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The Highway 16 sym-posium brought a meeting of the minds between local municipalities and represen-tatives of the provincial and First Nations governments in an effort to explore op-tions for safe and sustainable transportation.

The meeting, held on Nov. 24 in Smithers, resulted in constructive and successful

discussion. Over 90 participants ad-

dressed challenges in trans-portation and possible op-portunities to improve services along the highway corridor that spans 800 km from Prince Rupert to Prince George.

“This transportation sym-posium was an important col-laboration to be a part of,” said Rob MacDougall, mayor of Fort St. James.

MacDougall presented

information regarding the successful Seniors Helping Seniors program currently running in Fort St. James.

“Attending this meeting of community leaders and government representatives has provided me with the op-portunity to hear some of the challenges faced by residents along Highway 16, present the Seniors Helping Seniors program developed and op-erating in Fort St. James and to encourage government to

look at ways to assist all of us fi nding solu-tions that will make towns safer,” Mac-Dougall said.

The Se-niors Helping Seniors pro-gram provides transportation to those who face mobility challenges by providing gro-cery delivery, transportation to medical ap-p o i n t m e n t s and to social and wellness events.

With 14 drivers and two vehicles, most

volunteers and program co-ordinators are seniors. There are currently 114 registered clients and from January to July 2015, the service provid-ed 309 rides to appointments and 219 separate trips driving over 25,000 kms.

During the symposium, par-ticipants discussed a number of community-based transpor-tation options that could help connect communities and bet-ter serve those in need along the Highway 16 corridor.

Highway 16 symposium recognizes Seniors Helping Seniors program in Fort St. James

The new Seniors Helping Seniors van is one of two currently running in Fort St. James.

Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Emily Colombo receives a gift from the Fort St. James Seniors Association.See more of Emily on page 3.

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Goodbye and good luck Emily

Winter’s coming quickly, make sure your vehicle is ready for the season.

December 1 to 7 is National Safe Driving Week, and the Canada Safety Council is reminding Canadians to winter-proof their vehicles to make any driving they may do become easier, safer and more reliable.

One of the most benefi cial preventative measures you can take is to install winter tires on your car. Get four tires that are suitable for your vehicle, paying special attention to the mountain/snowfl ake symbol on the side to indicate that they conform to winter tire standards. Don’t wait for the fi rst snowfall to make the change, either — winter tires should be installed when the ambi-ent temperature drops below 7C. This is when the rubber in all-season tires hardens and starts losing the grip it offers.

According to the Tire and Rubber Association of Canada’s Winter Tire Report, only half of Ca-nadian motorists outside Quebec — where winter tire use is mandatory ac-cording to provincial law — use winter tires, with 63 per cent of people surveyed incorrectly believing that all-season tires offer adequate brak-ing power and traction for Canadian winters.

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FORT ST. JAMES – The B.C. government has distributed $300,568.06 in grants-in-lieu to Nechako and northwest communi-ties for municipal property taxes.

The communities receiving grants are:

· The District of Fort St. James - $35,530.54

· The Village of Burns Lake - $7,669.08

· The District of Houston - $817.34.

In the northwest, the Town of Smithers will receive $128,764.86 and the City of Terrace will re-ceive $127,786.24.

Approximately $17.3 million in compensation for municipal property taxes has been paid to 56 communities around the province. Grants-in-lieu of property taxes

are distributed every November as a way to reimburse municipalities for services that benefi ted govern-ment properties, such as munici-pally run sewers, roads and fi re protection.

“Our communities provide im-portant core services to residents,” Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad said. “This grant represents an in-vestment toward valuable projects.”

Grants are issued in accor-dance with the Municipal Aid Act and are payable on land and improvements owned by the pro-vincial government such as court-houses, provincial government offi ce buildings and warehouses. Grants-in-lieu provide funding to local governments that can help pay for local services.

Payments are based on the

municipality’s tax rate and the as-sessed property values from BC Assessment.

Schools and hospitals are ex-empt from paying municipal prop-erty taxes and are not part of the grant-in-lieu calculation. Other provincial assets such as high-ways, forests, ambulance stations, parks or land under the control, management or administration of a Crown corporation are also ex-cluded from compensation under the act.

