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Previously a number-one priority for the College of New Caledonia, a new and expanded building for CNC’s Vanderhoof campus is now fourth place on its list due to missing learner demand, the president says.

In a community meeting attended by close to 50 Vanderhoof com-munity members, CNC’s president Henry Reiser, along with fi ve other senior executives, provided an update on the college’s restructuring process in the face of a $2.8 million budget shortfall at Nechako Valley Secondary’s Integris Community Theatre on Nov. 10 evening.

Reiser said the change in priorities was decided by CNC’s execu-tives and board, and though the Vanderhoof project was number one for several years, the government had denied it.

“We, as an institution, do not have the funds,” he said. “Bottom line is that the government will not invest where the numbers do not war-rant.”

Reiser added, “That message has been made clear by the minister and the premier.”

In place of a new complex, CNC is open to leasing currently avail-able space in town for its programs, as suggested by Vanderhoof’s may-or, but the college cannot commit until approval by the government — a decision based on demand, Reiser said.

For several of the meeting’s attendees however, including Vander-hoof Mayor Gerry Thiessen and staff from CNC’s Vanderhoof campus, the measured learner demand is a chicken-and-egg concept — the ex-isting supply of courses limited the number of students in Vanderhoof.

“We as a community are receiving much less course offerings than other communities around us, and we’re substantially larger than Mack-enzie, Fort St. James, and Burns Lake,” Thiessen said. “At some point, there has to be an offering of consistent education in our area.”

Vanderhoof’s high school students currently interested in trades would not look to CNC in Vanderhoof as a local college that could meet their needs, he added.

“It is extremely unfair to the residents of Vanderhoof and to the com-munities around us, First Nation and non-First Nation, who rely on the courses,” Thiessen said.

Prepared for CNC in 2012 and commissioned by the Nechako Val-ley Post-Secondary Education Committee led by Thiessen, a report on Vanderhoof’s post-secondary needs had shown a need for larger post-secondary presence, as enrolment is expected to double these years with the growth of the mining sector, as well as the development of major transportation and energy projects in northern B.C.

For its Blackwater Project located 110 km southwest of Vanderhoof, mining company New Gold recently announced an estimated construc-tion start in early 2018, hiring 1,200 to 1,500 workers over a two-and-a-half-year period and 500 during the mine’s operation.

See MORE TALK WITH COMMUNITY, page 2

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After the annual Remembrance Day service in Vanderhoof’s Ferland Park, Shawn Burtenshaw led the parade procession to the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre for the post-ceremony luncheon reception provided by the 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron on Nov. 11.

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Reiser said he will commit, as the president, to ensure the effectiveness of the college’s community engagement, as meeting attendees expressed doubt on CNC’s knowledge of Vanderhoof’s needs.

The president had announced the college’s local trade program focus for the next three years, contingent on approval from the Industry Training Authority to be on carpentry in 2016/17, millwright in 2017/18, and pip-ing foundation in 2018/19.

Councillor Brian Frenkel ref-erenced New Gold’s projection of future jobs at the Blackwater Project —truck driving is iden-tifi ed as the highest hiring need — while a local CNC staff ques-tioned Vanderhoof’s represen-tation at the senior level in the college.

Scott Zayac, regional prin-cipal of Lakes/Nechako, said the college is currently hiring a deputy regional principal and a campus supervisor to be stationed at Fort St. James and Vanderhoof.

The college’s Burns Lake, Fort St. James, and Vanderhoof campuses were amalgamated into the Lakes/Nechako region earlier this year.

“If [the community] is not feeling engaged in that process, we’ll need to readdress that process itself,” Reiser said. “And I commit to that.”

As part of its restructuring process, CNC will have 30 site visits this winter to gather community input for the development of a fi ve-year strategic plan, an education plan, as well as an aboriginal plan — with drafts of the strategic and education plans ready by next March, Reiser said.

To address the inconsistencies in delivery that he noticed in different campuses since the start of his presidency last year, Reiser said the college is looking to standardize programs and services for students and employees across the region — for ex-ample, the lack of a red-carpet and academic-gown convocation for students outside of Prince George.

As part of its action plan for 2015-16, the col-lege is looking to expand its course offerings through the Digital Delivery Initiative, which would employ teleconference technology likened to the model that is used for medical consultations in rural communities, Reiser said.

For Mayor Thiessen, the college’s engagement with Vanderhoof has undergone a change in mind-set since the CNC’s previous president John Bow-

man stepped down in 2013.The former president had met with the Necha-

ko Valley Post-Secondary Education Committee monthly to understand the needs of the community, Thiessen said.

“We don’t have an option,” he said. “If we’re going to stay viable as a community, we have to work very hard with the government to make sure that we have access to post-secondary education, especially in the area of trades.”

More talk with communityNEW CNC CAM-PUS, continued from page 1

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Formerly the location of the St. John Hospital, the College of New Caledonia’s current campus building in Vanderhoof is over 70 years old, as well as the oldest and most energy ineffi cient in the region, according to a 2012 report on Vanderhoof’s post-secondary needs.

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The annual Christ-mas Craft Fair at W. L. McLeod Elemen-tary School will take place on Nov. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds will go towards a year-end trip for Vanderhoof’s Gr. 6 students.

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This week, Vanderhoof’s detach-ment lodged 61 fi les and seven pris-oners — numbers that had doubled at times in the past, the RCMP said.

Remembrance DayConducting overwatch for the

protection of the Remembrance Day parade, Cpl. Wade Harvey (left) said the role had started last year, though it was more overt this year.

All members of the Vanderhoof RCMP detachment, except for one who was on sick leave, were involved in this year’s Remembrance Day service.

Traffi c: holiday and winterAs the holiday season sets in,

RCMP enforcement on traffi c will continue and become more visible.

In light of multiple traffi c acci-dents due to recent weather in Prince George, the RCMP also advises driv-

ers to prepare mentally and equip-ment-wise for the incoming snow.

- with fi les from Cpl. Wade Harvey, Vanderhoof RCMP

Suspected residential wood fi reOn Nov. 5th, an interior fi re

within the residence on 360 Fourth Avenue was reported at about 4:20 p.m.

