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School District 49 to undertake organizational review NICOLA KOROLUK CHAIR, BOARD OF EDUCATION Commencing in January 2016, the Board will embark on an organizational review as a next
phase in developing district goals and confirming work plan priorities to support student success. The Board and District Staff have been working with an external consultant, Mike McKay, to
identify our “preferred future” and to determine what steps are needed to achieve that vision. As part of that project, it is essential for us to ensure our operational structures are effective and efficient
in support of learners. The Board must also plan for anticipated district staff retirements over the next several months and the organizational review will help the Board in making new
appointment decisions. The Board has asked Mr. McKay to work with us on the organizational review and to bring a report to the Board by midMarch, 2016. He will be in touch with many people
throughout the district as part of his work. Thank you in advance for any perspective you may provide to the organizational review and for the work you do every day on behalf of children.
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I wish to extend a very special Merry Christmas greetings to the CCRD Board and staff and to each of our respective constituents, and to my granny Hazel. To the Staff, I do want to say how appreciative I am for all your continued support, passion, hard work and level of expertise exhibited by each one of you on behalf of CCRD. May the good Lord bless each of you always. I look forward to continued success, collaboration and a prosperous New Year in 2016.
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First of all I want to take this time to congratulate Ms. Alison Sayers on her election to the position of Chair for the Central Coast Regional District as of December 10, 2015. I also want thank and express my appreciation to the Board for their continued confidence in me on my election as the co-chair position for CCRD and as the Chair of the Hospital Board.
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SAMS Boys Basketball Win Northern Tournament in Tumbler Ridge Basketball season is well underway with both the Boys and Girls teams traveling to tournaments in recent weeks. The SAMS Girls’ team traveled to Prince
George with a team small in stature but large in heart. They played well, learned a lot and will be in a better place to be competitive in tournaments after
Christmas. The SAMS Boys’ team, meanwhile, traveled to Tumbler Ridge for their tournament where they went undefeated in their four games capturing
the trophy. Their final game saw them beat the much larger Fort Nelson Secondary 63-48 to remain undefeated and win the tournament. A big thank you
to coaches and chaperones Lori George (coach), Leanne Harrison (Chaperone), Mike Tallio (coach) and James Mack Sr. (Chaperone) for all
their time and efforts both on this trip and in the many endless volunteer hours of practices and fundraisers. Finally a big thank you to Mike Tallio for
jumping in at the last moment to coach the Boys Team. Next on the plate for teams will be tournaments (likely zone tournaments) in midto-late February.
B.C. prepares for online LEH system, phases out paper applications The Province will no longer sell paper applications for the fall 2016 Limited Entry Hunting draw as of Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson announced. The change is part of the transition to a new online registration service, which the Province will introduce in the spring. The new service will be an efficient and convenient way to address the needs of hunters and guide outfitters, and will help the Province ensure the health and sustainability of wildlife populations. The new service is part of government's commitment to improve service delivery for British Columbians that is faster, easier to access and simpler to use. In July 2013, Thomson committed to launching the new service in spring 2016. Hunters who have previously purchased paper application forms can use them for either the spring or fall 2016, LEH draws, or submit the unused form for a refund. Application forms bought after Dec. 15, 2015, are good for the
spring 2016, draw only, and are available only from select vendors in B.C. and Service BC. Limited Entry Hunting authorizations are awarded by lottery, and applications are available to resident First Nations and other British Columbians with a resident hunter number. The lottery is a fair and effective way to limit the number of hunters, and to protect and manage specific species by limiting the number of animals taken. Hunters and vendors who want further information about changes to the LEH application process can: Call 1 877 8553222, Email: huntingtransformation@gov. bc.ca or visit online: http://www.env.gov. bc.ca/fw/wildlife/hunting/ Last year, more than 83,000 resident hunters applied for a range of LEH draws, and more than 23,000 authorizations were issued. From Oct. 22-Dec. 3, 2015, the Province held a public engagement on Reducing Red Tape for British Columbians and received several ideas on improving the hunting licensing process.