Since 2002, the government of British Columbia has distributed more than $237 million as grants-in-lieu to B.C. communities. The funds are distributed electronically on behalf of government by the Ministry of Technology, Innova-tion and Citizens’ Services.

Nechako and northwest communities receive grants-

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David Hoy Elementary school breaking the rules in support of Fort St. James Toy and Food Drive. The donation table fi lls up as students donate non-perishable food items.

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For Emily Colombo, saying goodbye to Fort St. James isn’t easy but she takes pride in knowing that the com-munity is moving for-ward and that it will continue to accomplish big things and even greater success.

Colombo, the eco-nomic development of-fi cer/deputy corporate offi cer for the District of Fort St. James left her hometown of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and ventured off to the Fort in 2011.

She remembers well the warm welcome re-ceived by the commu-nity and is grateful for the many opportunities that were made avail-able to her educational-ly, in the outdoors and though her work.

It was this work that brought her to a much smaller community than she was used to. But having instantly fallen in love with it, she couldn’t wait to get started and share her vision.

“I have experienced so much satisfaction and enthusiasm be-cause so many people and organizations in the community were

Mayor Rob MacDougall and members of the Fort St. James District Council say goodbye to Emily Colombo. Photo by Barbara Latkowski

Saying goodbye after bringing a vision to life in Fort St. James

rowing in the same direction, at the same time,” Colombo said.

“It comes from shar-ing a vision for what the community wants and aligning it with council’s priorities. We set the vision for what could be achieved at a community visioning event back in 2013 and it has really guided the work. Working togeth-er has enabled us to ac-complish great things and it gives me a lot of positive encourage-ment for what the com-munity will continue to achieve when they work together.”

Colombo has cer-tainly worked closely with the community and their gratitude for her efforts is undeni-able.

“She has brought so much to the com-munity. She saw se-niors were struggling and she wanted to do something,” said Judy Greenaway, president of the Seniors Associa-tion.

Colombo, 32, is proud of the Seniors Helping Seniors pro-gram which she was determined to develop. The program, now a huge success, provides grocery deliveries and transportation to se-niors who are medi-

cally challenged. “It’s been so re-

warding having the op-portunity to work with and learn from such wonderful people in the community. I never thought there would be a job doing what I love, in such a beauti-ful place and with such great people. They are all very, very special to me,” Colombo said.

“Some of the best work we have done together has been low cost but high impact, like the Seniors Help-ing Seniors services, relationship building with our First Nations and running the rental database which has helped place hundreds of people in rental

housing,” she said.Mayor of Fort St.

James, Rob MacDou-gall, is thankful for what Colombo has done for the commu-nity.

According to Mac-Dougall, Colombo worked over and be-yond her role. “She took a vision and she moved it forward. We hate to see her go. Words can’t express how much she means to the community.”

Colombo will begin her new job in Decem-ber as regional manag-er for the Cariboo Re-gion with the Regional Economic Operations Branch of the Ministry of Jobs and Tourism and Skills Training.

“I will be based out of Quesnel, B.C. where my wonderful partner Richard is from and I will have the oppor-tunity to do economic development work with a variety of communi-ties in the area span-ning from Bella Coola to Wells, and Clinton to Prince George. I look forward to meeting and working with the com-munities there,” Co-lombo says.

So what is it about Fort St. James that makes it so special for Colombo?

“Why, it’s the peo-ple of course. We’ll be back. We still have a home here. It gives us an excuse to come back.”

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Laura Jones Executive Vice President of the Canadian Federation of

Independent Business

Government departments are fundamentally different from private businesses in that they do not face competition. There is no voting with your feet if you think that frontline staff are unfriendly or if forms are confusing. It’s a recipe for mediocrity or worse, unless other ways of push-ing for better service can be found.

In this context, elected offi cials soliciting our feedback about govern-ment service improvement is a sub-stitute, albeit a grossly imperfect one, for competition. Provincial Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduc-tion Coralee Oakes is doing just that. She is looking for your help to identify the blizzard of little irritants that arise from interacting with government.

