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WEDNESDAY, June 18, 2014 PHONE: 996-8482 www.caledoniacourier.com VOL. 37 NO. 16 $1.30 inc. GST Library events, P5 FSJ Grads, P2, 6, 7, 8, 12 u u Inside Opinion, P6 RDBN, P9 u u Publications Mail Contract #: 40007759 Last chance at Costco Rebate on now before summer starts!! TOLL FREE: 1-888-449-4029 - 250-567-4781 1473 HWY 16 EAST, VANDERHOOF www.westlineford.com DL # 30423 2011 F250 Diesel Was $32,999 And many more deals! Sale $27,999 Sale $29,900 2009 Expedition Was $28,900 A forensic pathologist testified Wednesday that Loren Donn Leslie, 15, died from a combination of blood loss and brain injury as a result of “blows to the side of the head and a [deep] puncture wound to the neck.” Under direct questioning from Crown prosecutor Joseph Temple, Dr. John Stefanelli of Kamloops said “that central puncture wound went deep.” Indeed, it caused damage to the voice box (larynx) and although no major neck vessels such as carotoid arteries were involved, other small arteries and veins were, he said. “It was a serious wound that caused a significant amount of bleeding.” He told the 14-person B.C. Supreme Court jury: “With medical attention, the [neck] wound would have been survivable … without medical attention (or applying pressure) it would have been fatal.” The pathologist described, in detail, injuries shown in photographs taken during the Dec. 2, 2010 autopsy including those to Leslie’s hands, which Stefanelli said were consistent with defensive wounds, sever- al cuts and bruises, broken nose bone – she’d been “struck quite hard on the front of her face, at least once,” he said. Further, Leslie had swollen and broken fingers on her left hand which appeared to have been “stomped on.” Leslie’s body was found off Hwy. 27 November 27, 2010. Cody Legebokoff, now 24, is standing trial in Prince George charged with killing Leslie as well as three other area women, Jill Stuchenko, Cynthia Maas and Natasha Montgomery. Testifying on Day 8 of the trial, Stefanelli said that with respect to Leslie’s head wounds, he could not quantify the force used to inflict them. “It’s a significant amount of force, obviously,” he said. Looking at one photo, the pathologist shook his head, then explained he’d had to shave the right side of Leslie’s head in order to view and examine the ex- tent of the wounds. His voice softened. “She had quite lovely … long hair – that’s why it’s not there,” he said. Towards the end of his questions, Temple asked Stefanelli if he believed the injuries to Leslie could have been self-inflicted. “I don’t think that is possible,” the pathologist said. He noted that Leslie had at least three blows to the head which caused deep cuts – any one of which would have had incapacitating effects on her and ren- dering her unable to perform the other injuries found on her body “no matter in what order.” Given the puncture wounds and hand injuries [in- cluding fractures to her fingers] when you add those factors together, he said, “I don’t think she would have been capable of doing them to herself.” Cross-examination of Stefanelli is expected to be- gin Thursday morning. None of the allegations against Legebokoff have been proven in court. The trial began on June 2 and for the first few days at least saw national media and a full gallery in attendance. B.C. Supreme Court Jus- tice Glen Parrett is presiding over the case which is expected to last six months or more. Patholigist says Leslie could not have killed herself Finalists announced for Northern BC Commer- cial Building Awards Finalists for the third edition of the Northern BC Commer- cial Building Awards in Prince George June 27 have been announced for eight different cat- egories of commercial and industrial buildings. The event recognizes excellence in commer- cial building in north- ern British Columbia from 100 Mile House to Prince George, and from Prince Rupert to Fort St. John. To be eligible, buildings must have been completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013. Categories are Mixed Use (Commer- cial/residential), Com- munity – Institutional, Retail, Industrial, Multi Family – Apartment, Multi Family – Town- house, Hospitality, Commercial renovation/ restoration, Office and Green. “We are excited about the number and diversity of the entries into this edition of the awards,” says Mark MacDonald of Invest Northwest Publishing, which is coordinating the event. “The people and companies that put these buildings together are often behind the scenes, so this is all about celebrating them and their accomplish- ments, and acknowl- edging their efforts and commitment to their projects.” One of the finalists is Solar Wall from Fort St. James. Congratulations to all the Fort St. James grads. See more photos of the Fort St. James Secondary 2014 grads on pages 6, 7, 8 and 12. Photos are courtesy of Wallace Studios.

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A forensic pathologist testified Wednesday that Loren Donn Leslie, 15, died from a combination of blood loss and brain injury as a result of “blows to the side of the head and a [deep] puncture wound to the neck.”

Under direct questioning from Crown prosecutor Joseph Temple, Dr. John Stefanelli of Kamloops said “that central puncture wound went deep.”

Indeed, it caused damage to the voice box (larynx) and although no major neck vessels such as carotoid arteries were involved, other small arteries and veins were, he said.

“It was a serious wound that caused a significant amount of bleeding.”

