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PG: free coding event for youth

Polar Express, Santa, and Christmas cheer: Vanderhoof Parade of Lights 2015

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Over 30 lighted festive floats provided by local businesses and service groups dazzled crowds as they proceeded down Stewart Street in Vanderhoof at the annual Parade of Lights on Dec. 5 evening.

B.C. : non-vaccinated visitors to healthcare facilities asked to wear masks

VICTORIA - As of Dec. 1, 2015, people who have not had a fl u shot this season are asked to wear a mask when visiting provincial health-care facilities to help protect those at-risk of infl uenza. Provincial health-care facilities include hospitals, long-term care homes, public health units and outpatient clinics.

Each year, there are approximately 3,500 deaths

from the fl u and its complications in Canada. Hos-pitalized patients and seniors in residential care and assisted living are more vulnerable to infl uen-za than healthy adults. People infected with the fl u are highly contagious and can spread the virus for 24 hours before they even realize they are sick.

Visitors join all health authority employees, students, physicians, residents, contractors,

vendors and volunteers in helping to protect those at risk by choosing to vaccinate or mask, as part of B.C.’s comprehensive infl uenza prevention strategy. Visitors will be asked to comply with this policy on the honour system.

The fl u vaccine is free to people intending to visit a health-care facility and is available at public

See FLU, page 4

On Dec. 12, youth aged eight to 12 can participate at a free half-day of coding with experienced mentors at John McInnis School’s Centre for Learning Alternatives in Prince George.

It’s one of the four Codecreate events in B.C. — others tak-ing place in Kelowna, Victoria, and Vancouver — held in celebration of the Hour of Code, a grassroots global com-puter science and digital literacy awareness cam-paign aimed to encour-age students around the world to try an Hour of Code during December 7-13 celebrated in rec-ognition of the birthday of computing pioneer Admiral Grace Murray Hopper (December 9, 1906).

Students will bring their own laptops, while lunch will be provided. More information can be found on http://www.eventbrite.com/e/codecreate-prince-george-free-hour-of-code-event-for-youth-ages-8-to-18-registra-tion-19396721115

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Alcohol and Drug Impaired DrivingImpaired driving is not limited to cars. Impaired

driving also applies to all motor vehicles, including snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles (ATV), boats and even aircraft and railway equipment.

If you are operating or in the care and control of any of the above (whether it is in motion or not) and you have consumed alcohol, a police offi cer may make a demand on you to provide a sample of your breath, at roadside, on an Approved Screening Device (ASD).

After providing a breath sample the results of that test will determine what, if any, further actions are taken.

THE “WARN” RANGE (A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT OF 50MG% TO 80MG%)

An individual who submits a breath sample in the “warn” range, a BAC of 50mg% to 80mg% (50-80 milligrams of alcohol in one hundred milliliters of blood), can be subject to administrative penalties such as a roadside suspension or an immediate road-side prohibition.

A “FAIL” (A BLOOD ALCOHOL CONTENT ABOVE 80MG%)

An individual who submits a breath sample and registers a “fail” (a BAC above 80mg%), will be re-quired to provide further breath samples at the police station. A subsequent breath sample that exceeds the legal BAC limit of 80 mg% means that the person may be charged under section 253 (b) of the Criminal Code of Canada: having consumed alcohol in such a quantity that the concentration in the person’s blood exceeds eighty milligrams of alcohol in one hundred milliliters of blood.

OTHER CRIMINAL CHARGES

Based on a police offi cer’s observations you can also be charged criminally, under section 253 (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada: the person’s ability to operate the vehicle, vessel, aircraft or railway equip-ment is impaired by alcohol or a drug, without sub-

mitting to a breath demand.

It is possible to be impaired even if you have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) below 80mg% (80 milligrams of alcohol in one hundred milliliters of blood).

Failure, or refusal, to provide a breath sample can also result in criminal charges that have the same pen-alties as impaired driving.

STANDARDIZED FIELD SOBRIETY TEST (SFST)

If you are operating or in the care and control of a car, truck, ATV, boat, aircraft, etc. (whether it is in motion or not) and you have consumed alcohol, drugs or a combination of alcohol and drugs, a police of-fi cer may make a demand on you to submit to a Stan-dard Field Sobriety Test (SFST).

A SFST test is typically administered roadside and consists of a police offi cer putting a suspected im-paired driver through a series of standardized sobriety tests.

Based on a police offi cer’s observations you can also be charged criminally, under section 253 (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada without submitting to a SFST demand.

Failure, or refusal, to comply with the SFST de-mand can also result in criminal charges that have the same penalties as impaired driving.

DRUG IMPAIRED DRIVING

If you are operating or in the care and control of a car, truck, ATV, boat, aircraft, etc. (whether it is in motion or not) and a police offi cer has reasonable grounds to believe that you have consumed drugs (including prescription drugs) or a combination of alcohol and drugs, a demand may be given to you to undertake an evaluation to ascertain if you are im-paired by the drugs, or a combination of alcohol and drugs. Failure to comply with the demand will result

in criminal charges which carry the same penalty as driving while impaired.

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If you comply with the demand, the evaluation in-cludes sobriety tests that are similar to the SFST’s, taking clinical indicators (blood pressure, oral body temperature, pulse, etc.) and measuring your pupil size in different lighting conditions. If the result of the evaluation is that you are impaired and the eval-uator can determine the drug category, you will be charged under section 253 (a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Refusal to undertake the evaluation or quitting at any time will result in criminal charges that have the same penalties as driving while impaired by alcohol.