The six-week consultation, which ends on Dec. 3, is part of the govern-ment’s broader effort to keep a lid on red tape while preserving justifi ed regulation. The minister is looking for “simple fi xes that will improve your life when you interact with govern-ment.” It’s easy to contribute an idea on the website at: engage.gov.bc.ca/helpcutredtape. It’s also worthwhile. The commitment to those who con-tribute is that, “While not every idea

will be implemented, every comment and idea submitted will be reviewed and considered. A list of actions will be posted on the website.”

This is not for show. The minister and her staff are taking this seriously, and we know they will be looking for things to announce on the re-cently legislated Red Tape Reduction Day in March and during Red Tape Awareness Week in January.

The site now has over 100 com-ments and suggestions. Much of it is common sense. One woman de-scribes the frustrating experience of dealing with six different doctors as they tried to diagnose her husband. Next, in her words, “We asked to see his chart, so that we could at least piece his prognosis together our-selves. We were handed a form and told it would be 30 business days. Apparently, the patient has no right to their own healthcare information. Obviously, this is not helpful.”

Not surprisingly, there are many comments on the website about the challenges of dealing with the gov-ernment electronically, from not be-ing able to save a PDF to not being able to report a personnel change for a charity’s board without declaring the former board member deceased.

The consultation is the perfect place to raise any number of business issues too, such as this one: There is

a rule requiring a truck driver who is also a temporary foreign worker to get a work permit before being issued a driver’s license, while another rule requires the worker to get a driver’s license before being issued a work permit. And while we are on the topic of driver’s licenses, over 1,000 Brit-ish Columbians renew their licenses each day. What if we could do that once every 10 years instead of fi ve? Think of the time that change alone would free up for everyone, including government employees.

Broader issues for consideration include making sure government communication is intelligible, train-ing staff to better understand the re-alities of the people they help, and ensuring auditors have appropriate incentives to behave professionally, with repercussions if they do not.

In launching this consultation, Oakes has created an opportunity to take action on the small but impor-tant red tape issues that don’t grab headlines but do make differences in people’s lives. Resolving them contributes to the constructive rela-tionship between a government and its citizens that is so important. It prevents the blizzard of little irritants from undermining our productivity and our good humour. This consulta-tion is well worth the minister’s time and ours.

Province’s red tape reduction efforts worthwhile From front

However, the survey showed the biggest detractor for switching to winter tires was the cost. But, in addition to government incentives, some insurance companies also offer discounts to drivers who use winter tires. In Quebec, where the tires have been mandatory since 2008, crashes have decreased signifi cantly; a study done for the prov-ince’s transportation ministers showed an 18 per cent drop. Don’t put a price on peace of mind — winter tires can save lives.

In addition to the installation of winter tires, basic maintenance of your vehicle is also of critical importance before the winter months are in full swing. Be sure to take action on the following items:

Make sure lights are all working properly. Replace any headlights, brake lights or other lights on your vehicle if they’re not in working condition. Especially in the winter, it’s important to see and be seen.

Ensure you have a fully-charged battery. In cold weather, a de-pleted battery might not be enough to start your vehicle. Have your battery tested before cold weather hits, and be proactive in changing it for a new one before the old battery fails.

Know you’ll be able to stop safely. Winter tires are an important part of gaining traction when stopping, but you should also check that your brakes are working well. If they are squeaking, creaking, feel odd or seem to pull, get them serviced.

Windshield wipers and washer fl uid should be working right. Re-place any windshield wipers that are streaky, as any accumulation of snow or ice could make visibility much poorer. Also, fi ll up on winter windshield washer fl uid (-35C or -40C) and keep a second jug in your vehicle at all times in case of emergency.

Keep a brush and scraper in your vehicle. You never know when you might need to brush snow or scrape ice off your car. Be prepared for these eventualities and they won’t catch you by surprise. Consider keeping a fl ashlight, too, as the extra light may prove useful on dark winter nights.

The Canada Safety Council has a limited number of ice scrap-ers available for free to interested motorists. Please email us at [email protected] for more information.

Winter driving season


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Team photos along with the names of play-ers and coaching staff will be featured.Circulated in the Caledonia Courier

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It’s time to get your home ready for the holidays!

