 2013.

Offering “a progressive alternative that can win an election,” the long-time Port Coquitlam MLA referred Sunday to the NDP campaign choice to run mostly upbeat advertising to promote a platform with few specifics.

“Under my watch, the BC NDP will never fight an election with one hand tied behind its back,” Farnworth said in an opening statement released by his campaign. “We’ll be tough on the issues and hold the BC Liberals to account for their disastrous record, while being clear about what we would do differently.”

Farnworth also gave a hint of a more prodevelopment stance for the party, which has opposed oil pipelines and offered lukewarm support to liquefied natural gas development.

“Under my leadership, the BC NDP will stand firmly for a strong and diversified economy that provides family-supporting jobs and builds shared prosperity,” Farnworth said.

Dix won the leadership by a narrow margin in 2011, after several rounds of voting left Farnworth with 48% of participating party members.

After a string of newly elected MLAs bowed out, Juan de Fuca MLA John Horgan has been reconsidering his decision not to run again. He finished third in 2011, and both he and Farnworth had leading roles in the NDP governments of the 1990s.

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RCMP report, phone scams starting up Sam Redding Omineca Express There were 60 calls for service for the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment in the past week and they held 11 prisoners in cells.

“This is a bit low,” said Corporal Wade Harvey, interim detachment

commander. “I’d like to say that was caused by our officers but I suspect it was because of the extreme cold.”

There were two drug files, 11 disturbances and three persons offences which are mostly assault related cases.

There were also 10 traffic files and six property crimes which can range from anything like theft to mischief.

The detachment had a few extra traffic service members on Friday, Feb. 28. “Just to show a bigger presence,” said Cpl. Harvey. “To encourage safe travel on the roads, there’s been a few bad accidents on the highway this year.”

Harvey said that the RCMP have received a couple reports of phone

scams again. These scams were pretty prevalent last summer which is the optimal season for the scammers.

There wasn’t much in common between the reports but Cpl. Harvey said the one common thread was that the scammers were using local numbers which might have led people to let their guard down.

Meeting on poor air quality Sam Redding Omineca Express The District of Vanderhoof met with representatives from Prince George to discuss air quality practices and methods of cleaning up what has been labeled the worst air in B.C. Terry Robert from the Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable and Lana Miller from the Ministry of Environment presented to council some of the Prince George’s best practices on dealing with air quality.

Some of these practices include upgrades to pollution control equipment at mills as well as woodstove exchanges. Many people in the area will be reluctant to give up their wood or pellet stove though since they are considered by many to be efficient or cheap.

The steps the Prince George Air Council is taking mostly include researching, monitoring then educating the public on how they can work together to improve the air quality.

“We learned a lot, especially from the Prince George model,” said Evan Parliament, Vanderhoof’s Chief Administrative Officer. “All our mills would be the most but then there’s other things like farm practices and we spread a lot of gravel and salt on the roads in the winter. This stuff is flying off bridges and the highway and it mixes up with rain and dries and evaporates. It’s an industrial community and coupled with the nasty winters this stuff does find its way into the air.”

Vanderhoof has formed an air quality committee but they haven’t held a meeting yet but a date will be set soon according to Parliament.

The wood stove exchange program in Prince George has resulted in an annual reduction of 20 tonnes of fine particulates according to the delegation.

The B.C. Lung Association released a report on June 5, 2013 stating Vanderhoof had 10.9 micrograms of fine particulate matter per cubic metre.

B.C. Lung Association Program Manager Dr. Menn Biagtan had said that these levels are dangerous.

“There are groups of people that are very highly

A sea of pink shirts Sam Redding Omineca Express Schools and businesses all over Vanderhoof recognized Pink Shirt Day in their own way on Feb. 26.

Evelyn Dickson elementary held an assembly to educate students on bullying and to keep them talking about it which will go a long way towards eradicating it.

Mark Gauthier, principal of EDS, told the students that he wished he could say there wasn’t any bullying in the school, and that it makes him sad that there is.

“It affects everybody,” said Gauthier to the school. “It’s hurtful and it does a lot of damage so it’s really important that we keep on talking about this.”

Bullying is a pattern of unwanted or aggressive behaviour with the goal of hurting or making someone uncomfortable according to Gauthier.

The key part of that is that it is a pattern. It is something that happens over and over. Bullying is different from conflict in that with bullying happens when there’s a difference in power or strength between the two people and conflict is generally when they are equal in power or just going through a disagreement.

A lot of stress was made on

Wednesday at all the schools on being more than a bystander. Studies have shown that if just one person acts or tells someone when they see bullying then it stops soon after.

At W.L. McLeod elementary the whole school turned out to march down Burrard Avenue carrying signs and wearing colourful pink hats and shirts.

Later that night, NVSS held its annual coffee house with a concert band and several local performers who made reference to the antibullying spirit of the day.

It was a sea of pink in the small auditorium in NVSS and the night began with performances from young musicians whose small mistakes were politely ignored by the friendly audience.

There was belly-dancing and and a performance by the Apple Chors choir band. Young Patrick Swahee played Piano Man by Billy Joel and the pep band played Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as well as one of Michael Bublé’s hit songs.

The Pink Shirt idea sprung from two grade nine students in Nova Scotia. David Shepherd and Travis Price wore pink to support one boy who was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. They took a stand by wearing pink themselves and distributing pink shirts to all their friends in a gesture of solidarity.

susceptible to the impacts,” said Dr. Biagtan. “The young children, the elderly, those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions…”

The provincial objective is an annual average of 8.0 micrograms and even that can be deadly said Biagtan.

“The lower the number the better, there is no safe number,” she told the Omineca Express last summer. “Even 8.0 doesn’t guarantee it won’t have any health impacts.”

The particulate matter is measured from a device located on top of the Vanderhoof courthouse and can be viewed online at bcairquality.ca.

