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GIRLS RUGBY Gryphons return from provincials.
It was a busy weekend in the Hazelton area as the 67th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo took over the rodeo grounds. For more, see Pages B8 and 9.
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The Town of Smithers rolled out its new recycling program last week, and though there were a few small hiccups, overall, the program has been a huge success. Day one, on May 26 produced 1,970 kgs of material, which was fairly close to the week-long average. Volume peaked on Thursday with 2,200 kgs. Overall, the total for the first week of pickup was just under 10,000 kgs. By comparison, the town averaged just over 2,000 kgs of garbage per day, for a weekly total of 12,310 kgs. “The feedback I have received has been almost universally positive,” Mayor
Taylor Bachrach said. “I think people are really pumped to have the curbside recycling program up and running in Smithers and it was certainly fun to go up and down the streets and see all the blue bins out.” Community curbside recycling educator Alexie Stephens said she was impressed with the results. “I think it went really well,” Stephens said. “Obviously you can see by the volume people are really keen on recycling. Initial weights far exceed any expectations we had about how much recycling residents would put out to the curb. I think this is a real testament as to the eagerness of residents to recycle.” At the recycling depot, there were a few hitches processing the material,
mainly due to an electrical issue with the baler on the first days of service. But the crews have caught up with the backlog and now expect the volume to trend down after the first two weeks of pickup. “Those blue bins were out about three weeks early,” Smithers and Area Recycling Society president Earnie Harding said. “So I think people took to accumulating early, I would expect the volume to go down some.” Once the material arrives at the recycling centre, it is crushed in a baler and packaged into one-tonne loads. Once they reach 20 tonnes, the materials are shipped to Surrey. The only issue so far is with the amount of nonrecyclable material residents are putting in the blue boxes.
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“We’ve seen a lot of glass and a lot of different types of plastics, for example, garden hoses and garbage bags,” Harding said. Stephens saw a few other issues. “The things I have been noticing so far are soft plastics and Styrofoam,” Stephens said. “Also, things like bottles and cans that are part of another stewardship program, need to be taken in to be recycled, or you can always contact a local charity and they can pick them up for you.” Stephens will be in Smithers for the next five months, setting up shop at the farmers market and a few local businesses around town, to answer any questions residents might have.
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The Village of Telkwa also signed on to have MMBC run their curbside recycling program but residents there, who have been recycling for years, will notice no difference in their service. Ultimately, as part of the Multi-Materials British Columbia contract, Smithers and Telkwa need to get their contaminate rate of nonrecyclable material to below three per cent, but Stephens expects there to be a grace period, while residents are learning what can and can’t be recycled. “They probably won’t be checking for the first couple of loads,” Stephen said. “MMBC understands that this is a new program for a lot of places and they will allow some time for people to sort it out.”
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Sea Cadets honour best
MS David Clougher accepts the Seamanship award from Captian Mindy Stroet.
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The 204 Babine Royal Canadian Sea Cadets held their annual ceremonial review and also celebrated acheivements from the last year. Captain’s Trophy – AB Dylan Parker (Junior Award); Captain’s Trophy – PO2 Steven Dieleman (Senior Award); Best New Entry – AB Gabe Spencer; Esprit de Corps – LS Hayden Bereck; Parade Training – MS Sean Turney; Seamanship – MS David Clougher; Most Improved Cadet – AB Liam Penner; Community Citizenship – LS Matthew Steventon; Most Outstanding Chief/Petty Officer – CPO1 Laura Petersen; Perfect Attendance – AB Nathaniel Smith; Cadet of the Year – CPO1 Laura Petersen; Top Training PO – CPO2 Rain Reeves; Royal Canadian Legion Medal of Excellence – CPO2 Cameron Kennedy; Navy League Medal of Excellence – CPO1 Laura Petersen. This award is presented to just four sea cadets in B.C. each year. Lord Strathcona Medal – CPO1 Laura Petersen; Long Service Medal (four years) – PO1 Brandon Tanner; Long Service Medal (five years) – CPO1 Laura Petersen, ; CPO2 Cameron Kennedy and CPO2 Rain Reeves.
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BVAIA focusing on the BVX
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The Bulkley Valley Agricultural and Industrial Association is focused on the fair after an April 26 special meeting led to the resignation of president Lindsay Heer and three other board members. Since then, paid staff member Cindy Savage resigned and vice president Deanna Muir also stepped aside. The BVAIA is the organization responsible for the management and operation of the annual Bulkley Valley Exhibition. Current chair Gina DeHoog said the remaining board has appointed three new members: Jen Derbyshire, Jan McClary and Steve White to join existing board Ian Lawson, Charlie McClary, Anita Tomayer and DeHoog. To fill the two remaining positions, the BVAIA board put out a call to their membership to find interested individuals. “We’re working hard, trying to fill these positions,” DeHoog said. “And we want to involve our membership.” With the resignation of Savage less than four months away from this year’s BVX, the
Rising Canadian country music star Aaron Pritchett is one of this year’s BVX headliners.
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BVAIA board thought it best to work with their existing staff to fill the demanding role. “We decided it wouldn’t be wise to try to fill that position with a new person and try to retrain them so close to the exhibition so we’re using an acting coordinator,” DeHoog said.
So far, so good, Derbyshire said. “Things are moving along really nicely and the meetings have been very positive,” she said. “We just need to roll up our sleeves and get it done.” A priority of the new BVAIA board will be setting up an advisory committee
with representation from every single user group so no one is left out of the future planning of the site. DeHoog said the BVAIA board is now only interested in looking forward to find a way for all user groups to have a voice in the management of the Fall Fair grounds.
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“When you’re trying to represent a number of diverse groups, you’re going to have disagreements where people feel like things aren’t going the way they should go but as long as there is communication, good things can come out of it.” Now, less than three months from the 95th annual Bulkley Valley Exhibition, there’s already a lot to look forward to. Building on the momentum started last year when the BVX hosted some big-name musical acts, Canadian country music star Aaron Pritchett is headlining the end-ofsummer event with a show on Friday night. Juno-award-winning Toronto indie rock band July Talk plays Saturday. As always, the admission price allows you to watch the performers. And logger sports are back this year. For more information, go to www.bvfair.ca.
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Teachers in School District 54 will be back on the picket lines Thursday, as province-wide rotating strikes continue for another week. The bargaining teams met again yesterday, said Bulkley Valley Teachers’ Union president Karin Bachman, and the Labour Relations Board is expected to make a decision this afternoon on the provincial government’s proposal of a 10 per cent wage rollback. “We’re still teaching every day, except for the one day,” Bachman said. “It’s a very difficult situation and the uncertainty and undefined aspect of this rollback is tough. Hopefully the LRB rules in the teachers’ favour and then we won’t be trying to deal with that plus trying to get a collective bargaining agreement.” Bachman is not a member of the union’s bargaining team. BCTF president Jim Iker said people’s reactions to the picket lines last week were
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resolve to achieve a fair deal for ourselves and better support for our students.” School District 54 said in a news release last week they will keep parents informed of the situation through the media, the SD54 website and
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their Facebook page. “We sincerely apologize for this continued inconvenience, and hope the provincial dispute will soon come to a successful resolution,” the release stated.
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End of Life Care WHAT IS HOSPICE? The Bulkley Valley Hospice Society supports loved ones and their families during the last stages of life and bereavement.
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Laura MacKay and her family held a fundraising barbecue at BV Wholesale Saturday in an effort to help them climb Mt. Kilimanjaro this fall as part of the Summits of Hope group. Any money earned goes to B.C. Children’s Hospital. Nolan Kelly photo
American hunter killed while bear hunting near Houston Houston/Interior News
A 59-year old bear hunter from Washington state was shot and killed on the Tahtsa Reach Forest Service Road on May 26. Police got a report of the shooting at 3:15 p.m. and found a deceased man near the Huckleberry Mine Road 112 km south of Houston, said RCMP Sgt. Stephen Rose. The man, Jeffery Cooper from Toutle, Washington, was bear hunting with two guides when he was shot. Sgt. Rose said the hunters shot a grizzly the day before, but the bear was not killed. Hunters went back, found the injured grizzly and shot it again. In a newspaper story published May 29 in The Daily News of Longview, Washington, Cooper’s wife of 27 years, Shirley, said Cooper and his two guides found the
Jeffrey Cooper wounded bear when it charged on the group. All three fired. Cooper was standing in front of one of the guides and a bullet struck and killed him, she said. Cooper had been in the Burns Lake area last fall but failed to bag a bear, said Shirley, so he returned on his 59th birthday, May 23, to try again. Shirley said her husband was
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an avid outdoorsman. It was his passion. He just loved being out in the woods. He hiked. He hunted. He fished, she said. Josh King said his father had a lifelong dream to bag a grizzly. He loved to hunt, and that was a great challenge, he said, adding that his father was going to have a rug made of the bear hide, and his family may still act on those wishes. Tim Haderly, a longtime friend of Cooper said it’s a tragic loss. The one saving grace is that he went doing something he loved, Haderly said. He was a guy who lived life to the fullest.” The shooting remains under investigation by Houston RCMP, North District Major Crime Unit, North District Forensic Identification Unit and the BC Conservation Service.
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Recycling program a success T
own of Smithers residents really bought into the new curbside recycling program that began last week. When all was said and done, about 10 tonnes of recyclable material was collected. But there’s still room for improvement as a number of items were noticed—namely glass, soft plastic and Styrofoam—that shouldn’t have been there. A new curbside recycling educator, Alexie Stephens has been hired by the town for the next five months to assist residents in learning the ins and outs of the new Multi-Material BC program. For more information on the Town of Smithers’ curbside recycling program, call Alexie at 250.847.1600 or email recycling@smithers.ca. Ryan Jensen, The Interior News
Farmland fate a test for political parties
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he B.C. Liberal government’s bill to divide the Agricultural Land Reserve into two zones has passed, after one of the nastier exchanges I’ve seen in a decade covering the B.C. legislature. “You’re all a bunch of corrupt liars,” NDP agriculture critic Nicholas Simons yelled as the government cut off a long and mostly repetitious debate that dominated the final days of the legislature session. Not to be outdone, cabinet minister Bill Bennett replied to Simons’ heckle about Kootenay rancher Faye Street, one of Bennett’s most vocal supporters as he pushed through
changes to the land reserve to ease land use restrictions in rural zones. Bennett advised Simons to offer his remarks to Street in person. “She’ll kick your ass,” Bennett said. The on-the-record debate wasn’t much better. Columbia River-Revelstoke NDP MLA Norm Macdonald summed up his party’s biggest objection with his charge that “a bunch of Liberal political hacks” will be appointed to regional panels of the Agricultural Land Commission. The government’s scheme, Macdonald and other NDP critics predicted, is to unleash a flood of ALR land
removals, to enrich B.C. Liberal supporters by allowing development on productive farmland. That might be a valid concern, but there are a couple of factual problems. First, every appointment to the ALC, at the regional or provincial level, is made by the B.C. government. It’s been that way since the Dave Barrett administration set it up in 1973. Second, the regional panels are not new. The B.C. Liberals imposed them in 2003. If this was their method of corrupting the process to dismantle the ALR, that would have largely happened in the years since. Surely by this time they would have
GUEST VIEW Tom Fletcher found enough greedy political hacks who hate farming to subvert the process. I’ve written before about the legitimate concerns of places like Merritt and Vanderhoof and Dawson Creek, where some ALR rules and
decisions simply don’t make sense. Strict secondary residence rules are needed in areas with non-farm development pressure. In most rural areas, they are a mistake, and are frequently ignored. The debate wasn’t entirely devoid of honesty and civility. Macdonald interrupted his string of baseless accusations to note that under the current system, 75% of exclusion applications in the Kootenay region are approved. If that’s the case, what is really broken that needs to be fixed? It’s a good question that the government did not adequately answer. And credit also goes
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to the new agriculture minister, Kelowna-Lake Country MLA Norm Letnick, who inherited a public relations mess left by the brief and boneheaded performance of Peace River North MLA Pat Pimm. Braving the heckling at the end, Letnick put aside his partisan talking points and gave his personal assurance that the government’s intention is to support farming in those places where non-farm income is the only thing that keeps people on the land. As soon as the theatrics had died down, the B.C. NDP sent out a fundraising plea to its members to help “save” the ALR.