Get your outdoor holiday lights up safely with these tips from Hydro One:

· Always use Canadian Standards Associa-tion (CSA) approved lights, cords, plugs and sockets and are properly marked for outdoor or indoor use.

· Do not overload circuits. Have no more than 1,400 watts on a circuit. If other lights in the house dim when the holiday lighting is turned on or the plug is very hot after unplug-ging it, your circuit is overloaded. To fi gure out a circuit’s load, multiply the number of bulbs by the watts per bulb, and add any lamps, ap-pliances or other equipment on the same cir-cuit.

· Before you put light strings on a shrub, tree or your house, check for breaks or signs of insulation deterioration. Frayed cords or loose connections indicate that the wiring is poor. Replace any defective sets.

· Never install lights with the power on. Test lights fi rst, then unplug to install.

· Keep electrical connections off the ground. Use eave clips or insulated staples, rather than nails and tacks, to hold light strings in place.

· Keep wiring clear of metal parts such as ornamental railings and drainpipes, to prevent any risk of shock from an electrical current. Do

not leave any light sockets empty if you want sections in your light string unlit. This can cre-ate a fi re hazard or could be fatal if someone touches the inside of the empty socket. Instead place a burned-out bulb in the socket. This will not affect the other lights on the string.

Looking to save energy this holiday sea-son? Make the switch to Light Emitting Diode (LED) holiday lights and enjoy signifi cant en-ergy and cost savings this winter. According to Natural Resources Canada, LEDs use 80% less energy than their incandescent counterparts, so now is the time to upgrade your old incandes-cent strings.

If you’re still not sure, consider this: in-candescent bulbs waste a lot of energy - 90% of the energy they consume is used to heat the bulb, while only 10% is used for lighting. LEDs, by contrast, directly convert electricity to light without the use of a fi lament or glass bulb, resulting in less energy loss through heat.

LED light strings also last up to ten times longer than incandescent light strings. And because they don’t have moving parts, fi la-ments or glass, they’re much more durable and shock-resistant than other light strings.

For additional tips on how to save energy or to download valuable coupons for energy saving products? Visit www.HydroOne.com/SaveEnergy.

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The Fort St. James Secondary School Senior Girls Volley-ball team ended their season with a great fi nish bringing home 3rd place at the Zones Tourna-ment in Hud-son’s Hope.

The tourna-ment took place

Senior Girls Volleyball Team brings home 3rd place at Zones

on Nov. 20 -21, and head coach, Izzy Willick, was thrilled with the team’s performance.

“We came in 2nd in our pool after round robin play. We won our quarter-fi nals which sent us to the semi-fi nals against the second provincially ranked team. But we lost in two heartbreaking sets,” Willick said.

The team went on to play against the host team easily winning the match and brought home a bronze.

Brooke Dunkley and Sydney Tibbets

were selected as the 2nd Team All-Stars and Gabriela Willick received 1st Team All-Star.

According to head coach Willick, the season was amazing and a great oppor-tunity as most tournaments were held in Prince George.

“Our community should be extreme-ly proud of our girls, not only for their amazing teamwork but for their excel-lent sportsmanship. I am one proud coach,” Willick said.


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The Fort St, James Minor Hockey As-sociation’s Atom team competed in the

Houston Atom Tournament on Nov. 21-22.

The team brought home 2nd place after losing to Vanderhoof, 7-4 in the fi nals.

During the tournament, the team de-

feated Smithers and Terrace before mak-ing it to the fi nal game.

Diego Johnson was given the MVP award and David Hoy received the Hustler award for their efforts in the fi nal game.


Students and teachers came to school wearing jammies and housecoats. They chewed gum and wore hats during class. They were even allowed to eat outside of their own classroom.

But it wasn’t out of rebellion. It was all in support of the Fort St. James Toy and Food Drive.

On Nov. 26, children brought money and/or non-perishable food donations to help those in need during the Christmas sea-son.

One donation went towards one rule that could be broken dur-ing the day. Gum was available for purchase.

The school’s Act of Kindness Program organized the event and all proceeds from the day will go towards food and toys for Christ-mas food hampers.

Fort St. James Minor Hockey Atoms: take home 2nd place at Houston Atom Tournament

David Hoy Elementary school breaking all the rules for a good causeWearing pajamas, students at David Hoy El-ementary School line up with donations for the Toy and Food Drive.

