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Information requested Fort St. James RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance with a missing person’s case as it marks the fifth year anniversary and the investigation remains open. Five years ago Bonnie Marie Joseph was last seen by her family in the Vanderhoof area of British Columbia. Joseph was known to be very independent and traveled frequently from her home town of Fort St. James to the Vanderhoof and Prince George areas of B.C.. She was last seen by family in September of 2007 and reported missing in December after friends and family had not heard from her. “The RCMP continue to search for answers into the disappearance of Bonnie Joseph,” stated Lesley Smith, North District media relations officer, “ We have no leads as to whether Bonnie got a ride with a friend, hitchhiked or took a bus to a nearby community. We are hoping someone may recognize her photo and shed some light on this five-year mystery.” At the time of her disappearance Bonnie Joseph was described as: 31 years old, 5’4” tall, 120 lbs, Short Brown Hair, Brown Eyes If you have any information in relation to the disappearance of Bonnie Marie Joseph please contact the Fort St. James RCMP Detachment at (250) 996-8269. If you would like to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Bill Cosulich, Regional Operations Manager, Rex Millard and Randy Unruh, co-owners of the store and Stuart Gibb, Director, Market Development, BC proceeded to the traditional board cutting ceremony at the grand opening celebration of the RONA Vanderhoof store on September 15. Submitted
RONA celebrated the opening of its new store in Vanderhoof RONA inc., the largest Canadian distributor and retailer of hardware, renovation and gardening products, celebrated the grand opening of the RONA Vanderhoof located at 1169, Industrial Drive, Vanderhoof, BC on Saturday, September 15. “We believe the store to be perfectly suited for the needs of our community.
With our staff’s expertise and dedication to servicing, a great selection of products in key categories and access to RONA’s nationwide product selection, our clients can find the solutions to help them realize their home improvement projects,” said Rex Millard, co-owner of the store with Randy Unruh. The RONA Vanderhoof is consistent
with RONA’s strategy of bringing service closer to its customers. It offers 8,800 square feet retail space, 13,500 different products in stock, and access to over 30,000 items available on rona.ca. “We are proud of this new addition to our already extensive network of stores across BC,” added Bill Cosulich, Regional Operations Manager at RONA.
Young woman drowns in Stuart Lake Ruth Lloyd Caledonia Courier A 17-year-old girl is dead after a boat capsized on Stuart Lake on Thursday, Sept. 14. RCMP responded to a call early in the morning Friday, Sept. 14 of a drowning vic-
tim on Stuart Lake. Five people in a 12-foot aluminum boat had reportedly left Fort St. James for Binche on Thursday night. The boat had capsized on route and four of the five had made it safely to shore and one young woman had drowned. Two of the boat passengers reportedly
went for help while two stayed behind, but when RCMP arrived at the scene, no one was with the deceased. While search and rescue was alerted and RCMP dogs were called to respond, both of the other passengers were located after inquiries were made. One was located at a residence on Nak’azdli Reserve and one was
found between Battleship and town. RCMP and the BC Coroner’s Service are investigating, and it is not being treated as a criminal matter at this time. The victim’s grandmother has been notified, however, her name is not being released until the rest of her family has also been notified.
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The Canadian Cancer Society’s Cops for Cancer Tour de North kicked off in Prince George Friday morning. Cyclists are now on their way to Prince Rupert for the annual fundraiser.
RDBN Start-up Business Contest Regional District of BulkleyNechako’s, Start-up Business Contest is open. The Business Contest for anyone 19 years and older, who has a business idea or has been operating a business for less than one year. Contestants will compete for the title of 2012 Start-up Business Contest Winner. The 2012 Grand Prize package is worth over $10,000. The RDBN is divided into six contest areas. A finalist from each area is selected based on their submitted Business Plan. Each area finalist will receive a prize package, donated by businesses and organizations in the region, two tickets to the Gala Dinner, and registration to the Business
Forum in Smithers on October 16 & 17. Finalists will deliver a three minute presentation at the Business Forum, followed by an interview with the selection panel. The panel will select the Grand Prize Winner who will be announced at the Gala Dinner on October 16. The 2011 Start-up Business Contest winner, Cheryl McRae of Dog Digs, a dog boarding and daycare business in Telkwa, spoke of her experience. “What a great opportunity this contest is for start-up businesses! My personal experience from last year was extremely positive - all the hard working people who set this event up, the informative and entertaining speakers, the delicious din-
ner provided, my friendly and supportive fellow contestants, and being chosen the winner all made for a very memorable day. I would highly recommend participating.” Contest entries are accepted until Wednesday, September 26. For detailed contest information, contact Corrine Swenson, Regional Strategic Development Analyst for the Regional District of BulkleyNechako at 1-800-320-3339. Full contest details are also located on the RDBN website, www.rdbn.bc.ca , at Chambers of Commerce within the RDBN and at Community Futures in Houston and Vanderhoof.
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Mount Milligan is now in its second year of construction and remains on schedule to begin production in late 2013.
BC Environment Assessment Office reviewing amendment request In spring 2012, Thompson Creek Metals requested an amendment to its environmental assessment certificate for Mount Milligan. The BC Environmental Assessment Office (BCEAO) is reviewing the application. Two changes are proposed. One is building a permanent camp for operations at the mine. The other is using an existing load out facility in Mackenzie, rather than building a new one in Fort St. James. To ensure members of the public have a chance to have questions answered and comments recorded, two information meetings will be held. Both are drop in sessions open from 4 pm – 8 pm. In Mackenzie, visit us at the Alan Sheppard Arena, #400 Skeena Drive on Wednesday, September 26. In Fort St James, we will meet at the College of New Caledonia, 179 Douglas St. on Thursday, September 27. Operations Camp Originally, the plan for Mount Milligan was that all employees would bus to work each day. Road upgrades to the mine from both Fort St. James and Mackenzie have reduced travel time. However, it still takes approximately one and half hours to reach the mine from either community.
