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WEDNESDAY, January 14, 2015 PHONE: 996-8482 www.caledoniacourier.com VOL. 37 NO. 46 $1.30 inc. GST
Falcons P. 2Treadmill tests P. 3
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◆Inside Editorial P. 4Injury prevention P. 5
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Massive basketball Massive basketball ttoournament in FSJurnament in FSJ
Photo by Caroline Shenk, student at Northside Christian School
GO FSJSS: One of the biggest basketball tournament’s of the north was held at Fort St. James Secondary School over the weekend with 18 teams (senior and junior) participating over two days. Picture depicts Fort St. James senior boys against Northside Christian School. See more on page 2
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Let’s go Falcons, let’s go
Fort St James Secondary held a very successful basketball tourna-ment on the weekend. It was the biggest tournament ever held at the school. All 18 teams in attendance had a great time and want to come back to Fort St James again next year. A tournament this big could not happen without a huge commitment by the staff and stu-dents from FSJSS. A total of 44 different students and 10 FSJSS staff provided assistance with the tournament. The coaches and parents of the FSJSS basketball teams were also very involved in different ways. We had 14 different referees working the 28 games played. A huge thank you to everyone who helped us make the tournament suc-cessful. These tournaments cannot happen without volunteers. Spe-cial thanks to teacher Andrew Vogelsang, and students - Mackenzie Moeller, Dani Dean, Hargina Birdi, Harry Goerz, Jayden Greenaway, and Sammy Roessler.
Sent by James Waddell, athletic director for Fort St. James
Fort St. James High School Falcons Basketball teams played host to 14 visiting teams for both junior. and senior boys and girls basket-ball Jan. 9 - 10. Teams travelled from Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Vale-mount, McBride, Quesnel, Chetwynd and Burns Lake. There were ten teams who participated in the junior boys and girls tournament games and eight teams participated in the senior boys and girls games. Both gyms were fi lled with spectators who watched their favourite teams throughout the Friday and Saturday games schedule.
Sent by Kris Nielsen
Fort St. James Secondary gyms hosted 18 teams over two days making it one of the largest tournament ever in the north
Photo by Rebecca Watson
DRIBBLE: Northside vs Vale-mount.
RESULTS:
Junior girls
1st FLESS2nd Northside3rd Quesnel4th Valemount5th FSJSS
Junior boys
1st Northside2nd FLESS3rd FSJSS4th Valemount5th McBride
Senior girls
1st LDSS2nd FSJSS3rd Northside4th Chetwynd
Senior boys
1st Northside
2nd FLESS3rd LDSS4th FSJSS
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SStudenttudent of the WWeekeek Fort St. James Secondary
Nominated by Dave Stainton
Tommy Moore“Tommy has been coming to
Enterprise for a number of years
and has been a hardworking
student,” Dave Stainton said.
“He is well liked by staff and
peers alike as he is an excellent
role model. He is on a path to
graduation and we will miss him
when he goes.”
NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS
Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of January and February 2015 will be held as follows:
January 19, 2015Video-Conference
February 23, 2015School Board Of ce, Vanderhoof, BC
Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the District Training Centre located in the W.L. McLeod Elementary School.
These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.
Darlene TurnerSecretary-Treasurer
Eff ective immediately, the Mount Milligan Community
Offi ce is now closed. Our new phone number is 250-996-2517.
To apply online visit our website at www.mtmilligan.com.
For assistance in uploading your resume, to inquire about
training and education opportunities, or if you require
additional information, visit the College of New Caledonia
at 179 Douglas Avenue, Fort St. James, BC.
“We Live Safe Every Day”
Treadmill tests heart temperament
Rebecca WatsonOmineca Express
Vanderhoof – Car-diac stress testing will soon skip leaps and bounds at St. John hospital by means of a medical treadmill.
“It will allow us to pick up [even the slightest] damage to the heart and ultimately avoid death,” said April Hughes, health services administrator, Omineca region.
