WWilliamsilliams Lak Lakee& &District October 2014 CHAMBER of Fall COMMERCE EDITION NEWSLETTER THE VOICE OF BUSINESS

Board and staff enjoying picnic bench donated by Pioneer Log Homes talented employees July 2014 2 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

The Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is “The Voice of Business”: Businesses working together towards economic and Board of social well being to make our community a better place to live. We promote the Directors well being of business and foster a work, shop and play at home atmosphere. EXECUTIVE President - Jason Ryll 1st Vice President Angela Sommer President’s Message 2nd Vice President Charlene Harrison Thank you again for taking the Past President - Walt Cobb time to read through this edition Directors of our newsletter. I’m certain that Elmer Thiessen you’ll learn something new about Brian Goodrich either a person, business or what Vanessa Riplinger Scot Durward the Chamber of Commerce is Mike Austin doing to promote our community Kathy McLean and help businesses in this Roger Solly edition. Unfortunately this is my Matt Ketcham Christy Smith final time addressing you as the Graeme Wallis President of the Williams Lake & Ken Wilson District Chamber, as I set my sights and goals higher in running Staff for a seat on City Council. Claudia Blair, Executive Director In a moment of reflection, the past 12 years of my Jaylyn Byer, Executive Assistant involvement at the board level with the Chamber have been an incredible learning experience. Having served on multiple PRODUCED BY committees, from website to business excellence to contract THE WILLIAMS LAKE & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF negotiations with the City, I’ve learned that it’s through the team COMMERCE AND: members of the board or its various committees that collectively Sales we can accomplish the most arduous of tasks. Together we can Papyrus Printing Ltd. achieve anything. There are three things that I am most proud of Layout & Design during my time with the Chamber and I’d like to mention them Papyrus Printing Ltd. now. Photography First, representing our businesses during very tough talks Craig Smith, Graham Smith between the Province and BC Ferries. Arguing the case, as I Printing & Distribution Williams Lake Tribune will continue to do, that Williams Lake is a ferry dependent community and a vital transportation issue to us. Without The views expressed in this newsletter are the views of the authors and do not necessarily access to our businesses via reliable transportation, our small reflect the views or policies of the Williams Lake business community will have to realize achieving less in their and District Chamber of Commerce or its Board of Directors(The Chamber) . The Chamber profitability. This is something that concerns me greatly. makes no representation concerning and does not guarantee the source, originality, accuracy, Second, the achievements our board and staff have been completeness or reliability of any statement, able to attain during my time. “Accreditation with distinction” information, data, finding, interpretation, advice, opinion, or view presented. is one that we were honoured with. This means that the work the board and I were able to do to attain accreditation status was Williams Lake & District CHAMBER OF COMMERCE thorough enough in identifying our goals and strategic planning Location: structure to be recognized as one of only 3 Chambers earning 1660 Broadway Ave. South V2G 2W4 that distinction. It is a goal that I leave to the current board to Mailing address: Box 4878, Williams Lake, BC V2G 2V8 achieve again, and I have the utmost faith they will. Third, I’m incredibly proud of our Chamber being recognized (250) 392-5025 • Fax: (250) 392-4214 1-877-967-5253 • [email protected] as the “Best Chamber of Commerce” in BC award this past year www.williamslakechamber.com www.tourismwilliamslake.com con’t on page 14 ... Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce NEWSLETTER FALL EDITION - 3

watching visitors take photos of the Pioneer From picnic table, visiting with the English rugby teams and just chatting with visitors then reading their generous comments about the building and Claudia’s counsellors. Hats off everyone! Municipal election campaigns have been in full speed ahead and it makes for great debates in Desk the city. Congratulations to those who put their by Claudia Blair names forward. Employers in most sectors in particular mining We certainly had some interesting and even and logging have been hit so hard in recent years. inspiring events this past year; one of the more We have to wonder how do they recover, how do special highlights for us was being awarded they keep up with the criticism and seemingly the provincial Chamber of the Year honour. lack of support from many who don’t look at the It is due, in no small part, to our dedicated big picture. Like it or not industry contributes volunteers for putting boots on the ground in heavily in taxes and creating jobs; they are the the area of advocating. With the diversity of ones primarily responsible for schools, hospitals our membership it is impossible to get everyone and the beautiful facilities that enhance our to agree on everything however the discussions communities. Without the tax revenue and jobs and commitment from our volunteers makes the for us all, our lives and lifestyles could negatively difference. Thank you to Jason Ryll our hard change. Support your local businesses, show working President; we were happy to see him them you appreciate them by choosing Williams take a run in politics however sad to lose him Lake first. from the board. Destination BC is making changes and for Home, Auto, Seasonal & Leisure some of the 6 regional tourism associations the changes are quite drastic. Vancouver Coast & Mountains will no longer be given a provincial contract, that has to have a huge effect on how they conduct their marketing. Our own CCCTA is in the process of submitting a new contract for approval; we wish them the best of luck. We had many highlights in the Visitor Centre this year; handing out gas cards to visitors, the fishing rod program, #explorebc program, Taylor Made Cakes and Sweets Plan now for Christmas! Kevin Gray 635A Oliver Street, (beside M&M Meats) • 778-412-2979 General Manager 100% LOCALLY OWNED (250) 392-3303 • 1050 South Lakeside Drive 4 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