Travel time varies based on road conditions (snow and ice in the winter, water in the spring, dust in the summer), and traffic. Staff at the mine work 12 hour shifts. With a commute time of three hours, and the time required to travel to and from the bus depot from home, workers would be looking at a long day. The forest service roads to the mine site are shared with logging trucks and other industrial traffic. This raises some safety concerns. And, like many mining companies, Thompson Creek Metals is finding it challenging to find qualified workers for jobs at the new mine. Camp accommodation will allow the company to attract workers from the broader region including Prince George, McLeod Lake, and Vanderhoof. Load Out Once Mount Milligan is in production, concentrate will be trucked from the mine to a rail loading facility. The original plan was to build a new load out in Fort St. James. However, an existing load out in Mackenzie is now available, and the road to Mackenzie has been improved. This led to the request to locate the load out in Mackenzie. The Mackenzie options include making use of an existing facility, or building
a new facility that will use some shared services. A benefit is that the route from site to the Mackenzie load out would not use public roads or highways. Operating the load out will create three to six jobs. Comments To help those with an interest, learn more about the application, an electronic copy of the Amendment Application, as well as information regarding the environmental assessment process, can be viewed at http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca. The BCEAO accepts comments on the application. Comments can be made on line, or sent directly to Shelley Murphy, Executive Project Director, Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426, Stn Prov Govt., Victoria BC V8W 9V1 or via fax 1-250356-6448. Mount Milligan will be a conventional, truck-shovel open-pit mine designed to produce an average of 81 million pounds of copper and 194,500 ounces of gold annually over a projected 22-year life. The project is currently employing a construction workforce of approximately 750 and once in operations, at the end of 2013, the mine will create more than 350 permanent jobs.
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BRIEFLY Seniors in need Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/ Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information please contact Debra-Ann Bishop, VSC Program Coordinator 250-567-4879 The Space 250-5670623 Cell. volunteervanderhoof01@gmail. com
People living in communities east of Tweedsmuir Park may see more smoke or haze than usual in their areas over the weekend, due to a forest fire burning in the park. The Northwest Fire Centre continues to manage the “modified response” fire near Entiako Lake. The fire is currently estimated to be 1,700 hectares and is being assessed daily. A forecast of warm and dry weather, coupled with afternoon winds, may make the plume of smoke from this fire more visible in communities across the North, including the Grassy Plains area, Burns Lake, Vanderhoof, Prince George, Tumbler Ridge and Fort St. James. This is a “modified response” fire, which means that the Wildfire Management Branch is protecting values in the area (such as nearby cabins) and is monitoring the fire daily with air patrols, but is allowing the fire to burn in other areas. This approach is in accordance with the park’s Fire Management Plan, which recognizes the ecological benefits of this fire and that fire is a natural part of a forest’s life cycle. Fire returns nutrients to the soil, resulting in new growth
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Toy run The 25th annual Vanderhoof Toy Run is September 23, all proceeds going to Santas Anonymous. Rides for children 12:00-1:00 p.m in the Co-op Parking lot. Toy run starts at 1 p.m. Refreshments at the Elks Hall. All donations are greatly appreciated, come and have fun and bring toys for the kids
and the creation of habitat that is preferred by some wildlife. Fire also helps remove the build-up of forest fuels (combustible material) and creates a natural firebreak that will make it easier to deal with future fires. Residents in the Northwest Fire Centre are reminded that, despite cooler fall temperatures, forest fuels remain dry throughout the fire centre. Anyone planning to burn this weekend is reminded to: ● Never burn in windy conditions. ● Never leave a fire unattended. ● Be sure to have enough people, water and tools on site to control your fire. ● Make sure the ashes from your fire are cold to the touch before leaving the area. Anyone lighting a Category 3 fire must first obtain a burn registration number by calling 1 888 797-1717 and must comply with all other legislation regarding open burning. For the latest information on fire activity, conditions and prohibitions, visit the Wildfire Management Branch website: www.bcwildfire.ca
The Omineca Medical Clinic will be holding a one-day pap clinic at the end of the month to increase awareness of cervical cancer. The PAP Clinic is being held on September 28, from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Omineca Medical Clinic in Vanderhoof. The clinic falls a month before national pap awareness week which runs from October 22 28. It’s not necessary for a woman to have a family doctor to attend this clinic, and a female doctor will be performing the tests. If it’s time for your Pap or you’re overdue, please don’t leave it any longer; Cruise over to the Omin-
eca Medical Clinic to achieve cervical health. This mini-LACE campaign is being held in an effort to reduce cervical cancer rates in BC women. LACE stands for “Live Aware; Create Empowerment.” It aims to empower women by promoting regular Pap tests as part of a self-care routine. The recommended schedule for Pap testing is once every two years; more often if directed by your doctor. A pap should not be painful. You should feel pressure but no pain. If you do feel pain during your pap you should tell your doctor during your exam. It’s best to come for a pap, two weeks after your last period.
British Columbia was the first place in the world to establish an organized population-based program to screen for cervical cancer all the way back in 1955 and since then rates of cervical cancer in BC have dropped by 70 per cent. The BC Cancer Agency has recommended the age that women start having pap tests at 21 or approximately three years after they become sexually active. About six women in 100,000 are diagnosed with cervical cancer in BC each year, the majority of which have not been having regular pap tests. To book an appointment at the clinic please call 250-567-2201.
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John Ryan Ultimate Tournament September 20, 2012 reasons. We worked together in our 10th year to broadcast a radio telethon. We were able to add to the total contributed that year by the participation of the community and the co-operation of The Wolf. The local newspaper, Omineca Express, has covered our events with write-ups and pictures from the various fields of play. It is great to have the pictures out there for all to see the kids playing hard for a charitable cause. Everyone wins! We are the only charity still operating and raising money for John Ryan’s dream of a cure for spinal cord injuries. We are proud of our efforts and even prouder of the community that supports this event. In the end, we will all have contributed to finding a cure. The students involved will know they were a part of the solution. Thank you to everyone that has been a part of efforts.