He told the 14-person B.C. Supreme Court jury:“With medical attention, the [neck] wound would

have been survivable … without medical attention (or applying pressure) it would have been fatal.”

The pathologist described, in detail, injuries shown in photographs taken during the Dec. 2, 2010 autopsy including those to Leslie’s hands, which Stefanelli said were consistent with defensive wounds, sever-

al cuts and bruises, broken nose bone – she’d been “struck quite hard on the front of her face, at least once,” he said.

Further, Leslie had swollen and broken fingers on her left hand which appeared to have been “stomped on.”

Leslie’s body was found off Hwy. 27 November 27, 2010.

Cody Legebokoff, now 24, is standing trial in Prince George charged with killing Leslie as well as three other area women, Jill Stuchenko, Cynthia Maas and Natasha Montgomery.

Testifying on Day 8 of the trial, Stefanelli said that with respect to Leslie’s head wounds, he could not quantify the force used to inflict them.

“It’s a significant amount of force, obviously,” he said.

Looking at one photo, the pathologist shook his head, then explained he’d had to shave the right side of Leslie’s head in order to view and examine the ex-tent of the wounds. His voice softened.

“She had quite lovely … long hair – that’s why it’s

not there,” he said.Towards the end of his questions, Temple asked

Stefanelli if he believed the injuries to Leslie could have been self-inflicted.

“I don’t think that is possible,” the pathologist said.He noted that Leslie had at least three blows to

the head which caused deep cuts – any one of which would have had incapacitating effects on her and ren-dering her unable to perform the other injuries found on her body “no matter in what order.”

Given the puncture wounds and hand injuries [in-cluding fractures to her fingers] when you add those factors together, he said, “I don’t think she would have been capable of doing them to herself.”

Cross-examination of Stefanelli is expected to be-gin Thursday morning.

None of the allegations against Legebokoff have been proven in court. The trial began on June 2 and for the first few days at least saw national media and a full gallery in attendance. B.C. Supreme Court Jus-tice Glen Parrett is presiding over the case which is expected to last six months or more.

Patholigist says Leslie could not have killed herself

Finalists announced for Northern BC Commer-cial Building Awards

Finalists for the third edition of the Northern BC Commer-cial Building Awards in Prince George June 27 have been announced for eight different cat-egories of commercial and industrial buildings.

The event recognizes excellence in commer-cial building in north-ern British Columbia from 100 Mile House to Prince George, and from Prince Rupert to Fort St. John. To be eligible, buildings must have been completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013.

Categories are Mixed Use (Commer-cial/residential), Com-munity – Institutional, Retail, Industrial, Multi Family – Apartment, Multi Family – Town-house, Hospitality, Commercial renovation/restoration, Office and Green.

“We are excited about the number and diversity of the entries into this edition of the awards,” says Mark MacDonald of Invest Northwest Publishing, which is coordinating the event. “The people and companies that put these buildings together are often behind the scenes, so this is all about celebrating them and their accomplish-ments, and acknowl-edging their efforts and commitment to their projects.”

One of the finalists is Solar Wall from Fort St. James.

Congratulations to all the Fort St. James grads. See more photos of the Fort St. James Secondary 2014 grads on pages 6, 7, 8 and 12. Photos are courtesy of Wallace Studios.

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DISTRICT OF FORT ST. JAMES ANNUAL REPORT

Pursuant to sections 98-99 of the Community Charter, the Council of the District of Fort St. James will pres-ent the Annual Report for the year 2013 at the Regu-lar Meeting on June 25, 2014, starting at 7:00 pm, at the Municipal Office at 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC.

The draft Annual Report is available for public inspec-tion at the Municipal Office during office hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer

The Annual General

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will be held at 7:00 pm on June 18, 2014 at the

CFDC offices in Vanderhoof.

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. (Proponent), a wholly owned subsidiary of TransCanada PipeLines Limited, is proposing the Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project (proposed Project), an approximately 900 km natural gas pipeline from near the District of Hudson’s Hope to the proposed Pacific NorthWest LNG liquefied natural gas export facility on Lelu Island, within the District of Port Edward.

The proposed Project would involve the construction and operation of a 48-inch (1,219 mm) diameter pipeline, metering facility, and three compressor stations, with provision for up to an additional five compressor stations to allow for future expansion. The proposed Project will have an initial capacity of approximately 2.0 billion cubic feet (bcf/day) with potential for expansion to approximately 3.6 bcf/day.

The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act.

The Proponent has now submitted its application (Application) to obtain an environmental assessment certificate, which is required before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project.

