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Local funding for local priorities in Nechako Lakes Fraser Lake, Burns Lake, Houston, Fort St. James and area will be receiving $1,112,765 as part of almost $75.2 million being invested into communities across B.C. to meet local needs including more policing, new equipment, increased community safety initiatives, infrastructure and service delivery priorities.

Nechako Lakes communities receiving Small Community grants: Burns Lake - $327,523 Houston - $320,797 Fort St. James $267,480 Fraser Lake - $206,965.

The Bulkley-Nechako Regional District is receiving a Regional District grant of $126,470.

“This funding will take pressure off local taxpayers and provide Burns Lake, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake, Houston and the Bulkley-Nechako Regional District with the opportunity to invest in public safety priorities,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said.

This is the second of two annual payments. A payment of $40 million was made in March 2015.

Since 2009, the Small Community, Regional District and Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grants have provided more than $792 million in funding to support B.C. communities, enabling them to invest money in projects that are identified as priorities at the local level.

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Canada/US Softwood Lumber Agreement will have resounding impacts on regional economy Michele Taylor Caledonia Courier Last week Conifex announced it would be stopping production at its sawmill in Fort St. James for two weeks due to poor market conditions and an increase of 15 per cent on import dues on lumber exports to the United States. This temporary closure comes close on the heels of the announcement of the closure of the Tl’oh lum-

ber mill last month.

In 2014, increased housing starts in the United States propelled forestry industry growth in the Nechako, according to a report by the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC (CPABC). Although the US market continues to recover, timber supplies are dwindling.

With declining timber supplies and salvage efforts to recover mountain pine beetle

damaged trees coming to an end; poor market conditions and the impending expiration of the Canada/U.S. Softwood Lumber Agreement in October, the region’s operators sit in limbo unsure of the future of exports to the United States.

The 2006 trade agreement was a solution to US industry claims that Canadian forest policies subsidize sawnwood production, and the agreement

specifies higher duties on Canadian exports when softwood sawnwood prices are low.

The $235-million Western Bioenergy in Merritt, once in operation, will consume approximately 200,000 metric tonnes of biomass fuel annually and provide more than 40,000 homes under a 30-year purchase agreement with BC Hydro. Fort St. James and the Nechako region will provide the bulk of

the biomass to that and other plants currently under construction.

With Conifex Power Limited Partnership completing a continuous 72 hour run test at its 36 Megawatt biomass power plant at Mackenzie, B.C. in April this year, there seems to be some future for the lumber industry, but what will happen to the sawnwood side of the industry remains to be seen.

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Last week Conifex announced it would be stopping production at its sawmill in Fort St. James for two weeks due to poor market conditions and an increase on import dues on lumber exports to the United States.

TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE. Come on down to the Vanderhoof Public Library and register for July 7 to August 14. Looking for excitement this summer? This is for ages 13 to 18. Complete challenges to earn points for weekly prize draws. For every five points earned, you will get one entry for the grand prize draw of a tablet! Encourage your friends to register - we need a minimum of 25 teens to take this challenge.

A Heartfelt Thank You to all the nursing staff and Dr. Gideon Lamprecht for the exceptional care given to Rich during his recent heart attack.

Rich, Nancy & Brittany, Blaine (Danielle), David & Matthew, Stacey (Jason), Lauren & Alexus.

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BRIEFLY Vehicle Entered River - Houston On June 30, 2015 at 5:24 a.m, the Houston RCMP received a report of a Motor Vehicle Incident near the 23 km mark of the Morice River FSR after a pickup truck was observed in the river by a passerby.

Officers attended the scene and learned that the truck left the roadway, rolled down a steep embankment, and entered the river.

The female passenger was rescued by first responders, but the male driver is still unaccounted for.

The cause of the incident is still under investigation but alcohol is considered to be a factor. The investigation is ongoing, with the main focus on locating the missing person with Search and Rescue crews still in the area.

No names will be released at this time.

Fraser Lake Festival of the Arts Fraser Lake Festival of theArts is calling on visual artists of all mediums, quilters, pottery, bands, singers, poets etc. Festival will be August 8th, 2015.

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Justus Benckhuysen Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Earlier this year many people worked together to capture adult sturgeon in the Nechako River and spawn them in the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre in Vanderhoof. The fertilized eggs incubated in water filled tubes for seven to nine days before hatching. After another two-weeks these newly hatched larvae use up the remainder of their yolk sacs and begin eating. The transition to solid food is a critical period for these tiny fish. At this stage they are very sensitive to disease and they do not begin feeding immediately they will starve within a few days; many of them do not survive. However, thanks to the efforts of the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC staff who keep water temperature just right, the water flow just right, and who adhere to strict biosecurity controls to prevent disease outbreaks, there are now many thousands of young sturgeon growing quickly.

Once the fish are eating solid food their growth rate is high and some of them will double their weight every two weeks. That very fast growth rate will continue until about through the fall. Once the juvenile sturgeon reach

150 grams and about 20 cm long in the Conservation Centre, the temperature will be reduced which

will slow down growth uuntil the fish are released into the wild in the spring of 2016.

The growth needs to bbe slowed down because if they grew that fast all winter there would not be enough rroom in the Conservattion Centre for the exppected 12,000 fish.

The Conservation Centre is a critical part of the plan to save the Nechako White SturN geon. Young Nechako White sturgeon will be W rraised there each year while researchers find out what needs to be done to have a selfsustaining wild population. Nechako White Sturgeon would be in danger of extinction if it were not for the Conservation Centre.