The amount of particulates in the air increases by almost 50 per cent in the winter months as compared to the summer since there is more residential heating.

The report presented to council from the Ministry of Environment showed that the best way to improve air quality in Vanderhoof would be to find a way to mitigate road dust as this was the biggest contributor to poor air.

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Vanderhoof history and facts Sam Redding Omineca Express Forty years ago The March 7 edition of the 1974 Nechako Chronicle covered the Vandart (Vanderhoof Art show) that was an annual event. Further down the page there was a letter from a concerned citizen who wondered why the arts always have to beg for funding.

“What disturbs me, however, is that this art show is being held to raise money to buy art supplies, paper and paints I guess, for the students. Why is this?…How come that school…can supply the industrial students with brand new power tools, the PE students with a new gym, but can’t find pennies for those students who wish to study the creative arts? How

come the art department has to go begging in the streets?”

Also happening 40 years ago was some discussion on whys and wherefores of a District Municipality as opposed to a township or village.

Proponents of the idea say it is the only way to go, opposing views say it will be expensive.

Lastly there was news of a snowshoe-athon in the Chronicle.

Sixteen high school geography club kids raising money for a trip to Jasper attempted a 20 kilometre snowshoe hike from Engen to Vanderhoof.

Fifty years ago In the March 26 edition of the Nechako Chronicle in 1964, Earl Warren elected president of Omineca Hospital Society, also dis-

cussed was the taking over of ownership and operation of the hospital from the Sisters of Charity.

The previous president was Bill Anderson who said that the sisters say they could not carry on the operation of the hospital because of the shortage of help, funds and the change of the role of the hospital.

The hospital began as a mission in 1941 with material and labour coming from the area and the Sisters accepting a loss for the operation. “’Profit,’ Mr. Anderson explained. ‘Is a foreign word in the operation of a hospital.’”

The paper from 50 years ago also discussed a labour leader who spoke at UNBC and predicted a shorter working year and working life to meet the ap-

parent problems of automation. He suggested legislation forbidding anyone under 21 year to enter the labour market and requiring retirement with full pension at 45.

Sixty years ago The Nechako Chronicle did an article on pioneer George Ogston in the March 6 edition of the paper in 1954.

“Prominent pioneer business now established in new premises “In 1914 George Ogston a Scottish immigrant fresh from serving his apprenticeship with the Hudsons Bay Company decided to go it alone and hung out his shingle as a real estate and insurance agent and business councillor.

Backed with the vigor and perseverance characteristic of the early pioneer the business

forged ahead under the guidance of its founder and today is the oldest business in the district being operated by its originator.”

Also reported was how Ogston was keeping a table from founder Herbert Vanderhoof in his office.

The first tenant of what is now the Ogston Building was the Royal Bank of Canada.

Then it was billiards, the RCMP, an Anglican Church and a Government Liquor Store.

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Most students move at least twice a year during the course of their postsecondary careers, and some of those moving expenses are deductible from income earned by the student. Specifically, where students move to take a summer job, any moving costs incurred are deductible from income earned at that summer job, as long as the student’s new home is at least 40 kilometres closer to the job location than the place they’re moving from. It doesn’t matter if the student is simply moving back to his or her parents’ home for the summer – the moving expense deduction is available as long as the 40-kilometre requirement is met. As well, students who move for the purposes of a co-op term can also deduct moving expenses from income earned during the co-op term, assuming once again that the 40-kilometre requirement is satisfied.

Finally, most students—particularly those who live off-campus—use public transit on a regular basis. Where those students purchase monthly (or longer) public transit passes, they can claim a credit for the total annual cost of those passes, without any dollar amount limit, on the tax return for the year. The cost of weekly passes can also qualify for the credit, assuming that those passes are purchased on a regular basis. As with the tuition, education, and textbook credits, the cost of transit passes is converted to a federal credit by multiplying by 15%. A parallel credit is offered by most of the provinces, with the conversion rate varying from province to province. And, as with the tuition, education, and textbook credit amounts, a parent can claim the cost of transit passes purchased by or for the student, assuming that the student is under the age of 19 at the end of the year.

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Historical video contest driven by students Sam Redding Omineca Express

The students of Cyndi Lauze’s class made a video about the last spike in the railroad at the Vanderhoof Community Museum.

Health grants to northern communities Sam Redding Omineca Express Northern Health has awarded several grants to the Saik’uz and Stellat’en first nations communities to educate the community on heart health and HIV/AIDS prevention.

There are 45 IMAGINE grants funding health projects across the Northern Interior of B.C. They are there to improve the health and well-being of their respective communities.

“We’re always looking for innovative approaches to encouraging healthier communities,” said Lucy Beck, Northern Health’s regional director, in a press release.

“Each of our IMAGINE grant recipients is a partner in improving the health and well-being of people in Northern B.C.” The Stellat’en nation in Fraser Lake will be receiving grants for three different programs, the Healthy Eating, Active Living program, relapse prevention program and the Stellat’en Health and Wellness program.

Each of these is designed to educate people on better living and eating habits to increase heart health.

These programs total over $5,000 for the com-

munity.

The Village of Fraser Lake will also be receiving a grant to go towards their Road Health Awareness project. This project is aimed at reducing motor vehicle crashes through education and behavioural changes such as proper sleeping habits, defensive driving and more.

The Saik’uz has two programs that will be

receiving grants, the Be HIV/AIDS Aware project and the Paths of Our People project. The paths project is aimed at educating the community on cardiac conditions, blood pressure and healthy lifestyles.

The YMCA of Northern B.C. will also be getting a grant from Northern Health.

These grants total over $4,000.

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A grade seven and eight class at Northside Christian school created a short video and have a chance to win a trip to the Gulf Islands.