BC SPCA your first adoption option! Poppels crazy brain is all over the place. This makes Poppel a really funny girl to be around, but this also requires an equally interactive zany family who can keep her stimulated. She needs to be in a home with lots going on (think: cat toys, cat towers, plenty of indoor playtime.) However she doesn’t like other cats so she requires a house that she can be the only cat. Poppel is a very vocal girl. She is special because her front left paw has a birth defect, however it doesn’t slow her down at all! If poppel sounds like the companion for you, please contact the North Cariboo SPCA @ 250-562-5511.
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Submitted School begins, fall is in the air and elementary schools in the Vanderhoof and surrounding area are gearing up for the annual Ultimate Frisbee tournament at W.L.McLeod Elementary school. All money raised is forwarded to Icord, a research and development institution dedicated to finding an answer to cure spinal cord injuries. Our school is named for Bill McLeod. His daughter is married to John Ryan. John was injured in a vehicle accident and, because he was not wearing his seat belt, he sustained a spinal cord injury that left him a paraplegic. He decided to cycle across Canada in 1999, hoping to raise money and awareness for spinal cord injuries. His tour, called the Regeneration Tour, ended October 1999 and John came here to celebrate the successes of his trip. It was in October of ’99 that three staff members of WL McLeod Elementary School organized a “John Ryan Ultimate” tournament. The choice to play ultimate was an easy decision. John Ryan is able to, and does, play the game in an indoor venue. John was excited to hear of our idea to help him in his efforts to find a cure for spinal cord injuries; first by hosting an event that would raise money for the cause and secondly by choosing a sport he participates in. John and Penny, and now their daughter Janelle, have attended some of our tournament days, although living in Whistler is a long trip for them to make each year. Probably one of the most memorable tournaments was the year that John and Penny surprised everyone here with the inclusion of their friend, Trevor Linden. It was a real treat for all of us. This tournament has created some very exciting moments for everyone involved. Over the years we have seen approximately 2,500 students participating and we have raised more than $10,000. All the money raised has gone to Icord. A key to our successful fundraising during the tournament has to be credited to our local Co-op. Each year, without fail, they have supplied our concession needs. This donation of food has allowed for a 100% donation of money raised. As we are a small community, we rely on our neighbours to support the kids and adults working to see the day come together in a positive and inclusive spirit. Our local radio station, The Wolf, has interviewed the organizers and students, a new and terrifying experience for some but all for the right
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Balancing Activities to Support your Emotional Health Health is more than just eating right and exercise. Don’t worry, that doesn’t mean any drastic changes in your lifestyle, maybe just a rebalancing of priorities. For the next 7 set of articles we are going to talk in depth about one of each of the 7 activities that are recommended to keep balanced in order for good health and emotional well being. The seven activities are: · Physical activity · Recreation and play · Community activities · Spirituality · Plans and goals · Work · Family and friends 1 of 7 – Physical activity The benefits of physical activity are astounding. Our bodies are built to be active, to move, to express life & build upon ourselves. Physically our bodies need to be active in order to properly function. Aside from building up strength, physical activity also promotes health by moving toxins out of our bodies. Movement helps us work off stress, build up the immune system, keep our joints and muscle in ship shape, moves accumulated wastes out of our bodies, it helps us to feel good among many other benefits! Physical activity can be a number of things from joining a gym, taking a karate class, playing with your family outdoors, playing hide n go seek etc. You are never too old to play. One of the worst things about growing up is work, and even I don’t want to “workout”, my husband however that’s his thing and it works great for him. For me.. it needs to be fun, so jumping on a trampoline or playing make believe or burying the kids up to their shoulders in sand. The trick is finding what you like to do, and enjoy it., change it up if you need to! When developing a routine for health and trying out something you want to implement such as jogging.. it’s said that in order for a new behaviour to become habit it can take up to 6 weeks-3 months afterwhich it’s no longer a chore, but pleasurable. Imagine.. loving to exercise. Not everyone can go out and run, swim, dance or play, and for people with already limited mobility I often recommended ‘pretending’. Studies show that simply taking half an hour of your day to yourself, in a comfortable position& by simply ‘imagining’ that you are doing an activity and really putting your mind into it...has benefits for your health. Can you believe that? Simply pretending to be out running can have up to half as much benefits for stimulating your body as the actual deed. The problem? A lot of grownups have forgotten how to pretend; how to imagine. It’s never too late to start something new, and never too late to find what brings you joy. The first pillar of good health is a good attitude towards physical activity. Luckily now you know many ways of introducing it into your lives, so what activity are you planning today? Next week – Family & Friends
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NVSS student athletes need coaches Gary Simrose Athletic Director - NVSS It is well understood that “raising a child requires an entire community.” A huge part of this for many of our students is the experiences and connections facilitated while being involved in the community as student athletes. These sport activities are only possible if generous individuals step forward and volunteer to organize and coach. The skills and habits that student athletes require in order to be successful academically and athletically transfer seamlessly into the world of work and life beyond school. This fact is supported by many studies and articles from research and literature that identify athletes as having teamwork and leadership experience advantages over other individuals without a sport background. Most employers will also recognize that experience in a competitive sport environment develops leadership, communication, critical thinking, creative/innovative thinking, personal responsibility, social responsibility, teamwork and work habit traits that these employers seek in their employees. Nechako Valley Secondary School is always looking for individuals that want to help with school athletics as organizers, coaches, chaperones and volunteers. Our athletics department encourages anyone with this interest or background in sport to get involved. The rewards go far beyond the student athletes as the volunteers will make connections, learn a tremendous amount
and meet a variety of individuals. We also believe that giving back to the community this way provides the volunteer with immense enjoyment and satisfaction. It may seem like an onerous task to step forward and be involved in school sports supporting our student athletes but really it is just doing what you can and helping out. There certainly are requirements and expectations involved but our Athletics Department and experienced coaches can help with workshops, training and mentorship to develop and learn the skills and abilities needed. Some of the clubs and teams that are offered for girls and boys at NVSS include football, cheer, volleyball, cross country running, golf, sevens rugby and boys soccer in the fall, wrestling, basketball, curling, ski and snowboard and hockey in the winter, track and field, rugby, girls soccer, golf, tennis and mountain biking in the spring. Also offered are table tennis and badminton. Many of these sports have allowed thousands of students to participate, lead a healthy lifestyle and develop valuable skills but the programs will only continue if enough volunteers are involved. There are many of these clubs and teams in jeopardy of not happening for the students due to lack of coaches. Please get involved. Contact the Nechako Valley Secondary School Athletic Director (Gary Simrose) or Vice Principal (Gordon Cogan) if you are interested in helping out or participating in coaching workshops, clinics or training. Telephone: 250-567-2291 email: gcogan@mail.sd91.bc.ca, gsimrose@mail.sd91.bc.ca
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The NEW HORIZONS SENIOR’S PROGRAM (a Government-Funded Program) Located at: FORT FRASER COMMUNITY CHURCH of the NAZARENE is Delighted to Present the Following Upcoming Events: A MONTHLY COMMUNITY BREAKFAST Beginning: September 19th 9am-10am: Breakfast 10am-11am: Speaker/Meeting 11am-Noon: Games/Activities FUTURE MEETING DATES: Oct.17, Nov.21, Dec.19….. (Breakfasts are Every 3rd Wednesday)
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FESTIVAL DAY: Sat. September 22 (noon – 5pm) OUTSIDE: Fort Fraser Community Church (774 Hwy.16) (Raining??: we’ll move into the church basement) FREE!! HOT DOGS/POP/COFFEE
A MONTHLY COMMUNITY LUNCH: Beginning September 26th Noon-1pm: Lunch 1pm-2pm: Speaker/Meeting 2pm-3pm: Games/Activities FUTURE MEETING DATES: Oct.24, Nov.28, Dec.26… (Lunches are Every 4th Wednesday) Speakers will train & share on senior citizen topics! Games, Activities, Music, Visiting with Neighbors!! Volunteers are needed and encouraged to help!!
