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Students from grades four to six gathered at W.L.McLeod Elementary School on Oct.1 for the annual ultimate tournament to fundraise for ICORD, an interdisciplinary research centre on spinal cord injuries. See ULTIMATE, page 10
Blackwater: safety milestone, 2018 expected start Vivian Chui Omineca Express Three years of mining exploration for the Blackwater Project has yielded no lost-time incidents, including two years of no reportable accidents, New Gold said. Celebrating the safety milestone with employees and contractors on Oct. 6, along with a $5,000 donation to the Nechako Valley Search and Rescue (NVSR), project director Tim Bekhuys said it’s an opportunity to show appreciation for the 500,000 work hours in the past three years from staff — 70 per cent of which were locally hired. “We try to make sure that we walk the
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talk and hire locally, along with that comes the responsibility of making sure that those people are safe as well,” said Bekhuys. Located 110 km southwest of Vanderhoof, the Blackwater Project will be an open-pit gold and silver mine with an estimated 17-year lifespan and the potential to produce 485,000 ounces of gold per year for the first nine years, according to New Gold. As the project takes place in a potential wildfire location, with a short-term evacuation in 2014 that did not harm workers or structures, the camp team had provided ongoing camp services such as housing and meals to wildfire crews, helicopter pilots, and engineers as well.
“Certainly in New Gold, we see it as our responsibility to get every worker home safe,” Bekhuys said. “So we take safety very seriously, and we monitor the safety in all of our sites very closely on a daily basis.” According to New Gold, Blackwater will employ between 1,200 and 1,500 workers during the construction of the mine and 500 workers to operate the mine once construction is complete. As the project shuts down for the winter and continued its environmental assessment process, New Gold is looking to meet with the local community through a series of open house sessions before Christmas, he said. See SEARCH, page 2
Over the Oct. 3 weekend, Vanderhoof’s RCMP charged Shaun Keith Goodwin, 21, of Vanderhoof and a 21-year-old male — who was 17 years old at the time of the offence and so his name cannot be released — with two counts of second degree murder in the deaths of 29-yearold Blaine Albert Barfoot and 40-year-old Tara Lee Ann Williams. On January 13th 2013, the Vanderhoof RCMP responded to a complaint of two persons been found deceased in a residence. Due to the circumstances surrounding these deaths, the North District Major Crime Unit (NDMCU) was called in to assist. As a result of a very intense investigation, the NDMCU is announcing that arrests have been made in this double homicide. Investigation continues and anyone with information that has not been reported is advised to contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at (250) 567-2222 or if you would like to remain anonymous please call CRIMESTOPPERS at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).
Fort Fraser fatal crash At about 2:36 a.m. on Oct. 3, a singlevehicle accident on Highway 16 in Fort Fraser resulted in the death of a male passenger on scene and the driver sent to the St. John Hospital in Vanderhoof with serious injuries. Travelling westbound, the car had lost control, crossed the eastbound lanes, went off road, and struck a power pole. By press time on Monday, investigation still continues, though speed and alcohol are being considered as factors at this time, said Sgt. Al Steinhauser from the North District Traffic Services.
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NEWS In 2012, the Nechako Valley Search and Rescue received a donation from New Gold that added to their equipment a First Aid stretcher with wheel attachment. Left to right: NVSR’s Terry Thompson, Eric Williamson, Kevin Moutray, Dave Banham, Wes Buller, Lyle Friesen, Chris Mushumanski; Representatives from New Gold’s Blackwater Project Janice Baker and Claudette Gouger.
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Search and Rescue proposes stable funding model BLACKWATER, continued from page 1 Mine-building at Blackwater is expected to start in early 2018, after the company finishes construction of the Rainy River mine in northwest Ontario in mid-2017, he added. “Our goal right now is to have the project shovel ready over the next year or so,” Bekhuys said. “ We have great support from the community and we want to make sure that jobs and contracts are going to local people…and partnerships with the First Nations in the area as well.” New Gold’s $5,000 donation to NVSR will furnish the team’s new location on Burrard Avenue and make it into a training centre, as their recent grant application failed, said president Chris Mushumanski. It is now the mining company’s third donation to NVSR, as the first in 2012 contributed to a First Aid stretcher with wheel attachment, and another donation in January this year went into more First Aid and swift water rescue equipment, Mushumanski added. “It’s been a tremendous opportunity for us to be acknowledged by them and we are really grateful for the support that New Gold has provided over the years to the SR team,” he said. The BC Search and Rescue Association is currently proposing an alternative support model that would provide stable funding for the 80 SAR groups in B.C., said Mushumanski, who is also the association’s Bulkley Nechako regional director. Including three proposals that will be presented to the B.C.
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government, the model will remove the annual burden of grant writing and fundraising, he said. “Otherwise we really don’t have any predictable sources of funds for capital projects and training, and equipment purchases that we needed.”
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Council notes: from Vanderhoof to Vancouver
Mayor Gerry Thiessen
Councillor Darren Carpenter
Property tax penalty refund The district council will now ensure that property tax payments that were made through electronic fund transfers (EFT) before deadline, but the district has not received, will not be penalized. A $28,757.47 of penalty, now-waived, was charged to the Vanderhoof Co-Op when its EFT in July did not arrive on time. Having started EFTs three years ago, the district council will be reviewing past transactions to check for others that were similarly affected. Happy 90th birthday to Vanderhoof
Councillor Brian Frenkel
Councillor John Murphy
Along with Councillors Steve Little and Ken Young, four other community groups will form the Celebrate Vanderhoof - 90 Years Committee as the main organizing body for a year of celebration, starting with the district’s birthday on Jan. 22. Potential groups include the Sturgeon Recovery Initiative, the YMCA, Vanderhoof Farmers’ Market, the Nechako Valley Historical Society, and Seniors Connected.
supported by NDIT’s $20,000 matching grant and an additional $810 from the district. Businesses along Burrard Avenue will be the program’s focus next year. Age-Friendly Committee Following the results from the recent report on Vanderhoof housing needs, the district council is establishing a new committee, led by Councillor John Murphy, to focus on community planning that would not only address age-friendly housing, but also include a broad range of projects including transportation and sidewalks. Vanderhoof was officially recognized
Business facade improvement Accepting the latest application from Rich’s Saw Sales, the district council has finished off its Business Facade Improvement Program on Highway 16 this year,
Annual UBCM Convention During the annual Union of BC Municipalities Convention from Sept. 21 to 25 in Vancouver, Mayor Gerry Thiessen presented to the provincial government concerns regarding the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre, the College of New Caledonia’s Nechako campus, brownfield sites along Highway 16, water use plan for the Nechako River, and air quality in Vanderhoof.
