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Property owners throughout the Bulkley Valley will be receiving their 2013 assessment notices in the coming days. In the last year, there has been a slight increase in property values in the area, said Christopher Whyte, deputy assessor with BC Assessment. “Most homes in the area are remaining stable in value compared to last year’s assessment roll,” Whyte said. “Most homeowners in Smithers, Telkwa and the Hazletons will see modest changes in the zero to five per cent range.” In total, the assessment rolls for Smithers, Telkwa and the Hazeltons increased from $905 million last year to $911 million this year. The average price of a single family home in Smithers increased just over $1,000 from last year whereas the year prior, the jump was about $15,000. But Smithers taxpayers are not necessarily looking at an increase in property taxes because of the higher assessments, Mayor Taylor Bachrach said. “We don’t tax based on increased assessments, it’s more about the relative value of the properties. “I don’t see the assessed values having a significant direct impact [on taxes]. “The bigger challenge that we are facing is the increasing cost of delivering services.” Remax Bulkely Valley managing broker Peter Lund said the market value of properties in the area has also been rising, but at a greater pace than the assessments. “The Smithers area has a lot of resourcebased exploration and development which is pushing up the prices. “We really have a shortage of rental units in town which equates directly to increases in property values,” Lund said “There’s a limited supply when things do become available and the demand seems to always be there.” See ROLL on p. A3
IDLE NO MORE About 30 people gathered at the Chevron gas station on Highway 16 as part of the Idle No More movement. Members of the Unis’tot’en and their supporters chose the location to highlight the recent investment by Chevron in the Pacific Trails Pipeline project proposed to carry natural gas from northereastern B.C. to a LNG plant in Kitimat. Percy N. Hébert photo
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Signs, signs, everywhere signs, but for some reason some local snowmobilers are choosing to ignore them. As in previous years, some snowmobilers are using the Rotary Community Trail to Town for their enjoyment, even though the trail is designated non-motorized. “We have numerous signs on the trail from bottom to top highlighting this status,” Hudson Bay Mountain Adventures VicePresident Nancy Treiber said. The problem has existed ever since the trail went in four years ago, but Treiber said the problem is worse this year. “This year we have seen more snowmobilers actually using the trail, which does not mix with our foot passengers. “It is a non-motorized vehicle area, and so this just creates constraints and challenges for those individuals skiing down.” With more snowmobiles on the trail, the risk of an accident increases. “It’s an issue,” Treiber said. “It’s a safety issue for all those that access the trail.”
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Safety, Treiber said, is an issue on two fronts. First there is the risk a snowmobile will hit a skier. Second, the trail is groomed for skiers and the snowmobiles leave ruts in the groomed trail which could cause a skier to fall and hurt themselves. For Ron Fowler, president of the Smithers Snowmobile Association, the issue is a matter of respect. “We have to work together,” he said. “We do have to respect non-motorized trails.”
The Smithers Community Rotary Trail was built by the Smithers Rotary Club during the 2008/2009 ski season in association with Hudson Bay Mountain Adventures and runs from the Simpson’s Gulch/ Bluff trailhead at the end of Zobnick road up to the Skyline Lodge and access to the ski runs. Treiber reminded snowmobilers accessing a non-motorized trail is an offence and can result in a ticket being issued. Hudson Bay Mountain
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Mill rates adjusted to offset increase MILL from p. A1 Lund said he expects the trend will continue as the year progresses. The property assessments are based on several factors, including the market value of the property on July 1 of the previous year. Also influencing the assessment value is the physical condition of the house/property on October 31 of the previous year and changes in property assessment more often than not are the result of activity in the realestate market. Although the property assessments have risen again this year, however modest, Carmen Graf, mayor of the Village of Telkwa, doesn’t see a huge impact on municipal taxes. “It doesn’t matter what the assessment is, we adjust the mill rate to establish the
tax rate we charge,” Graf said. “Just because your assessment goes up it doesn’t mean your taxes are going to go up.” In fact, Graf said despite the increase in property assessments, he expected only a modest increase in municipal taxes, if any at all. The increase in assessment values didn’t surprise Graf given the real-estate market in Telkwa had a busy year, as well as upgrades in water and sewer infrastructure around the Village of Telkwa.
President of the Smithers District Chamber of Commerce, George Whitehead, put a similar spin on the assessments and pointed to a 15 per cent increase in building permits in 2011/ 2012. By contrast, assessment values for commercial and industrial properties fell this year, up to five per cent in Smithers, 10 per cent in Telkwa and 20 per cent in New Hazelton. The decrease in assessment values
for commercial and industrial properties was a little more difficult to explain, Whitehead said, but suggested the decline in assessment value for industrial properties was a reflection of the mills burning down in Burns Lake and Prince George. “Even though they aren’t local, it paints the whole region,” he said. If home and business owners feel the value of their property is not properly reflected on the 2012 assessment,
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Jensen finds love, returns to Interior News After a nearly fouryear absence, I’m back as a reporter at The Interior News. For anyone keeping track, this is my third official stint at the paper, after a shortlived bread-delivery job in 2007 taught me money is not the most important thing to look for in a career. For those who don’t know me, I grew up just outside of Edmonton in small city called Spruce Grove and I attended Journalism School at Grant MacEwan University and worked at newspapers in Peace River, Vermilion and Vanderhoof before my career brought me to Smithers in February of 2006.
I spent about three years covering everything from sports to news to arts and entertainment. Unlike the other places, I fell in love with Smithers immediately and decided to make it my home. It didn’t Ryan hurt that I met and fell in love with a super talented and dedicated gymnastics coach. Right after leaving, I started my own magazine, took on various freelance writing and photography gigs and I also made cameo appearances at Boston
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fights throughout the night as well as numerous alcohol offences. Police also dealt with damage to property files, threat complaints and a variety of
calls for service. However there were no significant incidents. Smithers RCMP remind the public that road checks will continue throughout the New Year and reinforce our commitment to safe homes and safe communities.
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player gave me a hard time about the Smithers Saltos Gymnastics Club being in the newspaper every week. “What do we have to do to get some coverage in the newspaper, “ he said. “Date you?” The short answer is no. If you do have an event planned please call me at 250-847-3266 or e-mail me at sports@interior-news. com and I’ll do my best to get you the coverage your organization deserves. I’m looking forward to meeting new people and getting re-connected with some of the people I used to talk with on a weekly basis. Feedback of any kind is always welcome.
