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The average Town of Smithers homeowner will see a $43 increase on municipal property taxes in 2014. Additionally, the average business owner whose building has a Class 6 assessment will pay $142 more this year in municipal taxes. Town of Smithers councillors unveiled highlights of the 2014 budget last week in a public open house prior to the regular meeting. At the open house, councillors presented different aspects of the document and opened up the floor to questions. The 1.85 per cent increase in general municipal taxes proposed in the 2014 budget would be the lowest increase in more than 10 years. Mayor Taylor Bachrach discussed the town’s strategic priorities—the new arena, curbside recycling, airport marketing and lands development and the Fall Fair grounds. “We’re shooting to have the new arena ready to go by late September and things are going really well,” Bachrach said. “We’re tweaking the design here and there as it goes and so far it’s looking really good. It’s not a Cadillac but it will

serve our purpose just fine.” Curbside recycling begins in May and the biggest upfront cost to the town for the implementation was the $130,000 purchase price of the blue carts, Bachrach said. Included in the budget is $430,000 for repaving and major patching of town streets, $320,000 for a Fulton Ave. walkway extension to 16th Ave., $224,000 for sidewalk maintenance and $100,000 for a washroom building at the Fall Fair grounds. Also included in this year’s budget is the first phase of the Smithers Regional Airport expansion project. The $4 million first phase is mainly dependent on significant grant funding, councillor Frank Wray said. “It’s a very expensive project but much needed,” Wray said. “But we’ll be looking at grant funding for a lot of it and there are programs available.” The Town of Smithers’ total operating revenue budget for 2014 is $11.2 million. Property taxes account for almost 45 per cent of that amount and user fees make up more than 36 per cent of the total. The 2014 budget will be approved at the regular council meeting May 13.

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The Hungry Hill grizzly bear is going on vacation. Last week, Town of Smithers council agreed, in principle, to loan the animal to Grouse Mountain to be showcased at their Refuge for Endangered Wildlife from May 17 to October 13. This summer, the refuge is planning a Summer of the Bears program they would like the beast to be a part of, said Grouse Mountain Refuge for Endangered Wildlife wildlife manager Devin Manky in a letter to council. The bear is currently on display at the Smithers Regional Airport. Conditions that would have to be met for the loan to go ahead, said airport manager Rob Blackburn, include how it is shipped and how the bear is to be displayed. It must be shipped by professionals, he warned, and sit underneath temperature-controlled, protective glass. “I think it’s such a great

The Hungry Hill grizzly bear, killed in 2001, weighed more than 1,000 lbs.

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Village of Telkwa opens Hankin corner building By Nolan Kelly Telkwa/Interior News

The Village of Telkwa unveiled its biomass heating system at a ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday afternoon, followed shortly after by their annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ at the community hall. Mayor Carman Graf welcomed those in attendance, a group that included former Telkwa mayors and Smithers’ Mayor Taylor Bachrach. “Thank you all for coming out to help us celebrate this day,” Graf said. “This building was originally a farm machine supply store, then it was a dairy and now it’s going to be a municipal building for the next 50 or 100 years. “We are really pleased we got this far with it.” Graf also mentioned the staff that helped make the project a reality. “I would like to thank all the people that helped out, Kim [Martinson] and her staff and my council and everyone who worked hard on this project.” After the speeches and ribbon cutting, those in attendance were given a tour of the new biomass heating system by designer Thomas Wunderland, who, by a twist of fate, recently moved to

Telkwa Mayor Carman Graf (left) cuts the ribbon to officially open the Hankin Corner Building and the biomass heating system. Thomas Wunderland (above) gives a tour of the new energy system.

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the Bulkley Valley from the Northwest Territories, where he was installing biomass energy systems. In addition to supplying cheaper energy, the project also provides clean energy, he said. “Emissions always come up, and from my point of view, it’s a non-issue,” Wunderland told the crowd. “This boiler burns the equivalent of 30 woodstoves, but has the emissions of less than one. It’s about 50 to 100 times cleaner.” “One burning slash pile of wood produces more emissions than this boiler does in a single year.” The heating

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system goes through about one tonne of chips on a cold winter day, supplying about one million BTUs. Recently, the system was hooked up on a grid to supply heat to the village office, Telkwa Elementary School, the pub and four residences. The energy for the heat is supplied by excess wood waste from pine beetle forest devastation. All told, in energy savings and energy sales, the heating system will save approximately $25,000 per year. In addition to the biomass heating system, the Hankin Corner Building now boasts three commercial spaces

that will be ready to open in the coming months. The Hankin Corner Building renovations were paid for by the federal $644,000 Gas Tax Innovation fund, but the original grant had specific conditions that prevented redistribution of space into retail and outdoor renovation. Village council decided that, rather than re-do the outside of the building later on at a higher cost, they would pay for it during the biomass renovations and use different grant money for the creation of retail space. The repurposing of the outside of

individual details of the rental lease agreements will be made public, the amount of money taken in by the retail spaces will appear as a revenue item in the village budget. After the ribbon cutting and tour, many of the spectators travelled up to the community hall for the second annual Volunteer Appreciation BBQ. Burgers and drinks were served to dozens in attendance and the Ewk Hiya Hozdli Wtisit Wini dance group performed for the crowd. “Volunteers are extremely important to our community,” Zitkauskas said. “The contributions that

they make to the social life of a community, well you can’t count that in dollars. “We all benefit form the fact that there is this great group of people like the volunteer firefighters that are willing to volunteer their time to keep everyone else safe. And there are others. The reading room, museum, senior society, and social events that are put on by volunteers all adds to the life of the village.” Of note: The Village of Telkwa held its annual budget and five-year plan meetings on Monday. For a full report, check next week’s edition of The Interior News.

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Partnership promotes importance of social license

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Industry is starting to take notice of the importance of gaining social license when doing business in northwest B.C. Social license is a level of acceptance or approval by communities and stakeholders of companies and their operations. A new joint venture partnership signed in Smithers last week between UTM Exploration Services Ltd. and the Office of the Wet’suwet’en is aiming to guide businesses through the process of securing First Nations’ acceptance for industrial development. “I think this agreement definitely builds on the concept of social license,” said Office of the Wet’suwet’en natural resources manager David de Wit. “But within our relationship, it’s going to be more about implementing that social license. We both bring unique skills to the table and we think we can make a difference in the industry. “I think the Wet’suwet’en are turning a new page in our history and finding ways to work collaboratively with the community.” Any mineral exploration opportunities proposed on Wet’suwet’en territory will have the option of working with the joint venture to ensure the project meets the First Nations’ wishes, for looking after the land and employment, for example. “The opportunities we will be pursuing are ones that our clan members have approved,” de Wit said. “It creates a sense of certainty for industry and we see this relationship as a very innovative way to seize opportunities for our members and to ensure that we can make a difference in

the industry as far as environmental stewardship goes. “We’re optimistic we can make a difference on the ground right away with this unique relationship. Some of the goals and aspirations we have had in terms of land stewardship can now not be just a concept, they can be implemented on the ground.” The partnership has been in the works for the last two years, said UTM owner and CEO Anastasia Ledwon. “One of our mandates is to lead by example,” Ledwon said. “We live here and we live with everyone here. Clients can be assured that when working with the joint venture, important ideals around lifestyle, community, environment and reclamation are being met because the Wet’suwet’en are involved with the work as employees or as representatives on the project. “Clients can be assured that the work is being done appropriately because we’re all working together.” Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen has been talking about the importance of having social license for some time. Last year, he hosted a Renewal Northwest tour, where he asked residents about the values they hold dear when deciding if they are for or against a project that is looking to come to the region. “The people of the northwest are open to resource development and more and more, companies are recognizing the importance of establishing themselves as responsible operations with sustainable projects,” Cullen said. “The contrasts between what we determined through these discussions about sustainable, responsible companies and projects, and the Northern Gateway project, for example, are astonishing.

Office of the Wet’suwet’en natural resources manager David de Wit, standing, watches as UTM Exploration Services Ltd. owner and CEO Anastasia Ledwon and Office of the Wet’suwet’en executive director Debbie Pierre sign a partnership agreement last week.

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Enbridge has set a global example in its dealings with the citizens of British Columbia of what not to do. When we look at the most basic criteria for respecting the environment, local communities and First Nations, and the regional economy, Enbridge draws a failing grade in each column.” The public discussions were captured by Cullen and turned into a handbook for companies looking to do business in northwest B.C. That document, Renewal Northwest 2013: Balancing the Economy with Our Local Values, is available on the MP’s website—www. nathancullen.com. The partnership also shows the willingness of First Nations to work together with industry, Cullen said. “[The joint venture] has implications way beyond that deal,” he said. “It shows companies that when people say, ‘We can’t work with First Nations or they’re not interested, it’s just not the case.” The Wet’suwet’en Nation covers 22,000 square kilometres, from the area just north of Moricetown, south along Highway 16 to the Endako River, the Babine Mountains in the east and west to the Coast Mountains.

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s a group of concerned professional engineers, we are very alarmed about the proposal to turn Kitimat into Canada’s “oil superport” to Asia. We feel that the Joint Review Panel has not properly analyzed the proposed Northern Gateway project nor carefully considered the risks inherent in shipping diluted bitumen (dilbit) from Kitimat to the open ocean by tanker. To reach the ocean, tankers would have to navigate narrow, foggy, stormy passages in an area of some of B.C.’s most pristine ocean environment. When we read the JRP reports, we were very disappointed and felt very strongly that they mislead all of us who had taken the time to consider the evidence. In response, and after careful and informed analysis based on our collective experience as engineers who have worked on such projects, our group prepared three white papers that point out the three major issues we have with the findings of the JRP: 1) flawed risk analysis, 2) who will shoulder the burden of spill cost, 3) whether a spill can be cleaned up at all. The Concerned Professional Engineers is careful to point out that we are not anti-business. Enbridge’s calculations for the probability of a spill are based only on the amount of traffic that would be generated by Enbridge’s oil tankers. The Enbridge calculations do not account for the hundreds of other ships transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) that will be added to the traffic. Northern Gateway project has projected a nine per cent probability of a major five million litre or greater spill in its 50 year operating life. More alarmingly we think this number underestimates the risks considerably. We are also concerned that the product dilbit is an unknown; Environment Canada scientists were of the opinion that there is no relevant real-world experience research to explain how it reacts in a marine environment. If there was a spill, could it be cleaned up? We believe as well, that the cost of cleaning up a spill far exceeds the funds available, and that tax payers will be left on the hook for the remainder of the funds. CPE believes that with the skills and abilities available in B.C., we can do far better to come up with solutions than what has been done by the JRP and Enbridge Northern Gateway. Tell your MP and MLA that Northern Gateway is not a responsible resource development. You can do this by writing to them; please visit our website, “www.concernedengineers.org” for help with writing these letters. We’re not giving up and neither should you! Brian Gunn, CPE spokesperson

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etailed debate on changes to the Agricultural Land Commission got underway in the legislature last week, while protesters played to urban voters outside. A couple of West Kootenay NDP supporters brought a basket of homegrown veggies down to help East Kootenay MLA Bill Bennett get through the winter on a 100-mile diet. A group of mostly UBC scientists wrote to Premier Christy Clark, embracing the popular assumption that the changes will automatically mean more exclusions of agricultural land, as well as expanded secondary uses in the Cariboo,

Kootenay and North zones. This “jeopardizes species at risk, threatens many common species, and will impact many species prized for hunting,” they wrote. It makes me wonder if these university botanists and bird experts actually understand what farming is. You know, clear-cutting a forest and planting largely monoculture crops? Using big machinery, creating drainage, applying fertilizers, controlling diseases, pests and wild animals? Not backyard gardening, real farming of the sort that has fed more people than in all of human history? Have they heard that the largest cause of

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commission. “He thinks that it’s unwieldy, and he’d rather have the decision-making centralized in Burnaby. But we changed that. We decided as a duly elected government in 2003 that we wanted the regions to have a say on this stuff, so the intention of the legislation, we felt, was actually being defeated, because we hadn’t made it mandatory.” The main ALC board will still have authority to revisit a local panel decision if the chair deems it inconsistent with the mandate to protect farmland. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter for Black Press.

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L ETTERS Keep up the good work! Editor: I was looking through the April 9 edition of The Interior News and saw that there were no less than seven ads in the Help Wanted section for post secondary students who are wrapping up their studies for the year. I am very pleased to see a wide variety of businesses and nonprofits offering very competitive wages for these students. This is outstanding. I know that these jobs pay more than $15/hr. Ten years ago the number of opportunities to make $15-$20/hr during the summer was slim. I was one of the lucky ones who upon returning from UNBC got to work three summers at the Town of Smithers works yard (A job I remember so fondly I still drop off donuts every once in awhile 10 years later.) For students to have the ability to come home and work, make significantly more than minimum wage and possibly gain experience in their field increases the chance of them returning once they are done post secondary school. Those of you who are offering these positions, keep up the good work! Allan Stroet Smithers

March snow melt arrives

Editor: Conspiracy theory— I think there may be secret rail yards on each side of Telkwa. These yards add at least 20 cars to a train, allowing a long line of Coalmine traffic to build. The amazing thing about this conspiracy

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it’s extremely sophisticated. They even know when I’m going to be there, and know when I have to urinate. I like the March snow melt. I can actually walk on my sidewalk without breaking my leg. A strong wind gives trees the opportunity to dance. Before they fixed the potholes on Frontage Road I got to the point that I could avoid 80 per cent of the holes. The only problem is I had to run oncoming traffic off the road. I feel bad but the male ego has to meet its challenges. The other day the doorbell rang six or seven times before I could answer. On the porch were three very sweet young girls selling Girl Guide cookies. As usual, I had no money but the sight of these three beautiful little ones made my day. Cat Quote:

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Editor: An open letter to TransCanada pipelines and Prince Rupert Gas Transmission line planners. Wow, are you folks trying to impress us with your insensitivity to our community or does it just seem that way? If you are trying

to paint TransCanada as a corporate pariah that couldn’t care less about the communities that it does business in, then you are earning the gold star right now as far as most people who live in the Hazelton/Kispiox Valley/Kispiox Village communities are concerned. First it was the routing of the pipeline down the Suskwa valley and across the Skeena, then along the Kispiox Valley including a compressor station right next door, and now it’s the work camps and pipe storage yards.

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How is it that you think you can drop a 1,000-person work camp and huge pipe storage yard in the Kispiox Valley and another 400 person work camp on the Salmon River Road for a total of up to 1,400 people? How is this possible to simply increase the population of the Hazelton/ Kispiox area by 25 per cent and not have this become a nightmare to live in? How do you do this without massive negative impacts on the social and economic fabric of these tiny communities?

