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Renovations at NVSS All Vanderhoof grade 7 students were invited to visit Nechako Valley Secondary School on Thursday, April 10, 2014 to see their new high school and more specifically the space being renovated for the new grade seven/eight program. Grade six students spent a similar day at NVSS on Thursday, April 17th.

Students watched an inspirational video of NVSS students and activities and then participated in an activity where they were asked by counselor Barb Ziler to write and share about things they hoped for in their grade eight year.

Principal Ken Young and SD 91 Maintenance Manager Tim Bancroft then treated students to a pizza lunch and a tour of their new space. Although the new space is in the midst of construction, students were able to look at architectural drawings showing what the final space would look like this coming September.

Mr. Bancroft is happy with the progress of the renovation project and indicated that asbestos abatement contractors were on site for January and February removing asbestos insulation from the exterior walls. Demolition of interior walls and flooring started in February and the rebuilding of exterior and interior walls began in March. The renovation project is scheduled to be finished in the summer of 2014.

Another orientation session for grade seven/ eight parents and students is scheduled for the evening of Wednesday, May 7 at NVSS.

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(From Left to Right)- Brittney Freitas, Grade 11, Anna Pye, Photography/Videography teacher at Nechako Valley Secondary School, and Raechel McCully, Grade 12 take part in the We Are Silent day event at N.V.S.S., April 17. We Are Silent is part of the “We Day” fundraising group at N.V.S.S. which is raising money ($10,000) to buy 5,000 bricks to build a school in Ecuador.

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Caps on bottles The Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR), representing over 90% of North America’s post-consumer plastic recycling capacity, is encouraging municipal recycling programs to promote ‘the Caps On Bottles’ to take advantage of this recycling opportunity. The Canadian Plastic Industry Association supports this initiative because plastic bottle caps and closures are highly recyclable. They have been well designed for recycling when replaced and recycled on the bottle they came with to be remanufactured into new products.

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School Board News On Monday, April 14, 2014, the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) held its Board Meeting at the Board Office in Vanderhoof, BC. Presentations were made from various students, teachers and parents.

Student Voice Student representatives, Sarah Ebert and Courtland Mack, presented the Board with the findings from their survey of students. Based on student feedback, the Student Voice team recommended that senior staff consider changing the schedule on collaboration Wednesday so that the schedule is always the same. Directors of Instruction, Mr. Marks and Mr. Madhok, were happy to report, that based on the feedback they had received from the students previously, this recommendation had been taken to the secondary administrators and was endorsed by them for the next school year.

The Student Voice team also recommended that schools consider ways to better inform students and parents of extracurricular opportunities and activities. One suggestion the students offered was for schools to host a fair that highlights all the activities that students can be involved in.

A final suggestion the students made was for the district and schools to explore ways of increasing communication with students and their

parents. The students identified the challenges associated with communication. This sparked a lively discussion with the Board where several ideas were generated.

After making their presentation, Sarah and Courtland sat at the Board table and were full participants in the remainder of the meeting. Student Voice representatives will be attending each public Board meeting, and, in addition to making presentations, they will join with the Board as non-voting participants. This is an exciting opportunity for students to be engaged in the democratic process and to ensure that the voice of students is heard by the Board of Education.

Evelyn Dickson Genius/Innovation Week The Board was thrilled to hear from teachers, Mrs. Becki Larsen and Ms. Amy Oldham, regarding their recent Genius/Innovation projects. Ms. Oldham spoke to the Board about students in grades four to seven having an opportunity to select a project that interests them and then having one week to focus on that project. This year there were 78 Evelyn Dickson students who signed up for this initiative. This is a significant increase from last year when fewer than 60 students participated. Mrs. Larsen teaches a grade three class and her students have the opportunity to participate in a genius/

Celebrating Earth Week in Vanderhoof All across the world this week, people will be celebrating Earth Day on April 22. According to Earth Day Canada, a national environmental charity, the first Earth Day events in Canada were organized in 1989.

Since that time, Earth Day has taken off across the country. As people recognize the importance of caring for our environment, Earth Day has also become an entire week of activities.

Earth Week is important because it gives us the chance to think about our impact on the environment. It allows us to reflect on how we can make sure that Vanderhoof’s natural beauty can be sustained for future generations. It also gives us the chance to try new things to reduce our impact on the environment. This Earth Week, consider trying one new thing to contribute to a healthier environment.

Whether you choose to start a compost, buy more local food, or use reusable grocery bags, individual actions can

add up to important change.