Causing $80,000 damage, no one was home at the event.

The fi re was contained to the in-side of the building by 18 members and three apparatuses of the Vander-hoof Fire Rescue.

Though wood burning appliances are suspected, the cause of the fi re is under investigation.

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Without need-ing to travel to larger centres such as Prince George anymore, those living with chronic pain now has a peer-led support group in Vander-hoof this year.

With the fi rst weekly meeting of Vanderhoof’s pain care self-management group in June, it has been a year-long process to kickstart the local support network, said group member Anne Wiebe.

“It’s worldwide, and in the province for 15 years, but nothing up here,” Wiebe said. “For us, we have to travel…and for patients who couldn’t drive, that is a big deal.”

Providing not only support but also information, with speakers such as life coaches, the group gives members a place to share, she added.

“It’s a safe place to go,” Wiebe said. “It’s nice to see people who are suffering the same thing, banding together to try and improve things.”

For example, two patients who may have the same condition that causes their pain, but the pain that they expressed can be completely different, she added.

“What might work for one may not work for another,” she said. “It’s just nice to be able to voice that and let people know that there are op-tions and they’re not alone.”

The group was initiated, and con-tinually to be supported, by commu-nity services manager Raquel Miles and chronic disease manager Heather

Floris of Northern Health’s Omineca District.

The patient-led group is part of the concept in providing resources in small rural northern communi-ties, Miles said. “Patients are part of the development of something that is sustainable and accessible in our community.” Miles explained that the idea came from the chronic pain module of the province’s practice support program for physicians, to improve the quality of their practice.

Several years ago, a local physi-cian, as well as a team of health professionals from Vanderhoof, were interested and had attended a train-the-trainer session in Vancouver on managing chronic pain, she said.

“We came back as a team and decided that we needed to focus on building a local chronic pain strategy,” Miles said. “Being a small northern community, it’s about get-ting the resources locally to prevent travel as much as possible — to start to build a hub here.”

Meeting every Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in Vanderhoof Public Li-brary, the care group will next meet on Nov. 24 to discuss holiday stress.

For the fi rst time, UNBC is ranked No. 1 in the Primarily Undergraduate cat-egory that includes 19 universities, accord-ing to annual rankings released in Oct. 28 by Maclean’s magazine.

This year, Ma-clean’s added a student satisfaction survey, and strong support from UNBC students fi gured signifi cantly in the out-come. UNBC students gave the University high marks in mental health services, extra-curricular activities and the quality of course instructors.

UNBC was placed second in 2014, 2012 and 2008.

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Though started at the Omineca Medical Clinic, the pain care group — with peer leaders Heather Stampfl ee (left) and Anne Wiebe — now meets at the Vanderhoof Public Library.


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Hel-lo ev-eryone, I’m Alan Laffi n. I’ve been a resident here in Fraser Lake for the past 8 years having moved

here from Nova Scotia back in 2007. I’m married to my loving wife Jackie; together we have two, now teenage children, Josh and Mackenzie. I’m an avid outdoors man who enjoys fi shing, hiking, hunting, and camping with friends and family. I work for Fraser Lake Sawmills and I have been involved in our community for many years now in smaller roles such as previ-ous minor hockey president and volunteer. We have had our children

involved throughout the years with soccer, baseball, karate, girl guides, basketball, piano lesson, golf, horseback riding, hockey and vari-ous activities/ trips provided from our village coordinator. I believe this to be an attraction and neces-sity for Fraser Lake having a wide variety of extra-curricular activities available to our youth. Our town has taken a hit recently with the closure of the Endako Mine, how-ever I feel we have come together in supporting each other and will continue to grow and fl ourish as a community in years to come. I have a strong belief in helping our town continue to be an attractive place for people to raise families. Many recent changes here in Fraser Lake from our skate park and pull through camp sites to walking trail upgrades and new stage at the soccer fi elds have contributed to making our town do just that. I am here to do my part, with your sup-port, and put forth the effort that’s required to help this town fl ourish and grow for my family and the many families who reside here in

The residents of Fraser Lake deserve the best and most ex-perienced candidate to be their voice. I am dedicated with 4 years’ experience in politics. As an Operations Man-ager, with 15 years’ experience in the fast paced economic development, retail, beverage, and public trans-portation industries, I have extensive experience in economic development within Northern BC, procurement, strategic planning, project man-agement, budgeting, contract negotiations, and local / provincial government policy. I am excit-ed to serve and respond to the residents of Fraser Lake, every day.

Objectives Economic Growth - We need to protect our

local businesses while marketing Fraser Lake to new economic opportunities.

Healthcare - Working with Northern Health, we need to attract and retain local physicians, and other medical practitioners to our commu-nity.

Highway 16 Inter-City Bus Transportation - Work with Highway 16 corridor communities along with Minister Todd Stone and the Minis-try of Transportation to get safe, affordable, bus transportation to and from our community.

Infrastructure - In order to attract and retain residents, we need to keep updating current in-frastructure and look at new opportunities. We need to continue accessing all available grants from Federal/Provincial Governments as well as corporate grants.

My wife and I have lived in Fra-ser Lake since 1972, when I be-came the fi rst resi-dent telephone in-staller/repairman. Subsequently, we were in business in Fraser Lake for about ten years fol-lowed by two years of driving logging truck. I went to En-dako mine in 1989 and spent the next twenty fi ve years

there, ten years of which I spent as pit foreman. I’m retired now and after attending council meet-ings for the past year, I have decided to run for the vacant councillor position. As well as having man-agement and supervisory experience, I was also part of the team that acquired funding and did the prep work for the paving of our airport. I support our current council and expect we will continue to see good things from their efforts and I look for-ward to helping in that endeavour.

I was born in Van-derhoof. My wife’s name is Jane Thake Ray and I have two children, Jonas and Abby. I have lived in Fraser Lake since 2007. I have a Bach-elor of Education de-gree from Simon Fra-ser University. The Village of Fraser Lake

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Dave Christie

Alan Laffi nGarry Watson

Rick Wymer is also running for the councillor position at the upcoming Village of Fraser Lake by-election on Nov. 28, but had declined to submit the requested biography.