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SD54 superintendant provides glimpse into district success By Percy N. Hébert Smithers/Interior News
At its December meeting, the SD54 board received the superintendent’s biannual report. Much of the meeting was devoted to superintendent Chris van der Mark’s report which included a summary of classbased performance in SD 54 schools as well as a summary of retention rates. Overall, the report showed SD54 Grade 4 students were at or above the provincial average in reading, writing and numeracy. “Both, averages for the school district and for aboriginal students, the trend is improving, closing the gap with the provincial average,” van der Mark said. “It’s not glitzy stuff, it’s just good solid practice.” van der Mark
attributed this to the work of the teachers and district and to a host of programs such as Smart Reading. A highlight was a 20 per cent increase, to 73 from 54 per cent, in the number of aboriginal students meeting or exceeding provincial standards in Grade 4 reading. “One of the areas we’re really happy with is some of the improving aboriginal results and relationships we’ve been able to form over the past few years and we’re seeing that pay out in our FSA [Foundation Skills Assessment] results,” he said. Although the gap in reading skills between aboriginal students and the district average also narrowed, van der Mark admitted there is still work to be done to help aboriginal students meet the overall provincial
standards and the solution wasn’t going to come in the form of a single silver bullet. Part of the challenge for the school district, van der Mark explained, is the need to better understand the challenges faced by the aboriginal students. At the same time, finding solutions to challenges faced by aboriginal students could also help nonaboriginal students, van der Mark explained. “We’re making some good progress in making sure all of our students feel welcome and safe, but is that good enough, no,” he said. “We’re not finished we’ve got more work to do.” The six-year completion rate for the district was more than 90 per cent, but the completion rate for aboriginal students
was more than 20 per cent below the district average. In his report van der Mark also noted the success of changing the timetable, such that classes last 70 min., rather than the traditional 50 min. Mike McDiarmid, assistant superintendent, said the longer classes allow the district to better match the school schedule with the hockey academy and also allow students to take courses at NWCC. McDiarmid also noted the teachers indicated they appreciate the longer classes as it allows them to develop topics more fully. The school division, van der Mark said, has added two more courses to their collaboration with Northwest Community College. The new dual-
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Dr. F. Agnew Takes Postgraduate Course at Vienna Dr. F. Vere Agnew will be leaving Smithers on Saturday en route to Vienna, where for the balance of the year he will be taking up postgraduate work in surgery and medicine. Dr. Agnew expects to return early in the New Year, and in the course of his trip will visit at Dublin and London. Dr. J.G. MacArthur arrived from Edmonton on the Sunday train to take over Dr. Agnew’s practice here, being accompanied by Mrs. MacArthur.
Smithers Volunteer Firemen are seeking your co-operation in the success of the 12th annual Firemen’s Ball to be held in the Catholic Auditorium Friday, October 18th. Proceeds of the dance fo to the firemen’s association funds to be used for various purposes, mainly to help make your fire department more efficient and better equipped through purchase of needed up to date items. Theme of this year’s Firemen’s Ball is Smithers’ Golden Jubilee. Join in the fun by planning to attend, or support their efforts event. Fire PreventionFire loss during 1963 to date has been held to a minimum, with only a few fires. With the coming of colder weather and the approach of winter, this record can only be maintained by continued exercise of caution. A moment’s lack of care could result in fire and possible painful injury or loss of life in your home, place of business or employment. Be fire Conscious!
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More Drilling at Huckleberry The company working to develop a copper mine at Huckleberry Mountain, 60 miles south of Houston, has received permitting for an additional 10 000 feet of diamond drilling. The additional drilling will take place on the East Zone, a copper rich site discovered by accident when the company was drilling water monitoring test hole in early 1993.
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Change It’s time to end mass poverty hard to come by W From January 6, 1993.
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t may seem like just yesterday, but 20 years is a long time. Despite the 20 intervening years since Doug Donaldson wrote his piece for The Interior News (at right), the gap between the haves and have nots has widened and the definition of either group has also changed. According to Statistics Canada, 77 per cent of wage earners in B.C. had annual incomes of less than $50,000 in 2006. In 2010, 74 per cent of British Columbians earned less than $50,000. On the other end, Statistics Canada reported that monthly food bank usage, between 2000 and 2010, increased 24 per cent to 94,359 individuals from 75,987. Food Bank Canada, reported monthly food bank usage in B.C. increased 23.1 per cent between 2008 and 2012. In Canada food bank usage increased 30.6 per cent over the same time period. Bearing the brunt of poverty are the children. A November 2012 report from BC Campaign 2000 and First Call: Child & Youth Advocacy Coalition showed an estimated 87,000 children in B.C. live in poverty. Meanwhile, Daniel Tencer, a reporter with The Huffington Post Canada wrote in March 2012, that the top 11 Chief Executive Officers in Canada earned almost $190 million in 2010. It’s probably safe to assume the next 10 topearning CEOs made an average of $5 million, rounding the total yearly wage for the top 21 CEOs to $240 million, not quite a quarter of a billion dollars. It would take less than five years for those 21 individuals to amass $1 billion. If you earn $50,000 it would take you 20,000 years to make that kind of money. Imagine what $50,000 could do for 20,000 children. We do need a different value system. - Percy N. Hébert/Interior News
e live in a crazy society. As the saying goes the proof is in the pudding, a hundred times over. In this case it’s more like the proof is in the fries. Cavendish Farm french fries that is. Part of the multi-billion dollar empire owned by the New Brunswicker K. C. Irving. Irving died last moth leaving the family’s business in his son’s hands. Business people call Irving’s empire fully integrated, meaning the oil, shipping, pulp and paper, food and media companies all feed of each other. It’s estimated three in 10 people in Saint John are employed by Irving companies. For the province of New Brunswick the estimate is one in 12. Irving took the big-fish-in-a-smallpond philosophy to heart. Most of his companies operate in Atlantic Canada. That region, containing the lowest provincial family income in the country in 1990, helped Irving amass an empire valued at $5.8 billion. And that’s the rub. What kind of crazy society do we live in where a few are allowed to accumulate more wealth that they will ever be able to use in their lifetime while millions go destitute? There is no more frontier. We now know the pie isn’t infinite. There can only be a finite amount of wealth extracted from the natural resources of the planet. So is it moral to allow people such as Irving, Conrad Black and the Reichmans to corner even more of the pie while enormous numbers of Canadians live below the poverty line? Statistics Canada says the lowincome cut-off level, or poverty line, is reached when individuals or families spend more than 58.5 per cent of their pre-tax income on food, clothing or
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shelter. In 1990, in places like the Bulkley Valley, the poverty line was $9,637 for a single person. That same year, 3,821,000 Canadians had incomes below the poverty line. For many people living under the poverty line, food banks have become the only way to survive. The 372 food banks in the country serve about two million Canadians on a regular basis. Demand has increased by 25 per
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cent in both 1990 and 1991. Finding adequate shelter is also difficult for people living under the poverty line. It’s estimated 125,000 Canadians live on the street. But even those who have found a house may not be as well off as we thing, as shown by a report by the parliamentary aboriginal affairs committee. It found that of the approximately 70,000 houses on reserves, 50 per cent were unfit to live in. But it’s not just in Canada where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. World economic output has increased five-fold since 1950, yet 1.2 billion people live in absolute poverty. So how do we go about ensuring the pie is more evenly distributed? Laws governing the amount of assets an individual can accumulate? Maybe. A revolution? Possibly. But both have failed in the past. The real root of the problem lies in the values of the many of the planet’s affluent: one billion people project on the rest of the world. The values are epitomized by TV shows such as Dallas that are beamed around the glove portraying western lifestyles that most in the industrial nations can’t afford. The planet can’t afford it either. Industrial nations consume three fourths of the world’s energy, account for two thirds of all greenhouse gases pumped into the atmosphere and release almost 90 per cent of all ozone destroying chlorofluorocarbons. It’s a bankrupt existence. Let’s hope a different value system gets passed on to others in the world. Doug Donaldson works as a consultant for the Gitksan-Wet’suwet’en Education Society in New Hazelton. Note: today, Donaldson is the NDP MLA for Stikine.
