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New investment into Fort St. James National Historic Site Bob Zimmer, Member Together, the Government of Canaof Parliament for Prince da and the Haida Nation jointly manGeorge—Peace River, on beage Gwaii Haanas National Park Rehalf of the Honourable Leona serve, National Marine Conservation Aglukkaq, Minister of the Area Reserve and Haida Heritage Site. Environment and Minister reGwaii Haanas means “Islands of Beausponsible for Parks Canada, ty” in the Haida language and the area announced July 20 infrastrucembodies the rugged beauty and rich ture investments totalling ecology of this remote Pacific Coastal $2.5 million in several Parks region as well as the living culture of Canada sites including Fort St. the Haida people. James and across Haida Gwaii SGang Gwaay National Historic and the interior of British CoSite is also a UNESCO World Heritage lumbia. Site, and is located within Gwaii HaaThe $750,000 investment nas National Park Reserve, National includes replacing the fire supMarine Conservation Area Reserve pression system and stabilizand Haida Heritage Site. ing the at-risk bank in Fort St. Gitwangak Battle Hill National James National Historic Site. Historic Site was once the site of a forThe bank stabilization will tified village where the Gitwangak ensure the long term support people defended their domain in the of the pathway and historic mid-1700s to 1800s. Visitors to this nastructures at the site. tional historic site can hear the whisper The Fire Suppression Sysof First Nations legends as they stand tem Replacement includes rebeneath a line of majestic age-old toplacing the pipes used to carry tem poles at the nearby village of Kitwater to the historic structures wanga. in case of fire, they have exLast year, more than 21 million ceeded their life span. Much of visits were made to Canada’s national the pipe is deep underground parks, national historic sites and naand will require extensive extional marine conservation areas. Mr Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George - Peace River, Bob Grill, Visitor Experience cavations to replace. Once Parks Canada is present in hunand Site Manager and Parks Canada Interpreter, Kelsey Wheatley at Fort St. James National Historic completed, the new pipes will dreds of communities across Canada Site. provide years of fire protecand contributes approximately $3 biltion for the historic structures lion dollars to the Canadian economy at the site. every year. Parks Canada’s overall contriFort St. James National Historic Site bution to the Canadian economy is responcontains the largest group of original, in sible for more than 40,000 jobs from coast situ wooden buildings representing the fur to coast to coast. trade in Canada. The site, once the admin“Our Government is committed to proistrative centre of New Caledonia, is now moting Canada’s natural and cultural herithe focal point of a strong heritage and rectage and supporting local communities. reational tourism industry in north-central Investments at these Parks Canada sites in British Columbia, attracting over 12,000 British Columbia will help ensure visitors visitors every year from across the country old cabin - the seasonal home of the Haida precedented investment by the Government continue to enjoy a quality visitor experiand around the world. The Fish Cache and Gwaii Watchmen at SGang Gwaay National of Canada to support infrastructure work ence while also creating jobs and opportuniFur Warehouse are nationally significant Historic Site; replacing existing helicopter in our national historic sites, national parks ties.” - Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament examples of west-coast-region fur trade pads with floating pads for emergency evac- and national marine conservation areas. This for Prince George—Peace River structures. Several nationally significant uations in Gwaii Haanas National Park Re- investment represents the largest federal “SGang Gwaay is a sacred site for the people are associated with the site, includ- serve, National Marine Conservation Area infrastructure plan in the 104-year history Haida people and one of the most beloved ing Simon Fraser, James Douglas, Father Reserve and Haida Heritage Site; and reha- of Parks Canada, ensuring these cherished sites for all visitors to Gwaii Haanas. We Morice and Chief Kw’eh. bilitating the stairway at Gitwangak Battle places are protected and secured for the fu- welcome these investments in this treasured Other infrastructure investments at Parks Hill National Historic Site. ture while also creating and protecting jobs place.” - kil tlaats ‘gaa Peter Lantin, PresiCanada sites include replacing a 30 year dent of the Haida Nation These projects are the result of an un- and opportunities.

Fort St. James National Historic Site contains the largest group of original, in situ wooden buildings representing the fur trade in Canada.

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Tamara Blackmore from Fort St. James is visiting her sister in Australia and decided to take along the Caledonia Courier with her for a photo shoot. The picture on the left is taken at Surfers Paradise in the Gold Coast, right next to the canals in the heart of the city! The picture above is of the famous Australia Zoo on the Sunshine Coast, where the late Crocodile Hunter’s (Steve Irwin) family works and live! Thank you Tamara for thinking of the Caledonia Courier and submitting some great photos.