How are people going to travel safely on our roads to and from the town and highway with the hundreds of semi-trailer trucks and other massive increases in ancillary industrial traffic on our local roads? There are three one-lane bridge crossings to get to the Kispiox Valley and then a mostly gravel road to the proposed work camp/storage yard. Who is going to pay for all of the extra road and bridge maintenance? The BC Liberal government has explicitly prevented local municipalities from taxing these LNG projects (so that, as the local governments that will have to shoulder these huge extra costs, they can pay for some of these civic infrastructure expenses) to pave the way for your corporation’s profitable enterprise. Which of course, you will know just as well as the rest of us, is just another way

that the people of British Columbia are subsidizing this whole shortsighted LNG rush. So, who is going to pay for the additional pressures on the civic infrastructure of the Hazeltons and the immense extra pressures on our hospital, our services, our roads, bridges? How about the inevitable increase in drug and alcohol consumption that always accompanies camps and workforces such as this? Would you want to raise your family around that kind of influx into your community? How do you think this insane increase in the population is going to impact our lives? People who live here do so because of the quality of life that this area has. Low traffic, quiet, clean air and water, abundant fish and wildlife, amongst many other treasured features of these wild salmon watersheds, and they will guard those qualities with all of the passions and energy they can muster. At the very least you owe it to the people of the area, and I would argue the Kispiox Valley in particular, to come to a face to face meeting where you will explain to us how TransCanada will address the issues I have identified, and further, how and when you will alter your plans to move these work camps to places where the impacts on local lifestyles, social services and road and civic infrastructure will be minimized or eliminated. Congratulations. By inflicting this project on the people of the Skeena watershed, you are doing a great job of raising the ire of the local citizenry. Todd Stockner Kispiox Valley

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information, not only with regards to how the school is doing compared to others Last week, the this year but also in Fraser Institute regards to history. In released its report card the case of Hazelton, on secondary schools we see the results go up in B.C. and Hazelton and down every year Secondary received a but in a pretty narrow 1 out of 10. The grade range. The average puts HSS third from rating over the last the bottom out of all five years is 1.3 with secondary schools in no improvement trend the province. shown.” Peter Cowley, coRepeated calls to author of the report the Coast Mountains card said a number School District of factors are used to were not returned calculate each school’s by Monday’s press overall rating out of deadline. 10 including exam Bulkley Valley According to this Credit Union July 2007 results, grade-to- EPS Logos report card, in to be supplied2013, to Newspapers grade transition and the average provincial graduation rates. Pantoneexam mark was 56.8 colours: Pantone 287 Blue “We began this per cent at HSS. PantoneThe 356 Fraser Green Institute’s graph comparing BVCS, program 16 years ago Thirty percent of the PantoneSSS 139 and Harvest HSS, with the provincial average. and it was intended students failed it. The Contributed photo for just one thing: to graduation rate was provide parents with up four percent over kids, the school is no trend upwards,” objective information last year to 84 per cent performing very close Cowley said. “So with regards to how but still way below the the bottom of the pack what do parents do individual schools provincial average. of the 293, in fact this with this information? across the province Black/Grey are “So year it is ranked 291 Colour Parents should be Logowhat file you have Logo File doing in academics. with Hazelton based and, this is the most taking the bull by the This gives parents on the work with the important, there is horns and through Smithers/Interior News

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Smithers-based Summit Camps and the Lake Babine Nation have cemented their relationship by signing a joint venture partnership agreement to provide services on the First Nations’ traditional territories. Last week, Summit Camps and the Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation of Fort Babine announced the formation of Babine Summit Camp Services Ltd. The joint venture will provide turn-key camp and catering services on the First Nations’ territories. The partnership is a way to benefit from the resource extraction work that is going on all over their territory, said Lake Babine Nation councillor and Tzah Tez Tlee Development Corporation director

Fred William. “For decades we have watched industry extract resources all around us with very few or no benefits to our local communities,” he said. “Through our partnership with Summit Camps we are starting to realize direct community benefits from industry projects on our traditional territories and are excited to expand into the future.” Summit Camps president Dean Allen said the partnership has a number of benefits for the company. While he hopes it is a profitable venture, Allen said their main goal is to form alliances that stay long into the future. “With all of the proposed LNG development in the northwest, there’s a real potential for economic opportunity,” Allen said, adding many of Summit’s camps are done in partnership

with First Nations’ groups. “Our goal, in all the economic development and partnerships we do, is to have it be sustainable and long term so that when projects come and go we have a basis from which to build future economic opportunities. It’s not just a flash in a pan.” Summit Camps will also provide employment skills training and revenue and profit sharing, said director community relations and business development Andrea Kosalko. “We’re local so we get it. We know the lay of the land, we know the First Nations and a lot of the challenges that are out there,” Kosalko said. “Camps come and go. Communities don’t. Communities stay forever. Our goal is to look at how to make a project sustainable which includes the legacy we’re leaving.”

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Above, right: Gold medal winner Miller Kriese, Grade 6, speaks about sharks. Top, left: Damien Dudoward answers the judges’ questions. Top, middle: Judges Christian Lehoux, Jillian LeBlanc and MarieLou LeFrancois. Top: Grade 6 student Hannah Buchanan presents her speech on Wednesday night to judges and parents.

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Last Wednesday night, Muheim Elementary School and Canadian Parents for French hosted the annual speaking competition Concours d’art oratoire. Twenty five students from Grades 6 to 10 took part, along with six students from Grade 5 who are not eligible until next year but gained valuable experience. The Bulkley Valley students joined approximately

100,000 youth who compete each year across Canada. Eligible students are in French Immersion, core French at an otherwise English school and students who speak French as their first language at home. Winners are now eligible to compete in provincials in Surrey and then the next step is nationals in Ottawa where prizes include full university scholarships.

To take part, students must write, memorize and present a speech in French, on a topic of their choice and are marked by local judges on a number of criteria including vocabulary, grammar, presentation, originality and memorization. It’s an excellent way to build confidence doing what studies have been shown is people’s biggest fear—public speaking. The French

Immersion program at Muheim Elementary has been growing steadily since it’s inception more than 15 years ago. -Contributed by Amy Bucher Results Grade 6 1. Miller Kriese “Les requins” (Sharks) 2. Georgia Anderson “L’argent” (Money) 3. Jean Luc Belanger “Les chat Siamois” (Siamese cats) Grade 7 1. Claire Lesawich “L’esclavage et la

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C OMMUNITY Small Town Love program comes to Bulkley Valley

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Smithers and Telkwa are now feeling the Small Town Love. Small Town Love is a program designed to promote the small, independent businesses that make towns unique, said Renata King,

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Protest rights workshops about lawful assembly By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News

A Protest Rights Workshop filled the Old Church last Wednesday night. About 40 people attended the event hosted by the B.C. Civil Liberties Association. BCCLA Executive Director Josh Paterson gave legal information about making informed decisions when demonstrating. He said the purpose was to teach people about their rights and freedom of assembly to participate in lawful, democratic protest activity. “Everyone has the right to express themselves and peoples’ right to do that is protected under the Constitution,” Paterson said. “The reason we came is because we were

invited by local groups to give them more information about what their rights are when they are expressing themselves.” He said he wasn’t surprised that most of the questions revolved around protesting Enbridge’s Northern Gateway project. “We know what part of the province we are in here and the people in this region have done an amazing job making their concerns heard very loudly across the province and across Canada.” Paterson said he didn’t think the workshop will promote more protests. “People in this region don’t need some group coming from Vancouver to promote them to do anything,” he said. “As you know, people up here have been deeply engaged in these democratic

B.C. Civil Liberties Association executive director Josh Paterson presented a Protest Rights Workshop last week.

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processes around these decisions for years. What this is, is simply a workshop to help people understand their rights a little better and I don’t

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think it will make one drop of difference in terms of what people do. Those are decisions people have been making here in the north for many years

already, without our help.” Some of the information given seemed obvious, for example what to bring and what not to bring

SMITHERS UNITED CHURCH

Good Friday Service – April 18, 6:00 pm

Good Friday Service - 10 a.m. Easter Sunrise Service - 7:30 a.m.

Easter Sunday Service – April 20, 10:00 am

Easter Sunday Service - 10 a.m.

Pastor Ken Vander Horst Phone 250-847-2333 • 1471 Columbia Dr. www.smitherscrc.com

Lutheran Church Meeting in the Historic St. Stephen’s Church 1620 Highway 16 in Telkwa

Sunday Morning Worship 10 am

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Main St. Christian Fellowship Sunday mornings 10:30 a.m. Pastor Rick Apperson 1065 Main St., Smithers Phone: 250-847-1059

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Welcomes You! Sunday Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Children’s Ministries during service Corner of Viewmount Rd South & Hwy 16

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Rev. Dwayne Goertzen Pastor Trevor Brawdy 250-847-2929

Email: efree@uniserve.com Website: www.smithersefc.org First Service 9 Sunday School 10:15-11 Second Service 11:15 1838 Main St.

4023 1st Avenue, Smithers Holy Thursday - April 17 7:30 pm Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper Good Friday - April 18 2 pm Stations of the Cross around the Parish/School 3 pm Celebration of the Lord’s Passion Holy Saturday - April 19 9 pm Easter Vigil Easter Sunday - April 20 9 am Mass (Smithers) 11:30 am Mass (Houston)

Minister: Rev. Alyssa Anderson Corner of Queen & 8th

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Bethel Reformed Church Welcomes you to worship with us 10 am & 2:30 pm every Sunday

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respected when you are involved in any kind of demonstration of concerns, which of course we are faced with here with the ongoing issues around energy and energy projects, particularly Enbridge. We’ve had several marches over this, and gatherings. It’s all been incredibly peaceful and it’s good to know the basic rules about the orderly process. A lot of the stuff he talked about isn’t stuff you think about. It was interesting to learn things from people who have had a lot of experience and just an understanding of how the law works and we do have a civilized society and hopefully we continue to have one.” The BCCLA is posting the presentation on their website for anyone who missed the workshop.

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to a protest. Weapons are a bad idea, cameras are a good idea. Other information, on the other hand, seemed new to most people in the crowd. For example, organizing a couple of people to be legal observers, separate from the demonstration. Paterson said that if things go side-ways, which is rare, he added, it’s important to have people taking notes and witnessing what is happening. Smithers councillor Bill Goodacre said it was a worthwhile event to attend. “I’m involved in various aspects of social activism,” Goodacre said. “It’s a vital aspect of democracy to have a voice when there are major issues in front of us. It was just the basic understanding that there is a framework of law that has to be

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Saturday Service Contact 250-847-5983 • New Members Welcome • 3696 4th Avenue

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Smithers welcomes annual Northwest Trade Expo Always-popular event takes place May 2 and 3

By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The annual Northwest Trade Expo is back on May 2 and 3 at the Smithers Civic Centre. Organizers are expecting to fill the floor, with more than 70 exhibitors displaying their products. There will be everything from banking and mining industries, to hot tub and RV displays, to local food businesses represented. And it looks like the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce will have another full house. “Sales of booths are coming along, and, at this point, we are expecting to fill it,” said the chamber’s Susan Bundock. “The chamber puts on the event to help businesses show and demonstrate their products to new and existing customers. “It’s a great opportunity for businesses to meet and connect with their customers,” The event will also feature fun for the entire family, with face painting, pony rides, wood carving,

Integrity Lock and Key, one of the 70 plus booths at the Northwest Trade Expo last year.

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balloon animals and single afternoon. fly fishing demos. “I don’t go into As usual, BV a lot of stores,” he Home Centre will said. have a booth at the “I am a guy expo. who doesn’t like Manager Travis shopping, so at the Naninnga sees it as trade expo, its great an opportunity to to get to see what raise awareness of all the other local what his store has to businesses have to offer. offer.” “We are just Proceeds from trying to make the the event go towards public aware that we the Smithers can supply anything District Chamber of the north needs,” Commerce operating Nanninga said. budget.www.edwardjones.com Another “It doesn’t make advantage, Nanninga a lot of money for says, is the ability to us, we put this on so pack a week’s worth that local businesses Bank-issued,into CDIC-insured to $100,000 of shopping a have an opportunity

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to showcase their product, as a service to the public.” There are still a few spots available for businesses. If interested, contact Susan Bundock at the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce. Cost for a display varies, from $250 to $495, depending on the size of the booth. Last year more than 70 businesses had booths at the event and a total of 3,000 people attended over the two days.

Smithers Figure Skating Club Annual General Meeting & Awards Night Thursday, Apr. 24 at 6:30 pm Smithers Curling Club, 4216 - 4th Ave Everyone welcome to attend. Contact Liza Hart for more information 250-847-3132

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Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition AGM Wednesday, April 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 1535 Omineca St (top floor), Old Hazelton. Kathy Stockner at 250-842-2494. admin@skeenawatershed.com Break Thru Noon Artist Talk by textile artist Bettina Matzkuhn Wednesday, April 16, 12-1 p.m. at the Smithers Art Gallery. Admission by donation. You’ll never look at textile and thread the same. www.bettinamatzkuhn.ca, www.smithersart.org, 250-8473898, info@smithersart.org. Return of Mrs. Pudding and Sweet Success with Diabetes Tuesday, April 22, 7 p.m. at the Healthy Living Centre. Refreshments, door prizes, and more. Shelley 250-847-6014, Wendy 250-8476012. Ground to Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen Tuesday, April 22 & June 17, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at St. James Anglican Church Kitchen. Community kitchen sharing and learning cooking skills, cultures, and local food producers. St. Joseph’s Annual Carnival Friday, April 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Come enjoy an evening of fun for the whole family. Fish Pond, Wet Sponge Throw, Cake Walk, Sucker Pull, Silent Auction, Ring the Bell, Concession and more. Round Lake Dinner and Dance Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m. East Indian buffet by Quick Eats. Refreshments served. Two bands, Shaggy Manes, Six Feet Over. Tickets $30/person at Speedee

Interior Stationery, Mountain Eagle Books and Betsy at B.V. Home Centre. Limited number of tickets! Springtime in Croatia and Travel Photography Smithers Art Gallery exhibition, March 18-April 26. Artists Eileen Astin, Evi Coulson, Poppy Dunbar, Elizabeth Zweck, Joseph Andrews. Smithers Film Society presents The Great Beauty, Sunday, April 27, 7:30 p.m. at the Roi Theatre. A fantastic journey around contemporary Rome juggling past/present, sacred/profane, gorgeous/grotesque. Standard admission. BV Genealogical Society meets the last Tuesday every month, Sunshine Inn meeting room, 7 p.m. Guest speakers and programs are presented to assist family root researchers. All welcome. Scrabble at the Smithers Library, 7 p.m. Every Wednesday except the third Wednesday of the month October to May. Everyone welcome. Taize Style Prayer Service first Tuesday each month until June 2015, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the Smithers United Church. Simple sung prayers, scripture readings and extended periods of silent meditation. BV Christian School Special Tuition Offer for New Families We are offering a 50 per cent tuition reduction to families who register before September 1, 2014. This reduction will apply for six years. Call us or more information 250-847-4238.

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volunteer appreciation day The Village of Telkwa held its second annual Volunteer Appreciation day at the community hall on Saturday afternoon. Dozens came out for hamburgers and hot dogs and to watch the Ewk Hiya Hozdli Wtisit Wini dance group perform.

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Timber Supply Review Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA) Public Discussion Paper Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on a new public discussion paper, as part of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Timber Supply Review in the Morice Timber Supply Area (TSA). The timber supply review provides the province’s chief forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber available for harvest from the TSA — for the next 10 years. The public discussion paper includes background information, a summary of key issues to be addressed in the timber supply review and a summary of harvest forecasts from the timber supply analysis. The chief forester will consider this information, public and First Nations input, and a variety of forest reports when a new AAC is determined.