Jaylyn’s Corner by Jaylyn Byer when they had visited 6 centres they Happy 8th received a free gift. They also received stamps at Provincial and National Parks Anniversary to the around BC. This program will run in Williams Lake & 2014 and 2015. District Chamber of Commerce Visitor At the end of August the 2014 summer students went back to their Universities Centre and Colleges. Regular full-time staff are still on-site to answer questions, sell September marked the eighth gift merchandise including the much- anniversary of the Visitor Centre being open in requested Williams Lake branded clothing, and the Tourism Discovery Centre. The Visitor Centre to provide specialty and regular coffees to those was opened on September 25th. needing their caffeine at any time of the day.

While the tourism season seems to start in earnest We invite everyone to stop in and shop anytime, on the May Long Weekend, it continues in a steady meet our friendly and helpful staff and browse stream well through September and even trickles through our vast collection of newspapers and into October. Once again this year we hosted brochures for information on our wonderful visitors from around the world and answered region. questions on area attractions and events.

This year the Visitor Centre once again offered Walt Cobb as Mayor will: the “Go Fish” Rod Loan program. Visitors to the area that did not bring their fishing rod and tackle • Assist in returning our downtown core to the jewel it once was could borrow a rod and tackle for up to one week. This was a great success again this year. • Expand and diversify our tax base with job creation a key Again this year BC Parks and the Visitor Centres • Work with Senior levels of Government to maintain throughout BC offered the Passport program, our social programs visitors to British Columbia could come into a • Work with police and Visitor Centre have their passport stamped and court system for a safer community • Continue to work on seniors and low cost April Gerwing & housing Dean Fulton • Be aggressive in our bid for stable (250) 305-2799 Home Office (250) 267-4399 Dean cell. programming at TRU (250) 267-1668 April cell. • Put the wheels in Authorized Agents for [email protected] motion for a second Winton Homes and Cottages [email protected] crossing to Westside

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Mayor’s Message by Mayor Kerry Cook Investment in Williams Lake the Small Town Love business remains strong, with Bulk Barn promotion program in Williams and Sport Chek both adding Lake. The program showcases local signs and improvements to their independent businesses with an aim Prosperity Ridge buildings. to strengthen their competitiveness Another retailer has taken out and keep more dollars in the local building permits valued at nearly economy. So far more than 30 $2.3 million for another new applications to join the program have building and improvements. been completed or are in progress. As of Sept 30, building permits Businesses can learn more on the are valued at $10.2 million so far this year. This City website and can apply online at www. shows a stable trend in our growth, with over $109 lovewilliamslake.com. million in building permits over the past seven years. More and more businesses are choosing A reminder to get informed and plan to vote to re-invest in Williams Lake. As an example, November 15th in the Sam Ketcham Pool we expect our Business Façade Improvement referendum. This is an important project for the Program to be fully subscribed by the end of the city and the region, and everyone should have year. their say. There is lot of information at the City website and on Facebook at facebook.com/ We are happy to be working with the Northern SKPReferendum. This is your pool and your Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) to deliver choice: get informed and have your voice heard! 6 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce BC Chamber to urge airport cost relief, open skies, review of TFW program, solutions to Port labour problems at national Chamber AGM At the Canadian Chamber of Commerce AGM Commission (CTC), improving cumbersome in Charlottetown the BC Chamber of Commerce visa processes and pursuing open skies; and called for: moving the CTC to the Department of Foreign • federal airport cost relief to allow airports Affairs, Trade and Development to better such as YVR to compete with cross-border realize tourism as an export commodity competition; Another B.C. made policy calls for more • a federal re-commitment to marketing certainty around aboriginal title. Canada as a tourism destination, including “The William Decision has further ramped improvements to the visa system and more up the uncertainty that exists around the role open skies; First Nations play in getting projects approved,” • long-term solutions to trucking labour unrest Winter said. “With investment hanging in the at Port Metro Vancouver terminals, which balance, it’s imperative that government heed continues to threaten B.C.’s economy; the courts and step up to create much-needed • a review of changes to the Temporary Foreign certainty around the consultation process.” Worker Program, which impact both the low- The BC Chamber is the largest and most wage hospitality sector in resort destinations broadly-based business organization in the such as Whistler, as well as high-wage province. Representing more than 125 Chambers industries such as LNG; and of Commerce and 36,000 businesses of every • in the wake of the William Decision, more size, sector and region of the province, the BC clarity on the extent to which business must Chamber of Commerce is “The Voice of Business consult with First Nations, in order to give in BC.” investors a better picture of B.C. as an investment jurisdiction. “B.C. has a major stake in these national issues,” said John Winter, president and CEO of the BC Chamber of Commerce. “Whether it’s dollars flowing to Bellingham and Seattle airports rather than YVR, Whistler struggling to Providing Accounting & Taxation Services fill staffing gaps, or port labour problems rippling to the Cariboo Chilcotin since 1952 through the Lower Mainland economy, these problems are hitting B.C. hard and we’re looking for fixes.” “If you live in B.C., you can’t miss our province’s immense tourist appeal. On top of that, we’re the Pacific gateway to all of Canada, which is truly a world-class travel destination,” he said. “Yet as Canadians, we’ve seen our ranking as a tourism destination fall catastrophically in recent years due our failure to slash costs and travel barriers that are discouraging tourists.” Winter said two made-in-B.C. policies tackle those challenges by proposing: • relief from the federal fees that airports charged, and which get passed on to airlines PMT Chartered Accountants/Business Advisors LLP and thus to customers and 201-35 South 2nd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC V2G 3W3 Phone: 250-392-2911 • Toll Free: 877-392-2911 • renewed focus on the tourism sector, including www.pmtaccountants.com more funding for the Canadian Tourism Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce NEWSLETTER FALL EDITION - 7 Respect in the Workplace

