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PEARSON FAMILY: Daniel O’Leary- childhood friend, Jaden Pearson- nephew, Grace Pearson-mom, Darren Pearson-brother, Tanya Fisher-sister in law, Shauna Baker-daughter, Patrick Stubbington-brother in law, Emily Pearson daughter, Pemba Jade-family friend are shown protesting at the Vanderhoof Courthouse. Read Story on page 2.

Animal bylaw sits in limboRebecca Watson

Omineca Express

Chickens or no chickens, that is the question. Vanderhoof’s new controversial animal

bylaw has raised alarms for some in-town residents.

Since January 2014, the DOV’s Animal Control Bylaw Committee (ACBC) has been reviewing, discussing, debating and revising the SPCA Model Animal Control Bylaw.

The committee’s new-and-improved animal bylaw sought it’s second and third reading at the March 9 council meeting but, due to some discrepancies (mainly with Section 6), council moved to discuss the document after the chance for public opinion.

“We can’t expect every neighbour to like having 40 chickens around but we need to do some research on it and have reasonable lim-its,” councillor Ken Young said at the March meeting.

If passed, farm animals will not be per-mitted within city limits.

Viola Taylor, 77, lives by Riverside Park and many residents recognize her from the eggs today sign on her front lawn. She moved to her home in 2005 and said at that time the District of Vanderhoof gave her permission to have chickens as long as her neighbours didn’t mind.

“If I were to loose my chickens it would be like loosing my babies,” she said.

Taylor started out with three but her fl ock has since grown to 32 chickens and two roasters. Her free-range fl ock produces any-where from 18-26 eggs a day so, she gives them away.

“The lord told me every egg I give is a blessing,” she said. “I like to share them with people and people absolutely love getting them.”

Yet some residents feel differently.Continued on page 3

Protesters at Protesters at Vanderhoof CourthouseVanderhoof Courthouse

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PICKETERS: Sonya Duncan , Michael Hiebert, Nicholas Pearson, Daniel O’Leary, Jaden Pearson, Grace Pearson, Darren Pearson, Tanya Fisher, Shauna Baker, Patrick Stub-bington, Emily Pearson, Pemba Jade, Shan-non Baker, Shaelene Lapointe, Amy Williams, Michelle Lapointe stand out front the Vander-hoof Courthouse Monday, March 9 holding signs against Christopher McGuiney’s appeal on his conditions.

Picketers protest

McGuiney appeal

Rebecca WatsonOmineca Express

The Vanderhoof Courthouse saw picketing action Monday as family members of Dwayne Pearson protested against Christopher McGuiney of Fraser Lake.

McGuiney had tried his luck at an appeal on conditions that were made after he was charged with multiple counts of impaired driving in rela-tion to the crash that killed Pearson Jan. 17, 2014. McGuiney’s conditions were set at the Dec. 29, 2014 bail hearing and included not being able to operate or be found in the driver’s seat of a motor vehicle and no alcohol use.

McGuiney’s appeal was reviewed and his con-ditions were not changed.

Tom FletcherBlack Press

B.C.’s minimum wage is going up by 20 cents in September, and will see annual increases to match the B.C. consumer price index each September after that.

It’s the fi rst increase since 2012, when the current wage of $10.25 was set. Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said this year’s increase refl ects what would have taken place if indexing to infl ation had been in place at that time.

The lower minimum wage for restaurant and pub servers is being retained, going from $9 to $9.20 in September. The discount from the general minimum wage will remain at $1.25 per hour to account for tips earned by servers, Bond said.

Piece rates for seasonal piece workers are to receive proportional increases, as are day rates paid to live-in camp counsellors and residential caretakers at apartment buildings.

B.C. is the last province in Canada to move to an automatic formula for setting the minimum wage. The annual increase will be announced each March based on the previous year’s consumer price index, and will take effect each September to give small businesses time to prepare.

In the case of negative infl ation, which the province experienced briefl y in recent years, the minimum wage would not be decreased.

Bond said she expects continued debate on the wage rate, led by the B.C. Federation of Labour, which is calling for an immediate increase to $15 an hour.

Naomi Yamamoto, B.C.’s minister of state for small business, said consultation with business was clear that employers want predictable increases, not large jumps. The September increase amounts to about two per cent, keeping B.C.’s minimum wage higher than Alberta and Saskatchewan’s $10.20 an hour.

Using a similar formula, Ontario’s minimum wage rose to $11 an hour last year.

B.C. minimum wage to be tied to infl ation

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INCREASE: Jobs Minister Shirley Bond said this year’s in-crease refl ects what would have taken place if indexing to infl ation had been in place in 2012.

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Animal bylaw sits in LimboContinued from front

Councillor Steve Little being one of them. “I grew up with chickens and I fi nd they are

dirty, nasty animals and I wouldn’t want them in my backyard,” he said at the March 9 meeting.

The other controversial part of the bylaw says no one shall have more than fi ve dogs or fi ve cats with a combined limit of fi ve animals.

The wording for this point gained some atten-tion of council and community members who ad-dressed concerns about animal owners who may only have one pet but still don’t take proper care of it. The number of animals and type of animal was also brought into question with majority of council agreeing that fi ve dogs is much different then fi ve cats.

The ACBC is comprised of councillor Steve Little, Jane Bulkley, a member of the community, Orenda Jarman, the town dog catcher and Kath-leen Hebb, another member of the community. A relatively diverse group of people with a variety of opinions on the animal bylaw matter, Gavin Ire-land said, DOV representative present at the ACBC meeting’s.