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24 End of Season BBQ

19 Things that Fly, Volleyball, Story Time*

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26 Story Time*

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Police Report for FSJ From the period of July 1421st Fort St. James RCMP attended to 77 calls for service. 8 of these involved public intoxication in or around the downtown core area. On July 17 Fort St. James RCMP received a complaint of stolen vehicles, a white Ford F350 licence plate #EP6989 and a 2012 24â€™ Trailtec Trailer licence plate # 24160D, taken from 240 Douglas Ave, Fort St. James, BC between the hours of July 16 2100 and 0500 h July 17. Further descriptors include a white tidy tank and tool box in

the back on the pickup containing tools including socket sets, cordless impact, wrench sets and a Stihl Power Saw, model MS391, S/N# 299377211. An eye witness observed the vehicle heading south bound near the Petro Canada on Hwy 27. Anyone with information is asked to contact Fort St. James RCMP or Crime stoppers. On July 19 at 1402 hrs Fort St. James RCMP responded to a report of an intoxicated group of individuals drinking and being loud on the dock of the Fort St James Historic Park. Upon arriv-

ing on scene members encountered six individuals, drinking on the decommissioned dock. All agreed to leave the dock and return to shore. A male and female in the group became uncooperative, yelling and throwing beer cans at police. Both were placed under arrest for Causing a Disturbance. The male fled into the lake to escape being taken into custody. He initially evaded apprehension as the members did not force the issue, however located him later at his residence where he was arrested and later released with a court date of July 19.

Missing person Christopher Banks has been located safe The Prince George RCMP are happy to report that a Prince George man that has been missing for five days, has been located and is in good health. During the mid-afternoon of July 23rd, 2015, a search helicopter located a vehicle believed to belong to Christopher Banks. Search and Rescue ground personnel were sent to the area to investigate. While enroute, searchers came across another vehicle flagging them down. Banks was a passenger in the vehicle and in good health. He was escorted to the helicopter and transported back to Prince George. The 26 year old got lost while enroute Missing person Christopher Banks third from left with the to Woodcock Lake during the late night RCMP and members of the Search and Rescue team. of Saturday July 18th. He drove his car Police received a missing person report on Sundown a dead end road and got stuck while attempting to turn around. After spending the day July 19th at 11:00 PM. The Provincial Emernight trying to dig the vehicle out, Chris opted to gency Program was contacted and Prince George try to hike out. He hiked for about 15 kilometres Search & Rescue, with assistance from Nechako before finding a cabin with food and water. He opt- Valley Search & Rescue and Quesnel Search & ed to stay there and wait for help. The cabin and the Rescue, began searching the vast area on Monday vehicle were well past his intended destination of morning. After four days of searching, the good Woodcock Lake and therefore at the far perimeter news came over the radio. The Prince George RCMP would like to remind of the search area; an area that searchers were just getting to after four days. Having heard about the those members of the public that enjoy our backcounmissing man, the cabin owners attended their cabin try to always be prepared for the worst. Take extra waand located him there. They were driving him out ter & food as well as warm clothes, a tarp, matches/ lighter, a shovel, maps and a GPS location system. when they came across the searchers.

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Patience a virtue behind the wheel Black Press

With the crashes seen lately on the region’s highways and arterial roads, and even the fender benders on the commute and in parking lots, it’s clear something is happening. We wonder if drivers’ attention spans are diminished this time of year or if some more scientific reason exists for what seems to be an increased number of traffic incidents. For certain, at this time of year many of us are anxious to get to our destinations, whether it be work or shopping, heading out for holidays or travelling to the homes of friends or relatives for an evening or weekend barbecue or gathering. Regardless of the journey’s end, it’s worth taking a little extra time to plan ahead for the travel, whether it be the route you’re taking, the time you depart or a combination of the two. Both can pose challenges with more people on the roads, and create unnecessary stress that often leads to aggressive and unsafe driving actions. We’ve all seen people passing when it’s unsafe, driving at overly high speeds