In order to provide information to the public about the Application, and to receive comments from the public, the Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) invites the public to attend Open Houses at the following locations. All open houses will be held between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

June 16 – Terrace Open House Best Western Plus Terrace, Skeena Ballroom 4553 Greig Avenue, Terrace

June 17 – Port Edward Open House Community Centre 770 Pacific Avenue, Port Edward

June 18 – Hazelton Open House New Hazelton Elementary School 3275 Bowser Street, New Hazelton

June 19 – Smithers Open House Hudson’s Bay Lodge, Ferguson Room 3251 Highway 16 East, Smithers

June 23 – Hudson’s Hope Open House Community Hall 10310 Kyllo Street, Hudson’s Hope

June 24 – Mackenzie Open House St. Peter’s Church Hall 599 Skeena Drive, Mackenzie

June 25 – Fort St. James Open House Music Maker’s Hall 255 2nd Avenue East, Fort St. James

There are 45 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the Application. The comment period will begin on May 26, 2014 and end on July 10, 2014. All comments received during this comment period will be considered.

The intention of seeking public comments on the Application for an environmental assessment certificate is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process.

EAO accepts public comments through the following ways:

• By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca

• By Mail: Nathan Braun Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1

• By Fax: Fax: 250.387.0230

An electronic copy of the Application and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Paper copies of the Application are available for viewing at public libraries in Prince Rupert, Granisle, Hazelton and Fort St. James, as well as TransCanada offices:

• #1300, 10504 – 100 Ave., Fort St. John

• #201, 760 Kinsmen Place, Prince George

• #630, 609 Granville Street, Vancouver

Digital copies are available at libraries in Fort St. John, Taylor, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd, Mackenzie, Prince George, Stewart and Terrace. For community members interested in paper copies libraries will redirect you to other resources.

Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Project

Open House and Invitation to Comment

NOTE: All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to EAO website.

Park Boundary Adjustment Application

Prince Rupert Gas Transmission Ltd. is preparing a Park Boundary Adjustment application for Anhluut’ukwsim Laxmihl Angwinga’asanskwhl Nisga’a, the Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. As part of this process, BC Parks requires Prince Rupert Gas Transmission to undertake public consultation, including open houses.

A distance of 12.1 kilometres of the proposed natural gas transmission line is proposed to follow Highway 113 through Nisga’a Memorial Lava Bed Park. An adjustment to the park boundary will be required if the project is to proceed along the proposed route.

As part of the open houses, information on the proposed boundary adjustment will be available. Participants will have the opportunity to provide input to inform Prince Rupert Gas Transmission’s Application to BC Parks.

A summary of the application is available for viewing at www.princerupertgas.com. Public comments on the proposed boundary adjustment should be submitted to Prince Rupert Gas Transmission via an online form at www.princerupertgas.com. Comments will be accepted between May 26 to July 10.

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Whether you are considering using a friend, family member or a regulated child care home or program, when se-lecting child care you need to look at a number of things before making your � -nal selection. You and your child want a long lasting relationship with your child care provider. The person, the environ-ment and the programming are all impor-tant pieces that make up a good place for children to spend their days. All parties involved need to be happy with the ar-rangement.

In order for care providers to provide quality care, they need a good under-standing of child development. Know-ing what the appropriate developmental milestones are and when they should be reached is important. Research has shown how crucial the � rst � ve years are in in� uencing lifelong learning and suc-cess. Studies have shown that provider education does impact the quality of the care provided.

The relationship between the par-ent and provider as well as the provider and the child is another important factor. The child care provider needs to be able to meet the needs of the child as an in-dividual and also be a partner in raising the child.

Your child’s temperament is also an important consideration. Does your child enjoy larger groups or are they better in a small group? Do they enjoy � eld trips and events or feel more secure staying in one place? Are they able to fall asleep easily in a room with other children or do they need lots of rocking and cuddling before being laid in their bed in a quiet room?

The environment where your child will be all day must please you both. Op-portunities for social, emotional, cogni-tive and physical development need to be evident. The space must be healthy, safe, clean, and comfortable. Having adequate amounts of developmentally appropriate toys and material for the number of chil-

dren in care should be apparent. Choosing child care can be one of the

most dif� cult jobs a parent has. If you are providing or want to pro-

vide child care you need to follow The Child Care Licensing Regulations and Community Care and Assisted Living Act, provincial laws that set the base level of protection of the health, safety, and dignity of individuals in care. If you care for more than two children who are not related to you, you are required to be li-censed. If you are caring for two children and the parents would like to qualify for a higher rate of subsidy or you wish to have some training and quality checks in place you may become registered with Child Care Resource and Referral.

You can contact Child Care Resource and Referral at 250-563-2483 or www.ccrr.bc.ca or Community Care Facili-ties Licensing at 250-565-2150 or http://www.northernhealth.ca for more infor-mation.

Looking for child care or wanting to provide child care? Important information to consider

The Council of Forest Industries (COFI) has given out $12,000 to 12 high school students ($1,000 each) who are attending post-

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2014 COFI Scholarship Winners from North Central BC

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Jeff NagelBlack Press

Premier Christy Clark is stepping aside from any decisions related to new oil refineries after the emergence of a new refinery proposal involving her ex-husband.

Mark Marissen has been hired as vice-president of Pacific Future Energy, which today announced plans to build an oil refinery in Prince Rupert.