I am a strong commu-nity advocate and have lived in Fraser Lake for 10 years, my goal is to make our area a better to place to live for all residents.

I am passionate about my community and work extremely hard volunteer-ing and working several jobs in our community; I am constantly looking for grants or volunteering for many projects, orga-nizations and events. The pride I take as a volunteer demonstrates my commit-

employed me in 2007, where I designed and built our maple leaf on the front of the arena and commissioned our water plant, along side the Works Department foreman, Vern Hilman. I was the chief water plant operator for two years when I decided to pursue my career as a teacher in 2010. At Fraser Lake Elemen-tary Secondary School, I have created an Out-door Education class, a Music class, a Moun-tain bike club, and a Snowboard and Ski club. I enjoy fi shing,

music, motorcycles, and being outdoors.

I am interested in the continued devel-opment of our recre-ational activities, tour-ist opportunities and the community forest program. However, while exploring these options, we need to be fi scally responsible and ensure that our seniors are taken care of. I have a vested interest in see-ing our community prosper and I will bring a voice to challenging issues, so that Fraser Lake continues to be a place we call home.

Sarrah Storey

ment to community. My vision for Fraser

Lake is to put ourselves in a position that we no longer have to worry about jobs, health care, resources, shopping, and activities in gen-eral, we need to sup-port our local economy and businesses and I will work tirelessly to fi nd solutions and bring positive changes to Fra-ser Lake.

With your support we can grow our com-munity into a sustain-able and thriving place for families to raise children and for se-niors to age in place. I would be honoured to receive your support to focus my passion, en-ergy, honesty, drive and determination to get things accomplished, and represent Fraser Lake as an ambassador for our community.

Electors can vote from 8 a.m. to 8

p.m. at the Village’s offi ce on Nov. 28.


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Practice makes perfect and this time, daily piano practice makes money for Van-derhoof’s future aquatic centre.

On Nov. 10, Swan Kiezebrink and stu-dents of Swan’s Music Studio fi nished off a month-long piano practice pool fundraiser with a celebration and cheque of $3,798 to Zoe Dhillon of the Vanderhoof Pool Soci-ety at the First Memorial United Church in Vanderhoof.

Involving 13 kids aged fi ve to 16, the idea for the event came when Kiezebrink wanted to combine her donation to the pool with something that motivates her students to practice, she said.

Similar to the Heart and Stroke Foun-dation’s Jump Rope for Heart campaign, kids are sponsored to practice every day for 32 days to fundraise for the Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre.

“It’s a huge marathon, especially for the little kids,” Kiezebrink said, adding that she had participated along with her students with the daily practicing as well.

For 9-year-old Deziree Teichroeb, who had started piano lessons three years ago, the daily practice is a struggle at times, as she works on a Christmas carol called Little German.

“Sometimes I don’t really want to [prac-tice], but I know it’s for the pool,” Teichroeb said. “So I want to raise enough money.

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Vanderhoof third in B.C. for municipal spending: CFIB

Zoe Dhillon, Swan Kiezebrink, and participating students of her music studio celebrated the piano practice fundraising event for Vanderhoof Aquatic Centre at the First Memorial United Church on Nov. 10.

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Vanderhoof placed third out of 29 northern B.C. communities for its annual municipal spending, according to a report released by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business earlier this month.

Ranking B.C.’s 152 municipalities based on their infl ation-adjusted operating spending growth from 2003 to 2013 and their most recent spending levels per cap-ita in 2013, CFIB’s eighth edition of the

BC Municipal Spending Watch shows that 96 per cent of the province’s 152 munici-palities increased their operating expens-es at an unsustainable pace since 2003.

With only Port Clements in Haida Gwaii and Prince Rupert are placed ahead of Vanderhoof in the rankings for north-ern B.C., it’s good news for Vanderhoof, Mayor Thiessen said.

“The two communities don’t have snow to address.”

The report states that local northen

B.C. governments have on average the highest operating cost per capita, in com-parison with other regions in the province.

With the highest operating spending growth per capita as well from 2003 to 2013, the region also has 18 out of 29 of its municipalities undergoing a population decrease during that time period.

Overall in the province, Stewart in northwest B.C., with a population of 494 as of 2011, is ranked as the worst performer.

Coldstream in the Okanagan Valley, with

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a population of 10,314 as of 2011, was placed fi rst. None of the provinces’ largest cities — popu-

lation of 25,000 and over — maintained spending levels at a sustainable rate, with West Vancouver and Langford performing the worst.

“Had municipalities kept their operating spend-ing at the rate of infl ation plus population growth over the past ten years, the BC family of four could have saved, on average, over $8,000 in municipal taxes,” said Richard Truscott, vice president of BC and Alberta.

The full report can be found on http://cfi b.ca/a7815e.

by Sarah Thiessen, 10, as well at her fi fth year of pi-ano playing, though it con-tinues after the fundraiser, she said.

“I still have to practice fi ve days a week,” Thies-sen said, adding that she

enjoys playing hymns the most. “They are really fun to play and I can play for our church.”

Alexandra Aebischer raised the highest amount at $530, and a Vanderhoof resident had donated $500

anonymously when she heard of the fundraiser through Facebook.

“I’m so proud of them all; they did an awesome job,” Kiezebrink said. “I’m looking forward to the pool.”

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has called a meet-ing with premiers in Ottawa to update the country’s position on greenhouse gas reductions before they jet to Paris for the latest United Nations climate summit in early December.

“I’m pleased to be able to announce that I will be meeting with the premiers in a First Ministers’ meet-ing on Nov. 23,” Trudeau told reporters after his fi rst cabinet meeting in Ottawa on Nov. 12.

“We are having a climate briefi ng by top climate scientists for the fi rst ministers and my own cabinet, to be followed by a working dinner with the pre-miers, to exactly discuss the kind of strong and cohe-sive message we will be delivering as Canadians in Paris at the very important COP21 conference.”

Canada’s current target is to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent by 2030. B.C. has a more aggressive target of reducing emissions

33 per cent by 2020, set by former premier Gordon Campbell.

Premier Christy Clark has so far continued Camp-bell’s climate policy, with the carbon tax on fuels re-maining at the same level as when she took offi ce. Clark has promised to release her government’s “Cli-mate 2.0” plan before she joins the Canadian delega-tion in Paris.

