Coast Mountain News, June 18, 2015

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Deckhand D'Arcy Jones, First Mate Stan Logan and Deckhand Rick Douglas stand proudly on the new outdoor viewing lounge of the MV Nimpkish.

The two new lounges are among a number of improvements made to the vessel for this season.

Ernest Hall photo

Discovery Coast “Connector”: MV Nimpkish enters second season

BY ERNEST HALL The maiden voyage of the summer BC Ferries “Connector” service between Bella Coola and Bella Bella launches at high noon, June 18 at the Bella Coola Harbour, featuring an improved MV Nimpkish, the smallest, slowest vessel in the fleet plying the third longest route.

After her winter work serving mid-coast communities and a lengthy maintenance clinic this spring in the Lower Mainland, the little boat is dutifully back on the Central Coast all geared up and ready to do its job getting passengers

and vehicles to and from Bella Coola, Ocean Falls, Shearwater, and Bella Bella, where it connects with the route of the big ferries between Port Hardy and Prince Rupert.

Last year, the “Connector” service replaced one that sailed twice a week directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola, an 11-hour sailing that brought thousands of tourists traveling the “Discovery Coast Circle Route” since the service was instated in 1996. That service involved the 115-vehicle Queen of Chilliwack, taken out of service last summer as a cost-cutting measure. In those sum-

mers, the Chilliwack also made four trips a week that took in Outer Coast ports on trips lasting 22-33 hours.

Only one sailing, entirely during daylight hours, was very popular with tourists.

This is the second summer that the16-vehicle Nimpkish has been deployed as a replacement for the Chilliwack – now up for sale.

Following a tsunami of passenger complaints about the trip on the inadequate little vessel – ranging from the quality of the complimentary food, to the uncomfortable seating on a nine-hour-plus voyage, to the constant roar of the engines, to the inaccessibil-

ity of the two washrooms a deck below the passenger area - the BC government has done little or nothing toward restoring an adequate service.

Nonetheless, the crew is proud of the changes on board since last year’s experience. Topping the list is a third washroom, this one with a gel dispenser instead of a sink.

Although not accessible to wheelchairs, hand bars and crew assistance make it more accessible for those with mobility challenges.

Another major improvement makes the second lounge (port side) more useful: A lack of ventilation in the past resulted in heavy

condensation, especially in cool, damp weather.

Installing an extractor fan and replacing the carpets make the lounge more usable, and a hot and cold water dispenser eliminates the problem of disposing of plastic water bottles.

In both port and starboard lounges, lights can now be dimmed, and the starboard “Servery”, where complimentary food is available, is better lit and a microwave oven is now available.

The crew appears proudest of improvements to the outdoor areas. Life rafts have been relocated so that passengers can use the upper outer decks fore and

aft (smokers aft), with the outdoor viewing lounges providing excellent views of the car deck operations and passing scenery – often dolphins and other marine life alongside.

Finally, a bus-stop-type shelter has been erected at the top of the ferry ramp at the Government Wharf.

This long-awaited development follows an offer from the BC Tourism Minister on a tour of the Nimpkish more than a year ago.

Although the shelter will not be lighted, BC Ferries plans to monitor the ambient lighting with a view to lighting the shelter next winter.

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LOCAL NEWS

COS encourages proactive approach during local bear season

BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Bear season is upon us once again in the Bella Coola Valley and representatives from the Ministry of Environment visited the community last week, encouraging a proactive approach that involves an ongoing conversation within the community.

“The focus is really about getting the groups together,” said Mike Badry, Provincial Wildlife Conflict Prevention Coordinator. “We need to have that communication about the issues.

Once we identify the issues, we can see what kind of resources are available and how we can mitigate these issues.”

Badry, who has an extensive background as a wildlife and habitat biologist, said his current position deals with human-wildlife conflicts “on all levels,” from raccoons to cougars.

“We live in areas inhabited by wild animals, it’s part of the benefits of living here,” he said. “A certain amount of conflict is

bound to happen but let’s try and understand how it happens and why. Then we can work on reducing it.”

Badry said that his main work in the Bella Coola Valley will be helping to understand and mitigate any conflicts that happen, as well helping to reinvigorate the Bear Working Group, which he stresses as a very important initiative to reducing negative interactions with animals.

“It’s extremely important to get the community together and understand what’s causing the conflicts,” he explained. “We need to discover what works here and what doesn’t. There may be some simple practices we can implement right away and others that will take more time. And we can work on doing a Bear Hazard Assessment and develop a management plan that incorporates the unique aspects of this community.”

When questioned on whether or not he thought that commercial bear-viewing was influencing bear behaviour outside of

the viewing areas, both Badry and Sgt. Len Butler of the COS said they did not know the answer.

“People often want to find that particular reason they think may be causing the problem and some have attached it to bear viewing,” said Butler. “ Do we know that for sure? I don’t think we do. In other areas it hasn’t been a problem, but it’s been a plausible excuse.”

Badry said that if the bear-viewing activity continued to be of concern to residents it may need to be further explored.

“If that’s keeping us from making headway, perhaps we need to try and find the answers,” he said. “I want to stress that we are not pro or anti-viewing, it has to be kept neutral.

It’s possible a study could be designed to further explore this question.”

In regards to farming and livestock management, it’s been a part of life in the Valley for decades. Badry said that while the province encourages those initiatives, their

implementation often produces conflicts.

