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Fort Fraser takes clear stance on possible school closure Rebecca Watson Omineca Express

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LIVE THEATRE: Girls scream and shout for Tias James-Schneider, AKA ‘Conrad Birdie’ during Saturday night’s production of Bye Bye Birdie. The Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre show will continue May 7,8 and 9. Look inside for more pictures.

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Fort Fraser/Fraser Lake — School District 91’s board of trustees met with Fraser Lake and Fort Fraser residents April 29 to discuss a possible amalgamation of three schools.

The board is contemplating combining Fort Fraser, Mouse Mountain and Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary due to a steady decline of enrolment that the board has been monitoring since 2010.

Chair of the board, Steve Davis, started the Fort Fraser meeting by mentioning the closures that happened last year in Burns Lake and Vanderhoof.

“I know all our trustees would like to keep all schools open, in fact open nice new schools, but at this time it’s not feasible,” he said. “While this discussion is necessary but not easy, it is necessary to make informed and thoughtful decisions so students, staff and parents have the best educational experiences.”

He assured the packed-room of concerned parents, teachers and community members that no decision has yet been made and that the board’s eyes and ears are open.

“No decision will be made until the consultation period is over.”

The April 20 board meeting marked the start of the 60-day process.

Acting superintendent Charlene Seguin, spoke at the meeting.

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Express Fort Fraser takes clear stance on possible school closure Continue from front “If the board asked me tonight, I would recommend closing down Fort Fraser and I recognize some people will have a difference in opinion…but the key thing here is asset management. Every dollar saved on energy, carbon tax, maintenance and capital expenditures over time matters.

The board’s long-term goal must remain to achieve the best educational outcome for all students now and into the future,” she said.

A slide show walked onlookers through the decline of students at each school.

Fort Fraser is currently operating at 30 per cent capacity, Mouse Mountain at 59 per cent and FLESS at 50 per cent.

“It means we are using heating, cleaning, maintenance and roofing three times as much as we need for the current population here [in Fort Fraser],” Seguin said.

“If we did a reconfiguration [combining all three schools] we would still have a surplus of 41 per cent..there is actually enough capacity to send all kids from MM and FF to FLESS.” The School Act places responsibility of school openings, closures and refiguring on the board of education. Based on current enrolment and future projections, the school district foreshadows a continued decline in enrolment. However, they do predict a slight

upturn for FLESS and FF schools over the next five years (based on birth rates and northern health data). The board predicts 41 new students overall in the area by 2020.

“So instead, we’ll have a loss of 25 per cent not 42 per cent,” Seguin said, pointing out that public schools are funded primarily by the number of students enrolled in the school and that a decline in enrolment directly impacts the budget for the district.

“The student population in the Fort Fraser/ Fraser Lake area has decreased by 32 per cent over the past 16 years. That’s why were here tonight.”

Fort Fraser School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) president, Alana Forsberg, made a compelling presentation to the board about the council’s thoughts on keeping Fort Fraser School open.

“Our school is not just a school it’s the heart of our community. You can see the people here, we have such community support in this little town its mind blowing,” Forsberg said.

She commented on the schools ability to raise large amounts of money through fundraising.

“As a community we got $60,000 playground equipment, which these people helped build,” she said pointing to the audience. “And a $50,000 skating rink this community put out there that we raised the

funds for.”

Transportation was also a concern for the council.

“Having four-and-five year olds on a bus for an hour is a long time,” Forsberg said.

She also spoke to the schools large aboriginal presence being close to Nautley First Nation, strong breakfast program and council’s concerns about what the boards yearly maintenance review actually said about the school.“Our school is structurally sound, just look around. I’m curious why our school is on the chopping block when it’s the only one in town. Vanderhoof, Fort St. James and Burns Lake have more than one school, we only have one in this community. Why wasn’t Mapes closed, they have just as many students as we do,” she said.

Forsberg also asked the council where Fort Fraser kids were expected to go if the school did close and what would happen to the playground equipment.

Speaking on behalf of the trustees, Seguin replied, “Mapes was considered last year with the schools in the Vanderhoof area. Sinkutview is full, Evelyn Dickson is pretty much full and McLeod does have the capacity but we house our learning distance program (E-BUS) there - the biggest school in the district continued on page 3

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SCHOOL BOARD: Acting superintendent Charlene Seguin explains reasoning behind the school board’s decion to look at mixing schools in Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake.

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BRIEFLY Road blocks part of vehicle safety blitz North District Traffic Services and the Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement Unit (CVSE) were out in full force April 17-18.

The roadblocks were to identify defective vehicles and illegal lights.

RCMP are reminding the public to be aware of after market equipment being installed on their vehicles as it is the driver responsibility to make sure the vehicle is in compliance with regulations.

continued from page 2 that serves 1,300 full-time equivalent kids and 2,000 part-time kids. E-Bus has added to our revenues coming into the district.

Mapes is not off our radar but our schools in Vanderhoof are operating at 80 per cent capacity.”

Answering the question on where kids will go if Fort Fraser School closes, Seguin said it would be up to the parent but that her recommendation would be to send them to Fraser Lake.

“Fraser Lake grades 4-12 has 300 kids.

That means our high school population is very very low. We would like people to support Fraser Lake because Vanderhoof can stand on it’s own a little better,” Seguin said.

Tim Bancroft, manager of facilities, spoke to the building’s useful-life timeframe. “Typically a building lasts 4050 years so this building is starting to time out. There’s nothing wrong with it just it’s reaching the end of its life where we would have to start replacing things like the heating system, exhaust system and cabinets,” Bancroft said.

A member of the community, Bob Green, spoke at the meeting.

“What I’m concerned with is the cost

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of administration per student ..maybe we should be concentrating more on education and our children and less on lining pockets…if the ministry is short-changing us tell us, tell us the real reason your closing this school,” he said.

Davis said administration costs are actually decreasing.

“Less children in our schools is the problem. Unfortunately the reality is we get less money with less children,” Davis said.

Fort Fraser commissioner Colleen Delong politely asked the board why can’t they combine schools in Fort Fraser and if the school does close, what would happen to the park and rink.

“It would be nice if we could use the grounds because our new rink is going into its second stage with boards and hoops,” Delong said.

Davis reiterated it would be a conversation that the board would have to have with the PAC and the community at a later time. “The recreation and local commission have been working with the regional district, it’s a bad time to think the school is closing. I just hope you listen to us.. a Photo by Rebecca Watson closure could mean no Fort Fraser down PAC: Alana Forsberg, PAC president, speaks on behalf of the Parent Advisory Council for Fort Fraser School. the road,” Delong said.

Drunk driver forces police negotiations A hit-and-run involving a parked vehicle in rural Vanderhoof was reported to RCMP April 22 at about 10 p.m.

A Vanderhoof officer found the vehicle in question from the alleged hit-and-run parked on the train tracks at one of the local crossings.

The 44-year-old suspect was found in the vehicle and in possession of a weapon.

Additional officers attended the scene, stopped all traffic and set up a perimeter for public safety.

The accused surrendered after about two hours of negotiations and police took him into custody without incident.

The man was taken by police to the hospital to get medical assistance.

The investigation is still active and police may lay charges at a later date.

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PUBLIC FORUM: Tracey Austin- secretary, Rick Pooley-trustee, Adele Gooding-trustee,Tim Maertz-trustee, Charlene Seguin-acting superintendent, Steve Davis-chair of the board, Lynda Maertz-trustee, Tom Bulmer-trustee and Nadine Frenkel -trustee.