“Our initial response was to deal with the cat and dog issue in town but over the last year we looked at things and if you deal with one animal you deal with all the animals,” councillor Steve Little said. “Our zoning bylaw currently says residents are not allowed any animal husbandry in RR1 zoning. Our current animal bylaw supports that document. So if one needs to be changed they both need to be changed.”

Council will address the revised animal bylaw at the same time as the zoning bylaws sometime after the open house next month.

Date and time for open house has yet to be an-nounced. For more information call the District of Vanderhoof at 250-567-4711.


PETS: Viola Taylor holds onto one of her free-range chickens that she keeps in her backyard.

COUP: Viola made a large housing unit for her chicken fl ock and says , “my babies don’t leave the premises and they don’t hurt anyone”.Photo by Rebecca Watson

Rural Advisory Committee gives voice in Victoria


Rural communities in BC will now have input to government policy through the new Rural Advisory Council.

The province an-nounced Wednesday 14 individuals from different areas of the province who will make up the committee, including Tom Hoff-man from Williams Lake, Bill Holmberg from Houston, David Pernarowski from Ter-race and Gerry Thies-sen from Vanderhoof to name a few.

“There’s a real need for rural communities to give advice to the government on legisla-tion,” Thiessen said. “I’m pretty excited because it’s something I have sensed ever since getting involved in municipal govern-ment, that Victoria struggles on the impact they make. I’ve worked diligently over the past fi ve years wanting to have some kind of rural input into legislation and the decisions that impact rural communi-ties.”

The focus for the council is to give voice to rural communities on rural economic development and a chance to provide advice on community capacity building and rural dividend. Mem-bers will be expected to meet quarterly with the fi rst meeting being held March 26-27, 2015 in Victoria.

For more informa-tion visit http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/topic.page?id=53BE23E840F84C3D8B46E7E05862D661.


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PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTENFRENCH IMMERSION

Pre-registration for children who will be entering French Immersion Kindergarten at W.L. McLeod Elementary School in September 2015 will take place on March 23 – 27, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Parents requiring information regarding French Immersion should contact Ms. Libby Hart, Principal of W.L. McLeod Elementary School, at (250) 567-2267.

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:1. Students entering Kindergarten in September 2015 must be ve (5) years old by December 31, 2015.2. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certi cate.

COMMISSION SCOLAIRE NO. 91(VALLEE DU NECHAKO LAKES)

PRE-INSCRIPTION DE L’IMMERSIONFRANÇAISE

La pré-inscription pour l’entrée en classe maternelle (ou primaire) du programme d’immersion en français commencera le 23 - 27 mars, 2015, à l’école W.L. McLeod, pendant les heures de classes. (8h00 à 3h00)

Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez contacter:

Ms. Libby HartDirecteur de l’école W.L. McLeodTéléphone: (250) 567-2267

NOTE:1. La pré-inscription en maternelle (primaire 1) s’applique aux enfants qui auront 5 ans par le 31 décembre 20152. La carte d’assurance – maladie et le certi cate de naissance de l’enfant sont obligatoires pour l’inscription.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES)

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1 AND/OR GENERAL REGISTRATION

FOR STUDENTS IMPACTED BY THE VANDERHOOF RECONFIGURATION

Pre-registration for children who will be entering Kindergarten and Grade 1 in September 2015 will take place March 23 – 27, 2015 at the times listed below.

NOTE: Students who will be entering Grade 1 in September 2015 and who are presently enrolled in Kindergarten need NOT register.

VANDERHOOF PRE-REGISTRATION TIME

W.L. McLeod Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. English

Ecole W.L. McLeod Elementary French Immersion

Mapes Elementary 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Evelyn Dickson Elementary 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Sinkutview Elementary 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FORT FRASERFort Fraser Elementary 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

FRASER LAKEMouse Mountain Elementary 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

FORT ST. JAMESDavid Hoy Elementary 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Sowchea Elementary 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS1. Kindergarten student must be ve (5) years old by December 31, 2015.2. Grade 1 students must be six (6) years old by December 31, 2015.3. An adult must accompany each child.4. Please bring the child(s) care card and birth certi cate. We encourage that immunizations be up-to-date prior to starting school. Inquiries regarding immunization can be made by contacting the Health Unit at 250-567-6900.

TO ASSIST US IN STAFFING FOR THIS COMING SEPTEMBER, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU REG-ISTER YOUR CHILD FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. IF YOU ARE UNSURE AS TO WHICH SCHOOL IS IN YOUR CATCHMENT AREA, PLEASE CONTACT THE NEAREST SCHOOL OR ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT 250-567-2284.

NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of March and April 2015 will be held as follows:

March 23, 2015School Board Of ce, Vanderhoof, BC

April 20, 2015School Board Of ce, Vanderhoof, BC

These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.

Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer

Regional rural services tax rate to increase by 22.4 per cent

RDBN has been relying on surpluses from previous years to lower tax rates

Flavio NienowLakes District News

According to the 2015 budget approved by the board of direc-tors of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako (RDBN) on March 12, 2015, taxa-tion on region-wide services will increase by 15.5 per cent, and taxation on regional rural services will increase by 22.4 per cent.

“Regional district budgets have not even been a whisper in my community, but it cer-tainly is this year,” said Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thies-sen.

Tax rates for $100,000 residential properties went from 1.03 in 2014 to 1.23 in 2015 for rural taxpay-ers; and from 0.8 in 2014 to 0.92 in 2015 for municipal taxpay-ers.