“We don’t oppose any activity that increases local food sustainability,” Badry explained. “But we need to understand how to mitigate the potential conflicts. If you have backyard chickens, how can we manage that?”

Butler explained that the role of the COS is to ensure public safety comes first, but that people also need to take responsibility for managing their attractants.

“Under the Wildlife Act it is your responsibility to manage all your attractants to the best of your abilities,” said Butler. “ If we receive a call most often we will make suggestions on how to manage feed, install electric fencing, and deal with attractants.

That’s often the end of the problem.”

However, Butler stressed that if dangerous wildlife are repeatedly causing problems and there is no action on the part of the owner, the COS will proceed with more enforcement. A

Dangerous Wildlife Protection Order may be issued, where the owner has a certain amount of time to meet certain conditions.

“There is a certain amount of discretion we apply case-to-case and generally it’s a gradual process,” said Butler. “We want compliance and we will try for the least intrusive way, but we will take more action if necessary.”

Butler explained that any public safety issue is taken very seriously by the COS, and that individuals who are not managing attractants properly are also putting their neighbourhood at risk.

He also acknowledged that even with the best efforts, there are times when a bear will simply fail to get the message and will be destroyed.

“If you’ve done everything and that bear continues to come back, there comes a point in time where we will trap and destroy the animal,” said Butler.

“We will always err on the side of caution. We want people to know that if we come down

Crew on the Nimpkish 'go the exta mile' FROM PAGE 1 In response to the effort by Ferries (and government) to increase comfort on the little vessel – dubbed by critics of the government cutbacks to be “a little tub”, “a barge”, the “MV Skimpkish”, and “a toy in a fjord” – local tourism promoters continue to be astounded by the decision – a chokehold on the marine link in the Circle Route. (Only a few spots remain for small vehicles on the 44 “Connector” sailings scheduled this summer – 24 eastbound and 20 westbound – with virtually no room for RVs or campers.)

Doug Baker, President of Bella Coola Valley Tourism, says: “The way things were, in reality, was great. The crew was great. The scenery was great. The Chilliwack

was able to handle the demand. Clearly, the tourism industry in the region can accommodate much more than the Nimpkish can deliver.”

Petrus Rykes, President of the West Chilcotin Tourism Association and Chair of the “Save the Discovery Coast Ferry” campaign says he is no longer angry. However, the decision which “crippled” the Circle Route still amazes him. “We could have a winning combination, here. The crew is phenomenal.” (Ferry passengers last summer resoundingly applauded the crew, some suggesting the crew were embarrassed but went the extra mile to “make the best of a bad situation”.)

Simply put, says Rykes, “What we need is a bigger boat, with better amenities for

such a long trip, sailing on a sensible schedule through some of the most spectacular scenery in the world.”

Baker and Rykes agree that the Nimpkish

is a fine little vessel and would be suitable for short sailings, but it is not the vessel for the task it has been given.

Bella Coola Valley Tourism is working with

other organizations and agencies to get the marine link in the Circle Route restored to a level that would support the regional tourist industry.

and trap an animal, it will be destroyed.”

Badry said that, with the exception of a few special cases, the province has pretty much abandoned the practice of relocation.

“I don’t care if it’s a raccoon, we don’t move animals long distances to try and resolve conflicts,” said Badry. “If it worked we would do it, but it doesn’t.”

Badry said the practice of relocation can be applied for species recovery, but even then the mortality is very high and the practice is not suitable for conflict management.

On the topic of a full-time CO in the Valley, Butler said that although he fully recognizes the importance and benefits of

having a full-time CO in the Valley, but in the time of current staffing restraints it isn’t a reality yet.

He also stressed the importance of calling the RAPP Line, saying there were only 13 calls to the line last year in Hagensborg, 29 calls in Bella Coola (townsite and Four Mile). Calls to the RCMP were still trying to be determined, but numbers are expected to be high.

“It’s still important to call,” said Butler. “We have Steven Hodgson here, his position with problem wildlife is going to work. But we need the calls to come through those lines.”

You can call the RAPP Line 24-7 toll free at 1-877-952-RAPP (7277).

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LETTERS

New CCRD Committee adopts practical approach

BY ERNEST HALL Housing, a long neglected walking trail, and community pride head the list of “do-able” projects being advanced

by Bella Coola’s new Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC).

In the third meeting since its creation last winter, the EDAC, which advises the Central Coast Regional District (CCRD) on ways to improve the flagging economy of the region, focussed on actions that might be the “baby steps” necessary to build a “foundation” on which to impose larger, more longterm development initiatives.

The EDAC identified a shortage of

rental housing as a barrier to attracting people who might contribute to the region’s economic well-being.

People who might want to move to the area often don’t because they can’t find a place to live – especially those who don’t want to buy property and settle down permanently.

Area residents who have vacant houses, cottages, cabins, guest suites, rooms, etc. that could be rented out on a longer term than the typical tourist visit are urged to contact the CCRD’s newly appointed Community Economic Development Officer, Tanis Shedden at 250-7995291.

Examining a fed-

eral funding program connected to Canada’s 150th anniversary (2017), the EDAC recommended backing a local effort to reinvigorate the long-abandoned trail between the Bella Coola Townsite and Thorsen Creek – a Nuxalk footpath for centuries and first surveyed with the arrival of the Norwegian settlers at the end of the 19th Century.