The party is broke and desperate after losing its fourth straight election, and it hopes to activate its declining donor base by portraying the changes as the imminent slaughter of its most sacred cow. Voters have three years before the next election to assess this situation. If there is a flood of exclusions of prime agricultural land, then the NDP will be able to make its case that its warnings were at least partially true. If this does not take place, then the government’s position will be vindicated. We’ll find out the truth. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.
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L ETTERS Don’t be fooled by Mr. Repen Editor: Telkwa residents shouldn’t be fooled by the arguments that Darcy Repen put forth in last week’s paper. These assumptions and fear mongering are not productive. Mr. Repen is correct that the tax base has increased by almost $50,000, but this isn’t all due to increases in peoples taxes as a good chunk of it is due to new businesses, new properties and new opportunities. The fact is that the residents of Telkwa are charged taxes based on a per $100 amount of our tax assessments (The Village of Telkwa does not control our tax assessments). That rate per $100 of assessment is less this year compared to last year. If there are no changes in your tax assessment your property taxes will go down. If your tax assessment went up because your property is worth more, which in turn causes your taxes to go up slightly, isn’t this a good thing too? I don’t know about you – but I’d love my property to be worth more… we all buy our homes hoping they will appreciate in value don’t we? It’s common to take partial information or numbers, not provide all the facts, and make those numbers look shocking and scary. People do this all the time to enforce and prove their arguments and opinions to sway others their way. When people are content, satisfied or even happy with something they often don’t do or say anything. I think it’s time for that to change as we need to stop just listening to the naysayers and the negative arguments. The Village of Telkwa is a nice place to live, and the staff along with council and mayor of the Village of Telkwa work hard every day to make it a better place. I, as a resident of Telkwa, am happy with the new business we are seeing, the progressive attitude of the
General manager Shane Mooth flips a burger during Canadian Tire’s fundraising BBQ and car wash last Sunday. The event raised $1,200 for Jumpstart, a charity that helps kids play sports. Nolan Kelly photo
village and the pleasant staff that are all very helpful. and…. my taxes went down. So Mr. Repen, you have concluded and stated that taxes will be going up for all residents, well I’m happy to not guess, but confirm that my taxes actually went down. I’m guessing they went down because the village staff has been working diligently to be ‘open for business’ and provide growth to our area which increases tax base. Employees, council and mayor, please don’t be discouraged by the limited few with constant criticism. You are doing a good job. Mr. Repen, I’m wondering as I write this,. if your taxes went down or didn’t’ increase by the nine per cent that you have promised us all, will you issue a letter of apology to the editor or just come up with another false argument? Michael Henfrey Telkwa
Budget process open
Editor: The establishment of our municipal yearly budget and five year financial plan is the most important exercise that our village undertakes every year. The process
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spans many months and all budget discussions are open to the public. The process ends with a presentation to our residents of the final draft budget, followed by three readings before final adoption. Residents that participate in this process ask great questions, receive clarification and provide constructive input. Unfortunately, Mr. Repen was not present at any of these meetings. By now, residents should have received their 2014 municipal tax notices. I am setting aside Saturday June 14 and Saturday June 21 from 9 a.m. until noon, to be available at our village office to answer questions that individuals might have. If possible, please bring a copy of your 2013 and 2014 tax notices. Finally, prior to the June 23rd, 2014 Council meeting, we will be presenting our 2013 Annual
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Digitizing the news
Editor: During a North Coast Library Federation meeting in November 2011 a guest speaker from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre spoke on a project that was ongoing, digitizing all the newspapers in British Columbia. In 2012, many local citizens in Smithers were preparing projects to celebrate the town’s Centennial and were looking for historical information. The Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society, who was producing the Chronicles of Smithers for the Centennial celebration
were looking at a mountain of work to collect our community’s history. When asked if it would have been helpful to their research if the newspaper was digitized and linked to the Smithers Public Library website, there was a very positive response. It would be a powerful tool for teachers and students, lawyers, historians, museum curators and administrators, researchers, authors, mining engineers, prospectors, insurance companies. Access would be available to anyone, anywhere in the world, from home or office at no cost. Local citizens initiated The Interior News Digitization Group with the Smithers Library Board and the Friends of the Smithers Library undertaking the lead. They soon learned that digitization of local newspapers and delivery of the information via a website is already being done by the Prince George, Terrace and Kitimat Libraries Grants can be applied for through the Irving K. Barber Foundation and Learning Centre at UBC by any organization wishing to undertake digitization of their newspaper. The application criteria is quite
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specific: any group applying for a grant would have to raise 50 per cent of their proposed costs before applying to the Learning Centre to provide matching funds up to $15,000. Black Press through the publisher Grant Harris was asked for copyright permission, endorsement and assistance with this project. They have given the Friends of the Library permission to digitize their newspaper. Currently pristine microfilms of The Interior News are held by B.C. Archives in the Legislative Library in Victoria. To purchase the microfilm reels from BC Archives cost will be approximately $110 per reel, 56 reels to date. Digitization includes the scanning of the film, cropping the images, colour correction, folderization and applying filenames. A database used for the BC Historical newspapers website is available through UBC. By the time a microfilm reel is digitized, ingested into this website, making the full text of the newspaper searchable the Friends are looking at approximately $600 per reel; a total anticipated cost of $35,400. The Interior News Digitization Group invites all citizens, service clubs and business persons in the Bulkley Valley to donate to this very worthy project. Contributions could be matched by the Irving K. Barber Foundation, the major funder of digitization projects. Bronwen Sprout, Director of the Digitization Program at UBC has advised “As far as recognition, we would credit any funders in the text on the page that provides context for the newspaper.” The Friends of the Smithers Library is a registered charity with Revenue Canada and may issue tax-exempt receipts for donations sent to Digitization Project, c/o Friends of the Library, Box 55, Smithers, B.C., V0J 2N0. Joan Warmerdam
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SSS Gryphons beat top team in province, finish .500 By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The Smithers Secondary senior girls team finished up their season with a strong performance at provincials last weekend. They began the tournament with a tough draw against top-seeded hosts, Princess Margaret, who had yet to lose this season. But the Gryphons didn’t look out of place. Though Princess Margaret had a number of shots and chances, the Gryphons were able to limit the amount of high quality opportunities. “We did a great job of getting in front of the ball while they were
shooting,” head coach Brian Irvine said. “And a lot of their shots went high or wide.” On the other end of the pitch, the Gryphons did what Penticton couldn’t: capitalize on their chances. Anna Tropper scored the game’s lone goal in the second half, to give the Gryphons’ girls the massive upset. It was a big win, but they didn’t let it go to their heads. “We told ourselves that there is always an upset,” Irvine said. “I don’t know if the girls realized how big of an upset it was, though.” Game two against Courtenay was another tight, hard-fought battle. Courtenay scored their lone goal on a penalty shot and the
Ann-Marie Bradford, left, and Danielle Irvine, right, in action at provincials. Contributed photos
Gryphons weren’t able to even it up. It was more of the same in their third game of the tournament. Another tight,
evenly played match ended in a 1-0 loss, this time at the hands of Nelson Secondary. They finished the round-robin and 1-0-2 and faced off against
North Vancouver’s Windsor Secondary in the quarterfinals. Again, the Gryphons’ defence stepped up. The two teams
battled to a scoreless draw after 90 minutes and overtime solved nothing, but Windsor was able to defeat Smithers on penalty kicks, sending the
Gryphons to the relegation round. But they finished off the tournament and their season on a high note, defeating George Elliot 1-0. In the end, they finished 15th, but there were quite a few bright spots. Defensively, they allowed a tournament low two goals against, and though, offensively, goals were hard to come, had they gotten a couple more bounces, they could have easily found themselves in medal contention. “It was great to see these girls get that kind of exposure and see what good soccer is all about,” Irvine said. “And the girls were so positive with each other and intelligent, it was a pleasure to coach them.”
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The SSS Gryphons girls rugby team played their hearts out at provincials two weekends ago in Port Alberni, earning a well-deserved sixthplace finish in the province. The girls kicked off the tournament against the reigning tier two provincial winners from Port Alberni. Although the final scoreline read three tries to zero, the Gryphons were a little unlucky to come out with a goose egg. Allison Northup had a try disallowed by the touch judge, after the referee had given it and both Shelby Anderson and Tyana Kearney were tackled within inches of the try line. Tournament captain Ashlee Cocklin was named
Ashlee Cocklin, left, carries the ball through the back line. Meghan Borret, right, wins a line out.
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player of the match for her tenacious defence and tactical decision making. “I think playing the opening game of the tournament caused some butterflies for our small-town girls,” head coach Cobus
Jonker said. The girls fared better against Ladysmith on day two. After a sluggish first half, they found their rhythm in the second. The Gryphons forwards created a string of
opportunities for the backs to run with the ball. Winger Tyana Kearney and fly-half Stephanie Wilson each scored a try. Wilson also added a difficult penalty kick, to give the Gryphons a 13-5 win.
Loose head prop Elise Huisman was named player of the match for her high work rate and determination. Their final game of the tournament, against Windsor Secondary, proved the
closest. Wilson and Kearney again added tries for the Gryphons, but regulation finished 14-14. Despite having no back line replacements for the entire tournament, the girls held their own until the bitter end. In overtime, exhaustion began to take its toll and the backline couldn’t penetrate the Windsor defence. In the end, Windsor took the win on penalty kicks. Wilson was named player of the match and also received the President’s 15s award for her commitment and all-around performance. In the end, their sixth place finish was quite an accomplishment, considering how new the program is and that, just two years ago, they only had seven players. “This tournament was an incredible
achievement for the Gryphons girls team,” Jonker said. “I don’t think many can appreciate the commitment that it takes. We practice for months in the gym, only to play a handful of games over a four to six week period. “They received so many praises from other teams, coaches, officials and the local elders. One even supplied them with smoked salmon every day when he heard that we are from the north, not only for their game play, but also for their sportsmanship and off field behavior, that it almost became embarrassing. “The town and school can really be proud in the way we were represented by the girls.” That’s it for the girl’s rugby season, but they will be back at it again, next September.
Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project
Open House and Invitation to Comment Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. (Proponent), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project (proposed Project), an approximately 900 km natural gas pipeline from near the District of Hudson’s Hope to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG liquefied natural gas export facility on Lelu Island, within the District of Port Edward. The proposed Project would involve the construction and operation of a 48-inch (1,219 mm) diameter pipeline, metering facility, and three compressor stations, with provision for up to an additional five compressor stations to allow for future expansion. The proposed Project will have an initial capacity of approximately 2.0 billion cubic feet (bcf/day) with potential for expansion to approximately 3.6 bcf/day. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate, which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend Open Houses at the following locations. All open houses will be held between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. June 16 – Terrace Open House Best Western Plus Terrace, Skeena Ballroom 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace
June 17 – Port Edward Open House Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward June 18 – Hazelton Open House New Hazelton Elementary School 3275 Bowser Street, New Hazelton
EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: •
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By Mail: Nathan Braun Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1
June 19 – Smithers Open House Hudson’s Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room 3251 Highway 16 East, Smithers June 23 – Hudson’s Hope Open House Community Hall 10310 Kyllo Street, Hudson’s Hope June 24 – Mackenzie Open House St. Peter’s Church Hall 599 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie June 25 – Fort St. James Open House Music Maker’s Hall 255 2nd Avenue East, Fort St. James There are 45 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on May 26, 2014 and end on July 10, 2014. All comments received during this comment period will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments on the Application for an environmental assessment certificate is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.