Copies of the public discussion paper are available online at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa20/index.htm or at the Nadina Natural Resource District office at 185 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, B.C. Comments are encouraged and may be sent to: Nadina Natural Resource District, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Box 999, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0 (telephone: 250 692-2200, fax: 250 692-7461, email: Agathe.Bernard@gov.bc.ca). Comments will be accepted until June 20, 2014. If you have any questions or would like further information, contact stewardship officer Agathe Bernard, RPF at 250 692 2259 or Agathe.Bernard@gov.bc.ca

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A SIGN OF SPRING McBike and Sport held its annual Bike Swap on Saturday morning. Hundreds of kids and adults came down to check out the spring bargains. Ryan Jensen photos

TW Client: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Naturtal Resource Operations Campaign: BCTS Babine proposed Nadina District Forest Stewardship Plan Size: 4.3125” x 5.3500” Herman Theatre, Let usToday, knowSmithers Interior News Burns Lake District News, Houston Tuesday, April 22,

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ravel the Trans Canada Trail with Dana Meise. Dana is working on a crosscountry trek along the trail. His journey was named National Geographic Canada’s “Expedition of the Year.” His Facebook page is “The Great Hike,” check it out and follow his adventures. Listen up —there will be a Scrabble party at the library Wednesday, April 23 starting at 7 p.m. Players, prizes, snacks and beverages! A super way to spend an

evening! A day of retreat with yoga and acupressure. This day retreat is a unique combination of yoga and Chinese medicine, Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Yoga Trails, 4955 13th New Hazelton. Lunch and light snacks included, $62 Earlybird fee by April 16, after that the cost is $75. Facebook: OM4YogaEvents. Register online and for more information http:// outdoormommas. com/events/ Break Thru Noon-Artist Talk by textile artist Bettina Matzkuhn. Wednesday, April 16, noon – 1p.m. at the Smithers Art Gallery. Admission by donation. Her talk will be an illustrated tour of her ideas, working process and adventures. You will never look at textile and thread in the same way after this! Learn more at www. bettinamatzkuhn.ca. I am sure you all remember the 100 mile diet and the

book that started it all. A new book: The Zero Mile Diet by author Carolyn Herriot is out. The author shares garden wisdom, even edible landscaping. I plan to check this idea out, wonder if we can have edible landscaping in this area? I know the deer and moose find my landscape/ garden edible. My garden is pretty small and pretty simple, potatoes, kale, carrots, peas, green beans, lettuce, zucchini, small pot of strawberries, and a lot of raspberries. I tried tiny tomatoes, they never made it into the house as what did grow, I ate right off the vine. www. alaskanessences. com Practitioner Training, 2014: a 56hour course held in Homer, Alaska. An in-depth exploration of vibrational essence therapy. The Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society presents Pharis & Jason Romero in concert at the Della

8 p.m. Tickets at Mountain Eagle Books, $20. Interviewed Bonnie, Kia, Willa and Casey from Old Masset on Haida Gwaii. Discovered them through an ad in the Bulkley Browser asking to rent a home for a few weeks, suitable for a home birth in Smithers. It appears Kia made a wish on a dandelion and on March 20 his sister Willa was born in Smithers. According to Kia, Easter is not about Easter bunnies on Haida Gwaii, they have the Easter Raven who leaves eggs. The family wanted to thank mid-wife Bobbi Adkins and everyone in Smithers, saying they received so much kindness while in this community and are very grateful. Closing with: There are two ways of exerting one’s strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up. Booker T. Washington.

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PROPOSED NADINA DISTRICT FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN BC Timber Sales, Babine Business Area

The public is invited to review the proposed 2014-2019 Nadina District Forest Stewardship Plan for BC Timber Sales, Babine Business Area. This plan describes the results and strategies for meeting government objectives as set out in the Forest and Range Practices Act. There is a 60-day review and comment period from March 31 to May 30, 2014. This plan is also being referred to First Nations claiming traditional territory in the area covered by the plan, as specified by the district manager. Notification letters are being sent to licenced tenure holders in the area covered by the plan. The proposed forest stewardship plan is available for review by members of the public and other stakeholders at the following locations (Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays) for the duration of the review and comment period: • Nadina District office: 185 Yellowhead Highway, Burns Lake, B.C., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) • Service BC office: 3400 11th Street, Houston, B.C. from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.) • Skeena District office, 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, B.C., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.) For more information, contact BC Timber Sales practices forester Dave Duncan at 250 847-6335 or write to: BC Timber Sales, Babine Business Area, Box 999 Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E1

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Community Calendar Seven years in the Powder How do we measure a year or even seven for that matter? Is it in seasons, days, or full-filled events? Perhaps it could be in the number of beautiful morning

CELEBRATING 100 YEARS A train marking the 100th anniversary of the last spike passed through on Smithers last week. Passengers Anne Lusby (on rail car) and Fran Hunt (bottom step) from Brockville, Ontario with VIA Rail representative Tracy Maclean. Grant Harris photo

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SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory

had my mind all ready for this week’s discussion. I looked on the computer to see just as a point of interest which months throughout the year had some sort of significant awareness topic we should consider. Not that I was going to write about them. I wanted to discuss April in particular since it is Cancer Awareness Month. I wanted to talk about cancer since it seems to me so many friends and family have some form of cancer. What to do when the word cancer is said to you? It is a shock for sure. Questions will pop into our heads as we consider our options.

First of all what is the cancer? Next, how advanced is it? What is the treatment and most of all what might be the survival chances? This of course reminds me of my husband Al who finished his life journey just over two years ago. When his terminal diagnosis was given he asked, “How long do I have?” The doctor told him he had three to five years. He said, “OK I’ll take the five-year program.” Didn’t quite work out but he kept his mind on that number. In this area we are so lucky to have a place at the hospital where you can get chemo treatments and counseling. Questions are asked and answered. The level of care here is fantastic. Without the help from our great team of doctors and nurses Al’s battle with cancer could have been much worse. When palliative care was necessary he was kept clean, comfortable and relatively pain free. What more could a person ask for? I know those who take on the role of caregiver will have more than their fair

share to do. I can only tell you to check with our own cancer clinic to find out where help might come from. Remember the medical bus that will take you from here to there. Check to see if a massage might be available to ease the pain. This is for the patient of course. If oxygen is required get that too. Make sure medications are at the ready. Sleep for a terminal patient is often erratic or split up during the day. Al would sleep during the day for a couple hours. He didn’t want to sleep too much. He figured there was still stuff to do. Sleeping at night was difficult. Still, after he had his oxygen, morphine and chemo drugs it was time for me to get him in bed. He had some very soft and peaceful music he would listen to. He would relax, the tears would come but at least he had another day. I was lucky since when Al was in hospital there was always someone visiting him. He had cookies, candies, flowers and music. His favorite thing was Bev’s pea soup. Someone was

always at the ready to drive me back at forth. There will be days when it is too much to think about but try to remember the good things. There were days for Al when the pain was a bit much but I gave him a fat Teddy bear that he could clutch to ease things a little. I do remember one day when friend Jack asked Al if there was anything he could do for him. Al replied, “Can you help with the pain ?” I know this sounds like a sad story but in reality it is a good one. The suffering was a couple years long but not as bad as others have. Before I go I do not want to in any way negate the efforts of other caregivers who deal with health issues other than cancer. As a cancer survivor myself and thinking about my journey with Al I just thought I would discuss this. If you have any questions for me just call 250-846-5095 or e-mail to mallory@ bulkley.net. Of course most of your questions should be directed to your own health-care provider.

sunrises or late-night northern skies. For a number of us it may even be in how many luscious centimeters of powder fell the night before. Yet for me, as I prepare to leave the mountain this spring, it is in relationships: relationships that I have with people, especially here in this community of Smithers. Some of you I fondly call my colleagues, and we are known as the Team of Hudson Bay Mountain. Others of you have become long-term Partners, working with the resort to make it a better place. Many of you I’ve had the opportunity to work with as resourceful suppliers, always helpful no matter what the challenge. And there are the countless pass-holders and guests who have made my life professionally and personally abundant. And I especially note those of you who have taken the leap from business partners to lifetime friends. Truly Smithers, with its backdrop of Hudson Bay Mountain, is the jewel of the North. We have achieved so much in the past seven years on the mountain. More than a million dollars have been spent on safety and maintenance of our lifts. We’ve renovated and improved the two day lodges, the downtown office and our ancillary buildings as we understand the value of keeping our facilities in good repair and complementary to the perfect mountain environment we reside in. We reopened Skyline Lodge with the Backdoor, offering a full-service facility featuring everything from lift tickets to dining, as well as a special place for families to relax. We’ve set a new standard of grooming that is now on par with some of the best in the industry. We’ve improved the Terrain Park (thanks Rayz), and we’ve built a Snow Cross (thank you Smithers Ski Snowboard Club). We have

a Mountain Bus that operates weekends and holidays (thanks Dawn 2 Dusk and Winterland). We host a most unique event that remains one of its kind: the Extreme Everest Challenge (thank you Valhalla). And we are one of 14 resort areas in British Columbia who hold a Master Development Agreement, with building on its first phase of residential homes to occur this spring (thanks Vihar). There have been so many promising new ideas that emerged and turned into opportunities, from Ski & Stay (thanks Hudson Bay Lodge, Aspen and Smithers Tourism) to our internal team’s concepts and the now widely-attended Moonlight Mountain dinners, the annual Legendary Local recognition, this season’s Friday evening late night skiing, Powder Punch Cards, August chair lift rides with mountain top BBQ, and brand new this season: the Flex Card making skiing/riding most affordable if you’re only heading up a couple of times per season. Ultimately it was my mission to ensure the generation here on the mountain was prepared and ready to step into the future and that we embraced age-old traditions of treating all of our guests (internal and external) with respect and kindness, knowing safety is number one. I wanted

us to recognize that no matter what we do in this business, what we do matters. This team knows when you work hard for something you appreciate and cherish it, and this team is ready for new adventures. When something is truly precious, it holds its memory forever. For me, these past seven years are years to remember. Without all of you, our effort would have been for naught, so thank you, friends and colleagues and guests, for making it everlasting! Nancy Trieber VP/GM Hudson Bay Mountain Resort

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Hazelton doctor honoured for commitment By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

A Hazelton doctor has been recognized by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada as someone who has provided more than 20 years of ongoing clinical and medical service in the Hazeltons. Dr. Bent Hougesen joined the medical staff at Wrinch Memorial Hospital in 1993 after spending what he calls an enjoyable summer there in 1981 filling in. However, his medical career didn’t begin in northern B.C. Hougesen studied at the University of Toronto and Queen’s University in Ontario. After graduating, he moved to Newfoundland and joined the clinical faculty at Memorial University. He then went on to study further in New Orleans before moving back to Toronto. Hougesen didn’t stay long there either. He went on to work at the University of Calgary and then headed to B.C. When he started working at Wrinch Memorial he supervised numerous family medicine residents and medical students during their clinical experiences. He said Hazelton is a popular place for medical students and residents that are post-graduate students. He looked over that program for about 12 years, overseeing more than 1,200 students during that time. “All of the students were enthusiastic and impressed me as being caring,” he said. “Medical students

Dr. Bent Hougesen was honoured by the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada in March. really care about their patients, aside from being intelligent, they care.” His love of medicine also allows him to travel and train students in other countries. “I’ve been able to help medical students and trainees, sometimes by myself or sometimes with a group, we do educational sessions,” Hougesen said. “Most recently, I’ve been to the Philippines and for a number of years I went to China, probably about 10 years, I didn’t stay the whole time, I’d just go once

or twice a year for a couple of weeks.” In 2005 he started the Hazelton Family and Community Clinic and also created the Starting Smart program for expectant parents and families with newborns. He said it has been a success story which is still running. “A majority of people who get pregnant will go there. At least, for the first pregnancy. Most people know about it because it is supported by the doctors. It has a good reputation among people. It is an

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educational place but it is also a place where people can have a little bit of fun. It is set up with facilities for looking after little ones, so if someone is pregnant for the second or third time and they bring their little ones along, they can still participate with no problems. It has been popular, almost to the point, that if you are pregnant, that is where you go.” Now, Hougesen has decided to slow down a bit. “I gave up my admitting privileges and working at

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the emergency a few years ago because I was getting overworked. So now I just have the clinic which is where I work everyday. Eventually someone will tell me to find a rocking chair but I don’t have any plans at the moment to do that.” Aside from practising medicine, Hougesen loves music and helps organize the Hazelton Community Concert Band. He also helps put together benefit concerts each year around Easter with the proceeds going towards the Hazelton Food Bank. The next one

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will take place on Good Friday at John Field Elementary. “We’ll have a big concert involving musicians coming from as far away as Prince Rupert and Smithers, maybe as many as 40 or 50 people will come and we’ll make them into a great big concert band, we’ve done that in other years and they play really well. People are encouraged to bring cans of food. At the end of the program, there will be a truck load of food that will go to the food bank. There will also be a hat that gets passed around during the concert and usually we collect around $1,000 which also all goes to the food bank. It’s a lot of fun and very helpful to the community. This isn’t the food bank’s only source of income but it is a good addition. In Hazelton, the food bank does a lot of good for a lot of families because there is a certain amount of poverty in this community.” Hougesen travelled to Banff, Alberta to pick up the award from the Society of Rural Physicians of Canada in March and said it was a real honour. “This is a national organization from coast to coast in Canada, it involves a lot of physicians in remote and rural locations. It is quite an honour, I don’t think too many people have actually received it, although I don’t have the exact number, it is relatively few. It recognizes someone who has devoted a lot of time and energy to practising in a rural area, which I have in Hazelton.”

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Pharis and Jason’s roots are here

Pharis and Jason Romero bring their unique brand of vintage roots music to the Della Herman Theatre April 22.

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Pharis and Jason Romero are bringing their unique brand of folk music to the Bulkley Valley on April 22. The British Columbia duo have spent years studying traditional music, Pharis said, which is readily apparent in their

performances. “We sing and play a kind of vintage roots music—folk, blues, country and old-time banjo and guitar—all wrapped in an aesthetic with a love of old guitars, handmade banjos, tight duets and classic songwriting,” she told The Interior News last week. “We love to create a closeness and respect for the

music at hand. During our shows, we sing together into one microphone, talk about the old and new stories behind the songs and move between guitars and banjos taking the instrumental shots. “As a duet, we like to change it up, from powerful early gospels to gentle ballads.” All banjos played by the

BVFMS board director Joanne Nugent. “They’re getting a lot of attention and airplay in the larger music scene and we’re still able to afford to bring them here.” Tickets for the concert, being held at the Della Herman Theatre, are available at Mountain Eagle Books for $20. It starts at 8 p.m.

