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Community in upheaval

over crap crisis

Cameron Ginn

Omineca Express

Negligent dog owners are in deep doo doo. In response to numerous complaints about dogs

defecating and running loose in Riverside Park, the town has spent more than $5,000 to install signs stating park rules at every park entrance and on ev-ery trailhead. Some of the money was also used to purchase more plastic bag dispensers for cleaning up all the crap.

"It's just phenomenal the amount of complaints we've had about loose dogs and people not picking up after their dogs," said Shallon Touet, arena and parks manager.

"I don't know what it is but this is the worst year we've had in the last three."

On Monday, March 26, council discussed sever-al additional enforcement initiatives targeting care-less dog owners who regularly visit the public park and recreational area with their canine companions.

Council even went so far as to consider station-ing the town's dog catcher in the park during the morning, a move that has succeeded in curbing similar negligence in other municipalities in the past, said Tom Clement, director of community ser-vices.

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Town spends thousands in response to dog owners’ bad habits

Another mild winter bodes well for mountain pine beetle survival

Cameron Ginn

Omineca Express

This past winter ranked as the most favor-able on record for survival of the mountain pine beetle (MPB), according to Natural Re-sources Canada (NRC).

Before the outbreak of the MPB epidemic in 1999, populations were kept in check by early cold snaps in the fall or late spring, and prolonged durations of frigid temperatures that lasted for weeks at a time.

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The public works department plows ice and snow off Columbia Street on Tuesday, March 26.Cameron Ginn/Omineca Express

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NEWSExpress NECHAKO VALLEY EXHIBITION FALL FAIR KITCHEN CONCESSION

If you are interested in running the Kitchen Concession at the Fall Fair August 15 - August 18, 2013 please submit the following form and either email it to [email protected] or drop it off with Jeannie Walker at Royal LePage Home Central, 146 East Stewart Street by April 30, 2013. You can also go to our website http://nvesociety.com and download the form as well.Preference will be given to Non-Profit Groups. The Fall Fair Committee will look over the submissions and the successful group will be contacted by May 15, 2013.The fee for the Kitchen Concession is 15% of your Net Profit plus $100.00 per day Kitchen Utility fee. Must have Food Safe Certificate.The Group or Organization must make sure that each of their volunteers buys a weekend pass for $10.00 each and that this cost will not be included in the amount above. This allows the volunteer to enjoy the Fall Fair each day after their shift is over.The hours are: Thursday, 3pm to 8pm (This day will be free) Friday & Saturday open for breakfast at 6:30am to 8pm Sunday open for breakfast 6:30am to 4pm

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Support burgeons for community garden

Cameron GinnOmineca Express

Over the next few weeks, the Nechako Com-munity Alliance (NHCA) expects to hash out more details about establishing a community garden in Vanderhoof.

Last week the town signed an agreement to oc-cupy land on View Street owned by School Dis-trict 91, a milestone that will enable the NHCA to take the lead in developing a community gar-den with plots for both students and citizens in Vanderhoof.

But many details have yet to be determined, such as how the garden will be shared among green thumbs and used to cultivate healthier life-styles through education, says Maya Sullivan, an NHCA director.

"It's a big project, there's quite a bit of money and a lot of different stakeholders involved," she said.

"We still have a lot of work ahead of us, but we think this will turn into something the com-munity can be proud about."

So far, the community garden has received enormous support from the town, which offered to install water lines to the property under the agreement with the school district.

Mayor Gerry Thiessen has also endorsed the project, describing it as another positive addition to the community.

Using $2,000 of grant money acquired from Northern Health last year, Sullivan said the NHCA plans to build a greenhouse at the new community garden site.

The grant money is part of an overall shift by the Ministry of Health toward actively support-ing self-management for chronic health condi-tions, in turn lessening the economic burden on the province's health care system.

"Prevention is key. That is why it is critically important that all of us make healthier choices – to eat more fruits and vegetables, to reduce our caloric and sodium intake, to get regular exer-cise and to do what we can to avoid chronic dis-ease," a spokesperson for the ministry stated in an email.

A second greenhouse, as well as a shed for storing tools, will likely be built at the commu-nity garden site, too. And last week, the NHCA started looking at getting bids for fencing. Sul-livan also said that, down the road, students from Nechako Valley Secondary School may partici-pate in developing the garden, too.

"Right now, we're just trying to bring it to the finish, but it really does seem like it's going to happen now," said Sullivan.

"There's such great momentum and great sup-port."

For more information on establishing a com-munity garden in Vanderhoof, contact Maya Sul-livan at [email protected].

