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CDC MOVE APPROVED Relocation to church worries neighbours.

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TAKING AIM BV Bowmen shoot kicks off hunting season.

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Fighting fire with fire Crews conducted a burnoff on the China Nose fire, east of Houston over the weekend.

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Wildfire activity cools down slightly New arena delayed a month

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WOMEN ON WATER A group of women learned how to raft.

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Construction on the new Smithers arena has been delayed. Town council approved an extension without penalty for the builders to Halloween.

C&M Development requested an extension to Nov. 14, but council decided on the compromised date at the end of October with the option to charge a $500 per day penalty for any further delay on the availability of the second sheet of ice.

The penalty in the original contract

was to apply after the intended opening date at the end of September.

“There was some issues with Hydro’s right of way and that kind of delayed things with the condenser,” explained deputy mayor Frank Wray.

The condenser had to be relocated because of a BC Hydro transformer.

A council document pointed out that, “the experienced designbuild consultants were aware of the issues and are familiar with BC Hydro and code requirements and should have addressed the issues sooner.”

Things have calmed down in the Bulkley Valley after a week of uncertainty due to a wildfire blazing near Houston.

Some evacuees were able to return home over the weekend and many more could breathe a sigh of relief once their evacuation alerts were cancelled.

At one point, 120 homes were evacuated and

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574 more were on alert.

As of Monday’s press deadline, there were still some residents on alert or evacuated.

“Despite progress that has been made, this is still a large, uncontrolled wildfire, and current weather conditions, combined with dry forest fuels, are conducive to extreme fire behaviour. The public is encouraged to stay vigilant at all times,” said a press release from the Northwest Fire Centre on Sunday.

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Rumors spread like wildfire

From FIRE on Front The wildfire also caused chaos at the gas pumps in Smithers on Friday afternoon. Some were worried about losing power or water to the wild fire activity after a rumour started on social media when a Village of Telkwa press release was posted that was never meant to be distributed.

However, a spokesperson with BC Hydro said there were no planned power or imminent outages for the Hazeltons, Smithers, Terrace or Telkwa. If the China Nose Wildlife happened to

Some residents were worried about the wildfire cutting off power so they stocked up on supplies on Friday.

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reopened in both directions east of Topley after being shut down for a day with fears of the wildfire jumping the road.

The town of Smithers said all critical utility infrastructure is intact with no threat of fire at this time.

The China Nose fire is believed to have started by lightning.

Down the road, a different wildfire is causing grief for some residents.

The Chuchi Lake Wildfire is burning near Fort St. James. An evacuation alert for residents in that area was put in place on Sunday.

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POINT O F V IEW Blown away by Smithereens T

he first question I always ask when moving to a new town is what the locals call themselves. Usually I can guess, but a name like Smithers makes it hard.

Could it be Smitherers? Maybe Smitherites?

Taking a cue from Halifax, maybe it was Smithergonians.

I found it rather apt when I was finally informed that the term for a person living in Smithers is Smithereens. I hope not to over indulge in the tempting pun as I, being the new editor, write headlines for this paper’s stories, but I was indeed blown away by what I’ve encountered during my first week as a Smithereen.

The first thing a prairie boy from Manitoba notices is of course the sweeping natural beauty of the area: glaciers melting into streams and waterfalls pouring through forests growing on mountains is a sight I do not think I can possibly tire of. It will take some getting used to adjusting to the fact that I will no longer be able to watch a dog run away for three days on a flat prairie.

Then there was the town itself. A beautifully landscaped downtown with more amenities expected in a community twice its size. A walk to the locally owned shops with the ski hill overlooking it all reminds me to practice getting used to all these inclines. Snowboarding will be a lot more fun when the trip down the slope lasts longer than a minute.

But I was most blown away by you, the Smithereens. Helpful hints on what to do and where to go can fill a small book. Whether it was where to find the best view, go fishing, get a bite to eat, or simply where to get all those annoying but necessary government documents, people here have jumped at the chance to help as soon as they hear I am new here.

People here might be used to all the things I have described. In my humble opinion, the idea of taking all these things for granted should be blown to smithereens... last pun, I promise... maybe.

Feel free to contact me for news tips or to recommend a favourite restaurant or hiking spot at editor@interior-news.com.

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Why should we recycle?

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n previous columns I have written about where the recycling collected in Smithers ends up and whether it is worth sending materials down to the lower mainland.

The transportation of materials is just one small aspect of recycling. When considering the case for recycling we need to look at many aspects: energy consumption, resource conservation, land conservation, ground water integrity, and the green economy.

Recycling is the process of making new items from materials that have already been manufactured. This uses resources that have already been extracted and reduces the need to

extract more resources.

Reducing the use of virgin resources may not seem that important, however, we need to remember that we should be saving these valuable resources for the use of future generations. Perhaps future generations will find bigger and better uses for resources fifty or a hundred years from now.

Recycling saves energy.

It takes more energy to extract and process virgin materials than it does to process existing paper and packaging materials.

For example, recycling a tonne of aluminum conserves up to eight tonnes of bauxite ore (the world’s main source of aluminum)

GUEST VIEW Alexie Stephens and 14 megawatt hours of electricity (source: RecyclinginBC. ca). We often do not consider the amount of resources that are used to create a yogurt container, including extraction, manufacturing and transportation. It is so wasteful to just throw

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that away – we need to be maximizing the life span of each extracted resource.

Recycling is feeding an ever growing green economy right here in BC. Each year in BC more and more jobs are being created for the green economy of which recycling and waste diversion is just one sector of this ever expanding economy.

With a larger and more stable recycling market to draw from, the MMBC recycling program is promoting more recycling innovation right here in BC. By recycling, there are fewer items going to landfill, fewer items contributing to leachate and therefore less

toxins finding their way into the groundwater.

Recycling protects the health of BC residents, conserves land, and preserves water.

Waste reduction is everyone’s job; we all need to be responsible for the waste we produce. When considering whether or not recycling is worth it, consider the big picture, and consider what kind of a world you want future generations to inherit.

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L ETTERS Stop sensationalizing Mount Polley Editor: I fail to understand why special interest groups continue to sensationalize the Mount Polley mine incident. Yes, a damn failed and thousands of litres of water and mud knocked out a swath of trees and deposited them into Polley Lake. However, the water was not toxic as many claim and, from my understanding, the mixture contains minimal amounts of naturally occurring minerals, metals, rock, sand, silt and mud.

Yes, the site looks horrendous.

But it’s not unlike any other naturally occurring mud slide that happens regularly all over B.C. Thankfully, no one was hurt or injured, and the water tests continue to confirm that the water in the creeks and lakes is fit for human consumption and perfectly safe for fish.

Scientists also continue to confirm that arsenic, mercury and lead levels fall well below the maximum allowable limits for drinking water. Today, people are once again watching fish jump in the lake and can drink the water, and there is every reason to expect that in a year natural vegetation re-growth will render the incident almost undetectable.

Yes, we need to find out why this happened and do what we can to ensure that it does not happen again. But I am not going to let all the “anti-everything” alarmists out there continue to suggest that we shut down an industry so many families rely on.

Instead, let’s make it better.

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Fearing the worst with increased traffic Editor: Travelling on Highway 16 east and west of Smithers was at one time an enjoyable experience.

Has anyone else noticed the increased commercial truck traffic on our highway these days, along with the normal tourist flow? I’m speaking specifically of the numerous semis loaded with lumber on B-trains headed for our coastal port at Prince Rupert for shipment to Asia, particularly China.

Now when I say numerous, we are actually speaking

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brains and the money to do things right. We need to slow down and try a more sensible approach to how we live in this world. Let’s not destroy this beautiful province and its many assets that I have come to love and respect.

This letter and the quantities mentioned only refer to our highway and the port at Prince Rupert. Can you imagine the vast truck loads of lumber, travelling our other highways throughout this province, all destined for the port at Vancouver, and ultimately China, as well?

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quite large numbers of for the Kitimat/ Prince these trucks coming from Rupert regions will also Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, impact the safety of our TO: Houston and Smithers highway. If we are to exHE DITOR sawmills. I have counted perience the growth that is Letters to the editor policy an average of 10-15 forecasted, our highway 16 Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone trucks per hour heading must be twinned, sooner number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@ west, fully loaded with 20 than later. But unfortuinterior-news.com. wrapped lifts of lumber nately there is no evidence per load, along with the of any plans in the works same amount returning to tackle the congestion of east unloaded. Now if you do that matter, the live trees they commercial traffic now or in the the math, you will soon realize are harvesting and milling, at future. that there are huge quantities this tremendous rate of producI really feel for the wildlife of our B.C. timber leaving this tion for China? They say they trying to get to the rivers and province every week for China. can’t use the dead bug-wood any back these days. They are literMy estimations are in the range longer, so all of our green forests ally being mowed down by these of somewhere near 360 loads are being mowed down for semis. These loaded trucks can’t per day, carrying nearly 7,200 export at an alarming rate. What stop folks! What gives us the lifts of lumber, as these trucks future stands will be left for us, right to annihilate our precious are running 24 hours. That’s after all these are our trees? wildlife? Something must be over 35,000 lifts per week on a Don’t get me wrong, I know done to stop all of this senseless five-day basis and this has been we all need to work, but at what killing over the almighty dollar. going on for months now. By cost? How long will these mills One fellow who was once my the way, this number does not be open anyway at this rate of neighbour revealed to me that include the staggering amount harvest? If we were seeing any from his home on the Walcott of timber also shipped to Prince benefit from all of these exForest Service Road, he would Rupert for export, by CN Rail ports that would be great, but I count as many as 28 moose, each week. I can only imagine! have yet to see any. I only see a before he would reach the Quick Not too long ago, West Fragovernment that fights with our bridge only 20 minutes away. ser Mills closed their Houston paramedics, our teachers and That’s in one day! Today I’d be location and laid off hundreds our health care system to menlucky to see one in a month. of employees due to what we tion a few.

Between the increase in rail were all told, a shortage in loWinter is coming and with all and highway traffic, these poor cal timber licences. And that of this new commercial trafanimals are being slaughtered to only Can-For in Houston would fic on our highway, I can only near extinction. remain to mill those licences. fear the worst. Remember last My question is: Does anyone My question is: How long will years count of accidents and fareally care? these timber licences exist, or for talities. All of the growth slated I believe that we have the

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Editor: Re: “Farm changes a great leap forward.”

Agriculture minister Norm Letnick happens to be reducing the harm from Bill 24 (this spring’s ALR bill) with his consultation about the ALR Regulation. However, columnist Tom Fletcher seems confused about its main purpose.

The consultation paper begins with it: “The purpose of this consultation is to invite your input on some proposed additional activities. . . .” That contrasts with the Bill 24 experience, where thousands of citizens of all stripes requested consultation and were spurned.

It remains obvious that the bill reduced the protection of farmland in the nine-tenths of the ALR in the new second tier. It is not obvious why Fletcher thinks that fact or a distillery on MLA Lana Popham’s farm is relevant to the current consultation.

In many ways, Letnick’s collegial process is exemplary.

One gets the sense of a group of people with down-to-earth knowledge working toward careful updates to the ALR Regulation.

To take part, google “July 2014 Land Commission consultation” without quotes. You’ll find the consultation paper and a survey, open till August 22.

Bill 24 harmed the Agricultural Land Commission and the ALR. The shared success of this consultation can bring some healing.

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Covenant lets CDC move into church

By Chris Gareau Smithers/Interior News

Property zoning is a topic that usually brings on snores, but the rezoning hearing for a church property on Columbia Drive to allow the Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre (CDC) to move in brought in scores of people to the Aug. 12 Smithers council meeting.

Council ended up approving the rezoning of the Christian Reformed Church property from public use three (P-3) to P-2.

The removal of the P-3 designation means the property is no longer restricted to only having a church as the principal use on it. A new Christian Reformed Church is being built nearby on Walnut Drive.

Normally, a P-2 designation allows everything from circuses to medical centres like the Bulkley District Hospital next door.

Council assured the crowd gathered to discuss their concerns that the covenant

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placed on the land will ensure that the CDC and only the CDC would be able to operate on the property unless neighbours consented to a change.

“If the covenant was to be removed there would be a public process around it,” said deputy mayor Frank Wray.