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duo are made in their home workshop in Horsefly, B.C., about 300 kilometres south of Prince George. They released their last album, Long Gone Out West Blues, in February 2013. The performance is being organized by the Bulkley Valley Folk Music Society. “I’ve seen this act before a few times and they are really outstanding,” said

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Play shares stories of homeless people One-woman play April 24 By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News

Homeless people’s stories will be shared in a play called, No Fixed Address. Valerie Laub wrote the play and will be the only actor in the one-woman play. She interviewed people at the Broadway Place shelter and is also using interviews done by a former Positive Living North employee that talked with homeless people. “I really do have a passion for telling people’s stories, especially people who are marginalized,” she said. “I’ve wanted to do a play about homelessness for a couple of years now. I went to a conference about it. I feel so fortune to have a home. It’s kind of the way I work in the world, doing plays about social and environmental issues.” There will be five characters portrayed,

“I feel like these people really are my neighbours,” -Valerie Laub playwright

three are based on real people and two were made up by the play’s creator after doing some research. “One of the things that has been so valuable coming out of this, is you know that discomfort walking down the street and you see someone that is homeless and you cross the street,” Laub said. “I don’t have to do that anymore, it’s like it’s broken down the barriers. I feel like these people really are my neighbours, my community. That has been a huge gift and that is the gift I want to give to the audience. The audience gets to see, gets to meet the

homeless people in our community on the stage and have empathy and feel that yes that could be me, feel the human connection. That is really what it is about for me.” The play is on April 24 at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Church. Hip-hop artist Warren Dubz will open the show. Funding from the Bulkley Valley Community Arts Council and the Bulkley Valley Credit Union helped with costs to put the play on. The cost to attend is by donation. A discussion led by the Smithers Action Group will be held afterwards.

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A fun-filled evening of fiddle music and step dancing is coming to Smithers as the Bulkley Valley Concert Association is pleased to present Everything Fitz April 25. Everything Fitz is a family band featuring the high-energy fiddling and percussive step dancing of four of Canada’s finest young musicians. With roots in the Canadian oldtime fiddle tradition and Ottawa Valley step dancing, their unique stage show combines a variety of musical styles- everything from traditional jigs and reels, bluegrass, jazz and swing standards,

Celtic, gospel as well as novelty numbers and choreographed dance routines. The four siblings, Julie, Kerry, Tom and Pat Fitzgerald are all champion fiddlers and provide intricate four-part fiddle harmonies as well as solo improvisations on fiddle and mandolin. Additional instrumentation includes parents Pam and Paddy providing accompaniment on piano and bass guitar. An audience favourite is their awardwinning group step dancing. Both Julie and Tom have garnered the title of Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champion and all four siblings have won numerous awards

for step dancing in Canadian contests. These spirited young performers are noted for their polished performances and provide wholesome, captivating family entertainment for a diverse audience. An added feature of the evening will be a performance by Smithers’ own Valley Youth Fiddlers who will open the evening. It’s a great chance to see our local renowned fiddle group! The show is on April 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Della Herman Theatre. Tickets are on sale at Mountain Eagle Books. For more information on Everything Fitz, have a look at their website, everthingfitz.ca.

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Musik for Spring, a benefit concert for Lori Koop and her sons Khyrin and Nicholas, is taking place on April 26. Koop lost her husband, Russell Collier, suddenly last November and has two young boys, ages

four and seven. There will be performances by Recorda Borealis (Sharon Carrington, Karen Price, Jeannette Lough and Wolfgang Loschberger), Flutation, Ilan Farkvam, Rosamund Pojar and Kiri Daust. “[Lori is] a classical musician and this is

just another way to help her family out,” Loschberger said. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for children under 16 and available for purchase at Mountain Eagle Books. The classical music concert is at the Old Church on April 26 at 7:30 p.m.

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Shred the North megacross sets records By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club in conjunction with Rayz Boardshop, held the final big race of the season at Hudson Bay Mountain last weekend, the annual Shred the North competition. A record 130 people, from as far away as Whitehorse and Alberta came out to the competition. “It was the best event we’ve ever hosted together,” Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club coach Jan Wengelin said. “And I am pretty sure it was the biggest event that we have seen in B.C.

this year, except for the Canadian Championships.” Last month, the SSSC moved its last alpine race of the season to coincide with the Shred the North competition, allowing riders the option of registering for both events. And, instead of the usual medals, podium finishers received prize money and swag. “The kids really love that stuff,” Wengelin said. “We had a lot of great prizes donated.” Rayz owner Jason Krauskopf hopes the partnership will continue. “It was a flawless event,” he said. “One of the main reasons is because we have struck a great

partnership with the SSSC. Gary and Jan and all the volunteers did great job.” “The biggest thing that gave me a thrill was seeing families there, laughing and smiling,”Krauskopf said. “We had one family with kids, a mom an uncle and a grandmother all out and having a great time.” “One of the things Jan does really well is making sure the track is fun and safe. “You don’t need to have the scariest course out there and that way everyone can take part.” On Saturday, the SSSC hosted the final alpine race of the season, the GS. “It’s a bit of a cliché, but the kids skied really well,

even better than their potential,” Wengelin said. “For them to finish off the season as strong as they did was really cool.” Afterwards the north zone hosted a banquet at the lodge. As a little icing on the cake, after a great day of racing, the SSSC was awarded second place in the overall 2013-14 north zone competition. “Prince George always wins it, so, to be that close to them is really something special,” Wengelin said. “It’s the first time we have been that close to them in points for years.” Shred the North results: Snowboard – women:

1) Katie Peterson, 2) Megan Fraser, 3) Joanna Watson. Under 17: 1) Elise Dube, 3) Kiana Moore. 30 plus: 1) Kathy Fraser, 2) Sandra Pali, 3) Michelle Nisbet. Snowboard – men: 1) Toan Krauskopf, 2) Luke Pali, 3) Jasper Rysavy. Under 14: 3) Tosh Krauskopf. Under 30: 3) Brady Stokes. 30 plus: 1) Jason Krauskopf, 2) Brent Lamb. Ski – women: 2) Jacenta Joseph, 3) Bridie Hikisch. Under 12: 1) Hannah Buchanan, 2) Clara Marko. Under 14: 1) Chantal Wickson, 2) Kaillian Smale. 30 plus:

1) Claire Chalen, 2) Erin Holtzman. Ski – mens: Under 12: 1) Darcy Fraser 2) Liam Huxtable Under 14: 2) Liam Buchanan. Under 30: 2) Jason Oliemans, 3) Jeff Schulz. 30 plus: 1) Scott Marko, 2) Cormack Hikisch Saturday grand slalom SSSC results: U14 girls: 1) Chantal Wickson, 2) (tied): Kallian Smale and Enya Watson U12 boys: 1) Liam Huxtable, 2) Darcy Fraser, 3)Harrison McAlonon U14 boys: 1) Liam Buchanan Overall: 1) Jason Oliemans,

2) Liam Buchanan Combined finals for all north zone races: U14 girls: 2)Chantel Wickson U12 boys: 1) Darcy Fraser, 2) Liam Huxtable, 3) Caleb Smale U14 boys: 1) Liam Buchanan, 3) Kalum Huxtable Overall champion, mens: Jason Oliemans Team champions: 1) Prince George 2) Smithers. Hudson Bay Mountain is ringing in the final weekend of the season from April 18-21. Events include, the annual Slush Cup, dummy downhill and human hamster ball competitions. There will also be live music and other fun events.

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High school rugby players from Smithers hit the pitch for the first time in almost six months two weekends ago in Terrace and Prince Rupert. Both sides travelled to Terrace on Friday night to take part in their first outdoor practices of the season, then the boys went on to Prince Rupert for an exhibition game. “I was pretty satisfied with the effort,” head coach Cobus Jonker said. “They played well, though it was more of a warm up game.” Because Prince Rupert was short players, both teams played seven-a-side, even though spring is rugby 15s season. Though they’ve been practicing for a month, bad weather and field conditions forced the teams into the gymnasium to start the season. But if their first outdoor practice and games were any indication, they’ve started the season off on the right foot. And now that practices have moved outside and other sports are ending, Jonker expects higher turnouts. “The kids are always busy with basketball and other sports at this time of year and its difficult to practice in a gym. We just need to get their feet on the grass.” Jonker is also

The Smithers high school rugby teams are back at it, holding practices in preparation for the coming season. Nolan Kelly photo

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encouraged by some of the new blood on the teams this season. “We have had some really good girls that have tried out for us this spring,” Jonker said. “They are bringing a whole new dynamic to the team and the game.” Overall, Jonker is satisfied with the direction of the program, which is in its third season. “We have made huge progress over the past few years. They are playing well as a team and getting to know each other.” Next weekend, the boys and girls teams will head to Kamloops to take part in their first major tournament of the season, one that will feature teams from all over the province. “There are going to be a lot of experienced teams there, so we are just going to practice hard heading in and

hope we play well.” Both the boys and girls are expected to get four to five matches over the weekend. After that, tournament season will be in full swing, leading up to zones, which will be held in the first two weeks of May. “Our goal is to make it to provincials,” he said. The girls will qualify through the northwest zone against teams along Highway 16, while the boys will have to beat teams from the interior to make it. Of note: Work will continue on the new rugby field throughout the summer. Organizers are waiting for the pitch to dry out before bringing in equipment. The area still needs some work on drainage and levelling, but is expected to be ready in time for the fall rugby-sevens season.

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Smithers wrestlers compete at Canadian nationals in Guelph By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

Smithers wrestlers Jamie Tersago and Alex Schell travelled to Canadian National competitions in Guelph, Ontario two weekends ago and though neither placed on the podium, both enjoyed the event and have already begun preparing for next season. Tersago was looking good early on in the competition. She handily won her first match over her opponent, but in her second bout of the event, she injured her shoulder, partially dislocating it, and was forced to withdraw from the tournament. “It was a little disappointing,” Tersago said. “I’ve been having problems with my shoulder and I was worried that something might happen to it.” That was the second year of bad luck in a row at nationals for Tersago. She was forced to withdraw because of an injury last year as well.

Her training partner, Alex Schell, also didn’t fare as well as she would have liked. She lost her first match against a wrestler from Ontario and then her second against her main rival, Alyssa Kroeker, from Penticton. “It was tough because I’ve beaten her before,” Schell said. “We’ve wrestled a few times, and every time it’s close.” Still, winning provincials and making it to the nationals was a major accomplishment in and of itself for Schell and Tersago. “I tried not to set an outcome or a goal, I just wanted to go there, wrestle, have fun and enjoy the experience,” Schell said. Before the competition began, Tersago and Schell travelled to the University of Alberta to train with their wrestling team for a week over spring break. “We learned a lot watching them,” Tersago said. “Lots of specific things, but also, just knowing

how fast you can improve once you hit university.” While they were there they got a glimpse into the future when they watched the junior and senior university nationals. “It was really cool to get to practice with them and train with them,” Schell said. At the end of the week Tersago committed to the University of Alberta for next season. “I had a few universities trying to recruit me,” Tersago said. “But I really got along with the coaches and the girls there during the week. It just felt right.” Tersago plans to study Kinesiology, while attempting to make the first string wrestling team in the 53kg division next year. Schell still has one year of school left, but she is also considering the university wrestling route. “I’m definitely thinking about it,” Schell said. “I think it would be a fun thing to do and it seems like Smithers wrestlers have connections

everywhere.” Those connections are in large part because of their coaches, Don Roy and Mike Ritchie, who are well recognized and respected all over western Canadian wrestling circles. “We have a really good wrestling program in Smithers, for such a small town,” Tersago said. “Our coaches have taught us a lot, helping us become more confident and teaching us discipline.” “When we travel to tournaments, everyone knows who they are,” Schell said. “They have a great reputation.” Now that the season is over, both wrestlers will take a break, and prepare for next season. Though Grade 11 Schell will no longer have her graduating training partner to spar with next season. “It’s going to be tough without Jamie,” Schell said. “She is my training partner, we wrestle all the time.” But a reunion, as opponents or teammates, may only be a year away.

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The 4-H Files Thirty climbers turned out to the annual Spring Fever Bouldering competition at the BV Regional Pool on Saturday. The event signals the beginning of the outdoor climbing season.

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The Smithers climbing wall held its annual Spring Fever Bouldering Competition last weekend, to kick off the outdoor climbing season. Thirty participants of all ages came out to test their mettle against the 30-foot wall. “I think it was probably our most successful bouldering competition yet,”

organizer Tamara Gillis said. “There was lots of friendly competition, but it’s really about having fun and challenging yourself.” Categories were divided between girls and boys under eight and over eight as well as men’s and women’s intermediate and advanced.” The course was designed for climbers to encounter and conquer a series of boulder problems on the wall.

Each situation that a climber passed was worth a certain amount of points. Those interested in learning to climb can come to Wednesday night adult drop in for instruction. For more information on schedules and lessons, visit the Bulkley Valley Pool website at bvpool. com. Results Girls over eight: Caitlyn Gillis Girls under eight:

Page Stokes Boys over eight: Callum McKinnon Boys under eight: Liam Blair Murphy Youth and Adults results Men’s advanced: 1. Chris Schell 2. Ben Punnett 3. Greg Stokes Women’s: 1. Mikaela Schell, 2. Alex Schell 3. Andrea de Vries Men’s Intermediate: 1. Dale Hagen 2. John Hagen Youth : 1. Greame Neto 2. Hamish Woods

Hi my name is Sara Torunski and I am the 2014 Club Reporter for the Evelyn 4H Club. Keep an eye out for my casual column in the newspaper this year, where I will be sharing with you some of the fantastic events and activities involving the various BV District 4H Clubs. I hope you enjoy the articles and are able to come out and take part in some or all of our community events.

