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Un-missing overdue snowmobilers Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Byron Riopel and Troy Stringer (owner of Giver A Yank Towing in Vanderhoof) were feared missing Friday after not returning Thursday night from Powder King Mountain Resort in Pine Pass. They failed to check in with their wives after spending the day snowmobiling during a high-risk time for avalanches.

Out on the trails the two men were faced with a decision to go left or right and mistakenly choose left. They dropped into a chute where there was no going back up. They kept their eye on the sun to find direction but it was snowing and nightfall came all to quickly, said Mr. Stringer.

“This is when the sad reality set in..we are staying the night,” Mr. Stringer said in an online post.

The two found a large dead tree about 24 feet by 20 feet long.

“I jokingly gave it a shove and ‘crack’. We looked at each other and gave it another shove and ‘boom’ firewood,” Mr. Stringer said.

It took them about three hours to build camp around the tree’s stump and by the time they were done they were both soaked. They crawled into the den they made for warmth but since the wind was strong it pushed smoke down making it hard for them to breath. “But we were warm,” Mr. Stringer said. “Sometime during the night the wind and snow let up so thanks again for all the prayers,” The two woke early and left camp at about 8:30 am. They tried heading to the trail out but no one had been down it yet.

“It was impossible, and believe me we tried,” Mr. Stringer said.

At about 1pm the two figured they would start building their camp early this time and that’s when they heard the whoop whoop of the helicopters coming to rescue them.

“Let me tell you, I really felt the love….I just about cried,” Mr. Stringer said.

The two were not severally harmed in the process and have since been reunited with their families.

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NVSAR, braving icy water Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Nechako Valley Search and Rescue (NVSAR) saw some brave members face frigid waters this month as part of an advanced training exercise.

The course reviewed elements of basic flat ice rescue, which is someone in a lake/pond environment and the rescue gear and techniques that are used.

“Then it took us to a river environment with ice, which adds an entirely new dynamic to the training,” Chris Mushu-

manski said in an email, president of NVSAR. Every three years the NVSAR water rescue team must re-certify; training done by Raven Rescue in Smithers. This year TransCanada donated the $7,000 needed to give 12 people the full three-day course.

“The price may seem high, but besides the world class instructors Raven Rescue provides, they are essentially liable to say these NVSAR volunteers are competent in a very technical, risk filled type of search and rescue,” Mr. Mushumanski said.

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Express Continue from front At the provincial level, Emergency Management BC and the British Columbia SAR Association (BCSARA) work together to create clear searchand-rescue training and response policies for all moving water environments. This course will build towards these new safety and training requirements.

Although the Vanderhoof team has done basic level training twice, this was the first time they did the advanced level.

“The big thing different this time is it also took into account moving water,” said Kevin Moutray, NVSAR member. “With moving water if you make a mistake and miss the mantel your headed for Prince George. There’s a lot more danger in a moving water environment.”

The NVSAR water team was created in 2007 in response to the localized flooding that year.

“Given that our community is on a river with so many rivers in our search and rescue area, and winter fills so much of the calendar, it makes sense to have this current critical training for our team,” Mr. Mushumanski said.

The course ran Jan 16, 17 and 18 in Vanderhoof throughout a variety of rivers which ensured the full training requirements were met.

NKDF donations see Vanderhoof projects come to fruition

CORRECTION In the Jan. 14 issue article ‘New year, new fire chief’, Ian Leslie was spelled incorrectly. Another error was made as Joe Pacheco was not present at the December council meeting and never shook Ian’s hand in congratulations. However, all present council members and fire fighters did shake his hand. The Omineca Express apologizes for any inconveniences.

Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s welcome sign, strategy project and senior-centre renovation have/will see fruition under the wing of Nechako Kitimat Development Fund.

Recently presented to the District of Vanderhoof (DOV) was the final installment ($22,870) for three projects totaling upwards of $50,000. They include the DOV Electronic Sign, the DOV Alternative Capital Funding Strategy Project and the DOV Senior Friendship Centre Renovation.