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An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov. bc.ca. Paper copies of the Application are available for viewing at public libraries in Prince Rupert, Granisle, Hazelton and Fort St. James, as well as TransCanada offices: •
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Park Boundary Adjustment Application Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. is preparing a Park Boundary Adjustment application for Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a, the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. As part of this process, BC Parks requires Prince Rupert Gas Transmission to undertake public consultation, including open houses. A distance of 12.1 kilometres of the proposed natural gas transmission line is proposed to follow Highway 113 through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. An adjustment to the park boundary will be required if the project is to proceed along the proposed route. As part of the open houses, information on the proposed boundary adjustment will be available. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to inform Prince Rupert Gas Transmission’s Application to BC Parks. A summary of the application is available for viewing at www.princerupertgas.com. Public comments on the proposed boundary adjustment should be submitted to Prince Rupert Gas Transmission via an online form at www.princerupertgas.com. Comments will be accepted between May 26 to July 10. Prince Rupert Gas Transmission will provide a summary of comments to BC Parks.
NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to EAO website.
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Tri-it race coming up By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The Bulkley Valley Pool and Recreation Centre is hosting its sixth annual Tri-It Triathalon this Sunday. Like a traditional triathlon, the event features swimming, running and biking, but the lengths of each are varied, depending on age. Younger kids will swim 25 metres, bike for one km and run for 500 metres, while
adults will swim 400 metres, bike 20 kilometres and run five kilometres. For the younger kids, the course will stay close to the pool, for the adults, the biking and running trails will stretch to Railway Ave. and behind the golf course. “It’s a good challenge for personal fitness and to get involved in the community,” organizer Tamara Gillis said. “And it’s fun. I hope lots of people will
come on out.” Usually the event gets between 50 and 75 participants. This year, they’ve already had 30 sign up. “It’s looking pretty good so far,” Gillis said. “We’ve had a bunch of early birds already register.” The entry fee is $25 and participants will receive a t-shirt and lunch. To participate, or to volunteer at the event, call the BV Pool and Rec. Centre at 8474244.
BVEDA partners with Community Futures Stuart Nechako to Launch InvestLocalBC.ca British Columbian non-profits can now utilize the awesome power of social media to raise funds for their projects by joining the ‘crowdfunding’ revolution. Community Futures Stuart Nechako has launched the website InvestLocalBC.ca for just this purpose. “Our goal is to create a world where anyone can generate a new future for their community,” explained Graham Stanley, General Manager of Community Futures Stuart Nechako. “We look forward to connecting more change makers from local areas and around the world with the resources they need to make a difference.” Stanley further stated that “while based on the global crowdfunding platform, InvestLocalBC is unique, in that it is designed for local non-profits to create online forums to fund, support, and evolve their initiatives and projects with a natural community of partners.” The Bulkley Valley Economic Development Association is the local partner in the region. The BVEDA will market the website in conjunction with Community Futures Stuart Nechako. “I have friends around the world who always remember where they came from.” Said Allan Stroet, Economic Development Officer of the BVEDA. “They care about this community and this is a great way for them to connect to causes they care about. The ability to contribute to causes while living here, in the lower mainland, Alberta, Europe, Australia, or anywhere else in the world opens up a much larger source of potential funding for projects.” Crowdfunding allows many small donations to be collected towards a large, concrete goal chiefly making use of social media. At this time campaigns hosted on InvestLocalBC.ca must be for non-profit organizations. “Down the road we will consider other causes and business start-ups but for now our focus will remain with the non-profits.” Register and launch your AdVenture today by checking out www.investlocalBC.ca
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Building a strong community means creating an environment where everyone feels they belong. Smithers Community Services Association (SCSA) does this through programs that create awareness, understanding and a place for all, so anyone can participate in the community as they choose and how they’re able.
kitchens and outside access. Along with two meals, housekeeping and home care services, residents get the chance to socialize and stay active.
“Behaviour is what brings people in and then we start focusing on strategies to help create the behaviours we want to see happen,” Mohr says.
which are subsidized based on income (two are wheelchair accessible). SCSA fills the units through an application screening process when one comes available.
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“We’ve had success stories where families live there for a while and are able to save up for a down payment on their own home,” property manager Judy Kroesen says. “It’s giving them that hand up to get back on their feet.”
“Even though people like to stay in their homes, they can be socially isolated,” site manager Bonnie Lear says. The facility is staffed during the day, but residents must Family Support be able to consistently make Guiding principle: decisions on their own behalf, The desire to belong begins at home. However, this can We believe in respond to an emergency and manage overnight with be difficult for children if the power of the Lifeline emergency challenging behaviours response system. Offered belonging. are present. SCSA’s Family through Independent Living Support program helps these BC, a partnership between kids and families find a sense SCSA, BC Housing and Northern of belonging together. Health Authority, program eligibility is The program was recently re-energized determined by Northern Health. under behavioural consultant Theresa Mohr, who says referrals come primarily Alpine Court Family Housing from the Ministry for Children and In 2000, SCSA built a townhouse complex Family Development and occasionally in cooperation with BC Housing that from other sources, including the families provides homes for local families while themselves. Mohr works with parents and creating the opportunity for them to caregivers, helping them understand and become financially stable. work with challenging behaviours. Alpine Court has 24 family units, 14 of
SCSA’s FASD Services is working to make Smithers a more inclusive community for individuals living with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. While prevention plays a role, the focus is on awareness. “Our approach is about society as a whole,” program coordinator Nathalie Brassard says. “As a society we have to tackle FASD prevention together.”
The remaining 10 units are rented at 90 percent of market price. There are six smaller units at Broadway Apartments that are also operated by SCSA.
She helps parents, teachers, support workers and the public understand FASD, which affects everything from memory to language skills and impulse control. She also coordinates a community-based committee that organizes events aimed at changing assumptions about FASD. “People living with FASD have been left out. They’ve been blamed and judged for their disability,” she says. “It’s all about creating that acceptance and respect for people who function differently.” The Meadows The Meadows provides assisted living for seniors and those with disabilities, allowing them to remain independent longer. The facility has 14 wheelchairaccessible, one-bedroom units with full
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The Bulkley Valley Genealogical Society congratulates the following winners of our Annual Perennial Plant Sale Raffle: 1ST: B. Wall & Smithers Lumber, potting bench - Phyllis Havard 2ND: L.B. Paving, crushed gravel - Coranne Dohler 3RD: Ranch Trucking, soil - Sheila Radu 4TH: Central Mountain Air, travel voucher Cathy Sunmor 5th: Canadian Tire, garden basket Denny Broza 6th: Van der Meulen farms, manure Bruce Hall 7th: Smithers Feed Store, planter basket Clara Hopps In addition to the Raffle Prize donors, we would like to extend our gratitude to the following businesses and individuals for their support in making the 21st Annual Perennial Plant and Raffle Sale a huge success: RAFFLE TICKET SALES: Safeway location, Smithers, Telkwa and Houston businesses and volunteers. PLANT POTS, TRAYS AND FLATS: Canada Safeway flower shop, Extra Foods and BV Wholesale produce departments & individuals. TRAILERS: Terry Hearnden, Bruce MacMillan, DJ Airside Services, Ben Matheson, Peter Meiler, Wesley Nording, Walter Drzimotta. MEDIA: Bulkley Valley print, radio, television, web pages and Browser coverage SUPPLIES: Town of Smithers, Ranch Trucking, Joe Wong. Northwest Invasive Plant Council for assisting with plant awareness and selection. Our appreciation to all the volunteers who so graciously gave of their time to assist with this fundraiser, and also a special thank you to those who gave so generously from their gardens; we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you all.
TOUR DE SMITHERS McBike and Sport held its annual Tour De Smithers last weekend at Tyhee Lake. Dozens of riders came out to compete in the 100 km race. Nolan Kelly photo
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Provincial Mine Rescue & First Aid Competition Smithers welcomes teams & support staff from... • Surface Teams • Anglo American - Peace River Coal Lehigh Materials - Sechelt Thompson Creek Metals - Mount Milligan Teck - Highland Valley Copper Lafarge - Texada Quarry Thompson Creek Mining - Endako Mine Copper Mtn. Mines - Copper Mountain Teck Resources - Elkview Operations Imperial Metals - Mount Polly Mining Corp. Imperial Metals - Red Chris Mine Teck Coal Limited - Greenhills Operation Huckleberry Mines Ltd. - Huckleberry Mine
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You are cordially invited to Smithers Community Services Association’s
40th Annual General Meeting Wednesday, June 18, 2014, 12:00 Noon Hudson Bay Lodge– Ferguson Room Lunch provided– please RSVP by Fri. June 13th at 847-9515 or general@scsa.ca Memberships and Membership renewals may be purchased at the AGM
The BVCS Royals’ golf team pose with their fourth-place plaque.
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Royals golfers place fourth By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The BVCS Royals had an excellent showing at golf provincials in Osoyoos last week, shooting team scores of 330 and 340, on the way to a fourth-place finish in the province. They were ranked in the bottom half of the eight-team tournament heading in, but moved up into the top half on day one. Adam Veenstra shot a four over 76, followed closely by Joel Veenstra at 81. Rounding out the team total of 340, Nathan Steenhof shot
an 89, Josh Veenstra a 94 and Aaron Steenhof a 96. Only the top four scores counted towards the team total. “These scores were very good, considering that the playing conditions were terrible,” head coach Ron Van Driel said. “There was hail, thunder, lightning and lots of wind on the course during the round. Not ideal conditions.” The weather improved on day two, but the wind wouldn’t subside. Aaron Steenhof took seven strokes off his first round score, shooting an 89 to place
fourth on the team, while Adam Veenstra continued his strong play, shooting a 73. In the end, the team wound up shooting a 330, good enough for fourth place in the province. Considering the youth on the team and the fact that it was the Royals first time at provincials, the result was all the more impressive. From an individual standpoint, Adam Veenstra finished in second place at the tournament. “It’s an amazing accomplishment considering he is only in Grade 10,” Van Driel
said. Veenstra was six strokes behind the leader with nine holes left to play, but he came all the way back to tie it up on the 17th hole with a birdie. Unfortunately for Veenstra, he struggled on the 18th and fell two strokes short. “Overall, it was an excellent result and a great experience for next year,” Van Driel said. Final scores: Adam Veenstra (76-73-149), Joel Veenstra (81-80161), Nathan Steenhof (89-90-179), Josh Veenstra (94-88-182), Aaron Steenhof (89-96185).
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BVFMS Gary Fjellgaard Concert Thursday, June 5, 7 p.m. at the Smithers Art Gallery. Canadian singer/songwriter, Juno Award winner. Tickets at Mountain Eagle Books. Team Ultreya Realy for Life Garage Sale Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to noon, St James Church parking lot. Princess St. Contact JoAnn Reid 250-8475522. Annual Relay for Life Multi-family Garage Sale Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hudson Apartments parking lot, across from Muheim School. Donations of sale items would be appreciated. Robi 250-847-9263. Local Sea Cadets Spring Garage Sale at the Cadet Hall, 3992 4th Ave, Saturday, June 7, 8 a.m. to noon. Smithers Girl Guides Multi-family Garage Sale to raise money to go to camp. Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Hudson apartment parking lot across from Muheim School. Bulkley Valley High Schools’ Show at the Smithers Art Gallery April 29-June 7. All students in Grades 8-12 being educated in the Bulkley Valley between
Hazelton and Houston were invited to contribute to this show. Orchestra North Summer Program June 30 to July 5 at NWCC. A camp for all levels of string players. For more information or to apply email orchestranorth@gmail.com. BV Genealogical Society meets the last Tuesday every month, Sunshine Inn meeting room, 7 p.m. Guest speakers and programs are presented to assist family root researchers. All welcome. The Telkwa Museum is open. Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Come learn about the history of Aldermere, Hubert and Telkwa. Ground to Griddle Neighbourhood Kitchen Tuesday, June 17, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. at St. James Anglican Church Kitchen. Community kitchen sharing and learning cooking skills, cultures, and local food producers. Northern Saddle Club Summer Kids Camp July 2124 at the Fairgrounds. Ages 6-15. Teaching kids the responsibilities and safety of caring for the horses mixed with fun and exercise. Leah Germain, lkd@ live.ca, 250-847-6030.