Referencing abandoned service stations along Highway 16, the district council is requesting for legislation that would require owners of
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by the B.C. government as an Age-Friendly Community this year. Champions of Vanderhoof As another initiative to attract and keep young professionals in town, the district council is looking into a welcoming team for newcomers to Vanderhoof. “Someone to champion our community, not just one slant, not just recreation, have someone who will be engaged in the wide facets of Vanderhoof,” said Thiessen. He added that though not all who come to town may be looking to stay, individuals could leave with a positive image of Vanderhoof and spread the word to other potential recruits.
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Aquatic Centre In addition to what has been secured to date, the district council is currently seeking $4 million in federal and provincial infrastructure grants, $2 million from local industries, and $265,000 from community contributions. College of New Caledonia - Nechako To expand the current CNC programs offerings in Vanderhoof as well as move the campus to a more central location, the district council is looking for more planning and capital funding from the province. Though most Vanderhoof students tend to move to larger city centers for post-secondary education, expansion of local offerings can not only provide better access for others — particularly the First Nations — who may prefer to stay closer to home, but may also help to keep professionals in the community, said Thiessen.
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Taking the heat: a day in the boots of a firefighter Naomi Yamamoto Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness As fire chiefs from across Canada assemble in Victoria for the annual Fire Rescue Conference, I donned the same heavy gear and breathing apparatus that firefighters do when rushing in where most others would rush out. I felt the sweltering heat of the equipment and saw the blinding haze of a smoke-filled building. Wearing 30 kg of gear, I tried to push down the feelings of unease that welled up inside me as I navigated an unfamiliar structure threatened by flames. For me, during the fire ops training at the Vancouver Fire training facility, the flames were real but the conditions controlled. Yet firefighters all across British Columbia, responding to the real threat, face danger in the eye each time the garage doors roll up and the fire trucks roll out. I had the opportunity to see, first hand, what these exceptional men and women face when they have to meet the challenge of courage every time the call of service comes in, and I felt such gratitude, that I know is shared by all of us, for the safety net that all first responders provide in our province. The event is meant to replicate the challenges confronted by firefighters every day in the line of duty, and while mine was only a test and I was safe, the work was hard in conditions that were tough, and the challenge to perform under pressure was immense. It was strenuous, both physically and mentally. I am reminded by this experience that we must take the opportunity to thank those among us that routinely stand up, and stand out, as heroes when disaster strikes. One way we can consider thanking local firefighters for their selfless effort to help make our communities safe is to nominate them for the Medal of Good Citizenship. As the new minister of state for emergency preparedness, responsible as well for the BC Office of the Fire Commissioner, I am committed to helping elevate fire prevention awareness and fan the flames of fire safety. October kicks off Fire Awareness Week, an opportunity for us to review our evacuation plans and practise our fire drills, test the batteries in our fire alarms and ensure our fire extinguishers are serviced. Here in B.C. the number one source of residential fires is stove top burners, but other top ignition sources include electrical, fireplaces and chimneys, as well as cigarettes. Many fires are preventable, yet statistics show that on average, fire kills eight people each week The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com
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in Canada, with residential fires accounting for 73% of those fatalities. Join me in thanking a firefighter for the service
they provide to public safety, and the best thanks of all comes by refusing to be a statistic by simply becoming better equipped and fire safe at home.
Do we really need to know, does it help in the future? Vivian Chui Omineca Express At what point do we say the invasion of privacy trumps public interest? “I’m just trying to do my job...” “Your job is to invade people’s privacy!” Angry people tends to get their way, or rather, have their voices more heard. It was a moment to reflect on the age-old doubleedge sword of journalism, as I caught a glimpse of the heavy smoke from Douglas Street last Saturday. No doubt it’s a dilemma that each journalist will encounter at some point of their career — some may even ask themselves the question everyday or the more seasoned ones may already have overcome the struggle — and it’s been said that the factors to consider tend to change according to the size of the community. I struggled to make a decision on walking away or standing my ground when a victim of the fire glimpsed my camera and attempted to shoo me away. “If I see this in the paper, I’m going to find the office...” “There’s only one newspaper in town, sir, and we all know where that is...” “If I see my name in the paper...” “I don’t know your name...” “Well, it’s not hard to find out!” And that is true, because we are in a small community and to a certain extent, a lot of news of this nature is probably spread throughout the community by word of mouth anyway before the paper goes out on Wednesday.
In fact, some people may know a lot more than I can find out for the newspaper, and at that point, what purpose do we serve? The public interest could be: how did it happen, what is the learning moment here for the community, and who were affected. And like some residents say afterwards, more people will be aware of who needs help the most this week. But I was only able to tell him that I just wanted to understand what has happened, and of course that did not help to calm him — understandable considering the state of his home. So I walked away after asking to speak with the fire chief when he is available; I had returned to the scene a few hours later and it looked like the fire had been extinguished or contained. Journalism often has a conflicting image, from the paparazzi who chased after Princess Diana to the journalists who worked in war zones or developing countries where they are regularly killed or imprisoned. Though we are a business — the BBC gets government funding and CBC may be losing it — and it may be self-serving to say so, the compensation that we receive for the service we provide may only reflect a portion of its value. We aim to provide information for the community so that with better knowledge, we can make well-informed decisions in our everyday lives — which could be anything from knowing when sales are to make every dollar we earn last longer, to what issues we as a community are working on. We are all part of the community, no?
