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Speed skating coach Keith Gordon has also been recognized for his outstanding work in the community with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. In a brief presentation on Thursday, Jan. 17 at the oval, Gordon was pre-sented with a certificate by Alison Leach in honour of the recognition. “There’s so much that I could try and say about Keith - the years of dedication,” said Leach. “I think you’re a wonderful coach.” “We couldn’t do what we do unless we have a good club structure,” said Gordon, recognizing the Falcons Speed Skating Club itself. Gordon was the only speed skating coach in Canada to receive the medal, and one of only 49 coaches to get it. He will be presented with the medal itself in a separate ceremony in Fort St. John still to be arranged. L-R: L-R: Matthew Ebert, Aison Desma-rais, Keith Gordon, Sean Houghton, Aiden Duncan, Emily Sulyma, Nyah Duncan, Austin McKersie.

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New safety rules set for B.C.

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The B.C. Safety Authority has made a series of recommendations aimed at preventing another mill dust explosion like the ones that killed four workers in two separate incidents last winter.

The changes are intended to cover pellet plants and other wood process-ing facilities as well as sawmills. Re-searchers compared the explosion hazard of different kinds of dust, find-ing wood “flour” can be a more pow-erful explosive than coal dust when it is dry and exposed to an ignition source.

Two workers died and 20 others were injured when an explosion and fire tore through the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake on Jan. 20, 2012. On April 23, a similar explosion killed two workers and in-jured 22 more at Lakeland Mills in

Prince George.Investigators ruled out natural gas,

oil and other fuel sources, leaving fine, dry dust produced from milling wood. WorksafeBC concluded that the likely ignition source was hot electric motor and gear reducer equipment running wood waste conveyors in low, con-fined areas of the mills.

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rus-tad said the BCSA team has worked with the industry and employees to develop new rules, some of which use techniques developed in underground coal mining. The recommendations call for changes to the layout of mills so hot equipment is easier to keep clean and is separated from sources of dust.

“I think this will be very positive for the workers, who I know have been very worried about what happened, both at Babine and at Lakeland,” Rus-tad said. “The authority is looking to do a 60-day consultation period with

industry to meet those standards, and then asking industry to bring forward an implementation plan for each of their facilities by mid-June.”

Babine Forest Products issued a statement Tuesday, saying it supports the direction of the recommendations.

“Consistent with the BCSA rec-ommendations, the new Babine saw-mill will contain state-of-the-art equip-ment and systems to collect wood dust at the machine source,” the statement said. “It will have equipment, build-ing and floor plans designed to facili-tate clean-up and reduce areas where wood dust can accumulate.”

Company officials declined fur-ther comment, as Crown prosecutors continue their review to see if the in-cidents warrant charges against the companies or individuals under the Workers Compensation Act. Neg-ligence and other criminal charges were ruled out after an earlier police investigation.

Bus cuts

The BC Passenger Trans-portation Board (BCPTB) has approved route reductions for Greyhound bus service to Fort St. James.

The reductions will go into effect after a 14-day public notification period once the company posts the new sched-ule on their website - currently estimated to come into effect in three to four weeks. The changes will see the number of trips for Fort St. James to and from Prince George re-duced substantially from six per week to one per week.

The tentative schedule so far is for a 9 a.m. departure to Prince George on Friday with a return to Fort St. James de-parting at 4 p.m., according to Grant Odsen, regional man-ager for passenger service for Greyhound in B.C..

While there will still be more frequent trips between Vanderhoof and Prince George, this route will also see reductions along Highway 16, going from a minimum of 22 trips per week to 14, which

will still provide one daily trip in both directions be-tween Prince George and Prince Rupert.

Odsen said this could provide an opportunity for small business start-ups in Fort St. James or Vanderhoof to connect to the more frequent service out of Vander-hoof.

“It might be a good business opportunity for some-body in the community,” said Odsen. He said this type of start-up has happened in parts of Alberta where route reductions took place over a year ago.