Moricetown, Smithers & Telkwa Early Childhood Development Committee
Funding Opportunity The MOST for Children Early Childhood Development Committee is now accepting funding applications for local initiatives that meet one of the following objectives: • Provide support and information to families regarding early childhood development via free events • Increase community awareness of the importance of the early years • Reach and support families with young children that have barriers • Professional development for those working with young children Awarded funds must be spent by March 31, 2015. For more information please contact: Kathy Petursson, ECE Coordinator MOST for Children ECD Committee Phone: 250-877-7779 Email: kathy.petursson@bvcdc.ca Applications can be picked up at the CCRR on 4th Ave. or accessed on our website www.earlychildhoodservices.ca Deadline for submissions: June 23, 2014
RBC Smithers Branch would like to thank the following sponsors for their support of our BC Children’s Hospital BBQ that was held May 23rd 2014. With the support of our sponsors & the community of Smithers we raised $660.00 for our donation. Paul’s Bakery Sausage Factory Interior News BV Wholesale Safeway
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S PORTS Gryphons golfers place third at provincial tournament By Nolan Kelly Smithers/Interior News
The SSS Gryphons had their best-ever showing at provincials last weekend, after shooting team scores of 315 and 305, to place third in the province. “It was a great result for us,” head coach Dana Gorbahn said. “We have never placed higher than fifth at provincials and our goal coming in was to be in the top-three, so we reached our goal.” The team of Riley Coish, Kaleb Gorbahn, Rhys Wilson, Jacob Cachia and Mitch Turko were in fifth place after day one, but rallied to finish in third, just two shots back of second, at the end of the tournament. Making matters more difficult for teams in attendance, eventual winners Kwalikum were playing on their home course and were virtually unbeatable.
The Gryphons, wearing their third place medals after provincials in Qualicum. Vancouver’s St. Thomas More finished in second place. “I don’t think that, even if we had played our best, we could have finished first,” Dana said. “But we were proud of the way we played and that we were able to represent our small
town that doesn’t have a golf season like some of the other teams down there.” Leading the way for the team, Coish put together two solid rounds of 75 and 76, which was good enough for ninth place at the event. “He was our most
consistent golfer all weekend,” Dana said. “He was our leader on day one, he was just solid all around.” Normally reliable Kaleb Gorbahn struggled with his driver on day one, and with the narrow fairways on the Pheasant Glen course, that cost him.
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It looked like things would go from bad to worse for Kaleb on day two, after he double bogeyed his first hole. But, to his credit, he pulled it together and finished strong. Kaleb finished the tournament in 10th place and had the most birdies out of any golfer.
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“He was very disappointed with his first round,” Dana said. “He left a lot of shots out there. But he was happy to have a little redemption on the second day. In tournament golf, you can’t let the bad breaks hit you. He was frustrated, but he didn’t
let it get the better of him.” With the third place finish and a slew of returning golfers next season, the future looks bright for the Gryphons’ program. Though they will lose Kaleb Gorbahn to graduation, the other four golfers on the team are still in Grade 10. “We will continue to develop the younger players and try to find a good fifth next year,” Dana said. “I expect us to do just as well or better next season.” Kaleb will ply his trade at Holy Cross of Notre Dame next year on a golf scholarship. Eventually, he’d like to finish his collegiate career at Brigham Young. Final scores: Riley Coish (75-76=151), Kaleb Gorbahn (8171=152), Rhys Wilson (80-74=154), Jacob Cachia (78-84=162), Mitch Turko (8188=169).
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Bargain priced Nissan Micra returns to basics Montreal, QC. - Even though the with the same peppy powerplant. days of roll down windows, no air Okay, I realize that “peppy” is a relaconditioning or fancy features aren’t tive term here. There’s 109 horsepower that far behind us, it’s tough to find a and 107 lb-ft of torque generated back-to-basics car in today’s market. from its 1.6L, 4-cylinder engine. But in Enter the 2015 Nissan Micra with a the city and on the highway, it’s still a price tag under $10k. decent amount. As its name suggests, Three trims of Micra it’s not a full-size SUV. are available: S, SV, What it is is a front and SR. Each can be engine, front-wheel paired with either the drive, five-door vehicle. aforementioned 5-speed It’s diminutive in size manual or an available but not lacking in the 4-speed automatic. The personality department. mid-grade SV trim can The Micra Not at all. also be paired with a is affordable You’d think that with a Convenience package starting MSRP of $9,998 transportation with (available both on the for the Micra S (with the amiable drivability, MT and AT). manual transmission) Looking at it, I’m exan easy-on-the you might get shorttremely tempted to use eyes interior and changed on the fun the word “cute.” But I overall a bubbly factor. Again, not the won’t. It’s small, which personality. case. definitely contributes to In fact, of the four modits c-word factor, and Alexandra Straub els I drove (there are comes it some bubbly eight models available) colours, as well as acit happened to be my favourite. cent colours. For example, the SV with The 5-speed manual transmission has the automatic I drove had a white a springy clutch, a gearbox that shifts exterior with purple accents. up and down smoothly, and a personInside, you and your four passengers ality that is waiting to be unleashed. will we greeted with cushy cloth seats. It might not have air conditioning, The driver will then have access to a Bluetooth or a rearview camera (on centre stack that is easy to use and this trim, but they are available on organized ergonomically. other models), but those aren’t deal Describing its aura could best be debreakers for me, nor are they for fined as “welcoming.” And despite its people looking to buy a great car at a size, even taller individuals shouldn’t great price. feel claustrophobic. With a driving What’s more, each Micra model comes partner who stands 6’2”, he still had
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headroom and some room to stretch out either piloting or co-piloting the Micra. Under hard acceleration, primarily from the 4-speed automatic, the Micra is quite vocal. You can really hear the engine noise intrude the cabin. It’s not a performance machine like the Nissan GT-R, where you want to hear as much ruckus as you can. However, when cruising at highway speeds – without the lead foot acceleration – my driving partner and I noticed how quiet the cabin is. Wind noise is kept at bay and it’s serene. Furthermore, it was an incredibly blustery day when we took these pint-sized four-doors out. Needless to say, you could feel the swagger of the car at highway speeds. But in its defense, larger vehicles felt the wrath of Mother Nature’s blow, too.
While very affordable, the Micra isn’t “cheap” in execution. Even the knobs on the roll down windows have a soft touch to them. And there are metallic accents to break up the otherwise bland black interior. I certainly wasn’t disappointed when captaining the Micra. Even though that might sound like a backhanded compliment, it’s not. As far as small cars go, it’s functional, funky and has great value. Whether you’re looking for a vehicle that gets you from point A to B – minus all the options – or said vehicle with a few extras, the 2015 Micra might be the car for you. Summed up, the Micra is affordable transportation with amiable drivability, an easy-on-the eyes interior and overall a bubbly personality. alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca
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iCount hosts second annual Purple Tie Dinner By Caitlin Clow Moricetown/Interior News
Moricetown’s alternative high school hosted their second annual Purple Tie fundraising dinner Thursday night. The iCount dinner raised funds for the school’s Haida Gwaii trip for National Aboriginal Day. It was also an opportunity to celebrate and honour the students who completed Grade 10 and the two young women who received their high school diploma. The students, adorned with purple ties, served 100 guests an incredible five-course meal prepared by world famous Wet’suwet’en Chief Andrew George. Smithers Mayor Taylor Bachrach was amongst the guests showing his support by rocking a purple bow tie. “The iCount program really shows the strength and independence of Moricetown as a community and the first thing I want to do is honour your integrity. I think that this program is such an embodiment of that strength,” Bachrach said. The iCount program began in 2012 as a response to the low attendance rates of Moricetown students at Smithers Secondary School and the Bulkley Valley Learning Centre. But now, it has become a place where students are excited to go everyday and learn. “These were the phantoms of the community, the misfits, the drop-outs, for whatever reason the public school system wasn’t working for them,” Trevor Jang, the media communications and curriculum writer, said. “But now, two years later they are maturing, respectful, proud and eager to learn,” adding that attendance is close to perfect. iCount has a strong inclusive environment that allows each student to be exactly who they are. Grade 10 student Sarah Pete gave a speech at the ceremony about the centre pieces the students helped
Sarah Pete, Grade 10, said iCount has helped her overcome her shyness.
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create. They represent the school’s curriculum as it connects the heritage of the Wet’suwet’en Nation to core courses. “Before I came to iCount I was really quiet and wasn’t really talking, but now I’m talking with everyone and laughing and joking around,” Pete said. The holistic approach to education reinforces the importance of culture and spirituality as strong elements of learning. RCMP aboriginal liaison Kim Delwisch said the relationship between the RCMP and youth has improved greatly since iCount started two years ago. A lot of opportunities are coming up for the nationally recognized alternative school. Next year they are taking on more students from Hazelton and Smithers and other communities, like Prince George, are looking to start their own iCount programs, Jang explained.
iCount students, Kristen and Quentin, celebrate their Grade 10 completion at the Purple Tie Dinner.
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“These students want to be leaders, they want to be role models. They’re tired of hearing the stereotype of the drunken Indian or the lazy aboriginal youth,” Jang said. Jang added that the students of iCount want to see aboriginal languages and culture revitalized in the community, as well as economic development. “They want to be, and they are, the future of this community and the Wet’suwet’en Nation.”
Access Smithers celebrating successes with the community By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Access Smithers is celebrating their successes today. Bulkley Valley groups, elected officials and community members are invited to attend the group’s regular monthly meeting, from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Town Hall to share ideas and hear more about ways to make Smithers more accessible, said board member Glenys SnowDymond. “We wanted to bring people
from our community together to celebrate the things that have happened in the community that have made it more accessible for all people,” she said, adding the executive director of North Central Local Government Association, Oliver Ray is also coming. “We’re just trying to bring people together to realize there is quite a nucleus of people and businesses who are committed to improving access in our area. “We want to celebrate our accomplishments, encourage each other and move forward in
our strategies of how to develop Smithers into a more accessible community. “We’re all striving for the same goal, which is a community that can accommodate all individuals.” Since Access Smithers was formed, there have been a number of initiatives that have taken place in the community, SnowDymond pointed out. Central Park building now has new automatic doors and an accessible washroom, Hudson Bay Mountain is involved in the Northern Adaptive Snow Sports
program and The Bulkley Valley Regional Pool added a lift last year, to name a few. The timing of the meeting also coincides with B.C. Access Awareness Day, June 7. According to the Social Planning and Research Council of BC’s website, “Access Awareness Day is about the recognition that the right and the opportunity to participate in all aspects of community life are both essential for building healthy, vibrant and diverse communities. One of SPARC BC’s
main focuses is on working with communities to solve accessibility issues. Like many volunteer organizations, Access Smithers is always looking for new members to join. SnowDymond said the time commitment can be as little as two or three hours per month. The Access Smithers Committee meets for two hours once a month, on the first Wednesday. After today’s meeting, they break for the summer and will meet again in September.