or tailgating, to name a few indiscretions. If no crash or mishap occurs as a result of such behaviours, the people victimized by such aggressive driving can count themselves lucky. But that’s not always the case. As the popular bumper sticker states, “Failure to plan on your part does not dictate an emergency on my part.” How true. Demonstrating patience is not necessarily taught by driving schools or listed in any handbook, but it’s a critically important aspect of defensive driving. Preventing all examples of dangerous driving on the highway or lower-speed roads is impossible, so we have to ensure we’re prepared for the possibility of encountering bad drivers. Keep an eye on the road ahead, including the traffic directly in front of you, and scan side to side, in case you’re going to miss the traffic light. Anticipating what other drivers are going to do, or could do, will go a long ways toward ensuring the safety of yourself and any passengers you might have in the vehicle. At the very least, remember to breathe when behind the wheel. You’ll get there eventually, even without driving like a knucklehead.

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Police probe reveals ‘disturbing’ online trade in child porn in B.C. JEFF NAGEL Black Press

RCMP say a six-month investigation last year uncovered 1,228 incidents of B.C. residents illegally sharing “troubling” child pornography, including photos and videos of child sexual abuse, using peer-to-peer networks. New crime rate data released today by Statistics Canada show child pornography cases reported by police more than quadrupled from 300 in 2013 to 1,271 in 2014. But RCMP Insp. Ed Boettcher said the numbers don’t necessarily reflect a spike in actual activity but rather a better baseline estimate following the project by the B.C. Integrated Child Exploitation Unit. “It was certainly eye opening to me,” Boettcher

said. “It more accurately reflects the the scope of the issue.” Officers with the B.C. ICE unit had tracked internet addresses of B.C. computers trading in known illegal material using online networks. It was the first broad sweep of its kind and revealed what Boettcher called a disturbing and tragic level of activity. “These are crimes against children, they’re serious and they result in life-long emotional scars,” he said. “The internet is forever.” The surge in activity uncovered was not matched by a major rise in culprits caught – a total of 107 accused pornographers were charged last year, up modestly from 2013. But Boettcher said more are expected as police continue their investigations.

He said the probe has led to charges against 18 accused and two have already been convicted. Violators who hide behind a computer screen can expect to lose their anonymity when they’re caught, he said. “Our initial investigation provided us a rough location of where these offences were occurring. We are now pursuing these investigations,” Boettcher said. “For those that think they can engage in this type of criminal act and hide, you should know that we have the expertise to find you.” He also urged residents and business owners to monitor their computers for illegal activity and use strong password protection to secure wireless networks so they can’t be used for criminal file-sharing.

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Motocross title

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Sara King, an 18-year-old motocross rider from Fort St. James competed and took home the title during the Canadian Motosport Racing Corporation’s Western Women’s Pro National in Calgary, Alta on June 13. The race was the last of the dualmoto race installment in six races which took place in Kamloops, Na-

naimo and Calgary between May 30 and June 13. King took first and second place respectively in the two Nanaimo races, she had two secondplace finishes in Kamloops and first place in both Calgary races to solidify the championship title. King is considering competing at the BCMA race in Quesnel in July and has her eye on returning to Walton, Ont., for the Grand National championship in August.

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“Come Find Your Inspiration”

ICBC calls on drivers to reduce motorcycle crashes this summer ICBC is urging drivers to watch out for motorcyclists on our roads as ridership and crashes peak in summer, with six riders injured every day in July and August in B.C. Vehicle drivers are at fault in nearly 80 per cent of crashes with motorcycles where the rider is seriously injured. Distracted driving and failing to yield the right-of-way are the top contributing factors for drivers in crashes with motorcyclists. Approximately 34 per cent of crashes involve only motorcycle riders. Inattention/distraction and speed are the top contributing factors for riders in crashes. Tips for drivers: *Watch carefully for motorcycles as they’re harder to see at dusk, at night, in heavy traffic and bad weather. *Look twice for motorcycles at intersections and be ready to yield the right-of-way when turning left. *Give lots of space when passing a motorcycle and allow at least three seconds following distance when you’re behind a motorcycle. *Make eye contact whenever possible to let motorcyclists know that you’ve seen them. Tips for riders: *Protect yourself from serious injury by always wearing safety gear designed for riding and a helmet that meets DOT, Snell M2005, M2010, M2015 or ECE safety standards. *Choose gear that gives you the best chance of being seen—bright colours and reflective materials. Do your best to stay out of drivers’ blind spots. *Prior to reaching a curve, plan your path through it. Reduce your speed and adjust your lane position. Always look in the direction you want to go. *Read other drivers’ language—never assume they’ve seen you or will give you the right of way.

