Caledonia Courier, February 10, 2016

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◆ The Key - pg 7 ◆ A Look Back - pg 8

◆ Sue Amyot - pg 2 ◆ Carrier Sekani - pg 6

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NEWS BRIEFS Results of graduate success now online VICTORIA - Ever wonder what former post-secondary students are doing a couple of years after graduating?

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The dashboard has been updated with new 2015 data from the Diploma, Associate Degree and Certificate Student Outcomes Survey and the Apprenticeship Student Outcomes Survey. The latest data available from the Baccalaureate Graduate Survey is from 2014.

Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St. James will be replaced with a larger hospital/clinic which will be located behind the current facility.

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New Hospital/Clinic coming to Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Plans are in the works for a new hospital/clinic in Fort St. James.

The Primary Care Society who are dedicated to improving healthcare in Fort St. James, are behind the project.

“We knew we had to do something. Our current clinic is just too small. We’ve done our research and we’ve determined that there is an obvious need and community interest,” Ann McCormick, a member of the Primary Care Society said.

The location of the new facility

“It was just a vision. But now it’s happening....”

Ann McCormick will be just behind the current Stuart Lake Hospital property and construction is set for summer, 2016.

“If we want to bring in more doctors and medical students, then we must have space to accommodate them,” McCormick said.

The new facility will include

primary care in: shared support services, a physician’s clinic, mental health and addictions and public health.

“This is going to be a reality so we need the commitment, volunteers, passion and enthusiasm to back it up,” said Monica Grill, also

a member of the society.

Business plans are in the works as this project unfolds and the community is excited to see it become a reality.

Fort St. James Mayor MacDougall is also thrilled with the project.

“It’s the right thing to do. It will be a challenge having to move a hospital since we have such a small regional hospital district but if we can start, we can prove that we can do this,” MacDougall said.

“It was just a vision. But now it’s happening. If we can all pull together as a community, we will make this happen,” McCormick said.

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Mama Sue: always there for those with cancer

It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week

BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

For Sue Amyot, it’s not just a lifestyle, it is her life.

Amyot not only provides support for those who have gone through cancer, she has been through the painful disease.

“It’s my birthday today, “Amyot says.

Nine years ago, Amyot went through her first chemotherapy treatment.

But today, she is busy spreading all of the love and support she can to those who face the same painful disease.

“I’ve been through it and I’ve lived through it myself” Amyot said.

“I’ve suffered through the disease and I lost my husband to the disease,” Armyot said.

Today, Amyot provides a support group for those with cancer: a place where people in Fort St. James can

“I’ve suffered through the disease and I lost my husband to the disease,” - Sue Amyot

BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

Children learn (unhealthy) mainstream attitudes towards food and weight at a very young age. In a study of five-year-old girls, a significant proportion of girls associated a diet with food restriction, weightloss and thinness.

In Canada, thirty-seven percent of girls in grade nine and 40% in grade ten perceived themselves as too fat. Even among students of normal-weight (based on BMI), 19% believed that they were too fat, and 12% of students reported attempting to lose weight.

The community of Fort St. James along with Northern Health continues to make services available for children and adults suffering with eating disorders.

For more information about eating disorders, contact Northern Health at: (250)996-8411.

Mental Health & Addiction Specialized Services Eating Disorder Clinic (EDC) - The EDC program provides assessments, consultation, and treatment, as well as individual and family education and support for children, youth and adults with anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa.

understand and talk about the effects and feelings associated with cancer.

“It’s not just about talking about cancer. It’s about listening, socializing and caring about those who are and have dealt with cancer,” Armyot said.

Amyot provides a support group once every month in her home and has for the last nine years.

“I’ve done this for a while now.

Anyone is welcome. We are here to listen. If you want to chat, share, spread some tears, or just listen, we are here and no one should have to go through this alone,” Amyot said.

The next cancer support group meeting will be held on Feb. 16.

For more information call (250) 996-8639.

