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For Dr. Anthon Meyer, It’s all about the pa-tient and providing them with the best local care possible.

It is this passion for people that has led to Meyer receiving the honour of being B.C.’S fam-ily doctor of the year by The College of Family Physicians of Canada.

“This has been a humbling experience and I value the opportunity. We are making change in the community and it’s so exciting,” Meyer said.

Meyer, originally from South Africa, moved to Fort St. James three years ago. He will be honoured in Toronto on Nov. 10 along with nine other doctors from across the country.

“I had a vision when I arrived here. And be-cause of the support I’ve received in the com-munity, my vision has been embraced. The com-munity was prepared to entertain the need for the recruitment and retainment of physicians and this is what brought me to Fort. St. James,” Meyer said.

Prior to this, Meyer spent his entire career in rural, under-serviced communities in Manitoba and in Northern Ontario. “My focus is commu-nity based local care by bringing the care to the patient,” Meyer said.

Dr. Meyer is the founder of AMDOCS, a unique primary care model that has led to the recruitment of health care providers and the establishment of full-service, rural general practises with ER skills particularly in First Nations communities.

It was this care that Meyer remains dedicated to. “This is where I fi nd the most connection,” he said. And this is where Meyer realised the need for various programs.

Since arriving in Fort St. James, Meyer has developed outreach fi rst nations clinics, a chron-ic disease management program and hospital emergency is now available 24/7. Plans for a new hospital are also in the works.

“We, along with Northern Health have seen tremendous change. It speaks to their dedica-tion,” Meyer said. “It has been a team approach. We have a chance to make real change and it’s happening along with what I value most and that is to care.”

Meyer, 58, has settled in to life in Fort St. James. He is now the medical director in the Fort St, James Medical Clinic where he practises family medicine and emergency care with Stuart Lake Hospital.

Meyer works alongside six physicians and two nurse practitioners. The hospital has recently been approved as a training site where new doc-tors can see the impacts of good local care.

“Physicians can see the changes in the com-munity and they can see the positive outcome. This will encourage doctors to stay in these com-munities and will help resolve this revolving-door mentality,” Meyer said.

“I’m so proud to be a part of this community, in knowing their dedication and contribution in supporting the well-being of everyone here. It’s

very special,” Meyer said. Meyer’s 30-year-old daughter and son-in-law

are also local physicians. They are expecting their fi rst child in two months.

“I am happy to call this home now,” Meyer said. He has just recently had his contract ex-tended for another fi ve years.

All in all, it is the patient what matters most to Meyer. “To touch the soul of my community and of my patient, to help them become more powerful on their management program, this is what’s special for me.”

Dr. Anthon Meyer

It’s time to warm up those vocal chords. The 38th annual Festival of the Performing Arts is on its way.

The festival will be held on March 7-20, 2016 at the Nechako Valley Senior Secondary School.

Norma Hoy is a piano teacher in Fort St. James. “It’s such a great opportunity for kids here in Fort St. James. There’s lots of talent here, so what better way to show it off,” she said.

“It’s a great friendly competition. It gives kids exposure and they receive feedback from outside sources. It’s educational as well because they can learn from seeing others perform,” Hoy said.

Students can enter three different categories. Those playing piano will perform March 14-17, speech arts will be held on March 7 and strings on March 11. The festival concert will be take place on Sunday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m.

Hoy has seen the ben-efi ts of music in children’s lives. “The festival is such a great opportunity for them to showcase their talents,” Hoy says.

“These days, there is so much research on the benefi ts of music for children’s minds, their character and it provides discipline,” she said.

Online registration begins Dec. 1 and closes Jan. 11. No entries are ac-cepted after January 22.

To view the festival syllabus and for more information view: www.musicfestivalweb/nechako

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Council Meeting: Oct. 28


Fort St. James Council held a regular meeting on Oct. 28. The following are some highlights and conclusions from the evening:

Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce, Rosa Anne Howell discussed Chamber activities including upcom-ing Moonlight Madness and Winterfest. Volunteer op-portunities are available at the Chamber. If interested contact: (250) 996-7023.

Council requested information about lands owned by the District of Fort St. James that are adjacent to Na-hounli Creek. A restoration project was discussed as Mayor MacDougall says that if the district controls half

the lands then we should seriously look into maintaining them.

The District is still waiting to hear from about an ap-plication made to The Ministry of the Environment re-garding the Fort Green Energy Project and if the project meets technical and environmental standards.