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Happy 100th Birthday Lillian Cook! We love you mom! Congratulations ~ with love from your son and daughter, Robin and Janine (Bob) and your grandchildren Amanda, Joshua and Michael On December 7, 2015 Mrs. Lillian Cook celebrated her 100th Birthday with her granddaughter Amanda Cook, friends and staff at the Bella Coola Hospital. Mrs. Cook is the eldest resident of the Bella Coola Valley. The above photo to the left shows her with husband Frank Cook, whom she married on August 15, 1940, just before he left for WWII.
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Tis the season to give the gift of post-secondary education PRESS RELEASE This holiday season, help your children create bright and successful futures with the new $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant. The Province announced the grant in August to help families save for their children's post-secondary education. It helps make sure students have the opportunity
to benefit from British Columbia's strong and growing economy with the skills and training they need to succeed. More than 42,000 B.C children may be eligible to receive the grant. Parents, grandparents and loved ones can apply for the grant if they open a Registered Education Savings Plan at a participating financial institution. Many RESPs do not require
any additional contributions. To be eligible for the $1,200, children must have been born in 2007 or later. Families have three years, or until the day before the child's ninth birthday, to submit an application for the grant. More than 4,300 families have applied for the grant since it launched in August. With more financial institutions coming on board, uptake is
expected to grow in the coming months. It is anticipated that in the next decade, about 80 percent of the job openings in B.C. will require some form of post-secondary education and training. The grant supports this need and BC's Skills for Jobs Blueprint, a detailed plan that gives students a clear and seamless path from school through to the workplace. The Government
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of British Columbia is working with the Government of Canada and financial institutions to encourage the financial institutions to offer the grant. More financial institutions will be ready to offer the grant in the coming months. “The grant is our way of helping parents plan, save and kick-start their children's post-secondary education,” said Mike Bernier, Minister of
Education. “This holiday season, I encourage parents, grandparents and family friends to start planning today for their loved ones future.” The Government of Canada administers the BC Training and Education Savings Grant.With the $1,200 grant and an investment of $50 a month, savings could grow to $12,000 in 13 years (based on a 3.5 percent annual growth rate).
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Hagensborg author pens third book BY SAGE BIRCHWATER Hagensborg poet, author and homesteader Wayne Padgett, has just self-published his third book The Atnarko Writings, Memoirs and Tales. This collection of stories and poems of life in the great wilderness of the Atnarko Valley offers wonderful insights into Wayne’s back-to-the-land experiences four decades ago. In 1972, Wayne and his wife Sie settled in a remote cabin on 80 acres at the bottom of the Bella Coola Hill. The valley was narrow and they spent 15 years farming with horses and raising their three children, Jessib, Quima and Ramone who were all born there. Their closest neighbour, Josephine Robson, was an Ulkatcho woman who married white settler, George Robson. George passed away before the Padgetts arrived, but Josephine who lived in the cabin next door, remained an inspiration and mentor to them. That remote back country was populated by a host of colourful characters including Lester Dorsey, Pan Phillips and Stanley Edwards and they are all portrayed in Wayne’s book. I first met the Padgetts in 1973 when they passed through
Williams Lake promoting Wayne’s first book of poetry, Dog Days Poems. They were on a cross-Canada tour to sell the book and explore the country. A couple years later Wayne came to town again with his second self-published book, Horse’s Nose Poems. The title came from Wayne’s childhood pondering of what a horse’s silky nose might actually feel like. In the summer of 1978 I visited Wayne and Sie at their homestead along the Atnarko River and was impressed by their use of brush fences to contain their animals and keep wildlife from invading their vegetable gardens, and using pigs to cultivate their land for new garden sites. It inspired me to build brush fences on my own homestead a
hundred miles away in the mountains south of Tatla Lake. Over the years we kept in touch and this spring Diane Toop of the Station House Gallery surprised me with a copy of Wayne’s new book, The Atnarko Writings. I found the book inspiring as the author takes you on a journey into his unique world and lets you muse on the moment and savour the experiences he shares. In one account titled, Anahim Peak, it is minus-30-degrees on the Chilcotin Plateau as Wayne tucks into his bedroll for the night next to a roaring campfire. In the morning he discovers wolf tracks around his camp. “It seemed the wolves had come in and sat with us on the edge of our firelight,”
he writes. “For all we knew they may have watched us sleep. We were too tired to care.” His style is mostly prose but occasionally takes on a more poetic flair. His accounts are snippets of another
time and place that can only be imagined now. The Atnarko Writings is available in Williams Lake at the Station House Gallery, at Nimpo Lake Store, Anahim Lake Trading or Kopas Store in Bella Coola.
