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Safer turn thanks to ICBC AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter ICBC has invested $22,000 on Anderson Drive.

The funding was utilized for an advanced left turn arrow and signal upgrades.

ICBC launched the road improvement program in 1989 and since then, has invested over $100 million in projects across B.C. In 2011, ICBC invested approximately $438,000 in projects in northern B.C. and $6.5 million in 283 projects across the province.

“We care about people’s wellbeing and are always looking for new ways to create safer roads,” ICBC’s director of road safety, Fiona Temple said.

“That’s why we work with communities to identify high-crash areas and make improvements that benefit everyone – drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

“Simply put, safer drivers and roads mean fewer crashes, injuries and deaths.”

The most recent evaluation of the program found that two years following a project’s implementation, there is on average, a 20 per cent reduction in severe crashes and a 12 per cent reduction in property damage crashes.

The evaluation concluded that for every dollar invested in a project, ICBC and customers save $5.60 over two years and $12.80 over

five years in reduced claims costs.

“Safe roads make for fewer crashes and injuries in our communities,” Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA, Donna Barnett said.

“ICBC’s investment in infrastructure and awareness has been a vital part in the province’s push toward more road safety.

Investing in road improvements, along with educating drivers through awareness campaigns and funding enhanced police enforcement, are all part of ICBC’s commitment to help make B.C. roads safer.

Over the last 22 years, ICBC’s road improvement program has evolved significantly – community investments and successful partnerships have led to award winning projects and the contributions have helped advance the knowledge of the road safety engineering industry in B.C. and across Canada.

A look at the evolution of ICBC’s road improvement program can be viewed online.

All proposed road improvement projects are assessed based on their ability to make roads safer.

ICBC works in partnership with municipalities and the provincial government on delivering road enhancements.

ICBC also participates in engineering studies and assists communities with road safety issues in the planning of roadways and managing traffic.

Sudden death Shortly after 8 a.m. last Wednesday, Quesnel RCMP were called to the scene of a sudden death after neighbours in the area of Bouchie Street located an unresponsive male laying on the ground outside.

Members of the Quesnel RCMP and investigators from the Quesnel RCMP GIS unit attended the scene. An autopsy was performed and the cause of death was determined as “not suspicious.”

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Happy climber Zachary Penner, 2, was having a whole lot of fun climbing on the play equipment in West Fraser Timber Park. Even though there’s still considerable snow on the ground, several children just couldn’t wait to enjoy the spring weather in the outdoors.

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College on track for balanced budget CNC’s Board of Governors learned Friday the college is well positioned to balance the budget for the 2012/13 fiscal year.

The college had been projecting a $2.3-million budget shortfall for next year, if nothing was done to address rising expenses and declining revenues and funding.

CNC President John Bowman said there is still work to be done, but things are on track to present a balanced budget for the board’s approval

Dollars for Wells The Wells curling rink is receiving $49,084 from the Ministry of Community, Sport, and Cultural Development’s Community Recreation Program to help upgrade the existing rink.

“These projects will contribute greatly to improving the opportunities for residents to engage in fun and healthy physical activity,” Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett said.

“This program continues to help improve the lives of residents all over B.C., and I know the residents of Wells will be delighted with the reopening of their curling rink.”

What this project includes: • Rink floor improvements.

• New condenser equipment.

• New compressor equipment.

• Electrical work.

• Brine pump replacement.

The value of provincial projects is more than $70 million creating 458 direct jobs and 251 indirect jobs.

on April 27.

“We are still working through some final decisions and options with a number of employees regarding early retirements and voluntary severances,” Bowman said.

“Therefore, it’s too

soon to say the final numbers of employees actually receiving layoff notices, but the numbers are expected to be small.

Most reductions will be accomplished through attrition, early retirement incentives and volun-

tary severance.”

Other cost-saving measures include: reallocating unused budget amounts in a number of areas; including additional and deferred revenues; some consolidation of low enrolment class sections and

courses; improved class scheduling; a two per cent tuition increase and reductions to equipment expenditures.

Colleges are required by provincial legislation to plan for a balanced budget every year.

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SPRING CLEAN UP CAMPAIGN APRIL 16 to 23, 2012

Let’s all work together to clean up our community!

Please have items set out by 8:00 a.m. on the day of pickup. Here is the schedule for ALL CITY RESIDENTS: MONDAY and TUESDAY, APRIL 16 and 17 all areas of West Quesnel west of Baker Creek, including Uplands - Abbott, Lewis and Anderson Drives and West Fraser Road areas within the City WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 all areas of South Quesnel from Richards Road to north portion of Quesnel-Hydraulic Road and the residential areas along Juniper and Gook Roads, within City boundaries THURSDAY, APRIL 19 all areas of West Quesnel between Baker Creek and Fraser River FRIDAY, APRIL 20 Johnston Subdivision and Carson Subdivision MONDAY, APRIL 23 all other areas of Quesnel including Downtown, North Quesnel and Two Mile Flat What will be picked up?

- branches (tied and bundled) - leaves and loose debris (bagged) - car bodies, appliances and other large items (will be removed from private property only after completing the appropriate waiver form available at the Public Works office or City Hall) - a MAXIMUM of two tandem truckloads per residence What will NOT be picked up?

- any new construction or renovation materials - land-clearing debris - any liquids Kindly place all spring clean-up refuse in your back lane, or, where lanes are impassable or not provided, on your boulevard.

For further information please contact the Public Works office at 250-992-6330.

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RECYCLING – THAT the Recycling Depot at the Landfill accepts recyclable clean goods including wood, white and mixed papers, cardboard, newspapers, car batteries, used paint cans (with labels), all metals, food and beverage cans and plastics (no lids) containing the recycling symbols #1-7. The re-use building is open and will take any useable furniture, bottles, and any items in good shape which could be sold or traded to other residents. Any recycling questions should be directed to the Depot at 250-991-2749.

MEDICATIONS DISPOSAL - THAT all local pharmacists participate in the province-wide Medications Return Program? For more information, contact your local pharmacist or visit the program website at www. medicationsreturn.ca.

LOAD RESTRICTIONS As per resolution by City Council, Load Restrictions are in place as of March 12, 2012.