Triple homicide in Burns Lake RCMP are reaching out to the public for information Flavio Nienow Black Press On April 27, 2015, at 8:25 a.m., the Burns Lake RCMP attended a residence in the 200 block of Fifth Avenue in Burns Lake after receiving a report of potential foul play. Neighbours said they heard gun shots ring out around 6 a.m.

Officers entered the residence and found three people, one woman and two men, dead inside. The identities of all three victims are not being released at this time.

Burns Lake resident Reuben Buhler, 54, has been arrested in connection with the homicides and has been charged with three counts of second degree murder.

Buhler appeared in the Burns Lake Provincial Court on April

29, 2015. His next court date is scheduled for June 15, 2015, at 10 a.m. in Smithers. He will remain in custody until his next court date.

The investigation is still in its very early stages and no other information can be released at this time in order to protect the integrity of the investigation and the upcoming court process.

The North District Major Crime Unit, the Prince George Forensic Identification Unit and members from the North District General Investigative Unit are assisting the Burns Lake RCMP in their investigation.

Police believes this to be an isolated incident and there is no further risk to the public.

The North District Major Crime Unit is reaching out to the public looking for informa-

tion to solidify a timeline they have established regarding Reuben Buhler’s actions and whereabouts from noon on Sunday April 26 until 9 a.m. on Monday April 27.

Buhler owns two vehicles that he may have used during his travels – a 1998 red and silver dodge ram 2500, and a 1992 teal green ford mustang convertible.

“No information is too minor in nature,” said Cpl. D.J. (Dave) Tyreman, Spokesperson for the RCMP. If you saw Reuben Buhler or any of his vehicles near or in any store, coffee shop, mall, parking lot, rural area, etc., during these dates, please call the Burns Lake RCMP detachment at 250-692-7171. If you wish to remain anonymous, please contact crime stoppers at 1-800-2228477.

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SHOTS FIRED: Three bodies were found inside this house in Burns Lake.

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Express Former Fort fire Community groups pitch chief sentenced need for recreation space Michele Taylor Omineca Express

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Former Fort St. James fire chief Robert Bennett, 51, has been sentenced to nine months in jail and two years of probation on three counts of sexual assault.

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Glen Parrett handed down the sentence on April 23, in Prince George after Bennett was found guilty on all three counts of sexual assault against three female volunteer firefighters earlier this year.

Bennett was also assessed a victim surcharge of $200 and was given a mandatory 10-year prohibition from possessing firearms. Bennett was also ordered to provide a DNA sample.

Kirstin Rudolph, one of the first members to come forward against Bennett, was in Prince George Supreme Court for the sentencing.

“We’re happy that he’s going to jail,” she said. “The judge did a good

job in sending the message that this was a criminal action and punishing him accordingly.”

The sexual assault case has been emotional for the community and put strains on relationships Rudolph said.

“It really has divided the town,” she said. “It’s unfortunate that it’s the way it’s been.”

Of the three volunteers that came forward from the department only one remains active as a volunteer firefighter.

“I retired in November, and Lisa has just got her letter,” she said. “In the fire department you need to trust people you work with and I just didn’t feel I could trust them.”

There is a civil lawsuit that is being continued by the three members against the District of Fort St. James.

“Right now it’s just a waiting game,” Rudolph said of the pending civil case.

Bennett’s family did not respond to requests for comment on the sentencing prior to going to press.

Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Community groups without a home gathered at the District of Vanderhoof April 27 to discuss possibilities of who will be able to utilize the DOV’s new recreation space in the former Integris Credit Union building.

Groups that presented include art, inclusion and theatre groups, along with childcare, zumba, and photography to name a few. A consensus throughout the room was the need to create a shared space.

“It’s not so much the shape and size but the flexibility,” Tom Clement, director of community development, said. “A place to go so if you wanted

something to do you could just wander over to the community centre and find something to do.”

There was a clear need for proper washrooms and a kitchen.

Mayor Gerry Thiessen asked each group to put their wants and needs onto paper and submit them to council for further review.

“Now it will be councils responsibility to sit down, go over everything, and say which ones of these programs can work together and which ones can’t. We got good information on Tuesday so were excited about that and hopefully we come up with a decision quickly. Our hope is say by Christmas to have the renovations done and go from there,” Thiessen said.

Keeping the public safe Not everyone has the opportunity to stay home when they are sick, but if you are, please do so, talk to your work and make sure you have enough time to recover, otherwise going into work can spread illness like wildfire, and this is especially true in office and school settings.

If you don’t yet have any office policies about staying sae at work from germs, think about implementing some good hygiene practices, and be sure to keep your work area clean.

Often at the start of an illness (that tickle in the throat) that has yet to turn into anything, you can nip the cold/ flu in the bud by being as healthy as possible, taking extra supplements of vitamin C and a B complex, and drink plenty of good clean water, some people take Echinacea at the first sign of cold, or oil of oregano. Or if you know flu season is upon you, taking elderberry can help protect your cells from viral invasion. (Talk with your herbal practitioner for more information) If you have no choice and must go out , to school or work, then take additional precautions, carry around sanitizing wipes to clean the things you’ve touched, let people know you are sick to limit contact, or ask to be in a position or the day that does not require working with others or the public, ask if you can work from home (if possible), wear a cough mask, wash your hands frequently, eat healthy, think happy thoughts, and don’t push yourself otherwise you may extend the duration of your illness. Better to be sick for 3 whole days and rest, then to push through and be half sick for a month.

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Pool thermometer on the rise Rebecca Watson Omineca Express The pool fund thermometer is steadily rising.

On April 29 Dr. Chung Wong and his daughter Dr. Iris Wong gave a combined donation of $8,000. In recent days Dr. Sean and Dr. Nicole Ebert donated $25,000, Pete and Maryann Giesbrecht from the local Tim Hortons donated $10,000 and Jim Woodruff donated $1,000. Since June 2014 the Stuart Necha-

ko Regional Pool Society has collected $172,000 to go toward a pool for Vanderhoof. A huge thank you is given from the Aquatic Centre Society to everyone who has contributed.

“We’re part of the community and taken so much out we need to give some back,” Dr. Wong said, adding he’s lived in Vanderhoof more than 30 years. “This will enhance the quality of life for everybody and make our town more attractive to bring people here.”

YMCA Pro D Day Trip April 24 Bryce Friesen, Kai Hara and Logan Hoogeveen get up close and personal with an albino corn snake during a YMCA Pro D Day trip to Prince George this past Friday. The group of 26 started the morning with some five pin bowling competition (congrats to our high scorer of the day Emma Hoogeveen who bowled a 208!). Then it was off to Exploration Place for an afternoon of discovery and special guests such as the 21-yearold corn snake pictured above.

Fun fact, the Guinness World Record for the oldest of these snakes in captivity is 23 years!

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Water walk awakens appreciation Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Most people in Canada don’t know what it’s like to have to walk hundreds of kilometres from home to get clean water.

Which is exactly why the WE DAY group at Nechako Valley Secondary put on a water walk at Riverside Park May 1.

Students from NVSS, Evelyn Dickson, W.L. McLeod and dozens of community members carried milk jugs of water around the walkway at Riverside. Pledges collected from teams and individuals will go toward building a school in Ecuador, Anna Pye, teacher and WE DAY coordinator, said.

“The event is not about feeling bad or guilty, but about how thankful and blessed we should all feel,” she said at the event.

Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Gr 12 student at NVSS, attended the WE DAY trip to Kenya, Africa last summer. At the water walk she talked about privileges we have as Canadians.