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THE NEW HORIZONS SENIOR PROGRAM Is a Government Funded Program Inviting Community Seniors and Near Seniors to participate in Community Based Projects. The program Supports Social Participation and Inclusion of Seniors As Well As Providing Opportunities to Volunteer and Mentor. Enjoy games, music, visiting with neighbors, craft making, hearing speakers on senior citizen issues. We are looking for people to volunteer their time, talents, suggestions to enhance this Seniors Program. Please Email: Job910@hotmail.com or phone 250-690-8285 / 250-690-7712
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Test on the first day It didn’t take long for the new police oversight office to get busy. An incident in the southeast area of the city Monday resulted in an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead. The whole idea of the Independent Investigations Office is that police will not be investigating police in matters such as these. Former U.S. prosecutor Richard Rosenthal was hired last year for the new office, after establishing similar services in Denver and Portland. Rosenthal told a news conference Monday he has hired 30 of 36 investigators, divided into four teams, who are now on call to oversee investigation of any major incident involving police in the province. About half of those investigators are former police, none of whom previously worked in B.C. Ten of those investigators are now in Prince George examining evidence in Monday’s shooting. Rosenthal and Justice Minister Shirley Bond said police experience is required, because the teams will need to secure crime scenes, interview police and other witnesses, and investigate incidents involving off-duty police officers, including homicides. B.C.’s Independent Investigations Office (IIO) is the fourth of its kind in Canada, and has the largest civilian presence of any in the world, Rosenthal said. The B.C. government committed to a civilian-led agency after a string of incidents involving RCMP and city police forces. The office was recommended by inquiries into the 2007 death of Polish immigrant Robert Dziekanski at Vancouver airport, and Frank Paul, who was removed from the Vancouver Police drunk tank in 1998 and left unconscious in an alley. The 2005 gunshot death of Ian Bush at the RCMP detachment in Houston, B.C. was another case that pushed the B.C. government to end the practice of police incidents being investigated by other police forces. The independent office will also bring B.C. RCMP officers under civilian oversight. Bond said B.C. police agencies asked for independent oversight after police-led investigations in the Paul and Dziekanski cases eroded public support. Rosenthal said he intends to make reports public, whether or not the IIO recommends charges against police officers. Final decisions on charges are made by a Crown prosecutor, as with any other B.C. criminal case. The IIO expects to deal with about 100 cases involving death or serious injury in an average year. The office has a budget of about $10 million a year, working out of headquarters in Surrey. All, particularly those in the North, will be closely watching how the office handles this first case. - Prince George Free Press The Omineca Express is published every Wednesday in Vanderhoof by Black Press Ltd. Publisher: Pam Berger advertising@ominecaexpress.com Editor: newsroom@ominecaexpress.com
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It’s a numbers game Bill Phillips Special to the Express Numbers. It’s all a matter of how you look at them or, perhaps, twist them. Jobs Minister Pat Bell was stomping the beat last week, and rightly so, sounding off about the robust job numbers in B.C. and Prince George. According to the numbers, 51,800 people are employed in Prince George. According to Bell, B.C. is outpacing Alberta in terms of jobs growth and his ministry issued a press release entitled: “B.C. job growth first in Canada since August 2011.” And he attributes this to the Liberal Jobs Plan. Of course companies are hiring people because the Liberals announced a jobs plan … why else would they hire anyone? Back to the numbers. Former NDP MLA and constant thorn in the Liberals’ side, David Schreck, says Bell’s claims are a bunch of hooey (okay, our words, not his). He points out in order to make the claim that B.C. is leading the nation in job growth, Bell is playing a little fast and loose with the numbers. “The trick Bell used was to rank provincial job growth by absolute numbers rather than by percentage growth, hence with its larger population B.C. would almost always outrank the smaller provinces,” Schreck writes in the Tyee. “When percentage job growth is considered B.C.’s 2.3 per cent job growth between Aug. 2011 and Aug. 2012 is less than Saskatchewan’s 3.6 per cent or Newfoundland and Labrador’s 3.1 per cent.” It’s a good point. Percentages are a better way to compare entities that are not of the same size.