Hans Berndorff, Financial Adminis-trator for the RDBN, explained that the reason tax rates have been kept relatively low over the past years is because the regional district has

been relying on sur-pluses from previous years to lower taxa-tion.

In 2014, the RDBN had a reduction of $452,000 in their sur-plus, and as a result, taxpayers are paying the price.

Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach said he struggles to accept that the RDBN relies on previous years’ surpluses to fund their current budgets.

“It’s difficult to explain that to our constituents,” he said.

Bachrach said that although the Town of Smithers has also used surpluses from pre-vious years to lower taxation, the town does not depend on its surpluses.

“The surpluses [in Smithers] usually go into a reserve, and it’s supposed to be used only for special proj-ects,” he said.

Bachrach asked the RDBN board of directors and staff if there was any way the RDBN could transi-tion into linking its tax increases to changes in service levels, as opposed to relying on

money from previous surpluses.

Berndorff answered by saying that this transition could result in even more taxation.

“Once you’re in the mode of using prior years’ surpluses, like all regional districts do, it’s very diffi-cult to transition out of that. It means you have to take more tax payers’ money over time to do that,” he said.

Barach asked RDBN staff if it would be possible to go back to the drawing board and come up with dif-ferent scenarios that would cost less to tax-payers.

Bill Miller, Director for Electoral Area B, said asking staff to go back to the drawing board at that point was not realistic. RDBN staff has been work-ing on the budget for the last six months, and the bylaw of the budget has to be done by March 18, 2015.

“Then why are we having this conversa-tion,” asked Bachrach.

Eileen Benedict, Director of Electoral Area E, said the board

of directors has been dealing with this bud-get since September 2014, and that the board should take more responsibil-ity for decisions they made throughout the year.

“There are a num-ber of decisions this board has made that influences the budget, so I don’t think it’s reasonable to ask staff to change the budget now,” she said. “If we are going to make decisions around this table, it’s going to impact the budget, and we need to deal with it.”

Vanderhoof mayor Gerry Thiessen said that sometimes the board of directors does not fully com-prehend the financial implications of the decisions they make.

“What this [budget] has highlighted is a

need to think about these financial impli-cations,” he said. “We need to be more care-ful.”

The 250-page bud-get of the regional district can sometimes be “extremely diffi-cult” to break down so that the board of directors can visual-ize its details to make informed decisions, explained Berndorff.

Jerry Petersen, Director of Electoral Area F, said that when the board of directors had their first meet-ings about the bud-get, they could not see all the final numbers, and therefore could not take action.

“This is the first time we [board of directors] are see-ing this bottom line,” he said. “If we had known this before, we could have done something about it.”

A motion was car-ried to accept the draft of the 2015 bud-get. Only two direc-tors voted against

it - Smithers mayor Taylor Bachrach and coun. John Illes, who was representing the Village of Burns Lake.


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Did you know that Vanderhoof has many martial arts available? Aside from some great exercise what could martial arts do for your health?There are many different types of martial arts, with varying degrees of diffi culty you can fi nd a martial arts for your level of mobility. Working muscles has countless benefi ts, a regular exercise regime can bring great health benefi ts to lung capacity, circulation, muscle strength, endurance and more.Aside from physical benefi ts many martial arts work well for the mind. State of mind is greatly infl uenced by martial practices where focus, meditation and repetition is enforced, it provide a type of physical meditation and though it may differ from yoga, provides ample opportunity for expanding the awareness you have of your body and mind. Often aside from mindfulness you will be taught principles to live by, think by, practice by that involve doing no harm unto others, and an attempt to elicit positive behaviour in the settings of our societies. You take martial arts to better yourself, not to get the better of others.How about socializing? Meeting like minded people and enjoying some new friends? Or even participating as a family?For those of you who like a challenge, it opens the opportunity to participate in tournaments, travel and test your skills.So pick up the phone and fi nd out what you have available, try a class and you never know, you might love it and become our next world champion! Or at least enjoy yourself and get a new lease on life.

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) has openings for families to host foreign students coming to our communities and attending our schools.

Potential homestay parents are required to have a criminal record check and an interview prior to fi nalizing a homestay agreement. Families receive a monthly allocation to assist with this project. Host families with children living at home are desirable.

If you are interested in providing a homestay placement for a student during the current school year, or would like to fi nd out more about this program, please contact the School Board Offi ce in Vanderhoof at (250) 567-2284 or email [email protected].

Homestay Families Required

to Host Foreign Students

Work Crew thanks mills for ten years of support

Omineca ExpressRebecca Watson

The Nechako Valley Commu-nity Services Society (NVCSS) has made a point to recognize two local mills for their continued support of the NVCSS Work Crew.

“The NVCSS Work Crew would not be as successful in supporting the community without the contin-ued support of Plateau and L&M,” Kerry Kennedy, 30, program man-ager, said. “On behalf of NVCSS I would like to thank both mills and New Gold for their donations and support. People are getting faster service when it’s here instead of out in the woods.”

The Works Crew delivers wood rain or shine to clients in Vander-hoof, Fraser Lake, Prince George, Fort St. James and all throughout the Nechako Lakes. They are also known for their lawn-mowing and leave-racking services particularly for seniors but, wood cutting and delivery has always been the big-gest chunk of what we do, Clerence Prince, 62, works crew coordinator said.

“Without the mills providing us a [space] it would be much tougher to cut and pile wood out in the brush,” he said.

