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The Prince George Tennis Club is one step closer to having a new home, sharing space with the Prince George Golf and Curling Club. An investor has written a letter of intent to purchase the land the tennis club currently sits on. Up to $1.6 million of the proceeds from that sale will be used to build new tennis courts and upgrade the existing facilities. Director of the tennis club Rob Prideaux said on the upside, the sale of the land will allow the curling facility to be upgraded in time for the Canada Winter Games without raising taxes to do so. He added it will be a single place for families to attend, the involved groups are in consensus regarding the match, and more groups, like badminton and pickle ball, are interested. “One individual space will allow an economy of scale,” he said. Recommendations included a condition the tennis club enter into a lease agreement with the curling club for the next 25 years and a promise that the golf and curling club con-
tinue operations during 2015 and the Canada Winter Games. The city would also have the option to purchase the facility for $1 if it discontinued its golf program, mitigating financial risk on the part of the city. However, one portion of the agreement that concerned Coun. Cameron Stolz was a lack of a promise curling will continue after the winter games, and no corresponding offer to sell the facility to the city for $1 if that portion of the club fails. Stolz added he wants to guarantee the investment for the community, and a good chunk of money will be spent on an ice plant and other improvements which will specifically benefit the curling club. However, he was told the particulars of the separate agreements, including one with the curling club, will be hammered out following passing the proposed recommendations. Andy Beesley, arenas manager, said it would be to the detriment of the facility to lose curling. “We need to keep curling, purely from an operational point-of-view. If that fails, it is a cascading effect,” he said.
Rick Hansen here Monday It was almost exactly 25 years ago the Man in Motion World Tour came through Prince George. On March 19, Rick Hansen will mark the 25th anniversary of his ride by coming back to the city. He won’t be alone. Unlike the original tour, which was strictly Hansen on wheels around the world, the anniversary will be celebrated by medal bearers who will take the tour through the city, starting with its arrival at the Honda North dealership at about 4:08 p.m. From there, the series of medal bearers will pass through the city, ending at the Civic Plaza at about 6 p.m.
where Hansen will join the final medal bearer, two-time Paralympian Paul Jalbert, on stage. Musical entertainment at the Civic Plaza will be provided by local band The Bone Spurs. Activities at the plaza won’t just start when the tour gets there. Events start at 1 p.m., many of them interactive. There will be the opportunity to try a number of wheelchair sports, with donations going to the Let’s Play Program, which promotes wheelchair basketball around northern B.C. There will also be a toonie swim at the Four Seasons Pool, family skating at the Coliseum, and story time at the Prince George Public Library.
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Steps are being taken to make a new trades training centre at the Rustad Sawmill site a reality, which will help meet the growing need for skilled labour in the north. A meeting scheduled last week between BID, Canfor, BCIT and CNC had very positive outcomes, said Christine Kennedy,
media contact for Canfor. “First of all we had BCIT and CNC for a tour at the Rustad site,” Kennedy said. This gave representatives from BCIT, who were visiting the area for the first time, an idea of how large the buildings are, the potential training space and the possibility of turning the area into a green campus if biomass can be used.
The representatives then met at the college. “We talked about a range of things, like the structure of this kind of partnership,” she said. “We made it clear we are asking for incremental capacity.” This means the centre will target new students or offer programs not already locally available, like one that teaches saw filing. “There is a desperate
need for training going forward,” Kennedy said. “Right now there is not enough capacity in Prince George and the north.” She added the group discussed some of the good education governance models that might apply. “And we talked about capital funding needs and operational funding needs.” In three or four weeks,
they will get together for a follow-up meeting. “I’m really pleased with the outcome. It was a great opportunity for them to sit down in one room,” she said. “Right now we are exploring the opportunities. There is an urgent need for training going forward.” On Wednesday, she will meet with members from the Advanced Education department.
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Regional snow packs still above average If spring comes quickly to the northern part of B.C., it could bring floods with it. A report from the March 1 snow survey by the River Forecast Centre shows that while the snowpacks in the Upper Fraser and Nechako have dropped since Feb. 1, they are still well above average. “A number of individual snow survey locations in the Upper Fraser, Nechako and SkeenaNass basins are above historic maximum levels for this time of
year,” the report says. “Overall snow basin index for the Fraser River is 118 per cent, and is slightly below levels observed in 2007 (125 per cent).” The report says that the main issue related to snow pack at this time is the above-normal snow packs in the north, “with increased seasonal flood hazard expected in these regions.” Conversely, the Okanagan-Kettle basin is a concern because the snow pack there is 88 per cent of normal, which
increases the potential for low flows through the summer. At this point, about 80 per cent of the annual snow pack has typically accumulated. The report says long-range forecasts show little chance of major breaks from normal. “Current probabilistic seasonal weather forecasts from Environment Canada are for cooler than normal conditions for the next three month through most of British Columbia, particularly the western portions.”
Precipitation levels are expected to be normal over the same time period. The report concludes by noting it is still too early to determine if there is a heightened danger of flooding in the region. “While snow pack is one important factor in determining seasonal flood risk, whether or not major flooding occurs is largely dependent on the weather during the snowmlet season in May and June.”
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COUGARS CLING The Prince George Cougars are hoping they’ll be playing an extra game this WHL season. The Cougars are still mathematically alive for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference, but it would involve a tie between them, Seattle and Everett. If that happened, Everett would lose out by having fewer regular-seaosn wins than the other two, and then Seattle and Prince George would have a onegame playoff early next week to determine eighth place.
CORE BID Bids for the city’s core services review closed Wednesday and only one was received. That proposal, from the firm KPMG, was received. The Select Committee on a Core Services Review will meet on March 21 to review and score the submission based on the evaluation matrix included in the request for proposal document. The outcome of this work will form a recommendation that will be considered at the March 26 council meeting. Information regarding the work plan and associated costs proposed by KPMG will not be released at this time.
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the ground, but they’ve totally changed everything else. The attention to detail here is incredible.” He said he knows the people on the opening crew will be taking some of the ideas from Prince George back to their own restaurants. “I’m already getting the buzz out to head
office that they have to get out here and se this place. It’s going to be an amazing guest experience for Prince George. “We’re raising the bar when it comes to restaurants in the city.” The newly renovated Keg on George Street will open to the public at 4 p.m. on March 19.
