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The 38th annual Festival of the Performing Arts proved to be another huge success.

The festival was held on March 7 – 20, at the Nechako Valley Senior Sec-ondary School in Vanderhoof, B.C.

Norma Hoy, a piano teacher in Fort St. James, sees this as an excel-lent opportunity for local children to showcase their talents.

“It’s a great friendly competition. It gives kids exposure and they re-ceive feedback from outside sources,” Hoy said.

Awards were given in the vocal, speech arts, strings and piano catego-ries.

Two students from Fort St. James, Minna Jones and Nyah Duncan, re-ceived fi rst class honours in the piano category.

Piano Results:

Best Overall Award: Charis Schlamp

Adjudicator’s Choice Award, Ju-nior, under RCM grade 4: Sarah Thiessen

Adjudicator’s Choice Award, In-termediate, RCM grades 5-8: Mat-thew Ebert

Intermediate Provincial Competi-tor: Kaia Andul

Junior Provincial Observer: Wen-dy Schultz

Intermediate Provincial Observer: Charis Schlamp

Intermediate Provincial Observer: Matthew Ebert

Honours: 80-84%Sophia Harvey, Emily Beukert,

Macy James-Schneider, Bailey Vahi, Susan Harmon, Theo Clarke, Savan-nah Morris, Abigail Yoder and Maria Schmidt (duet), Kiya Giesbrecht and Emma Wiebe (duet).

First Class Honours: 85-89%Abigail Yoder, Conner Ebert,

Minna Jones (from Fort St. James), Madisyn McKinlay, Lucas Lenar-towicz, Callie Bray, Alaura Brooks, Charis Schlamp, Andre Roberge, An-nika Pelzer, Hadassah Thiessen, Ra-chel Lamprecht, Julian Lamprecht, Olive Roberge, Erica Byers, Miranda Giesbrecht, Jeremy Pagdin, Kiya Giesbrecht, Bridian James-Schneider, Eric Anderson, Bryce Giesbrecht, Anessa Penner, Amanda Beukert,

Simon Wiebe, Parick Vahi, Derek Penner, Nyah Duncan (from Fort St. James), Capri James-Schneider, Milo Walker and Anya Dhillon.

First Class Honours with Distinc-tion: 90+%

Matthew Ebert, Wendy Schultz, Matthew Lenartowicz, Penelope Ro-berge, Sarah Thiesen, Kaia Andal, Regan Daniel and Rueben Daniel.

Results from the Strings Category:Best Overall Concert Group: Kaia

AndalAdjudicators Choice Jr: Clara GillAdjudicators Choice Intermediate:

Timothy TeichroebAdjudicators Choice Senior: Kaia

AndalProvincial Recommendation Inter-

mediate: Kaia Andal

The Orchestra North Scholarships: Half Scholarship – Graham YoderHalf Scholarship – Clara Yoder

Picture of chicks courtesy of Newsat Farms in Vanderhoof.

The Festival of the Performing Arts a huge success

“...It gives kids exposure and they receive feedback from outside sources”

-Norma Hoy

Student Voice, a SD 91 student governance body established by the Board of Education, is pleased to host Darren Laur, also known as the White Hatter, from May 30 to June 2, 2016 to speak to local high schools on Internet Safety and Social Media.

Following a series of high school surveys in which cyber bullying was identified as a main issue of concern across our district, Student Voice pro-posed to the Board of Education that they, Student Voice, organize an expert speaker to help edu-cate students around internet safety. Mr. Laur is a retired Staff Sergeant from the Victoria Police Department who was primarily focused on online and social media investigations and has been pre-senting both provin-cially and nation-ally and was most recently within our district pre senting to the NVSS school community.

Mr Laur will be presenting to both students and parents across SD 91 during that week and then working with Stu-dent Voice members to help them prepare a presentation spe-cifically for grade 4 – 7 students for the fall of 2016.

Parent and com-munity members are encouraged to attend local sessions which will be advertised following Spring Break.

SD 91 Student Voice

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MayorRob MacDougall

CouncillorBrenda Gouglas

CouncillorKris Nielsen

CouncillorDave Birdi

CouncillorBrad Miller

Fort St. James Council held a meeting on March 9. The fol-lowing are some highlights and conclusions from that evening:

Members of the Syrian Refugee Group of Fort St. James presented information regarding the sponsorship of two Syr-ian families. The fi rst fundraiser was held on March 19, at Fort St. James Secondary High School that included a potluck din-ner. Council has agreed to make a donation towards the event.

Minor amendments are being made to the Arena Ice Al-location Policy that is currently in effect. The objective is to make arena ice time available to user groups in a fair and bal-anced basis.