District of Fort St. James Calendar Murray Ridge Ski Area

FEBRUARY, 2016 SUNDAY 7

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Municipal Website: www.fortstjames.ca

Valentines Day 2 for 1 Ski Public Skating 5:30-7:00

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Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

Legion Meeting 7pm

THURSDAY

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9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

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Public Skating 7:00-8:30 Ladies Curling Bonspiel Family Movie Night @ Library Hotel Transylvania 2

9:30 Story Time at the Library

Hospital Auxiliary AGM

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

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Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

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Parent & Tot Skating 3:45-5pm

Public Skating 7:00-8:30 En Point Dance @ Old Gym 6pm Music Makers 7:30pm Family Night Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race Men’s Curling Bonspiel

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9:30 Story Time at the Library

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

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Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

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9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun Women Connect NVCSS Boardroom 349 Stuart Drive 6-8pm

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9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli

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Onesie Ski

Public Skating 7:00-8:30 Movie Night @ the Park “Romance of the Far Fur Company”

Food Bank 10-12 @ St Patrick’s Church

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9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nakalbun

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Zonnis @ Pope Mt Arts Centre 8:30pm

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Music Makers 7:30pm Adult Night Men’s Curling Bonspiel Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Race

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9:30 Story Time at the Library

Poker Ride

Music Makers Adult Night 7:30

Music Makers Family Night 7:30

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Please submit all events by Wednesday for the next Wednesday paper distribution. ofIJce@fortstjames.ca

9:30-11am Pre School Gym @ Nak’azdli Family Day 50% off at the ski Hill

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250-996-8515

Public Skating 7:00-8:30

Lunch Program @ The Anglican Church

Winter Fest Feb 12 to 28 lots of winter fun and more.

More volunteers needed for last weekend of February.

Contact Terri-Ann at 250-996-8233.

Office: 477 Stuart Drive West

Telephone: 250-996-8233

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Shell postpones LNG decision to late 2016

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With a world-wide slump in oil and natural gas prices extending further than expected, the Shell-led liquefied natural gas project proposed for Kitimat has delayed its final investment decision until the end of the year.

Backed by a consortium of Shell Canada, Korea Gas, Mitsubishi and PetroChina, the LNG Canada project is a key part of the B.C. government’s bid to enter the global LNG export market. Along with delays on the Petronasled Pacific Northwest LNG proposed for Prince Rupert, the chances of a large LNG project being under construction by the 2017 provincial election have faded.

Premier Christy Clark was attending an industrial development conference in Ottawa when the delay was revealed in Shell’s quarterly update. As with other global energy companies, the glut of oil resulted in a 44 per cent in earnings for Shell compared to the same quarter last year.

Clark, who rode the prospect of an LNG revenue bonanza to victory in the 2013 B.C. election, acknowledged that the delay is significant.

“What I was pleased to see, though, is that Shell has reconfirmed its intention to make a final investment decision this year,

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even in these very uncertain times,” Clark said.

LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz was attending the same conference and he noted that the delay means all four international partners have agreed to stay with the project.

“LNG Canada is in great shape as a project,” Calitz said. “We have all our federal and provincial environmental approvals in place, and the National Energy Board recently decided that they support a 40-year export licence.”

Another factor in the delay is the ongoing Shell takeover of British Gas Group, which had its own proposal to build a

pipeline and LNG terminal in the Prince Rupert area.

LNG Canada has an agreement with TransCanada Corp. to build a pipeline through the Rocky Mountains from northeastern B.C., where Shell and others have major gas drilling operations in the Montney shale near Dawson Creek and other gas-rich formations.

Pacific Northwest LNG is still waiting for its federal environmental permit, after redesigning its LNG tanker port proposed for Lelu Island near the Prince Rupert port. Local protests have dogged the project over its potential impact on salmon in the Skeena River.

BC Government and Service Employees’ Union Signs First Nations Solidarity Accord Opposing Tar Sands Pipelines and Tankers The BC Government and Service Employees’ Union (BCGEU) signed a Solidarity Accord Friday, affirming its support of the Save the Fraser Declaration, an Indigenous law signed by representatives of well over 100 First Nations banning tar sands transport through their territories.