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ope you took the time to attend the Centennial Celebration at the Old Church January 1. It was great with over 80 people attending. Art Henkel led the crowd in a Name that Tune contest. The last set had most everyone singing along to the answers. He did stump quite a few. Some of the songs I recognized, like Sixteen Tons, My Funny Valentine. But there were other songs I could only hum along with a few words thrown in here and there, but no name for the song.
Hazelton council did well to say no Editor : (re: VOH council withholds support for GDC, Interior News, Dec. 19 2012). Congratulations to the Hazelton Village council for demonstrating good management. The recent decision to withhold $20,000 of Northern Development Imitative Trust Funds from the Gitxsan Development Corporation, is a good example of due diligence, oversight and common sense that seems to be lacking with the Gitxsan Treaty Society and the GDC. We don’t need another consultants study telling us how much timber there is
Gladys Atrill, Chair of the Centennial Organizing committee, Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach and Smithers Councillor Bill Goodacre gave opening speeches. Sharon Carrington organized the “Name that Tune” contest and was also responsible for organizing the Centennial song contest. The prize for the Centennial song contest was a pair of plane tickets from Hawkair. Homecoming week is scheduled for August 2 – 10. The Legion will serve as a mustering center so you can check in
and how to use it. As you go north, most of the trees are hemlock and balsam that have a very low market value. There is no market for pulp logs in the north anymore. For example, the wood being cleared for the Northwest Transmission Line is 490,000 cu metres. The 490,000-cubicmetre cut ranks the clearing project as one of the province’s largest logging operations. It is enough wood to fill 16,000 logging trucks and is more fibre than the entire B.C. wood pellet industry uses in a year. Rick Connors should know better, he has been in the biomass business since his Northwest Biomass days in 2007 through the Suskwa fiasco to the current
there to see if any of your old friends have come into town. A strong suggestion is that if you know someone that is planning on attending the Centennial celebrations and they will need accommodation, they should reserve soon, as in right now, as places are already getting booked up. The winner of the song writing contest for the Centennial song was Art Henkel who composed and sang the song. Check out Smithers2012.com to hear it, it’s pretty catchy. I can imagine a
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marching band playing that tune and marching down Main Street! You can also hear the “Name that Tune” contest, the speeches
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GTS legitimacy troubles. Good for the HVC not to fund Connors and his GDC companies. Now if we could only get the federal and provincial governments to stop the insane funding of the GTS we might make some real progress. Well done Hazelton council, keep up the good work. Don Camsell Gitwangak
Traffic signals ignored Editor: It has become apparent that a significant number of valley drivers need to be reminded that a yellow traffic signal means stop, unless it is unsafe to do so. Drivers ignoring this most basic of traffic laws can be seen at many traffic lights in town, however, it seems
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and the Centennial song at www. soundcloud.com/ smithersradio. Most everyone must have seen the fireworks display! It was awesome! The fireworks were courtesy of the hard work from Keith Stecko, Smithers Fire Chief, Stoney Stoltenberg, pyrotechnics master and Kelly Zacharias, Smithers Deputy Fire Chief. Congrats guys, it was spectacular. While at Zellers I heard clump, clump, the sound of heavy snow boots, worn by a little guy around 10 years-old.
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to have become an epidemic at the Tatlow Road / Highway 16 intersection. I drive through that crossing two to three times every day and one or more drivers run the yellow light almost every time I am there. Many also run the red. The light at Tatlow is clearly visible from both directions from more than 200m away and yet many drivers seem to have
Then a woman’s voice, probably the mom, said, “Pick up your feet!” I was immediately catapulted back to around the same age as this fellow, hearing my mom say the same thing only adding that to drag one’s feet was the height of laziness. With my mom, being lazy was one of the greatest sins ever. Check out the library website for times and dates for the Children’s Programs, due to start January 13. Also note that the results of the survey the library conducted over several months is now available on their website.
With potential visitors coming to our town for the Centennial, you must know that I would love to hear from you about your visitors, about your celebrations. Whether they be homecomings, birthdays, anniversaries, new additions to your family, be they babies or other additions along with adding fur or feathered family. E-mail me: gradoir@ telus.net or phone: 250847-4797. Closing with: In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. -Thomas Jefferson
decided that for them, yellow means speed up because the light is going to change. Still others seem to ignore the yellow light completely. I have witnessed this practice time and again from drivers in all manner of vehicles, up to and including transport trucks. For the average vehicle travelling at the posted speed limit (another problem), “unsafe to do so” would indicate that you are less than 30m from the intersection – more for larger vehicles or poor road conditions, but I see drivers more than 100m away still continue along the road and through the light which is most often red by then. Sooner or later there will be a serious if not fatal accident at that intersection if people don’t start
following the rules of the road and stop at a yellow light. Taking the extra minute or two will not kill you, but running the light just might. Phil LePage Smithers
Twin Typo Editor: Reading the News in Review I came across references to school rankings in SD54 Bulkley Valley and St. Joseph secondary school to Twin Sullivan. The name is Twain Sullivan named after a chairman of the District board. This may have been a typo or graphical error. I just wanted to bring it to your attention. W. J. Goold Houston
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Smithers Steelheads’ captain Darryl Young gets as shot off on Williams Lake netminder Justin Foote before being tackled by a Stampeders’ defender during Saturday’s match up. A slow start allowed the Williams Lake Stampeders to take an early lead, which the Steelheads were unable to overcome in their first loss of the regular season. Ryan Jensen photo
Stampeders stop Steelhead streak By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
An eerie silence settled over the Smithers Civic Centre Saturday night as the final whistle blew. Smithers fans looked at one another, wondering if it could possibly be true. The Steelheads lost? For the first time this season, the Steelheads lost a CIHL regular season game as Williams Lake got up on Smithers early and never let go, winning the contest 6-3. “It might just serve to
put us on notice,” said general manager Kelly Zacharias, who along with injured player Randall Groot manned the bench. “We can lose and we don’t like it. Now we have to rally hard and get ready for the playoffs.” The Stamps struck first, when Jassi Sangha put one by Steelheads netminder Mike Wall. Eric Smith tied the game at one with just over three minutes remaining in the first frame but Williams Lake added another with four seconds
left in the period to take a 2-1 lead to the dressing room after one. “We were a little sluggish in the first period,” Steelhead Josh Aspenlind said. “I found my legs in the second and it seems like the other guys did too because we had a good second half.” Just 39 seconds into the second period, Williams Lake struck again to make it a 3-1 game before Ian Smith netted one at 3:24 to close the gap to one goal. Twenty-two seconds
later, the Stampeders regained their two-goal advantage. In the final period, Captain Darryl Young scored early but in what became the theme of the night, the Stampeders answered back only two minutes later. Nathan Zurak added insult to injury potting an empty-net goal with four seconds left to make it a 6-3 victory for the CIHL Eastern Division-leading Stampeders. “Losing stinks, always,” netminder Mike Wall, who turned aside 37 shots
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in the losing effort, said. “But the guys have been playing well all year and we haven’t had a lot to play for the last little bit. “It was going to happen eventually, you can’t go undefeated every year. “I’d rather lose a good game against Williams Lake 6-3 than win 11-3.” Coincidentally, the Steelheads last loss was also to the Williams Lake Stampeders, Feb. 25, 2012, in the SMP Cup final. The defeat brings to an end a very impressive
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regular-season winning streak that stretches all the way back to the 2010/2011 CIHL season. In fact, the Steelheads, during regular season play, have only lost four games in the last three seasons. Looking ahead, the Steelheads finish the regular season next weekend with a Saturday matchup against Prince Rupert and a Sunday afternoon affair in Kitimat versus the Ice Demons. The first round of playoffs starts Feb. 2.