“How many of us took a shower this morning,” she asked a group from W.L. McLeod. “How many of us checked the temperature before stepping in, because that whole time we wasted water

some people don’t have any.”

She recited a captivating poem replaying her experiences in Kenya, describing the harsh reality for those living without the luxury of water. A fellow WE DAY member Kylie Lupton, Gr 11, also spoke to her experience.

“The kids in Kenya had huge tubs of water they carried to and from school. We’re lucky we don’t have to walk that far in Vanderhoof, we just go to the tap,” Lupton said.

The Enviro Vikes environmental group at NVSS also presented their Earth Day challenge competition called the Blue Dot Art Contest. Katie Martins, member of the Enviro Vikes, said any students and community members are welcome to enter.

“This is the only earth we have so we need to preserve it,” Martins said at the event.

The contest welcomes art in any form animation, video, photography, up-cycled art, essay/poem, whole class collaboration - that represents what the theme “This Blue Dot Is Our Only Home” means to you. Deadline for the contest is May 14. Anyone with questions or looking to submit an entry can contact Kathy Russell at krussell@sd91.bc.ca.

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RAISE WATER: Jocelyn Mosher, Becky Gould, Aliyah Marks and Mykelle Young show their enthusiasm for the water walk.

IMPORTANT NOTICE 49th Nechako Valley Exhibition Fall Fair

Dates: August 21, 22, 23 Changes are due to 5 week month this year.

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WALKING WITH WATER: Debra Berks, caseworker for the life skills course at NVSS is seen with Marykate Kennis and Justin Evrett during the Water walk at Riverside May 1.

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The trial is over and there are still good people in the world Dear Editor, and to the residents of Fort St James and surrounding communities, Unless you are new to town or have been living under a rock for the past two years, it is likely you have heard or read about the saga involving myself, two other female fire fighters and former fire chief Rob Bennett.

The trial is over. Mr. Bennett was found guilty on all three counts of sexual assault, and has been sentenced to time in jail and probation.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Lisa Button and Joy Reierson for standing up and telling their stories in court - a difficult and emotional process, but a necessary one in order for the truth to be heard. I would like to thank Justice Parrett for his diligence in drilling through the testimony and evidence and ultimately arriving at the truth. Most of all, I would like to thank all of our supporters in the community and abroad.

Your kind words and encouragement were very much appreciated.

It is heartening to know there are still good people in the world.

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Sad day for newspapers when the Free Press closes Bill Philips The Prince George Free Press It is truly a sad day for us here at the Prince George Free Press, and for the community of Prince George.

As of May 1, the Prince George Free Press has ceased publishing.

The first issue of the Free Press hit the streets on October 31, 1994 and the last issue, May 1, 2015 … just over 20 years of telling the stories of Prince George.

But it’s sad for the community as well.

Two newspapers is good for a community. Having two newspapers provides readers with different perspectives on the same issues, different looks, different voices.

As journalists, it keeps us sharp because we’re always trying to beat the other guys (that goes for all media) … trying to get the “scoop” as it were.

Sadly, competition is good for the consumer, it’s not good for business.

In most of B.C., newspaper chains have made concerted efforts to get out of each other’s way, rather than take on the other guys.

Black Press and Glacier Media have been carving up the landscape geographically so they don’t directly compete with each other in communities big and small. The Free Press is owned by Aberdeen Publishing, a relatively small newspaper chain, so we haven’t been a part of that rush to competitively not compete.

For us, it was simply a matter of revenues disap-

pearing.

When I started at the Free Press in 2006, we had 27 people on staff and we were publishing between 40 and 48 pages twice a week. Now, as we close, we have 10 people on staff and have been publishing, on average, 32 pages once a week.

You don’t need to have a UNBC MBA to figure out that, as our owner Bob Doull said, “we just weren’t moving the needle in the right direction.”

And it’s not a case of advertisers flocking to our competition. The Citizen isn’t publishing as many pages as it used to either. The advertising dollars just seem to be going away. So, these days, newspaper wars are battles of attrition. It becomes a question of who can hang on the longest.

Here, it was the Prince George Citizen. Just last year the Kamloops Daily News, which was a sister paper to the Citizen, lost the attrition battle to our sister paper Kamloops This Week.

So, Prince George is not unique. Declining revenues are an issue facing the industry everywhere and if I had a solution to that problem, well, I’d be rich.

As for me, I don’t know what the future holds.

It was on the May long weekend in 1985 when I was hired as the sports reporter for the Fernie Free Press. Almost 30 years to the day.

When people have asked me what I like about being a newspaper reporter and/or editor, my response been the same over those 30 years: “Every day is an adventure. You never know who’s going to come through the door or where the day will take you.”

Today, another adventure begins.

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Schulz ’s snails B.C. government wins head to national appeal on class size science fair Tom Fletcher Black Press

Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Fraser Lake — If the third time’s a charm, Elizabeth Schulz, 17, will win this year’s Canada Wide Science Fair.

The young science enthusiast from Fraser Lake has competed for seven years in a row at the regional Central Interior Science (CIS) Fair (since the allowable start of Gr 4).

This will be her third time going to nationals and she said it’s her competitive spirit that keeps her going.

“As I see different things around the world I just start wondering what if, why does it have to be like that and what can I do about it,” Schulz said.

She previously won a silver medal in Gr 8 for her project on Reducing Populations of Lymnae Staynalis (pond snails) and a bronze in Gr 9 for her project Reducing Populations of Lymnae Staynalis Part 2.

Those projects looked into the cycle of the parasite causing swimmers itch.

“I found how it transfers and gets into human skin and snails are part of that process [acting as carriers]. So in Gr 8 and 9 I looked at reducing those snails populations to reduce swimmers itch in lakes,” Shultz said.

This year her project investigates correlations and variations of snails.

“Snails are used for neurological research because of their simple nervous systems. When scientists chose snails for experiments they look at their length when deciding which snail to use. When I do my experiments I find when snails are 2 cm long, there are other characteristics that scientists should also be consid-

ering. Some are more leaner, narrow, fatter, skinnier, so I was trying to see whether the physical traits of length and mass could be correlated to the natural behaviours of mobility, respiration and feeding,” Schulz said.

Schulz is one of nearly 100 people on Team BC that will represent the province at the Canada-wide competition in Fredericton. Upwards of 500 students attend the fair each year that gives out more than $1 million in prizes and scholarships.

Pat Offin, a retired school teacher who sits on the organizing committee for the CIS fair, will be one of Elizabeths chaperones again this year to nationals. She said Elizabeth is definately a self starter and very self motivated.

“In Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake they don’t have to go past Gr 7 and to what I understand there is littleto-no support for continuing science fair projects. It’s not a class project so [Elizabeth] did it on her own, basically taking time out of other things to be involved. She’s very dedicated to her science and always looking at ways to improve her projects,” Offin said.

Lilly Schulz, Elizabeth’s mother, said she is so proud of all her kids.

Andrew Schulz, 17, Elizabeth’s older brother, went to the international science fair in Jan 2014.

“I’ve seen them both develop so many skills through this process. I’m proud they are persistant with their projects and use their own time and do it because it’s cool,” Ms. Schulz said.

Winners of the Canada Wide Science Fair will be announced May 17. For more information visit cwsf. youthscience.ca.

The B.C. Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of the B.C. government on the long-running dispute with the B.C. Teachers’ Federation over the removal of class size and special needs support formulas from classrooms.