The addition of the 65,000 member union (about a third of whom work in direct government service) to a growing alliance of tar sands pipeline opponents, puts additional pressure on the BC government as it prepares to respond to a recent Supreme Court ruling requiring it to make a decision on Northern Gateway and to consult First Nations before doing so.

“We agree with the recent ruling of the BC Supreme Court that the Province has not met its duty to consult First Nations on Enbridge’s Northern Gateway,” said Paul Finch, Treasurer of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union. “Pro-

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LNG Canada CEO Andy Calitz announces project proceeding to engineering and environmental assessment, joined by officials from PetroChina, Mitsubishi and Korea Gas as well as Premier Christy Clark and Natural Gas Development MInister Rich Coleman, April 30, 2014.

vincial decision-making on Northern Gateway is an issue that impacts BCGEU members, and we believe deeply that staunch opposition from First Nations cannot be ignored by governments in dealing with these types of proposals. We are proud to support the Save the Fraser Declaration, which demonstrates the resolve of First Nations in refusing consent for Northern Gateway.”

The Solidarity Accord, which has also been signed by other labour unions such as Unifor and the BC Teachers’ Federation, as well as business, environmental and community groups, was spearheaded by the Yinka Dene Alliance, whose members’ territories represent 25% of the proposed Northern Gateway pipeline route.

“We have never wavered from upholding our own laws and our conclusion that the risks are too great to allow Enbridge’s Northern Gateway and similar tar sands projects to cross our

territories,” said Chief Stanley Thomas of Saik’uz First Nation.

“It has been heartening to see how strongly we are supported by people throughout Canada,” said Nak’azdli Chief Fred Sam. “To have the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union standing alongside us is a welcome reminder of that.”

Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, stated: “BCGEU’s endorsement of the Save the Fraser Declaration is indicative that more and more Canadians are committing to respect the laws and authority of First Nations and their efforts to protect the environment, fisheries and the health and safety of all BC communities from Enbridge’s Northern Gateway and other tar sands projects. Premier Clark and Prime Minister Trudeau be advised: the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway is dead, dead, dead.

We call on you to stand with us, and to work with us to come

up with alternatives for real change.”

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The growing price of vegetables JIM MCGREGOR Black Press I overheard two gentleman talking and one stated that he always gave his wife expensive flowers for Valentine’s Day so this year he was giving her cauliflower. Every time we turn on the news lately, we see someone standing in a grocery store shaking their head at the cost of lettuce.

Now, two heads are not better than one.

The ‘experts’ try to get us to believe that the cost of veggies is rising because of the falling dollar and transportation costs but we’ll never know if that is true or not. So much goes on in board rooms across the continent that we will never know about, and prices of commodities are raised at a whim.

People talk about the old days when they paid 25 cents a gallon for gas but they were only making a buck and a half an hour.

If you prepared a chart for cost of food and fuel against wages over the years you would see we are not really any worse or better off than we were back then.

The big difference is that very few people have a vegetable garden

plot in their backyard or a root cellar where they can store their produce over the winter.

The big conglomerates are very aware of this and so they have us at their mercy.

Many nights one of us kids was sent out to the root house to get carrots or potatoes or preserves of some sort. Nobody jumped in the car and drove down to the corner grocery store to get food for dinner.

There is always controversy about the conditions the vegetables are grown in today. Pesticides, hormones and what else might be applied, but if nothing is applied and they are grown ‘organically’ they are more expensive.

Figure that out.

Recently, it was announced that an Okanagan farmer has developed an apple that won’t turn brown after it is cut open.

Why is this important to anyone?

The critics shout that this is genetic altering and should not be allowed.

Did we not cause a huge problem in the beginning by playing with an apple when we had been told to leave it alone?

Obviously we are slow learners.

Can we soon expect bananas that stay

yellow forever or multi colored eggs that come straight from the chickens at Easter?

