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SWIM FISHY: Selena Fitzgerald, 10, gently places ‘Survivor’ into one of two fish slides at Riverside Park during the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre’s fish release May 4. Read more on page 2 & 4 and see pictures on page 3.

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Lake fireRebecca Watson

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A fi re burning two-and-a-half kilometers south of Norman Lake has resulted in an evacuation of 80 residents.

The Ministry of Forests’ Wildfi re Management Branch (WMB) issued the order Sunday, May 10 because of the growing fi re estimated, as of Mon-day afternoon, to be 2,700 hectares in size.

WMB offi cer, Jill Kelsh, said the fi re will likely continue to grow.

“It’s hard to say how long it might last but based on the sunny forecast we are expecting it will stay active and it’s about getting [residents out] and the resources there,” Kelsh said.

The effected area starts at the intersection of the Bobtail FSR and the Blackwater Road, south to the Bobtail Connector FSR, including all lands to the eastern boundary of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Electoral Area ‘F’ (Vanderhoof Rural), including the Little Bobtail Lake, Naltesby Lake, and Eulatazella Lake. An alert is also in place for areas north and west of Bednesti Lake and Ber-man Lake area. Residents within the evacuation or-der area must leave immediately and register at the closest Reception Centre located at the Vanderhoof arena at 340 Columbia St. East.

Fraser Fort George also has an evacuation order in place that actually goes across the regional dis-trict boundary, Bill Miller, chair of the RDBN said.

“It’s bigger than just our region. We also have an alert area beyond the evacuation area as well,” Mill-er said. “It goes north as far as HWY 16 and goes west as far as Sob Lake road. The eastern boundary for the RDBN is the eastern boundary with Fraser Fort George encompassing Cluculz Lake.”

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cluding a specialized Incident Management Team and Structural Protection Units have been deployed, along with four helicopters and fi ve peices of heavy equipment.

The cause of the fi re is still under inves-tigation but it is suspected to be human-caused.

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Sturgeon hatchery release at Riverside

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Swim fi shy, swim. About 600 sturgeon slid into the

Nechako River at Riverside Park Monday, May 4 during a second-wave release as part of the Nechako White Sturgeon Recovery Initiative (NWSRI). Another set of about 600 fi sh were released a couple weeks prior making a total of about 1,200 endangered fi sh re-leased this spring into Nechako waters.

President of Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C., An-drew Wilson, said this year’s release is just the beginning of a big project to rebuild the sturgeon population in the Nechako.

“It’s a real positive move to recover the fi sh population and, although [numbers were low] the bigger fi sh will have higher survival rates,” Wilson said at the release.

Hundreds of kids from seven area elementary schools gathered at the park. Each student held, named and released a fi sh down a water slide-type tube into the river. Director of instruction Eugene Marks, called the event a vital hands-on portion of the Nechako White Sturgeon curriculum that made its way into schools last fall.

“Just look at the faces of the kids. Instead of sitting in a class room they actually get to personally send off the fi sh,” Marks said.

Nechako Valley Secondary School students were also part of the day, documenting the commemorative beginning of the hopeful fi sh re-

population. Gr 12 Enviro Vikes worked

together with the Nechako Environ-mental Water Stewardship Society (NEWSS) previously to the release as part of their watershed curriculum.

Enviro Vikes member Angela Harkins, Gr 12, said the entire pro-gram was so fun to learn about.

“It’s important to conserve the habitat that was here and make it the best fi t for the sturgeon as possible,” she said, as she helped a struggling fi sh out of the slide and into the fl owing waters.

Now that the fi sh have been released, the NWSRI team are out capturing brood fi sh for the next three weeks to start spawning at

the end of May, so we can create a whole new batch of juveniles, Cory Williamson said, manager of the Nechako White Sturgeon Conserva-tion Centre.

Tours of the conservatory are open to the public as walk-ins throughout the summer every Thurs-day from 2-3 p.m. or by appoint-ment.

Don Holloway, a retired teacher from school district 91, has volun-teered to be one of the tour guides.

“I’m an avid fi sherman and if we didn’t make this hatchery the sturgeon would be extinct in 10-20 years. The education for the kids is absolutely fantastic. Naming the fi sh is excellent too because now they’ll take ownership of the river,” Hollo-way said.

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FISH RELEASE DAY: Riverside Park catered to hundreds of students from seven area schools who each got to release a sturgeon into the water from the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre. Shawn Stuart, 9, is seen holding Peter Griffi n just before he releases him into the water.

Photo by Rebecca Watson Photo by Rebecca Watson

SLIPPERY: Aurora Petten, 10, is about to pick up Bob and send him on his way.

HELPING THE ENVIRONMENT: Enviro Vikes member Angela Harkins, Gr. 12, waits at the bottom of the slide to help fi sh who need it.

Sturgeon release day at Riverside Park

Madison Scott Poker Ride May 30

On The Trail To Find Maddy will be held Saturday, May 30. Walkers leave from Mapes Hall 12-2 p.m., ATV’s leave from Brian and Diane Ramages 11-1 p.m. and horse-back leaves from Jody and Jewel Volts 10-12 p.m. This event is spon-sored by the Kinettes, all welcome. Madison Scott has been missing since May 28, 2011.

Farmers Market starting soon

The Vanderhoof Farmers Market will start Thursday, June 11 at Riverside Park. Vendors from town and surrounding areas will be on site from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

IDIDALAP-4CANCER coming up

The Ididalap4cancer charity walk is set to go on Friday, June 19 be-ginning from Nechako Valley Secondary School.

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They have spent a year growing and thriving in the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre hatchery and on May 4 they joined their family members in the wild. But their contribution to the recov-ery of the Nechako white sturgeon goes far beyond simply increasing the population. They are the fi rst from the new hatchery in what will be a long line of sturgeon that will contribute to the recovery for this endangered population.

Half of the 1,250 sturgeon raised at the hatchery were released in April to coincide with ice-off in the river and an early spring. The release is slightly lower than initially expected due to water quality issues and high river temperatures during the critical fi rst feed period in 2014. However, the fi sh that are ready for release have been raised beyond the planned 150 to 200 gram size, reaching an average of 550 g and up to 900 grams. These fi sh are much larger than what most sturgeon predators along the Nechako encounter, which is expected to substantially increase their survival rate. Fish released at this size are equivalent to a three-year-old wild fi sh.