In a lengthy judgment released Thursday, four of five appeal court judges found that the province did not infringe on the constitutional rights of teachers to bargain working conditions. The appeal court pointed out numerous errors in the 2011 judgment of B.C. Supreme Court Justice Susan Griffin, and overturned her order that the government pay $2 million in damages, which has been paid to the union.

BCTF president Jim Iker said the decision is “very disappointing.” He announced that the union will seek leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada in its bid to restore classroom rules the government removed from its contract in 2002.

“All teachers are looking for is workable and

teachable classrooms,” Iker said.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the changes made to classroom organization in the disputed period have led to “dramatic improvements in student outcomes, particularly for students with special needs.”

The B.C. education ministry has argued that caps on class size and number of students in each class with personalized learning plans were unduly restrictive.

The NDP government of the late 1990s negotiated a settlement where the BCTF gave up salary increases in exchange for class size caps, specialist teacher levels and limits on the number of designated special needs students in each class.

The appeal court decision leaves in place efforts by the government to settle the bitter dispute, including a provision in the current contract to pay $105 million to the union to retire thousands of grievances filed over class size and composition.

The six-year contract signed last fall after a lengthy strike also includes additional preparation time and a “learning improvement fund” to deal with special needs support.

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SCHOOLS: left- Jim Iker, BCTF president and right- Peter Fassbender, education minister.

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Results from New wreslting captain Vancouver Sun Run places fourth at nationals

Photo by Rebecca Watson

FIRST: Simon Nemethy came first in the 3.5 Km race at the Vanderhoof Wild Goose Chase Fun Run May 3.

Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Nechako Valley Secondary School wrestler Jesse Raymond, 17, proved his worth as a promising up-and-comer during the Canadian National Cadet and Juvenile Wrestling Champison April 9-12.

The grade-eleven student placed fourth overall against 23 athletes in his division.

Nearly 400 athletes in 12 weight classes competed in the country-wide free-style and greco-roman tournaments. During the free-style event Raymond won two matches and lost two and although he was eliminated, still placed top ten.

He also entered into the greco-roman where he won four matches, lost two.

His second loss was for the bronze medal so he was close but got fourth, NVSS coach travis Himmelright said.

“He did really well. The good news is he now has the experience. Jesse will be our captain next year in Gr 12 taking on a huge leadership role,” Himmelright said.

As next year’s captain, Raymond will run warm ups and become a conduit for communication.

“For example, if the kids can’t contact me and can’t make it to practise, they can let Jesse know. I think he’s ready since he’s had a lot of natural leadership ability, he’s outgoing, has a big presence, confident and kids respond to that,” Himmelright said.

Wrestling season starts again in October 2016 but, preferably the season never ends, Himmelright said “A lot of wrestlers have gone on to other sports for the summer and I hope many of them go on to do wrestling camps and continue to develop skills and improve techniques,” he’s said.

Which is exactly what Raymond plans to do. “My goal is to keep mentally and physically strong over the summer, attend camps and watch motivational videos of my favourite wrestlers. It’s what drives me to be stronger,” Raymond said.

Photo by Rebecca Watson A thank you goes out to sponsors who helped send Jennor Nohr and Jesse WRESTLING: Jesse Raymond, 17, will lead the wrestling Raymond to nationals.

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Five brave runners from Vanderhoof made the long trip down to Vancouver and took part in the 31st annual Vancouver 10km Sun Run. Under sunny skies and a temperature on 10 celsius, 39,046 runners took to the streets of the city. Music bands played loud music every kilometer and thousands of water cups at 10 aid stations helped cool down the participants as they took a jaunt on a perfect day to run a road race. First from Vanderhoof, Eighteen year old Alex Nemethy crossed the line in 34 minutes 57 seconds good for 74th overall and 5th for his age group. Less than 2 minutes behind was his dad Brian in a time of 36 minutes 43 seconds good for 138th overall and 5th for his age group. Claire Radcliffe came through the finish in 54 minutes and 56 seconds good for 6289 overall and 24th for her age group. Laura Rusnjak hit the line in 1 hour 1 min 29 seconds and placed 3845 overall.

Jennifer Little crossed the line at 1 hour 23 minutes and 58 seconds and finished 24, 291 overall. Just a foot note, there were 5 women who finished in the age category of 85 to 89 years young. All 5 of them finished under 1 hour and 50 minutes. On the men’s side, there was one participant, George Abel, who is 95 years young and who won his category in a time of 2 hours 44 minutes 43 seconds. Hats off to these participants who keep moving the bar high and higher each year.

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Vanderhoof wrestler forced to forfeit nationals Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Captain of the Nechako Valley Secondary School wrestling team, Jennor Nohr, 17, left nationals bruised but not defeated.

The Canadian National Cadet and Juvenile Wrestling Championship took place April 9-12 in Fredericton New Brunswick. Nearly 400 athletes from around the country competed in 12 weight classes in both free-style and grecoroman (upper body only) tournaments.

Placing first in the province at provincials, Nohr was confident going into the national tournament. He won his first match by a ten point lead sending the provincial champion into his second match head held high.

“I was winning my second match when my opponent picked me up in a double leg lift and dropped me on my ribs, winning the match,� Nohr said. “I had to go see the paramedics that were on hand and they ruled that my rib might be broken or at least suffering from deep bruising.�

The paramedics advised Nohr to forfeit but he tried to continue. He wrestled another match despite concerns from his coach but unfortunately lost because the pain become unbearable, Nohr said. “I was heartbroken at the time, it was a huge loss for me, but through the support of my team mates, family and coach I was able to gain good spirit about it,� Nohr said.

Teammate Jesse Raymond, 17, who also participated at nationals said he was sad to see his friend get hurt. “It’s been great seeing how much [Jennor] has succeeded

and to see him get hurt in his second match at nationals‌ he probably would have come back a champion. Jennor’s been my training partner, pushing me to be a better wrestler. We push each other to be better and I can honestly say he’s a huge reason I’ve made it this far too.�

NVSS coach Travis Himmelright said the match that broke Nohr’s ribs was against a kid from Montreal who went on to place sixth. “I think Jennor would have beat him but you never know.

It was frustrating because the guy who came third in the province when Jennor came first ended up placing second at the national tournament,� Himmelright said Universities however are still knocking on Nohr’s door for possible scholarships and he is on his way to a full-recovery.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

TOP WRESTLER: Jennor Nohr, Gr 12 wrestling captain 2014-2015 for the Nechako Valley Vikes won first place at provincials which sent him to the nation-wide wrestling tournament where he bruised his ribs, leaving him choiceless.

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Nothing compares to the way only Mom can make her loved ones feel. On Mother’s Day and every day, we salute the women whose love and tireless devotion to their children make the world a more beautiful place.

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other’s Day is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world. Many countries and cultures choose to celebrate Mother’s Day in March, April or May. Though the Mother’s Day many people know today dates back a little more than a century, historians note that ancient Romans kept a festival to Cybele, a great mother of the Gods.

In addition, Europe has several traditions aimed at honoring mothers that date back quite a while.

One of the traditions associated with the current Mother’s Day is to give Mom a gift. Some people only give their own mothers and wives gifts, while others extend their generosity to sisters with children, mothers-in-law and even grandmothers.

For those who want to add a literary tilt to their Mother’s Day gift this year, consider including any of the following motherly quotes when preparing a gift Mom won’t soon forget.

• “Of all the rights of women, the greatest is to be a mother.”

- Lin Yutang, Chinese writer • “I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.

They have clung to me all my life.”

