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Nursing students Leslie Ann Millard, Tracy DeRaspe and Lindsay Georgeson volunteer for Friendship Week and are seen serving bannock at the KEY. More photos page 2, 3, 6 & 7 Rebecca Watson photo

The KEY creates cultural awareness REBECCA WATSON Caledonia Courier

The KEY resource centre has finished a series of workshops focused on bringing awareness of cultural differences to Fort St. James. Since January the non-profit group, in partnership with the College of New Caledonia, held six assertiveness and anti-discrimination workshops for under-resourced urban aboriginals and six cultural competency workshops for businesses in town. “The whole idea of the cultural competency workshops is to bring awareness of residential schools and the Indian Act and how that affected aboriginal people,” Joyce Schram, good neighbour program coordinator said. “The anti-discrimination workshop concentrated on stereotypes and how to erase them with the idea being we live together and work to-

gether.” Elsa Berland, 27, of Nak’azdli and anti-discrimination workshop facilitator, said they looked at some basic things people may not think about every day such as self esteem, emotional intelligence and process of advocating when dealing with the government, ministry or criminal justice system. “We also looked at tools to address discrimination in the right way,” she said. “The workshop was only a day long so we didn’t want to go too in depth into the heavy parts of discrimination but part of the goal was to discuss how we participate in discrimination and how it looks to people in Nak’azdli and Fort St. James.” She gave examples of how society labels people and how it would be more successful to call them ‘dealing with addiction’ instead of labelling them by one of their behaviours. “The workshop helped give people

tools to look at things differently [to address] things in a more positive way,” Berland said. Sarah John, 31, from Vanderhoof Saik’uz facilitated the cultural competency workshop and said the focus was on perspective, integrating other world views into the discussion. “We talked about aboriginal life, past and present,” she said. “People liked the historical knowledge and the openness of being able to ask questions, that it was less of a facilitation more of a conversation with each other.” Another part of the workshops was teaching people how to say hello and goodbye in Carrier. “We never say goodbye, we say see you later,” Schram said. Nanyoost’enla means see you later in Carrier. Hello is Hadih, I am well is Soo’ust’oh, how are you is Daint’oh and are you well is Soo’int’oh.

Friendship Week combines cultures The week of March 23 was dubbed Friendship Week as a reminder of everything learned over the past month from the series of KEY workshops and to bring people of Fort St. James together in the sharing of their different cultures, Joyce Schram said, program coordinator. For Friendship Week the KEY handed out hundreds of yellow Friendship Week bracelets and displayed a bright yellow banner at the four corners crossing. Elders were present at the KEY Thursday and Friday to talk about their background and free bannock was served during the meet-and-greet. Groups of people came to the town centre to enjoy the free dessert, live music and social atmosphere.

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COTTONWOOD MARINA OPERATIONS Cottonwood Marina will be open from May 15 to September 20, 2015. Boaters who were registered for the full 2014 season may preregister until April 6. New registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis starting April 7, 2015. Payment for the first month is required at the time of reservation. Proof of insurance is required before boats are moored. The moorage rate is $34.00 per metre per month, plus GST. A 10% discount is offered to those who prepay for the entire boating season. Launch passes for the season are also available for $50.00.

About to enjoy some hot bannock is Effie Williams from Tache. Rebecca Watson photo

Are compact fluorescent lamps safe? BY FLAVIO NIENOW Lakes District News

Many Canadians have been replacing their regular incandescent light bulbs with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). While CFLs are promoted as being energy-efficient, their use has been raising some health concerns. Francois Lake resident Bernadette Peebles switched to CFLs a few years ago hoping that she would save on the electricity bill. At one point, Peebles had 17 CFLs in her house. On March 12, 2015, Peebles was in her bathroom when her CFL started to smoke shortly after turning the light on. “All of a sudden there was smoke starting to come out of it [the bulb] and then flames shot out of it,” she said. Peebles said she immediately turned off the light switch and opened the bathroom window. “The room was full of smoke,” she said. “Luckily I have a window in my bathroom, so I opened the window and left.” ”Peebles said she experienced a burning sensation in her lungs for three days after the incident. She went to the hospital to do an X-ray in order to find out if inhaling mercury vapour could have compromised her health. She hadn’t got the test results by press time. Five days after the incident, Peebles said she could still

smell the mercury in the bathroom. “I will not have CFLs in my house anymore,” she said. Jim McBride, Fire Chief of Burns Lake, said he has not received any other complaints regarding CFLs in the Lakes District. A spokesperson from Sylvania, a CLF manufacturer, said that what happened to Peebles’ bulb is actually a common occurrence. “When a bulb burns out, it may pop, crack, and emit a distinct odour. People may see light smoke or a charring of the plastic base by the bulb.” While mercury is a highly toxic substance, Health Canada’s website states only a small amount of mercury is used in a CFL - about the amount to cover the tip of a ballpoint pen. “There is no risk to your health when the lamps are unbroken,” states the website. “Even when a CFL is broken, there is a very low risk to your health, unless you mishandle it or store it carelessly.” Health Canada has developed clean-up procedures to protect you and your family. If you break a CFL, follow these directions for clean-up: - Leave the room; - Remove people and pets from the room and keep them out of the room during the clean-up process; - Ventilate the room for at least 15 minutes prior to starting