This council had earlier removed a covenant on another property, but Wray insisted this covenant was worded in a way that people would be notified and have a say in any change to operations on the property at 1471 Columbia Drive.

“The other covenant that council removed early on in our term was actually on another piece of land and there was no public process attached to it because the situation was different,” explained Wray.

“It kind of sounds the same but in that situation, which was a while ago, but we released the covenant because both parties have to agree to releasing the covenant. And

Bulkley Valley Child Development Centre executive director Kerri Bassett Kluss at the Poplar Road property that is for sale. She sees the Christian Reformed Church as an ideal location.

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that covenant was fairly old if I’m not mistaken, so things had kind of changed,” he added.

While the people gathered at the hearing voiced concerns about any possibility that the CDC may in the future sell the land to

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thanked CDC executive director Kerri Bassett Kluss for meeting with the possible future neighbours in person.

He made it clear that the major issue still bothering people from the neighbourhood was what can move onto

years ago.

Bassett Kluss described the Columbia property as ideal, especially since the Poplar Road operation can be hard to access for those who live in Smithers.

“Our staff do go to families’ homes but we still wanted a more inclusive in our community centre, and have families that need information... walk through our doors at any time, and not have to plan to get out here,” said Bassett Kluss.

If the deal goes ahead, the plan is to proceed in two phases.

The first phase is to discontinue the lease that is up on the 4th Avenue building and move that operation into the church by the end of October.

The CDC property on Poplar Road is currently still for sale. Money raised from that sale would help finish the second phase of renovating the church and combining all programs under one roof.

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an unwanted entity, all who spoke also clarified that they were in favour of the organization that has been offering resources and programs to area families since opening in 1981.

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the P-2 zoning should the CDC sell the land. Issues including loss of privacy, noise from fans, and traffic had been dealt with, according to Martineau.

“Our concerns regarding the Child Development Centre have been satisfactorily addressed. The CDC through its representative Kerri committed to minimizing the impact of its presence and activities,” Martineau told council.

Bassett Kluss said the CDC has to consider its options after the covenant was added to the rezoning.

The organization is 95 percent governmentfunded, and Bassett Kluss said the possibility of any future cuts makes not being able to sell the property easily a risky proposition.

“It’s zoned exclusively to us, which means we could only to sell to us,” she laughed.

The CDC started looking for a property to house all its programs from its 4th Avenue and Poplar Road buildings three

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Smithers SAR use new tech

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Smithers Search and Rescue used new technology to help find two missing hikers on Tatogga Lake this month.

Smithers, Terrace and Kitimat search and rescue, and the Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association teamed up to help find a couple that was reported missing on Tatogga Lake, located roughly six hours north of Smithers.

The couple had been dropped off by floatplane at Little Ball Lake in the southern area of Mount Edziza Provincial Park and planned to walk a popular camping route that takes approximately eight to 10 days to complete.

They had failed to meet the pilot at their designated pick up point at Buckley Lake in the northern area of the park, which

The Civilian Air Search and Rescue Association were also called to Tatogga Lake on Aug. 10 to assist with the search.

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prompted the search on Saturday, Aug. 10.

“We really focused on getting lots of people in there fast because given the terrain, you can’t just go easily search for them with a small group of people,” said Michael Williams, training officer and search manager for the Bulkley Valley Search and Rescue.

“We wanted as many hands on board as we could.”

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Williams, the five members who assisted in the search were able to use in-reach devices that communicate with satellites to allow members to send text messages and emails, and sync them to smart phones or tablets in areas where there is no reception.

“That drastically helped us because we were able to communicate to people outside of the Tatogga Lake area because there’s no

cell services and we even got different leads to check out through having that technology,” he said, adding that they only recently got the iPads this year and the inreach devices last year.

CASARA air crew were also called in to assist the search and located the pair at the lake, both were unharmed and in good condition.

The hikers admitted they found the trail more difficult

than expected, nor did they come prepared with a satellite phone or GPS tracking device.

Though the Smithers SAR did not have to go out and look for the hikers, Williams remains adamant that the inreach devices helped speed up the process.

“Using them together has been very helpful in making rescues and searches go faster,” he said.

According to Lynn Vancadsand, zone commander with CASARA, the teams worked very well together.

“Air search and rescue can save ground search and rescue time because we can get last known positions,” she said.

“It just makes it so much easier for ground SAR because they have more of an idea of where the people were put in and it makes the containment area much smaller. It works really well.”

“No impact on programming” From ARENA on Front The document also said most of the new arena programs would be starting up by the end of October, creating a loss of revenue if the ice was not ready by Oct. 31.

The cost of the $4.7-million project is not going to change because of the delay according to Wray, adding council is happy with C&M. Smithers company Timber Peak Construction was contracted by C&M to help build the arena.

“We’ve had a very good working relationship with C&M. It’s been very good so far and I don’t see why it wouldn’t continue to be,” said Wray.

Acting chief administrative officer Susan Bassett said the town was prepared for a possible late start.

“At this point it will have no impact on programming,” said Bassett.

School hockey academies can adjust if needed according to Bassett. Any other programs that start in October will be scheduled to run on the old sheet at Smithers Civic Arena.

Ice making in the new arena is now scheduled to start on Oct. 10.

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Adult sockeye $10 each Jack sockeye 4 for $10 We are open for public sales from 7 AM to 7:30 PM daily through Saturday the 23rd of August.

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In 1914 the Smithers Citizens Association asked the Hazelton fire brigade for assistance in organizing a fire department, after a large 1913 fire. They purchased two Ajax Fire Engines for $400 (a hose reel with its own built-in pressurized system using soda acid and water, pulled by firemen). Businesses housed the Ajax engines by contract and had to store them in a warm building in winter for the chemicals to work. A general fire alarm system was established. The water table is high in Smithers, due to swamp conditions, so digging a hole was all that was necessary to provide water on Main St. They constructed a wooden tripod (five metres high) with a section of Grand Trunk Pacific rail hanging from it (one metre long) and smacked the rail with an iron bar to bring firefighters to form a bucket brigade.

Fire ladders, axes and buckets were often “borrowed” and went missing. Once the buckets had rounded bottoms, so they couldn’t stand on their own, they didn’t disappear. Wooden walkways were built across the water ditches to allow easy building to road access.

Sept. 1970 Smithers Confectionery store (on Main St. close to Second Ave. near McBike, Cash Store today). The fire started in the mid-morning, which made for safer operating conditions and communications. The greatest concern was the fire spreading to neighbouring buildings. The fire fighters fought from rooftops, and kept it from spreading.

April 30, 1993 Mid-afternoon major industrial fire at PIR sawmill, division of West Fraser Mills. 1000 truck loads of logs were lost. 150 people, including Telkwa and Moricetown Fire Depts., were involved at the height of the blaze. Raged for most of 2 days, started from a Beehive burner spark, no one injured or lives lost.

100 Years of the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department

Feb. 1993 Bulkley Hotel. This was home to a restaurant, beer parlour and cabaret (Alpenhorn Pub today). The fire was believed to start in one of the upstairs guest rooms. The fire alarm malfunctioned so the fire got a good start before firefighters arrived. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Roumieu directed a valiant effort, but only saved the 1960s newer portion. A hotel guest was the only life lost. The hotel was built in 1915 and was the first hotel and tallest building.

1977 Hudson Hotel (between Carters and Home Hardware). The fire started in a guest room on the second floor. This was the first use of an aerial fire truck (manufactured by Bickle Seagrave).

The fire didn’t spread, but a long-term hotel resident perished.

March 10, 2003 Rice Bowl Restaurant (Work BC). The building was destroyed, and an electrical fault in the ceiling was determined to be the cause. The fire took more than 20 volunteer fire fighters and three hours to control.

Aug. 2013 Hometown Furniture and Perry & Co. burn next to the newly owned Bovill Square during Smithers Centennial Celebrations.

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1930 Model A Ford fire engine purchased from Henry Motors of Smithers.

1943 Smithers’ Air Base purchased two fire trucks and made an arrangement of mutual assistance with the Smithers Fire Department 1948 Gravity-fed water lines installed with water pumped directly from Bulkley River.

1950s First fire hydrant installed 1951 Used fire truck purchased by new chief, Harry Haywood.

1953 Moved into new Fire Hall attached to the Village office on Fourth Ave (CIBC today) 1989-90 Present Fire Hall built.

2007 The Smithers Regional Training Centre was created from metal freight containers. These can be reused for further training.

1930 purchase: Model A Ford fire engine

1914-1920 1920-1925 1925-1926 1926 1926-1931 1931-1945 1945-1951 Feb. 1965 Standard Oil (Chevron) bulk storage facility on Railway Ave. Three 20,000 gal. gas and oil storage tanks were near the fire.

If they’d exploded it could have destroyed the train station and several downtown blocks of Smithers. No loss of life.

Original Fire Hall

2007 established Smithers Regional Training Centre 1953-1990 Fire Hall and Municipal Office

1951-1986 1986-1989 1989-1991 1991-2005 2005-Present

Fire Chiefs Mr. H.G. Smith Mr. Mutch Mr. J.S. Kennedy Mr. Mutch (reappointed) Mr. J.H. Grot Mr. Percy Davidson Henry Windt, Stan Gould, Percy Emerson, Graham Collison, Oakie McCammon, Dick Heggie Mr. Harry Haywood Mr. Les Schumacher Mr. Gord White Mr. Les Schumacher (reappointed) Mr. Keith Stecko Current Fire Hall

1953 O’Neil’s Chev-Olds Garage (Shopper’s today). The building built by Wiggs O’Neil was completely destroyed.

Frank Parker, Graham & Tom Collison severely burned, but suffered no infections thanks to the nursing Nuns.

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Thank you for your dedication and service for the past 100 years!

Congratulations on your 100 years of serving our community.

Congratulations!

Wishing the Smithers Fire Department a safe 100 years to come!

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In 1914 the Smithers Citizens Association asked the Hazelton fire brigade for assistance in organizing a fire department, after a large 1913 fire. They purchased two Ajax Fire Engines for $400 (a hose reel with its own built-in pressurized system using soda acid and water, pulled by firemen). Businesses housed the Ajax engines by contract and had to store them in a warm building in winter for the chemicals to work. A general fire alarm system was established. The water table is high in Smithers, due to swamp conditions, so digging a hole was all that was necessary to provide water on Main St. They constructed a wooden tripod (five metres high) with a section of Grand Trunk Pacific rail hanging from it (one metre long) and smacked the rail with an iron bar to bring firefighters to form a bucket brigade.

Fire ladders, axes and buckets were often “borrowed” and went missing. Once the buckets had rounded bottoms, so they couldn’t stand on their own, they didn’t disappear. Wooden walkways were built across the water ditches to allow easy building to road access.

Sept. 1970 Smithers Confectionery store (on Main St. close to Second Ave. near McBike, Cash Store today). The fire started in the mid-morning, which made for safer operating conditions and communications. The greatest concern was the fire spreading to neighbouring buildings. The fire fighters fought from rooftops, and kept it from spreading.

April 30, 1993 Mid-afternoon major industrial fire at PIR sawmill, division of West Fraser Mills. 1000 truck loads of logs were lost. 150 people, including Telkwa and Moricetown Fire Depts., were involved at the height of the blaze. Raged for most of 2 days, started from a Beehive burner spark, no one injured or lives lost.

100 Years of the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department

Feb. 1993 Bulkley Hotel. This was home to a restaurant, beer parlour and cabaret (Alpenhorn Pub today). The fire was believed to start in one of the upstairs guest rooms. The fire alarm malfunctioned so the fire got a good start before firefighters arrived. Assistant Fire Chief Paul Roumieu directed a valiant effort, but only saved the 1960s newer portion. A hotel guest was the only life lost. The hotel was built in 1915 and was the first hotel and tallest building.

1977 Hudson Hotel (between Carters and Home Hardware). The fire started in a guest room on the second floor. This was the first use of an aerial fire truck (manufactured by Bickle Seagrave).

The fire didn’t spread, but a long-term hotel resident perished.

March 10, 2003 Rice Bowl Restaurant (Work BC). The building was destroyed, and an electrical fault in the ceiling was determined to be the cause. The fire took more than 20 volunteer fire fighters and three hours to control.

Aug. 2013 Hometown Furniture and Perry & Co. burn next to the newly owned Bovill Square during Smithers Centennial Celebrations.