I was raised on vegetables grown in rich brown dirt mixed with chicken or steer manure and I have no idea if that is considered organic or not. I just remember there being plenty for our family and anyone else who came around in the fall. If you stopped at our house to ask directions, you left with a bag full of zucchinis, tomatoes and Swiss chard.

If you calculate what you spend on your lawn each year you may be surprised how much it costs to make your yard look nice for the neighbours.

Consider digging it all up and planting vegetables this year and encourage your neighbours to do the same.

I recall many a fine cup of coffee shared over the fence comparing the height of my corn with my neighbour’s crop.

We old timers have seen the dollar go up and down, the prices of food and gas go up and down, over and over again.

You can complain in vain or go with the flow.

The good times will come back, they always do.

At least that’s what McGregor says.

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Time to start talking about substance abuse BLACK PRESS Whether it’s alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, prescription drugs, meth, acid or whatever vice chosen, substance abuse impacts almost everyone you know, one way or another.

It may be your brother or sister, your child or parent or even just a person on the street you happen to drive by, but whatever the connection, addiction has touched your life.

Some lives more than others.

The District of Mission held a forum on substance abuse and while the afternoon sessions were for service groups and politicians, the evening session was open to the public – more specifically, parents.

The forum on youth substance use featured counsellors, a prevention and health promotion specialist, and a parent and youth panel to answer questions.

Many parents do not notice any warning signs that their child is in danger. Even worse, they do not know where to turn for help if they suspect their child is abusing drugs.

The forum was an opportunity to share stories, ask questions and get the subject of substance abuse out in the open. It is likely the only way to effect a positive change both in our attitude towards drug users and how the community can come together to help them.

It’s a small step in the right direction. Here’s hoping that more forums will come.

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Courier House Fire in Fort St. James BARBARA LATKOWSKI CALEDONIA COURIER Fort St. James firefighters responded to a house fire on Feb. 1.

At 01:55 hrs, members of the department. responded to a call at 220 Birch Street.

According to the Fire Department, the area of origin was the wood stove on the second floor.

“Prior to arrival, the second floor was engulfed in flames already through the roof,” Fire Chief Michael Navratil said.

The occupant of the home was not present at the time of the fire.

The cause is undetermined at this time.

The cause of fire is undetermined at this time at 220 Birch Street, Fort St. James.

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Fort St. James Syrian Refugee Group: Fundraising for a family BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The Syrian Refugee group in Fort St. James held their second meeting on Feb. 2.

As the Syrian crisis continues, members of the Fort St. James Community are determined more than ever to do their part, to help in some way through this most desperate calamity.

Over 8 million Syrians have been displaced and over 4 million have fled conflict and poverty in hope of finding a better tomorrow elsewhere.

25,000 refugees are set to arrive in Canada in 2016. How is Canada helping these families make the transition? Can they adapt to a new community like Fort St. James?

On Jan. 24, an initial meeting was held in the town library to discuss the

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But on Feb. 2, members brought forth more ideas and an eagerness to get the ball rolling.

“Families will come but we need to get thinking about the money,” Terri Karey said.

Karey will help run the fundraising events for the group.

Along with fundraising, the Syrian Refugee Group of Fort St. James has decided that anyone in the community is encouraged to participate, lend a hand

and donate.

People can donate individually and a group bank account will be set up to help support a new Syrian Family in Fort St. James.

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Decision of the publisher is final. *** We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS!...

Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Secondary School.

Monday March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano.

Please check the website at www. musicfestivalweb.com/nechako for program details *** MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities.

Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof.

1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider

*** VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local non-profit organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to find an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control.

You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notified by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm.

You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj. ca. For more information you can e-mail us at volunteerfsj@telus. net or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm). *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744.

Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for

your generosity. *** UNTOLD TRAUMA...author seeks contributions from nonFirst Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email Kathyhansen1@gmail.com *** FIREWEED STOPPING THE VIOLENCE & OUTREACH SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... New members are welcome, training is provided for more information please contact Paul at 250-996-7478 or Rod at 250-996-3231 *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS...

Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30

Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost.

Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250-996-7728 (h) for more information. *** MUSIC MAKERS...New members always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, there is lots of work behind the scenes.

Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT...If you know anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmed by a psychiatrist call the Citizens Commission on Human Rights at: 1-800-670-2247. *** AA MEETINGS...Thursdays at 8:00pm. United Church on 2nd Ave West. Call 250-996-8290 for more information. *** FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...a safe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse.

24 hour access - please call 996-8000. *** FORT ST. JAMES PARENT ADVISORY...3rd Tuesday every month 7 p.m. at High School.

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Carrier Sekani Tribal Council want bigger say in forestry decisions FLAVIO NIENOW Lakes District News

Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) had signed an agreement with the province to have a bigger say in the province’s decision-making process.

As part of the agreement, CSTC is currently in negotiations with the province to have a greater role in the timber supply process. The Burns Lake Band is currently a part of CSTC and is therefore a part of the agreement.

Terry Teegee, Tribal Chief of CSTC, said CSTC wants to have a greater influence on the decisions made by the province on things such as how much timber is harvested and the definition of harvest boundaries.

“Our people need to be informed before big decisions are made,” he said.

The combined territories of the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council under this agreement accounts for approximately 80,000 square kilometres in north-central B.C. The member First Nations of the CSTC include the Burns Lake Band, Nak’azdli Band, Nadleh Whut’en, Saik’uz First Nation, Stellat’en First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation, Tl’azt’en Nation and Wet’suwet’en First Nation.

Teeggee said CSTC wants to play the role of a “facili-

tator” between the province and the member nations of the CSTC, proving guidance and direction when it comes to forestry decisions.

The CSTC has been seeking collaboration with all levels of government to ensure that decision-making, revenue-sharing and environmental practices include those that protect CSTC’ rights and interests.

The collaboration agreement - signed in April 2015 allows CSTC to work directly with the province on the development of natural resources within CSTC territory such as natural gas pipelines, mining, fish and wildlife and forestry.

“This agreement provides the opportunity to develop mutually agreeable resource development plans for the Carrier Sekani territory for the continued benefit of all,” said Teegee.

According to the province, the collaboration agreement will ensure CSTC’s input is recognized and incorporated into natural resource development, including regulatory processes.

John Rustad, Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation, said the agreement marked the beginning of a new, positive government-to-government relationship between the province and CSTC.

Map outlining the implementation area for the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council (CSTC) agreement with the province. The agreement allows CSTC to work directly with the province on the development of natural resources within CSTC territory.

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Province launches strategy to grow B.C.’s creative economy VANCOUVER - In recognition of the importance of arts and culture to the overall economy and quality of life in British Columbia, the B.C. government today announced a provincial strategy to help grow this thriving sector.

Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, outlined the three-year Creative Economy Strategy to a group of arts and culture leaders at The Post at 750, a creative clus-

ter that is home to four Vancouver arts organizations.

As part of the strategy, the Province will be targeting $1.5 million over the next three years towards shared creative spaces. More and more, these shared spaces are proving to be catalysts for creative activity by providing sustainable facilities for organizations and individual artists. Also announced was a further $300,000 investment over two years in

artsVest, a training program designed to spark new business sponsorship of arts and culture.

The development of the Creative Economy Strategy involved consultation with key stakeholders in the creative sector, and focuses on four areas for growth: leveraging talent and creative clusters, accessing new markets, maximizing investment and enriching communities.

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eas include investing in Aboriginal artists, increasing the creative sector’s international presence, promoting public and private partnerships and philanthropy, and continuing to invest in hosting major festivals and events. Further details will be announced in the months ahead.

To learn more about B.C.’s Creative Economy, visit: http://www.gov.bc.ca/creativeeconomy

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The Key: garage sale aims to keep to the community together

Winter wonder

BARBARA LATKOWSKI Caledonia Courier

The KEY is suitably named after its purpose: Knowledge Empowers You and it is this foundation that the centre was built on.

Today more than ever, the centre continues to connect people through education and training offering essential skills in health, employment, life and literacy outreach services.