A new B.C. policy limiting emission “intensity” for liquefi ed natural gas production, rather than a set limit, has raised questions about how an LNG indus-try can be developed without pushing overall emis-sions up.

Trudeau has signalled that he wants more green-house gas reduction, but that the provinces should use their preferred approaches rather than face an imposed national strategy. The day after his ma-jority government was elected Oct. 19, Trudeau said he is looking forward to changing Canada’s reputation as a “less than enthusiastic actor” on climate policy.

Trudeau summons premiers for climate talks

VICTORIA - It’s as easy as reading the news or scrolling on Facebook - take two minutes to fi nd out your risk of Type 2 diabetes.

Diabetes Awareness Month and World Diabetes Day on Nov. 14, 2015, provides an opportunity to learn more about risk factors for this disease and the impact it has on British Columbians and their families.

“B.C. is a leader among the provinces when it comes to tackling the is-sue of diabetes, and our government priorities include a focus on prevent-ing chronic disease,” said Health Minister Terry Lake. “We’re helping the 400,000 British Columbians living with diabetes take ownership of their health by providing additional supports and services that work to prevent and treat diabetes.”

These supports include extending coverage of insulin pumps to pa-tients 25 and under, developing provincial standards for diabetes care in schools, providing an incentive payment for doctors; and, increasing screening rates signifi cantly, so that now about 85% of adults in B.C. over age 45 have been screened for diabetes.

“This disease does not care who it attacks. In 2014, I became diabetic after chemotherapy treatment, and I landed in the hospital with sky-high blood sugar,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North. “From my experience, I’m glad diabetes can be managed, and through prevention and healthy living promotion, we can support people like me to live long, healthy lives.”

In 2014-15, the Ministry of Health spent $76.6 million on diabetes medication and supplies though the PharmaCare program - up from $38.5 million in 2003-04, or a 99% increase.

“We all feel the impact of diabetes in our communities and throughout Canada. Not only is the number of people with diabetes growing, but so are the serious complications they experience such as heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, blindness and limb amputation,” said Julie Knisley, re-gional director for B.C. and Yukon at the Canadian Diabetes Association. “We encourage British Columbians to fi nd two minutes this month to take the CANRISK Type 2 diabetes online risk test and take charge of their health.”

“Diabetes can be managed by making healthy lifestyle choices, eat-ing right and harvesting healthy traditional foods while being active in our traditional territories. Access to healthy food sources includes tak-ing care of our lands and waters as an important part to the health of our communities,” said Grand Chief Doug Kelly, chair of the First Na-tions Health Council. “I encourage First Nations individuals and families to learn more about diabetes including risk factors and to create their own wellness plans that include physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness.”

By providing access to high-quality, specialized care and promoting the benefi ts of a healthy lifestyle, government is helping British Columbi-ans with diabetes lead healthier and better lives. The Province encourages

Take two minutes for Type 2 diabetes

families to be proactive with their health. By taking the new online assessment through the Canadian Diabetes Association, they can take steps to improve their health and reduce the risk of getting Type 2 diabetes.

Risk factors include:* Having a parent, brother, or

sister with diabetes;* Being a member of a high-

risk group (Aboriginal, Hispanic, South Asian, Asian, or African de-scent);

* Having given birth to a baby that weighed more than four ki-lograms (nine pounds) at birth or having had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy);

* Having been diagnosed with pre-diabetes;

* Having other risk factors for blood vessel disease (high blood pressure, high cholesterol);

* Being overweight, especially if that weight is mostly carried around the stomach.

This November, during Diabe-

tes Awareness Month, take a mo-ment to learn about personal risk levels. By knowing the risk fac-tors, British Columbians can make healthy changes in their lives to potentially prevent Type 2 diabe-tes, or reduce the risk of diabetes complications if they are living with the disease.

Take the two-minute test: www.take2minutes.ca

To learn more about the Cana-dian Diabetes Association, please visit: www.diabetes.ca


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Vanderhoof’s eight and nine-year-old football zone champions will be fi ghting for the provincial title in Kam-loops on Nov. 21.

The 15-strong Atom Vi-king Football team of Vander-hoof had won all three of their matches at the zone playoffs on Oct. 24, defeating players from Prince George and Ques-nel.

Coach Phil Turgeon said it has been an interesting season for the team, as it lost all three games in tight scores before the playoffs.

There were no points from either side until the very end, when the opposing team would score in the last few minutes, he added.

“There were lots of im-provement as the season went along,” Turgeon said.

For Jared Wiebe, in his sec-ond football season and had won the Most Improvement Award this year, the approach-ing provincial tournament is slightly scary.

“‘Cause they’re really good,” Jared said.

Sporting a BC Lions jer-sey of Creighton O’Malley, an alumni of the provincial foot-ball team, during practice on Nov. 12, the nine-year-old is also known as O’Malley in the family, said his mother Nata-sha Wiebe.

Jared’s older brother Orin plays in the Junior Bantam Football team and had partici-pated in provincials last year — Jared had grown up watch-ing his brother and his friends

play the sport, Wiebe said.She added, “The camara-

derie in football far surpasses other sports I’ve seen.”

For Jay Irvine, who had tried other sports, he is excit-ed to play football again next season while he wouldn’t con-tinue soccer, his mother Lisa said.

“I would get in trouble for missing a practice or game.”

For Ashlee McKee, her son Kolton is the oldest in the fam-

ily, playing football with his younger brothers all the time.

“They’re pretty much ready to go when they join next year.”

For Austin Reimer, foot-ball was not the family’s fi rst choice, said his mother Kris-tina.

“Austin wanted to play football so so bad and I kept saying no but then I fi nally gave in and said yes,” she said. “He was so excited; he dedi-cated himself and tried really hard all season.”

She added, “I don’t think he will miss another season now that we know what a fun sport it is and how much Aus-tin enjoys it.”

For Naiya MacGillivray, the sole female participating in the team this year, the sport is very exciting.

Her favourite part is the running, tackling, pushing, and jumping that football en-tails, she said.

It’s MacGillvray’s fi rst sport, though her parents both love football, her mother Stephanie said.

