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Report says Vanderhoof air quality

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B.C. says no to provincial funds for flood damage, council says yes

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Vanderhoof’s council is appealing the province’s refusal to provide funding for private property damage caused by fl ooding in May.

Emergency Management BC has granted fi nancial assistance to the district towards the immediate response to the fl ood and the damage to public property — sandbagging, for example — but not for damage caused to homes, said Tom Clement, the Dis-trict’s Chief Administrative Offi cer.

“In making the decision they decided that there wasn’t enough damage, there weren’t enough homes to meet the criteria,” Clem-ent said. “We’re going to appeal that and say one is enough, if there was damage.”

In response to Vanderhoof’s application, Emergency Manage-ment BC said that “the high water table from April 24th to June 24th and subsequent water seepage into residential low lying homes” was not eligible for Disaster Financial Assistance, after

“[assessing] the severity of the event, the safety of people, the extent of the damage and the number of people and/or communi-ties affected.”

Part of the district council’s appeal is to get a better under-standing on the damage residents have, Clement said.

“It doesn’t sit well with council that there seems to be an arbi-trary limit,” he said. “Is it 10 homes, 20 homes, or three homes?”

The district’s mayor Gerry Thiessen will meet with MLA John Rustad on Wednesday for his advocacy on the appeal.

“It was incredibly disappointing for us as the community that we didn’t qualify,” said Thiessen. “Especially as the person in charge of northern British Columbia’s emergency preparedness had recommended [Vanderhoof] to qualify for national disaster fund.”

For Paul Collard who resides on View Street, his fi nished basement had been affected by both this year’s fl ooding as well as in 2007.

“The cost has not been huge to fi x things, but losing about 50 per cent of living space for 40 days in a year certainly is,” he said.

Wayne Salewski and friends were building a dyke at his residence on Reid Drive while staff from the hatchery were checking the telemetry for the Nechako White Sturgeon during the flooding on May 22.

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Vanderhoof residents may be breathing dirtier air than they think they are in the past three years, according to a recent report.

The Ministry of Environment’s fi rst air quality report for the Central Interior Air Zone — includ-ing nearby communities such as Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, and Smithers — states that Vanderhoof’s air pollutant levels have exceed-ed national standards from 2011 to 2013.

With data collected from 10 monitors in the area, Vanderhoof and Smithers are the two communities found to have a high 24-hour average amount of fi ne particulates, while the annual average amount is also high in Vanderhoof.

The district council will work with the ministry to understand why fi rst, said Tom Clement, Vander-hoof’s Chief Administrative Offi cer.

“One of the things is that Vanderhoof and Smith-ers are the only two along the northern route that have a newer monitoring system,” Clement said. “There maybe something in that.”

According to the report, higher concentration of fi ne particulates are expected with the new moni-tors because they account for the amount that older measuring procedures may lose.

As Vanderhoof’s monitor is currently located on top of the district’s courthouse, the council is look-ing to do additional monitoring in case of skewed data, Clement added.

“This is defi nitely a warning to us that we need to do something,” he said. “The environment com-mittee will investigate it, and come back to council with answers to questions why and what can we do to improve.”

While Vanderhoof shares the same air quality

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When an independent professional in a small community is looking to retire, reaching out to a larger establishment may be a benefi cial solution for all parties involved.

Aiming to retire by the summer of 2016, Ken Simon from Kenneth B. Simon Corp. has recently joined MNP LLP, a Canadian accounting fi rm headquartered in Calgary.

“How does one leave from one’s own operated business?” said Simon. “If I’m going to be leaving my business, I want to make sure that my staff has the opportunity to continue their employment with that business, and my clients have continuity.”

He noted that business succession can come from three sources: either an existing staff that can take over the business, or an external individual who has the intent of taking over, or look for an existing entity that have the resources to do so in a shorter period of time.

“With Vanderhoof being a small community,” he added. “Sometimes it can be diffi cult for individuals from professions to be here and relocate and become a resident of Vanderhoof.”

Simon had arrived in Vanderhoof 31 years ago to establish his account-ing offi ce, with the previous 10 years of his career spent in Prince George and Fort St. John.

“Just as I was new to the community at one time, MNP is new to the community, but not to the accounting world,” he said.

Simon noted the vulnerabilities of having an independent offi ce.“I’m one of three people, if you suddenly miss one person, it’s a big hole

to fi ll,” he said. “MNP can then provide long-term stability for Vanderhoof because they’ll be able to attract personnel to be there and work here.”