- Abraham Lincoln, 16th President of the United States of America • “Youth fades; love droops; the leaves of friendship fall; A mother’s secret hope outlives them all.”

- Oliver Wendell Holmes, American author • “A man loves his sweetheart the most, his wife the best, but his mother the longest.”

- Irish proverb • “All women become like their mothers. That is their tragedy. No man does. That’s his.”

- Oscar Wilde, Irish poet • “If I was damned of body and soul, I know whose prayers would make me whole, Mother o’ mine, O mother o’ mine.”

- Rudyard Kipling, in his poem “Mother O’ Mine”

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BYE BYE BIRDIE: Ethan Lank, AKA Albert, and Paris James, AKA Rosie, have first appearance in the show that will run May 7, 8 and 9.

AWARD: Richard Wruth, director of the Vanderhoof Children’s Theatre, accepted a provincial award Saturday, The BC Award of Achievement 2015, from MLA John Rustad, for his work with Vanderhoof Youth in fostering the love of live theatre. The award was presented after the showing of Bye Bye Birdie on Saturday, May 2.

Members Only Sale

Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op thanks its members for their support by offering instant cash off in all departments

Friday, May 8 & Saturday, May 9, 2015 If you’re not a member, join now and enjoy the benefits!

All sales Cash, Cheque, Debit Card or Credit Card in order to receive these discounts

Notice of Closure &

Annual General Meeting May 13, 2015 We welcome all of our members to join us at the Canfor Theatre at UNBC. Registration is at 6:00pm and the meeting starts at 6:30pm.

Cocktails and Appies will be served after the meeting.

We hope to see you there!

Please EH DGYLVHG WKDW DOO ,QWHJULV EUDQFKHV RƯFHV ZLOO DOVR EH closed on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. On this day, we are gathering our entire organization to celebrate a decade of success including growing and enriching our communities. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to celebrating another successful decade with you.

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Each place will give away a $250 gift Card.

PRODUCE DEPARTMENT: - Large assortment of fresh bouquets available, 12” Round Planters and 12” Square Planters – locally supplied, Plus and assortment of 4” to 6” Plants C-STORE: Milk chocolate NUTSTER - Greek yogurt filling 102g ................... Spec $2.00 LUCKY $$ GIFT MUGS .................................................................... $15.00 DELI/BAKERY: Need something special for Lunch or Dinner? The Deli and Bakery do, Meat and Cheese Trays, Desserts and Assorted Sweet Trays, Custom Cakes, Buns and Bread. We welcome all your special orders.

MEAT: Bacon Wrapped petite tenders ......................................... $8.99/lb. $19.82kg Canadian lobster tails 5-6oz ............................................................$9.99each HOME CENTRE: Large assortment of plants and ornaments for your yard and gardens have arrived.

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 You are a mystery lately, Aries. No one is quite sure what you will do next and you may like to surprise. But share your plans every so often with those closest to you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, others may try to stop you from having fun, but you are determined to enjoy yourself. Your entire week is focused on having a good time with friends and family.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, surround yourself with positive people who maintain optimistic outlooks. Many opportunities will open up if you keep a positive attitude.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, although you cannot control all of the changes in your life, you do have Àrm control over your personal health. Don’t put off revamping your diet and exercise plan.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you may resist social activities this week at Àrst, but soon you will get swept up in the fun and lose your inhibitions. Use social activities as a way to network.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, close friends will keep you pretty busy over the next few days, but you can handle it. Let off steam with a few different fun activities when time allows.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, if you are thinking about a career move, it’s about time you put your plans in motion. This week you may Ànd you are full of energy and ready for a new challenge.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, a renewed sense of enthusiasm has you eager to get started on future plans. Perhaps a new course of study will sufÀce and pave the way for new experiences.

Recipe Summer grilling season is right around the corner, and grillmasters everywhere are dusting off their skills to entertain friends and family members. In addition to traditional backyard barbecue fare, hosts who want to give their guests something a little lighter may want to consider the following recipe for “Watermelon Salad” from Laurey Masterton’s “The Fresh Honey Cookbook” (Storey Publishing).

FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 3 Eric Church, Singer (38) MAY 4 Will Arnett, Actor (45)

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 A chance encounter with an old Áame stirs up feelings you didn’t realize you still had, Virgo. Even if these feelings are less dramatic, you’re still tempted to act on them.

MAY 5 Adele, Singer (27)

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, it is up to you to initiate action in a situation that leaves you somewhat uncomfortable this week. Don’t hesitate to step up and take charge.

MAY 7 Breckin Meyer, Actor (41)

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 A difference of opinion may be highlighted at work this week when you are confronted by a coworker, Scorpio.

Act with integrity, but be Àrm with your resolve.

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PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Use caution when making decisions this week, Pisces.

You can be prone to impulsive behavior, and you don’t want to Ànd yourself in trouble.

CLUES ACROSS 1. Limited period 5. PC graphics Àle format 8. Coarse Àle 12. Smooth and lustrous 14. Equal, preÀx 15. Waxplant genus 16. One who puts up with 18. H. Potter’s BFF 19. Strays 20. Night Áight 21. Over the counter (abbr.)

22. Salt Lake state 23. DWTS’s oldest judge 26. A way to cut off 30. Hunted beings 31. Sacred tobacco pipe 32. Electronic data processing 33. # of nativity kings 34. Nebraska’s largest city 39. School spirit rally 42. 20th Greek letter 44. Belonging to Greek Mother Earth 46. Daisy tanacetum 47. Skilled in many areas 49. Mures river city 50. Brew 51. Extreme fear 56. Ethiopian monetary unit 57. Cardboard box (abbr.)

58. Esoteric 59. Sword similar to a foil 60. __, you!

61. Grass tree 62. Queen of Sparta 63. Major division of geological time 64. Supply with nourishment CLUES DOWN 1. Czar 2. Czech River 3. Nev. Senator since 1987 4. Person of ancient Media 5. Russian meat pie 6. Atom with the same atomic # 7. Harmony 8. Watery discharge from the eyes or nose 9. Arteries 10. “Breaking the Silence” author Katrina 11. Crushing blow 13. Florida state dessert 17. Della __, singer 24. Meshlike Àshing device 25. Storage warehouse 26. Play a role 27. Humbug 28. Single Lens ReÁex 29. Billiards stick 35. Parts of an hour (abbr.)

36. A.K.A. opt key 37. Tool to work the soil 38. Not or 40. Pain in the middle or

MAY 6 George Clooney, Actor (54)

MAY 8 Stephen Amell, Actor (34) MAY 9 Billy Joel, Singer (66) HS155100

inner ear 41. Collection of Psalms for liturgical use 42. Int’l. news organization 43. High Ottoman ofÀcial 44. Equipped with gears 45. __ Doria, ship 47. Informal complaint 48. Kurt Weill’s 1st wife, Lotte 49. Cain and __ 52. Canadian Áyers 53. contest 54. At some prior time 55. Make sense of language

Salad perfect for grilling season Watermelon Salad Serves 4 4 cups watermelon cut into large chunks 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup pitted Kalamata olives 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Fresh mint leaves

For a buffet presentation, just before serving, arrange the watermelon chunks on a large, Áat platter. Top with the cheese and olives. Drizzle with the olive oil and garnish with the mint. For individual plates, just make smaller versions the same way.

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Nechako Notes 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 non-profit 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 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is final. ***

PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’ fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even include school activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photo by e-mail (advertising@ominecaexpress.com) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.

This week’s submission....