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Students in a woodworking class at Fort St. James Secondary School were de-termined to make a difference.

The class of Grade 11 and 12 students have been busy making toys for the Fort St. James Toy and Food Drive.

Grade 11 student, Katrina Holden made a wooden xylophone. “It didn’t take me too long. It was a lot of fun to make.”

A variety of toys were produced by the class including: planes, trains, cars, and a rocking horse. The toys will be delivered to organizers of the Toy and Food Drive.

Woodworking teacher, Gary Soles, is thrilled with what the kids have created.

Woodworking students at Fort St. James Secondary School make toys for Christmas Drive

The woodworking class at FSJSS have been busy making toys for the Toy and Food Drive.

Grade 11 student, Katrina Holden, with one of her creations.A variety of toys will be donated to the Toy and Food Drive.

“Our wood is mostly donated from the mill so it’s really great to be able to give back to the com-munity,” Soles said.


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***MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE... advocating for better services in our communities, such as: housing, counseling, education and job opportunities. Meetings held on the second Thursday of each month via – video conferencing from the communities of; Burns Lake, Fraser Lake, Granisle, Ft. St. James, Southside and Vanderhoof. 1:30 – 3:00. In Vanderhoof meetings are held in the boardroom at the hospital. Clients, family members and community partners are invited to attend. Your voice is IMPORTANT. For more info on the committee and it’s works contact: Heather @ 250-692-7500. Or your Mental Health Service Provider

***We are looking forward to the 38TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS! Dates are March 7- 20, 2016 and will be held at Nechako Valley Senior Secondary School. Mon-day March 7, Speech Arts. Friday March 11, Strings. Monday March 14- Thursday March 17, Piano. Please see “Syllabus” at www.musicfestivalweb/nechako to see what you can enter today! Online registration begins Dec 1 and clos-

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***VOLUNTEER WITHIN YOUR COMMUNITY!...Are you or anyone you know interested in becoming a volunteer? No matter your age or your interests, there are plenty of opportunities for you or your family members to volunteer within our community. At Volunteer Fort St. James we assist local non-profi t organizations in recruiting volunteers and assist volunteers to fi nd an organization(s) they want to work with. If you chose to become a volunteer you are in control. You get to choose the event(s) you volunteer for, how often you volunteer and how much time you’d like to volunteer. Volunteers are not obligated to volunteer for any opportunities, no questions asked. It is as simple as that! If you’d like to become a volunteer, when opportunities become available you have the option to be notifi ed by email, or you can check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/volunteerfsj or stop by the Volunteer Fort St. James Offi ce Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:30 – 12:30 pm. You can sign up today to become a volunteer at www.volunteerfsj.ca. For more information you can e-mail us at [email protected] or call us at 250-996-8284 (Monday, Wednesday and Friday between 11:30 – 12:30 pm).

***STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP FOOD BANK SCHED-ULE... is the third Wed of each month: 10:00 am to noon at the Food Bank behind St. Patrick’s An-glican Church, Stuart Drive. Volun-teers needed. Call 250-567-6744. Food Bank needs canned meals, beans, stews, soups, tuna, salmon, sandwich meats, pasta and sauce, tea, coffee, toilet paper, canned

milk, cereals, etc. At this time we have lots of sugar! Thank you for your generosity.

***UNTOLD TRAUMA...author seeks contributions from non-First Nations students and staff who experienced Catholic residential or day schools abuse in Northern BC. For more info email [email protected]

***FIREWEED STOPPING THEVIOLENCE & OUTREACHSERVICE For those who believe all is possible!...Provides free Confi dential, Safe, and Supportive counselling and outreach services for women. Hours of Service: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and every other Friday. Location: Room 203, 349 Stuart Drive, Fort St James, BC Phone: (250) 996-1214 Fax: (250) 996-7647 Email: fi [email protected]

***STUART LAKE OUTREACH GROUP... hosts a free hot lunch each Tuesday from 10.00am to 1.00pm in the space behind St. Patrick’s Anglican Church. Meals are served by members of area churches and other volunteers from the community. We wish to thank all those who assist by cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Your help is invaluable. We also host a free Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day to all who are lonely or in need. Volunteers for these programs are needed. Please call Gwen at 250-567-6744.