The treadmill and accompanying electro-cardiography (ECG) technologies are spe-cially designed to mon-itor cardiac rhythms at a cost of more than $60,000. Although the test themselves will be free to patients of all ages, special train-ing is needed to give physicians and nurses the proper know-how to run them. A hope-ful $40,000 has already been collected to go toward the state-of-the-art equipment, solely supported by local busi-nesses and individuals, along with a $15,000 commitment from the hospital auxiliary. Ad-ditional add-ons such as a special table to hold
wiring and a resuscita-tion life pack will also be purchased, but more funding is needed Ms. Hughes said.
“The life pack itself is $22,000 but includes a defi brillator that’s por-table so if someone has a heart attack while be-ing tested you can save their life,” Ms. Hughes said.
The idea sprung to Dr. Mike Makin last fall and with help of the hospital auxiliary soci-ety, orchestrated public and private donations through letters sent out in November 2014. Bud Pye, President of the Vanderhoof and Dis-
tricts CoOp board of di-rectors, jumped on the idea.
“I’ve been though heart problems and the sooner a doctor can look at a person the bet-ter,” Mr. Pye said. “This will reduce the wait-ing because until now people had to go out of town.”
This kind of tread-mill testing has been of-fered in Fraser Lake for a number of years but never in Vanderhoof.
“Some people have symptoms but we are not sure,” said Dr. Ma-kin. “With this test we will be able to pick up cardiac arrhythmias
RAISING FUNDS: April Hughes Northern Health administrator and Dr. Mike Makin except a cheque for $10,000 from Bud Pye president of Vanderhoof and Districts CoOp and Allan Bieganski CoOp general manager.
Photo by Rebecca Watson
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and vessel blockages to predict heart attack so we can send people to Vancouver before an episode.”
This past summer, a $5 million renovation over 10 months was completed at St. Johns which shifted the outpa-tient department to the emergency department. The plan is to turn the old out patient area into a dedicated space for the stress testing equip-ment, said Ms. Hughes.
“The renovation helped to free up some space so now we can ac-tually add this diagnos-tic tool to our hospital to catch heart disease
before people have a heart attack,” said Ms. Hughes. “We are so thankful for Dr. Makin and Dr. Obayashi for their commitment to bringing this service.”
The hope is to have all the equipment in place by spring. Any-one interested in giving a donation toward the ECG treadmill can con-tact the hospital aux-iliary president Edna Oryschuck at 250-567-9759.
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Dear Editor,
As a BC resident and avid hunter I was shocked to learn about the Guide-Outfi t-ters Association of British Columbia’s proposal to reduce my hunting opportuni-ties in favour of foreign big game trophy hunters. Like many British Columbians, I rely on hunting to feed my family, so this proposal basically takes food out of the mouths of my children.
Over the years, there’s been a steady erosion in the number of hunting permits granted to British Columbians. More than 70,000 BC hunters apply for 13,000 lottery licences to hunt moose annually, so only 1 in 5 hunters get to hunt moose every year.
Most provinces and U.S. States limit foreign hunters to 5-10 per cent of the wild game allocation. But the Guide-Outfi tters Association of BC is pushing to increase that limit to 25-40 per cent, which is unprecedented in North America.
There has to be a reasonable balance between residents’ access to hunting to provide organic, wild meat for their families and foreign trophy hunters desire to pursue wild gam in this province. I would like to see a fair wildlife hunting alloca-tion with 90 per cent going to British Columbians and 10 per cent going to foreign trophy hunters and the outfi tters who guide them.
I encourage all British Columbians to write their local MLA and let them know that BC’s wildlife is a public resource and not for sale.