After the storm on Tuesday, April 28 there were many trees blown down around Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake.

NEW EVENTS....

Photo by Rebecca Watson

DOG PETTING: Jacquy Noack, 20, from Germany is seen petting Lucy from Fur Babies at the Vanderhoof Trade Show Friday, May 1.

VANDERHOOF’S FAITH Nechako Christian Fellowship WELCOMES YOU!

Church Directory For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s Faith Church Directory Call Pam at 250-567-9258

11:00 am Worship Service 767 Loop Road Email: NechCS@live.com Christ - Centered Bible - Based Missions - Minded Non-Denominational

“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16

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

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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

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

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church Burrard Street, Vanderhoof

FINDING FREEDOM THROUGH FORGIVENESS...Seminar with Boyd Hopkins. May 8 - 10th At Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship. Friday 7pm, Sat 9:30am - noon Sat. 1:30pm, Sun. 2 - 4:30pm. Free Admission *** STORYTIME SPRING SESSION...

Stories & Interactive Rhymes. Ages 3 and up Thursdays, May 7 – June 11 10:30 – 11:00 am at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Parents are welcome to stay. *** RHYMES & SONGS SPRING SESSION...Early Steps towards literacy and a love of books! Ages 0-35 months.

Tuesdays, until June 9 10:30 – 11:15 am at the Vanderhoof Public Library.

A Snack is provided.– 11:00 am. Parents are welcome to stay. *** IDIDALAP4CANCER... is set to go on June 19/15 ............. start getting your teams ready for another fabulous fundraiser!! *** NEW! THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB...Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday (except Stat holidays) 6:30-7:30pm at the NVSS Library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Volunteers will be available to help beginners. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details contact Jeff Obayashi at jobayashi@hotmail.com or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for chess club and/or tournament. *** 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! On-line registration also available at www. girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882. *** VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS...

Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gos- SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking pel Chapel For more information call: for Seniors in need of Outreach & 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 Transportation. We are also taking *** applications for Volunteers wanting STUART NECHAKO MANOR... to take part in the VSC Program. looking for volunteers. Help needed Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a with outings, Serving meals, program dedicated to improving the entertainment and visits for the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our residents. Please contact Marnie at community through Companionship 250 567 6290 for more information. and Transportation Assistance. Phone *** 250-567-8587.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would For more information contact email at you like to become part of a team vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com working together to improve the *** quality of life for stroke survivors? The CALLING ALL SENIORS... come Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group and join us for carpet bowling, pool is looking for volunteers to join their or snooker - Monday and Thursday team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s afternoons at the Friendship Centre. goal is to encourage stroke survivors We also have cards or bingo on to improve their lives through Wednesday evenings. Music nights education, exercise, work groups, are also popular and these are the last crafts, outings, etc. No special skills Friday night of the month. Come and required; training and orientation have some fun! Everybody welcome are provided. Patience and caring young or golden agers. Call Erling understanding a necessity. Volunteers Clemmensen for more info: 250-567share responsibilities: assisting with 9927. activities, exercises, education, crafts, *** outings, fund raising.

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Seniors Day 1st Wednesday of every month

Vanderhoof Co-op Association NEW SENIORS DAY DISCOUNTS at the Vanderhoof Co-op Gas Bar Seniors Day is the 1st Wednesday of each month. Listed below are the Seniors Day Discounts starting August 3rd.

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CANFOR: Olivia Prestmo, 11, and Sarah Prestmo, 7, are seen looking at a spruce tree sample at the CANFOR booth during the Vanderhoof Trade Show Friday, May 1.

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SNACK: Keira Schwartz, 14, and David Durham, 17, are seen eating Broghies, a light wafer snack made at Co-op grocery store. Andrea Patrick, co-op employee, works in the deli and made them fresh for the trade show.

SAIK’UZ: Bev Boersen- files and permits, and Jackie Thomas, lands and resource manager, were seen at the Vanderhoof Trade Show. It was the first time Saik’uz had representatives at the show.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

TRADE SHOW: Nearly 100 different businesses set up a booth at the Vanderhoof arena for the annual Trade Show May 1 and 2. Doug Germer, 74, thought the show was very well prepared this year. “Each presenter was more than willing to answer all my questions and none was pushy,” he said.

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Fraser Lake Bike Rodeo Photos by Rebecca Watson

RIDING A BIKE: Adam Dickenson, 5, seen at the Fraser VOLUNTEER: Cade Arnason, 13, helps Brady Carter, 2, Lake Bike Rodeo Saturday, May 2 at the FL arena. through the safety obstacle course at the bike rodeo.

BIKE SAFETY: Caden Regnier, 3, stands with his grandmother Alaine from Autumn Services, and is awed by the roll SAFETY AUTHORITY: Nin Kuffert from the over simulator. A demonstration showed that the un-buckled dummy is thrown from the truck’s cab. “That’s why you Fraser Lake Fire Department and Isabell Smith with BC Ambulance give stretcher rides. always wear your seatbelt kids,” Constable Dan Carter said. “And bug your parents to wear their’s too.”

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GIANT CHEQUE: Gene Mitrand, Graham Stanley, Dave Wiebe, Mark Winston, John Dunn, John Rustad- MLA, Keith Sholer, Jim Simonson, John Alderlisten- Men Shed president, Steve Burdeniuk, Dave Leslie, Ron Embree and Dave Loewen.

Men Shed grant to be used for 3-D printer Rebecca Watson Omineca Express Vanderhoof’s Men Shed was gifted $15,000 from the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development April 24. Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad awarded the cheque to Men Shed president John Alderlisten who said the money came at a great time.

“Community Futures just gave us a 3-D printer, so we’re going to put some of the money toward making it available locally for public access,”

Alderlisten said.

The 3-D printer has many uses including types of fabricating, jewellery, artwork or one-off pieces for aircraft or truck parts to name a few, Alderlisten said, adding some of the funds may also be used for new tools and promotional purposes to collaborate with their Men Shed groups.

The Vanderhoof Men Shed is located at Burrard Market and runs every week-day from 9 a.m. to noon and Thursday evenings.

For more information contact John Alderlisten at 250-567-4961.

Photo by Rebecca Watson

CAR WASH: The Nechako Valley Secondary School cheerleaders were seen Saturday during their fundraising car wash. They are holding another one May 16 located on the side of Co-op grocery store. Proceeds to help the squad enter competitions.

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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 18,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our Accounting team:

ACCOUNTANT

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accountant at our mine site. This position reports to the Accounting Superintendent and requires an individual with excellent time management skills who can prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines, work well under pressure and pays attention to detail.

Primary duties of this position are: Ĺ˜ 5eview accounts payable Ĺ˜ 3repare monthly Mournal entries Ĺ˜ 3repare month end reports Ĺ˜ *eneral ledger account reconciliation Ĺ˜ Assist with preparation of the company audit Ĺ˜ Supervisor the Accounting Assistant Ĺ˜ 5eview costs and budgets with other departments Ĺ˜ 2ther related accounting duties as required The successful candidate will have a university degree in business and be working towards their &3A, have knowledge of (xcel and A&&3A& software and have more than years of accounting experience. 3reference will be given to individuals with industrial experience.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, %ritish &olumbia. (mployees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is days on followed by days off Monday to Thursday .

Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Smithers and Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.

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We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In Memory of Harvey Walsh May 23, 1929 2009 May 8, 2004 It has been six long years since we lost you.