The sign is now complete and has been installed on HWY 16 out front of the New Gold building. Industry partners are able to use the sign to reach large diverse audiences for marketing purposes. It will be managed through the DOV and in total, NKDF provided $9,000 toward the project.

The Capitol Funding Strategy is also complete and contracted CIFF Management Corporation to identify funding strategies for a number of projects the DOV would like to move forward on including the Aquatic Centre, Community Centre and College

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CHEQUE: Councillor Darren Carpenter, NKDF Director Ray Klingspohn, Erin Siemens, NKDF Director Janice Baker, NKDF Chair Wayne Salewski, Mayor Gerry Thiessen

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Campus. The completed Alternative Capital Funding Strategy has recommendations, possible timelines and different options to consider. NKDF approved a maximum of up to $15,000 toward the project and in actuality provided $10,810 as the project came in under budget.

The Friendship Centre renovation is expected to be complete by the end of February

and will upgrade the Senior Friendship Centre building. This includes an upgraded bathroom to become senior friendly, repainting the main halls, replacing the entrance way flooring and upgrading the sound system. NKDF approved funding in the amount of $30,000.00 for this project.

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BRIEFLY Fraser Lake man charged with impaired causing death Christopher McGuiney of Fraser Lake has been charged with impaired driving causing death after being involved in a motor vehicle collision in January 2014 in Fraser Lake, BC. The incident resulted in injuries to a passenger and the death of another male originally from Fraser Lake, most recently from 105 Mile House.

On Dec. 22, 2014 Mr. McGuiney’s charges were sworn and he was arrested on Dec. 29, 2014 by Vanderhoof RCMP. A bail hearing was held and McGuiney was released on a $2,500 recognizance with a number of conditions, one of which is not to operate or be found in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle.

Arts festival deadline is here The deadline for applications to the Nechako Valley Festival of Performing Arts was Jan. 15, 2015.

Late applications will be accepted on the website until Jan.31, 2015 subject to a $20 late processing fee. www.musicfestivalweb. com/nechako.

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It’s never too late to fall in love Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

Love knows no boundaries of age or time and can even find it’s way into the most unlikely of places.

Riverside Place seniors residence will host a marriage ceremony next month for live-in residents Rose Vellieux 87 and Bob Ray 92, and the bride and groom could not be happier.

“I think she’s the loveliest women in the world and I love her,” Bob said. “Age don’t mean a thing,” Rose said, with a humbling smile.

The couple met two years ago after Rose moved into the home. Playing Skip’O with a group of mutual friends proved to be the first thing they had in common.

“We love cards, we play crib too,” Rose said. “He’s skunked me and I’ve skunked him, it’s always a good time.”

At first, they always sat on opposite sides of the table. Since both of them are a little hard-of-hearing, they were always reaching across to get each others attention. “So I got them to start sitting beside each other so they didn’t have to reach across,” Shirley Reeves 61 said, mutual friend and live-in resident. “That’s when I started noticing them getting closer.”

One day after dinner Rose saw Bob didn’t look so well. She asked if he would like a cold cloth on his forehead and he eagerly replied yes.

“He was so happy, he looked like he won a pot of gold,” Rose said.

From then on, Rose and Bob started to court each other. They would secretly hold hands under the table while playing cards and were even caught a few times by staff necking outside under the gazebo or on the couch in the laundry room.

“We all feel they were meant for each other because they just came together so nicely and truly love each other,” Shirley said.

Together, the couple has six children, 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Both of them were married just once before.

Similarly, Bob was married for 62 years, Rose for 60 years and both lost their previous spouses to dementia.

“I know we’ll be happy because we are so much alike in our old age. The way we think and our idea of things is so close,” Rose said.