clean-up by opening windows and doors to the outdoors. This will ensure that mercury vapour levels are reduced before you start cleaning; - Do not use a vacuum to clean up the initial breakage, as it will spread the mercury vapour and dust throughout the area and may contaminate the vacuum; - Wear disposable gloves, if available, to avoid direct contact with mercury and to prevent cuts; - Scoop or sweep up the broken pieces and debris with two pieces of stiff paper or cardboard. Do not use a broom; - Use sticky tape, such as duct tape or masking tape, to pick up any remaining fine glass or powder; - Wipe the area with a damp paper towel, cloth or disposable wet wipe to remove any residual particles; - Place the broken glass and clean-up materials in a glass container with a tight fitting lid to further minimize the release of mercury vapour; - Do not dispose of the waste in your household trash; - Immediately place waste material outside of the building in a protected area away from children; - Place the broken item in a sealed plastic bag or a sealed glass container and take it to Burns Lake Home Hardware; - Wash your hands after storing and disposing of waste.

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Finally, some real progress on poverty VICTORIA – The B.C. government has made And then there was the recent decision to end its most significant moves in decades to address the claw-back of parental child support payments the needs of some of the province’s poorest peofrom income assistance payments. ple. The province has for many years run a costly The largest financial commitment is for a new child maintenance enforcement program to track program to help single parents escape from the down (mostly) deadbeat dads and force them welfare trap. There are 16,000 single parents in to pay at least a token amount to support their B.C. receiving provincial income assistance or children. Now when they pay child support to a disability payments, most of them women. single parent on income assistance, they will at Even if they could find an entry-level job, it least have the satisfaction of knowing the chilwouldn’t pay enough to cover the child care they dren actually receive the extra benefit. would need to go to work. Worst of all, the curThese harsh, historic policies were built rent system requires that if they enrol in training, around a philosophy that welfare is a temporary they lose their income assistance, including denlast resort, to be withdrawn as soon as some other tal and extended medical care for themselves and source of income is identified. That is a valid if their children. unfashionable position to take on behalf of workThat is the welfare trap, one of the most per- Jobs Minister Shirley Bond, Children and Family Development Minister ing taxpayers who pay for all this, but it only verse government policies to have survived into Stephanie Cadieux and Social Development Minister Michelle Stilwell makes sense if the income assistance recipient announce new employment supports for single parents on welfare in has a realistic option. our supposedly enlightened modern era. The new program takes effect in September. Victoria last week. For those who are already in the entry-level It will not only continue income assistance payjob market, the minimum wage goes up 20 cents Black Press ments when single parents enrol in skills training, an hour in September, from $10.25 to $10.45. pation-specific training that can be completed in a year it promises to cover their child care and transThis is the beginning of an annual review that portation costs for an approved training program of up to or less. They include retail sales, general office work and will tie the wage to the consumer price index. assistance jobs in health services. one year. A paltry sum, to be sure, but anyone who still thinks Another overdue policy change is to double the allow- jacking the minimum wage up to $15 an hour is a magic Medical and child care costs will then be covered for up to a year after training, to allow a transition to employ- able earnings for all income assistance recipients from solution that won’t cost some entry-level jobs is clinging $200 to $400 a month. This gives people a chance to im- to a socialist dream world. ment. Approved training means training for jobs that are prove their circumstances by taking whatever part-time or identified as in demand, requiring high school and occu- casual work they can manage, without having that little By Tom Fletcher - BC Local News income cut from their already meagre welfare cheques.

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Regional Basketball fun day in Vanderhoof held at W.L. McLeod Elementary, Nechako Valley Secondary School and Evelyn Dickson Elementary. Grade 4 and 5's Fraser Lake vs David Hoy. Rebecca Watson photos

TransCanada donates $250,000 to CNC program PG Free Press The funding will be allocated to bursaries for trades students, regionwide safety training programs and implementation of the college’s Digital Delivery Initiative (DDI). “We are very happy with this agreement with TransCanada which will help to make education and skills training more available to to communities across the region and to low-income learners,” said Henry Reiser, CNC president, “It’s through strategic partnerships like this one that we are able to offer relevant and valu-

able programming to our students and our communities.” The Pathway to Pipeline Readiness Initiative will allot $55,000 in bursaries for trades students in financial need. The qualifying students will be enrolled in Industry Training Authority recognized trades programs at CNC which align with TransCanada’s operations needs, including welding, power engineering, heavy duty mechanic, industrial mechanic and millwright, electrical, carpentry and professional cook. “TransCanada has a 60-year history of investing in the communities

where we operate. We support initiatives that are important to the people who live and work in those communities, including our own employees,” said Tony Palmer, TransCanada’s senior vice-president, stakeholder relations. Of the funds, $45,000 will sponsor Safety Training Week, a series of industry certification courses through CNC Continuing Education. The program, which will be offered at minimal cost for students, will run later this year at CNC’s campuses in Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Vanderhoof and Prince George.