At the conclusion of the drug evaluation you will be given a demand to provide a bodily fl uid sample (blood, oral fl uid or urine) if the evaluator determines that you are impaired and that the impairment is the result of one or more category of drugs, or a combina-tion of alcohol and drugs. The sample is to confi rm or refute the fi ndings of the evaluator and the choice of the sample is made by the evaluator.

Failure to provide the sample will result in crimi-nal charges that have the same penalties as impaired driving.

PROVINCIAL LAWS ALSO CARRY ADDITIONAL PENALTIES FOR

IMPAIRED DRIVING

Check your Provincial/Territorial laws to deter-mine what additional administrative penalties may be imposed upon you, in addition to any criminal penal-ties, for impaired driving where you live.

BRITISH COLUMBIA’S IMMEDIATE ROAD-SIDE PROHIBITION PROGRAM

The province of British Columbia is currently us-ing an Immediate Roadside Prohibition program.


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NOTICE OF SCHOOL BOARD MEETINGS

Regular Board Meetings of the Board of Education of School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) for the months of December 2015 and January 2016 will be held as follows:

December 14, 2015School Board O ce, Vanderhoof, BC

January 18, 2016Video-Conference

Designated sites for video-conferencing are: Lakes District Secondary School, Fort St. James Secondary School, Fraser Lake Elementary-Secondary School, and the Vanderhoof School Board O ce.

These meetings will commence at 6:00 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend.

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Vanderhoof’s RCMP detach-ment lodged 62 fi les, including 8 prisoners, this week. Though the fi gures are typically low for November and December, the number of fi les has decreased sig-nifi cantly with the milder weather. Fraser Lake, however, has suffered more collisions per capita than Vanderhoof this past week, said Cpl. Wade Harvey.

Crime reduction programFor breach fi les, Vanderhoof’s

police lodged 16 this November, while there were only three in November last year. The increase is due to the reinvigoration of the detachment’s crime reduction pro-gram by Cpl. Cameron Fergusson, who has expertise in this fi eld, Harvey said.

Including curfew compliance checks every night, the idea of the program is to reduce crime by focussing police attention on the small number of individu-als who are responsible for the majority of the police fi les in the region.

“It’s a three-prong approach,” Harvey said. “The underlying message [to these offenders] is one, change what you are doing; two, leave our town; or three, go back to jail.”

For the offenders who are interested in changing their lifestyle or remove themselves from the criminal elements, the police can provide them with information and access to programs for mov-ing, seeking employment, or treatment.

“Ultimately, they can change their ways and be part of the society in a positive way,” Harvey said.

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

Police Update: November stats

Free fl u shots for visitors to healthcare facilities to protect the vulnerable

November 2015 fi les compared with November 2014: increases and de-creases

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health clinics, physicians’ offi ces, travel clinics and pharmacies. It is also free in B.C. for children between the ages of six months and fi ve years, seniors 65 years and older, pregnant women and Aboriginal people, as well as individuals with chronic health conditions or compro-mised immune systems and their house-hold contacts and caregivers.

As well, the na-sal spray fl u vaccine is provided free at public-health clinics and physicians’ offi ces to children two to 17 years of age who are at

risk of serious illness from infl uenza or who live with someone who is at risk.

While the best way for visitors to pro-tect those in health-care facilities is to get vaccinated, masks will be available, free of charge, for those who have not been vaccinated.

The infl uenza vaccine is safe and effective at preventing illness when used in conjunction with other infection control practices,

such as hand washing and remaining home when sick.

For more information about infl uenza and vaccination clinics, visit: www.im-munizebc.ca

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In addition to trades, agriculture, and science, Vanderhoof’s students will now have the opportunity to gain practical experience with local government.

On Nov. 17 at the District of Vanderhoof offi ce, Mayor Gerry Thiessen and Superintendent Char-lene Seguin from School District No. 91 signed a memorandum of understanding on providing appren-tice opportunities to students.

“It’s really a commitment that both organizations have to work together in the best interest of our students,” said Seguin. “The mu-nicipality will be working with [the school district’s career and trade coordinator] to identify work opportunities in town and to identify the skills that they need to success-fully work within those opportunities.”

She added, “Some of these opportunities will al-low students to gain credits during their high school year as well, towards graduation.”

With a target of securing three potential work experience spots per year, the district looks to offer ongoing opportunities throughout the school year that can be paid or volunteer, Thiessen said.

“Our hope is that young people going through school are going to look at options that we have for employment in our municipality,” he said. “Some of those will fi nd new opportunities that they haven’t thought of before.”

The opportunities will not only involve assisting the district’s public works crew, but also job shad-owing in the offi ce, Thiessen added.

“We don’t have a whole lot…we’re probably not going to be the largest employer of students in our community,” he said. “But we need to as a munici-pality say that we believe in this strong enough that we would get involved with this.”

He added, “We as a council saw this as a way to provide leadership to our community; we’ve asked businesses in our community to embrace young people going through school.”

The commitment to provide local work expe-rience opportunities also serves to help Vander-hoof develop community capacity, and ensure that skilled labour is available to meet the demands from nearby developing natural resource industries, the memorandum states.