The two plan to spend the rest of their days together and once married, Rose will move into Bobs room in the home. “It would be nice to have Rose for another 60 years but time goes by so fast. It’s hard to believe the last ten years and how fast it’s gone. The older you get the faster time goes. You’d think i’d be the other way around but it’s not,” Bob said.

Playing cards, bingo, holding hands and loving one another continue to be their favourite past times.

“I can’t believe everyone is so happy for us. I’ve never had a life like that, I’m just so happy,” Rose said.

“Right now is pure joy and it will be joy as long as we’re both alive.”

The honeymoon is booked for room 108 at Riverside Place.

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LOVE: Rose and Bob hold hands during their engagement celebration at their favourite local restaurant, Chow Boyz.

Direct flight to Victoria now offered out of Prince George Airport For local provincial government staff, doing business in the province’s capital got easier Monday night.

On Monday, the first direct flight between Victoria and Prince George touched down at the Prince George airport.

The inaugural flight, originating in Victoria, landed in northern B.C. at 6:40 pm. The non-stop service, offered by Pacific Coastal Airlines, operates six days a week on a 30seat Saab 340A. “I flew in on the new nonstop service and it was a very comfortable, quick flight,” said John Gibson, president

and CEO of the Prince George Airport Authority. “ The cabin is very roomy and we are extremely excited locals can get to the Island in only an hour and a half. We look forward to working with Pacific Coastal on making this new service a success.”

“We’ve had our eye on Prince George for many years, so today is a very exciting day for us,” said Pacific Coastal Airlines’ director of sales and marketing Kevin Boothroyd.

“We look forward to planting and growing roots in northern B.C. and creating relationships with those who live in the re-

gion.”

Welcoming celebrations took place in both Victoria and Prince George on Monday. Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall along with representatives from Tourism Prince George, Initiatives Prince George and the BC Construction Association were in attendance welcoming the first flight into YXS. The flight between Prince George and Victoria operates Sunday to Friday. It departs Victoria at 5 p.m. arriving into Prince George at 6:40 p.m. The aircraft depart YXS at 7:05 p.m., arriving in YYJ at 8:45 p.m.

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Express New year brings Intoxicated disturbances New Years Day was busy for Vanderhoof RCMP due to volatile weather conditions, but freezing rain wasn’t the only thing coming down hard. Police received a call from a residence on Kenny Dam Rd that a male family member was intoxicated and causing a brutal disturbance.

When police reached the residence on Kenny Dam Rd, they found the male intoxicated and breaking items in the home to the point other residents were concerned for their safety.

After further investigation, police found the male was breeching his probation conditions and was brought back to the Vanderhoof detachment where he started fighting with multiple officers. The male has now been charged with breach of probation, resisting arrest and mischief. He has since been released from jail and will appear in court.

Stolen ATV investigation continues Police are still working on identifying suspects in multiple stolen ATV incidents that occurred in October 2014. A bate quad may soon be deployed in the area, but the demand for that device is quite substantial,” Cpl. Thiessen said. “We may have to wait till next summer to get one since bigger areas like Prince George get first dibs,” he said.

The bate quad will give RCMP the ability to monitor it’s location. Four quads were stolen last fall, all from around the McGeachy Pit Rd area. One of them was found but had been tampered with and no longer worked.

The police have suspicion it was the same group of people for all incidents and due to collected evidence, suspect the persons were not from Vanderhoof.

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Boat kit program saves sturgeon Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Endangered white sturgeon are being saved from gill nets throughout the Nechako, thanks to the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative.

The Emergency Sturgeon Live Release Boat Kit program is offered to all First Nation fishers that may incidentally encounter a Nechako white sturgeon during their fishing operations. The kit is small enough to remain in the boat at all times and contains all the necessary tools for a successful live release.