As of November 1, 2013, B.C. businesses have compliant online course at a discounted price. new obligations under the Workers Compensation Program details: Act (Bill 14) to take action to prevent bullying • Online learning program and compliance tool and harassment in the workplace. The grace featuring a 90-minute self-guided program period for implementing a compliant program ended February 1, 2014. enables your organization to demonstrate compliance Your Obligations: To comply, all B.C. business • Available to BC Chamber members for $32 owners and workers need to complete anti- plus tax (rather than $40) bullying and anti-harassment policy and • Please contact your local Chamber of procedures training around reporting and investigation, as well as to be trained to recognize receive your discount code and registration and respond to this issue. information. • Visit http://respectintheworkplace.com/ for Course Requirement: As part of the legislation, more information about the program all B.C. business owners and workers need to be trained to recognize, respond and report bullying As a member of the Williams Lake Chamber and harassment. !" program through your membership with the Exclusive Savings for Chamber Members: The BC Chamber of Commerce. Please share this BC Chamber has partnered with Respect Group information with the appropriate person or Inc. to provide Chamber members access to a department within your organization. Nov. 15 Vote For Jason RYLL Your Voice on City Council 8 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS PROFILE Alexander Clothing Jewellery and Gifts Located at 41 1st Ave in downtown Williams Lake is a little shop with creative and colourful fashion options that is able to cater to a wide variety of people. Alexander Clothing, Jewellery and Gifts, owned and operated by local Catherine Alexander, is a retailer of unique brands and lines, with an ever changing line up. “The diversity of the lines I bring in, as well as regular renewal of products has contributed to my success over the years,” says Catherine, who has been in business for 20 years. Cathy Alexander, owner of Alexander Clothing Although her clientele is usually in the 35-60 year Jewellery and Gifts old age group, Alexander has options to fit anyone’s style and budget. It is because of this diversity that Catherine can boast many out of town residents as her clients, with people traveling from 100 Mile House, Quesnel and Prince George to take in this unique shopping experience. When asked why she chose to join the Chamber, Catherine cited the benefits as being a major draw. “Being a Chamber member has also let me network effectively with other businesses in Williams Lake to contribute to a successful, more vibrant downtown area” she said. Catherine also thinks the Business Excellence Awards are another great program to promote local businesses. “I haven’t been nominated yet” she laughs, “but it is an excellent way to reward businesses who have aided the community over the years”. With the quality and service Catherine provides at Alexander, we’re sure it’s only a matter of time before Alexander Clothing, Jewellery and Gifts receive their nomination.

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BUSINESS PROFILE Best Western Williams Lake Whether your visit to the Cariboo is for work or pleasure, the Best Western Hotel can accommodate your needs and make your stay as pleasant as possible. As one of the newest hotels in the Lake City, they boast a wide variety of services, within walking distance of the Visitor # %% core. One of the newest hotels, since May 2012, the Best Western Hotel has been delivering an assortment of amenities to its patrons, and boasts several features that are unique to hotels accommodate our visitor’s needs, especially busy in Williams Lake. Offering free laundry facilities, "+8P<=" " &P \ appreciate calls before your stay, especially if televisions, free parking, and Wi-Fi access in #"! a quiet location on South Broadway makes the amenities. hotel an accessible and affordable option. The Wishing to stay and play in the lake city? hotel also boasts handicap accessible rooms and Look no further than the Best Western Hotel at does their best to accommodate for pets, meaning >@8Q%""U+< everyone can stay with comfort and security. Several recent updates to improve service to their customers have been made as well, according to Harjinder Nijjar; which include the addition of a full hot complimentary breakfast to the previously existing menu. Not just Printing & Copying ... + Cheques, Stickers, Posters, Chamber member, Harjinder was enthusiastic Banners, Books and more .. ! about the networking opportunities. “Being in the loop for upcoming community events and # 5 P 65 O it allows us to appropriately prepare and

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BUSINESS PROFILE Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC of Commerce, which he states provides businesses with the ability to network in the community, and find creative solutions to business challenges.