However, just as Bell perhaps played with the numbers, so does Schreck by the age-old sin of omission. He fails to mention that job growth in Ontario over the same period was 0.4 per cent and in Quebec it was 0.6 per cent. In Ontario, with a population three times that of B.C., 24,300 new jobs opened up, compared to the 51,700 during the same period in B.C. In Quebec, with a population twice that of B.C., 24,500 new jobs materialized. Was Bell using a bit of trickery by comparing absolute numbers rather than percentages? Yes, he probably picked the best numbers to tout in order to make things look better. However, either way you look at it, British Columbia’s jobs numbers are better than most of the rest of Canada. The bigger story here is, perhaps, the decentralization of Canada. What the jobs numbers really tell us is that the three western provinces are doing much better than central Canada in terms of jobs and so is Newfoundland. Alberta had a percentage growth of 2.1 per cent or 43,300 jobs over the past year while Saskatchewan’s 3.6 per cent increase resulted in 18,600 new jobs in that province. Newfoundland’s 3.1 per cent job growth resulted in 6,900 new jobs. Both areas are seeing the benefits, like it or not, of the oil and gas sector. (Dutch disease? Shudder at the thought.) As we mentioned above … numbers are all in the way you twist, er, … look at them. Bill Phillips is the managin editor of the Prince George Free Press.
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People came from up and down the Okanagan Valley with two coming from Vancouver Island for the annual reunion of former residents of the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James area who now reside in the Okanagan. Nineteen years ago, a few people decided it might be fun to see how many other re-located folks like them would like to get together, and they started the StuartNechako Reunion, meeting every other year. They contacted as many people as they could, and asked them to contact others they might know, this year they ended up with 61 in total. The Stuart-Nechako reunion group have been holding this event every second year since, always at the Research Station Ornamental Gardens in Summerland, and are always thrilled to see old friends and neighbours who have also moved to their part of B.C. There are more
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Pictured in the photo are former Vanderhoof residents: Gail Moore (Kelowna), Don Smith (Penticton), Lorraine & John Bueckert (Swansea Point, BC), Lori Toneatto (Penticton), Pat Chubak (Parksville), Esther Smith (Penticton), Sylvia Clay (Greenwood, BC), Donna Finnie (Chase), Deanna Little (Salmon Arm), Joy Dickson (Penticton). Sylvia Clay also lived in Fort St. James for a time. Photo by Don Wilson
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The Northern Gateway Project is generating healthy debate. British Columbians are asking many important questions like, is this pipeline worth it for BC and its northern communities? The benefits that the Northern Gateway Project will bring to British Columbia are significant. It will create jobs, generate new tax revenue for BC, and strengthen the province’s economy.
New jobs will be created... Many people will be employed to build this project. Here in BC, over 3,000 high-paying construction jobs will be created during the building phase. And over 500 new long-term jobs will open up when it’s completed–jobs to monitor and maintain the pipeline, jobs at the Kitimat Marine Terminal, and indirect jobs in areas such as food and hospitality, accommodations, and transportation. And all right here in BC.
Over $800 million will be spent on local goods and services... During construction, hundreds of millions will be spent in Northern BC on equipment rentals, worker accommodations, trucking and fuel, just to name a few. Businesses will grow and new jobs will bring a steady source of family income, as well as opportunities for young people right out of school. All of this will have a positive impact on local businesses and community stability.
Local communities will have a brighter future... On top of new jobs being created, the project will generate $40 million per year in new tax revenue for BC–that’s $1.2 billion over a period of 30 years. This will make a difference to local communities who can use it to build facilities and strengthen public services.
Enbridge will also provide an additional $100 million to support communities near the pipeline in BC and Alberta. We are also committed to partnerships with Aboriginal communities–funding will be provided for community investment, scholarships and education programs, and Aboriginal business opportunities will be created.
People will learn specialized work skills... Individuals from towns near the pipeline will be given the opportunity to learn the skills needed to work in the energy industry. Enbridge has created the Gateway Education and Training Fund, a $1.5 million commitment that will support training initiatives that focus on pipeline construction skills. The knowledge and experience acquired during the construction phase will serve them well as the demand for skilled workers in the energy sector here in British Columbia, Canada and around the world continues to increase.
New global markets will open opportunities for new growth... As it stands, Canada relies on just one customer for its oil exports. The Northern Gateway Project will provide access to the growing economies and the huge markets of the Pacific Rim eager for our energy, which will increase Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by at least $270 billion over 30 years. So not only will the residents of British Columbia see an increase in tax revenue, employment and long-term job opportunities, they will see the economy strengthened in both their province and country as a new gateway to more trade partners opens up.
The project will bring significant economic benefits to BC. Discover more and join the conversation at benefits.northerngateway.ca.
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Featuring the spirit of the local people Nechako Senior Friendship Centre Omineca Express Camaraderie, physical activity - a need to get out of the house, are you looking for any of these and more? The Nechako Seniors Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof has this in spades and don’t let the word seniors put you off, this lively bunch are hard to keep up with. Staying healthy is extremely important both for seniors and society so what better way to ensure these are available, than to go and join in the activities at the friendship centre. Whether it be carpet bowling, pool or cards there is something to entertain you and make you new friends. You will be warmly invited to participate and they will take great pride in showing you how these games are played. Carpet bowling looks pretty difficult to play and if you can eventually manage to keep the ball on the carpet its fun and very exciting trying to beat your opponents, I would recommend
anyone to give this a shot. They play mixed teams so you aren’t always playing with the same group of people so you make friends easily. Carpet bowls is a variant of indoor bowls, four inch indoor biased carpet bowls are delivered from the front down a 30’ x 6’ wide carpet trying to get closest to the jack and to keep your opponents from getting anywhere near it. Carpet bowling is played every Monday and Thursday afternoons at the centre, go along and give it a try, you will be pleased you did, its fun. Cards or bingo are played every Wednesday evening, this will help keep you sharp in mind. Just as our bodies need physical exercise and training to keep fit, so our brains need to be exercised to keep fit. Choose something new and challenging, and make an effort to learn new games every so often. What better way to keep mentally fit than to get together with friends to learn a new game or enjoy an old favou-
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rite? Playing card games can help keep senior minds active by learning playing strategies and using math skills. Improve memory skills by playing games that depend on remembering which cards have been played and which are still likely to be in the opposing players’ hands. All this and lots of laughter, what better way to enjoy your Wednesday evenings. In tough economic times, getting together with friends to play cards or bingo is also an economical way to entertain.
