By SARAH ARTIS: “ HIGHER SMOKING rates in northern B.C. compared . to the rest of the province make women here more vulnerable to breast cancer. _ So it’s especially impor- tant for them to get screened regularly, say - representa- ‘tives from the Canadian . Breast Cancer Foundation’ ‘(CBCF) who were. in Ter-’ race to promote the impor- tance of breast health. .A 2006 Ipsos Reid survey found 24 per cent of north- ern B.C. residents smoke to- bacco products such as ciga- retles, pipes or cigars, ‘Their breast tissue is still developing, so the ‘risk for breast cancer increases by 70 per cent for girls between the ages of 10 and 21 who smoke, said CBCF represen-_ ‘tative Ashley Kroening. Forty-three women out of 120 diagnosed in northern B.C. died of breast cancer in’ .2003, Kroening said. _“And that’s only the ones who, were diagnosed, so there’s probably a she said. The latest: CBCF statis- | tics show breast cancer is the most. common. cancer _ among women, one in nine B.C. women will ..develop breast cancer in her lifetime and one in 27 is expected to die from it.. . . That’s why Kroening and about 10 others are on the Tour for the Cure this ‘summer, travelling to 34 dif- ferent communities ‘around | BS. giving out information : : _Lakelse Lake voluntee _- AN ORGANIZATION dedicated to preserving and protecting the quality and health of Lakelse Lake has received provincial recognition for its excellent work. The British Columbia lot more,” Lakes Stewardship So- - ciety (BCLSS) officially awarded the Lakelse Wa- tershed Stewards Society (LWS) for its efforts at their annual general meeting in Lake Cowichan, Zé Yearly breast cancer screening 4 especially important in nortt SARAH ARTIS PHOTO on prevention, and treatment options. Their most’ important message is the importance of screening mammograms in reducing breast cancer deaths. Mammograms are X-rays of the breast that detect can- ‘cer early. ; All women in B.C. over the age of 40 — this is when mammograms are most ef- fective — are eligible for a ’ free one every year, but cur- rently less than half of the el- Ul for details. lies. 25,000 eta rice, lease ard cash P additional 12¢/k sitibute (GRADUATE ,000, the monthly MAIDA (GASD56AA00)/ Mazdas cs LPROGRAM pt Tribute & MPV. No interest charges will accrue 2006 Mazdas exce 20/57. vs te per year mileage restrictions apply: 0 limited time only. Offers connot he combined.-See your B,151/S9 /Mazdob GS-14 km 000 jon equots $7,541/S or ‘ow. 20 y SD56AA00), with o financed amount of $20 from August 1, 2006 f 2006 Mazdas exce t only applies to new in stock GS (D5SD56AA00) paymen lene eb tion. Tota! be means more ork for us. And oa Dede may sel ee es. 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Terracites Ian and Wilma Maxwell accepted the award, which was one of four outstanding volunteer efforts. _ The Maxwell’s, who weré major players in’ LWS’s formation in 2003, have dedicated hun- ‘dreds of hours of work to the Lakelse Watershed along with many others. — ‘screening «and diagnostics -. presented for couraged women to perform self breast examinations. . She survived from can- . cer.in one of her breasts, but could have easily died from a second type she found in her second breast months later if she hadn’t been per- forming regular self breast examinations, she said. — “But 16 years later, I’m . here,” Olson said.’ Mills "Memorial Hospi- tal in Terrace offers both mammograms, - tiveduties. =. 50th anniversary. regional planning an Lakelse Lake Pr Screening mammograms are used to find breast chang-. _es in healthy women-with no sign of problems, while di- "agnostic mammograms are used to check on specific changes found by physical exams or a screening mam- “mogram, - Medical experts recom- mend women aged 40-79 have -a ‘screening mam- mogram at least every two . years.” For more informa- tion call 1-800-663-9203 or . Speak to your doctor. rs awarded for excellence — | cao ~ Their’ volunteer activities include public edu- cation, water quality monitoring, involvement in d fishery issues, and eXeCu- . ovincial Park officials also presented the Maxwell’s with an official print of a painting by Trudy Brown to celebrate the park’s The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 9, 2006 - A3 "News In Brief _ Man jailed for assault A MAN will do time after being found guilty of sexual assault in Terrace Provincial Court-Aug. 1. _ Clyde Phillip Nelson will serve four months in jail fotlowed by 18 months of probation. , trist, attend a sexual offender program as directed by his probation officer, and during his contact with the victim. a, “He must not be in the presence of children under age 16 unless supervised by a sober adult. July 19, 2004 in the Terrace aurea. ; ‘Sunglasses stolen’ care business July 27. Se, ‘ apprehended after the theft and.will be charged for theft and possession of stolen property. an Cars crash near beach _ several people to the hospital and damaged the vehicles extensively July 29,00. | " , oe parking:lot when the second car-struck it from behind. Two peopie were taken to Mills Memorial Hospital took themselves to hospital to be checked over. . Prince George jor injuries. A 56-YEAR-OLD man died’ after his motorcycle ‘collided with a pickup truck on Hwy 37 near Aug. 2. The motorcycle.struck the driver’s 12:45 p.m. + Phillip Howell, of ed to hospital in New Hazelton. with serious, but not at the time of the accident.” _ deceased. 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