Beyond the shop, Cariboo GM tries to be as involved in the community as much as possible, through events and fundraisers during the year. One of their main events is the annual soapbox derby that takes place the weekend before the Williams Lake Stampede, with all proceeds going towards a local charity the company choses each year. According to Lorne Doerkson, the community support over the years has been In Cariboo country, a vehicle is an essential phenomenal, and contributed in a large part to tool. Whether you need a commuter car for their success. “Because the community has given zipping around the lake city or a pickup truck us so much, we try to give back as much as we to haul everything from hay and horses to heavy can” he states. equipment; a Chevrolet Buick or GMC could be the right option for you. With a dealership that With all of these accomplishments, it looks like is able to expand beyond sales to fix, sell and Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC has lived up to maintain your existing vehicle, they become a their moto of “professional grade.” viable asset to the community. And community is a big part of everyday life for Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC, known to the locals as Cariboo GM. 30% OFF all GRABER Blinds For nearly 30 years, Cariboo Chevrolet Buick GMC has been the Cariboo’s one stop shop for Free Upgrade new and used vehicles, as well as vehicle repair. to Cordless ($125 in savings per window) They may be based in retail, but customer service is a part of everyday business. Because of this, Select In-Stock Vinyl $3.00 Sq.ft. Installed in 2012 they were nominated and received the For the months of Nov. & Dec. Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Bring in this ad for discount Business of the Year Award. Lorne Doerkson RESIDENTIAL & attributes part of this achievement to the Chamber COMMERCIAL COVERINGS J Gifts andTreasures Carpet Sale Coming! & Call us for details E Eco-Friendly Products & Design Cork, Bamboo, Wool, Carpet, Hardwood Vinyl, Laminate, Tiles Window Coverings, Wallpaper Something For Consulting & Project Managing All Occasions Commercial & Residential Installation Free Estimates

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BUSINESS PROFILE Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake tenting sites, all with a lakeside view.

The resort hasn’t needed to change many things over the years, but that will be changing in part as of May 2015 when new ownership takes effect. As for the rest of this season, Harmony is confident that it will be business as usual. “We had no cancellations for the music festival that took place the weekend after the spill, and any that have cancelled since we’ve been able to fill with new bookings, so it’s all working out” On the shores of the second deepest fjord lake Harmony said. She also said that the Chamber in the world, about an hour east of Williams has been a great tool during this summer through Lake, lays a resort that takes full advantage of their ability to promote the businesses who may the natural beauty and adventure opportunities in be struggling in light of the accident. There’s no the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region. The Elysia excuse to not stay and play in the Cariboo this Resort on Quesnel Lake, BC has had to overcome summer, especially somewhere as beautiful as the some unforeseen challenges this summer relating Elysia Resort on Quesnel Lake. to the Mount Polley mine tailings spill in early August, but ever optimistic manager Harmony Bercar doesn’t believe it will be a permanent set back to their business. Together In operation since the early 1970’s, Elysia Resort is located in a prime position on Quesnel Lake, Let’s Bring within access of all three arms, as well as countless smaller lakes and rivers. Their location remains Change To untouched by the tailings spill, meaning your stay will be filled with nothing but natural beauty. Williams Lake Because the water is such an important feature to CAMPAIGN OFFICE their resort, all the stops have been pulled out to 77A 2nd Ave. North provide guests with the most variety of activities. Phone: 250-392-1120 Cell: 250-267-7406 A full service marina, guided fishing tours, and boat rentals will make sure that everyone from ELECT the most experienced fisherman to the beginner angler will be able to take full advantage of the RATHOR, Surinderpal X lake. Nature based adventures, which can include fforor wildlife viewing opportunities are also available. MAYOR After a long day on the water, what better way to MAYORNOVEMBER 15TH, 2014 relax than in the fully licensed restaurant, bar and Authorized by Brad Huston – Financial Agent (Ph: 250-305-6310)TH lounge available in the main lodge? Elysia Resort NOVEMBER 15 , 2014 offers accommodation to suit anyone’s needs; Authorized by Brad Huston – Financial Agent (Ph: 250-305-6310) including guest rooms at the main lodge, rustic and deluxe cabins, and full service RV sites and 12 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