All roads and streets in City Limits are restricted to 70% of legal axle loading except the following roads, which remain at 100% legal axle loading. t t t t t t t

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t Johnston Avenue (west of traffic circle to City bndy) t Johnston Bridge Loop t Marsh Drive t McLeod Avenue t Moffat Drive Approach t North Fraser Drive

t Northstar Road (north of Hwy 97 south) t Pinecrest Road t Quesnel Hixon Road t Rome Avenue t Sword Avenue t West Fraser Road

The public and trucking and transportation companies are asked to govern themselves accordingly. For inquiries, please contact Public Works Department at 250-992-6330.

INVITATION TO BID SIDEWALK FOOD VENDOR APPLICATIONS WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN CORE Pursuant to the City’s Sidewalk Food Vendors’ Bylaw No. 1299, bid applications for a designated downtown sidewalk site to sell food from a pushcart during the 2012 calendar year will be received at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 7J5 PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON ON TUESDAY, APRIL 24, 2012 in sealed envelopes marked “Sidewalk Food Vendor Proposal”.

Further details with respect to designated sites established under City Bylaw, application requirements and approval procedures may be obtained at Quesnel City Hall Reception during normal business hours. PLEASE NOTE that the minimum annual fee acceptable is $450.00, and three downtown sites are available. The main sites are the open plaza at Reid/St. Laurent, or adjacent to TD Bank at Reid/Barlow or the entrance to the Fraser River Footbridge on Front Street.

Please contact Acting Deputy Clerk Maureen Murray or Executive Assistant Sandy Brunt at 250-992-2111 if you have any questions or concerns.

REQUEST FOR EXRESSIONS OF INTEREST AND QUALIFICATIONS WEST QUESNEL LAND STABILITY PROGRAM DE-WATERING HORIZONTAL DRAIN INSTALLATIONS The City of Quesnel invites qualified contractors to respond to a Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications (RFEIQ) to participate in the West Quesnel Land Stability Program, De-Watering Horizontal Drain Installations.

The City is looking for a highly qualified horizontal drain drilling contractor to drill and install approximately 10,000 linear meters of horizontal drain installations in the West Quesnel suburban area. The drains will consist of 38mm diameter thickwalled slotted PVC, distributed between 9 installation fans, with targeted drilling lengths in excess of 125m.

Contractors wishing to be considered for the Invitation to Bid must make a submission in response to this request. Based on documents received in response to this request, the City will invite a maximum of three contractors to respond to an Invitation to Bid. All requests for clarification or inquiries concerning this RFEIQ should be directed to AMEC Environment & Infrastructure, attention Dmitri Ostritchenko, EIT (see contact information below).

This is not an RFP or a call for binding offers, or tenders, and no contractual obligations shall arise between the City and any contractor as a result of this RFEIQ or submissions made in response to this request. This is a request for information only. The City retains the right to reject any, or all, responses to this RFEIQ. Responses received after the closing date and time noted below will be returned unopened.

The Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications Document is available after March 29, 2012 from Jack Marsh, Project Manager for the City of Quesnel, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5, telephone (250) 992-2111, email jmarsh@quesnel.ca or Dmitri Ostritchenko, EIT of AMEC Environment and Infrastructure, 3456 Opie Crescent, Prince George, BC, V2N 2P9, telephone (250) 564-3243, email dmitri.ostritchenko@amec.com.

Request for Expressions of Interest and Qualifications is scheduled to close at 4:30 p.m. local time, April 11, 2012.

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Elected officials representing local governments from across the North-Central region of British Columbia will visit Quesnel in 2013 for the 58th North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Annual General Meeting and Convention. The conference takes place from May 1 to 3, 2013, with more than 250 delegates expected to converge on the Goldpan City.

“As past president of this association, I know this is an incredible opportunity to showcase our community and play host to local and provincial government representatives,” said Mayor Mary Sjostrom.

“The conference gives our community a platform to highlight our tourism assets and community spirit to the rest of the province while encouraging the attendees to come back

in the future. It will also provide a significant economic impact during the conference.”

“NCLGA is very excited to be returning to the Goldpan City for our 2013 Convention,” said NCLGA President Art Kaehn.

“It has been over a decade since Quesnel has hosted this event, and we would like to thank the Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation for putting forward a solid bid on rather short notice.

“We look forward to working together to ensure a top notch event for our members.”

The Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the City of Quesnel, submitted the bid package and will take the lead on coordination and planning for hosting the event.

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“As past president of this association, I know this is an incredible opportunity to showcase our community and play host to local and provincial government representatives.”

Mary Sjostrom, mayor

hosting the 2013 NCGLA conference is a positive for our local businesses and accommodation operators,” explained QCEDC Economic Development Officer, April Goffic.

“Tourism and event hosting in Quesnel can play a role in the overall economic diversification of the community and we continue to support and look for other events that Quesnel can host.”

The conference will feature a strong lineup of speakers and presenters that will give attendees a wide range of professional development opportunities.

Delegates will debate resolutions put forward by the membership on a range of topics of importance across the region.

The NCLGA is an association of 40 local governments, including municipalities, regional districts and First Nations. Its purpose is to address issues and move initiatives forward for the benefit of its members.

It secures united action among the members in dealing with matters of individual or common local government interest and is an agency for cooperation with the Union of British Columbia Municipalities for the continued development of sound local government.

April 4 - 6:00 pm (Program scheduled to start Jan. 2013)

SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM April 25 - 6:00 pm (Program scheduled to start Sept. 2012) Topics to include: • An overview of the program • Structure and delivery of the program • Admission requirements • Program costs • Application process If you think you need to upgrade your education to access these or other programs, register for the next placement assessment test scheduled April 5. Call for more details.

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NEWS

Taxes held to Cariboo Regional District target During the meeting, both the CCRHD and the CRD proposed 2012 Budget and five-year financial plan were adopted. At the end of 2011, the Board of Directors provided CRD staff with a 2012 budget target goal of a two per cent maximum requisition increase for inflationary purposes.

The target has been achieved with the approved budgets reflecting an inflationary increase of 1.3 percent.

The overall 2012 budget, including new and/or improved services came in at 1.9 per cent. The financial statements will be available online soon at www. cariboord.bc.ca

Financial Chartered Accountant, Ron Rasmussen presented the Cariboo Regional Hospital District (CRHD), the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) and the Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) 2011 audited financial

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statements. According to Rasmussen, the financial position of the corporations remains strong.

For inquiries contact the CRD’s Chief Financial Officer at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-6651636.

Recruitment The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) allocated $90,000 to be apportioned equally between the north, central and south Cariboo to develop a Red Carpet program as a three-year pilot project.