As part of disease prevention measures, the Conservation Centre is closed to the general public until later in July. Guided tours will be hosted later this summer so everyone can get a chance to see the young sturgeon and can learn about how the facility operates. A tour schedule will be developed in the next few weeks. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Recovery Initiative or would like more information about educational opportunities please contact the Recovery Initiative by visiting www.nechakowhitesturgeon.org.

Campfires, open fires and fireworks banned throughout B.C. Effective at noon (Pacific time) on Friday, July 3, 2015, all open burning, including campfires and fireworks, was prohibited throughout the majority of the province, Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson announced.

This prohibition will remain in place until the public is otherwise notified.

This extraordinary step is being taken to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety. Unseasonably hot and dry weather is being experienced around the province and any preventable, human-caused fires divert critical personnel and resources from other incidents.

The BC Wildfire Service is responding to over 150 active fires in the province.

Campfires will still be allowed in the area known as the “Fog Zone” along the western coast of Vancouver Island. A map of the area covered by this open burning prohibition and campfire ban is available online at: http://bit.ly/1IyUZG4 This ban applies to: * open fires of any size, including campfires; * the use of fireworks, sky lanterns and tiki torches; * burning barrels or burning cages of any size or description; * the use of binary exploding targets (e.g., for

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. rifle target practice); and * the use of air curtain burners (forced-air burning systems).

This prohibition does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes. It also does not apply to a portable campfire apparatus with a CSA or ULC rating that uses briquettes, liquid or gaseous fuel, with a flame length of 15 centimetres or less. The use of this equipment may be prohibited locally and at a later time if deemed necessary so check “current fire bans” online at: www.bcwildfire.ca The use of a portable campfire apparatus that does not meet the conditions noted above is prohibited.

This prohibition covers all BC Parks, Crown and private lands, but does not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest

fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by a fire department. Please check with civic authorities for any restrictions before lighting a fire.

The “Fog Zone” is a two-kilometre-wide strip along the outer coast of Vancouver Island, stretching from Owen Point (near Port Renfrew) north to the tip of Vancouver Island and around to the boundary of the District of Port Hardy.

This strip extends inland two kilometres from the high-tide point.

Anyone found in contravention of an open burning prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345, required to pay an administrative penalty of $10,000 or, if convicted in court, fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

To report a wildfire or unattended campfire, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson said, “We’re committed to safeguarding B.C.’s families, natural resources and infrastructure from wildfires.

Given the hot and dry conditions in most of the province, we are implementing this provincewide campfire ban to help protect our communities.”

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Mushroom pickers earning big bucks Forests that are recovering from recent wildfires become the perfect spots for mushroom pickers.

In the summer of 2014, the Chelaslie River fire - located approximately seven kilometres south of the Chelaslie River burned over 130,000 hectares. The area is now attracting harvesters from all over the country.

According to Mike Robertson, Senior Policy Advisor for Cheslatta Carrier Nation, there are approximately 300 pickers in the Chelaslie Arm area, including many pickers from Quebec.

Many commercial harvesters (pickers) are nomadic in their patterns of following the natural supply of mushrooms. Pickers may travel to the Yukon, Northwest Territories or Northern Saskatchewan to pick morels. In late fall to early winter, pickers travel south to Washington, Oregon and Northern California for available mushrooms.

Although no reliable data on income derived from mushroom harvesting exist, the provincial government believes commercial harvesting of wild edible mushrooms is a growing multi-million-dollar industry in British Columbia.

On a good day of harvesting mushrooms, a picker may earn several hundred dollars. According to Robertson, some pickers have reported a regular take of 100 plus pounds a day.

The price for any one species of mushroom may vary significantly across the province, but it could reach $8.50 per

pound. “At $8.50 per pound, that’s a damn good payday.�

Robertson said some pickers take this activity very seriously. “One local individual went in there [in the forest] while snow was still on the ground; he built a raft to cross Ootsa Lake, transported his quad and materials and set up his own camp and drying station.�

Pickers sell their mushrooms directly to buyers at mobile buying stations or established mushroom depots. But it’s not only pickers that benefit financially from this activity. “There is a huge cash economy on the mushroom grounds so some people are involved by selling bannock dogs, water, groceries, gas, bug dope, bread, bologna and rolling papers,� said Robertson.

The vast majority of commercially harvested wild edible mushrooms are exported to either Europe or Japan. The primary markets for chanterelles, boletes and morels are countries such as Germany, France and Italy, where they are traditional foods.

The pine mushroom, also known as matsutake, is exported almost exclusively to Japan, where it is highly regarded.

Mushroom picking near the Cheslalie River is still not over and could extend for quite some time, said Robertson.

The Burns Lake RCMP continues to warn the public that the Chelaslie River is a remote area, and people should take precautions when making a trip out there. “Anyone planning on visiting the area should be well prepared for outdoor survival, for wildlife they may encounter, and they should understand that they are a sig-

Fire in the sky: How pet-prepared are you for emergencies?

With Metro Vancouver and much of B.C. covered with a thick haze of forest fire smoke, the BC SPCA is encouraging animal guardians to refresh their emergency pet preparedness. Several new wildfires as well as old ones have caused evacuation orders and states of emergency in several B.C. communities, prompting people to leave their homes as quickly as possible. “When you’re ordered to evacuate, you need to do it as soon as possible, and people don’t necessarily think about their pet in an emergency situation until it’s too late,� says BC SPCA general manager of community relations Lorie Chortyk. “You don’t have time to gather up everything you need if you have to get out of your home right away.�

Evacuations are usually a busy time

for staff and volunteers at the province’s BC SPCA branches, as they provide extra shelter, pet food and pet-related equipment such as crates and leashes for pet guardians and animals. “When you’re in a hurry, it can be easy to forgot feeding bowls, food, leashes, everything,� Chortyk says. “That’s why it’s important to plan ahead and be prepared for any emergency. People love their pets but it often doesn’t sink in that an emergency can happen at any time.�

Having an emergency pet kit handy is key, as well as ensuring your pet is already wearing a collar with up-to-date contact information, Chortyk notes.