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Glenwood Hall will soon be undergoing some much needed upgrades. The rustic hall on Telkwa High Road, also known as Driftwood Hall, has been up and running since 1951. The property was purchased in 1947 for $35. The local women’s institute owns the building and the Glenwood Hall Committee runs it. The hall was named Glenwood because it was built by the residents of Driftwood and Glentanna. It now needs a new roof, insulation, well repairs, Bulkley Valley Credit Union July 2007 plumbing and electrical EPS Logos to be supplied to Newspapers upgrades. The total cost for the project is almost $200,000. Pantone colours: Pantone 287 Blue Project manager Corol Pantone 356 Green Johnson said the association that Pantone 139 Harvest Bulkley Valley musician Mark Perry said the Glenwood Hall is one of his favourite places to play. runs the hall has been working Marisca Bakker photo hard to raise the money. About $150,000 has come in through various grants but approximately Johnson said, board member Mark Perry said said. $50,000 is still needed. “We want it to be an old he loves to play there and also “It is the real thing. You look She said they have surveyed country hall but we want it to wants to keep the integrity of the at the floor and it is so solid, so their members and most people work better so that more people hall during the upgrades. woody and earthy. It’s the classic Black/Grey Logo filewill hire it so we can balance the Colour Filehall. Of course, don’t want to see drastic changes “It’sLogo a neat country hall.” done to the old building. books.” I’m slightly slanted but I think “I remember playing there “Save the spirit is our slogan,” Bulkley Valley musician and it is the coolest hall there is,” he once and someone from
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time again to brighten that paint and Access Smithers will take that on. There are many issues that have received attention: a representative from SAFEhome Standards Society was brought to Smithers and he presented a workshop on new standards when building a home or renovating, making it accessible, suitable for aging-in-place. The town now includes a brochure with the recommendations for everyone seeking a building permit. The Perimeter Trail received some attention in spots that made it difficult for those on scooters. Wheelchairs and scooters were offered at last year’s Fall Fair. On Hudson Bay Mountain they worked with the Northern Adaptive Snow Sports program. Access Smithers has been a presence over accessible washrooms,
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benches in the downtown core and applauds the greater accessibility to the Museum, to Parks and Recreation areas and employment initiatives. There is much work left and, although this is a very small group, it recognizes and works with other organizations, businesses and government agencies who are also working and committed to improve accessibility for all. Seen uptown one evening while returning from a meeting, a man and a woman riding bikes side by side. As they moved past me I could see that even riding at a good pace, they were holding hands. A call from JoAnne Reid with Ultreya, means onward, forward, God speed. The name comes from a pilgrimage to
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Passionate about recycling By Ryan Jensen Smithers/Interior News
Alexie Stephens is a waste disposal nerd and proud of it. The Town of Smithers’ new community recycling educator started her job last month and she couldn’t be more excited about letting people in the Bulkley Valley know what items should end up in their blue bins. The first week of curbside recycling in Smithers was a huge success, Stephens said, bringing in almost 10 tonnes that would have gone to the landfill. “The first collection seemed really great and people were coming out to the truck and asking questions,” she said. “In general, people seem really excited about it.” She comes to Smithers from Vancouver, where she moved on a whim after living in Prince George for four years while attending UNBC, learning environmental studies and political science. Her contract with the town runs until October. In Vancouver, Stephens answered phones on a recycling hotline so she’s well versed in what goes where. “I was always trying to find solutions for my own home because I think that it’s really important to live by example and I can’t be asking people to make a bigger effort if I’m not willing to do it,” she said, adding that while living with two other young women, they produced one grocery bag worth of garbage every month. “I can recycle literally anything. You can ask me anything and I probably know where you can take it. “I want people to see that it’s really easy to do it and it feels good to do it as well.” A lot of her time has been
Alexie Stephens is the Town of Smithers’ new community recycling educator. spent answering residents’ questions and attending community events to let people know she is accessible and eager to help. Glass is something many are wondering about but
unfortunately is not a part of the new program, she said. Another common query is about how much material can be put out on recycling day. “There are no limits on how much recycling can be put at the
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“This is brand new to the Town of Smithers and this program is brand new to the whole province so we have to remember to be patient with each other. People can ask me anything about disposal and I can answer their questions or can find someone to answer them. “On the recycling hotline I had people call about everything. One time I got a call from a man from Langley, who was working with Transport Canada. He asked, ‘How do I recycle the old Port Mann Bridge?’” The MMBC curbside recycling program is just the start, Stephens said, as there is so much other material not included that can be recycled in the province. “A lot of people don’t realize how much can be recycled in B.C,” she said. “There’s a program for outdoor power equipment, all lighting products, including lamps and the fixtures for them, thermostats, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, lawnmowers. Literally, anything that plugs into the wall, there’s a recycling program for it. “One of my favourite things is VHS tapes and DVDs, CDs, cassettes, vinyl—they’re all part of the electronics program and can all be recycled down at the bottle depot for free. “Between all those programs and this new curbside recycling program, there’s really no reason why you should be filling up your garbage bin every two weeks.” Stephens is usually in her office on weekday mornings to answer questions and can be found at events throughout the community in the afternoon. Reach her at 250.847.1600 or email recycling@ smithers.ca. Additional information on the Town of Smithers’ curbside recycling program can be found at smithers.ca or go to recyclinginbc.ca.
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e got a D! Canada got a D! What for, you are asking now? It is for the activity levels of children. That is dismal! When you think about it we can’t be surprised. Fourteen different countries were included in this study and we got a D. We were great when it came to sports that are organized. Things no doubt costing parents a lot of money. It would seem those not involved in organized activities have more time to sit and do whatever it is young people do. Play video games, watch TV, send messages to someone they know or not. It was revealed that many youth spent an average of 7.6 hours in sedentary mode a day. Can you imagine? Why is that happening? I have a pretty good idea it is because the parents are working a couple jobs. They get home bone tired and plop themselves in front of the TV or whatever it is that will keep the family occupied for a time. I don’t get it really. Sitting on my butt for that many hours would be a problem at my age. When I did have a youthful body sitting around would not have been tolerated. My brother
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SPICE OF LIFE Brenda Mallory and I did not sit in the house very often. No TV. We did have radio which would supply us some entertainment with radio drama shows. You know the ones I mean. Mr. and Mrs. North, The Whistler and many others. Living on the coast meant many rainy days. We still played outside. Like my mother would say, “Get out there. It’s water not rocks.” We each had a bicycle. Roller skates, a scooter, basketball hoop in the back yard and many hours of swimming. No organized sports that would cost our parents a dime. Another big difference in
this day is that children can’t just get out there on their own to do the spontaneous fun and games. It’s a dangerous world. Sixty-two per cent of children are transported to school for heavens sake. When we did have a car I was driven to school once in a blue moon or less. Doesn’t this sound like the “walking to school uphill both ways packing a lunch pail of lard sandwiches story?” I guess it almost is. I have to end on a positive note. A short time ago I watched a young family in the field. They were collecting bugs or something. A drive to Smithers shows soccer games on the go. I actually see children in my area walking home from school. Good for you. A passing grade comes your way. Smaller communities probably allow more freedom for activities. It is a shame we got a failing grade, but that is how it will be until the screens of phones, computers and television go dark a few more hours a day. Who knows it just might happen. It doesn’t take a lot of activity to call 250-846-5095. Even less to sit and send an e-mail to mallory@bulkley.net.
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The ongoing teacher’s strike is continuing for at least another week. The British Columbia Teachers’ Federation announced that its members will continue to withdraw their services during rotating strikes throughout the province for the second time in two weeks. Coast Mountain School District will be affected on Friday, June 6. According to a press release from CMSD 82, the school facilities will remain open under the supervision of school district staff but they are unable to provide students with
instruction during this period of job action. Exceptions to this are programs not staffed by BCTF employees, which includes Kitimat Child Care. The two sides are stuck in contract negotiations. Teachers started a job action in April, refusing to perform some administrative work and rotating strikes began last week. Teachers in Hazelton first picketed May 26 in the ongoing dispute. Wage as well as class size and composition have BCTF and the provincial government at a stand still. British Columbian teachers’ contracts expired last year.
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Teachers and support staff at Hazelton Elementary picketed last Monday and will be doing it again on Friday.
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Ken died suddenly at his home in Granisle, B.C. while mowing his lawn. Being outdoors was important to Ken as he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting throughout his life. Ken was born in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, and raised in Nelson, B.C. He earned a Forestry degree from UBC, after which he spent a few years in Australia, flying. In this adventure, Ken earned a twin engine rating. Ken lived most of his adult life in Smithers and worked at the PIR sawmill. In the fall of 2007 he retired and moved to his house in Granisle to spend more time outdoors in his various pursuits. Ken had many friends in both Smithers and Granisle. He enjoyed going to the range to shoot his toys, and was always ready to converse over a coffee. Ken will be cremated, and at his family’s request, there will be no service until a later date.
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Lloyd Hovland June 6, 1944 We miss you so much Can’t thank you enough For all that you’ve given Can’t believe you’re in Heaven Wish you could be here For some Birthday Cheer We will miss you in June For songs and a tune Play for us up there We will listen from here In our hearts forever Memories we’ll always treasure A legend, a father, a friend Can’t wait to see you again.
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Hans Friedrich Mendel was 103 when he passed away on May 25, 2014 in Bulkley Valley District Hospital. He leaves behind four children; Rika (Mel) Lyne, Uli (Norma), Eckard (Darlene), Dirk (Lois), nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Gisela, his wife, predeceased him in 2008. Opa was born in Lunen German in 1911. His father was an Evangelical minister in Lunen and his mother was from Dutch nobility. Opa entered the colonial school in Witzenhausen in 1932 after high school and began working in November 1936 on a coffee plantation and later a sisal plantation, in East Africa (Tanzania). At the start of WWII he was returned to Germany and was sequestered to the army, first in France and later driving truck to support German troops on the Russian front. During leave in December 1944 he married Gisela Heimbach whom he met through letter exchanges on the eastern front. In March 1945 he was interned in an American POW camp in France until being released in June 1945. WWII was now over and Opa returned to Germany and Gisela. Three children were born between 1946 and 1949. In 1952 the family immigrated to Canada with very little money. After a brief stay in Corunna, Ontario, the family moved to Penny, B.C. for higher wages and bigger mountains. Dirk was born in the small sawmill town of Penny in 1954. After a sawmill fire and several moves the family ended up in Kitimat in 1956 where Opa was employed by Alcan until his retirement in 1973. Opa and Oma moved to Smithers in the early 80s where they lived until their death. Opa enjoyed hiking, kayaking, motorcycle riding and visiting friends, but most of all he liked skiing, which he did until he was over ninety years old. A special thank you to the special people of Home Care Services, Meals on Wheels volunteers who delivered many meals to Opa through thick and thin, and the nurses and Dr. Flynn who looked after him during his hospital stay. He had a good long life and you were all part of it! He will be missed by family and friends. A celebration of life will be held at the Smithers Legion on June 7th at 2:00 p.m.
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The Deacon-Rogers Family is saddened by the sudden passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, cousin and friend to many. Larry was born in Penticton BC and grew up in the Okanagan but the majority of his life was spent teaching in various schools in the Bulkley Valley. He retired as vice principal from Muheim Elementary School in 2002. Larry will be fondly remembered by his many former students from the Smithers area. Larry is survived by his loving wife Jacqueline; his daughters Cheri, Lori, Evelyn and Sandra; his son Ryan; his grandchildren Jordana, Krista, Rylan, Austin, Samantha, Danielle, Sydne, Ada and Zoey; his great grandson Mason; his brothers Leslie and William; his niece Leslee; his motherin-law Christine. The family would like to thank everyone who has offered support and love during this difficult time. A memorial was held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 in the Summit Room of the Hudson Bay Lodge. In lieu of flowers donations would be appreciated to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1480 7th Ave., Prince George, BC V2L 3P2. R.A. SCHRADER FUNERAL SERVICES 250-847-2441 condolences@raschraderfuneralhome.com
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accountant at our mine site. This position reports to the Mine Controller and requires an individual with excellent time management skills who can prioritize work to meet goals and deadlines, work well under pressure and pays attention to detail.