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With a skilled labour shortage facing the province, it is ironic that the only ministry to face cuts following the Liberal budget is the same one that trains those labourers. That was one of the messages shared by provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix when he visited Prince George Wednesday. “The only ministry
cut in the budget is the very ministry that needs the most help,” Dix, leader of the provincial opposition, said. He said the north is poised on the brink of enormous opportunities, however if action isn’t taken now, northerners won’t be the ones filling the jobs that will be available. He added the effects of the skilled labour shortage are already being felt as the costs
to construct the Mnt. Milligan mine project have climbed due to a lack of people with adequate skills to fill open positions. Dix said the NDP supports a return of non-refundable student grants so the youth of the province can afford a post-secondary education. He pointed out research has shown 80 per cent of the jobs available in the future will require some sort
Plethora of charges laid More than 100 charges have been laid against six individuals in a weapons investigation that began last December. On Dec. 23, 2011 Jamie Hal Hammerstrom was arrested following an incident involving a stolen vehicle. After attempts to stop the vehicle failed, he was later found and identified by officers as the driver. He has been in custody since. Hammerstrom originally faced charges of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and flight from police. Following investigations led a search on a residence on the 2000 block of Quince St. on Jan. 7 where four of eight people were arrested but later released on a promise to appear for March 7. Eight firearms were also found and seven were confirmed stolen. Approximately seven ounces of marijuana and trafficking materials were also located. On Feb. 23 another search warrant led to the arrest of an adult female at a residence on 200 block of South Kelly St. A .22 calibre handgun and an improvised
(homemade) explosive device were also seized. A total of 117 charges have been laid following the above occurrences. Hammerstrom is facing an additional 23 charges including eight counts of illegally possess weapons or device or ammunition for transfer; seven counts of possession of weapon obtained through an offence; and eight counts of knowingly possess firearms without a license. Samantha Nicole Patrick is facing the above 23 charges as well. Cornelia Nicole Clay, Zachary Michael Curtis Doolittle, and Geofferey John Last are facing 22 charges each including
seven counts for illegally possess weapons or device or ammunition for transfer; seven counts of possession of a weapon obtained through a offence; seven counts of knowingly possess firearms without a license; and careless use of a firearm. Charges have also been approved against Jacqueline Lee Patrick for illegally possess weapons or device or ammunition for transfer, and knowingly possess firearms without a license. The next court appearances were scheduled for last Wednesday and June 6 in Prince George. Arrest warrants have been issued for Patrick and Last.
of post-secondary skill to fill. He added the province will be short some 60,000 skilled workers by 2020. “So how does the government explain a cut in skills training?” he asked. Dix went on to say the $50 million the Liberals spent in television ads would be money better used to actually train people. “This government is spending money, but not on what we need for the future,” he said.
While in the city, Dix took the opportunity to expand on an issue the NDP’s raised in Question Period on Tuesday. Apparently, in December, Forest Minister Steve Thomson okayed the sale of raw logs overseas that could have been used by a B.C. company. In the province, only surplus logs are supposed to be sold. Thomson overruled the Timber Export Advisory Committee in December regarding the sale of the logs,
which were being considered for export. The committee advised they should, instead, be sold to an independent manufacturer. “This hurts domestic manufacturers,” Dix said. “They (the Liberals) are creating jobs elsewhere in the world rather than in B.C.” A press release on the issue says raw log exports have increased by 58 per cent from 2010 to 2011 and 136 per cent since 2009. “More than 35,000 jobs have been lost
from the forest industry under the Liberals,” said Dix. “Their failed forest policies have hammered forestdependent communities across the province. They should be doing more to ensure that we get more value from our natural resources, but instead they are taking steps to increase the amount of logs shipped from this province. “It’s bad for communities, bad for workers and bad for the economy of British Columbia.”
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f we can’t drive to city hall, how can the city be open for business? The emergence of gargantuan potholes again in the city and the moonscapes that pass for streets are bringing this annual issue back to the fore. This council was elected on a pro-business mandate. One of the first things Mayor Shari Green did upon taking office was to strike a committee to examine how to make things better for business in Prince George. That, of course, alienates the vast majority of the population who aren’t “in business” but, nonetheless, pay taxes. However, good roads and infrastructure are as important to business as rapid permit approvals, lax environmental regulations and tax reductions. A recent Chamber of Commerce survey identified the city’s image as one of the biggest obstacles we face. While crime has a big part to play in creating that negative image, so does having our visitors getting their fillings rattled out when driving to a popular venue. Last year the British Columbia Automobile Association tagged a section of Ospika Boulevard as the worst street in the province (the section has subsequently been paved). There was much chagrin amongst community leaders who abhor the negative publicity … and rightly so. But what can we do about it? Prevention is the best medicine. Our business-focused council should start treating our dismal roads as one of the stumbling blocks to attracting investors to this city. Our roads need the same attention of council that it is giving to its internal processes. Roads, however, are a little simpler, but not easier. It just requires money. To be fair, successive councils have increased the road rehabilitation budget over the past few years. However, at just over $3.5 million, it’s about 2.6 per cent of the overall city budget. To put things in even better perspective, if the $350,000 approved for the core services review had been put directly into the road rehabilitation budget, it would have represented a 10 per cent increase in the road rehabilitation budget. In other words, the city is spending a lot of money on a lot of other things. And, we appreciate that funneling more money into road rehabilitation isn’t as simple as just increasing the budget. However, it’s clear that road rehabilitation isn’t as high a priority as it should be among councillors. While we picked on the core services review, the benefit of undertaking such a process is that, perhaps, it will recommend that council focus some financial attention to the state of our roads. Infrastructure, after all, is really one of the core services of any city.
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Let Elections Canada work There are times when we have to admit that we pendent body with unlimited resources charged have done a poor job of electing our best and our with the task of keeping federal elections fair. They brightest to office. The incredible waste of time make and interpret the rules and act independently spent in the House of Commons over the so-called from any politics. It is their legal duty to investigate robo-call scandal is an apt illustration that many and judge any electoral shenanigans. If they find of our Members of Parliament have come from the evidence of any significant wrongdoing, they will shallow end of the gene pool. take the matter to a federal court judge who will A close second to them is a lot of journalists who decide what an appropriate action is to be taken to are too lazy to dig for the real news and instead resolve the wrongdoing. The judge may rule the scurry after what they would like to see as a scanelection in a particular riding be run again. They dal. In that regard they are no better than gossipmay also order significant punishment to those who mongers who seek to destroy rather have contravened the election laws of than find the truth. They are lazy and Canada. have questionable intellectual abilities. The mechanism to redress any Bob Rae, the interim Liberal leader, wrongdoing is in place. We must allow calls for public inquiries and other Elections Canada to do their job. If they action. He doesn’t understand that find significant breaches of the electoral Onside election complaints are handled by law, they will not hesitate to find and VICTORBOWMAN Elections Canada, an independent prosecute the perpetuators. We have body. He instead makes every effort solid laws and rules in place and people to level comments that promote the view the duly in Elections Canada will not shrink from dischargelected government is somehow corrupt. Like life in ing their lawful duties, but it will take time. many sectors, the method of covering up one’s own Those politicians that have been braying about incompetence is to malign others. corruption and other so-called unproven breaches of Mr. Rae has done such a good job of performing election law and good conduct should muzzle themlike an idiot, I am sure it has created a wish within selves. They seem to have forgotten that they were the other parties that he seeks the permanent leader- elected, within government or opposition, to use ship of the federal Liberal party. Under his leadertheir talent and intelligence to deal with the probship it would be guaranteed the Liberal party would lems and future of our country. They are not elected shrink to near nothingness and cease to be a politito be divas hungry for the limelight. cal force for decades to come. To that part of the journalistic community who It is sad to see a number of the NDP members folseem to have lost their way, they should remind lowing the lead of the proven incompetent Liberals. themselves they are charged with reporting facts, Jack Layton did one heck of a job in creating a party not half-truths, no matter where they originate from. that appeared honest and one most Canadians could Frankly some of the commentary and “news” has respect if not support. It is sad to see a number of been so distorted that they can only be called failthose elected by his efforts come across as little more ures as honest journalist. They are gossips and lazy than braying donkeys. egotistic twits. Here are the facts. Elections Canada is an indeLet’s all be a bit more truthful and rational.