Rod Quiring, a MNP partner based out of Prince George that special-izes in assurance and aboriginal services, along with senior manager Blair Traxler will be taking over Simon’s clients in Vanderhoof.

Quiring said he is looking to grow the Vanderhoof offi ce in two ways.“Right now, no one in Vanderhoof does agriculture work, and we have,

as part of MNP, agriculture specialists,” he said.With his existing aboriginal portfolio, he would be targeting the First

Nations community as well.“There’s a huge First Nations presence in the area, so why not service

the First Nations of Vanderhoof,” he added.For MNP, which has opened its Prince George offi ce in January this

year, it is an opportunity to expand into the smaller communities in central northern B.C.

“Using Prince George as a hub, we can now expand out,” Quiring said. “I wouldn’t be surprised if we see [MNP] going to Quesnel, and Williams Lake.”

Local retiring professional brings national accounting

Air quality report

VIVIAN CHUI photo

As of July 1, local accountant Ken Simon (centre) has joined MNP for his offi ce to continue after his retirement. His clients will be transitioned to Rod Quiring (left) and Blair Traxler (right).

concerns as the rest of the northern community — including industrial emis-sions, wood burning, and transportation — the most of concern to the district is wood smoke and road dust, said Angela Wheeler, Northern Health’s team lead in environmental health.

“The general advisory is mainly for people with existing respiratory con-cerns, to limit time outside or exercise,” Wheeler said, as poor air quality may lead to further irritation.

However, she added that it may not be a concern for the everyday air con-sumer.

“I exercise outside regardless of air quality, but I consider myself an average healthy person.”

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Weekly police update

True fair gets crowds

Just marijuana, not fentanylThe RCMP reminds the public

that fentanyl, 0.2g of which would kill, can be found in street drugs.

In the evening of Aug. 23, a man was reported, among other odd behaviour, running into a resident’s porch and barging into another’s front door, looking for medical help. Though he stated that he had smoked marijuana laced with fentanyl, he was found to have a bad reaction to marijuana with no trace of fentanyl.

In 2014, there has been about 90 fentanyl-related deaths in B.C., according to a recent report from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse — a number representing close to a seven-fold increase in the last four years.

Suspicious fi reA fi re in a green oat fi eld on

Mapes Road was reported by a worker at 8:45 p.m. on Aug. 24.

It had surprised a Top Hay em-ployee as he had seen nothing amiss on site half an hour before the event.

On property owned by Top Hay Ltd., the fi re started from a burnt

pile and had then spread to sur-rounding excess wood.

It was contained with quick re-sponse from Forestry Services, Top Hay staff, and the fi re department, the RCMP said, as well as by the fact that the oat fi eld was still green.

The police thinks that the fi re is suspicious and is currently looking for witnesses.

Those with information can con-tact the police directly or through Crime Stoppers confi dentially by phone or online.

Boat motor theftA Mercury 9.9 horse-power boat

motor was reported stolen from a shed by Tachick Lake, 14 km south-west of Vanderhoof, at 2:41 p.m. on Aug.27.

The motor is black in colour, small enough to be carried in one hand, and can normally be fi t on a 12 to 15-foot aluminum boat, the police said.

The owner has not seen it for the last two weeks.

- with fi les from Sgt. Svend Nielsen, Vanderhoof

Facade funding up for grabs


$10,000 of funding is still available until November for Vanderhoof’s businesses to upgrade their look.

So far, a total of $10,000 has been provided to two local businesses by the Northern Develop-ment Initiative Trust through its Business Façade Improvement Program — and the District has received just two applications, said Chief Admin-istrative Offi cer Tom Clement.

The program contributes fi fty per cent of a qualifying business’s project for up to $5,000, with a total of $20,000 per year to the District for improving the appearance of its businesses.

“The improvement of the Highway 16 corridor has been Council’s desire for a while,” said Mayor Gerry Thiessen. “Being able to provide fi nancial incentive for those businesses along Highway 16 to upgrade the look of their establishments is a signifi cant step in the right direction.”

For both the funding’s recipients — ARO Automotive Industrial Supplies and Streamline Signs and Graphics — the upgrade projects cost $40,000.

“You got to have a project that you could make work,” said Wayne Funk from Streamline Signs and Graphics. “You only have $5,000.”

When asked about the lack of applications, Funk said most people may not be giving it a lot of thought.

“I’ve talked to several people who have been applying,” he said. “People have been busy.”

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Left: Jaspers Triumph won Supreme Champion in the Heavy Horse competition. Owned by Mike and Dyanne Dimassimo, Ty is a registered Clydesdale standing at 19 hands weighing in at 2,100 lbs.