Sara Torunski Sedaz Lingerie, Mainerz and Hudson’s Bay Mountain for a great day of downhill skiing and boarding on March 15, 2014. Last November, these two Main Street merchants held the “People’s Choice Fashion Show” at the Hudson Bay Lodge in Smithers. Proceeds from the event went to support two local non-profit organizations, the Evelyn 4H Club and the Northwest Animal Shelter,

Sedaz Lingerie and Mainerz in Smithers are known for fashion, fun and community fundraising. The Evelyn 4H club members, leaders and parents, would like to say thank you to

as well as a deserving Bulkley Valley family. Before putting on the event the organizers asked the community to submit letters by or on behalf of local organizations or people describing who they

are and how proceeds from the event could benefit them. A letter was submitted by our junior 4H members, Kaitlyn Bartlett. The 4H Club was treated to a free ski day on Hudson’s Bay Mountain and was presented with gift certificates for the Smithers Feed Store, Castle Building Centre in Telkwa and Smoke Screen Graphics. Evelyn 4H is looking forward to making club purchases with the various gift certificates that will help club members with their animal project husbandry needs and animal showing requirements. Thank you again to Sedaz Lingerie, Mainerz and the other Smithers merchants and businesses for their continued support of the Evelyn 4H Club, its members and activities. From the Evelyn 4H club

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Impala leaps impressively to the top contemporary style favoured by The 2014 Chevrolet Impala is the many competitors. Its lines actubest domestic sedan ever, really? ally lean closer towards classy, That was the question front of rather than sporty. mind when I heard such a boast Let’s open the driver’s door. As its from a General Motors execuoutward appearance suggests, tive recently. Well, he’s paid to it is roomy inside with Business say that, I thought, but then he Class legroom in the rear! And the backed up the assertion with business class theme continues something that surprised me more. After spending a with the use of quality materials throughout. The hypercritical Consumer ReControls are logically placed ports organization had just given week in an Impala, I have to admit it and easy to operate with one the full-size sedan a 95-point score: No other domestic car had softened my cynicism exception. The standard infotainment system, which features an ever topped the sedans ratings to the point of almost eight-inch touch screen, is not in 20 years of rating cars by buying the hype. nearly as intuitive as I would like. bothsegment and style. And, just I would need to spend an hour to offer a bit more perspective to Keith Morgan with the manual to get it to perthis remarkable score: the fourform for me. The reason I don’t door was just behind the expendo that ahead of time is because I want to test sive Tesla Model S ultra-luxury hatchback with these systems against my iPad/iPod. Apple is 99 points and the BMW 1 Series coupe at 97. the benchmark. Get over it, guys! Mimic Apple After spending a week in an Impala, I have rather than try to reinvent the wheel and come to admit it softened my cynicism to the point up with a pale imitation. There’s a nifty secuof almost buying the hype. Explanation of my rity feature offered though that I must praise. continued reservations to follow. The screen emerges from the dash, revealing It wouldn’t take much imagination for designers a small storage bin that can be secured with a to turn out a more handsome Impala than its four-digit code. predecessor. But this long-looking car manages Let’s roll. The tester was equipped with a to look sharp and streamlined but not so overly 3.6-litre V6 DI with FlexFuel capability, including aggressive in stance, which is more often the

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variable valve timing, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The two base engines available are a solid 2.4-litre four-cylinder and a 2.5 version, both of which are likely adequate for commuter use. I headed straight for Highway One and it positively purred along the long, clear stretches open to the daytime driver. Great acceleration in take-off and passing with limited lean and sway when cornering at speed. Back in urban madness, it offered a good view of fast encroaching vehicles from side streets and the rear. I mention this because I expected the sleek window profiles might hinder views, especially to the rear. Hence, it was also not as much of a beast to park at the supermarket as I had feared. Light steering also assisted in that manouevre. On the urban performance front, the transmission took the annoyance out of stop-go traffic. Have to think it was gulping gas though in smoothing out the urban trek. The Impala with the V6 starts at $32,945 (around $3,000 more than the 4-cylinder-equipped versions) but the test car options, which included rear park assist, rear vision camera, collision and lane departure alerts, premium audio, sunroof, added another $7,000. It will compete with the Dodge Charger and Ford Taurus domestically and a host of imports. Now to my reservations: the fuel economy for the V6 is 11.1/6.9L 100km (city/highway) and while that is not bad for a large car, it’s not the best in its segment. The four-cylinder eco version is impressive at 8.7/5.8L 100km (city/ highway). That said,I don’t think fuel economy will be a deal breaker for most people. My continued reservations really boil down to reliability. It’s a brand new car and we should wait a couple or three years before anointing this car as the best domestic sedan ever. That caution should not stop you from taking one for a spin. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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Confessions of a Curber... Meet Walt. He lives with his wife and two teenagers in a quiet neighbourhood. Walt goes to work every morning, provides for his family and chats with his neighbours. Walt has a secret. He’s no Walter White from“Breaking Bad.” But, his love for quick cash and high profits drive him to a sideline that makes us all a little less safe and costs some their savings. Walt is a curber.

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keeping system is designed to help available with them all. Monochroavert unintentional drifting of the matic sport appearance packages vehicle outside the intended driving are available with all but the King. lane. It automatically detects the left Optional power running boards drop or right-hand road lane markings down into position only when the using a camera mounted between doors are opened and remain tight the windshield and interior rear-view against the body. Some of the safety concerns exWe saw glimpses mirror. The Blind Spot Information System with cross-traffic alert uses pressed around driving a pickup are radar hidden in the taillights to deaddressed with the use of sensors in of this with Ford’s tect a vehicle entering a driver’s blind the advanced personal safety system concept truck but spot while driving or backing up. that control deployment of the dual did not expect it to Can’t believe I’ve got this far talking stage front airbags, front seat side become reality so about a truck without mentioning airbags, and side canopy air bags. power! - One of the engine choices Advance-Trac and roll stability control soon. is a new 2.7L EcoBoost engine that comes standard. MyKey technology Ian Harwood has undergone more than 16 million allows you to program the ignition kilometres of testing. The other keys with reminders to drive at appropriate speeds, limit the volume motors are the new 3.5L V6 EcoBoost on audio system, limiting the vehicles that combines the efficiency of twin top speed, muting the audio system until the front independent variable camshaft timing, and flex fuel seatbelts are fastened. capabilities, a 3.5L EcoBoost engine, which we are There are second-row inflatable safety belts, which familiar with and a 5.0L V8. work like a traditional belt but include a tubular The trucks equipped with EcoBoost engines will airbag that inflates in the event of a crash and benefit from standard Active Grille Shutters. Active distributes the force of the impact across a wider Grille Shutters stay open when extra engine cooling area of the passenger’s chest is needed, such as during low-speed stop-andA feature called Curve control, automatically progo driving or while working in hot weather. They vides more aggressive four-wheel braking when the automatically close to reduce aerodynamic drag at truck is going into a corner too fast. cruising speed. There are host of safety systems. Adaptive cruise Fuel economy numbers and prices should be control, allows drivers to set a cruising speed and released soon. use radar technology to monitor traffic ahead and maintain a safe distance between vehicles. The lane ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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The all-new 2015 Ford F150 turned some heads at the Vancouver International Auto show including mine. Here’s close look at what’s new and different. I think the first thing that impresses is the new styling. The LED back lit headlights are a real stand out and the grille is a three-bar traveling all the way down to the bumper, very nice. Next noteworthy change is the super lightweight

military grade aluminum alloy body, weighing almost 318 kgs less than the previous model. We saw glimpses of this with Ford’s concept truck, the Atlas, but did not expect it to become reality so soon. No waste of materials building this new truck. Any unused aluminum during manufacture is reclaimed. When it goes on sale late this year, there will be five trims available: XL, XLT, Lariat, Platinum and King Ranch. Chrome appearance packages are

Biggest automotive disappointments ever Some new cars sneak into the world under the radar with little baggage in the form of expectations (realistic or otherwise). Others are so heavily touted that even the best can sink under the weight of unrealistic pressures. Here are some that, in addition to being under the microscope when introduced, suffered from many glitches.

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tually be realized, the technology of the day wasn’t up to the task and the feeling of the cylinders shutting off and on was perceptible to the point of being nausea-inducing. Cadillac introduced at least 13 new computer chips for the cylinder deactivation control system before giving up.

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The Vector W8 was promoted heavily SPORTS CAR as America’s answer 1972-75 Jensen-Healey: The Jensen-Healey to supercars like the was designed to be the successor to the much-loved Austin-Healey 3000, with Lamborghini Diablo, input from the legendary Donald Healey. it was underfunded, Unfortunately, where the earlier car had a lovely and curvaceous style to it, the J-H underdeveloped was perceived as bland and derivative. Also and (some said) problematic was the new and untested amateurishly Lotus twin-cam engine. Broken timing belts, styled. oil leaks and low oil pressure issues ensured

1990-93 Pontiac Trans Sport: GM perceived an unexploited niche for a minivan with some style, much like the European Renault Espace. The concept car was brilliant, with gullwing doors and a glass roof. Unfortunately, none of these features translated into the production model, whose awkward profile resembled a Black and Decker Dustbuster mini vacuum. The nickname “Dustbuster” stuck, and sales were modest. Buyers found them hard to see Rob Sass out of because of the huge distance between the steering wheel and the windshield.

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1971-77 Chevrolet Vega: The Vega was supposed to be the small car that sent the new wave of Japanese imports back across the Pacific. Instead, it pushed a giant wave of buyers into Toyota and Datsun showrooms. The aluminum engine, which was prone to overheating and oil burning, and the hideously rust-prone bodies were often just the tip of the misery iceberg for Vega owners. Even the air in the tires seemed substandard.

1989-93 Vector W8: Promoted heavily as America’s answer to supercars like the Lamborghini Diablo, the Vector was underfunded, underdeveloped and (some said) amateurishly styled. Tennis star Andre Agassi was an early and unhappy customer when his car failed spectacularly on his first day of ownership, by some accounts setting his garden on fire. Accusations and legal threats flew both ways, and in the end, just 17 cars were built before the whole venture collapsed. The original price was $455,000. Rob Sass is the vice-president of content for Hagerty Insurance. Hagerty is the world’s leading specialist provider of classic car and boat insurance.

LUXURY CAR 1981 Cadillac DeVille V8-6-4: GM struggled to maintain a sense of traditional luxury under the weight of the first Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) regulations. And while the idea of a V-8 engine that turned off cylinders when they weren’t needed had promise that would even-

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Confessions of a Curber Thank goodness, the stolen vehicle was behind me. Did I feel bad? Yes. Does it make me a bad person for selling a stolen vehicle? Probably. But to outsiders, my life hasn’t changed. I’m still the same old Walt. Oh, if they only knew. I was on a roll. To my disbelief, I’d sold seven cars already. I guess you could say it was a part of me now – I “flip” cars on the side. And, I was branching out – with a truck and camper. The truck had been rebuilt. It was roadworthy again. I even had the inspection records to prove it. And the camper? That was marketing genius. When I put it up for sale, I fibbed. But only a little bit. “Truck for sale. Fixed after fender bender, looks new. Includes camper. It’s been in an accident, so I’m selling both for a low price. Great for family adventures. Call if interested.” Shortly after, I got a call. The man had a distinct, charming accent. He asked me what a “fender bender” was. I explained that it was a small accident. He seemed pleased and asked to meet me the next day. I assumed he was relatively new to the country, so I thought this would be an easy sale. Boy was I wrong! He’d gone to “new immigrant” welcome classes, where they shared information about life in Canada. I think this was where he developed an interest in camping Canadian style. He knew all the right questions to ask. But, I

gave him all the wrong answers. And, I didn’t tell him the camper was way too heavy for the truck to be safe. He also asked for a vehicle history report. I pulled the CarProof report out. I mean, I had nothing to hide. He asked me what “rebuilt*” meant. I told him that, because of the small accident, the transmission needed to be rebuilt. Oh, but I’d altered the sections detailing the amount of damage. Judging from his English skills, I’m sure he didn’t understand the difference. At least he was trying. He got an “A” for effort. I hope he figures out that the truck and camper would be unsafe on the road when he gets it fully loaded with passengers, fuel and gear. Good thing I have my “no returns” policy! Yes, I know what you’re all thinking. This is the lowest of the low. But you have to understand. I was slightly manic about this whole thing. At this point, I would do anything to make a sale and get myself another wallet full of cash.

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“salvage” vehicles after they have been repaired and have passed inspection. Vehicle status alone does not fully describe a vehicle’s mechanical condition or damage history. This applies to RVs, motorcycles, cars and trucks.

“I didn’t tell him the camper was way too heavy to be safe.”

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Drives-U-Crazy

Dip don’t dazzle, buddy!

Reader Yvonne Logan thinks there should be a universal hand signal that would alert a following car’s driver that they have left on their high beams.

“I’ve tried sticking my hand out the window and waving and even hitting my brake lights three times as some sort of signal,” Logan writes.

“Never any luck with that, so I end up just praying that an oncoming car will flash their lights. It’s blinding and obviously dangerous . . . I feel like I’m being chased by a jet!” What drives-u-crazy?

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Five athletes from the Smithers Judo Club attended the Judo BC Kids and Youth Championships two weekends ago in Prince George, and all of them finished in the top-four of their respective divisions. “I am quite proud of all the athletes,” head coach Bernie Mattie said. “Each time they competed they showed marked improvements from their last competitions.” Both Garret Wilson and Shaylee Marie-Bazil ended up on the podium in the U-12 mixed weight division. Wilson went undefeated, en route to a gold medal, winning all three matches by a full point, while MarieBazil lost only once, by decision. Marie-Bazil was the smallest competitor at the competition, but she made a big impression on the provincial coaches in attendance. “Judo is a sport that teaches how a much smaller person

Reid Williams, left, and Sy-Yez Wilson were two of the Smithers Judo Club members who competed in Prince George earlier this month.

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can defeat a stronger and larger opponent by using their mass and strength against them,” Mattie said. “In her final match, Shaylee executed a foot sweep to perfection, against a much larger girl.” The older kids also had quite a bit of success. Reid Williams placed first in the U-16 male 73kg division and second in the U-18 male, 73kg division and

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Simbi-Yez Wilson finish second in the U-18 under 63 kg division. In the U-18 category, Williams lost to the older, more experience national champion, but still finished in second place. “Reid showed he not only has the talent to take his current division, but he can give the much older boys a run.” Simbi-Yez looked like she would win

a competitive 63 kg girls division, with strong gripping and standup work, but she was caught by a pin and an arm bar in her match against the eventual champion. This was Sim’s first year competing in the U-18 division. Up one more age group, Sy-Yez Wilson finished fourth in the U21 male under 73kg brown and black belt class. “Sy had the

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toughest division by far, and he looked like he belonged,” Mattie said. “The gold medal winner commented after his match with Sy, how strong Sy’s stand-up techniques were and that Sy’s gripping made him worried.” In addition to competing, SimbiYez helped coach the junior team and Sy-Yez refereed the men’s divisions. “Sim did a fantastic job, coaching both Shaylee and Garret to medals and Sy did a great job of keeping control of the matches, especially in the senior men’s division.” After the competition the trio of older martial artists participated in the first Canada Winter Games qualifying event, led by Judo Canada executive director Andraej Sadej. All three have a chance at making the team, though only the top athlete in each division will be selected to represent the province at the games.

SMITHERS LIONS CLUB BURSARIES CALL FOR APPLICATIONS The Smithers Lions Club is providing bursaries to students currently graduating from a high school in Smithers and to university students who have previously graduated from a high school in Smithers. For graduating high school students, a number of $750.00 bursaries are being awarded. Applications must be received by May 31st. Information regarding these bursaries and application forms can be obtained from you high school councillor or teacher, or by contacting the club at the address below. For university students, a number of $1000.00 bursaries are to be awarded. The application deadline is September 30, 2014. Further information and an application form can be obtained from: Smithers Lions Club Box 925 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0 Attn: Bursary Committee

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Banditt was a very happy dog and a good friend. For years he’s been in his buggy barking his way up and down Main Street. His arthritis prevented him from walking any distance and his Dogger allowed him to get out for walks. He loved stopping to meet new people and getting pets along the way. Banditt lived a very full life. He loved to travel. He loved car rides and swimming. He loved camping and chasing tennis balls. He was a great friend. On April 9th Banditt lost the fight against his many health problems. Banditt is sadly gone from us, but his spirit will live on forever. He will be greatly missed by many.