With federal funds for Canada 150 and local support, the Committee views this project as “doable”.

Additionally, the group identified bear-proof litter and garbage containment, adorned by local artists, as a first practical step in an effort to increase “community pride” by beautifying the

Bella Coola Townsite and other areas throughout the region. Programs already in place can make such bins available at low cost, and 10 spots were identified for starters. A broader effort to beautify the both the Townsite and region will be considered by the EDAC. Finally, the Committee presents a “HEADS UP”: The EDAC needs to develop an understanding of the condition of businesses throughout the Regional District (including communities on the Outer Coast).

To this end, businesses will soon be approached individually to engage in short interviews.

Watch for further information about

this key process in the Committee’s strategy.

Committee members adamantly expressed their determination that their work will have positive, practical outcomes – unlike many similar efforts in the past which have resulted in reports that end up on a shelf collecting dust.

The meeting was attended by Randy Hart (Chair), Lori Campbell, Ernest Hall, Markus Schieck, Wilma Hallam, Darla Blake (the CCRD’s CAO), and Tanis Shedden (Community Economic Development Officer).

For minutes of the meeting, visit www.ccrd-bc.ca and watch for news on Facebook.

Tanis Shedden, a University of Calgary graduate in economics, recently joined the CCRD staff as Community Economic Development Officer. She is joined by Kyle Mettler, a Prince George UNBC Political Science graduate on a yearlong appointment as Local government management intern. They will be greatly involved in work with the District's voluntary Economic Development Advisory Committee.

Williams Lake woman survives grizzly bear encounter

BY MONICA LAMBYORSKI A young woman from Williams Lake is recovering in hospital after being bitten on the arm by a grizzly bear last Friday.

The victim and a

friend were hiking in a remote alpine in the Big Mountain Slide area southeast of Horsefly when the surprise encounter with the bear occurred in a thickly treed area during strong winds, said Sgt. Len Butler

of the Conservation Officer Service (COS).

"The bear bluff charged and stopped in front of the two," Butler said. "As the female went to get her bear spray the bear bit her arm, somewhat

tossed her to the side, and ran off."

The woman underwent surgery for a broken arm, but otherwise is in good spirits recovering, Butler said.

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Once the COS predator team verified the attack and location, an officer contacted the woman and man at the hospital in person to get further

details.

"Both of them were very concerned and hoped we wouldn't have to destroy the bear, which we didn't," Butler said, noting when three conservation officers hiked about two hours to

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the site Saturday to investigate, they found no sign of the bear.

"When we identified the site of the attack we considered it more of a surprise encounter between the bear and the two people," Butler said.

"They reacted, the bear reacted, and the bear got out of there."

Butler said when there is a bear attack officers must investigate to make sure there aren't any safety issues to the public.

He also stressed the importance of reporting human/ wildlife encounters.

From the man's description, the grizzly was estimated to be about three years old.

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LOCAL NEWS

Local artists work on display at Valley Gallery in Hagensborg For the past two weeks the Bella Coola Valley Arts Council has had a show at the Valley Gallery featuring artists Marc Hedges, Ida Eriksen, and Ray McIlwain.

The paintings being shown have for the most part not been shown previously in Bella Coola, and reflect each artist’s style and interest.

The most eye catching part of the show are undoubtedly four large portraits done by Marc Hedges when he was an art student over 20 years ago. Your eyes are repeatedly drawn to the features of these four. Marc was working with a group of mentally handicapped adults at the time, and these are some of the people he worked with, and knew well.

Marc attended art school in Manitoba

and Victoria, and then spent two years a Banff school of fine arts, before getting his degree in education. He currently spends his time working for the CCTA and making pottery as well as doing some painting.

Ida Eriksen has been living in Bella Coola for the last several year since retiring as a graphic artist at UVIC. In truth she has long roots with this area having grown up in Namu.

Ida also went to art school in Victoria, and in fact was there at the same time as Marc Hedges.

Since retiring Ida has decided to simply paint whatever she likes. She is extraordinarily prolific producing a room full of paintings many with a scenes of forest and woods. She likes to capture light passing

through the trees and paths. They are happy paintings and reflect Ida’s cheerful disposition.

If you visit the gallery make sure to see the painting of the old car sitting down at the tide flats. She also does portraiture and figure painting though you will have to visit her gallery to see these.

Ray McIlwain has been a physician in Bella Coola for many years. Although he has no formal fine arts training, he has enjoyed painting since his retirement four years ago. He paints both scenery and figures, choosing subjects that have some interest for him.

He has several paintings of local scenes that many will recognize, such as M Gurr Lake, Kleena Kleene, and Clayton Creek estuary. He has

Local artists Marc Hedges and Ray McIlwain with the Valley Gallery's summer student, Jerrel Nelson also included in the show several portraits or figure paintings of family.

By the time this is published the show

will be just about over. However, starting on June 19th there will be the Arts Council’s annual visual art show,

which features many different artists in the valley each showing no more than three pieces, and highlighting their latest work.

The Valley Gallery located in front of SAMS is open Monday to Saturday from 10 to 4:30 over the summer.

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LOCAL NEWS

At least 60 bikes were lined up in the bikes racks every day!

Acwsalcta students enjoy Bike Week

BY GEOFF GERICKE Many of you may have noticed a large entourage of students riding their bikes up the highway on route

to Acwsalcta School during the week of May 25-29th. We joined the community for Bike Week and encouraged all students to jump on their pedals and bike

to school. At least 60 bikes were lined up in the bikes racks every day!