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October 4-10, 2015
VANDERHOOF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Ian Leslie Fire Chief
Jay Bangs Deputy Chief
Dave Banham Captain
John Baker Captain
Shane Greenlees Lieutenant
Hunter O’Meara Lieutenant
Brian Cross Lieutenant
Dave Moore Lieutenant
Larry Bangs Training Officer
Dale Hussey Training Officer
Carl Larsen Training Officer
Will Van den Born Safety Officer
Craig Smith Fire Fighter
Travis Emel Fire Fighter
“Hear the Beep Where You Sleep: Every Bedroom Needs a Working Smoke Alarm” That is the message fire and life safety educators will promote during Fire Prevention Week 2015. From October 4-10, 2015, fire departments from across Canada and the United States work to raise public awareness about the dangers of fire and how to prevent it. The aim of the 2015 Fire Prevention Week campaign is to raise awareness and keep your family safe with a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. Smoke alarms save lives. If there is a fire in
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your home, smoke spreads fast and you need smoke alarms to give you time to get out! During Fire Prevention Week, the Office of the Fire Commissioner (OFC) works with BC Fire Departments to distribute “Fire Safety Starts With You!” activity booklets to primary students. As part of the week’s activities, this year’s annual iPad contest will include a prize winner in each of the five geographic OFC zones of the province. The five iPads are jointly
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sponsored by the OFC, the BC Fire Chiefs’ Association, the Fire Training Officers’ Association of BC, the Fire Prevention Officers’ Association of BC and Fortis BC. The Fire Prevention Week theme is announced by the National Fire Protection Association and was established to commemorate the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 which destroyed more than 17,400 structures and killed more than 250 people.
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VANDERHOOF VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jason Morrill Fire Fighter
Mike Elwert Fire Fighter
Phil Turgeon Fire Fighter
Kevin Hartman Fire Fighter
Bruce Raby Fire Fighter
Steve Alessandrini Fire Fighter
Wyatt Crossley Fire Fighter
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Kevin Leslie Fire Fighter
Jesse Hopps Fire Fighter
Jamie Devauld Fire Fighter
Jason Yee Fire Fighter
Bo Jacobsen Fire Fighter
A unique fire safety program Duane McKay, president, Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners (CCFMFC) says, “Fire safety programs that focus on our youth have a two-prong benefit. The lessons deliver the fire safety fundamentals that youngsters need to know to safely escape a burning home, and, the kids help motivate Moms and Dads to make smoke alarm maintenance and replacement a higher priority.” ‘The potential benefits of a successful national outreach are enormous,” McKay adds. “In over one-half of fatal fires, investigators typically find no working smoke alarms.” Parents should watch for “Test and Replace” homework pages which include a home fire escape planning sheet and a safety checklist. Once completed, parents and youngsters can go online at safeathome.ca/testandreplace
to register their home and download a certificate of completion for the child to take back to class. The complete homework kit is also available for download. Safeathome.ca also provides helpful tips for testing and maintaining smoke alarms, when to replace alarms, and where to install them. In most jurisdictions across Canada, smoke alarms are required on every storey of the home and outside all sleeping areas. Carol Heller is a home safety expert with Kidde Canada, a CCFMFC partner. She says educational campaigns help correct widespread misconceptions about smoke alarms, in particular, that they can be installed and forgotten about and never need to be replaced. People also mistakenly believe, she says, that so long as a smoke alarm beeps when the test button is pushed,
that the alarm if fully functioning. “Old habits can lead to a tragedy,” says Heller. “Testing smoke alarms should be done monthly and batteries should be replaced at least once annually, whether the alarm is battery powered or is hardwired with battery backup. And even if the alarm sounds when you push the test button, if it is more than 10 years old it must be replaced, as cooking and dust deteriorate the sensor over time. Outdated alarms might not provide the protection you count on.” New technology is easing the responsibility of the once-per-year battery replacement rule. “Worry-Free” smoke and carbon monoxide and combination smoke/CO alarms feature 10year lithium batteries which never need to be changed and last the full life of the alarm.
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October 4-10, 2015
FRASER LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
James Cochran Fire Chief
Nin Kuffert Fire Fighter
Ian Balcombe Captain
Ted Hardy Deputy Chief
Rob Kuffert Fire Fighter
Jeremy Reeves Fire Fighter
Gord Friesen Training Officer
Tommy Cao Fire Fighter
Lucas Six FIre Fighter
Fernando Silva Fire Fighter
Diane Harder Fire Fighter
Kevin Prince Fire Fighter
Brandon Babin Fire Fighter
Andrew Schulz Fire Fighter
Winter Season Fireplace Safety
Ashley Kennedy Fire Fighter
Elizabeth Shulz Junior Fire Fighter
Keep your farm safe Checklist * Keep fire department numbers posted on all telephones. * Ensure all electrical wiring is inspected and up to code. * Ensure all electrical equipment has a nationally recognized testing agency certification. * Remove wiring and lighting from wet areas. * Inspect and maintain fire extinguishers regularly. Machinery / Equipment – Keep it Clean, Safe and Inspected * Before installing heating equipment, check product certification and insurance requirements. * Ensure that the pump is on a separate electrical circuit and located away from other buildings, to safeguard the pressure of the water supply for firefighters. * Refuel equipment and internal combustion engines outside, but never while running and only once cool. * Ensure that crop dryers are equipped with adequate controls
enabling them to shut off blowers or dampers when temperatures become too high in the heat transfer chamber. * Never use “home-made” dryers. Important Reminders * Designate safe smoking areas away from barns, crops, stores or flammable materials. * Before burning, check regulations with your local authority. * Burn rubbish in an incinerator equipped with a spark arrestor and never in a high wind. * Keep a pail of water nearby. * Never carry out field burning. * Do not use fumigants near an open flame or electric equipment. * Clean up. Remove all trash from the property. * Repaint weathered surfaces and remove rotting wood and fencing. Safe Storage: Spontaneous Ignition of Crops Causes Fires. Before Storing * Provide proper ventilation. * Ensure crops – hay, alfalfa, clover,
soybean hays – are well-dried and properly cured. * Make sure wet grains are below the safe moisture content before storage. * Check for spontaneous heating hazards regularly, e.g. manure pile. * Repair leaking roofs and openings to protect stored crops against wetness. During Storage * Inspect daily for signs of steaming, irritating odours, wet areas and “flues” in the hay for several weeks. * Have fire fighting equipment immediately accessible. * Petroleum products should be stored above ground at least 12 metres (40 feet) from any other building, in a tank on non-combustible support. In all cases vent pipes not less than 3 centimeters (1 1/4”) in diameter and cap them with weatherproof hoods. * Petroleum products should be dispensed from storage tanks with appropriate pumping equipment.