The video project is meant to educate and summarize the significance of the last spike of the railroad in Canada’s history.

This was an exercise in project-based learning for the students since they chose the site and the costumes, the props, crew and script. Each student chose an area which interested them; if they wanted to write then they worked on the script, if they like music then they worked on the background music or if they wanted to act or research then there was opportunity for everyone to take part.

“Adventures in grade seven eight land I call it,” joked teacher Cyndi Lauze. “It was really cool. To have things that interest them and play off their strengths. And they really gained an appreciation on how to make a video.”

Lauze’s class created the one minute video which will soon need the votes of residents and anyone they can reach to win the four day class trip.

The voting period will run from March 3 to March 24. After which, the Royal Canadian Geographical Society will judge the top 10 winners.

In order to reach the final judging stage the video must be one of the top 10 most voted videos that were entered.

Classes around Canada are taking part in the contest which was to pick one of Parks Canada’s 215 sites and create a video telling the story of that site. The students at Northside chose to do their history video on the last spike of the railroad.

The students had to film, act, edit and create the whole project by themselves, with only a little guidance form Lauze. They even had to film a few

things over again since some students mistakenly erased some footage.

But they learned from their mistakes and Lauze said that they were more happy with the finished product because of having a chance to redo and change a few things.

“It was totally student led,” said Lauze. “They had to do the research and figure out the significance of the site. It was great to see them create something from nothing.”

The students have been working on the project since January. They did most of their filming on the museum grounds and the railroad lines there since Lauze didn’t think that it would be a good idea for the kids to film on the real tracks.

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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1 AND/OR GENERAL REGISTRATION FOR STUDENTS IMPACTED BY THE VANDERHOOF RECONFIGURATION Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2014 or any students who have been impacted by the Vanderhoof reconfiguration will take place March 17-21, 2014 at the times listed below.

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN FRENCH IMMERSION Pre-registration for children who will be entering French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2014 will take place on March 17-21, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Parents requiring information regarding French Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students entering Kindergarten in September 2014 must be five (5) years old by December 31, 2014.

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COMMISSION SCOLAIRE NO. 91 (VALLEE DU NECHAKO LAKES) PRE-INSCRIPTION DE L’IMMERSION FRANÇAISE La pré-inscription pour l’entrée en classe maternelle (ou primaire) du programme d’immersion en français commencera le 17-21 mars, 2014, à l’école W.L. McLeod, pendant les heures de classes. (8h00 à 3h00)

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2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2014.

3. An adult must accompany each child.

4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certificate. We encourage that immunizations be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-567-6900.

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Crown jewel on table in Cariboo

VICTORIA – The New Prosperity mineral deposit near Williams Lake is described by the industry as one of the largest in the world, containing 5.3 billion pounds of copper and 13.3 million ounces of gold.

The Harper government’s decision to reject open-pit mine development for a second time is seen by elected officials in the Cariboo region as a disaster. One of Quesnel’s sawmills is preparing to close for good, and I’ve been told there is more to come as the post-pine beetle era unfolds.

Here in the B.C. capital, the decision is mainly viewed as a huge mistake. Taseko Mines is going to court to show that the federal panel used the wrong design when reviewing the company’s expensively revised plan. The province has permitted two successful mines that operate in the same area, one of which is run by Taseko.

In Ottawa, this is a Supreme Court of Canada test case over who owns the land and the mineral wealth underneath.

In traditional Canadian law, the province owns it. This was highlighted in the recent discussion between B.C. Premier Christy Clark and Alberta’s Alison Redford over royalties from oil.

Six aboriginal communities make up the Tsilhqot’in Nation, which has a long and bitter history of resistance against the Crown. They almost won a declaration of title to 40,000 hectares known as the Nemiah Valley: forests, wild horses, minerals and all, in a 339-day trial that ended in 2007.

Their case suffered a setback at the B.C. Court of Appeal, and is now before the highest court. Aboriginal rights have been established, but this would be the first clear title.

Tsilhqot’in tribal chair Joe Alphonse was pleasantly surprised to see Taseko turned down again. He said the Tsilhqot’in National Government is releasing its own mining policies soon.

“We welcome opportunities to look at projects that are environmentally sound and we need economic opportunities,” Alphonse told the Williams Lake Tribune.

Somehow efforts to move mine waste rock from Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) to a sealed storage site two kilometres away are not enough to protect groundwater, although they are sufficient at the nearby Gibraltar and Mount Polley mines. And Alphonse makes it clear this mysterious environmental problem will be solved once he and his fellow chiefs have control of the resource.

A Supreme Court of Canada ruling on aboriginal title is required to settle this. If some limited form of title is at last defined for the treatyless majority of B.C., or at least Tsilhqot’in territory, the fate of the mine may become clear.

Conventional wisdom on this is that the mining company didn’t try hard enough to establish a working relationship with the Tsilhqot’in.

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to meet with him, which isn’t surprising from a group that doesn’t recognize the B.C. forests ministry either.

Here’s a sample of the volume of evidence that may determine the future of B.C. Archeological studies presented at trial describe “18 roasting and/or pit depressions” at Teztan Biny. It’s not clear if these were

for seasonal food preparation or for pit houses, which would indicate a more permanent settlement at the lake. Nor is it clear whether these “cultural depressions” have been identified as being of Tsilhqot’in origin.

Oral histories are also uncertain.

Tsilhqot’in witnesses testified that Teztan Biny has been used in the 20th century as a hunting and fish-

ing camp.

The mine was rejected due to ill-defined cultural as well as environmental concerns. B.C. residents could finally see some answers this year.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

Keep your family safe - online Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier We live in the days of smartphones, web cams and social media.

This much we know, but do you know how your family is using those technologies?

In an effort to “encourage, educate and empower” parents and teens, the Fort St. James RCMP and the Fort St. James Senior Secondary School student council are collaborating on a free internet safety presentation.