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Vivace Latino, a group of select members and graduates of the El Sistema program of Venezuela will kick off their visit to northern British Columbia in a very special performance on April 13th at the Northside Church. This project took flight through the initiative of Jonathan Govias, guest conductor to the Prince George

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"It was amazing how the dogs disappeared, how they stopped run-ning around," he said.

But even after a storm of complaints, patrols in the park by the town's dog catcher, Orenda Jarman, have not increased.

Still, if Jarman were to catch a dog defecat-ing on park property, there is little she can do since the town has no fine in place for such malfeasance, according to administrative staff.

At the March 26 council meeting, un-certainty was expressed over how to resolve the problem, and less-confrontational options were given consider-ation over stricter tac-tics.

"It's sad that it has come to this, that peo-ple aren't taking care of their dogs out there," said Mayor Gerry Thiessen.

Thiessen, who has witnessed firsthand dogs violate park rules by running amok and defecate indiscrimi-nately, questioned if, rather than coming down heavy handedly, municipal staff could stand in the park and hand out flyers detailing rules, the town's bylaws and the fines associated with negligence.

"Sometimes I think people think this is just the Wild West," he said.

One of the latest and most prominent com-plaints regarding the amount of dog crap ac-cumulating in Riverside Park was submitted to the Omineca Express in the form of a letter

Lawful dog owners get unpleasant-end of the stick

by Vanderhoof resident Raymond Machon.

Machon, who walks in Riverside Park three times per day, is trou-bled by the number of dog owners disobey-ing bylaws and is up-set with the worsening sanitary conditions in the park.

With so many vio-lations and so much irresponsibility taking place in the park, Ma-chon said it's time the town adopts a hard-line policy against careless dog owners.

"They have to give their bylaws some teeth," he said.

"The news will get out soon enough."

In the past two months, Orenda Jar-man, the town's dog catcher since June 2012, has received an average of nine com-plaints about the num-ber of dogs running amok in town, but none in Riverside Park.

"Overall, I don't think there's a huge big problem, at least not

yet," she said.Last year, the town

purchased 200 dog li-censes, but distributed only 65. By law, dog owners are required to purchase licenses that cost $10 for spayed or neutered dogs and $30 for non-spayed and non-neutered animals.

Jarman said that li-censes, which come with tags for collars that identify a dog's owner and address, aren't strictly enforced by the town.

"I don't even think people realize they're mandatory," said Jar-man.

In response to the

rising number of com-plaints about loose dogs in town, Jarman, who offers dog owners leniency on most oc-casions, said patrolling or increasing her pres-ence in Riverside Park at certain times of the day would have a lim-ited effect in deterring negligence, especially considering the fact that owners can't be fined for not cleaning up their dog's crap.

"It's a hit and miss thing," she said.

"The chances of you seeing a dog caus-ing a problem or being a problem are pretty small."

Town has no fine in place for people who don’t clean up after their dog

Tom FletcherBlack Press

The brief era of the harmonized sales tax ended in B.C. on Mon-day, April 1, with a last-minute scramble by thousands of businesses to register as collectors of the revived provincial sales tax.

About 100,000 busi-nesses in B.C. are re-quired to register and collect PST from cus-tomers. By the Easter weekend, about 80,000 of them had done so, said Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.'s minister of state for small business.

"I think what most consumers will be do-ing is looking at their re-ceipts," Yamamoto said Sunday. "In most cases they'll be paying the same as they did prior to April 1, unless you're getting your hair cut, or buying a ski ticket or you're paying your golf membership or going to a restaurant, or buying a bike."

The good news for barbers, bike shops, restaurants and other labour service providers is that they see a seven per cent tax reduction. The bad news is that they have to administer two sales taxes, the PST and the five per cent GST, which continues to apply to goods and services.

B.C. returns to PST

In response to complaints about dogs defecating and running loose in Riverside Park, the town has spent more than $5,000 to install signs stating park rules at every park entrance and on every trailhead.

Cameron Ginn/Omineca Express


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OpINIONExpress

Editor:

I have seen several federal budgets cause more commotion than the one that came down in Ottawa last week.

Yet there are several things about it that I find deeply disturb-ing.

One is its determination to swim against the historical tide by imposing a new top-down shared cost program on the provinces: “The Canada Job Grant” will not be introduced until the election year of 2014 and 2015, though you can be sure it will be frequent-ly referred to in government ads between now and then.

The self-contradictory and incoherent nature of this budget is most apparent when viewed in a larger context.

The government brags about “closing loopholes” in the tax sys-tem. This may be a great way to claw back $4.4 billion in revenue, but it is ironic when you consider that for years this government was unusually guilty of putting loopholes in the tax code in the first place.