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Top: Otto Koldyk presents the best female player to Sarah Lazzarotto. Top left: Clay Kiiskila receives the goaltender of the year award. Bottom right: Ethan Tucker and Nigel Mortimer accept their awards

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Minor Hockey holds annual awards By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News

The Smithers Minor Hockey Association held its annual awards ceremony last Wednesday at the Della Herman theatre, putting the finishing touches on another successful season of Smithers hockey. President Dave Turko welcomed the crowd, beginning by thanking all the coaches, referees, division managers, players, parents and volunteers for the support, help and time. The first set of awards was given to the most improved, most sportsmanlike and most dedicated players on each team in the peewee, bantam and midget divisions, boys and girls divisions. After that, eight major awards were handed out. First up, Roy Arnold presented

the Lee W. Arnold Memorial award, given to the most inspirational player in the peewee division. Along with the trophy, the winner received a gift certificate to a hockey school of their choice. Ethan Tucker from the rep-team and Nigel Mortimer from the house team were announced as winners. Following that, Michelle Logan announced Luke West as the winner of the Roger Logan Memorial Award. “The Roger Logan Memorial Award is presented to the peewee house player who demonstrates that he or she is playing hockey for the love of the game,” she said. “They are a team player, not necessarily the best player or highest scorer, but someone who is respected on and off the ice and in turn has respect for everyone around him/her.” Dave Turko came

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back to the stage to present Dion Fowler from the rep team and Alex Periera from the house team with the Bill Robinson Memorial Award to the most sportsmanlike player in the bantam division. Up next, Lucy Lorenzon presented the Pietro Lorenzon Memorial Trophy to the most coachable player in the bantam division. “This award is in honour of Pietro Lorenzon who is remembered as being a fun loving, faithful and coachable player,” she said. “This trophy was made by Warner Naziel who said it was an honour for him. The face is a wolf because Pietro belonged to the wolf clan. It represents the connection between Pietro, who was a First Nations person, and his love for hockey. “ This year’s winners were Kevin Fillier from

the rep team and Brett McGregor and James Fallows from the house teams. The Mark Greene Memorial was presented to Simon Kiskila and David Cresswell, the most inspirational player in the midget division. “Mark was a well known player and friend of all in Smithers. He was killed in a motor vehicle accident in 1985,” Turko said. “The memorial was set up by the Bulkley Hotel in memory of Mark.” Aaron William then presented the Warren William Memorial Award to the unsung heroes of the midget division, who demonstrated a positive attitude and dedication. Wyatt Vanderheyden and Coletryn Michell were chosen from their respective teams. The evening wrapped up with two

of the biggest awards. First, the female hockey player of the year, presented to the Rugged Edge’s Sarah Lazzarotto by Outback Promotions’ Otto Koldyk. “This award’s recipient exemplifies a strongly positive, respected and admirable hockey player within the female hockey division. She is well regarded by her teammates on and off the ice for her sense of camaraderie and spirit.” “Her gifted athletic ability allowed her significant improvement throughout the season and her spot on the team was never in question as she arrived to each team function with an encouraging smile, and an attitude that made each player on the team better,” Rugged Edge head coach Troy Larden said. See SMHA on B11

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Main St. Christian Fellowship Rick Apperson 250.847.1059 Cancer is a hideous disease and when Christians meet someone suffering from this illness, they will pray, serve and love them through the process. They do not blame the victim. Ailments of the body are prayed over and help is extended to the one suffering. Though it is improving, that has not always been so with mental health issues. People with mental health issues are sometimes afraid to mention their suffering around other believers because they feel that they may receive condemnation. Depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, etc. have often been minimized and are little discussed in the body of Christ Mental health and Christianity have been in the spotlight more and more since Pastor Rick Warren lost a son to suicide. His son had struggled with mental illness his entire life and after a long bout with depression, ended his life. The conversation has become one of how can and should believers respond to mental health issues.

It is a good conversation to have and should not be restricted to just those in the church. We in the church are called to love our neighbors (Mark 12:31). In fact loving the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength and our neighbors as ourselves are considered the two greatest commandments. That means loving our neighbors with mental illness as well. Can God heal a mental health issue? Absolutely. He is a miracle working God. However just as God does not heal every person with cancer, He does not heal every person with mental health issues. Sometimes we are called to persevere. I believe the church can be an inviting place. A place where all those with problems, be they spiritual, physical, social, financial or mental are welcomed, loved and cherished. 400 million battle mental illness worldwide. God loves every one of them. Shouldn’t we?

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SMHA awards night From MINOR on B10 Finally, Bruce Elliott presented the Goalie of the Year award to the Midget Storm’s Clay Kiiskila. “Clay is entirely desiring of this honor,” head coach Brendan Hutchinson said. “I have gotten to know, trust and respect him a great deal over the last three seasons as his coach. Through his own effort and perseverance, he established himself as our team’s backbone. I truly look up to and model myself after his amazing attributes; he is inarguably the greatest role model I can recommend for young athletes in our community.” Hutchinson was later awarded with the Volunteer/Coach of the Year award and Bill Maskiewich was given the Rob and Belinda Layfield award for the SMHA member showing “hard work and perseverance for the good of the association as a whole.” To finish off the evening, the graduating midget players came to the

stage to say their thank yous. Though the 201314 season is finished, the next one is approaching quickly. Smithers Minor Hockey will host its AGM at the Aspen on May 22 at 7 pm. Team award winners: Peewee division Dairy Queen Medal Winners: Most Improved Player – Connor Stewart, Most Sportsmanlike Player – Mackinley Unruh, Most Dedicated Player – JR Lecourt; Peewee division, L.B. Paving Storm Medal Winners: Most Improved Player – Torin Cumiskey, Most Sportsmanlike PlayerRussel Borrett, Most Dedicated Player – Keelan Frocklage; Bantam Division Bassani Fuels Medal Winners: Most Improved Player – Ewan Morgan, Most Sportsmanlike PlayerLiam Marshall, Most Dedicated Player – Joel Nikal; BV Wholesale girls bantams Medal Winners: Most Improved Player – Hannah Pow, Most Sportsmanlike Player – Michael Kingston, Most Dedicated Player

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Otters win big in Prince George

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The Bulkley Valley Otters travelled to their first big meet of the spring this past weekend in Prince George, coming away with more than a dozen podium finishes. “We had a great meet,” head coach Tom Best said. “It was great to see our young boys up

there against the older Prince George men who were national level swimmers. They did a great job and showed what we can do up here in the smaller clubs.” Thirteen kids from the Bulkley Valley made the trip to compete against more than 300 swimmers from around the north. Brothers Tanner and Bailey Espersen

stole the show, placing in the top-eight of the individual medley and qualifying for the final Dash for Cash event. “Those kids came up with some really big swims,”Best said. “They were going up against kids whose programs focus on longer distances, and they did really well.” Other top results included Luke Berarducci, who finished first in the 50

metre breaststroke, River StokesDeYoung, who placed second in the 50 metre fly and Gabrielle Correia, who finished second in both the 50 metre freestyle and the 100 metre backstroke. The swimmers also set numerous club records over the weekend. Up next, the club will head to Kitimat in mid-May for a zone competition.

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The Smithers Fire Department would like to remind residents that the Town of Smithers Open Burning Bylaw prohibits any open burning of domestic waste materials, garden refuse, garbage, land clearing or noxious materials. The Town of Smithers Works and Operations crew will pick up extra residential garbage during Spring Cleanup Week May 5-9, 2013. Please leave your refuse out on your regular calendar day. Items that will not be picked up include: recyclable and compostable materials, white goods (refrigerators, freezers, etc.) batteries, tires, or paint. Garden prunings (small branches & brush) must be bundled & tied and no longer than 4 ft. in length. A compost drop off site is located at the Works Yard, at 2888 19th Avenue, for residents to drop off leaves, grass clippings and other compostables year round. For more information on spring cleanup, please contact the Works and Operations Department at 250-847-1649 or the Fire Department at 250-847-2015.

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Plans for a new ice arena in Hazelton are coming along, and fundraising is going well, according to New Hazelton councillor and chair of the Heart of the Hazeltons campaign Peter Newbery. “We discovered this agency called BC Wood that had taken a look at the situation of rural ice arenas in British Columbia and realized there are over a hundred of them and 90 per cent or so are over 40 years old. So BC Wood commissioned an architect and a structural engineer to take a look at what a prototype of an arena would look like for a small community and they designed one. We took a look at it, realized that it fit our situation very well and adopted it. Then we realized that when they designed the arena, they had Hazelton in mind. They had never been here. So in a sense the normal process was reversed, normally the architect comes to the community and takes a look at the site. So when we adopted the design, we visited the engineer and architect and had some further discussions. They’ve been here now on three or four occasions. The plans have been reviewed by members of the community and the design has been adapted to this particular site and slightly reconfigured on the inside to meet more of our requirements. It will seat about 500 and it will be an NHLsized arena.” The new recreation centre owner’s committee is made up of representations of the municipalities, the regional district, the Gitxsan Treaty Organization and the Gitksan Government Commission. The group has collectively committed $1.5 million to the

cause already. The total cost of the arena is about $10 million. Newbery said normally in a major infrastructure project like this, the community would raise a third, the province would give a third and the federal government would kick in a third of the price. He said they will be looking to the other governments for their share soon. He says overall, fundraising is going well and is optimistic that all of the funding will be ready by the end of the fall. “This is an extremely important project for our community. It is a project that carries with it the possibilities of great hope and expectation for new opportunities for our young people. I think the community is really excited about it. It takes a lot of energy for a community to pull this together, particularly one as small as ours and one that has no industry at all. We have no one to appeal to. The community is the most economically depressed community in the province. It is a steep hill for us to climb but we are getting there.” Engineers have been testing the ground at the site, which is directly beside the Ken Trombley Memorial Arena. Construction is slated to start in the fall and completed in time for the 2015 hockey season. The new ice arena does not have a name yet. The old arena has been condemned and has outlived its usefulness. The plan is to put a new roof on it and turn it into an indoor recreation site. Ideas include, indoor soccer field, weight room, community rooms and an indoor walking track for seniors. Plans have not been developed yet for phase two and will depend on funding and advice from the community.

Above: Members of the Bulkley Valley Credit Union Hazelton branch donate $100,000 to the Heart of the Hazeltons campaign. Branch manager Tamia Hatler said this was the biggest grant the branch has ever given. Below: The proposed design for the new arena.

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JOURNEYMAN HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC Billabong Road and Bridge Maintenance Inc. is currently looking to fill the position of Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic in our Carnaby location. Work involves diagnosis, overhaul and repair of heavy construction and service equipment. This position will entail shift work and work outside in all types of weather, and may include the operation of snow removal equipment in storm situations. Qualifications: • Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanic Trade Certification. • Minimum driver classification required is a Class 3 with air endorsement. • 3-5 years related experience. • Knowledge of the techniques, tools, equipment and safety precautions pertaining to the maintenance of trucks and heavy equipment • Should hold or be able to obtain CVIP license • Applicants with welding experience will be preferred. • Experience in the repair and maintenance of highway maintenance equipment will be preferred. Please Fax or email your resume and drivers abstract hr@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: 250-638-8409 Only those short listed will be contacted

Village of Hazelton Summer Employment Opportunities For Students The Village of Hazelton is accepting applications from students for up to 3 temporary positions for summer work in the Village. Positions run from mid-June until the end of August 2014. Students must be enrolled in high school or a post secondary program in the fall of 2014. Summer student workers will be required to support regular staff in areas: • Tourism and Visitor information • Park Maintenance • Coordination of Special Events, i.e. Pioneer Day Preferred applications must: • Be willing to work weekends and flexible hours • Be available from July 1st to August 30th • Be knowledgeable about Hazelton and surrounding area • Hold a valid driver’s license Please send a cover letter and detailed resume with references by Friday April 25, 2014 to the attention of: Tanelee Hesse, Chief Administration Officer Village of Hazelton 4310 Field Street, Box 40, Hazelton, BC V0J 1Y0 Email: info@hazelton.ca Fax: 250.842.5151

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Housing Coordinator The Gitksan Government Commission requires a full-time Housing Coordinator to provide on-going assistance to Gitanmaax, Glen Vowell, Kispiox and Gitanyow communities. Headquartered in scenic Hazelton, B.C. this position will be of interest to someone who would enjoy the challenging role of providing assistance and advice to First Nations in the coordination, planning and implementation of community based housing plans; review and assist with the processing of applications for CMHC On-Reserve Social Housing and Residential Rehabilitation Programs; ensuring that all residential construction is carried out to Building Codes; assisting communities identify other sources of funding for housing construction; the provision of on-site training related to housing file maintenance; monitoring and assisting with the provision of housing budgets to communities; assisting and ensuring enforcement of housing policies; and participating in the overall project management responsibilities of the Commission. The successful candidate will have: • a minimum of five years experience managing multiple housing projects from the development of design through to construction; formal training will be an asset • excellent organizational, presentation and communication skills, experience in networking, building and maintaining community relationships and have the ability to liaise effectively with multiple stakeholders; • innovation and be self motivated; • strong inter-personal skills, team player and the ability to work independently; • computer experience in MS Excel, Word and Outlook; • working knowledge of Indian and Northern Affairs program requirements and experience working with First Nation communities; • must possess a valid driver’s license and be willing to carry out a criminal record check. Qualified candidates are requested to submit a covering letter, resume and a minimum of three references with salary expectations to:

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Career Opportunities Building Inspector I District of Kitimat, full time permanent bargaining unit position wage range $36.33/hr - $43.63/hr, over 2 years. Duties include plan checking reviews, inspections and enforcement functions related to building construction to ensure conformance with legislation, regulations and standards, and explaining and enforcing municipal bylaws. Preferred applicants will have a Technology Certificate related to building construction or equivalent; BOABC level 2 certification and a Class 5 driver’s license. Submit applications by April 30, 2014, 4:30 p.m., to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat B.C. V8C 2H7, Tel 250-632-8900, Fax 250632-4995, or by e-mail at dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. Only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Position available for a university or college summer student to work as a Museum Assistant / Guide for four months this summer. He or she must be honest, enthusiastic and dependable and enjoy meeting the public and show an interest in local history. For information phone D. Boersema at 250 846 9642 or email:dboersema@bulkley.net This job is conditional on funding. Closing date is April 21, 2014.

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Position Available Immediately Have you ever thought of working in a bowling alley? Smithers Bowl is looking for an energetic, personable team player to join our crazy bowling family! The chosen candidate will be mature, trustworthy, have a great work ethic, light computer skills, enjoy dealing with the public, be able to handle cash, be a team player as well as be able to work unsupervised. We run on two seasons, shifts are set for each season. Days, evenings and weekends. Approx. 20 hrs per week available Minimum wage to start plus other perks & bonuses. Drop off your resume at: Smithers Bowl 3772 Alfred Avenue Or Email: mgr@smithersbowl.com

Full-Time Position for Baker/ Night Shift Manager available at Paulâ€™s Bakery in Smithers, BC Baking Certificate is necessary Applicants must be physically capable to lift up to 50 lbs Generous starting rate with opportunity for raise Benefit package available Resumes can be mailed to: Paulâ€™s Bakery Box 561 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 as well as emailed to paulsbakery@telus.net or fax to 250.847.8774 For phone for further information: 250.847.9742 Paulâ€™s is a thriving business in Northern BC, supplying many local businesses and wholesale customers. Our bakery has been providing excellent quality baked goods in the Bulkley Valley for over 50 years!