This release also begins a major next step in the research around juvenile habitat require-

ments and complements ongoing research to understand earlier life stages. All fi sh released from the facility will be tagged with micro-chips so they can be individually identifi ed and 30 have radio transmitters that can be tracked by boat, airplane or fi xed stations. Track-ing the sturgeon will contribute to ongoing data collection on survival rates as well as fi sh movement and habitat use. The juvenile fi sh released this spring will become mature adults in 30 to 40 years.

The movement of the radio-tagged fi sh can be tracked without having to recapture them. Half of the radio tags will be assigned to 150 gram sized fi sh, the annual target size for the hatchery reared sturgeon. The tags placed on them have enough battery power to transmit data for approximately 1.5 years. The remaining 15 tags are assigned to the larger fi sh,

giving researchers the opportunity to place larger tags capable of transmitting data for up to 8 years. In addition to gathering data on behaviour and survival rates,

behaviour of the larger fi sh will be compared to smaller fi sh, increas-ing the knowledge on additional life stages.

Several major research projects are expected to provide enough information to begin planning for restoration of spawning and incubation habitats within a fi ve year timeframe. The studies will provide a better understanding of

adult spawning site selection and sediment movement and deposi-tion patterns as they relate to fl ow management and the clearing of bottlenecks along the river.

“While we have a fair amount of information about the cause of this decline and the re-quirements for suc-cessful egg and lar-val incubation, we need to learn more about the specifi c steps that can be taken to rebuild a self-sustaining the Nechako sturgeon population” says Cory Williamson, Manager of the Nechako White Sturgeon Con-servation Centre and Chair of the

Technical Working Group. “This is a huge step forward on three fronts. We are rebuilding a popula-tion, researching the causes of the decline and working with a highly engaged community to fi x the problems for these fi sh.”

The white sturgeon popula-tion has declined from roughly 5,000 in the mid 1900’s to about 600 fi sh today, most of which are

over 45 years of age. The lack of young sturgeon in the Nechako means that an entire generation is already missing. The Nechako River sturgeon females spawn every three to fi ve years at only one known location near Vander-hoof. Males normally spawn every second year.

The centre was built by the Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC with the support of partners including the provincial govern-ment, First Nations, Rio Tinto Alcan and the District of Vander-hoof. It is open for tours every Thursday afternoon from 2:00 to 3:00 pm or by appointment. Thanks to the support of volunteer guides from Vanderhoof, addi-tional tours are planned for the summer months.

“The community is committed to the success of this project and it is exciting to see the fi rst year come to fruition,” says Wayne Salewski, Chair of the Commu-nity Working Group. “Excite-ment has been building about seeing this fi rst generation enter the wild. We are really looking forward to learning from these fi sh and building on the accom-plishments.”

Sent in by the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Centre

First Nechako Hatchery Sturgeon Released into the Wild


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Lakes District principal hired as new director of instruction


Next year Lakes District Secondary will have a new principal because the Nechako Lakes School District will have a new director of instruction.

Mike Skinner has offi cially accepted the district-wide position which means he will leave his post as principal behind. A move he says is exciting as he looks forward to a new challenge.

“I’m excited to accept the job and look forward to working with students, parents and the com-munity in another capacity. I may be leaving the school but I’m not leaving the district,” Skinner said. Now, instead of managing 39-48 staff mem-bers, Skinner’s job will span upwards of 100 staff members over multiple schools.

He will complete what is currently his seventh year as principal of LDSS for the remainder of the school year while also working closely with as-sistant superintendent Rick Pooley this spring and fall to get an understanding of all that his new role encompasses.

As director of instruction Skinner will be re-sponsible for schools in the west end of the district but a good component of the job is human re-sources. This means he will work with all schools in the district on that front.

As a district staff member he will be the person

people can talk to about teacher job postings, con-tracts or anything to do with the union, and will be on-call for community members in the Burns Lake area.

Previously, Skinner has been a council-lor, teacher, vice principal and principal having worked with the district since 1993 at Grassy Plains Elementary Secondary School and LDSS.

The Nechako Lakes School Board has confi -dence in his ability to fi ll the position, Charlene Seguin said, acting superintendent.

“He’s demonstrated a lot of forward thinking leadership in the skills required for 21 century learning. He’s worked successfully with his staff on a number of educational issues including look-ing at how assessment and instruction intertwine. He’s also always been a very active team player within the district…if we need something he’s always happy to take part.”

Skinner will be the third DOI for SD91, along with Manu Madok for Fort St. James and Eugene Marks for Vanderhoof.

“My position may have a bit more travel com-ing into Vanderhoof for meetings, but one of our school-district mottos is SD-one-91, because we want to work as one team with one purpose for students in the community, so even though we’re spread out throughout the communities we do have common goals,” Skinner said.

Mike Skinner will be a director if instruction for SD91 next year.

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Former Nechako Valley Historical So-ciety president, John Alderlisten, offi cial-ly resigned at the May 7 board meeting.

“I came and handed it over and that was that,” Alderlisten said, who left the meeting shortly after his resignation.

Jessi Wilson was elected by acclima-tion from the group as president and a new board was voted in.

Previous societal members Heather Stephens and Claire Singleton joined the board which also includes Frank Neufeld.

Wilson said her focus now is making

sure the museum is opened this season.“The board has to get together

[promptly] with its members, a person can’t make decisions by themselves. The entire board will keep meeting and from there we will see what steps need to be taken fi rst,” Wilson said.

The District of Vanderhoof has imple-mented paying the society’s bills directly (heat and hydro) which was one of the is-sues previously causing heat between the group and the DOV.

The town has also secured funding to hire a curator and student who will work there this summer to help support the non-profi t group.

“But until the board comes together it’s diffi cult to move forward,” Tom Clement, director of community devel-opment said. “And since the DOV wants full involvement and we don’t want to close the doors, we’ll keep paying the bills.”

Wilson has faith in the new board and hopes others will see the positive changes.