The new “Key to the City” award policy has been drafted to recognize outstanding citizens in Fort St. James. The first recipient of the award is volunteer, Pete Panesar who served 25 years of service with the Fort St. James Fire Dept.

The Bioenergy & Cash Crop Demonstration Project in Northern B.C. was discussed. This is a project where unused land is utilized for agricultural purposes in pro-moting stronger communities and providing employ-

ment opportunities. A letter of support on behalf of the district will be completed.

Fort St. James family physician, Dr. Anthon Meyer has been named B.C.’S family doctor of the year as rec-ognised by The College of Family Physicians in Canada. “It’s pretty amazing. He is so important to our commu-nity and it’s special that he has been recognised,” Mayor MacDougall said.

The upcoming food/toy drive was discussed. Plans are being made and donation boxes will be distributed shortly. Last year, 140 Christmas baskets were prepared for needy local families.

The next regular council meeting will be held on Thursday November 12.

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In Flanders fi elds the poppies blow Between the crosses row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fl y Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fi elds.

Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fi elds.

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918) Canadian Army

On Remembrance Day, we pause to re ect on the courage, dedication and loyalty of our nation’s soldiers.

Throughout history, their hard work and sacri ce have kept us safe and protected

our freedom. We owe them a debt of gratitude that can never be repaid, and

we salute them for their service. To all of the brave men and women who have sacri ced to put their country rst,

we thank you.

A eld of poppies has come to symbolize the soldiers who lost their lives while ghting in battle.

Throughout history, millions of soldiers have marched into wars to protect the freedoms of their countries. Remembrance Day is a solemn time to commemorate those soldiers’ achievements and sacri-fi ces, and to pay respects to soldiers who died in battle.

Since the end of World War I, memorials to remember those of the armed forces who fought in bat-tle and perished in the line of duty have been dedicated on this day. Armistice Day origins

Remembrance Day was once known as Armistice Day because it marks the signing of the armistice that put an end to the hostilities of World War I. On the 11th hour of

the 11th day of the 11th month of the year, guns fell silent after more than four years of continuous war-fare. The armistice agreement was signed in a French train carriage at 11 a.m.

Remembrance Day evolution

Armistice Day was renamed Re-membrance Day after World War II to commemorate soldiers from both world wars. It is now used as a way to pay hommage to any fallen soldier.

What about the poppies?

One of the unifying symbols of Remembrance Day is the poppy that is worn to honor lost soldiers.

The bold, red color of the fl ower has become an enduring symbol of those who died in order that others may be free.

The poppy became a symbol for a specifi c reason. Some of the most concentrated and bloody fight-ing of World War I took place in Flanders, a region in western Bel-gium. As a result of the fi ghting, most signs of natural life had been obliterated from the region, leaving behind mud and not much else. The only living thing to survive was the poppy fl ower, which bloomed with the coming of the warm weather the year after fi ghting in the re-gion had ceased. Poppies grow in disturbed soil and can lie dormant

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in the ground without germinating. Without the war, they may have never come to the surface.

John McCrae, a doc-tor serving with the Ca-nadian Armed Forces, was moved by the vision of poppies fl owering in Flanders and wrote a poem, titled “In Flanders

Fields.” After the poem was published, it received international acclaim and the poppy became a pop-ular symbol of those lost in battle.

Men traditionally wear the poppy on the left side of the chest, where a military medal would be placed. Women wear it

on the right side, becausethat is where a widow would wear her hus-band’s medals.

Remembrance Day is celebrated every year, providing people hum-bled by the sacrifi ces of soldiers an opportunity to remember those soldiers’efforts to secure freedom.

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

In Flanders fields

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SHOWING RESPECT: The RCMP are seen placing a wreath in Ferland Park, Vanderhoof along with many other community groups at the Nov. 11 ceremony in 2014.

Wednesday, November 11, 2015Vanderhoof09:45 - Service starts at NVSS Gymnasium10:45 - Parade to Cenotaph, Ferland Park11:00 - Service at Cenotaph11:30 - Luncheon at Seniors Friendship CenterFraser Lake09:45 - Service starts FLESS Gymnasium10:45 - Parade to Cenotaph11:00 - Service at Cenotaph11:30 - Luncheon at LegionFort St. James10:30 - Assemble at Community Center10:45 - March to Cenotaph, Spirit Square11:00 - Service at Cenotaph11:30 - Community Pot Luck @ FSJ Community Centre

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Congratulations to each and everyone that has sup-ported the efforts of the Stu-art Lake Hospital Auxiliary. This year we had an excellent Turkey Dart Shoot Fundraiser with a net profit of $4,561.70.

