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Nations “working together” raise Ista Pole at 20-Year Reunion on King IslandBY CAITLIN THOMPSON

The sun was shining brightly as the colourful image of the first woman to touch the earth, Ista, was pulled to her intended home on King Island on Monday, September 28.

Carved by Peter Snow, who was assisted by Alvin and Lyle Mack, Dale McCreery, Vivian George and Brian James, the Ista pole features a brightly coloured blue face and cedar hat, while the body of the woman is dressed in a traditional black and red blanket.

King Island, known as Nuxalknalus in Nuxalk, is the home of Ista, which was site of an 21-day occupa-tion in 1995. As Nuxalkmc Jacinda Mack describes in her master’s project paper, “Remembering Ista,” the “Stand at Ista” was fraught with emotional, social and political upheaval within the Nuxalk community and the community at large.

Interfor’s plans to clear-cut the area in 1995 were interrupted by declarations of Nuxalk sovereignty over the territory, which chal-lenged the authority of the Canadian government and the legitimacy of Interfor’s

permits. An alliance was formed

between the Forest Action Network and the heredi-tary system of Nuxalk governance, the House of Smayusta, which exposed an alarming fracture between elected band council members and the hereditary leadership, as well as between individual community members.

17 Nuxalk people were jailed for the actions, and despite more direct action in 1997, Fog Creek was eventually logged as planned. However, reunion organizer Hereditary Chief Deric Snow sees the “Stand

at Ista” as a pivotal moment wherein Nuxalk people experienced a cultural awakening, and both the celebration and the pole were intended to com-memorate that aspect of the event.

“It was an extremely important event in our Nation’s history - commu-nity and spiritually - and we shouldn’t be afraid to talk about it,” said Nuxalk Stewardship Director Megan Moody. “Those who focus on the divisions it created are missing the point of the reunion and the Stand(s) at Ista. We need to move forward, focus on the

positives and continue to heal as a community.”

King Island is 312 square miles in area and overlaps both Nuxalk and Heiltsuk territory. The island received its English name in 1793 from Captain George Vancouver, who served under Captain James King in his youth.

The island is part of land and resource agree-ments for the Great Bear Rainforest that were suc-cessfully negotiated in 2006 between Coastal First Nations leaders and the Province. In December 2009, the Province and Coastal First Nations signed

a Reconciliation Protocol that committed the parties to government to govern-ment arrangements and shared decision making.

Recent provincial Strategic Land and Resource Planning indicates the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources plans to possibly establish a conservancy on King Island as part of the Proposed 2015 Great Bear Rainforest Order. Under the Park Act conser-vancies “explicitly recognize the importance of the area to First Nations for social, ceremonial and cultural uses.”

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“There’s a possibility that a portion of Ista, including the Fog Creek and Green River water-sheds, may be designat-ed as a new protected area but in the mean-time they are still up for logging,” said Moody. “Government to gov-ernment negotiations have improved but there is still a long ways

to go in terms of the recognition of Nuxalk laws and the protection of Nuxalk values in the implementation of land and marine use plans.”

Last weeks pole raising was, however, a powerful affirmation of both Nuxalk and Heiltsuk traditional ties to the area, and the conversation focused on that objective. While both nations are part of the Coastal First Nations and employ both chief and council and traditional forms of government in their respective territories, the days proceedings were not aligned with any particular group or form of government.

Nuxalk hereditary

Chiefs Deric Snow, Conrad Clellamin, Deborah Nelson and Billy Andy Jr. were joined by Heiltsuk members Frank Brown, Jimmy White, Earl Newman and Gary Housty.

After the 3000 lb pole was heaved onshore and pulled uphill it was raised by a rope and pulley sys-tem under the brute strength of dozens of people pulling together. Dances by chiefs fol-lowed and the Nuxalk women danced “Ista” under its watchful eyes.

“I’m so happy,” said Snow. “The work has been done. It’s been 20 years and every time I drive by on the boat I

can feel the spirit.”Snow made a

point to recognize the women involved, both today and in the past. “Today it’s the women, they’re the ones that are the backbone of our people, they’re the ones that keep our families together, they’re the ones that organize to come out here,” he said. “This pole here today also signifies that.”

Nuxalk elder and cultural leader Karen Anderson introduced the crowd to the young Ista Oud, born in 2004, who bears the name-sake of the first Nuxalk woman to descend to earth.

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strongest dance, the Dance of Thunder,” said Anderson. “We’re all meant to be here with love in our hearts, and I thank you all for being here today.”

Carver Peter Snow was recognized for his achievement in creat-ing the pole, telling the crowd he prayed to pole before beginning the work.

“I asked her to send her descendants to come and help me, I couldn’t have done it without them,” he said. He acknowledged the Heiltsuk lineage in the carvers that helped him, saying that it was a “good day” to see the nations working together.