“I learned that this proposal was going to be-come something real last week,” Clark said, adding she then contacted the provincial conflict-of-interest commissioner for guidance.

Pacific Future Energy is the latest company pur-suing the idea of refining bitumen from the Alberta oil sands before it’s loaded onto tankers so there’s less risk to the marine environment waters in the event of a spill.

Victoria businessman David Black, owner of Black Press newspapers, has spearheaded a similar refinery proposal, to be located between Kitimat and Terrace.

Black’s Kitimat Clean plan could use bitumen coming from the Northern Gateway pipeline – if it’s built – or else it could aim to build a separate pipeline or use trains carrying oil by rail.

Black continues to seek a $10-billion loan guar-antee from the federal government to satisfy potential international investors.

Pacific Future Energy said it plans a scaleable $10-billion refinery ranging from 200,000 barrels per

day up to one million if required.Salmer Salameh, the executive chairman of Pa-

cific Future and the head of a Mexican infrastructure conglomerate, called it “a unique opportunity to build the greenest refinery in the world.”

The company announced its plan Tuesday and said it’s beginning pre-feasibility studies.

It comes ahead of an imminent decision by the federal government on Enbridge’s proposed North-ern Gateway pipeline project, which would carry bi-tumen to Kitimat for export by tanker.

“It is my understanding that this proposal doesn’t depend or isn’t linked to any pipeline proposal,” Clark told reporters Tuesday.

She will refer all government deliberations on any refinery proposal to Finance Minister Mike de Jong.

The conflict-of-interest rules for MLAs do not specifically cover spouses, but say MLAs should recuse themselves if a situation is likely to lead to a perception they may personally benefit.

NDP finance critic Mike Farnworth called it the right decision.

“It’s important that the premier is held to a higher standard,” he said.

The B.C. Liberals 2013 election platform backed the concept of Black’s refinery plan and pledged to support its development.

Black said he met last year with Pacific Future’s Mexican backers, who initially wanted to partner with him on the new refinery.

But he said they were only interested if they got majority control, something Black rejected as against Canada’s interests and potentially leading to reduced environmental safeguards.

“The good news to me is their interest validates our value-added concept for any doubters out there as to whether this is a good business proposition,” Black said.

“Here’s somebody else who wants to do the same thing.”

There have been no further talks on joining forc-es, he said.

Black said he’s not concerned about provincial bias arising from Marissen’s role.

“I’m not asking the province to pick a favourite or anything but I do hope they endorse the concept and provide funding for the concept so we can move ahead.”

Black said he’s been told by federal officials that a loan guarantee from Ottawa is possible – but only if B.C. also backs it.

“It comes down to whether the B.C. government is keen on championing this kind of project and has money for it.”

Premier shuns refinery decisions to avoid conflictNew oil refinery proposal involves ex-husband

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The students and staff of Fort St. James Secondary School would like to thank all of the parents, student helpers, and the representatives from local businesses and organizations who participated in the Commencement Ceremony on Friday, June 6th at the Fort Forum. We would also like to thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals who generously supported our students by providing scholarships and bursaries. These awards recognize the achievements of our graduating students and help to create post-secondary opportunities. This continued support is greatly appreciated by the students and staff of FSJSS.