“Our hope is that other businesses in the com-munity will really see this as an initiative and that it’s worth it for them to do,” Thiessen said. “Be-cause if we can offer opportunities to local young people in our community to get an education and get the work experience, there’s a good chance that

they may see staying in Vanderhoof as a great op-tion.”

In May this year, the Nechako Lakes school dis-trict has also signed a work experience agreement with the municipality of Burns Lake, and a similar agreement is in the works with the District of Fort St. James.


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Hooray for the Holidays, time for people to get together, eat well, laugh hard,and make great memories!Holidays can be a little bit stressful at times for most people, so be sure totake it easy, have a bubble bath, a walk, some casual time with friends out whereyou don’t have to worry about the cooking or cleaning, for at least a little bit.Or if you’re constantly pressed for time, try some deep breathing while you areworking, slow deep breaths will help the body adapt better to stress.The holidays are a great time to think about all the blessings we have in ourlives, and to remember those less fortunate, giving to those in need makes yourheart feel lighter, and should give you a sense of goodness that indulgencecannot. Get to know at least one of your neighbours and maybe invite an old friend over for a chat. Peace on earth isn’t just a holiday saying, it starts with you. So take the time to grab hold of anopportunity to bring peace into our small town one act at a time, at a time whenthey are most welcome and people are most open.You may wonder what this has to do with health? A healthy environment wherepeople get along, have trust, can rely on one another, and communicate wellbodes very well for your body, being shut in and alone works for a minisculeamount of people on this planet (those are the hermits that live on desertedislands…most of us need companionship or company).Another way to keep the holidays healthier is to keep your eye outfor those ingredients in all you buy to eat that isn’t homemade.Enjoying the good things is fi ne, I understand thatthis is not a time for moderation for most, though keep some healthy choices inthe back of your mind and maybe follow a suggested serving size.. if you’re stillhungry in an hour have another snack. Giving yourself to time to digest helpsyou to feel full without the need to overeat. Worried that your favorite food willbe eaten before you can enjoy it? Grab a plate and set some aside, you’ll behappier to have it a second time later on then you would be having it all at once.Enjoy yourselves this holiday season, laugh lots, drink responsibly, and makepeace and great memories! Keep that joy with you into and throughout theNew Year to help make your life happier. Remember the reasons for gettingtogether and try to focus on the positive things. Focus on the company of thoseyou hold dear and not the work it took to make it all happen (unless you likedthat part). Keep your focus on the positive and the positive will come to you!Wishing you and yours a great Christmas season and a Happynew year!

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Canada’s national job vacancy rate held steady in the third quarter, according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business’s (CFIB) latest Help Wanted report. Approximately 326,600 full time, part time and temporary positions remain un-fi lled across the country due to a lack of qualifi ed candidates, accounting for 2.6 per cent of positions.

“While the national rate has held steady, it is masking some counteracting regional developments,” said Ted Mallet, CFIB chief economist and vice-president. “The weakening labour markets in Saskatchewan and Alberta have seen their vacancy rates drop dramatically, but we’re seeing a signifi cant rise in rates in British Columbia and Prince Edward Island, as well as a modest increase in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.”

Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario and Mani-toba saw little change from last quarter.

British Columbia now has the highest vacancy rate in the country at 3.0 per cent, representing 48,700 positions. Nova Scotia has the lowest at 2.2 per cent, representing 6,600 posi-tions.

Service sector vacancy rates have risen modestly, while goods producers have seen a decline. Vacancy rates are more than double in micro businesses (one to four employees) than in large enterprises (500 or more employees).

The survey also shows a continuing clear relationship be-tween job vacancies and wages. Businesses with vacancies re-ported planned average organization-wide wage increases of 1.8 per cent in Q3 2015, while those fully staffed reported a half-point less at 1.3 per cent.

More information from the full report can be found on http://cfi b.ca/a6070e

National job vacancy rate un-changed, B.C. gets highest : CFIB

Local gov’t providing work experience Mayor Gerry Thies-sen (left) and school district superintendent Charlene Seguin sign a work experience agreement on Nov. 17.

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Jordan BatemanBritish Columbia Director,

Canadian Taxpayers Federation

“A good deed is its own reward,” the old saying goes. But not any more – now good deeds are being rewarded with a blizzard of micro tax credits, brought to you by politicians hungry for your vote.

Just how goofy are our leaders becoming? They’re now ripping off 1990s TV shows to generate new tax credit plans.

Richmond, Burnaby, Langley Township, and North Vancouver City are among the supporters of a plan to give private businesses tax credits for donating leftovers to the poor.

We blame TV’s Elaine Benes and Seinfeld for this cockamamie scheme. Back in 1997, Elaine had the idea for a store that sold only popped-off muffi n tops and gave the leftover muffi n “stumps” to a local homeless shelter.

Problems and hilarity ensued when the poor made it clear they didn’t want to get stuck with the stumps.

Or, as Jean Swanson of Vancou-ver’s Carnegie Community Action Project described the real-life tax credit-for-leftovers plan to The Van-

couver Sun: “Giving garbage to the poor, what’s new about that? It is gar-bage, you know.”

Still, these politicians would have rewarded Elaine with tax credits, paid for by you and me, whether they helped the poor or not. That’s a tough muffi n stump to swallow.