“It’s something we all en-joy, and she got the muscle to it,” Stephanie said, adding

Atom football for provincial title

Vanderhoof’s Atom Football team reigned supreme in zone play-offs on Oct. 24 in Prince George. SUBMITTED photo

that on every game day she would go to her fi ve-year-old sister and

asked what day is it.“Aurora would

say,’It’s football!’”


Above: Bugler Craig Smith performed the “Last Post” and “Rouse” at Vanderhoof’s Remembrance Day service at the cenotaph in Ferland Park on Nov. 11. This year’s ceremony was well-attended by residents, with full-capacity turn-out at the post-service luncheon at the Nechako Senior Friendship Centre in Vanderhoof.

Right: A young resident joined other ceremony attendees in pinning their poppies onto the wreaths at the cenotaph in Ferland Park in Vanderhoof on Nov.11. After the laying of the wreaths from the federal, provincial, and municipal governments, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Legion, and for all fallen soldiers in all confl icts, members of the public were invited to add the poppies they were wearing to the wreaths on the cenotaph.

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FRASER LAKE - Members of the Roy-al Canadian Legion Branch No 274, 899 Vanderhoof Air Ca-det Squadron, Fraser Lake Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance Service, and the local RCMP detachment gathered at Fraser Lake’s legion branch after the annu-al Remembrance Day service and parade on Nov. 11. Over 150 residents at-tended Fraser Lake’s service at the cenotaph by the public library this year — the largest turnout in years, said poppy chair Donna Giorgi.

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Gunner Dick Patrick from the Saik’uz First Na-tion served from 1939 to 1945 in Germany. According to the Prince George Citizen, he was born Dominic Patrick, but was known as Dick or “Dicksy” among his comrades and had died in Vanderhoof at the age of 60 in 1980.He had earned his military medal by singlehand-edly forcing over 50 Ger-man soldiers to surrender.

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Left: After the service at the cenotaph in Vanderhoof’s Ferland Park, the district’s service groups — includ-ing members of the local RCMP detachment, fi re de-partment, 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron, the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts of Canada — led the pro-cession to Nechako Senior Friendship Centre for the luncheon reception on Nov. 11.

Bottom: A member of the 899 Vanderhoof Air Cadet Squadron saluted after lay-ing a wreath at the cenotaph during the Vanderhoof’s annual Remembrance Day service in Ferland Park on Nov.11.This year, wreaths from the different levels of govern-ment, Canadian forces, and the Royal Canadian Legion were laid outdoors in Fer-land Park, while local cor-porate and family wreaths were laid during the indoor service at the Nechako Val-ley Secondary’s gymnasium earlier in the morning.

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Truffl e Cherries

HomemadeGumdrops

Zucchini FrittersIngredients:4 cups shredded zucchini2/3 cup all-purpose fl our2 large eggs, lightly beaten1/3 cup sliced green onions (green and white parts)

Vegetable oilSour cream, for serving (optional)

Directions:Place the shredded zucchini in a colander.set the colander over a bowl and sprinkle the zucchini lightly with salt.

Allow the zucchini to stand for 10 minutes.Using your hands, squeeze out as much liquid from the zucchini as possible.

Transfer the zucchini to a large bowl.Add the fl our, eggs, sliced green onions, salt and pepper, stirring until the

mixture is combined. Line a plate with paper towels.Liberally coat the bottom of a large frying pan with vegetable oil and place it

over medium-high heatOnce the oil is hot, scoop 3-tablespoon mounds of the zucchini mixture into

the pan, pressing them lightly into rounds and spacing them at least 2 inches

apart.Cook the zucchini fritters for 2 to 3 minutes, then fl ip them once and cook an

additional 2 minutes until golden brown and cooked throughout.

Transfer the zucchini fritters to the paper towel-lined plate and immediately

sprinkle them with salt. Repeat the scooping and cooking process with the remaining zucchini mixture.

Serve the zucchini fritters topped with sour cream (optional)

Submitted by Nancy Harris

Ingredients:2 ½ cups sugar, divided1 1/3 cups applesauce2 packages (3 oz each) red or green gelatin2 envelopes unfl avored gelatin1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions:In a large saucepan, combine 2 cups sugar, applesauce, red or green gelatin, unfl avored gelatin and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Bring to

a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Immediately pour into a cold 11 x 7 x 2 inch pan coated with non stick cooking spray. Refrigerate for 3 hours or until fi rm.With a spatula loosen gelatin from sides of pan. To remove invert onto waxed paper. Using kitchen scissors or small sharp cookie cutters dipped in hot water, cut into 1 inch squares or shapes.Place on waxed paper. Dry at room temperature for about 8 hours or until slightly sticky. Roll in remaining sugar. Store in airtight container.

Makes aprox. 1 ¾ pounds

Ingredients:1/3 cup heavy whipping cream

2 tablespoons butter

2 tablespoons sugar

4 Squares (1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate

1 jar (8 ounces) maraschino cherries with the stems, well drained

6 squares ( 1 ounce each) semisweet chocolate

2 tablespoons shortening

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Directions:In a small saucepan, bring the cream, butter and sugar to a boil, stirring

constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate until melted. Cover and

refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until easy to handle.

Pat cherries with paper towels until very dry. Shape a teaspoonful of

chocolate mixture around each cherry, forming a ball. Cover and refrigerate

for 2 – 3 hours or until fi rm.

In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip

cherries until coated; shake off excess. Place on waxed paper to harden.

Makes approx. 2 dozen

I serve this over rice or pasta, add a salad and bread and you have a meal.

Ingredients:2 to 4 chicken breasts, uncooked (can use frozen, fresh or any other pieces of chicken in this recipe)1 can Manwich Original Sloppy Joe Sauce1/4 cup salsa3 to 4 tablespoons honey, optional1 small onion, chopped1 small green pepper, chopped

Directions:Place chicken breasts in bottom of the crockpot. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the chicken. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 7 hours. Serves 4. Enjoy!If you like, you can sprinkle with parmesan cheese before serving.