In Vanderhoof, local schools and students have emerged as role models for Earth Week activities. Schools are marking Earth Week by promoting reusable water bottles, hosting playground clean-ups, and organizing garbage-less lunch days. Through these activities and others like them, students in Vanderhoof are providing a great example of the things that we can all do to mark Earth Week and to make our community a greener, cleaner, and healthier place to live.

At the end of Earth Week, on Saturday, April 26th, the Nechako Waste Reduction Initiative in partnership with Tim Hortons and the Nechako Valley Food Network is organizing the 6th Annual Community Clean-Up. Starting at Riverside Park at 10:00AM, volunteers will pick up supplies, choose a route, and then head out to pick up the litter that has ac-

cumulated in our parks, streets, and neighbourhoods over the fall and winter. Everyone who is interested in pitching in to help clean up our community is welcome.

All volunteers will get to enjoy a free BBQ featuring local food at 12:00PM.

innovation Monday afternoon. Ms. Oldham and Mrs. Larsen were grateful to the community members and parents who volunteered to be the mentor experts during the week. Mrs. Larsen thanked the Board for providing the opportunity for teachers to explore new and innovative ideas by attending a conference held at the Calgary Science School. Mrs. Larsen indicated that what she learned at that conference, and implemented in her classroom and in the school, has been “life-changing for my career.”

Mrs. Larsen also invited the Board and public to join them on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, from 5:30 – 7:00 pm for the first Annual EDS Visual Arts Fair. Mrs. Larsen said, “You will have an opportunity to view art displays, visit our coffee shop and learn about famous artists, watch students demonstrate art techniques, have your portrait drawn, and view a slide show and videos of the EDS artists at work.”

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Science Fair Superintendent of Schools, Ms. Charlene Seguin, reported on her recent participation at the Central Interior Science Exhibition. “Once again it was a thrill to see how well District 91 students did at the regional level.”

Elizabeth Shultz, a grade 9 student from Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, was one of five students selected to attend the National Science Fair in Windsor, Ontario. Perhaps Elizabeth will be able to follow in her brother’s footsteps and earn a place at the International Science Fair for next year.

Grad Transitions for Distance Learning Mr. Manu Madhok told the stories of two EBUS Academy students who recently completed their grad transitions presentations. The first story was about a student from a remote area of BC who was passionate about construction.

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CNC receives largest research grant in college’s history CNC officially received its largest research grant ever Thursday, which will see more than $2 Million invested into forestry innovation in central BC. The college received $1.88 million from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and $200,000 from the CNC Research Forest Society to research innovations in the forestry industry.

“Our goal is to help the forest industry become more innovative and competitive, while giving our students opportunities to work on cutting-edge technology and innovation opportunities facing the sector today,” said Hardy Griesbauer, CNC’s Director of Applied Research and Innovation.

“The forest industry faces a number of challenges, including reduced timber supply from the mountain pine beetle, a skilled labour shortage, and a range of impacts from climate change. At the same time, emerging technologies and information may be able to help forest companies overcome these challenges.”

“We would like to thank NSERC and our partners for this very large investment in applied research at CNC.” CNC will work with Canfor, Dunkley Lumber, BC Timber Sales, Lakeland Mills and possibly others on advancements for the forestry industry.

“Canfor relies on the skills training available through CNC,” said Ralph Hausot, Chair of the CNC Research Forest Society and Canfor planning supervisor.

“Demand for skilled workers is growing in the forest sector, and our industry has a bright future. This significant funding from NSERC will provide critical support as the industry works with educational institutions to train the people we need to grow the economy in the North.”

CNC signed a 10 year harvest and joint management agreement with Dunkley Lumber last fall, and an expanded partnership agree-

ment with the forest company this spring, all in support of good forest practices and student development.

“We are excited to partner with CNC in the management of the research forest. The expanded research opportunities that this funding provides will help to explore and develop solutions for forest management issues relevant throughout the central and northern interior,” said Doug Perdue, Chief Forester of Dunkley Lumber.

“In addition to forest management benefits, the opportunity to involve the CNC Natural Resource and Environmental Technology students in the research activities will enhance their educational experience. The skills the students develop will continue to pay dividends as they take their place in our local communities after graduation.”

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this research will support sustainable and enhanced innovation throughout the forestry sector, thus helping forest companies address challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.