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Nuxalk, Heiltsuk leaders come together on shared territory

Manpower proved the best way to

move the 3000 lb pole uphill to its designated spot

Extraordinary measures were

taken by linguist Dale McCreery to ensure a smooth

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Lead carver Peter Snow with hereditary chiefs

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BY CAITLIN THOMPSON

CCRD Area C Director Alison Sayers is now holding the region’s first-ever seat on the Union of British Columbia Municipalities. Elected to a one-year term on the Executive as Director at Large, Sayers says she is thrilled with the new challenge.

“This is a really exciting position as it presents a huge oppor-tunity for learning, both for myself person-ally and as a CCRD director,” said Sayers. “I’m going to learn an enormous amount about how to make real change at the pro-vincial level, and this knowledge will stay with our regional dis-

trict and be extremely beneficial.”

The UBCM was formed 100 years ago to “provide a common voice for local govern-ment” and adopts the old adages “strength in numbers” and “united we stand - divided we fall.” The organization is dedicated to provid-ing a voice to its mem-bers and initiating real change. Its members meet annually at a convention, where the majority of the work is carried out.

It was at UBCM’s 2015 Convention where Sayers was elect-ed to her first term. Her advance nomination came from the CCRD Board of Directors and she ran against 10 other candidates for a total of five positions.

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Following an anony-mous tip, two officers searched Mack’s vehi-cle outside a local gro-cery store after she was returning from a pot-latch in Vancouver. The search failed to turn up any drugs, and Mack said she felt humiliated in front of her children.

“When I meet up with the cops now I feel a lot of anger,” said Mack in an interview with the Vancouver Sun. “When I think they can get away with so much I feel angry towards them. I would just like an apology. That's my main thing.”

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Nick Jenkins and B.C.’s attorney general are named in the lawsuit. The case went before the courts in Bella Coola last week, a con-scious decision made by Mack’s lawyer, Doug King, who is represent-ing her and her co-plaintiff, Demi King.

“The heart of the case is about small communities -- espe-cially aboriginal com-munities -- and how they're policed by the RCMP,” he said. “This is really a case about a family that was totally innocent and had their life turned upside down.”

The notice states the officers arrested Mack in front of her eight-, four-year-old and 15-month-old children and searched the entire van, even tearing off the vehicle's panelling.

“They said, 'Kim, if you do not let us search your van we

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Mack said she was “scared and embar-rassed” about the search and that the incident had a signifi-cant impact on her and her family’s life.

She said she lost customer’s from her home-based business and kept her eldest daughter out of school for a month, saying she didn’t even want to walk to the grocery store.

Doug King also stated that the officers allegedly did not have a warrant and that Mack was not read her rights.

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“A threat to take away somebody's children is not a minor threat,” said King. “Historically, it's some-thing that's happened and is a real part of people's lives in com-munities like this.”

The RCMP and the province's Ministry of Justice and Attorney General said they couldn't comment because the case was before the court.

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The MV Queen of Chilliwack, which plied the waters of BC’s Central Coast for 18 summers, is soon head-ing into the sunset on a voyage to the South Sea paradise of Fiji.

The vessel was sold recently by BC Ferries for an undisclosed amount to Goundar Shipping Ltd., bringing the Goundar fleet to three vessels – two of them former BC Ferries vessels. The Queen of Prince Rupert was sold to Goundar in 2011 after a career as the main link between Haida Gwaii and the mainland between 1965 and 2009. That vessel was replaced by the Northern Expedition.

The Queen of Chilliwack, a 115-vehi-cle vessel built in Norway in 1979, was bought by BC Ferries in 1991 for $10.85 mil-lion and began its West Coast service in the southern Gulf Islands and the Sunshine Coast before taking on the summer service on the Discovery Coast Passage Route #40 in 1996. This route twice weekly made direct sailings between Port Hardy and Bella Coola and four times weekly included Outer Coast stops at Bella Bella, Shearwater, Ocean Falls, and sometimes Klemtu.

While the direct sail-ings made the journey in 12-13 hours, those serving the other ports ranged from 22 – 33 hours long. Only one of the sailings (which made the trip entirely in the daylight) was well utilized, prompting BC Ferries to recommend cancelling the route as a cost-saving measure in 2013 – a recommen-dation implemented by the BC government without conducting a socio-economic study of the effect such a move might have on the region.

In the meantime, throughout the 18 seasons of Route #40, a fledgling tourism industry had been developing in the Bella Coola Valley and along the Highway 20 cor-ridor, largely based on the promise of

the “Discovery Coast Circle Tour” that would lure travelers into the region, bolstering an economy that was flag-ging with the decline in resource-extraction industries such as forestry and fishing. Conservative estimates of direct loss to the regional economy range from $10 million annually.