Grants in Aid Approval guidelines were discussed. The policy says that the Council of the District of Fort St. James may, at their discretion and within the annual budget, provide fi nancial assistance to individuals or groups meeting specifi c

criteria outlined in the policy.An applicant must complete the District of Fort St. James

Grant-in-Aid application form and projected budget forms along with a cover letter explaining the purpose of the orga-nization and the grant request and submit it to the District of Fort St. James offi ce. Applicants are encourages to submit an application at least thirty days prior to the date that the stated activity will occur.

Tl’azt’en Nation will be hosting a Career and Education Fair on April 6. They have invited Council to attend. “It’s im-portant that we include and support them,” Mayor MacDou-gall said.

Regarding radon awareness, BC’S Offi ce of Housing and Construction Standards, Building and Safety Standards Branch has developed changes to the 2012 BC Building

Code’s measures for controlling soil gases. The BCBC re-quires that all new homes be provided with basic radon pro-tection measures. This is achieved by including a roughed-in radon vent pipe with an effective air-barrier system with ap-propriate ventilation.

Although these measures provide some protection, they may not be a complete solution. Home owners are urged to purchase radon awareness kits. For more information visit: radonaware.ca

Stuart Lake Co-op Housing project provided information regarding the senior housing in Fort St. James. Construction is currently underway.

Fort St. James will be hosting NESTT 2017. Arrangements are being made so that the community can provide an excep-tional training and exercise event.

Fort St. James

Council Meeting: March 9

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Timber Supply Review

Prince George Timber Supply Area Discussion Paper

Members of the public are invited to review and provide comments on a new discussion paper as part of the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Timber Supply Review of the Prince George Timber Supply Area (TSA).

The Timber Supply Review provides the province’s chief forester with information required to determine the allowable annual cut (AAC) — the maximum volume of timber available for harvest from the TSA — for the next 10 years.

The discussion paper includes background information, a summary of key issues to be addressed in the timber supply review and a summary of harvest forecasts from the timber supply analysis. The chief forester will consider the timber supply analysis, public and First Nations input, and other information required under the Forest Act when a new AAC is determined.

Copies of the Prince George TSA Timber Supply Analysis Discussion Paper are available online at: www.for.gov.bc.ca/hts/tsa/tsa24/index.htm or at the:

• Prince George Natural Resource District office, 2000 S Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5; or the

• the Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District office, 2537 Stones Bay Road, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0.

Comments are encouraged and may be sent to any of the following Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations District locations:

• Prince George Natural Resource District 2000 S Ospika Boulevard, Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5 Telephone: (250) 614 7400

• Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District 2537 Stones Bay Road, Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Telephone: (250) 567 6363

• Vanderhoof Office Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District 1560 HWY 16 East, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Mailing address: P.O. Box 190, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567 6363

Comments will be accepted until May 24, 2016.

If you have any comments or questions, contact: Shawn Rice, A/District Manager, Prince George Natural Resource District (Email: [email protected]); or Dave Van Dolah, District Manager, Stuart Nechako Natural Resource District (Email: [email protected]).

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The BC Lung Association is one of the province’s leading non-profi t organizations providing research, education and pro-gram support to British Columbians on lung health issues.

BCLA continues to encourage everyone to test their homes for a serious public health risk known as radon gas - the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers.

According to the Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can enter your home un-detected.

You can’t smell it, see it or taste it.Some regions of British Columbia are at higher

risk for elevated radon levels. BC’S Offi ce of Hous-ing and Construction Standards, the ministry re-sponsible for the BC Building Code, separates Brit-ish Columbia into Area 1 (high radon risk potential) and Area 2 (low radon risk potential).

This means that homes, schools and workplac-es in Fort St. James could potentially have radon levels that are higher than Health Canada Safety Guidelines.

Effective December 2014, the British Colum-bia Offi ce of Housing and Constructive Standards, Building and Safety Standards Branch, developed changes to the 2012 BC Building Code’s (BCBC) measures for controlling soil gases.

All new homes constructed in Area 1 (high ra-don potential) of the province must have a roughed-in radon vent pipe.

A typical and effective mitigation solution is to install a fan along the roughed-in radon vent pipe which then creates a sub-fl oor depressurization mitigation system.

Although this may provide some protection, it may not be the complete solution. It is still recommended that the home be

Radon: a silent killertested to ensure safety.

According to the BC Lung Association and Health Canada, the only way to know your indoor radon level is to test.

This can be achieved by purchasing a radon test kit.

For more information on radon and to purchase a radon test kit visit: radonaware.ca

VICTORIA - Finding the right career can be challenging at the best of times. The B.C. government’s new Career Guide for Aboriginal People is designed to help make searching for the in-demand jobs just a little bit easier.

Released this month, the guide contains a wealth of information and resources for Aboriginal job seekers, especially youth. It offers a range of tips and advice such as how to make successful school-to-work transi-tions and on the importance of build-ing job-fi nding support networks.