Keeping your pets inside the house so you don’t need to search for them is also a good idea, as is having emergency pet boarding plans in place.

On a good day of harvesting mushrooms, a picker may earn several hundred dollars especially if all the mushrooms where this size seen here. The price for any one species of mushroom may vary significantly across the province, but it could reach $8.50 per pound.

Submitted Photo Since the two assaults and head on collision, nificant distance from any emergency ser- there haven’t been any incidents reported in the vices,� said Terry Gillespie with the Burns area.

Lake RCMP. During the last week of May, the RCMP responded to two reports of serious aggravated assault and one head on collision near the Chelaslie River, where hundreds of people were picking mushrooms.

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3rd Annual Take a Shot at Cancer Many Thanks

To all who volunteered to help out at the DMS Cow Dog Trial and with our cattle. Your contributions are greatly appreciated!

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The group being assigned their stations for Take a Shot at Cancer.

The NVSA - Sporting Clay Club hosted its third annual sporting clay shoot at the NVSA grounds on Quail Rd on

June 28th with 45 shooters in four divisions……

Mens, Mens amateur, Ladies and Juniors.

Winners in the mens

division were Mike Russell -first and second place was Tim Derksen, first place in the mens amateur was Wayne

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Alicia Heathcliff is now the three time winner of the Ladies divisions with Mary Ann Mose finishing second and Wesley Best and Quin Wall placing first and second in the juniors division.

Take a Shot for Cancer has had tremendous support from not only the shooting community but from the business community with support from our

sponsors that include Integris Credit Union, the Vanderhoof Co-op, Nechako Outdoors, M4 Contracting we are confident that this years donation to St John Hospital Oncology Ward will be around $9000.00.

Winners of the raffle draw saw Ross Johnson of Fraser Lake won the Remington 700 Win Mag, Dave Weaver winning the second draw of 308 Winchester and Corny Funk winning the gift card.

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B.C. still the Wild West for elections Tom Fletcher Black Press VICTORIA – The man behind “HarperPAC” says it lived and died in a few days to make a point about third-party advertising in Canadian politics.

When it launched, I wondered why he would choose such a deliberately provocative name. No, not “Harper,” but the acronym for “Political Action Committee,” which has come to symbolize the financial excesses of U.S. politics.

HarperPAC ran one radio ad, accusing Liberal leader Justin Trudeau of blaming voters for his declining popularity, and suggesting that Trudeau’s “months of mistakes” are a likelier cause. No kidding.

HarperPAC spokesman Stephen Taylor, who like Stephen Harper before him has worked for the National Citizens’ Coalition, announced the end of the project last week.

“We have contributed to a new discussion about political financing in a fixed election era that is critical to our democracy,” Taylor said.

“We note that this discussion only occurred once a right-wing analog of the left’s PAC-style efforts emerged on the scene.”

Indeed, it was when HarperPAC emerged that muttering began about “dark money” in Canadian politics. Unifor, Anti-Conservative front LeadNow and the many faces of the Tides Foundation somehow failed to ignite much discussion in the Canadian media.

Taylor launched the bid in response to the emergence of “Engage Canada,” a union-financed action committee that he said was part of a broader effort by the left to oust the Conservatives. Engage Canada portrays itself as a brave alternative to shadowy right-wing groups such as Working Canadians, which has also run pro-Conservative ads.

Engage Canada’s latest ad plays on the union movement’s cherished “inequality” theme, selecting statistics to portray the wealthy as making out far better than the rest of us in Harper’s Canada. (The notion that “inequality” can and should be fixed by ever-higher taxes on “the rich” staggers on, zombie-like, as if capitalism was the cause of poverty.)

Two recent developments have led to all this. Scheduled elections every four years have finally taken effect at the federal level, after a series of minority governments. And courts have repeatedly struck down efforts to restrict third-party spending in the so-called “precampaign” period as an unwarranted restriction on free speech.

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groups targeting scheduled elections.

Their strategy was not so much to keep corporate money out of B.C. politics as to keep it flowing through the B.C. Liberal Party.

This spring the B.C. Liberal majority passed Bill 20, the Election Amendment Act. Not only did this recognize the freedom of outsiders to weigh in on elections, it also did away with pre-campaign restrictions on registered political parties and candidates.

NDP MLA Leonard Krog warned that this sets the stage for “some mad Wild West show,” with politicians so desperate to raise money they start looking for the B.C. equivalent of renting out the Lincoln bedroom in the White House.

The big difference between the pre-campaign ads for this fall’s federal election and the next provincial vote in 2017 is that corporate and union donations to parties and candidates have been eliminat-

ed at the federal level. That means more money available for thirdparty campaigns, but it seems to be fairly well distributed between the two sides, the Conservatives and everybody else.

Here in the Wild West, nothing’s going to change as long as the B.C. Liberals are in the saddle.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

Accident on the Coquihalla Sends Tow Truck Operator to Hospital.

The Automotive Retailers Association says the Government needs to enforce Slow Down and Move Over laws and protect roadside workers.