“This project is a perfect fit with our future forest stewardship objectives,” said Frank Varga, BC Timber Sales practices forester. “The research these students are doing will provide valuable knowledge about the effects of climate change on northern B.C. forests and help us determine which tree species are bestsuited to the region.”

Students involved in research projects benefit through enhanced training with new technologies and forest practices, and opportunities to further develop their innovation and technical skillsets while working directly with local companies on industry-led research.

“Focusing research investment dollars towards unique challenges faced by the forest industry in the central interior will have long term benefits for CNC students, the forest industry and our working forests,” said Les Dillabaugh, Lakeland Mills Silviculture Forester.

CNC’s 12,500 hectare research forest, located near Prince George, provides an ideal research facility for industry and researchers to collaboratively address a range of forest industry research needs. College faculty and students will work with industry and partners on a range of research projects including: innovative forest harvesting techniques to protect streams and lakes, planting new tree species in central BC as an adaptation to climate change, and using geomatics data to improve forest planning and operations.

NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION SOCIETY FALL FAIR 2014 KITCHEN CONCESSION If you are a non-profit organization interested in running the Indoor Arena Kitchen Concession for the 2014 Fall Fair, please submit the application below no later than April 30, 2014. Applications received after April 30th will not be considered.

Terms and Conditions: ➣ Must have Food Safe Certificate ➣ Fee for Kitchen Utility is $100/day ➣ 15% of net profit is payable to the Nechako Valley Exhibition Society ➣ All volunteers working in the kitchen must purchase a weekend pass for $10.00 each ➣ Kitchen operator is responsible for kitchen and dining area cleanup Hours of Operation: Thursday, August 14 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Friday, August 15 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, August 16 6:30 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, August 17 6:30 am - 4:00 pm Submit application to: Nechako Valley Exhibition Society, Attn: Carol Ann Shearer. You may send by email to CAS@hwy16.com or by post to 10311 Stump Road, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A1. This application is also available and downloadable on our website at www.nvesociety.com.

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“Students will have opportunities to work on teams made up of industry, government, and college experts, and look at a range of innovation and technology solutions that will help the forest industry,” Griesbauer said. “These opportunities help our students develop important skills for today’s workforce, such as critical thinking, effective communication, problem solving, and teamwork.

CNC’s research forest is governed by the CNC Research Forest Society Board, which is comprised of local companies, three local First Nations, and academic and government forestry experts. The CNC Research Forest Society annually funds applied forestry research projects with proceeds from timber harvested on the research forest, thus providing a model for financially sustainable research funding.

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School News From page 3 Through his participation with EBUS he was able to enroll in a construction apprenticeship program and will now be joining in his family’s construction business. This is a young man who saw no meaning in school prior to grade nine and was ready to quit school then.

The second story was about a young lady from Vancouver Island who is enrolled in a Ballet School in New York City and completes her BC education through EBUS Academy.

These stories highlight the fact that school is not a one size fits all experience. It is thrilling to see our students explore their passions all over the world.

Video Classes Offered Once Again Mr. Eugene Marks, Director of Instruction, was pleased to announce that our secondary schools will once again be working together to provide video offerings for courses that traditionally have low enrollments in each school but, when provided via video, allow us to continue to offer these classes. Students will be able to take the following video offerings – Calculus 12; Foundations of Math 12; Geography 12; English Literature 12; and History 12.

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oceans around North America. Media coverage focuses on tanker and pipeline spills, but they only account for eight per cent of the total.

Fully 60 per cent of the oil load in North American waters is from natural seeps, where oil leaks from seafloor rock. One of the world’s largest is off Santa Barbara, California, where 20 to 25 tons flows out each day.

It’s mostly consumed by oil-eating bacteria that have adapted and proliferated.

The next biggest source is leakage from cars and trucks, which collects on pavement and is flushed to sea when it rains.

• Earth Day is now preceded by Earth Hour, during which we are encouraged to turn out our lights to join a world-wide gesture of conservation. Many people use the occasion for a candlelight dinner.

Given that B.C.’s power is nearly all from renewable hydroelectric sources, and that the paraffin used to make candles is derived from petroleum or coal, this feel-good ritual produces an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.

David Suzuki is now promoting the idea of Earth Month, an expansion of the symbolic effort designed to “raise awareness.” This is a popular notion in the climate change industry, which to date consists mostly of government

officials and activists flying around the world to conferences in exotic locations to sign agreements that lead to, well, not much so far.

• Unlike Earth Hour, B.C.’s carbon tax on fuels actually appears to be helping to reduce emissions.