One of the problems with Canada’s Economic Action Plan is that it added an additional $105 billion to the national debt in order to pay for things like GST cuts, and tax expenditures for the middle-class on everything from childrens’ sports to daycare.

Some of these programs were better than nothing, but they were not the most effective way to fight the recession. They certainly did not create a very good national daycare system, as shown dra-matically by a recent report from UNICEF, which ranked Canada tied for last place among 25 developed countries for the quality of its early child care services.

And then there is the government’s breath-taking rush to sign so-called free trade deals, which will make drugs more expensive and even raise tariffs on imports from 72 developing countries, costing consumers hundreds of millions of dollars.

But underlying each of these politically questionable policy judgments lies a simple, constant un-erring calculation: that this government will only need 37 to 38 per cent of the popular vote in the next federal election in order to gain another majority govern-ment.

In other words, the federal governmnet knows that it can afford to offend the Quebec government, sell working class families short and impose a job training scheme upon provinces and First Na-tions.

In that respect, at least, this government’s math is probably correct.

Mark CrawfordAssistant professor, Athabasca University

Edmonton, Alberta

An analysis of the federal budget

Bill PhillipsPrince George Free Press

When Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Pat Bell ranted in the Legislature about Brian Fehr being an NDP supporter, it brought into question who are the Liberal supporters as well.

Bell, in his rant, tried to diminish Fehr’s criticism of the Wood Innovation and Design Centre bid pro-cess by pointing out that Fehr, and his companies, have donated $50,000 to the NDP.

Bell, somehow, forgot to point out that Fehr had previously donated $122,995 to the B.C. Liberals over the years.

Fehr has cried foul that his company didn’t make the shortlist for the Wood Innovation and Design Centre project.

The $25.1-million project is going to be done by PCL Constructors Westcoast, who are no strangers to Prince George, having built the cancer centre.

So how much money has PCL Constructors West-coast given to political parties? According to Elec-tions B.C., it has given $110,489 to the B.C. Liberals since 2006. It also gave Wally Oppal $500 when he was a candidate in 2009.

Of the other contractors named to work on the project - Michael Green Architecture Inc., Equilib-rium Consulting Inc., B.R. Thorson Consulting Ltd., RDH Building Engineering Ltd., MMM Group Ltd., Opus DaytonKnight Consultants Ltd., Equity Plumb-ing + Heating Ltd., and Houle Electric Limited - only Houle Electric has contributed politically. It has given the Liberals $24,300 since 2005, nothing to any other

political party.The PCL Constructors political contributions

fall short of $122,995 Brian Fehr has given over the years, so I guess we can say the project wasn’t awarded solely on who has been greasing the Liber-als’ palms.

However, of the other two proponents who were shortlisted for the centre, neither WIC Design and Build nor Maple Reindeers/Cree contributed any-thing to the Liberals.

Once again, it’s an argument for eliminating cor-porate and union donations to political parties.

In fact, Integrity B.C. has just released a poll sug-gesting that a majority of British Columbians support a ban on corporate and union donations to political parties.

When asked: “Do you believe that corporations and unions should be prohibited from donating mon-ey to B.C.’s provincial political parties?,” almost two to one were in favour (59 per cent yes, 31 per cent no, 10 per cent undecided).

The B.C. NDP, Conservative party, Green Party and B.C. First support a ban on corporate and union donations.

B.C.’s three Independent MLAs seeking re-elec-tion (Vicki Huntington, Bob Simpson and John van Dongen) called for a ban in February.

It seems the Liberals are the only ones in British Columbia who seem to think it’s still a good practice. One only has to look at the numbers above from only a handful of businesses to understand why.

It’s time that changed. British Columbia will be a better place for it.

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But winter has since changed drastically, pri-marily due to climate change, which is allow-ing the beetle to prolif-erate, says a study pub-lished by the University of Colorado in March 2012.

NRC data indicates that, in Prince George, the past decade has been a lot more favor-able for MPB winter survival than in the past 60 years.

According to a MPB mortality forecasting model developed by NRC, B.C. and Alberta experienced very mild winters overall this year.

And although cold snaps occurred in late October and December, they were too mild to cause significant MPB mortality.

The MPB mortal-ity rate around Prince George and Mackenzie is predicted to be only 30 to 40 per cent this year, an anomalously low figure, according to the NRC model, which explains about half of the observed mortality above the snow, most at a regional scale.

Having killed al-most half of the pine in the Lakes, Quesnel and the Vanderhoof for-est district, the MPB is spreading further.