Right: Curtis Adamson, driving the Belgians, Doc and Nip, placed fi rst and second in the single heavy horse pull at last weekend’s fall fair.Vivian Chui

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This year’s fall fair attendance has gone up again — maybe because it’s the area’s last agricul-tural fair, says co-chair Richard Wruth.

With over 6,500 through the gate, the number of fairgoers have increased from last year’s 5,000 — which was already more than the year before, co-chair Carol Ann Shearer said.

“Lots of other fairs are bringing in rides,” said Wruth. “People like that it’s a country fair, with lots of animals, not commercialized.”

With the fair’s 50th anniversary next year, the organizers are already looking for volunteers.

“The more poeple come out, the more people to enjoy things, “ he said. “ The goal is to bring people to our community to show them what we have.”

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801 Turn Out (light horse) 1st Hillary Deveny driving Pancha2nd Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 3rd Serine Forino driving Albion

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813 Pulling Mare or Gelding (must be in the Pull) 1st John McNolty showing Bill 2nd Paul Levesque showing Ry 3rd Harold Mueller showing Bailey

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818 Mens Cart Keith Wruth driving Duke

820 Costume Class 1st Connie Gardner showing Moose 2nd Tera Gardner showing Bonneyville 3rd Jennifer Stringer Showing Diablo

821 Draft Team on Wagon 1st Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath 2nd Dyanne DiMassimo driving Prince and Ty 3rd Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey

822 Ladies Team on Wagon 1st Serine Forino driving Tia and Bailey2nd Dyanne DiMassimo driving Prince and Ty

824 Junior Team on Wagon Mercedes Deaton driving Tia and Bailey

825 Unicorn Hitch Keith Wruth driving Duke, Grath & Randy826 Four Horse Hitch Keith Wruth driving Duke, Grath, Randy & Nor-

man 827 Driving Trail 1st Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 2nd Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 3rd Rita Hiatt driving Chip

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829 Driving Barrels 1st Rita Hiatt driving Chip 2nd Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha

830 Driving Keyhole 1st Jenny Stringer driving Diablo 2nd Rita Hiatt driving Chip 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha

831 Driving Pole Bending 1st Jenny Stringer driving Diablo2nd Rita Hiatt driving Chip 3rd Hillary Deveny driving Pancha

832 Sulky Plow 1st Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 2nd John Olsen driving Major and Hoss

833 Walk behind Plow Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath

834 Chore Team 1st Jon Olsen, Don Sholer driving Major and Hoss 2nd Don Sholer, Jon Olsen driving Tom 3rd Gerald Gaibraith, Mike DiMassimo driving Prince and Ty

835 Team Log Skid 1st Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath 2nd John McNolty driving Bill and Bob 3rd Dean Sturko driving Betty and Star

836 Teamster Competition 1st Ben Rodts driving Randy and Norman 2nd Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath 3rd John McNolty driving Bill and Bob

838 Farm Implement 1st Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 2nd John Olsen driving Major and Hoss 3rd John McNolty driving Bill and Bob

Heavy Horse Show Results 839 Heavy Horse Team Pull (below 3400 lbs) 1st Harold Mueller driving Tia and Bailey 2nd Dean Sturko driving Betty and Star 3rd Keith Wruth driving Duke & Grath

840 Heavy Horse Team Pull (over 3400 lbs) 1st Curtis Adamson driving Nip and Doc2nd Ben Rodts driving Bevis and Butt-head 3rd Paul Levesque driving Ry and King

High Point for Light Horse Driving Rita Hiatt driving Chip

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As you are probably aware, Vanderhoof experi-enced signifi cant fl ooding earlier this year. Larger fl oods were experienced in 2007, and there was a near fl ooding event in 2010. This was brought about by what I believe is the inability of Rio Tinto Alcan (RTA) to operate their water control facility to control the fl ows of the Nechako, and climate change.

As it stands right now, the level of water behind the Kenny Dam is 6ft higher than it was this time last year, and the water release from the spillway has ben reduced. This is also an El Nino year of almost un-precedented proportion that will mean more precipita-tion in the catchment of the dam.

Questions need to be asked of RTA as to what their water management plan is for this season, and what

Flood concerns

What you need to explore Vanderhoof

An aerial photo taken on Jun. 24 near Vander-hoof shows the extent of damage to farm land that can happen with even moderate water inun-dation, said Paul Collard.PAUL COLLARD photo

I’m starting to think getting an SUV and a canoe is in order. What better way to explore the Nechako Valley lakes and streams that could possibly rival the Lake District of England?

