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MADDY POKER RIDE P. 2 EDITORIAL P. 6
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PROJECT HEAVY DUTY P. 8 MINERALS NORTH P. 9-12
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Maddy Poker Ride
It was the 3rd Maddy Poker ride on Saturday May 24, the poker ride enables the family of Madison Scott to maintain a presence and sustain awareness within the community regarding Maddy’s disappearance. The event is a gathering of friends, family and community members walking, quading or enjoying the ride on horseback. There were 187 quads, 37 walkers and 65 horses at the event. Photo by Anna Pye
Minerals North Conference overwhelming success The Minerals North Conference held from May 2123rd was an overwhelming success. More than 450 delegates and exhibitors made the trip to Vanderhoof for the conference, which was one the largest events ever held in Vanderhoof. The Tradeshow was fully booked, filling the Vanderhoof arena inside and out with interesting booths and exhibits. New Gold’s Heavy Equipment Simulator was a big hit, and one of the most visited exhibits. Key note speakers Jim Bottomley and Chief Clarence Louie were informative and entertaining speakers that
were well received and enjoyed by all. The education portion of Minerals North went off without a hitch, and was well received by over 180 students from grades one through ten. The students had hands on experience with rocks and minerals during the Minerals Education Program. Brandt Tractor’s excavator (M4 provided an operator), Speed Way Tire’s tire station, Vanderhoof Search and Rescue’s GPS, and New Gold’s Heavy Equipment simulator. Students also benefited from learning about careers in the mining industry. Continued on page 15
Suspicious male
Vanderhoof RCMP has received a report of a suspicious male that has stopped and attempted to speak with a young male three times over the past month. On these occasions, the young male was biking alone along a stretch of Loop Road in Vanderhoof when the male stopped and attempted to speak with the boy. The young male ignored the unknown male and continued to bike away. The male was wearing sunglasses, with a long beard and was driving an older blue pick up truck, possibly a single cab Ford Ranger. Vanderhoof RCMP would like to identify and speak with this person for further details. If you have information on this file, please contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 250-567-2222. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
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