Near Grande Prai-rie, Alb., the mortal-ity rate was only 90 per cent this year, opposed to the typical average of 95 per cent, NRC Research Scientist Dr. Barry Cooke stated in an email.

"A mortality rate of 97.5 percent over the beetle's life cycle is typically required to cause a decline in beetle populations," he said.

Cooke identified that deep, insulating snow tends to allow the MPB to survive and withstand cold tempera-tures. Still, even with a substantial snow pack, this past winter gener-ally wasn't cold enough to cause high mortal-ity rates anyway, Cooke explained.

A growing concern among experts is how the MPB is responding to climate change by redeveloping faster, lay-

ing eggs sooner, invad-ing foreign territory and attacking trees at higher latitudes.

In the N.W.T. and the northern Alberta-Saskatchewan border re-gion, for instance, MPB mortality is predicted to be roughly only 50 to 70 per cent this year, Cooke indicated.

The low mortality lev-els are projected for both the traditional lodgepole pine areas, as well as the more recently attacked jack pine in the boreal forest, according to NRC.

Over the past 13 years, the MPB has affected an estimated 18.1 million hectares of forest in B.C.

In response, the pro-vincial government has spent nearly $1 billion on counter-infestation initia-tives.

Maps illustrate the MPB survival ratio in B.C. and Alberta over the past 33 years. Red is high survival ratio and blue is low survival ratio.

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Salute our Seniors!Seniors Day

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Our bodies internal environment functions optimally at an alkaline pH. That’s when everything works great, the gears are turning, the mind is working and you’ve got energy to burn! The problem is, that in today’s world the fast foods, pop, stress, nutritionally deficient foods, and many other factors actually add acidity into our bodies. Now what that means is that your body neutralizes the acidic elements by using its own store of minerals to buffer the levels and keep your inner working balanced. When your body is constantly buffering to avoid acidity it can actually start leeching minerals out of your bone stores making them weaker, or depositing bad minerals into tissues to deal with later, this is how problems begin.Remember this àYour body is amazing! It takes care of you as long as you take care of it! It event tries to take care of you when you forget about it or make it difficult! A great way to keep you alkalinity level where they should be is to avoid processed foods, fast foods, stress, environmental toxins and the like, but to also eat a diet full of greens, veggies, fruits (and eating most of them raw (but well washed) is even better for you).Reducing stress, breathing more, taking a class in something you enjoy, something that challenges your mind in a relaxing way and of course, drinking plenty of good, clean water.Tap water is clean right? Actually, your safest water is from a good well which nowadays can be rare & at future risk from environmental contaminants leaking in (it’s a great idea to test your water every so often currently the water up here is pretty good). Most tap water is treated with chemicals like chlorine to kill bacteria, and some additions such as fluoride to ‘help prevent tooth decay’ (Flouride has been linked to its own set of problems). So when you are looking at drinking the healthy amount of water daily, all those chemical add up, but don’t forget that some methods of purification also strip water of its natural minerals.One of my favourite water purifiers is kengan water – except you are looking at spending $5000-7000 for the system, luckily there is a smaller, compact version called Cerra Water – What I love about it is that aside from filtering your water, it also adds to it (alaklizes, antioxidants, bioavailability & more). Its filtration technology makes the water alkaline (a great and easy way to adds some alkalinity to your diet) which makes it ideal for buffering the acidity build-up in your body. Simply filtering your water can strip it of the chemical additives but also of its minerals and its life. The Cerra water adds minerals and products that are antioxidants, alkalizing, provide better absorption, add necessary minerals, and by far, it tastes great! Just like drinking from a Spring. To order a Cerra Water pitcher or for more information feel free to call. It is suggested that you drink half your weight(lbs) in ounces. So if you weigh 200lbs, 100oz is ideal. TIPS * Takes small sips throughout the day * Avoid trying to drink your full amount if you are not used to drinking water (work your way up) * add a touch of flavour with lemon or orange etc.

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April 11, 7:00 pm, Multi-Purpose Room. Everyone Welcome

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

More services for seniorsRuth Lloyd

Caledonia Courier

Fort St. James will become a little more friendly for seniors soon.

A Union of British Columbia Municipalities Age-Friendly Communities grant for $20,000 will allow for the development of a transportation ser-vice for seniors by seniors.

The funding will only take the program through to Dec. 31, 2013, so further funding sources will be needed to maintain the program in the long-term.

Similar to the delivery service started last Oc-tober, which helps those with mobility issues take care of basic errands, the new transportation service in the works will be directed at low-income seniors and those with mobility issues who do not have ac-cess to transportation.