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Jacob de Groot, in his first-ever race, made it look easy on Sunday as he claimed a second-place finish at the Bulkley Valley Regional Open at the Nordic Centre. The 10-yearold Bulkley Valley Biathlon member missed only one shot in 15 attempts on his way to the silver. Athletes from Vanderhoof, Burns Lake, Smithers and Terrace competed in the event, ranging in age from 10 to 50-plus. Notably, seven adults took part in the race, Bulkley Valley Biathlon head coach Peter Tweedie said. “Normally, it’s a kid’s sport and us adults coach and organize,” he said. Next up, the club is sending five athletes to the Whistler Olympic Park for Biathlon BC Cup #1 Jan. 18 – 20. In preparation, the team will build on the experience gained in Sunday’s competition. “We coaches now need to look at the race and identify skills to work on in the coming practices,” Tweedie said. After Sunday’s event, the Bulkley Valley Biathlon club, which is part of the Bulkley Valley Cross Country Ski Club, held an official opening of the Frank Guillon Cabin.
“He’s a longtime coach here in the valley and was instrumental in starting and keeping biathlon going in Smithers,” Tweedie said. In parting, Tweedie
thanked all the athletes, parents and coaches for coming out and the volunteers who made it all possible. For complete results, go to www. interior-news.com.
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Faith Matters Bethel Reformed Church of Smithers Rev. Lou Slagter 250.847-2080 As we make our way into 2013, we are never sure what the year will bring. According to the Mayan calendar, some thought we would not even be here anymore—that the world would come to an end in December 2012. And throughout history, there have always been those who have predicted a specific date, as to the end of the world as we know it. But these kinds of predictions will always be wrong, because the Bible is clear, that “no one knows about that day or hour” (Matt. 24: 36). It will come without warning, like a thief in the night (2 Peter 3: 10). That being said, one thing is for sure. There will come a day when Jesus Christ will come again to usher in a new heaven and a new earth. And so we need to always be ready for that Day. Why you may ask?
Well, we just celebrated Christmas, a time when we remember Christ coming into this world. And when He came the first time, He came as our Savior, to give His life as a ransom for many, on the cross of Calvary, so that all who believe in Him have forgiveness of all their sins and life eternal. But when He comes again, He will come to judge the living and the dead. On that Day, every person who ever lived, will need to stand before Him, and all who have not believed in Him will endure God’s eternal condemnation, but all who have believed in Him, will enjoy the blessings of life eternal and peace forevermore in glory. And so it will truly be a Day of Judgment and a Day of Wonder! As we step into another year, may every heart always be prepared for that Day.
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Ski and snowboard club growing By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
A change in philosophy for the Smithers Ski and Snowboard Club’s Youth Program has paid off as the organization has grown by nearly 40 per cent since last season. This year, the club is expecting enrolment to reach about 100 participants, between the ages of four and 18, compared to last year when they coached 66 skiers and snowboarders. “We went from being more race oriented to focusing on teaching good skiing and snowboarding skills so they can ski anything around here with confidence,” youth program head coach Jan Wengelin said. “That seems to have sparked a lot of interest.” The Jan. 5 weekend was the kick-off for the club’s season that also saw a barbecue and meet and greet for the parents.
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UNBC MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION INFORMATION SESSIONS A new ski and snowboard cross track built by the club seems to be generating more interest as well. “It’s just an unbelievably fun discipline,” Wengelin said. “It’s another factor that’s helping people decide to join the club so they can learn those skills.” While the focus has shifted from racing,
Wengelin said he feels the club is providing its members with the building blocks needed to continue on in whatever manner they choose, even if it does end up being racing. “If you teach somebody great skills, then they can do gates and become very good at it or even other things like ski and snowboard cross,” he said.
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December 27, birds of a feather flocked together to take stock of local bird populations for the 112th Annual Christmas Bird Count. This year’s tally of 4,439 individual birds representing 48 different species falls within long-term averages for the Smithers bird count, but there were a few notable species such as Townsend’s solitaire, snowy owls, a sharp-shinned hawk and a couple of white-tailed ptarmigan. “The snowy owls were one of the big excitements of the day,” Christmas Bird Count organizer Rosamund Pojar said. Other owl species, such as hawk, barred and boreal owl also put smiles on the faces of participants who braved the somewhat chilly weather. The sharp-shinned hawk and ptarmigan sightings came thanks
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to the eagle eye of John Kelson, a conservation biologist who refers to himself as a covert birder, even though he’s dragged binoculars around for more than 30 years. Covert or not, Kelson has an impressive birding resumé, having worked in forests around the world, including Africa. In fact Kelson, whose interest in birds began when he took courses in outdoor recreation and natural sciences at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay, Ont., is often credited with finding the first verified marbled murrelet nest in British Columbia. Participating in the bird count was a matter of seeing the big picture, Kelson said. “The Christmas Bird Count is a big snapshot of bird abundance that gives biologists a glimpse of the health of bird populations,” he said. “It’s a great example of citizen science providing valuable information on trends and distributions of bird species.” The most numerous species in this year’s count was the black-capped chickadee at 997 individuals counted, followed closely by the pine grosbeaks at 881 individuals, the
latter count being the surprise of the day. “The day turned out to be one for the pine grosbeaks, they were everywhere,” Pojar said. Many of the grosbeaks were spotted at feeders, which had many of the local naturalists thinking there is very little natural food for them out in the bush perhaps due to a poor cone crop and very few wild fruits. “So they are stocking up on sunflower seeds at local feeders,” Pojar explained. Other notables on the day included a record-breaking number of goldencrowned kinglets, 61, and at least one individual from each of the four species of chickadee, blackcapped, mountain, boreal and chestnutsided. Conversely, Pojar noted the numbers of ruffed grouse and crossbills were lower than usual this year, at two and five, John Kelson, above, and 44 other local bird enthusiasts counted 4,439 individual birds during respectively. For a full list of the annual Christmas Bird Count. A total of 48 different bird species were recorded including the the count visit www. dark-eyed junco, top right. Percy N. Hébert photos interior-news.com.