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

***FORT ST. JAMES PUBLIC LIBRARY HOURS...

Tuesday 11:30-8:00Wednesday 11:30-4:30

Thursday 11:30-4:30Friday 11:30-8:00

Saturday 11:00-3:00 ***

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


President, Judy Greenaway and mem-bers of the Fort St. James Seniors Associa-tion held a lunch in cel-ebration of the Seniors Helping Seniors Pro-gram.

But mostly, they wanted to thank the per-son who helped start it.

On Nov. 26, Emily Colombo, economic de-velopment offi cer/depu-ty corporate offi cer for the District of Fort St. James was recognized by the community at the Seniors Centre for her dedication and willing-ness in helping develop the Seniors Helping Se-niors program.

“Without you it wouldn’t have start-ed,” said Yvonne Sam, scheduling coordinator for the program.

The program is all

Seniors send Emily Colombo off with big thanks

Emily Colombo with members of the Seniors Association.Photo by Barbara Latkowski

about helping seniors who are medically chal-lenged and who fi nd it diffi cult to get around,” Greenaway said. “Em-ily saw that seniors in the community were struggling and she wanted to change that.”

With two vans now running, volunteers de-liver groceries. They

also provide seniors with transportation to medical appointments as well as to social and wellness events.

“It’s one of the best programs to come to the District. It’s had such an impact on the commu-nity,” said Larry Taylor, one 14 volunteer drivers.

“It’s running seam-

lessly now. And now other communities want to know more about it and how we did it,” Co-lombo said.

In December, she begins a new career in Quesnel, B.C.

“I’m so thankful. There’s such a sense of camaraderie and friend-ship in this community.”


On Nov. 26, piano students from Norma Hoy’s Studio performed at the Canada Week Recital.

All age groups were represented and from all levels as they showcased their talents, their hard work and ded-ication learned over the past year.

A special treat included a perfor-mance by local Canadian composer and singer, Hannah Wingerter who performed her song, Love you For-ever.

Piano Teacher, Norma Hoy con-cluded the evening with a perfor-

mance to an enthusiastic crowd at the Evangelical Free Church in Fort St. James.

From Beethoven to Berlin, from the theme of Star Wars to Turkish Ba-zaar, the evening was fi lled with vari-ety and fun for all to share.

Performers included: Sunbeams l Class, Mandy Dionne, Aidan Dun-can, Emily Boyd, Taryn Bennett, Katie Fraser, Conor Duncan, Han-nah Wingerter, Oshen Wingerter, Molly Murdoch, Bergen Jones, Ju-lia Haskell, Karalyn Duncan, Amy Caldwell, Shayla Ramsey, Minna Jones, Nyah Duncan, Reanne Duncan and Maiko Caldwell.

Performers from Norma Hoy’s Studio from left to right: Conor Duncan, Bergen Jones, Hannah Wingerter, Reanne Duncan, Nyah Duncan and Oshen Wingerter.

A talented group perform at Canada Music Week Recital

Shahaila Hoy, an elf helping kids decorate gingerbread men at A Heritage Christmas..

Photo by Barbara Latkoski

One of Santas helpers

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The District of Fort St. James invites applications for the position of Corporate Officer. The Corporate Officer is responsible for corporate duties of the District and takes on the roles of the Chief Administrative Officer in the CAO’s absence. Duties include preparing meeting agendas and minutes, reports and bylaws, managing contracts and maintaining essential records; also providing personnel management support and general administrative support to Council members and department heads.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Public Administration from a recognized educational institution and at least two years experience in the public administration field in a related role (or equivalent combination of education and experience) and excellent communication skills. For a full job description visit http://bit.ly/1LqPmGn

Interested individuals are requested to forward their resumes in confidence by 4:00 p.m. on December 10, 2015 to:

Kevin Crook, Chief Administrative Officer District of Fort St. James

PO Box 640, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0Email: [email protected]

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

CORPORATE OFFICER

LOGYARD SUPERVISOR – QUESNEL SAWMILLWest Fraser is seeking interested applicants to join our team and grow with us in the role of Log Yard Supervisor. This position is responsible for the logyard operations, manning and payroll, and maintenance of the yard and budget control at the Quesnel Sawmill.