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Hockey nights on CBC soon to be relic Once the sole broadand for all but the loss of hockey, with Dave Van in Montreal and the 1988 and Canadian content, are for another day. caster for all Canadian Hockey Night In Canada Horne and Duke Snider Winter Olympics in Calit still has much to offer My only request is the sports fans, the CBC now on CBC has far deeper calling the Expos in the gary. and in large swathes CBC sees the writing holds the implications than summer, will be virtuThe CBC was there for of rural and northern on the wall for Hockey rights the loss of that ally out of the sports the Gretzky and Lemieux Canada, it remains the Night In Canada and to just loud-mouthed business. Some of CBC’s era. For Canucks fans, sole source of local radio bow out gracefully by Hockey schnook. finest moments were in the CBC was there last news. making McLean, HughNight In First, there’s the role of uniting cheeryear and in 1994 and in There will be long disson and the rest of the Canada the history. ing Canadians around 1982. cussions around whether on-air crew wear those Rough and The network of the sport event of the But the bigger question the CBC should be prolight blue blazers for Cuts a few Foster Hewitt, day – the Canadiens in is the future of the CBC ducing TV comedies and their final season, trot out NEILGODBOUT Danny Gallivan, Olympic the 1950s, the Leafs in itself. Without Hockey drama or if it should be Cole, Irvin and McFarsports no Dick Irvin, Dave the 1960s, the Canadiens Night In Canada, a major airing commercial conlane one last time, and one watches unless the Hodge, Brian McFarlane, again in the 1970s, puncrevenue source, what tent at all, taking a page bury the hatchet with Olympics are on. Don Wittman, Chris tuated by the 1972 Sumwill become of Canada’s from PBS and National Hodge and Cuthbert. Yet the CBC doesn’t Cuthbert, Bob Cole and mit Series, as well as the national public broadPublic Radio in the It would be the Canashow the Olympics anyJim Hughson hosting 1976 Summer Olympics caster? For journalism United States, but those dian thing to do. more, or the Toronto Blue Jays or the Toronto Raptors or the Canadian Football League or the finals of the Canadian Editor classes. If small classes are imporGrade 1-3 classes in the province skills.” women and men’s curlDoes class size matter? This is tant for adult learners shouldn’t of British Columbia and most are If adults need fewer students ing championships. They one of many major concerns for they be at least as important for also lower than the maximum per teacher for better learning don’t even own Canada’s educators and many others with the young learners acquiring students allowed in Kindergarten. conditions how in the world can second national anthem Bill 22, which the current governskills that will enable them to be These primary students are being we justify not giving our young anymore – the original ment is trying to use to change successful citizens and to purintroduced to and taught the learners in the school system the Hockey Night In Canada not only the size but also the sue further education after high same skills and these are the skills same opportunity? B.C. has one theme song. composition of classrooms in our school? they will use throughout their of the best education systems in And after its conpublic schools. I have researched class sizes at lifetime. the world. We as a society need to tract with the National Currently intermediate grades the College of New Caledonia in The following is a quote taken celebrate and support that system Hockey League expires and high schools have a cap of Prince George with some surprisfrom the BC Colleges website: and continue to make it the very at the end of the 201330 students and classes should ing results. Many of their lecture “BC Colleges has (sic) smaller best it can be- not continue to 2014 season, the CBC enroll no more than three special style classes are capped at 37. classes, this means you get more erode and hinder the very things will be out of the hockey needs students. These students However, many other courses are individual attention from your and people that have accombusiness. Even if the have been identified within the capped much lower than 37. Most instructor, have more opportuniplished so much. CBC’s relationship with system as needing extra support of the trade courses are capped ties to ask questions, and are betTerry Phillips the league, and with the for a variety of reasons. These do between 16 to 20 students. Howter able to learn and practice new Prince George Toronto Maple Leafs not include many other students ever, high schools can have up to in particular, wasn’t so with learning, behaviour, or other 30 students, in a room built for 24, frosty, it will likely be difficulties that have not been in courses such as woodworking outbid by the wealthy identified nor given support, for a and metal work. Editor: owners of either TSN myriad of reasons. The college’s English as a SecWhere have all the road lines gone? (Bell, CTV) or SportsThe government wishes to ond Language courses have 16 or Hard time passing. net (Rogers) or perhaps allow more students in class17 students in them. Composition Where has all the road paint gone? a partnership of both, rooms with no cap on special and style English courses have 14 Long time ago. which is how they needs students. This combination to 23 students in them. Prep EngWhere has all the road paint gone? snagged the Canadian will make learning in many classlish courses which include readLines have vanished. rights to the Summer and rooms, very difficult. ing, writing, speaking, listening, Money’s gone. Winter Olympics away For a long time now I have writing and research skills have When will we ever learn? from the CBC. listened to and read ads from 15 to 19 students. When will we ever learn? Don Cherry will be private schools, colleges, and All of these other college Diane Fuller 80 years old in 2014 and universities that state their school courses are capped lower than Prince George will be silenced once is better because they have small the 24 student limit currently in
Class sizes need to be regulated carefully
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Mackenzie is still a real Hockeyville in spirit I’d like to take this opportunity to tell you about a very exciting hockey game that will take place in Mackenzie on Saturday, March 24. Canfor and East Fraser Fibre are sponsoring the Vancouver Canucks Alumni’s visit to Mackenzie to take on local RCMP, firefighters and the ‘Chicks with Sticks’ hockey PATBELL team at the Mackenzie Arena. The community of Mackenzie landed this amazing opportunity to host the Canucks Alumni by competing in a demonstration of their community’s commitment to hockey. Last year, Mackenzie faced off against some of Canada’s most puck-happy communities in Kraft’s Hockeyville 2011.
Though I personally believe they’re the number one most hockey-crazed town in all of the great white north, it’s still very impressive that they came in second place. Mackenzie’s Hockeyville Committee consisted of MLA about a dozen members, of Report which only four were men. The incredibly active team worked tirelessly for two months to promote their community and prove to the country that Mackenzie is as dedicated to the sport of hockey as the next. Winning second place in Hockeyville 2011 also made Mackenzie the lucky recipient of a $25,000 prize for an arena upgrade. The community chose to purchase a new
score clock for their arena to commemorate the very special event, with the remainder of the proceeds going towards new flooring. Since then I have been quietly working with Canfor, East Fraser Fibre and the Vancouver Canucks to find a way to celebrate the efforts of Mackenzie. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Canfor and East Fraser Fibre, the dream of having the Canucks Alumni play in Mackenzie has become a reality. A whopping 600 tickets for the Canucks Alumni game sold out in less than an hour – if there was any doubt about this community’s passion for hockey. Proceeds will go to Mackenzie Counselling, another great way this amazing sport is able to give back to the community.
The Canucks Alumni will face off against “Chicks with Sticks” for the first period, and then against Mackenzie’s RCMP and finest firefighters for the second and third periods. How will Mackenzie’s athletes stack up against star players from the past including Orland Kurtenbach and Dave Babych? There’s only one way to find out… Puck drop is at 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 24. Everyone is welcome to attend a free meet and greet and watch the Vancouver Canucks vs. Colorado Avalanche game on the big screen TV with the Canucks Alumni at the Curling Rink at 6:30 p.m. I couldn’t be more proud of Mackenzie’s achievement in Hockeyville 2011 and the Canucks Alumni visiting their community. I hope to see you out there.
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FUNDING FOR STUDENTS, NOT FOR WAGE HIKES. The BCTF is demanding a 15 per cent wage hike and other benefits that would cost $2 billion and raise taxes for BC families. Virtually all other public sector unions have settled for no wage increases. It’s unacceptable that schools are disrupted and that students and their families are inconvenienced over an unreasonable salary demand in difficult economic times. The union is making claims and demands that simply don’t add up.