They may not accurately judge your distance or speed of approach. *When approaching an intersection, adjust your lane position and reduce your speed so you’ll have time to stop if you need to. Get more tips for drivers and riders on icbc.com. Statistics: In the North Central region, on average, 20 motorcyclists are injured and three are killed in crashes in July and August every year. On average, 350 motorcyclists are injured and 13 are killed in car crashes in July and August every year in B.C. “Drivers need to do more to prevent motorcycle crashes and watch carefully for riders,” said Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “Riders also need to do their part by staying focused on the road and driving to the conditions, particularly when navigating curves or approaching an intersection.” “We want everyone to enjoy the great riding weather in B.C. – with a helmet and protective safety gear as appropriate,” said Suzanne Anton, Attorney General and Minister of Justice. “Drivers should consider that motorcyclists are at greater risk of fatal crashes in B.C. Although motorcycles account for only three per cent of vehicles on our roads, they represent 11 per cent of road fatalities.” “Too often police officers see the devastating results of motorcycle crashes,” said Chief Constable Neil Dubord, Chair of the B.C. Association of Chiefs of Police Traffic Safety Committee. “We’re asking motorcycle riders and their passengers to be visible, dress appropriately, pay attention and focus on driving because we don’t want you to be a statistic. And to other drivers, please be alert to motorcycles – give them their space and remember that there are no minor incidents involving motorcycles.”

Overwaitea Foods 100th Anniversary Roadshow Sunday, August 2, 2015 -- 12 pm to 4pm in the Overwaitea parking lot Hot Dogs with Proceeds going to BC Children’s Hospital

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Bring the Family and enjoy the beauty that is Fraser Lake along with the music, food and artisans at the soccer fields and the Art in many forms at the Recreation Center.

SATURDAY AUGUST 8TH • SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 10:00am: Opening Ceremonies • 11:00am: ½ hr Demos/Workshops start at Arena » 11am: Eileen Hutson - Watercolour • 11:00am: Music and Poetry » Noon: Gill Kopy - Photography » Highland Dancers (Burns Lake), Peter Ouellette (Fraser Lake), Jamie Nielson (Fraser Lake), Special » 1pm: Starklight Press - Writing Workshop » 2pm: Doris Ray - Humor Workshop Delivery (Ft St James), Madd Dog & Moe (Prince » 3pm: Signature Creations - Glass Demo George), Tom Forrest (Fraser Lake), Bob Thon » 4pm: Regina Kemp - Painting on Fabric (Fraser Lake), Oscar Lewis (Fraser Lake), Tamara » 5pm: Laura Gammond - Spinning & Dyeing Ketlo and many other local performers. • 11:30am: Children’s Workshops at soccer fields by Arena » Short story and Poetry readings as well » On the half hour there will be a new children’s • 10:30-6pm: Art Gallery in Foyer of the Arena workshop. • 10:30-6pm: Art Exhibitor Booths at Fraser Lake Arena Painting Demo by Bob Ross painting instructor Geri Malchow (arena)

We have many local artists as well as visiting artists. Also workshops for both Children and Adults at the Recreation Center.

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Community Events Community Events are free of charge as they are sponsored by the Caledonia Courier COMING EVENTS... Will appear as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profit organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for nonprofit organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to advertising@ ominecaexpress.com or by fax: 567-2070. Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our office located at #111250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is final. *** GIGANTIC YARD SALE... St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart St, Fort St. James August 8, 2015, 9 to 2. Loads of household items as well as tools, furniture, clothes, bikes etc. All proceeds to Stuart Lake Outreach Group Food Bank. All are welcome. *** FRASER LAKE FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS...is calling on visual artists of all mediums, quilters, pottery, bands, singers, poets etc. Festival will be August 8th, 2015. Call 250-699-1234 for more information or email: festivalofthearts@gmail.com *** VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local nonprofit organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to find an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to

be notified by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Office Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj. ca. For more information you can e-mail us at volunteerfsj@telus. net or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm). *** ST PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHEDULE... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity. *** UNTOLD TRAUMA...author seeks contributions from nonFirst Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email Kathyhansen1@gmail.com *** FIREWEED STOPPING THE VIOLENCE & OUTREACH SERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confidential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 9961214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fire.or@telus.net *** STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to