Specific responsibilities include: • Scaling supervision• Log quality • Safety of the crew and contractors • Budget planning and control• Inventory • Log flow for a three line sawmill• Inter yard hauling and remote yard management• Collaborate with the mobile shop

Preferred candidates will have: • Previous supervision experience• Proven leadership skills and experience• B.C. Scaling license and log quality experience

The successful candidate will have the opportunity for growth within West Fraser. At West Fraser we know what counts. We are committed to environmental excellence, workplace safety and sustaining operating leadership through profitability and continued investments.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter in confidence to Woods Manager at

[email protected] by November 30, 2015 or fax to 250.992.9233.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those short-listed will be contacted.

“A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESWITHIN OUR REGION”37, 3RD Avenue,

PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0

www.rdbn.bc.ca

PH: 250-692-3195 TF: 800-320-3339 FX: 250-692-3305

E-MAIL:[email protected]

JOB POSTING – Environmental Services AssistantThe Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is seeking applicants for the position of Environmental Services Assistant. The position is permanent, full-time, and situated in Burns Lake, BC. The Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako is a non-union organization.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Services Assistant include: • Assisting in the development, implementation and evaluation of waste reduction initiatives;• Assisting in the development and implementation of public education programs;• Contract administration, maintaining and developing databases, clerical work and report preparation;• Reporting on the RDBN’s Corporate Energy and Emissions Plan and other sustainability initiatives as required.

The successful applicant must have a positive attitude and be willing to be challenged. Although this position is an essential part of a team, it will be important for the successful applicant to work independently and take on a high level of responsibility for assigned tasks. The position offers a competitive salary range and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants for the Environmental Services Assistant position will ideally possess the following: • A minimum of two years job related experience; • Education and training related to solid waste management including waste reduction initiatives and policies; • General knowledge of local government operations as well as environmental legislation; • Experience in the development of public education materials including the use of social media; • Knowledge of procurement processes, contract administration; • Superior ability to communicate, both orally and in writing; • Proficient in the use of computers, desktop software, spreadsheets; • Excellent attention to detail and strong administrative skills; • Good time management and priority assessment as well as good organizational skills; • Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, complete assignments in an effective manner; • Ability to maintain effective relationships with public, staff, officials and outside agencies; • A valid BC Driver’s Licence must be maintained.

Applications for the Environmental Services Assistant position will be accepted by fax (250-692-3305), e-mail ([email protected]) or at 37-3rd Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC, V0J 1E0 until 4:00 p.m., Friday, December 11, 2015 and should be addressed to Janine Dougall, Director of Environmental Services.

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BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary ex-pectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to [email protected] or fax 250-949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

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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

SNOW REMOVAL EQUIPMENT

The District of Fort St. James is seeking contract snow removal dump trucks for the 2015/2016 winter season. The District has a snow blower and we require trucks to have a snow wall. The District has a set rate of $ 80.00 /hr. Applicants should include W.C. B number and we require you to have a current business license. Please drop off information to the District of Fort St. James, PO Box 640, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0, Email: [email protected] ,Fax (250) 996-2248 by Nov.27th. Attention: Dave Stewart, Public Works Superintendent.

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37, 3RD Avenue, PO Box 820, Burns Lake, BC V0J 1E0 PHONE: 250-692-3195 • FAX: 250-692-3305 • TF: 800-320-3339

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NOTICE OF ALTERNATIVE APPROVAL PROCESS

Fort St. James Seniors Helping Seniors Transportation Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1750, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors within a portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako that approval is being sought for “Fort St. James Seniors Helping Seniors Transportation Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1750, 2015” by use of the Alternative Approval Process. Bylaw No. 1750 will establish a service within a portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako to contribute to the cost of the Seniors Helping Seniors Transportation Service that is managed by the District of Fort St. James and operated by the Fort St. James Seniors Society. The limit on annual taxation for the service is $43,000 which is equivalent to a residential tax rate of $0.115 per $1,000 of assessed property values based on 2015 assessments in both the District of Fort St. James and the surrounding portion of Electoral Area “C”.PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Board of Directors may proceed with adoption of Bylaw No. 1750 unless at least 10% of the qualified electors (those meeting the criteria below) within the portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako submit a signed Elector Response Form indicating their opposition to adoption of the bylaw by 4:30 PM on Friday, January 15, 2016 at the address below: Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Box 820, 37, 3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0Elector Response Forms MAY NOT be submitted by email or facsimile.For the purpose of this Alternative Approval Process, 10% of the qualified electors has been determined to be 121 persons within the defined portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural).