A Fireplace becomes dangerous when accumulated tar or creosote catches fire or from uncontrolled burning or over-fuelling. Other causes of fireplace-related fires are substandard design or installation and lack of safety precautions. O Open the damper before lighting the fire, and keep it open until the ashes are cool enough to touch. O Ensure the fire is completely out before going to bed or leaving the house. O Do not store combustible materials such as paper or wood too close to the fireplace. O Use a screen in front of the fireplace opening to protect children and to prevent embers from escaping and igniting carpets, etc. O Never leave children alone near a fireplace. O Use dry, well-seasoned wood in small amounts. O Have chimneys cleaned and serviced at regular intervals by a professional. O Never overload your fireplace. O Never use charcoal starter fluids, gasoline or any flammable substance to start fires. O When using artificial logs, burn only one at a time and follow instructions on the log O Always place the ashes in a metal container and take them outside the house.
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October 4-10, 2015
FORT FRASER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Yvan Laramee Chief
Rob Dupuis Training Officer
Vicki Wells Firefigher
Yvonne Malo Firefighter
Missing from pictures: Rob Dupuis, Monique Laramee Rod Urqhart, Mark Perrson Doug Allen, Ken Meers Kevin Dorman Photos by Gerry Irwin
Kohen Leslie Junior Fire Fighter
William Webster Junior Fire Fighter
Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department Working smoke alarms can make a lifesaving difference in a fire. That’s the message behind this year’s Fire Prevention Week Campaign, “Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives; Test yours every month!” Along with firefighters and safety advocates nationwide, the Fort Fraser Volunteer Fire Department is challenging the residents of Fort Fraser to check their smoke alarms monthly to make sure they are working properly. We also suggest installing new batteries and vacuuming each unit every October. According to the latest research, working smoke alarms cut the chance of dying in a house fire in half. Meanwhile, almost two thirds of home fire
deaths resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms at all, or alarms that aren’t working due to dead batteries or out dated. In a fire, seconds count! Roughly half of home fire deaths result from fires at night between 11pm and 7am, when most people are asleep. Home smoke alarms can alert residents to the smoke of a fire before the fire can spread, giving them enough time to exit the house and get to safety. Smoke alarms save lives, test yours today and save yourself and your family from a preventable tragedy. Fort Fraser Fire Chief Yvan Laramee
Notes from the Fort Fraser Junior Firefighters’ Keith Martin – I wanted to become a firefighter because it was a dream of mine since I was a little kid. Kohen Leslie – The reason I joined the department was so I can help the town out and so I had something better to do with my time and to stay away from drugs. I was a pyro when I was younger, so being in the department helped me turn that in to putting fires out instead and helped me learn how to control fires better. Chantal Webster – I joined the fire department because I wanted to experience something different, to do something better with my spare time and I get work experience.
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Janet Gumm Fire Fighter
Keith Martin Junior Fire Fighter
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Safety tips for the home Kitchen * Avoid loose long sleeves when cooking. * Check kettles and toasters for damaged electrical cords and thermostats. * Use appliances that have an automatic shut-off. * Keep a timer handy to remind you when the oven and burners should be switched off. * If you take medication that causes drowsiness, do not use cooking appliances. * Use a temperature-controlled electric skillet or deep-fryer for frying. * Never leave your cooking unattended. * Use appropriate cooking appliances and keep them clean. * Keep a pot cover nearby to “put a lid on it” in the event of a fire. Living Room * Fireplace: always use a fire screen, ensuring it is the appropriate size for the fireplace opening. * Do not overload electrical outlets or use extension cords in the place of additional outlets. * Smokers should check furniture for fallen cigarettes or embers, which can smoulder undetected for several hours before bursting into flames. * Ensure careful use of smoking materials and extinguish in water before disposal. * Never leave cigarettes in an ashtray unattended. * Use ashtrays with a double rim and deep centre. * Keep matches, lighters and lit candles out of the reach of children. * Never leave lit candles unattended.
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Bedroom * Install at least one smoke alarm outside each sleeping area. * For improved safety, install a smoke alarm in every bed room. * Check electrical appliances regularly: electric blankets, heating pads, curling irons, radios, televisions, irons. * Bedrooms should be non-smoking areas.
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PREVENTION WEEK
October 4-10, 2015
CLUCULZ LAKE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
Gail Poisson FIre Chief
Tanya Spooner Deputy Fire Chief
Dave Poisson Captain
Anna-Marie Spooner Dispatcher
Roy Spooner Safety Officer/ Prob. Fire Fighter
Jerry Stelmaschuk Seasonal Firefighter
Don Weins Firefighter/Mechanic
Pat Stadelmeier Seasonal Firefighter
Len Pickering Lieutenant Fire Fighter
Sarah Wright New Member
Brenda Weins Dispatcher
Percy Wright New Member
Photos not available...Paul Dunn, Colin Dunn, Norm Redlick, Ron Davis, Gordie Sedowick.
Smoke Kills
Hundreds of people die in residential fires in Canada every year. In many fires that have been extinguished in their early stages, people have been found dead of smoke inhalation without having suffered burns. It has been conservatively estimated that many of these lives could have been saved by the installation of properly functioning smoke alarms. Although these devices are no substitute for carefully planned fire prevention measures, they are invaluable to providing an early warning when fire strikes. Smoke is the cause of the majority of fire-related deaths. Hot flames are low on the list of killers during a fire. A smouldering fire may
go undetected for hours, especially while people are asleep. In addition to deadly carbon monoxide, smoke carries poisons such as hydrogen cyanide and irritants such as formaldehyde and acetic acid. Added to this lethal potion are other toxic substances that come from the burning of synthetic materials commonly found in the home, especially those emitted from plastics and foams. Oxides of nitrogen, sulphur dioxide and ammonia are just a few examples. These agents can have a lethal effect before a sleeper is even disturbed; especially when one considers that the fire itself consumes lifesustaining oxygen. Normally, air is made-up
of about 21 percent oxygen. When it falls below the 17 percent level, thinking and coordination become difficult. Below 16 percent, a person’s behaviour turns irrational, hindering escape efforts. Breathing becomes impossible when oxygen levels fall below 6 percent. Super-heated air and gases rise quickly and produce what is known as a “hot” fire. Temperatures above 370°C (700°F) are common in a “hot” fire. At such high temperatures, unconsciousness and death can occur within minutes. Bedrooms located in the upper floors of residences are frequently subjected to these conditions in the advanced stages of a fire.
