NEWS Fort St. James Library events
Caledonia Courier Wednesday, June 18, 2014
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Hey Babies - Toddle on over to the Library! Tuesday, July 15, 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2014 their will be Baby Time @ the library from 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. This event is free. Contact 250996-7431. The Fort St. James Public Library will be hosting an early literacy program for youngsters age
0-3 from Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30 from July 8Aug 12. Based on the Mother Goose on the Loose program, this early literacy program will feature rhyme, song, finger plays, and movement, all focused on getting children ready to read. Call the Library to register!
In celebration of Clean Air Day, the B.C. government is renewing its commitment to fund successful air quality programs, protecting the health of British Columbians, local communities and the environment. The BC Lung Association has been awarded $200,000 to continue the popular Wood Stove Exchange Program. Since 2008,
ness about climate change by awarding $100,000 to the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emissions (HASTe). An online resource and networking program, HASTe helps students, teachers, schools and communities take action to reduce school transportation emissions for the coming year. An additional $100,000 is being
New funding to support clean air the B.C. government has partnered with the BC Lung Association to encourage British Columbians to replace their old wood stoves for new lowemission appliances. To date, the Province has put $2.28 million towards the program, successfully replacing nearly 6,000 wood stoves. The Province is also boosting its efforts to raise aware-
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awarded to the BC Clean Air Research Fund (BC CLEAR), providing research grants to academic institutions, government organizations, First Nations and consulting organizations in support of strategic air quality and health research. The findings from BC CLEAR have been instrumental in shaping air quality policies throughout the province.
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Harper government congratulates Nak’azdli Band on opening of new school
The Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today congratulates the Nak’azdli Band and celebrates their success on the completion of the Nak’al Bun (K-7) Elementary School. Thanks to the hard work and partnership between the First Nation and the Government of Canada, 158
students from kindergarten to grade seven will have access to a brand new school. The school features a dedicated cultural room, an industrial kitchen and educational garden filled with traditional medicinal plants. Investments also modernize the facility through sustainable technology such as geothermal heating and a natural air exchange to ventilate the school.
T hank You
The students and staff of Fort St. James Secondary School would like to thank all of the parents, student helpers, and the representatives from local businesses and organizations who participated in the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 6th at the Fort Forum. We would also like to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals who generously supported our students by providing scholarships and bursaries. These awards recognize the achievements of our graduating students and help to create post-secondary opportunities. This continued support is greatly appreciated by the students and staff of FSJSS. Scholarship/ Bursary Name Apollo Forest Product Bursaries The Bargain Store Bursary Brulin Enterprises Scholarship Canyon Tree Farms Bursary Canfor and Canfor Pulp Scholarship Courage to Continue Award CUPE Local 4177 “Club 91” Bursary David Hoy Staff Bursaries Dennis Playfair Memorial Bursary District Scholarships District of Fort St. James Scholarship Dr. Brian Bowers Memorial Bursary Duane Valk Forestry Bursary Eddie Velkjar Memorial Bursary FSJ Falcons Speed Skating Club Bursary FSJ Minor Hockey Assoc. Bursary FSJ Volunteer Fire Dept. and Aux. Bursary FSJSS PAC Bursary FSJSS Staff Scholarship FSJ TV Society Bursary Integris Credit Union Scholarship Jackson Memorial Scholarship Jenni Goff Memorial Bursary Joseph Paques Memorial Bursary Veronica Paques Memorial Bursary Ladies Aux to the Royal Can. Legion Bursary Les Huffman Memorial Bursary Les Kennedy Memorial Bursary Nak’albun PAC Bursary Nak’azdli Education Bursary Nechako Lakes Administrators Bursary Nechako Valley Society of the Performing Arts Scholarship Philip Leon Memorial Bursary Principal’s Award Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Area “C” Bursary Rotary Bursary Royal Canadian Legion 268 Bursary Sharon Ottesen Memorial Bursary Shirley Buck Memorial Bursary Sowchea PAC Bursary Stuart Lake Seniors Assoc. Bursary Taba Bursary Thomas Memorial Bursary Tl’azt’en Nation Bursary UNBC Scholars Scholarship Vanderhoof and District CO-OP Bursary Woodlot 1880 Bursary YRB “Roads” Scholarship YRB Trades Scholarship
Sponsor Apollo Forest Product Ltd. Bargain Store Bruce Macdonald Harry Hooke & Lynn Jackson Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Cam and Ann McCormick Members of CUPE local 4177 Staff of David Hoy Elementary School Bev Playfair and family Nechako Lakes School Dist. 91 District of Fort St. James Ladies Aux. to Stuart Lake Hospital Florence and Peter Valk Faye Velkjar and family FSJ Falcons Speed Skating Club FSJ Minor Hockey Association LadiesAux. to Volunteer Firemen FSJSS Parent Advisory Council FSJSS Staff FSJ TV Society Integris Credit Union Neil Jackson Harvey and Lynn Goff Canfor-administered Trust Fund Canfor- administered Trust Fund Ladies Aux. to Royal Can. Legion #268 Mary Huffman and family Nechako Teachers Union Nak’albun Parent Advisory Committee Nak’azdli Band Nechako Lakes Administrators Assn. Nechako Valley Society of the Performing Arts Brian and Lynn Leon Fort St. James Secondary School Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Area “C” FSJ Rotary Club Royal Canadian Legion Branch 268 Apollo Forest Products and Employees Ron Buck & family and FSJSS Staff Sowchea Elementary School PAC Stuart Lake Seniors Association Taba Group Nak’azdli Band Tl’azt’en Nation UNBC Vanderhoof and District CO-OP Assn. Juha Salokannel Yellowhead Road and Bridge Vanderhoof Yellowhead Road and Bridge Vanderhoof