BUSINESS PROFILE Oliver & Co. additional legal matters, including personal injury, family law, and wills and estates. The only area the practice doesn’t cover is criminal law, but all other areas are fully covered by this competent local team. The small town setting is one of the things Steve prides the business on, realizing the potential that can arise when a local company can provide specialty legal services. “Through the networking opportunities that arise from being a Chamber of Commerce member, we have been able to advertise our practice to others, gaining new clients and being able to Saying Oliver and Co to people outside of the take advantage of what other businesses have to lake city will often bring responses of “that’s a offer”. This community networking is evident Disney movie, right?” In Williams Lake however, in their support of many local organizations, the name is more suitably applied to a business on including the Chamber of Commerce Business the appropriately named Oliver St, which prides Excellence Awards, the Williams Lake Stampede itself on being a full service law firm. Association, the Museum of the Cariboo Chilcotin, The firm was founded by William Crook in the the Station House Gallery, and Thompson Rivers mid 1970’s, and current owner Steve Oliver University. joined as a partner in 1979. He’s been there ever since, and has seen the firm grow over the years from a two to a four person practice. This year saw the additional change of the firm back to a partnership between Steve and Gregory Mawson, a change Steve welcomes as it adds a new face to the business. The faces may have changed over the years, but their services have remained much the same. Steve handles many civil litigation matters, It starts with Quality. and Greg tackles many of the commercial, real www.qualityoffice.ca estate, and financial practice. Additional members Constance Sauter and Patricia Weber handle • Black / Colour Copiers • Computers / Printers • Office Furniture • Document Management • Surveillance Systems • Telephone/VOIP Systems • Point of Sale Equipment • Network Installations • Office Supplies • Wide Format

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BUSINESS PROFILE PDS Security Ltd. having all personnel trained and certified, Mark is an ex RCMP member, who brings a wealth of experience to the table.

Being a Chamber member has proven invaluable for When there’s something strange going on in Mark, in terms of your neighbourhood, who’re you going to call? member to member discounts, the connections PDS Security of course! Providing a wide range formed between businesses and the networking of security services to Lake City residents and opportunities that occur at the monthly meetings. businesses since 1969 has kept this company busy, They also find that Chamber membership but it’s all in a day’s work for the provincially enhances their ability to keep up with events trained, certified, and licenced guards. that are affecting Williams Lake on a local and provincial level, which allows their company to A truly all in one company, PDS Security handles jobs that range in diversity, including static have a “new level of professional experience”. guard, security patrol, document service, alarm For the finest in security needs, call PDS Security! response services, and private investigation. As one of the few full service security companies in Williams Lake, PDS is committed to keeping you safe, at both a corporate and private level. This commitment to excellence can be seen in their nearly 50 years of business success, which has included many updates to the technology. Branch Manager Mark Doratti, who grew up in the Cariboo, stated that they’ve made several enhancements to their vehicles that make them Competitive, Flexible unique to Williams Lake, including vehicle GPS and cameras installed on all patrol units, with an Commercial Loan Products additional 2 vehicles added to the fleet. Aside from Your local commercial lenders! Approval decision made locally There is a right here in Williams Lake Better Way! On Nov. 15 Elect Peter Philpotts, Commercial Loans Officer Sue Lachance Diane Baerg, Small Business Lender Heather Callender, Small Business Lender FOR CITY COUNCIL 139 North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake 250-392-4135 Authorized by Sue Lachance - Financial Agent 14 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce

Scott NELSON Vote for Positive Change con’t from page 2 at the BC Chamber AGM in Richmond. To be recognized by our peers as the most involved, most determined and best representatives of our small business members compared to the rest of the province is an award that I am humbled by and most proud of. I could go on about many other moments and achieved goals during my time with the Chamber, but am limited to space here. No doubt there are more great moments ahead for your local Chamber of Commerce, and I’m certain they will continue to advocate for and represent the needs of small business in our community. Looking ahead to the inevitable changes that The Williams Lake Biomas Facility, owned and operated by Atlantic Power, uses local wood waste and forest residue to will happen due to the election in a few weeks, I generate electricity with minimal carbon emissions. look forward to new challenges. Optimistically, A growth-oriented power producer with operations across I look forward to working with a new team of North America, Atlantic Power and its subsidiaries develop, people in achieving great and prosperous goals acquire, and optimize power generation from a wide range of energy sources. for our community as a whole. I’m not interested in politicking. I’m most interested in achieving To find out more, visit www.atlanticpower.com goals our community can be proud of.

Sincerely, Jason Ryll Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce NEWSLETTER FALL EDITION - 15 Open for Business