Fire Escape Plan
Family discussion
Practice often
In case of a real fire
Call out to others
Get out fast, closing doors behind you.
If your clothes catch fire, STOP, DROP & ROLL on the floor to smother the flames. O Cool minor burns with cold water. If your skin is blistered, charred or dead white, get emergency help immediately. O When you see flames, smell smoke or hear the smoke alarm, get everybody out of the house. O Feel the door first. If it isn’t hot, open it very slowly. O If there is fire or smoke use another exit. O Crawl low under smoke - the air near the floor is safer to breathe. O If you cannot escape, close the door and seal around it with cloth to prevent smoke from entering the room. O Always use the stairs and never the elevators. O Designate a meeting place a safe distance from the house and make sure everyone is there. O Take the children to a neighbour. O Phone the emergency number from the neighbour’s home. O Give the complete address, describe the situation and inform the operator if anyone is still inside. O Stay on the phone until you are told to hang up. O Do not go back to the house for any reason.
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Fire Safety: What to do, because fire spreads fast - don’t delay!
Call for help from a neighbours home. Never go back inside a burning house.
1. Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home, test it monthly and change the battery yearly. 2. Never leave cooking unattended. 3. Don’t overload electrical outlets. 4. Never leave candles unattended. 5. Stub cigarettes out completely and dispose of them safely. 6. Never store gasoline indoors. 7. Prevent arson by keeping your property clean of trash and flammables. 8. Keep flammable materials such as curtains and furniture at least one metre away from space heaters. 9. Store matches and lighters in a child-proof drawer or cabi net. 10. Create and practice a fire escape plan with your whole family. Get out, stay out and call 911.
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A Gr. 4 student from W. L. McLeod (blue) sent the frisbee to her receiving teammates in a game against Sinkut View Elementary School on Oct. 1. VIVIAN CHUI photo
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Because local matters Your local co-op is here for you. We live where you live, work where you work, and we are helping grow the economy right here. We are your neighbours and we make sustainable investments in the community we share. Doing business with your Co-op creates good jobs and economic growth close to home. Just as it has been since your Co-op opened for business. We care A strong social conscience has always been part of how your Co-op operates. Our business has been built on a foundation of community involvement and service. We will run a strong, financially viable business that returns profits to our members and we invest in the communities in which we operate. We are part of
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Public meetings for re-use sheds Open house events hosted by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to give information on re-use sheds, as well as allow the community to provide suggestions on addressing liability concerns with their operations, will take place in various communities in the region. Wed, Oct. 14 Vanderhoof 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Centre 219 East Victoria St. Thurs, Oct. 15 Fraser Lake 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Fraser Lake Recreation Complex 30 Carrier Cres. Tues, Oct. 20 Fort St. James 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Stuart Lake Seniors Center 250 Simon Fraser Ave. Wed, Oct. 21 Burns Lake 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Regional District Office - Burns Lake 37 3rd Ave. Mon. Oct. 26 Granisle 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Granisle Seniors Centre 19 Chapman St.
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Weekly Police Update Vanderhoof’s RCMP detachment lodged 78 files — below its average of 90 — and 19 prisoners — a little higher than normal — last week.
Still animal time As moose and deer hits continued on the road on Highway 27 to Fort St. James, as well as on Highway 16 towards Prince George, the police advises the public to stay mindful of animals at this time of year. ATV patrols by the RCMP in the region’s trails will also continue.
New to town Cpl. Cameron Fergusson will be joining Vanderhoof’s RCMP as a General Duty supervisor later in October — more information to come. Procrastinating to report The police reminds the public to report incidents right away, to better assist with investigations. “For example, it’s easier to track a black car that pulled away five minutes ago versus a car that left three days ago,” said Cpl. Wade Harvey.
Behaving in school zones Police enforcement in school zones will continue as back-toschool season enters one month, though most traffic has been keeping under limits, Harvey said. - With files from Cpl. Wade Harvey, Vanderhoof RCMP
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Be our guest: NVSS sports kicks off with first at-home events From frosty mornings to earlier nightfalls, the fall sports season is in full swing as October arrives for NVSS’s student athletes. Sr. Girls Volleyball Placing 23rd out of 32 B.C. teams in a recent invitational tournament hosted by Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, the senior girls volleyball team will be leaving town again from Oct. 9 to 10 to compete in UBC. The team will also be hosting 12 teams across northern B.C. in a regional competition from Oct. 23 to 24. Jr. Girls Volleyball Having played against Fraser Lake at the first home game on Oct. 1, the junior girls volleyball team will next play host on Oct. 19, against Northside Christian School. Top: NVSS’s cross-country team played host to nearly 100 athletes from the region — including Burns Lake, Smithers, Quesnel, and Prince George — at the second race of the season on Oct. 3 at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association’s grounds. Next race will take place at 10 Mile Lake near Quesnel on Oct.17. Right: Senior boys football played its first home game on Oct. 3 against Prince George’s College Heights Secondary. Vanderhoof will also be hosting their next game on Oct. 10. Below: A Viqueen braced for a bump at the Gr. 8 girls volleyball team’s first home game in Vanderhoof on Sept. 30, playing against Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School. The grade eight girls will play their next home game on Oct. 14 against Fort St. James Secondary. VIVIAN CHUI photos
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Green Party: Richard Jaques
All Candidates Forum in Vanderhoof
Father of six children, Richard is happily married and resides with his wife Sherri in student family housing at UBC along with their two youngest children Kalib and Ciara. His mother is Scottish/Cree from the Poplar River Indian Band, MB; his father was English/Algonquin, from Wikwemikong Village on Manitoulin Island, Ontario. Graduated from the RCMP Training Academy in 1995, Richard was posted to B.C. where he spent the next 14 years in First Nations Community Policing. Using Aboriginal policing techniques Richard focused on strong community-law enforcement relations, with seven years as a volunteer firefighter in both Fort St. James and Takla Landing. For his work on the Organizing Committees for the 1997 APEC Conference and the 2001 Summit of the Americas Richard was awarded the Prime Minister’s Commendation for Service. He is a founding member of the Sacred Wolf Native Friendship Centre in Port Hardy, BC. The Centre provides child protection, healing, and mental health services for the community. Shortly after his retirement from RCMP, Richard decided to return to school to finish his Bachelor of Education Degree. He applied to UBC in 2010 and was accepted into the B.Ed./NITEP (Native Indian Teachers Education Program) where he is currently in the 4th year of studies.