Henner Grimm, Fort St. JamesMember of the BCWF since 1958
It’s food out of my family’s mouth
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Mining carries it’s weight
Dear Editor,
As we start the new year, and dis-cuss growth sectors in B.C. for 2015 and beyond, many people might be quick to underestimate the contri-bution that mining and exploration make to B.C.’s economy. In 2013 for instance, the mining industry added $511 million in direct pay-ments to the provincial govern-ment and its various agencies. The number of people working in B.C.’s mining industry also increased in
2013, directly employing 10,720 people. Over the next 10 years, the B.C. mining industry is expected to require a surprising 16,770 new workers to meet the needs of mining expansion and retirements. These are impressive stats for a vital B.C. industry that rarely gets recognised as one of the bedrocks of our B.C. economy. The mining industry defi -nitely carries its weight.
Jesse McClintonVictoria, B.C.
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sponsored by the Caledonia CourierCOMING 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 nonprofi 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 #111-250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James. Decision of the publisher is fi nal.
***SENIORS COMPUTERS COURSES OFFERED IN 2015!...Jan 20: Basic Computers. March 17,: Basic Computers Cont’d. April 14: Facebook 101. April 28: Shopping Safely Online. May 12: Working with photos. Come and Join Us! It’s FREE. Call 250-996-7078 for more information. The Learning Hub - Col-lege of New Caledonia.
***THE DATES FOR THE NECHAKO VALLEY FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS ARE...March 9-20,2015. It will culminate with the festival concert on Mar. 22. Registration ONLINE opens on Dec. 8, 2014 and closes on Jan 15, 2015. The venue for all disciplines is Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship Church. You can view the syllabus and look for any other information on the website at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako.
***VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local non-profi t organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to fi nd an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities,
no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notifi ed by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Offi ce Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj.ca. For more information you can e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm).
***ST PATRICK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH...Services at St Patrick’s Anglican Church will now take place only on the fi rst Sunday of the month except for special occasions.
***STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHED-ULE... is the third Wed of each month: January 21, 2015, February 18 and March 18 from 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church, Stuart Drive. Volunteers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity.
***UNTOLD TRAUMA...author seeks contributions from non-First Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email [email protected]
***FIREWEED STOPPING THEVIOLENCE & OUTREACHSERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confi dential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 996-1214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fi [email protected]
***STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP... hosts a free hot lunch each
Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pmin the space behind St. Patrick’sAnglican Church. Meals are servedby members of area churches andother volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up.Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on ChristmasDay to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs areneeded. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744.
***ST. PATRICK’S ANGLICANCHURCH SERVICES... will nowtake place only on the fi rst Sunday of the month except for specialoccasions.
***FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH &RESCUE... steering committeemeetings fi rst Tuesday of everymonth. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is thethird Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members arewelcome and training is provided.For more information please contact Paul at 250.996.7478 or Rod at 250.996.3231
***FIREWEED CLOTHES DRIVE...The Fireweed Safe Haven is doing awinter clothes drive. We are lookingfor jackets, boots, snow pants, mitts,hats, scarves, fl eeces, etc, for men,women and children. The itemswill then be given to families in thecommunity that need them. If youdo not have anything at home that you can part with but still wish tocontribute, you can purchase mitts,socks, or thermal underwear. Pleasedrop items off at the Fireweed SafeHaven. For more information pleasecontact Talia at (250) 996-8081. Every little bit helps.
***FORT ST. JAMES PUBLICLIBRARY HOURS...
Tuesday 11:30-8:00Wednesday 11:30-4:30Thursday 11:30-4:30
Friday 11:30-8:00Saturday 11:00-3:00
***AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKEHOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2ndWednesday each month. HospitalCafeteria 7:00 p.m.
En Pointe Dance Studio, PAC & Students would like to send a huge Thank you to the
Fort St James Community for their continued support and success of our December 12, 2014 dance
recital of “The Grinch” !
Injury prevention, hot topic for winter games platform
Rebecca WatsonOmineca Express
Vanderhoof -- Con-cussions frequent many sports but the number of folks in northern BC who know how to deal with them has been startling low, until now.
“It doesn’t have to be a concussive blow, any type of hit can result in a trau-matic brain injury,” Kim Bennett said, Pacifi cSport manager. “Following the proper protocols ensure athletes can continue playing their sports as healthy as possible.”