The Cariboo and the Chilcotin Recently, I was appointed to lead are distinct regions that have a the province’s new Rural Advisory strong sense of place, history and Council which will provide input to community. They are full of abundant government policy decisions to best opportunities for people, businesses support thriving rural communities. and communities to prosper. The initial focus of the council will be to provide advice on: avenues to We all know that natural resource support greater rural access to capital; industries play a significant role in our stronger business development local economies and will continue to support for rural entrepreneurs and do so in the future. But did you know businesses; and moving forward on that British Columbia has a record of the Rural Dividend. developing resources that are better than almost anywhere else in the world? I am a locally focused MLA and believe in representing the interests of my constituents Our government strives every day to improve and wherever possible and I look forward to working keep our status of having sustainable resource hard on new initiatives. industries. After the tailings pond breach at Mount Polley, I believe that the continued inquiry But it’s our job to make sure we get the story out and investigation underway will let us get to the that the Cariboo is open for business! bottom of what happened. Our government will continue to work collaboratively with industry, by Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett communities and First Nations to create a brighter future. So while we have experienced this setback, I know the people of our region are resilient, ready to take on new challenges and seize the opportunity before us to grow our economy. Our government will continue to work collaboratively with industry, communities and First Nations to create a bright future for all of us. October is Small Business Month and they are the backbone, heart and soul of our communities and our economy. In B.C., small business make up 98 per cent of all businesses and they employ more than one million people. These businesses are successful because of the hard work and dedication of all of the employees and business owners. I understand how important it is that people come and visit and that tourism operators have every opportunity to showcase the pristine beauty that we have. Also, that young families know that this is a great place to come and raise your families in a competitive, diversified and export-oriented economy that is both growing and adding jobs. 16 - FALL EDITION NEWSLETTER Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce Volunteers needed - Helping CANADA’S #1 GROUP PLAN FOR Seniors Remain Independent EMPLOYEE BENEFITS GIVES YOU: Through the Williams Lake Better at Home AFFORDABLE, FLEXIBLE program we will be offering support services to INSURANCE OPTIONS, UNBEATABLE assist seniors with simple non-medical day-to-day GUARANTEES, AND VALUE-ADDED tasks so they can continue to live independently in their own homes and stay connected to their BENEFITS FOR YOUR GROUP communities. INSURANCE DOLLAR Can You Help? Williams Lake Better at Home needs volunteers to provide: Transportation to If you are looking for more from your medical appointments, Light housekeeping, Minor employee benefit home repairs, Snow Shoveling, Light yard work, plan, you’ve come Grocery shopping and Friendly Visiting to the right place. If you feel you have the skills, energy and time The Chambers Plan to volunteer, we would like to hear from you, as covers over 25,000 you can make a positive difference for seniors and small-to-medium sized your community. businesses from coast to coast. Those Let’s help turn compassion into action! firms stay with the Plan year after year Contact Us Today. Phone: (778)412-2430 email because the Chamber of Commerce Group %"^%<% Insurance Plan delivers more – more cost are located at 176 N 4th Ave in the Williams Lake control, more flexibility and more value. `{8|#M - health options covering prescription, are Monday to Friday 9:00am till 12:00pm. drugs, ambulance, paramedical services, vision, emergency travel health care. WHAT’S NEW! - dental options covering check-ups & cleanings, to bridgework, dentures and orthodontic services. - Critical Illness benefits - Disability Coverage - Employee/Dependent Life Insurance - Employee Assistance Programs - Group Retirement Solutions Hugh Gage is the exclusive advisor representing the Chambers Plan Employee Benefit Program in the Williams Lake and 100 Mile House Region. We would very much appreciate an opportunity to provide you with a quote on employee benefits.

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clearly passing through).

This was a great partnership through the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA), Petro Can and the Visitor Centres.

Bill and Chris Keoun were Williams Lakes’ first winners of this program and they were delighted. They are originally from Minnesota and their plans included staying and playing to hike and fly fish around the Cariboo. Bill is also a Visitor Centre Program - Petro Can and the CCCTA photographer and has taken some great shots of supports visitors in the Cariboo the area. He will be sharing these photos back home and encouraging people to come on up! Each week Visitor Centre staff will be randomly gave out one $100 gas card sponsored by Petro Other recipients included a couple from Elnora, Canada to travelers staying in and around the Alberta, just south of Red Deer. They were area. The criteria was for the cards to be given beginning their trip with an excursion to Bella to a visitor whom the VIC counsellor viewed as Coola, and then after a few days hoped to someone who was interested in spending “time” continue back on Hwy 20 to Williams Lake, IN the region (as opposed to those who were spend some time in the community, and drive north to Barkerville, returning to Williams Lake MADE IN THE CARIBOO CRAFT SALE via the Matthew River Road through Likely back at the Tourism Discovery Centre road. She was born in Fort St John, and he was Saturday November 22 from 10am – 3pm a truck driver along the Alaska Hwy. for many years before retirement, but they hadn’t been to this part of the province before and were eager to explore the area. They were extremely happy to receive the gas card, and we found out as they filled out the paperwork that his 75th birthday was on that day. Sounds like a perfect present to me!

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The Awards were created to inspire Williams Lake businesses and individuals to strive for excellence and achievement in all areas including operation and customer service. The evening includes a packed agenda including prestigious awards presentations, scrumptious dinner, entertainment, and an exciting assortment of live and silent auction items. The awards night is a one of a kind for Williams Lake and area with tickets selling out early.

We are therefore, inviting you to participate in the awards by nominating an individual, business, or organization in one of the many categories. Nomination forms will be ready later in the fall and will be on our website www.williamslakechamber.com.