“But we need to get things moving for the new season as quick as possible,” Wilson said, who hopes to have the mu-seum open by May long weekend.

A follow-up NVHS board meeting was held Tuesday, May 12. Details re-ported as made available.

Historical Society gets new president and board

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Blue Sky Privilege There is a prayer a world away

That cannot imagine the sound of rushing water, That asks for a lazy rain,

Begs for a few drops,

To grace the barrels, buckets, cups and tinsLaying crooked on rocky ground, A fi lm of dry dust coating them,The forgotten hopes for showers

Vainly placed beneath searingly blue skies Of the kind you would pray for in summer.

You want nothing but a barren blue expanse above you,

Ignorant. How dare you look on clouds with sadness?

Curse too-cold lakes,And look on fl ooded rivers with disdain?

When rain reigns supreme Ruling with power over life and death

In other places?

Places where water is not a stain on sidewalks,Where rain is not a torrential torment,

Is not dreary, but dear.Where it is pure joy

Mingling with tears on cheeksWetting dry lips

That crack like thirsty desert beds With how they smile wide.

How dare you?

There is a tiny, hunched form in a parallel world you wish was unrelated to yours,Thin-fi ngered hands clutching rope

Eyes excited at the weight of the burden that pulls their gaze to the ground.

A burden sloshing But never spilt.

Your guiltMay not be misplaced,

But it will not change tides,Nor will your tears shed nourish parched ground.

But moving forward in ignorance,Unaware of our gifts:

The promises raindrops sing,The beauty, bounty, in that shade of blue

That some eyes will never behold by a lakeside Is an insult that washes away all hope of fi nding

a solution, Leaving prayers unansweredAnd rain catchers ever empty.

A poem by Gabrielle Fitzpatrick, Gr 12 student in Vanderhoof who attended the humanitarian trip to Kenya last summer and is an active part of the

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Mom quite literally brought you into this world, so it’s no wonder there is so much attention put on these lovely ladies on Mothers Day.

She created, nurtured and formed you in her womb (with a touch of help from dad) and gave birth to you. The process continued, only this time in her arms, from a young babe to the person you are today.

Think of all the diapers she has changed, all the spilt food she has cleaned up, all the meals she has slaved over, all the laundry she has folded, all the beds she has made, all the toys she has cleaned up, all the tears she has wiped, all the boo-boos she has kissed and all the words of wisdom she has shared.

There is so much to be thankful for when it comes to moms. Whether it’s your real mom, surrogate mom, aunty, grandma or special lady in your life, today is the time to show them how much you care and appreciate all they do.

But like giving thanks only on Thanksgiving, putting mom on a pedestal doesn’t have to be just a once-a-year occasion.

It doesn’t mean you have to shower her with gifts and pam-per her everyday (although it doesn’t hurt to do it more often). Lending a hand in the kitchen, whether you live at home or come by for visits, not only gives mom a bit of a break, but it’s an opportunity to bond with mom and create treasured memo-ries.

Doing something unexpected like fi xing that squeaky tap or weeding the garden is another nice chore that will make mom’s day, any day.

But most of all, telling your mom how much you appreciated all she does is the best gift of all. And one that shouldn’t just be saved for Mothers Day.

Mom deserves the best, always


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Temporary closures at Fort St. James emergency room

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Fort St. James — A lack of staff has caused a diversion of the emergency department at the Stuart Lake Hospital in Fort St. James. The de-partment will see eight days over the next month where the hospital’s emergency department will not have adequate emergency staff to attend emer-gency situations.

Coverage for a locum that was already off due to person reasons was affected when the locum that was coming to the hospital to cover the leave had to cancel their coverage due to personal reason as well.

Jonathon Dyck, Public Affairs and Media Re-lations Communications for Northern Health, said the emergency department is the only part of the hospital that will be affected by the shortage. The Stuart Lake Hospital’s other departments will not see any closures, he said the rest of the hospital will be open for patients.

“There is eight days that the emergency department will be closed in May due to these unexpected circumstances,” he said.

The hospital emergency room will be closed May 7, 12, 14, 26 and May 28, each day from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 a.m. on May 23 to 7 a.m. on May 25.

Dyck said Northern Health appreciates the community’s support during the shortage while it attempts to fi nd cover-age for the department.

“We did have coverage up until this point,” he said. “Unfortunately there was another personal leave from the covering locum.”

Transport for emergencies during the closure dates will be to the next open emergency department in Vanderhoof or Prince George.

April Hughes, health services administrator Omineca

Region, says if there was a concern of closures in Vanderhoof the public would be notifi ed.

“But when there’s a closure in Fort St. James it defi nitely impacts Vanderhoof. When the emergency department in Fort St. James does close, paramedics and patients driving their own vehicles will be diverted from Fort St. James to Vanderhoof [it being the next closest hospital],” she said. “There have been scattered emergency-room closures in Fort St. James before, some lasting over an eight-to-ten month period, and we certainly saw an increase in traffi c.”

Anyone requiring emergency attention can call 9-1-1 for transport to Prince George or Vander-hoof Dyke said, adding if patients aren’t sure if their condition would warrant an emergency room visit or if they require health advice, patients are encouraged to call Health Link BC at 8-1-1.

Patients who are transferred due to an emer-gency that do not require follow up in their originating community’s hospital are advised that transport back to their home community is the patient’s responsibility. Dyck said there is a bus service available on Wednesday’s to Fort St.

James that can be utilized. “Sometimes patients will be transferred back by BC

Ambulance Service depending if they’re coming back to the hospital,” he said. “Standard practice for all communi-ties across BC, is that patients are required to fi nd their own way back to their home communities.”


Vanderhoof — Saik’uz First Nation and Innergex Renewable Energy (IRE) have signed a 50/50 partnership agreement to develop a wind farm on Nulki Hills near Vanderhoof.

Saik’uz lands and resource manager Jack-ie Thomas said they had a fi nancial analyst look at the First Nation’s best options.

“The biggest difference between this project and others is the company came to us right away. Site C is so controversial and I think clean energy is a good option… much more supported by First Nations,” she said.