It’s great to help people, but this tax credit is unnecessary. The City of Richmond claims businesses can save up to 20 per cent of their op-erating costs by donating leftovers instead of paying to have them dis-posed of. If that’s the case, they don’t need more money from taxpayers to sweeten the deal. The economic case already exists.

Why do governments feel the need to bribe us – with our own money – into doing what we’re already doing?

There are tax credits for putting your kids in sports or music lessons, for volunteer fi refi ghting, for taking a bus, for fi xing up your kitchen, and for joining a search and rescue team. All worthy things, sure, but expen-sive for taxpayers.

And that doesn’t include millions of dollars spent on stupid ideas like B.C.’s Carrot Rewards, which hands out taxpayer-funded Air Miles to people who take a government health quiz. Or intrusive regulatory non-

sense like mandating climate change warning labels on gas pumps.

Now we’re talking about a left-overs tax credit. Where will this trend end? If someone stops and helps a stranded motorist change a fl at tire, should they get a tax deduction? If you help a little old lady across the street, is that worth $10 off your next tax bill? Why no tax credit for com-posting? Why no credit for kids who learn to computer code or tie their shoelaces? Why no breaks for teen-agers who keep their pants pulled up or wear their hats properly or don’t shriek when Justin Bieber appears in public?

These tax credits are simply cal-lous political efforts to buy votes with our money. “They’re targeted vote-getting initiatives,” former Conserva-tive strategist Tim Powers explained. “They’ll appeal to different groups of people and the hope is that these people in return for tax breaks will give the political parties the support they’re looking for.”

Imagine that: politicians using our tax code – all 3,206 pages of it – to try and gain votes.

If politicians want to do a truly good deed they should simplify and lower our taxes so that we have more time and money to give to good causes.

Quit Buying Our Behaviour with Our Own Money

Tom Fletcher

Black PressPremier Christy Clark and Environment Minister Mary Polak have

joined the thousands of jet-setters in Paris to once again stage nego-tiations for a global climate treaty.

The embarrassing failures of these United Nations events, such as the one in Lima, Peru last year, have been forgotten. Canadian TV only showed fi le images of an effi gy of Stephen Harper receiving a “fossil of the day” award for his alleged failure to rein in Canada’s two per cent of human-induced greenhouse gas emissions.

Now Justin Trudeau leads our biggest-ever delegation to COP21, as the Paris meeting is called.

Trudeau hasn’t even begun to develop a plan for Canada, asking provinces to come up with their own fi rst, but he’s already hailed as a visionary. This is similar to the newly elected Barack Obama, who modestly predicted in 2008 that history would record his win as “the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow and our planet began to heal.”

Perhaps Obama wasn’t completely full of CO2, since in this cen-tury, global temperatures have increased by only about a fourth of what UN climate models predicted. This 20-year slowdown of the long run of post-Ice Age warming, which has dominated most of the last 10,000 years, is referred to as the “pause” or “hiatus.” It is usually explained away with reference to the Pacifi c Decadal Oscillation or other long-term warming and cooling trends in oceans.

Other countries have put new emission reduction proposals on the table for COP21. Danish environmental economist Bjorn Lomborg did the math, and concluded that if every major emitting country keeps its word this time, the total of all their efforts would reduce global warming by about 0.2 degrees by 2100.

What? A statistically meaningless decrease after 85 years of en-ergy austerity? That Lomborg, he’s just a “denier,” trying to get more publicity. Oh wait, here’s a study from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology that fi nds the same thing – two tenths of a degree by 2100.

Wobbly climate models aren’t the only problem for global warm-ing alarmists. NASA recently confi rmed that contrary to UN projec-tions, total ice mass in Antarctica is increasing. This is much more likely to slow sea level rise than an Obama or Trudeau speech.

Arctic ice, meanwhile, is rebounding rapidly after receding in re-

Inconvenient truths of climate

change

cent years. And while UN climate conferences always cause a spike in sightings of people wearing polar bear suits, here’s another inconvenient truth.

B.C. polar bear researcher Susan Crockford reports that the world bear population is up to 26,500, a 50-year high. That Crockford, she’s just a denier…. Oh wait, the International Union for Conservation of Na-ture “Red List” says that’s about right, and the popula-tion trend is no longer “decreasing” but is now “un-known.”

None of this is to deny that our climate is warming, or that the Industrial Revolution and carbon fuel use are part of the picture. It’s the religious zeal, misuse of

data and attacks on skeptics that are troubling.B.C. already leads the country with its small but

broad-based carbon tax, about which Clark will boast at every opportunity in Paris. We won’t see the B.C. Liberal government’s fi nal “Climate 2.0” plan until next spring, but their advisory committee wants to start jacking up the carbon tax in 2018.

Northern and Interior B.C. folks are assured they will receive bigger rebates to refl ect the fact that they pay more carbon tax to drive long distances in the cold.

And B.C.’s aggressive 2020 greenhouse gas target? The government admits we’re not going to make that, because the economy is growing.


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As 2016 approaches and budget planning starts, Vander-hoof’s district council and staff came off the stage for in-person feedback from the community.

On Nov. 30 at the Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Centre, the District of Van-derhoof’s mayor, council, and staff hosted Vanderhoof Vision 2016, a community round table event to discuss issues and proj-ects for the upcoming year.