An update to provincial data is due this year, but what we have shows a 5.7 per cent decrease in carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases between 2007 and 2011.

Environment ministers have conceded that some of this is due to the recession that struck in 2008-2009. But since the economy has recovered and begun to grow again, emissions have continued to decline.

• There are simple things anyone can do, without gimmicks or government programs.

One would be to stop protesting increased housing density in your community.

By far the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in B.C., not to mention oldfashioned pollution, is transportation. By living closer to where we work, shop and play, we can exercise our legs instead of just our gas pedal foot to get around.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVE THERAPY BY MAGDALENA SAITO

VICTORIA – Earth Day 2014 will likely go down in B.C. history as less exciting than last year’s event.

That was the day when, in the heat of the election campaign, NDP leader Adrian Dix announced in Kamloops that he doesn’t support the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline to its Burnaby terminal, because Vancouver shouldn’t become a “major oil port.”

As of this Earth Day, it has been an oil port for exactly a century, since Imperial Oil began work on B.C.’s first refinery in 1914, in what is now Port Moody. There were no pipelines then, so crude was moved by rail or tanker.

For 60 years, Trans Mountain has supplied the Chevron refinery in Burnaby that is southern B.C.’s last source of fuel. Some of the Alberta crude is piped south to be refined into fuels and some of that product is barged back up to B.C. to keep our traffic moving.

Today the proposal to expand and upgrade that pipeline, and to build new oil and natural gas pipelines across the north, dominate B.C.’s political scene.

In keeping with the educational aspect of Earth Day, here are some things you may not know about energy and the environment.

• A recent National Geographic report summarizes the main sources of oil in the

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Holistic Health, Healing and Wellness A wonderful aspect of Vanderhoofs community is the access one has to an abundant variety of health and wellness services. Everything from auric healing to zodiac work, massage, chiropractors, reflexology, health counselling and more. What about going to a Spa? Aside from the benefits relaxation offers, you may also find yourself simply feeling better, refreshed, new, and ready for what life throws at you.

Deep tissue massages, toning, stretching, even walking are such incredible healthy things to do, combine them with a healthy diet, and watch your health improve. Keep abreast of new community wellness options and try a few out, you may be surprised at the paradise you may come across you never knew was there.

Many health wellness promoters focus on healing but very much so on prevention. In my practice it is my hope that I will go out of business! Get people healthy enough so they won’t have to see anyone about the simple things. Granted when that day occurs then I would be able to focus more on arts, and classes which can offer so much in themselves. The health field would change if everyone in the world got on board the health train (I don’t think VIA Rail sells those just yet, so don’t hold your breath). It would grow and adapt.

Imagine a world where health focuses on not getting sick in the first place, rather than billions of dollars on symptomatic focus? Well guess what! That day is now! The decision is yours! Chose to learn about what you can do by doing some research asking some questions! You can even come attend a free educational seminar about preventative health which we at Halcyon put on at least once a month. Consider hiring a health guide to help you on your journey to health.

In the next few sets of articles we will be talking about preventative medicine, nutrition and more. SO hold onto your pants (because you may find they’ll be falling off you) and take some of the tips we present to heart, and slowly build a better, healthier lifestyle for you and your family.

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Gas prices are never going to get better The angst at the pump this week was predictable.

Anytime somebody informs you the cost of living is going up by a few hundred dollars, or more, during the next year, the groans are inevitable.

Unfortunately, what also seems inevitable is the resignation.

Gas price hikes aren’t new, or unusual. It wasn’t that long ago that prices were under a dollar per litre, and at least half the people reading this are going to remember filling up when that rate was less than 30 cents a litre.

Every time those rates jumped, people greeted the jump with the same type of response we heard Thursday.

And every time, by and large, people continued to do what they’ve always done — filled up their cars and headed out to the highway.

The simple fact of the situation is all of us are slaves to the gas pump. Try as we might to avoid it, our society is built around the automobile and has been for at least 60 years.

Where we live, where we work, where we learn, where we eat and where we play are often impractical and sometimes impossible to link without the aid of a gas-powered vehicle.

Most of us don’t think we can do anything about it; it doesn’t occur to some of us why we should even try.

But we need to. We need to start directing our society away from its reliance on gas.

It’s easy for some to dismiss the climate change crowd as intellectual zealots, and the 100-mile diet people as trendy hipsters, but the fact remains: we can’t continue down the path.

Never mind the environmental issues, we simply will not be able to afford it financially.