Imagine your New Home !

See us today.

1930 Model A Ford fire engine purchased from Henry Motors of Smithers.

1943 Smithers’ Air Base purchased two fire trucks and made an arrangement of mutual assistance with the Smithers Fire Department 1948 Gravity-fed water lines installed with water pumped directly from Bulkley River.

1950s First fire hydrant installed 1951 Used fire truck purchased by new chief, Harry Haywood.

1953 Moved into new Fire Hall attached to the Village office on Fourth Ave (CIBC today) 1989-90 Present Fire Hall built.

2007 The Smithers Regional Training Centre was created from metal freight containers. These can be reused for further training.

1930 purchase: Model A Ford fire engine

1914-1920 1920-1925 1925-1926 1926 1926-1931 1931-1945 1945-1951 Feb. 1965 Standard Oil (Chevron) bulk storage facility on Railway Ave. Three 20,000 gal. gas and oil storage tanks were near the fire.

If they’d exploded it could have destroyed the train station and several downtown blocks of Smithers. No loss of life.

Original Fire Hall

2007 established Smithers Regional Training Centre 1953-1990 Fire Hall and Municipal Office

1951-1986 1986-1989 1989-1991 1991-2005 2005-Present

Fire Chiefs Mr. H.G. Smith Mr. Mutch Mr. J.S. Kennedy Mr. Mutch (reappointed) Mr. J.H. Grot Mr. Percy Davidson Henry Windt, Stan Gould, Percy Emerson, Graham Collison, Oakie McCammon, Dick Heggie Mr. Harry Haywood Mr. Les Schumacher Mr. Gord White Mr. Les Schumacher (reappointed) Mr. Keith Stecko Current Fire Hall

1953 O’Neil’s Chev-Olds Garage (Shopper’s today). The building built by Wiggs O’Neil was completely destroyed.

Frank Parker, Graham & Tom Collison severely burned, but suffered no infections thanks to the nursing Nuns.

Congratulations on your 100 year contribution to our community.

Thank you for your dedication and service for the past 100 years!

Congratulations on your 100 years of serving our community.

Congratulations!

Wishing the Smithers Fire Department a safe 100 years to come!

• The Hazeltons • Smithers • Houston & District • Lakes District •

100 years...

Thank you for your 100 years of safety & service!

Congratutaltions on a 100 years of service in our communty!

(250) 847-4341 ~ Smithers, BC

1283 Main Street, Smithers 250-847-2445 Toll free 1-877-425-2445 www.larkspurfloral.com

Congrats to our hometown team for helping keep our community safe for a 100 years!

Sandra Hinchliffe

Personal Real Estate Corporation

Cell 250-847-0725 250-847-5999

www.sandrah.biz

Bulkley Valley Real Estate

Thanks to our firefighters for protecting our community.

3847 4 Ave, Smithers | (250) 847-6656

Congratulations on a 100 years!

Congratulations! www.frontierchrysler.ca

Perry & Company

Happy 100th Anniversary!

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Thank you for volunteering for the past century!

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N EWS Moricetown Indian Band considering FNLP

By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News

The group is a limited partnership of 15 First Nations whose traditional territories are located along the proposed Pacific Trails pipeline route between Summit Lake and Kitimat, British Columbia.

The Pacific Trail Pipeline is a proposed 487-kilometre natural

gas pipeline that will deliver gas from Summit Lake to the Kitimat LNG facility site at Bish Cove.

“We are looking at the options that the FNLP would offer. We are looking into the economic benefits, reviewing it and seeing if it is good for Moricetown,” said Barry Nikal, chief councillor, Moricetown Indian Band.

However, the band

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“If we signed on, we would have the support of 15 other nations,” -Barry Nikal Chief councillor, Moricetown Indian Band

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place to prevent any natural gas pipeline

for an LNG project from being converted to oil or crude bitumen pipelines.

“The province has given written assurance that we intend to prohibit oil from being transported in natural gas pipelines used for LNG projects,” said Rich Coleman, minister of natural gas development and deputy premier.

Nikal said the FNLP could mean

more support.

“If we signed on, we would have the support of 15 other nations to make sure the proponents and province are doing what they say and taking care of the environment,” said Nikal.

He said the band is still reviewing its options and will make a decision in the near future about joining the FNLP.

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Class of ‘64 returns for 50th reunion

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Dick Crowell remembers high school like it was yesterday.

The 68-year-old Smithers Secondary graduate can still recall the popular restaurant called Heggies Cafe where he and his friends would frequent to eat chips and gravy, and drink Coca Cola; the drivein restaurant called the Carousel; Spike Arnold’s pool hall that used to sit near the train tracks where they would hang out; the hill where they used to toboggan at night in the winter; and the Rio theatre, which provided hours of entertainment.

“So much of the sights and sounds are still in my mind and they’ll be there forever,” said Crowell who currently lives in Nova Scotia. “[Smithers] was a great place to grow up.”

Driving through downtown Smithers, though many of the buildings where he used to hang out are no longer there, Crowell still pictures the town as it was when he was a teenager.

Twenty one members of the 1964 graduating class from Smithers Secondary School gathered at Camp Caledonia from Aug. 5-7 for their fiftieth reunion.

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So when he heard the graduating class of 1964 was planning a reunion, Crowell didn’t hesitate to fly across the country to see classmates that he hadn’t seen in five decades.

“When you think of being separated from those whom you spent so much time with and shared so much excitement and good times and bad, like any teenager, when 50 years goes by, you ought to be

anxious just to go and see them,” he said. “Flipping across the country is not that difficult when you know what you’re going there for, it makes the trip easy.”

Crowell, along with 20 other graduates from the class of 1964 and a few from the 1965 class, recently reunited at Camp Caledonia on Tyhee Lake earlier this month to celebrate 50 years

since they accepted their diploma.

“All the thanks I need was the look on people’s faces when they saw each other,” said Dianne Swift who co-organized the event. “It was non-stop visiting and talking, it was almost like we’d never been apart, like the 50 years never happened. We just fell right into talking and reminiscing.”

Roughly half of the 44

people from the original graduating class made it to the reunion, with some flying in from as far away as and New Zealand.

“When I received the invitation and saw a photo of the graduation class, I remembered my childhood and formative years spent with them, some even from the first day at school in Grade 1, and I felt this was one opportunity I couldn’t miss,” said Diana

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Pritchard, who flew in from England for the reunion.

Social media also played a big role in reconnecting people who have since moved away.

“Since we got Facebook, when we started getting a hold of people, everyone that I had on Facebook knew somebody else who graduated,” said Larry Miller who still lives in Smithers. “Now we have everyone’s phone numbers, so if we want to have another union in five years, we just have to call them.”

After graduating, they all went their separate ways — some moving away for post-secondary while others remained in town, but they also shared a bond that will last forever, said Crowell.

“It was just like coming together and meeting family members and that’s really what it was like — we’re brothers and sisters,” said Crowell.

“You can’t even imagine the feeling it gives you when you see people you haven’t seen in 50 years that meant so much to you when you were kids.”

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New mental health workshop coming up

By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News

A free workshop to help those battling mental health illnesses is taking place in Smithers in the fall.

The Mental Health Family Resource Centre, which is funded through the BC Schizophrenia Society, is putting on a program called Your Recovery Journey for the first time.

This five week-long class is facilitated by people in recovery and will discuss meaning, management and

medication. The ninety-minute sessions will explore the many aspects of recovery, self-help techniques to reduce symptoms and find support.

One of the program leaders, Tim Fehr was diagnosed minor bipolar five years ago and said it is important that this program is facilitated by people who have experienced mental illness in their own lives.

“I’ve experienced depression to the degree of staying on the couch and being in a mental dark tunnel,” he said. “There is a place for professionals but on top of that, in order to gain confidence, I put a lot of

weight in someone who has personally crawled through life and went through all the hoops themselves. I know if they can do it, there is a way for me to do it too.

“About four years ago, the Smithers Mental Health Family Resource Centre brought in a speaker that had gone through severe mental illness. I saw her personally more well and become a public speaker. She inspired me to reach for goals that I would never reach for.”

Candace Hockaday is also helping to lead the workshop.

She was diagnosed with

post traumatic stress disorder ten years ago and went through a lot of professional help.

“Professionals can only go so far, they can only offer so much insight into your own illness because they don’t know what you are going through. Peers can go much further with people,” she said.

Your Recovery Journey will run on Tuesday evenings from September 23 to October 21.

To sign up or for more information contact Tim at 250-877-7533 or Candace at Tim Fehr and Candace Hockaday are running a new mental health program this fall. trinity305@hotmail.com.

HBM welcomes new GM

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With fall fast approaching, Hudson Bay Mountain is bringing a new general manager to Smithers for early September as it prepares for its scheduled Nov. 21 opening.

Dikran Zabunyan moved to Canada from Turkey as a child, and has spent the last 25 years working in hospitality across the nation.

Gary Mathiesen is now president following Lorne Borgal’s recent resignation. He has been a partner in the company that owns HBM for over three years and, with partner Alfredo Hermano, will stay involved in its management.

Mathiesen described Zabunyan as someone with a successful track record who gets really involved in the communities he works.

HBM, which will be at the fair selling passes and offering prizes, also noted resort services manager Chrissy Chapman is marking her Dikran Zabunyan 20th season at HBM.

KidsGetFood Camp ran last week. Children learned where their food comes from at Muheim School Garden and were given a cooking lesson.

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RIDLEY TERMINALS INC. CALL FOR ART PROPOSALS

Ridley Terminals Inc. will be purchasing $50,000 worth of artwork from artists residing in northern BC. Northern BC consists of areas from Prince Rupert, north to the BC/Yukon border, east to the BC/Alberta border, south to Prince George, and west to Haida Gwaii.

Email mbryant@rti.ca to get a proposal package. Only submissions following the proposal procedure will be accepted.

Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2014.

An adjudication committee of qualified people will make the final selection of art to be purchased. Only artists with successful proposals will be notified.

All art mediums are accepted and anyone can submit a proposal

Community Calendar To list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listing at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email laura@interior-news.com. More information is available through our Online Community Calendar at www.interior-news.com. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone.

Axes of Ego Friday, Aug. 22, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square.

Chicken Creek Friday, Aug. 29, 5-7 p.m. Bovill Square.

Mapping the Journey by Clare Singleton at the Smithers Art Gallery, July 29 to Sept. 6. This mixed-media installation of three-dimensional sewn acrylic paintings and suspended silkscreen. Clare Singleton is a story artist from Endako, B.C. www.smithersart.org, info@ smithersart.org, 250-847-3898.

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.

The Telkwa Museum is open. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come learn about the history of Aldermere, Hubert and Telkwa.

Mental Illness Workshop Ten Wednesday nights From 7-9 p.m. Sept. 10-Nov. 12. Learn the facts about mental Illness, new medications and treatments, and discover how others support their loved ones. Mental Health Family Resource Center /Clara Donnelly BV Regional Coordinator, 250-847-9779, bcssbv@telus.net.

6x6 Auction at the Smithers Art Gallery.

Deadline to submit Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Shown for silent/annonymous auction Oct. 2124. Bidding ends with and event Friday, Oct. 24, 7-9:30. Blank 6”x6” panels avail. at the Gallery for $3. www.smithersart.org, info@ smithersart.org, 250-847-3898

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TELKWA TEDDY Air traffic was heavy in the area as crews battled the blaze east of Houston.

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VIEW FROM THE PORCH Lorraine Doiron Only in Smithers: the pie lady in the park. Big sign, balloons to invite people in for a free piece of pie. This family does this every couple of years. Wonderful!

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If you car is designed to run on regular gas, using premium gas will not make your car run better, it will only cost you more per litre. Gas is a commodity; one brand is as good as the other. I always look for cheaper gas prices and fill up whenever possible. Keep up with oil changes, vehicle maintenance. Try not to travel with a loaded car; an extra 100 pounds can cost you up to two per cent in gas mileage.

Something that is tough to do in this heat is to roll down the windows. Using your air conditioner on high can use up to 10 and 20 per cent of your gas consumption.

One thing my husband used to tell me was to not let the gas tank get below a quarter during the winter. I didn’t know that it was also important in the summer as gas can act as a coolant for the electric fuel pump motor, preventing wear and potential failure. So lots to think about and family time

to look forward to with the marriage of two really nice people.