For more than ten years Vander-hoof’s Plateau and L&M saw mills have supplied a lot for the Works Crew to cut and load wood. They have also recently supplied truck loads of wood free of charge, just as Gulbranson Logging has done over the years, Prince said.

“With the mill’s continued sup-port we have lower cost for seniors because we’re not spending so much money on gas and fi nding the wood,” Prince said. “It also gives

the guys more work hours because instead of being out in the bush were right in town so it helps us provide quicker service too.”

Prince’s position is funded through Community Living British Columbia (CLBC) but the wages of the other employees who make up the Work Crew come directly from money made through selling the wood and other services.

Donovan Massetoe, 22, has been employed on the Work Crew for three years.

“Everyone’s friendly and gets along and I like our job. We mea-sure the wood, cut it to a sixteenth length, put it in the truck and deliver. We also take turns splitting and piling.”

A wood splitter was donated to the NVCSS Work Crew by New Gold last year, which is great because it makes the work much more safe, Kennedy said.

As one of the longest-working work crew employees, Rick Bar-ton, 63, feels having the mill bring them wood is a lot nicer than going out in the bush.

“Without the mills we would have to go out and get the wood which would take a lot more energy and time, which we don’t have. We’ve had the lot to work in for a while but before we had to go fi nd our own wood. Now it’s a lot easier,” he said.

WORK CREW: PIC: Ty Gwilliam, works crew coordinator Clerence Prince, Jay Vank-oughnette, Donovan Massetoe and Rick Barton. Missing from picture - Glen Miller, Kristine Lindstrom and Devin Werstiuk.


THANK YOUTh e family of Karen Leslie

wishes to thank Omineca Medical Clinic staff ,

St. John Hospital staff ,Vanderhoof Volunteer

Fire Department,LDS Relief Society,Senior Viqueens &

Queens Basketball Team,all the supporting members of the community that gave us love and

strength during this diffi cult time!

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Music and poetry to my ears

Rebecca Watson

Omineca Express

The voice and speech performances for the Nechako Valley Per-forming Arts Festival took place this past week in Vanderhoof and I was absolutely blown away. Beautiful crescendos bounced off the high ceilings at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. The singers showed strength in voice control some holding notes for several counts and many harmonies were so perfect it sent chills down my spin. I think I may have cried. But if I did it was out of joy because the music touched my soul.

One older group consisting of Emma Wiebe, Jessica Hartwig and Sarah Ebert was breathtaking. Each of them selected songs in different languages from Italian and French to German and Spanish. It was mi-raculous the variety of tempos and energy these girls portrayed making it seem effortless. Their passion and prestige illuminated their elegant stage presence and each one of them opened themselves to the audi-ence baring a part of themselves.That’s what music is all about, being vulnerable and sharing your gift to inspire those around you. Well, I can honestly say, I was utterly inspired.

Kevin Zackresky, the vocalist adjudicator, received raving reviews for his energetic and humourous approach to teaching the singers how to channel their voices and become better on stage. The speech adjudi-cator Leon Potter was also praised for working with each group on their individual speech needs.

For those who didn’t have the pleasure of seeing the youngest age group recite poems from memory, described in one word, adorable. Mika Hara, Jaxx Tait, Ryder Teichroeb, Luther Pelzer, Milo Tait and Annika Pelzer performed their favourite poems as the fi rst group of under 14-year-olds. They got up on stage by themselves to share their rhyming skills, many of them under the age of six. Some needed a little more encouragement then others but overall congrats to the parents who helped their young ones get up there.

“I’ve adjudicated all over the province and this is the youngest crowd I’ve ever seen on stage and I think it’s just brilliant,” Potter said, who also gave a short workshop with the kids afterward talking about tongue twisters and the importance of annunciation. It was thought provoking to hear him talk about how advancements in technology have actually created laziness when it comes to articulating words. I found myself saying peter piper and she sells sea shells repeatedly over in my head as I left, still hindering on the cuteness factor of what I just watched.

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the speech and vo-cal portion of the festival. A Concert Sunday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church will take samples from each day and showcase a collaboration of participants. All are welcome.

Photos by Rebecca WatsonSING: Emma Wiebe, Jessica Hartwig and Sarah Ebert sing during the Nechako Valley Performing Arts Festival vocal portion March 11 at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. Results on page 13.

Photo by Rebecca WatsonSPEECHES: Mika Hara, Leon Potter- adjudicator, Jaxx Tait, Ryder Teichroeb, Luther Pelzer, Milo Tait and Annika Pelzer on stage during the Performing Arts Festival youngest age group of speeches.


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Buying locally is not only benefi cial for local business owners, but buying locally benefi ts consumers and members of the community in a number of ways.

* Buying locally creates jobs. The number of unemployed men and women has gradually declined in recent years, but those fi gures are s ll high in many communi es. Buying locally creates jobs in your community, poten ally crea ng a job for you or a friend or family member.

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consumed to get products into the store.

* Buying locally creates a more closely knit community. Juggling a career and a family can make it hard for men and women to get to know their neighbors and other members of their community. Buying locally is an opportunity to strengthen that bond with your neighbors, crea ng a close knit community in which residents may feel safer and more comfortable.

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economy. A study found that of every $100 spent at local businesses, $68 remained in the local economy, while only $43 of every $100 spent at chain stores remained in the local economy. That’s a signifi cant boost to your local economy, and all it requires is shopping at local retailers.