The First Nation originally signed a letter of intent with the energy company in 2013 and since then Saik’uz and Innergex continue to work together on obtaining an Environ-mental Assessment Certifi cate and have started looking into getting a Power Purchase

Agreement with BC Hydro. Over the past year representatives from

Saik’uz have toured other wind projects because the more information you have the better you can make a decision, Thomas said.

The proposed Nulki Hills wind farm rep-resents up to 210 MW of renewable energy with 70 proposed wind turbines (max height of 120 m,1-3 MW each) that will generate enough electricity for approximately 50,000 to 59,000 households. If Saik’uz and In-nergex are successful in obtaining the EAC and PPA, construction could start as early as 2017 and move to full operation by 2019.

“This partnership refl ects our commit-ment to work together respectfully and collaboratively to build this project, which is on the traditional territory of Saik’uz. We expect that the project will bring sustainable economic development opportunities to both Saik’uz and the District of Vanderhoof,” Am-rit Dhatt, Innergex spokeswomen said.

Saik’uz and Innergex go 50/50 on partnership for wind farm on Nulki Hills

WIND FARM AGREE-MENT: Richard Blanchet, Senior VP-Innergex, and Chief Stanley Thomas of Saik’uz First Nation are seen holding hands at the signing of a 50/50 partnership between the energy company and First Nation. For more than 2 years Innergex and Saik’uz have been working together on an enviornmental assesment for the wind farm project that could come into fruition as early as 2017.


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NATIONAL DAY OF MOURNING– April 28th - Workers Memorial or ‘Day of Mourning’ at White Swan Park was well attended by FLESS students. Each ribbon tied to the tree represents workers who have lost their lives on the job from Fraser Lake, Fort Fraser, Endako and our surrounding area.

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The GARDEN IS NOW OPEN: Whitney Albertson, 9, is seen watering tomato and basil plants inside the greenhouse at the Vanderhoof Community Garden. These plants in particular need special watering at the base of the plant only, so that the leaves are not damaged.“If you get the leaves wet the water can actually get so warm it could burn the leaf,” Michelle Roberge said, Farm To School coordinator for kids from McLeod, addingthis year the plan is to implement multiple berry patches and plant various fruit trees.If you are interested in acquiring a bed at the garden email [email protected].


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Telephone DirectoryStuart/Nechako 2015

Serving...Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake,

Fort Fraser , Cluculz Lake, Tachie and area

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Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake Shotokan members place at Karate B.C. tournament


Vanderhoof/Fraser Lake — The Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake Inter-national Shotokan Karate Federation (ISKF) clubs participated in a Karate B.C. Tournament in Prince George May 2. Four members received med-als in their divisions.

“Karate B.C. are the ones that put the tournament together but since it was an open tournament anyone could participate. So even though it was organized by a separate organi-zation, we thoroughly enjoyed it,” Brent Guenther, Vanderhoof ISKF Sensei said.

More than 60 People from Kiti-mat, McKenzie, Prince George, Van-derhoof and Fraser Lake competed in the tournament to name just a few.

Black belt Guenther took home gold in the men’s advanced kata.

A kata is a pre-arranged set of movements designed to fi ght an imaginary opponent, Guenther said.

“Katas help to develop skills. Through repetitive motions each belt level learns its own kata, a com-pletely different set of movements. Through repetition and refi ning those skills it helps develop it so if you go up against a real opponent you have a whole arsenal of different skills be-cause you’ve learned different ones,” Guenther said.

Keelan Wiebe, 18, a brown belt from Vanderhoof, won silver in the intermediate men’s kata.

“For it being my fi rst time at a tournament it was actually really good. I felt I deserved the silver be-cause in the tournament you do three

unique different katas. I messed up on one I forgot about but on the other two I did quite well,” Wiebe said.

Guenther agreed that Wiebe arose to the occasion.

“He is our most promising brown belt student. He’s been doing it a long time now and he’s coming along nicely,” Guenther said.

The Vanderhoof club’s treasurer and black belt, Peter Ryks, took home a bronze medal in the ad-vanced men’s Kata. Guenther and Ryks are also known in ISKF as Shodan, which means fi rst degree black belt.

Another black belt, Dale Peck, 39, is the sensei at the Fraser Lake loca-tion. He was awarded a silver medal in the advanced men’s kata.

Peck also brought three others from Fraser Lake with him including Trevor Stone, 9, who won bronze in kumite, which is fi ghting an actual opponent.

Bryson Bisanz and Ben Con-wright also competed but even though they didn’t leave with a medal it was just their fi rst tourna-ment.

“Kumite had some pretty tough competition. Trevor did an excel-lent job, had great form. They all had great form, great skills, and it was their fi rst tournament and they didn’t have as advanced notice to participate at a higher level. When Ben fought against one of their elite fi ghters from Prince George, the elite fi ghter cleaned house in the whole division so he didn’t have much of a chance to win out of that,” Peck said.

For more information on ISKF, visit www.iskfbc.ca.

KARATE: Keelan Wiebe, 18, performing his Kata with judges in the background. Photo by Peter Ryks

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MINE SAFETY: Mrs. Lindstrom and Ms. Moon’s classes from Fraser Lake Elementary Secondary hosted James Cochran and Joe Jenkinson from Endako Mine for their presentation on Mine Safety as a part of the student’s First Aid unit this term. “It was an incredibly engaging and entertaining presentation,” said Diana Lindstrom.


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Local residents, Wanda and Brian Nemethy, have made the grade and are now able to qualify to run the 119th Boston Marathon next April.

Last weekend in Vancouver, Brian ran the BMO Marathon, 42km, with 4,500 others in a time of 3 hour 4 minutes and 43 seconds - good for 3rd place in his age group and 82nd overall.

For Brian, this was his 27th marathon. His fi rst marathon was in grade 11 when he ran 3 hours 24 minutes also in the same race. His time require-ment for Boston is 3 hours 30 minutes and his wife, Wanda, who ran the Victoria marathon last fall in a time of 3 hours 22 minute beat her time requirement by 38 minutes which is 4 hours.

Both are able to apply for entry this September and if chosen, which they should, will be running the Boston Marathon next April. Over 30,000 run-ners take part every year and all of them have to make the qualifi cation time.

The fi rst running of the Boston Marathon was in April of 1897.