With the fire at China Nose sending out plumes of smoke, visible from Smithers, it was a topic of conversation. A fellow told me that the correct spelling for that area is China Knows due to a story he had heard.

At one time a Chinese man supposedly found gold in that area but did not tell anyone where. He disappeared and over the years the area became known as China Knows as he was the only one who knew where the gold was. As more years went by the spelling became China Nose.

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Hunters take aim during annual shoot

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Trekking through the cross country ski trails on Hudson Bay Mountain last Saturday morning, it soon becomes clear that hunting and killing your own food takes patience, persistence and impeccable aim.

And that is what the Bulkley Valley Bowmen set out to teach at this year’s pre-hunting season shoot.

“We get participants to bring all their gear that they usually use for hunting like binoculars, range finders, and be really prepared for the upcoming hunting season,” said Scott Olesiuk, president of the BV Bowmen.

“It brings out lots of families and other people who love shooting 3D targets.”

The third annual Mountain Madness 3D big-game shoot drew participants from McBride, Terrace and Quesnel to practice before the hunting season begins in September.

There were 30 different life-like biggame targets to shoot at such as moose, cougars and bears.

Even though the China Nose fire prevented some people

Jared Lytle takes aim during the mountain madness shoot on Saturday morning.

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from Vanderhoof and Prince George from participating, Olesiuk said the event is quickly growing in popularity, with 40 participants in the first year, 50 in the second and roughly 70 people this year.

“I was trying to make [the trail system] as realistic for preparing for the hunting season,” he said.

“It’s a fun family competition . . . and

it also gets hunters more prepared for the season and for the most ethical hunting and harvesting opportunities, so you don’t have guys out there in the bush that haven’t had any practice and are just chasing animals around.”

The terrain was also easy enough for people of all ages to participate, with one of the youngest competitors being

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The Central Interior Hockey League has made some changes to the upcoming 2014-15 season that could make it harder for the Smithers Steelheads to make it into the playoffs.

The league changes, made at the annual general meeting in May, include one less team, and lowering the number of regular season games to 16 from 18. Instead of all eight teams making it to the playoffs, only the top four will now compete for the Coy Cup. “The Houston Luckies are having a lot of player commitment issues, especially with the mill closing down. They lost a few players and some guys are going to school,” said CIHL President J.C. Brown.

“For a team like the [Smithers] Steelheads, they’re going to be travelling more to the west,” -J.C. Brown President of the CIHL

“They couldn’t get a commitment for a full roster in the community so they had to pull out this season.”

Smithers Steelheads head coach Tom DeVries said the loss of the Luckies means the end of a great rivalry between the two teams.

“That’s too bad, it was a great rivalry, people travel back and forth all the time,” he said, noting that games between the teams were often quite busy and very competitive.

“Hopefully, some of those Houston players will want to come play for us,” he said. “Some of

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our numbers are down and getting lower every year due to everyone getting older and families.”

Skylar Hasell, who used to play for the Luckies, is disappointed he won’t be able to return to the ice with the same team, but said he may consider playing for other teams.

“I think it’s sad, it’s nice to have a team and it’s good for the community,” he said. “I’m open to joining another team.”

According to Brown, the changes will also affect travel times for many teams in the west.

“For a team like the Steelheads, they’re going to be travelling more to the west to places like Terrace, Rupert and Kitimat,” he said, adding that travel times will not affect teams back east as much.

Brown said some teams wanted more time off to spend with their families, which is why they reduced the number of games played.

DeVries echoed Brown, adding he hopes the lighter schedule will encourage more players to join the league.

“Sometimes the season [had] too many games, took up too many weekends and I think it deterred some players from wanting to play. So, I hope it will encourage more players to come out,” said DeVries.

Despite the changes, Brown said the league is still in good shape.

“Things look pretty good, although it doesn’t look good that we went back. A team like Houston mentioned they’re going to try and get back into the league next year,” said Brown.

He added that Mackenzie and Omineca have also shown interested in rejoining the league for the 2015-16 season.

“There’s been interest in growth, which is good to see. We could be up to as many as 10 teams next year,” he said.

Last season, the Steelheads defeated the Williams Lake Stampeders to capture their third straight CIHL championship.

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Telkwa’s Suzanne Johnson and her family have competed in three other tournaments this year and loved that the event is so familyoriented.

“We like to do it as a family. It’s something that we all enjoy,” said Johnson.

“You can see how many kids are here and there’s not many sports that you can do as a whole family where everyone is on equal footing.”

Ten-year-old Colby Green just starting shooting a couple of months ago and said the course offered him the chance to practice shooting his favourite animals.

“I really like the tournament and I like the grizzly bears a lot because it’s one of my favourite animals. I really enjoy it here,” he said.

And for even the most experienced hunters, the course still presented some challenges.

“We love the shoot because it’s up here in the mountains and there’s varying terrain,” said Mike O’Neill who was using a traditional recurve bow to shoot during the tournament.

“Hitting the target, that and finding arrows in the bush can be a challenge,” he laughed.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Hockey school returns to town

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

The annual Smithers Hockey School kicked off this week at the arena with some star power in tow.

The 11th annual event brought together roughly 98 kids from all around the province for a week of training at the Smithers Civic Arena. Kids of all hockey levels learned everything from basic skating skills to passing and shooting “Things have been really good,” said Dave Tucker, head instructor with the Northern Hockey School who has been running the school for the past seven years.

“We try and cover every aspect of the game in a week. We crammed a lot of stuff in, in a short amount of time.

“It’s a bit hot for some of the kids.

But we survived,” he laughed.

The well-known

The Smithers Hockey School teaches kids all the fundamentals of hockey in a week-long training session.

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school draws young hockey players from places including Prince George, Prince Rupert and Dease Lake, with roughly 65 per cent of participants from out of town, noted Tucker.

“It’s nice to see the kids every year and see how they’re progressing and catch up with them again every summer,” Tucker said.

Tricia Helin from

Prince Rupert couldn’t wait to sign up her 14-year-old son for the second year in a row.

“I’ve heard a lot of good things about the camp and I’ve talked to other parents and they say this one is the best,” she said.

“They’ve been doing a lot of neat drills that I haven’t seen them do back home that are different and unique.

So, hopefully [my son] will take them home

and use them.”

This was Jillian Turko’s first year at the camp.

“It’s awesome. The environment is fun.

The people are nice and you do a lot of fun things,” said the 11-year-old.

According to Tucker, the school isn’t just about hockey.

“It’s nice for the kids just to hang out,” he said. “As the week goes on, you see kids from different

communities who don’t really know each other and by the end of the week, they have some good friends. It’s quite rewarding to see that kind of stuff.”

Vancouver Canuck Dan Hamhuis was also on hand to help teach the kids.

And for many people, the chance to meet the defenceman was a plus.

“We’re big Canucks fans,” said Helin. “I just like that Dan is coming back to the community and giving back.”

Hamhuis, who has also helped out at previous camps, said he enjoys passing on his hockey skills to kids at the camp.

“It was great to be out on the ice with kids,” he said.

“When I was a kid, there were some guys who ran hockey schools in Smithers and they were a big influence on me. I hope to be able to do the same for the kids here — give them an opportunity to be better hockey players.”

Mountain bike camp teaches skills, safety

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

Even though Steve Wilson lives in the lower Fraser Valley, his passion for mountain biking through trails in Smithers is evident.

“The riding is insane, it’s a really great community,” said Wilson. “I would actually like to move my whole family to Smithers . . . Big picture, we’d like to settle in a smaller community, and for me, Smithers would be the spot for sure.”

Wilson is the owner of Trail Dynamics which is returning to town for the second annual Four Aces mountain bike camp this fall.

The two-day camp targets intermediate to advanced riders who are 18 years or older.

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Wilson, riders will learn to improve their downhill riding skills with cornering, jumping, body position, braking and line selection, and finishing the weekend with a ride down a challenging trail on Hudson Bay Mountain.

“It will give them an opportunity to learn the fundamentals, learn the progressions and learn safely, and to progress their skills without getting injured,” said Wilson, who also has experience teaching other bike camps in Whistler.

“Our sport is dangerous, it’s one of those things where if you hit the ground fast with your bike, generally, something’s going to get injured,” he noted.

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Junior finishes in top 10 at CJGA nationals

By Kendra Wong Smithers/Interior News

A Smithers golfer is one of the top 10 juniors players in the country, after the national championships in Ontario at the beginning of August.

Kaleb Gorbahn finished seventh in the Canadian Junior Golf Association Mizuno National Junior Golf Championship in St. Catharines, Ontario, beating more than 100 other junior competitors.

“I got to the course and it fit me pretty well. I played really well the first day,” said Gorbahn.

“The second day wasn’t the best day; I struggled, just couldn’t do much with my approach shots and distance control. The last two

days I played really solid throughout and was able to get in the top 10, which was my goal.”

According to Gorbahn, it was his strength as a long-ball hitter that helped him crack the top 10.

“I knew that I could use that to my advantage and use my driver a lot,” he said.

“I did that fairly well the last couple of days and I drove the ball really well and was pretty far ahead of my competitor and was able to capitalize on those shots.”

But the four-day, 72-hole tournament had its challenges.

For Gorbahn, it was overcoming his frustrations with some of his less-thanperfect shots.

“I was pretty frustrated and got a little angry at times.

After I finished my

Kaleb Gorbahn finished seventh in the CJGA national championship in St. Catharines Ontario from Aug. 5-8.

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round on the second day, I told myself that I shouldn’t be angry.

I was here for a good opportunity and was able to make the cut.”

“Going into the last two days, I went in with a different attitude and tried a different process and

mindset going in and it carried onto the score,” he said.

Kaleb’s father and swing coach Dana said the tournament was a good learning experience for the young player.

“He has a tendency for aggressiveness,

he’ll have it in his head that he needs to make a birdie. There are putts that you can’t make, and he’ll be too aggressive at trying to get it in the hole,” said Dana. “It was an important event for him, in his career. Learning and

knowing that he needs to be patient and knowing good things will come.”

Stephen Nixon coached him in the North American Cup in early July and said Gorbahn has one of the best long games he’s seen from a junior in years.

“He’s got a very good swing that generates a lot of power off the tee which really benefits his game,” said Nixon.

“His short game is just as good as his long game, but in terms of speed and hitting the long ball, he’s probably the best junior in that aspect that I’ve seen in a long time.”

To say that Gorbahn’s life revolves around golf is an understatement.

Even at the age of three, he would sit in his parents’ yard and

hit golf balls all day from when his father went to work to when he came back.

The soon-to-be 18-year-old now sticks to a schedule that allows him to play golf as much as possible.

“I get up a 6 a.m., and I go and practice, go home for lunch, hang out with friends and then I come back around 5 p.m. and I’m out practicing again,” he said.

Gorbahn will start a new chapter in his life this fall after he received a scholarship to play golf at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame in Indiana.

“I’d always planned since the beginning of high school that I was going to play golf in the states. I’m just really excited to get out there and go on my own way,” he said.

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Last year, nine riders signed up, however, this year Wilson expects the camp will grow to about 12 participants.

“There’s a lot of riders in Smithers and the terrain will support everyone from raw beginners right through to

advanced,” he said. “I would be fired up if the demand was there to do a beginners camp all the way up to an intermediate to advanced camp. That’s what my vision is long-term.”