“There’s been a number of small local carriers who’ve stepped up to fill the void,” said Odsen.

He also said the freight service will be maintained, at least once an agent is found to operate an outlet, and until then it will continue to go through Vanderhoof.Greyhound, in their application to the board, cited high-er costs for fuel and maintenance, reduced ridership, inflexible regulations for market adjustment and unregu-lated competition from the Northern Health Authority as reasons for their need to reduce service.

Greyhound has been approved to reduce 15 routes in total across the province well as to eliminate the route between Victoria and Mt. Washington.

The company expects the reductions to reduce their costs by approximately $6.75 million.

The Board said it considered more than 200 sub-missions of comment on the route reductions from the comment period, even accepting some late submissions. While concerns were raised over the reduction of servic-es along Highway 16 and 27 as increasing safety risks associated with hitchhiking, Greyhound’s response to this concern included the statement “(Greyhound) can no longer be all things to all people. It is an inter-city bus company, not an inter-community transit service and it is simply impossible for (Greyhound) to design an inter-city bus network that will provide the connectiv-ity, schedule frequency and times desired by each of its prospective bus riders.”

Double homicide

The deaths of two people in Vanderhoof are now being treated as a double homicide accord-ing to North District Ma-jor Crimes Unit.

The two victims, Blaine Albert Barfoot, 29 and Tara Lee Ann Wil-liams, 40 were found dead inside a home on Silver-mill Road in Vanderhoof on Sunday, Jan. 13.

The couple was known to live a high-risk lifestyle according to RCMP and the Vanderhoof RCMP have attended the home before for other reasons, said Constable Lesley Smith, media relations of-ficer for the North District RCMP.

The North District Ma-jor Crime Unit secured the home as a crime scene on Sunday and subsequently launched a criminal inves-tigation, said Smith.

Due to the ongoing investigation, the RCMP have not indicated the cause of the deaths, or when Barfoot and Wil-liams died.

As part of the investi-gation, the police are seek-ing the public’s assistance in identifying anyone who may have a recent injury to their arms or hands stated Cst. Lesley Smith, North District Media Re-lations Officer.

RCMP believe the in-jury may have occurred during this incident and are asking anyone with information to please call the RCMP.

Anyone with informa-tion regarding this inci-dent is asked to contact the Vanderhoof RCMP at 567-2222 or Crimestop-pers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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“Not a chance.”Resolution: To lose weight and eat healthy.

“I don’t ever make one, that way I can’t break them.”

“Yes.”Resolution: To try and walk more.

“Yes.”Resolution: To be a responsible parent.

Bad news, good newsThe Snowmobile drag races slated

for February 15-17 have been can-celled.

The Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce Manager Miguel Romero said the event had to be canceled due

to a lack of volunteers coming forward.Murray Ridge Ski Area is looking at

doing some type of snowmobile event such as a hill climb this year, which could offset the loss of the drag races.

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He will be remembered for his laughter and his “straight up attitude.”

At only 52 years old, Con-stable Greg Pichler passed away suddenly while on the hill at Powder King Resort Jan. 13.

Pichler (pronounce PEESH-ler), a member of the local RCMP detachment who was not on duty at the time, collapsed on the mountain and died from un-known causes.

According to the BC Coro-ner’s Service, Pichler was skiing towards the top of the mountain when he complained of not feel-ing well and collapsed.

People at the scene attempt-ed to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful and he was pro-nounced deceased at the scene.

The death appears to be from natural causes, and the Coroner’s Service said they found no evi-dence of suicide, accident or foul play.

A 17-year member of the RCMP, Pichler had worked across the northern parts of the province, beginning in Prince George.

Pichler then went to Alexis Creek, Tsay Keh and more recently came to Fort St. James, where he has been stationed for one and a half years.