An all-candidate forum for the Cariboo-Prince George riding will be taking place in Vanderhoof on Oct. 9 at NVSS’s Integris Community Theatre, formerly known as the Small Auditorium. Sponsored by Community Futures Stuart Nechako and the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, the event will start at 7:00 p.m., with doors open for audience members at 6:30 p.m. Joe von Doellen, president of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, will be moderating the forum, while questions from the community can be submitted by writing at the beginning
of the event, as well as orally during the forum when the floor would be opened to the public for the first time, said organizer Tom Bulmer from CFSN. As of press time on Monday, five out of six federal election candidates in Vanderhoof’s riding, Cariboo-Prince George, would attend the forum — Conservative candidate Todd Doherty has yet to confirm his attendance. Federal election quick facts Canada’s federal election will take place on Monday, Oct. 19, with advance voting from
Oct. 9 to Oct. 12. Voter information cards are currently in the mail and registered electors should receive them by Oct. 1, said Elections Canada. Indicating when and where to vote, as well as the accessibility of polling places, cards with wrong information can be updated online at https://ereg. elections.ca or at the nearest Elections Canada office. Those who have not received a card by Oct. 1 can also register or update their address online at the above address. More information can be found on http://www.elections.ca/.
CORRECTION: Last week, the Omineca Express left out by mistake Independent candidate Sheldon Clare’s information and misprinted the picture of Green Party candidate Richard Jaques. Apologies for any confusion caused. The Cariboo-Prince George riding candidates are, by alphabetical order: Liberal, Tracy Calogheros; Independent, Sheldon Clare; CHP, Adam De Kroon; NDP, Trent Derrick; Conservative, Todd Doherty; and Green Party, Richard Jaques.
WorkSafeBC – Workers’ Compensation Board of B.C. hereby gives notice of proposed amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (BC Reg. 296/97, as amended) and notice of proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (pursuant to section 196.1 of the Workers Compensation Act ). The proposed regulatory amendments are about: • OHS Citations: proposed new Lower Maximum Administrative Penalties Regulation (LMAPR) • Consequential amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation (OHSR) relating to Employer Incident Investigations
Independent: Sheldon Clare Sheldon Clare teaches history and English at the College of New Caledonia. He is a retired army reserve officer and the current president of the National Firearms Association. Sheldon is running as an independent candidate because he believes the party system in Ottawa is broken, and in order to ensure strong representation, Cariboo-Prince George must elect a Member of Parliament who listens to voters rather than just a party whip. Sheldon was born and raised in Prince George, and has called this region home all his life. He has been deeply involved as a community leader for many years. Sheldon is a past president of the Prince George Legion, past president of the Rod and Gun Club, and past chair of the Alpine Club’s Prince George section. Most recently, Sheldon has helped elevate the profile of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club through his work as the volunteer biathlon sports information officer in the 2015 Canada Winter Games. He was also the race director and organizer for the rejuvenated Northern Hardware Canoe Race. If elected, Sheldon has committed to fight for local issues, such as diversifying our economy, keeping door-to-door delivery for seniors, reducing student debt, and re-establishing services for veterans.
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age is now in possession of something illegal,” she said. “How do you deal with that, if you receive something.” With age-appropriate content for different grades, the program’s first event for youth will take place on Oct. 9 in NVSS. Featuring Amir Javid, a former gang member who had founded the Real World Truth project to help kids stay out of gangs, the event will focus on technology’s effects on everyday teenage life, as well as high risk behavior and pornography. On Nov. 12 at 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. in NVSS’s small auditorium, the first event for adults and parents will play host to the Children of the Streets Society’s Diane Sowden, who had lost her own 13-yearold daughter to the sex trade. Events with other speakers for youth and the rest of the community will follow later in November, as well as next year from January to March.
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for the initiative. “We really look forward to working with the ministry and the Due to Thanksgiving Day farming community to grow the organic sector in B.C,” WakelHoliday ing said. Quick Facts: (Monday, October 12th, 2015) * Operators producing and selling their organic food and Please note the following beverage products strictly within B.C. will require provincial changes to deadlines. certification through the Organic Agricultural Products CertifiOctober 14th issue cation Regulation. Deadline * B.C. companies with customers in other provinces or Thursday, October 8th - 4pm. countries will require federal certification through the Organic Products Regulation. * The provincial certification program follows the same OFFICE HOURS standard as the national program, but with streamlined record CLOSED keeping and documentation practices. Provincial certification Monday, October offers growers access to the local organic market with less 12th, 2015 paperwork, while still ensuring B.C. consumers have certainty when purchasing organic foods. * The B.C. government will also be developing an enforcement program to be implemented in 2018. * Currently, companies with organic food or beverage products produced, handled, and sold exclusively within B.C., may choose to participate in the BC Certified Organic Program, which is administered by the COABC. * COABC members include 564 farms producing certified organic goods and 96 farms in transition to producing certified organic goods. * The B.C. organic sector is varied and includes livestock, dairy, vegetables, fruit and berries, and spice and herb producers, grains and seeds and many specialty value added products. Eczema is one of the most common forms of skin * Building the local market for conditions I have the privilege of seeing. Did you B.C. foods, including the organic know that eczema is actually the name for an entire industry, is a key commitment of group of skin conditions, and there are numerous government’s Agrifoods Strategy types of eczema?! to lead the agrifoods sector growth into a $14-billion-a-year industry by 2017. Some children and infants develop eczema and it More information can be found on goes away before their tenth birthday, but for others www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca for B.C.’s it becomes a chronic long standing condition. With existing voluntary certified organic program, and http://www.inspecproper care and attention it can be controlled. tion.gc.ca/food/organicproducts/ eng/1300139461200/1300140373901 Eczema is always always itchy. Itching may begin for Canada’s National Organic Stanbefore or after a rash appears. The area is usually dards, Sept. 19 to 27 was Organic week very dry, thickened, or scaly. In infants it may be in Canada: www.organicweek.ca. oozing and crusting as well, typically its on the face