The CCRHD, in conjunction with the municipalities of Quesnel, Williams Lake and 100 Mile House, and in consultation with Interior and Northern Health, agreed to solicit suitable agencies or individuals to fill the role of community

hosts. The purpose of this program is to assist in the recruitment of health care professionals to the north, central and south Cariboo.

The Regional Hospital District will also submit the issue of recruitment and retention for discussion at the upcoming North Central Local Government Association convention, May 2-4, in 100 Mile House.

Community plan During the meeting, the CRD Board of Directors adopted the new 150 Mile Official Community Plan (OCP). After receiving three readings at the CRD meeting on February 17, the document was sent to the provincial government for final approval before the CRD’s final adoption.

To view the 150 Mile OCP document visit us online at www. cariboord.bc.ca and look under the planning section.

Roundtable CCRHD Chair

John Massier will be attending a Health Roundtable discussion on April 20, with KamloopsThompson-Cariboo MP, Cathy McLeod.

Joining Ms. McLeod for the session will be Dr. Kellie Leitch, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Human Resources, a prominent orthopedic surgeon as well as an associate professor of surgery.

Discussion will focus on two issues.

The first item is the identification of what issues should be dealt with at a Federal level to ensure a

more sustainable and accountable health care system.

Meeting participants will also look at an approach to measuring and reporting performance across health systems using common metrics.

Forest capital The Cariboo Regional District received the Final Report for the CRD’s 2010-2011 Forest Capital of Canada program. On November 30, 2009 the Canadian Forestry Association selected the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) to

be the 2010-2011 Forest Capital of Canada to recognize the Cariboo Chilcotin as a region where forests affect the socio-economic and environmental health of its communities.

With the decline of the forest industry as a result of the US housing recession and the impact of the Mountain Pine Beetle infestation, the Regional District saw the Forest Capital of Canada program as an opportunity to look to the future and promote new, non-traditional industries emerging in forestry. The two-year

program focused on five key industries: • Value-added forest products • Non-timber forest products • Ecotourism and wilderness adventure • Bio-energy • Agriculture (agroforestry) Feb. 22, 2012 the Cariboo Regional District handed off the designation to the 2012 Forest Capital of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, in celebration of the BC Forest Service’s 100 year anniversary.

Next district meeting, April 20.

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Carson’s got talent Grade five students Tarik and Reece entertain the crowd with their electric sound during Carson’s annual talent show, Friday. The event was filled with singing, dancing, piano and more. The students put on brave, smiling faces as they delighted the crowd with their talents. The students were also responsible for managing the performance, including assisting with technology, MCing, judging, and serving as stage hands.

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Tolko expands markets Tolko Industries Ltd. welcomes the announcement that Canada is entering negotiations with Japan to achieve a free trade agreement.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper and the Minister of International Trade, Ed Fast, made the announcement Sunday during a trip to Tokyo.

“Japan is one of our largest and longest standing overseas customers, President and CEO of Tolko,” Brad Thorlakson said.

Over the past 30 years, Tolko has exported a broad range of for-

est products to Japan, including dimension and metric lumber, oriented strand board, plywood and glulam.

“An agreement that reduces barriers and increases competitiveness is welcome news to the Canadian forest industry and our workers,” he said.

“Expanding our markets around the world is critical to the long term progress of our company and industry. Tolko now sells more than 40 per cent of its production overseas.”

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Tobacco reduction is just one of them.

The Quesnel Board of Education is pleased to offer a public forum on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the School Board Of¿ce, 401 North Star Road beginning at 7:00 p.m. for input and discussion regarding the 2012/2013 Annual Budget.

Trustees are interested in hearing the community’s views on the key areas that the School District should focus its resources, as it prepares the 2012/2013 Preliminary Budget. The District is projecting enrolment decline of 79 students and cost pressures for fuel, hydro and bene¿ts cost.

District Staff will be sharing demographic information, kindergarten trends, class distribution and enrolment projections.

Your comments and feedback are appreciated, we hope to see you there or send comments/suggestions to: SD28Budget2012@sd28.bc.ca For further information contact Sue-Ellen Miller, Superintendent of Schools, CEO (250-992-8802), Teri Stoneman, Secretary-Treasurer (250-992-8802) or Caroline Mitchell, Chairperson of the Board (250-747-3783).

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OPINIONS Good news

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he federal budget made headway on long-term planning.

The biggest single challenge is the expected jump in federal expenditures from rising Old Age Security payments. As the Baby Boomer generation ages, more and more people will be collecting OAS payments. While a few of those payments will be fully clawed back due to high income levels, most will be paid out to seniors.

The increasing cost of providing these payments, which are the largest single direct payment from Ottawa to individual Canadians, will be a huge burden to those remaining in the work force.

Gradually raising the age when people can first receive the OAS from 65 to 67 is a good way to deal with rising future costs. No one who is close to retirement and has been planning on a retirement age of 65 will be affected, but notice has now been served to those who are 53 or younger that the age of eligibility will change.

Another very important long-term move is to begin to tighten up public service pension plans, including those of MPs. While no specifics have been worked out, the government is working towards a higher retirement age, having public servants and MPs pay more into pension plans and boosting the age at which MPs will get pensions (they can now get them at age 55). All of these ease pressure on taxpayers of the future.

The third long-term strategy is to eliminate the deficit by 2016. This is an excellent step forward, and if it comes sooner, that’s even better. When the government isn’t running a deficit, it can start to pay down its debt.

While interest rates are low, it makes sense to both pay down debt and refinance other debts which now involve higher interest rates. Reducing annual interest payments is the best single way to ease pressure on future taxpayers for the long term.

Many governments craft budgets with an eye to the next election, and fail to think long-term. This budget contains several key long-term strategies, which will over time ease the pressure on working people.

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n an Liberal caucus interview that he was with quitting. Then, one of our in a questionable Vancouver Island use of legislature papers before privileges, he Christmas, B.C. launched a Tom Fletcher Conservative broadside on B.C. Views leader John Clark’s integrity.

Cummins made He cited a bold prediction that he the $6-million legal payout would have party status in the B.C. Rail sale, a before the general election decision made before in May 2013.

Clark’s time, and the recent That’s four seats, and it collapse of a deal to sell wasn’t based on an unlikely naming rights to B.C. Place. sweep of the ChilliwackHe described the B.C. Hope and Port MoodyLiberals as “an organization Coquitlam by-elections, headed for failure,” then now set for April 19. He announced he’s joined the hinted he was getting calls B.C. Conservatives. from MLAs looking to join Cummins then joined up, after a November Angus van Dongen at a hotel Reid poll showed a sudden news conference across the surge to 18 per cent for his street, as the former Gordon resurgent brand.