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$18,000 raised towards Vanderhoof poolSent in by Zoë and Davy Dhillon

It was a fun night had by all with a dinner, dance and silent auction on March 7th at the Elk’s Hall. All proceeds going towards the $500,000 goal the community needs to raise towards the future Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre.

The night kicked off with some opening remarks about the im-portance of having a pool in Vanderhoof, ranging from the health benefi ts for all ages, to having increased recreational opportunities that will help to attract and retain families moving into Vanderhoof.

Some Auction items up for bid were Taylor Swift tickets donated by ENS Travel to U2 tickets donated by the BID Group of Companies. Other items donated were beautiful quilts by local quilters, a lift of lumber from Canfor and even 1 hr of fl ying time from Guardian Aerospace, as well as many, many other beautiful items donated by individuals and local businesses from Vanderhoof and Fort Fraser.

The evening moved into a wonderful dinner catered by SFN (Saik’uz First Nation) Catering, followed by the big sounds of Buck Fever. Everyone had a great time dancing the night away!

Funds were also solicited through our funding brochure, which proved to be a huge success, bringing in over $9,000 in personal do-nations. By the time it was all said and done, approximately $18,000 was raised for this very important community project. This brings the total to date over $76,000. A huge thank you to all of the donors, par-ticipants and volunteers who helped make the evening a huge success!

If you would like to donate, get involved with fundraising, or fi nd out more information about upcoming fundraisers, please check out our website www.vanderhoofpool.ca or like our Facebook page Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre. Our next event will be at the Vanderhoof Arena – Ice Out Event on April 18th. Please join us and MAKE A SPLASH, let’s keep the momentum going!

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RAFFLE: Items up for bid at the Vanderhoof Auquatic Centre fundraiser Saturday, March 7 at Elks Hall.

Grad transition at Nechako ValleyRebecca WatsonOmineca Express

Leaving high school can bring on mixed emotions about the next step but, not for some Gr 12 students at Nechako Valley who have their next steps completely planned out.

“[The Grad Transition Projects] defi nitely helped me bring my future plans of what I’m going to do to the surface,” Allison Murray, 17, said, student at NVSS who wants to pur-sue a career as an early childhood educator.

Each year all the Gr 12 students in the province must complete a transition project demonstrating who they are and who they will be in the next ten years. The Gr 12’s at NVSS presented their projects in front of a panel last week consist-ing of members of the community, teachers and fellow grade 11 stu-dents since they will have to do the same thing next year.

“It’s awesome to see the whole community some together to sup-port the future of these fi ne young students,” said Troy Jakubiec, teach-er organizer.

After the presentations the as-sessors ask questions to the students such as how will you fund your initiatives, what are your greatest strengths, and what are some ways in which you will remain mentally and physically sound.

Meghan Naka, 17, talked about her experiences learned in high school through playing sports and her wish to become a physiothera-pist.

“It helped me plan for the future because you realize it’s coming and forces you to make a plan. You real-ize how much it’s going to cost and you can start planning,” Naka said

PRESENTATIONS: Ashley Perry, Glenda Vahi, Doris Durupt, mayor Gerry Thiessen and Brad-ley Bieganski, Gr 11 student, listen to Meghan Naka, Gr 12.



POSTER: Allison Murray, 17, Gr 12 student at NVSS who wants to pursue a career as an early childhood educator.


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RESULTS:Grade 4:

First Place Jaylen Pedersen and Niki Mackinlay, W.L. McLeod

Second Place Eric Anderson and Marek Baker, W.L. McLeod

Third Place Maggie Davis and Kyra Oldfi eld, Decker Lake Elemen-tary

Grade 5:

First Place Jordan Illés, Francois Lake Elementary

Second Place Gemma Elliott, Francois Lake Elementary

Third Place Taylor Lutick, Grassy Plains Elementary Secondary

Honourable Mention Braiden Devauld & Hayden Zacharias, Sinkut View Elementary

Grade 6:

First Place Trista Teichroeb, Evelyn Dickson Elementary

Second Place Michael Chalmers

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Third Place Hailee Allen & Lexan Sanders, Fraser Lake Elemen-tary Secondary

Third Place Kyle Nealis & Garret Radley, William Konkin Elementary

Honourable Mention Justin Gulbranson, Evelyn Dickson

Honourable Mention Adriana Ens, Evelyn Dickson

Grade 7:

First Place Myers Illés, Fran-cois Lake Elementary

Second Place Lucas Phillips & Cameron Steward, Francois Lake Elementary

Third Place Ema Culberson, Decker Lake Elementary

Honourable Mention Brooke Anderson & Daria Strimbold, Wil-liam Konkin Elementary

Grade 10:

First Place Elizabeth Schulz, Fraser Lake Elementary/Secondary


Elementary students came from all around the Nechako Lakes Wednesday to reveal their one-of-a-kind experiments.

The District Science Fair was held March 4 at the Island Gospel Fellowship Church in Burns Lake and showcased 72 projects (1 non-experi-mental and 71 experimental) created by students in Grade 4-7 (one Gr 10) from Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake. Each student and group came up with original ideas. One group from W.L. McLeod showcased their project called Scoop on Poop which focused on fi nding the best type of fertilizer. Another group from Mapes pre-sented a project called Cymatics, a study on visible sound vibrations.

“On behalf of School District No. 91, I would like to congratulate all the participants, as well as the winners. To those students moving on to the Central Interior Science Exhibition in Prince George, we wish them the best of luck and thank them for being outstanding representatives of SD91,” Candice Little, district science fair co-or-dinator, said.