To kick start the week, the school hosted the its 4th Annual Bike Rodeo

on Monday, May 25th. RedShreds bike shop from Williams Lake faithfully sends down bike mechanics every year to tune students’ bikes up for summer, ensuring that everyone has the necessary parts to safely get around for the summer.

A huge thanks to Cory Brunelle and Ian Davidson for coming all the way down to Bella Coola to work like dogs under the summer sun in the Acwsalcta parking lot, these guys are wizards behind a bike stand – between the two of them they fixed close to 60 bikes in one

day. The afternoon of the bike rodeo saw groups of students going through bike stations, one of them being led by Constable Mark of the RCMP, teaching students about road safety.

The students played on bike stunts and enjoyed races, and the day

rounded out with a big group ride around 4 Mile.

Acwsalcta School would also like to thank Constable Ed Wells from the RCMP for his involvement in Bike Week and for safely escorting the students riding to and from downtown each day.

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BY MONICA LAMBYORSKI A focus hearing regarding the four people accused in the double homicide at Anahim Lake on Boxing Day got underway in Williams Lake provincial court Wednesday but was adjourned with the expectation it will resume in July.

Crown Counsel asked if the hearing could be adjourned to the fall because it is still waiting for some forensic, toxicology, DNA and pathology reports, but defence argued the focus hearing should resume as soon as possible.

Crown told the court it anticipates calling 13 witnesses for a preliminary inquiry that is expected to take place in

Williams Lake during a three-week period in March or April, 2016.

Judge Victor Galbraith set June 17 as the date for all parties involved to meet and fix a date for continuing the focus hearing.

Dates for the preliminary hearing have yet to be determined.

Everett O’Reilly, 27, charged with first degree murder, and Christian Craciun, 28, Andrew Jongbloets, 25, and Serena Rhem, all charged with second degree murder, remain in custody.

The families of victims Matthew Hennigar and Kalvin Andy travelled from Anahim Lake and Bella Coola to be in the court room Tuesday.

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LOCAL NEWS

West Chilcotin Tourism Association puts up new sign at Anahim Lake Petrus Rykes, newly elected President of West Chilcotin Tourism Association (WCTA) helps install a sign at Anahim Lake directing tourists to carry on and visit Bella Coola, the “Gateway to the Great Bear Rain Forest & Central Coast”.

Rykes led the charge in last year’s campaign to “Save the Discovery Coast Ferry” – a frustrating experience for all involved - but no surrender is in sight as the tourism industry on the Central Coast and Chilcotin Highway 20 corridor prepares for the second summer season of the crippled marine link in the “Discovery Coast Circle Route”.

Together, says Rykes, the Chilcotin and Bella Coola Valley offer “the best of both worlds”.

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who built their businesses based on the “Circle Route” can no longer count on ferry traffic in great numbers because many tourists can’t get reservations on the much smaller boat, businesses are seeking other ways to attract clients.

Not very long ago, Chilcotin tourism operators hesitated to promote travel to Bella Coola, because they might lose business in the Chilcotin. However, with an inadequate ferry exit from Bella Coola, Highway 20 travelers must return by the same route – giving them a second opportunity to visit the Chilcotin.

Petrus Rykes of the West Chilcotin Tourism Association with the new sign at Anahim Lake

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LOCAL NEWS

Public input sought on the Great Bear Rainforest PRESS RELEASE Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Public input on proposed land use objectives and the potential for new biodiversity, mining and tourism areas (BMTAs) and a conservancy in the Great Bear Rainforest is being sought until Aug. 10, 2015, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Minister Steve Thomson announced today.

The intent of the proposed Great Bear Rainforest land use order and potential BMTAs and conservancy is to meet the goals of reserving 70% of historic old-growth forests (with minor exceptions), while maintaining a viable forest industry in the Great Bear Rainforest.

The Great Bear Rainforest cov-

ers 6.4 million hectares on B.C.'s north and central coast. The proposed land use order addresses First Nations cultural heritage resources, freshwater ecosystems and habitats, landscape and stand level biodiversity and bear habitat.

Up to eight new BMTAs that collectively cover 295,000 hectares of Crown land next to existing

conservancies and other protected areas in the region are also being considered. The potential BMTAs being considered are Hanson, Sonora, King and Gil Islands, and the Kitsault, Kimsquit, Green and Braden areas. However, for King Island, the ministry is considering establishing a conservancy instead of a BMTA. Commercial forestry and hydro-

Potential Biodiversity, Mining and Tourism Areas, and Proposed Land Use Objectives – Great Bear Rainforest The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations is considering establishing up to eight new Biodiversity, Mining and Tourism Areas (BMTAs) under the Environment and Land Use Act. For King Island, the ministry is looking at the possibility of establishing a conservancy under the Park Act instead of a BMTA. These areas would comprise approximately 295,000 hectares of Crown land.

The ministry is also proposing to cancel the 2007 South Central Coast Order and Central and North Coast Order, and all their amendments (2009 and 2013), and replace these with the proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest land use objectives, established by legal order pursuant to Section 93.4 of the Land Act and for the purposes of the Forest and Range Practices Act. The proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order sets forest management requirements within the 6.4 million hectares of the Great Bear Rainforest (see schedule A in the proposed Order). The proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order addresses First Nations cultural heritage resources, freshwater ecosystems and habitats, landscape and stand level biodiversity, and bear habitat.