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The union wants more paid time outside the classroom – sick leave for teachers on call, expanded bereavement and discretionary leave.
The government wants more time for teacher training and to ensure that Pro-D days really are for professional development.
The union says all teaching positions should be selected on the basis of seniority.
The government supports seniority but qualifications must also count so that math teachers teach math, and science teachers teach science.
The union says that teachers who perform poorly in evaluations will be dismissed – ‘one strike and you’re out’.
The government wants to support teacher improvement through a standardized evaluation process.
The union says that government refuses to negotiate.
There has been over a year of negotiations and 78 full bargaining sessions.
The union says that class size limits have been eliminated.
Class size limits will remain in place on all grades across BC.
The union says that BC has 700 fewer special needs teachers.
2100 new teaching assistants have been hired since 2001. And, with a new $165 million Learning Improvement Fund, we will hire more.
It’s time to focus on what matters most in education – BC’s students. That’s why we are focused on per-student funding which is at an all time high, not on wage increases. We all want to do more to make BC’s education system even better. It’s the driving force behind BC’s Education Plan that teachers, parents and students are helping to shape. Teachers care about their students. Parents care about their children’s future.
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Though $7,500 may not be considered a great deal of money to some organizations, Diane Nakamura with Communities Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CASEY) says it is critical for them. Nakamura spoke to council at Monday’s meeting, and explained the importance of the annual grant CASEY gets from the city. “To us it’s very very critical,” she said. “We couldn’t operate our program without it.” The money is half of the organization’s annual revenue. Nakamura said the organization, started in 1997, is 15 years old and was created by service providers in Prince George working with vulnerable street youth. It offers advocacy services, awareness education and mentor training. “We train youth to do presentations within and outside of our community,” Nakamura said. Currently the organization employs five youth in this capacity and it makes about 30 presentations a year, reaching about 600 youth last year, partnering with the Aboriginal Law Court Education Society and School District 57. This year the district has asked CASEY to present to Grade 6 students. “Recruiting has become that intense,” Nakamura said. “To do that, CASEY had to apply for federal money. If we are successful, we can do it.” She added she’s keeping her fingers crossed that the money comes through. Coun. Garth Frizzell mentioned he spent two weeks in Cambodia as a volunteer recently, and noticed a campaign going on there to stop the sexual exploitation of youth. “It’s not just a problem overseas, but right here,” he said. “After 15 years it’s still a major issue in this community,” added Coun. Murry Krause.
Select Committee on Core Service Review Wednesday, March 21st 2nd Floor Conference Room – 2:00 p. m. Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, March 21st Annex – 12:00 p. m. Prince George Heritage Commission Thursday, March 22nd 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p. m.
BROADCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: Shaw TV runs a recorded version on Tuesday’s after each Council meeting. To follow live Council meetings, visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca as webcasting services and video archiving of agenda items are available for the public.
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to acquire and immediately lease 1373 - 6th Avenue, Prince George, BC to the Provincial Rental Housing Corporation for a term of 60 years at a Basic Rent of $10.00 for the term. Ian Wells, Real Estate Services
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to section 26(3) of the Community Charter, that the City of Prince George intends to sell to NLD Properties Inc. fee simple title to the approximately 5.24 acre portion shown below of the land legally described as District Lot 8180 Cariboo District Except: Plans B3608, 6932, 7274, 22207, H735, H700, PGP43039, Part on Plan BCP10188 and Part on Plan BCP28701 (PID:015-379-248), for an estimated sale price of $3,736,568.00, which sale price will vary depending on the final area of the land to be sold, as well as the final areas of that land that will be subject to statutory rights of way in favour of the City for public trail purposes and temporary road purposes. Ian Wells, Real Estate Services
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Playbill ST. PATRICK’S Local Celtic band Out of Alba will be holding a St. Patrick’s Day dance on Saturday, March 17 starting at 7:30 p.m. Songs and tunes from traditional and contemporary Celtic collections. Enjoy rousing rhythms of jigs and reels. Tickets are $20, available at Books and Company.
DECADENCE Prince George Potter’s Guild presents an Evening of Decadence and silent auction on Saturday, March 24 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Anglican Church, 1505 Fifth Ave. Delectable desserts, door prizes, auction items and live music. Ticket price includes handmade dessert plate. This is a fundraiser for the Potter’s Guild. Tickets $25, available from guild members and Studio 2880.
VIVA LO CALIENTE The Latino-Canadian Association of Northern B.C. is holding a Viva Lo Caliente Festival to celebrate Hispanic culture and traditions. From April 30 to May 5, there will be a series of free activities for the whole family such as Spanish storytime, movie night, guest speakers and Latin dance workshops, with a gala Latino party with live music on May 5. For more, visit www. latinpg.com.
Dueling trombones add to the fun as Buzz Brass pauses in another period of its History of Music show at Peden Hill Elementary Wednesday. Teresa MAL L AM / F ree P ress
Brass band creates a real Buzz It’s not easy keeping young children in a large group focused, engaged and entertained but Buzz Brass did just that Wednesday when they performed for Peden Hill Elementary students. Bravo Buzz Brass. The Montreal ensemble has five talented musicians who play trumpet, horn, trombone and bass trombone, and are led in their music, antics and frivolity by a maestro and master of ceremonies. The show is captivating from start to finish. Formed in 2002, Buzz Brass plays its way through the history of music from prehistoric caveman times through the 20th century jazz period to movie theme tracks. Cabana-like change rooms allow the musicians to make quick costume changes representative of the different eras including cavemen skins to monks’ garb to courtly
costumes. Johnny Be Good, Singing in the Rain and Broadway were followed by James Bond theme music – a particular favourite with the younger set. One of the show highlights: the band with all pomp and ceremony playing “majestic” music from Hockey Night in Canada as maestro blows his whistle, calls penalties on the five music men and then puts one of them in the “penalty box” for a wrong note. Buzz Brass is a truly talented group with a serious mission to promote chamber music for brass ensembles and bring it to audiences around the world. Even to young students in the gymnasium of Peden Hill Elementary where their unique “musi-theatrical” show was a huge hit. The group was scheduled to perform at several Prince George schools Thursday and today.
Maestro reacts to the “death part” in an opera music piece as the Buzz Brass musicians play on – without tears. Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s
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Linda Rempel takes the pot Local women gave themselves incentive to take off weight TERESA MALLAM
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The decision to lose weight often starts with a New Years resolution and later on with the coming of spring, with dreams of wearing the latest in summer fashions with newfound confidence. For a Prince George group who met last week at Two Rivers. Biz Business Centre, the weight loss had a focus to become holistically healthier. Fourteen people were vying for the ‘biggest loser’ title and a cash prize (each member put in $20). Linda Rempel, who lost 22 and three quarters inches and 15 pounds in just over five weeks, said she could feel the benefits of weight loss in her improved digestion. She said she had more energy and never felt “cranky or hungry”
at PJ’s ROCK & GEM SHOP Cheryl Ann Hannah (left) awards Linda Rempel her prize money for the biggest loss – close to 23 inches and 15 pounds – in their group of 14 members. The group met March 7 at Two Rivers Biz Centre for a measuring session to determine the ‘biggest loser.”