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Valley Food & Farm Update The Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market is still indoors for 2013! In the next month markets will be held on January 12 & 26 at St. Joseph’s gymnasium from 9am to noon. Notes for Producers: Quick Community 4-H club is having their 2013 registration and start up meeting on January the 11 at Norma’s Ark, at 6:30 pm. New members welcome. For more info please call Paula Dieleman @ 846-5035. The Skeena Stockmen’s Association is having their 2013 Annual General Meeting on January 12, 2013 at the Aspen, starting at 6:00pm. The Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting will be on January 19, 2013 at the Pioneer Activity Centre, starting at 7:30pm. Contact Megan at 846-9854 for more information. The Skeena Regional Cattlemen’s Association Annual General Meeting will be held on February 2, 2013 at the Houston Community Hall. Tradeshow will start at 11:00am, meeting will begin at 12:00pm. There is a dinner banquet at 5:00pm (tickets must be pre-purchased). Speakers are: Kevin Boon, Mike DesHarnais, Norm Dueck. The Bulkley Valley Farmers’ Market Association Annual General Meeting will be on March 1, 2013 at the Pioneer Activity Centre at 7:00pm. Beyond the Market has some interesting agriculture information and updates. Find them at http://www. beyondthemarket.ca/ or on Facebook. The BC Association of Farmers Markets (BCAFM) has 100, $50 MarketSafe bursaries available for BCAFM member market vendors, board members and market managers. Please contact Kaleen at the BCAFM Office 604-734-9797 if you are interested. The BC Women’s Institute has been active since 1909. There are four branches either in or close to the Bulkley Valley area: Glenwood WI, Quick WI, South Hazelton WI and Southside WI. New members are always welcome! • The Glenwood Women’s Institute meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Contact Helen at (250) 847-9705 for more information. Charlie McClary • The QuickRe/Max Women’s Institute at 6:30pm on Bulkley Valleymeets - Smithers the secondOffice Monday of everyFaxmonth. Contact Ria (250) 847-5999 (250) 847-9039 (250)877-1770 Cellular Rouw at (250) 846-5064 or Dianne Vandermeulen at Look at these TWO TURNKEY Business OPPORTUNITIES... (250) 847-5433 for more information. Attention Livestock Producers! The Northwest Premium Meat Coop abattoir is processing red meat, poultry and rabbits! Please phone Manfred at (250) 846-5168 to book in animals or poultry. From Charlie’s Desk….
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ayna De Hoog has worked to help protect drivers from icy road conditions for more than three years as part of Billabong Road and Bridge Maintenance, which few may know. She also has what she considers a serious hobby, painting. De Hoog has been an avid artist since she was 10-years-old. That’s when she received some positive feedback about her sketches and paintings from others. “People actually bought some of my art right away,” she said. “I did an Asian-style house in ink and it sold for $30.” “I liked to create before that, but I got to thinking I could really make something of my passion.” De Hoog spent her early childhood in Chilliwack then moved to Smithers with her family at the age of nine. Once she realized her talent in art DeHoog decided to take as many classes as possible while attending Smithers secondary school. She decided not to pursue post-secondary studies and has found some obstacles in the larger art community. “I’ve tried to promote my art in Ontario, but they refuse to look at me seriously because I’m not formally trained,” De Hoog said. “They ask me ‘who are you?’ or ‘what have you done?’” Her response is to tell them she’s the mother of two who lives with her husband of 23 years on 640 acres, which is often followed by the click of disconnection, she said. “One of them told me if I want to be a serious artist that I can’t have a family,” De Hoog said. “I was told that if I don’t give 100 per cent, I am going nowhere as an artist and maybe they’re right.” She has no regrets about where she is or the amount of success she’s had to date, but now feels confident she can step up her profile. “I’m not sure I’m ready for that sort of recognition in a small town, but I’m willing to try it now,” she said. “As an artist, I’ve kinda steered away from the spotlight because it just wasn’t the right time.”
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De Hoog is fortunate to live on a relatively remote piece of property surrounded by mountains, which provides her with all the inspiration she needs. She’s seen caribou, wolves, grizzlies and deer from her living room window. De Hoog produces around 10 paintings per year and generally lets the inspiration come to her, which allows art to remain a joy. “Art is just a serious and pleasurable pursuit,” she said. “I love it. “If I can make a bit of money selling a few prints here and there all the better.” She doesn’t want art to consume her life. “I’ve seen too many people that abuse their
time and money for a hobby,” she said. “That just isn’t me.” She likes being able to be with her family while she paints and that involves plenty of shuffling around. “My house is my studio, most often I’m in the living room, so I can talk to people and not be zoned-out in a corner somewhere.” She has yet to have her art in a gallery, but has sold pieces at Heartstrings and at the Hudson Bay Mountain tourist area. A large print, a 24” by 30” piece, is around $250 and a small piece like the framed Kermode (pictured above) will sell for $50. To view other works by De Hoog visit raynadehoog.see.me.
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Rayna De Hoog has been flying under the radar as a local artist, but feels ready to become more widely-known. She is giving her Kermode print (above) to the Nortehrn Lights Wildlife shelter.
To list your nonprofit coming events please drop off your listings at The Interior News, 3764 Broadway Ave., fax us at 250-847-2995, or email laura@interior-news.com. Deadline for submissions is Fridays at noon. Maximum 25 words. Limited space is available. We regret we cannot accept items over the phone. Brown Bag Lunch Infant Massage at the Healthy Living Centre Thursday, Jan. 10 at noon featuring Michelle Bourdage, BA from the BVCDC. Bring your infant and a yoga mat or large towel. 250-877-4424. Coffeehouse at Heavenly Grinds every other Thursday Jan. 17 to March 28, 5-6:30 p.m. For parents and Caregivers to talk about how to have more fun parenting. Children welcome. Small meal included. Children’s Programs at the Library. Mother Goose for Newborn to 18 mths, Thursdays, Jan. 17 to March 21, 10-11 a.m. 18-36 mths, Tuesdays, Jan. 15 to March 19, 10-11 a.m. Story Time for 3 to 5 year olds, Wednesdays, Jan. 16 to March 20, 10-11 a.m. For info. or to register 250-847-3043. Youth Book Club at the Library four sessions based on Christopher Paolini’s popular book, Eragon. Come discuss, explore, create while munching on Meg’s
yummy pizza. Friday evenings Jan. 18 to Feb. 8, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Drop in. 250-847-3043. BV Remembers 2012 at the BV Museum now until January. Skiing Around Hudson Bay Mountain from 1950-1980 in Safeway’s Café Area presented by the BV Museum now until January. Friday Fun Curling until Mid-March at the Smithers Curling Club Friday’s at 1 p.m. Drop In Curling, Friday’s at 7 p.m. it’s Friday Nite Fun League. Both open to all, new or experienced! Info 250-847-9263. Pennies For Kids BVCDC is collecting pennies until April 1, 2013. Drop off pennies at The Interior News on Broadway, Scotia Bank in the Smithers Mall, Western Financial Group on 1st Ave. Call Estelle 250847-4122.