“The reality of the situation is First Nations fish with gill nets. There is no fishing for sturgeon at all but these fish are still accidentally being boycott. With the population so low, even a few released back is still a huge percentage of the population being saved,” Lana Ciarniello, recovery co-ordinator for NWSRI. The Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI) and the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) would like to thank the First Nation fisher families that participated in the live release of Nechako White sturgeon during 2014. Participating Firsts Nation communities include Saik’uz, Nak’azdli, Tl’azt’en, Takla, Nadleh Whut’en, Stellat’en and Lheidli T’enneh.

The Emergency Live Release Boat Kit program has seen the return of 49 sturgeon released back to the Nechako since it’s pilot phase in 2011. In 2014, 12 sturgeon were live released by First Nation fishers. The first reported sturgeon by-catch of the year was six feet in length and live released at the end of July near Stoner Creek south of Prince

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FISH: 49 Sturgeon have been live released since the boat kit program pilot phase in 2011.

George. Large sturgeon especially are important to tion on the program or any NWSRI activities visit maintaining the breeding stock of the endangered www.nechakowhitestrugeon.org. fish. About 600 mature Nechako white sturgeon remain in the Nechako Watershed.

“Forty-nine sturgeon live released over four years may seem like an insignificant number, but with so few sturgeon left, every fish counts,” Ms. Ciarniello said.

It’s free – and it works!

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Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Kids at Evelyn Dickson Elementary (EDE) will now be able to start their day with a nutritious breakfast thanks to Breakfast Club of Canada (BCC) and TransCanada. A launch of a new breakfast program Tuesday Jan. 13 gave kids at EDE and three other schools in the north the first of many healthy starts.

TransCanada’s partnership with BCC is one-of-many programs within their Education Legacy Program for northern BC. As TransCanada moves forward with $12 billion in proposed pipeline projects, Photo submitted these programs seek to build relationBREAKFAST: Serving the children breakfast is Ms. ships in the respective communities.

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Injury prevention, hot topic for winter games platform Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Concussions frequent many sports but the number of folks in northern BC who know how to deal with them has been startingly low, until now.

“It doesn’t have to be a concussive blow, any type of hit can result in a traumatic brain injury,” Kim Bennett said, PacificSport manager. “Following the proper protocols ensure athletes can continue playing their sports as healthy as possible.”

The need for volunteer medical training combined with the upcoming 2015 Canada Winter Games, has forged northern BC health groups to create an injury prevention and maintenance platform to spread knowledge on sport injuries.

The Sport First Responder Course is open to any professional looking to gain some experience on identifying and managing sport injuries. It can be accessed online but a class was held in Vanderhoof last month with 10 participants from Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James. Topics included return-toplay (RTP) protocols, injury prevention and injury maintenance to name a few. Prior to this training there were only two people in northern BC with this certification.

“If an athlete is unconscious, do not move them,” Kevin Phillips said, certified athlete therapist who described the five stages to follow once a concussion is confirmed. “[Each RTP stage] adds a little more cognitive and physical load so we’re not just throwing them back on the ice. We’re seeing at which stage does

their symptoms come back,” Mr. Phillips said during the training class. “Even if it’s a headache that night, still follow the stages. It may seem silly but once you see the damaging effects of the pro players it’s serious.”

Preventative measures were also discussed including equipment, technique, physical conditioning, appropriate refereeing and the Sideline Concussion Assessment Tool or SCAT 3.

“You don’t want a helmet passed down from an older brother swivelling at all,” Mr. Phillips said.

Keith Gordon, speed skating coach in Fort St James, has trained with many athletes over the years including Alyson Desmarais, a speed skate competitor in the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Although Mr. Gordon has taken international coaching certification training programs, it’s always good to have a reminder, he said.

“Some stuff you can forget to do and we were reminded why it is important to remember it, such as the importance of a good warm up coupled with flexibility stretches after workouts,” Mr. Gordon said.

Lan Ma of Vanderhoof is a teaching assistant at McLeod Elementary who took the class. With a background in coaching gymnastics she thought the program was extremely educational.