I haven’t been to the Lake District yet, though I would dearly love to, from what I’ve imagined the scenery could be like when Elizabeth Bennett ventured out on a 19th-century road trip in a horse-drawn car-riage with her aunt and uncle Mrs. and Mr. Gardiner, and then running into Mr. Darcy at Pemberton...I digressed.

People have been reassuring when I inquired about my mobility in town — I got quite a scare and wake-up call as I headed off to the Omineca Golf Course on my fi rst day, bumping along and swirling dust on the gravel road.

“That’s the worst road in Vanderhoof!”However, remembering the Top Gear episodes I’ve watched where

sedans raced to fi nd the source of the Nile River through muddy roads and crossing rivers on makeshift rafts, it’s really quite smooth. I’m exaggerating.

As for winter however, we’ve explored the differences between a four-wheeler and an all-wheeler (I still don’t quite understand, please feel free to educate me).

“If you have snow tires, you should be okay if you stay in town.”How about going up the mountain with my snowboard for some

powder?“Well, they ususally plowed the road up Murray Ridge the day

after we get snow.”That’s nice, or with all these trucks around town I can probably hop

on with my board eh?“Oh, studded tires, I almost forgot, you’ll need those to go to Prince

George.” I’ll get my snowshoes ready...

“You killed my father. Prepare to die,” the audience heard as Movie in the Park featured The Princess Bride at Ferland Park on Aug.26.VIVIAN CHUI photo

assurances can they give to the other stakeholders in the Nechako watershed that next years fl ows will not result in fl oods again.

The bigger concern downstream from Vanderhoof is what could happen with a really big fl ood situa-tion. The snowpack this year was only 120% of aver-age, yet caused huge impacts. We will certainly have snowpacks in the 180%+ range in the future, and these could cause huge fl ooding in Vancouver and every-thing upstream. RTA has based all its water manage-ment plans on the last 40 years of weather data. This has no bearing on the “now” weather due to climate change, and the effects of the beetle killed trees in the catchment area of the reservoir!

Premier Christie Clark was only a week ago rec-ognising the effects that climate change is having on the fi re situation in the Province. We have related, but opposite problems. The water license that RTA has acquired with its purchase from Alcan has only one purpose stated “to generate power for industry in the NW of the Province”. All other values, life, property, environmental etc. are not included. Therefore RTA doesn’t have any responsibility for any of these. Of course, this license was issued in 1949. That is when we had fl ourishing Residential Schools, nuclear arse-nals ready to use, etc. Values have changed since then, and it is obvious that this license must be modifi ed to account for stakeholders in the water of the Nechako. There is precedent for changing the license as “Ke-mano completion”, part of the original license, was quashed by the NDP Government that took over in the 80s.

This is a big, and complicated story that has been evolving over decades, and will no doubt continue for a while yet. Getting public knowledge of the situation, and appreciation of how things could be changed, hopefully to the advantage of all parties, needs to be part of the equation.

Paul Collard


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Mature Cow/Calf1st- Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd- Vallee Creek, Houston3rd-Vallee Creek, Houston 4th- Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake

Young Cow/Calf (2 Year Old Cow)1st- Richardson Ranch, Tlell 2nd - Jody Siemens, Houston3rd- Vallee Creek, Houston4th- Mand S Solmonson, Vanderhoof

Senior Champion Female – Richardson Ranch, TlellReserve Senior Champion Female - Richardson Ranch, Tlell

Yearling Heifer1st- Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake2nd- Richardson Ranch, Tlell 3rd- Vallee Creek, Houston4th- Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake

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Grand Champion Female – Richardson Ranch, TlellReserve Grand Champion Female – Richardson Ranch, Tlell

Bull Calf – Split Classes1st - Bonny Morley, Quesnel 1st - Richardson Ranch, Tlell2nd - Vallee Creek, Houston 2nd - Richardson Ranch, Tlell3rd - Vallee Creek, Houston 3rd - C-Jay Ranch, Houston4th - Jody Siemens, Houston 4th - Bonny Morley, Quesnel

Yearling Bull1st – Richardson Ranch, Tlell2nd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake3rd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake

Junior Champion Bull – Richardson Ranch, TlellReserve Junior Champion Bull – Richardson Ranch, Tlell

Grand Champion Bull - Richardson Ranch, TlellReserve Grand Champion Bull – Richardson Ranch, Tlell

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Progeny of Dam1st – Richardson Ranch, Tlell2nd – Vallee Creek, Houston3rd - Copper-T Ranch, Fraser Lake