There were 77 participants at this year’s event. Everyone enjoyed themselves and ev-eryone took home either a tur-key or a prize.

The Auxiliary acknowledg-es the support and generosity of the merchants, contractors, individuals, volunteers, and patrons from our community and outside of our community for their continued unwaver-ing commitment to raise funds for Stuart Lake Hospital and other health related endeav-ors.

The Auxiliary will be 49 years old this November. The members have been an ac-tive group all these years. First working towards get-ting a hospital built in Fort St. James, which become a reality 43 years ago May 23, 1972. Since them we have been busy supporting the medical staff and doctors with necessary

equipment and with patient comfort. During the downsiz-ing of our hospital we were able to utilize empty rooms to outfit the palliative Care and Family Rooms.

Today our hospital is also home to 6 long term residents, whom we have also helped.

We are proud to say that with the community’s sup-port we have purchased over $360,000 in equipment, re-sources for the hospital and patient comforts. Our big pur-chase this year was support ($30,000) towards the FSJ Senior Transportation Bus. This will enable all Fort St. James’ Senior’s to travel for various reasons to other areas both inside and outside of Fort St. James. For example: go to movies, meet with other se-nior organizations, attend the live plays etc.

A new service offered to the residents/patients within the hospital is a weekly mo-bile cart. This cart gives the members and the patients a chance to interact and get to know one another. The cart supplies pop, juice, choco-

late bars, chips, toiletry items, cards for all occasions and nu-merous other items.

We are proud to have a Ju-nior Volunteer Program whom the Auxiliary supports with their work of helping the pa-tients at the hospital with little gifts, reading, and talk-ing to the patients as may be needed. Many of these young people go on and apply for our graduation Medical Field Bursary of $1,500 and go on to post secondary education in a medical field.

We are committed to con-tinue with our work to help where needed within the hos-pital. This we do knowing we have the support of the com-munity.

Thank you for your con-tinued support of the Turkey Dart Shoot annual fundraiser event. The Auxiliary looks forward to your support in Year 2016.

Thanks Again

Sherry Nielsen, Bonnice Kozley,

Jacqueline Dagenais

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I would like to take this op-portunity to thank the more than 230,000 Canadians who contrib-uted to the successful delivery of the 42nd general election.

Once again, Canadians were willing to take time from their busy lives, making personal and professional sacrifi ces to work long hours to ensure their fel-low citizens could exercise their democratic right to vote and re-ceive the election results without delay following the close of the polls. I am overwhelmed by the exceptional professionalism and dedication our election workers have demonstrated in serving Canadian electors, often in very challenging circumstances.

Some three million more Ca-nadians voted at this federal general election than at the 2011 election, resulting in the high-est voter turnout in more than 20 years.

There was a remarkable level of voter activity throughout the election, which in some instances resulted in wait times at both the

advance polls and on election day.

Our election workers provided the best service possible to their friends and neighbours in com-munities across our great land – for that is the true strength of our electoral process: Canadians working hard to make it possible for their fellow Canadians to choose the elected offi cials who will represent them in the House of Commons.

There will be time in the com-ing weeks and months to review our electoral procedures and con-sider ways they could be modern-ized for future elections. For now, our dedicated election workers should take great pride in their accomplishments and important contributions to our society.

I know that all Canadians join me in thanking them for their excellent work in the service of democracy.

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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.

***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

***We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS! Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Senior Secondary School. Mon-day March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please see “Syllabus” at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako to see what you can enter today! Online registration begins Dec 1 and clos-es January 11th; late fees added up to January 22. Absolutely no entries after that date. Thank you!

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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

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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... steering committee meetings fi rst Tuesday of every month. 7:00 p.m. above the Fort St. James Firehall. Training is the third Tuesday of every month at the Firehall at 7 p.m. New members are welcome, training is provided for more information please contact Paul at 250-996-7478 or Rod at 250-996-3231.

***FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY 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 LAKE HOSPITAL... Monthly meeting 2nd Wednesday each month. Hospital Cafeteria 7:00 p.m.

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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.

***THE THRIFT STORE...has a new name! “The BargainBasement”. We are still at the samelocation, across from ShoppersFood Mart. Donations of clean clothing and small housewaresare greatly appreciated. Please, nobooks or magazines. Proceeds areused for community needs. OpenWed-Sat, 12 noon to 4pm.

***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 theirchildren 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.

***DROP IN AT THE LEGION...for fun darts. No charge. Every Saturday 2:30 p.m.

Power outage notice: planned maintenance

We need to switch off power in your area for about three hours while we conduct

system maintenance. To keep our crews and the public safe, power must be switched

off while we complete this important work.