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Happy New Year
We wish to thank our funding partners:the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia, Horton Ventures Inc, Decoda Literacy Solutions, Bella Coola Valley Literacy Now, BC Arts Council, BCV Arts Council, Bella Coola Community Support Society, Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, BC Hydro; and the many supportive valley relationships we enjoy.
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B.C. unveils five point action plan for safe transportation options along Highway 16 Wishing you Peace & Joy at Christmas
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PRESS RELEASE The B.C. government has unveiled a new $3-million plan to enhance transportation safety along the Highway 16 corridor from Prince Rupert to Prince George. The plan consists of five actions the government will take to improve access to transportation services along the Highway 16 corridor and enable residents of First Nations communities and municipalities to travel safely to and from rural towns and villages along the corridor. The five point action plan consists of: $1.6 million over two years for transit expansion: These new funds will be available on a cost-shared
basis with local communities to extend or enhance BC Transit services to better connect communities. $750,000 over three years for a community transportation grant program to purchase and operate vehicles: These new funds will be available on a cost-shared basis with local communities to support communitybased transportation programs operated by First Nations, local governments or nonprofit organizations. $150,000 over three years for a First Nations driver education program: These new funds will build upon the current driver training/education program to increase the number of Class 4 and Class 5 drivers in First Nations com-
private service providers including efforts to better synchronize schedules and expand user eligibility criteria. The ministry has appointed a new ten-person Highway 16 Transportation Advisory Group to oversee implementation of the action plan and ensure that the actions address the input received at the transportation symposium. The advisory group will report to the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure and will be meeting over the months of January and February to review the specifics of the action plan and ensure it is implemented consistent with the input the ministry received at a recent transportation
symposium held in Smithers. Over the next couple of months, the ministry will work with the advisory group to develop a process for local communities and organizations to apply for all of the new funding. Once this work is complete, the ministry will reach out to First Nations communities and municipalities to let them know how they can apply for the grant funding. By partnering with municipalities, First Nations communities and organizations, the ministry is ensuring they are active participants with vested interest in selecting the transportation services that best meet local needs. see ministry on page 8
Merry Christmas Bella Coola! Wishing you a joyous holiday season and happiness all year long. 2015 Holiday Hours Christmas Eve 7am - 4pm Closed Christmas Day Closed Boxing Day Open 7am - 4pm - Dec 27 & 28 Open 7am - 4pm Dec 29, 30 & 31 Come and put your name in for our draw for a Christmas Basket from Kopas Store!