The guide is a toolkit that also provides sample resumes, cover let-ters and interview questions to help job seekers positively present their skills and qualifi cations. It lists awards, scholarships and bursaries available for Aboriginal learners and how to apply for them, as well as providing guidance on budgeting for education and training.

Copies of B.C.’s Career Guide for Aboriginal People will be available at WorkBC centres throughout Brit-ish Columbia. It will also be avail-able through First Nations band of-fi ces, Aboriginal Friendship Centres, Aboriginal organizations, public and Aboriginal-controlled post-second-ary institutions and online.

John Rustad, Minister of Aborigi-nal Relations and Reconciliation said, “This new career guide will help put more Aboriginal people on a path to rewarding careers here in British Columbia. It’s a terrifi c how-to compilation of tips and advice

that provides the kind of information needed to help job-seekers pursue the careers they want.”

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, said “B.C. is projected to be one of Can-ada’s economic leaders in the next two years. With half of First Nations people in our province under the age of 25, they are a critical part of the workforce we will require. This new career guide is a valuable tool de-signed to support First Nations suc-cessful entry into the labour market.”

Rochelle Saddleman, co-ordina-tor, Aboriginal Labour Market Com-munity Navigators Initiative, New Relationship Trust - “The New Rela-tionship Trust is proud of the devel-opment and publication of this very valuable and important support tool for Aboriginal career seekers.”

Quick Facts:* Aboriginal people are identifi ed

as a priority in B.C.’s Skills for Jobs Blueprint.

* More than 40,000 Aboriginal British Columbians live in northern communities, and almost half of all Aboriginal people in B.C. are under 25 years old.

* A key target of the Skills for Jobs Blueprint is to increase Ab-original workforce participation by 15,000 new Aboriginal workers by 2024.

* To keep our economy diverse, strong and growing, since Septem-ber, 2011, the BC Jobs Plan has been building on the strengths of British Columbia’s most competitive sectors

Finding new pathways to rewarding careers

utilizing our educated and skilled workforce.

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If you asked me months ago what the game of curling was all about, I would have simply shrugged my shoulders.

It wasn’t a very prevalent game in my hometown of Guelph, Ontario. Here in Fort St. James, however, the game is well known and seems to be

a regular part of Fort culture.Highlights of the season include: a ladies, men’s, and a loggers bonspiel

open to anyone and everyone who wishes to participate.And so I did. I thought to myself, why not? I’m here. I remember not hesitating when

trying rugby when living in New Zealand; although it did cost me a broken leg.

But now, living in Fort St. James, what better way to experience Northern B.C. culture than with the spirit of curling.

And as I soon learned, it really is all about the “spirit” of the game.While the main objective of the game is to determine the relative skills

of the players, the spirit of curling demands good sportsmanship, teamwork, kindness, honourable conduct and respect.

The spirit of curling plays a vital role in not only professional curling, but also in local curling leagues as is the case with the Fort St. James Curling Club which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary in February.

It’s this spirit that captured me instantly. I developed the love of the game because of a certain group of people who were very patient, kind, and showed me the utmost respect despite my initial clumsiness and lack of skill.

I soon realised that curling with this very special group of people every Thursday morning, was much more than just about winning or losing.

It really is about respect, kindness, laughter and loads of funI have come a long way and learned so much thanks to you.So, thank you very much to the Fort St. James Curling Club Thursday

Morning Drop In Group. Thank you for teaching me the skills of curling but most of all,

thank you for teaching me all about the true spirit of the game.See you next season.

The spirit of curling

Thanks to members of the Fort St. James Curling Club Thursday Morning Drop In Group: (from left to right) Father Frank Salmon, Ione Swanson, Ivor Lund, Anne McDonald, Gladys Hart and Larry Taylor.

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Community EventsCommunity EventsCommunity Events are free of charge as they are

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.

***STUART LAKE SAILING CLUB...Meeting Thursday 24th @ 6:30pm, sailing club house, Stones Bay Road, Fort St. James. Introduction to sailing classes June 20-24.

***FAMILY CAREGIVER SERIES...Thursday April 21, 9am-3pm, Riverside Place, Vanderhoof - Workshop for people interested in learning more about dementia and how to care for someone living with the disease. We will cover the basics of dementia and explore changes in communication and behavior. We will also discuss planning for the future and building resilience. Registrations are required. Light lunch will be provided. REGISTRATION DEADLINE April 18. Donations are greatly appreciated. Leanne Ranes, 250-564-7533, [email protected]

***MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof.

1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250-692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider

***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).

***STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHED-ULE... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s An-glican Church, Stuart Drive. Volun-

teers 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 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other 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 Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744.