While still in the development stage, an action committee is being formed, which will be in charge of determining how to execute and articulate the program.

The aim is to help get seniors out and about in the community, forming social bonds and being part of the community as a whole.

Yvonne Sam will coordinate the new service with the District of Fort St. James providing sup-port for her and the action committee.

“Let’s hope that this is as successful as the de-livery service has been,” said Sam.

While living in a small, rural community can be difficult for people with mobility or transportation challenges, this could help to improve the quality of life for those people.

“This is neat to see the community progress into ways to dealing with things,” said Kris Nielson.

Yvonne Sam, at right, is coordinating a new transportation service for seniors in Fort St. James.Ruth Lloyd/Caledonia Courier


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Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

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Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

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9:30 amSunday School - 11:15 am

Cowboy ChurchLast Sunday of the month @ 7:00 p.m.

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Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church

Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake

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Wednesday Morning Worship7:30 am

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Officials contemplate feasibility study on housing availability

Cameron GinnOmineca Express

Community officials met this month to discuss housing issues in Vanderhoof.

The meeting, scheduled by Sylvia By-ron, agency coordinator at Omineca Safe Home Society (OSHS), led to discussions about securing grant money for a feasibil-ity study on housing availability in Van-derhoof.

A study could cost approximately $30,000, but the figure isn't definite, said Councillor John Murphy, long an advo-cate for seniors' housing.

Byron said grant money is available through various channels and that the OSHS is working with the Nechako Val-

ley Community Services Society, an or-ganization that promotes confidence and independence by providing support to children, families and individuals, to look at commissioning a feasibility study.

"It's the very beginning, so we're just trying to find out where the money is available first," she said.

A feasibility study, in part, would de-termine the need for housing in the com-munity, primarily for vulnerable people like seniors, singles, individuals with low income and those dealing with addiction, mental health and poverty, said Byron.

"I believe Vanderhoof needs housing for all kinds of people," she said.

As the community continues to grow and resource development projects hire

more workers to expand operations, rental prices are rising and housing availabil-ity is becoming more scarce, said Byron, whose organization continues struggling to find housing for individuals at risk.

"The increased activity… vulnerable people are unable to respond to that," she said.

Citing a number of tragedies that have recently occurred in the area, including the discoveries of a double homicide in Vanderhoof in January and a suspicious death in Fort Fraser on March 23, Byron said housing is a primary component in preventing violence, poverty and trau-ma.

"Really, you make it better by provid-ing safety and opportunity," she said.

Hundreds of trum-peter swans rest on the Nechako RIver on March 28.

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STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERS

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2013 until August 30, 2013 (two in Burns Lake, two in Vanderhoof, one in Fraser Lake and one in Fort St. James). Hours of work will be eight (8) hours per day between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. as determined by the supervisor, Monday to Friday, at a rate of $14.45 per hour.

referred uali cations: ❏ enrolled in a post-secondary education program and returning in September ❏ previous experience relevant to the position required would be an asset ❏ competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position ❏ valid unrestricted Class 5, BC Driver’s License is desirable ❏ an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract ❏ the ability to perform physically demanding job duties ❏ a current HM S certi cateA complete job description is available on our web site www.sd91.bc.ca.Please note: Incumbents who successfully complete this work assignment will be quali ed to receive a $1,000 scholarship to a post secondary program of their choice.Please complete a general application form which is available on the website at http://www.sd91.bc.ca/ or from the School District Administration f ce in Vanderhoof or from any district school.Please indicate on the application form the location you are applying for and submit by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 11, 2013 to: Human Resources School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: [email protected] District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Village of Fraser LakeVILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE

JOB POSTINGSUMMER RECREATION STUDENT

DURATION OF THE POSITION: May 20, 2013 to August 30, 2013 WAGE: $16.97 per hourHOURS OF WORK: Typically Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pmMust e e i le ith hours, days and ee endsREQUIREMENTS: ■ nrolled in at least 2nd year ost econdary duca on program for September, 2013 ■ Age 19 or older ■ Training in hild e elopment, lementary duca on, ■ arly hildhood, ecrea on or similar elds ■ perience in a day camp, recrea on or school age care se ng ■ ustomer ser ice or public rela ons e perience and training ■ alid lass ri er s icence no restric onsDUTIES: ■ Provide a safe environment for youth ■ Supervise and par cipate in a variety of indoor, outdoor sports and ac vi es ■ Plan and lead organized games and other age appropriate ac vi es ■ or as a team and other group leaders, instructors and supervisors and other du es as may be assignedAPPLICATION DEADLINE: April 19, 2013APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED TO: VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE BOX 430 FRASER LAKE, B.C. V0J 1S0 PHONE: 250-699-6257 FAX: 250-699-6469 EMAIL: clinton.mauthe fraserla e.ca