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munities along the Highway 16 corridor. $500,000 over two years for highway infrastructure safety improvements including webcams and transit shelters: These new funds will enable the ministry to increase the number of webcams on the highway and the frequency of photographs taken at these spots. New transit shelters will be built in communities that will be receiving new or expanded transit service. Collaboration to increase interconnectivity of services: The ministry will work to increase coordination of existing transportation services through BC Transit, Northern Health, not for profit organizations and
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'Cleanses' not necessary for a healthy holiday season DR. PAUL MARTIQUET, Medical Health Officer The human body is very efficient at detoxing when it comes to self-cleansing and protection from chemical damage, but you wouldn’t think that if you looked around at all the claims and promises of what might be termed a detoxing ‘industry’. An example: “For only $239.82 you will get 90 days’ supply of Detoxifier Capsules and Digestive Cleanser along with our specially blended herbal tea….” Unfortunately, the myriad promises of these detox and cleansing plans are all hype with no proven health benefits. There are many ways to get your body clean and healthy,
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none of which involve a purge, or special pills and liquid diets, and certainly not flooding the colon. These plans and diets are all responding to a supposed need to cleanse the body for a radical reboot to health. The claims are everywhere you look: online (of course), in lifestyle magazines, from celebrities (always knowledgeable about medicine, right?), celebrity doctors (Dr Oz) and others. On the surface, the idea of ‘cleansing’ may sound appealing especially if you are feeling poorly or have overindulged (over the holidays perhaps) but there is no evidence to back this detox concept. Detoxification used to refer to a medical procedure to rid the body of dangerous poisons (real tox-
ins) including those arising from addictions. That meaning has been lost and ‘detox’ now refers to any number of nontraditional diets, treatments or products that will ‘eliminate’ so-called toxins from the body. They also offer the benefit of weight loss, in some cases. Toxins are properly defined as substances that are poisonous to humans and animals at relatively low doses. But toxins have come to mean almost anything that will sell a “detoxing” including refined sugar, caffeine, red meat, gluten and various environmental contaminants. Detoxing claims to treat all sorts of ailments from pimples to headaches, fatigue to insomnia, depression and even cancer. All these conditions are claimed as ‘evi-
dence’ of toxicity wreaking havoc in the body. Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence or research that supports any of these claims. If the goal is to detox your body, don’t waste the money or the time. Nature, it turns out, has already provided all the tools the body needs to do the job itself. Toxins do not build up in the liver, kidneys or colon so there is no need for the latest detox wonder. In general, the body is entirely capable of cleansing itself and doing so very efficiently. The liver is the main organ with this function. It converts dangerous substances into less harmful ones that are then evacuated in the urine or stool. The kidneys also filter unwanted compounds, this time
directly into the urine. Unless overwhelmed by a large dose of poison, the body can do its own cleansing just fine. Certain illnesses will affect the ability of the liver and kidneys to do their jobs, but otherwise, they’re perfectly adapted to the job. There is no evidence that a special detox diet, fast or enema can improve of the body’s own ability to cleanse itself. If the idea of detoxing sounds appealing, there is a way to do so: try ‘clean’ eating that focuses on vegetables, fruits, whole grains and lean protein. In other words, choose whole foods without a lot of processing. Not only is a healthy diet good for the body, it is also more likely to make you feel better and give you more energy, especially when you add in reg-
ular exercise. Dr. Paul Martiquet is the Medical Health Officer for Rural Vancouver Coastal
Health including Powell River, the Sunshine Coast, Seato-Sky, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.
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Ministry appoints ten-person Highway 16 Transportation Advisory Group
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FROM PAGE 6 On Nov. 24, 2015, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure and the First Nations Health Authority co-hosted a transportation symposium in Smithers to engage with First Nations leadership, community members and local government representatives to help identify safe, practical and sustainable transportation options for communities along the Highway 16 corridor. Over 90 participants attended the forum, which was a big step forward in creating a safer environment for people living in communities along the nearly 800
km stretch of highway between Prince Rupert and Prince George. The ideas, recommendations and feedback from the transportation symposium were used to develop the foundation of the $3-million action plan for the Highway 16 corridor. Today’s announcement builds on the $5.2 million annual investment that the B.C. government makes towards transit services in communities along Highway 16, and is expected to connect communities not currently serviced by local transit service along the corridor. “We have committed to provide safe, practical and sustain-
able transportation services for communities along the Highway 16 corridor. And today, we are unveiling a five point action plan for safe transportation options along the corridor,” said Todd Stone, Transportation and Infrastructure Minister. “There is no one size fits all approach to addressing the challenges along the corridor and this action plan provides flexibility for communities to determine how to best apply new funding to meet their specific needs.” “Following the November 24th transportation symposium to engage First Nations and others in
developing solutions for those at risk who travel along Highway 16, I am encouraged to hear of the much needed investment into an improved transportation system and an action plan to ensure that there is improved safety and security for our citizens when travelling,” said Shane Gottfriedson, Regional Chief, BC Assembly of First Nations. “As the national lead for murdered and missing Indigenous women and girls, I am heartened to hear of this important first step to take action on the safety and transportation for our brothers and sisters of the north.”