Manwich Chicken in a Crockpot

Ingredients:1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese, softened

6 cups icing sugar

1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 (12 oz) pkg white chocolate chips

1 oz (1 square) semi sweet baking chocolate

2 teaspoons shortening

3/4 cup chopped pecans, reserve extra pecan 1/2’s for garnish

Directions:In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Melt

white chocolate chips in microwave on low until smooth, stirring occasion-

ally. Fold into cream cheese mixture with chopped pecans. Spread into a

greased 8 inch baking dish. Chill until ready to frost. Melt baking choco-

late with shortening in microwave on low ( about 2 minutes). Pour over

top of fudge and spread to cover. Garnish with reserved pecan halves.

Cool then cut into squares.

Easy Cream Cheese Fudge


Nancy’s favorite chocolate cake

with icing

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** this recipe calls for expresso powder, it’s getting easier to fi nd now, and it really does make a delicious differenceIngredients:2 cups all-purpose fl our2 cups sugar3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking powder1½ teaspoons baking soda1 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon espresso powder1 cup milk½ cup vegetable oil2 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract1 cup boiling water

Directions:Preheat oven to 350º F. Prepare two 9-inch cake pans by spraying with baking spray or buttering and lightly fl ouring.Add fl our, sugar, cocoa, baking powder, baking soda, salt and espresso powder to a large bowl.Whisk through to combine and then, stir until combined well.Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to fl our mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.Reduce speed and carefully add boiling water to the cake batter. Beat on high speed for about 1 minute to add air to the batter.Distribute cake batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick or knife inserted in the center comes out clean.Remove from the oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes, remove from the pan and cool completely.

ICING 1½ cups butter softened1 cup unsweetened cocoa5 cups icing sugar1/2 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon espresso powderAdd cocoa to a large bowl. Whisk through to remove any lumps.Cream together butter and cocoa powder until well-combined.Add sugar and milk to cocoa mixture by adding 1 cup of sugar followed by about a tablespoon of milk.After each addition has been combined, turn mixer onto a high speed for about a minute. Repeat until all sugar and milk have been added.Add vanilla extract and espresso powder and combine well.If frosting appears too dry, add more milk, a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.If it appears too wet and does not hold its form, add more icing sugar, a table-spoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.


Ingredients:1 cup Panko bread crumbssalt and pepperlittle bit of parsleylittle bit of basil

2 cups cooked chicken cut up2 cups marinara sauce1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese1/2 cup parmesan cheese

cooked spaghetti or pasta of your choice

Directions:In a bowl, mix together the fi rst 4 ingredients

In a square baking pan lightly mix together the chicken, and the marinara

sauce Spread the Mozzarella over it. Spread the Panko mixture over the

top and sprinkle the Parmesan over. Bake at 350 for 25 - 30 minutes

Serve over hot pasta Submitted by Nancy Harris

Chicken Parmesan Bake

Creamy Pralines with Toasted PecansIngredients:3 cups chopped pecans2 cups brown sugar, packed1 cup sugar1 1/2 cups heavy cream1/3 cup milk6 tablespoons butter, unsalted3/4 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:Toast Pecans:Heat oven to 350. Spread chopped pecans out on a large baking sheet. Bake

for about 5 minutes or until the chopped pecans are lightly browned and

aromatic.

In a medium saucepan combine the brown sugar, sugar, cream, milk, butter

and salt. Cook over medium heat stirring constantly to 230 F. Lower heat

slightly if the mixture threatens to boil over. Add the toasted pecans and

continue cooking, stirring constantly to 236 F.

The mixture should form a soft ball when a little is dropped in cold water.

Remove from heat and add vanilla; let stand for about 5 minutes. Stir with

wooden spoon until the mixture is thickened and slightly creamy, about 1 - 1

1/2 minutes using a tablespoon or small cookie scoop, spoon pralines onto

a sheet of parchment paper or waxed paper. If the mixture becomes grainy,

heat and stir over medium heat for a few seconds; or until it can be easily

scooped and dropped.Makes 4 dozen


Ingredients:1 package (8 ounces ) cream cheese, softened1 teaspoon peppermint extract9 cups icing sugar¾ cup milk chocolate chips¾ cup semisweet chocolate chips3 tablespoons shortening

Directions:In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and peppermint extract until smooth. Gradually add icing sugar, beating well.Shape into 1 inch balls. Place on waxed paper – lined baking sheet. Flatten into patties. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until chilled.In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Dip patties in melted chocolate; place on waxed paper until fi rm. Store in refrigerator.Makes approx. 4 dozen

Ingredients:

½ cup pumpkin puree

4 tablespoons butter, softened

1½ cups granulated sugar

2 eggs3 teaspoons vanilla extract

2½ cups all-purpose fl our

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400º F.

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. (or grease well) Set aside.

Cream together butter and sugar. Add in pumpkin puree, eggs and vanilla.

Whisk together fl our, cream of tartar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg,

ginger, and salt in a medium bowl. Slowly incorporate into the butter and sugar mixture.

Mix together granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Scoop cookie dough by

the tablespoon full and roll into a ball. Roll the ball into the prepared sugar and cinnamon

mixture.

Place onto a large cookie sheet, about 2-3 inches apart. Bake for about 10 minutes until

cookies have lightly browned. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.


Creamy Peppermint Patties

Pumpkin Cookies

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Warmest Wishes of the Season from our Family to Yours!

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Growing communities one idea at a time

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May the upcoming joyous season bring May the upcoming joyous season bring you peace, health and happiness you peace, health and happiness

throughout the coming year!throughout the coming year!

1 teaspoon baking powder

2½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

¼ teaspoon ground ginger

¼ teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

A handful of raisins and/or nuts if desired

Ingredients:2 c. fresh or frozen cranberries

2 c. sugar2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored

and chopped1 c. walnuts, chopped1 12-oz. container whipped topping

Directions:Chop cranberries in a blender or food processor until almost

mush. Stir in sugar and refrigerate overnight. Just before

serving, add apples and walnuts to cranberry mixture and fold

in whipped topping.