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PJ’s ROCK & GEM SHOP after starting a new healthy diet regimen. “I focused on changing my behaviour,” Rempel said. “I was always an emotional eater and so I had to change that about me.” Some group members used the “buddy
system”, walking or working out in the gym while others gave each other moral support. Although the emphasis with their group is on inches lost rather than pounds, members had a total loss of 222 pounds in the weeks leading up
to the ‘biggest loser’ award. The measure/weigh in was followed by a “check in” with members about their own weight maintenance experience and a pep talk on what to avoid if trying to shed weight such as soft drinks.
Dance festival starts Saturday Prince George is once again hosting the annual dance festival and welcoming over 500 talented dancers from all across the region. The 36th annual Prince George Dance Festival is a showcase for dancers in many disciplines including acrobatic
dance, classical ballet, ethnic dance, lyrical, modern/contemporary, musical interpretation, jazz, hip hop, song and dance, variety, Highland, tap and choreography. Solo, duo and group numbers will take to the stage at Vanier Hall March 17 to 23. The
festival ends March 23 with an exciting evening Gala Performance highlighting a variety of dance performances. This year’s adjudicators are: Highland dance, Jennifer Lindsay; ballet and modern, Lisa Sandlos; and stage, Heather Laura Gray.
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Peter von Tiesenhausen will be giving an artist’s talk on Friday, March 16 (tonight) at Two Rivers Gallery. Gallery public programs manager Carolyn Holmes encourages members of the community to come out and hear the presentation. “Of all the artist’s talks I have attended, there is none that I have enjoyed as much as Peter von Tiesenhausen’s presentation,” she said. “He is down to earth and approachable, energetic and inspiring. Above all, he is a story teller.” The renowned artist has a strong connection with the gallery and our community. In 2009, his public sculpture Balance was installed outside the gallery, and in 2005 the artist had a solo exhibition at Two Rivers. Von Tiesenhausen lives and works in the small community of Demmitt, Alta. but his
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Trottier a true triple threat on the stage Canadian fiddler, singer, step dancer coming to Prince George for show Sunday TERESA MALLAM arts@pgfreepress.com
Kelli Trottier has fastmoving feet and hands and a skyrocketing career. Step dancer, fiddle player and singer, Trot-
tier found her passion for performing early in life. “I learned to play the fiddle when I was about nine and I think singing came after that,” she told the Free Press. “My two sisters step
dance as well, my mom plays piano and my dad plays the fiddle. When I was growing up, we all played as a family for fairs, concerts and retirement homes. It really just went from there.” As an adult, Trot-
tier said she never left behind her burning desire, honed from childhood, to perform and play music. “When I went to university, I played with a country band – I’m not using my Education
degree from Queens University (she laughs) but I am using my performing background.” Trottier’s talents have taken her to stages around the world including all across North America, Europe and
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always accompanied her success. “I don’t think I’ve ever auditioned for anything I’ve done. Mostly, I got to do this by word of mouth. You get a reputation in this business not just as a musician but I believe as a human being as well. Opportunities just kept coming up for me.” Besides performing and releasing six independent recordings, Trottier also instructs and is a judge for fiddle and step dance competitions. Kelli Trottier will perform at Elder Citizens Recreation Centre (ECRA) on Tenth Ave. on Sunday, March 18. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. This special event is hosted by the Prince George Old Time Fiddlers. For more information visit the website www.killitrottier.com. FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
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NO SHOEBOX NEEDED! Chris Moreau, left, Mike Jurkovic, Kourtney Chingee, Davee Palmentier and Courtenay Hudebien have become homeless for 5 days. Natalie C OLEMA N/ Free Press
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Five students from the University of Northern British Columbia have given up their housing, food, and income to experience a taste of what it’s like to be homeless. Students from 24 universities across Canada joined the campaign 5 Days for the Homeless, which started last Sunday night at 5 p.m. and will conclude Friday at 5 p.m. Students from UNBC’S Commerce Student Society – Davee Palmantier, Coutenay J. Hudebien, Mike Jurkovic, Chris Moreau and Kourtney Chingee – will spend five nights camped outside the school’s library, using cardboard as a wind breaker. The only exception to sleeping outside is if the weather becomes a health risk. The group had to give up everything but the clothes on their backs, a pillow and a sleeping bag. Showers are not allowed, bathrooms are only accessible when campus buildings are open, and food and drink can only be received through direct donation. Palmantier is one of the organizers of this year’s campaign at UNBC. It was her first time taking part in it. “The hardest part was last night; it was so cold,� said Palmantier of the group’s first
night outside. “I’m excited though, tonight should be warmer and it is nice being outside and looking up at the stars.� In addition to sleeping outside, the students must also attend all their classes and complete other academic responsibilities. The rest of the time they will spend begging not only for food for themselves but also for money and nonperishable items to be donated to Community Partners Addressing Homelessness. “Last year was the first time I had seen this campaign,� Palmantier said. “It’s really cool to take the time out of my day to help a very important
cause.� The annual campaign started at the University of Alberta of Business students in 2005. This is UNBC’s fourth year taking part. “The goal is to raise $5,000,� Palmantier said. “It’s double the amount they aimed for last year and they didn’t reach, but go big or go home, right?� At presstime, the group had raised just over $400 – 8 per cent of of their goal – and 12 non-perishable food items. The group is located in the Wintergarden at UNBC. Donations can be done in person or online. They can also be found on Facebook, Twitter and 5days.ca.
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Last year we had 193 participants out. On average we have about 200. But every year we have a new crop of people who turn 55 years old and are eligible to compete, so where are they?” Voneugen thinks they may be a little reluctant to be labelled ‘senior’ but he still hopes to see more participants for our North Central (Zone 9) this year. For more information, phone Dick Voneugen at 250-962-7672 or write dvoneugen@telus.net.