1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744. *** ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH SERVICES... will now take place only on the first Sunday of the month except for special occasions. *** FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... steering committee meetings first Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members are welcome and training is provided. For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.3231 *** FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS... Tuesday 11:30-8:00 Wednesday 11:30-4:30 Thursday 11:30-4:30 Friday 11:30-8:00 Saturday 11:00-3:00 *** AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m. *** NECHAKO VALLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and Youth Mental Health and Counseling Services available at no cost. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment. *** FORT TRAP AND HANDGUN CLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue) at 250-996-7728 (h) for more information. ***

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Working familiar territory Sean Wadelius returns as new NCO for Fort St. James RCMP Detachment MICHELE TAYLOR Caledonia Courier Staff Sgt. Sean Wadelius recently took up command at the Fort St. James Detachment of the RCMP. This is his second stationing in the Fort and he said returning here has been something he’s always had in the back of his mind. Wadelius took his second posting with the RCMP in the Fort back in 1995 doing the four-year post right after his stint in Prince George. He said he returned to the district because he’s always had a love of the area partly because it was one of his first postings, but also because of many of the friendships he’s maintained in town over the years. “Honestly it’s because I spent those years 95-99 here as a constable and I really did enjoy the work. My formative years as a constable or as a member of the RCMP were in Prince George but the developing years truly were here in Fort. St. James,” he said. He said supervisors Bob Frederick and Gary Church provided many opportunities to him as a young constable. One of those opportunities was Scene of the Crime Officers Course which he said

opened the doors to taking part in all the significant investigations here in town and set him on his career path. “When I left here (FSJ), I was recruited by North District Major Crime Unit in Prince George,” he said. From Prince George Wadelius had an opportunity to go to the Depot Division as an instructor. “I got to use my passion for martial arts and to do a job I got paid for as a bonus,” he said. “So, five years’ training cadets at the national academy and following that I went to Houston and Granisle as a commander there. That passion for general duty policing and dealing with people never left.” Wadelius said following his time in Houston/ Granisle he had Fort St. James come up and considered applying for the posting, but said timing is everything. “It just wasn’t the right time in my life to be (back) here,” he said. “I laugh because at my first transfer party here I said to my boss at the time, Bob Frederick, ‘One of these days I’m coming back to run this place.’ I always knew I was coming back here.” He said he goes where he’s always best suited

and added that after his stint in Chilliwack while in charge of the operational skills training unit there when Fort St. James came up it was an easy choice to go for the posting. “For the organization and for the people and I knew that the Fort had been leaderless for a while,” he said. “My wife was fully supportive in fact pushed me because of all the stories and friendships. It was a no-brainer to come back here.” As far as the long-term plans Wadelius said he’s got at least ten years to retirement and isn’t planning on going anywhere any time soon. “(My wife and I) are sort of laughing that with all the work we’re doing to the house that we’re not leaving for at least 1015 years,” Wadelius said grinning. He said things in Fort St. James are the same yet different as far as working here as a member to being the commander now over the last 15 years. “There’s some of the same issues in some of the outlying communities but I find it not as Wild West or frontier’ish as it was when I was first here,” he said. “From what I’ve seen so far it’s business as usual.”

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Staff Sgt. Sean Wadelius returned to Fort St. James at the end of June to take command of the detachment of the RCMP 15 years after his first posting in the Fort as a constable.

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Courier Nak’azdli Development Corporation continues to expand the local economy

Jointly owned Tl’oh Forest Products closed after 19 years of operation, which is an achievement given the current state of the lumber prices, the softwood lumber tariffs and the looming timber supply shortage. Efforts are now underway to place employees in new jobs or training programs. Did you know that Nak’azdli Whut’en and its businesses generated $5.73 million in wages last year? Or that over $10 million a year of business passes through Carrier Food and Fuel each year? The Band Administration itself processes between $500K and $800K in transactions each month, purchasing considerable amounts from local and regional businesses. It is a very busy place. So last year, the Nak’azdli Development Corporation and Nak’azdli Whut’en Band Council sat down to draft up a Business Charter. The process was helped along by a professional from Deloitte in Vancouver. The Business Charter sets out the business structure as it relates to the Band Administration and NDC. It also describes the purposes of the businesses them-