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Are you interested in the Dental field? Driftwood Dental is looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual who thrives on learning new skills and working in a fast Paced team environment. The successful candidate will be exposed to all aspects of dentistry and will assist our clinical team. The position would be a great opportunity for a recent graduate (or even CDA) and could open doors to post secondary education. Written inquires only please to: PO Box 878 Smithers , BC V0J 2N0 accounts@smilesmithers.ca Or drop off at Driftwood Dental

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REGISTERED NURSE DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014 WAGE: Commensurate with education and experience Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and documents all nursing care of patients in accordance with policies and professional nursing standards. RN oversees the quality of departmental nursing services. RN develops day-to-day nursing care plans and for care after discharge from hospitals. Act as a primary point of contact between patients, families and healthcare professionals. Follows the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation and performs all other duties as assigned. Registered Nurse will work from the Woyenne office and make regular trips to the communities of Tachet and Ft. Babine. â€˘ Assess the patient; collect and document the current health status and medical history of the patient. â€˘ Prepare patients and administer physical examinations. â€˘ Provide bedside care for patients released from the hospital or require care as a result of illness / injury identified during assessment or consultation. â€˘ Demonstrate the ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise, and professional manner. â€˘ Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity. â€˘ Administer treatment and give medications to patients under the direction of physicians and according to policy and procedure. â€˘ Perform frequent and accurate patient evaluations, including monitoring and tracking vital signs and respond appropriately. â€˘ Develop, manage and revise nursing care plans and maintain medical records. â€˘ Other related duties of Registered Nurse

REQUIREMENTS â€˘ Graduate of an accredited school of nursing â€˘ Registered with College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia (CRNBC) â€˘ Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) â€˘ Minimum TWO (2) year of supervised experience as an RN â€˘ Current CPR Certification â€˘ Class 5 Driverâ€™s License; reliable vehicle, considered an asset SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.

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Babine Truck & Equipment has an immediate opening for a full time shipper/receiver at our Smithers, BC location. Duties in addition to shipping/receiving include shop/parts dept. clean-up, general labour, and minor maintenance. Must have a valid class 5 drivers license and be computer literate. Forklift experience an asset but not required. Competitive wages and full beneĂ€ts. 3lease send your resume to leeByork@babinetruck.com

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YOUTH COUNSELLOR DEADLINE: FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 2014

CLUXEWE RESORT MANAGER needed at Kwakiutl Band in Port Hardy. Competitive salary and free accommodations. Deadline midnight April 15. Email hr@kwakiutl.bc.ca for job description and to apply.

WAGE: Commensurate with education and experience

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The Youth Counsellor will be working with children and young adults. Youth Counsellor will report to the Health Director will undertake the planning, development and implementation of support services.

ATTENTION: Utility Tree Workers. Quad L Enterprises Ltd. is looking for Certified Utility Arborists and Slasher Operators. Full time work. Email hr@isley.ca or fax 780-532-1250

Youth Counsellor will work from the Woyenne office and make regular trips to the communities of Tachet and Ft. Babine.

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Support individual and group counseling sessions. Provide intervention and prevention services Promote healthy lifestyles and relationships for youths Assist in the coordination of community development and educational services â€˘ Document daily activities, and submit detailed reports on a regular basis REQUIREMENTS: â€˘ Post Secondary Counselling Training in Psychology â€˘ Minimum two (2) yearsâ€™ experience working with children/youth â€˘ Possess a valid class five (5) Driverâ€™s License and reliable vehicle â€˘ Criminal Record Check (Child, Family & Community Services Act)

Mi-tec Millwork & Cabinetry has an opportunity for a qualified Shop Foreman. Minimum 5 yearsâ€™ experience supervising a team of 5 or more cabinet makers. Please email shop@mi-tec.com for further details See us at www.mi-tec.com

CONCRETE FINISHERS & Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and Northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; Fax 780-444-9165. Jobs@RaidersConcrete.com.

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For access / print of Consent to Criminal Record Check form (Schedule Type A â€“ cost will be at the expense of applicants): http://www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/criminal-recordsreview/shareddocs/consent-form.pdf SUBMIT COVER LETTER & RESUME TO: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Criminal Record Check clearance document must be submitted to Human Resources prior to interviews. Only those short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Employment Opportunity Commission Sale Representative

Salmon Trails is a new cultural tourism product for Northwest B.C. which comes out of the northwest. It will highlight cultural tourism attractions to visitors currently in the area as well as to the trip planner. It will allow visitors to interface with the residents of the Northwest and its communities. In turn, this will allow for economic development for local businesses and entrepreneurs. The Commission Sales Representative will sell banner advertising and tourism directory listings on SalmonTrails.com website. The geographic area will vary based on the applicant. This position requires: â€˘ Excellent written & verbal communication â€˘ Excellent attention to detail and follow through â€˘ Customer needs-oriented â€˘ 2utgoing, inspirational & inĂ uential personality â€˘ Upbeat, positive attitude â€˘ Ability to generate your own business Interested individuals are to send a resume and cover letter to: Fergus Tomlin, Director info@bvmuseum.com

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Planning underway for 20th annual Kispiox Music Festival By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

Work has begun on organizing and planning for this year’s annual music festival in Kispiox Valley. A general meeting was held earlier this month and president of the Kispiox Valley Music Festival Society Joe Sullivan said he was disappointed in the turnout and hoped more people will come forward to help out. He said they want to celebrate the 20 years that this event has been running. “We wanted to do some things but they all require more help, more volunteers and in a small community like this, it’s tough. We do have a couple of oldtimers coming back, some people who played here at our first festival. So that will be a nice addition. They will be playing with other bands and doing some workshops, so that will be nice.” The headliners have all been booked but there is some space still for regional performers to sign up. Sullivan said there is still more to do. The society is also still looking for a logo. Vendors and artisans can still apply to sell in the marketplace. The society is also asking some campers to plan ahead.

“One of our major problems comes down to the number of people attending, we’ve kind of reached our max. When it comes to camping, in the early years we only had people come with tents but now we are seeing more of the big motorhomes. And those take up more than five times the space that tents do, so we are trying to find ways to accommodate those guests. They deserve to be there as much as anyone else but that does give us a problem with space. We are trying to find creative ways to give everyone the right opportunity without short changing any of our user groups.” Sullivan said they are looking at building a campground across the road. The festival ground has the acreage to do that however it might be too late to build it for this year’s festival. The planning committee is asking those who are bringing an RV to preregister on their website.” Organizers are still looking for more volunteers. Those who help get a free weekend pass and can eat for free with performers. The next planning meeting will take place on May 4 at the Kispiox Valley Community Hall and it’s open to the public. This year’s festival takes place July 25-27.

ANTI-SMOKING CAMPAIGN AT HSS Student Lucas Hnidan signs up for Hazelton Secondary School’s Tobacco Free Tuesday contest. The Gitxsan Development Corporation donated Future Shop gift cards that smoking students who chose to butt out for at least 24 hours every week can win. Marisca Bakker photo

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The Bulkley Valley Historical & Museum Society will hold its AGM at the Old Church, corner of 1st Avenue & King Street, Smithers, 7:30 pm, April 23, 2014. BV Museum phone 250-847-5322 email info@bvmuseum.com

The Royal Bank of Canada Smithers / Hagwilget Branch would like to welcome Jennifer Briand to the Community. Jennifer is our new Branch Manager. She has been with RBC for 7 years and has worked in Mackenzie, Burns Lake and Houston B.C. RBC Hagwilget is holding a Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, April 25th 2014. Please come down for coffee and cake. Phone: 250-842-2495 Address: Hagwilget Village, BC

Grant opens new doors By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

A grant from the BV Foundation is helping the Hazelton Library become more handy for everyone to use the facility. The group gave the library $3,000 to replace their front doors with handicap accessible ones. Head librarian Tara Williston said this will bring the library one step closer to being fully accessible but there is still more to do. “It would be a lovely dream to have an elevator to the second floor but the cost of that is very high so that isn’t in the plans in the near future. We have one computer workstation that has some software that helps people with visual disabilities, makes it a little bit easier for them to use the computer but that could be

updated. There are lots of things, we don’t have a large big print collection or a ton of audio books. There are lots of things that could be done but its just a matter of funding.” New Hazelton councillor Braunwyn Henwood, who also sits on the library board, said the new doors will be a welcome change. “We’ve been wanting to change out the doors for a long time. It’s awkward and the doors are heavy. Plus there are two sets of those doors to get through. They will have automatic door openers, so that people that have strollers or wheelchairs or people that can’t handle the heavy doors can just push the button. It can be a lot of work for someone to access the library.” There isn’t a date set yet for the installation of the automatic doors but

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Employment

Help Wanted

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Sunshine Inn - Smithers Help wanted â€˘ House Keeper â€˘ â€˘ Front Desk Clerk â€˘ 7lease drop oÉˆ resumes in person or I` Ma_ or email, attn: Sharon Fa_: - - email: smithers@sunshineinn.ca

Smithers Position: Full Time Permanent Food Counter Attendant. Wage: $ 10.75 / hr uĆ&#x;es: CheerÄül Î˜ helĆ‰Äül mannerÍ• PreĆ‰ares Äöod neatlÇ‡Í• and restoÄ?ĹŹs itemsÍ• adheres to Äöod saÄëtÇ‡ and sanitaĆ&#x;on standardsÍ• Daintains Ä?leanliness oÄ¨ restaurant and eĆ‹uiĆ‰mentÍ• Daintains Ć‰roÄëssional grooming standards.

:rinch DoctorsÂˇ Clinic requires a medical transcriptionist for a casual position. Successful candidate will have the following: â€˘ *rade diploma. â€˘ Completion of a recogni]ed program in Medical Transcription/medical terminology. â€˘ Attention to detail and concern for accuracy. â€˘ Excellent grammatical, syntax & punctuation skills. â€˘ Accurate keyboarding skills with minimum speed of words per minute. â€˘ *ood computer skills. â€˘ Flexible work schedule. Closing date May 2, 2014 Please forward your resume to: :rinch DoctorsÂˇ Clinic Attention: Shirley Bag , +a]elton, BC 9 -- < Fax: 5 - -5 5 Email: shirley.webb@northernhealth.ca

Submit Resume To: Avinash Ranjan.

3911 Alfred Ave, Smithers 250.847.3511

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Cosmetician

Looking for a part-time Cosmetician needed for evenings and weekends and holiday fill in. Approximately 15 hours a week. Apply in person with resume to: Terri or Angela

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Job Options BC Who is this for?

The Town of Smithers is currently seeking a qualified individual, under contract, to provide public education and promote residential curbside recycling. In addition to spending time out in the community, the Contractor will spend a proportionate amount of time in the Town Office responding to enquiries from the community. This contract will require the flexibility of working some evenings and weekends to attend the community events and peak periods of gathering places. The Contractor will be paid $30.00 per hour for a 7 hour workday and a maximum of 5 days (35 hours) per week. There is no provision for overtime pay. The Contractor will be covered under the Townâ€™s WorkSafe BC coverage. The Contractor will be required to use their personal vehicle, adequately insured for work related use, to travel to and from events and gathering places. A mileage rate of $.47/km will be paid. The term of the contract will commence late April or early May and run for a maximum of five months. Candidates for this position must: â€˘ Be available to work full time, 5 days per week and be flexible to work evenings and weekends as required as part of their â€˜work dayâ€™ â€˘ Have post secondary education in the field of Environmental Studies or related field â€˘ Have exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills â€˘ Be well versed in recycling practices â€˘ Hold a valid BC Driverâ€™s license and have access to a reliable vehicle â€˘ Be proficient with computers for communication and research Interested and qualified individuals should submit a letter outlining their experience, a Driverâ€™s Abstract and include two references, by 4:00 pm on April 25, 2014 to the attention of: Susan Bassett Director of Corporate Services Town of Smithers Box 879, 1027 Aldous Street Smithers BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 250-847-1601

Participants must meet the following eligibility criteria: â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘ â€˘

Unemployed (non E.I. Clients) Must be 18 years of age or older Be legally entitled to work in Canada Not a Student Lack skills required for successful integration into new employment â€˘ Be ready and committed to returning to work

What will you get? Participants may be eligible to receive:

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COMMUNITY CURBSIDE RECYCLING LIAISON/EDUCATOR

Fight Back.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year. We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at circulation@trailtimes.ca.

â€˘ Class-based skill development - including job searching and career planning â€˘ Funding to access training at local educational institutions/trainers â€˘ Wage subsidy for on-the-job training

Funding provided through the Canada - British Columbia Labour Market Agreement

Building Supply Driver/Yard Person Bulkley Valley Home Centre in Telkwa requires a fulltime, seasonal yard person/ driver who can commit to working until November. Driving record must be clean. Forklift experience and some knowledge of building materials an asset. Occasional heavy lifting. Please fax resume to 250-846-5857 or email to travis@bvhome.ca

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Services

Merchandise for Sale

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Auctions

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Cleaning Services

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Saturday, May 3rd at 10:00 am Complete Dispersal For: Lawrence Log Furniture Hwy 62 & 1st in 2 Mile Hazelton Outside Consignments Welcome

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Email: cmcclary@uniserve.com (250) 877-1770 Cell (250) 847-5999 Office

Services

Financial Services

Pets

Misc. Wanted

Female CHIHUAHUA, long coat, black & white with brown around face, very pretty&cute. 4 mos.old with first shots, dewormed. $600.00 Call Kris or Bev 250-877-0197

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

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â€œMOVING SALEâ€? HouseholdShop-Yard goods. 8:00AM 3627 17th Ave. Sat. April 19th

Houses For Sale

HOUSE FOR SALE IN HOUSTON: 4460 GUN RANGE ROAD

Asking $295,000

1996 Custom built home on 4.99 acres. 4 Large Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms. Many Renovations & updates over last couple years... New exterior siding, concrete parking ,000 ED TO $285 and sidewalk - Upstairs flooring, PRICE REDUC doors and kitchen countertops Downstairs completely new construction 2011, 1500 sq foot main floor, spacious kitchen, dining and living rooms, master bedroom and ensuite + 2 large bedrooms, 1500 sq foot basement, large bedroom and ensuite, Large rec room, laundry, utility and storage rooms, Extensive upgrades to water system, pellet stove and kitchen appliances included.

Serious Inquires contact Jason 250-845-8153

Misc Services SMITHERS GUNWORKS is a fully licenced and insured gunsmithing shop for all your firearm repair, maintenance and upgrades. We are located at located at 5179 Raceway Road, Smithers. Opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10am till 6pm or by appointment by calling 250-877-0710 or email smithersgunworks@outlook.com.

Pets & Livestock

Livestock FOR SALE Yearling to 2 yr old Limousin Bulls. Kerrsâ€™ Limousin 250-846-5392

Merchandise for Sale

Building Supplies FOR SALE 24 x 28 Steel Building. Building has never been assembled. Complete Plans and instructions included. Original price was $15000. Will consider any serious offer. For more info. 250-847-0519.

$400 & Under LOVESEAT & Couch, tan, $350. 250-847-9794.

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$500 & Under FOR SALE Sears Shermag Swivel Glider with ottoman. Red Bonded leather Upholster. Ex. Cond. $499 847-3425

Misc. for Sale HEAVY DUTY sled deck, power tilt, hook to truck battery $2000 obo. Burns Lake call (250) 649- 8004 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper? KILL BED BUGS & THEIR EGGS! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate Bugs- Guaranteed. No Mess, Odorless, Long Lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,897 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.