The event, aimed at helping establish an open relationship between parents and their children on internet use, will come complete with a free spaghetti dinner and door prizes.

Attendees could win a Samsung Galaxy tablet while they learn about internet safety.

Parents will learn about how to protect their children online no matter what they access and how they can teach youth the basic rules of internet safety so they can use all of it responsibly.

Youth will learn how to protect themselves and what they can do if something does happen.

While the technology changes all the time and kids always find the newest applications, websites and gadgets, they need to be taught the tools to reduce their

exposure to the potential risks of the different technologies, said Jhen Bridgeman, who is helping organize the event.

While most kids aren’t getting into trouble online, she said they are at risk for cyber-bullying, exposure to inappropriate content, online predators, posting personal or inappropriate information or sexting.

But “the whole thing is not meant to scare anyone,” said Bridgeman, who works with youth at the school.

She said at the school they are faced with all of those issues listed above on a daily basis.

She wants parents and teens to know what resources are out there to help and how to create discussion in the family around “netiquette” or online manners.

The presentation will be based on NetSmartz, a program put together by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children.

“If a person unknown to you was speaking to your child in your front yard, what would you do?” asks the poster. “If your child was communicating with the same stranger online, what would you do?”

Parents can have a look at some of the information by going to netsmartz.org.

Other online resources are: www.kidsintheknow.ca and needhelpnow.ca The event will take place Mar. 13 in the old FSJSS gym from 5:50-7:30 p.m.

Letter to the Editor

Gratitude for the support The Blanchard family of Fraser (Francois) Lake, B.C. would like to announce the passing of Douglas McPherson Blanchard, 91. His journey was eventful and although he is missed, his spirit lives on.

We would like to thank the nurses and doctors both here in Fraser Lake and in Vanderhoof who were able

to make his transition easier.

We would also like to sincerely thank family and friends who have been supportive throughout the past couple of years.

Lucie Hemingway

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The Apple Chors choir group performed Can’t Buy Me Love at NVSS during the Pink Shirt Day coffeehouse on Feb. 26. Also performing was Adeira on the clarinet and Patrick Swahee on the piano.

McLeod Science Fair McLeod and Mapes elementary schools both held science fairs last week and Sinkut View’s will be held on Mar. 5.

Michelle Roberge and Debra-Ann Bishop held an open house to discuss the community garden with the public on Feb. 26. Not many showed up but Bishop loves working one on one anyway so any senior who is curious about the garden can contact her at Seniors Connected.

CNC students launch campaign Students feeling squeezed by high tuition fees and growing student debt have launched a campaign calling on the B.C. government to make post-secondary education more affordable.

The campaign, called Squash the Squeeze, is a coordinated effort with the Canadian Federation of Students to target tuition fees, student debt and institutional funding as keys to accessibility and quality for universities and colleges.

The campaign launched at the Prince George and Quesnel Campuses at noon Monday.

“Students have been squeezed for too much, for too long,” said Eric Depenau, Quesnel Representative for the College of New Caledonia Students’ Union, in a press release. “Students and their families are placed in a situation where they are paying more and receiving less for their education.”

At the College of New Caledonia, the school has been forced to cut their budget by over $9 million since 2008, the students’ union says.

The College of New Caledonia’s Board of Governors voted last month in favour of increasing tuition and mandatory fees by up to two per cent this fall.

The move is predicted to generate about $100,000, depending on enrolment.

“It will help a little bit, but frankly it’s a drop in the bucket as we look to cut another $1.2 million from our budget once again this year,” said CNC interim president Bryn Kulmatycki, in January. “We’ve had to cut millions from our budget for several years now and it has become very difficult to do.”

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“Northern Gateway is taking extraordinary measures to ensure marine safety—reducing tanker speeds on British Columbia’s north coast is just one.”

- Chris Anderson, Master Mariner, Lead Marine Advisor, Northern Gateway Project

Northern Gateway has proposed tanker-related safety measures designed to maintain safe vessel transportation.

These measures, together with lower tanker transit speeds in the coastal channels, not only reduce the risk of marine incidents, they also minimize potential adverse effects on the marine mammal environment.

ACTING ON EXPERT ADVICE Northern Gateway has consulted with many of the top experts in Canada and the world, including Chris Anderson who, as a Master Mariner and seafarer, has over 50 years of experience including the development of port and terminal facilities in British Columbia’s coastal waters and internationally. Acting on the advice of a team of experts, Northern Gateway committed to a vessel transit speed range from 8 to 12 knots.

Anderson says, “Reducing vessel transit speeds through a confined channel to within this range allows improved response from our escort tugs, substantially reducing the risk of a navigational incident, while maintaining safe vessel operation.”

initiatives that was put forward by Northern Gateway.

As Anderson puts it, “Project-related vessels are capable of speeds of 15 to 16 knots. Many other oceangoing vessels can travel at even higher speeds. Northern Gateway is committed to reducing vessel speeds by as much as half that as an added measure of prevention.”

GOING EVEN FURTHER TO ENSURE MARINE SAFETY In addition to reducing tanker speeds, Northern Gateway has committed to the use of two escort tugs for every loaded tanker associated with the Project, with one tug being tethered at all times.

According to Anderson, “In the event of a mechanical issue, the tethered escort tugs can take over steering and braking which greatly reduces the risk of an incident occurring. This commitment will also help protect British Columbia’s north coast.”

BEYOND WHAT’S REQUIRED The commitment to reducing transit speeds is not a regulatory requirement, but one of many voluntary marine safety

ENDORSED AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS The Joint Review Panel’s endorsement of the Northern Gateway Project came after a rigorous, scientific review of the evidence, including Gateway’s precautionary approach to vessel speeds and escort tug standards.