While in Fort St. James, Pichler was an active mem-ber of the community, and coordinated the most successful Cops for Can-cer dinner event yet at the Stone’s Pub last fall which raised over $6,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

Pichler organized the event around the shaving of moustaches and other body hair and Pichler was always easily identi� able with his own characteristic moustache coupled with his shaved head.

Erin Reynolds, coordi-nator for Cops for Cancer in northern B.C., met Pi-chler about three and a half years ago, and their work together on the tour became a friendship outside of work as well.

“It’s funny how when something like this happens … it feels like a slideshow or a movie reel going be-fore your eyes … of all the memories you have with somebody, there are many good memories on tours,” said Reynolds.

An avid cyclist as well as skier, Pichler had ridden the Cops for Cancer Tour de North for 10 years, and also played supportive roles in

the ride by helping to mechanic and � xing bikes to sell before the ride to raise funds.

In an interview about the ride, Pichler spoke about cycling as al-most a metaphysical experience, and the reward of seeing others improve and � nd a passion for cycling.

“Bikes and boards, that was his passion for sure. Whether he was on a bike in the summer or a board or skis in the wintertime, that’s what made hime tick for sure,” said Reynolds. “He was an avid cyclist, so a very capable, ex-

perienced individual who along with the humour that he brought to the team, and the ability to be very candid, he also brought the knowledge and the ability to watch people and help them.”

“He would always keep an eye on people to make sure their seat was adjusted properly, their cadence was proper to make sure they could get through the day,” she said. “He brought such a per-sonality to the role for sure.”

“Gregarious, that’s a good word for him,” said Reynolds. “A passion for life and a love of

people and I don’t know how he � ts all the people into his life and the caring for the people into his days.”

A dog lover, Pichler could of-ten be seen around the communi-ty with his dog Fred, and social-ized with the broader community, enjoying the Music on the Moun-tain Festival last summer, where he camped out for the weekend

Pichler also had two sons, both in their twenties.

A memorial for Pichler was held in Prince George over the weekend.

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NEWSCourierLocal constable dies suddenly

LEFT: Constable Greg Pichler of the RCMP volunteered to get dunked on Canada Day. RIGHT: Picher poses with his bike promoting the Cops for Cancer Tour de North.

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OttawapiskatGet finances out of the debate and get back to the real issues


The conversation around Idle No More has become something of a muddle, which suits its opponents just fine, but this may be changing.

With the introduction of the Ottawpiskat hashtag on Twit-ter, the tables have been turned against the Harper govern-ment in at least one form of social media.

The idea is to take questions and accusations raised against Attawapiskat and their Chief Teresa Spence - the hunger-striking figurehead who helped bring the Idle No More movement into the media mainstream - and instead ap-ply those same questions and judgements to Ottawa and the Harper government itself, cleverly substituting Ottawapiskat (ie. Ottawa) for Attawapiskat.

For example, in what is a response to accusations Chief Spence is living well while others on her reserve live in poverty, one tweet reads: “The Chief in #Ottawapiskat is the 4th highest paid gov’t leader in the world. He makes US$296,400 compared to $42,000 for average person” - re-ferring, of course to the salary of Prime Minister Stephen Harper himself.

Another great example: “Why is it the Chief of #Ot-tawapiskat spends $50 million of my taxpayer dollars on ga-zebos, yet many of his people are GAZEBO-LESS?”

This ingenious twist on the ugly misdirection of the de-bate to finger-pointing at First Nation leaders in the Idle No More movement could truly turn the tide and make many people think twice about the double standard the Harper government is trying to apply to First Nations governments.

While Chief Teresa Spence and the finances of her gov-ernment should be examined and there should be account-ability, this is not the point. Spence does not represent all of Idle No More and all First Nations, and financial issues she and her government are having need to be addressed, but they should be another discussion. If Harper wants to open the debate to corruption and funny arithmetic how about the F-35 debacle? Or maybe flights by a certain Minister of Defence Peter MacKay in military helicopters? Hmm, this might get awkward.