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Wilfred Roy Thomson March 10, 1928 – April 26, 2015

With sadness we announce that Wilfred Thomson died peacefully in Castlegar with family by his side. He was predeceased by his wife Peros, daughter Rose, father Bert, mother Dorothy and brothers Kenneth and Arnold.

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No service by request.

A private gathering for family and friends to be announced at a later date.

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NAK’AZDLI WHUT’EN P.O. Box 1329, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Tel (250) 996-7171 Fax (250) 996- 8010

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/ OFFICE MANAGER Nak’azdli Whut’en is seeking a mature individual who is dependable and provides high-level administrative, secretarial and clerical support to oJ½ce departments. ,as exceptional organizational skills. This person should have knowledge of Nak’azdli Whut’en culture and activities. Ability to set priorities, schedule work, and meet deadlines using independence, initiative, professional manner and good judgment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and of English grammar, usage and spelling are essential. Will also lead and manage lower-level administration staff. Must have an advanced-level knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access Position Purpose.

SUMMARY: ˆ Manage and maintain COO’s schedules, ½les and correspondence ˆ Reporting Skills, Administrative Writing Skills, Microsoft Of½ce Skills ˆ Managing Processes, Organization, Analyzing Information ˆ Professionalism, Problem Solving ˆ Supply Management, Inventory Control,Verbal Communication ˆ Supervise Administrative Staff ENTRY REQUIREMENT QUALIFICATIONS: Applied Business Technology Certi½cate, Strong organizational skills, operation of of½ce machines, /eyboarding and computer applications, word processing 50 wpm minimum, maintenance of ½ling system, designing forms, and other of½ce procedures and terminology. ,ave the ability to work well with all levels of internal management and staff, as well as outside clients and vendors.

Work Conditions: 35 hours per week may be required to work some overtime.

Wage: $19.00 to $22.00, depending on experience pPYs attractiZe Fene½ts package CLOSING DATE: MAY 22, 2015 Interested applicants may forward their resume to: Maureen Isadore Executive Assistant, Nak’azdli Band PO Box 1329, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Or email to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS NOTE: Only those who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.

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NAK’AZDLI WHUT’EN

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Plumbing, Fire Systems & Fire Safety Officer Work Location: 14301 Hwy. 26 East, Barkerville Historic Town Hours of Work: 7:00 am to 4:15 pm, 4 days per week (35 hrs/wk) at $35.75 per hour plus benefits as dispersed according to the Collective Agreement between the BC Government & Service Employees Union & Barkerville Heritage Trust.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Requirements needed to perform the job t Grade 12 or equivalent t Red Seal Journeyman Plumber with a minimum of five years’ experience as a journeyman and lead hand or supervisor t Other certifications: Class B Gas ticket with Electrical endorsement t Demonstrated knowledge of fire suppression systems t Sprinkler fitter experience with the ability to get certification within one year of hire date t Welding ticket an asset t Ability to estimate project costs, to read and understand basic electrical and mechanical drawings t Ability to follow all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, laws, and Barkerville Heritage Trust policies and procedures t Valid Class 5 driver’s license. Preference given to Class 4 license t Good presentation, training and communication skills t Good interpersonal skills, reliable, punctual, organized, demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, planning and organizational skills, effective communicator and experienced supervisor t In good physical condition and able to work independently t Occupational First Aid Level 1 with transportation endorsement; training to be provided by BHT. Level 3 would be an asset t Ability to meet performance expectations as described in the Performance Expectations Letter For more complete information see the job description and performance expectations found on our website at http://www.barkerville.ca/ employment_link.htm or if you have any questions please email lynn. berlin@barkerville.ca or call Lynn, Mon-Thurs, at 250-994-3332 ext 36 or toll free at 1-888-994-3332 ext 36. If you leave a message I will return your call promptly.

NAK’AZDLI WHUT’EN P.O. Box 1329, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Tel (250) 996-7171 Fax (250) 996- 8010

COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS COORDINATOR

Nak’azdli Band is seeking a dynamic and creative individual who has excellent communication and organization skills.

This person should have thorough knowledge of Nak’azdli Band and its activities and understand the need for tailoring communication needs to a variety of audiences.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Updating, on a weekly basis, the Nak’azdli Band web site and messages for LED board Developing, printing and distributing ¾yers posters notices as requested by Nak’azdli Band Chief and Council and management staff Photographing and archiving information related to community events Writing, editing and printing the monthly Dustlus newsletter Preparing events calendar for community Organizing all aspects of annual general meetings including facilities, guests, subcontracts, etc.

Compiling, editing, and printing annual report and related material for Annual General Meeting and Annual General Assembly Managing bookings for Kwah Hall (both main hall and upstairs space) and Carrier Ball Park Maintaining inventory for Kwah Hall Working within determined budgets and time lines Organizing or helping to organize community events or functions as required KNOWLEDGE: Preparing budgets and tracking expenditures Desktop publishing, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web site editing, and Outlook Some facilities management functions Rental agreements and booking services QUALIFICATIONS: Post-secondary education in communications or related ½eld highly desirable Experience in area related to events planning Experience in a variety of communications activities; able to provide examples of previous communications products Experience in organizing and maintaining accurate records related to facilities rentals and maintenance Excellent communication skills in a variety of formats.

Valid BC Driver’s License Must be able to work ¾exible hours: weekends and evenings Please submit a resume and cover letter by May 22, 2015 to: Maureen Isadore PO Box 1329, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Fax: 250-996-8010 Email: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca

Thompson Community Services

Service, Commitment, Leadership

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSES Prince George, BC

TCS is a social services agency that provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in a number of communities in the Province of BC. We possess an unwavering commitment to care, innovation and highly individualized, solution-focused services for individuals and their families.

Fundamental to our purpose is the selection and support of committed staff members.

TCS is establishing a home in Prince George for individuals with complex health care needs and developmental disabilities. As a Licensed Practical Nurse you will be responsible for the medical care and the needs of the individuals under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Duties will include administering medications, designing and implementing care plans, assessing patient mental and emotional well being, providing care and support in all areas of daily living and providing continuous observation and support. Care will be provided in the home and in the community.

As a team player you must be able to build relationships, be an excellent interpersonal communicator and be able to maintain a flexible schedule as necessary.

We offer competitive salary with an excellent benefit package.

Please submit resumes by May 13, 2015 to Kristine DeMonte at kdemonte@tcsinfo.ca.

www.thompsoncommunityservices.com Thompson Community Services

Service, Commitment, Leadership

PAYROLL CLERK

Nak’azdli Whut’en seeks a highly motivated individual to work in a junior ½nance position to support the functions of the Finance Department. This person must have careful attention to detail, concern for quality and accuracy, and the ability to work in a fast paced, busy organization. This person must be able to maintain a high degree of con½dentiality and ethics.

JOB RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain accurate and current Band Employees pay stubs, establishes a system of controls by designing and enforcing checks and balances to minimize the risk of ½nancial loss and ensure organizational integrity. Comply with Federal requirements and regulations for payroll and bene½ts.

Process bi-weekly payroll and deductions.

QUALIFICATIONS: Bookkeeping Certi½cate is an asset, Grade 12 or equivalent, bookkeeping skill, payroll, accounts payable experience (minimum one year). Ability to work with computers and the necessary software such as Excel,Adagio, Outlook, and Word typically used by the department. Basic understanding of general accepted accounting principles. Ability to meet deadlines and work in an environment that is sometimes highly stressful and busy. Good organizational skills and attention to detail, good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Ability to understand and carry out moderately complex oral and written instructions; to make minor decisions in accordance with rules and regulations as they apply to work problems; to maintain company records; and to meet and deal effectively with employees. Must be able to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations.