selves. Along with continued efforts to create employment on reserve, Nak’azdli is interested in expanding its economic efforts to activities within and beyond its traditional territory. The Charter sets out the authority of the Chief and Council as it relates to the NDC. Because of the Indian Act, all financial accountability for the Band rests with the Council. The separation of the NDC and Band Council provides a bit more flexibility in entering into business ventures without having to go through the Band Council for every aspect of the decision. “We want our businesses to succeed and are happy to see so many people employed, both Band members and non-Band members. But Band Council has so many issues to deal with every month, it will be helpful to have an NDC Board

that is a bit more independent. The Charter ensures that all the right checks and balances are in place so that the Board functions well and is accountable,” says Chief Fred Sam. The Charter was first initiated by the Council after learning of similar Business Charters being put in place in First Nations such as Musqueum and Westbank. Current Economic Development Officer and President of the NDC, Leonard Thomas, also views the Charter as a step forward for Nak’azdli Whut’en. “We look at all the opportunities around us and try to find activities that will be a good fit. Since the fur traders first came 200 years ago, we have taken advantage of economic opportunities around us. The Indian Act didn’t help us much but now we don’t let that get in our way. “Thomas concedes that

The Nak’azdli Band greenhouse.

Nak’azdli has some learning to do in keeping up in the business world. “We don’t have a lot of people trained in business,” Thomas admits, “but we have some very successful business people among us and we are willing to get help from outside experts. The new Board formation will allow up to three non-Nak’azdli members to fill voting positions. We want people with knowledge and experience to help this Board become successful.” The new NDC Board will expect to be up and running in the fall, 2015. It is a good time to adopt such changes as there will certainly be changes to the northern economy in the next

Sana’aih Market is a fully stocked grocery store that in the summer months, features organic vegetables grown by the Mount Pope Greenhouse. twenty years. Along with any opportunities that may arise through industrial activity, Nak’azdli is searching for opportunities in alternative energy, tour-

ism, and real estate. Current Nak’azdli businesses and business partnerships include: Carrier Food and Fuel (Petro), Sana’aih Market, Nahounli Creek

Gas Bar (Fas Gas), Nak’al Koh Logging, Mount Pope Greenhouse, Jaboon Investment, Nus De Environmental Services, and Ranchery Holdings.

Nak’azdli Development Corporation (NDC) is looking for Qualified Board Members The vision of the Nak’azdli Development Corporation is to develop economic ventures for Nak’azdli people and its territory, in a manner that is healthy, sustainable, and successful. Our mission is to create, implement and manage a business plan, through an accountable operational structure that builds wealth, produces long term financial benefit, and creates new business opportunities. We value and respect our people and resources. We will take a modern approach to resource development so that our environment, culture, and traditions are maintained.

NDC is seeking seven (7) voting directors to serve three year terms starting in the fall, 2015. We are seeking competent individuals with backgrounds and expertise in the following areas: O Real estate, property management or construction O Tourism, retail O Finance, banking O Legal O Resources (forestry, mining, energy) or manufacturing O Education, training, human resources O Traditional forms of governance Qualified director candidates are also expected to have the following personal skills, competencies and traits: O Effective communication skills O Relationship skills O Analytical skills O Integrity and a strong sense of ethics O Absence of criminal convictions for acts of fraud, theft, forgery, etc. O Freedom from foreseeable conflicts of interest O Respect for First Nations culture and history O Ability to commit sufficient time to the role of Director. If you feel you have the qualifications to serve on this Board, please email or mail your interest in the form of a letter directed to: Nak’azdli Whut’en Chief and Council PO Box 1329 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0 executiveassistant@nakazdli.ca Please note “NDC Board” in letter or email subject heading.

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Distracted driving consultation draws heartfelt ideas Heartfelt submissions and strong opinions permeate the more than 10,000 submissions and comments government received during its month-long consultation on distracted driving. Among the powerful, often personal stories shared in 962 email submissions supplemented by 1,932 online comments - were: * A veteran longhaul truckerâ€™s account of his birdâ€™s-eye view of other drivers - nearly all of whom appear to be talking or texting on handheld devices, on some days. * A young coupleâ€™s lament that - in addition to enduring severe physical and psychological trauma - they lost their unborn child after a distracted driver veered into their path.