Replacement of the Queen of Chilliwack with the 16-vehicle MV Nimpkish which requires a transfer at Bella Bella resulted in harsh criticism from local communities because the smaller vessel is incapable of handling the demand and lacks the ameni-ties expected by many international tourists wishing to include a voyage into the Great Bear Rainforest as part of their Canadian eco-adventure.

The government and BC Ferries are engaged in plans to replace the Nimpkish – due for a 2018 retirement - with a more suitable ves-sel, and the tourism industry hopes the scheduling will involve direct sailings connect-ing Highway 19 at Port Hardy with Highway 20 at Bella Coola in order to revive the Circle Tour.

As for the sale of the Chilliwack, owner George Goundar is

pleased with the com-pany’s latest acquisition which makes his firm Fiji’s largest passenger cargo inter-island ferry operator - a feat accom-plished in only four years since the estab-lishment of Goundar.

However, at 36 years old, the Chilliwack may not go into service in Fiji immediately because foreign ves-sels more than 20 years old cannot be regis-tered under Fijian law. Goundar is asking for a legal amendment to allow for registration.

In the meantime, Goundar says Fiji’s Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama visited the Queen of Chilliwack in Canada last month, and “The PM was very impressed with the vessel’s state-of-the-art facilities and high stan-dard condition.” He says that BC Ferries had

spent more than $28 million on upgrades and maintenance of the Chilliwack just two years ago. This figure far exceeds the $15 million commonly understood to be the cost of the recent refit-ting. Goundar also said negotiations between his firm and BC Ferries had begun two years ago (before the cancel-lation of Route #40).

BC Ferries and the government have drawn criticism over refusal to reveal the sale price of the ves-sel – especially in view of the recent refitting costs which involved water-proofing doors, improved lifesav-ing equipment, and upgrading electri-cal systems. NDP Opposition Leader John Horgan says “the public has the right to know” the amount received in

the deal.Horgan says the

Discovery Coast ferry route is “the envy of North America” and it is now being handled by “a barge – not the newly refitted Queen of Chilliwack because it’s going offshore for

a price that we don’t know.”

“People should be outraged,” Horgan says.

It is understood that BC Ferries has not revealed the price because negotiations are under way to sell two more vessels,

and revealing the price received for the Chilliwack could undermine the prices on those future deals.

The Queen of Chilliwack is sched-uled to sail for Fiji on a 17-day voyage by October 14.

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BY CAITLIN THOMPSON

October 1 marked the opening of B.C.’s controversial grizzly bear hunt and Central and North Coast First Nations are saying they will step up their actions against hunt-ers found in their ter-ritory.

The Coastal First Nations is an alliance of First Nations on British Columbia’s North and Central Coast and Haida Gwaii. In 2012, CFN member nations issued a formal ban on trophy hunting for bears within their ter-ritories. The province, however, continues to issue grizzly bear tags despite the ban.

The B.C. govern-ment authorized 3,469 grizzly bear tags in 2015, up from 3,067 in 2014 but down from 3,786 in 2013. On average, hunters have killed about 270 grizzly bears in British

Columbia every year since 2010. The prov-ince estimates there to be 15,000 grizzlies in British Columbia – about a quarter of the entire North American population.

Last week Premier Christy Clark contin-ued to defend B.C.’s position on the hunt, saying it’s rooted in science.

“We aren’t contem-plating any changes at the moment to the way we approach that,” Ms. Clark told reporters on Wednesday, when asked about the bear hunt. “We have a record number of grizzly bears in the province, a huge and growing population, and the hunt is scien-tifically managed.”

She said B.C. does a better job of man-aging grizzly bears “than anywhere else in North America and we are going to keep doing that.”

Earlier in the year

Bella Coola Valley Tourism announced it supported a ban on hunting in Eucott Bay, an area frequented by tourists. It hasn’t how-ever, announced any formal position on the grizzly bear hunt.

Bella Coola has seen an influx of bear watchers in the past few years, with sev-eral businesses offer-ing wildlife viewing tours in the Valley. The Belarko Wildlife Viewing Platform saw over 2000 visits last year and enjoyed another very busy sea-son in 2015.

“It is frustrating and embarrassing as a B.C. resident and Canadian to have to explain to so many foreign tourists and visitors that we still allow a grizzly bear trophy hunt here in B.C., and, it takes place mere kilome-ters away from where they have come from around the world to view these animals in the wild,” said Fraser Koroluk, Owner of Kynoch Adventures and Bella Coola

Mountain Lodge. “Bear hunting for tro-phy has been widely opposed by B.C. resi-dents and it appears dubious at best in my mind that the best available science can actually pinpoint a number on the grizzly bear population; how-ever, this is the sci-ence they are using to allow the quota num-bers to remain where they are or in some cases increase.”