The need for volunteer medical training com-bined with the upcom-ing 2015 Canada Winter Games, has forged north-ern BC health groups to create an injury preven-tion and maintenance platform to spread knowl-edge on sport injuries.
The Sport First Re-sponder Course is open to any professional look-ing to gain some experi-ence on identifying and managing sport injuries. It can be accessed on-line but a class was held last month in Vander-hoof with 10 participants from Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and Fort St. James. Topics included return-to-play (RTP) protocols, injury prevention and in-jury maintenance to name a few. Prior to this train-ing there were only two
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“If an athlete is un-conscious, do not move them,” Kevin Phillips said, certifi ed athlete therapist who described the fi ve stages to follow once a concussion is con-fi rmed.
“[Each RTP stage] adds a little more cogni-tive and physical load so we’re not just throw-ing them back on the ice. We’re seeing at which stage does their symp-toms come back,” Mr. Phillips said during the training class. “Even if it’s a headache that night, still follow the stages. It may seem silly but once you see the damaging ef-fects of the pro players it’s serious.”
Preventative mea-sures were also discussed including equipment, technique, physical con-ditioning, appropriate ref-ereeing and the Sideline Concussion Assessment Tool or SCAT 3.
“You don’t want a hel-met passed down from an older brother swivelling at all,” Mr. Phillips said.
Keith Gordon, speed skating coach in Fort St. James, has trained with many athletes over the years including Alyson Desmarais, a speed skate competitor in the 2015 Canada Winter Games. Although Mr. Gordon has taken international coach-
ing certifi cation training programs, it’s always good to have a reminder, he said.
“Some stuff you can forget to do and we were reminded why it is im-portant to remember it, such as the importance of a good warm up coupled with fl exibility stretches after workouts,” Mr. Gor-don said.
Lan Man of Vander-
hoof is a teaching assis-tant at McLeod Elemen-tary who took the class. With a background in coaching gymnastics she thought the program was extremely educational.
“With the winter sea-son here it’s icy out there and kids fall all the time, that is a big concern right now,” Ms. Man said. “Kids also sometimes play rough so it’s a very
useful workshop for ev-eryday life, it doesn’t only happen to athletes.”
Fort St. James senior boys play Northside Christian school. Photo by Caroline Shenk, student at Northside Christian School
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OPERATIONS FORESTER PLANNING & DEVELOPMENTBC Woodlands Division, Williams Lake, B.C.Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development?
At Tolko people are our most valuable resource and our success is dependent on innovative individuals who are aligned with our organizational values.
Our tradition of excellence is built on strong company values, a challenging work environment and continuous development. Tolko’s value for safety, the environment, and sustainable business practices are key to being an industry leader in the world market of today.
We are currently seeking an Operations Forester to join our teams in the BC Woodlands Division, in Williams Lake, BC.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity and being part of our community, please apply via our website www.tolko.com by January 30, 2015.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
POSITION OVERVIEW The Operations Forester is accountable for both tactical and operational planning to meet zone and regional timber development and budget objectives. They will work in a team environment and develop plans that meet mill volume requirements, allow efficient access to wood supply, and consider multi-stakeholder requirements. Experience with operational planning, First Nations consultation, ArcGIS and other spatial technology, harvesting supervision and coordination of contractors will be considered an asset.
QUALIFICATIONS: Min. 3 years of relevant forestry experience
Registered Professional Forester (RPF) designation or eligible for registration
Strong understanding of technical forest management: planning, logging systems, GIS
Thorough understanding of forest policy, guidelines, and regulations
Analytical, communication and computer skills
Able to manage multiple projects and maintain current knowledge of government policies
Valid BC Driver’s License with clean record and experience driving forestry resource roads.
Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off. When the kids are out of school, you are too.