But if those in the movement want to get information across to the public, they might benefit from removing cor-ruption from the conversation, which they could do by ask-ing Harper to give what he wants to get.

The Harper government has introduced Bill C-27, the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, which will require First Nations to publish more financial information, includ-ing the salaries of their chief and council.

Putting this act on the Idle No More list of grievances and then attempting to defend Chief Spence are detracting from the ability of the movement to gain greater acceptance amongst more non-First Nations and will only increase the resentment amongst those who (however incorrectly) see First Nations governments as money-wasting dependents.

Any First Nation governments calling “Big Brother” and racism against this piece of legislation, are completely undermining their credibility and any believability of their defence of Chief Spence, because each year, the salaries of elected officials like the Prime Minister and other members of Parliament are publicly disclosed.

If there was and is no financial mismanagement, then

there should be no reason not to disclose those salaries, not disclosing it would be a double standard.

The appointment of a new auditor general for municipali-ties in B.C. means municipal government finances for those living off-reserve will be subject to greater scrutiny and oversight, so why not greater oversight and accountability for all, First Nations and federal governments alike?

Instead of railing against this piece of legislation, the Idle No More movement should be calling on the Harper govern-ment to instead do the same, and offer up greater disclosure and financial transparency and accountability themselves. Idle No More leaders should be calling for clarity and ac-countability on things like the fighter jets, fat pension pay-outs and expense accounts.

A Huffington Post article from 2012 (Government Of Canada Salaries: Feds Release List Of Bureaucrats Who Earn More Than $100,000, But Won’t Release PMO Data) discussed how the Harper government was more than will-ing to disclose how many bureaucrats in public service make more than six figures, however, for some reason, they were reluctant to disclose how many within the Prime Minister’s Office did the same.

Idle No More may not have to worry too much about mudslinging attacks trying to disrupt the conversation if its leaders simply continue to draw attention to some of the double standards of the Harper Government, but opposing Bill C-27 does not increase the movement’s credibility.

I suggest they take the finances out of the debate and get back to the basics of land use consultation, treaty rights and the need for reformation of the Indian Act. These are much easier to defend.

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NEWSCourierPurden visits Murray Ridge


Thirty people from Purden Ski Re-sort enjoyed spring-like conditions at Murray Ridge on Jan. 16.

The group numbered 30 people plus two bus drivers, giving the drivers an opportunity to enjoy a couple runs as well, one who had not been skiing since he was 12 years old.

"We just had a great time up here," said Steve Cutts from Purden at the end of the day.

Cutts said while there are not a lot of major perks to working at a ski hill besides the lifestyle, so the Purden management takes the staff on an all-expense-paid trip each year to treat them.

Last year the group went to Troll Mountain Resort out of Quesnel and to Powder King the year before.

The hill had been working with General Manager Sky Perreault this year, and there has been a good working relationship between the hills.

So this year, when the staff was having a Sunday evening social meeting once the hill was closed, they asked who had been to Mur-ray Ridge, and Cotts estimated 80 per cent of the staff had never been.

"So it was a golden opportunity," said Cotts.He said the group enjoyed their day at the

Ridge and he commented on how good the grooming was, considering the low snow pack so far this year.

Cotts said he has done grooming before and he knows how hard it is to work with low snow pack and try to keep from picking up rocks and exposing areas.

"This is challenging grooming," he said. "I was impressed."

Besides the grooming, the group enjoyed the food and the small, friendly atmosphere at the hill.

"You guys have got a fun little hill," he said.He said he appreciates the relationship Pur-

den and Murray Ridge have, which leads to of-

fers like earlier this year where pass hold-ers at Murray Ridge were offered free lift passes when Purden was open and Murray Ridge was not. The offer made it possible for people to get out and give their ski legs a workout at a different hill before Murray Ridge opened for the season.