***FORT ST. JAMES SEARCH & RESCUE... New members are welcome, training is provided for more information please contact Paul at 250-996-7478 or Rod at 250-996-3231

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LIBRARY HOURS...Tuesday 11:30-8:00

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Friday 11:30-8:00Saturday 11:00-3:00

***AUXILIARY TO STUART LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthlymeeting 2nd Wednesday eachmonth. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.

***NECHAKO VALLEYCOMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY...Child and YouthMental Health and CounselingServices available at no cost.Monday to Friday 8:30 am to4:30 pm. Call 996-7645 for appointment.

***FORT TRAP AND HANDGUNCLUB... meets last Sunday of every month. Contact (Sue)at 250-996-7728 (h) for moreinformation.

***MUSIC MAKERS...Newmembers always WELCOME. Not everyone has to be on stage, thereis lots of work behind the scenes. Call Heike Fonda at 250-996-7006 for more info.

***PUBLIC SERVICEANNOUNCEMENT...If youknow anyone, including a child, who has been abused or harmedby a psychiatrist call the CitizensCommission on Human Rights at:1-800-670-2247.

***AA MEETINGS...Thursdays at8:00pm. United Church on 2ndAve West. Call 250-996-8290 for more information.

***FIREWEED SAFE HAVEN...asafe place for women and their children leaving violence or abuse. 24 hour access - please call 996-8000.

***FORT ST. JAMES PARENT ADVISORY...3rd Tuesday everymonth 7 p.m. at High School.

Sherry NielsenFor Sherry Nielsen, Fort St. James is home and has been for the last 47 years. Sherry moved to Fort St. James from Prince George. With her husband, son and a baby on the way, she instantly felt at home in the Fort. “We thought it was nice and small. People are friendly and everyone watches out for everyone,” Sherry said. Sherry joined the Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary as soon as she arrived in Fort St. James. “I didn’t know anybody and thought it was a good place to be. You can put in as much time as you like and the one thing about the auxiliary is that it’s something for everybody,” Sherry said. “The auxiliary has a great group of women who are always willing to help everyone. And the community has always been so supportive of us,” Sherry said. But when Sherry arrived in 1969, there was no hospital in Fort St. James. “The auxiliary really helped push the need for one,” she said. The hospital fi nally arrived in 1972. “It’s funny because I had one child in Prince George, one in Vanderhoof and one in the new hospital here,” Sherry said. After having raised three children Fort St. James, Sherry and her husband are now very proud

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grandparents of four grandchildren. For Sherry, volunteering is her passion. She has also been dedicating her time to Pioneer Place Seniors Centre in Fort St. James since 1994. And as for the auxiliary, she continues to work closely with her fellow members as its 50th anniversary draws near in November, 2016. “I enjoy being able to help. It’s an area that helps everyone. Everyone needs health care at some time in their lives.”

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B.C.’s newest Class A provincial park is an 11,000-hectare expanse of the world’s only inland temperate rainforest east of Prince George.

Called the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut, the region is being added to B.C.’s parks by legislation introduced this week. Premier Christy Clark said the province is also applying to have the park named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

“Dedicated volunteers and community members have worked for years to protect this special habitat,” said Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount. “Sever-al of the trees in this historic natural wonder are more than 1,000 years old, with trunks measuring up to 16 metres around.”

Darwyn Coxson, professor of ecosys-tem science at the University of Northern B.C., said there is great interest in the old-est trees.

“We’ve counted to about 1,200 to 1,300 years, and we think they’re older than that,” Coxson said. “The big cedar stands are in very protected, sheltered sites at the base of the mountain where there are lots of springs. It’s very moist and it prevents forest fi res from going into these stands, so they’re very localized microclimates.”

He said about two thirds of the ancient cedar stands in the region have been logged over the years, and the park and surround-ing old-growth management areas protect the rest.

The park is a joint project of the provin-cial government, the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation and the Caledonia Ramblers Hik-ing Society, which signed an agreement in July 2015 to protect the area’s ancient cedar

stands.The society built and maintains three ki-

lometres of hiking trails through the forest that saw 20,000 visitors in 2015.

The legislation makes other parks chang-es:

• a 136-hectare marine fore-shore addition to Halkett Bay Marine Park in Howe Sound, to protect a recently discov-ered glass sponge reef south-east of Gambier Island

• additions including pri-vate land acquisition of 2.2 hectares of land at Prudhomme

Lake Park near Prince Rupert, 263 hectares added to Okanagan Mountain Park and 28.5 hectares added to the Sheemahant Conser-vancy, a remote rainforest on B.C.’s central coast

• removing the words Haynes Point and Okanagan Falls from swiws and sxwexnitkw parks in the South Okanagan, following an agreement reached with the Osoyoos Indian Band in 2015.