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Williams Lake & District Chamber of Commerce NEWSLETTER FALL EDITION - 23 Members as of September 2014 • 3Gen Cabinetry Corp. • Chap’s Fix Auto Collision • Joey’s Grill • Sandman Inn • About Face Photography • Chaparell Mini Storage • John Dell.CA • Sandtronic Business Systems • Adventure Charters • Chemo RV Sales & Service Ltd. • Johnston Meier Insurance Agencies • Save-On-Foods • Air & Water Home Environment • Cheryl Lawrence Liquor Agency • Juniper Trails Bed and Breakfast • Schickworks Signs & Stitches • Alexander Clothing, Jewellery & Gifts • Chilancoh Ranch Natural Meats • Just Because • Shoppers Drug Mart • Allcraft Kitchens en’ Counters Ltd. • Chilcotin Lodge • Kal Tire • Sir Bob’s Fish & Chips • All Pro Home Inspection Inc. • Chimney Felker Lakes Landholders Asoc. • Kayanara Guest Ranch & Resort • Social Health & Economic Development • All-Ways Travel • C.J’s Southwestern Grill • Ken Wilson Society of Bella Coola • All West Freight Ltd. • Clean Way Supplies • Kendra’s First Aid Service Ltd. • Sona Resources Corporation • Alley Katz Bistro • Coast Fraser Inn Hotel • Kinikinik Restaurant & Store • South Broadway Liquor Store • Anahim Lake Eagle’s Nest Resort • Common Sense Marketing • Kokanee Bay Fishing Resort • Spanish Mountain Gold Ltd. • Andres Electronics Experts • Community Futures Cariboo Chilcotin • Lakecity Appliance Repair Ltd. • Spectra Power Sports Ltd. • Angelkeys Music Studio • Compassionate Care Funerals • Lake City Ford Sales Ltd. • Speedee Your Office Experts Ltd. • Animal Care Hospital • Concrete Fitness Ltd. • Lakers Go Bus Society • Speedpro Signs • Antique & Boutique • Cool Clear Water • Lakeside Color Productions • Speedy Petey’s • Arcada Rentals • Country Cottage Hairstyling • Lakeside Motel • Spider Rope Access & Rescue Services Ltd. • Arduini Helicopters Ltd • C P Electronics • Laketown Furnishings • Spring Lake Ranch • Atlantic Power • Creekside Studio Galllery • Leonard Uri Ventures Ltd. • SpruceLee Construction Ltd. • Audio Video Unlimited • Crosina Realty-Karen Gertzen • Lifes Salt Jar Warehouse • Stampede Glass • A & W Restaurant • Darla Wear • Lucky’s Ventures Ltd.-Signal Point Gaming • Staples • Bank of Montreal • Davidson Financial Ltd. • M&M Meat Shops • Station House Gallery • Bank of Nova Scotia • Dew Duck Inn Bed & Breakfast • MacKay Electric Ltd. • Ste-Mar Boom-N-Freight • Bare’s Paint & Bodyworks • Diamonds and Dust • Margetts Meat Market • Stewarts’ Lodge & Camps Ltd. • Barneys Lakeside Resort • Dollar Dollar • Markey Mechanical Ltd. • Subway • BC Livestock Producers Co-Op Association • Dominion Lending Centres-Amber Stuart • McDonald’s Restaurant • Sunshine Ranch Ventures Ltd. • Beamac Installations Ltd. • Downtown Williams Lake - BIA • Mike Austin Financial Services Ltd. • Super 8 Motel • Becker’s Lodge Ltd. • DQ Grill & Chill • MLA Cariboo North -Coralee Oakes • Surplus Herby’s • Bee Jay Auto Wrecking & Towing Ltd. • Dr. Rudy Wassenaar Inc. • Motion-Tech Integrators Ltd. • Sutton Cariboo Realty • Bella Coola Motel • Drummond Lodge Motel • Mount Polley Mining Corp. • Tall Timbers Resort Ltd. • Bella Coola Mountain Lodge • E.B. Horsman & Son • Mountain Spirit Outfitters Inc. • Tatla Lake Manor • Bella Coola Valley Seafood’s • Edwards Security • Mulberry Lane Gift Studio • Taylor Made Cakes and Sweets • Bella Coola Valley Tourism • Elysia Resort • National Car Rental • TD Canada Trust • Bell-E-Acres Recreation • End of the Roll Carpet and Flooring • Neil Vant dba Vant Explorations • Teepee Heart Ranch • Best Western Hotel • Engage Financial Services • New Leaf Therapeutic Massage • The Dean on Nimpo • Better Life • Escott Bay Resort • New Life Cycles & Salvage • The Hobbit House • Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Williams Lake • Excelsior Jewellers • New Waves Pool & Spa Ltd. • The Open Book • Big Canyon Rafting • Exton and Dodge Land Surveying Inc. • New World Coffee & Tea House • Thiessen, Dr. Elmer, Dentist • Big Creek Lodge Ltd./ Spirit Ranch • Frame Creations by Bruce • Nimpo Lake Resort • Thompson Nicola Cariboo United Way • Blocks R Us • Fraser Bevz Broughton Chartered • OK Tire & Auto Service • Thompson Rivers University • Blois Mechanical Accountants • Oliver & Co. • Tolko Industries Ltd. • Bob Paterson Homes Inc • Front Row Voiceovers • Oliver Street Bar & Grill • Total Ice Training Centre Ltd. • Bob’s Shoes and Repair • Germik Industries Ltd.