While this is the only mountain bike camp he’s offering in the Bulkley Valley,

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“If we can teach people to ride safely and recognize that mountain biking is

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Start at Town Washroom (30 mins) 5:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Opening Ceremonies 6 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Theresa Mohr 6 p.m. Rodeo Arena Extreme Bull Riding Bull-A-Rama 6-8 p.m. Livestock Area Open Beef Weigh-in 6:30 p.m. Main Horse Ring (A side) Showmanship, after In Hand Trail in Jump Ring 7 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Hillbilly Scrabble 7-9 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena Liberty Classes, Qualifying 8 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage The Statistics 9:15 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage The Fab Fourever

12 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Guitar Camp 12 p.m. Rodeo Arena Draft Horse Halter Classes 12 p.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 1 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Sim Wilson 1 p.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 1 p.m. On the Grounds Tractor Parade, starting at Town Washrooms, along Graeme’s Way 1 p.m. Main Horse Ring Hunter Under Saddle, Western Pleasure 1 p.m. Livestock Area Sheep/Goat Ring 4-H Sheep Show 1 p.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring Open Beef Show 1:30 p.m. Dressage Ring Dressage Day Two 1:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stilts Entertainment starts 2 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Ranger Smash 2 p.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 2 p.m. Livestock Area Swine Ring 4-H Swine Show 2 p.m. Jump Ring Trail Classes, following Breed Trail 2:30 p.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 3 p.m. Livestock Area Swine Ring Open Swine Show 3 p.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 3 p.m. On the Grounds Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx 30 min)

3 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage No Time Flat 3-6 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session 3:30 p.m. Family Zone Stilts Entertainment Starts 4 p.m. Main Horse Ring Reining Classes, following Western Pleasure 4 p.m. Livestock Area Dairy Barn Cow Milking Demonstration 4 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Music with Marnie 4 p.m. In front of Claude Dohler Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 4 p.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 5 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Wes Barker, Stunt Magician 5 p.m. On the Grounds Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (approx 30 min) 5-7 p.m. Rodeo Arena Rodeo, the Ol’ Watering Hole, Wild Cow Milking 5:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stilts Entertainment starts 6 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Playback 7 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Trainwrecks 7-9 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena Bridle-less Trail 8 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage The Johnson Brothers 9:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Aaron Pritchett

11 a.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 11 a.m. Loggers Sports Area Future Logger Events, Mens and Women’s Events to follow 11 a.m. Livestock Area Dairy Ring Open Dairy Show 11:30 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stilts Entertainment starts 11:30 a.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 12 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage The Cheatin Hearts 12 p.m. Livestock Area Dairy Barn Cow Milking Demonstration 12 p.m. On the Grounds Midway Rides Open 12 p.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 1 p.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 1 p.m. On the Grounds Tractor Parade, starting at Town Washrooms, along Graeme’s Way and back around Midway fence 1 p.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring Parade of Champions 1 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Ranger Smash 1:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stilts Entertainment starts 2 p.m. Main Horse Ring Speciality Riding Classes with Costume, Tiny tots, Pairs, 2-way Combination, etc.

2 p.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 2-4 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stage Break 2-4 p.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring 4-H Auction Sale 2:30 p.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot

2:30 p.m. On the Grounds Blindfold Tractor Ride Competition 3 p.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 3 p.m. Rodeo Arena Northern Country Girl’s Drill Team 3 p.m. Main Horse Ring APHA, AQHA & ApHCC Hunter Under Saddle 3:30 p.m. Family Zone Stilts Entertainment starts 4 p.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 4 p.m. Livestock Area Dairy Barn Cow Milking Demonstration 4 p.m. In front of Claude Dohler Stage Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 4 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Music with Marnie 5 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Wes Barker, Stunt Magician 5-7 p.m. Rodeo Arena Rodeo, the Ol’ Watering Hole, Wild Cow Milking 6 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Playback 7 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Mark Perry 7:30 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Finale 7:30 p.m. Livestock Area 4-H Kids Olympics 7:45 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Bad Reputation 8:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Chris Buck Band 9 p.m. LDM Building, 2965 Tatlow Rd, Rodeo Dance with The Johnson Brothers (by ticket only, 19+)

Friday, Aug. 22 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gates 1-4 Open 8 a.m. Main Horse Ring English Classes 8 a.m. Jump Ring APHA, ApHCC & AQHA Trail Classes 8 a.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring 4-H Beef Market & Showmanship 8 a.m. Livestock Area Sheep/Goat Ring Open Sheep Classes 9 a.m. Dressage Ring NEW Western Dressage 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session 10 a.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Family Zone, Parenting Tent, Petting Zoo & Family Stage 10 a.m.-9 p.m. On the Grounds Mall and Halls Open 11 a.m. On the Grounds Free Wagon Ride, Start at Town Washroom (30 mins) 11 a.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 11 a.m. Livestock Area Dairy Barn Cow Milking Demonstration 11 a.m. Main Horse Ring APHA, ApHCC & AQHA Hunter Under Saddle, following English Flat Classes 11:30 a.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 11:30 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stilts Entertainment starts 12 p.m. On the Grounds Midway Rides Open

Saturday, Aug. 23 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gates 1-4 Open 8 a.m. Rodeo: Livestock Area, Scale by Dairy Barn Draft Horse Weigh-in 8 a.m. Main Horse Ring APHA, AQHA & ApHCC Open Trail 9 a.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring Open Beef Show Continues 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena “Trainer of the North” Trainers Challenge Training Session 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Rodeo Arena Wagon Classes, Log Skidding, Single Horse Pull 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Jump Ring Hunter Classes 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Driving Ring Driving Classes 9:30 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Stilts Entertainment starts 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Family Zone, Parenting Tent, Petting Zoo & Family Stage 10 a.m.-9 p.m. On the Grounds Mall and Halls Open 10 a.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 10 a.m. Livestock Area Sheep/Goat Ring Open Goat Show 10 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Jenny Lester 10:30-11 a.m. Logger Sports Area Future Loggers (kids) Registration 11-11:30 a.m. Logger Sports Area Men’s and Women’s registration 11 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Meghan Brady 11 a.m. Main Horse Ring BV Exhibition Trail, following Breed Trail

Sunday, Aug. 24

Sunday Special Family Pass Admission $3000 (family of 4)

7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Gates 1-4 Open 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Rodeo Arena Teamster Competition, Ladies Team Driving, Registered Mares Wagon Classes, Multiple Hitches, Chore Team Fun Classes 9 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Sunday Service 9 a.m. Main Horse Ring BV Exhibition Reining 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Indoor Riding Arena Open Reining – APHA, ApHCC & AQHA Reining 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Main Ring Gymkhana 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Jump Ring Jumper Classes 10 a.m. Livestock Area Beef Grand Challenge 10 a.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Family Zone, Parenting Tent, Petting Zoo & Family Stage

Shooting Star Sunday Special Ride Wristband $2500

10 a.m.-4 p.m. On the Grounds Mall and Halls Open 11 a.m. Claude Dohler Stage Gospel with No Time Flat 11 a.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 11 a.m. Livestock Area Dairy Barn Cow Milking Demonstration 11:30 a.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 12 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Music with Marnie 12 p.m. Main Horse Ring Northern Country Girl’s Drill Team 12 p.m. In front of Claude Dohler Stage Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 12 p.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 12 p.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring Daybreak Farms Egg Toss 12-4 p.m. Shooting Star Little Star Special Kids Day, Kids of all ages can ride unlimited rides with the purchase of a wristband for $25 (parents can ride too!)

1 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Hillbilly Scrabble 1 p.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 1-2:30 p.m. Rodeo Arena BC Championship Pull 1-3 p.m. Livestock Area 100 years of 4-H in BC Celebration 2 p.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull 2 p.m. Main Horse Ring High Points Awards 2 p.m. Family Zone Stage Kids Dog Show 2:30 p.m. Family Zone Meet & Greet “Bucky” the Mascot 2:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage The Johnson Brothers 3 p.m. Family Zone Stage Magic Bean Show 3 p.m. Livestock Area Beef Ring 4-H Awards Presentation 3:30 p.m. Claude Dohler Stage Closing Ceremonies 4 p.m. Family Zone Kiddy Tractor Pull

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Splish, splash diesel dash to ride a wave Summer. What a wonderful time of The Grand Cherokee is a fantastic veyear, heading out on the open road with hicle for an active family of four, there family. is plenty of room in the back seat, and Okay, it isn’t all fun and games, especially I never heard one complaint. My wife with 11-year-old and nine-year-old boys loved the solid ride and I kept an eye on bickering in the back seat, but for the the fuel economy. At the end of our run most part it can be enjoyable. to Portland, the average consumption For the first time I decided recently to was 8.0L/100km. Pretty nice stuff for a take a road trip to one of my many truck with 420 lb.-ft. of torque.

With a belly car-related events. Usually I fly to a Day Three full of Voodoo vehicle launch, but this time I thought This was the day I had to work. Poor Doughnuts, including me, trying out the all-new Dodge I would take some extra time, and the family, on the road from Vancouver to Challenger Hellcat on the track with Double Bubble Portland, Oregon. While I attended the all 707 hp. It’s a tough gig. While I was flavour, fruit loops, 2015 Dodge Challenger event at the Portshooting for Driving TV, my wife took coco puffs and good the Grand Cherokee to the Waterpark land International Raceway, my family could take in some of the local sites. old chocolate, we for a day. I checked in throughout the Day One day and the comments were universal. were ready to go.

The plan was to break things up a bit, “This is the best waterpark ever!”

Zack Spencer instead of six solid hours behind the As I wrapped up the day at the track, I wheel of the 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee did get a frantic call from my wife “The EcoDiesel. Thanks to the Nexus card, crossing the Jeep has lost power, I can’t drive over 30 mph, what border took all of 10 minutes. The next stop was the should I do?”

Boeing plant in Everett, Washington. This location The gang at Chrysler jumped to attention and before was first developed in the 1960 when the world’s first I knew it, I was on the road with another Jeep Diesel Jumbo Jet was being developed, the iconic 747. I take and being accompanied by two PR reps in a 2015 over 100 flights a year but I’m still impressed with the Challenger. From the track to my stranded family machines that make it all happen, especially the 747. I took over an hour; in total they sat at a Shell station wouldn’t visit the factory tour on the weekend again. for two hours waiting. To pass the time, the kids ate There is no action, just half-built planes sitting around. what they wanted from the Shell convenience store I found it all amazing but my two boys – Jack and and taking “selfies” seemed to do the trick. Once we Charlie – didn’t share my enthusiasm. arrived, we realized a Dodge dealership was literally five minutes up the road!

Day Two After a night in Redmond, Washington, we continued Day Four our trek to Portland, the land of tax-free shopping With a belly full of Voodoo Doughnuts, including Douand the Evergreen Wings and Waves Waterpark. The ble Bubble flavour, fruit loops, coco puffs and good waterpark just outside of Portland, in McMinnville, has old chocolate, we were ready to go. It took a while for a real 747 on the roof with water slides that exit the our repaired Jeep to arrive so on we went to sample fuselage, pass through the roof of the building and more tax-free shopping and sample some of Portland’s splashing into a huge waterpark complex. This, along many food trucks. When the Jeep did arrive, it turns with promise of Portland’s famous Voodoo Doughnuts, out the Diesel went into “limp-mode” enabling the kept everyone on track for the three-hour Jeep ride. driver to get to the next dealership. The fix was a

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simple computer program flash, which took no time at all. Regardless, we were on the road, heading to Seattle for some underground fun.

Day Five After a great night in Seattle, we woke up to rain, lots of rain, so we went underground to visit the old, hidden city of Seattle. These tours take visitors on a walk through the ruins of Seattle after the massive fire of 1886 and the rebuilding that took place. Seattle is built on top of the old city; there are tunnels and abandoned sections of buildings there to explore.

Time to head home. The Grand Cherokee never set another wheel wrong; it was fantastic in the heavy rain and very solid on the highway. After 1,300 plus kilometres behind the wheel, I averaged 8.5L/100km.

The Lowdown Power: 3.0L turbocharged diesel V6 with 420 lb-ft. of torque Fill-up: 9.8L/7.0L/100km (city/highway) Sticker price: $58,000-$62,000 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Question of the Week With the exception of Alberta and Quebec, drivers across Canada can be served with an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) if they blow 0.05 mg/100ml at the roadside. Should those two provinces fall into line with other provinces?

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Safety Tip: There are many ways to show courtesy behind the wheel, including allowing space for other drivers to change lanes or manouevre. Driver courtesy is contagious, so wave at the next driver who lets you merge in front of them – they may just pay it forward to another driver.

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Pic of the Week Drives-U-Crazy

Not something you want to see approaching fast in your rear view mirror, especially if the lights are flashing.

Bike Lanes

This is the all-new exterior styling for the 2015 Charger Pursuit police car. The V-8 models deliver 370 horsepower enabling it to take off to 100 km/h in less than six seconds.

Just pull over and get out your licence.

Here’s a summer time teaser for those with designated bike lanes separated by a physical barrier – curb stone – in their community.