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Spiritual ReThink
No. 15 47030 Prince George Registry
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
With Pastor Cameron Johnston Bella Coola Seventh-day Adventist Church
BETWEEN
Peace and Joy – What are we missing? Season’s Greetings, as again One prophecy specifically
and his affection for humans to
over two billion Christians begin pinpointed the actual date of
a whole new level. Now every
to celebrate an obscure birth in
imperfect, hurting and rebel-
the little town of Bethlehem.
his death at Passover AD 31. Then there were the
Why all the fuss over a poor miracles, lepers healed, the
lious human can experience the favor with God. This is the
Jewish baby boy born over two
blind see and even the dead
good news that Jesus brought
thousand years ago?
raised back to life.
that first Christmas.
Historically, this baby grew
Jesus himself, after his
Peace and joy, come with the
up to be known as Jesus.
lynching on a cross, came back person of Jesus real and practi-
Today, worldwide he is the
to life. Hundreds of people saw
cal in your life. Consider allow-
most dominant person to have
him alive after his death and
ing Him a place in your life.
ever lived on the planet.
Christians believe he is still
C.S. Lewis, an atheist turned Christian said, “Jesus was
living today! The good news and the heart
either the God he claimed to be of the Christmas story is that in human flesh or he is the
the baby in the manger brings
greatest imposter the world has with him the favor of God for ever seen.” Which is it? The life of Jesus perfectly fulfills hundreds of predictions about a coming savior king.
everyone willing to receive and accept him. The birth, life and death of Jesus takes the love of God
Questions: email: cameronatsilverhills@gmail.com
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New World Café located at 72 Oliver Street has an immediate open for a CHEF. Tuesday to Saturday until approximately 9:00 pm nightly with function/hospitality required some days. Must have a wide food repertoire; be able to work unsupervised and a high level of competency. Trade certification preferred and/or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in the industry. Require a genuine passion for food. This is a superior role offering a secure all year round position and offering a salary that is negotiable depending on experience. The job will begin immediately. Please reply in complete confidence with an up to date resume and references. Contact Sue at: 250-267-3284 or email info@newworldcoffee.ca.
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Lost & Found Found: Set of keys on Dec. 4th near New World Cafe on Oliver Street. Call the WL Tribune to claim. 250-392-2331. FOUND; single key on Costco key ring, Dairy Rd. If yours please call (250)392-2247
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Skiing Sun Peaks condo for rent . $250 per night. Sleeps 7. (250)305-2913
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Help Wanted Child Caregiver - Private Home. $11/hr for 40 hrs/wk in Maria Del Rosario’s home in Williams Lake to care for 3 yr old & 6 yr old boys. Optional accommodation avail at no charge on a live-in basis. This is NOT a condition of employment. Applicant must have experience with child with allergies and possess a 1st aid certificate. Apply via email: maricordungan@ hotmail.com
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Sales Positions
We are pleased to announce opening of a new position in sales with our growing company. Sales position is available immediately. Will be responsible for promoting and selling our full line of business products to the Quesnel and Williams Lake areas. Products would include computer systems, point-of-sale systems, full-line multi-function photocopiers, company services and related supplies. Sales rep. will require to have good knowledge of operating computers. Basic experience with computer networks, and have good mechanical aptitude skill is an asset. Will require a valid BC driver’s license and own a vehicle. Need to be personable, have excellent telephone skills, work well independently and be self-motivated. Starting wages range $15 - $18/hour plus vehicle usage. Wages are negotiable and are subject to experience. Please submit resume in person to: Sandtronic Business Systems Ltd. #3 - 11 Second Avenue S. Williams Lake, BC V2G 3W3 250-392-4498 - Email: isandberg@santronic.ca