Others who took part in the BMO are: Charlotte Wiebe also ran the marathon in a time of 6 hours 17 minutes 12 seconds.

In the half marathon, 21km, Jessica Naka who ran her very fi rst half in a time of 2 hours 21 minutes 45 seconds and Lorrie Ann Riedel who ran her 3rd half in a personal best time of 2 hours 19 minutes 22 seconds.

In the 8km event, Adriana Manwaring ran 59 minutes 10 sec, Michelle Naka ran 52 minutes 59 seconds and her daughter, Meghan, ran 52 minutes 37 seconds.

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A zone track-and-fi eld meet in Prince George May 2 saw students from Nechako Valley Secondary compete in a variety of events.

The sun was shining at Masich Sta-dium as 12 schools took part in 100m-600m dashes, 800m - 1,200m runs, 80m hurdles, high jump, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus throw and javelin throw. NVSS left the stadium with four fi rst place winners and four second place winners. Alexander Nemethy placed 1 boys 18-19 800 m and 1,500m races.

Kyler Boucher came second in 1,200m and the 800m races. Emma Floris placed fi rst in girls 16-17 long jump and 100m dash. Coleson Jansen placed second in boys 14-15 100m and 300m dash. Elliott Tone placed second in 800m run. Justin Van Andel placed second for boys 14-15 high jump. Gabriel McLain placed fi rst in boys 13 discus throw 1kg and third in javelin throw 500g. Hunter Floris placed fi rst in boys 14-15 discus throw 1 kg and fi rst in javelin throw 600g.

The zone championship will be held May 22 and 23 in Prince George.

The top two from each race at that event will go to high school provincials

in Langley June 4 to 6. “We are hoping for eight students to

qualify for Provincials in June in Lang-ley,” Brian Nemethy said, NVSS T&F coach. “There are 27 on the team this year. Emma Floris is a 100m specialist, Alex Nemethy a 3,000m and Steeple-chase specialist, Hunter Floris a shot put and javelin specialist, Matthew Ebert a discus specialist, and Simon Nemethy and Kyler Boucher are 800m and 1,500m specialists. These students are getting better each week and will qualify for Provincials. Hopefully others from the team will also meet the qualifi cations of placing in the top two.”

Sub Zero track meet hosts Vanderhoof athletes

Photo by Mark Nemethy

RUNNING: Brian Nemethy in Vancouver at his 27th marathon.


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Sub Zero track meet hosts Vanderhoof athletes

Photos sent in by Brian Nemethy

RUNNING: Christina Askeland came second in the 100m race and Kyler Boucher came second in the 1000m and 1200m races.

Photos sent in by Brian Nemethy

MAKING NVSS PROUD: Alex Nemethy came fi rst in the 800m race.


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Church Directory

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner“Giving you a Purpose to live for

and People to live with”Worship Service: 11:00 am Sunday School: 9:45 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

We have a place for you to belong!For more information call

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The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

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Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

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Nechako Christian Fellowship

WELCOMES YOU!11:00 am Worship Service

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GIVING: Avri Raymond presented Aquatic Centre representative Zoe Dhillion with her own birthday money as a donation towards the pool. The total funds raised were $304. Avri says it was her idea to ask for donations for the pool at her 7th birthday. “I think this is great momentum towards hitting our goal of $500,000 by the end of the year,” Mrs. Dhillion said.

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PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even includeschool activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photoby e-mail ([email protected]) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.This week’s submission....

quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. Phone 250-567-8587.For more information contact email at [email protected]

***CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927.

***AL-ANON...Has your life been affected by someone elses drinking? The Al-Anon is for you! Meetings held on Mondays at 7pm in Community Room at Omineca Safe Home Society. For more information contact Gail at 567-4318.

***THE NORTHSIDE WOMEN’S INSTITUTE...meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Newcomers always welcome. For more information call Brenda, 250 567-9705.

***V’HOOF HOSPICE SOCIETY... Do you have a few hours a month to give? Are you sensitive to the special needs of those persons at the end stages of life? Want to be part of a great organization that makes a difference in our community, then we are looking for you. The V’hoof Hospice Society is a not-for profi t charity looking for new volunteer members. Our Society has a desire to help others. We are sensitive to the special needs of the dying patient and their families. We do not have personal agendas or “missions” to our Hospice work. Our main fundraising come in the form of donations to our Tree of Life. We are looking for new members to continue this great service. For more info call Valerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218 (weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or [email protected]

***THE FOOD BANK... is in serious need of food donations. Specifi cally the following is needed: “Chunky” soups and stews and canned milk.

***BADMINTON AT FLESS GYM... Every Thursday at 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. come out and have some fun!

***THE VANDERHOOF CANCER SUPPORT GROUP...meets the fi rst Friday of every month @ noon at the The Reid. For more info call Karen @ 567-4828.

***ENDAKO HALL SOCIETY...meets every THIRD Wednesday of the month in the hall at 7:30pm.

***THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization for those interested in light and heavy horse driving. Monthly meetings every second Tuesday of the month. For more info contact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD...meets the third Tuesday of the month9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. FranSheeley 567-5254.

***THE FRASER QUILTERS GUILD...meets the 2nd Tuesday of each monthat 10am at the Fort Fraser Community Hall. Newcomers welcome.

***HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honour the living as well as to remember and honour those who have passed on. For more info callValerie Pagdin at 250-567-6218(weekdays), 250-567-3889 (evenings/weekends) or [email protected]

***THE FRASER LAKE CANCER SUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rdTuesday of every month at 12 noonin Autumn Services. For further information call Judy at 250-699-7763.

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway,please contact the offi cers at the 480Connaught St. at the Gospel ChapelTuesday night. For more informationcall: Capt. John Callaghan - 250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496Evenings.

***AA MEETING... Wednesday, 8:00p.m. United Church Hall. 567-8087 or 567-4588

***FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS...Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall.

***ST. JOHN HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SOCIETY... meets second Tuesday ofthe month (with the exception of July & August) at 7:00 p.m. in the hospital cafeteria. For further info contact Edna 567-9759 - New members welcome.