Electrical & Instrumentation Supervisor
Primary duties of this position are: • Accounts payable • Prepare Monthly Journal Entries • Prepare month-end reports • Assist with Year-end closing and reporting • General ledger account reconciliation • Assist with preparation of company audit • Supervise Accounting Assistant • Review costs & budgets with other departments • Other related accounting duties as required The successful candidate will have a college diploma in accounting and be working towards their CGA or CMA, has knowledge of Excel and experience with ACCPAC software preferred, but not required, and have more than 4 years of accounting experience. Huckleberry Mines is a remote mine where its employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is 4 days on followed by 3 days off. (Monday to Thursday) Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston or Smithers. All meals and accommodation are provided to employees free of charge at the mine site. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those in consideration will be contacted. 4ualiÀed candidates can forward a completed resume to before May 30, 2014 to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com
Be a key player on our maintenance team Apply your knowledge of the electrical and instrumentation trades and pulp mill processes and equipment to lead unionized crews of electricians and instrument mechanics as they execute planned maintenance activities and project work. You will also be responsible for developing and executing plans for “break in” work. Focused on safety as you work to ensure the performance and well being of your crew, you will contribute to cost-effective maintenance and improved plant reliability. Along with a TQ and/or relevant post-secondary technical training, you preferably have a solid electrical background and previous supervisory experience. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, the flexibility to handle constantly changing work priorities and computer proficiency are essential.
Mechanical Supervisor Lead multi-trade maintenance crews With safety as a first priority, you will apply your knowledge of pulp mill processes/ equipment & mechanical trades to supervise multi-trade crews engaged in maintenance and project work. You will also plan, schedule, coordinate and monitor all aspects of regular maintenance activities. You have, at minimum, post-secondary technical education or a TQ, preferably in mechanical trades. Strong communication, planning and organization skills are essential as well as the flexibility to handle constantly changing work priorities. Previous supervisory experience would also be an asset. The warm and welcoming community of Prince George boasts year-round recreational opportunities, its own university and an attractive lifestyle for you and your family. Visit www.liveprincegeorge.ca for more details. To apply, please submit a résumé, in confidence, by 4 pm, Friday, June 13, 2014 to: Canfor Pulp Ltd. Canfor Pulp Careers PO Box 9000 Prince George, BC V2L 4W2 Fax: 250.962.3638 Email: careers@canforpulp.com We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Smithers Home Hardware is seeking a courteous & friendly paint technician to join our hard working team and friendly team. This person will have the ability to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays. Applicant will have graduated high school or have equivalent and will be willing to learn, have creative abilities and work well as part of a team. Please pick-up an application in store, fill out and return in person to Theo.
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We are looking to hire a certified dental assistant - ortho certification an asset. Successful applicant for this position will have an upbeat positive attitude and thrive in a professional, fast-paced environment. P.O .Box 878, Smithers ,BC. V0J 2N0 Email to: accounts@smilesmithers.ca or drop off at Driftwood Dental.
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Smithers Home Hardware is seeking a courteous and friendly individual to join our hardworking and friendly team. This person will have the ability to work a flexible schedule including Saturdays. Applicant will be willing to learn, have creative abilities and work well as part of a team. This position has potential to develop into a department manager role. Please pick up an application in store, fill out and return in person to Theo. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIRECTOR OF HEALTH The Gitwangak First Nation (GFN) is seeking an experienced / qualified Health Director who will take on a variety of challenges and opportunities and play an integral role in the continued reinforcement of a vision for the healthy and prosperous community. THE CANDIDATE: The successful candidate will report to the Chief and Council and provide leadership, direction, and guidance to the Health Department staff in the provision of health promotion and education as well, compliment social development initiatives, the Health Director will also oversee the continuous monitoring, evaluation and improvement to the current Program service delivery. This opportunity will be attractive to a senior Health Director passionate about providing innovative and culturally relevant preventative health programs for First Nations and who possesses the following key requirements: • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Health Administration, Business, Public Administration, or any other relevant field combined with minimum of 5 years of direct management experience in program planning and community development in the areas of the health, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; • Strong knowledge of best practices in First Nations health education and promotion through community based programs and experience in developing strategies for effective service delivery for First Nations; • A proven ability, desire and commitment to mentor and train staff while building community capacity; • Demonstrated senior management and administrative skills including: leadership, coaching and team building, financial management / budgeting, strategic planning, policy development, human resource management and project management; • Strong working knowledge of pertinent Federal, provincial laws, codes and regulations; • Effective written, verbal and reporting skill; • Standard working knowledge of Computers / Windows / ACCPAC program, Time Management skills; • Superb verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders including health organizations and professionals, senior levels of government, and community members; • Strong negotiations skills with a demonstrated ability to secure as well as maintain funding for community based health programs and services; • Strong knowledge & understanding of the Gitwangak Nation, its history, culture and language, is a definite asset; • Class 5 driver’s license; • Ability to travel as required, willingness to relocate and work in Kitwanga, BC area; Provide criminal record check. A competitive wage based on Education, Experience, and qualification. If you are interested in this exciting role, please provide a cover letter, resume’ and 3 references in complete confidence by Thursday June 12th, 2014 to: Gitwangak Chief and Council Email: reception@gitwangak.com Fax: 250-849-5353 Only those short listed will be interviewed
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Are you looking to stay close to home or family, seeking a career change and have a Class 3 minimum licence with air? We may have a position for you! **** Billabong Road & Bridge Maintenance Inc. is accepting applications for Operators in Smithers, Carnaby and Meziadin areas. Our Company offers the opportunity for long term advancement. Required qualifications include: - Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) - Preference will be given to applicants with Class 1 Licence, Loader experience, and/or Grader experience, Level 1 First Aid, WHMIS and TCP ticket. - Must be physically fit and able to work outside in all weather conditions. - We offer a comprehensive training opportunity. **** Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a current driver’s abstract to: Email: hr@nechako-northcoast.com Fax: (250) 638-8409 Apply in person at 2865 Tatlow Road, Smithers Attention: Debbie Russell, HR Manager
Smithers Community Services Association Job Posting – Competition #320 Transit Driver Smithers and District Transit
Smithers Community Services Association requires a full-time driver for the Smithers and District Transit Bus Service. This will be a regular position of 32.5 hours per week Tuesday to Saturday and will include benefits. Experience dealing with seniors and the disabled will be an asset. Qualifications: Class 4 license and Level 1 First Aid Course Apply with resume and cover letter (state competition #320 on resume) to: Mail to: Smithers Community Services Association 3715 Railway Ave., Smithers Box 3759, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Fax: 847-3712 Email: general@scsa.ca Closing date: Friday, June 6, 2014 Job Description available by request
Have fun this summer working at the Visitor Information Centre welcoming tourists from around the world. The Centre is looking for one aboriginal student as it has received funding from TriCorp Employment Services. If you are returning to school to study next year you qualify! To apply please contact 250-847-5072 heather@smitherschamber.com
stop by the office behind the railcar and museum. Hours will be 40 hrs/wk including a rotating weekend schedule. An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. BRABY MOTORS Service Department- Salmon Arm has 2 full time positions - experienced Service Advisor and Tower Operator. Must possess automotive mechanical knowledge, ability to work in fast paced environment. Strong work ethic, organizational skills, ability to multi task a must. Exceptional wage/ benefit package. E-mail resume pat@brabymotors.com or fax 250-832-4545. HORSE Wrangler / Apprentice Guide needed for Yukon Outfitter July to October 867-6336188 myo@yukonsheep.com www.yukonsheep.com Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
Medical/Dental MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT to start training for your work-at-home career today!
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Rooftop greenhouse to use recycled energy By Marisca Bakker Smithers/Interior News
The greenhouse on top of the laundromat and Skeena Bakery in New Hazelton is now filled with growing vegetables. The owners of the building on Highway 16 needed a new roof a couple of years ago and thought to put a greenhouse on top instead. They recently contacted Skeena Watershed Conservation Coalition to help get things growing in there. Energy Solutions coordinator Greg Horne said a group of gardeners has come together to work in the rooftop greenhouse. There are now 15 raised beds full
of tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, cucumbers, beans and corn. Horne said ideally, they’d like to grow vegetables year round and are coming up with ways to keep the place warm in the winter. “There are three sources of heat.” Horne said. “One is the laundromat dryers, and the bakery also has an exhaust fan that blows out heat from the bread oven. The other source is excess solar heat that collects in the greenhouse. It will get up to 50, 60 degrees Celsius on really hot days without the fans turned on. So we are working on a system where we are going to put a huge tank of water down in the crawl space of the building
and we are going to use the solar heat to heat up that tank of water and then that water will be used to keep the greenhouse warm during the night.” Horne said the gardeners will get first pick of the vegetables to share with their families and everything else will be sold in the community. A veggie stand will be put out on days that don’t conflict with the farmers market and all the proceeds will go back into the greenhouse. Anyone interested in joining the gardening group can contact Horne at Skeena Energy Solutions. An open house will be held on June 27 for the public to come and check it out.
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Kelsey, Steve and their co-workers at Houston Pellet Limited Partnership keep wood pellets flowing to Prince Rupert’s new Westview pellet export terminal. As our gateway moves more cargo to overseas markets, it means jobs and prosperity for people in northern BC. Our terminals may be located in Prince Rupert, but we’re building connections clear across Canada—and the globe. Learn about the value of trade at www.rupertport.com/connections.
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We Want to Hear from You. Join the BC Environmental Assessment Office Open House. The bunkhouse has reached completion thanks to the many volunteers who offered their time and skills.
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Unist’ot’en bunkhouse built From BUNK on B1 He explained that the efforts and support of the camp comes from a global level. People drive from California, Vancouver and Victoria, or they fly from England or Germany to help support the Unist’ot’en and their efforts of resilience. The big accomplishment at this spring work camp, however, was a bunkhouse that the Unist’ot’en raised $28,000 through grassroots fundraising has been completed. The bunkhouse is a permanent structure that can house up to 14 people, explained Timms. “There is ferocity in the hearts of those who come out to demonstrate their dedication in the sweat that pours down their backs. There are blessings finding their way to, and also waiting for, those who donated to this spring camp in supplies, food and money. We are fulfilling our destinies which will one day manifest in the stories of our unborn generations,” the Unist’ot’en Facebook admin posted. The structure overlooks the bridge where the Unist’ot’en hold a soft blockade. “The bridge protocol is to reinstate something that has been happening with indigenous communities all over the world which is called free prior informed consent,” he said. “They ask everyone who enters five questions and depending on how those questions are answered they decide on if they get to come to the other side of the bridge and be on the territory. Those questions are like, how are you going to benefit our people? What skills do you bring into the camp?” Timms said. By asking the questions to guests they have to acknowledge that they are a guest on indigenous lands.