Northern Gateway is working hard to meet all of the final conditions set out by the Panel, the same way they are working to meet the five conditions set out by the Province of British Columbia.

Northern Gateway is committed to doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.

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W.L. McLeod Elementary school is blessed to have many wonderful fine arts opportunities and the annual spring musical tops the list. This year’s show is no exception and will easily entertain the small and big child in every family – parents included! The rich colours of the costumes, the singing and dancing will easily keep you entertained from start to finish.

Temporary youth soccer field Sam Redding Omineca Express Vanderhoof soccer kids and moms will be glad to know that Vanderhoof may have a designated soccer field for the summer.

The soccer association has outgrown the single field behind NVSS which has been occupied by the younger kids and they just need more room for the now 380 registered kids.

“We’ll probably try a pilot for 2014 and see how it goes,” said Evan Parliament, CAO of Vanderhoof. “I mean all of council is supportive of kids and sports but its just balancing those that want to see Riverside remain quite passive and those who want to see it be a multi-use facility.”

So in the short-term, Vanderhoof Youth Soccer may get the park four times a week for games and practices plus the odd weekends in the months of May and June.

There was a long debate on the intent of Riverside, how it was designed to be passive so anyone could walk along the trails or take their dog through the park while also incorporating some recreational activity.

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“We would say no to just rugby, we would say no to flag football, we would say no to only kite-flying

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So all the nets and equipment will be non-permanent and the District might not allow it in the future depending on how this works out.

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The artistically-rich students that encompass W.L. McLeod Elementary school will present what promises to be another crowd-pleasing production in “My Son Pinocchio” this weekend.

The production, which officially hits the stage at McLeod Elementary on Thursday, March 6 at 7 p.m., marks the sixth annual show put together by director and school principal Libby Hart. Before the show opens for the public on Thursday night, approximately 1,000 students from across the school district will have a chance to preview the show on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Walter Strong Lakes District News Spectra Energy returned to Burns Lake on Feb. 20, 2014 to update the Regional District of Bulkley Nechako (RDBN) about its progress to date on the proposed Spectra Energy/ BP Group natural gas pipeline proposal.

A little more than one year ago, Spectra held a similar meeting to announce its plans to transport natural gas from the Fort Nelson and Fort St. John area to a proposed liquefied natural gas terminal to be built by the BG Group - Spectra’s partner in this project - on Ridley Island near Prince Rupert.

At the time, Spectra was in a very preliminary position.

So preliminary in fact, the project didn’t yet have a name.

Since then, the project has been christened the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission project, and Spectra has almost completed its B.C. environmental assessment application.

They expect to submit it for provincial evaluation before the end of March, 2014.

Franca Petrucci, Spectra Energy coordinator for community development and aboriginal relations, was at the regular Feb. 20 RDBN board meeting to bring RDBN directors up to speed with the project.

Several pipeline proposals have been floated to connect either natural gas from Northeastern B.C., or modified bitumen from Northern Alberta, to B.C.’s west coast.

The Spectra proposal is the most northernly of the proposed routes, heading dead west of Mackenzie, north of Takla Lake, and on through Cranberry Junction before heading southwest through Nisga’a First Nation territories and into underwater gas lines near the Alaska/B.C. border before reaching proposed liquefaction plants near Prince Rupert.

A 2012 report from RDBN financial administrator Hans Berndorff anticipated up to $1.35 million in annual tax dollars from the Spectra project alone between the RDBN, the Stuart-Nechako Regional Hospital District, and the Northwest Regional Hospital District.

Pipeline construction would create 4000 temporary jobs, Petrucci said, and leave behind approximately 60 long-term

jobs associated with pipeline and pump station maintenance and monitoring.

Construction is still at least two years away, but Spectra is already developing a vendor database at www.energyforbc. ca/work-with-us.

“We want to contribute to local economies as much as possible,” Petrucci said. “About six months ago we hired a full-time technical workforce development manager. Her role is solely attached to this proposed pipeline and she has developed the vendor registry database.”

Submitting the environmental assessment application would begin the 180-day countdown for B.C. environmental assessment office (EAO) to decide whether or not to issue an environmental assessment certificate (EAC).

Approval from the EAO would be one of the most significant green lights needed for the project to go ahead. Following that, the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission would still need to weigh in on the proposal.

Even if all approvals fall into place, a final decision to commit resources to the project would need to be made by both partners (BG Group and Spectra Energy) before any shovels hit the dirt.

“We are expecting to make a final investment decision in 2016,” Petrucci said. “If the two partners decide it is positive, we would start construction shortly thereafter with the hope of being in service by the end of the decade.”

Last week’s First Nations LNG summit in Fort St. John highlighted the importance of First Nation participation in any proposed pipeline project which crosses multiple First Nation territories.

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council was an active participant in those talks, and the RDBN has been following the development of relations between pipeline companies and First Nations.

“The RDBN shares many of Carrier Sekani Tribal council’s concerns surrounding LNG development,” said RDBN chair Bill Miller.

Petrucci said Spectra has a good working relationship with First Nations along the pipeline route.

“We recognize the unique cultural and historical characteristics of aboriginal people and their connections to the land,” Petrucci said. “We are working with all First Nation communities. They want to deal one-on-one with our company, so that is what we’re doing.”

Another concern aired whenever resource projects are brought to the table which will see merchantable timber removed form the landbase. The Spectra proposal, Petrucci said, will follow existing right-of-ways where ever possible.

Although some pile burning will be unavoidable, Spectra has a timber harvest regime in place.

“We will harvest where we can harvest, and we will pay a stumpage rate,’ Petrucci said. “There will be some we won’t be able to salvage, but we are working with First Nations and salvage operators to salvage what we can’t. We want a limited footprint. Our priorities are safety and minimal environmental impact.”