Koroluk also stated that he believes bear-viewing benefits the local economy, and the animals should be preserved. A study last year found that tour-ists spent $15-million on bear viewing in the Great Bear Rainforest in 2012, while hunters spent $1.2-million.

“For the numbers of visitors to B.C. and the spin off in employ-ment and services that bear-viewing brings it is a no-brainer that fostering a mind-set of preserving and sharing these animals and their experiences with international and local visitors is

far more beneficial for the local commu-nity/ecosystem and economy than ruining or tarnishing it for the sake of a few hunters taking a prize animal for themselves,” said Koroluk. “Bear view-ing is a way to share the experience, not take it home and stuff it.”

Douglass Neasloss, Chief Councilor of the Kitasoo-Xaixais, who are arguably some of the most active oppo-nents of the hunt any-where in B.C., echoed Koroluk’s position.

Neasloss has worked in his home community of Klemtu as a bear-viewing guide for over 14 years, “It’s certainly not 15,000 bears,” he said. “I would say it’s not even close to that.”

He believes that both the govern-ment’s scientific and economic modeling is flawed and that there is no way to sustainably or ethi-cally support a grizzly bear hunt in the Great Bear Rainforest, or anywhere else for that

matter.Neasloss says that

all aspects of the griz-zly bear hunt are in complete opposition to his community’s culture, and that the Coastal Guardian Watchmen will be stepping up their patrols to ensure hunters get the mes-sage.

The first step is education, but enforcement follows, and Neasloss says they are willing to take extraordinary mea-sures to stop the hunt.

“We’ll do what-ever it takes. I guess I should be careful what I say, but on the ground, I think if we were to see someone responsible for this, I think it would be very interesting,” Neasloss said. “There are some communities that would literally drive between boats trying to shoot bears. Some people will stay and scare the bears away.”

Neasloss, whose community relies heavily on eco-tourism, says that Kitasoo’s Spirit Bear

Lodge is now the sec-ond biggest industry in the remote coastal village, employing about 45 people.

Al Martin, director of strategic initiatives for the BC Wildlife Federation, said the grizzly hunt is careful-ly controlled in B.C., and wildlife manag-ers take into account the mortality of bears from all factors before determining how many licences to issue to hunters.

He also stated that he was “confident” in the governments management plan, saying that it showed “in more cases than not, there’s an increase in [bear] numbers and there’s an increase in the age of bears.”

Steve Thomson, Minister of Forest, Land and Natural Resources, said that roughly 35 per cent of the land area in B.C. is already closed to griz-zly hunting, includ-ing about 58 per cent of the area within the territories of the Coastal First Nations.

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Clark defends fall grizzly hunt; Coastal First Nations set to enforce 2012 ban

As the debate continues over B.C.'s grizzly bear hunt, Michael Wigle snapped this photo of a mom and cub on the Atnarko River this fall

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As part of the provincial govern-ment’s reconcilia-tion efforts with the Tsilhqot’in Nation, distance signs will be installed on Highway 20, Taseko Lake Road, West Fraser Road and other area roads, indicating the names of each Tsilhqot’in commu-nity and distance in kilometres.

“I am pleased with our successful partnership with the Tsilhqot’in National Government to develop these local community high-way signs,” said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone. “The signs are in both Tsilhqot’in and English, and honour the history and cul-ture of the region’s original people.”

Tribal Chairman of the Tsilhqot’in National Government, Chief Joe Alphonse stated, “Since the accep-tance of Title by the Supreme Court of Canada on June 26, 2014, and the sign-ing of the Letter of Understanding with B.C. on Sept. 10, 2014, the Nation has been working with the Province to find unique ways of addressing ongoing issues – this requires patience.”

Chief Alphonse then went on to

state, “Today marks the first time in history that our Tsilhqot’in commu-nities will be listed on any provincial signs in British Columbia. The symbolic signifi-cance of this action cannot be over-looked. Relationship building with the Province is an ongo-ing process, but the hope is to build an enduring relation-ship based on trust and respect. The mileage signs act as an indication of the positive steps the Province is taking towards reconcilia-tion.”

Members of the public traveling into Nemiah Valley or Tatlayoko Valley can also expect to see signs in the area advising them when they are approach-ing declared Tsilhqot’in Title Lands.

The new bound-ary signs show a map of the land that is subject to the declara-tion of Aboriginal title. The declared Tsilhqot’in Title Lands are situated east of Tatlayoko Lake around the north end of Chilko Lake—including the Nemiah Valley, Tsuniah Lake and along the Chilko River to its conflu-ence with the Taseko River.

“The highway and boundary signs

visibly represent the Province’s rec-ognition of the Tsilhqot’in com-munities and title land and contribute to our joint goal of lasting recon-ciliation,” said Aboriginal Relations

and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad.