The Key is for the community and it continues to serve everyone regardless of gender, sexual orientation, origin, age, disability or marital status.

On Feb. 19, a garage sale will be held at the KEY. Donations of clothing baking, household items would be greatly appreciated.

Ann McCormick is the regional supervisor at the College of New Caledonia and she has seen the impact the centre has had on the community since it opened its doors in July, 2013.

“It’s about the entire community and about preserving the dignity of those in it,” McCormick said. “It’s about being a good neighbour and fostering that policy.”

According to McCormick, the project was always community driven, but it has now become community owned.

“So many people are behind this now. They have seen the impacts and they now see why it so important that it continues. They want to take this on” she said.

According to McCormick, there was some opposition at first but since, the entire community has come together with CNC

The KEY, downtown, Fort St. James.

Fort St. James to make this happen including: Northern Health, various community businesses, Nak’azdli Band, the RCMP, local schools and the District of Fort St. James.

After a one year pilot project in the downtown core, the focus was to provide services and programs to locally marginalized population groups. The project is now proven to be a success and is seen as one that the community does not want to live without.

But The Key has to now look at alternative options to cement their existence.

“We now know that this is a viable and much needed service in the community and we need to keep it going. We are limited to how much funding is available while it runs through the college so we are looking into the center becoming a nonprofit organization,” McCormick said. “This will allow for more funding opportunities.”

The Key is open three days a week and continues to bring in about 50-60 people a day from families, teens and elders.

“It’s not a drop-in centre,” McCormick says. While people visit, they must engage in some activity such as playing cards, com-

puting, telling stories or puzzles. They must partake in some form of learning.

The Key is all about life- long learning and empowerment.

“We know that learning can lead to bigger opportunities such as employment and for some maybe even furthering their education,” McCormick said.

Local service providers are available at the centre which continues to provide a warm and inviting space for those who would like to access a computer, use the phone, receive academic or employment counselling and various workshops are also offered.

Bernice Wilkes, has been a support worker at the centre since February, 2014. “Our centre is a safe, comfortable and culturally sensitive place,” Wilkes said.

“Our patrons know that at any time, they can approach us for help. They are all informed about different programs and resources that are available.”

According to Wilkes, many younger patrons, after receiving help with updating their resumes, come back with a job. “They are full of excitement and self-confidence and this is so exciting and wonderful.”

Delilah Sam is a

new support worker and has been with the centre since November.

“I truly love being at The Key. It is a warm, welcoming and caring place. It’s been emotionally rewarding on so many levels but the best for me is listening to life stories, working with patrons and helping them achieve their life goals.”

The process of establishing a non-profit society for The Key is already in the works according to Judy Cormier, academic advisor and program coordinator. “We are researching several different avenues for funding in order to keep our doors open.”

The impacts of closing would be significant according to Cormier.

“We have a unique opportunity here in Fort St. James to not only maintain but to further develop and establish a truly holistic, plus culturally and socially relevant venue for our First Nations community and the community at large.”

McCormick couldn’t agree more. “Our community is becoming more confident and resilient. The Key is supporting education as a catalyst for change.”

For more information and if you would like to donate call: (250) 996-3949.

A frosty winter’s day in February, on Stuart Lake, Fort St. James.

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Vanderhoof celebrating 90 years Fort St. James celebrating 210 years

Fort St. James has unlimited potential Taken from Nechako Chronicle August 4, 1956 Due to its geographic location Fort St. James can expand as an industrial community or as a major resort.

Situated at the lower end of a chain of lakes and rivers which extends 170 miles northwards into rich mining country it would be difficult to predict whether the unspoiled beauty will develop Fort St. James as a resort ahead of inevitable mining developments.

The picturesque waterways along with the superb fishing and hunting which is characteristic of the area has a tremendous appeal to

vacationists and business men seeking seclusion. Each year sees a larger number making return visits, along with newcomers who have heard of its virtues as an ideal place to relax, hunt, fish or to cruise over its many miles of scenic waterways. Few areas in all of Canada offers greater diversity or scenic beauty.