Spectra’s application is for a right-of-way that could accommodate two pipelines, although only one is currently proposed for construction. This was done, Petrucci said, in anticipation of future demand.

“Two 48 inch pipelines could [eventually] move up to 8.4 billion cubic feet of gas per day,” Petrucci said. “We are anticipating up to five compressor stations along the route.”

The current proposal is for one 850 kilometre 48 inch pipeline that can deliver up to 4.2 billion cubic feed of natural gas per day. Spectra Energy, with headquarters in Texas, has been operating in B.C. for 55 years.

Existing Spectra natural gas transportation systems in B.C. move approximately 2.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day - enough to heat 10 million homes for a year and employ more than 850 people in B.C. According to a Spectra Energy fact sheet, the company pays nearly $65 million in property taxes, and contributes $1 million per year to community projects. A recent $1.5 billion expansion project in B.C. (the Fort Nelson north processing facility project) has created more than 1350 construction jobs, along with $120 million in contracts with First Nation and local contractors.

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The Omineca Selects beat Smithers 7-2 on Mar. 1 then tore through the competition and won the tournament. The Atoms played teams from Prince George, Smithers, Williams Lake and Quesnel and came out on top every time.

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The NechAKO VALLey fesTiVAL Of The perfOrmiNG ArTs...has a new website. www.musicfestivalweb.com/nechako. Please visit the website for syllabus and registration information. You can view the syllabus online. If a paper copy is required, there is a limited number available at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Registration for the festival is online. The festival will take place from Apr. 12-25, 2014 with the festival concert happening on Apr. 27, 2014. *** VOLuNTeers Needed fOr ididALAp4cANcer...For more information please contact Carrie Smith.

Email: sue.hooper@hubinternational. com Next meeting March 11 7pm @ the Vanderhoof Fire Hall. *** NechAKO VALLey hisTOricAL sOcieTy...meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of the month at the OK Cafe. *** AduLT BAdmiNTON...every Thursday at 8pm at NVSS gym. Bring your own racquet. Indoor runners required. For more info call Ann at 250-567-9908. *** sTuArT NechAKO mANOr...looking for volunteers.

Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLuNTeers Needed....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team.

Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity.

Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising.

Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** seNiOrs cONNecTed... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program.

Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.

For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-0623 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** cALLiNG ALL seNiOrs... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre.

We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and

Students from W.L. Mcleod Elementary took to the streets of Vanderhoof, Wednesday Feb. 26 to show their support for Pink Shirt Day. have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** The NOrThside WOmeN’s iNsTiTuTe...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’hOOf hOspice sOcieTy... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life?

Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you.

The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Debra-Ann at 250-567-0623 or email vanderhoofhospice@gmail.com *** The fOOd BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BAdmiNTON AT fLess Gym... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** The VANderhOOf cANcer suppOrT GrOup...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 5674828. *** eNdAKO hALL sOcieTy...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** The yeLLOWheAd drAfT hOrse AssOciATiON...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NechAKO QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** The frAser QuiLTers GuiLd... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month

at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** hOspice Tree Of Life... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** The frAser LAKe cANcer suppOrT GrOup... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250699-7763. *** NechAKO VALLey hisTOricAL sOcieTy...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANderhOOf 899 Air cAdeT sQuAdrON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA meeTiNG... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** frAser LAKe AA meeTiNGs... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** sT. JOhN hOspiTAL AuXiLiAry sOcieTy... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANderhOOf LiBrAry hOurs Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** frAser LAKe LiBrAry hOurs Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVss BOTTLe depOT hOurs Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom Alma Marie-Rose Gull Jan 5, 1925 Feb 16, 2014.

We would like to thank everyone for their immense love and support. With special thanks to the Stuart Manor staff for caring for our mother with so much compassion and love for the last 8 years. With you she most definitely had a second family. Also many thanks to Grace Memorial for your compassion and professionalism in our time of grief. A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Very sincerely the Gull family.

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EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY Hub International Barton Insurance is currently seeking a career minded individual for our Vanderhoof office.

We offer a competitive salary, benefit package and pension plan.

You will be handling a wide variety of insurance transactions along with issuing motor vehicle documents.

You will required to take courses and to obtain your insurance license.

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association invites applications for the position of: CREDIT MANAGER Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible to grant or deny new credit applications and to ensure any new approved accounts are setup and running. Collection of overdue accounts is another key component of this position including sending overdue letters, phone calls to accounts, referring to third party collection agencies and any legal collection activity required.

The successful applicant must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants should be self-reliant and goal orientated. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of e_perience in the credit collections Äeld. Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative oɈers a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneÄt package.

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association operates 15 cardlock locations (Terrace to the West, East to Valemount, North to Fort St. James and South to Quesnel), 4 bulk petroleum locations (Vanderhoof, Houston, Prince George and Quesnel) with 16 petroleum delivery units. Quesnel location also operates an Agro/C-Store along with a second C-Store located in Vanderhoof. In Vanderhoof the co-operative owns a 70,000 square foot shopping centre, and operates a food store, mini storage and home centre (new home centre under construction 2013/2014).

The successful candidate must be a team player with eɈective communication and interpersonal skills.

Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines.

Please forward your resume by Monday, March 17, 2014 to: Human Resources Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Box 560 188 East Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: 250-567-4414 Fax: 250-567-4355 Email: hrmgr@vhfcoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Please forward your resume to our office located in the Co-op mall or mail to Box 2180, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 or email to John Murphy at john.murphy@ hubinternational.com Closing date: March 14th, 2014 We thank all applicants, but only those short listed will be contacted.