Old-growth forest park proclaimed

Trails through the Ancient Forest built by a local volunteer society saw 20,000 visitors in 2015.Photo courtesy of the B.C. Government


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Community and culture came alive at the Fort St. James Secondary School gym on March 19.

The Fort St. James Syrian Refugee Group held their fi rst fundraiser in hopes of sponsoring two families and the community came to show their support.

It was a family night full of fun, games, danc-ing, drumming, face painting, belly dancing and yes, food.

Many dishes from several cultures were pre-pared and enjoyed by all who attended.

The fi rst fundraiser invited anyone to donate a toonie gift basket and to bring their favorite ethnic dish to the event that fi lled the high school gym.

“We should be truly proud,” Fatima Hatamleh, a member of the Syrian Refugee Group said.

“We are all here because of one goal and our goal is truly united tonight as we help our Syrian brothers and sisters.”

Over 8 million Syrians have been displaced and 4 million have fl ed confl ict and poverty in hope of fi nding a better future and a new opportunity else-where.

About 25,000 refugees are set to arrive in Can-ada in 2016.

One of those families has already arrived in Canada and is now residing in Prince George.

The Tohme Family came to the ethnic dinner in Fort St. James to share their emotional experience and celebrate with the community.

“We like many refugees were afraid, full of fear and scared of being rejected. But now, that feeling of rejection is gone. Thank you Canada.”

The family shared a musical performance and the night ended with a Syrian dance where every-one joined hands in celebration.

Syrian Ethnic Dinner: celebrates community and culture

The Tohme Family from Syria celebrate with the community at the ethnic dinner in Fort St. JamesPhotos by Barbara Latkowski

Some even gave belly dancing a whirl at the Syrian Ethnic Dinner.

Various ethnic dishes were enjoyed by all who attended the dinner on March 19.


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On March 15, Nak’azdli’s Chief and Council along with newly appointed Trustees ap-proved the Nak’azdli Whut’en Trust during the annual general meeting.

“This trust account has been set up to benefi t our members long term,” Chief Fred Sam said.

A percentage of the funds from resource extraction and other projects will be placed in the trust to benefi t future gen-erations. The Trust will grow for several years before any in-come generated is used.

“No one knows for sure what the future holds for resource

extraction and other economic opportunities. Our Trust en-sures that future generations will benefi t from today’s invest-ments,” Trust Secretary, Rolene Sam said.

In addition, a legacy fund will be created by diverting 10 per cent of the trust funds for 25 years.

“It will be up to future gen-erations to determine what they will want to do with this mon-ey,” Operating Offi cer, Nicho-lette Prince said.

The Trust was developed over a two-year period by the Nak’azdli Whut’en Trust Work-ing Group and includes input from meetings, forums and surveys from Band members,

Chief and Council.The Trust, unlike govern-

ment funds, will implement programs that benefi t both on and off reserve members and will maintain that community interests are addressed and pro-tected.

Appointed as Trustees for a fi ve-year term are Rolene Sam and Tamara Sam.

Lauretta Prince, Nicho-lette Prince, and Rhoda Gregg were appointed to a three year term and Youth Advisor, Alyssa Krause has been appointed for a one-year term.

For more information re-garding the Trust, contact Rolene Sam at: [email protected]

Nak’azdli Whut’en welcomes Nak’azdli Whut’en Trust

Members of the Trust. Photo by Beth Blew

A late start to the fl u season in northern B.C. has led to an increase in the number of people with fl u symptoms over the past few weeks. In light of this, Northern Health is reminding people that it is never too late to get the fl u vaccine.

The best way to reduce your risk of OR avoid getting the fl u is prevention! Here are some tips to help protect yourself and your loved ones:

· Get the fl u shot - Protective effects from the fl u shot occur approximately two weeks after re-ceiving it. The BC Centre for Disease Control has noted the main strain of fl u is included in this year’s vaccine, meaning people will be better pro-tected if they are vaccinated.

· Practicing frequent and proper hand hygiene – Use alcohol based hand sanitizer regularly and make sure to wash your hands appropriately (wet your hands, scrub with soap for 20 seconds, rinse off your hands, dry your hands thoroughly, and use the paper towel to open and close the door).

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If you have questions about your illness, please contact your family physician, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1, or visit healthlinkbc.ca. Infl uenza symptoms can include fever, headache, muscle pain, runny nose, sore throat, extreme tiredness, and cough. Even healthy people can get sick from the fl u.

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An Inter-Church Christmas Festival

held Saturday Dec. 19 in Riverside Park

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Christmas story. With live animals and

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The Province is work-

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the BC Nurses’ Union

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* Island Health: 290

* Northern Health: 100

* Providence Health Care: 80

* Provincial Health Services

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levels of care for patients.”