On a regular road if a bike flies by on the right, just as you are making a right turn on a green, it’s a ticketable offence for passing on the right. However, these new separated lanes seem to have given cyclists a false sense of security because they ignore the rule. They just assume drivers will yield the right of way as they zip by.

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Take your foot off the accelerator and coast to a slower speed; avoid sudden movements of the steering wheel. Apply the brakes slowly when you are down to a safe speed.

Check your hitch ball, coupler, and safety chains every time you tow. Many people with long trailer experience use a checklist to be sure all equipment is hooked up and in good condition. Damage can happen quickly when something goes wrong.

For example, safety chains wear through very quickly if they are in contact with the pavement.

Never allow anyone in or on your trailer while it is being towed and speed limits for trailers are generally lower than for other vehicles. Leave a little extra room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Even if you are using trailer brakes, you will not be able to stop nearly as fast as you can without a trailer.

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Pull off the road occasionally to let your brakes cool and to check your trailer brakes.

Stay focused on your driving and do not try to perform other tasks. Remember to check your rear view mirror frequently, relax and enjoy the drive. ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Kitselas First Nation chief Joe Bevan says his door is open to the Gitxsan First Nation if it wants to discuss overlapping territorial land claims.

The conflicting claims to territory east of Terrace are at the heart of a dispute that nearly boiled over last week between the Gitxsan Treaty Society and the federal and provincial governments.

“We’re true to our lands, we know where our territory is, our traditional land, and we’ve been using it for thousands of years. Our door is open for the Gitxsan to come in and have an open and frank discussion,” said Bevan last week.

“It’s quite unfortunate that the Gitxsan have taken the role that they have and this type of route, that’s not the way we operate but that’s what

they’ve chosen to do.”

The Gitxsan Treaty Society, which represents a group of hereditary chiefs, began enforcing what it termed as eviction notices issued to CN Rail, sport fishermen, LNG pipeline companies and other industrial concerns in its 33,000 square-kilometre territory on Aug. 4.

The notices were issued midJuly following a Supreme Court of Canada decision which upheld First Nations title rights and stated aboriginal consent was needed for development.

The Gitxsan say that, in treaty negotiations with the Kitselas and Kitsumkalum First Nations, the provincial and federal governments offered traditional Gitxsan land to the two Tsimshian First Nations which were subsequently accepted in respective treaty agreements in principle.

GITXSAN GOLF TOURNAMENT Walter Joseph, right, and Harvey Gunanoot golfed in the annual Gitxsan Open at the Smithers Golf and Country Club on Saturday.

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Hazelton Animal Care and Control hopes CAAT comes to town

By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

The Hazelton Animal Care and Control Society is trying to get a mobile veterinary clinic to visit to the area.

The society asked the village for a letter of recommendation to accompany their application.

Mayor Alice Maitland was happy to comply.

“We are really on board with that. We haven’t been asked for any contributions just support. We know that the clinic has visited Kitwanga before and they were thrilled with it and it’s not like we don’t need it,” she said.

The Canadian Animal Assistance Team (CAAT) is a group of volunteers that travel to communities The mobile vet clinic visited Burns Lake last year. The to spay, neuter and give vaccines to Hazelton Animal Society is asking for their help now. dogs and cats.

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“We are dedicated to assisting communities that want to make a difference in animal heath care and population control that have little or no access to veterinary care, that might mean financially or geographically,” said executive director Chris Robinson.

Yvette Labatt, who runs Turtle Gardens in Topley is helping the society in Hazelton. She said that often dogs from the Hazelton area are sent to her animal shelter.

She sent CAAT all of her statistics about where the animals come in from to help motivate them to visit.

“It is much needed. It made a big difference when they visited Burns Lake. Of the 50 puppies that came in, only two litters came from Burns Lake. They need the help desperately west of us,” she said. “People just don’t have the transportation or the money to bring their dogs and cats to the vet. The puppies coming in lately

are in the worst shape ever.”

CAAT completed their fourth annual clinic in the Burns Lake area this past June. After four years in that community, their teams were able to spay and neuter close to 600 cats and dogs and health checked, vaccinated and dewormed many more.

Robinson said this has led to a substantial decrease in impoundment numbers at the Village of Burns Lake pound. She said there has also been a 56 per cent decrease in surrenders of animals to the areas nearest dog shelter. Reducing the population growth has significantly impacted animal health and welfare in the area.

“Burns Lake is now in a much better position to continue to work on maintaining the level of population control locally,” said Robinson.

CAAT is hoping to make a decision in the next couple of months about coming up to the Hazelton area.

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From DISPUTE on Front Gitxsan officials say they opposed the agreements when they first became aware of Are you ready for the 95th Bulkley Valley them and have called Exhibition August 21-24? Well, we are! for them to be rescinded Get ready for loads of fun! The grounds are all since 2012. set up and ready to go! The Claude Dohler Stage The Gitxsan followed received a fresh coat of paint, and a new sound up on their notices by booth. We would like to thank Wetzin’kwa sending out a release Community Forest Corporation for their Aug. 5 saying a blockade continued support. Opening ceremonies start of CN’s rail line would Thursday, Aug. 21 at 5:30. The stage continues begin at 10 p.m.

The province signed a land claims agreement all weekend long with many local performers The next day, CN in principle with the Kitselas in 2013. and our headliners, The Fab Fourever (Beatles Rail issued a statement Contributed photo Tribute Band), Aaron Pritchett, and the Chris saying no trains had been blocked and it was details since.

Buck Band. Your admission into the fair is your “business as usual” for the railroad.

Bevan said Kitselas and the ticket to these great concerts.

CN was also granted an injunction Gitxsan have never had in-depth For the family, we have tons of great performers. from the B.C. Supreme Court discussions between each other about Ruffle Redbird and Woody the Ten Foot Cowboy ordering anyone who blockades the the disputed area, which is in the can be spotted on site and Bucky the horse will be mainline to stop. general vicinity of Legate Creek. “horsing around” all weekend. The Magic Bean Meetings between the Gitxsan “We’ve always been open to have Bulkley Valley Credit Union 2007 Show isJuly a fun Agriculture Magic show offering a Treaty Society and EPS federal andto be supplied a discussion,” he said, noting that at Logos to Newspapers blend of illusion and education. From the “farm provincial representatives stalled early one point a plan to share maps and to the kitchen” is the theme to allow kid’s an last week but by Aug. 8, thecolours: group information didn’t Pantone Pantone 287 pan Blueout. “I really understanding and importance of farm life and said any blockade plan was put on hope they take356 that Green opportunity Pantone this show will be on numerous times during the hold until Aug. 25 “pending critical because I’d like139 to sitHarvest down and Pantone day in the Family Zone. Back again this year is discussions between Crown, Kitselas negotiate something with them. the Kids Pedal Tractor pull, where kids become and Kitsumkalum that may amend If not, it’s going to be a mediated, the stars of the show, testing their abilities with their agreements in principle.” potentially government-run process.” kid against machine.

The Kitselas and the Speaking last week, Gitxsan 3 Trainers • 3 Horses • 3 Days • 3 Judges.

Kitsumkalum approved their Treaty Society negotiator Beverly Starting Thursday at 3 p.m. and continuing all respective agreements in principle in Clifton Percival said the Gitxsan’s separate votes more Black/Grey than a yearLogo ago file issue was with the government, not Colourweekend, Logo File the Trainer of the North is back again and have been working on final treaty the Tsimshian. this year for its fifth year at the fall fair. This

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Gertrude “Trudi” Hanna Schibli was born in St. Gallen, Switzerland on April 26, 1926. After immigrating to Canada as a young woman, she met the love of her life, Louis. They were married on September 5, 1950 and together they lived in Smithers actively involved in the lives of their large, loving family and numerous friends. On August 11th, 2014, Trudi passed peacefully in Surrey, B.C., where she spent her last golden years, enjoying the company of her daughters and extended family. She is survived by her husband Louis, her children George (Rose), Margareth (John), Irene (Joe), John (Jo-Anne), Mary Jane (Allan), Andrew (Donna), Robert (Ariane), and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was loved by many, and will be forever remembered by all of those who had the honour of being a part of her positive life.

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Power Sports Technicians/Mechanic ATVs and Snowmobiles

Wayside Service is accepting applications for an immediate opening in our service department for a mechanic.

• Strong computer skills • Experience an asset • Must be an enthusiast

• Project Coordinator / Assistant Project Manager

Daycare Centers

Salary depends on experience. 40 hour / week.

Disability and Group Insurance.

Please send resume to hdsmithers@telus.net or drop off resume at 4320 Hwy 16 West Attention: Stephen Graf Wayside Service 1968 Ltd. Harley-Davidson/Arctic Cat

• Archaeologist (Project Manager/Field Director) Apply online at: stantec.com/designyourcareer

Bulkley Valley Museum Curator Stantec is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to Affirmative Action, Workforce Diversity, and the principles of Employment Equity.

The Curator will provide the day to day leadership of the museum. This will include exhibition planning, asset management, staff management, financial management, fundraising and public and community relations.

Ideally, an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline.

Daycare Centers

Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.

Discovery House Day Care 3675 Alfred Avenue

Space available for 2½ - 5 Year Olds Flexible pricing for part time Check us out at smithersdaycare.ca Contact Jozie at 250-847-0036

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A career making a difference.

The Job: Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant Partner with injured workers, employers, and community providers to develop return-to-work and vocational rehabilitation plans The Difference: Helping injured workers return to work Supporting injured workers to improve quality of life and vocational opportunities Learn more and apply at worksafebc.com

Daddios Family Restaurant is currently seeking:

• Experienced in a Line Cook position • Wage $13.00 - $15.00 per hour.

• Server Monday to Friday • Overtime when applicable.

• Split shifts and Saturdays.

Drop off resume at 3735 Alfred Avenue.

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring buildings, energy and resources, and infrastructure projects to life. Our Terrace office is currently seeking:

VAN BAARSEN, Johannes (John) Cornelis Jan 22, 1928 – Aug 2, 2014 After bravely trying to cope with the loss of his wife, Ali, it is with great love we announce the peaceful passing of John at the age of 86. Born in the Netherlands, John was one of 11 brothers and sisters. John married Ali in 1957 and in 1964, John, Ali and their two young sons Peter and Albert immigrated to Canada. They lived in Smithers, BC where their daughter Mari was born. In 1970 they moved to Ladner, BC. John had a great strength of conviction and resilience; was a captivating story teller and had a clever sense of humour. He was a loving husband, father and Opa who will be greatly missed. John is survived by his children, Peter, Albert and Mari and his grandchildren, Amanda, Adam, Andrew, Katie, Sarah, and Mackenzie & Lachlan (in New Zealand) A Celebration of John’s life will be held on Friday Aug 15th at 2pm at Valley View Funeral Home Chapel, 14660 – 72nd Ave, Surrey. Donations will be gratefully acknowledged in support of your local hospice or The Irene Thomas Hospice in Ladner.

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Accounts Receivable Assistant Part-time Bulkley Valley Home Centre in Telkwa is looking for a person to assist in our accounts receivable department, starting immediately. Duties will include daily cash balance, payments receipt, invoice review, daily sales Mournal preparation and Àling.

We are looking for a detail-oriented person who preferably has had some bookkeeping experience in a computerized setting.

Procedure training will be provided. This a half-time position, Àve days a week, including Saturdays.

If you are interested, please fax or email your resume to 250-846-5857 or travis@bvhome.ca.

Now Hiring Kyahwood Forest Products is a Finger Joint Mill located 30km West of Smithers BC, in the community of Moricetown. Kyahwood is wholly owned by the Moricetown Band. Kyahwood’s Finger Joint Studs are sold throughout North America.

We are currently looking for experienced full-time mill personnel in Maintenance, Finger Joint Production, Bander/Wrapper, Forklift Operators and Security / Clean up.

• must have troubleshooting skills • be a team player • excellent attendance record • good communication and interpersonal skills • have experience working with a diversity of teams and people To apply in confidence – please fax resume to 250-847-2763 No phone calls please.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted for interview.

Please e.mail resumes to geribritton@hotmail.com Deadline for applications August 31, 2014

Tom Neufeld Trucking Ltd. is looking for an experienced

PROCESSOR OPERATOR for work in the Houston area.

Competitive wages and benefits are offered.

For more information please contact:

Ron 250-845-8960 or fax resume to 250-845-3667.