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electric generation linked to the power grid are prohibited in BMTAs. Areas designated as conservancies explicitly recognize the importance of the area to First Nations for social, ceremonial and cultural uses.

In March 2009, the Province, First Nations, environmental groups and forest companies agreed to review implementation of ecosystem-based management landuse objectives in the Great Bear Rainforest with the goal of "concurrently moving to high levels of ecological integrity and high levels of human well-being and if that is not possible, to make meaningful increments to both."

To date, forest companies in the area have been fol-

lowing the existing land use objectives that protect 50% of old-growth forests.

In January 2014, Joint Solutions Project (coalition of environmental groups and forest companies) jointly submitted 82 pages of recommendations for future management in the Great Bear Rainforest. The proposed land use objectives being released for public review and comment incorporate those recommendations and have had input from the Nanwakolas Council and Coastal First Nations.

In addition to reviewing public and stakeholder input, consultation with 12 other First Nations that have traditional territory in the Great Bear Rainforest

will need to occur before the proposed land use order and any BMTAs/conservancy are finalized.

Copies of the proposed Great Bear Rainforest land use order, associated maps and maps of the potential BMTAs/ conservancy and supporting data are available online at: https://www.for. gov.bc.ca/TASB/ SLRP/GBR_BMTA_ LUOR.html Written comments can be sent via mail to: Great Bear Rainforest Land User Order/ BMTAs Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 142 2080 Labieux Rd. Nanaimo, B.C. V9T 6J9. Or via fax to 250 751-7081 or via email to: Great.

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Together the proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order and potential BMTAs/conservancy will meet the goals of reserving 70% of historic old growth forests, with some minor exceptions, while maintaining a viable forest industry in the Great Bear Rainforest.

In areas designated as BMTAs, commercial logging and hydro-electric power generation linked to the power grid would be prohibited; other resource activities and land uses would remain subject to existing legal requirements.

The designations would only apply to provincial Crown land.

Areas designated as conservancies explicitly recognize the importance of the area to First Nations for social, ceremonial and cultural uses. Conservancies provide for a wider range of low impact, compatible economic opportunities than Class A parks, however, commercial logging, mining and hydroelectric power generation, other than local run-of-the-river projects, are prohibited. The designation would only apply to provincial Crown land.

The public is invited to comment on the proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest order and potential BMTAs/conservancy June 11, 2015 to August 10, 2015.

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By eVanGeline hanUse to as Qatuwas, or ‘People Gathering Together,’ On the morning Bella Bella and hosted the 1993 is planning 2014, four canoes of July 9, to return to Bella Qatuwas Festival. journeys, was cautious Bella this year, began their when journey from Bella 21 years after its speaking of facing Members of the first gathering the notoritake in the annual Coola to parwas held in 1993.

Nation and their Squamish ous Mesachie Nose, The Heiltsuk fellow paddlers Journeys. Hosted Tribal Canoe have played a key from Hawaii towed its swirling currents famous for this the Heiltsuk Nation year by resurgence of the role in the from Vancouver, two canoes winds. “If the winds and strong ocean going BC and were pick up Bella, it is estimated of Bella canoe culture along welcomed into we may have to Bella be towed,” said will be 100 canoes that there North West Coast the Pacific the Nuxalk Nation Coola by Mack. when they attending the Qatuwas Festival first carved a canoe luck at the Bella with a pot To many, this canoe Coola and paddled and 5,000 journey visitors going to from Bella Bella Campground. Together,Motel is seen as a healing Bella Bella for to they seven days of celebrating, for Expo 86, in 1986Vancouver journeyed for three nity for all involved.opportuand in 1989 days with the feastCultural ing, and dancing. participated in help of support traditions and knowledge the vessels, arriving are to Seattle”, and at “Paddle Tribal Journeys, in Bella Bella last being revived as this also referred weekend. traditionally invited other tribes event Nuxalkmc were Luke Mack, a skipper, to travel to skilled navigawho has been on several tors on the water, canoe using the ocean as a highway for trade and

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A former commercial fisher and experienced diver, Sandoval is right at home on the water and is hoping this journey will momentum going keep the Nuxalkmc canoe and revive the culture see tHoUsaNds oN page 3

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Obituaries Kurt Erick J. Kovacic January 18, 1961 April 15, 2015 It is with great sadness Kurt’s families announce his sudden death.

Kurt is predeceased by his sister Tansy and his father Hans. He is survived by his wife Jamie, his mother, one brother, one sister, his 3 children; Tess, Tahnee & Clayton, 3 nieces, 3 nephews & 2 great nieces, one Uncle and Aunt, and numerous cousins

Lost & Found Found: A set of keys on 4th Avenue North. To claim please call 250-398-2023.

FOUND on Chimney Lake girls bike helmet floating on the lake. Name Jacqualyn Ouelletta written on back.

Please phone Donna 250-3980351 to claim.

Employment Career Opportunities LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Ltd., Golden, BC. Operations Planner JOB PURPOSE: To work with LP’s Forest Resources Division team to annually plan and develop 265,000 m3 of timber. To prescribe and use forestry practices that meets legislated and LP Corporate requirements.