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The Raise the Glass celebration held at the B.C. Cafe Dec. 18 marked the permanent ban on petroleum and natural gas development in the area known as the Sacred Headwaters in northwestern B.C. More than 40 people joined MLA Doug Donaldson and members of the Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition (SWCC) to celebrate the long-awaited announcement from the B.C. government. The permanent ban comes on the heels of a four-year moratorium on Royal Dutch Shell’s coal-bed methane exploration. Excitement and relief flowed through several northern communities as this monumental decision began to sink in, Donaldson said. “It’s a tremendous victory for all those who worked so hard on this important issue,” Don-
aldson said. “Close to eight years ago some Tahltan people raised significant concern, risked arrest and ensured that Shell didn’t fully advance in their plans for development in the area.” Donaldson noted that as part of the Village of Hazelton council in the mid-2000s he was part of forwarding a resolution to the B.C. government stating development in the Sacred Headwaters was unwanted. Donaldson added, fishermen, loggers, farmers, and other groups also deserve recognition for their work to pressure the B.C. government. “It’s a good lesson for government to make sure to consult with First Nations and communities when planning to issue resource development leases,” he said. The tenure Shell had to conduct coal-bed methane exploration and development was given back to the government, B.C. Energy Minister Rich Coleman said. See SACRED on p. B2
MARCHING FOR CANADA Melanie Smoke (with sign) led the Idle No More march in Hazelton on Sunday. The rallies are in response to Bill C-45. Contributed photo
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“How often do small communities and local yokels get to say they’ve had a major victory over one of the world’s largest corporations?” Shannon McPhail “We look forward to working with B.C. on achieving permanent protection of the Klappan.” The coal-bed methane, petroleum and natural gas ban is limited to 400,000 hectares around the Sacred Headwaters,
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mostly on phones with B.C. government and industry representatives. Shannon McPhail, SWCC executive director, is elated and extends gratitude to all who made the ban a reality. “The B.C. government deserves a lot of credit because this was a big, big decision,” McPhail said. “That being said, we’ll always hold government and industry accountable.” When asked what the SWCC
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Community Calendar THE AIR UP THERE Mason Sampson (left) tries to deny Stephen Mathews (right) during the men’s portion of Alumni basketball activity at Hazelton secondary school over the holidays. Jerome Turner photo
RCMP respond to several calls over the holidays New Hazelton RCMP responded to a total of 102 calls during this week. December 29, police attended a non-suspicious chimney fire on the Kispiox Valley Road. December 30, police were present when two fights between intoxicated individuals occurred outside the Lions Hall. Two males were arrested and transported to the New Hazelton detachment. January 1, an intoxicated male was found outside the Lions Hall punching the wall. He was arrested and transported to the New Hazelton detachment. January 1, police found a vehicle stuck in the ditch near the Kitwangak bridge. The driver was attempting to free the vehicle. The driver was noted to have an odour of liquor on his breath. The vehicle was impounded and the driver’s licence suspended for 90 days under provincial legislation. January 1, police were called to
assist a female walking down Cottonwood Drive wearing only pajamas and without shoes. January 2, police attended 4th Avenue where a male had broken his arm while punching a cement wall. January 2, a traffic stop on a vehicle with a burnt out headlight revealed the driver to be in breach of an undertaking by being in contact with a passenger in the vehicle. Charges are being forwarded for Crown approval. New Hazelton RCMP are reminding drivers to slow down and drive with added caution during winter conditions. Several collisions on local roads have been the result of driving too fast for road conditions. Police are seeking the following subjects on outstanding warrants: Robert THOMAS [assault and failing to appear]. Gerald BLACKWATER [breach of undertaking].
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AA MEETING, HAZELTON Sundays, 7 p.m. Wrinch Memorial Hospital, Christine Wesley Room. For information phone 250-842-5694
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Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: fish@blackpress.ca AL-ANON Phone Jean at 250-847-3749 or Lori at 250-847-3884. Meetings 7 p.m. Thursdays at Smithers United Church, corner of Queen St. and 8th Ave. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, that’s ours. Local Calls: 250-643-0794 Toll-free: 1-877-644-2266 SMITHERS MEETINGS: Sun., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Mon., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Tues., 7 p.m., Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave., Wed., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Thurs., 12 noon Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave.,Main Floor Conf. Rm.; Thurs., 7 p.m. Ranger Park, 3736-16th Ave.; Fri., 7 p.m. Evangelical Free Church, corner 15th & Main; Sat., 7 p.m. BVD Hospital, 3950-8th Ave., Conf. Rm. ARE you pregnant and distressed? Phone Smithers Pro Life 250-847-2475 or 1-800665-0570. Office hours MonWed-Fri 10:30-1:30. Free pregnancy testing, non judgmental lay counseling and adoption information. Narcotics Anonymous Have drugs taken over your life? Do you have a desire to stop using? We can help. Narcotics Anonymous Meetings Smithers Friday 12 noon at the Courthouse, 3793 Alfred Ave., Main Floor Conference Room. 250-847-1726. THE Livestock Pedigree Act forbids selling a dog as purebred if unregistered. It provides fines of up to two months imprisonment for anyone who sells a dog as purebred and does not provide the Canadian Kennel Club registration papers.
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Lost & Found FOUND on the Microwave riding area, an avy pack, being held at Trails North, please identify it if you own it. LOST DOG, Big Malamute, Brown and Grey with a black stripe up his back and white legs. His name is Oscar, weighs approx. 60 kg has an orange collar and a chain collar, jumped from truck near Houston BC around noon on New Years Day. (250)6564690
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Career Opportunities IN Hines Creek, AB 2 yrs minimum experience. Must have good circular saw knowledge. 40 hr/wk. M-F $31-$34/hr. Benefits. Resume to: beckiezavisha@hotmail.com or FAX 780-494-3768
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking CLASS 1 OWNER/OPERATORS and DELIVERY DRIVERS Sysco Kelowna is currently seeking both Owner/Operators and Delivery Drivers throughout the Prince George/Smithers Region. Enjoy free weekends, performance awards, and the ability to be home at the end of the day. Owner/Op minimum pay, $1.70 per mile. Apply to: Frank.donald@kelowna.sysco.ca
In Memoriam
A career with Sutco. We have positions open in our Chip Division, dedicated schedules, Merritt, Chilliwack, West Kootenays and Creston. Hiway Canada Only Super B or Step Deck, assigned unit. Satellite dispatch, e-logs, Pension Plan and Extended Benefits. If you have a clean abstract and verifiable mountain experience, check us out www.sutco.ca or Fax 250-357-2009 more info: 1-888-357-2612 Ext:230 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. ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Ltd. is currently recruiting management positions for various Co-op locations in Nunavut. We provide relocation assistance, subsidized accommodations and group benefits. Please forward your resume: fax to: (204) 632-8575. humanresources@ arcticco-op.com Visit www.arcticco-op.com for more information.
In Loving Memory of Margaret Dubnick 1922 - 2009 Every day in some small way Memories of you come our way Though absent you are ever near Still missed and loved. Phyllis and Family
Daddio’s FAMILY RESTAURANT SMITHERS, BC
Is now taking applications for
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Tahtsa Timber Ltd. has full time
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A Chain of 12 retail businesses requires an enthusiastic and self-motivated
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Requirements: Full-cycle accounting experience would be preferred but willing to train in areas where needed. Knowledge of Simply Accounting software and Excel spreadsheets an asset. Good communication skills a must. Responsibilities include but not limited to: Under the supervision of the finance Manager. General Journal entries, Sales Journal, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable. Monthly bank reconciliations. Payroll.