July 2, 2015 — BURNABY, B.C. The Coquihalla Highway was shut down on Saturday, June 27, after a bus collided with other vehicles, including a tow truck that was on scene performing a roadside recovery. Several people, including the tow truck driver who was working on the side of the road, were sent to hospital with serious injuries. The accident could have easily ended in death.

The Automotive Retailers Association of BC (ARA) advocates for professional standards and fair treatment for automotive industry workers, including tow truck operators. The association is calling on the government to take the incident as a stern warning, and take enforcement of the “slow down and move over” legislation more seriously.

“We are so grateful the tow truck driver and other motorists were not more seriously injured,” says the ARA’s president & CEO, Ken McCormack. “In many cases, these accidents can end in the death of roadside

workers and public motorists.”

In the last decade, towing and recovery operators suffered 15 deaths and 223 injuries from being hit by a motor vehicle on or beside the road. In most cases, these accidents are easily preventable.

The ARA has partnered with Worksafe BC to develop its own training and operator certification programs. The association is also a member of the Road Safety Work Zone Alliance and a supporter of the Cone Zone media campaign. Although the “Slow Down and Move Over” messaging is gaining public recognition, McCormack and the ARA contend that not enough is being done in time to ensure today’s tow truck drivers can respond to roadside recoveries without risking their lives. The association is asking for stricter enforcement and steeper penalties for drivers who fail to follow the legislation in place to ensure the safety of roadside workers.

McCormack hopes this latest incident on the Coquihalla will serve as a wake up call. “How many more people have to be injured or killed before the authorities will decide to act?”

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John Celogheros from Prince George won the first place prize of $10,000 at the Stuart Lake Fishing Derby.

Brent Karlson of Prince George won the second place cash prize of $5,000 for his catch during the derby.

Justin Howell of Fort St. James took home the third place prize of $2,500 from the Stuart Lake Fishing Derby.

FSJ fishing derby hauls in winners Michele Taylor Caledonia Courier Some 300 participants were out vying for the top three spots and a chance to win the $10,000, $5,000 and

$2,500 prizes at the 18 Annual Stuart Lake Fishing Derby which ran from 7 a.m. June 27 to 10 a.m. July 1.

The $10,000 first place prize went to John Celogheros from Prince

George with a 9 lb.

13.9 oz. rainbow trout.

Celogheros said this is his second year at the derby and he caught his first place winner near the American Islands.

Second place and

the $5,000 prize was nabbed by Brent Karlson of Prince George with an 8 lb. 2.8 oz. rainbow trout. Karlson said he caught his second place winner near the beginning of the

North Arm of Stuart Lake.

The $2,500 third place prize was awarded to Justin Howell of Fort St. James with his 5 lb. .76 oz. rainbow trout. Howell has been

fishing in the derby for the past ten years, he said he caught his third place winner up by Battleship.

Rainbow trout that were brought in by the entrants were having

data sampled for the B.C. Department of Fisheries and Oceans to assist in a study that is being conducted on the status of the rainbow trout population in Stuart Lake.

Government cuts red tape to streamline services for citizens and business Naomi Yamamoto, Minister of State for Tourism and Small Business announced the release of the Fourth Annual Report on Regulatory Reform today to highlight this year’s progress on reducing red tape and streamlining government services.

The announcement was made at Sunrise Kitchens Ltd., a successful small business that has been in operation for 31 years. The report shows how companies, like Sunrise Kitchens, benefit from B.C.’s regulatory reform leadership so they can create jobs and spark innovation.

The report provides a public accounting of the Province’s commitment to drive economic growth by reducing government red tape and regulatory burdens for citizens and businesses.

Highlights of the 2014 report include: * Changing B.C. liquor policies to increase convenience for customers such as liquor sales in some grocery

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The Province’s continuing leadership in regulatory

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In the past 14 years, there has been a 43% total reduction in regulatory requirements on citizens and businesses - that is over 155,000 requirements off the books!

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Canada Day 2015 In Vanderhoof Photos by Kim Unger

Canada Day Celebrations at the Vanderhoof Museum began Wednesday morning with a pancake breakfast with a group of bikers stopping in. The Mary John walk ended at the museum just in time to eat. There was also an aquatic scavanger hunt which started proceedings at the museum.

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Canada Day - July 1st, 2015 in Fraser Lake This year’s theme for Mouse Mountain celebrations was Pioneer Days in Fraser Lake.

West Fraser Sawmill paired up offering a free BBQ to the public as they are celebrating 60 years. They cooked over 700 burgers plus hot dogs!

There were free pony rides and face painting. The Railway museum came out with their CN engine train and gave rides. Fun was had with inflatables, gold panning and plant a tree stations all free for the families in the spirt of the Pioneer theme.

Local musicians entertained all afternoon. There was an old general store built and hitching post for the public to dress up at and get their picture taken by a polaroid camera.

Cake and ice cream as well to celebrate Canada’s Birthday. Local vendors were on site showcasing their wares.

New this year was a Battle of the Contestants for adults…they got to showcase their brains and brawn in the pioneer spirit.

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Barkerville to host 2nd annual Aboriginal Celebration Saturday July 11th cotin Coast Tourism Association.

A rousing and uplifting series of song, storytelling, and drumming demonstrations from Xat’sull and Williams Lake will follow, before the stage is turned over to the Lhtako Dene Hoop Dancers from Quesnel, and Bear Dancers from the St’át’ímc territory at Lillooet. More outstanding dance, drum, and song presentations will continue throughout the afternoon, as well as traditional games for kids and Hoop Dance lessons for everyone.