A stimulating evening or afternoon of cards not only keeps our minds active and alert as we age, but is a great excuse to socialize, laugh and have fun. And never underestimate the importance of laughter and fun to healthy, active minds. Don’t forget the pool or snooker games to play, they have two pool tables and a snooker table to keep everyone happy. The last Friday of the month the group gets together for a music night, if you can play an instrument, sing or just want to
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Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Omineca Express Junior Bantam Vike #85-Kelsen Fines forcing the ball carrier #13-PG WhiteColburn Pierce to run out of bounds with Vikes #5-Will Pippy closing the gap as well. Final score, 32-7 for the Vikes... Photos by Dennis Parfitt
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The Jr. Varsity Vikes defense had a very good game last Thursday but the offense came up against a stoked Polars defense.The Vikes had a few good picks and some great lateral runs with the score ending up 22-0 for the PG Polars. Photo has Vikes defenders...#81-Beckett Fawcett,#31 Ethan Gulbranson, #18- Connor Arnason, and #54- Jesse Raymond.PG Polars offense in the photo are #44 Reid Williams carrying the ball, #10 Tyrell Laing and #60 Tyler Scully are looking on with #40 Jacob Killburn blocking on the play.
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Call Pam at 250-567-9258
The Gospel Chapel 448 Connaught Street 11:00 a.m. Worship Service (Affiliated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada) For more information call
567-3107
NECHAKO COMMUNITY CHURCH MENNONITE BRETHREN 1393 Highway 16 East (Across from P.J. Collision)
250-567-4960 Sunday Morning Worship 9:30 am Sunday School - 11:15 am Cowboy Church
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Last Sunday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.
Our Mission Glorifying God by helping all people move closer to Jesus Christ one step at a time.
Making Jesus known
Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship The Church on the Corner “Giving you a Purpose to live for and People to live with” Worship Service: 10:00 am Small Groups meeting together regularly: We have a place for you to belong! For more information call
567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com
SEPTEMBER 28, 2012 PAP CLINIC...8 a.m. to 12 noon; 1 to 5 p.m. TAKE A TRIP TO ACHIEVE CERVICAL HEALTH CRUISE OVER TO THE OMINECA MEDICAL CLINIC - VANDERHOOF, BOOK YOUR PAP TEST. CALL (250) 567-2201 Press O to make an appointment. Patients do not need to have a family doctor. Recommended schedule for Pap tests is once every two years; more often if directed by your doctor. *** VANDERHOOF SENIORS CONNECTED is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. For more information please contact Debra- Ann Bishop, VSC Program Coordinator 250-567-4879 The Space 250-567-0623 Cell. volunteervanderhoof01@gmail. com *** BADMINTON... Starts October 4 at 8pm, NVSS Gym. All welcome. *** 25TH ANNUAL VANDERHOOF TOY RUN...September 23, all proceeds go to Santas Anonymous. Rides for children 12-1pm in the Co-op Parking lot. Toy run starts at 1pm. Refreshments at the Elks Hall. All donations are greatly appreciated. *** FORT FRASER COMMUNITY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE...is starting a senior ministry called PRIMETIMERS where we will have a monthly breakfast on Sept. 19 (9am noon) and a monthly lunch on Sept. 26 (noon - 3pm). We will also have a Festival on Saturday Sept.22 to start things off. *** CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons. We also have cards or bingo on Wendesday 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 Oscar for more info: 250-567-4582. ***
The bird sanctuary will soon have the geese flocking onto the sandbanks, they have been spotted flying overhead. Staff photo AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318. *** VANDERHOOF PUBLIC LIBRARY...is looking for donations of lego blocks to be used for children’s programs at the library. If you have lego that your kids have outgrown, we would love to put it to good use. Please contact Jenn at 250-567-4060 or email: vhpljlb@telus.net *** STUART NECHAKO MANOR ...is looking for Volunteers with musical talent. If you would like to volunteer for entertainment for the residents please contact Marnie at 250-567-6290 *** THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705. *** VHF HOSPICE SOCIETY... What are you doing every 3rd Wednesday of each month. Do you have 2 hours to give each month? 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 Vanderhoof Hospice Society is a not-forprofit charity looking for new volunteer members who will work with the current members to oversee our local Hospice Program. Hospice is a program that offers a support system to persons that are the end stages of life. 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. More info call Debbie 567-7956 *** VHF STROKE RECOVERY... meet at the Stuart Nechako Manor Activity Room - Mondays 9:30 - 12:00 noon (except holidays). Any volunteers who would like to come are very welcome. All stroke recovery members in Vanderhoof and surrounding areas are invited to attend. For more information call Luella at 250-441-0086. *** THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifically the following is needed: Canned vegetables, meat, fish, canned milk, sugar, pasta, pasta sauces, soups (we have enough mushroom soup), toilet tissue. *** BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun! *** THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the first Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828. *** ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY... meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm. *** THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION... is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484. *** NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254. *** THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD... meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 10am at the Fort Fraser Community
Hall. Newcomers welcome. *** HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info call Debbie @ 250-567-7956. *** THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 12 noon in the New Fraser Lake Restaurant. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763. *** NECHAKO VALLEY HISTORICAL SOCIETY...meets every second Thursday of the month 6:30 pm at the Chamber of Commerce office. *** VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every Wednesday night 6:15pm at the Cadet Building on Burrard Street. 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 Cadet Building Wednesday night. For more information call Glenda 250567-7574. *** AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588 *** FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from police station. *** ST. JOHN’S HOSPITAL AUXILIARY... meets second Tuesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. Call 567-9759 - Edna. *** VANDERHOOF LIBRARY HOURS Tuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Wednesday 10:00 am to 5:00pm & 6:30 to 8:30pm Thursday 10:00 to 5:00pm Friday 10:00 am to 6:00pm Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm ***