“We are building a strong relationship and actively working to finalize a compre-hensive agreement that includes both economic and social

priorities.”On June 26, 2014,

the Supreme Court of Canada recog-nized Aboriginal title held by the Tsilhqot’in Nation, including the right to exclusive use and occupation of the

land, as well as the ability to determine the uses to which the land will be put.

The Province and the Tsilhqot’in National Government are currently devel-oping a government-to-government

agreement to achieve long term recon-ciliation with the Tsilhqot’in people.

Tsilhqot’in com-munities include Tl’esqox, Yunesit’in, Tl’etinqox, Tsi Del Del, Xeni Gwet’in and Esdilagh.

Tsilhqot’in Nation communityhighway signs unveiled

Representatives of the Tsilhqot’in Nation underneath the new signs on Highway 20

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DR. PAUL MARTIQUETMEDICAL HEALTH OFFICER

We have been reminded many times that our chil-dren are becoming less fit, overweight or generally less healthy, but what are we doing about it? We definitely rec-ognize that there is a problem, but just talking will not pro-duce much change.

We also know that some kids and their families may need a little more help changing directions.

Two relatively new programs stand out as helpers for these (and every) families: MEND and Healthlink BC’s ‘Eating and Activity Program for Kids.’

MEND, or “Mind. Exercise. Nutrition. Do it!” was pio-neered in 2013 and the results have been very positive:

the program makes a positive difference in the lives of families. The underlying idea behind MEND is to guide rather than prescribe.

Sessions involve parents and their children where they learn about how to choose healthier foods and spend more time being physically active. They learn that even small changes can make a big dif-ference. Sessions

include practical demonstrations, games and tips about healthy foods, reading labels and portion sizes. There are fun physical activities for kids while parents dis-cuss their successes and challenges with trained program leaders.

Much of the suc-cess of MEND comes from its approach: MEND is definitely NOT a diet, nor is it a weight loss pro-

gram, and it is cer-tainly not someone telling you what to do!

MEND is offered in many com-munities around BC including Powell River start-ing October 6th through the city’s Parks, Recreation and Culture depart-ment. Contact Christine Parsons (604.485.8903) for information or to register. A program is planned to start in

Squamish in January 2016. It will be run by the YMCA of Greater Vancouver. Contact Andrea Kuba (778.920.9017) for more. Online information is available at www.bchealthykids.ca.

HealthLink BC offers another alter-native that’s avail-able across BC, the phone-based “Eating and Activity Program for Kids.” This pro-gram schedules eight phone sessions with a registered pediatric dietitian and a qualified exer-cise professional to provide education and counselling on healthy eating and active living topics.

Ongoing sup-port and follow-up appointments are also available. Sessions discuss health priorities and helps families to develop new skills, focussing on sup-porting behaviour changes for healthy eating, active living and lifestyle habits.

The program is free to BC residents and any child, teen or family concerned about being above a healthy weight is eli-gible to participate.

Participants also

receive a program workbook that includes educa-tional materials and fun activities. Program materials are tailored to meet family needs and address barriers to healthy living. To get more informa-tion about the pro-gram, dial 8-1-1 and press 3 to speak to the HealthLink BC Eating and Activity Program for Kids staff.

Or visit them online at www.healthlinkbc.ca/healthyeating/eating-activity-pro-gram.html.

Both these pro-grams are designed to help kids to be more healthy. Doing so via family involve-ment and support has been proven as an effective method. The payoff for all involved is a health-ier, better life. And kids who learn good habits will benefit for the rest of their lives.

Dr. Paul Martiquet is the Medical Health

Officer for Rural Vancouver Coastal

Health including Powell River, the

Sunshine Coast, Sea-to-Sky, Bella Bella

and Bella Coola.

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A Celebration Of Life for

Marvin Hansen will be held on

October 10, 2015 at the St. Andrews United Church at

3:00pm.

Children

Pre-SchoolsCHILD caregiver (infant) - pri-vate home; permanent; full-time; day/evening Must have own transportation. Prefer ap-plicant have min. 6 months caregiver training or FT experi-ence in a related occupation for a minimum 1 yr during the past 3 yrs; fi rst aid training w/ infant CPR; drivers license. daveyfamily(at)yahoo.com

Employment

Drivers/Courier/Trucking

SNOWPLOW MACHINE OPERATORS

Williams Lake AreaFull time Seasonal

Must have good knowledge of Motor Vehicle Act and all regulations regarding the

operation and maintenance of commercial vehicles. Class 1 or 3 licence with clean abstract required.

Some physical labour will be required.

Please email resumes to: Dale Cann

[email protected] date for this

posting is October 2, 2015.

Help Wanted

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Employment

NOW HIRING!Staples, Williams Lake is looking for interested

candidates to fi ll the position of copy and print

supervisor. The successful candidate

will be responsible for business development

within the copy center as well as developing a team

of individuals to do the same. Previous sales or account management

related experience would be an asset.