BULKLEY VALLEY CHIROPRACTIC Excellent job opportunity

Bulkley Valley Chiropractic is seeking a parttime receptionist for our Smithers office.

Qualifications: To be considered for this position, your resume must clearly show: • Grade 12 graduate • Eagerness to learn and caring people skills • 1 year clerical experience • Skills with daily accounting and record keeping procedures • Experience with standard computer skills such as Excel, Word, and Internet Explorer • Any other experience and qualification Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please drop off your resume to Sherrie or Ace at Bulkley Valley Chiropractic 1322 Main St.

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The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre is currently looking for Casual Janitor Mandate: The Casual Janitor is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that the Friendship Centre building and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe and sanitary manner Requirements: • WHIMIS an asset • A good positive attitude • Be self motivated & proactive • Problem solving skills Casual employment @ $ 12.00/hr.

Send Resume to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director P. O. Box 2920 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Phone: (250) 847-5211 Fax: (250) 847-5144 DEADLINE: September 2, 2014

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The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Houston Program Office is seeking a Family Support Worker (FSW) for their Aboriginal Early Childhood Development Program (AECD). The FSW is a 28hr/wk position, operating Monday-Thursday 8:30-4:30, with a starting wage of $18/hr. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory results of a Criminal Records Check.

Key Duties & Responsibilities: • Providing individual, and group based support for Aboriginal families with children 0-6 in the areas of parenting, and child development.

• Facilitating weekly drop-in programming, parenting programs, cultural education outreach, and advocacy services.

• Implementing plans of support to improve the lives of families with children 0-6 and supporting their needs.

Qualifications & Skills: • Proven experience working with children 0-6, and vulnerable families • Understanding of local Indigenous communities • Degree in Social Work, Child & Youth Care, or related field preferred • Valid driver’s license & reliable vehicle.

Please address all resumes to: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Drop off: 3383 11th st Houston, or 1188 Main St Smithers, Fax: 250-845-2136 Email: aecdhouston@gmail.com Pursuant to section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.

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The Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre is seeking applications for a Alcohol & Drug Counsellor Operating Principle: Clients, whether their needs are simple or complex, short or long term will receive timely, appropriate and effective assistance that respects and promotes their independence and self-determination within the limits of the available resources This is a full time position (35 hrs wk), the successful candidate will: • Provide programs and services aimed at avoiding or reducing substance use and misuse • Provide a range of educational, activity based and counselling services in a variety of settings in individual, group and family formats • Assess client needs and develop and implement treatment plans • Provide follow-up, aftercare & continuing care • Provide culturally relevant services to Urban Aboriginal people • Be able to provide quarterly Service delivery reporting • Provide Advocacy • Comply with the requirements of the Criminal Records Review Act • Provide three references with contact numbers • Punctuality is mandatory • Must be a team player Salary: $ 21.00 with excellent benefits Qualifications: A post secondary degree or certificate in counselling or in another human service area. A minimum of three years counselling experience. Excellent contract and file management skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Must demonstrate and understanding and commitment to cultural competency and ensure cultural competency principles.

Applicants must recognize our efforts to work better on behalf of the Society to ensure meaningful and effective services for our community while maintaining accountability and confidentiality.

Closing Date: September 5, 2014 Please forward Cover letter and Resume to: Dze L K’ant Friendship Centre Society Attn: Annette Morgan, Executive Director Box 2920 Smithers, B.C. V0J 2N0

An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051.

When you join Tolko Industries, you are signing on with an industry leader in world markets that has built success through three generaƟons with over 3000 employees and growing. We provide a dynamic environment with compeƟƟve compensaƟon where people succeed as our most valuable resource. Our structure and culture encourage innovaƟon, growth, and change in an open environment, and we believe in and pracƟce environmental sustainability.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Your Steelheads are looking for a Volunteer Coordinator Contact Stephen at Wayside 250.847.3784 e.mail hdsmithers@telus.net

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GUARD MASTER SECURITY Now accepting applications.

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Home Care/Support NURSES, Foot Care Nurses, Care Aides, Home Cleaners Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certified care aides and experienced cleaners. If you are: personable; energetic; positive; possess an outstanding work ethic; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, pls forward your resume c/w 2 references to hsellors@bayshore.ca.

Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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Building Supply Counter Salesperson B.V. Home Centre Houston has an immediate opening for a fulltime in-store sales person.

Experience in retail building supply or construction industry an asset but willing to train the right individual. Must be capable of providing excellent customer service.

Competitive wage and beneÀt package.

Please drop email to Dar rin@bvhome.ca or fax resume to 250-845-7608.

Inland Kenworth - Parker Pacific Houston is taking applications for a resident

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Vandalism closes park restrooms

By Marisca Bakker

happening.

The district owns and maintains them so residents and The District tourists can use of New Hazelton them while enjoying has closed and the park. locked the public Berg said it is a bathrooms at Allen continuing cycle that Park. he hopes stops soon.

Public Works “We hope these Superintendent, kids grow up but it Allan Berg said seems like it’s one a few people batch after another. have ruined it for We’ve thought about everyone. taking measures like “As soon as the setting up a security bathrooms are open, camera but we don’t kids go in and plug think that will help.” up the toilets with Berg said they are grass and rocks. also dealing with They scatter the ongoing vandalism paper towels around at the skate park. and do other nasty He said people things like smear have been writing feces around,” obscenities on the explained Berg. ramps and the park “So we close them is often covered in and give it a bit of graffiti. time and hope it There is also solves itself but it a problem with never does. As soon garbage. Berg said as they are open, it there are garbage is like a magnet, they cans in the skate know it’s open and park so people have they go down there no excuse not to use and do it again.” them.

The bathrooms Berg said for now, were opened from the skate park is still early morning until open but the district late evening. is asking those who They are closed use it and vandalize now unless there it to start respecting (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX is a special event the site.

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Brucejack Gold Mine Project

Public Comment Period and Information Sessions Pretium Resources Inc. is proposing the construction, operation and decommissioning of a gold-silver underground mine located approximately 65 kilometres north-northwest of Stewart, British Columbia (B.C.). The proposed project would produce approximately 16 million tonnes of mineralized material at a rate of up to 2,700 tonnes per day over a minimum 22-year mine life.

The Brucejack Gold Mine Project is subject to review under both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act and is undergoing a coordinated environmental assessment process.

Public Comment Period The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) are inviting the public to comment on the ongoing environmental assessment of the Brucejack Gold Mine Project. The Proponent has recently submitted its Application / Environmental Impact Statement (Application / EIS) which describes the project and the potential environmental, heritage, health, social, and economic effects of all phases of the project.

The Application / EIS, as well as a summary of the document and additional information regarding the environmental assessment process, are available online at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca and at www.eao.gov.bc.ca.

The public comment period is from August 27, 2014 to October 10, 2014. The Agency and the EAO accept public comments submitted by any of the following means:

By Online Form: www.eao.gov.bc.ca By mail:

By Email: Brucejack@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

Scott Barillaro, Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, British Columbia V8W 9V1

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By Fax: 250-387-2208 Rob Hajdú, Project Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 410-701 West Georgia Street Vancouver, British Columbia V7Y 1C6

The Agency accepts comments in English or in French. Any comments filed need only be submitted once to either the Agency or the EAO, to be considered for both the provincial and federal environmental assessments.

Copies of the summary of the Application / EIS and the complete Application / EIS are available for viewing at these locations: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency Vancouver, B.C. Viewing by appointment only Telephone: 604-666-2431 Dease Lake Learning Centre / Northern Lights College Library 10 Commercial Drive Dease Lake, B.C. Iskut Band Office 1 Glacier Ave Iskut, B.C.

Tahltan Band Office Sawtooth Road Telegraph Creek, B.C. Gitlaxt’aamiks Village Government 5200 Skateen Avenue Gitlaxt’aamiks, B.C. Gingolx Band Office 607 Front Street Gingolx, B.C.

Computer Lab, Laxgalts’ap Community Center 441 Church Street Laxgalts’ap, B.C. Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Avenue Smithers, B.C. Gitwinksihlkw Village Government 3004 Ts’oohl Ts’ap Gitwinksihlkw, B.C.

Stewart Public Library 824 A Main Street Stewart, B.C. Terrace Public Library 4610 Park Avenue Terrace, B.C. Hazelton District Public Library 4255 Government Street Hazelton, B.C.

Information Sessions Information sessions will be held during the comment period: Gitlaxt’aamiks/New Aiyansh September 8, 2014 Time: 4:00 to 8:00 pm Gitmidiik Hall 5216 Tait Ave.

Stewart September 9, 2014 Time: 4:00 to 8:00 pm Al Lawrence Arena 804 Main Street

Hazelton September 10, 2014 Time: 3:00 to 7:00 pm St. Peter’s Anglican Church 4390 Government St.

Dease Lake September 11, 2014 Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Dease Lake Community Hall 2102B First Ave

Iskut September 11, 2014 Time: 5:00 to 7:30 pm Klappan Independent Day School – Gymnasium

Information on the Brucejack Gold Mine Project and the Application / EIS will be available for viewing, and interested individuals will be able to speak with various environmental assessment representatives and technical experts.

Next Steps After taking public comments into account, the Agency and the EAO will consider these comments along with the information in the Application / EIS in preparing the environmental assessment reports.

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All submissions received by the Agency and the EAO during the comment period in relation to the Brucejack Gold Mine Project are considered public. They will be posted to the EAO website and will become part of the Agency project file.

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SWCC ran their Women on Water program for a third year. The ladies rafted down the Bulkley River from Moricetown to Hazelton last week.

Marisca Bakker photos

Women take to the rivers again with SWCC

By Marisca Bakker

Hazelton/Interior News

Fourteen women conquered the rivers, grew more confident and picked up some life skills last week.

For the third summer, Skeena Watershed Coalition ran its Women on Water program.

“Morgan Bladwin who works with women at risk or in tough situations came up with the idea. She thought by giving them an incredible

experience you can empower them and bring them into a stronger place with their confidence,” said program spokesperson Cynthia McCreery. She added that the week-long event was open to all women.

The group of women, along with two guides and team leaders, rafted down several rivers in the area. They were taught how to raft and about the rivers they were on. The women that participated came from Houston, Smithers, Moricetown and from all over the Hazeltons.

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“It has been a beautiful thing, there is sort of a different energy when you get a group of ladies together. The atmosphere has felt so supportive and nurturing,” said program facilitator Sarah Panofsky, who was on the water with the women. “It has allowed women to have a little bit of a break and have access to the rivers. It’s pretty cool to have women supporting women to get out there, swim, learn how to raft, enjoy the river and be safe.”

Hereditary Chief Yvonne Lattie was one of the participants, she rafted

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along with her daughter and granddaughter.

“The river is magical. There is so much energy from the river and it is so spiritual,” she said. “As a teacher from my house group, I told stories to the women that taught our people respect and the many different values of life. We shared on the river, we laughed and joked too. Women are so powerful together, they have so much connection together.”

SWCC is hoping to run the program again next year.

B.C. Ferry Authority Call for Nominations The Coastal Ferry Act mandates a role for the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, and other coastal regional districts, in the nomination process for the Board of Directors of the B.C. Ferry Authority. The Kitimat-Stikine Regional District is seeking expressions of interest from qualified individuals who wish to be considered for positions as members of the Board of the B.C. Ferry Authority, commencing April 1, 2015.

The Kitimat-Stikine Regional District in collaboration with the Regional Districts of Skeena-Queen Charlotte, Central Coast, and Mount Waddington will be nominating three to five individuals to the B.C. Ferry Authority for consideration as members of the Board.

Detailed information is available on the Regional District website at www.rdks.bc.ca and BC Ferry .

Authority website at www.bcferryauthority.com.

Information available includes a backgrounder on the B.C. Ferry Authority Board of Directors, a skills and experience profile, and a Board candidate nomination form.

Completed nomination forms will be accepted until the close of business on Friday, September 26.

Completed forms should be forwarded to:

Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Attn: Robert Marcellin, CAO 300 - 4545 Lazelle Avenue Terrace, BC V8G 4E1

Phone: (250) 615-6100 Toll-Free 1-800-663-3208 Email info@rdks.bc.ca www.rdks.bc.ca

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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICE Application for a Permit amendment under the provisions of the Environmental Management Act. We, Red Chris Development Company Limited, Suite 200, 580 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 3B6, intend to submit this amendment application to the Director to amend Permit number 105017 and 106668, issued May 9, 2012 and June 7th, 2013, respectively, which authorizes the effluent and air emissions discharges for the Red Chris Mine Project located near Iskut, British Columbia, subject to the terms and conditions listed in the permit.