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Information NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS 12 September 2012 Reservoir Elevation: 852.6 m (2797.28ft) SLS Discharge: 64.53 m3/s Cheslatta Falls: 51.5 m3/s Nautley River: 19.5 m3/s Vanderhoof: 82.6 m3/s Isle Pierre: 265.5 m3/s Discharge will be increased at the end of September to further reduce reservoir elevation before winter. Spillway discharge will be reduced to between 35 m3/s and 65 m3/s for the winter. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812
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Help Wanted HELP WANTED Farm worker needed immediately. Must be able to drive tractor and disc fields. Please fax your resume to 250-567-9232 Attention Mel or call 250-570-2240 for more information. An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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Required immediately, Class 1 driver to haul hay. Please fax resume along with driver’s abstract to 250-567-9232 Attention Mel or call 250-570-2240 for more information. EDITOR. THE Sundre RoundUp, a 2,000 circulation weekly, requires an experienced editor. Sundre is 110 km northwest of Calgary. Full benefit package. Apply: Lea Smaldon, 5013 - 51 Street, Olds, AB, T4H 1P6. 403-556-7510; lsmaldon@olds.greatwest.ca Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 Resident manager wanted (couple preferred) duties include property management front desk and maintenance Apply to Scott’s Inn 551 11th Ave Kamloops BC V2C 3Y1 email scottsinn@shaw.ca or fax 250-372-9444
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Fraser Lake Sawmills will have an opening for a Log Scaler to work at our Lejac scales starting in October of 2012. Candidates for this position must have a valid BC metric scaling licence with interior grading endorsement. This is a seasonal position for approximately 8 to 9 months per year. Qualified individuals should submit resumes to: Fraser Lake Sawmills, Box 100, Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0 Attention: Scott MacDougall Fax: 250-699-8821 Only individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
Flooring Sales Manager The Houston Division of Bulkley Valley Home Centre requires a sales person/ manager for its flooring department. This person will have retail experience that includes measuring, estimating, ordering and selling laminate, hardwood, vinyl, carpet and ceramic. This person will have had experience working with installers. The ability to provide excellent customer service to homeowners and contractors and assist the store manager with marketing initiatives for the flooring department are key priorities. The position also requires a general knowledge of building materials and the ability to work in a computerized environment. Houston is located in the beautiful Bulkley Valley, 50 km east of Smithers. There are outstanding opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation activities. Assistance with relocation will be considered for the right person. Compensation includes salary, incentive plan and benefits. Please submit cover letter and resume to amanda@bvhome.ca or fax to 1-250-845-7608.
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LOCAL ROCKY Mountain House company looking for day rate and hourly Vacuum Truck Operator. Must have current oilfield tickets, up-todate drivers abstract. Benefit package. Fax 403-845-3903.
AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for welders, due to a huge expansion to our plant located in Kitscoty, Alberta, 20 km west of Lloydminster. We have openings for ten 3rd Year Apprentices or Journeyperson welders. We offer best wage in industry. 3rd Year Apprentice $28-$30/hour, Journeyperson $32-$35/hour, higher with tank experience. Profit sharing bonus plus manufacturing bonus incentive. Full insurance package 100% paid by company. Good working environment. Join a winning team. Call Basil or Blaine at office: 780-8462231; fax: 780-846-2241 or send resume to: blaine@autotanks.ca production@autotanks.ca Keep your feet on the ground in a safe welding environment through inhole manufacturing process. No scaffolding or elevated work platform. HEAVY EQUIPMENT Repair Ltd. currently has full-time positions available: H/D Truck and Transport Mechanic and Parts Counter Person. Contact Herb 780-849-3768; cell 780849-0416. Fax 780-849-4453. Email: herb@hheltd.com JOURNEYMAN AUTOBODY position available immediately at brand new modern dealership. Lots of work, great pay, benefits, great Northern Saskatchewan community. Apply to Rob Dron at admin@shellbrookchev.ca or call 1-800-667-0511. SECHELT WASTE Company seeks Heavy Duty Mechanic to manage shop operations and the maintenance of all equipment. Submit resume to 604-885-4247 or directdisposal@dccnet.com
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250-567-4208 BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128
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NO SMOKING - NO PETS * Balconies * Landscaped View * Cablevision Available
250-567-4048 or 250-567-9080 RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTS Quiet, 1 bdrm units Ideal for Seniors Level Entrances Security Lighting Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth. (250)570-9161 or
Rooms for Rent Grand Trunk Inn rooms for rent all utilities included, phone,cable,maid service and can check-in anytime of the month, starting at $600 per month Ph# 250 567-3188
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3/bdrm townhouses in family friendly complex. Close to downtown, schools & park. $695/mth. 250-567-4430
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Recreational/Sale BIG SKY Montana 2008, 38.8’ immaculate, 4 slides all the extras, electric awning FP Vacuflo, Dbl fridge 3 way microwave, King bed, new tires Sacrifice $44,000. OBO (250)836-4902
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“OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS” FAMILY home/RETIREMENT retreat.. 2959 Victoria St, Vanderhoof BC A depressed housing market causes this investment opportunity for you! You will find the custom renovated, finely detailed home, PERFECT to suit while truly harbouring it’s own aura of peace and tranquility. Google Comfree.com access code # 173082 for photos and pertinent information. Stop by any time, and call John & Barb 250-567-5666, or knock at our home, next door, 2973 Waterview Ave. and browse thru. Selling far below the assessed and appraised value. Buy for $278,500. And enjoy increase of 20-25% as the market firms. Open to options… lease/ purchase agreement? We can carry ?
All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law firm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 15th day of October, 2012 after which date the claims filed may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.