Campbell cabinet minister We now know that disclosed he has hired his one of those callers was own lawyer to dig through Abbotsford South MLA the roomful of paper from John van Dongen. the B.C. Rail case once I asked Cummins on again.

Friday if he is still confident Auditor General John about three more. “Hopeful, Doyle is already in court let’s put it that way,” he seeking access to details of replied. the $6 million in lawyer Van Dongen’s explosive bills, which the Attorney departure was arranged, General’s ministry hasn’t with Cummins’ help, for provided because it doesn’t maximum damage to have them.

Premier Christy Clark. Van These delicate matters Dongen notified the B.C. were farmed out to yet

George Abbott to confirm they are running again.

His aw-shucks friendlygrandpa modesty precludes speculation, but he did allow it’s “maybe a comment on the state of affairs in the Liberal caucus.”

Reporters started surveying government MLAs after Falcon and Abbott kept their options open for 2013.

For the record, fellow ministers Terry Lake, Shirley Bond, Pat Bell, Mary Polak, Rich Coleman and Stephanie Cadieux all said they are firmly on Clark’s election team. Independentminded backbenchers Bill Bennett and Kevin Krueger also saluted the B.C. Liberal banner. Randy Hawes allowed that he’s 65, so if he leaves it will be for the golf course.

As I was talking with Cummins, B.C. Conservative advisor Randy White was assuring the Abbotsford News that more defections are coming.

Cummins has people for the dirty work.

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more independent lawyers.

Independent special prosecutor Bill Berardino also spent seven years and many more millions on the B.C. Rail case, including the role of Clark’s lobbyist brother, Bruce.

He didn’t find the smoking gun now sought by van Dongen.

This effort seems designed more for political revenge in an election year than to clarify the sorry legacy of the B.C. Rail sale that has already been examined through two provincial elections.

Van Dongen was at the top of everyone’s list of disgruntled B.C. Liberals.

During last year’s leadership contest, he muttered darkly about not only B.C. Rail, but also the integrity of fellow Abbotsford MLA Mike de Jong. Now Clark is van Dongen’s target, with Cummins standing beside him trying to look statesman-like.

Of course van Dongen drove himself out of cabinet long before Clark returned.

Chronic speeding by a public safety minister is a tough sell.

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Cooperation is the key to community Editor: I had the opportunity of attending the March 7/8 Aboriginal Health Conference in Quesnel.

What an amazing event! I would like to thank all the First Nations bands that participated, Northern Health, local speakers/ presenters/workshops for an amazing amount of learning that I did and knowledge that I received.

We have a wonderfully co-operative community in Quesnel.

I loved the Boyd family hoop dancers. For ones so young, they were terrific.

The Frontline Warriors– your group and your individual stories were so touching and inspiring for

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us in health care delivery, to know that there are people out there willing to help others do well.

The Aboriginal hospital liaison workers and the assistance they provide to Aboriginal people as well as the resource they are to others, were so helpful with a definition of their role and what they can do for First Nations people.

The meals were amazing.

The displays/paintings/ jewellery were so beautiful and educational.

The Youth Group raising funds for travel to a provincial aboriginal youth conference/ workshop was just amazing.

I wish you all the very

best in that endeavour.

And the books they were selling, stories about local bands and how/why they settled where they did, their history of travel, hunting, fishing... brings so much of our local area into perspective. I just loved it.

Then a week later, I had the privilege of attending a Health Fair at the Nazko Reserve Community Hall.

The many display tables and the information they were putting forth were so helpful and informative. Santania Grant and Amber Felske and many others had the elders in attendance, a pony for the kids to ride, have pictures taken with

and an amazing array of fruit (even apples for the pony), vegetables, meat and cheese trays, baking, coffee/tea, such a privilege to meet so many elders and families in that community and to see how a community can and does, come together for the benefit for all.

There are going to be more opportunities in the near future for our local First Nations bands to have input into the Aboriginal Health Care research and health care planning for northern B.C. We all need to get behind any initiatives to improve that health care.

The funding for individual First Nations persons was provided at

“We all need to get behind any initiatives to improve that health care.” the conference in March.

A single man/ woman receives about $235/month for food, medications, transportation (e.g.: paying for gas for someone to drive them to town) and for any addictions they may have (drugs, alcohol, etc).

If they have a physician’s appointment, it was said if they don’t make that appointment, they pay a $50 ‘penalty’ for missing the appointment.

That also comes out of the $235. We have so much to learn about Aboriginal Health, what First Nations people are doing to change the current trend, the going back to their heritage where people were healthier, wanting more for their children and grandchildren.

If and when we are asked, I sincerely hope we will all offer positive suggestions for the future of our First Nations people.

Thank you for the amazing experience and the knowledge everyone provided at the conference and at the Heatlh Fair.

Anne Lloyd Quesnel

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The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today.

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After a long journey with Alzheimers,

Ellenore Stafford has finally decided to soar with the eagles.

She lost her fight to Alzheimers on March 26, 2012.

We would like to thank Dr. Grapes, Dr. Fine and all the staff at Dunrovin for all their care and support.

Bill Carter is once again looking for the public’s help in raising funds for spinal cord research.

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May 5, the Quesnel Chapter of the Spinal Cord Society is holding their annual Walk & Wheel event.

The purpose of this exercise is to raise funds that will go directly to research and development to end paralysis from spinal cord injuries.

The walk takes place from Ceal Tingley Park Saturday at 10 a.m. We invite everyone to join us, as this is also a reminder that for those that are able–bodied it only takes seconds for an injury to occur and that at one time, those of us that are in wheelchairs now were once able–bodied persons doing all the things you are able to do. After six weeks following a spinal cord injury the odds of recovery are extremely slim. After that, a person is considered chronically injured.

The odd time, a

person may get some limited functional recovery but that is very rare.

For those of us that are living with spinal cord injuries we must be vocal about finding a cure and working towards it, just hoping for a cure doesn’t do anything.

We should answer questions honestly.

We should tell people it sucks living in a wheelchair. Staying busy or getting involved in sports for example does help but let’s face it, life could be so much better. It’s a warning also for the able-

bodied people to try and be careful in all that they do, no one wishes to be hurt and accidents do happen and some are not preventable (the word accident) they just happen.

Is a cure possible?