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The parents of Dustin Schibli and Michèle Dessureault are pleased to announce their up coming wedding which will take place in Terrace, B.C. August 10,2013
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Please apply in person with resume & references to Baron or Andrea at Carters Jewellers Ltd., 1131 Main St., Smithers In loving memory of my mother, Mary Smith May 16, 1921 - January 11, 2008 As you continue to sing a new song in a new place, I will sing softly the songs you have taught me. Your life song remains with me. You danced me in the four directions. You set my feet on the right path. You were my constant good example. You were my anchor in every storm. I will sing with gratitude as We walk hand in hand in my memories. Your sweet song will be with me forever And my heart will always remember, My Mother-My Song. Hagwili yin, Mother, Hagwili yin I love you forever and beyond, Dr. Jane Smith
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FARM, Fishing, Hunting, Property Manager: Year round. To manage and maintain a 685 acre working farm with pheasants, cattle, dogs, hay and tourism accomodations. Semi retired welcome. Hands on management. mk@skeenameadows.com
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NEED A Change? Looking for work? In the Provost region, workers of all kinds are needed now! Visit our website today for more information: www.dreamscreatethefuture.ca STARLIGHT TRANSPORT is looking for a strong energetic individual for delivery around Smithers. Must have driver’s abstract, airbrakes, experience with forklift & powerjack, exc. communication skills, great with customers, mechanical experience an asset. Fax 250-847-4252 Attn Barb, email startran@telus.net
Sales PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates to join our award winning team. Denham Ford is Canada’s most highly awarded Ford dealer. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all Statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email:
Apply in person or mail to Box 1016, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 or email sabian11@telus.net Fax 250-847-4189
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Trades, Technical JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, benefits. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.
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Imagine
working for a global company dedicated to personal career growth and opportunity in moving the company forward. Ricoh Canada Inc. is part of a 75 year old global company with a rich history of Innovation and dedication to Environmental Sustainability. We are a leading provider of solutions and services designed to optimize productivity and workflow. We offer the following in our search for engaged employees looking to become part of a successful team: world class training programs, flexible work schedules, a strong focus on career development and progression, competitive base salary and incentive plans, comprehensive medical and dental benefits with RRSP matching.
Change your path by accomplishing a bright future with us at Ricoh Canada Inc. Visit www.ricoh.ca for more information.
The Opportunity:
Career Title: Service Technician Location: Smithers BC
dbrackenbury@denhamford.com
Fax 780-352-0986. Toll free 1-800-232-7255.
Help Wanted
Tatlow Tire, a locally owned and operated automotive and commercial tire store is seeking a career minded individual to join in day to day operations of a busy tire store. Experience in truck/ farm/ and OTR is an asset. Competitive wage package. Must hold a valid class 5 drivers licence.
Home Care/Support WE Care is hiring health care aides and home support workers. Qualifications include: 1. Health Care Aide Certification for Health Care Aides only. 2. Employment, education and volunteer experience with seniors and the disabled. 3. Valid driver’s license and a vehicle. 4. Criminal record search. 5. Excellent communication skills. “ Join our growing home health care company”. For a hiring package or further information call 250-635-2274 ask for Linda or Cindy, or email terrace@wecare.telus.biz. Office location is 101-4614 Greig Ave. Terrace, BC V8G 1M9
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Under the direction of the Field Service Manager, the Service Technician is responsible for the satisfactory completion of all required training programs and also: • Managing prescribed territory to pre-set standards • Successful execution of tasks assigned by immediate supervisor • Effective product and sales support • Positive communications with both customers and staff Providing after-sales support to our customers; installing, repairing, and performing emergency and preventative maintenance on Ricoh products in accordance with the highest standards of technical service. REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION: • Post secondary education, preferably in an electrical or mechanical discipline • Certification (Net+ Comp TIA PDi+) SKILLS: • Knowledge in PC, Windows, Office, software for documents management. • Excellent customer relations skills • Ability to work independently and take initiative to improve customer support • Analytical and problem solving skills • Product and Technical knowledge of digital multifunction devices • Excellent communication skills; verbal and written • Relationship building skills OTHER: • Must have a valid driver’s license and use of a reliable vehicle • May be required to work overtime to meet business demands • Strongly recommend that the successful candidate live in area to ensure that travel time to client sites is within our desired response time Interested candidates can apply by visiting the Careers section at www.ricoh.ca JOB ID 12-08778 or email your resume to resumes@ricoh.ca RICOH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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HUCKLEBERRY MINES LTD. Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Millwright Reporting to the Mill Maintenance Supervisor and working closely with other tradesmen and the operating department, the successful applicant will be responsible for maintenance work in the mill, crusher and other areas of the mine. Duties will include planned and preventative maintenance on the SAG mill, ball mills, crusher, conveyor belts, pumps and other equipment. The successful candidate must possess a journeyman’s trade qualification and have a minimum of five years experience in an industrial environment. Preference will be given to applicants with mining experience and individuals who are also licensed or experienced in welding. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this position. The Millwright position works a 7 x 7 schedule (7 days in, 7 days out.)
Heavy Duty Mechanic (Shovels & Drills) Reporting to the Mine Maintenance Supervisor, the successful applicant will be a self starter who is able to work safely with minimal supervision, work well in a team environment, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The applicant will be responsible for the repair, troubleshooting, adjustment, overhaul, and maintenance of mobile mine equipment. They must be able to diagnose faults or malfunctions and then determine the most efficient and safe method of repair. The successful candidate will also perform routine maintenance on equipment including Komatsu PC 2000 & 4000 excavators, P & H 2100 shovels, Bucyrus-Erie and Atlas Copco rotary drills and other support equipment. The successful candidate will possess a journeyperson’s trade qualification (BC ticket) or an Interprovincial Heavy Duty Mechanic’s ticket, as well as Grade 12 or equivalent. They must also have a valid driver’s license, tools for the trade, and be able to perform basic welding. Knowledge of hydraulic systems, and experience with shovels and drills would be considered an asset. The schedule for this position will be 4 days on followed by 4 days off.
Mill Maintenance General Foreman Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mill Maintenance General Foreman to direct our multidisciplined team of maintenance personnel. Reporting to the Assistant Mill Superintendent, this position is responsible for planning jobs and supervising trades personnel in the maintenance and repair of a 17,000 tonne per day copper mineral processing plant. The job also encompasses repair and upkeep of a 250 and 100 person camps and mine site buildings and infrastructure. This position: • Ensures all safety procedures and policies are followed when performing work • Ensures the availability of all of the mill equipment for production • Coordinates maintenance functions within the mill with mill and mine operations • Maintains cost control • Promotes a team atmosphere • Requires excellent time management and organizational skills The successful candidate will possess a journeyman millwright trade qualification and have a minimum of five years supervisory experience directing maintenance crews. The candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as this position is required to regularly liaise with other maintenance sections as well as operations. The candidate must have competent computer skills with experience with Microsoft Office, CMMS programs and Preventive Maintenance programs. This position works a Monday to Thursday, 4x3 schedule (4 days in, 3 days out). Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of benefits including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified candidates can submit their resumes in confidence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com
No More Backyard Dogs
You see a dog tied day after day to a back porch or fence, lying lonely on a pad of bare, packed dirt. Abandoned, fed sometimes, mostly forgotten but chained up, it cannot move to comfort, shelter or companionship. Being alone goes against the dog’s most basic instinct.
A sad, lonely dog tied out back only suffers.
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Merchandise for Sale
Contractors Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save!
Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under FUTON FRAME, wood, fits Queen size mattress, $40 obo. 250-846-5742.
Farm Equipment JOHN DEERE Back-ho 310-D 4-Wheel Drive 5,500 hrs, EC $28,800 Can be viewed at Marandy’s Carwash in Smithers or phone 250-847-3400.