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Champagne moment for RCMP officer Const. Julie Champagne will be one of the local medal-bearers on Monday As the Rick Hanwithin the ComFree Press sen 25th Anniversary munity Policing Relay passes through Office, the ComPrince George on munications Office It was almost exactly 25 years March 19, one local and taking on roles ago the Man in Motion World Tour Mountie will be a within the General came through Prince George. proud medal-bearer. Duty Section. She On March 19, Rick Hansen will Const. Julie Chamhas embraced chalmark the 25th anniversary of his pagne, who has lenges from adminride by coming back to the city. been part of the istrative duties, to He won’t be alone. Unlike the Prince George RCMP teaching D.A.R.E., original tour, which was strictly HanDetachment for the to website develsen on wheels around the world, last 6 ½ years, was opment, all with the anniversary will be celebrated chosen to be one of enthusiasm. by medal bearers who will take the medal-bearers for “Not a dull the tour through the city, starting the relay. This honour moment in the with its arrival at the Honda North was granted followRCMP,” as she dealership at about 4:08 p.m. From ing a letter she subsays. “Your mind there, the series of medal bearers mitted to relay orgais indeed your bigwill pass through the city, ending nizers through an gest weapon, even at the Civic Plaza at about 6 p.m. online public contest. in police work.” where Hansen will join the final The letter was an When Julie found medal bearer, two-time Paralymemotional and inspirout about being pian Paul Jalbert, on stage. ing re-count of her selected to be one Musical entertainment at the life story and willingof the medal-bearCivic Plaza will be provided by local ness to always see the ers for the relay, she band The Bone Spurs. positive side of life. was ecstatic. Activities at the plaza won’t just Champagne, who “It is quite a start when the tour gets there. had to cope with the honour for me to Events start at 1 p.m., many of loss of her mother to be alongside all of them interactive. There will be the breast cancer and the these other Prince opportunity to try a number of loss of her brother to George difference wheelchair sports, with donations suicide when she was makers and feelgoing to the Let’s Play Program, in her early teens, is ing the beat of all which promotes wheelchair basa strong advocate for the other chosen ketball around northern B.C. There seeing positive outmedal-bearers from will also be a toonie swim at the comes during life’s across Canada.” Four Seasons Pool, family skating at darker times. Supt. Eric Stubbs, the Coliseum, and story time at the Approximately Officer in Charge of Prince George Public Library. 7,000 participants the Prince George To follow along with the anniverfrom across Canada RCMP Detachment, sary relay, visit RickHansenRelay. who have made a difstated, “I’m proud com. ference in their own of Julie and all that communities and in she has accomthe lives of others plished. Despite have been chosen to walk, wheel or run in some medical setbacks, she comes to work the nine-month, 12,000 kilometer relay that with a positive attitude and willingness to retraces the route of Rick Hansen’s original assist in any possible way. She’s an excelMan in Motion World Tour. lent representative of the RCMP for the The relay provides the opportunity for Rick Hansen Relay.” communities to come together, recognize The relay will be in Prince George on local difference makers, raise awareness March 19. The relay will begin shortly about accessibility and inspire a new gen- after 4 p.m. at Honda North on First eration to take action. Avenue and make its way through downIn 2005, Champagne fought through the town Prince George to Civic Centre Plaza adversity of losing loved ones and gradu- at approximately 6 p.m. A celebration ated from the RCMP Training Academy as and presentations from Rick Hansen are a regular member of the Force. Following planned. a routine surgery in 2007, she was diagComplex Regional Pain Syndrome nosed with a sympathetic nervous system (CRPS), also called Reflex Sympathetic disorder called Complex Regional Pain Dystrophy (RSD), is a debilitating disorder Syndrome (CRPS). Although this disabil- involving the human skin, nerves, blood ity has made her unfit for fully operational vessels, and bones. The sympathetic nerpolice duties, she has continued to strive vous system usually reacts to a stimulus in other areas of the RCMP. like an injury. Blood flow may be affected Champagne has been involved in many in reaction to a burn, cut, or severe temdifferent duties for the Prince George perature changes. RCMP Detachment, including working To prevent you from further using an
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Prince George RCMP Const. Julie Champagne will be one of the final medalbearers when the Rick Hansen Relay reaches Prince George on March 19. injured limb, the limb swells. Sometimes inexplicably an abnormal or prolonged sympathetic reflex begins in a limb as reaction to a trauma. The sympathetic nerves become overactive and can cause a variety of symptoms that may cause debilitating consequences. There can be many symptoms, but the most common one is burning pain. Some of the other symptoms include swelling, temperature change, skin colour change, diminished motor function, and severe sweating.
These symptoms usually happen in a limb but can occur in other body parts and vary with each individual. In some cases of CRPS/RSD, no precipitating event can be identified. For more information about CRPS/RSD, please go to www.canadianrsd.com. Champagne will be transferring to Montréal in the coming months, where we are confident she will be a positive addition to her unit as she embarks in a new chapter of her career.
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Spruce Kings-Cents an interesting series ALISTAIR MCINNIS
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This series is intriguing for the obvious and the unknown. What do we know about the Prince George Spruce Kings and the
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season is an upgrade haven’t played against over the 3.23 goals per each other since Dec. 9, game Merritt scored. a 4-3 Cents victory at the But in goals Coliseum. against, the The Spruce CentenniKings have als have played 32 the edge, games since with a 2.85 their last average, meeting lower than with Merthe Spruce ritt, includKings’ 3.08. ing at least Head-tofour conhead, the tests against Centeneach of the Dave Dupas nials won - Spruce Kings coach division’s the sevensix other game seateams. son series in a landslide, “The scheduling this with a 5-1-0-1 record year was so crazy. We for 11 of a possible 14 played all our games points. But these teams against them before
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In each of the last two years, the Cariboo Cougars swept the Vancouver North East Chiefs in the best-of-three semifinals. From there they went on to meet the Vancouver North West Giants in the BC Hockey Major Midget League championship series, falling barely short of the league title each time. They appear to be taking the same path this year, with the Chiefs visiting Prince George in a best-of-three semfinal series again this weekend. They’re scheduled to play this evening at 7:15 p.m. and Saturday at 6:45 p.m. A third game, if necessary, will be held on Sunday at 10:30 a.m. Each game will unfold at Kin 1. A team with consistently high expectations, the Cougars are once again aiming for a league title. They know their playoff quest for the ultimate prize goes through the Chiefs. “They’re kind of the Boston Red Sox and we’re the Yankees in the fact that they don’t beat us too many times,” Cougars head coach Trevor Sprague said. “I think it’s been once in the last four years,
but we’ve always had good games against them. That’s the thing. But they’re a team that won their first round and won it pretty handily (Saturday) night.” At home on the weekend, the Chiefs defeated the Valley West Hawks 4-3 on Friday and 8-2 on Saturday to sweep the quarterfinal series. Coming off a road sweep over the Okanagan Rockets, the Greater Vancouver Canadians visit the Burnaby Winter Club to play the league-leading Giants in the other semifinal set. The Cougars and Giants earned automatic berths in the semifinal round for taking the top two positions in the 11-team standings. While the Giants led the way with 29 wins, five losses and six ties (29-5-6), the Cougars secured second with a 26-8-6 mark. The Chiefs finished third at 23-13-4. During their bye on the weekend, the Cougars played road hockey in the parking lot beside CN Centre. While they’ve utilized the extra time with practice and team building, they’ve also been resting up. “I like our situation every year because the players work hard to be here. Now it’s to the fact that it’s do or die,
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He plays the most important position on the ice for the Western Hockey League’s lowest scoring team. That alone makes goalie Drew Owsley one of the important players in the Prince George Cougars’ lineup. Then consider the leadership he brings to the young team as an overager, the amount of games he’s started and efforts he’s put forth and it’s no wonder his name is the only one that’s regularly come up in Cougars’ Most Valuable Player discussions this season. The Cougars will name their 2011-12 award winners in a pre-game ceremony Saturday night and it’ll surprise nobody if Owsley is named the team’s MVP. Owsley was brought into the Cougars organization in an offseason move, made to bring consistency to a position that appeared unstable following a 2010-11 campaign in which no goalie could maintain the starter’s role. His team has showed confidence and Owsley has delivered. Had they been able to provide the Lethbridge product with more goal support, they’d be looking at a trip to the playoffs, rather than another long offseason. “I think (the season) has been hard on everybody a little bit,” said Owsley, who celebrated his 21st birthday on Thursday. “I think there were obviously high hopes when they traded for me and high hopes at the start of the year. Obviously things just didn’t quite fall into place.” Owsley isn’t alone in expressing disappointment at the end of a season that began with higher hopes. The team’s other 1991-born overagers, forward Spencer Asuchak and Cody Carlson, also expected more before the 2011-12 campaign started.