* A call for heftier fines from a couple who lost a son when a distracted driver cut him off. By the numbers: * During the fourweek consultation, which closed last Thursday, the dedicated website received more than 24,000 visits and the #distractedbc hashtag figured in more than 1,000 tweets. * The siteâ€™s â€œAdd Your Voiceâ€? page, which asked contributors to answer nine specific questions, drew more than 69,000 responses from 9,400 individual contributors. * Notable response totals for specific questions: -- Nearly 90% of 9,106 respondents indicated they are very concerned about distracted driving in B.C. -- 90% of 7,536 re-

spondents indicated the fine for distracted driving should be increased. -- 96% of 7,493 respondents said drivers whoâ€™ve received multiple tickets for distracted driving should face greater sanctions. * Although handheld devices are not implicated in all distracted driving fatalities, many submissions focused on these devices as the cause of near-misses and serious injuries that the writers had witnessed or experienced. These observations support the view that handheld devices may be underreported as contributing factors in crashes. RoadSafetyBC expects to complete its analysis of the consultation submissions and data, plus further review of contemporary ap-

proaches in other jurisdictions, and be able to provide options for governmentâ€™s consideration this fall. The Province anticipates finalizing new measures by spring 2016, and potentially earlier depending on the outcome of the analysis. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton - â€œBritish Columbians have clear and passionate views about all forms of distracted driving. They deserved to be heard, and I thank everyone who participated for their candour. Our government will carefully review their feedback and champion new, tougher approaches against distracted driving that are effective, defensible and fair. Over the past five years, police across B.C. have provided strong en-

Matty Saharchuk traded A former Vernon Vipers forward is now a member of the Salmon Arm Silverbacks. Salmon Arm GM Troy Mick announced that his B.C. Hockey League club has acquired Matty Saharchuk in a trade with the Battlefords North Stars of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League. The 6-foot-2 Saharchuk spent the 201314 season with the Vipers â€“ including their appearance as host team for the 2014 RBC Cup tournament â€“ and played the year before in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League with Armstrongâ€™s North Okanagan Knights, where he was an affiliate player with the gorillas. â€œMatt is a big, left-shot centreman that can also play the wing,â€? said Mick. â€œHe is a very versatile forward who will help bolster our offence this year.â€? Saharchuk, 20, of Fort St. James, was the leading scorer for

the North Stars with 16 goals 20 assists for a total of 36 points in only 44 games played. â€œWe know what we are getting with him as a player and a person,â€? said Mick. â€œMatty has RBC Cup experience

and will add skill and grit to our lineup.â€? Saharchuk had 3-710 in 56 regular season games with the Vipers in â€˜13-â€™14, and added one assist in 14 playoff appearances. The Silverbacks

forcement of our existing distracted driving laws, and we absolutely want to support their continued vigilance with any new measures we introduce.â€? * B.C.â€™s current distracted driving penalties - $167 and three penalty points - are the secondlowest in the country. * The Province is working to achieve its road safety vision of having North Americaâ€™s safest roads by 2020. * In the past decade, government has introduced or toughened sanctions and programs to combat drinking and driving, distracted driving, excessive speeding, â€œstunting,â€? running red lights, unsafe motorcycling behaviours, and failing to slow down and move over when passing any stopped emergency or other â€œofficialâ€? vehicle with a flashing light.