“With the winter season here it’s icy out there and kids fall all the time, that is a big concern right now,” Ms. Ma said.

“Kids also sometimes play rough so it’s a very useful workshop for everyday life, [concussions} don’t only happen to athletes.”

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What are e-cigarettes?

First developed in China, electronic cigarettes made their way into our market in about 2007. They are mostly similar enough to regular cigarette in appearance and may even be mistaken to be the real thing; aside from its sleek deceptive design the main difference is what’s on the inside.

No tobacco rolled up in paper and topped with a filter, e-cigarettes do not burn tobacco, e-cigarettes “vape” with the help of a battery that you may even find is rechargeable via a USB connection. Rather than tobacco, the inside of an e-cigarette contains a liquid which differs from brand to brand and dependant on taste and flavor. A battery within the unit heats up the liquid inside it which turns to vapor. Because e-cigarettes don’t burn tobacco, there’s no smoke, no carbon monoxide and no odor; what you inhale is vapor pure and simple right?

E-cigarettes are tobacco free products, this is the main reason that some agencies advocate for their benefits, and safety for use. This has made it popular for those trying to quit smoking, and even teens who feel it is a safe alternative to cigarettes that can still give you the misplaced idea of being grown up or have that ‘cool & rebellious’ vibe.

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Dividends offer global warming solution Dear Editor, Is the public mood shifting on climate change? Polls indicate that people have felt for a long time that global warming is an important issue. Now it seems they think it’s time we do something about it.

On New Year’s Day I placed a petition on Care2 calling for a Canada-wide referendum on carbon fee-and-dividend. Within 2 1/2 days there were 100 names on it. This compares with the seven months to reach 100 names it took a similar petition I placed on Care2 in 2013.

Despite what the tobacco salespeople tell us, the science on climate change is rock solid. Human beings are warming the planet.

The consequences will be serious and they could be catastrophic.

The sooner we act, the better. James Hansen, one of the world’s leading climate scientists, has advocated carbon fee-and-dividend for many years as the best approach to control global warming.

The fee would be similar to a carbon tax, in that it would be charged on fossil fuels at source. Rather than going into general revenues, however, the money would be distributed as equal and recurring dividends to every adult. A Canada-wide carbon fee set at the same level as B.C.’s carbon tax of $30 per tonne of carbon dioxide would generate about $20 billion per year – enough to give every adult living in Canada an annual fossil fuel dividend of about $1,000.

Economists estimate that 2/3 of the population would receive more from the dividend than they would pay in carbon fees. My petition calls for a Canada-wide referendum on carbon fee-and-dividend. Imposing such a system would be a major step and deserves national debate.

In Switzerland (population 8 million), a petition of 100,000 names is enough to bring an important question to national referendum. In Canada (population 35 million), an equivalent number would be about 400,000. My petition will be on Care2 for one year – all of 2015. If we are going to reach the 400,000 target, we will need more than 1,000 names per day. Care2 is a social networking website with close to 30 million members that offers convenient and secure petition-hosting. Care2 partners include World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund and Human Rights Campaign.

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and neighbours to do the same. I believe that your children and grandchildren will thank you as well.

The URL of the petition is: www.thepetitionsite. com/850/161/365/petition-for-a-referendum-on-carbon-fee-and-dividend-for-canada/. If you want more

information about carbon fee-and-dividend, go to the Citizens Climate Lobby-Canada website at: http:// citizensclimatelobby.ca Keith McNeill Clearwater, B.C.

Camping brings in money Dear Editor, Can you imagine an activity like camping and hiking bringing in hundreds of millions of dollars into BC’s economy? Well that’s what happens when geologists spread out all over BC looking for mineral deposits. It’s crazy but I can’t think of an economic activity that has a lower environmental impact than mineral exploration. Hundreds of millions of dollars are spent by explorers each year in communities in every part

of the province; at local hotels, motels, restaurants and stores. The economic impact is deep, widespread and positive while the environmental impact is virtually non-existent. Whatever we can do to support more mineral exploration activities and multiply the low environmental impact, high economic benefits it generates is definitely okay with me.