TransCanada’s donation will also support the design and implementation of CNC’s Digital Delivery Initiative (DDI) through funding of $150,000. The funding will go toward educational planning as well as research and application of the DDI infrastructure and pilot delivery of programs and courses. “Through discussions with local residents, community leaders, and Aboriginal groups, we have

learned that investment in skills development and long-term education legacy programs are important to northern British Columbians,” Palmer said. “We are working diligently with northern educational institutions such as the College of New Caledonia to ensure residents are able to access training in the essentials skills and relevant trades needed to participate in pipeline and other development projects in northern B.C.”

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Hilda Schelke cutting Friendship banners. Hilda Schelke cutting Freindship banners.

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COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local nonprofit organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to find an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notified by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook. com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj.ca. For more information you can e-mail us at volunteerfsj@telus.net or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm). *** ST PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions.

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*** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members are welcome and training is provided. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.3231 *** FIREWEED CLOTHES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing a winter clothes drive. We are looking for jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts, hats, scarves, fleeces, etc, for men, women and children. The items will then be given to families in the community that need them. If you do not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish to contribute, you can purchase mitts, socks, or thermal underwear. Please drop items off at the Fireweed Safe Haven. For more information please contact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps. *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250996-7728 (h) for more information. ***

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populations healthy Bird lovers are encouraged to help protect bird populations and prevent the spread of infectious diseases through the regular cleaning of birdfeeders and birdbaths. During spring, many small migratory songbirds are returning home from winter retreats to the south. Species such as pine siskins, redpolls and grosbeaks are commonly found in large flocks at this time of year. This can result in highdensity congregations of birds around birdfeeders and water sources such as birdbaths. While this is a wonderful opportunity for birders, the increased density of the birds as well as the stress of weather and nutrition challenges can lead to the spread of serious and even fatal diseases among the birds, such as avian conjunctivi-

tis, avian pox virus and salmonella bacterium. Some diseases not only threaten local bird populations, but can spread to pets and people handling infected birds or contaminated materials. The public can help maintain bird health and prevent the spread of these diseases through a number of simple measures. The most important thing people can do is to clean their birdfeeders and birdbaths regularly. This should include replacing birdbath water every few days, and scrubbing and cleaning feeders and birdbaths as well as the area around them at least every couple of weeks. Other things bird lovers can do to help include: * Spreading out multiple feeders to discourage crowding. Use smaller feeders that allow only one or two birds

at a time, and that are made of plastic or metal, rather than wood. * Keep the area under the feeders clean. Locating them above cement will make this task easier. * If you see one or two diseased birds in your area, take your feeder down immediately and clean it. * If you have more than three diseased birds in your area, encourage the birds to disperse for a while. Take your feeders down for a week or two, clean them well, and rehang them. * Consider letting your neighbours know so that they can take action too. Identifying affected birds varies with the disease, but here are some common signs to look for: * Birds with avian conjunctivitis have red, swollen, watery or crusted eyes, and may have

trouble feeding. You may see them remaining on the ground near the feeder. This disease may be spread by feeders with small openings that birds rub the sides of their heads on. * Birds with avian pox virus may have warty lesions on the un-

feathered parts of their head, legs or feet. * Birds with salmonella bacterium may be found dead or appear very tame and sit quietly for hours or days, often with their feathers fluffed out. Salmonella can easily spread to pets or humans

and so strict hygiene should be enforced in these situations. Learn More: To learn more about

preventing disease problems at birdfeeders, visit: http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/wld/documents/ wldhealth/sick_bird_ fs.pdf

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The District of Fort St. James invites applications for the position of Office Assistant. This is a part-time temporary position (20 hours per week, May through September, with possibility of continuing) with flexible hours. Duties include planning and organizing community events, general reception/cashier duties, typing and data entry, records management, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: t .JOJNVN HSBEF t &YDFMMFOU DPNNVOJDBUJPO TLJMMT t 4USPOH DPNQVUFS TLJMMT .JDSPTPÄ™ 0Ä?DF Ä•OBODF TPÄ™XBSF FYQFSJFODF BO BTTFU

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WOODLOT LICENSE 256 Woodlot License Plan for Woodlot 256 is available for public review and comment. The Woodlot is situated north of the Necoslie River SE of Fort St James, B.C. The plan is available for viewing at the KDL office in Fort St. James during business hours by appointment only until April 3rd. Please contact Ross Hamilton at 250-996-8032 or rhamilton@kdlgroup.net. NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1892 Please be advised that John & Kathy Marchal are proposing to remove 21.1 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W1892 located south of Pinchi Lake Road, on District Lot 900, west of Hyman Creek.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENSE 1210 Please be advised that Lori Hoy is proposing to remove 10h of private land from woodlot 1210 located both along the Middle river and along Sowchea Creek Road near Ft St James. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted in writing to Ross Hamilton, Bag 19, Fort St James , B.C., V0J1P0 by April 27, 2015.

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