The future is coming and our lives are going to be different.

Start embracing change before change buries us all.

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Refinery needed My name is David Black. I am the majority owner of Black Press, the company that owns this newspaper. This is the first of two columns addressing what I see as the greatest threat to the BC environment in our lifetime. I am a reasonably sensible and conservative businessman, not an alarmist. All of the information in this column can be confirmed from public sources.

The oil industry wants to export Alberta bitumen to Asia via tankers. Under no circumstances should we allow that to happen. A bitumen spill at sea could destroy our coastline, together with the fish and wildlife that depend on it, for hundreds of years.

Bitumen, even if it is diluted, does not float in sea water if there is sediment present. This has been proven many times, most recently in a thorough Environment Canada study published on November 30 2013. Page 51 of the study provides graphic evidence of sunken bitumen. Given that there is an abundance of sediment along the BC coast, the bitumen will sink rapidly and there will be little chance of recovering any of it if there is a spill. By Northern Gateway’s own admission the likelihood of a bitumen spill at sea is over 10% over the next 50 years. Others say that it is much higher. We are in agreement with the position taken by the Coastal First Nations that even the slightest risk of a spill of bitumen at sea is unacceptable.

The grounding of the Exxon Valdez in Alaska in 1989 is often held up as an example of how bad an oil spill at sea can be, however, a spill of bitumen at sea would be much worse. The Exxon Valdez carried light crude and lost 250,000 barrels, one eighth of a tanker load. The light oil floated and could be removed from the beaches. Even so, after four years of work with up to 11,000 workers and 1,400 boats involved, less than 10% of it was recovered. Roughly 200,000 birds and many kinds of other wildlife were killed. Approximately 1,300 miles of shoreline were affected and the fishery has yet to fully recover. Bitumen is very different. It would harden up on shore and much of it would sink to the bottom, making it unrecoverable and killing virtually everything with which it came in contact.

Imagine if we lost a full tanker load.

Some say that, with GPS-based navigation and dou-

ble hulls, spills such as Exxon Valdez are not possible today. They are wrong. Double hulls do not prevent hull fracture if there is a collision at speed, only if there is a gentle scrape. As for the GPS claim, most marine accidents are caused by human inattention, not by a lack of knowledge about position. All ships carried systems to indicate their location before GPS came along. The Exxon Valdez crew could have glanced at their instruments to determine their location but they didn’t, neither did the crew on the Queen of the North.

Marine disasters regularly occur and a quick search of the internet shows human error is most often the problem. Undoubtedly there will be many more marine accidents in future. Our grandchildren will not thank us if we willingly risk the destruction of the BC coast on our watch.

Fortunately there is a solution that is beneficial for all concerned: all we have to do is build a refinery at Kitimat. The refinery will convert the bitumen to gasoline, diesel and jet fuel which float and evaporate if they are spilled. Often little or no spill remediation is required. These refined fuels simply do not cause the habitat destruction of conventional or synthetic crude oil, or anywhere near the devastation caused by bitumen.

The second part of this OPED will run in the next issue. It will discuss the enormous value-add benefits and environmental advantages of a modern green refinery. The pipeline from Alberta and the tanker fleet to export the refined fuels will also be considered.

Let me declare my biases. I am for creating thousands of good permanent jobs in BC. I am for creating billions of new tax dollars for government coffers. I am for reducing the planet’s greenhouse gas emissions.

I am for building an oil pipeline that will never leak. I am for building a modern tanker fleet that carries only refined fuels that float and evaporate if spilled. I am against shipping bitumen in tankers.

If you agree that we should not put bitumen in tankers please contact your local MP and say so. The Canadian government makes a decision on this next month.

David Black

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Members of the Vanderhoof Curling Club and the Integris Community Foundation.

Curling Club awarded funds The Integris Community Foundation is pleased to provide the Vanderhoof Curling Club with some financial lift over the past few years. In 2011, the Foundation provided a $20,000 grant to assist the Club in replacing the ageing and inefficient ice plant and unit heaters. Then, in 2013 the Foundation issued a second grant for $6,000 enabling the club to replace the poor, inefficient lighting.

“Without the assistance of the Integris Community Foundation, we would have had difficulty in getting the project off the ground in 2011,” says longtime Curling Club member Jim Woodruff.

“By replacing our old ice plant, heating system and lights, we have become much more energy efficient and environmentally friendly. We are reducing energy costs while contributing to a cleaner community,” remarks Woodruff. “We greatly appreciate the contributions of the Integris Community Foundation – you are a big part of providing an enhanced recreational facility to curlers and other stakeholders for many years to come,” says Woodruff.