HEABC and BCNU will

contract with HealthMatch BC

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health authorities on a recruit-

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“Nurses are a key pillar of

BC’s health care system, de-

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thousands of patients every day

throughout the province,” said

HEABC president and chief

executive offi cer David Logan.

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tribute immensely to maintain-

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In the last year, BCNU and

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complex patients, as well as

specialty and community nurse

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Last April, the Ministry

of

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Nurses Bargaining Association to

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$5 million allocated towards spe-

cialty nurse training for positions

such as emergency room, operat-

ing room, obstetric and neonatal

nurses. As part of this agreement,

the ministry has also provided $1

million to assist Licensed Practi-

cal Nurses pursuing registered

nurse education and $2 million

to provide new mobile technol-

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On Jan. 22, Vanderhoof will

celebrate its 90th birthday, and

the District of Vanderhoof is

hosting two major events to

mark the occasion! At the fi rst

event we’ll wish Happy Birth-

day to Vanderhoof at the arena,

and the following day we’ll cel-

ebrate at Riverside Park with

sleigh rides, live music, and

fi reworks.

Friday, Jan. 22 – Vander-

hoof Arena

Local school children will

be invited for skating at the

Vanderhoof Arena at 12:30pm;

cupcakes will be served and ev-

eryone will gather on the ice to

sing “Happy Birthday”. Seniors

are invited to join for tea, cof-

fee, and cake, and to enjoy the

historical photo series. Mem-

bers of the public are welcome

to join in the festivities, with a

free skate happening from 2pm

to 5pm.

Saturday, Jan. 23 – River-

side Park

Join us at Riverside Park for

food, music, and fi reworks! Be-

ginning at noon, the Nechako

Nordics Ski Club is hosting a

cross-country ski tournament

until 2pm. Then, gather around

a bonfi re for chili dogs, ban-

nock, and hot chocolate. Enjoy

horse-drawn sleigh rides and a

historical photo series of Van-

derhoof since its i

ncorporation.

Live music will begin at 3pm

with speeches at 5:30pm. The

afternoon will end with a bang

when the fi reworks kickoff at

6pm.

These events will k

ick off a

year-long birthday celebration

for Vanderhoof and surrounding

communities, as Fort St. James

celebrates its 210th birthday

and the Nechako Valley Exhibi-

tion celebrates its 50th.

Happy 90th birthday, Vanderhoof!

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The Logger’s Curling Bonspiel weekend kicked off with 25 teams who participated on March 18.

The Fort St. James Curling Club was full of experienced curlers, be-ginners, and those who were simply there to support their favorite teams.

The Bonspiel proves that the sport of curling is still alive and well in Fort St. James just shortly after the Curl-ing Club celebrated their 40th anni-versary in February.

It was an exciting fi nal on March

20 as the fi nal teams took to the ice. And it was especially so for fi rst

time player and winner of the “A” event, 11-year old Graham Work.

Winners of the Fort St. James 2016 Logger’s Bonspiel:

“A” event – Jaimie Work, Chris Greenaway, Mike Goodwin and Gra-ham Work

“B” event – Joanne Leggatt, Kevin Van Koughnett, Julie Rix and Norm Leggatt

“C” event – Kara Auchstaetter, Tina Auchstaetter, Lynda Work and Kim Repko

Logger’s Curling Bonspiel: a huge success to end the season

Winners of the “C” event: Kara Auchstaetter, Kim Repko, Lynda Work and Tina Auchstaetter

Winners of the “A” event: Chris Greenaway, Mike Goodwin, Graham Work and Jamie Work

Winners of the “B” event: Kevin Van Koughnett, Julie Rix, Joanne Leggatt and Norm Leggatt

Caledonia Courier Wednesday, March 23, 2016 www.caledoniacourier.com A9

Nechako Chronicle Dec 18, 1954

Large scale mining operations are envisioned as more new uses are found for ‘Perlite.”

Largest known deposits on continent located southwest of Vanderhoof.

Local interest in the industrial mineral ‘Perlite’ has been stimulated as a report from Ottawa reveals the na-ture of experiments being conducted in the Department

of Mines laboratory on an insulating brick that fl oats in water, another of many new uses being found for the won-der mineral.

The report states: “It is strictly an interior brick, provid-ing thermal and sound insulation. It is not exposed, even in-side a building, because it is very porous and soft, rubbing off on clothes. The brick is made from Perlite, a type of rock, measures nine inches by four inches wide by 20 inches deep and weighs only 10 ounces. The ordinary red building brick about the same size weighs fi ve pounds.”