The starting wage is $24.36 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Lynn Maksymchak
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0
Required Immediately in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas
“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,
PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0
www.rdbn.bc.ca
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Job Posting – Sustainability Assistant
The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for the position of Sustainability Assistant within the Environmental Services Department. The position is permanent, full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization.
Responsibilities of the Sustainability Assistant include: • Overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of waste reduction initiatives; • Development and implementation of public education programs; • Assisting in the development, implementation and reporting on the RDBN’s Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan and other sustainability initiatives as required; • Contract administration and report preparation; • Maintaining and developing databases, clerical work; and • Overseeing the RDBN’s invasive plant program.
The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and be willing to be challenged. Although this position is an essential part of a team, it will be important for the successful applicant to work independently and take on a high level of responsibility for assigned tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range and includes a comprehensive benefits package.
Applicants for the Sustainability Assistant position should possess the following: • Education and training related to community sustainability issues, waste reduction initiatives and policies including extended producer responsibility programs and a minimum of two years job related experience; • General knowledge of local government operations, authority and jurisdiction as well as environmental legislation and sustainability programs of senior government; • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration; • Superior ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; • Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets; • Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills; • Good time management and priority assessment as well as good organizational skills; • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete assignments in an effective manner; • Ability to maintain effective relationships with public, staff, officials and outside agencies; • Experience or knowledge surrounding invasive plant management would be an asset; • A valid BC Driver’s Licence must be maintained.
Applications for the Sustainability Assistant position will be accepted by fax (250-692-3305), e-mail ([email protected]) or at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, January 30, 2015 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.
Employment
Help WantedTROYER VENTURES Ltd. is a privately owned energy servic-es company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefi ts pack-age and room for advance-ment. We are accepting appli-cations at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3) and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, and a drivers abstract are re-quired. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca.
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MILLWRIGHTHouston, BC
DH Manufacturing is looking for a Millwright. Candidate must have min. 4yrs, exp., mechanically inclined, able to work independently on projects. Wage will be nego-tiable on experience. Full Benefi ts After 3 Mos.
Email to: [email protected] or drop off in person at:
Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.
Help Wanted
POWERMAX CONTRACTING is seeking Journeymen and Apprentices for projects in Northern Alberta. The shift is 2 weeks in 1 week out with fl ights provided from regional airports. Competitive wage & benefi ts package offered. Please email resume to:[email protected] or call 780-714-9690 for de-tails.
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Employment
Business Opportunities
ROAD CONSTRUCTION Op-erations Supervisor wanted to lead our team. Want a fulfi ll-ing career that offers work life balance? You can be home every day; www.sturgeoncounty.ca
Drivers/Courier/Trucking
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Hour Pay Based On Exp. & Full Benefi ts After 3 Mos.
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Dh Manufacturing 1250 Hols Road.
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Employment
Help WantedSALMON Arm logging com-pany looking for fulltime con-tract logging trucks, or drivers. Steady year round haul, home every night. Drivers must have bush experience. Please email [email protected] or call 778-489-0118
Trades, TechnicalKAL-TIRE SECHELT requires immediately, an OTR Tire Technician with OTR, medium truck, light truck and passen-ger tire skills. Valid provincial driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefi ts. Reply with resume to [email protected] or call Joe 604-885-7927.
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Spectra Energy’s proposed westcoast con-nector LNG gas project announced the receipt of their environmental cer-tifi cate Nov. 25 from the government of British Columbia.
The environmental review assessed a natu-ral gas transportation corridor that could ac-commodate up to two 48-inch pipelines that could hold upwards of 8.4 billion cubic feet per day.
Greg Ebel, president of Spectra Energy, is pleased the assessment was granted to bring possibly multiple LNG projects to the Prince Rupert area.
“We believe provid-ing for multiple pipe-lines in a single corridor is a smart, thoughtful way to plan for the sus-tainable growth of a new LNG industry in British Columbia,” he said.
Gas trans-mission project re-ceives en-vironmental certificate
Photo by Kris NielsenFort St. James girls play the opposing team in the tournament this past weekend.