“First, I would like to thank the people and businesses who have contributed to the Vanderhoof Curling Club by volunteering time and/or donating materials/funds to the project,” says Ken Young, Chair of the Integris Community Foundation. “We

at the Integris Foundation recognize the history and potential of the Curling Club and want to ensure that the facility and the people who use it have the best possible experience,” continues Young. “As Foundation Directors, we felt that this was a great opportunity to invest in a local organization with a big impact. We are pleased that our investment enhances the operations and environmental/economic sustainability of the Curling Club while benefitting people; this is precisely the type of outcome that the Foundation seeks when considering funding applications,” concludes Young.

Created by Nechako Valley Credit Union in 2002, the Foundation is a growing capital fund designed to promote and provide charitable assistance in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and surroundings areas. In January 2007 the Foundation was renamed the Integris Credit Union Community Foundation.

The Vision of the Integris Community Foundation is to promote and provide charitable assistance that contributes toward the vibrancy, sustainability and well-being of our Communities as a whole.

Since 2002, the Integris Community Foundation has invested over $575,000 in the Communities of Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Fraser Lake.

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Grand Opening of the new Home Centre On Tuesday, April 15th at 10:00am Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op held the Official Grand Opening Ceremonies for the new Home Centre built in Vanderhoof, BC. The ceremonies began with a welcoming to the Traditional Territory of the Saik’uz First Nation by Chief Stanley Thomas. After speeches by local dignitaries the official “ribbon” was with a 2x6 lumber board being cut in place of a traditional ribbon. An estimated crowd of over 250 people were in attendance for these ceremonies.

The doors were then officially opened to the membership and they were very active in their shopping for Red Hot Specials as advertised in the Grand Opening Flyer that was developed. The store was exceptionally busy throughout the entire day and many positive comments were received from the membership. The grand opening specials are being made available to the membership throughout the entire week.

The Grand Opening also included a fundraiser barbeque with all the proceeds going to the local library of which over $1,300 was raised. COOPER made regular appearances throughout the morning and afternoon and the local radio station was on location. Consumer draws for many door prizes are being drawn throughout the week.

This new Home Centre totals 23,455 square feet with a sales floor of 17,500 square feet and a seasonal centre (designed for year around use) of 1,800 square feet. This new store is the culmination of many months of hard work and planning by many people. It demonstrates the commitment the co-operative has to its members and to the community of Vanderhoof and sur-

rounding areas, as well as the benefits that people can achieve for themselves through co-operation.

In addition to this new store, in 2013 Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op constructed a new Autostack Lumber Stor-

age Warehouse, re-developed existing pole sheds, constructed new fencing and paved the entire property. In 2012 the co-operative built additional pole sheds and bought a pre-built, engineered chemical shed.

Over the past 2 ½ years Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op has invested $6 million in the re-development of its Home Centre operations and completed these projects without incurring any long-term debt.

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Kids and parent volunteers take part in an easter egg hunt outside of Nechako Community Church this Easter Sunday, April 20th. Nechako Community Church invited it’s members and people from the community to enjoy a morning of prayer, faith-based music and other activities during their Easter Sunday celebration and worship.

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NDP MLAs to tour Highway of Tears New Democrats will be traveling the Highway of Tears next week to highlight the need for safe public transportation between Prince Rupert and Prince George.

“One of the key recommendations of the Missing Women’s Inquiry was for a shuttle bus along the Highway of Tears so that young women aren’t being forced to hitchhike to get where they need to go,” said Maurine Karagianis, the New Democrat critic for women’s issues.

“Better transportation options would save lives, and we feel we need to keep the pressure on,” said Karagianis, who will be joined on the tour Tuesday and Wednesday by MLAs Jennifer Rice (North Coast) and Carole James (Victoria-Beacon Hill).

They will arrive in Prince Rupert Monday evening and travel to Prince George over the next two days, with stops along the way.

Rice said that northerners have been calling on the Liberal government to act since the 2006 Highway of Tears Symposium.

“It’s a service that is sorely needed,” said Rice.

“Anyone who has traveled that route has seen young women trying to flag down rides.

“These are often vulnerable young women who simply have no other choice. We’re taking this trip to highlight the failure of the Liberal government to implement this key recommendation.”

The trio will meet with community and First Nations leaders along the route, with the aim of gathering more evidence to press the government to finally act.