On the other hand many rich mineral deposits have been located in the highly mineralized area to the north of Fort St. James.

Remoteness has to a large extent discouraged development. It is inevitable, however, that in the near or distant future active interest will be taken and producing mines

will be located over a widely scattered area. Although many potential mining properties have been located, the dull thud of a prospectors hammer has never echoed in many of the valleys of the vast, mineral rich country. Mercury, antimony, gold, silver, copper, lead and zinc are but a few of the base and precious metals which have been located. Mining operations could conceivably transform Fort St. James into a mining business centre.

Meanwhile the lumbering industry has pushed fur trading into the background and established an all-time high in business activities.

Pinchi Lake Mercury Mine Taken from the Omineca Express 1986

Pinchi Lake Mercury Mine was first staked in 1938 by Andres Ostrem. It was later sold to Consolidated Mining and Smelting. It is believed to be the largest mercury deposit in the western hemisphere.

Operated during the Second World War, Pinchi Mine supplied most of the mercury demanded by the western world.

During these years, men were employed at the mine, and many more were employed in freighting etc.

Pinchi Mine closed its doors later, leaving homes,

stores and all the buildings intact. In time, a great number of these buildings were sold and moved.

Many of the buildings are still in use today in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James.

Pinchi Mine bustled once more when it re-opened in 1968, when the world demand for mercury jumped sharply. Men were again employed at the mine, until one again it closed when the price of mercury dropped too low to make the operation feasible.

Most of the men who had been employed there moved on to other mining endeavors with the company, but a good many stayed to make their homes in Fort St. James.

Anglican parson Basil Proctor stands proudly with his car.

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Four white men and one roast beaver This account was taken from the Nechako Chronicle of August 4, 1956

George Ogston, prominent Vanderhoof realtor is occupying a seat of honour at the 150th anniversary regatta and carnival at Fort St. James. He will no doubt let his thoughts drift back over the years to the day in 1906 when he and three other men celebrated the centennial of the historic event. He alone will be able to reminisce as the other three are now deceased.

In his mind’s eye he will see the simple preparations being made for the dinner after someone, possibly himself, had accidently stumbled across the founding date while pouring through ‘company’ records. His mental picture will take in the old buildings within the stockade, the crude cabins which house the 600-700 natives living beyond the stockade walls, and the small room with sturdy furnishings in which the dinner was held.

Seated at the table besides himself were the Chief Factor A.C. Murray, Harold Merchant who was employed by the Hudson’s Bay Company to teach the native children and another young clerk, Donald Todd.

After their simple fare of roast whole beaver, prepared especially for the occasion by their Chinese cook C. Donghoy, the small gathering disbanded and each went their respective ways. No speech making or fanfare accompanied, preceded or followed the dinner.

In being questioned about the anniversary dinner Mr. Ogston stated that the historic date would have passed without recognition but for the simple ‘remembrance’ planned by the staff. Although operating the only trading post at Fort St. James the officials of Hudson’s Bay Company were apparently not interested in the historic event.

working at Babine Post until he was transferred to the post at Fort St. James in 1905 he became aware of the mere pittance he was receiving for the amount and nature of work entailed in handling company records.

The matter also concerned Mr. Murray the Chief Factor when he learned that his efficient young clerk was receiving only 30 pounds in salary and he wrote to headquarters asking for an increase in salary.

Six months later, during the 1906 period, a reply was received authorizing a pay increase to 75 pounds, the equivalent of $375 for the year in 1906, an increase which was retroactive to the first of the year.

Unlike the earlier days when natives and traders lived principally on fish and food which was scarce in the off years of the salmon run, the larders at the Hudson’s Bay post were well filled with game. All other foodstuffs and ‘trading goods’ were brought in from Winnipeg by way of Victoria, thence via steamer, row boats and pack trains to the Fort.