"It's nice amongst small hills when we can have that kind of relationship," said Cotts.

One member of their group who had been to Murray Ridge before was their head of ski patrol, Bob Scowell.

Scowell had been to Murray Ridge when it � rst opened and helped to train the ini-tial ski patrol for the mountain. He said when they came to Murray Ridge to teach the course for the patrollers, they stayed in the patrol hut.

He said over the years he had returned to Murray Ridge to both examine the ski patrol for their � rst aid until they got up and running and for � rst aid competitions ski patrollers used to hold amongst patrollers from different ski hills.

Scowell said he enjoyed the hill, and found the people friendly.

Division president for ski patrol in northern B.C., Scowell is 90 years old but still going strong, and said once you learn how, taking the ski patrol toboggan down the hill is easier than it looks.

Purden staff and their families (with a couple of Ridge employees hiding in back, pose by their bus while up at Murray Ridge.

Zero toleranceRuth LloydCaledonia Courier

Local detachment commander, Staff Sgt. Thalhofer said the data has been gathered and now a change in policy is warranted.

At a public meeting last year Thalhofer received signi� cant pres-sure from Councillor Russ Gin-grich to increase enforcement in the downtown to deal with loitering and drinking, and while he had been working on the issue, Thalhofer has since laid the groundwork for a "zero-tolerance" policy regarding drinking-related disturbances in the downtown.

While Thalhofer made it clear at the meeting last year, it would be a violation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and other legislation to simply begin to arrest people, he said he has been gather-ing the statistics and working with his RCMP members to begin to at-tempt to shift their approach.

While any change in policy will

require an education component, Thalhofer said the groundwork has been done over much of last year, and RCMP will now be arresting people downtown who are creating issues due to intoxication.

But Thalhofer is also quick to clarify he sees the issue as a social problem which will require the en-tire community, and especially the municipality which has been so vo-cal about the prob-lem, to all do their part.

"That doesn't mean we're not going to continue to look for long-term solutions," said Thalhofer. He suggested mayor and council could be looking for options such as loitering bylaws which many mu-nicipalities use to help address prob-

lems in their downtown in order to create a law which would help to ef-fect a change in people's behaviour.

Thalhofer will be presenting his quarterly report to mayor and coun-cil at their meeting on Jan. 23 and will be bringing forward his policy change then and asking mayor and council to also support the commu-nity by doing what they can to ad-dress the issue.

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS INSTRUCTORCNC Nechako – Fort St. James campus requires a sessional faculty instructor to teachEssential Skills in the Aboriginal Training and Employment Program to be delivered in theFirst Nation community of Takla Lake. Require Bachelor’s Degree and/or teaching degree.Minimum three to five years of relevant teaching experience in the nine essential skillsareas:. Reading text, document use, numeracy, writing, oral communication, working withothers, thinking skills, computer use, continuous learning.

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Nechako Valley Community Services Society is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

We thank all our applicants, however, only those invited to an interview will be contacted.

JOB OPPORTUNITYPUBLIC WORKS – FIELD FOREMAN

The Field Foreman position is a “working foreman” position that will involve the supervision and direction of the Public Works Crew while functioning as an Equipment Operator or in other capacities as required.

The Field Foreman is involved in the efficient day to day operations of the works department. A major responsibility is to assist by carrying out responsibilities related to organization, planning, supervision, direction and operation.

Relationships with others are important and tact and judgment must be exercised in dealing with them.

Skills and Requirements:◗ Five years’ experience in a municipal works (or equivalent) operation including successful experience in the direction and supervision of other workers.◗ Mobile equipment operator experience◗ Water and sewer experience (EOCP Level II and Chlorine Handling would be an asset)◗ Knowledge and experience in estimating, budgeting, and purchasing.◗ Ability to establish effective working relationships in dealing with others.◗ Ability to understand, interpret and develop oral and written instructions.◗ Valid Class 3 BC Driver’s License with Air.