James said First Nations women comprise a disproportionate number of victims on the Highway of Tears. She said the Liberal government must listen to First Nations who are calling for this important recommendation to finally be implemented.

“There are so many reasons for a shuttle bus to be put in place along the highway,” said James.

“I’m hopeful that the evidence we gather on this trip will help convince the Liberals that this is the right thing to do.”

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Kim, Mike and dedicated CN employees like them keep the goods moving at CN’s Prince George intermodal terminal.

Containers are loaded onto trains in Prince George, destined for international markets via Prince Rupert’s Fairview Container Terminal. Partnerships like these mean jobs and prosperity for people in northern BC. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across Canada—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.

Betting habits of Canadians Spring is a time of traditions. It is customary this season to see spring cleaning, exercise, yard sales, gardening, and the most lasting spring tradition of all -- the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The NHL playoffs represent a two-month stretch where hockey fills the hearts and minds of Canadians. Despite intense rivalries, all Canadians will be in solidarity in their reverence for the “holy grail”.

In fact, the NHL playoffs aren’t

so much a tradition as they are a series of traditions and rituals. The next eight weeks will see playoff beards, playing through pain, the post-series handshake line, Game 7s, shocking upsets, shifts in momentum and unforgettable comebacks.

Another ritual that belongs in that list is betting. A new national survey from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) shows that Canada’s national pastime is also

fertile ground for gambling. In fact, Canadians plan to wager $210 million on the grueling two-month hockey tournament with nearly two in 10 adults intending to place a bet.

Just over a thousand Canadians were asked how they plan to bet during the 2014 NHL playoffs.

Nine per cent of people polled indicated they planned to participate in a hockey pool followed by six per cent who said they intended to bet with their friends.

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 16 April 2014

Reservoir Elevation: 850.08 m (2788.99 ft.)

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LECHNER, Edwin (Ed) Jan 21, 1943 - Feb 28, 2014 Died suddenly at home with his boots on. A popular horseman,mechanic, sportsman, and friend to everyone he met.Ed was predeceased by his father George, mother Susan, brother George, and his ex wife Carol. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Taylor, his daughters Cheri Cooper & Tracy Lechner as well as his 4 grandchildren Natasha Cooper, Chelsea Cooper, Chantelle Campbell, and Cole Campbell. The family invites friends to a celebration of his life to be held at the farm on April 27th from noon til 4:00PM.

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2 bedroom house and garage in town $800 per month, no pets, references required. Call 250-567-5443

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

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1600 sq ft 4 bdrm home on a one acre lot with a 2 bdrm basement suite to help with your mortgage. 2 minutes from downtown $277,900 obo 250-567-5686 Enjoy a carefree, low maintenance lifestyle in a well located, upscale, individually titled, twin home in Vanderhoof.

Quality built with new home warranty 1370 Sq ft, 3 bdrm 2 1/2 bath. Available soon Call 250-570-0115

FOR RENT Now taking applications for small 2 bdrm Duplex, Quiet, Riverfront, no pets, non-smoking, references required. $650 (250)567-2860

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Fishing, hiking, hunting, quadding, snowmobiling or just relaxation. Great access within 3 hours of the lower mainland, 40 km from Princeton and steps to Osprey Lake.

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Request for Proposals Design-Build Services Stewart Street Watermain Replacement Project (Lampitt Ave to Silversmith Ave) Contract: 2014-02 The District of Vanderhoof invites Proposals for: Stewart Street Watermain Replacement Project.

Works will include the replacement of approximately 300m of watermain (c/w all appurtenances and tie-ins), new fire hydrant(s), reconnection of existing water services and boulevard/ditch restoration.

Proposal Documents will be available during normal business hours at: DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 This Request for Proposal is scheduled to close: Closing Time:

3:00 p.m. local time

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Thursday, May 1st, 2014

Address:

Office of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

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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.

Paul Carver, Director of Operations

IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Proposals received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals. The lowest or any Proposals may not necessarily be accepted.

Nechako Valley Community Services Society is seeking an experienced contractor to manage the kitchen and employ staff to prepare and serve daily lunch and supper meals to tenants in the dining hall at Riverside Place. Our Assisted Living and Supportive Housing Programs require approximately 15 lunches (served from 11:30am) and 27 suppers (at 5:00pm). These meals include snacks, desserts and beverages. Enjoy rent-free use of our fully-equipped industrial kitchen. Plus we take care of utilities and maintenance for you! Volunteers may be recruited to supplement work force. Proposals will be reviewed according to overall best value, quality of food and customer service. Interested proponents to present a business plan, a 4 week rotating menu and must demonstrate insight into the needs of seniors. Start date: June 25, 2014 with a signed annual agreement by May 23,2014.