PREMIER EXHIBI-TOR – MOE SHOW – Richardson Ranch, Tlell

PREMIER BREEDER – MOE SHOW - Richardson Ranch, Tlell

ALL OTHER BREEDS

Mature Cow/Calf 1st – Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel

Senior Champion Female – Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel

Yearling Heifer1st - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel2nd - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel3rd - Jim and Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof4th - Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof

Heifer Calf1st – Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel2nd – Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel3rd – Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof4th – TK Cattle Company, Vanderhoof

Junior Champion Female - Pinnacle View Limousin, QuesnelJunior Reserve Champion Female - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel

Grand Champion Female - Pinnacle View Limousin, QuesnelReserve Grand Champion Female - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel

Bull Calf1st - Pinnacle View Limousin, Ques-nel2nd -Ron and Lois Crosby, Vander-hoof3rd - Pinnacle View Limousin, Ques-nel4th - TK Cattle Company, Vanderhoof

Junior Champion Bull - Pinnacle View Limousin, QuesnelJunior Reserve Champion Bull - Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof

Grand Champion Bull – Pinnacle View Limousin, QuesnelReserve Grand Champion Bull – Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof

Breeders Herd – 1st -Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel2nd -Ron and Lois Crosby, Vander-hoof3rd -TK Cattle Company, Vanderhoof4th -Jim and Shirley Moon, Vander-hoof

Get of Sire –1st - TK Cattle Company, Vanderhoof

Fall fair gets most beef in B.C.This year’s Nechako Valley Exhibition played host to B.C.’s

largest beef show of the year, with over 120 head of cattle.Normally consisting of 2 shows, the Angus category and

another with all other breeds, the Hereford Show - Mark of Excellence Show came to Vanderhoof this year, with exhibitors

coming from as far away as Haida Gwaii, said Brenda Wheeler, cattle show representative of the fair.

“Thank you to the exhibitors which brought over 144 head of cattle to the show and to all of this year’s volunteers,” she said.

The show’s judge was Kevin Wirsta from Elk Point, Alberta.


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Yearling Heifer1st - Poplar Meadows, Houston2nd - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof3rd - Heather LeBlanc, Quesnel4th - Red Moon Angus, Vanderhoof

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Senior Champion Bull - Poplar Mead-ows, Houston

Grand Champion Bull – Poplar Mead-ows, Houston

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Breeder’s Herd – 1st - Poplar Meadows, Houston2nd - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof3rd - Jim and Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof4th - Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Van-derhoof

Get of Sire – 1st - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof2nd - Nine Mile Ranch, Quesnel3rd - Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Van-derhoof4th - Mountain Ash Farm, Quesnel

Progeny of Dam –1st - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof2nd - Frank and Miriam Ludwig, Van-derhoof3rd - Mountain Ash Farm, Quesnel

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SUPREME CHAMPION BULL OF THE SHOW – Poplar Meadows, Houston

RESERVE SUPREME CHAMPION BULL OF THE SHOW – Richardson Ranch, Tlell

PREMIER EXHIBITOR OF SHOW– Richardson Ranch, Tlell

PREMIER BREEDER OF SHOW Richardson Ranch, Tlell

JACKPOT CLASSES – Judged by 3 Commercial Cattlemen:

Jackpot Yearling Heifer1st - Jim and Shirley Moon, Vanderhoof2nd - North 40 Red Angus, Vanderhoof3rd - Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof / Pinnacle View Limousin

Jackpot Bull Calf (Tie for 2nd and 3rd)1st - Pinnacle View Limousin, Quesnel2nd - Ron and Lois Crosby, Vanderhoof2nd - Poplar Meadows, Houston

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Equitation Hi Point sponsored by Cal-vin Read Farrier ServicesChampion - Kate Carter (PG)Reserve - Lexi Perrson (Vanderhoof)

English Hack Hi-point sponsored by Greenhawk Prince George Champion - Suzanne McLeod (PG)Reserve - Maegan Friess (PG)

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Overall exhibit building high point winner was 7-year-old Macey Robertson.

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More participants in the fall fair can still mean more space in the exhibition building, says new chairperson for the division.

“People enjoyed the openness, even though we have more entries,” said Gloria Daley, who has redesigned the building’s layout this year.

The submissions for some categories have doubled, maybe due to preparation as well as the earlier summer this year.

“We’ve started earlier in getting the build-ing ready, people were reminded earlier.” said Daley. “All the fruits and vegetables were more ripe, just because of the weather.”

However, she added, the entries for fl owers

were also lower with the earlier blossoming this year.