Interested candidates

are encouraged to contact the store,

#105 - 850 Oliver Street, and speak to

Ryan or Tammy.

Legal

LEGALASSISTANT

Vanderburgh & Company is looking for a legal assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a law fi rm, preferably handling solicitor matters.

Please send or drop off your resume with a cover

letter to our fi rm,Vanderburgh & Company

#5-123 Borland Street, Williams Lake, BC

V2G 1R1,Attn: Angela Ammann.

Labourers

Construction Helper needed for general

construction/cement work. Experience preferred and

drivers license a must! Starting October 5th.

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Employment

TEMPORARY SUPPORT STAFF

POSITIONThe BCGEU requires temporary/on-call sup-port staff with reception and secretarial experi-ence to work at the Cari-boo Area Offi ce. This is an on-call position for re-lief coverage. Applicants must have secretarial/re-ception experience; high school graduation sup-plemented by secretarial training; typing speed and accuracy; profi cien-cy in Word; an excellent command of English grammar; database ex-perience an asset. An aptitude for organization, detail and the ability to set priorities and work within time limits is re-quired. Knowledge of the trade union move-ment is an asset.Excellent salary package is provided under a col-lective agreement.Aptitude, word process-ing and typing tests will be administered to quali-fi ed applicants. We re-gret in advance that we are only able to respond to those candidates that are selected for an inter-view.Apply with cover letter and resume via e-mail byOctober 2, 2015 to BC Government and Service Employees’ Union Hu-man Resources Depart-ment: [email protected]

Employment

Licensed Automotive Technician

We are presently seeking a F/T Licensed Automotive Technician to join the Ron Ridley Rentals Family. Our shop offers full service and maintenance on all makes and models. Requirements for this position would in-clude: 4th year minimum, prefer Red Seal and Vehicle Inspection License.

Competitive WagesOffered!

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Misc ServicesSTAMP COLLECTOR

Looking to buy stamps [email protected]

Painting & Decorating

Need A Painter? 25 years experience.

1 year guarantee. 20% off. Charles Thompson.

250-989-1363

SharpeningSharpening Service - Proces-sor chains; wood working tools; household hobbyist knives, scissors plus more! (250)296-9058

Pets & Livestock

Obituaries Help Wanted Ofce Support Trades, Technical Financial Services Equestrian

Horse Trailer - 1989 Circle J.

Under cover 20+ yrs, excellent cond. 2 horse back

load, walk through side doors, pull bars for saddle

storage, padded all around. In Williams Lake.

$2,800. 1-587-988-5518

Feed & HayExcellent quality cow & horse hay, large round &

large square bales. Phone early a.m. & evenings.

Deliveries available (250)398-2805

Lessons/TrainingCARIBOO Kennel Club Group Obedience Lessons. Starts Tuesday Oct. 6 - $130/8 week-ly lessons with professional trainer. Contact 604-319-2592 for more info.

PetsBeautiful Shih Tzu mix puppy8 wks, vet checked, 1st shots. Absolutely adorable. $350. (250)398-7801

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Four 185/65/R15 Bridgestone winter tires on steel rims. Only used one winter. $500. Phone(250)392-5352

$500 & Under

Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsAuction Antique & Collectable’s, Sun, Oct 18th, 1pm. Furniture, jewelry, coins, toys, tools and more. Consign today. 250-545-3259.Vernon, B.C. doddsauction.com

$100 & UnderElectric Range, good condi-tion, bone color. $100. Phone: (250)989-4247

Little Tikes Car Bed. $50. obo (250)398-7656

LOOKING for bedside tables. Approx. 2ft high. (250)398-7776

Skylanders Giants back pack with game for the WII with 6 skylanders. Asking $25. OBO Good condition. (250)392-1167

$200 & UnderDouble bed complete, almost new. $150.00 fi rm. (250)296-3289

Little Tikes Car Bed (no mat-tress), toy box (step 2), dresser (step 2) Asking $160.OBO (250)392-1167

Garage Sales

GARAGE SALE138 Westridge Drive

Sat, October 3rd9:00am - 3:00pm

Furniture, kitchen items, microwave, sound system, bed frames, headboards, TV, toys, books, antique

functioning sewing machine, clothing,

motorcycle, ladies & mens jackets, helmets, leather

shaps, HP printer & other misc. items.

GARAGE SALESat, October 3rd

10am - 4pm3742 Horsefl y Rd

Rose LakeOld footed bath tub, lots of items to choose from.

Free coffee & timbits. Early Birds pay DOUBLE!

Garage SaleSat, October 3rd

9am - 2pm1829 Ross Road(Fox Mountain)

Garage SaleSat, October 3rd

9am to Noon1159 Tower Cres.