The following Experimental Category award winners have been invited to represent School Dis-trict 91 at the Central Interior Science Exhibition in Prince George March 21.

Photos by Flavio Nienow/Black Press

PROJECTS: Bridger Jensen, from Evelyn Dickson Elementary, was trying to fi nd out what kind of sleds would go down the hill the fastest - boogie board, infl atable tube, luge or skidoo sled. He found out that the fastest sled was the boogie board. Corbet Kelemen from Mapes Elementary presented Cymatics- the study of visible sound vibrations. The purpose of this experience was to fi nd out if cymatics was true.

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DOGS: The Caledonia Classic races were hosted in Fort St. James. For full results of the dog sled races see your local Advertiser.


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There will be more fi shing spots and trout to catch in B.C. lakes and streams this year thanks to a $3 million increase in provincial funds for the Freshwater Fisheries Society of B.C.

Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced Monday the province is making good on a decade-old vow to direct all its fi shing licence revenue to the society. That brings the annual revenue from $7 million to $10 million.

Since the society took over freshwater fi sher-ies management from the environment ministry in 2003, it has focused mainly on stocking smaller lakes with trout. The extra money will allow for expansion to larger lakes and rivers, to improve ac-cess to fi shing as well as assess stocks and enforce fi shing regulations.

The society stocks hundreds of B.C. lakes with rainbow, kokanee and eastern brook trout, mostly to provide catchable fi sh for recreational purposes.

Society president Don Peterson said B.C. took a risk when it transferred responsibility for recre-ational fi shing to a non-profi t organization, but in-dependent status has allowed it to set up innovative programs such as Learn to Fish and Fishing in the City.

He said 250,000 residents and visitors go fi shing in B.C. each year, supporting 1,000 fi shing-related businesses and an estimated 7,000 jobs.

“Our stocking program supports about 50 per cent of all the fi shing activity in the province, and now fi shing on stocked lakes in B.C. is the best it has ever been in the history of the province,” Peter-son said.

Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett said the creation of the society was one of the moves made by the B.C. Liberal government in its fi rst “core re-view” in 2002-03.

“There was a religious fervour about the oppor-tunity that we had at that time to improve the way government operates and to spend less of your tax dollars,” Bennett said.

Lake stocking projects planned for 2015 can be found at www.gofi shbc.com under “fi sh stocking reports.”

LAST SKI EVENT OF THE YEAR: A Double Cross fun ski event was held at the Nechako Valley Sports As-sociation trails on Saturday. It was a fun relay obstacle course. People from Vanderhoof and Fraser Lake came out despite the rain to ski through four stations of obstacles including going up hill, inbetween markers and under arches. Overall no score was kept to keep the day light and fun.


Nechako Nordics: Elliot Tone, Mark Watney, Cody Vanwerkhoven, Con-nor Ebert, Nicole McBride, Sonya Zurebinski, Greg Tone and Liam Tone.


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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....

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.

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***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 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 contact Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702, [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 monthin the hall at 7:30pm.

***THE YELLOWHEAD DRAFT HORSE ASSOCIATION...is an organization forthose interested in light and heavy horsedriving. Monthly meetings every secondTuesday of the month. For more infocontact: Jon 250-567-8484.

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the month 9:30 am (Sept. - May) at Nechako View Seniors Common Room. Fran Sheeley 567-5254.

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

***HOSPICE TREE OF LIFE... is to honourthe living as well as to remember andhonour those who have passed on. Formore info call Kaytee Drinkwater at 250-996-1702 or [email protected]

***THE FRASER LAKE CANCERSUPPORT GROUP... meets the 3rdTuesday of every month at 12 noon inAutumn Services. For further informationcall Judy at 250-699-7763.

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet everyTUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the GospelChapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interestedin the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assistingin anyway, please contact the offi cers at the 480 Connaught St. at the GospelChapel Tuesday night. For moreinformation call: Capt. John Callaghan -250-640-0218, Yvonne Melo - 250-690-7496 Evenings.

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

***FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues& Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Churchjust 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 Edna567-9759 - New members welcome.

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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***

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Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday3pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

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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....

WIGGLES AND GIGGLES...a fun casual program for preschool children ages 3 and up. Incorporates music and movement with stories and games. Thursdays 10:30-11:15am, March 26, April 2, April 9. Drop in to the Vhf Library and join in the fun!

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

***THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF PERFORMING ARTS...the wrap up Festival Concert is on Mar. 22 @ 2:30. All events take place at the Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church and everyone is invited to come out and support local talent. See www.musicfestivalweb/nechako for further details.

***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 first date is April 13th, 2015. 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.

***GOSPEL MEETINGS...each Sunday until March 29th, 2015 in the Vanderhoof Public Library from 2pm to 3pm.

***ADULT BADMINTON...at NVSS gym, Thursdays at 8:30pm. Bring your own racquet and wear indoor running shoes. For more info call 250-567-9908.

***GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA...Looking for FUN opportunities and challenges? Interested in making Friends? Do you like Games, Art, Sports? Do you enjoy Science, Camping, Outdoor activities, Singing & Drama? Helping with Com-munity projects? Join Girl Guides! On-line registration also available at www.girlguides.ca Contact person: Kathy Russell @ 567-3882.