Jason Walters Burnaby, BC

Mining deserves our support Dear Editor, The recent spate of earthquakes off the B.C. coast reminded me that we live in a geologically active part of the world. It also reminded me that B.C. is blessed with geological riches just waiting to be found to improve our economy. The trick is finding those deposits.

Mineral wealth contributes heavily to B.C.’s economy. Each year, in addition to the billions of dollars of minerals such as cop-

per, gold, silver, and molybdenum mined across the province, there are hundreds of millions of additional dollars expended into the B.C. economy searching for new deposits. In 2013 those direct expenditures into the B.C. economy from mineral exploration totaled $476 million – amazingly, about double the value of the Pacific salmon industry. Every region of the province benefits from mineral exploration: Omineca, Skeena, the Northeast, the Thompson-Okan-

agan, the Cariboo, the Coast, the Kootenay-Boundary. And the unsung heroes of this story are the prospectors and geologists who quietly comb the vastness of our province in search of minerals.

These explorers are the start of all the economic activity that takes place before very few mines actually open, and they deserve our support and our thanks.

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Vanderhoof skiers brave cold, put up good fight Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Bitter cold was no match for hundreds of skiers who took to the trails during the Cross Country Skiing’s Teck BC Cup #1.

Hosted by the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club in Prince George Jan 3 and 4, races continued both days in spite of some chilling weather conditions.

Three skiers from Vanderhoof raced including Bridgit Borek, Charlie Borek and Alexander Nemethy.

Bridgit did not start her race on Saturday and her category was one that was cancelled due to cold weather on Sunday.

Charlie Borek did not start on Saturday and placed 15 out of 20 in his category in the RHB Schmitz de Grace Free Technique Interval start race on Sunday. Charlie’s time was 7.5 km in 23 minutes 31.9 seconds.

The winning time by Remi Drolet from the Black Jack Ski Club in Rossland was 7.5 km in 19 minutes 53.5 seconds.

Alexander Nemethy placed 14 out of 20 skiers on Saturday in the Home Hardware Sprints. He had a qualification round time of 2 minutes 14.56 seconds over the 800 meter course.

The winner was Amund Wirstad from Photo by Harold Dawes the Hollyburn Ski Club in north VanCOLD: Alexander Nemethy at the Teck BC Cup. couver who had a qualification round time of 1 minute 54.37 seconds over 800 meters.

Alexander Nemethy placed 11 out of 18 skiers on Sunday in the RHB Schmitz de Grace Free Technique Interval start race. He skied 11.25 km in 31 minutes 17.1 seconds. The winner was Gareth Williams from the Telemark Ski Club in Kelowna who skied the same distance in 27 minutes 59.9 seconds.

The Teck BC Cup #1 was the last competitive ski event prior to the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Cross Country BC is the provincial sport governing body for cross-country skiing in British Columbia and is a non-for-profit, club-based organization of more than 16,000 members.

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NEW EVENTS....

Photo by Rebecca Watson

HOCKEY: Vanderhoof plays Quesnel during the Saturday Jan. 10 tournament. RESULTS: Vanderhoof beat Burns Lake 11-5, Quesnel beat Burns Lake 15-0 and Vanderhoof beat Quesnel 4-3 .

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory

Call Pam at 250-567-9258

The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call

567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong!

For more information call

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960 Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!

Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com

RHYMES & SONGS...Early steps towards literacy & love of books! Ages 0-35 months A snack is provided. Tuesdays ~ January 13 to March 3.

S T O RY T I M E STORIES & INTERACTIVE RHYMES...Ages 3 and up, Parents are welcome to stay.

Thursday, January 15 to March 5.