Where: Fort St. James, Tl’azt’en, Nak’azdli, Yekooche

When: Sunday, November 8, 2015

Time: 2 a.m. to 5 a.m.

To protect your equipment from damage during the outage, please turn off all lights,

electrical heaters, major appliances and unplug all electronics. We’ll restore power as

soon as we can.

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All Saints Day, also known as All Hallows Day of All Saints, was cel-ebrated on Nov.1 by the Roman Cath-olic Church and various protestant denominations.

It celebrates and honours all the saints, known and unknown. In Catholic theology, All Saints Day re-members those who have attained the beautifi c vision in Heaven. In many countries it is a national holiday.

In the Catholic Church and many Anglican churches the next day, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day. This day spe-cifi cally commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet reached Heaven. Christians who celebrate both occasions share a fundamental belief that there is a spiritual bond be-tween those in Heaven and the living.

Catholics believe that through prayers of the faithful on Earth, the dead are cleansed of their sins so they may enter into heaven.

Father Frank Salmon, pastor at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church in Fort St. James says that November

is the month that focuses on the de-ceased. “Both days refl ect our saints in Heaven and our dearly departed relatives. Death does not sever any of the bonds that unite us in Christ.”

On Nov.1, after morning mass, the congregation of Our Lady of Snows along with Fr. Salmon gathered at the graves of their loved ones where prayers and blessings were offered.

On Monday, Nov.2, a candlelight mass was held at the old church, Our Lady of Good Hope, were anyone could bring photos of their departed loved ones and share, pray and remember.

All Saints, All Souls: a time for prayer and

remembrance


All the world’s a stage and this is certainly true in Fort St. James as the Collective Creations Theatre Project continues to engage, inspire and edu-cate students about theatre.

The new project will run through September until June, 2016. There are currently twelve students from Fort St. James Secondary School, from grades 10 – 12 enrolled.

It was through a youth engagement grant, that the project came to be and community arts council member, Mon-ica Grill sees this as an excellent oppor-tunity to bring theatre into the lives of students and into the community.

“We wanted this for a long time,” Grill said. “The arts council has always tried to incorporate and enhance school programs through various programs, performances and workshops but it’s been diffi cult due to cutbacks especial-ly in fi ne arts programs.”

“But this opportunity came up,” Grill said. “And it’s been very excit-ing.” According to Grill, who is also ad-ministrative assistant at Fort St. James Alternate Secondary School, the proj-ect could not have happened without certain partnerships and the collabora-tive efforts of people in the community including the SONAR group at the high school. This group is specifi cally in-

volved in wellness projects through art, expression and performances at school and within the community.

“SONAR was the voice. They were the vessel in getting the word out about this,” Grill said. “The Nak’azdli Youth Council, Music Makers, FSJ District, Theatre Northwest and the Community Arts Council were also instrumental ac-cording to Grill.

The Collective Creations Project, its name for the time being, is a way for youth in Fort St. James to connect with professionally and internation-ally renowned artists who will teach all aspects of theatre production in-cluding: writing, directing, and per-forming.

The resulting artistic endeavor will be a theatre production that will be cre-ated, produced, directed and performed by the students. Students also receive credit towards their studies when en-rolled in this program.

“We are so lucky to have Theatre Northwest on board,” Grill said. The students meet with the facilitator, Lau-ren Brotman and her husband, theatre coordinator, Jack Grinhaus twice a week and video conferences are held monthly.

“We’ve received excellent feedback so far,” Grill says. “This is an excellent way to show our community that kids are interested in the arts and that they need these opportunities.”

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Women’s Connect will be holding a craft workshop on Nov. 4 from 6 – 8 in the Necha-ko Valley Community Services boardroom.

The group meets monthly and this month, all women in the Fort St. James community are encouraged to come out and engage, meet new people, have fun, and make a craft while they’re at it.

Santa Claus bead-ed earrings are on the agenda for this month.

Joan Macgillivray, who organizes the event along with fellow group member, Anna Leon says that this is a great opportunity to meet other women of all ages from new moms to grandmothers. All are welcome.

“It takes a commu-nity to raise a child”, Macgillivray says. “It’s

Women connect for Christmas craftsa great way to get wom-en in the community together in our small town.”

The group decides what the next project will be from month to month and someone al-ways steps up and facil-itates be it craft making or a walk. “It’s up to the group and the best thing is that it’s free,” Macgil-livray said.