Refer to LPCorp.com for further details. If you have questions please call Mr. Tim Arnett at 250-344-8856

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Garage Sale Saturday, June 13 9am - 12 noon 1118 Latin Avenue Kitchen items, jewelry, books, clothing, barbecue, boat, electric motor & more!

Multi Family Yard Sale Saturday, June 13 9am - 2pm 1145 Latin Ave. Lots of kids stuff, household items & lots more!

No Early Birds!

Available for senior care, light housekeeping, shopping, doctor appointments, walks, etc. Ask for Angie at 250-398-7527. Also available for yard work, house cleaning, and house sitting.

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5 Registered Black Angus Bulls, DOB April 17 to May 14, 2014. BW from 84lb to 110lb.

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TAXI DRIVERS WANTED IMMEDIATELY Full Time and Part Time Applicants must have Class 4 Drivers License, clean criminal record and a desire to provide services to persons with a disability.

Apply in person attention Bhupinder or TJ. PART TIME DISPATCHER WANTED IMMEDIATELY Applicant must have computer knowledge.

Merchandise for Sale

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Help Wanted Dental receptionist

required for team orientated family dental practice. Dental experience necessary as this is a one year maternity position. If the right candidate is chosen the position may extend beyond the one year opening on a part time basis.

Apply by resume to 121 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y7, fax: 250-398-8633 or email: cariboodental clinic@shaw.ca Visit our website www.cariboodental clinic.com

Professional/ Management WE are seeking qualified Management Couple for mobile home community in beautiful Cultus Lake, BC! On-site opportunity with housing provided. One team member will perform office duties, the other maintenance and upkeep. E-mail resume and/or cover letter to: clvjobreply@gmail.com or fax to 1.604.858.5939.

Antiques / Vintage Antique Clock Repair.

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(250)392-5857 4 Summer Tires for older Honda Civic. P205/55R16. $60. 250-398-8113 China Cabinet $50.00 (250)989-4269 Mens motorcross boots size 10, used 4 times. $75.

(250)392-6786 Microwave & Stand $80.00 (250)989-4269 Used tack from $10 and up.

English and Western. 250392-3577.

$200 & Under Single bed & mattress $125.00 (250)989-4269

$400 & Under Solid pine bunk beds with mattress & 3 drawers underneath, great condition. $400 (250)392-6786

Furniture Dark green leather love seat & chesterfield. Excellent condition. $1100. (250)296-3698

Garage Sales GARAGE sale at 1055 Moxon Place on Sunday June 14th starting at 8:30 am. Items include a small BBQ, small and large kitchen appliances, and more misc. items as well!

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Lots of Stuff 1455 - 11th Ave Lane 10:00am - 2:00pm Sat, June 13th No Early Birds Please!

Garage Sale Friday, June 12th 4pm - 7pm Saturday, June 13 9am - 3pm 2232 Doyle Road (Rose Lake area)

Garage Sale Saturday, June 13 9am - 2pm 1001 Hubble Road A little bit of everything!

Garage Sale June 12th, 13th & 14th Friday - 11 am to 4 pm Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm 3451 Dunsmuir Road Lac La Hache Furniture, tools, yard tools and much more!

Garage Sale Saturday, June 13th 9:00 am to 4:00 pm 288 Westridge Drive Garage Sale Saturday, June 13th 9:00 am to 2:00 pm 560 Roberts Drive Bath vanity, sinks, taps, oversize tub w/taps, int. door, lights, tools & household items.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 13 10am - 3pm 510 Schmidt Road Kids toys, furniture, household. A little bit of everything.

GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 13 71 Oliver Street 9am - ???

Four 18” Knockoff tires, clothes, tools, golf clubs, mattresses, & lots more!

GARAGE SALE Saturday & Sunday June 13 & 14 9am - 3pm #118 Countryclub Blvd (Golf Course) Something for everyone!

Garage Sale Saturday, June 13 8am - 2pm 144A Cameron St. (Back Lane) Household items, shop tools, quilts & lots more!

Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, June 13th & Sunday, June 14th 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 1300 block 12th Ave. N. A bit of everything!

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Misc. Wanted Looking for (renovation) kitchen island - if you happen to be renovating. 250-296-3383.

3bdrm Cabin at Horsefly Lake.

100’ waterfront; nice beach area; power to cabin; no running water; dock only a few years old; new foundation under cabin; new front deck. $240,000.

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Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

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Career Opportunities

Alexis Creek First Nation (Redstone Reserve)

Kindergarten/Grade One Teacher Tsi Deldel Elementary/Junior Secondary School (2 hours west of Williams Lake) is offering placement for a kindergarten/ Grade one teacher for the 2015-16 school year.

Tsi Deldel School is operated by the Alexis Creek First Nation.

Located on-reserve in a rural setting in the beautiful Central Chilcotin Region of British Columbia, it is a modern, attractive, well-appointed school. We expect to have approximately 45 students in the 2015-16 school year. A modern, well appointed teacherage is available for a very reasonable rent.

The surrounding environment provides numerous outdoor and wilderness activities including excellent fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, and canoeing amid amazing scenery.

We provide an exciting, fast-paced, yet intimate educational environment, implementing school-wide Behaviour Supports and Social Skill Training. We offer small class sizes and utilize research-based curricula, including Direct Instruction using Read Well, Reading Mastery, Saxon Math and Jump Math. Tsi Deldel is an accredited member of First Nations Schools Association.