Ford ranger winter tires & truck rack, kids toys,

games & lots more treas-ures. Offers welcome.

Indoor Craft Supply SaleSaturday, October 3rd10:00 am to 2:00 pm301 N. 5th Avenue

30 years of crafting goodies!

Lace, ribbon, jewellry supplies, candle making supplies, stencils, yarn, fabric, baskets, stamps,

pot puorri... And SO MUCH MORE!

Just in time for Christmas Crafting!

Moving/Garage SaleAll About Her Beauty Bar

Unit E - 197 - 4th AveSat & Sun, Oct 3rd & 4th

9am - 5pm

ALL NEW MERCHANDISE!

Purses, Bras, Sleepwear, lingerie, etc.

(Leftovers are being donated to the Womens

Contact Society)

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales

MOVING/GARAGE SALESat, October 3rd9:30am - 3:00pm1188 - 2nd Ave N

Dressers, double bed, woodstove.

Everything must go!

Moving SaleDrop by any day

1500 - 12th Ave N.250-392-4794

Everything Must Go!Priced Low To Sell!

MOVING sale, Multi family, Sunday October 4. 10am till 2pm. No early birds. 218 Horsefl y Rd. (beside 150 Meat shop). Items include: house-hold items, antiques, furniture, Gas ice auger, fabric, too much to list, come check it out.

Yard Sale3715 Spokin Lake Road

Saturday & Sunday, October 3rd & 4th

9:00 am to 4:00 pmCarnival concession stand, camper van,

camping equipment, household goods etc. Lots of odds & ends

Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector Lookingto Buy Collections, OlympicGold & Silver Coins, Estates +Chad: 778-281-0030, Local.

Real Estate

Acreage for Sale

Lakefront Acreages 133-264 acres, good fi shing & hay producing, middle of the best farming & ranching area of BC.Visit our website for more properties starting from $27,000.

Contact: [email protected] or Call: 604.606.7900

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Mobile Homes & Parks

14’ x 70’ 3 bdrm mobile home. Decks - front and back. Skylights,

walk-in tub, a/c. Nice landscaping and

perfect view of the lake. #56 Northside Village.

“Ready To Occupy”$67,000 obo. 250-392-5095

1997 Modular Home + Lot located in Dairy Lane, Williams Lake.

3 bedroom, 2 bathrooms. 5 appliances, outside storage shed, covered

carport, fenced backyard. Good & clean condition. Serious inquires only.

Asking $125,000. Call 250-296-4211

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent2&3 bdrm apartments, South Lakeside area, n/p 250-392-5074.

Duplex / 4 Plex1&2bdrm suite in 4-plex, $625.00 & $715.00. (250)398-75522 bdrm. duplex. F/S natural gas heat. Please call (250)392-7617.

Rentals

Duplex / 4 Plex2bdrm in 4-Plex, like new! Details, Pictures and map at:www.LivingSpace4Rent.comCall Roy at 604-767-1600

Mobile Homes & Pads

3 bdrm mobile homes fridge, stove, close to casino. no pets. (250)392-7617Small 2bdrm trailer with addi-tion, single bath, fenced yard for dog, wood heat, w/d & fridge. $400/mnth + utilities. Avail. Oct. 1st (250)296-0128

Homes for Rent3bdrm clean house, top fl oor. with view of lake. Quiet area. No dogs. (250)392-3037 Call after 5:00pm.3bdrm house $850/mnth, 10 acres, horses, pets & kids okay, util. not included. Must have work references & ref. Avail. Nov. 1st 1(250)377-1974 or 1(250)851-2178 or email [email protected]

Shared Accommodation

645 Hodgson Rd. Room for Rent or Shared accommoda-tion. Smokers welcome, small pets okay. $500/mo. + d/d. 250-398-5159

Suites, Lower1bdrm apartment, 1144 N. MacKenzie Ave. f/s n/s n/p. $475 Available immed. (250)303-22331bdrm bsmt. suite on North Lakeside Dr., view of lake, f/s, n/p, n/s. $600/mo. Avail. Oct. 1st. (250)303-22331bdrm daylight suite. Private entrance. Suitable for working adult/s. F/S W/D Ref/req’d. Phone (250)392-7719 after 5:00pm1bdr. suite $550.mnth/1 per-son $650.mnth/2 persons heat & light included n/s, n/p, r/r. (250) 305-6045.2bdrm ground level bsmt suite $800. Utilities included. Close to schools & bus stop, N/P Avail. immed. Working people preferred. (250)305-1213Brand new 2bdrm daylight bsmt suite. No Pets, No Smok-ing, in suite W/D. $1000/mnth plus utilities. (250)398-3312 evenings. Avail. Oct. 1st