“The lands are unseated and there has never been a war or a treaty that has said that the Canadian government rules over those lands,” he said. “It’s giving the power back to the people who have been here much longer than we have.” The Unist’ot’en, or the Big Frog Clan, are the original Wet’suwet’en Yintah Wewat Zenli, explained the camp website. “The Unist’ot’en are known as the toughest of the Wet’suewet’en as their territories were not only abundant, but the terrain was known to be very treacherous,” the website said. According to the group’s Facebook page, the camp is located at the shore of the Wedzin Kwah and the mouth of the Gosnell Creek or 70 km south of Houston. The proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway and Pacific Trails pipelines both seek to cross the rivers at the exact point where the resistance camp is built. Timms said the Unist’ot’en Camp has been recognized on an international level. “I went to Vermont this January and there was a protest against fracking there and they mentioned the Unist’ot’en struggle against industry there so they are quite worldwide in certain circles,” he said. Timms explained that this is an act of non-violent direct action. Timms teaches a crash course in non-violent direct action at the Kispiox Valley Hall. “It’s basically how to work within our rights to take action as far as addressing the source of a lot of these threats that threaten our environment and our ecosystem rather than going around the bush and doing a lot of things that questionably don’t have an effect, like signing petitions online,” Timms said, adding that his next course will be held June 7.
For 57 years, Spectra Energy has been a proud part of communities across B.C. We would like to let you know that the BC Environmental Assessment Office is hosting an Open House in Smithers regarding Spectra Energy’s proposed Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project. Come out and learn about our Application for an Environmental Assessment Certificate, and provide your comments. Connect with us at: www.EnergyForBC.ca or call us at: 1 (855) 757 – 4755. Visit www.eao.gov.bc.ca to review the Westcoast Connector Gas Transmission Project application. Comments can be provided to the BC Environmental Assessment Office through their website until June 27, 2014.
MONDAY, JUNE 16, 2014 – SMITHERS Hudson Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room 3251 Highway 16 E, Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 5:00PM – 8:00PM
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We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and nurturing Early Childhood Educator for our Pre-Kindergarten Program. The program runs mornings, Monday to Friday during the school year. This position requires some administrative duties. Please send resume and references to: Hiring Committee stj@cispg.ca or Box 454 Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0 or drop by in person.
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Temporary Family Preservation Interventionist Competition #322 Smithers Community Services Association is hiring a Temporary Family Preservation Interventionist. To view the hiring criteria and job posting please visit: www.scsa.ca/get-involved/careers/
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Wanted to Rent Accommodations for new Reporter Annual Relay for Life Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, June 7, 8-12 Hudson Apts parking lot across from Muheim School All proceeds go to the Relay for Life and donations of sale items would be appreciated. Call Robi 250-847-9263 for pickup.
Fundraiser Garage Sale Proceeds to Smithers Sea Cadets June 7th 8am to Noon. Cadet Hall 3992 4th Ave. Beside 7-11 in Smithers
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GARAGE SALE in support of Sea Cadets! Saturday, June 7th at 08:00. Columbia Street just off of Hwy 16, Smithers. Donation of items in advance also welcome (250-847-4469). GARAGE SALE Saturday, June 7, 8-1 1421 Driftwood Cres. in Silverking A huge miscellaneous collection from multiple homes. There are sure to be some great finds! Make an offer on anything. HUGE GARAGE SALE 3260 Turner Way Sat JUN 7th 9AM-1PM NO EARLY BIRDS Lots of Baby&Kids items Household items. EVERYTHING MUST GO!
SMITHERS GIRL GUIDES Multi-Family Garage Sale Saturday, June 14, 8-12 Hudson Apts parking lot across from Muheim School Fundraiser to go to camp.
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3300 sq ft, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom house on 7.4 acres, 3 minutes east of Burns Lake. Large kitchen with 2 islands and Jenn-Air cooktop stove. French doors leading to deck. Sunken living room and family room with fireplace and sliding doors to deck. Maple and tile floors throughout. 30’x40’ shop, 2 car garage attached to the house. Paved driveway. Minutes from world class mountain biking trails, incredible lakes and the most beautiful outdoor recreation area. Asking $345,000 obo. Call or text 250-692-0825/250-692-0506 LAKE FRONT, Francois Lake, B.C. 1600 sq. ft. home, 14 yrs. old, full basement, approved sewer, .63 acre. $305,000 (250) 694-3365. RENO’D HOUSE in ideal location on 16th Ave. 150’ frontage. Subdivision potential. Situated on green belt above Riverside Park. $330,000. Call for details. 250-877-9323.
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Obituaries GIDDINGS, LINDA JESS (TROBAK) July 2, 1952 - May 28, 2014
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Linda. She was known by many and treasured by all. Please join us for a celebration of life on Saturday, June 7 from 1-4 p.m. to take place at “THE FARM.”
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New 3bdrm apt in Smithers. f/s/d/ stacking w/d, Ref Rq’d, Non-smoker, No pets, incl util. $1200 per mo. Avail. immed. 250-877-1699
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SMITHERS, 1/2 warehouse for lease. Located at Starlight Transport on Victoria Dr. 2150 sq. ft., office and washrooms. $2000/mth obo. 250-847-4252.
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Homes for Rent 4 BDRM HOUSE for rent on Telkwa High Rd. $1600./mo., avail. immed. 250-846-5855. COZY 3 bdrm one block from Main St, avail July 1. Wood/electric heat, w/d, laminate floors, lots of natural light. No Smoking. 1 yr lease req’d. Pets neg., ref req’d. $1000/mth w $500 dd. Utilities not incl. Email: girard_sc@live.ca NEWER 4 bdrm duplex, 3 bath, F/S/W/D, storage shed. N/S, N/P. 250-847-3376
Suites, Upper FURNISHED UPSTAIRS one bdrm suite on Tyhee Lake. Cathedral ceilings, large deck, quiet, scenic view, satellite TV, for single person. N/S, N/P. 250-846-9636.
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MINING LEASE APPLICATIONS Take notice that Seabridge Gold Inc., #400, 106 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1E1, free miner certificate client number 145264, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for two mining leases of minerals identified by the mineral claims listed below. The mineral claims have been surveyed by Mark McGladrey, BCLS, whose field notes and plans have been approved by the Surveyor General. The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application event 4425548: • Tenure Numbers 254756-254759, 516236-516242, 516245, 516248, 516251-516256, 516258-516264 and 516266-516269 • Mineral Titles Map Numbers 104B049 and 104B059 • Plan Number EPC461 • Cassiar District The following mineral claims are subject to the mining lease application event 4425550: • Tenure Numbers 394782-394784, 394792-394793, 394795394796 and 394799-394807 • Mineral Titles Map Numbers 104B049, 104B059, 104B069 • Plan Number EPC462 • Cassiar District Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 3rd Day of December, 2013.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993� will be held on Wednesday June 11, 2014 at 7:00 P.M in the West Fraser Room at the Smithers Municipal Office, 1027 Aldous Street, Smithers, B.C. “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993� is proposed to be amended by Bylaw No. 1694 which rezones two application areas, both 420 square metres in size. One area is proposed to be rezoned from Large Holdings (H2) to Hudson Bay Mountain Recreational Residential (R8) and the other area from Hudson Bay Mountain Recreational Residential (R8) to Large Holdings (H2). The purpose of this application is to facilitate a land exchange of Crown and private land, in order to resolve a road encroachment onto private property. The subject areas are located at 230 Prairie Rd, in the cabin colony on Hudson Bay Mountain, 7 kilometres west of the Town of Smithers, and are legally described as “Block L, District Lot 1586, Range 5, Coast District� and “Un-surveyed Crown land in the vicinity of Block L, District Lot 1586, Range 5 Coast District�. The part of the subject properties that are under application are shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Areas� on the map below. LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1694
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At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing. Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to inquiries@rdbn.bc.ca must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than June 11, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing. The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1694 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area A as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolution making the delegation, copies of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, May 28 through June 11, 2014 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaws and other relevant information will also be made available at the Smithers Public Library. For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339. This is the second of two publications.
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LAND ACT:
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Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land
Take notice that Orville & Cornelia Huisman from Smithers, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Crown Grant - Extensive Agriculture purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located THOSE PARTS OF DISTRICT LOT 1138, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, CONTAINING 68.2 HECTARES, MORE OR LESS, Telkwa High Road.
Take notice that Rene Dieleman from Telkwa, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Smithers, for a Residential - Crown Grant situated on Provincial Crown land located THAT PART OF DISTRICT LOT 210, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, DISTRICT LOT 258, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT, DISTRICT LOT 1149, RANGE 5 COAST DISTRICT. (Quick, BC) The Lands File for this application is 6408445. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Of¿ce, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000 - 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to June 25, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information.
The Lands File for this application is 6407776. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Skeena Stikine Land Of¿ce, MFLNRO, at Bag 6000 - 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers, BC, V0J 2N0. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to July 3, 2014. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit the website at http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp for more information. 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 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations¶ Of¿ce in Smithers
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 Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations¶ Of¿ce in Smithers
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF TELKWA REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS BYLAW CONTROL CONTRACT
The Village of Telkwa invites interested parties to submit proposals to provide Animal Control and other secondary bylaw services within the Village boundaries. Animal Control will be the primary function of this position. The Animal Control Officer will be responsible for enforcement of the Village of Telkwa Animal Control Bylaw, and all amendments thereto. The Bylaw Officer will be required to: 1. Perform periodic patrols of the municipality, including evenings and weekends on occasion 2. Have the ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing to deal with the public regarding Village of Telkwa Animal Control Bylaw. 3. Take the necessary training, when available to carry out the duties of the position. 4. Implement and provide advice to the CAO and Council on the enforcement of the Village Animal Control Bylaw; 5. Provide a vehicle (including fuel, maintenance and insurance) and necessary equipment to carry out the duties of this contract. The vehicle must be properly equipped to house animals for transportation. 6. Provide proper documentation of all incidents and to be prepared to carry out the legal documentation and court appearances to fulfill the requirements of the Bylaw upon support of the CAO and Council. 7. Provide Monthly reports to Council Secondary responsibilities will be monitoring and enforcement of the Traffic, Water and Good Neighbour Bylaws. The Village of Telkwa will require proponents to have liability insurance and WCB coverage. The Village of Telkwa will provide the pound facility and agreed upon equipment to carry out the duties.
MINES ACT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM AND LAND ACT: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO APPLY FOR A DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND Kerr, Sulphurets and Mitchell Creek (KSM) Project Public Comment Period
Seabridge Gold Inc. proposes to develop a combined open pit and underground gold, copper, silver, and molybdenum mine in the Kerr, Sulphurets and Mitchell Creek (KSM) watersheds located about 65 kilometres northwest of Stewart, British Columbia. The proposed KSM Project is expected to process 130,000 tonnes per day of ore over a mine life of up to 55 years. The KSM Project is subject to review under, the Canadian Environmental Assessment (CEA) Act and B.C.’s Environmental Assessment (EA) Act and is undergoing a cooperative environmental assessment process. The Major Projects Office of the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations is currently inviting public comments related to the following authorizations, related to the ongoing review of the KSM Project: Authorization(s)
Act or Regulation
Project Component
File No.
Contacts
Mines Act Permit
Mines Act
Mines Act Permit
MX-1-571 MX-1-763
Al Hoffman Chief Inspector of Mines Ministry of Energy and Mines PO Box 9320, Stn Prov. Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9N3
Licence of Occupation
Land Act
Camp 3:Eskay Staging Mitchell Operating Camp 7/8 Unuk Treaty Transmission Line MTT Tunnel and Camp 6: Treaty Saddle
6408590 6408591 6408592 6480953 6408448
Cam Bentley Land Tenures Specialist Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations cam.bentley@gov.bc.ca 3793 Alfred Ave Smithers BC V0 J2N0
Occupant Licence to Cut
Forest and Range Practices Act
Mineral Claim Access - SUP S25750 Access – SUP S25751 Mineral Claim Camp Camp Camp Transmission Line Tunnel and Camp
L49546 L49608 L49612 L49658 6408590 6408591 6408592 6480953 6408448
Will Foster Resource Tenure Specialist Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations 3333 Tatlow Road Smithers BC V0J2N0
Special Use Permit (SUP)
The Forest Practices Code of BC and the Provincial Forest Use Regulation
Access Access
S25751 S25750
A copy of the permit applications, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at: Terrace Public Library 4610 Park Ave. Terrace BC
Smithers Public Library 3817 Alfred Ave. Smithers, BC
Hazelton Public Library 4255 Government Street Hazelton, BC
Dease Lake Reading Centre Northern Lights College Dease Lake, BC
Stewart Public Library 824 Main Street Stewart, BC
Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the above noted contacts and copy to: Jessy Chaplin, Permitting Coordinator Seabridge Gold Inc. 1235 Main Street/ P.O. Box 2536 Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Comments will be received by Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations up to 30 days from ad print date, comments received after this date may not be able to be considered. After taking public comments into account, the Province will consider these comments along with the information in the Application in preparing the decision package for statutory decision makers. Please note that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Office in Smithers.