is looking for cashiers for all shifts. Apply at yourwalmartcareer.ca LOSS PREVENTION
A retail leader in your community is hiring an individual in the field of Loss Prevention. The successful candidate must have (or in the process of attaining) an up to date BC security workers license (including AST), and will receive 3 weeks in house training. Following this you will be responsible to: detect and apprehend criminals, preserve evidence, appearing in a court of law and provide testimony, submit apprehension reports, maintain and utilize CCTV systems, investigate internal theft, monitor physical security measures, assist in the monitoring of JHSC requirements as part of the safety team. Our in store Loss Prevention Associates are mature, responsible, demonstrate a sense of urgency and are able to work unsupervised. If you value respect for individuals, customer service and the pursuit of excellence, launch your career with a “winning team”, one that is rapidly growing, financially strong, sharing profits and providing career development opportunities. Apply with cover letter to Box 721, c/o The Williams Lake Tribune, 188 N. 1st Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 1Y8. Candidates must have permanent employment status within Canada and be willing to have a criminal background check done.
Medical/Dental Permanent part time CDA required for March 2016. Please mail resume to: Dr. Mirko Pellizzari, Attn: Debbi, 674 Front St., Quesnel, BC V2J 2K8.
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We are looking for a Math/Science Teacher to cover a Maternity Leave (the position can be for one semester or two, starting Feb, 2016). The successful applicant must have expertise and training in upper level math/science. The first semester is PREC/FND10, PREC11, and CHEM12. To be considered, applicants must submit: - resume / curriculum vitae - statement of faith - pastoral reference
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Trades, Technical Controls Electrician & HVAC/R Mechanic
Tri-City Refrigeration Inc. now has opportunities for permanent, full time work in Terrace, BC.
Electrician Requirements: • Red Seal Certification • FSR designation preferred • Experience w/ DDC controls
Mechanic Requirements:
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We offer competitive wages with full benefits!!!
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Homes for Rent
ONE CALL DOES IT ALL! Still time to get that bathroom or bedroom reno before Christmas. Also specializing in kitchens. Gerry (250)398-8969
WANTED: Gently used recumbent bike, reasonably priced. (250)392-5972
3bdrm home, 2 baths, 4-5 min. from downtown. Very big yard, quiet & close to outdoor activities. (250)392-0168
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Feed & Hay
Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks
Excellent quality cow & horse hay, large round & large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings. Deliveries available (250)398-2805
Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under China Cabinet oak color L49â€?xW18â€?xH67â€? two piece, top half has a center glass door, bottom half has 2 drawers, as well as two doors with adjustable shelf inside. $100. (250)396-7011 Lac La Hache SOLD! Twin mattress set with metal mattress frame in good condition. $75. 250-296-2370. Tempo ďŹ tness exercise bike. Excellent condition. $100. (250)296-4372
$200 & Under 3.5 cuft free standing freezer, like new. $200. (250)296-4372
$400 & Under 29�/10HP Snowblower. $400. (250)296-4325
Free Items FREE: 2 Arabian horses including winter supply of hay & supplements. 1 gelding & 1 pure bred stud. (250)392-7769
3bdrm house, top floor only. view of lake. Quiet area. No dogs. R/R $650. +util. 250392-3037 Call after 5:00pm.
Suites, Lower 1bdrm bsmt. suite on North Lakeside Dr., view of lake, f/s, n/p, n/s. $525/mo. Avail. immed. (250)303-2233
2015 3 bdrm 16x66 mobile home in Fran Lee Trailer Court (11th Avenue). Dishwasher, f/s, microwave. Brand new with full factory warranty. Move in today. 250-392-3879.