Cranberry Salad

Eggnog Muffi ns

Ingredients:3 cups fl our1 tbsp baking powder1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar1 tsp + 1/2 tsp nutmeg

Directions:Preheat oven to 4000. In a large bowl, combine fl our, baking powder, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tsp nutmeg and 1/2 tsp cinnamon and set aide. In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, butter and rum. Pour liquid ingredients over dry and stir just until mixed. Spoon batter into 12 greased muffi n cups. In a small bowl, combine 1 tbsp sugar, 1/2 tsp nutmeg and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over muffi n tops. Bake for 20 mins.

1/2 tsp + 1/4 tsp cinnamon2 large eggs1 cup milk1/2 cup melted butter or margarine2 tsp rum or rum extract

Cheddar Cheese Crackers

Ingredients:2 cups fl our1 tsp salt1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment.In a medium bowl sift together fl our, salt, pepper and mustard. Cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in grated cheese. Stir in water one tablespoon at a time until the dough holds together. Press mixture in a ball and wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.Roll dough to a rectangle 12”x16” Dough should be about 1/8” thick. Cut into squares or circles using a cutter. Bake 10 minutes until golden.

1/4 tsp dry mustard3/4 cup chilled butter1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese6 tbsp cold water


Nelson, William James ‘Jim’, born January 25, 1927 in Wilkie SK, sadly passed away on November 8, 2015 in Penticton BC at the age of 88 years. Forever loved and sadly missed by Florence his wife of 68 years, daughter Harlene (Dick) of Summerland BC, son Harvey (Donna) of Kamloops BC, brother Andy of Enderby BC, sister Shirley (Don) McCron of Ladner BC, B-I-Ls Fred Robinson of Eston SK, John Miller of Vernon BC, grandchildren Dean Jones of Penticton BC, Rick Knorr, Renae (Greg) Gartrell, Brian Nelson and Danika Nelson of Kamloops BC, 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was predeceased by his parents George and Ruth; brothers Gordon and Bruce, sisters Jean, Marion and Laverne; son-in-law Don Jones. Thanks to Dr. Richardson; Drs. Hepburn and all the staff at Salmon Arm, Vernon and Penticton hospitals for their fantastic care of Jim over the last several months. In Jim’s memory, tributes may be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation, 4-1551 Sutherland Avenue, Kelowna, BC V1Y 9M9.Condolences may be sent to the family through

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Integris Insurance Services LTD is looking for an energetic individual to join us as an Insurance Representative on a permanent basis in our Vanderhoof Branch. For this position, we require the successful applicant to have a flexible schedule between Monday and Saturday and to work approximately 30 hours per week.

The main focus of the position is on ICBC processing and batching, and handling basic transactions. Additionally, the selected candidate will be responsible for distributing both incoming and outgoing mail, managing office inventory, and filing documents. The successful applicant will ideally have an energetic and outgoing personality, as they will serve as the primary staff person for answering incoming phone calls and greeting customers in-person.

Wage Commensurate with Experience, Excellent Medical & Dental Benefits.

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

11 November 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 852.73m (2797.68 ft.)SLS Discharge: 31 m3/s

Cheslatta Falls: 31 m3/sVanderhoof: 43.5 m3/s

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Secretary / Bookkeeper

Omineca Glass Services is seeking a full time Customer Service Representative to start immediately. Exp. with Simply Accounting,payables, receivables, payroll and accounting, as well as Excel, Microsoft & Outlook is req. Applicants should be fl exible to complete minor shop tasks & provide good service to our customer. Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. Wage commensurate with experience. Inquiries may be left at: (250) 567-2705.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0284

Please be advised that Hart Lake Holdings Ltd. is proposing to remove the private land from Woodlot Licence W0284 (approximately 500 hectares), located in the vicinity of Hart Lake.

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Van Dolah Enterprises Inc., 2417A Burrard Avenue, PO Box 1555, Vanderhoof, BC by November 16, 2015

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting:John PrestmoVan Dolah Enterprises Inc.250 567 [email protected]

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APPROXIMATELY 400 Rooms of High End, 5 Star, Hotel Furnishings avail.Each Room sold with either 2 Queen Headboards OR 1 King Headboard & includes:2 Bedside-2 door, tables c/w glass tops, 2 Brass Table Lamps,1 Dresser, 3 drawers & 1 door c/w glass top, 1 Mirror, 3 framed pictures,2 Upholstered Arm Chairs,1 Round Pedestal Table c/w glass top,1 Desk c/w glass top, 1 Brass Floor Lamp, Upholstered Bench . Avail to preview in Surrey call 604-371-1190 OR Email [email protected] for pric-ing details and to book your room purchases.

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Misc for RentFor Rent2 bedroom suite in town160 Omineca StreetAvailable ImmediatelyPhone 250-567-9745

Homes for Rent3bedroom, 1 bath mobile home in trailer park. Newer furnace and windows. No dogs allowed. Must be quiet and willing to follow park rules. Call Sam 250-570-2304.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0284

Please be advised that Hart Lake Holdings Ltd. is proposing to remove the private land from Woodlot Licence W0284 (approximately 500 hectares), located in the vicinity of Hart Lake.

Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Van Dolah Enterprises Inc., 2417A Burrard Avenue, PO Box 1555, Vanderhoof, BC by November 23, 2015

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting:John PrestmoVan Dolah Enterprises Inc.250 567 [email protected]


PICTURE THIS....Your activity could be featured in “Picture This.” Snap a photo at your groups’fundraiser. It could be anything from a car wash to cleaning up our streets. It could even includeschool activities. Basically people making a difference in our community. Send us your photoby e-mail ([email protected]) or drop it off at the Omineca Express (150 W. Columbia Street). Please provide a brief description accompanied with the photo.This week’s submission....