***VANDERHOOF

LIBRARY HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm & 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Thursday 10:00am to 5:00pmFriday 10:00 am to 6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm***

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday12pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

***NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS

Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profi t organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profi t organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our offi ce located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is fi nal.

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NEW EVENTS....NEW EVENTS....

STORYTIME SPRING SESSION...Stories & Interactive Rhymes. Ages 3 and up Thursdays, until June 11 10:30 – 11:00 am at the Vanderhoof Public Library. Parents are welcome to stay.

***RHYMES & SONGS SPRING SESSION...Early Steps towards literacy and a love of books! Ages 0-35 months.Tuesdays, until June 9 10:30 – 11:15 am at the Vanderhoof Public Library. A Snack is provided.– 11:00 am. Parents are welcome to stay.

***IDIDALAP4CANCER... is set to go on June 19/15 ............. start getting your teams ready for another fabulous fundraiser!!

***NEW! THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB...Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday (except Stat holidays) 6:30-7:30pm at the NVSS Library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Volunteers will be available to help beginners. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details contact Jeff Obayashi at [email protected] or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for chess club and/or tournament.

***GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Look-ing for FUN opportunities and chal-lenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Out-door activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Community projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registra-tion also available at www.girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882.

***VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS...Meetings - Tues 6:30-9:30 at the Gospel Chapel For more information call: 250-640-0218 or 250-570-7496

***STUART NECHAKO MANOR...looking for volunteers. Help needed with outings, Serving meals, entertainment and visits for the residents. Please contact Marnie at 250 567 6290 for more information.

***VOLUNTEERS NEEDED....Would you like to become part of a team working together to improve the quality of life for stroke survivors? The Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery Group is looking for volunteers to join their team. Vanderhoof Stroke Recovery’s goal is to encourage stroke survivors to improve their lives through education, exercise, work groups, crafts, outings, etc. No special skills required; training and orientation are provided. Patience and caring understanding a necessity. Volunteers share responsibilities: assisting with activities, exercises, education, crafts, outings, fund raising. Time commitment: 3 hour meeting each Monday morning (excluding stat holidays), from September through mid-June.

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966

[email protected]

***SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, you will have a lot energy this week. Channel your energy into a project that is especially meaningful to you and those you love.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Nervous energy may leave you feeling a bit out of sorts, Taurus. Find a way to keep busy so your nerves don’t get the better of you. Invite a friend over.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, a friend may be in a bind and come to you for advice and assistance. Find the right words to heal any wounds and provide the support this person needs.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Changes at home make this an exciting time for you, Cancer. Enjoy these changes for the excitement they bring and take some time to re ect on the good things in your life.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Leo, resist the urge to offer advice unless you are asked to do so. You do not need to expend extra energy on something that is beyond your control and does not concern you.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22You may have to use your intuition to get to the root of a situation, Virgo. Even nancial concerns can be resolved if you go with your gut. Trust a friend to help you out.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, make the most of some upcoming free time. Use the down time to re ect on where you want to be going forward and what you need to do to get there.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, you have a need to keep a secret, but the excitement is building and making it hard to do so. Keep in mind the surprise will be that much better if you hold out.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, a hectic schedule may compromise your ability to get together with friends. Although you may be disappointed, there will be other opportunities.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20A visitor needs a little sympathy and compassion from you this week, Capricorn. His or her situation can put life in perspective and help calm your own nerves.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Plans for a vacation could be hampered by circumstanc-es beyond your control, Aquarius. It may come down to funds being needed elsewhere. Your time for travel will come.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, some unexpected news is coming your way. Prepare yourself for a change and keep the faith that the change will be positive.

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Slow cooking has grown in popularity in recent years, and perhaps no dish is more synonymous with slow cooking than ribs. While it helps to be a professional or seasoned amateur when preparing ribs, you don’t need to be a pro cient pork preparer to enjoy the following recipe for “Coriander Spare Ribs With Cilantro Butter” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow” Coriander Spare Ribs With Cilantro Butter

Makes 6 servings3 tablespoons ground coriander2 tablespoons raw sugar1 tablespoon ground cuminSea salt and freshly ground black pepperFinely grated zest and juice of 2 limes1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro2 racks of pork ribs, about 4 pounds ea4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 garlic clove, mincedCombine the coriander, sugar, cumin, 1/4 cup salt, 2 teaspoons pepper, and 2

cups water in a large zippered plastic bag. Seal and shake until the sugar and salt dissolve. Open the bag and add half of the lime zest and juice and half of the cilantro. Cut the rib racks in half and put in the bag with the brine. Seal the bag again, but leave a corner open and push on the bag to make sure you release any trapped air through the opening. Close the zipper completely. Massage the liq-uid gently into the meat and refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 12 hours.

Preheat the oven to 200 F.Put the ribs in on a rack in a large roast-ing pan. Pour enough of the brine from the bag into the pan so that it covers the bottom of the pan but doesn’t touch the rib meat. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and steam until the rib meat is fall-ing-off-the-bone tender, about 6 hours.Raise the oven temperature to 450 F, remove the foil, and bake untilt the ribs are browned, about 15 minutes.While the ribs are browning, put the but-

ter and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the garlic sizzles, about 1 minute. Add the remaining lime zest and juice and bring to a boil. Re-move from heat and stir in the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Cut the racks into individual ribs and serve driz-zled with the cilantro butter. Ribs can be stored for up to 3 days in a refrigerator. Reheat gently in a low oven.

Ribs tailor-made for slow-cooking enthusiasts


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Are you a seasoned Community Newspaper Publisher looking to relocate to the Okanagan? We are looking for a Group Publisher to manage our South Okanagan markets.

As a seasoned Publisher, you will achieve financial growth by developing and implementing strategic marketing and sales plans to generate new business and achieve the company’s business objectives.

You will have at least five years’ experience in a sales or business development role, and knowledge or experience in a community newspaper publishing environment. Your success in developing and implementing sales strategies is a result of your entrepreneurial spirit, well developed customer service and communication skills, knowledge of the publishing industry, and extensive business connections.

As the largest independent newspaper group with more than 170 titles in print and online, Black Press has operations in British Columbia, Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio.