Knowledge of Dakelh History and Language considered an asset

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKERS Prince George, BC

We are currently seeking skilled individuals in the Prince George area to work with clients with developmental disabilities. Experience with challenging behaviours would be an asset. Applicants must be committed to service of the highest quality and display a positive and helpful attitude. Shift work is involved. We are an accredited agency and an equal opportunity employer.

Experience is an asset but we will provide on-the-job training. Grade 12 or equivalent and a Class 5 Driver’s license is required.

Additional skills - all aspects of care and training for adults with developmental disabilities is preferred.

Compensation: Competitive Salary and benefits package.

Please send your cover letter and resume by May 8, 2015 to reception@tcsinfo.ca or fax: 1-250-372-7544.

For further information please call 1-250-828-1508.

www.thompsoncommunityservices.com

COLLEGE OF NEW CALEDONIA Fort St. James Campus PROJECT PLANNER REFERENCE NUMBER: 15-009SN

This position is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, administering and evaluating a variety of project offerings at CNC. Qualifications include a degree in adult education, or degree or diploma in another field and additional education in adult education, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

To find out more information about this and other opportunities, and directions on how to apply, please check our website at: www.cnc.bc.ca/Human_Resources/employment.htm Join us. We offer a supportive workplace, great benefits, and competitive salaries. And we have opportunities to grow, both within our college, and within our communities.

CNC - A COMMUNITY FOR LEARNING AND TEACHING THAT CARES, SERVES, AND LEADS

Nak’azdli Band offers competitive Fene½t/[ages packages.

CLOSING DATE: MAY 15, 2015 $ :00 PM Interested applicants ma] for[ard resume to the aFove address or email their resumes to valeriep@nakazdli.ca Attention: Valerie Pierre PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS NOTE: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.

NAK’AZDLI WHUT’EN P.O. Box 1329, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Tel (250) 996-7171 Fax (250) 996- 8010

COUNCIL SECRETARY

Nak’azdli Whut’en is seeking a mature individual who is dependable and has exceptional organizational skills. This person should have knowledge of Nak’azdli Whut’en culture and activities. Ability to set priorities, schedule work, and meet deadlines using independence, initiative and good judgment.

In addition, you are able to communicate with COO and managers in a polished, professional manner. You possess experience working with Chief and Council, preparing meeting materials, and taking meeting Minutes with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and mastery of English grammar, usage and spelling are essential. You have an advanced-level knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Microsoft Access.

SUMMARY FOR COUNCIL SECRETARY: Provides clerical and administrative support for Band Council Type and distribute meeting agendas and related background documentation to Council and Committee members Preparing legal documents such as BCR’s (Band Council Resolutions) typing up letters as needed Take rough notes and transcribe minutes for Band Council meeting; record resolutions, decisions Record minutes and resolutions at the Annual General Meeting and General Meeting Carry out special projects for Council as requested Arrange all travel for Chief and Council ENTRY REQUIREMENTS, QUALIFICATIONS: Certi½cate or diploma in Of½ce Administration, Minute transcription, Internet use, Computer applications – Microsoft Word and Excel. Minimum 2 years’ experience; high degree of organization and attention to detail. Working Conditions: 28 hours per week, some overtime for meetings.

Wage: $16.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on experience plus attractive Fene½ts package.

Knowledge of Dakelh History and Language considered an asset CLOSING DATE: MAY 22, 2015 Interested applicants may forward their resume to: Maureen Isadore Executive Assistant, Nak’azdli Band PO Box 1329, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 Or email to: executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca PLEASE NO PHONE CALLS NOTE: Only those applicants who meet the minimum requirements will be invited to interview.

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ROUND HAY Bales, barn stored, for sale. 250-846-5855 or 250-882-3083.

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Auctions KWIK Auctions Commercial Food Equipment & Restaurant Auction House - Burnaby & Kelowna - Live & Online - visit KwikAuctions.com for Catalog, Pics, Video Preview ONSITE AUCTION - MAY 7, 2015 All Assets - Formerly Akari Japanese Restaurant 112 - 3000 Lougheed Hwy, Coquitlam, BC Complete Cooking Line, Sushi Cases, High End Furnishings & More!!!!.....View all lots ONLINE, Register to Bid & Bid via Live Broadcast. Visit www.activeauctionmart.com or call 604-371-1190 buyit@activeauctionmart.com

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“POOL REFERENDUM APPEAL FUND” Notice to contributors to the Vanderhoof “POOL REFERENDUM APPEAL FUND”, in March 2013.

A notice of discontinuance was filed on March 28, 2013 on the advice of our lawyer.

After paying lawyer fees and other associated expenses, the remainder of the donations have been paid back, divided by property owners at their level of contribution.

A few direct deposits have not yet been claimed.

Donors will have until June 15, 2015 to submit proof of their direct deposit to Randy Holubosh, by email rfholubosh@telus.net or mailing copy of deposit receipt to Randy Holubosh, Contact Randy at 250-441-3487 for mailing address.

Moneys Unclaimed by June 15th, 2015, will be donated a Registered Cluculz Lake charity.

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Vanderhoof’s Wild Goose Chase Rebecca Watson Omineca Express And They’re off.

Runners in Vanderhoof laced up for the 37 annual Wild Goose Chase Fun Run Sunday May 3. The race started from WL McLeod Elementary School with 273 participants who took to the streets of Vanderhoof either taking part in a 3.5km, 5km, or 8km event. Fire fighters, doctors, educators, Vanderhoof mayor and residents along with numerous people from out-of-town took part in the event.

Race organizers – Wanda and Brian Nemethy – took the race over in 1998 when Jenny and Terry Hooper retired.

The event began in 1978 with 22 participants. Thirty seven Photo by Rebecca Watson years later, the race is bigger than ever, Mr. Nemethy said.

In 1998 there were 53 participants. In 2009 the startMINI RUNNERS: In from Prince George is Edie Baker, 6, and ing line had 383. This year competitors had chances to Axel Baker, 4. Their father Laine Baker got his name on the win medals that were three deep in each of the 16 race catgoose chase trophy when he was four. egories. Prize money was also given to the first male and female overall in each event. Prizes included two mountain bikes, six gift cards at $100 each, two gift cards at $50, a GoPro and Ipod shuffle to name a few. Money was also put aside for a NVSS Scholarship and this year’s winner of the scholarship is Alexander Nemethy. Alexander will be running with the Vikings Cross Country/Track team this fall as he continues his Post-Secondary Education with the University of Victoria. See the web site. www.strideandglide.ca for full results.

First to the finish line this year in the following distances are:

Photo by Rebecca Watson

FIRE FIGHTERS RUN TOO: Mike Elwert, Jesse Hopps and Wyatt Crossley collected pledges for a month to raise funds for the pool.

3.5 km Run: Female: Hayley Stephen 15:24 Male: Simon Nemethy 12:15

8km Run: Female: Sharleen Balogh 29:52 Male : Kevin Grigg 28:20

5km walk: Female: Suzanne Sharp 33:42 Male: Tony Prazma 33:25

Photo by Rebecca Watson

GOOSE: Lisa Spingle from Fraser Lake dressed for the occasion at the Wild Goose Chase Fun Run.

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FUN RUN: The crowd of people at the Vanderhoof Wild Goose Chase Fun Run seen at the beginning of the race, Simon Nemethy leading the pack in blue.

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