Vanderhoof Public Library. *** GOSPEL MEETINGS...each Sunday until March 29th, 2015 in the Vanderhoof Public Library from 2pm to 3pm. *** THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS TO THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS IS... Jan. 15, 2015. After that date applications will be accepted on the website until Jan.31, 2015 subject to a late processing fee. www. musicfestivalweb.com/nechako.

The dates for the NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS... are March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. *** ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes.

For more info call 250-567-9908. *** GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges?

Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! Online registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** LEGO CLUB...3:00-4:30p.m. February 4 and 11.

LEGO FAMILY NIGHT...6:30 – 7:30 pm January 21.

LEGO FATHER & SON NIGHT...6:30 – 7:30 pm February 18 at the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs.

Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes.

Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers.

Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team.

Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity.

Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising.

Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Hockey action at the Vanderhoof Arena, go on down and cheer on the local hockey players.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966 vanderhoofstrokerecovery@ gmail.com *** SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program.

Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance.

For more information contact DebraAnn Bishop at 250-567-8587 or email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun!

Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life?

Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you.

The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250996-1702, vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 5674828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. ***

THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Kaytee Drinkwater at 250996-1702 or vanderhoofhospice@gmail. com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m.

United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 3pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

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Career Opportunities

Anniversaries

Disability BeneďŹ ts Free Seminar

Julie Fisher, Lawyer, Long-Term Disability and CPP

Phone:

Anniversaries

Date: Mon. Feb.9, 2015 at 7 pm Where: Hyatt Regency Vancouver RSVP: 604-554-0078 or ofďŹ ce@lawyerswest.ca www.LawyersWest.ca

Required Immediately in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas

Happy 50th Birthday Mike

Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off.

When the kids are out of school, you are too.

Love the Mckay, Loper Pardy crew

The starting wage is $24.36 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.

Career Opportunities

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE 14 January 2015 Reservoir Elevation: 851.15m (2792.50 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 34.19 m3/s Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls: 38 m3/s Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s Skins Lake Spillway discharge will be maintained at approximately the current level until April 2015 Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-5675105 for more information. A recording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250567-5812

Travel

Travel RV LOT rentals $8.95 a day.

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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking SUTCO IS seeking U.S. qualiďŹ ed Class 1 Drivers, steady year round dedicated runs and over the road work available. We offer group health beneďŹ ts, pension, e logs, and auto deposit pay. apply on line at sutco.ca/fax resume and abstract to (250) 357 -2009/call 1 888 357 2612 ext.230

Education/Trade Schools APPLY NOW: A $2,500 Penny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism CertiďŹ cate Program at Langara College in Vancouver. Application deadline April 30, 2015. Email applications: fbula@langara.bc.ca For more information visit: www.bccommunitynews. com/ our-programs/scholarship

Career Opportunities

SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS

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Career Opportunities

MEMBER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE / TELLER Are you looking for casual work that is challenging and rewarding? Does the opportunity to expand your knowledge, skills, and future in the financial services industry excite you? Integris is currently looking for an exceptional individual willing to work as part of our team in our Fort St. James Branch on a casual basis (less than 20 hours/week).

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If you have strong communication skills, some service and sales experience, good computer skills, and if you have completed Grade 12, we would like to hear from you. Previous front-line customer service/teller experience is considered an asset. In addition to all other applicants, we would be very willing to discuss this flexible opportunity with a student.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 Ĺ˜ FAX: (250) 567-4639

PERSONAL ATTENDANT – AUTISTIC

Your application must be received by Wednesday, January 28th at 4:30PM. Apply today either by visiting us in-branch or by visiting:

Posting No. 233E

LOCATION: Nechako Valley Secondary School HOURS OF WORK: 5 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

www.integriscu.ca/careers and click the “current openings� tab.

NOW HIRING Maher Terminals Holding Corp, has an immediate opening for a

HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC

Qualified applicants must hold a Heavy Duty TQ and possess strong electrical and hydraulic diagnostic skills.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN

Qualified applicants must hold a Red Seal Ticket.