New to the fair, Daley looks to prepare fi ve-year and 10-year plans for the building, includ-ing a photography gallery in the future.

“Just to make it something Vanderhoof can be proud to present to the world,” she said.

For the 50th anniversary, the committee will start with getting a vintage ‘66 van and gather-ing input from students in schools.

Horse and rider leaped Horse and rider leaped in unison for the Light Horse in unison for the Light Horse

Over Fence Class on Aug. 23.Over Fence Class on Aug. 23.VIVIAN CHUI photo

A vegetable creature

entrant in the fall fair’s

exhibition building.

VIVIAN CHUI

photo


VANDERHOOF’S FAITHVANDERHOOF’S FAITH

For more information or to join Vanderhoof’s

Faith Church DirectoryCall Pam at 250-567-9258

Church Directory

Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

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

and People to live with”

The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

For more information call567-3107

www.thegospelchapel.ca

Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

(Affi liated with the Evangelical Free Church of Canada)

For more information visit our website: www.vcfemc.com

Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Burrard Street, Vanderhoof

St. Wilfred’s Anglican Church

Carrier Cresc., Fraser Lake

Sunday Worship & Sunday School10:30 am

Wednesday Morning Worship7:30 am

Sunday Worship 10:00 am

A house of prayer for all people

Worship Service: 10:00 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

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

567-9198 263 Vanderview Drive

1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

Visit our website:nechakocommunitychurch.com

Nechako Christian Fellowship

WELCOMES YOU!11:00 am Worship Service

767 Loop RoadEmail: [email protected]

“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16

Christ - CenteredBible - Based

Missions - MindedNon-Denominational

Until recently the water tank at the Beef Show

area of the Nechako Valley Exhibition grounds was in desperate need of

a facelift. Through a generous donation

from INTEGRIS CREDIT UNION, the tank was

sandblasted and painted. Pictured is Leroy Vossler, director of Integris Credit

Union with some members of the

NVE Beef Committee.SUBMITTED photo

The Mechancial bulls were a big attraction at the 49th annual Nechako Valley Exhibition.

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....

young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

***NECHAKO QUILTERS GUILD... meets the third Tuesday of the 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 Community Hall. Newcomers welcome.

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

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

***VANDERHOOF 899 AIR CADET SQUADRON...Cadets will meet every TUESDAY night – 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel. Anyone age 12 to 18 interested in the Cadet Program is welcome to attend. Any adult interested in assisting in anyway, please contact the offi cers at the 480 Connaught St. at the Gospel Chapel Tuesday night. For more information 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 Church just across from the Village Hall.

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

***VANDERHOOF

LIBRARY HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

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

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

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

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday12pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

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.

***

ANNOUNCING THE FIRST GENERAL MEETING OF THE VANDERHOOF KINETTES.. .everyone is welcome to attend. We will be meeting at the Vanderhoof Public Library Multi Purpose room at 6pm, Wed Sept 2.

***DO YOU HAVE PERSISTENT PAIN? Then this support group is for you. This peer-led support group will help you to self-manage your pain, provide education, reduce the isolation that so many people with persistent pain find themselves facing. Help you find meaning and purpose in your life again. For more details visit our website or call our toll free number 1-844-747-7246, email: [email protected], attn: Racquel.

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

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

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

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

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966

[email protected]

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

Nechako NotesNechako Notes

Th M h i l b ll bi tt ti t th 49th l


It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Julia Annette Norish of Vanderhoof, B.C. on August 22, 2015 at the age of 78. Julia is survived by her husband Bill of 48 years, sons Kevin (Colleen) and Keith (Deanna), granddaughter Jordyn, brother Arthur (Yvonne), nephew Jaime (Tammy), and many extended friends & family members. Julia was a long term member of the Order of the Royal Purple and the Catholic Women’s League, dedicating countless hours volunteering and supporting people in her community. Memorial Mass was held Aug 29, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Vanderhoof. Thank you to the numerous community members for their heartfelt support.

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PROCESSOR OPERATORS

(Houston Area)2 positions available, night or day shift, camp job.