Reading assessments are conducted using DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy). A collaborative environment is important to us. Our principal and staff participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) on both school based and province wide levels. We offer other educational, living and professional advantages, including ongoing professional development and teaching salaries on par with the local provincial grid and attractive, comfortable teacher ages at a very reasonable rent.

Candidates must possess the following: t Member of the BC College of Teachers t Bachelor of Education Degree t Creativity, enthusiasm and a love for teaching t Experience working in a First Nation’s community t Excellent communication and team-building skills t Excellent classroom management skills t Ability to teach multi-grade classrooms, special needs, extra-curricular activities t Experience teaching Read Well, Saxon Math and/or Jump Math t Experience with Direct Instruction curriculum preferred Salary is on par with School District 27 depending on years of teaching experience. A benefit package is also included that includes extended medical benefits and pension plan.

Please forward resume with three references and recent evaluation to: Tsi Deldel School, Attn. Principal Email: principal@tsideldel.org Deadline: June 18, 2015 at 1:00 PM.

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2006 Ford F250 4x4 Supercab, Shortbox, 175,000kms, New tires & Brakes. $9000. OBO (250)296-4216

Bay #1 Northside Village 2007 Magnum 14x66 with a 14x11 addition & a 14x25 covered deck.

2 bed, 2 bath, open concept kitchen, dining & living room. Comes with F/S, B/I microwave, dishwasher, W/D, hot tub optional. 11x12 wired shop. $114,500.

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Family Room, laundry, 1bdrm suite downstairs.

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Price for Quick Sale 6409 Birch Bay Rd, Horsefly 4bdrm cabin, log play house, 3 bay carport, shop.

(Bsmt could be possible suite) $359,000.

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Houses For Sale House on 1 acre. 3 out buildings. 5 mins to town. Priced for quick sale. 250-392-5269

Big Lake Cabin 4258 Likely Road Beautiful .45 acre waterfront property with cabin & 5th wheel.

40 minutes to town. $145,000.

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Mobile Homes & Parks 3 bdrm 14x70 mobile - large addition, balcony, garden area, partly furnished!

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Gas fireplace, sunken kitchen w/island cooktop/wall oven.

Water softener, w/d, storage shed. New shingles & 3 low energy skylights. Pressure treated decking. Located on desirable corner lot in quiet, 10 unit cul de sac. $64,500. 250398-8973 or 250-392-0506.

FREE! 1973 Mobile Home, large edition, located at Fran Lee Mobile Home Park. Must be moved! (250)392-3879

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1bdrm apartment, large kitchen close to downtown. $600/mo. incl. util. Ref. req’d (250)392-6699 Alana 3 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, util incl. $650/mo n/p (250)392-5074.

Bachelor units avail June 1 & July 1st $450/mnth, 1 small bdrm unit avail July 1st $500. utilities included in quiet adult bldg, coin laundry, n/p, r/r 250-392-6876 leave a message.

Clean, lakeview, 1bdr. apart. $600/mo. util. incl., n/s, quiet working person preferred, f/s, n/p. r/r 250-398-7361

Duplex / 4 Plex 1Bdrm duplex Suitable for single working person. Very nice neighbourhood. f/s w/d n/s n/p $650/mnth +hydro Avail July 1st (250)392-6786 2 bdrm. duplex. F/S natural gas heat.

Please call (250)392-7617.

3 bdrm, 1 bath mobile home.

Large covered deck, large storage shed, f/s, w/d. Avail.

June 1st. Looking for long term tenants. Phone 250-3022888 to view.

3bdrm mobile at 150 Mile.

Close to shopping center and school. n/p (250)392-7617 3 bdrm mobile homes fridge, stove, close to casino. no pets.

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Homes for Rent 2bdrm ground level of house at 302 Crosina Cres. Nice view. $850/mo util., cable & internet incl. n/s, n/p, new w/d.

Avail. immed. 1-250-925-0103 3 bdrm house. f/s, natural gas heat. 250-392-7617.

3bdrm split level house for rent July 1st. close to all levels of school. On city bus route, incl. F/S,W/D, freezer. Fenced back yard, large covered deck, single carport. Pets negotiable, working couple preferred. $1450/month utilities not included. Minimum 1 year lease, damage deposit and references required. Call 250305-7571 for an appt to view.

In Likely Modern year round 1bdr. cottage furnished. Avail immed. $600/mon incl utility & satellite tv. 1-250-790-2226 Large family home 4 bedroom, 3 bath. 2 large insulated shops, a hoist, 800lb air tank, root cellar, garden. Across from Lac La Hache lake access. Half way between Williams Lake and 100 Mile. $1,000/mon.+ util. Call Doyle 250-396-4127. Avail July 15

1997 Tercel, summer & winter tires, mounted. Driven daily, reliable, some rust. $650.

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Large 2bdrm bsmt suite on 12th, in suite laundry, backyard, nice area. Includes heat & hydro $900. (250)302-9807

Large 1bdrm upper floor, shared laundry, large deck, covered parking. Includes heat & hydro $900. (250)302-9807

Townhouses 3 bdrm townhouse on 2nd Ave at Highwood Park. Working person, n/p, n/s. $850/mon. 250-392-6338.

Recreational/Sale 1996 F250 with 7.3 Diesel & 8.5’ camper package. Both excellent. $12,000. (250)2960090 or (250)303-1214.