Heavy Duty Machinery A- STEEL SHIPPING STORAGE CONTAINERS / Bridges / Equipment Wheel loaders JD 644E & 544A / 63’ & 90’ Stiff boom 5th wheel crane trucks/Excavators EX200-5 & 892D-LC / Small forklifts / F350 C/C “Cabs”20’40’45’53’ New/ Used/ Damaged /Containers Semi Trailers for Hiway & StorageCall 24 Hrs 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. for Sale AT LAST! An iron filter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com BIG BUILDING Sale... This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Blinds & Drapery
Rentals
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Cottages / Cabins
GREAT GIFT IDEA! ChillSpot is The COOLEST Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10% off! www.chillspot.biz
FURNISHED Cabins/Cottage starting at $225-325 week one person, utilities included, Monthly Off Season Rates available. WiFi, Sat TV, 8 kms West Smithers 250-847-3961 Glacier View RV Park
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal Buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100. Sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 250-863-3082 in Town
Real Estate
HOUSEMATE wanted in town, N/S, $400 + shared util. Anne 250-847-1849
Duplex / 4 Plex 3 BDRM 4plex suite $750/mo + util, 1000SF, Telkwa, N/S, N/P, Ref Req’d. 846-9684. 3 BDRM partial duplex. 5 appl, garage, small fenced yard. Ref required. $1100. per month. Avail Feb 1st. 847-9263
Homes for Rent 2 BDRM, small, older house 6 kms east of Smithers. New paint, new carpets. $550/mth. Avail. immed. 250-845-2711
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SMALL, OLDER 2 bedroom house 6 kms east of Smithers. New paint, new carpets. $550/mnth. Avail immed. 250845-2711
SMITHERS reno’d 2 bdrm, Clean unit. Balcony, sep. storage rm. Ref’s req’d. Very quiet bldg. $850/m. (250)847-4453.
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Legal Notices
Legal Notices
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Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that TM Mobile Inc. of Burnaby, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a License of Occuptaion for a Communication Site and Powerline situated on UNSURVEYED CROWN LAND IN THE VICINITY OF SUSKWA RIVER TOGETHER WITH PARTS OF DISTRICT LOTS 2609 AND 2610, CASSIAR DISTRICT, CONTAINING 7.46 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS. The Lands File Number for this application is 6408440. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine District Land Officer, MFLNRO, at PO Box 6000 – 3333 Tatlow Road, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to February 28, 2013. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. For further information, please refer to our website: http://www.arfd. gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/search.jsp --> Search --> Search by File Number: insert Lands File Number. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at the MFLNRO Office in Smithers.
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TAKE NOTICE that pursuant to an Order for substitutional service made on Monday, December 3, 2012, notice is hereby given to you that a Notice of Family Claim has been filed in an action commenced against you in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Terrace British Columbia registry, Action No. 17406, with respect to:
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b. resulting trust; or c. constructive trust; 8. Or alternatively, she claims restitution for interest in the property and assets held by you on the basis of quantum meruit and as such is seeking: a. Determination of all the assets held by you and a Declaration that you hold such interest beneficially for the Claimant on the basis of express, resulting, or constructive trust; b. An order transferring or conveying to the Claimant the interest in the property held in trust for the Claimant by you. In the alternative, the Claimant claims restitution for interest in the property and assets held by you on the basis of quantum meruit; 9. The Claimant says she has contributed to the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of property held by you in which she does not have any legal title by: a. Contribution of money or goods in kind towards the acquisition, maintenance and improvement of the property; (i) Labour contributed toward the maintenance and improvement and considerable enhancement of the value of the property by: a) Labour contributed toward the maintenance and improvement of the property; b) Household and other duties which permitted by you to devote your efforts to the acquisition, maintenance or improvement of the property: c) Contribution of money or goods in kind toward acquisition, the maintenance or improvement of the property: And has herself been correspondingly deprived thereof
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10. Pursuant to s. 39 of the Law and Equity Act, and Rules 12-1 and 12-2 of the Supreme Court Rules, the Claimant seeks an order that you be restrained and enjoined from disposing of, encumbering, assigning, or in any similar manner dealing with the property or any other assets or any assets in which you have, or may have, an interest, either legal or equitable pending the determination of this action, without the consent in writing of the Claimant, or without further order of the Court. 11. Costs You have 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice to file a Response to Family Claim. Failing which further proceeding may be taken against you without notice to you. You may obtain a copy of the Notice of Family Claim and the order for service by advertisement from the Terrace Registry at 3408 Kalum Street, Terrace, British Columbia, V8G 2N6 DIANE DESSUREAULT, the Claimant Name of Party
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The Town of Smithers has the following equipment for sale. Unit #
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People submitting bids on the surplus equipment are requested to clearly include the following information: • The amount of the Bid for the item, and • Your name, address and phone number (Clearly Printed). The equipment is being sold on an “As Is, Where Is Basis.” The Town makes no claim as to the condition of the equipment. Please note that the equipment being offered for sale has a minimum bid price. The surplus equipment to be sold can be viewed at the Town Works Yard at 2888 19th Ave on January 8, 2013 and January 10, 2013 between the hours of 12:30 pm and 2:30 pm. Appointments to view can be made by phoning the Works Yard 250-847-1649. Please submit your bid, in writing, to: Town of Smithers, Box 879, 1027 Aldous St, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 with the heading “Surplus Equipment Bid” on the outside of the envelope. The deadline for receipt of bids is 4:00 p.m. January 11, 2013. The successful bid amount will be subject to HST. The successful bidder will be notified by phone. Unsuccessful bidders will be notified by letter. To obtain more information on the bidding process please contact Leslie Ford, Director of Finance, at the Town of Smithers Municipal Office at 8471600.
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Request for Quotations Issue Date: January 4, 2013 Project: Installation of Insulation – Ranger Park Facility Second Floor Scope: To apply 1/2 lb polyurethane spray foam insulation to ceiling area of second floor of the Ranger P Park Pa Facility. The square footage is 2800 square feet. T The spray foam insulation is to be att a depth of 7”. 3 The insulation rate is R3.8 per inch the nch or R R2 R26.6 for 201th IGHT R Y filled joist space P CO The installation is required to be completed by no later than January 28, 2013.
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Quotations are due by January 14, 2013 at 12 noon. Quotations are to be delivered to the Town Hall located at 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers. Please address written quotations to: Andrew Hillaby, Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture, Town of Smithers, Box 879, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0 The sealed envelopes should be clearly marked “QUOTATION FOR Installation of Insulation – Ranger Park Facility Second Floor – DO NOT OPEN” No quotes by email will be accepted. 10% bid security will be held during the work as contract security (bid securities are returned to the unsuccessful companies after the award). The Town reserves the right at all times to reject any and all bids. All successful bidders who are awarded the right to supply goods and/or services to the Town shall comply with all applicable regulations including, but not necessarily limited to, permits, business licenses, insurance, W.C.B (Workers Compensation Board) and W.H.M.I.S. (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System). Any tender or quotation received after the specified closing time will be returned to the party tendering, unopened with reasons for the rejection. The Town reserves the right to accept any part of any tender or quotation unless it is clearly stated on the offer that part of the offer may not be accepted. Faxes will not be accepted for bids on formal tenders unless it is an addendum to the original bid.
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