Contact Tim Brietzke email: [email protected] Phone: 250-845-9493

Tahtsa Timber Ltd. is looking for

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Call Dave Neufeld 250-567-0695Or Clint Ludwig 250-570-1605

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AUCTION SALEGULBRANSON LOGGING LTD.SATURDAY, SEPT 26, 2015

JOHN SLATER ESTATESATURDAY, OCT 3, 2015

All West AuctionsFor more info call Henry @

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Take notice that District of Vanderhoof from Vanderhoof, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Omineca Region, for a Crown Grant for Residential Purposes situated on Provincial Crown land located at SE 1/4, Section 1, Township 11, Range 5 Coast District. The Lands File for this application is 7409789. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to Marianne Johnson, Crown Land Opportunities Specialist, Omineca Region, MFLNRO, at 370, 10003-110 Ave, Fort St John BC, V1J 6W7 or [email protected]. Comments will be received by MFLNRO up to Oct. 9,2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date.Please visit the website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=49437 for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Offi ce in Omineca Region. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the land offi cer named above at 250 787-3286.

LAND ACT: NOTICE OFINTENTION TO APPLY FOR

DISPOSITION OF CROWN LAND

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

26 August 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 852.96m (2798.44 ft.)SLS Discharge: 32 m3/sCheslatta Falls: 78 m3/sVanderhoof: 111 m3/s

Spillway discharge will be main-tained at approximately 32 m3/s until April 2016, unless infl ow to the reservoir requires additional releases to manage reservoir ele-vation. Over the next several weeks fl ow in the Nechako River at Vanderhoof will recede to the usual level for this time of year (between 40 m3/s and 60 m3/s. Visit websitewww.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

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Apply by mail with cover letter to: M4 Enterprises

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It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Julia Annette Norish of Vanderhoof, B.C. on August 22, 2015 at the age of 78. Julia is survived by her husband Bill of 48 years, sons Kevin (Colleen) and Keith (Deanna), granddaughter Jordyn, brother Arthur (Yvonne), nephew Jaime (Tammy), and many extended friends & family members. Julia was a long term member of the Order of the Royal Purple and the Catholic Women’s League, dedicating countless hours volunteering and supporting people in her community. Memorial Mass was held Aug 29, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Vanderhoof. Thank you to the numerous community members for their heartfelt support.

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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION NOTICEApplication for a Permit under the Provisions of the Environmental Management Act

We, Fort St. James Green Energy Limited Partnership, intend to submit this application to the Director to authorize the discharge of effl uent from a Biomass Generating Station. The sources of discharge are used process water, sanitary water and stormwater.

The land upon which the facility will be situated is legally described as Part of Block B of the southeast ¼ of District Lot 4759, Range 5, Coast District, Plan BCP50461, located on the west side of Tachie Road, approximately 5.6 km from Fort St. James, British Columbia (BC), which is within the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako. Conveyance piping containing the discharge will terminate approximately 20 m south and away from Prairie Meadow Creek located approximately 167 m north of the northwest corner of the Biomass Generating Station location. The effl uent shall discharge via a concrete weir into a rock armoured channel approximately 20 m from Prairie Meadow Creek.

The maximum rate of the effl uent discharged from this facility will be 308.78 m3/day. The operating period for this facility will be 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The characteristics of the undiluted effl uent are as follows:

Parameters Units Effl uent Quality Parameters Units Effl uent Quality Dissolved Aluminum μg/L 50 Dissolved Kjeldahl Nitrogen mg/L 0.1 Total Arsenic μg/L 5 Total Kjeldahl Phosphorus mg/L 0.5 Total Fluoride μg/L 100 Total Suspended Solids mg/L 45 Sulfate mg/L 100 pH pH units 6.5 - 9 Alkalinity, Total as CaCO3 mg/L 400 Conductivity μS/cm 900 Alkalinity, Bicarbonate as CaCO3 mg/L 400 Total Zinc μg/L 40 Biochemical Oxygen Demand, 5-day mg/L 15 Total Lead μg/L 1 Chemical Oxygen Demand mg/L 20 Total Chromium μg/L 5 Total Organic Carbon mg/L 4 Total Copper μg/L 2 Total Ammonia (as Nitrogen) mg/L 0.5 Oil and Grease mg/L 5

The type(s) of treatment to be applied to the discharge are individual to each effl uent stream type. Stormwater will be treated via Jellyfi sh fi lters and/or oil and water separators, sanitary water will be treated via secondary wastewater treatment and process water will be treat-ed via neutralization within an underground neutralization tank. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed discharge of waste and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 30 days after the last date of posting, publishing, service or display, send written comments to the applicant contact person, with a copy to the Regional Manager, Environmental Protection at address: Bag 5000, Smithers BC, V0J 2N0; or an e-mail to: [email protected].