Inviting the Vanderhoof community to chat and provide feedback at six stations — the 2016 fi nancial plan, community forest, air quality, aquatic cen-tre, community projects, and community recreation events —it’s the district’s fi rst time in conducting community meet-ings in a round table format, said Mayor Gerry Thiessen.

“It’s the second meeting with a variety of topics…the last one had a theatre format,” Thiessen said. “This allows more interac-tions with individuals.”

The event is especially timely for the district’s budget drafting process, as the coun-cil looks to get input from the community, he added.

“We can really understand the realities — what they see

we need to do in the future,” Thiessen said.

At the air quality station, the Vanderhoof mayor heard a con-cern from residents about the particulate content of the gravel that is laid on the roads by pub-lic works crew for winter, he explained.

Some residents also ex-pressed a desire for the commu-nity forest to have non-timber asset value, such as providing wood shavings to farmers for cattle bedding, Thiessen added.

Though only 32 residents in total attended the two-hour event, the steady stream of par-ticipants provided many ideas and positive feedback, said Tom Clement, the district’s CAO.

“We’re pretty pleased with [the participation],” Clement said. “A lot of things are hap-pening this time of the year.”

One of the ideas to note re-gards the incoming skatepark, as the district narrowed down its location to two sites, he said.

The district council is mixed about one of the potential sites in Ferland Park, where Con-certs and Movies in the Park take place, but a resident sug-gested using the playground site instead, Clement explained.

“We got to replace the play-ground equipment anyway,” he

said. “We can put the equip-ment closer to the water park…allowing families to use the park more.”

Clement added, “It’s an idea to go back to council on.”

For Jason Barr, who works with computer technology at the school district, the round table event is a great way for residents to see what the coun-cil is working on, he said.

“It’s a friendly way to learn about the projects,” Barr said. “Not needing to sit at a dry council meeting.” He added, “The guys are really working hard.”

Part of Vanderhoof’s Rip’n the North Bike Club, Barr at-tended the meeting to learn about the incoming aquatic cen-tre and the skatepark, though he learned about other projects as well, he said.

“It’s nice to see community forest, and I didn’t know about the [recreation] centre,” Barr said. “I just hope more people come out and learn about the projects.” He added, “It’s easy to complain if you don’t know the info.”

The District of Vanderhoof’s next community meeting will take place in the spring, when staff would be aiming to fi nal-ize the municipality’s 2016 fi -nancial plan.

Budgetting for 2015, hot topics In addition to a round table event

for gathering public input, also new to the District of Vanderhoof’s budget planning process this year is its sched-ule, as the district council aims to fi -nalize costs a month or more earlier than past years, said Joe Ukryn, the district’s Chief Financial Offi cer.

“It’s normally March or April, but now the preliminary budget would be ready by January or beginning of Feb-ruary,” Ukryn said.

The bylaw for the district to adopt the 2016 Financial Plan by May 15 has not changed, but the new sched-ule will help with the operations de-partment’s planning process, allowing pricing and requisition to start early, he explained. Costs for projects may

become cheaper, as the district secures contractors earlier, he said.

The 2016 general operating expenditures have decreased by 1.4 per cent — $66,088 less than last year’s $4,659,275.

During the district council’s fi rst fi nancial plan meeting oc-curred on Nov. 16, the hot top-ics for discussion included the Integris Recreation Centre, Kwik Safe on Highway 16, and the arena’s increased budget.

The latest estimate to trans-form the former credit union building into a recreation centre rose from its August estimate of $361,000 to $649,813.50.

Now taking into account taxes and architect’s fees, the new amount also includes exterior beautifi -cation of the building, carpentry work to make the future YMCA space more childcare-friendly, as well as struc-tural work from the demolition of the fi rst-fl oor vault, said the contracted architects to the council on Nov. 23.

For the Kwik Safe property, the budget to remove hazardous material is $155,000, and the district council is currently looking for a cheaper al-ternative. The arena’s new budget has increased by $26,000 to account for training and dues, as well as the wage increase of the facility’s two full-time employees.

Budget discussion will continue at the next council meeting on Dec. 7.

District roundtable for community input on 2016

VIVIAN CHUI photo

Joe Ukryn (bottom left), the district’s CFO discusses budget at the community roundtable event in the Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Centre on Nov. 30.


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For love and laughter far and near, For love and laughter far and near, and for sending warm greetings and for sending warm greetings

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Warm wishes for a happy holiday season to each and

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A holiday gift shop with young personal helpers for kids has re-turned to Vanderhoof this season.

From Nov. 23 to Nov. 25, Amy Oldham’s Grade 6 students in Ev-elyn Dickson Elementary hosted the Holiday Gift Shop for the school’s students, as well as for the public af-ter school hours.

“It is a safe place for kids to come and shop with a personal helper to select gifts for friends and loved ones,” Oldham said.

Each elementary school student was given a take-home shopping list in advance for planning, and classes toured the shop on Monday to check out the available gifts.

With half an hour allotted to each class for shopping on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, it was barely enough time for the young shoppers, Old-ham said.

Some students continued shop-ping during recess and the lunch hour, and some Grade 6 student help-ers gave up their break time to help out, she added.

It was a learning opportunity for Oldham’s Grade 6 class, as they learned and practised related skills in preparation for the gift shop, Old-ham said.