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VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE JOB POSTING SUMMER RECREATION STUDENT

DURATION OF THE POSITION: May 20, 2014 to August 29, 2014 WAGE: $17.48 per hour HOURS OF WORK: Typically Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Must ďe Ňedžiďle ǁith hours, days and ǁeeŬends REQUIREMENTS: ■ nrolled in at least 2nd year WostͲ^econdary ducaƟon program for September, 2014 ■ Age 18 or older ■ Training in hild eǀelopment, lementary ducaƟon, ■ arly hildhood, ZecreaƟon or similar Įelds ■ džperience in a day camp, recreaƟon or school age care seƫng ■ ustomer serǀice or public relaƟons edžperience and training ■ salid lass ϱ riǀer͛s >icence Ͳ no restricƟons DUTIES: ■ Provide a safe environment for youth ■ Supervise and parƟcipate in a variety of indoor, outdoor sports and acƟviƟes ■ Plan and lead organized games and other age appropriate acƟviƟes ■ torŬ as a team and other group leaders, instructors and supervisors and other duƟes as may be assigned APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 04, 2014 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO: VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE BOX 430 FRASER LAKE, B.C. V0J 1S0 PHONE: 250-699-6257 FAX: 250-699-6469 EMAIL: clinton.mautheΛfraserlaŬe.ca

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EMPLOYMENT ESTABLISHED LOGGING CONTRACTOR is looking for a bookkeeper with experience/ knowledge of Simply Accounting/ Sage 50.

Competitive wage, extended health benefits available.

Please mail resume to Box 1136 Vanderhoof V0J 3A0 Call Nancy for more info @ (250) 567-9402.

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School Bus Drivers Required Immediately in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas

Heavy Duty Mechanic As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhauling, reconditioning and diagnosis of gas/diesel powered wheel loaders, forklifts, skidders, material handlers, dozers, pick-ups, manlifts, etc. The successful candidate must be familiar with systems such as: fuel, brakes, steering, suspension, tracks, undercarriage, hydraulics, transmission, emission control & exhaust, electrical, heating and air conditioning. Ideally you will possess journeyman status (Red Seal preferred) or be an indentured 3rd or 4th year apprentice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a semi-retired person and/ or a “stay at home Mom or Dad” seeking part-time employment. Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off. When the kids are out of school, you are too.

LABOURERS Houston, BC DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically fit and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Benefit package after 3 months employment.

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J. RYBACHUK & Sons Trucking LTD has an immediate opening for a logging truck driver in the Sparwood/Elko area. Previous quad logger experience required.

Fax resume to 250-425-0505 or e-mail to rybtrk@telus.net.

The starting wage is $24.24 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

QUALIFICATIONS: ● Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood Certificate) ● Valid Class II Driver’s License with Air Endorsement ● If you have a Class 5 – we will assist in acquiring your Class 2 ● Exemplary driving record as demonstrated by driver’s abstract ● Clean Criminal Record Check ● Excellent interpersonal skills with students in Grades K to 12 ● Physical capability to perform the job duties

Please forward your resume by Monday, March 24 to: Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591

Resumés must be accompanied by a completed application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration 2f¿ce in Vanderhoof ± 1 Connaught St.

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Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Village of Fraser Lake VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE JOB POSTING SUMMER GROUNDS KEEPER

DURATION OF THE POSITION: April 28, 2014 to August 29, 2014 WAGE: $17.48 PER HOUR HOURS OF WORK: MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7:30 AM TO 4:00 PM MAY INCLUDE MINIMAL OVERTIME REQUIREMENTS: ■ ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 ■ VALID CLASS 5 BC DRIVER’S LICENCE ■ PHYSICALLY CAPABLE TO PERFORM THE JOB DUTIES DUTIES: ■ PLANT FLOWERS, MOW GRASS, CLEAN PARK WASHROOMS, PAINT, RAKE, AND OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE ASSIGNED APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 4, 2014 APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO: VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE BOX 430 FRASER LAKE, B.C. V0J 1S0 PHONE: 250-699-6257 FAX: 250-699-6469 EMAIL: clinton.mauthe@fraserlake.ca

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Deadline: Monday, March 10th, at 4:30 pm.

Are you looking for casual work that is challenging and rewarding? Does the opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills, and future in the financial services industry excite you? Integris is currently looking for an exceptional individual willing to work as part of our team in Fort St. James on a temporary (approximately 6 months), casual basis (less than 20 hrs/week).

If you have strong communication skills, some service and sales experience, good computer skills, and if you have completed Grade 12, we would like to hear from you.

Previous front-line customer service/teller experience is considered an asset.

Your application must be received by Monday, March 10th, at 4:30PM. Apply today either by visiting us inbranch or by visiting https://www.integriscu.ca/careers/, clicking the current openings tab, and applying on the appropriate position.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Endako, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1487, 2008” and “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Monday March 10, 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the meeting room at the CH Foote Memorial Arena (Fraser Lake Arena), 30 Carrier Crescent, Fraser Lake, B.C. “Endako, Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser Rural Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1487, 2008” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No.1685 which changes the designation of the application area from Agricultural (A) and Resource (RE) to Industrial (I)

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“Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1686 which rezones the application area from Agricultural (Ag1) and Rural Resource (RR1) to Heavy Industrial (M2). The applicants wish to be allowed to pursue the following uses: • a log and hog fuel storage yard • a storage area for forestry equipment (such as culverts and bridges) • a landfill for wood waste ash (approximately 5 ha in size) • grinding wood into hog fuel.

The subject properties are located on the south shore of Fraser Lake, adjacent to the West Fraser Sawmill site, approximately 5.5 kilometres east of the Village of Fraser Lake town-site and are legally described as District Lot 2009, Range 5, Coast District Except Plan 12285; The W1/2 of District Lot 2032, Range 5, Coast District; and District Lot 2008, Range 5 Coast District.

The application area is 65 ha in size and is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below. The remainder of the parcels will keep the current zoning.