Scholarship/ Bursary Name Sponsor Apollo Forest Product Bursaries Apollo Forest Product Ltd.The Bargain Store Bursary Bargain StoreBrulin Enterprises Scholarship Bruce MacdonaldCanyon Tree Farms Bursary Harry Hooke & Lynn JacksonCanfor and Canfor Pulp Scholarship Canadian Forest Products Ltd.Courage to Continue Award Cam and Ann McCormickCUPE Local 4177 “Club 91” Bursary Members of CUPE local 4177David Hoy Staff Bursaries Staff of David Hoy Elementary SchoolDennis Playfair Memorial Bursary Bev Playfair and familyDistrict Scholarships Nechako Lakes School Dist. 91District of Fort St. James Scholarship District of Fort St. JamesDr. Brian Bowers Memorial Bursary Ladies Aux. to Stuart Lake HospitalDuane Valk Forestry Bursary Florence and Peter ValkEddie Velkjar Memorial Bursary Faye Velkjar and familyFSJ Falcons Speed Skating Club Bursary FSJ Falcons Speed Skating ClubFSJ Minor Hockey Assoc. Bursary FSJ Minor Hockey AssociationFSJ Volunteer Fire Dept. and Aux. Bursary LadiesAux. to Volunteer FiremenFSJSS PAC Bursary FSJSS Parent Advisory CouncilFSJSS Staff Scholarship FSJSS StaffFSJ TV Society Bursary FSJ TV SocietyIntegris Credit Union Scholarship Integris Credit UnionJackson Memorial Scholarship Neil JacksonJenni Goff Memorial Bursary Harvey and Lynn GoffJoseph Paques Memorial Bursary Canfor-administered Trust FundVeronica Paques Memorial Bursary Canfor- administered Trust FundLadies Aux to the Royal Can. Legion Bursary Ladies Aux. to Royal Can. Legion #268Les Huffman Memorial Bursary Mary Huffman and familyLes Kennedy Memorial Bursary Nechako Teachers UnionNak’albun PAC Bursary Nak’albun Parent Advisory Committee Nak’azdli Education Bursary Nak’azdli BandNechako Lakes Administrators Bursary Nechako Lakes Administrators Assn.Nechako Valley Society of the Performing Nechako Valley Society of the Arts Scholarship Performing ArtsPhilip Leon Memorial Bursary Brian and Lynn LeonPrincipal’s Award Fort St. James Secondary SchoolRegional District of Bulkley Nechako Regional District of Bulkley Nechako Area “C” Bursary Area “C”Rotary Bursary FSJ Rotary ClubRoyal Canadian Legion 268 Bursary Royal Canadian Legion Branch 268Sharon Ottesen Memorial Bursary Apollo Forest Products and EmployeesShirley Buck Memorial Bursary Ron Buck & family and FSJSS Staff Sowchea PAC Bursary Sowchea Elementary School PACStuart Lake Seniors Assoc. Bursary Stuart Lake Seniors AssociationTaba Bursary Taba Group Thomas Memorial Bursary Nak’azdli BandTl’azt’en Nation Bursary Tl’azt’en NationUNBC Scholars Scholarship UNBCVanderhoof and District CO-OP Bursary Vanderhoof and District CO-OP Assn.Woodlot 1880 Bursary Juha SalokannelYRB “Roads” Scholarship Yellowhead Road and Bridge VanderhoofYRB Trades Scholarship Yellowhead Road and Bridge Vanderhoof

T hank You

Harper government

congratulates Nak’azdli Band on

opening of new school

The Honourable Bernard Val-court, Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, today congratulates the Nak’azdli Band and celebrates their success on the completion of the Nak’al Bun (K-7) Elementary School.

Thanks to the hard work and partnership between the First Nation and the Government of Canada, 158

students from kindergarten to grade seven will have access to a brand new school. The school features a dedicated cultural room, an industrial kitchen and educational garden � lled with traditional medicinal plants. In-vestments also modernize the facility through sustainable technology such as geothermal heating and a natural air exchange to ventilate the school.

In celebration of Clean Air Day, the B.C. government is renewing its com-mitment to fund suc-cessful air quality programs, protecting the health of British Columbians, local communities and the environment.

The BC Lung As-sociation has been awarded $200,000 to continue the popular Wood Stove Exchange Program. Since 2008,

New funding to support clean air

Fort St. James Library events

the B.C. government has partnered with the BC Lung Association to encourage British Columbians to re-place their old wood stoves for new low-emission appliances. To date, the Province has put $2.28 million towards the program, successfully replac-ing nearly 6,000 wood stoves.

The Province is also boosting its ef-forts to raise aware-

ness about climate change by awarding $100,000 to the Hub for Action on School Transportation Emis-sions (HASTe). An online resource and networking pro-gram, HASTe helps students, teachers, schools and commu-nities take action to reduce school trans-portation emissions for the coming year.

An additional $100,000 is being

awarded to the BC Clean Air Research Fund (BC CLEAR), providing research grants to academic institutions, govern-ment organizations, First Nations and con-sulting organizations in support of strategic air quality and health research. The � nd-ings from BC CLEAR have been instrumen-tal in shaping air qual-ity policies through-out the province.

Hey Babies - Toddle on over to the Library! Tuesday, July 15, 22, 29, August 5 and 12, 2014 their will be Baby Time @ the library from 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m. This event is free. Contact 250-996-7431.

The Fort St. James Public Library will be host-ing an early literacy program for youngsters age

0-3 from Tuesdays at 10:30-11:30 from July 8- Aug 12.

Based on the Mother Goose on the Loose program, this early literacy program will feature rhyme, song, � nger plays, and movement, all fo-cused on getting children ready to read.

Call the Library to register!

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Fort St. James Grads 2014

Fort St. James Secondary Graduating Class of 2014

John RUSTAD, MLANechako LakesPhone: 250-567-6820 1-877-964-5650Fax: 250-567-6822E-mail: [email protected]: www.johnrustadmla.bc.ca

to the Graduating Class of Fort St. James

Secondary SchoolThis is an exciting time for you, and we wish

you all the best on your graduation day and in your future endeavors.

Here’s hoping all of your dreams come true! Your hard work and dedication have taken you

to this point, and we know you’ll continue to achieve great things in the future.

School District No. 91(Nechako Lakes)

153 E. Connaught St. Vanderhoof, BC

Keep up the great work. Best wishes, graduates!

Congratulations Class of 2014!