“It was more complicated than it sounds,” Mr. Ogston stated. By way of explanation Mr. Ogston said that from Victoria all supplies were transported by coastal vessels for Photo courtesy of B.C. Archives a distance of 450 miles to Fort Easington, thence via the river steamer Mount Royal 200 miles up the Skeena River to Hazleton where the freight was unloaded and with the aid of The Chinese cook C. Donghoy left the Hudson’s Bay Company in 1908 and went to Quesnel where he established and oper- pack horses taken 110 miles overland to the head of Babine Lake.

Again the freight was loaded into boats, this time row boats ated a prosperous and prominent merchandising business.

Another incident which occurred in 1906 stands out in Mr and taken to the lower end of Babine Lake, a distance of another Ogston’s mind as it had to do with money, and this time his own. 100 miles, where it was warehoused.

On the next leg of the journey teams and wagons were used to When he signed a five year employment contract with Hudson’s Bay Company in Aberdeen in 1903 it was on a sliding scale start- haul the freight over the nine mile portage between Babine Lake ing with 20 pounds for the first year and pyramkling to 50 pounds and Stuart Lake. Here again the freight was reloaded into row in the fifth year. From a starting salary of $100 for the first year boats and laboriously rowed another 40-45 miles down Stuart to $250 in the fifth year seemed like a good deal at the time. After Lake to the ‘Fort’ to complete the journey.

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Former Vanderhoof Bear claims first visor Vivian Chui Omineca Express

“They used to call me the guy with the wraparound windshield,”

A Vanderhoof Bear alumnus may have created the first hockey visor.

Ken Clay, defenceman and captain of Va n d e r h o o f ’s hockey team in the 1960s, first glued Plexiglas to a hockey helmet after suffering from an eye injury in January of 1964, he said.

“I got a hockey stick in the eye, and I wasn’t wearing a helmet at that time at all,” Clay recalled.

The Vanderhoof Bears were playing against the Prince George Mohawks at the city’s coliseum, and Clay was immediately flown to Vancouver to be hospitalized for a month.

“When they finally let me out, I went down to a sport store, picked up a Cooper helmet, and the only glass I found was Plexiglas,” he explained, referring to a full face shield for goaltenders that was strapped to a headband.

- Ken Clay “I still wanted to play hockey for awhile… have to protect my other eye.”

Two years later, Clay was awarded the George Allen Trophy as the top defenceman of the Cariboo Hockey League.

“They used to call me the guy with the wraparound windshield,” Clay said.

Former Vanderhoof mayor Len Fox was the team’s goaltender at that time, though he joined the Vanderhoof Bears after Clay’s injury, Fox said.

“Helmets weren’t required; I played goal without a mask,” he explained. “It was limited protection in those years.”

Clay was one of the

few, if not the only one, on the team who wore a helmet, though more and more players started to wear head protection in the following decade, Fox recalled.

In 1971, through Fox, Clay’s visor was lent to then 13-yearold Larry Playfair, who played for Vanderhoof’s Peewee hockey team at the time.

Playfair eventually played for the Buffalo Sabres and Los Angeles Kings in the NHL, retiring from a 22-year career of professional hockey in 1990.

Though helmets weren’t mandatory for professional players until 1978, they were required for minor hockey participants, and he wanted extra protection

Reprinted from the Nechako Chronicle February 10, 1966. after suffering from a broken nose and a broken jaw in separate incidents, Playfair recalled.

“When you were 13 years old, and you go through this, you don’t think anything of it,” he said. “Now looking back…I wished I asked Ken more questions about him doing this and making this and how he came up with it.

“It intrigued me 40 or 50 years later, and I’m appreciative that he allowed me the chance to wear it.”

However, this claim for the original hockey visor is contested by former Toronto Marlboros defenceman Greg Neeld.

As reported by the Toronto Star in 2013, Neeld states that he wore the “first” hockey visor — created by his father, former Air Canada pilot — after a permanent eye injury in December of 1973.

Clay is not looking for a patent, though he would like to be on record for being “the first one to have put it together,” he said.

“I would like that down in the history of hockey…maybe not the Hall of Fame.”

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