“Before this, we practised adding deci-mals, how to sell merchandise, how to stock,

how to wrap,” she said.The students were in charge of keeping

the gift shop counters stocked, ensur-ing that all planned gifts were found and not going over their budget, she added.

In fact, the idea for the gift shop came from the school’s aboriginal education worker Judith Loranger, who is also involved with the EDS’s student council, Oldham said.

Having seen the gift shop’s suc-cess a few years ago, Loranger has suggested it as a fundraiser for the class’s end-of-year fi eld trip, she said.

“It’s fun for the kids,” Loranger said.

For Grade 6 students Macy James-Schneider and Kailie Kusler, being a gift shop personal helper was a positive experience.

“It’s easy,” James-Schneider said. “You write down what they want…gift wrapping, keeping tables stocked.”

Kusler said, “It’s fun, helping kids out, giving them ideas, trying to fi nd gifts.”

For Jolene Bueckert, accompany-ing her daughter Emily who studies Grade 1 in EDS, it’s an excellent ex-perience, she said.

They have both visited the gift shop in the past, when her older daughter, who currently attends high school, was a personal helper as

well, Bueckert said.

Holiday shopping facilitated by kids, for kids, returns

VIVIAN CHUI photo

Emily Bueckert (left) chats with holiday gift shop helper Macy James-Schneider at Evelyn Dick-son Elementary on Nov. 25.


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ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Aries, a conversation takes you to a place you did not expect. Now that it’s out in the open, you may be able to breathe a sigh of relief. Don’t hesitate to express yourself.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, though you usually lean toward being practical, you may nd yourself on an unexpected journey this week that highlights your spontaneous side.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21You have several different ways to express your creativity this week, Gemini; you simply have to nd the outlet that works best for you right now. Experiment with different options.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, although you may want to swoop in and help a friend in need, give this person the space he or she needs right now. In the long run, this approach will prove more helpful.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23You have a chance to push limits and boundaries this week, Leo. Take every opportunity that comes your way to try something new. You never know what you will discover.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, you may not be able to escape all of your daily responsibilities right now, but you can certainly daydream some of them away. Take this chance to clear your mind.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, you have a knack for avoiding complex issues that pop up this week. But this will only last so long, and before long you will have to face some hard decisions.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22It can be frightening to reveal your deepest feelings, Scorpio. However, when a friend comes to you bearing his or her soul, you may have to dig deep and share your own experiences.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Health goals become more pressing as various issues weigh on your mind, Sagittarius. Work with a doctor to develop a plan for moving forward in a healthy way.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Capricorn, you may be catching glimpses of what is around the corner, but you’re not ready to take the rst step in that direction. This will happen soon enough.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Your moods are uctuating regularly, Aquarius. Voice your feelings and it will help you address any insecuri-ties or other issues that are on your mind.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20It may seem like you’re working on jobs for others, but behind it all, you’re actually working on yourself, Pisces.

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Submitted by Vaughn Mueller, coach of the NVSS senior girls basketball team

The Nechako Valley Secondary senior girls basketball team is off to a successful start after fi nishing in third place in the Ross Shepherd Invitational in Edmonton this past weekend.

The girls opened up against the hosts in front of 2000 screaming fans! “It was a hostile environment” said Mueller, coach of the NVSS senior girls. “I was really proud of the way they maintained their focus. They worked extremely hard and executed well, and as a result were able to wear there opponents down and come away with the win by a score of 55-48.”

Game two featured a tough matchup against the #2 AAAA ranked Spruce Grove. “This was a great game as both teams battled back and fourth,” Mueller said. “We played well for the most part, however, missed lay ups, and a spell of poor defence really cost us.”

Spruce grove pulled away from the Viqueens in the fourth, handing the girls their fi rst loss of the season by a score of 52-32.

This put the team into what turns out to be a fantastic battle for third place against traditional power house St. Albert. This game was a sea-saw back and fourth battle for the entire 40 minutes. With 14 seconds left Sydney Andres hit a huge long range jumper to put the Sky Hawks on ice, winning by a score of 71-68.

“This was a fantastic bounce back test for the girls,”said Mueller. “It’s what veteran teams do, they bounce back and take care of business.”

The Viqueens next action is this coming weekend in Chilliwack, where they will take on some of the top AA teams in the province.

Viqueens start strong in Alberta tournament


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Vanderhoof Christian Fellowship

The Church on the Corner“Giving you a Purpose to live for

and People to live with”Worship Service: 11:00 amSunday School: 9:45 am

Small Groups meeting together regularly:

We have a place for you to belong!For more information call

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The Gospel Chapel

448 Connaught Street

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Our MissionGlorifying God by helping all people move closer to

Jesus Christ one step at a time.

11:00 a.m. Worship Service

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1393 Highway 16 East250-567-4960

Join us Sundays @ 9:30 amEveryone Welcome!

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Nechako Christian Fellowship

WELCOMES YOU!11:00 am Worship Service

767 Loop RoadEmail: [email protected]

“...holding forth the Word of life...” Phil 2:16

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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....

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***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.

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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.