The new wonder construction material which has been

located in large quantities in the Francois Lake area, is lightweight, snow-white, everlasting, fi reproof, sound-deadening and insulating. No other large deposits of Perlite have been located elsewhere in Canada. Its potentialities are so great the mining of Perlite, and processing of the mineral, may soon become a major industry in these parts.

It is also one of a long list of industrial base and pre-cious minerals in the Omineca Mining District which will eventually establish the area as one of the most important mining districts on the continent, in the opinion of promi-nent geologists and mining offi cials.

District becomes prominent as source of new construction material

Nechako Chronicle, October 22, 1955Ancient village uncovered at Chinlac by the late J H

Sewell, near junction of the Nechako and Stuart rivers, and investigated by Charles Borden, archaeoligist of UBC, is be-lieved to be one of many villages established by early inhap-bitants who migrated southward from Alsaka, with earlier generations coming from Asia.

Nechako Chronicle, November 23, 1967Some twenty miles down stream from Vanderhoof on the

Nechako River, and one mile up stream on the Stuart River on the west bank is the pre-historic site of what was once a large village of Carrier Indians. Outlined on the river bank may still be seen fourteen house sites and numerous cache holes. From facts gathered by Rev. A G Morice and recorded

in his history of the Northern Interior of British Columbia, this village was practically annihilated by a war party of Chilcotin natives in or about the year of 1745, after which it was abandoned and never used again.

It is believed to be a very ancient site. Tourist information booth custodian John Blackwell put in two weeks with Prof. C E Borden of the University of British Columbia in 1950 when an archeological excavation was done on one of the house sites and much ancient stone-age material was found.

The site of Chinlac (the meaning of which is now forgot-ten) is a very pretty, level piece of ground overlooking the river and clear of trees for eight or ten acres. It must have been a perfect village site as there are heavy salmon runs up the Stuart River and salmon were the main source of food in those days. In the last few years Chinlac has been declared a

Government Reserve to prevent unauthorized digging which might destroy valuable archeological evidence, but it has never been declared an Historical Site, nor has a cairn been erected.

There are no roads leading to Chinlac, the only access is by water, since there are no boat ramps on the river, very few people are able to see this site.

The Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce has been making requests of the Federal Department of Public Works to have adequate channel markers erected in the Hulatt Rapids and to have a boat launching ramp constructed on the Nechako at Vanderhoof.

Among other things, Charles Borden found a Song dynasty (960-1127 CE) Chinese coin, indicating the existence of trade with the Pacifi c Coast if not Asia prior to European contact.

Chinlac: A pre-historic site

Nechako Chronicle,1957 & 1967

Early in 1953 a dozen sports minded citizens of Vanderhoof got together and drew up a charter for the Vanderhoof and District Me-morial Society and in April, 1953 this society was to build an arena as a vital memorial to the boys from the district who fell in both World Wars. The arena would house skat-ing, hockey, curling, summer sports and agricultural shows and this benefi tted everyone in the community directly.

On April 2, 1953 the soci-eties fi rst offi cial meeting was held and the following executive was elected: President; Cecil Steele. Vice-President; Ken Johnson. Directors; Ernie Philpott, A W Mooney, Ken Silver, Cecil Loper and Bob Anderson. Af-ter much discussion this group embarked on a $100 membership plan because it was felt the cost of the proposed structure would require a minimum of $100 from each fam-ily in Vanderhoof. Twenty-two memberships and two partial memberships resulted from this meeting.

In the fall of 1953, the society purchased a large truss building and other building sup-plies from Alcan Surplus Nechako. Ernie Philpott organized a large work party and materials were dismantled and brought to Vanderhoof. (The trusses will be ideal for a curling rink). At this time the present build-ing site was purchased from Bob Creasy for the sum of $2,360 (Bob donated further lots).

The years 1954 and 1955 were poor years

economically for the area and slow progress was made on the building and membership drives. In 1955 Mike Murdock replaced Ce-cil Steele as President. During this period of time an outdoor hockey rink was built and successfully maintained by the society.

In the spring of 1956 there was a rebirth of interest in the club and under the direction of President Murdock, various projects were undertaken. A monster auction sale drew $1,600, softball tournament, band concert and bingo games raised over $3,600. In ad-dition to the $1,200 budget for the rink each year of its existence. In June, 1956 things be-gan to happen, a turning point was reached. The building material committee, Alex Sara-novich and Otto Erickson obtained a promise of 150,000 board feet of lumber from local mills. Several large cash donations, includ-ing those of Len Park and Lars Storm, came quickly and after, the Aluminum Company of Canada Ltd., promised a very large do-nation with no strings attached. The society

was then sparked to a drive for non-interest bearing loans and a further $10,000 was raised among some 20 people of the town.