Of course, but it takes the will from the injured to push hard, because we know what it’s like to live this life. Do we want sympathy? No. It’s our job to be vocal, never give up doing our best to promote a cure. The louder we are, the more we will be heard. The Spinal Cord Society

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has always worked towards a cure and nothing else. The best way for equal opportunity for the so called disabled is to cure the problem they have, why skirt the issue, why waste time and money on programs that on the surface look good but in reality don’t fix anything.

If you are interested

in helping out with our Walk & Wheel, feel free to get in touch at 250-9925996 or call 250-9921505. We are always thankful for people that step forward and take out pledge sheets as I know it’s a tough job soliciting funds, but it’s a necessary evil in order to accomplish the goal of a cure.

So come out to our walk, bring a friend or family member and meet some new or old friends. Enjoy the river front trail at a leisurely pace. Free refreshments will be available.

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A story out of the U.S. cites Vermont as the healthiest state in the country. This distinction is partially due to a high rate of high school graduation and a low incidence of infectious disease. The other reason was the considerable gains in the number of people who stopped smoking. Incidently, Mississippi was least healthiest in this study.

April is National Oral Health Month in Canada. The main theme is to highlight the idea that keeping a healthy mouth is an important part of leading a healthy life. Seeing your dentist twice yearly is important and brushing twice daily and flossing at least once daily to remove plaque and reduce the risk of cavities.

With the numbers of autism cases rising in Canada (up 600% in the past 20 years), research is starting to focus on the gastrointestinal (gi) symptoms of the disorder. Since 70% of autistic children have severe g.i. symptoms there is a theory that the causes of autism might start in the gut. Autism causes much stress in families and it will be a great day when causes and effective treatments are discovered.

It takes 6 months to grow a complete finger nail and 18 months for a toe nail.

The appearance of the finger nail can sometimes indicate a health problem.

Brittle, concave nails could indicate a lack of iron. Nails that are separating from the nail bed could mean a hyperactive thyroid gland.

It’s a good idea to build a relationship with your pharmacist just as you do with your doctor. We’d like to be your pharmacist. Drop in soon.

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School Board Chair Caroline Mitchell receives a $5,000 grant from Ray Ferris of West Fraser, on behalf of the West Fraser Mills Fund.

The Quesnel Community Foundation continues to be a major supporter of the area’s non-profit sector. On March 24, $34,450 in grants was awarded to 12 organizations including: $2,500 to the Parkland Community Association for wheelchair accessible washrooms at Kosta's Cove. $2,500 to the Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Society for a Life Chair for the Hospice Unit at Dunrovin Park Lodge. $900 to the Quesnel Aquatic Club to buy a laptop and stop watches. $5,000 to School District #28 to upgrade the Correlieu Secondary Community Track.

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The Cariboo Observer is already partnering with QToday, supplying significant content for the news portion.

“We like to see more people get involved,” Bello said.

“If you believe in community communication, join us and become a member of QMAG.” Bello is eager to bring the message to the community and just a quick phone call and he’ll come by

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but he’s hoping for many more to come on board and expand the reach and scope of the group.

“I’ve always loved communications and QMAG is a logical extension of my previous community involvement,” he said.

“This program is the public’s opportunity to have a conversation about the issues facing Quesnel today.

“The goal of these conversations is to find positive solutions.”

Bello added along with news and commentaries, QMAG is looking to bring human interest stories, reflecting the face of the community.

Put simply, QMAG is Quesnel talking to Quesnel.

Bello also said there’s ample room for local businesses to get involved

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Quesnel Media Access Group (QMAG) is reaching out to the community.

With so much of viewers attention centered on provincial, national and international content, QMAG wants to bring the focus back to Quesnel.

“We want people to tune in, join QMAG and provide ideas of what issues or stories they’d like to see up for discussion,” QMAG marketing coordinator Nate Bello said.

Every day of the week, viewers can enjoy QToday, a program produced by QMAG and aired at 8 a.m., 5 p.m., 10 p.m. on Shaw TV, cable channel 10 or online, on demand at www. qcatv.ca.

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Lifestyles

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Same great program, new location at Pen-Y-Bryn Farm

CHAAPS Nolan Fallowfield is part of the CHAAPS equine program.

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ariboo Hoofbeats Assisted Activitiy Program Society (CHAAPS) is relocating their programs from a small farm on Red Bluff Road to Pen-Y-Bryn Farm, owned and operated by Paul and Terry Nichols, just 10 minutes south of the Sandman Inn. “I’m sad to see the program leave my farm, but excited about the move to Pen-Y-Bryn Farm and the opportunity for continued growth,” CHAAPS chair, Danielle Frothinger said.

CHAAPS began in May 2006 when Frothinger had two retired but healthy horses which she hoped would still have some use.

“I looked into therapeutic riding and that seemed to be the answer,” she said.

“We also saw the value of animalassisted therapy with dogs.”

The program started with Child Development Centre clients and visits to Dunrovin Park Lodge with a few dogs.

From there the program has expanded and experienced continuous growth.

“My farm is wonderful but we’re not set up to cater to public access,

especially as we develop the program,” Frothinger said.

She added moving the program to Pen-Y-Bryn just made sense as the 70-acre farm was already a full-service equestrian centre with accommodations for visitors both two-footed and fourfooted.

Over the years, Terry Nichols, who first volunteered with the CHAAPS program, is now one of the program’s main

instructors, so having the program at her farm was a great solution.

“We are so proud and excited to be the new home of the CHAAPS program.

Our goal for our farm was for it to be a supportive place for people to come and learn and play with horses and we have welcomed all disciplines and ranges of abilities,” Pen-Y-Bryn Farm’s Terry Nichols said.

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for us. I have been an instructor with the therapeutic riding program for the last two years with CHAAPS and have seen the powerful impact that the program makes for the participants.

Not only do we see incredible progress in the children’s abilities with the horses and dogs, but we also see how these new skills are transferring to their lives outside of CHAAPS. The special therapy horses and dogs of CHAAPS are incredible teachers and make learning so much fun. Myself, along with my husband Paul and our two daughters Jordan and Kirsten are all looking forward to working with and supporting the CHAAPS program in many capacities. We are working hard to get everything ready for the program to start here this spring. It is an exciting time for us and we welcome this new opportunity.”

CHAAPS is a Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association centre offering the highest standards for safety and program quality and the instructors and volunteers are members of the BC Therapeutic Riding Association, Northern BC Therapeutic Riding and Animal Assisted Therapy and Horse Council of B.C. see PAGE A15

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More than 125 years of moustaches ready to be razed Quesnel fire department members are prepared to shave their moustaches for Relay For Life.