Daniel L Clearwaters

Dan passed away in Royal Inland Hospital on March 15th after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclar Palsy. His wife Sandie (nee Wilson) by his side. He also leaves to mourn his passing his daughters Ruth Penner (Carl) of Vanderhoof, Leanna (Richard) Bonneau of Abbotsford and son Tom (Mary Ann) of Airdrie, AB, His grandchildren Jeffrey and Ashley Penner, Nicolaus and Kimberlee Bon-neau, Samantha and Jessica Clearwaters. Also mourning are his sister Patsy Nagel (Henry) of Pouce Coupe, BC and his sister in law Nina Clearwaters of Barriere. He will also be missed by his nieces and nephews and their families.

He was predeceased by his parents Ralph and Opal Clearwaters, his sisters Pauline Clearwaters, Gwendolyn Mogg, Nancy Nash and his brother Dale Clearwaters.

Dan was born in Pouce Coupe, BC on June 18,1939. The family moved from the Peace River to Kamloops and Westsyde in 1941. He attended school in Westsyde and Kamloops High.

Dan & his family built and operated VIP Auction Centre and after it’s sale in 1995 remained in the Vanderhoof area. He developed some health issues in 2007 so he and Sandie decided to move to Kamloops.

A celebration of life will be held in Kamloops on Sat. April 6 at 3:00 pm at the Pacific Host Hotel, 1820 Rog-ers Place, Kamloops, BC. It is hoped to have one later in Vanderhoof.

In lieu of flowers it would be appreciated if donations were made in Dan’s name to the Royal Inland Hospital Foun-dation or Marjorie Willoughby-Snowden Hospice house.

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Vanderhoof Chamber of CommerceThe Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce is recruiting for the position of Executive Director. The duties of this position include:

Da to da operations of the Chamber f ce and the Visitor Information Centre including supervisory dutiesPromoting the Chamber to new and existing businesses in the Vanderhoof AreaAttending & participating in local business meetings and functionsPreparation and attendance at board meetingsOrganize and facilitate Chamber events such as the Annual Meeting, Pumpkin Walk, Tradeshow, Parade of Lights, etc.

The successful candidate should haveExceptionally strong interpersonal and communication skillsStrong planning and organizational skillsSupervisory experienceKnowledge of bookkeeping and payroll procedures

Candidates should also have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be available to work evenings and weekends as required and travel will be required from time to time. A certi cate in usiness Administration would be an asset. If you enjoy working with people in an exciting, dynamic environment, this may be the perfect position for you. Compensation will be dependent on quali cations and experience. Applicants are requested to forward their detailed resume in, con dence, by fax, mail or email:Vanderhoof Chamber of CommerceAttention: Jessi Wilson P.O. ox , Vanderhoof, C, V J A

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JOB POSTING #2013-070: Property Maintenance Worker

Job Summary:Ini a ng, performing and overseeing all maintenance-related and capital improvement ac vi es at Riverside Place Housing Comple .

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Please send a cover le er of interest and current resume outlining your s ills and uali ca ons for the posi on and include the ob posi ng number 2013-070 :

Via email: amprecht nvcss.caMail: Fiona Lamprecht, Site AdministratorBo 680, Vanderhoof, BC. V0J 3A0

Necha o Valley Community Services Society .nvcss.ca is an e ual opportunity employer commi ed to hiring a diverse or force. e than all our applicants, ho ever, only those invited to an intervie ill be contacted. e than all our applicants, ho ever, only those invited to an intervie ill be contacted.

FRESH STARTNechako Mechanical Ltd

• Entry Level positions available.• Work into our apprenticeship programOne of the most successful and active in

Western [email protected]

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFSummer Job Openings

The District of Vanderhoof is currently seeking 2 (two) Sum-mer Program Coordinators. Job details can be found by going to www.vanderhoof.ca and click on employment opportuni-ties.

Valid BC Drivers Licence Class 5 or 7 required. Must be able to pass a criminal record check.

Closing Date: April 19, 2013

Apply to: Shallon Touet, Arena - Parks Manager, PO Box 900, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0


Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted Employment

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CARPENTERSAND CARPENTER

APPRENTICES

PCL Constructors West-coast Inc. is seeking Car-penters and Carpenter Apprentices for the Lakes District Hospital and Health Centre in Burns Lake, B.C. Experi-ences in commercial concrete formwork sys-tems an asset. We will be seeking a few with OFA2 or OFA3, Skid Steer (Bobcat) and Rough Terrain Forklift (Zoom Boom) tickets with experience. WHMIS, CSTS09 and Fall Protec-tion training an asset.