***STITCHES CLUB...needle work, needle play! Bring your project and join with others who are working on theirs. Knitting, crochet, needlepoint, cross stitch. Noon - 3pm, you are welcome to bring your lunch. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month. To May 6, 2015. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***LIBRARY BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB...For adults. Do you enjoy reading, talking about books, meeting people? Join us for the Library Brown Bag Book Club. 3rd Thursday of each month, to May, noon - 1pm, multi purpose room, drop ins welcomes. Library provides the books. At the Vanderhoof Public Library.

***VANDERHOOF AIR CADETS... Meet-ings - 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,

Nechako NotesNechako Notes

JOBS: Gr 7 students from Nechako Valley Secondary School walk throughout the Work BC Job fair interacting with various hands-on stations.


TEAM ROPING: Look out for results of the recent team roping event in the next issue of the Omineca Express.


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Vocal and speech results for art festivalResults, Vocal and choralFirst Class honours with Distinction (90% +):Beginner and Introductory Solo:Joshua PachecoSkyler FitzpatrickRayea JohnsonAlexandra WiensGrade 5 Solo:Emma WiebeGrade 6 Concert Group :Jessica HartwigGrade 8 Solo:Sarah EbertChildren’s Choir:Vanderhoof Children’s Choir, Junior and SeniorVanderhoof Children’s Choir, SeniorGrade 9 Concert Group and Musical TheatrePaige MarriottDuets and trio’s, DiverseRebecca Gulbranson and Valerie Pagdin, Adult Choir:The Apple ChorsFirst Class Honours (84-89%):Canadian Solo Grade 6:Jessica HartwigMusical Theatre Solo Grade 8:Sarah Ebert

Results for Speech Honours (80%-84%): Choral Speaking-Elementary classroom- PrimaryNorthside Christian School Kindergarten ClassSolo, Narrative Poetry-Under 14Derek Penner

Solo, My Favourite Poem-Under 14 Annika PelzerMika HaraLuther PelzerDietrich PelzerFirst Class Honours (85%-89%): Choral Speaking-Elementary classroom-

Northside Christian School Grade 1 & 2 ClassChoral Speaking, Own Choice, Large

Group-Under 14Northside Christian School Grade 3 & 4 ClassSolo, Narrative Poetry-Under 14 Hadassah ThiessenSamuel ThiessenSolo, My Favourite Poem-Under 14 Graham YoderDeziree TeichroebSarah GillSolo, Lyric Poetry-Under 14Abigail YoderSolo, Story Reading-Under 14Graham YoderDuo, Poetry for Two Voices, Own Choice-

Under 14Clara Yoder, Sarah ThiessenFirst Class Honours with Distinction (90%

+): Solo, Narrative Poetry-Under 14 Sarah ThiessenJosiah ThiessenSolo, My Favourite Poem-Under 14 Clara YoderClara GillSolo, Original Poetry-IntermediateGabrielle Fitzpatrick


VOCALISTS: Adjudicator Kevin Zackersky and Emma Wiebe sing on stage at the Nechako Valley Performing Art Festival March 11.

Wednesday, March 18, 2015 Omineca ExpressA14 www.ominecaexpress.comp y p

Karen Joan Leslie (nee Manning )

died March 9th, 2015 at the age of 64 after a courageous journey with cancer causing heart failure. Karen was born the second of fi ve children to Ron and Daphne Manning in Prince George May 16th,1950. Karen graduated High school in Kamloops in 1969 and went to University of Victoria to pursue her life long dream to become a teacher. Karen accepted a job in Vanderhoof vowing to stay one year

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and that was where a beautiful love story began. Karen met her husband David Leslie and they enjoyed 43 years of marriage, while raising their two daughters Vicki and Tara.

Karen taught in Vanderhoof for 33 years. During this time she worked with children at both the elementary and secondary levels. She particularly enjoyed her experiences working with the hearing impaired. Karen was involved locally with the Ididalap for Cancer, Hospice Society as well as for the Canadian Cancer society. Karen is survived by her husband David and their two daughters Tara Rohatnychuk (Delayne), Vicki Siemens (Blaine) and her precious grandchildren Taylor and Cameron.

The family is requesting that any donations made be sent to either the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada.

A celebration of Life was held at Nechako Valley Secondary on Friday, March the 13, 2015.

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFRequest For Quotations

Janitorial ServicesReference Number: 2015-01

The District of Vanderhoof invites Quotations for:

Janitorial Services: Municipal Office, Public Library, Courthouse, Public Works Yard, Fire Hall, Sportsfield Washroom Complex (Stewart Street East)

Quotation Documents will be available during normal business hours at:

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF 160 Connaught Street Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

This Request for Quotations is scheduled to close:

Closing Time: 2:00 p.m. local time

Closing Date: Thursday, March 19, 2015

Address: Office of the District of Vanderhoof PO Box 900 Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Ph: (250) 567-4711 Fax: (250) 567-9169

Direct all inquiries regarding this Quotation call to:

Attention: Paul R. Carver Director of Operations Approving Officer

IMPORTANT NOTE: Quotations will only be accepted in sealed envelopes, with the reference number and closing date/time clearly marked on the outside of the envelope. Quotations received after the closing date/time will be returned unopened. The District of Vanderhoof reserves the right to reject any or all Quotations. The lowest or any Quotation may not necessarily be accepted.