In total, eight participants will succumb to the shaver to help raise money for Hot Chicks, a team of women primarily made up of fire fighters wives.

“Our chief, Sylvain Gauthier is going all the way to a head shave,” fire fighter Joe Daigle said.

“The seven fire fighters have more than 125 years worth of moustaches they’re

prepared to sacrifice to the cause.”

Along with Daigle, Dennis Baptiste, Brian Menzies, Brian Morgan, Mike Russell, Grant Wawryk and Paul Kainth will all bare their upper lips for Hot Chicks.

On Relay day last year, Daigle spontaneously agreed, in response to a fellow fire fighter raising $500 over the course of the day, to have his 32-year moustache be gone.

“Even my kids had never seen me without my moustache,”

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“This year, we want to expand the project and add the money raised to our Hot Chicks team’s efforts.”

The earliest artifact known to include a moustache was the portrait of an ancient Iranian from 300 B.C. showing a man on horseback with a moustache and a partially shaved head.

On average, it takes a person about 30 days to grow a respectable moustache.

Donation cans are around town including at City Hall, Fire Hall #1, QPly, QRP as well as other businesses.

For information on the moustache campaign or other efforts by Hot Chicks, call Barb Daigle,

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elcome to our newest office volunteer, Tamara Turner who joined the Quesnel Unit in April.

Goodbye to our Katimivik volunteer, Fiona. Thanks for your help, Fiona.

Congratulations to Trevor Guldbransen for continuing in the role of president of the unit until the end of June.

And thank you to Ron Campbell for offering to step into the role, if needed.

Thank you to Eileen and George Smith for cleaning our office windows – good job! “A gift to the Canadian Cancer Society in place of wedding favours and/or gifts is a way to make your wedding day even more meaningful. There are many possibilities.� This is the introduction to the Wedding Celebration Program pamphlet available at the Quesnel Unit Office.

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Please join us in a community fight against cancer: Relay For Life, May 26 at Lebourdais Park.

Gather a group of friends, family, coworkers and pick up a team package at our unit office or by calling Cathy at 250747-2510. Our next information meeting is April 26, all team captains should attend as tent sites will be assigned.

New for Relay For Life this year and to celebrate spring, we are having a Survivor/ Caregiver Tea, April 15, from 1 – 3 p.m. at Richbar Nursery. If you are a cancer survivor/caregiver, please join us for tea and goodies. Register by calling 992-6551 or Loreana at 747-0599.

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Obituary Tribute

Cassidy, Donald Roland July 15, 1945 – March 27, 2012

It is with much love and great sadness, that we announce the passing of our husband, Dad, Grandpa, on March 27 at the age of 66. Born July 15, 1945 in Prairie River, Saskatchewan, Don moved to Wells, BC in 1950 where he met and married Audrey in 1963; the ďŹ rst of their 6 children arrived in the spring of 1964.

5 years after a cancer diagnosis, Don retired at the age of 55 and spent his days with his ever growing family. Don’s memory is forever cherished by his loved ones; his wife of 48 years, Audrey; his children: Lori

(Kevan) Winters, Sherry (Kevin) Standbridge, Donna (Merlin) Harker, Norman Cassidy, Donny (Robyn) Cassidy, Terri (Je ) Rorke, his 11 grandchildren and his 8 great grandchildren.

The family would like to thank Dr. Aziz and Dr. Craig, as well as the nursing sta at GR Baker.

Month. Wear a daffodil pin to show your support for those on a cancer journey.

Pins are available at more than 37 local businesses. Call our unit office for locations. April 27 is Daffodil Day across the country: help make Quesnel awash with yellow! Visit fightback.ca for more information.

This year’s Hike for Hospice (jointly sponsored by the Quesnel and District Hospice and Palliative Care Society and the Canadian Cancer Society – Quesnel Unit) is scheduled for May 6 at 1 p.m. at LeBourdais Park.

Registration forms will be available the first week of April,

or register online at www.chpca.net/hfhpc.

Last year’s event raised $7,500. This year our goal is to raise $10,000.

Our next unit meeting, April 11, is our annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon.

This year, the luncheon will be held at the Masonic Hall, on the corner of Front Street and Shepherd Avenue.

This is a pot-luck event and members are asked to please let the Quesnel unit office know if they will be attending, and what sort of dish they will bring.

Enjoy the season.

Olive Walsh is a volunteer with the Canadian Cancer Society, Quesnel branch.

Obituary Tribute

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April 17, 1932 ~ March 7, 2012 The family of Richard Bruce Southern (known as Bruce) sadly announces his peaceful passing at G.R. Baker Hospital on March 7, surrounded by those he loved.

Celebration of Life Ceremony: Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 1 pm.

Saint John the Divine Anglican Church, 465 Kinchant St., Quesnel, BC. A reception will follow in the church hall for those wishing to honour Bruce’s memory by way of donation, may do so to the Variety Club Telethon or the SPCA, Quesnel Chapter.

Richard Bruce southern who was born in Leask, Saskatchewan on April 17th, 1932 to Margaret and Thomas southern. He was 79 years, 10 months and 19 days. He was the middle sibling of an older brother named Oakley and younger brother named Mark.

He is predeceased by his parents Thomas and Margaret Southern, younger brother Mark Southern and Grandson Cory Service.

Bruce is survived by his brother Oakley (Dawn) Souther, children; Arlene (Jack) Service, Bryan (Marion) Germaine grandchildren; Georey, Desiree (Brittany), Jessica, Fiona, Natasha great grandchildren; Harissa, Dustin, and many other aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was an RCMP member from 1952 to 1963. He then went to the CPR and worked there from 1963 to the time he retired in 1993. After he retired he became a commissionaire/guard in 1995 to 2004. He received a commendation for saving a prisoner’s life. When he retired from that he moved to Quesnel and was her for about 8 years.

He was a avid AA member in Revelstoke and was clean and sober for 36.5 years.

His favorite things, other than his grandchildren, were his 4 legged companion Kallie the cat and playing crib with the grandchildren.

He was passionate about his family and his friends and about having other share and experience life with him.

Family members would like to thank you for sharing their sorrow and oering your support.

Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered.

Thanks also goes to Clayton’s Funeral Home, Quesnel, BC

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LIFESTYLES It is with great sadness that the family of

Robert Cann announce his peaceful passing on March 27, 2012 at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, with his loving family at his side.