The lands upon which the facility is situated and the discharge occurs are Mining Tenure Numbers 323341, 999362, 999363, 999364 and 999382, located near Iskut, British Columbia. The effluent final discharge location is the North Reclaim Dam Discharge (NRDD) with discharge characteristics noted below and in Tables 1, 2 and 3; the effluent discharge location and elevation are: NRDD: Northing: 6401519; Easting: 456873; Elevation:1050m.

With authorized characteristics of discharge to be equivalent to or better than those listed below in Table 1.

Table 1.

Parameter

Units

Average Concentration

Maximum Concentration

Copper

Îźg/l

7

18

Sulphate

Îźg/l

300

400

Zinc

Îźg/l

71

97

Nitrate

mg/L

3

31

Ammonia

mg/L

2

4

TSS

mg/L

15

60

Nitrates

mg/L

15

32

Total extractable hydrocarbons

mg/L

15

30

pH

pH units

7.5

9.0

The application requests that discharge of effluent with characteristics noted above in Table 1 and noted below in Table 2. Minimum discharge rate for each of the facilities is 0 m3/sec. Maximum discharge rates are provided below in Table 2 and 3.

Table 2. Effluent Discharge Rates Facility

Maximum Discharge Rate (cu.m/sec)

Duration

NRDD

.393

24 hours

Table 4. Air Discharge Sources and Characteristics Discharge source

Discharge location

Maximum discharge rate (m3/hr)

Duration (hrs/ day)

Maximum total particulate (mg/m3)

Proposed treatment

Primary Crusher

57.708646° 129.789250°

17,000

24

20

Dust Collectors Bag Houses

Reagent Building

57.728040° 129.763840°

34,200

24

20

Dust Collectors Scrubbers

Pebble Crusher

57.728608° 129.763917°

10,650

24

50

Dust collectors Scrubbers

Reclaim Tunnel

57.728702° 129.765287°

17,000

24

20

Dust Collectors Bag Houses

Assay Laboratory

57.732917° 129.763932°

14,442

24

20

Dust collectors, Wet Scrubbers, wet fume hoods

Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed amendment and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at Bag 5000, 3726 Alfred avenue, Smithers, British Columbia V0J 2N0. The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record. Contact person: Jack Love, Red Chris Development Company Limited, telephone 604-358-2699,email: JLove@imperialmetals.com.

NOTICE

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m too big for a car seat!â&#x20AC;?

Kitimat-Stikine Ticket Information Authorization Amendment Bylaw No. 647, 2014 The Regional District proposes to adopt Kitimat-Stikine Ticket Authorization Amendment Bylaw No. 647 at its September 12, 2014, Board meeting.

This bylaw is intended to amend the current Kitimat-Stikine Ticket Information Authorization Bylaw No. 621, 2012 by allowing the Regional District to issue a Municipal Ticket Information for identified violations under the following bylaws and adopt new or revised fines schedules for those bylaws:

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THE CORPORATION OF THE

VILLAGE OF GRANISLE

NOTICE OF PROPOSED PROPERTY DISPOSITION #8 Hawthorne Avenue Pursuant to section 26 of the Community Charter, the Village of Granisle gives notice of its intention to sell, and to seek proposals from the public to purchase, fee simple title to the land and improvements located at #8 Hawthorne Avenue, legally described as Parcel Identifier: 010-097-571, Lot 3 Block 10 District Lot 7890 Range 5 Coast District Plan 6108 Except Plan 6692. The subject property is approximately is currently zoned R2 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Multi Family Residential. The property contains a 6 unit apartment building.

The purchaser will be required to grant a covenant in favour of the Village agreeing to renovate or demolish the apartment building within two years of the transfer, and will be required to grant the Village an option to repurchase the land for 90% of the purchase price if these renovations or demolition are not substantially complete within two years. The purchaser will be required to pay the costs of the transfer.

For clarity, this invitation to submit offers does not constitute a tender and no contractual obligations of any kind shall arise between the Village and an Offeror pursuant to this invitation. The Village reserves the right to accept any offer or reject any or all offers. If no offers are received by the closing date listed below, the Village reserves the right to consider any offers received after the closing date.

All offers must be delivered in a sealed envelope and clearly marked â&#x20AC;&#x153;OFFER TO PURCHASE - #8 HAWTHORNE AVENUEâ&#x20AC;? to the Village of Granisle at the Village Office, #1 Village Square, McDonald Avenue, Granisle, B.C. V0J 1W0, Attention: CAO, no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2014. Sealed offers will be opened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2014 at the Village Office.

Any questions regarding this property disposition may be directed to Sharon Smith, Chief Administrative Officer, Village of Granisle, #1 Village Square, McDonald Avenue, Granisle, B.C. V0J 1W0 (Phone: 250-697-2248, or email: ssmith@villageofgranisle.ca)

Keep your Thornhill Dog Regulation Bylaw No. 641, 2014 child safe in Kitimat-Stikine Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 631, 2014 Thornhill Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 632, 2014 the car.

Thornhill Dog Regulation Bylaw No. 641 applies to a specified area in Thornhill and Copperside Estates. Kitimat-Stikine Sign Regulation Bylaw Learn how intoElectoral teachAreas B and C, along the Highway 16 and No. 631 applies Highway 37 South your child carcorridors. Thornhill Sign Regulation Bylaw No. 632 applies within Electoral Area E (Thornhill).

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGIONâ&#x20AC;?

37, 3RD Avenue, PH: 250-692-3195 PO Box 820, TF: 800-320-3339 Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 FX: 250-692-3305 www.rdbn.bc.ca E-MAIL:inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993â&#x20AC;? will be held on Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993â&#x20AC;? is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1707 which rezones part of the subject property from the Agricultural (Ag1) Zone to the Large Holdings (H2) Zone to allow the subdivision of the property into two parcels.

The subject property is located at 4648 Driftwood Rd. approximately 9 km northeast of the Town of Smithers and is legally described as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Part 80.12 Acres of the Fractional NE 1/4 of Section 10 Township 2A Range 5, Coast District Except Plans 6536 and 6537â&#x20AC;?. The part of the subject property that is under application is shown cross-hatched and labelled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Application Areaâ&#x20AC;? on the map below.

LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1707

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

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than September 3, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1707 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area A as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, August 20 through September 3, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library.

For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

This is the first of two publications.

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Anyone wishing to inspect these bylaws or make inquiries can view or 1-877-247-5551 obtain a copy of the bylaws at the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine office ator 300 - 4545 Lazelle Ave, Terrace BC, V8G 4E1 or contact the office at visit 250-615-6100 or 1-800-663-3208 or email: info@rdks.bc.ca.

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Office hours are 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, except statutory holidays. Copies of the bylaws are also available for viewing on the Regional Districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.rdks.bc.ca.

Phone: (250) 615-6100 1-800-663-3208

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4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms Main living room on ground floor All bedrooms upstairs Carport, newer kitchen

Donna Grudgfield

$279,500

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Excellent corner lot site Vacant level building lot Willowvale subdivision No GST

Peter Lund

$559,000

mls n238346

Near new, 2 bedroom rancher Tigerwood hardwood floors Covered front porch, rear sundeck Stainless kitchen appliances

Donna Grudgfield

$569,000

mls n238522

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Triple paved driveway Gas fireplace, hot tub, view New backyard fence

Donna Grudgfield mls n235305

$279,000

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 5 acres, set up for horses Barn, riding ring, fenced pasture Brick heatilator fireplace, sunny

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3350 Poplar Road

7639 Tatlow Road

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124 Ross Lake Rd, New Hazelton

1172 Main Street

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3 bdrm,basement home in Driftwood Huge deck, nice views, 4.92 acres Guest/rental cabin, sauna Spring fed waters, gravity fed

Donna Grudgfield

mls n238504

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

Leo Lubbers

$289,500

mls n4506691

285 acres, borders crown land 50x140 shop with 50x40 heated 30x40 & 24x24 new building 2012 www.realestatesmithers.com

Leo Lubbers

mls n4505964

Large .26 acre fenced lot 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, attached garage Sundeck, patio doors www.realestatesmithers.com

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mls n234969

$275,900

$409,000

20 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 28x32 shop, covered Gardens, outbuildings, private www.realestatesmithers.com

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Leo Lubbers

$100,000

$254,000

mls n238427

mls n4506498

$169,500

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#28 Watsons Landing

4960 Morris Road, Telkwa

3869 Fourteenth Avenue

Bulkley Riverfront on Walcott

3744 Broadway Avenue

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Attractive 5 bdrm & den, 3bathroom Master on main floor, big games rm Large fenced yard www.smithershomes.com

Ron Lapadat

mls n236750

Immaculate, 2 bdrm, 2½ bathroom Vaulted ceilings, huge 2 car garage Lake access, mountain views www.smithershomes.com

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$129,500

mls n238376

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$389,500

mls n231340

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mls n238323

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$299,000

$455,000

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4266 Reiseter Avenue

5171 Willow Road

3835 Third Avenue

3272 Third Avenue

7351 Boundary Road

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Ron Lapadat

mls n238424

Immaculate rancher in Silverking 2 bedroom, den, 2 bath, 1586 sf Beautiful fenced yard, double garage www.smithershomes.com

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mls n237494

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Leo & Sandra

$135,000

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

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$499,000

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Rancher ½ duplex Willowvale neighborhood 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, plus den Garage, fenced yard

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$449,000

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

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$284,000

$294,500

221 Alpine Way

4662 13th Avenue, New Hazelton

31369 Kitseguecla Lake Road

32449 Colleymount Road

1257 Columbia Street

1084 Cedar Street

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Custom Linwood Chalet Easy ski in, ski out Fully serviced, water, sewer, power Drive to your door

Sandra Hinchliffe

mls n234106

Beautiful creek along lots edge 3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher, fenced yard Custom fir kitchen cabinets Lots of updates, cert. wood stove

Ron & Charlie

mls n237941

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Ron & Charlie

$494,500

$259,500

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100 acre lake shore farm Custom built 1996 3/4 bdrm home Beach, boat ramp, parklike Recreation life style

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$237,000

mls n236530

Suite deal on 2574 sq ft home Main 3 bdrm, ensuite, 460sf of bsmt Bsmnt suite 1 bdrm rents for $675 Fenced yard, roof done 2010

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$229,000

mls n236847

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5 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home Private fenced yard, view Updates to windows & furnace Updates to roof shingles & hotwater

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$165,000

mls n238148

$395,000

1741 Tower Street, Telkwa

7066 Glacier Gulch Road

54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake

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Steps to take before erecting a fence Homeowners planning to install a fence should first secure a copy of their property surveys. The survey will be handy because it clearly marks property lines. Depending on the local regulations, fences may need to be installed a certain number of inches or feet within the property line. Either your contractor or you will need to apply for the permit before construction can begin. It is best to install the fence in a manner that is consistent with local regulations and will not be subject to potentially costly removal. Even if a neighbor is not sharing the cost, it is a good idea to discuss fencing with your neighbors in an effort to reduce the likelihood of conflict down the road.

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Post office hours changing

By Marisca Bakker Hazelton/Interior News

The post office in the Village of Hazelton is reducing its hours.

Previously, the doors were open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. but now will be open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 to 5 p.m. on weekdays.

“We are reviewing our whole network right across the country, and have been for some time since we announced our five-year plan.

We are looking at all of our retail outlets to make sure they reflect the traffic pattern of the customers in the community,” said Canada Post spokesperson John Caines.

“There was very little traffic before nine and from noon to one so we’ve adjusted our hours

to make sure we are open when the customers are using it.”

Caines said he has not heard any negative feedback about the changes.

However, Mayor Alice Maitland said she isn’t happy with

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the reduced service and knows of others who don’t like the changes.

“Canada Post doesn’t understand that while mail use has gone down, in our community mail is still a very important way to

communicate. The very people that need it the most can only get to it during the lunch hour,” she said.

Maitland said council will continue to push for more hours and more staff at the post office.

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