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts Alum. cargo box, 20’x8’x7.5’ inside R/U door on bonus truck. $2500.

Call John 1(250)243-2426 Big Lake

Cars - Domestic

1981 Cutlass Supreme Brougham Custom paint, New vinyl top, Chev 350, turbo 350 trans, Clean interior, stereo, alarm. $4700.

(778)679-0137

2011 Jayco 22’, sleeps six, queen size walk around bed, fridge, freezer, 4 burner stove with oven.

Comes with hitch & stabalizing bars. Lke new inside & out. $17,300.

Call for appt.

250-392-9711.

24’ Travelaire Motorhome 54,000 kms on rebuilt motor, new fridge, two new batteries.

Good condition. $6000.

Phone (250)398-7904

Suites, Lower 1&2bdrm suites & 3bdrm house avail immed n/s n/p Close to schools & TRU (250)398-8111 (250)303-1546 1bdrm apartment, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave. f/s n/s n/p. $475 plus heat. Available July 1st (250)303-0631 1bdrm suite in WL. Walk to university/school. Avail. July 1st. N/S N/P good references only. Call/txt 250-208-3005 1bdr. suite $550.mnth/1 person $650.mnth/2 persons heat & light included n/s, n/p, r/r. (250) 305-6045.

Boats

2007 Pontiac Solstice Convertible 56,000 kms. Silver, pwr windows, pwr locks, pwr mirrors.

Performance air intake and exhaust.

Reduced to $12,900 for quick sale.

(250)296-3600

5th Wheel 1999 Frontier 24.3’, very clean, no slide, 2 new tires, new couch, new window screen, lots of storage space inside & outside.

Hitch is included. $8500. obo (250)989-2210 or (250)267-2545

Trucks & Vans 1996 Dodge 1500 4x4 Heavy Half Club Cab. Good cond.,hard top tonneau cover. $4,500 obo. 250-303-1672.

2001 Duramax Diesel Chev Crew Cab 4x4 Manual transmission.

497,000 kms.

Well maintained.

One owner. $2500.

Phone (250)440-5689

2003 Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport.

Power sunroof, integrated garage door, roof rack, Alpine stereo w/Bluetooth, cruise, auto, headlights VSA DAC. Includes 4 Nokian winters on rims, 239,000kms, super clean & reliable, one owner.

All services by Toyota. $9500. OBO Text only. (250)392-0410 (correct phone #)

4 GMC Minivans. AWD, good condition, 1995 - 2000. $1000 - $1500. (250)303-1672

1992 17ft Bowrider Raider with 120hp outboard. Comes with trailer, wakeboard and other accessories.

In good condition. $5,800 obo.

250-267-8375

2005 Bayliner 212 Bowrider 252 hrs MercCruiser 5.0L. $19,995.

250-392-4455 Ask for David

22’ Reinell Boat Volvo Penta 280 leg 350 GM Motor, low hours Tandem trailer, Selling for parts as one unit. $2500.

Phone 1(250)790-2171

We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com

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Coast Mountain News Thursday, June 18, 2015

VALLEY RIDGE RIDERS 30th ANNUAL RODEO June 27 & 28, 2015 • Sanctioned by BCRA

RODEO ANNOUNCER: BRIAN BALDRY

CHILCOTIN DREAMS

RAFFLE!

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

Sponsored by West Coast Helicopters (20 min heli ride)

GYMKHANA June 26, 3:00 pm

Keyholes - Poles - Stakes Scurries - Barrels Cash Prizes donated by various local businesses (announced at gymkhana) Entries 2pm - June 26

SPECIAL EVENTS (Buckle, cash and prizes)

Businessmen’s Cow Ride Pacific Coastal

Wild Cow Milking!

Coast Mountain News

COW PATTY BINGO

June 29, 1:00pm BARRELS & BUCKS

DANCE TO

NIGHT • 9:30 PM

Barrel Racing (BCBRA)

Sponsored by Rip Rap Campsite

Sponsored by Valley Ridge Riders

MAJOR EVENTS $500 + BUCKLE Bareback

Hagensborg Shop Easy - Kopas Store Bittner Family

Bull Riding

Ace Hardware Bella Coola

Ladies Barrel Racing Frontier Resource Management Coast Mt. Guest House

Tie-Down Roping Belco - WBC Contracting Bella Coola Back Hoe

Saddle Bronc Riding A&A Trading Endicott Family John Breffitt Columbia Fuels

Steer Wrestling Riley Family Lower Dean River Lodge

Open Team Roping Bella Coola Air Monarch Resources Redline Falling

Sponsored by Mother’s Day Beer Garden Volunteers & Albert’s Repair

Breakaway Roping

Les’ Welding - Shelton Contracting Moore’s Organic Market Elamar Enterprises

MINOR EVENTS $100 #8 Team Roping Bella Coola Co-op Thunderbird Grocery

Ladies Goat Tying Got Wood Contracting D. Nygaard & Son

Junior Events $75 Jr. Breakaway Roping Jr. Steer Riding Jr. Goat Tying Jr. Barrel Racing Jr. Pole Bending

Peewee Events $50 PW Barrel Racing PW Pole Bending PW Goat Tail Tying

STARTS AT 1PM • COWBOY BREAKFAST 7 AM - 10 AM

ADMISSION: Adult - $10 • Senior - $5 • Under 12 FREE • GATE PRIZES BOTH DAYS