Real Estate Houses For Sale 1480 SUNNY POINT DR. $378,000, 2500 sq.ft., well maintained home, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, RV parking, BI vacuum, nice backyard, great view. (250)847-9866

Mobile Homes & Parks #23 MOUNTAIN View Trailer Court, newly renoâ€™d, 2 bdrm, 1 bath. Viewing by appointment only. Contact 250-877-8798 or msg 250-847-4623

Other Areas 20 ACRES $0 Down, Only $119/mo. Owner Financing, NO CREDIT CHECKS! Near El Paso, Texas. Beautiful Mountain Views! Money Back Guarantee. Call 1-866-8825263, Ext. 81. www.sunsetranches.net

Misc. Wanted Collectors Currently Buying: Coin Collections, Antiques, Native Art, Old Silver, Paintings, Jewellery etc. We Deal with Estates 778-281-0030

Homes Wanted

250-877-0919

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Pets & Livestock

Homes Wanted

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Sand/Gravel/Topsoil 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath rancher home 1600 sq ft. well kept & attractive lot with large deck, storage shed & lane access. Possible 1 br suite with separate entrance. Close to swimming, curling, skating, tennis.

www.ducks.ca 1-866-384-DUCK

4364 3rd ave, $270,000 contact Paul at 250.847.1404 or 250.847.0035

Livestock

RED ANGUS BULLS FOR SALE $2500 each

Phone: 250-845-7316 or 250-845-7319

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Beautiful customAvenue, built 4-bedroom 3764 Broadway Smithers homeCALL with 6.45 acres on Glacier TODAY! Gulch Rd. Features geothermal All Interior News Classified Ads are on heating/cooling, oak floors, newalso roof. the Internet at bcclassified.com, with & a link through View contact at interior-news.com www.kijiji.ca.

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NEW LISTING

$165,000

Ph. 847-3266 Fax 847-2995

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Sandra Hinchliffe

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Cabin 343 Praire Cabin Colony

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Well maintained cabin on deeded lot near the Prairie Tbar at Hudson Bay Mountain Resort. Good summer and winter access. Hydro nearby.

www.sandrah.biz

Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999

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Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Suites, Upper

Cars - Domestic

1 BDRM, downtown, W/D/DW, fully renoâ€™d, pets allowed, refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Avail. May 1. $650/mth + util. (250)877-3827.

SMITHERS renoâ€™d 2 bdrm, sep. storage rm. N/S, adultoriented. Refâ€™s reqâ€™d. Quiet bldg. $800/m. (250)847-4453.

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Transportation

Recreational/Sale

Boats

2006 INNSBRUCK travel trailer 26â€™6â€?. Excellent condition. With slide. $13,750.00 Phone: (250) 695-6962 or (250) 6926013.

Commercial/ Industrial

Tenders

TERRACE KITIMAT AIRPORT SOCIETY BRISTOL ROAD UPGRADE CONSTRUCTION TENDER 2014-1439-1

INVITATION TO TENDER

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SHOP FOR RENT, 42â€™x20â€™, 220 Amp. separate gas, heat and power, 4th & Alberta. $800/mth neg. Call Greg at 250-643-0421

Mobile Homes & Pads 2 BDRM trailer, N/P, $700/mth + util. Refâ€™s Reqâ€™d. Located in quiet park in Telkwa. 250-8469663

Homes for Rent FOR RENT 3 BDRM house. Clean, bright, newly renoâ€™d. Wash/Dry N/S N/P Ref Req. 778-202-2005 FOR RENT Private Home. Telkwa 3bdrm N/S N/P $1600 Ref Req. 250-846-9592 NEWER 4 bdrm duplex, 3 bath, F/S/W/D, storage shed. N/S, N/P. 250-847-3376

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NEWLY RENOâ€™D, Park Lane Houston, 3 & 4 bdrm, new roof with additional insulation, new doors & windows, new ext insulation & siding, new high efficiency furnace & hot water tanks, new kitchen cabinets, all new appl., all new flooring throughout, new baths. N/P. $700-800/mth, average NG bill is $150/mth. Free one-day moving truck rental. (250)845-2882

excellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800

Want to Rent

Call (250) 251-4500 or (250) 698-7533

TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATION NEEDED

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For May & June Newspaper Intern Please call 250-847-3266

2 OFFICES FOR RENT 2nd floor, 3864 2nd Ave. 250-643-6221 OFFICE SPACE avail. immed. 3 offices, 2nd floor fully renoâ€™d heritage house on 1st Ave., Smithers. Call Richard 250877-1974.

Help Wanted

Sealed tenders marked â€œBristol Road Upgrade Construction Contract 2013-1439-1â€? will be received no later than 3:00 pm local time on Monday May 5, 2014 by the Terrace Kitimat Airport Society at the office of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 â€“ 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8.

1-800-222-TIPS Boats

This tender is for the construction of storm water, sanitary sewer, water main, shallow utilities and road construction on Bristol Road.

1989 SUN RUNNER boat. 21.5 feet, 125 aq Volvo inboard motor, Merc leg, excellent running condition. $7000 (250) 698-7533 leave a message we will call you back. Pictures available.

Wrecker/Used Parts

The owner reserves the right to reject any or all of the Tenders and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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HARRIS AUTO WRECKERS LTD 3471 Old Babine Lake Road Smithers, BC V0J 2N6 Phone: 847-2114 Fax: 847-1445 Email: harrisauto@bulkley.net

Tender Documents may be viewed at the TerraceKitimat Airport Administration Office or at McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Suite #1 â€“ 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, B.C on or after April 10, 2014. A recommended pre-tender meeting will be held on April 29, 2014 at the Terrace Kitimat Airport Administration Building at 10:00 a.m. Tender documents may be obtained at no cost in PDF on or after April 10, 2014 from McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd., Suite #1 â€“ 5008 Pohle Avenue, Terrace, BC V8G 4S8, or by hard copy for a non-refundable deposit of $150.00 made payable to McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Project Engineer contact: Joel Barkman, P.Eng. Phone: (250) 631-4071 or jbarkman@mcelhanney.com

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You will lead a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and equipment. You will work closely with the Operations Manager to determine shop and equipment priorities, and manage shop and inventory schedules to meet those priorities. A CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to get one are required. You are a Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic and preferably hold a welding ticket.

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Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake office, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930 For details on this position and more, visit: ldmltd.ca/careers

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Recycling bins will stay in New Hazelton

By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

Hazelton residents can continue to recycle their paper and cardboard locally. The recycling bins at the Skeena Bakery and at the landfill were meant to be temporary and part of pilot project, started in 2011. However, The Regional District of Kitimat Stikine environmental services

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coordinator Margaret Kujat says they have decided to keep them, at least for now. “A short while ago, I had to go to the board and explain that this program had been put in place and that the funding was terminal. We had to decide if we would try and maintain the same level of service or would I have to pull those bins? Funding was not allocated to continue the program. Our solid waste management plan monitory advisory committee made a strong recommendation to the board

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that we try to maintain the same level of service. So we will try to maintain two bins at the bakery and the ones at the landfill. In partnership with Waste Management, who services those bins, they are trying to find a way to provide a two for one deal. They aren’t in the businesses of doing freebees but they are searching for a way to provide a deal. We are happy to be able to do that with them. People have accepted the bins very well, schools are using them, local businesses and residents are using them. It

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has been very successful.” “As we move forward on all of our solid waste management plans, we are trying to encourage the public to recognize there are diversion opportunities they could or should be taking to make sure certain products don’t end up in the landfill. Hazelton has less opportunities to recycle but having said that, the cardboard issue was one that we could help them with.” Kujat said as long as there is room in future budgets, the recycling bins will stay.

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Bulkley Valley Real Estate

Real Estate

Email: remaxbv@telus.net Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

250-847-5999

Pick up your FREE copy of our Real Estate Flyer and our map of the Bulkley Valley. View more of our listings online at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or on Facebook. NEW LISTING

$298,500

$59,900

NEW LISTING

$256,000

NEW LISTING

$275,000

NEW LISTING

NEW PRICE

$169,900

NEW PRICE

$515,000

4235 First Avenue

#41 – 4430 Highway 16

3489 Eighth Avenue

3436 Victoria Drive

3744 Broadway Avenue

7351 Boundary Road

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5 bedroom, 3 bathrooms New sundeck, fenced yard Fireplace, carport High efficiency furnace, paved drive

Donna Grudgfield NEW PRICE

nls n234679

Well kept 3 bedroom with addition Updated, clean, quick possession Includes appliances www.smithershomes.com Ron Lapadat mls n234700

$243,500

Tidy compact 1,075 sf home 3 bdrm, 1 bath w/ open living area Roomy attached 35x16 garage/shop Roof/siding 2009, appliances incl.

Charlie McClary

$335,000

mls n234502

Industrial M-2 bare land site Great location on this 2.41 acres Water at site line, septic required Access off Victoria & Fulton Drive

Charlie McClary

$259,500

mls n4506733

3 bedroom, downtown area C-1A zoned res, retail, offices, etc Includes appliances and furnishings www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n216307

157 acre farm property 1988, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home Large garage, barn & machine shed View, hay and cross fencing

Sandra Hinchliffe

$465,000

$549,000

$256,000

4356 Third Avenue

3608 Fourth Avenue

22011 Kitseguecla Loop Road

3524 Second Avenue

Quick School

5171 Willow Road

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3 bedrooms, den, 2 full bathrooms Near high school, pool & arenas Big sundeck, fenced back yard www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n234129

Near new 3 level split 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Custom built, large kitchen Woodstove, carport, fenced yard

Donna Grudgfield

mls n234415

2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 39.5 acres, great views Huge pond, level land New sundeck

Donna Grudgfield

$559,000

$219,000

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4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Rancher with fenced yard Full sundeck, 2 storage sheds Lots of windows, central location

Donna Grudgfield

$269,500

mls n233440

7123 square foot, one level building 5 acres, level and landscaped Covered play area 4 classrooms, 3 bathrooms, gym

Donna & Leo

$209,000

mls n4506585

Great spot for homebased business Custom 4/5 bedroom home 5.14 flat & privately treed acres 22x24 heated shop, 2 garages

Leo & Sandra

$427,900

mls n234026

$365,000

Old Babine Lake Road

3350 Poplar Road

1072 Cedar Street

Lot B Gilbert Road

26 Starliter Way

5264 Nouch Road

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238 acres, creek, legal access Borders crown land, view Established access www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

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5380 sf building on 1.07 acres Zoned P-1, 6 km from Smithers 7 offices/bedrooms, kitchen, lounge Meeting room, washrooms

Leo Lubbers

mls n4506691

Tidy rancher in popular Wildwood 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, vaulted ceilings Landscaped yard with patio/deck www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$165,000

$259,000

mls n231491

Magnificent property 33.36 acre Driftwood area Hudson Bay Mountain view Just minutes from Smithers

Peter Lund

mls n231431

$329,000

1760 sf 2 bedroom + den, 3 bathrooms High ceilings, hardwood flooring Energy efficient, waterfront location www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

$445,000

mls n233232

mls n233491

3 bedroom log home, 5 acres Glacier view, 24x32 shop 20x40 equipment shed, very private www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n231712

$294,500

$394,500

1400 Columbia Drive, Smithers

7309 Highway 16

3835 Third Avenue

Jollymore Road

3475 Simcoe Avenue

4063 Eighth Avenue

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Quick possession available 4 bdrm, 2 bathroom, suite potential Open layout, spacious, new kitchen Fenced yard, large sundeck

Ron Lapadat

mls n232554

Handy man special 2.6 acres by Kathlyn Creek You can paddle to the lake Eco-friendly composting toilet

Sandra Hinchliffe

$269,500

mls n234088

Well maintained and solid 4 bedrooms, fenced yard Excellent commercial location Zoned residential or commercial

Sandra Hinchliffe

$284,500

mls n233777

Executive acreage w/ stunning views Mix of hay, pasture and forests 2 year round creeks, incl Ganokwa 132 acres

Sandra Hinchliffe

$217,500

mls n234049

3 bdrm, 2 bath home on 5.05 acres Heated kitchen floor, central vac Updates to flooring, lighting, paint 40x60 barn, fenced, double carport

Karen Benson

$332,000

mls n231260

4 bdrm, 2 bathrm, immaculate home Sundeck, sauna, new windows Beautifully landscaped, views Close to hospital, shopping, schools

Karen Benson

mls n233416

$237,000

$450,000

1741 Tower Street, Telkwa

5166 Nielson Road

3336 Railway Avenue

3985 Seventh Avenue

1022 Malkow Road

54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake

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4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home Gorgeous river & mountain views 2 sundecks, double carport, sauna Updates to furnace, hot water, floor

Karen Benson

mls n234242

Peter Lund Res. 847-3435

Country home, 1080 sf, 2 bedroom Pristine setting 5 min to town Vaulted ceilings,rock fp,open design Detached sauna building

Charlie McClary

Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228

mls n231509

Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292

Affordable 1240 sf rancher 3 bedrooms, new bathroom, updates New decks, new fenced yard Move in ready starter home

Charlie McClary

Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335

mls n233506

Centrally located family home Split entry, 2570 sf, 4 bdrm, 3 bath Kitchen reno, updates 2012/2014 Fenced yard, double carport, RV

Charlie McClary

Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725

mls n233336

Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770

158.46 acres, south facing slope Breathtaking views of the valley Established hay fields, small ponds Fully fenced and cross fenced

Jantina Meints

Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548

mls n230911

Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144

Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings

Jantina Meints

Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420

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“Northern Gateway’s Habitat Restoration Plan will ensure that caribou ranges are left in better condition than they were found.” - Paul Anderson, President of RPS HMA and Northern Gateway’s Director of Environment

Meet the expert:

Northern Gateway understands and respects the important northern environments. The caribou ranges present a set of challenges that we will meet with world-class solutions and sensitivity. WE TURNED TO LEADING EXPERTS FOR ADVICE Northern Gateway consulted with experts like Paul Anderson to help us develop caribou habitat plans. Paul has more than 25 years of experience supporting major projects and has extensive knowledge of regulatory and stakeholder engagement practices in Canada. Over the past five years, Paul has been responsible for developing the environmental and socio-economic impact assessment for the Project. “There have been a multitude of industrial projects over the course of the last few decades that have put tremendous pressure on caribou habitat and populations.” Based on the experts’ recommendations, Northern Gateway has committed to detailed caribou habitat assessment and restoration

plans that go beyond requirements. One of our commitments in British Columbia is to build the pipeline on or adjacent to previously disturbed lands, where possible, in the ranges of the Narraway, Quintette, Hart and Telkwa caribou herds. Overall approximately 70 per cent of the proposed pipeline route utilizes previous disturbances. Furthermore, Northern Gateway has committed to reclaiming these areas of previously disturbed land by planting trees, creating berms and otherwise restricting access for predators and hunters along the right-of-way. Our goals for habitat renewal will be accomplished through close consultation and communications with federal and provincial regulatory agencies, local stakeholders and Aboriginal communities. CONDITIONS FOR THE BETTER Northern Gateway’s voluntary commitments to undertake specific mitigation for the protection of caribou and caribou habitat were endorsed by the Joint Review Panel. They are now reflected in 16 of the 209 conditions that we must meet for Project approval. Paul adds, “Northern Gateway’s Habitat Restoration Plan will ensure that caribou ranges are left in better condition than they were found.” This is another example of how Northern Gateway is doing everything possible in order to build a safer, better project.

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Paul Anderson is a partner at Sunexo Solutions, President of RPS HMA and Director of Environment for the Northern Gateway Project. He appeared as a witness for the Project during the Joint Review Panel process.