The Society became fi red with the aim of an arena before snow fl ies. Early in July an Alberta Company offered an arched rib design which was subsequently turned down by our consulting engineers as unable to pass BC regulations and two months were lost in this decision. By the end of Septem-ber a truss type building 104 x 220 was ap-proved and purchased, and all necessary materials were on site. Water was brought in from the nearest main, excavating and form-ing was completed and by November 1st all foundations has been poured. The trusses on the 25th and Tommy Smithers worked as winter weather allowed, completing pillar, truss and wall constructing in record time. By June 1957, the building was completely sheeted and roofed. At this time the society had spent approximately $45,000 of which more then 80% has been raised in the Van-

derhoof district and 50,000 feet of lumber donated by the area.

July, August and September saw little change in the build-ing due to the busy summer, but fund raising schemes pro-ceeded apace. In October, the patient responded to theses fi -nancial transfusions and work again started on the building. Lighting and other electrical services were installed, dress-ing rooms, concession booth and lobby were built and a brick chimney constructed. The rink fl oor had been levelled, ice wall and spectator fence built, fi rst ice poured and a caretaker ap-pointed.

With a great deal of effort on the part of a great number of people in the community, the building was fi nally erected, and on De-cember 20th, 1957 an offi cial opening was held.

In May of 1959, the building was turned over to the Village for a nominal amount which covered the loans against it. The Arti-fi cial Ice Committee was then formed from representatives of every organization in the area to raise funds to put artifi cial ice in the arena. It was a memorable night when after a lengthy discussion it was the general opinion of all members of the committee that it was not in a fi nancial position to place an order for a $25,000 ice plant, when up jumped one of the more determined members of the group who moved that the ice plant be ordered. The motion was seconded and car-ried. The ice plant was installed in Novem-ber of 1961, and it took six years to make the fi nal payment.

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MANAGERThe District of Fort St. James is now accepting bids for the contract position of Marina Manager.

The Marina Manager will:

• Provide 24-hour security/supervision of Cottonwood Marina for the 2016 boating season (May 20 through September 18). The District will provide on-site accommodation including water, power and phone

• Oversee the municipal campground at Cottonwood Park• Open and close the public washrooms at Cottonwood Park and Goodwin Park each day• Have experience serving the public and/or boating experience

The bid price for the contract will be only one of the criteria considered. The District is also interested in innovative proposals for collection of fees and provision of additional services at the marina

A submission package including a sample contract can be viewed at the municipal office

To be considered for the contract, bids must be received no later than April 13, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Please submit your proposal/bid to the attention of:

Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative OfficerDistrict of Fort St. James

PO Box 640 / 477 Stuart Drive WestFort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0E-mail: [email protected]

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Thursday April 21,9am-3pm,

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CO-ORDINATORThe District of Fort St. James is now accepting applications for the temporary full-time position of “Recreation Coordinator” to work from May through August 2016, 40 hours per week, some evenings and weekends.

The Recreation Coordinator is responsible for coordinating, planning, organizing, promoting and leading activities and events for all age groups. This position requires a valid BC Driver’s license. Applicants should have academic training and experience in recreation/leisure programming, or relevant experience.

All applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills, be energetic and organized, and have previous experience working with children.

To be considered for the above positions, applications must be received no later than April 13, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Please submit resumes to the attention of:

Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative OfficerDistrict of Fort St. James

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Preference will be given to local students who are registered to return to school in the fall. We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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PARKS WORKERSThe District of Fort St. James is now accepting applications for temporary full-time Student Parks Workers to work from May through August 2015, 40 hours per week (some evenings and weekends).

Duties will include maintaining lawns at municipal parks, gardening, garbage pickup, and other related duties as assigned.

To be considered, applications must be received no later than April 13, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. Please send resume to:

Dave StewartPublic Works Superintendent

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Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0e-mail: [email protected]

Preference will be given to local students who are registered to return to school in the fall and possess a class 5 Driver’s License.

We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The District of Fort St. James is accepting proposals for janitorial service at five municipal locations:

• Municipal office (477 Stuart Drive West) twice weekly• Public Library (425 Manson Street) three times weekly• Fire Hall (374 Manson Street) once weekly• Public Works Shop (1555 Stones Bay Road) once weekly• Community Centre (190 Stuart Drive East) as needed, minimum once weekly

Bidders must:• Tour all facilities before submitting a bid • Be prepared to enter a one-year renewable contract commencing July 1, 2016• Provide their own equipment and supplies • Authorize a criminal record search• Provide their own Work Safe (WCB) coverage• Have appropriate WHMIS training

Information packages are available at the municipal office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0.

Proposals will be received at the above location, or by email to [email protected] until 4:00 p.m. on April 29, 2016, at which time the proposals will be opened.

The District reserves the right to reject any or all of the proposals or to accept the proposal deemed most favourable in the interest of the District. Preference will be based on price and demonstrated ability.

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