“Women look for-ward to it and it gives them some time out of the house for 2 hrs a month.”

For more informa-tion or to register for the Women’s Connect Workshop call: (250) 996-7645.

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On Oct. 24, the Fort St. James Fire Dept. recog-nised those who have serviced and dedicated their time in helping make a difference within the com-munity.

The awards dinner, held at the Fire Dept. was a huge success. Close to fi fty members, spouses and guests attended.

Michael Navratil, current fi re chief, remembers those before him.

“Jim Wasylenko was fi re chief until 2003. Jim was instrumental in building this department and much of what he developed we are still using to-day,” Navratil said.

Waslenko as well as others were honoured for their dedication and contribution to the Dept.

Pete Panesar, received an award for 25 years of service to the Dept. as a volunteer. He is also the fi rst recipient of the Fort St. James Key to the City given by Mayor, Rob MacDougall. Prior to the evening Panesar was also recognised nationally for having received the Governor General of Canada award for 20 years of service exemplary medal.

Others who received service awards that evening were:

Harry Millsap – 5 yearsBrian Schnepf - 10 yearsDon Fraser – 10 yearsMark Rivard – 10 yearsRobert Hughes – 10 yearsJohn Bennison – 10 yearsSteve Karey – 10 yearsDoug Hearn – 20 years

Fort St. James Fire Dept.

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Richard Sutton, President of the Fort St. James Fire Dept., Mark Rivard, Deputy Chief, Robert MacDougall, Mayor of Fort St. James, Jim Waslenko, Fire Chief until 2003 and current Fire Chief, Michael Navratil.

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The Royal Canadian Legion is alive and well in Fort St. James.

Despite the legion build-ing closing its doors for good last spring, Branch 268 of the legion has re-es-tablished its executive com-mittee and plans are being made in preparation for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony.

“Yes, our legion is up and running again and we just want to let the commu-nity know that there is a le-gion presence once again,” legion president, Marylou Fonda said.

And it’s this presence that the new president is determined to keep alive within the Fort St. James community.

“My father was a vet-eran. That’s why it’s so im-portant to me personally, to keep the legion going, to have a legion presence in the community and to be able to allow people the opportunity to remember,” Fonda said.

The Legion received its charter in 1965. It opened its doors in 1972. Since its closure, the community is still feeling the loss.

Gladys Martin, president of the Ladies Auxiliary and current legion secretary/treasurer says that despite the closure, the legion must remain in Fort. St. James. “It’s so important,” Martin said. “The legion is much more than just a building. It means more than that.”

Remembrance Day events will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11. All are asked to assemble at the Community Centre. At 10:45 a.m. a color party march will leave for the cenotaph for wreath laying. A potluck lunch will follow at Kwah Hall from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Poppies will be available for sale by donation in the band offi ce on Nov. 6.

This year’s poppy chair-man and parade marshal is Mark Whitely.

For more information about the legion or to volun-teer, please contact Marylou at [email protected]

Royal Canadian Legion lives on in Fort St. James

Legion secretary treasurer, Gladys Martin and legion president, Marylou Fonda discuss Remembrance day, 2015.

Photo by Barbara Latkowski


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It was something a little dar-ing and a little different at the Community Centre on Hallow-een night.

Vancouver-based, Red Haven, who are currently touring, per-formed at the Community Centre

Theatre for a concert and mas-querade ball.

“We’ve just come back from the Folk Music Ontario Confer-ence in Toronto,” band member Brendan Steele said.

Red Haven, are also celebrat-ing a new album release called, Vilifi ed. The band, together two years, says that they have

stepped outside of their comfort zone with this album and that it’s much more cohesive and mature.

Brendan Steele, on vocals and guitar, says that Red Haven has been infl uenced by bands such as The Devil Makes Three, Regina Spektor and the swing bands of Frenchman Street in New Or-leans.

Red Haven: a Halloween hitRed Haven’s lead vocalist, sax and

accordion player, Jennifer Charters brings a gypsy-jazz edge to the tex-tured folk of guitarist Brendan Steele, drummer Jesse Thom and double-bassist Nathan Turner.

According to the band, their music is reminiscent of 1920’s jazz, 1960’s folk and fi rst century composition.

Just before their performance, a burlesque show entertained the vari-ous clowns, cowboys, witches and other masquerade goers as they fi lled the venue.

It was a Halloween fi lled with fun, fl are and great talent.

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Masqueraders at the Community Centre.

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Pumpkins turn into jack o’lanterns in kindergarten class at David Hoy Elementary School.

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