Suites, Upper3bdrm top fl oor $1100. Utilities included. Close to schools & bus stop, N/P Avail. immed. Working people pre-ferred. (250)305-1213

Townhouses3bdrm townhouse, 300 First Ave, avail. Oct. 1st. N/S N/P $1000/month Phone 250-303-2233

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

4 Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires, 205/60R/16 on winter rims (fi ts a Honda Civic or Ac-cord) 85% tread left $700 obo. (250)267-12194 Bridgestone winter snow tires on 5 bolt rims 226x16 nice & wide, bought 2 winters ago, used less than 400km. Paid $1700. Asking $1200 obo (250)305-10544 Goodyear 205/60R16 stud-ded Nordic winter on steel rims 5 bolts. $550. (250)305-6886Older Suzuki SUV, stripped down to frame. Great project vehicle. $250 obo. (250)398-8565 Please leave message.

Cars - Domestic

1991 Chevrolet Sprint Convertible.

3 cyl, auto, new rad & battery. New back

shocks & tires. $1250 obo.

250-392-9484

Transportation

Cars - Domestic

2003 Chevy Cavalier4 cyl, 5 speed, a/c,

cruise, cd player, good tires. Reliable vehicle.

171,000 kms. $2250 obo.

250-392-9484

2009 Impala LS 3.5L, 4 spd, auto, p/w, p/d, remote start, On-Star, cruise, a/c, p/drivers seat. low kms. $8,500 obo. 250-305-5267 250-305-6185

2009 Kia Rio. 4 door, blue, standard trans,

102,000 kms. Good condition, includes good

winter tires. $5,500 obo.

250-303-0824

2011 Ford Mustang. Immacu-late condition, 305 6 cylinder automatic. Dual exhaust,. $2500.00 Foose wheels on Yokohama rubber as well as factory wheels with new rub-ber. Asking $15500. 250-989-1409

Cars - Sports & Imports

1966 GTO Convertible 4 spd with extra parts. 400 big block. $3500. 250-305-8655 (cell) or 250-392-4186 (home).

Recreational/Sale

1994 Winnebago Adventure Motorhome

69,900 miles. 454 auto. Onan generator,

twin roof air. New fl oor/upholstery.

$18,500 obo.REDUCED $16,000

250-392-4366

1995 9.5 Ft Explorer camper. Roomy layout, N/S queen bed, 3burner stove with oven, over-size fridge freezer, bath/show-er combo, new stereo. Excel-lent condition. Asking 5500.00. Phone 250 989 1409.

Travel trailer 1 bdrm. (Back up to the

lake & enjoy dinner, watching/listening to the

loons. Dining area converts to a 2nd bed). Bright large windows.

Pulled easily with small Mazda truck.

(250)305-6045

SnowmobilesWANTED! Snowblowers & Snowmobiles, DEAD or ALIVE. (250)296-9058

Transportation

Sport Utility VehicleGet Ready For Winter

Roads!

1998 Chevy Tahoe “Whistler”5.7L, V8,

NEW WINTER TIRES, 4x4, 2nd owner,

nicely maintained, interior near show room

condition, leather, heated seats, runs

excellent, hitch. $3900

Phone: (250)989-8902

Trucks & Vans

1996 Ford Pickup2 wheel drive,

Lots of new stuff, clean, green inline 6,

5 speed, with air. 2 sets of tires. $2800. OBO

(250)398-7779

2004 Delivery Van. New tires, brakes, runs very good. $4000. (250)302-9588

Transportation

Trucks & Vans

2000 Ford F150 XLT 4X45.4 lt. Heavy half,

Box Liner, Tonneau Cover, Fog Lamps, Power

Package, Excellent Condition. 155,000 kms

$4800 OBO leave message @

250-398-8610

2005 GMC 2500 SLT4 Door, L-Box, New Tranny, New T-Case.$4500. obo

(250)267-6697

2007 Dodge 1500 Hemi. Very good condition. Good every-thing (tires, brakes) (250)302-9588

2007 School Bus. Perfect condition. Mercedes Benz en-gine. Can be seen at 1435B - S. Lakeside or call (250)302-9588. $4000. (Valued at $45000)

Transportation

Trucks & Vans

2007 GMC Sierra SLT Z71. Loaded, leather, 86,000 kms, 5.3L V8,

AFM. 18” 2014 rims & tires, extra set of tires on rims. Matching canopy

w/3rd brk light. Can incl. 5th wheel hitch extra.

$22,800 obo. Call or text 250-267-4633.

No solicitors!!

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan, 92,000kms, excellent condi-tion. New winter studded tires. Stow & go seating. Seats 7. $9,000. 250-302-2203

Boats

12’ Aluminum boat and U-built trailer combo,

New electric motor and deep cycle marine

battery, 2 seats, 2 rod holders, 2 oars.

$1500. Firm(778)412-6888

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