“Our event organizers were particularly pleased by the number of guests who came out to celebrate with us in our inaugural year last year,” said James Douglas, Barkerville’s Manager of Visitor Experiences. “Thanks to the continued partnership and support of our local and regional First Nations communities, Barkerville’s second annual Aboriginal Celebration will no doubt prove rival the first.”

For more information about Barkerville’s Aboriginal Celebration, or any of the historic town’s seasonal special events, please phone 1-888-994-3332 toll free, or visit www.barkerville.ca.

The Lhtako Dene Hoop Dancers at Barkerville.

Attention shutterbugs: Start thinking wild for annual BC SPCA photo contest Is your camera ready? The BC SPCA’s seventh annual Wildlife-In-Focus Photography Contest is now open for entries. The goal is to capture the best of British Columbia’s wildlife through the lens, whether the subjects are in your own backyard or in the vast natural wilderness of the province. All amateur photographers can enter the competition, which runs from July 1 through Sept. 30, by submitting their most impressive digital images.

“We are constantly amazed at the mind-blowing photos we receive – they really showcase the astonishing diversity of animals we have throughout B.C., in both urban settings and isolated locations,” says BC SPCA chief scientific officer Dr. Sara Dubois. “From hummingbirds captured mid-flight in a garden ornament’s reflection to a Momma grizzly bear and her cubs crossing a river, the images are stunning and really make it tough for judges to choose the winning photos.”

The contest supports the BC SCPA’s Wild Animal rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) on southern Vancouver Island, where more than 2,500 orphaned and injured wild animals are cared for each year.

Photos entered in previous contests have been featured in the BC SPCA’s Animal Sense and Bark! magazines, as well as in BC SPCA educational materials, local newspapers, websites and social media – a testament to the calibre of the photos that are entered.

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for the top three photos in each of two categories: Wild Settings and Backyard Habitats. The competition is open to all amateur photographers aged 14 and up. All photos of wildlife entered must be taken within the province and submitted digitally. “Wildlife” includes freeliving birds, mammals, amphibians, reptiles, fish and insects, but not exotic, feral or domestic animals, or wildlife in zoos or rehabilitation facilities. Learn more about this year’s contest and view past winners’ images at spca.bc.ca/ wildlife-in-focus.

“The contest encourages participants to explore green spaces, roadsides, mountain passes, beaches and backyards to find striking photo opportunities that represent the resiliency of local wildlife living at the interface with humans,” Dubois says.

Photographers can even find inspiration online, with the live-streaming Wild ARC Critter Cam, which features wild patients in the facility 24/7, atspca.bc.ca/crittercam.shutterbugs

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On Saturday, July 11th visitors to Barkerville Historic Town will be treated to the traditional sights and sounds of British Columbia’s Central Interior First Nations communities during the National Historic Site’s second annual Aboriginal Celebration.

The event, which is a collaboration between the Barkerville Heritage Trust and both the Lhtako Dene and Xat’sull First Nations (on whose shared traditional territory Barkerville rests) will also include representatives from aboriginal communities as far away as Lillooet.

Saturday’s festivities kick off first thing in the morning with an all-day presentation of Barkerville photographer C.D. Hoy’s collection of First Nations portraits from the turn of the 20th-century, and screenings of Canyon War: The Untold Story.

At noon a gathering of Barkerville’s costumed historical interpreters and members of several BC First Nations communities will parade up the main street of town before settling in for a traditional welcome from the Lhtako Dene and Xat’sull First Nations, as well as remarks from Barkerville Heritage Trust and the Cariboo Chil-

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Acute Vs Chronic You may have heard the terms acute and chronic when discussing problems or illnesses but do you know what they mean when it comes to dealing with an issue?

When you have anything acute it means something severe, sudden or brief, when talking about illnesses this means something that has come on suddenly, with not much warning. Mainstream medicine is fantastic for many acute conditions as it has a great success with first responding.

Herbal medicine and some other complimentary therapies deal with helping the body to heal on its own, and these are not usually symptomatic remedies.

Chronic illnesses are a bit more complex, they are the long standing health issues that can last for months or years, at most times they become lifelong and a bother for day to day living. Chronic conditions usually develop as a result of the body being overtaxed, overused, over abused, or simply it turning on itself. Arthritis is an example of this, it is a state of chronic inflammation. When you have chronic inflammation, (that doesn’t go away) you begin to develop some problems, not only some pain but problems such as stiffness, aching etc. when this goes on for a short while it is not a big problem, when it goes on for months you can imagine how debilitating it can be. Complementary and alternative medicine has many things to offer for chronic conditions, but it should be understood that symptomatic relief does nothing to heal the process causing the troubles, chronic conditions can take months to deal with holistically, the end result is not to deal with the symptoms but to help your body heal the injury so that it doesn’t cause problems anymore. I often hear people grumble about the time it takes to deal with a chronic condition, but think about this: it took years to put yourself into that state, and months to heal it (some conditions can be difficult and should be dealt with only by proper practitioners well versed in that area) also think about whether its worth burying symptoms as they may get worse and worse, or to deal with the core causing the problem and potentially provide the rest of your life with relief without needing anymore ‘band aids’ Acute conditions are the best time to deal with problems before they become chronic.

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Summer tips for parents Summer is here and there are nearly 630,000 B.C. kids looking for ways to spend their vacation days - that’s enough kids to fill BC Place more than 10 times over. As parents, it can be a challenge to find safe activities for your children, while also allowing them to enjoy their holiday from school.