Fax or email yourresume to

604 241 5301 [email protected]

Trades, TechnicalGUARANTEED JOB Place-ment: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas In-dustry. Call 24hr Free Re-corded Message For Informa-tion 1-800-972-0209.

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Pets & Livestock

PetsBoxer Puppies

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“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,

PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

www.rdbn.bc.ca

PH: 250-692-3195 TF: 800-320-3339 FX: 250-692-3305

E-MAIL:[email protected]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that a Public Hearing affecting “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” will be held on Monday April 8, 2013 at 7:00 P.M. in the Banquet Hall at the Birch Bay Resort, 153 Birch Bay Resort Rd, Francois Lake, B.C.

The Strata Resort Commercial (C5A) Zone in “Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Zoning Bylaw No. 700, 1993” is proposed to be amended to accommodate a campground and cabins that are not part of a bare land strata development, so that the existing campground use will conform to the zoning bylaw.

The subject property is located at 153 Birch Bay Resort Rd, approximately 32 km down Francois Lake Road west of Fraser Lake and is legally described as “Lot A, District Lots 1017 & 5002, Range 5, Coast District, Plan PRP45360”. The property under application is shown cross-hatched and labelled “Application Area” on the map below.

LOCATION MAP FOR BYLAW NO. 1666

At the Public Hearing all persons who believe that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present a written submission respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the Public Hearing.

Written submissions sent by mail to P.O. Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0; by fax to (250) 692-1220; or by e-mail to [email protected] must be received by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako no later than April 8, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. to be ensured of consideration at the Public Hearing.

The Public Hearing on Bylaw No. 1666 will be chaired by the Director or Alternate Director for Electoral Area D as a delegate of the Board. A copy of the Board resolu-tion making the delegation, copies of the proposed by-laws and other relevant information may be inspected at the office of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako between the hours of 8:30 A.M. - 12:00 noon and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday through Friday, excluding holi-days, from March 27 through April 8, 2013 inclusive. A copy of the proposed bylaw and other relevant infor-mation will also be made available at the Fraser Lake Public Library.

For further information please call the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Planning Department at 250-692-3195 or 1-800-320-3339.

This is the second of two publications.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFPUBLIC NOTICE - ROAD RESTRICTIONS

PURSUANT TO SECTION 38 OF THE COMMUNITY CHARTER AND THE COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT ACT AND THE MOTOR VEHICLE ACT, THE FOLLOWING ROAD RESTRICTIONS ARE HEREBY IMPOSED ON THE MUNICIPAL ROADS AND STREETS LISTED BELOW WITHIN THE DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

100% LEGAL LOADING- Northside Road- Mountainview Road- Erickson Road to end of pavement- Industrial Drive to end of pavement- Recreation Ave. from Highway 16 to intersection with Stewart St.- Stewart Street from Burrard Ave. to Recreation Avenue- Nechako Avenue- Vanderhoof Dump Road- Burrard Avenue- Loop Road- Spruce Street

70% OF MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE UNDER RESTRICTIONS- All other roads in the District of Vanderhoof unless otherwise posted.

All overweight term permits are invalid for the duration of the restrictions of the above noted roads.

The applicable percentage of tolerances provided under Section 7.06(2) of regulations pursuant to the Commercial Transport Act shall apply.

Violators of the regulations and restrictions will be pros-ecuted.

Dated this 25th day of March, 2013 at Vanderhoof, BC

Paul CarverDirector of Operations

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS

& COLLECTIBLESAUCTION

Sale conducted on behalfof several Estates

SALE 1April 20, 2013 Saturday @

10:00 am. Francois Lake Hall, Francois Lake, B.C. South of Burns Lake @ Intersection of Hwy 35 south & Colleymount