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Granted, There have been home games this season (i.e. the the cellar-dwelling Cougars have been an under3-1 win over Seattle March 7th) I was dumbfounded 805 1ST AVE PRINCE GEORGE achieving team, with plenty of blame to go around, that Owsley was not picked as one of the three stars. 250-563-8891 1-800-563-8893 but none of that should be placed on the shoulders of The only explanation, I believe, is that his rock-solid their overage goalie. play is taken for granted. “He’s been a guy that’s been there for us game in The one downside to and game out. Drew gives it his all and he is a great Owsley’s solid perforexample for the rest of our players for what we need mance is that the Cougars in this organization,” said Cougars head coach Dean have not developed Clark. 17-year-old back-up Owsley’s stats don’t even begin to tell his story, Devon Fordyce much, although on a team with an awful record (23-45-0-2), since he has been used they are satisfactory. In a league high 63 games, the sparingly. 5-foot-8, 170 pound product of Lethbridge has a 3.14 Just two seasons ago the GAA, .905 save percentage with three shutouts and a Cougars had an embarrecord of 22-37-0-1. rassing 12 wins. I have no “Obviously it is frustrating when you are not gethesitation suggesting the ting the team success but I have been pretty happy Cats may have a similar with the way I have played and have been proud of total this year without myself and just kept battling all year,” said Owsley. “Drew the Glue”, who just “It’s tough when you don’t have many leads in the turned 21 on Thursday game. The margin of error is so small so you have to (March 15). be focused for the whole 60.” Now if Owsley could The Cougars have not only scored the fewest goals have found a way to put in the WHL (158) but once they get behind they don’t the puck in the other * have the offence to come back, which has put added team’s net, then perhaps pressure on Owsley. 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Career Opportunities The Kootenay Boundary Div. Family Practice seeks Ex Dir to develop/maintain operations, build strong relationships with the HA and Min of Health Services. Apply to: kootenaybhiring@gmail.com. For More Info go to: http://www.charityvillage.com/. Search “Kootenay”
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Lodge Manager Kordyban Lodge, Prince George For over 30 years, the Canadian Cancer Society has provided welcoming, caring accommodation for people fighting cancer, as a home away from home. Our new 36-bed Kordyban Lodge — set to open in late 2012 — will serve those travelling to Prince George for treatment at the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North, and as a hub for the compassionate, supporting services we provide. We are seeking an experienced nurse manager who will be responsible for the management, administration and day-to-day operation of Lodge Services. Your innovative leadership, commitment to a collaborative approach to quality service with volunteers, staff and our partners in cancer care will make a significant difference to those we serve. For more information about this opportunity, please visit www.cancer.ca/bc. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume in one document no later than March 30, 2012, to resumes@bc.cancer.ca.
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General Manager - Log Sales Western Forest Products Inc. is seeking a General Manager Log Sales to join our Log Sales & Marketing Group. This senior role represents a significant opportunity for a highly motivated individual who is seeking a leadership role in this important segment of our business. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, but working closely with our Timberlands and Fibre Supply groups, you will oversee our log marketing plan and manage all facets of our log sales. Specifically, you will manage our log sales team, and further develop strategic business relationships with our critical partners with an objective of increasing margin for the company. You come to Western highly respected by your peers and with uncompromising integrity. A detailed job description can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/current_openings.php
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DRIVER. Class 1 Drivers wanted. Offering top pay. Close to home. Home most weekends. Family comes first! 1 year flat deck exp. & border crossing a must. Fax resume & driver abstract to 604-853-4179.
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Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor This role is responsible for supervision of mechanical trades. You have experience supervising trades in a large Industrial environment. The role will be of interest to effective leaders who demonstrate a commitment to: safety; cost efficiency and customer service; the ability to evaluate schedule and prioritize projects; team oriented and strong coaching capabilities; well-developed verbal/written communication skills. Completion of recognized apprenticeship is desired along with computer skills including SAP.
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Administration with 10 years progressive leadership experience in the business. Ideally you have knowledge of coastal fibre flows and experience in log trading. You are known for your ability to translate ideas and strategy into actions which deliver strong financial results in this complex decision making environment. More importantly, you are recognized for your integrity and respected by your peers and colleagues for your transparent business approach. Western Forest Products Inc. is an integrated Canadian forest products company operating primarily on Vancouver Island. The Company’s focus is on the solid wood sector and includes timber harvest and lumber manufacturing. The Company is committed to the safety of our employees, the culture of performance and the discipline to achieve results. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence:
Human Resource Department Facsimile: 1.866.840.9611 Email: resumes@westernforest.com Application Deadline: Monday, April 2, 2012 Reference Code: GM - Log Sales
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Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at our Prince George Terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev, 1800-663-0900 or 604-9685488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract and details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.
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EARTH moving project at Huckleberry Mine, 1.5 hrs S. of Houston, BC. Requires following personnel: superintendent and foreman, purchasing/parts manager, heavy duty mechanic, licensed welder, equipment service personnel, timekeeper/office admin, safety/first aid officer, heavy equipment operators (excavator, dozer, scraper, grader, rock truck, packer, water truck, etc) Camp accommodations and meals supplied. Shift rotation 21 on/7 off. Monthly travel allowance provided. Contact jobs@arthon.com or fax (250) 868-6599. No phone calls pls. PLANER/MOULDER Technician Required for Planermill in Creston BC. Please Contact: justinstorm@shaw.ca Fax: (250) 428-2366
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Cleaning Services H & L JANITORIAL SERVICES Restorations, window cleaning,handyman services. 250-563-8431 - 250-649-8558
Contractors McElhanney Associates Land Surveying Ltd. 250-561-2229
Handypersons
For all your home reno needs. We also help you renovate your rental units. For free estimates call 250-964-6106 Ivan at 250-552-8106 or Roger 250-552-0471
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Job Posting –Millwrights Needed
Pinnacle Renewable Energy requires journeyman millwrights at both its Strathnavor and Burns Lake BC plant locations. Ideal candidates will have experience with the various automated operations and systems in a modern pellet plant. They will be highly motivated journeymen that have demonstrated the ability to apply their trade skills and knowledge safely and effectively. Candidates should also have good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Pinnacle pays competitive rates and provides full benefits. To apply please submit your resume and cover letter, along with proof of trade’s qualification. For more information on this position see www. pinnaclepellet.com Send your resume to: E-mail: hr@pinnaclepellet.com No Phone Inquiries Accepted – Closing date March 23, 2012.
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Share in our growth and success Lakeland Mills Ltd., a Division of Sinclar Group Forest Products is a privately owned stud lumber manufacturer located on River Road in the C.N. Industrial Site in Prince George, BC. We are known in the industry as producers of some of the highest quality wood products available today. While our focus is meeting the needs of our customers, our success is driven by our people. We are currently looking at adding additional strength to our team in the following position in our three shift Maintenance Department.
Certified Millwright The successful applicant must have their Millwright T.Q. and have considerable experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. Wages and benefits are those contained in the Collective Agreement with the Steelworkers Local 1-424 Union. Interested applicants can submit a complete resume, including a list of work references and a copy of your certification to: hr@lakelandmills.bc.ca or drop off a resume in person to 1385 River Road, Prince George by Monday, March 19, 2012. We would like to thank everyone for submitting their resumes but only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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Must Sell (Ltd.) Will deal. 24x36, 39x57, 60x100. 40 yr paint (Steel Bldgs) Pro-Rated freight to site. Erection Avail. Source# 1O2 800-964-8335
LOCAL Coin Collector, looking to buy collections, Mint & Proof sets, Accumulations, Olympic, Gold, Silver Coins Etc. Any amount. Please Call Chad at 250-863-3082.