Legislative knowledge of the Community Charter related to the respective bylaw would be an asset. Submissions must contain the following: 1. A personal resume including personal references 2. Proposed schedule of fees or hourly rate required 3. Description of vehicle and equipment available. Submissions must be received by 4:00 pm on June 6th, 2014 by mail, email or fax to: Kim Martinsen, Chief Administrative Officer at: Village of Telkwa PO Box 220, Telkwa, BC , V0J 2X0 Email: kimmartinsen@telkwa.com Fax: 250846-9572
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF TELKWA DEVELOPMENT COST CHARGES BYLAW NO. 641, 2014 AND VILLAGE OF TELKWA “SUBDIVISION & SERVICING BYLAW NO 642, 2014” Pursuant to Section 94 of the British Columbia Community Charter, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the Village of Telkwa will hold a Public Hearing at 1415 Hankin Avenue, Telkwa, BC. on Friday, June 6, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm to present the Ànal draft of the Village of Telkwa ´Development Cost Charges Bylaw No. 641, 2014” and Village of Telkwa ´Subdivision & Servicing Bylaw No. 642, 2014”. A copy of the Ànal draft of the Bylaws can be viewed on our Website, or pick up a copy at the Village ofÀce at 1415 Hankin Avenue. Kim Martinsen. Chief Administrative OfÀcer 250.846.5212
VILLAGE OF TELKWA. PO BO; 220. 1415 Hankin Ave. TELKWA, BC V0J 2;0 PH: 250.846.5212 info#telkwa.com FA;: 250.846.9572
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Email: remaxbv@telus.net Located in the Log Office at 3568 Hwy. 16 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
Pick up your FREE copy of our Real Estate Flyer and our map of the Bulkley Valley. View more of our listings online at www.remaxsmithersbc.ca or on Facebook. NEW LISTING
$298,500
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$984,000
2301 Aveling Coalmine Road
3524 Second Avenue
Lot 1 Victoria Street
3835 Third Avenue
4479 Gelley Road
20673 Kitseguecla Road
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Donna Grudgfield
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$39,000
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Clean, well kept, 2 bedrooms Separate laundry rm, covered deck Newer twin sealed vinyl windows Affordable bright, storage shed
Jantina Meints
mls n235000
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Rancher with fenced yard Full sundeck, 2 storage sheds Lots of windows, central location
Donna Grudgfield NEW PRICE
mls n233440
$165,000
3.38 acres, serviced Currently zoned P-3 Land is level and mostly cleared www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n4506605
Well maintained and solid 4 bedrooms, fenced yard Excellent commercial location Zoned residential or commercial
Sandra Hinchliffe
$69,900
NEW PRICE
mls n233777
Lake Kathyln, 5 acre country estate Executive home, suite + coach house 5 bay equip & storage shed 7000 living + 3000 other
Charlie McClary
mls n228799
$84,900
124 acres agri tourism property River front, retail store, cottages Refurbished historic home,landscapd High visibility, huge potential
Charlie McClary
mls n4506275
$259,500
$47,500
2690 Bulkley Drive
2067 21st Ave, South Hazelton
1320 Coalmine Road, Telkwa
#36 Hudson Bay MHP
22011 Kitseguecla Loop Road
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Affordable country living, 4.6 acres 1995 2 bdrm mobile, mud room Close to town, trail to river Partially fenced, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints
$249,500
mls n234999
Spectacular view of Roche de Boule Private 3 lots, double wide mobile Close to park, appliances included Recent upgrades, newer windows
Jantina Meints
mls n229010
Large residential lot Subdivision potential, 3 lots Multi family potential Cleared with services available
Peter Lund
$279,000
$549,000
mls n235403
2 bedroom mobile home Large sundeck Covered porch/storage Bright and open design
Donna Grudgfield
$559,000
mls n235886
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms 39.5 acres, great views Huge pond, level land New sundeck
Donna Grudgfield
$137,000
mls n231876
$309,000
1604 Willow Street, Telkwa
Quick School
1474 Chestnut Street, Telkwa
3350 Poplar Road
2238 Law Avenue, Houston
124 Ross Lake Rd, New Hazelton
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3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Newly renovated, new kitchen Covered carport, parking for RV Gardeners paradise, raised beds
Donna Grudgfield
mls n235809
7123 square foot, one level building 5 acres, level and landscaped Covered play area 4 classrooms, 3 bathrooms, gym
Donna & Leo
$289,000
mls n4506585
Large .26 acre fenced lot 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom, attached garage Sundeck, patio doors www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$237,500
mls n234969
5380 sf building on 1.07 acres Zoned P-1, 6 km from Smithers 7 offices/bedrooms, kitchen, lounge Meeting room, washrooms
Leo Lubbers
mls n4506691
3450 sq ft former gov’t building Zone P—1, public/institutional .45 acre lot, paved parking www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
mls n4506042
$315,000
$419,500
20 acres, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom 28x32 shop, covered Gardens, outbuildings, private www.realestatesmithers.com
Leo Lubbers
$56,000
mls n234964
$229,900
4235 Eleventh Ave, New Hazelton
1650 Telegraph Street, Telkwa
3286 Turner Way
12454 Alder Road
#41 – 4430 Highway 16
4356 Third Avenue
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Leo Lubbers
mls n4506817
Great sunny Telkwa location Access to trails, including Tyhee Lk 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 3 levels www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$365,000
mls n233601
8 years young, 2 storey, RV parking 3 bdrm, 2½ bath, fireplace & more Double garage, 24x32 shop www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$255,000
mls n231625
4 bdrm, private country home,5acres Vaults skylights, hardwood, hot tub Fencing, greenhouse, out buildings www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$325,000
mls n235445
Well kept 3 bedroom with addition Updated, clean, quick possession Includes appliances www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$625,000
mls n234700
3 bedrooms, den, 2 full bathrooms Near high school, pool & arenas Big sundeck, fenced back yard www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$165,000
mls n234129
$289,000
5264 Nouch Road
1330 Pine Street, Telkwa
1240 Winnipeg Street
4055 Kispiox Valley Road
7309 Highway 16
20 Starliter Way
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3 bedroom log home, 5 acres Glacier view, 24x32 shop 20x40 equipment shed, very private www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
mls n231712
Renovated 3 bedroom, 2 bath home Large 0.6 acre lot, subdividable New vinyl windows and siding www.smithershomes.com
Ron Lapadat
$198,000
mls n233975
Attractive, updated 5 bedroom home 99x125 lot, paved dw, fenced, shop Located near arena, pool, highschool Vacant and move in ready
Ron & Charlie
mls n235486
Half a mile Kispiox Riverfront Beautiful setting, 151 acres Custom west coast style,4 bedrooms Great fishing, great lifestyle Ron & Charlie mls n231391
$269,500
$429,000
Handy man special 2.6 acres by Kathlyn Creek You can paddle to the lake Eco-friendly composting toilet
Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n234088
Premier home site Town sewer & water Lake front living Cul-de-sac location
Sandra Hinchliffe
$229,000
$494,500
mls n213049
$237,000
21925 Kitseguecla Loop Road
3277 Turner Way
1741 Tower Street, Telkwa
7066 Glacier Gulch Road
17771 Highway 16, Smithers
54456 Highway 118, Babine Lake
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Sandra Hinchliffe
mls n227088
Peter Lund Res. 847-3435
4 bdrm, 3 bath, immaculate home Double garage, shed, decks Vaults, hardwood, office, storage Fenced yard with paved lane
Karen Benson
Donna Grudgfield Cell. 847-1228
mls n235295
Leo Lubbers Cell. 847-1292
4 bedroom, 2 bathroom family home Gorgeous river & mountain views 2 sundecks, double carport, sauna Updates to furnace, hot water, floor
Karen Benson
mls n234242
Ron Lapadat Cell. 847-0335
4 bdrm, 2 bathroom custom home Geothermal heat, HRV, 6.45 acres Hardwood, new roof shingles Immaculate and move-in ready
Karen Benson
Sandra Hinchliffe Cell. 847-0725
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Charlie McClary Cell. 877-1770
900 sf well built & clean home 2.23 acres, 8 minutes from town 2 bedrooms, full basement Quick possession
Jantina Meints
Karen Benson Cell. 847-0548
mls n233643
Jantina Meints Cell. 847-3144
Lakefront, 3 bedroom home Beautiful 100 feet of lake frontage Many renovations, outbuildings Guest cabin, shop, vaulted ceilings
Jantina Meints
mls n231641
Kiesha Matthews Cell. 876-8420
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“Our project will add over $4 billion into the B.C. economy. Think of what that will mean for our schools, hospitals and social programs.” - Janet Holder, Leader of Northern Gateway
Janet Holder:
Partnering in the Project’s prosperity
Janet Holder is responsible for the overall leadership of the Northern Gateway Project. With over 20 years of experience in the energy sector, she has held a variety of senior and executive roles in liquids pipelines, energy efficiency and energy distribution. As a proud British Columbian, Janet works hard to ensure Northern Gateway will be a safer, better pipeline with lasting benefits for B.C.
Ensuring that the economic benefits of the Project are also shared with Aboriginal communities is hugely important to us. In discussions with First Nations and Métis communities, we have offered a 10% equity stake in the pipeline. Additionally, there will be an estimated $300 million in Aboriginal employment and contracts, plus related economic activity, adding up to nearly $1 billion in total long-term benefits for First Nations and Métis communities and businesses.
Over the past several months, I have shared our priority to ensure we protect what matters most to all of us — our beautiful coastline and environment. Our world-class safety and response measures are vital for the approval and success of the Northern Gateway Project — a project that will pave the way for significant economic benefits to help us build a stronger future for B.C. A long-term revenue stream We estimate that over the next 30 years, our project will add over $4 billion into the B.C. economy. Think of what that will mean for our schools, hospitals and social programs. Increased long-term revenue for these programs and services will ensure our standard of living is not just maintained, but enhanced for years to come. A boost for Northern communities The B.C. economy will benefit from salaries, contracts and goods and services directly related to the Project. During the construction phase alone, Northern B.C. businesses will benefit from over $800 million spent locally on goods and services like transportation, equipment, food and hospitality.
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Jobs and opportunities for families To build this Project, we will create employment that will especially benefit communities along the pipeline’s route. In fact, we are already helping to connect local residents to future employment and business opportunities, and offering education and skills development. There will be 560 long-term jobs created in B.C., and our plans call for the hiring of 3,000 construction workers. These jobs will create new sources of income for the workers’ home communities. It is expected that each year $32 million in income will be earned, which will have a profound and lasting impact on B.C. families. An investment in the future while protecting what matters to us most As a proud British Columbian who was born and raised here, I am motivated every day to ensure these economic benefits never come at the expense of our incredible environment. Let me assure you that my team and I are working hard to meet all of the 209 conditions for Project approval set out by the Joint Review Panel, to ensure we build not only a safer, better pipeline, but a stronger, better B.C.
Working in partnership with B.C. and Alberta First Nations and Métis Communities, and leading energy companies in Canada