Road.ANTIQUES: The sale will have some of the nicest an-tique furnishings ever offered by us at auction. We have a beautiful selection of large an-tique furnishings such as: Ta-bles, sete, couch, sideboards, piano stool w/ bear claw feet, end tables, side tables, curio cabinets, grandfather clock, buffet, bedroom suites, dining room suites, marble top satin wood wash stand, antique oak table 6 chairs, buffet & hutch suite, misc. antique dining room chairs and other occa-sional chairs. This sale will have a beautiful selection of Victorian & Eastlake antiques and other beautiful antique Oak & Mahogany furnishings. ANTIQUE HORSE GEAR: There is a very large selection of antique horse gear that in-cludes sleigh bells, spreaders, scotch tops, bridles, and hames etc. NATIVE & TRADI-TIONAL ART: Nice selection of native art including hides, drums, face masks, leather art & clothing, moccasins, pad-dles (exact items will be post-ed on the website). HOUSE HOLD & MISC COL-LECTABLE’S: Very large se-lection of hockey, baseball & football cards, clocks, lamps, candelabra’s, brass, pewter, wrought iron collectable’s, plate ware, glassware, china & vases, sword, coal oil lamps, very old antique leather horse collectable, violin, banjo. Sale will include a few modern fur-nishings, deep freeze, fridge & furnishings. ANTIQUE TOOLS & MISC: Antique tools, an-tique survey transit, large an-tique brass gold scale in glass cabinet, antique bamboo fl y rod.This Sale has a large & excel-lent selection of antiques & collectable’s. This is a partial listing, so look for future adver-tising as there are more items & consignments to come. Please view website for pic-tures of exact items and a list of all of our scheduled auc-tions. Consignments welcome! If you would like to consign any items contact Mikes Auc-tion.Condition of Sale. Terms: Cash & cheque with identifi ca-tion, sorry no credit cards. Items are as is condition ~ not responsible for accidents.There will be a concession on Site.

SALE 2INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY,

EQUIPMENT & TOOLAUCTION

May 25, 2013 Saturday @ 10:00 am. Topley Garage, To-pley, B.C. Intersection of Hwy 16 & Hwy 118 to Granisle.

SALE 3ANTIQUES, FURNISHINGS

& COLLECTIBLES AUCTIONJune 8th, Saturday @ 10:00 am. George Dawson Motor Inn, Banquet Room, Dawson Creek, B.C.Any question Please Contact:

Mike Steinebach@ (250) 694 - 3497 orCell (250) 692-6107 or

Egon Steinebach@ (250) 694-3319 orCell (250) 570- 2055

E-Mail: [email protected] & Website

www.mikesauction.net


AuctionsAUCTION SALE

Saturday, May 11, 2013at 10 a.m. Decker Lake Hall.

Large selection of good furni-ture. Large dining room set, patio furniture, antiques & col-lectable’s. Limited edition prints. Large commercial freezer. Snowblower, tools, tack, vehicles and equipment.

For more information:Richie at (250) 698-7377

or (250) 698-7351Watch future papers for

more details.

Heavy Duty Machinery

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$1950 Call Toll Free AlsoJD 544 & 644 wheel loaders

JD 892D LC ExcavatorPh. 1-866-528-7108

Free Delivery BC and ABwww.rtccontainer.com

Misc. for SaleAT LAST! An iron fi lter that works. IronEater! Fully patent-ed Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manga-nese. Since 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; www.bigirondrilling.com or Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON.

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPS for sale. 5 males and 3 fe-males ready to go by May 12 $550 each. Call (250) 847-4203 or (250) 643-0358.

HOME PHONE reconnect. Toll Free 1-866-287-1348 Cell Phone Accessories Catalogue Everyone Welcome To Shop Online at: www.homephonereconnect.ca

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/news-paper?

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - 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.

STEEL BUILDING - Blowout clearance sale! 20x22 $4,188. 25x26 $4,799. 30x34 $6,860. 32x44 $8,795. 40x50 $12,760. 47x74 $17,888. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. or visit us online at: www.pioneersteel.ca


Misc. for SaleSTEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or see us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. WantedLocal Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

Real Estate

Mobile Homes & Parks

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

ABOVE THE REST!

SilvermillApartments

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250-567-4208BURRARD APARTMENTS. Two bdrm suites. No pets 250-567-9128

RIVERS EDGE APARTMENTSQuiet, 1 bdrm units

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Walking distance Downtown Paved Parking

Includes fridge & stove Starting at $450/mth. (250)570-9161 or (250)567-3336

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

VictoriaManor

* Balconies* Landscaped View

* Cablevision Available

250-567-4048or 250-567-9080

Large2 Bdrmfrom

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$725 - $755

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Legal Notices

Legal

Legal NoticesYellowhead Road &

Bridge (Vanderhoof) Ltd.is compiling its

HIRED EQUIPMENT LIST

For the 2013/14 SeasonPersons or companies

with equipment Such as Excavators, Trucks,

Backhoes, Loaders, Graders, Rollers or Tractors, which are

available for work and wish to be included on

the list should contact the Main Office located @ 545 Spruce Street - Vanderhoof

567-3114.Registrations will be

accepted up to April 30, 2013.Didier Brard,

General Manager Yellowhead Road & Bridge

(Vanderhoof) Ltd.

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