Huckleberry Mines Ltd. is an 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 mine site team:

IT ADMINISTRATORReporting to senior management and working closely with the Accounting Superintendent, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and management of computer systems, hardware and software at the mine site.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT Administrator looking for a position with operational and technical challenges. Candidates should have a solid understanding of network infrastructure and operations and have excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities will include: Troubleshoot hardware, software, networking and operating

system issues Maintain all onsite systems including network and server

infrastructure, backup systems and external connectivity Oversee updates and implementation of applications and systems Provide real time response to system users, troubleshooting and

repairing service outages Maintain a hardware and software inventory Mobile device troubleshooting Coordinating with ancouver of ce IT administrator

Candidate will have a college diploma or university degree in Information Technology or related discipline preferred. We are looking for an individual with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in system administration.

Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work, and the schedule for this position is 4 days on, 3 days off (Monday to Thursday). Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees.

Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca

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

We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Interested candidates can forward a completed resume to:

Human Resources DepartmentHuckleberry Mines Ltd.P.O. Box 3000Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0Fax: (604) 517-4701Email: [email protected]

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

11 March 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 851.35m (2793.14 ft.)SLS Discharge: 45.25 m3/sSnow pack: 109% long term aver-age

Nechako River at Cheslatta Falls:38 m3/s

Nechako River at Vanderhoof: 49 m3/s

The overall snow pack has de-creased over the past month while infl ow to the reservoir has remained higher than normal and the probability of a bank full level fl ow in the Nechako River re-mains low.

An assessment of ice stability on the Nechako River will be con-ducted in the next week to inform fl ow management decisions over the next month. Additional in-creases to Skins Lake Spillway are not expected until April un-less snow pack and/or infl ow to the Nechako Reservoir rise sig-nifi cantly.

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

Employment

Business Opportunities

Auto Mechanic PartnerOk Tire and Automotive, Terrace BC is seeking a licensed auto mechanic part-ner for an OK tire fran-chise. E-mail:

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HIP OR knee Replacement? Problems Walking or Getting Dressed? The Disability Tax Credit $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit. $15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg). For assis-tance Call: 1-844-453-5372.

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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 AT MIDNIGHT, MARCH 9, 2015100% 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 9th day of March, 2015 at Vanderhoof, BC

Paul CarverDirector of Operations

STUDENT GROUNDSKEEPERSSchool District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) requires student groundskeepers for summer employment from May 1, 2015 until August 28, 2015 (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 $14.95 per hour.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: enrolled in a post secondary education program and returning in September previous e perience relevant to the position required would be an asset competent in the use and care of tools and equipment common to the position valid lass 5, B Driver s License, unrestricted is desirable an e emplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver s abstract the ability to perform physically demanding ob duties a current HM S certi cate

A complete ob description is available on our website www.sd91.bc.ca.

lease note: ncumbents 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., Wednesday March 25, 2015 to:

Please mail, fax or email resumes 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]

School 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.

School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0

Telephone: (250) 567-2284 FAX: (250) 567-4639

Take notice of proposed District of Vanderhoof Council Procedure

Bylaw No. 1145, 2015

Proposed Bylaw

District of Vanderhoof Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1145, 2015 establishes general procedures to be followed by council, and council committees in conducting their business.

The proposed Bylaw amalgamates District of Vanderhoof Procedures Bylaw No. 962, 2004, District of Vanderhoof Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1088, 2011, and District of Vanderhoof Procedure Amendment Bylaw No. 1107, 2011.

In addition, the proposed bylaw changes all council meeting times from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm, and formally establishes the second and fourth Monday’s of the month as regular meeting dates.

The proposed bylaw is available for inspection at the District of Vanderhoof Office located at 160 Connaught Street, Vanderhoof BC, Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:00 to 1:00 pm). Dated at Vanderhoof BC, this 25th day of February, 2015.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF

DOREEN CAMELLIA BUCK, Deceased

Formerly of Fort St. James, BC

All parties having claims against the said Estate are required to forward particulars of same to the law fi rm of WINGHAM LAW CORPORATION, Solicitor for the Personal Representative, at P.O. Box 1489, Vanderhoof, British Columbia, V0J 3A0, on or before the 17th day of April, 2015 after which date the claims fi led may be paid without reference to any claims of which the Personal Representative then has no knowledge.

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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20A debate forces you to reconsider some long-held opin-ions. Use this time to re ect on your point of view and if there is anything you might want to change.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Life gets better and better as the week goes on, Taurus. Expect a few obstacles, but remember there’s nothing you cannot tackle, especially when you get some help.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21A situation arises at work that evokes strong emotions among your coworkers. Stay neutral on the issue until you have had enough time to gather more information.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22A recently started relationship is going great, Cancer. Now might be a great time to take the next step with your special someone. Expect this person to share your feelings.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23A rush of adrenaline this week will help you sail through any projects that need completion, Leo. Take a break every now and then so you don’t burn out.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you and a superior at work are seeing eye-to-eye this week. This could mark the beginnings of a great partnership, so continue to work hard.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, you will sort out a complex problem in due time. Don’t let any initial struggles to nd a solution keep you down. Continue to focus on the bigger picture.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, use this week to address an unresolved issue. Tackle every project thrown your way head-on and with vigor. Others will notice your efforts.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, try not to over-think things this week. Sometimes the simplest solution to a problem is the best solution. Keep this in mind at the of ce.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, a distraction this week proves so fascinating that you neglect other responsibilities. While you may like a challenge, don’t let it consume your life.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18You yearn for privacy this week, Aquarius. Make the most of any opportunity to seek out a quiet corner and spend some time deep in re ection and thought.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Chores are completely unappealing this week, Pisces. But they must get done one way or another. Delegate some tasks.

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