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VICTORIA - A sign says the fruits and vegetables for sale are organic, but what does that really mean and according to whom? The B.C. government is answering those questions by requiring all food and beverage products marketed as “organic” in B.C. to be certified under either a provincial or national certification program. Beginning in 2018, producers, processors and handlers of organic food and beverage products including farm gate sales, farmers’ markets and retail stores will require documentation verifying their products have accredited organic certification. Both the provincial and federal certification programs follow the general principles, management standards and use of permitted substances established by the Canada Organic Standards. Operators producing and selling their organic products strictly within B.C. will require provincial certification. B.C. companies with customers in other provinces or countries will require certification by a federally accredited certification body, just as they do today. Requiring certification is a result of the B.C. government’s consultations with the Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC), organic growers, and other stakeholders from January to March 2015, in which almost 80% of certified organic growers supported the move to required certification. Based on additional input received during the consultations, the B.C. government will also work with COABC to provide assistance to help interested farmers and growers achieve or transition to organic certification by 2018. To further attract new and existing producers to consider becoming certified organic growers, the B.C. government is contributing partner funding for 10 COABC-led seminars. The B.C. government has also provided about $60,000 to support the COABC’s partnership with the Canadian Organic Trade Association’s “Think Before you Eat” campaign. The campaign will offer British Columbians information on what to look for when buying organic products, as well as promoting made-in-BC organic food and beverage products at farmers’ markets and retailers in the coming months. In January 2015 the B.C. government committed to working with COABC to strengthen the awareness and reputation of B.C.’s organic food and beverages, locally, across Canada, and around the world. “There are growing domestic and international market opportunities for B.C. organic food, and beverage producers and consumers want certainty when making a purchase.” Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said. “Requiring certification brings that certainty to B.C. consumers. If the word organic is on the food or beverage product - it will be certified as organic.” COABC co-president Carmen Wakeling said she’s grateful
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Annerose Georgeson (left) and Wendy Clement from the Nechako Community Arts Council last week put additional touches to a paper mâché moose, salvaged from one of NVSS students’ past projects, to become part of the annual art show in November. Now loitering at the council’s new location in the Integris Recreation Centre, the bull — made of just flour, water, and newspaper — will grow to its full size and reach maturity as the artists un-droop his ears and extend his legs, Georgeson said.
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Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
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Holy Trinity Anglican Church
The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
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St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church
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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....
NVSS cheerleaders selling their baking at the huge community garage sale held at St. Joseph’s Gym on Saturday, Sept 25
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 Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927. *** AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The AlAnon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profit charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info 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! *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets
the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 5675254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250567-3889 (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 250-699-7763. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the officers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information call: Capt. John Callaghan 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-6907496 Evenings. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 5674588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall. *** ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday of the month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm *** FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS Sunday & Monday Closed Tuesday 10am - 4pm Wednesday & Thursday 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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2-storey 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 1330 sq.ft. Single level ranch 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 983 sq.ft.
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Please be advised the Council of the Village of Fraser Lake will be considering the final adoption of the Village of Fraser Lake Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 773, 2015 at the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM in the Municipal Council Chambers at 210 Carrier Crescent. The property tax exemptions listed below are not new exemptions but under the Community Charter, Municipal Council must gi ve notice of the proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions. These exemptions are for the 2016 taxation year only and are authorized by the following sections of the Community Charter: Section 224(2)(f) permits Council, by bylaw, to grant further tax exemptions to the “area of land surrounding the exempt building” set aside for public worship under Section 220(1)(h). Section 224(2)(i) permits Council, by bylaw, to exempt from taxation land and improvements “owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground for public athletic or recreational purposes”.
Creasy Avenue Townhouses
Large 2 Bdrm from
Townhomes from $255,900 Price Reduction
$742 - $772
Large 1 Bdrm from
2-storey 3 bdrm, 2 1/2 bath, 1330 sq.ft. Single level ranch 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 983 sq.ft.
$712 - $742
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
NO SMOKING - NO PETS
* Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available
250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080
Gourmet ea t-in kitchens, natural gas fi replaces, hardwood flooring, private fenced y ard with walk-out pa tios, washer & dr yer, central vacuum system, walk-in sho wers & ample stora ge space.
REAL ESTATE TRADES CONSIDERED/POSSIBLE RENT TO OWN mWE PAY THE GST YEAR END SALE
If you see a wildfi re, report it to
Secure quiet apartments VACANCY
1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
250-567-4208
Register Online at www.bcdailydeals.com
PROPERTIES AND DOLLAR VALUES EXEMPTED Estimated Estimated Estimated 2016 Tax 2017 Tax 2018 Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption
TO VIEW OR FOR MORE INFO CALL DAVE BAR7REALESTATE@GMAIL.COM 250-567-0010
a) Anglican Synod, Diocese of Caledonia Lot 148, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 669.00
BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128
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Acreage for Sale
133-264 acres, good fishing & hay producing, middle of the best farming & ranching area of BC.Visit our website for more properties starting from $27,000. Contact: sales@niho.com or Call: 604.606.7900 Website: www.Niho.com
Homes for Rent
Vanderhoof 2bdrm house for rent. All appliances 5 miles from town. N/S, N/P. Ref & D.D required. $1000.00 mth Hydro/Heat included. (250)567-5306 or 567-8405 (cell). Available immediately.
MAKE YOUR POINTOF-SALE
Advertise your goods and services in the Classifieds and reach hundreds of potential buyers daily. Call today to place your ad and make a sale quickly.
b) Lakeview Bible Chapel Trustees Congregation, Lots 75-76, Plan 5688 District Lot 617, F olio 598.500
c) Trustees of the Congregation of the Fraser Lake’s Jehovah Witnesses, Lot 51, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 575.001 d) Roman Catholic Episcopal Prince Rupert, Lot 18, Plan 5688, District Lot 617, Folio 542.001 e) West Fraser Mills Ltd, Lot 167 Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 681.100
Townhouses
3/bdrm townhouses: familyfriendly complex, near schools & park. No smoking, no pets. $760/mth. 250-567-4430
$314.22
$314.22
$303.83
$303.83
$248.00
$248.00
$244.10
$380.44
$314.22
$303.83
$248.00
$244.10
$244.10
$380.44
$380.44
Elizabeth Litk e Director of Finance
250-567-9258
VANDERHOOF AND AREA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
EXCAVATING PRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations, water & sewer lines and snow removal.