***VA N D E R H O O F PA I N S E L F -MANAGEMENT GROUP... The People in Pain Network are hosting a monthly free pain self-management group meetings for people living with chronic pain and for those caring about a person living with pain. (The People in Pain Network a BC registered non-profi t organization). Please visit our website at http://www.pipain.com/vanderhoof.html Questions, please email us at [email protected] or call our toll-free number at 1-844-747-7246

***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

Nechako NotesNechako Notes

The Nechako White Sturgeon Community Working Group, demonstrates to teachers of the Nechako Lakes school district the ongoing sturgeon work at the Nechako White Sturgeon Conservation Facility on Nov. 20.

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Christmas craft fair: fi rst time SantaApproaching his third year in Van-derhoof, Chris Sutton becomes Santa for the fi rst time at the an-nual Christmas craft fair in W. L. McLeod Elemen-tary on Nov. 21.

Booming “ho, ho, ho” and posing for pictures with kids on his knee, Sutton fi nds his fi rst experience as the bearded, iconic festive present-giver fun, he said.

Including a red suit, a Christmas hat, and a giant white beard, Sut-ton added extra padding as the Santa belly, to compensate for the cross-coun-try’s lean build.

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CHRISTIANSON – Jane (Bunty) Lyden was born on January 12, 1927 and peacefully passed away, surrounded by family, on November 25, 2015, at the age of 88 years. Bunty was predeceased by her beloved husband Arthur (Art) on December 29, 2012. Bunty is survived by her loving children Ron (Dianne), Ray (Dianna), Judy, Sandy (Doug) Cherry, grandchildren Neil (Renae), Steven, Shawn, Kyle (Chloe), Joshua, Nicole, great-grandchildren Ashley (Erik), Bradley, Autumn, Cache, and great-great grandchild Seth, her sister Catherine Thibodeau and numerous extended family and friends. Bunty is also predeceased by her father William, mother Jean (Jane), sister Sadie and sister Peggy.Bunty was born in the small community of Mapes, BC shortly after her parents arrived from Scotland to homestead this remote land between Vanderhoof and Prince George. Setting out for adventure with her sister Peggy, Bunty moved to Prince George as a young woman and soon met the love of her life – Arthur – they found true romance and on December 11, 1948 were married. Thus began their 64 year journey together, growing memories, building deep roots and raising their family in this community that Bunty was so proud of. Bunty will always be remembered for her wonderful laughter, great sense of humour and her desire to enjoy life to the fullest. She was a loving wife who cherished her husband; an amazing mother who was devoted to her children; a wonderful and kind grandmother; a caring sister who was always there for her family, and the best of friends to those who shared this special bond with her. Bunty’s home was ‘your’ home and she welcomed all – always with her beautiful smile and a warm embrace. Bunty had many passions, but her favorites were gardening (she won the Prince George Better Gardens competition several years in a row), fi shing (every summer would be spent at Francois Lake), music (her home was never silent – music fi lled the air with everything from Opera to Country), horses (her childhood favorite Dick and her new love Twister) and fi nally, laughter. Bunty’s beautiful and joyful spirit will live on forever in those of us who were fortunate enough to have had her in our world – she will be missed tremendously. The family would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all of the staff at Simon Fraser Lodge – the administrative staff; the nursing and care-aide staff; the team at the ‘Y’ and her doctors. We also send a very special thank you to her personal caregivers for their loving care, support and devotion to her well-being. All of you made Bunty’s world a happier place and we will be eternally grateful. There will be a Celebration of Bunty’s life to be held on Sunday, December 13, 2015 at the Coast Inn of the North located at 770 Brunswick Street, Prince George, in the George Evanoff Room. A tribute to Bunty will be held between 1:30 and 2:30 with a reception to follow between 2:30 and 4:00pm. In lieu of fl owers please make donations to the BC SPCA in memory of Jane (Bunty) Christianson.

Administrative AssistantThe Nechako Valley Exhibition Society is seeking a part time administrative assistant.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:Maintain arena office: keep it clean, stocked with required office supplies, and ready for useMaintain up to date register of NVES membership and collect membership duesRent horse stalls and arena facilities in accordance with NVES policyManage a Facebook page on behalf of the societyMaintain filing systemProvide support in preparation for and during the Nechako Valley Exhibition from May to August

The successful candidate will:Have basic knowledge of and experience in office procedures and practices, including filing systems, record keeping, issuing receipts, cash handlingBe self-directed and able to work alone for periods of timeBe able to communicate effectively and interact with the public, NVES members and other staff in a professional and courteous mannerHave demonstrated computer skillsHave completed Grade 12Possess valid drivers’ licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Remuneration: Minimum 10 hours/week and up to 15 hours/week @$15.00 per hour.

To apply:Please send resume, with three references, to: Board of Directors

Nechako Valley Exhibition SocietyPO Box 863, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0

or email to: [email protected]

All applications must be received by midnight, December 18, 2015.

METLAKATLA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONEMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Human Resources Manager

Reporting directly to the CEO, this position is focused on the recruitment of, management of, and providing direction to the people who work in the organization.

Metlakatla offers competitive wages and benefits and is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume, in confidence,

by December 11, 2015 to:

Harold LeightonCEO, Metlakatla Development CorporationPO Box 224, Prince Rupert B.C., V8J 3P6

Email: [email protected]:250-628-9259

A full job description can be found at metlakatla.ca

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NECHAKO RESERVOIR UPDATE

2 December 2015

Reservoir Elevation: 852.5m (2796.95 ft.)SLS Discharge: 31 m3/s

Visit websitewww.wateroffi ce.ec.gc.ca for up to date real-time fl ow information for the Nechako River.