“Fort St. James Seniors Helping Seniors Transportation Establishment Bylaw No. 1750, 2015” and a map of the defined portion of Electoral Area “C” are available for public inspection at the following locations:• Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, 37-3rd Avenue, Burns Lake, B.C. between the hours

of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays);• Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website at www.rdbn.bc.ca;• District of Fort St. James Municipal Office, 477 Stuart Drive West, Fort St. James, B.C. between

the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays).Elector Response Forms must be in the form established by the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and only those persons who qualify as electors of the defined portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) are entitled to sign an Elector Response Form. Elector Response Forms are available at the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Office, the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako website, and the District of Fort St. James Municipal Office at the addresses above. Those persons eligible to sign the Elector Response Form may qualify as either resident electors or non-resident electors as follows:

Resident Elector:• 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before signing this Elector Response Form; • resident in defined portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately before signing this Elector Response Form; • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.

Non-Resident Property Elector:• not entitled to register as a resident elector in the Service Area; • 18 years of age or older; • Canadian citizen; • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before signing this Elector Response Form; • registered owner of real property in defined portion of Electoral Area “C” (Fort St. James Rural) of the Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako for at least 30 days immediately prior to signing this Elector Response Form. If there is more than one registered owner of the property, only one individual may sign an Elector Response Form with the written consent of the majority of owners. • not otherwise disqualified by law from voting.A person must not sign more than one elector response form in relation to the same Alternative Approval Process.A Non-Resident Property elector may only submit one elector response form, regardless of the number of properties owned.For additional information on the Alternative Approval Process, please contact: Cheryl Anderson, Manager of Administrative Services Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako Phone: 250-692-3195 • Toll-free: 1-800-320-3339 Email: [email protected]

A59071 Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP)

The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for Forest License A59071 is available for review and comment. This FSP has been re-written to bring it to day’s legislation as well to refl ect local changes in forest practices. This plan can be reviewed Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm at the KDL offi ce @ 561 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James B.C. Questions or comments are received by John-Paul Wenger, RPF at [email protected] (250) 996-8032 ext. 33.

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From Friday Nov. 27 – 29, the Fort St. James community had their choice of various fun-fi lled festive activities to choose from to help them get into the Christ-mas spirit.

The Festival of Trees kicked off the weekend at the Old Historic Park. Organizer, Jaqueline Soles was thrilled with the result as 31 trees were auctioned off to the highest bidder.

“About $5000.00 was raised in total in-cluding the auction

and donations,” Soles said. It’s so great for the kids.” The proceeds will support the Fort St. James Secondary School Grade 9 class on their trip to Haida Gwaii, B.C.

Moonlight Madness was another huge suc-cess as people shopped their way through local shops and Santa arrived for the parade in be-tween.

It was a frosty night but a warm bonfi re brought along a huge crowd where everyone gathered to share hot chocolate and hotdogs as brightly lit fl oats made their way down

Stuart Street.Santa appeared at the

Old Historic Park for photos. Some children were eager and others a little shy as they made their way to the big man in red and shared their Christmas wishes.

A Heritage Christ-mas presented by the Friends at the Historic Park concluded the fes-tivities. Children took part in craft making and gingerbread decorating. Live entertainment, hot dogs, homemade ice crème and hot chocolate were on hand as every-one celebrated an old fashioned community Christmas.

A weekend full of Christmas spirit and festive fun

Sam Holden, Katrina Holden and Emily Siyma perform at A Heritage Christmas.

Craft making at A Heritage Christmas. The Old Historic Park Entrance

Parade Partakers

Photos by Photos by Barbara Barbara

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