Alexis, KeciaAuchstaetter, Kara Baillaut, NatalieBarfoot, KristyBennison, CarmenBurdeniuk, BreannConstantine, LeihaDeMerchant, DanielDunkley, Taylor

Eastman, JuliaFelix Junior, LanceFlynn, RyleeForshner, ShayneForshner, TaiteGauthier, RebeccahGoodwin, KaitlanHallman, ToriHilde, Melissa

Hills, ScottHolland, JoshuaHunt, DarnellJoseph, JanisJoseph, KeeganJoseph, KristinaJoseph, SheldonKing, SaraKipper, Devon

Laakso, MikaLeach, SarahLegebokoff, LaylaLegebokoff, ShelbyPearson, MitchellPierre, GarretPierre, JadePierre, JodiePrince, Morgan

Rasmussen, AlixRivard, BrianRoach, ZackSam, GageSam, MaddisonSam, RoyceSanghera, JustinSpodniak, JankoStark, Cortney

Sulyma, JoelSutherland, DanielleSwedak, DanielThomas, ShariThomas-Beddow, LekeishaTibbetts, DavidVankoughnett, NicoleWebb, Bobbi

White, MiyahWillick, LiamWitte, Anna

For grad pictures of

Grand March Ceremony and Group photo

stop into Wallace Studios, look at the proof and place your

order. Photos will be ready to view

on Monday, June 23rd.

156 Stewart Street West Vanderhoof

250-567-3979,

1-877-567-3979 toll free

Photo courtesy of Wallace Studios

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Fort St. James Grads 2014

Fort St. James, BC

250-996-7171

Nak’azdli Band Council

Congratulations to all of the 2014 Grads!

We are very proud of you.

Don’t go where the path may lead;

go instead where there is no path

and leave a trail.

Years of hard work have led you to this moment, and we could not be more proud of your accomplishment. As you celebrate this important milestone in your life, the District of Fort St. James extend our warm congratulations and wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Congratulations Graduates!

Photos courtesy of Wallace Studios

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Fort St. James Grads 2014

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We wish you all the best as you embark on exciting new challenges

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Congratulations, graduates.

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“Building Canada’s Premier Forest Company”

Integris Management & Staff are very proud of all of you.

Congratulations Students!

Photos courtesy of Wallace Studios

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Educating communities against unwanted nuisances

Steven MaiseyLakes District News

June 9-15 was proclaimed as Invasive Spe-cies Week by the B.C. provincial government.

The purpose of Invasive Species Week was to promote and raise awareness of the economi-cal and environmental damage that invasive plants and animals can cause communities.

Since 2012 the provincial government has provided the Invasive Species Council of B.C. $2.1 million to help prevent aquatic species from entering B.C., as well as to support public awareness programs.

Along with the $2.1 million provided to the Invasive Species Council of B.C., the provin-cial government, last month, announced that $1.6 million in invasive plant grants have been awarded to 29 regional districts, municipalities and invasive species organizations, which in-cludes the Regional District of Bulkley-Necha-ko (RDBN)

That money is in an addition to the $809,000 that the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations has set aside for invasive plant control and management in 2014-2015.

The RDBN has its own Invasive Plant Man-agement Program which is administered by the regional districts' Environmental Services De-partment.

As well, the RDBN is a member of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC), which since 2005 has been conducted using a 'single agency approach.'

"Invasive plant control has been conducted using a 'single agency approach' various organi-zations, including the Regional District of Bulk-ley-Nechako, various municipalities, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, Ministry

of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Opera-tions, BC Hydro and others, contribute funding to the NWIPC," Carolynn Lane, Sustainability Assistant for the RDBN said.

"The contributed monies are managed using a partnership delivery model to achieve on the ground control of invasive plants on each juris-diction, as well as public awareness, inventory, and assessments. On the ground treatments and inventory are conducted by contractors in each Invasive Plant Management Area."

The NWIPC covers the area from Valemount to Haida Gwaii and north to the Yukon border, excluding the Peace Region.

Invasive plant programs are designed to identify areas where invasive plant species are growing a rapidly contain and eradicate the area.

The top three invasive plant species in the Burns Lake area include mountain bluet, which is highly invasive and displaces natural veg-etation, common tansy, which may be toxic to cattle and displaces natural vegetation and � eld scabious, which competes with forage stands and native pastures, causing decline in hay pro-duction.

The RDBN has a Landowner Rebate Pro-gram where locals can apply for a rebate on the extraction of invasive species in their home gar-dens.

This money is set aside by the NWIPC for each member.

The applicants jurisdiction depends on the maximum amount that they could be refunded for the cost.

Burns Lake residents can receive up to a $500 rebate if their application is accepted.

Along with concern over invasive plant spe-cies the week targeted the education of harmful aquatic invasive species.

This focused mainly on the potential to trans-port these species by recreational boaters.

The Invasive Species Council of B.C. pro-grams, such as the 'Clean, Drain, Dry' program target the education of recreational boaters.

This program encourages boaters to clean, drain and dry and equipment, boats, motors, trailers, bait buckets and pets of aquatic debris before leaving a lake or body of water.