Large 2 Bdrm from
(250)567-3336 Each side: $449,000 5 bdrms. 3 bath, front & back decks. Exc. revenue opportunity We work with agents! 604-626-7100 www. northrockhomes.ca/peak-2-creek
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT ALBERT MATTHEWS, Deceased Formerly of Vanderhoof, BC
NOTICE OF TAX SALE SEPTEMBER 24, 2012 The following described properties shall be afforded for sale by public auction at 10:00 am, September 24, 2012 at the Municipal Office, 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof, BC unless the outstanding delinquent taxes are sooner paid. FOLIO 49.918 179.000 197.000 313.000 352.000 364.000 410.000 434.000 481.016 481.026 511.730 512.333
ADDRESS 184 2nd Street East 309 5th Street West 377 6th Street West 2940 Church Avenue 2444 Burrard Avenue 2508 Burrard Avenue 2555 Lampitt Avenue 369 Stewart St. West 1-297 Silvermill Road 1-367 Silvermill Road 1899 Cruise Drive 1304 Redekop Road
LEGAL Lot B, Plan BCP21751 Lots 21/22, Block 19, Plan 1135 Lots 34/35, Block 22, Plan 1135 Lots 16/17, Block 3, Plan 1325 Lot 3, Block 3, Plan 1375 Lots 8, 9, 10, Block 4, Plan 1375 Lot B, Block 11, Plan 3823 Lot 9, Block 9, Plan 3095 Manufactured Home #33644 Manufactured Home #73930 Lot 4, Plan 11523 Lot C, Plan 11072
All of the above properties are located in Township 11, Range 5, Coast Range 5 Land District. Notice:
Drive to Save Lives
Property purchased at Tax Sale is subject to Property Purchase Tax on the fair market value of the property. Contact the District Office for additional information.
Joseph D. Ukryn, CGA Administrator/Treasurer
A16 www.ominecaexpress.com
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 Omineca Express
Take our short survey and you could win! At the Omineca Express we always put our readers first. We’d like to know you better so we can keep you informed and connected.
* 1. How do you generally read your local paper?
*7. Do you...? Frequently
Occasionally Never Research online prior to store purchase? Make online purchases? Use your smart phone for shopping?
The printed newspaper Online on my computer or laptop On my tablet On my smartphone
Female 18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 35-44 ............ 45-54 ............ 55-65 ............ 65+ Male.....18-24 ............ 25-34 ............ 25-34 ............ 25-34 ............ 25-34
2
3
4 or more
Yes
No
* 10. Will it be a new or preowned vehicle? Pre-owned
Never
Safeway Save-on-Foods Sears Shoppers Drug Mart Sport Chek or Sport Mart Staples Starbucks T&T Supermarket The Bay The Brick The Source Tim Hortons Walmart Winners XS Cargo
* 6. What most influences your decision when choosing a grocery store? Loyalty to the chain Closest to home Best deals/offers/coupons Rewards or credit card program
Next 3 months
Next 6 months
Next year
Your first home purchase? Upsize? Downsize?
* 13. Which ‘extra’ items are you likely to spend on in your household? Frequently
Occasionally
No plans to travel
Previously owned
* 18. Are you planning any financial transactions? Please check all that apply. Consolidate your debt load Pay off a loan Pay off your mortgage Remortgage your property Renew your mortgage Secure a loan Seek financial planning advice Set up a line of credit Switch banks or credit union None of the above
* 20. In which city/municipality do you currently live? Never
* 14. Are you planning to travel in the near future? For business For pleasure In Canada for less than 3 days by plane Getaway of less than 3 days to the USA Longer trip within Canada by car Longer trip within Canada by plane Longer trip to the USA by car Longer trip to the USA by plane Longer trip outside of North America
Newly built
Less than $35,000 $35,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $75,000 $75,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 or more
Economy Midrange Luxury Hybrid
Car detailing Fast food Fitness membership Further education or courses Gourmet foods or desserts Home improvement less than $500 Home improvement over $500 Live theatre or festivals Manicure, pedicure, hair styling Movie downloads, Pay per view, movie channels Movie theatre Restaurant dining Scratch and lottery tickets Trips to a casino
Single detached Townhouse Condo Resort property
* 19. In which category does your annual household income fall?
* 12. Is your next vehicle most likely to be...? Occasionally
* 5. Please check the stores you shop at Jysk Kin’s Farm Market London Drugs Lululemon M&M Meats Mark’s Work Wearhouse Marketplace IGA Nesters Overwaitea Pharmasave PriceSmart Real Canadian Superstore Reitmans Rexall Rona
New
* 11. What type of vehicle are you considering and when do you plan to purchase? Car Minivan Pickup truck SUV
Frequently
* 9. Are you or someone in your household planning to purchase a new or pre-owned vehicle in the near future? (If no, jump to Q13)
* 4. Which advertising offers are you most interested in?
Frequently Occasionally Never Compromise on quality to save money? Forego a brand name to save money? Wait for the item to go on sale?
Less than 10 minutes 10 - 20 minutes 21- 30 minutes 30 minutes +
Army & Navy Bargain! Shop Best Buy Buy Low Canadian Tire Chapters Choices Market Coopers Dollar Giant Dollarama Extra Foods Future Shop Home Depot Home Hardware Ikea
* 16. Will this be..?
*8. Do you ever...?
* 3. How much time do you typically spend reading the newspaper, its stories, advertising and flyers?
Appliances Discount, bargain or dollar store Clothing, accessories and footwear Computers, tablets, phones, cameras Fast Food Furniture, rugs and beds Groceries Health, personal care and make-up Office supplies Tools, home & yard improvement Toys & games, arts & crafts Computers, tablets, phones, cameras TV, stereo, PVR, Satellite
One winner will receive a $500 prize.
* 17. What type of real estate are you looking at?
* 2. How many people in your household (including yourself) read the paper? 1
Take our survey and you could win…$500
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* 21. How far will you drive from your home to use a business or service? 16-30 minutes 31-60 minutes 1 hours 2 hours 3 hours More than 4 hours I don’t shop outside of my own community
* 22. Thank you for taking the time to complete our survey. If you’d like to be entered into the prize draw, please leave us your first and last name and your email address. We will contact the winner via email or daytime phone number at the close of the study.
First name _____________________________________________ Last Name _____________________________________________ Email address ___________________________________________
* 15. Does anyone in your household plan to sell or buy real estate in the near future? If no, jump to Q18)
or daytime phone ________________________________________
Yes No
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