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF NOTICE OF SITTING FRONTAGE COURT OF REVISION The Court of Revision shall sit at the time and place shown below for the purpose of reviewing the water frontage tax and the sewer frontage tax rolls and any appeals received against the levy so charged.

THE FRONTAGE COURT OF REVISION SHALL BE HELD AT 5:00 PM MARCH 10, 2014 IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 160 CONNAUGHT STREET, VANDERHOOF, BC A complaint will not be heard unless written notice pursuant to Secion 205 of the Community Charter is received by the Collector at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time of the first sitting of the court. The Frontage Tax Assessment Rolls will be available for viewing for fourteen (14) days prior to the sitting of the Court. The District of Vanderhoof office hours are 8:30 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

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Fraser Lake Sawmills, a division of West Fraser Mills

Rezoning Application Open House When: March 5, 2014 -7:00 PM Where: Fraser Lake Sawmills Main Office.

Tell Us What You Think!

Fraser Lake Sawmills is proposing to rezone a portion (65ha) of their properties east of the mill. You are invited to attend an open house to learn more about the proposed changes and to provide your feedback.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY BEHAVIOUR INTERVENTIONIST

Thomas Robinson Consulting Ltd. is seeking an individual to work part-time providing support to children with autism. The Behaviour Interventionist administers the child’s program plan within the child’s community.

The purpose of the rezoning is to allow the following uses: expansion of log and other fiber storage, grinding of wood into hog fuel, a storm water treatment area, equipment storage, a snow dump area and a non-hazardous wood waste landfill.

Qualifications:

Attend the open house to learn about the proposal and give your feedback. Fraser Lake Sawmills staff will be available to answer questions.

Preferred: Early Childhood Educator or related field.

Must be willing to upgrade education according to the child’s needs.

Applicants will have:

Experience working with children with autism, or requiring extra support O Strong written and verbal skills O Ability to work independently O Ability to establish and maintain supportive, collaborative relationships with families O Ability to maintain a positive, professional, non-judgmental attitude O Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position O Ability to be flexible and adaptable when working within the community O Valid driver’s license O Willing to have a criminal record check

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Please apply to: Taffy Wale BI Community Consultant Phone: (250) 567-5515 Fax: (250) 567-2882 Email: taffy.wale@trcl.ca Deadline for applications: March 14, 2014

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing.

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than March 10, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing on Bylaws No. 1685 and 1686 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area D as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from February 26 through March 10, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant information will also be made available at the Fraser Lake Public Library.

For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-6923195 or 1-800-320-3339.

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Horoscopes

ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Don’t feel a need to take charge of others, Aries. People will respond to your cues even when such hints are subtle. Step back from the dictator’s podium.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Your focus is at an all-time high this week, Sagittarius.

Now is a good time to establish clear objectives at the workplace or for important personal matters.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you should be able to accomplish your objectives this week, in spite of some early distractions.

Things will right themselves before long.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Friends and family bring you a sense of well-being, Capricorn. Surround yourself with plenty of people in the days to come. Open your heart, and you will get much in return.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, concern about those closest to you might be foremost on your mind this week. Shift that focus to your own life and responsibilities for the time being.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Your professional life takes precedence this week, Cancer. Allow yourself ample time to tackle all the things on your plate at the office, and you will be glad you did.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Use the power you have carefully, Leo. Sometimes it surprises even you just how great an impact you can make and the wide-sweeping consequences of some of your actions.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, uncertainty about your priorities arises over the next few days. Take time to think things through, but don’t be idle for too long. Do your best to stay motivated.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Long-term career goals are on your mind, Libra. Make time to develop a plan that can make those goals a reality. Consult with colleagues for advice or guidance.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there is always room for compromise, even when compromise seems unlikely. Don’t be too quick to assume there is no room to work out an agreement.

Crosswords

CLUES ACROSS 1. Take by theft 7. Cash machine 10. Removed from attendance 12. Old World buffalo 13. Spread by dividing 14. Herd of unsheared sheep 15. Main arterial vessel 16. Carbamide 17. In the style of 18. Leafstalk angle 19. Physiques 21. Command right 22. Gratuitous 27. Printed display 28. Dexter inspector 33. “Hammer Time’s” initials 34. Making one ashamed 36. Hill (Celtic) 37. Expletive 38. Surface 39. Atomic weight 40. Swiss river 41. Publicists 44. Hollow cylinders 45. Most hirsute 48. Wading bird 49. Not in residence 50. According to 51. Property injury

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, coworkers turn out to be a source of much-needed support when you receive some unexpected news. Thank them for their support and kind gestures.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, expect others to seek your help in the coming days. Do your best to help, and those around you will greatly appreciate it.

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MARCH 2 Chris Martin, Singer (37) MARCH 3 Julie Bowen, Actress (44) MARCH 4 Whitney Port, Actress (29) MARCH 5 Dan Carter, Athlete (32) MARCH 6 David Gilmour, Musician (68) MARCH 7 Bryan Cranston, Actor (58)

4. Commune in northern France 5. “Run to Him” singer Bobby 6. Doctor of Education 7. Celestial intermediary 8. Roman garment 9. More (Spanish) 10. Ear shell 11. Diversify 12. A lofty nest 14. Dinner jackets 17. ___ Dhabi, U.A.E. capital 18. Small terrestrial lizard 20. Unhappy 23. Takes off 24. Mollusk shell lining 25. Socialist Debs’ initials

26. Arrived extinct 29. Atomic #37 30. 17th Greek letter 31. Blue eyed cat 32. Alliance between nations 35. Headquarters 36. Container weight adjustments 38. Chadic language Bura-_____ 40. Tributary of the Seine 41. Length x width 42. A small dent 43. Distribute 44. A gratuity 45. Possessed 46. Overgarment 47. A doctrine

CLUES DOWN 1. Russian Emperor (var. sp.)

2. Take hold of 3. South American Indian

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