A detailed Job Description can be viewed at http://bit.ly/WJGbb1.Interested individuals please forward their resumes in confidence by 4:00 p.m. February 8, 2013 to:

By Mail: Randy Hand, Public Works Superintendent

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477 Stuart Drive WestFort St. James, BC V0J 1P0

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Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Help WantedCITY OF Yellowknife invites applications from qualifi ed candidates for the following positions: Pumphouse and Liftstation Tradesperson - Public Works Department Competition #902-137 Closes: February 1, 2013. Pumphouse and Liftstation Maintainer - Public Works Department Competition #902-135 Closes: February 1, 2013. Building In-spector II - Planning and De-velopment Department Com-petition #220-125U Closes: February 1, 2013 Submit re-sumes in confi dence by the closing date, to: Human Re-sources Division, City of Yel-lowknife, P.O. Box 580, Yel-lowknife, NT., X1A 2N4; Fax (867) 669-3471 or Email: [email protected] Please di-rect all inquiries to the above listed email address. For more information on these positions, including the required qualifi -cations, please refer to the City of Yellowknife’s web page at: www.yellowknife.ca or con-tact Human Resources at 867-920-5603.




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Nak’azdli Band has an opening for a Capital, Housing The Nak’azdli Band has an opening for an All Clan’s Coordinator to work with Events Coordinator, Elders, Clans, Chief and Council. This will be a term position; we are looking for an energetic, organized and reliable person who will be committed to the success of the All Clan’s Gathering. Must be able to work within a given budget, contract with entertainment, speakers and so-licit volunteers. Must be able to work under minimum supervision, be a good decision maker, a people per-son, creative, resourceful, skilled at bargaining, orga-nized, able to multitask, possess strong communica-tions and listening skills.

. nowledge of all of ce e uipment, s stems and procedures . A minimum of grade 12 and at least two successful ears of emplo ment in an of ce setting. . Knowledge of Nak’azdli’s’ protocols and traditions . Track expenditures and review budget. . Responsible for organizing presenters, facilitators for chairing, entertainment and activities for The All Clan’s Gathering. . Knowledge of Carrier language and communit will be considered an asset. . Keep inventor of event e uipment and supplies. . Make sure posters and the Nak’azdli members are aware of the All Clan’s Gathering. . Responsible for a nal report made to Chief and Council

Appl to Nak’azdli Band f ce C/o Maureen Isadore . . Box 1 2 Fort St. James, BC V0J 1P0Email: [email protected]: 2 0- - 010

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYPERMANENT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The District of Fort St. James Public Works Department requires a permanent full time employee to perform the duties of public works equipment operator. Operators are involved in all aspects of municipal works operations including water, sewer, roads, parks and facilities.

Skills and Requirements:• Grade 12 or equivalent• Class 5 Drivers License with Air Brakes• Experience operating equipment such as loader, backhoe, grader, excavator and dump truck.• Experience or qualification with public water and sewer systems and/or refrigeration plant operation would also be an asset.

Interested individuals please forward their resumes in confidence by 4:00 p.m., February 8, 2013 to:

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

Fort St. James Community Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP)

The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) amendment #1 for the Fort St. James Community Forest License K1D is available for review and comment. This amendment is for the addition of the Murray Ridge Forest Development Unit. This plan can be reviewed Monday to Friday 8 am to pm at the KDL of ce @ 1 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James B.C. or at the District of Fort St. James of ce @

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Every community has its un-sung heroes who help out where they can, but one has been recog-nized recently in Fort St. James.

Beatrice Barnes had an idea she had been recognized after be-ing nominated by Anne Peterson when Peterson called her and told her to “put on your best bib and tucker and be at the district of� ce at one.”

Barnes has been an active long-term volunteer in the com-munity and was recognized at a ceremony by Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.

“It really was a surprise that there were all those people there,” said Barnes.