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Pine Glen Apartments 255 N. Ospika (Rental Office) Spacious clean 2 & 3 bdrm 1 1/2 bath Heat, Hot water & Parking incl. Laundry & Play ground on Site. Ask about our new rates Bus route to all amenities 250-561-1823
2011 80W
R & R Sewing Centre #7-423 Elliot St., Quesnel 1-250-992-9777
Will do housecleaning, pet sitting, walk dogs etc. Reasonable rates 250-649-0220
Recycling
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Men’s brand name T-Shirts, Fox, DC, Element, Billabong, Burton, Quicksilver & more (20+ shirts). Like new, size L & XL. Shorts DC & Quicksilver size 32, Jeans Nova & Taint Denim size 32, green lined jacket. $150 for ALL. Call 250-564-6501 after 6pm
Business for Sale Bakery for sale in PG area. Going concern. European baker an asset. Call after 6 pm 250-906-3232
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3500 SQFT home in College Heights. 4/5 bdrm, 3.5 bath, view, garage, pool, new HE furn., new roof, $317,000. 250964-4416.
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Bach $500, 1 bdr. $570, 2 bdr. $650; heat, h/w incl., 1601 Queensway; 250-596-4275 250-301-0664
No pick up until after 6:00 pm Back Door
Briarwood Apts. 1330/80 Foothills Blvd. 1 & 2 Bdrm suites 250-561-1571
Free Press 1773 S. Lyon Street Phone (250)564-0005
HARDWOOD MANOR APTS Under New Management!
Heavy Duty Machinery
1575 Queesway 250-596-9484
Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm suites
WAS $19,997
Bed & Breakfast Hartway RV Bed n’ Breakfast *Clean & Quiet *Kitchenette *Nightly & Weekly Rates 250-962-8848
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HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228
Scrap Car Removal SCRAP BATTERIES WANTED We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equipment. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10. Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288
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Spacious 1, 2 & 3 bdrm apts Clean, quiet, secure entrance. Students Welcome. Rental Incentives. No Dogs
Park Village Apartments 125 N Ospika Blvd 2 & 3 bdrm suites Phone 250-612-5162
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VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446
1 1/2 - 2 bdrm apts. Safe, clean & quiet. Receive your 12th month rent free (conditions apply) 250-613-7483 Darby Apts.
2005 GMC JIMMY SLS V-6, Automatic in great shape with only 114,061 kms A/C, PW, PL, PM, CD and more. Sale $8,500
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HILLSBOROUGH Apts
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Majestic Management (1981) Ltd.
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461 N. Ospika Blvd. Solid Brick & Conc. Bldg. Enjoy Quiet & Safe Living.
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New 2011’s LEFT!
Wood Wheaton has taken final markdowns for the LOWEST PRICES EVER on the last of the 2011’s!!
2011 CHEVY
2011 CHEVY
CAMARO SS CONVERTIBLE IMPALA LT
Only 2 Left!
Stk# 1-157830
MSRP $52480
LOWEST PRICE
$44,988
Stk# 1-249776
$196
MSRP $30935
$355
LOWEST PRICE
$24,488
/bw*
84 mos. $0 down. New 2011 With No Charge Snow Tires. Room for six AND 42 MPG on the highway!
84 mos. $0 down. 0 - 60 on 5.3 seconds from 426 HP AND Brembo brakes to bring you back to Earth!
2011 GMC
2011 GMC
SUBURBAN 1500 4WD
CRUZE LT RS SEDAN
Stk# 1-229524
Stk# 1-295690
$196
MSRP $26695
/bw*
2011 CHEVY
2011 CHEVY
/bw*
LOWEST PRICE
$24,488
84 mos. $0 down. This 1.4 L TURBO is equipped with the rally sport package and ground effects for that Sporty look!
84 mos. $0 down. Equipped for the road with dual DVD players built into the head-rests! Two screens and two different movies at the same time!!!
3500 SILVERADO 4WD
TAHOE 1500 4WD Stk# 1-308350
SOLD $285
Stk# 1-258284
MSRP $45700
LOWEST PRICE
$35,988
Stk# 1-260021
Stk# 1-122308
MSRP $57265
MSRP $40595
/bw*
84 mos. $0 down. Whatever you need on the back… We can build it for you!
LOWEST PRICE
$281
$35,488
/bw*
84 mos. $0 down. HUGE carrying capacity with this extra length cargo van with 6.0 L of V-8 POWER!
LOWEST PRICE
$45,988
$363
/bw*
84 mos. $0 down. A few nice extras for your comfort and convenience... remote start, rear view camera, XM satellite radio, and dual air...
150-Plus Point Inspection Manufacturer’s Warranty 24-Hour Roadside
2009 CHEVY
2010 CHEVY
TAHOE 4WD LTZ
$318
LOWEST PRICE
$38,995
/bw*
72 mos. $3900 down. This 8-passenger Tahoe is loaded with heated leather, XM satellite radio, sunroof AND comes with snow tires on rims!
2008 PONTIAC
TORRENT AWD
LOWEST PRICE
$27,990
$229
$19,990
/bw*
72 mos. $2000 down. The 185 HP V-6 moves you easily down the road in this All-Wheel-Drive 5-Passenger SUV
84 mos. $0 down. This Tahoe has it ALL! Everything you can put in a Tahoe AND savings OVER $14,400
NORTHERN BC’S LARGEST GM DEALERSHIP
Stk# 164010A
Stk# 128052J
LOWEST PRICE
$11,995
$29,990
$245
/bw*
72 mos. $2800 down. Lots of room for people and stuff and an incredible 41 MPG on the hightway!
7 Passenger Seating / Heavy Duty Trailer Package!
2011 CHEVY
2010 JEEP
2011 FORD
SUBURBAN 1500
$165
/bw*
$59,988
72 mos. $3000 down. This loaded leather coupe will turn heads with it sporty good looks and ears with it’s 245 Watt sound system!
COMMANDER 4WD SPORT F-150 SUPERCREW Stk# P8842
Stk# P8855
LOWEST PRICE
$472
MSRP $74435
LOWEST PRICE
CAMARO 2LT
LOWEST PRICE /bw*
SOLD
2010 CHEVY
EXPLORER 4WD XLT Stk# 113939A
Stk# 212926A
Assistance 30 Day/2500km no hassle exchange privilege Student Discount
2005 FORD
EQUINOX
/bw*
$45,988
2011 CHEVY
2011 CHEVY
4WD REG CAB AND CHASSIS SAVANA CARGO
$363
MSRP $59515
LOWEST PRICE
LOWEST PRICE
$43,990
$358
/bw*
72 mos. $4400 down. TONS of room for 8-passengers and all of their gear! Loaded leather with a sunroof and only 32000 km.
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Call Our SALES HOTLINE www.WoodWheaton.com
2879 Highway 16 West, Prince George Next to Costco, Turn At The Husky Station!
Stk# P8924
Stk# P8897
LOWEST PRICE
$26,990
$221
/bw*
72 mos. $2700 down. Automatic 4x4 with room for seven! Lots of room for kids and sports gear!
LOWEST PRICE
$31,990
* All finance offers on approved credit based on 6.99% APR. See dealer for details. Pricing subject to change if GM programs change. Like us on
$261
/bw*
72 mos. $3200 down. This truck has room for six and is ready to hit the road for Spring Break!
DL#9621