Strategically situated on the great circle route from Asia, Prince Rupert is also North America’s deepest natural harbor. As such, the Prince Rupert Container Terminal is able to comfortably handle the world’s largest container vessels in a highly productive and efficient manner.

All resumes must be forwarded to employment@maherterminals.com

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Employment

Employment

Services

Medical/Dental

Trades, Technical

Financial Services

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada!

Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts.

We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay

Services

Trades, Technical

Financial Services ELECTRICIAN Houston, BC

GRAIN SCREENING PELLETS

Delivery available to Williams Lake.

Houston

Call 250.567.8780

DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T Electrician. Candidate needs to be min. 3rd yr, reliable, team player, mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be negotiable on experience.

Email to: dhmnfg@gmail.com

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

Volunteers

Volunteers

Help Wanted

For Children. For Change. For Life.

World Vision Canada needs volunteers to assist with some amazing events that are coming to your community soon!

Are YOU...Passionate about making a difference in the lives of others • Interested in advocating for change worldwide?

• Interested in meeting new people?

• Interested in learning more about the work of World Vision Canada?

If so, email me today at susanne_milner@worldvision.ca The next event in Vanderhoof is on January 23

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has an immediate opening for

TRUCK DRIVERS Log Hauling Walking Floor Driver

ToS rates and bene¿ts SaFNaJe. Fax resumes to 250-692-7140 or email to reception@tahtsa.ca

THINK SAFE! BE SAFE!

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for

CONTRACT TRUCKS, LONG LOGGERS AND SHORT LOGGERS for the Houston and Burns Lake area.

Contact Stephen Burkholder at stephen@tahtsa.ca

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

Merchandise for Sale

Rentals

Rentals

Rentals

Misc. for Sale

Apt/Condo for Rent

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

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

Victoria Manor

ABOVE THE REST!

3 Bedroom House for Rent. W/D, F/S, N/S, NO PETS $850 per month 250-567-4930

STEEL BUILDINGS. “Really big sale!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Large 2 Bdrm from

Misc. Wanted

Large 1 Bdrm from

Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 778-281-0030 Local

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 bedroom fully furnished No pets, No drugs, No parties $850 per month (1 person) $950 per month (2 people) $400 Security deposit upon check-in Hydro & Heat included $15 per month extra vehicle plug-in Call 8 am-6pm 1(204) 642-7325 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Help Wanted

“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN OUR REGION” 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

Job Posting – Sustainability Assistant The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for the position of Sustainability Assistant within the Environmental Services Department. The position is permanent, full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization.

Responsibilities of the Sustainability Assistant include: • Overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of waste reduction initiatives; • Development and implementation of public education programs; • Assisting in the development, implementation and reporting on the RDBN’s Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan and other sustainability initiatives as required; • Contract administration and report preparation; • Maintaining and developing databases, clerical work; and • Overseeing the RDBN’s invasive plant program.

The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and be willing to be challenged. Although this position is an essential part of a team, it will be important for the successful applicant to work independently and take on a high level of responsibility for assigned tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants for the Sustainability Assistant position should possess the following: • Education and training related to community sustainability issues, waste reduction initiatives and policies including extended producer responsibility programs and a minimum of two years job related experience; • General knowledge of local government operations, authority and jurisdiction as well as environmental legislation and sustainability programs of senior government; • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration; • Superior ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; • Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets; • Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills; • Good time management and priority assessment as well as good organizational skills; • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete assignments in an effective manner; • Ability to maintain effective relationships with public, staff, officials and outside agencies; • Experience or knowledge surrounding invasive plant management would be an asset; • A valid BC Driver’s Licence must be maintained.

Applications for the Sustainability Assistant position will be accepted by fax (250-692-3305), e-mail (inquiries@rdbn. bc.ca) or at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.

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