If you still don’t have plans for your kids this summer, or your plans have fallen through, here’s some information that might help: Looking for a summer program for your child? * Keep your children physically active by checking out your local community for a wide selection of day camps and special events. * Check out www.camps.ca/ british-columbia-camps.php to find a summercamp that will further the growth of your child and meet his or her needs. * The HealthyFamiliesBC blog (www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca) and theParticipACTION blog (http://blog. participaction.com/en/) have additional information on activities for families and kids of various ages, as well as healthy lifestyle tips. * Even when you’re home with the kids, encourage outdoor play. It helps children connect with the natural world, develop motor skills and physical endurance. Sunlight is the most important source of Vitamin D, which helps support the immune system and plays a vital role in developing strong bones.

Looking for quality child care and other early years and family services? * There are also 26 provinciallybranded BC Early Years Centres located in communities throughout the province that offer one-stop, convenient access to information, services and referrals for families with young children: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/early_ years/centres.htm * The Parents’ Guide to Selecting and Monitoring Child Care in B.C. describes child care choices available to B.C. families, and provides information to help parents decide on the child care arrangement that best suits their child and family needs:www. health.gov.bc.ca/library/publications/ year/2011/Parents%27_guide_to_selecting_and_monitoring_child_care_ in_BC.pdf * Care Resource and Referral (CCRR) programs are an excellent source of information on child care services in your community and can provide you with referrals to local care providers and information and applications for government subsidies for child care. For more information, call 1-888-338-6622 or visit: www.ccrr. bc.ca * The Child Care Map provides a comprehensive list of licensed child care centres throughout the province: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/programs_map.htm * Before making a decision, parents should take time to conduct additional research, gather information and visit

the facility where they wish to enrol their child or children. * For more information on B.C.’s range of programs and services designed to ensure children get the best possible start in life, visit: www.mcf. gov.bc.ca/early_childhood/ Did you know Child Care subsidy is available through the summer? * B.C.’s Child Care Subsidy Program provides funding to eligible low-income families to help cover the cost of care, including during the summer months. Subsidies increase to full-day rates for eligible schoolage children on days when school is not in session. * The Child Care Subsidy program supports about 24,500 children each month in B.C. with subsidies ranging up to $750 per month. * For more information on eligibility and how to apply for the subsidy, contact the Child Care Subsidy Service Centre toll-free at 1 888 338-6622 or visit: www.mcf.gov.bc.ca/childcare/ subsidy/ Are you getting the most out of your tax returns? * Introduced April 1, 2015, the BC Early Childhood Tax Benefit is a taxfree monthly payment of up to a maximum of $55/month - or $660 per year - for each child under the age of six. * Benefits are based on the number of children in the family and the family’s net income. * To receive the new benefit in 2015, parents need to file their annual income tax returns, starting with the 2013 tax year, and apply for the Canada Child Tax Benefit. * For more information on available tax benefits and credits for families with young children, visit: www. mcf.gov.bc.ca/child_protection/pdf/ tax_benefits.pdf Is your child ready for Kindergarten?

Discover Your School provides an easy to use tool to help parents access a wide variety of information about their school. Explore B.C. school profiles - learn what factors contribute to their success, discover what makes them unique and find ones that will best match your child’s interests and goals: http://www.discoveryourschool.gov.bc.ca/ For most schools, the Kindergarten registration process begins in January or February for the following September. But there are plenty of other ways you can use the summer months to help ensure your child is ready to start school: * StrongStart BC is a no-cost, early-learning drop-in program that helps prepare children for success in Kindergarten. Contact your local school district to see if there is a program that offers summer hours near you: www. bced.gov.bc.ca/schools/ * Use community resources such as public libraries, parks and recreation centres to enhance children’s learning and healthy activity. * Limit the time your children spend looking at TV, video games,

computers and personal electronic devices at home. Encourage regular breaks (every 30 minutes) and try to keep screen time under two hours per day. * Establish the habit of eating a nutritious breakfast every day. * Set a good example by making physical activity an important part of your life. Involve the whole family in fitness activities.

Go for bike rides, explore local hiking trails, play outdoor games, or head to your local recreation centre for family swims or skates.

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home alone? * There is no specific legislation or policy, federally or provincially, that dictates when a child can be left unsupervised. * Because every child is different, parents must use their best judgment when deciding whether or not their child is ready to stay home alone. * Here are some general factors parents should consider before leaving any child unsupervised: ❏ How long will you be away? As a guideline, it’s best not to leave children under the age of

13 unsupervised for a period of longer than a few hours. ❏ Who will they be with and what will they be doing? Will they be alone or with friends? Is there a neighbour or other responsible adult nearby? Do they have access to a phone? ❏ Stay in touch with your child and ensure he or she knows who to contact in an emergency. ❏ Know your child. Some children are more mature than others. Make sure your child is ready for the added responsibility and is prepared to account for his or her own safety.

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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, don’t be fooled by appearances. Sometimes there is more than meets the eye, and Ànding the truth beneath the surface can prove enlightening.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Take credit for your ideas, Sagittarius. Remember to be humble, but don’t feel shy about expressing your pride in a job well done.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, use this week to experiment in the kitchen. You will beneÀt from exploring new cuisines you have long been wanting to try but have yet to prepare.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Get the facts before drawing any conclusions this week, Capricorn. Allow some time to assess a situation that has proven difÀcult to handle. Things may be more clear tomorrow.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, now is a perfect time to explore social events that can expand your social circle. You have plenty of friends, but you can always beneÀt from meeting new people.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your creativity is at an all-time high. Take advantage of your inspiration and get involved in a special project. Embrace this opportunity to put your creative energy to use.