The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

Dated this 1st day of September, 2015Contact Person:Patrick Freer(604) 398-3049Fort St James Green Energy Limited Partnership (“FSJGE LP”)Suite 1010 – 1130 West Pender StreetVancouver BCV6E 4A4

VANDERHOOF AND AREABUSINESS DIRECTORY

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Heavy Water and Civil ConstructionWater Treatment and Filtration Systems

INSTALLATION & REPAIRS250-567-5888

EXCAVATINGPRAIRIEDALE EXCAVATING

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

water & sewer lines and snow removal.

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

3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2

567-2029

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

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

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

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

Email: [email protected]

vertiserReaching Every DoorADSTUART

NECHAKO

PLUMBING

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

Pam BergerPublisher

150 W. Columbia StBox 1007, VanderhoofBC V0J 3A0

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

Email: [email protected]

Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972

Pam BergerPublisher

250-996-8482Advertising: [email protected]: [email protected]

Website: www.caledoniacourier.com

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Central Interior Excavating

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

Lot clearing, waterlines, foundations, driveway construction, planning and installation of Septic Systems

Telephone: 250-567-3855Fax: 250-567-9695

Email: [email protected], Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump

DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFREQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

OLD KWIK SAVE SERVICE STATION ROOF REPAIR 302 FIRST STREET (HWY 16) Reference Number: 2015-06

The District of Vanderhoof invites Quotations for:

Roof Repair: Removal and disposal of old roofi ng, replacement of up to 600 Sq. ft. of decking, construction of partition wall along property line with carwash, 3,800 Sq. ft. of torch on roofi ng all-inclusive, 560 Sq. ft. Of shingled section, and all required fl ashing.This quote does not include carwash portion or canopy portion of roof.

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, September 17th, 2015

Address: Offi ce 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: Nathan Brooks, Ctech Engineering Technologist

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.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

VictoriaManor

* Balconies* Landscaped View

* Cablevision Available

250-567-4048or 250-567-9080

Large2 Bdrmfrom

Large1 Bdrmfrom $712 - $742

$742 - $772

NO SMOKING - NO PETS

Duplex / 4 PlexFOR RENT

Two bedroom modular home, quiet neighborhood, riverfront location. $1150.00 per month. Available Oct 1st. Phone 250-567-2860.

Misc for RentFor RentVhoof-Northside Rd 2 Bdrm house for rent. 14 km from town. New renovations, fridge, stove incl. elec/wood heat. $650.00 mth hydro ex-tra. N/S, N/P, D/Dd & ref re-quired. Available Oct 1. Phone 250-567-9072.

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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOFREQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

OLD KWIK SAVE SERVICE STATION ROOF REPAIR 302 FIRST STREET (HWY 16) Reference Number: 2015-06

The District of Vanderhoof invites Quotations for:

Roof Repair: Removal and disposal of old roofi ng, replacement of up to 600 Sq. ft. of decking, construction of partition wall along property line with carwash, 3,800 Sq. ft. of torch on roofi ng all-inclusive, 560 Sq. ft. Of shingled section, and all required fl ashing.This quote does not include carwash portion or canopy portion of roof.

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, September 17th, 2015

Address: Offi ce 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: Nathan Brooks, Ctech Engineering Technologist

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.

Telephone DirectoryStuart/Nechako 2015

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

Fort Fraser , Cluculz Lake, Tachie and area

Published by Omineca Express & Caledonia Courier

FREE!!!

The 2015 Stuart Nechako Telephone Directory may be picked up at the following locationsVanderhoof - Omineca Express - Co-op Mall

- Chamber Offi ce/Visitors CentreFort Fraser - Petro Can

Fraser Lake - Village Offi ceFort St. James - Overwaitea


Burns Lake CampusPhone: 250-692-1700

Fort St. James CampusPhone: 250-996-7019

Mackenzie Campus Phone: 250-997-7200

Prince George Campus Phone: 250-561-5801

Vanderhoof CampusPhone: 250-567-3200

TransCanada has provided funding to the College of NewCaledonia in order to offer a number of free courses inBurns Lake, Fort St. James, Mackenzie, Prince George andVanderhoof. Offerings include:

• Hazard Identification, Assessment & Communication• Rigging and Lifting• First Aid Level 1• WHMIS• Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Course availability is subject to location, so please contactyour campus for more details.

FREE Safety Training Courses

September 19th-27th, 2015

The Nechako Valley Exhibition would like to say a big

thank you to all our sponsors and volunteers --

without you our annual fall fair would not be possible.

A big thank you as well to everyone who visited.

Your support is appreciated and contributes to a

wonderful event for our region.

We look forward to seeing you and working with

you all again next year!

THANK YOUTHANK YOU

Vanderhoof Omineca Express, September 02, 2015

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