Visit websitehttp://bcrfc.env.gov.bc.ca/da-ta/asp/real-time/basin_upperfraser.htm for up to date snow pack informa-tion.

Contact Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105 for more information. A re-cording of this notice is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 250- 567-5812

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DH Manufacturing is looking for a F/T certifi ed Millwright. Finger Joint Exp. an asset. Wage negotiable on exp. Full benefi ts after 3 months.

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3393 Sinkutview Rd, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A2

567-2029

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Serving Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fort Fraser and Fraser Lake

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Serving Fort St. James and area since 1972

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Lot clearing, waterlines, foundations, driveway construction, planning and installation of Septic Systems

Telephone: 250-567-3855Fax: 250-567-9695

Email: [email protected], Backhoes, Crawler Tractors, End Dump

Offi ce and shop with secure compound in Fort St James. This property is zoned industrial and is right on the highway so no need to worry about load restrictions in the spring. The entire property is secured by 6 foot chain link fence. Access is through an electronic gate operated by key fobs.

OFFICE O 3 Furnished Offi ces O Furnished Boardroom O Large Furnished Reception Area O Large utility room (could be 2 more offi ces) O 2 Restrooms (1 has shower facilities) O Phone System O Water Softener

SHOP O 4 Post Pickup Hoist O Hot Water Pressure Washer O Air Compressor O 2 Natural Gas Radiant Heaters O Washroom

This property is available for quick possession. Serious enquiries only call (250) 996-4201

INDUSTRIAL SHOP/OFFICE FOR SALE FORT ST. JAMES

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for SaleSAWMILLS 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 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

STEEL BUILDING sale. “Really big sale-year end clear out!” 21x22 $5,190 25x24 $5,988 27x28 $7,498 30x32 $8,646 35x34 $11,844 42x54 $16,386. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Real Estate

Apt/Condos for SaleFor Rent: Apartments1 bedrm furnished, 1 person $850.month 2 people $950. month. Cable, heat, etc. no in-ternet 10% rent reduction age 65 or over $15. month extra for plug in. Security deposit $425. must have 1st month rent and d/d, or don’t apply. No pets. 292 Loop Rd. Van-derhoof. No Parties, loud noise or drugs this is grounds for Immediate eviction. Phone 250-570-2561.

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HOME FOR SALE16942 Sturgeon Point Rd

15 min from town.1900 sq ft. 5 bedroom, pantry, one bath, one rough in. 117.5 acre lot, useable land. 3 bay shop fi nished. Too many up-dates and extras to list.

Call Dave 250-567-5111

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& 6:30pm to 8:30pmThursday 10:00am to 5:00pmFriday 10:00 am to 6:00pm

Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm


SPORTSExpress

Buffalo Beach Bar & Grill190 1st St. W, Vanderhoof

Advanced Tickets: $10Available at: Buffalo Beach

Saturday December 12th 8:00 pm

TOM BASSETT’S

BIGDOG

COMEDY

livecomedy

Kathleen McGee is the girl your parents warned you about. She will make you laugh and blush all at the same time. You may have seen her on Bite TV or touring all over Canada and most recently she was the Comedy Channel’s winner for the “Search for Russell

KATHLEEN MCGEE

Carl Turnbull has quickly climbed the rankings of the Vancouver comedy scene. His comedic style is a mix of “very adult” and “observational” humour which will keep your mind guessing and your gut busting. This bright, young comic is not to be missed.

KARL TURNBULL

Peter’s BFF.” Kathleen’s unapologetic, dark, and sassy sense of humour will have you talking long after the show is over.

MC FOR THE SHOW:

“As the owner of ‘BIG DOG COMEDY’, I’m proud to bring Big Names to Small Towns” - Tom B.

Tom has been doing comedy and shocking audiences out in Calgary, down in Vancouver and several points north. He now has his own show in his hometown and can’t wait to bring you fi rst class comics from all over!

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A Nechako Valley Secondary graduate now represents B.C. in the national cross-coun-try stage.

Alexander Nemethy, from NVSS’s 2015

graduate class, took part in the Canadian Cross-country Championships in Kingston, Ontario on Nov. 28.

Running eight ki-lometres under cloudy skies with a temperature of 4 degrees Celsius, Nemethy was selected

as one of six university runners to take part on the B.C. junior team.

He currently studies engineering at the Uni-versity of Victoria and runs for the university’s varsity cross-country team, which was vic-torious at the Canadian

Inter-university Sport Cross-Country Cham-pionships this past No-vember, beating out University of Guelph who had won nine years in a row.

Defeated by Ontar-io, B.C.’s junior team placed second among

Vanderhoof runner goes national116 university runners in the hilly race.

8th Nick Colyn – 25 min 29 sec Trinity Western University – Fort Langley

17th John Gay - 25 min 43 sec University of BC – Vancouver

24th Thomas Oxland – 25 min 58 sec Univer-sity of Victoria

27th James Lam – 25 min 59 sec Trinity Western University – Fort Langley

28th Alex Nemethy – 26 min 00 sec Uni-versity of Victoria

30th Tyler DeJong - 26 min 04 sec Trinity Western University – Fort Langley

- with fi les from Brian Nemethy, coach of NVSS

cross-country team

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