All jobs BIG or small, give us a call! FRANK TEICHROEB 3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2 567-2029
PLUMBING
EXCAVATING
CIE 0697864 BC Ltd.
Central Interior Excavating
Commercial and Industrial Plumbing and HVAC Heavy Water and Civil Construction Water Treatment and Filtration Systems
For All of Your Excavating Needs Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Lot clearing, waterlines, foundations, driveway construction, planning and installation of Septic Systems
Telephone: 250-567-3855 Fax: 250-567-9695 Email: info@centralinteriorex.com Excavators, Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump
INSTALLATION & REPAIRS
250-567-5888
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
ADvertiser STUART NECHAKO
Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972
Reaching Every Door
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
Pam Berger Publisher
250-996-8482
Advertising: advertising@ominecaexpress.com News: newsroom@caledoniacourier.com Website: www.caledoniacourier.com
Please be advised the Council of the Village of Fraser Lake will be considering the final adoption of the Village of Fraser Lake Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw No. 773, 2015 at the Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, October 28 at 5:30 PM in the Municipal Council Chambers at 210 Carrier Crescent. The property tax exemptions listed below are not new exemptions but under the Community Charter, Municipal Council must give notice of the proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions. These exemptions are for the 2016 taxation year only and are authorized by the following sections of the Community Charter: Section 224(2)(f) permits Council, by bylaw, to grant further tax exemptions to the “area of land surrounding the exempt building” set aside for public worship under Section 220(1)(h). Section 224(2)(i) permits Council, by bylaw, to exempt from taxation land and improvements “owned or held by an athletic or service club or association and used as a public park or recreation ground for public athletic or recreational purposes”.
Townhomes from $255,900 Price Reduction
$742 - $772
150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0
Tel: 250-567-9258
Fax: 250-567-2070 ADVERTISING
Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com
150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0
Tel: 250-567-9258 Fax: 250-567-2070
Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258
NO SMOKING - NO PETS
* Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available
250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080
Gourmet eat-in kitchens, natural gas fireplaces, hardwood flooring, private fenced yard with walk-out patios, washer & dryer, central vacuum system, walk-in showers & ample storage space.
REAL ESTATE TRADES CONSIDERED/POSSIBLE RENT TO OWN mWE PAY THE GST YEAR END SALE TO VIEW OR FOR MORE INFO CALL DAVE BAR7REALESTATE@GMAIL.COM 250-567-0010
BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128
Silvermill Apartments
If you see a wildfire, report it to
Secure quiet apartments VACANCY
1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on most cellular networks.
250-567-4208
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$712 - $742
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Village of Fraser Lake
Homes for Rent Vanderhoof 2bdrm house for rent. All appliances 5 miles from town. N/S, N/P. Ref & D.D required. $1000.00 mth Hydro/Heat included. (250)567-5306 or 567-8405 (cell). Available immediately.
MAKE YOUR POINTOF-SALE
Advertise your goods and services in the Classifieds and reach hundreds of potential buyers daily. Call today to place your ad and make a sale quickly.
Townhouses 3/bdrm townhouses: familyfriendly complex, near schools & park. No smoking, no pets. $760/mth. 250-567-4430
PROPERTIES AND DOLLAR VALUES EXEMPTED Estimated Estimated Estimated 2016 Tax 2017 Tax 2018 Tax Exemption Exemption Exemption a) Anglican Synod, Diocese of Caledonia Lot 148, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 $314.22 $314.22 $314.22 Folio 669.00 b) Lakeview Bible Chapel Trustees Congregation, Lots 75-76, Plan 5688 District Lot 617, Folio 598.500
$303.83
$303.83
$303.83
$248.00
$248.00
$248.00
d) Roman Catholic Episcopal Prince Rupert, Lot 18, Plan 5688, District Lot 617, Folio 542.001
$244.10
$244.10
$244.10
e) West Fraser Mills Ltd, Lot 167 Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 681.100
$380.44
$380.44
$380.44
c) Trustees of the Congregation of the Fraser Lake’s Jehovah Witnesses, Lot 51, Plan 5688, District Lot 2011 Folio 575.001
Elizabeth Litke Director of Finance
250-567-9258
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
ADVERTISING
CIE 0697864 BC Ltd.
Commercial and Industrial Plumbing and HVAC Heavy Water and Civil Construction Water Treatment and Filtration Systems
All jobs BIG or small, give us a call!
EXCAVATING
Central Interior Excavating
For All of Your Excavating Needs Residential, Commercial, and Industrial Lot clearing, waterlines, foundations, driveway construction, planning and installation of Septic Systems
INSTALLATION & REPAIRS
250-567-5888
Telephone: 250-567-3855 Fax: 250-567-9695 Email: info@centralinteriorex.com Excavators, Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump
ADVERTISING
ADVERTISING
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
250-996-8482 Advertising: advertising@ominecaexpress.com News: newsroom@caledoniacourier.com Website: www.caledoniacourier.com
150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0
Tel: 250-567-9258 Fax: 250-567-2070
ADVERTISING
Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com
150 W. Columbia St Box 1007, Vanderhoof BC V0J 3A0
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258
Tel: 250-567-9258 Fax: 250-567-2070 Email: advertising@ominecaexpress.com
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015 Omineca Express
The Fun Page Horoscopes ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, it may be challenging to express your true feelings, especially when you fear what others may think. Just do what feels comfortable to you. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Take a sentimental journey with a loved one, Taurus. You never know what examining your emotions will uncover, and you will get to spend quality time together. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, you can strike up a conversation with just about anyone this week. Your gift for gab makes you a fun person to have around and a welcome member to any new group. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, someone may catch you off guard this week and you don’t have your go-to plan in place. Worry not, as you will rebound quickly and bounce back in a big way. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it may seem like everyone is hanging on every word you say this week. Don’t worry about performing, just continue to do what gravitates people toward you.
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