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Recipe Calzones provide a fun and tasty alternative to pizza. Home cooks who want to think outside the pizza box can consider the following recipe for “Whole-Wheat Spinach Ricotta Calzones” from “Clean Eating for Busy Families” (Fair Winds) from author Michael Dudash, R.D. Whole-Wheat Spinach Ricotta Calzones For the dough: 11¼2 cups warm water (105 F to 110 F) 1 3¼4-ounce envelope quick-acting dry yeast 2 cups unbleached white whole-wheat Áour 2 cups unbleached bread Áour 1¼4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided 11¼2 teaspoons salt 11¼2 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning

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CALZONE AN ALTERNATIVE TO PIZZA Olive oil spray For the Àlling: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1 8-ounce package crimini (baby bella) mushrooms, Ànely chopped 4 cups lightly packed baby spinach, chopped 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1¼2 cup soft goat cheese 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese 1¼4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1¼2 cup basil leaves, chopped small 1¼4 cup drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil, chop 1 tablespoon Áaxseed meal 1¼4 teaspoon salt 1¼4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For serving: 11¼3 cups marinara sauce To make the dough: Pour the water into the bowl of a stand mixer Àtted with a dough hook, sprinkle in the yeast, and let it sit for 5 minutes. Add the Áours, 3 tablespoons of oil, and salt and seasoning; mix for 10 minutes on medium-low speed until the dough is elastic in consistency. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and place it in a warm area until the dough doubles in size, about 90 minutes. If you don’t have a warm area in your kitchen, heat the oven to 200 F. Turn off the oven and wait 5 minutes before placing the dough in the oven to proof.

Once the dough has risen, punch down. Coat a large sheet pan (or 2 medium sheets) with olive oil spray, shape the dough into 7 equal balls, cover, and let rest for 15 minutes.

To make the Àlling: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and add oil. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes; add spinach and garlic and cook until water releases and evaporates. Remove pan from heat and stir in the goat cheese. Add ricotta, Parmesan cheese, basil, tomatoes, Áaxseed meal, salt, and pepper and stir. Transfer to a container and chill.

To assemble a calzone: Preheat oven to 500 F. Dust the counter, rolling

pin, and a dough ball with Áour. Flatten the dough into a 5-inch circle, rotating after every few rolls Place 1¼3 cup of Àlling on the front half of the dough, leaving 1¼2 inch around the border. Fold the dough over until the edges meet, forming a half-moon. Fold over 1¼2 inch.

Press the edges with your Àngers to seal and score lightly with a fork. Gently, but quickly, transfer the calzone back to the sheet pan. Repeat this process with the remaining dough and Àlling. Brush the calzones with 1 tablespoon of oil and using the kitchen shears, cut four 1¼2-inch slits into the tops of each. Bake on the middle rack until lightly golden on top and bottom, 15 to 18 minutes.

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B.C. celebrates five consecu- Nechako Notes tive carbon neutral years

VICTORIA - British Columbia has achieved carbon neutrality across its provincial public sector for the fifth consecutive year, as confirmed in the Carbon Neutral Government Year in Review 2014 report.

Carbon neutrality is one of many strategies for encouraging emissions reductions and taking leadership on climate action.

To become carbon neutral, an organization, business or government measures its carbon footprint, reduces that footprint as much as possible each fiscal year, offsets any emissions that cannot be reduced and reports on greenhouse gas emissions.

In B.C., all hospitals, schools, colleges and universities, Crown corporations, and government ministries and agencies have been carbon neutral for their operations since 2010 for their paper, fleet and building emissions. Government ministries and agencies are also carbon neutral for their business travel.

In March 2014, B.C.’s carbon neutral government program was enhanced by expanding the successful Carbon Neutral Capital Program for public K-to-12 schools to include health authorities and public post-secondary institutions, with

a total of $14.5 million in funding available annually. Carbon-neutral capital investments reduce energy costs, demonstrate clean technology, lower emissions, and can help public sector organizations finance further energy projects and improve public services.

B.C.’s carbon neutral government program is complemented by a number of other greenhouse gas emissions reduction activities and policies as outlined in the Province’s Climate Action Plan, including the highly successful carbon tax, local government Climate Action Charter and industrial reporting regulation.

Government also released Annual Offset Portfolio 2014, which is a companion report to Carbon Neutral Government Year in Review 2014.

Annual Offset Portfolio 2014 provides information about the offsets B.C. will retire by June 30, 2015 to make the public service carbon neutral.

Mary Polak, Minister of Environment, “B.C.’s achievement of carbon neutral government five years in a row is an unprecedented accomplishment. We are still the only province, territory or state in North America to be carbon neutral.”

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

567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

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

Nechako Christian Fellowship WELCOMES YOU! 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

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am

1393 Highway 16 East 250-567-4960

Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong!

For more information call

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 am Everyone Welcome!

For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Visit our website: nechakocommunitychurch.com

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

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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....

NEW EVENTS....

FRASER LAKE FESTIVAL of the Arts is calling on visual artists of all mediums, quilters, pottery, bands, singers, poets etc. Festival will be August 8th, 2015.Call 250-6991234 for more information or email: festivalofthearts@gmail.com *** TEEN SUMMER CHALLENGE... come on down to the Vanderhoof Public Library and register for July 7 to August 14. Looking for excitement this summer? This is for ages 13 to 18. Complete challenges to earn points for weekly prize draws. For every five points earned, you will get one entry for the grand prize draw of a tablet! Encourage your friends to register - we need a minimum of 25 teens to take this challenge. *** 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 Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496 *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR... looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information. *** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

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

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

Phone 250-567-8587.