Those who fail to do so face stiff pen-alties.

In 2012, an amendment to the alien species regulations ensures that boaters clean all boats or related equipment to prevent the spread of species, such as quagga mussels.

Those who fail to do so face � nes of up to $100,000.

Minister of Forests, Lands and Natu-ral Resource Operations, Steve Thom-son encourages British Columbians to educate themselves about these species.

"During Invasive Species Week, I encourage British Columbians to learn more about these damaging plants and animals and actions that anyone can take to limit their spread," Thomson said, "I encourage citizens to use the Report-A-Weed app, and I encourage boat owners to ensure they 'clean, drain and dry' their boats before launching in B.C.'s lakes and rivers."

In 2012, Burns Lake had a clean sta-tion for boats that was part of a pilot pro-gram.

The station is no longer there as the focus has shifted more towards the edu-cation of local boaters to the harms of invasive species.

The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako encourages anyone that sees invasive plants to call the Northwest Invasive Plant Council's hot-line at 1-866-44WEEDS(93337).

Boaters can learn more about the Invasive Species Council of B.C.'s 'Clean, Drain, Dry' program at www.bcinvasives.ca/programs/aquatics.

Invasive plant and animal species are the target of public education

THE CHURCHESOF

FORT ST. JAMES

OUR LADY OF THE SNOWSROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

SUNDAY LITURGY: Saturday 7:30 pm & Sunday 10:30 amDAILY MASS: Monday - Friday 9:00 am

PASTORAL TEAM: FATHER FRANK SALMON 250-996-8343SR. PAT MACAULAY, SR. DIVINA PEDRO

250-996-2275

(Across from the Petrocan Station)

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

Strong Start FacilitatorLOCATION: Mouse Mountain Elementary SchoolHOURS OF WORK: 24.25 hours per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-base environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numeracy, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The Facilitator will: • establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement; • ensure that the activities available for the children re ect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; • plan and prepare participant-orientated activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; • make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; • make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, • attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.

uali cations: • a certi cate, preferably a diploma in arly hildhood ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/ Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: [email protected]

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School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)

Strong Start FacilitatorLOCATION: David Hoy Elementary SchoolHOURS OF WORK: 24.25 hours per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-base environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numeracy, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The Facilitator will: • establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement; • ensure that the activities available for the children re ect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; • plan and prepare participant-orientated activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; • make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; • make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, • attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.

uali cations: • a certi cate, preferably a diploma in arly Childhood ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/ Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: [email protected]

Vernon SmithJuly 16, 1934 - May 10, 2014He always said it was a good day because he did not see his picture on the post offi ce door.

Vernon was born in Kemp-town, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, to James William Smith and Mildred Irene Stevens, and proud to say he was a Bluenos-er!! He has two younger sisters Carol and Sharon.

He met mom on a blind date in 1952 and they were mar-ried 08 Apr 1953. There fi rst child, Linda was born in April 1954. They moved to British Columbia in 1957, and a short time later their fi rst son Stewart was born. Later on they had two more sons, Dale, and Darcy.

Vernon had a knack of being able to fi gure out and run any piece of bush machinery, in minutes, and of all the years he drove logging truck he can boast that he never rolled a truck or dumped a load. He was capable of listening to the sound of an engine running and being able to pin point exact-ly what was wrong with it.

They actually lived in Ft. St. James, three times. This last time he opened and operated Highway 27 towing for 8 years. Failing health forced him to sell out. He struggled with COPD for ten years before fi nally succumbing to it on the 10th of May.

He put up one heck of a fi ght to stay with us. He is predeceased by his father James William Smith, his

fi rst son Stewart Smith and grandson Casey.He is survived by both his sisters, Carol and Sharon

(Lloyd Unra) and his mom Mildred who is 98 years old, his devoted wife Jean, daughter Linda (Peter Connolly) and son Dale and Darcy.

He has 8 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and numer-ous nieces and nephews.

You will never realize how many people over his life time he helped get back on their feet after tough times had fallen upon them. He never asked for anything in return.

He will be missed, but never forgotten. The man left an impression with most everyone he met.

Thank you for attending this luncheon for our family to remember him.

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Vernon SmithJuly 16, 1934 - May 10, 2014He always said it was a good day because he did not see his picture on the post of� ce door.

Vernon was born in Kemp-town, Colchester County, Nova Scotia, to James William Smith and Mildred Irene Stevens, and proud to say he was a Bluenos-er!! He has two younger sisters Carol and Sharon.

He met mom on a blind date in 1952 and they were mar-ried 08 Apr 1953. There � rst child, Linda was born in April 1954. They moved to British Columbia in 1957, and a short time later their � rst son Stewart was born. Later on they had two more sons, Dale, and Darcy.

Vernon had a knack of being able to � gure out and run any piece of bush machinery, in minutes, and of all the years he drove logging truck he can boast that he never rolled a truck or dumped a load. He was capable of listening to the sound of an engine running and being able to pin point exact-ly what was wrong with it.