Rustad presented the medal to Barnes in the municipal of� ce, with an audience and a number of speakers who honoured the com-munity volunteer.

One of Barnes’ sons, Ken Barnes and his sons Liam and Jayce, were all there, as were members of the local BC Ambu-lance Service, and the Fire Chief Rob Bennet.

Bob Grill spoke for the Fort St. James National Historic Site about Barnes’ many years with the Friends of the Fort St. James National Historic Site and Joanne Vinnedge about Barnes’ years volunteering with the local Girl Guides where she volunteered for about 15 years.

Kandace Kerr honoured Barnes’ dedication to the Fort St. James Farmer’s Market Society, for which Barnes acts as treasurer.

Jackie Dagenais thanked Barnes for her volunteering with the Seniors Activity Center, where

Barnes leads an exercise class for seniors and she also helped to serve lunch in the summer.

Barnes’ list of volunteer ac-tivities seems nearly endless, and she has also been a member of the Stuart Lake Hospital Auxiliary since 1983, and she helped create the cook book “Trail Burgers and Leatherbacks” which collected historic recipes from the area for everything from beaver tails to whitewash.

Barnes has also helped with the Festival of Trees in years past, but Barnes had apparently had a tendency for doing the right thing since she was young.

In a note sent for the ceremo-ny, Barnes’ sister Celia Thomp-son said: “Ever since I was a very small girl I recognized how special you were and how good and kind to others. You were my hero, and I consciously tried to be as good and kind as you. I am so happy others know what a won-derful person and role model you are. From pulling a neighbour out of his burning trailer in the middle of the night, to minister-ing to a little boy who played on the railroad tracks in New West-minster and had his leg ampu-tated, to crocheting little hats for

the senior lady patients you worked with because their heads were cold you have never ceased to amaze me and make me proud to say that you are my sister. Congrat-ulations!”

The neigh-bour her sister is referring to is an incident late at night in Fort

St. James on May 21, 1991, when Barnes was checking on her teen-age son to make sure he had made it home, and so when she saw he was not yet home, she went out to have a look and saw smoke rising nearby.

Barnes said she thought “This is not good, something bad must be happening.”

Barnes jumped in her vehicle and went down to have a look, and saw a trailer on � re. Inside was Ned Roth, just inside the door but unable to see how to get out with the smoke.

It was thanks to Barnes he saw her vehicle lights through the windows and she helped make sure he made it out.

All that remained of the ruined trailer was a charred $20 bill, which Roth gave to Barnes as a memento.

The child playing on the rail-road tracks happened in about 1968 in New Westminster, and while walking back from buying material to make curtains for a new home, a woman ran by say-ing a boy had just been hit by a train.

Barnes recalls wondering why the woman was running away from the boy, and she ran to where the child was, and she said while she can not remember what he looked like, she remembers look-ing at a man’s belt who was there, and telling him to give it to her.

She used her new curtain ma-terial and the belt to make a ban-dage and tourniquet to stop the bleeding from the boy. His foot had been amputated by the pass-ing train.

Barnes’ husband Jim Barnes said living with the recipient of a Queen’s Jubilee Medal recipient is “quite an honour.”

“She’s a very remarkable woman, and I don’t say that light-ly,” said Barnes.

The two have lived in Fort St. James since 1981, where they came for Jim’s work, from which he is now retired and spends a great deal of his time doing woodworking.

“She’s a good sounding-board for my projects,” he said.

For her part, Beatrice Barnes was “surprised - cause I � gured it was only high pro� le people that would get it,” she said.

LEFT above: Beatrice Barnes shows her Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. TOP right: Joanne Vinnedge speaks (right) at the cer-emony in honour of Beatrice Barnes. BOTTOM right: Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad presents Barnes with her medal at the District of Fort St. James office.

Left photo Ruth LloydTop right photo Jackie Dagenais

Bottom right photo courtesy of John Rustad’s of� ce

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