SENIORS CONNECTED... is looking for Seniors in need of Outreach & Transportation. We are also taking applications for Volunteers wanting to take part in the VSC Program. Vanderhoof Seniors Connected is a program dedicated to improving the quality of life for Seniors/Elders in our community through Companionship and Transportation Assistance. Phone 250-567-8587.For more information contact email at [email protected]

***CALLING ALL SENIORS... come and join us for carpet bowling, pool or snooker - Monday and Thursday afternoons at the Friendship Centre. We also have cards or bingo on Wednesday evenings. Music nights are also popular and these are the last Friday night of the month. Come and have some fun! Everybody welcome young or golden agers. Call Erling Clemmensen for more info: 250-567-9927.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

contact: Jon 250-567-8484.***

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

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

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

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

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

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

***FRASER LAKE AA MEETINGS... Tues & Thurs 8:00 p.m. at St. Wilfred’s Church just across from the Village Hall.

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

***VANDERHOOF

LIBRARY HOURSTuesday 10:00am to 5:00pm

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

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

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

FRASER LAKE LIBRARY HOURS

Sunday & Monday ClosedTuesday 10am - 4pm

Wednesday & Thursday12pm - 8pm

Friday 10am - 4pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

***NVSS BOTTLE DEPOT HOURS

Open Mon, Tues, Friday 11am-5pm

Saturday 10am-5 p.m.

COMING EVENTS....Will appear, as space is available, free of charge in this section. Coming events are available to non-profi t organizations only. This area is not intended for thank you submissions or selling products. It is simply a place for non-profi t organizations a place to announce upcoming free activities. You can e-mail your item to [email protected] or by fax (567-2070). Your organizations’ announcement can also be dropped off at our offi ce located at 155 W. Columbia. Decision of the publisher is fi nal.

***THE VANDERHOOF CHESS CLUB... Exercise your brain! All ages, from beginner to master, feel free to join the Vanderhoof Chess Club every Monday through the school year (except Statutory holidays) 6:30pm - 7:30pm at the NVSS library. It’s FREE. Play chess with friends and meet new people. Use our boards or bring your own. Our goals are to have fun playing chess and to host an Annual Vanderhoof Chess Tournament. For details please contact Jeff Obayashi at [email protected] or Jeremy Hara at NVSS to sign up for the chess club and/or tournament.

***ADULT BADMINTON...Thursdays at 8:30 pm. Bring your own racket, and wear indoor runners. More info call 250-567-9908.

***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 AN-NUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS! Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Senior Second-ary School. Monday 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 closes January 11th; late fees added up to Janu-ary 22. Absolutely no entries after that date. Thank you!

***GIRL GUIDES...

Sparks meets 5-6pm Mondays @ United Church.

Brownies meets 6-7:30pmm Mondays @ United Church.

Girl Guides meets 6-7:30pm, Mondays at St. Josephs Gym.

Pathfi nders meets 6-7:30pm Mondays @ Lutheran Church.

For info on any of these please call Laura Freeman 250-567-6997.

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

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

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

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

Please contact Penny (250) 567-3966

[email protected]

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Gr. 8 student Liam McCully doodled oil spills and overfishing in a brainstorming session for his personalized letter to Hunter Tootoo, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard on Nov. 6 in Nechako Valley Secondary’s two-year-old middle school wing. The Gr. 8 students’ letter to the minister replaced a traditional exam to test their knowledge from a science class unit on oceans, said science and humanities teacher Mia Moutray.

NOTICE OF BY-ELECTION BY VOTING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the Village of Fraser Lake that a By-election by voting is necessary to elect ONE Councillor for the remainder of the term and terminating 2018. The persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:

Councillor - One (1) to be electedSurname Usual Names Jurisdiction of Residence Watson Garry 66 Nadina Crescent, Fraser Lake BC

Ray Tyrel 153 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser Lake BC

Christie Dave 3134 Vista View Road, Prince George BC

Laffi n Alan 57 Ootsa Place, Fraser Lake BC

Wymer Rick 342 Tunasa Crescent, Fraser Lake BC

Storey Sarrah 471 Tunasa Drive, Fraser Lake BC

Vanwerkhoven Dave 6610 Ely Subdivision Rd, Fraser Lake BC

GENERAL VOTING DAY will be open to qualifi ed electors of the Vil-lage of Fraser Lake on Saturday, November 28, 2015 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location:

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 210 CARRIER CRESCENT FRASER LAKE, B.C.

ELECTOR REGISTRATIONThere is no provision for pre-registering to vote. The registration for all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: 18 years of age or older Canadian citizen Resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding voting day Resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Fraser Lake for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day Not otherwise disqualifi ed by law from voting.

Resident electors will also be required to produce 2 pieces of identifi ca-tion (at least one with a signature). Picture identifi cation is not necessary. The identifi cation must prove both residency and identity.

Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identifi cation (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if applicable, written consent from the other property owners.

SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITYA special voting opportunity will be open at Silver Birch Lodge, the Senior Citizens facility located within the Village of Fraser Lake, on general voting day, Saturday, November 28th, 2015 between the hours of 12:00pm and 1:00pm. Only electors who are residents of this facility and qualifi ed electors of the Village for Fraser Lake may vote at this special voting opportunity.

Elizabeth LitkeChief Election Offi cer

VILLAGE OF FRASER LAKE

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Winter Wonderland Christmas FestivalWinter Wonderland Christmas Festivalin Vanderhoof in Vanderhoof

Saturday Dec 5, 2015 as well as the as well as the

Parade of Lights at 7pm Parade of Lights at 7pm

Happy Happy 60TH Anniversary!~~~~Frank & Violet~~~~~~~~Frank & Violet~~~~

NOVEMBER 21, 2015NOVEMBER 21, 2015

Dad and Mom ( Frank and Violet Sayles)

November 21 1950

Red Lodge Montana

A wedding Anniversary is the celebration of love, partnership,

tolerance and tenacity.

One by one each year fl ew by,since you both said “I do”…sixty-fi ve years of memories,

shared by the two of you.From big events and holidays

to simple daily pleasures.Some tearful times along life’s way,

some joy’s that can’t be measured…One by one now each year gone,but still they’re yours forever…

Each and every memory,of sixty-fi ve years together.

Love and Best Wishesfrom all your

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Anna-Christin Vines (left) from Integris Credit Union presented a $5,000 donation to Laura Goodwin (right), chair of Santas Anonymous and Karren Carver (centre), president of Kinettes Club at the credit union’s branch in Vanderhoof on Nov. 13. It’s the second year that Integris had donated to the club for its annual program to provide children in need with holiday gifts, Carver said. From now until Dec. 15, for each new unwrapped toy deposited into donation boxes in Integris, donors would be entered to win a wine basket at the end of the collection period.

‘Tis the season for more toys to children in need

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