They actually lived in Ft. St. James, three times. This last time he opened and operated Highway 27 Towing for 8 years. Failing health forced him to sell out. He struggled with COPD for ten years before � nally succumbing to it on the 10th of May.

He put up one heck of a � ght to stay with us. He is predeceased by his father James William Smith, his

� rst son Stewart Smith and grandson Casey.He is survived by both his sisters, Carol and Sharon

(Lloyd Unra) and his mom Mildred who is 98 years old, his devoted wife Jean, daughter Linda (Peter Connolly) and son Dale and Darcy.

He has 8 grandchildren 3 great grandchildren and numer-ous nieces and nephews.

You will never realize how many people over his life time he helped get back on their feet after tough times had fallen upon them. He never asked for anything in return.

He will be missed, but never forgotten. The man left an impression with most everyone he met.

Thank you for attending this luncheon for our family to remember him.

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Strong Start FacilitatorLOCATION: Burns Lake WOW BusHOURS OF WORK: 4 hours per day, 2 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: September 2, 2014 RATE OF PAY: $21.70 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement

Together with parents and caregivers, the facilitator will be responsible for operating the program. The intention of the program is that parents and caregivers will participate alongside their children in a purposeful, play-base environment. The program will concentrate on key aspects of family literacy, numeracy, parent support and education, stages of early childhood development and community resource sharing.

The Facilitator will: • establish and post a daily schedule for the program with participant involvement; • ensure that the activities available for the children re ect the stages of child development and encourage creativity and language development; • plan and prepare participant-orientated activities and daily circle times that involve stories, songs, movement, etc; • make connections with service providers in the community and facilitate referrals for families where necessary; • make connections with the school personnel to facilitate a smooth transition for families into the formal school system; and, • attend training sessions as offered by district or local organizations.

uali cations: • a certi cate, preferably a diploma in arly Childhood ducation; • training and/or experience working with children in the 0-5 age range; • training and/or experience working with parents/ adults in a facilitative role; • personal qualities including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to be culturally sensitive, reactive, collaborative and resourceful; • training and/or experience working with families experiencing multiple challenges (poverty, abuse, addiction, cognitive challenges such as FASD); and, • a clear Criminal Record Review prior to hiring.

Please mail, fax or email resumes to: Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/ Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) PO Box 129, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: (250) 567-2284 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: [email protected]

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TownhousesStuart Lake Townhouses Newly renovated, family oriented, 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement, 2 parking stalls, No dogs. Ref Req’d 250-996-8044

2009 PONTIAC VIBEexcellent condition, 60,000 kms, fully loaded with a set of winter tires. Manual, front wheel drive. $9800Call (250) 251-4500 or

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Merchandise for Sale

AuctionsRESTAURANT Equipment Auction - Saturday - June 21st @11am - Organic Lives, Jugo Juice, New Liq-uidation Equipment & Consignment. Online bidding available through BidSpotter. Video Preview, auction catalogue, inventory [email protected]

Farm EquipmentFARM & Ranch Paige Wire Fencing, 48” Tall, Lowest Pric-es in BC. All City Auctions 604-514-0194

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Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all

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Heavy Duty BumperFits older Dodge or newer

Ford. $700 250-649-8004

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KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for bal-ance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca.

STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 or online: www.pioneersteel.ca

Help Wanted

WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1.866.960.0045 or visit on-line: www.dollars4guns.com

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner

5 BDRM HOME IN TELKWA

FOR SALE3200 sq ft, 4 bath, includes washer &

dryer, fridge & stove, dishwasher

hot tub, natural gas, contact

250-845-3315

LakeshoreUS Lake Osoyoos Lake Front: 4 Acres 296FF Lowbank $459k; Cottage at Shore $203,900; Beautiful Walk Out 160FF $649k; New Town-house w/Gar $549; 4-plex $409k; Sunny Bungalow $319k; Veranda Beach $367,900 & $469k Sun Lakes Realty 509.476-2121 CALL www.sunlakesrealty.us

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentHILLCREST Apartments - Fort

St. James - Lg. 1 & 2bdrm suites. Clean and quiet. Adult

oriented,Security system,Strict Management,No Pets

ph# 250-996-7170 or 250-944-0558

Lakeview Apartments752 Stuart Dr. W. Fort St. James. 2bdrm apt. Newly renovated. Quiet, clean build-ing. Adult oriented. no pets R.R. Avail. 250-996-8044

Boats

17FT NOVA Craft Prospec-tor canoe for sale. SP3 lay-up, small dent on bottom but otherwise excellent condi-tion. In Burns Lake $550. ----------------------------------18FT COMPOSITE tandem kayak for sale. Seaward “Naia” model w/rudder. Comes with 2 skirts & 2 pad-dles. In Burns Lake $1200.Call Ted: 250-692-2372 4 OUT OF 5

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