A memorial service for Robert will be held Saturday, April 7 at 2:00 pm at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.

Those wishing to honour Robert’s memory, by way of donation, may do so to COPD Society of Canada.

Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

Open house breakfast event CHAAPS participants, instructors, volunteers and animals.

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CHAAPS happy to join Pen-Y-Bryn family minutes from town from A12 Frothinger also said they are pleased to have the volunteer professional services of an autism behaviour interventionist and a registered physical therapist.

“Our program can assist people from a diverse range of backgrounds including: intellectual disabilities, cognitive challenges, chronic mental illness, emotional difficulties,

acquired brain injury, autism, developmental delay, cerebral palsy and physical disabilities,” she said.

“Clients have the opportunity to forget pain, depression, frustrations and limitations when interacting with an animal.”

In addition to existing infrastructure, CHAAPS will have their own custom designed building

with a boot and helmet room and library area as well as a tack room with attached, covered stalls.

“Joe Hart of Icon Homes is volunteering his services as project manager and will be constructing this building over two days, April 28 – 29,” Frothinger said.

As many may remember, Hart also volunteered his considerable

Obituary Tribute

Ralph Erixon July 10, 1932 - March 18, 2012 he family of Ralph T Ernest John Erixon sadly announce his

sons and grandchildren.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and passing at G.R. Baker sitting around an evening Hospital on March 18, campfire with family and 2012 after a brief illness. friends and they knew Ralph was born in that if they had questions Ratcliffe, Sask. on July regarding vehicles, RVs, 10, 1932 to Ernest and guns and ammo or Clarice Erixon. hunting and fishing he would always have or be He married Doreen able to get an answer for Peturson on Feb. 25, them.

1956 and had 3 sons.

They lived in Surrey, Ralph is survived by his B.C. where he took wife of 56 years; Doreen, his apprenticeship children; Larry (Gwen), in welding and was Randy (Lawana), Danny, employed as a welder 7 grandchildren and 8 to heavy construction great grandchildren. equipment. In 1966 the Ralph is predeceased by family moved to Trail, his parents. He will be B.C. where he was sadly missed by all. employed by Cominco The family wishes to Ltd. In 1988 Ralph thank Dr. A. Erlank and and Doreen moved to Dr. Aziz as well as the Quesnel to be near their

wonderful ICU, 3rd floor and lab staff for their kindness, consideration, empathy and support. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Quesnel Palliative Care.

Memorial service will be held April 14, 2012 at 1:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs’ Witnesses at 621 Abbott Drive, Quesnel, B.C. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

professional services to the recent rennovations to the Quesnel Women’s Resource Centre.

“Joe will orchestrate volunteer tradespeople and materials donations for this project,” she said.

The transition from

Frothinger’s Red Bluff Road farm to Pen-Y-Bryn Farm will all be complete before the opening of riding season in the beginning of May. For information on the CHAAPS program and the services they provide, visit chaaps.ca.

VANDERHOOF AND DISTRICTS CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION

Notice of the 67th Annual General Meeting

Monday, April 23, 2012 Time: 7:00PM, Supper: 5:45 PM Location: Nechako Senior Citizens Friendship Center To Consider: ➤ Review 2011 financial statement. Sales increased 39.3% to $192.3 million and net savings increased $7.2 million to $14.6 million or 7.7% of sales. ➤ Directors recommendation of a patronage allocation of $8.7 million or 4.7% of 2011 purchases. ➤ Election of 3 Directors ➤ Guest speaker FCL Director Judy Clavier ➤ Co-op Gift Certificates, Hampers and Door Prizes valued at $500 Complimentary tickets for supper must be picked up prior to April 20th at the Co-op General Office.

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Sports

Jonas Gagnon Sports Reporter

Barry Campbell, centre, reffed his last game with his brother Ross and his nephew Jaryn.

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Forty years refereeing; a lifetime on the ice JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter

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fter forty years of reffing, Barry Campbell’s ready to hang up the striped jersey.

“Looking back, it seems like a long haul but you wonder where the time goes,” Campbell said.

The out-of-town teams probably didn’t understand why that weekend game was so special, but a smattering of locals in the stands knew. And when Campbell, a linesman in the game, took his bow, the crowd showed its appreciation.

But if anyone knew the importance of the game for Campbell, it was the referee and the other linesman, his brother and nephew respectively.

Starting when he was 15, in the late sixties, Campbell came to reffing by way of being a ‘rink rat’.

“I think it was just because I hung around the rink so much I got asked to do something,” Campbell said.

He helped clean up, carried equipment and did the odd jobs that crop up around the rink.

That was more than forty years ago when Campbell was young and his body made of rubber bands and silly putty and it always bounced back from injuries and pains. Things change a lot in forty years though.

“As you get older, your aches and pains don’t disappear as fast,” Campbell said.

But from his earliest memories, he’s always been something of a ‘rink rat’.

“My sister said I used to help carry my Dad’s equipment to the rink,” Campbell said.

And his memory doesn’t even go back as far as his ability to skate.

As he grew up his passion for skating and the game was such that not only was he on the ice to play hockey, but he reffed it too.

This gave the young Campbell a different perspective on how the game should be played, but not the perspective you would have thought.

“I was one of the worst players; I got my share of penalties and misconducts. I thought I knew everything,” said Campbell.

“I deserved everything I got,” he added.

Sometimes he bit off a bit too much as a young ref, much to his parents chagrin.

He remembers one instance when he was young when he got asked at the rink to ref at a game that allowed full contact.

It was the first time he was asked to ref such a high-level game and he was so excited he called home to tell his parents, which wasn’t the best idea.

“My dad had some choice words to say about that,” said Campbell, “it got nixed.”

From a near lifetime spent on the rink, where kids and adults lay their hearts on the ice there’s a lot more stories where that comes from.

There’s the time he had to use a little ‘excessive force’ to hold back a player that was getting particularly aggressive.

Not all his stories are gladiatorial though.

In one game, against Lloydminster, someone brought a live chicken to the rink and threw it

on the ice.

And though he had good reason to be frustrated, he kept his humour with him on the ice.

“Chasing a live chicken on the ice, that was pretty comical,” he said.

And then sometimes the comical and pugilistic combine, like when a contact was falling out when Campbell and another linesman were trying to break up a fight. So he took it out, and gave it to the ref said Campbell. ‘Well what am I supposed to do with it?’ he asked. ‘I don’t know, stick it in your mouth,’ Campbell responded.