For more information contact email at vanderhoofseniors@hotmail.com *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre.

We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last

Ted and Debbie Smedley celebrating Debbie’s retirement from the Vanderhoof Liquor Store after 33 years.

Submitted Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-5679927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking?

The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society.

For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give?

Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) or vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM...

Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month.

For more info contact: Jon 250-5678484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD...

meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/ weekends) or vanderhoofhospice@ gmail.com *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-6997763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-6400218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS...

Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 12pm - 8pm Friday 10am - 4pm Saturday 10am - 2pm *** NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

MEDICAL Transcriptionists are in huge demand! Train with Canada’s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today! 1-800-4661535 www.canscribe.com. or info@canscribe.com.

2 July 2015 Reservoir Elevation: 853.41m (2799.89 ft.)

SLS Discharge: 321 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 343 m3/s Vanderhoof: 456 m3/s The Summer Temperature Management Program (STMP) is operated to minimize the occurrence of water temperature above 20 degrees from 20 July to 20 August. This is done for the protection of sockeye salmon migrating through the Nechako River; high water temperatures can lead to reduced spawning success. In order to achieve this target spillway discharge will vary between 14.2 m3/s and 453 m3/s to achieve ow in the Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls between 170 m3/s and 283 m3/s, in response to weather forecasts.

Visit website www.waterofďŹ ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time ow information for the Nechako River.

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

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

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

SALMON ARM area logging company looking for hydraulic loader op and buckerman.

Must have exp. to apply.

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INCOME TAX PROBLEMS? Have you been audited, reassessed or disallowed certain claims by Canada Revenue Agency? Call Bob Allen @ 1250-542-0295 35yrs. Income Tax experience, 8.5yrs. with Revenue Canada. Email: r.gallen@shaw.ca C- 250-938-1944

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Employment Business Opportunities GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877388-0123 ext.

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Career Opportunities MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-7683362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Help Wanted HOUSE PARENTS for Children’s Residence. Looking to contract a couple to support children in a live-in home setting. www.inclusionpr.ca – careers for more information or 604-485-6411.

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale� 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422, www.pioneersteel.ca

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

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

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FULL SERVICE plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area 1800-573-2928

4 OUT OF 5 PEOPLE WITH DIABETES DIE OF HEART DISEASE. Better your odds.

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2015 High Water Event Reference No. : 2015-05

Keep your The District of Vanderhoof invites Proposals for: safeofin Thetoddler removal and disposal all sand bag diking from private properties (6 to 10) following this year’s high water event. the car.

Large 1 Bdrm from

$712 - $742

250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080

"#30#!

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Proposal Documents will be available during normal business hours at:

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

* Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available

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Learn how to DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF install yourStreet 160 Connaught Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 child’s car seat Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169 correctly. Call This Request for Proposals is scheduled to close: 1-877-247-5551 Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. local time or visit Closing Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2015 ChildSeatInfo.ca

WHERE DO YOU TURN

TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?

3 bdrm house for rent 5 km from town, Professional single/couple. Wood /Electric furnace, w/d, f/s, d/w. No pets or smokers. Ref req & dd $1000. monthly call: 567-4933

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Proposals will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the project name and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Proposals received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals The lowest or any Proposal may not necessarily be accepted.

All West Auctions

For more info call Henry @ 250-567-4842

250-567-4208

For full listing and photos go to www.allwestauctions.com

BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

Attention: Chad Stewart, Local Government Intern

SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2015

Secure quiet apartments VACANCY

Office of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

Direct all inquiries regarding this Proposal call to:

ESTATE OF ALAN SUTTON & OTHERS VANDERHOOF, BC Silvermill Apartments

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF

$742 - $772

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

Clothes, Books, Toys and other Household Items If your items are in usable condition, they can be left in the reuse shed at the Transfer Station. Please keep this shed tidy, so that it is easy for people to find items they may need for their home.

“Grandma, we’re coming to visit!�

Large 2 Bdrm from

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REDUCE â—? REUSE â—? RECYCLE

Clothes, Books, Toys and other Household Items Items that can still be used can be donated to Act II Thrift Shop, located on West Stewart Street, next to Neighbour Link. The store is open Tuesdays to Saturdays from noon4pm. You can bring things in via the front door or, preferably, at the side door.

Inkjet Cartridges Empty inkjet cartridges that can no longer be refilled can be recycled at Bird on a Wire in Vanderhoof. Bird on a Wire is located at 149 Stewart Street. At this time, toner cartridges cannot be recycled there but those can be recycled at Staples or London Drugs in Prince George.

VANDERHOOF AND AREA BUSINESS DIRECTORY

EXCAVATING PRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal.

PLUMBING

FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029

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ADvertiser STUART NECHAKO

Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972

Reaching Every Door

Pam Berger Publisher

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam Berger Publisher

Pam Berger Publisher

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NEWS New street banners for Vanderhoof

Vanderhoof will be more welcoming to visitors this year with the newly erected street banners.

Chief Stanley Thomas of the Saik’uz First Nation, Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Paul Carver (Director of Operations) with the new street banners.

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Kitimat LNG Community Notice Please be advised of the following tentative schedule of activity in your region:

• Limited right-of-way surveying • Routine road and right-of-way maintenance • Continued archaeology and environmental studies For more information please email KitimatLNGfeedback@chevron.com chevron.ca/KitimatLNG