This is a full-time position with a competitive compensation and benefits package. Qualified applicants should send a resume and covering letter before Friday, May 29th to:

Bruce McAuliffe, President

Black Press BC South c/o Kelowna Capital News 2495 Enterprise Way, Kelowna, B.C. V1X 7K2 Email: [email protected]

Group Publisher

PLUMBER Plumbing, Fire Systems & Fire Safety Officer

Work Location: 14301 Hwy. 26 East, Barkerville Historic Town

Hours of Work: 7:00 am to 4:15 pm, 4 days per week (35 hrs/wk) at $35.75 per hour plus benefits as dispersed according to the Collective Agreement between the BC Government & Service Employees Union & Barkerville Heritage Trust.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: Requirements needed to perform the job

Grade 12 or equivalentRed Seal Journeyman Plumber with a minimum of five years’ experience as a journeyman and lead hand or supervisorOther certifications: Class B Gas ticket with Electrical endorsementDemonstrated knowledge of fire suppression systems Sprinkler fitter experience with the ability to get certification within one year of hire dateWelding ticket an assetAbility to estimate project costs, to read and understand basic electrical and mechanical drawingsAbility to follow all Occupational Health & Safety regulations, laws, and Barkerville Heritage Trust policies and proceduresValid Class 5 driver’s license. Preference given to Class 4 licenseGood presentation, training and communication skillsGood interpersonal skills, reliable, punctual, organized, demonstrates initiative, self-motivation, planning and organizational skills, effective communicator and experienced supervisorIn good physical condition and able to work independentlyOccupational First Aid Level 1 with transportation endorsement; training to be provided by BHT. Level 3 would be an assetAbility to meet performance expectations as described in the Performance Expectations Letter

For more complete information see the job description and performance expectations found on our website at http://www.barkerville.ca/employment_link.htm or if you have any questions please email [email protected] or call Lynn, Mon-Thurs, at 250-994-3332 ext 36 or toll free at 1-888-994-3332 ext 36. If you leave a message I will return your call promptly.

NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

1 May 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 852.00 m (2795.77 ft.)SLS Discharge: 226 m3/sCheslatta Falls: 289 m3/sNautley River: 172 m3/sVanderhoof:495 m3/sSnow pack: 104% long term aver-ageSkins Lake Spillway discharge will be decreased by 30 m3/s each day to minimize fl ood risk in Vanderhoof in the coming weeks as fl ow from the Nautley River continues to increase. Flow in the Nechako River in the Vanderhoof area is expected to be high for several weeks. Some fl ooding in low lying areas should be expected. Current computer simulations indicate that fl ow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof will remain high through May and could remain high into July if a “wet” scenario persists. The level of fl ood risk reported in the 2015 April Flood Update brochure has receded.Visit website www.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is a 18,000 TPD open pit copper/molybdenum mine located 120 km south of Houston in west central British Columbia. We are currently recruiting for the following position to join our Accounting team:

ACCOUNTANTHuckleberry Mines Ltd. currently has an opportunity for an Accountant at our mine site. This position reports to the Accounting Superintendent 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.

Primary duties of this position are: eview accounts payable repare monthly ournal entries repare month end reports eneral ledger account reconciliation Assist with preparation of the company audit Supervisor the Accounting Assistant eview costs and budgets with other departments ther related accounting duties as required

The successful candidate will have a university degree in business and be working towards their A, have knowledge of xcel and A A software and have more than years of accounting experience. reference will be given to individuals with industrial experience.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, ritish olumbia. mployees live in a camp environment on their days of work. The work schedule for this position is days on followed by days off Monday to Thursday . Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Smithers and Houston by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of bene ts including medical, life, disability income and S savings plan.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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InformationAPPLY NOW: A $2,500 Pen-ny Wise scholarship is available for a woman entering the Journalism Certifi cate Pro-gram at Langara College in Vancouver. Application dead-line May 31, 2015. Email appli-cations: [email protected]. More information:www.bccommunitynews.com/ our-programs/scholarship.

DO YOU have a disability? Physical or mental. We can help you get up to $40,000 back from the Canadian Gov-ernment. For details online: disabilitygroupcanada.com or call us today Toll-Free 1-888-875-4787.

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HIP OR knee replacement? COPD or Arthritic Conditions? The disability tax credit. $1,500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg) Apply today! 1-844-453-5372.

Career Opportunities

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION-ISTS are in huge demand! Train with the leading Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home. Call today. 1-800-466-1535, www.canscribe.com or [email protected].

Medical/DentalMEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION!In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Care-erStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Of ce Support***FULL time Marketing/Reception-ist/Admin needed, Ucluelet BC. Send resumes to: [email protected]

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Trades, Technical

MILLWRIGHTFulltime, permanent opp. at Zavisha Sawmills in Hines Creek, AB. Min. 5 years exp. and one of the following: Industrial Mechanic (Mill-wright) trade certifi cation or 3rd year apprentice, Red Seal Endorsement or Welder trade certifi cation.

$35-$40/hr. 45 hrs./wk. Medical, Dental,

Disability & life insuranceBenefi ts after 3 months.Please e-mail Resume:

[email protected]


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Newhaven Construction Ltd. is seeking local applicants

JOURNEYMAN CARPENTERS

for a project located on the Nautley Whut’en Reserve, out-side Fort Fraser. Project completion is June 2016. EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY

Available Immediately!!

Please send resume: [email protected] or

call 604-990-1130

Services

Financial ServicesGET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

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LARGE FUNDBorrowers Wanted

Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

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604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Pets & Livestock

Feed & HayROUND HAY Bales, barn stored, for sale. 250-846-5855 or 250-882-3083.