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 2&3 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, n/p 250-3925074.
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1bdrm, ground level, n/s, n/p. $650/mnth. utilities incl, working person preferred. 250398-7947 1bdr. suite $550.mnth/1 person $650.mnth/2 persons heat & light included n/s, n/p, r/r. (250) 305-6045. Bachelor suite, partially furnished. S. Lakeside, on city bus route. No pets. R/R Available now. Call 250-3923037 after 5:30pm Furnished 1bdrm. bsmt suite, $625/month (1 person), $750/month (2 persons), util. incl., n/p, n/s, d/d. R/R Across from Columneetza. Avail. immed 250-267-2913
Townhouses 3bdrm townhouse, 300 First Ave, available immed. N/S N/P $900/month Phone 250-3032233
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Firewood/Fuel Legally obtained firewood, Timber #A93022, Full measured cord. (250)267-7950 Leave message
Furniture USED 5 STAR HOTEL FURNITURE - BY THE PIECE..One of Vancouvers 5 Star Hotels is renovating their rooms making available a great selection of high end furnishings. By 1 piece or buy multiples: Queen Headboard & Frame $50 / King Headboard & Frame $60 / Upholstered Arm Chair(multiple colors) $49 / Desk $99 / Dresser $79 / Bedside Table $69 / Pedestal Table $69/ Ottoman $29 / Benches $29 / Brass Lamp $19 / Vanity Mirror $39 / Framed Picture $9 . Call 604-371-1190, email Buyit@activeauctionmart.com or www.activeauctionmart.com
Misc. for Sale Ladies leather long coat, size M, never worn (New $2800) $700 obo (250)392-2926 ROMANCE Your Christmas Local BC Adult Retailer Shop Online Now & Receive 25% OFF! www.shagg.ca
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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Estates Jewelry+ Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local. WANTED: Driver side door mirror for early 90’s Tracker. Also, ATV chains to fit a Polaris Sportsman 400. (250)3927387
Cars - Sports & Imports
2bdrm apt, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave, n/s n/p $600/mo. plus utilities. (250)303-2233 Newly renovated, beautiful 3 bdrm 1 bath, right in town. $1100/mnth incl utilities. w/d d/w Central air R/R Available immediately 1-250-395-3906
Duplex / 4 Plex 2bdrm in 4-Plex, like new! Details, Pictures and map at: www.LivingSpace4Rent.com Call Roy at 604-767-1600 2bdrm in town, new fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer & dryer. N/S N/P Heat, hydro internet, & TV incl. $900. Single working person preferred. (250)392-3881 Avail Jan. 1st 2bdrm suite in 4-plex, references required. $675/month (heat included). Phone (250)302-1203
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2005 Grand Am 3.4L V6 auto. 150,583 kms. Remote start/trunk, block heater, air, cruise, Sirius radio. 4 studded winter tires on now. Good condition. $5,000 250-398-8889
Dec. Free! 4bdrm duplex Avail immed. on Pigeon Ave, very clean. W/D, patio and yard. $890/month (250)267-1087
Mobile Homes & Pads 2bdrm trailer in Fran Lee Trailer Park, references required, $695/mnth plus utilities. Phone: (250)302-1203 3bdrm mobile at 150 Mile. Close to shopping center and school. n/p (250)392-7617 3 bdrm mobile homes fridge, stove, close to casino. no pets. (250)392-7617
Homes for Rent 2bdrm, 2 bath house Avail Jan 1st, N/S Pets neg. Ref. req’d. 20 minutes from town. $1200/mnth incl. util. Horse pasture avail. (250)398-2195 2 bdrm house. f/s, natural gas heat. 250-392-7617.
Winter Ready! 2009 Mitsubishi Lancer Includes heated seats & Rockford Premium Sound System. 126,000 kms $9600.00 Call (250)302-9264
Snowmobiles WANTED! Snowblowers Snowmobiles, DEAD ALIVE. (250)296-9058
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