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District of Fort St. James Notice to Electors of an Alternative Approval Process This notice is the second of two notices to advise electors in the District of Fort St. James of the intention to adopt “Land Disposal and Exchange Bylaw No. 951, 2015.” The purpose of the bylaw is to exchange park land for other land to be dedicated as park. A copy of Bylaw No. 951 and a summary of the proposal are available from the District of Fort St. James offices, 477 Stuart Drive West, during business hours, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., except statutory holidays. The Council of the District of Fort St. James proposes to adopt the bylaw unless, by 4:30p.m. on August 28, 2015, at least 10 percent of the electors in the District of Fort St. James sign an elector response form opposing the implementation of the proposal unless the municipal council/regional district board holds a vote. The number of elector responses required to prevent the local government from proceeding unless a vote is held is estimated to be 121. A report respecting the basis on which this determination was made is available upon request from the local government. Elector responses are required to be submitted to the local government on forms that can be obtained during regular business hours from the District of Fort St. James office. The form can also be downloaded from the District of Fort St. James’s website at: www.fortstjames.ca. The only elector response forms that will be accepted by the local government are the ones provided by the District of Fort St. James, or an accurate copy of the form. Only electors of the District of Fort St. James are eligible to sign the elector response forms. There are two types of electors – resident electors and non-resident property electors. Resident Elector: When signing an elector response form during an AAP, a resident elector must: be 18 years of age or older; be a Canadian citizen; have lived in British Columbia for at least six months; have lived in the jurisdiction (e.g. municipality or electoral area) for at least 30 days; live in the area defined for the AAP; and, not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law. Non-resident Property Elector: When signing an elector response form during an AAP, a non- resident property elector must: be at least 18 years of age; be a Canadian citizen; have lived in British Columbia for at least six months; have owned property in the jurisdiction (e.g. municipality or electoral area) for at least 30 days; own property in the area defined for the AAP; and, not be disqualified under the Local Government Act, or any other enactment from voting in a local election, or be otherwise disqualified by law. Note: Only one non-resident property elector may sign an elector response form per property, regardless of how many people own the property; and, that owner must have the written consent of a majority of the other property owner(s) to sign the response form on their behalf. Property owned in whole or in part by a corporation does not qualify under the non- resident property elector provisions. Resident electors signing the elector response form must provide their name and address. Non-resident property electors must provide their name and the address of the property in relation to which they are entitled to register as a non-resident property elector. The local government will not share the information on the form with anyone other than the Corporate Officer, or other person designated by the Corporate Officer. For more information on elector qualifications, please contact the District of Fort St. James or see the Voter’s Guide to Local Government Elections in B.C., available from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development or online at: http://www.cscd.gov.bc.ca/lgd/elections_home.htm. If this form is submitted to the District of Fort St. James by facsimile, please ensure that the transmission was completed.

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First-ever provincially led earthquake exercise set for 2016 A $1-million investment will support British Columbia’s first- ever provincially led, fullscale earthquake response exercise that will test elements of the new B.C. Earthquake Immediate Response Plan (IRP). Emergency Management B.C. (EMBC) is in the process of developing Exercise Coastal Response, a full-scale major earthquake and tsunami response exercise which will take place in the Port Alberni region from June 7-10, 2016. This exercise will also involve the real-time deployment of the Provincial Coordination Team (PCT), a cross-government group that can be activated to bring support to a local authority in an emergency, and the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) team from Vancouver. With this investment, B.C. will cover deployment costs for the HUSAR team, as well as the costs of staffing and carrying out the exercise. This will be the first provincial earthquake exercise to test tsunami response and full-scale HUSAR deployment in Port Alberni, and the first full-scale HUSAR training exercise that the Vancouver team has performed with EMBC. In addition to HUSAR and EMBC, multiple levels of government, various jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S., and a number of provincial ministries, First Nations, Crown corporations, first responders and internal and external agencies will all be invited to participate. With significant partner involvement expected, Coastal Response will enhance provincial emergency readiness and response capabilities for a catastrophic earthquake. Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton - “Planning and exercising are vital to a successful emergency management program, both at the provincial level, and in your home. We all have heardabout the potential for a catastrophic earthquake to hit our region - most recently in a New Yorker article - so we need to make sure we are prepared. Simply, we are all in it together. By funding the first ever provincially led

major earthquake exercise in B.C., we will be further along towards our goal of a safer province for us all.” City of Vancouver fire chief John McKearney - “The City of Vancouver Fire Rescue Service has worked with the Province for several years to improve our combined response capabilities to a major earthquake. This major exercise in Port Alberni will greatly assist all stakeholders, including first responders, to understand where our gaps in response and recovery may be. “Over the next year, the lead up to this exercise will provide the opportunity for emergency partners

to work closely together to build out the exercise, which will create tremendous learning and create and strengthen the working relationships that are so important when major emergency events occur.” Port Alberni fire chief Tim Pley - “All communities should be prepared to respond to and recover from the types of large-scale emergencies that are likely to occur in their areas. In the Alberni Valley, we know that we are at risk of a catastrophic Cascadia subduction zone earthquake followed immediately by a devastating tsunami. History tells us that. Municipal, regional and First

Nations governments in the Alberni Valley have taken a collaborative approach to preparing our community for this eventuality. We need to test our preparedness. We could not undertake a large-scale exercise of our emergency plan without the Province of B.C.’s support and ongoing commitment to public safety.” Port Alberni was selected as the location for the exercise due to its seismic history. Specifically, on March 27, 1964, a magnitude 9.2 earthquake struck Alaska, triggering a tsunami that reached Port Alberni just after midnight on March 28, causing flooding and devastation including damage to 300 homes and buildings.

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