LivestockFOR SALE 4 year old Regis-tered Red Angus Bull. Located in the Topley area. More info: (250) 696-3379

REG. YEARLING Black & Red Angus Bulls. 250-846-9349

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions

AUCTION SALE

CRABERRY FARMS & JOHN HELWIG CONTRACTING

LTD.FORT ST. JAMES, BC

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 2015

For more info call Henry atAll West Auctions

250-570-8586www.allwestauctions.com

150 W Columbia Street, PO Box 1007

Vanderhoof, BC, V0J3A0

Phone: 250-567-9258

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Advertisements should be read on the fi rst publication day. We are not responsible for errors appearing be-yond the fi rst insertion. NO CASH REFUNDSAGREEMENT: It is agreed by any display or classifi ed advertiser requesting space that the liability of the pa-per in the event that errors occur in the publishing of any advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for the portion of the advertising space occupied by the in-correct item only, and there will be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertise-ment.DISCRIMINATION LEG-ISLATION: Advertisers are reminded that provincial legislation forbids the pub-lication of any advertise-ment which discriminated against any person because of race, religion, sex, colour, nationality, ancestry, place of origin, or age unless the condition is justifi ed by a bona fi de requirement for the work involved.COPYRIGHT: Copyright and/or property rights subsist in all advertise-ments and in all other ad-vertising material appear-ing in this edition of the Omineca Express. Permis-sion to reproduce wholly or in any part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication, must be obtained in writ-ing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

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MULTI-FAMILY YARD SALEMAY 16 & 17, 2015 - 9AM TO 5PM

3150 ROBB RD, VANDERHOOFItems for sale include:

Antiques, toys for sm & older children, craft pkgs for older children, talking storybooks, old magazines, metal shelving, asst of nuts & bolts, postcards from the 70’s, TV stand (holds 42” TV), fl orescent light fi xtures, double sealed wooden cased windows 40”x28”, Bell Express Vu receiver, ceiling tiles 24”x48”, quart size canning jars, outdoor plant containers & numerous household items.

Yard Sale

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Heavy Water and Civil ConstructionWater Treatment and Filtration Systems

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Tandem dump truck, 4x4 Backhoe, gravel sales, general hauling, foundations,

water & sewer lines and snow removal.

All jobs BIG or small, give us a call!FRANK TEICHROEB

3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2

567-2029

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE HERE GIVE US A CALL: 250-567-9258

Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258Fax: 250-567-2070

Email: [email protected]

vertiserReaching Every DoorADSTUART

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Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

Tel: 250-567-9258Fax: 250-567-2070

Email: [email protected]

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For All of Your Excavating Needs Residential, Commercial, and Industrial

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“POOL REFERENDUM APPEAL FUND”

Notice to contributors to the Vanderhoof “POOL REFERENDUM APPEAL FUND”, in March 2013.A notice of discontinuance was filed on March 28, 2013 on the advice of our lawyer.After paying lawyer fees and other associated expenses, the remainder of the donations have been paid back, divided by property owners at their level of contribution.A few direct deposits have not yet been claimed. Donors will have until June 15, 2015 to submit proof of their direct deposit to Randy Holubosh, by email [email protected] or mailing copy of deposit receipt to Randy Holubosh, Contact Randy at 250-441-3487 for mailing address.Moneys Unclaimed by June 15th, 2015, will be donated a Registered Cluculz Lake charity.

PROPOSED FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT

Fraser Lake Sawmills will hold a public viewing of the proposed Amendment 10 to their Forest Stewardship Plan for the Vanderhoof and Fort St. James Forest Districts. This amendment is required to include the Nadleh Whut’en First Na on’s Forest License A93154 into the exis ng plan.

The proposed amendment is available for review and comment at the Lejac mill site east of Fraser Lake on Highway 16 from May 13 to July 13, 2015. Persons may review the plan at this loca on during business hours. Wri en comments may be submi ed in person to the Lejac mill site or by mail to:

Fraser Lake SawmillsA en on: Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F

P.O. Box 100Fraser Lake, BC V0J 1S0

Comments must be received in wri ng no later than 5:00 pm on July 13, 2015. For further informa on, please

contact Jaret van der Giessen, R.P.F. at 250-699-6235

Supervisor, Grounds & Facility Maintenance Vanderhoof, BC

The Nechako Valley Exhibition Society is seeking a supervisor of grounds and facility maintenance. This is a part-time position from October 1 - April 30, and a full-time position from May 1 - September 30.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:Ground Maintenance: maintain exhibition grounds in well-kept condition year-round, including lawn mowing, road upkeep, arena grounds maintenance, snow clearing, and other related dutiesBuilding Maintenance: maintain main arena: clean lobby, bathrooms, bleachers, office, stairways, mezzanine; pressure-wash buildings, bleachers, stalls as needed; carry out building repair, minor carpentry and routine maintenance on all structuresEquipment Maintenance: maintain (clean, repair and/or service) all equipment in sound working condition; keep equipment and supply storage areas neat, clean and organized

The successful candidate will:Have knowledge of and experience in grounds maintenanceBe able to use hand tools, including electronic equipment, and operate motorized equipment and vehicles such as cars, trucks, quads, bobcat, tractor, etc.Be able to perform a variety of “handyman” (maintenance and repair) servicesTrain and supervise others in the work, including the operation and safe use of equipmentBe self-directed and able to work alone for periods of timeHave physical health and ability to carry out manual labour

Remuneration: October 1 - April 30: 15 hours/week @ $20.00 per hour May 1 - September 30: 40 hours/week @ $20.00 per hour

To apply:Please send resume, with three references, to: Board of Directors

Nechako Valley Exhibition SocietyPO Box 863, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

or email to: [email protected]

All applications must be received by midnight, May 15, 2015.

Merchandise for Sale

AUCTION SALE

DAVID MARTENS & SONS &

JOHN BAILEY & OTHERS

VANDERHOOF, BCSATURDAY,

JUNE 20, 2015

For more info call Henry atAll West Auctions

250-570-8586www.allwestauctions.com

Heavy Duty Machinery

2006 648 skidder good condi-tion. 6200 hours. Rubber and chains @75% $75,000.00. 2009 320 Cat Processor and 620 warratah head. 19,000 hrs, fair condition. $48,000.00. Call Pearl or Bruce at 250-567-4389 or 250-613-7610.

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

Misc. WantedPrivate Collector Looking toBuy Coin Collections, Silver,Antique Native Art, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030 in town.

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SilvermillApartments

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Large2 Bdrmfrom

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Photo by Rebecca WatsonDIGGING: Kids from McLeod help set the beds at the Vanderhoof Community Garden which is now open.

Photo by Rebecca WatsonI SPY: Two deer by the Nechako River at the Burrard bridge.

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