For more information contact: Fiona Lamprecht, Site Administrator at 250-944-0490. Email your proposal to flamprecht@nvcss.ca by 4:30pm Monday April 28, 2014.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF PUBLIC NOTICE - ROAD RESTRICTIONS PURSUANT TO SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER AND THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, THE FOLLOWING ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE HEREBY IMPOSED ON THE MUNICIPAL ROADS AND STREETS LISTED BELOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF. EFFECTIVE AT MIDNIGHT, APRIL 6, 2014 100% LEGAL LOADING - Northside Road - Mountainview Road - Erickson Road to end of pavement - Industrial Drive to end of pavement - Recreation Ave. from Highway 16 to intersection with Stewart St. - Stewart Street from Burrard Ave. to Recreation Avenue - Nechako Avenue - Vanderhoof Dump Road - Burrard Avenue - Loop Road - Spruce Street 70% OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNDER RESTRICTIONS - All other roads in the District of Vanderhoof unless otherwise posted.

All overweight term permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions of the above noted roads.

The applicable percentage of tolerances provided under Section 7.06(2) of regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act shall apply.

Violators of the regulations and restrictions will be prosecuted.

Dated this 10th day of April, 2014 at Vanderhoof, BC Paul Carver Director of Operations

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Isis is our resident senior.

She is 14 and is looking for her retirement home.

She is a spayed medium haired tortoiseshell. She loves cuddles and a cushy bed to curl up in. Isis was abandoned by her former owners, and she arrived thin, and matted. She has gotten a haircut and we are helping her to reach a healthy weight. She is available for adoption. If you would like to be Isis retirement home please contact the shelter at 250.562.5511

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250-690-7542 or 250-690-7548 Calling all Seniors! - Come and join us for carpet bowling or pool - Monday and Thursday afternoons. Come and have some fun at the Friendship Centre! Everybody welcome, we would love to see you. Call Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582.

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Stroke Recovery Association one of the winners of photo contest The volunteer spirit in BC continues to thrive with the announcement of the winners of the 2014 National Volunteer Week Photo Contest sponsored by Volunteer BC. In celebration of National Volunteer Week (April 6-12), Volunteer BC hosted a National Volunteer Week Photo Contest which invites volunteer and nonprofit organizations in communities throughout BC to submit photos that capture the theme “THANK A VOLUNTEER: Because volunteer work speaks volumes.” The photo contest is an opportunity for organizations and individuals to showcase their community spirit and celebrate and recognize the contributions, dedication and hard work of their volunteers.

A photograph from SRABC’s Vanderhoof Branch was selected as the 3rd top photo in the contest. The photo was chosen as it best communicated this year’s theme.

The top 3 photos will be used in Volunteer BC’s marketing materials and may be shared with our co-sponsors Volunteer Canada and the Administrators of Volunteer Resources in

Vanderhoof Branch said, “The photo was taken during this year’s St. Patrick’s Day party and is of

BC (AVRBC).

“We are pleased to have received such a large number of photo entries that illustrate the immense pride that British Columbians have in their communities and for their volunteers,” said Lawrie Portigal, President of Volunteer BC. “Our photo contest is a great way to celebrate volunteerism, thank and recognize volunteers and shine a spotlight on the many organizations that contribute in many different ways to making BC communities healthy, resilient and wonderful places to live.”

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Northern Health and School District 91 launch second art contest Northern Health is and ideas about the partnering with School project. Students atDistrict 91 in the Lakes tending home or alterDistrict to launch the native schools are also second art contest eligible to enter. Prizes to celebrate the new will be awarded for the Lakes District Hospital best submissions in and Health Centre be- four age categories, as ing built in Burns Lake. chosen by a panel of The contest is an local judges. Winning opportunity for stu- submissions will also dents in kindergarten be displayed publicly through grade 12 to throughout the project. express their thoughts “We were im(MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX

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More information can be found on the Lakes District Hospital Project webpage – visit www.northernhealth. ca/aboutus, and click on Capital Projects.

Maxine, a stroke survivor, and our loyal volunteer Georgene, with the green hair. Our prize is

a Chapters gift certificate for $50 and we have yet to decide what to do with it.”

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