-Rainbow Blades & • O-Netrix Solutions Inc. • Town Taxi (1987) Ltd. • Boitanio Mall Merchants Machine • 150 Mile Husky • Trattoria Pasta Shoppe • Bolster Real Estate Investing • Gibraltar Mines • Onyx Hair Studio • True North Ventures Inc. • Boston Pizza • Gordo’s Rent-All • OT Timber Frames Ltd. • Tweedsmuir Park Lodge • Broadway Rentals • Grassland Equipment • Pacific Coastal Airlines • Two Dog Ranch • Burgess Plumbing, Heating, & Electrical • Gustafson’s Dodge Chrysler Jeep • Panago Pizza • United Concrete & Gravel Ltd. Co. Ltd. • Haines Office World • Papyrus Printing Ltd. • United Steelworkers Local 1- 425 • Business Development Bank of Canada • Hair Pro Studio • Paradise Cinemas • Valleyview Motel • Can Com Electronics Ltd. • Halls Organics Inc. • Pathways Canada Tour Co. • Vista Radio Ltd. • Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce • Happy Eater Restaurant • PDS Guard Services Ltd. • Walk Rite Shoes Ltd. • Canadian Tire- Stefan Marketing Inc. • Hear Clear Fawn’s Hearing Solutions • Pene’s Place Bed and Breakfast • Walmart • Canim Lake Resort • Heartland Toyota • Pinnacle Pellet WL Inc. • West Chilcotin Tourism Association • Cariboo Aesthetic Laser Clinic • Henry Van Soest • Pioneer Log Homes of BC • West Fraser Mills Ltd. • Cariboo Auto & Spring • High Country Inn • Platform Properties Ltd. • Western Financial Group • Cariboo Canoe and Kayak Rentals • Highlands Irrigation Ltd. • P M T Chartered Accountants • White Saddle Ranch Country Inn • Cariboo Chilcotin Child Development Centre • Hoelzler Construction Ltd. • Ponderosa Resort • Wildwood Campsite • Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Assoc. • Homathko River Inn • Porky’s Deli • Williams Lake Association for Community • Cariboo Chilcotin Gymnastics • Home Hardware Building Centre • Progressive Printers Inc Living • Cariboo Chilcotin Partners for Literacy • Hopkins Design Studio • Quality Office Solutions • Williams Lake & District Credit Union Society • Horizon Climate Controls Ltd. • QTAX Quality Tax Service • Williams Lake Employment Services • Cariboo Custom Monogram Ltd. • Horn Lake Guest Cottage • Ramada Williams Lake • Williams Lake Golf & Tennis Club • Cariboo Dental Clinic • Horsefly Landing • Ranton Holdings Ltd. • Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo Association • Cariboo Eye Care Clinic/Dr. Dan Derksen • Horsefly Motel 2007 • Red Tomato Pies Ltd. • Williams Lake Minor Hockey • Cariboo GM • Hub International Barton Insurance Brokers • Re/Max Williams Lake Realty • Williams Lake Rentals Ltd. • Cariboo Regional District • Hume Appraisals Ltd. • Retirement Concepts/ W.L. Senior Village • Williams Lake Stampede Association • Cariboo Saddlery • Husky Gas Station • Ron Paull Communications • Williams Lake Tribune-Cariboo Press • Cariboo Stationers Ltd. • Ibea’s Quilting & Crafts Galore Ltd. • Ron Ridley Rentals Ltd. • Williams Lake Veterinary Hospital • Caribou Ski Source For Sports • InfoBook Telephone Directory • Rona inc./HC Williams Lake • Windsor Plywood • Caribou U-brew S.N.A. Enterprises • Interactive Broadcasting Corporation • Rotary Club of Williams Lake Daybreak • Wise Windows & Doors • Casa Bella Guest Cottage • Investors Group • Royal Bank of Canada • Woodland Caribou Resort • Celtic Engineering Ltd. • Itcha Ilgatchuz Mt. Outfitters • Royal Canadian Legion Br 139 Williams • Zone 4 Hairstyling and Tanning • Central Mountain Air Ltd. • J & E Gifts & Treasures Lake • CFJC TV7 • James Western Star Truck and Trailer • Rustler Construction The Cariboo: The Heart of Taseko

The heart of Taseko beats strongest in the Cariboo, a region rich in minerals, steeped in Canadian mining history and the famed Cariboo Gold Rush.

With over 700 employees living in the area, we are committed to the region and proud to call it our home.

Our promise is to help realize the collective potential of the region and its people, our company and our workforce.

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