So the ref did and when the fight was over Campbell went to the ref for his contact, and only got a laugh – the ref had swallowed his contact.

And then there’s the stories that won’t see the light of day.

“There’s lots of good stories, some of them we’ll keep inside the dressing room,” Campbell said.

It’s this camaraderie Campbell will miss. It’s not something he gives up lightly, but when the body says it’s had enough it can be hard to argue.

“I was at the point, I was off for Christmas with medical issues and I almost wasn’t going to come back,” said Campbell.

Despite the medical issues, he managed to come back and finish out the season, making his career as a ref 40 years long.

A number that suits Campbell just fine.

“It was sort of a goal of mine,” Campbell said.

After nearly half a century spent on the ice it will be hard for Campbell to let go of it.

Campbell reffing his last junior hockey game.

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“It’ll be hard, the first month or so,” said Campbell. Adding, “I’ll just kind of ween myself of it, spend some more time with my wife.”

Part of that plan includes stopping by the rink to take in a game from time to time, just to

get his fix of the game he loves.

But as with all things, the silver lining is there and for Campbell that’s not getting those Friday calls that fill up his weekend so quickly, so he has a little more time for his wife, kids and grandkids.

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SPORTS

Serenity nabs top spot

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ith their destiny clearly in their hands, Serenity made a few mistakes, but held onto tie the game Blue Collar squad 3-3 to give them the number one seed entering the Lumber Cup Playoffs.

Their “reward” for finishing first is the chance to play Blue Collar twice in the round robin, but the BCS squad that showed Steve Dodge up on Wednesday was PAPERBACK WRITER anything but a fourth place team as they battled back from a 3-1 deficit and were the better unit for the majority of the contest.

Leading the Builder bunch to the half time lead was Kevin (Rocket launcher) Hesslegrave who scored a natural hat trick with three potent shots despite his lack of sleep. The trio gives him 30 for the season, good enough to claim the Rick (Wizard) Izzard trophy, emblematic of FHL goal scoring supremacy. Replying for BCS were three players who didn’t make Blue Collars opening day roster, but look like they’re keepers, as Russ (Egg-fu) Young scrambled in a backhander, with Joel Marsh (Madness) bouncing one in off the post as Ken (Golden Gloves) McMillan punched the tying marker in. The last 25 minutes of the game were scoreless and as time wore down the nerves on both sides continued to fray which may have lead to the scuffle that eventually escalated to a level that forced the on ice official to call the game with two minutes remaining. The other contest also had huge playoff implications until word of the 3-3 draw in rink one was broadcast on rink two’s JumboTron which meant Bear and Fraser River were just playing for bragging rights. The 4-2 victory by the Communicators did snap the Chevy Crew’s winning streak over Bear at two and sets up what should be a barn burner on Monday at 8:00 PM, 12:30 AM in Newfoundland. Lassoing the Curtis (The Flash) Fenton statue for most points in a season was Brody (Big Daddy) Neighbour whose goal and three helpers pushed him to a ten point victory. Scoring the winner with his second of the game that gives him an even dozen for the season was Jim (Soupy) Sales as Budd (Crash) Carter scored the insurance marker and added an assist to give him 26 points on the year, good enough for eighth in the scoring race. Winning the Peter (The Wolf) Andrews goals against average award for the fourth consecutive year was Bear’s versatile net minder Mike (The Mechanic) Enemark whose 2.93 G.A.A. is the second best of all-time.

Despite the loss, the Fraser Rivermen will enter the playoffs on a high with a great chance to become the second third place team to hoist the Lumber Cup in succession. Two pivotal players in this quest scored for GM as (Slim) Jim Kurta made no mistake to notch his fourteenth of the campaign as (Silent but Deadly) Seth Phillips screwed one in from the point.

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Smiles of champions JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Last week the bantam Thunder celebrated the arrival of the championship banner with a quick game of four-on-four hockey to get rid of some of their extra energy and then settled down for some pictures with the new banner that will soon adorn the Twin Arenas.

The kids were a bit gobsmacked with the win and didn’t have a lot to say, though the smiles plastered on their faces spoke volumes.

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Assistant captain Braden Dale pointed to the slightly embarrassed captain, Jesse Roch, as an inspiration in the tournament for his hat trick in the third period to bring the team back and ultimately snatch the cup.

“He really stepped up quite a bit.”

And as for how it feels to have the medal around their neck: “It feels like a champion,” Tavis Roch said with a smile.

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WEEK OF APRIL 1 TO 7, 2012

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK:

The northern region ringette team squeezes in a practice at the Twin Arenas before heading off to Burnaby to play the best in the country.

Jonas Gagnon Photo

Set to skate rings JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter It doesn’t get much bigger than the nationals.

And seven hardworking girls from Quesnel will be up there on the big stage representing for the B.C. Northern region in the U19 Ringette national championship.

The team will be vying with 18 teams from all over the country in Burnaby next week.

Now the girls are in the midst of preparing, both mentally and physically for nationals, which poses problems unique to Northern B.C.; the few people sprinkled over a vast area, which makes getting the team together a challenge.

“It’s hard. It’s very hard,” Melinda Moorhouse, a coach for the team said.

“We haven’t been able to get the whole team together since the ‘AA’ provincials.”

The team has been switching practices back and forth between Quesnel and Prince George, but with girls from Houston and Terrace on the team it has been impossible to bring them all together.

Despite the hardship Moorhouse is confident in her teams ability to

gel when they finally do come together in Burnaby.

“The girls have a lot of heart and when they come together as a team they really come together,” Moorhouse said.

The team is very young, with half still eligible to skate in the U16 tournament. As such the week long tournament will be a great learning experience for the team, as many of them have a lot of years of U19 ringette to look forward to. The array of styles the girls will be up against, and the length of the tournament will be experiences that should help the girls to grow said Moorhouse.

But that doesn’t mean that the team isn’t looking to win. Moorhouse is confident that her team is just as good as any other team there and just as able to win.

“We look forward to beating some other province’s butt,” she said.

If you’re interested in the tournament, you can follow the tournament on the national ringette website at www.leaguestat.com/ ringettecanada/crc_u19/en/stats/ schedule.php. All stats, standing and schedules are on the site and will be updated in real time. The finals will also be webcast at the same site.

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Soccer is spring

Nothing says spring like playing soccer on green, green grass (even if it is fake). The girls are playing their best to impress the coaches of the rep teams at the tryouts. The QYSA had tryouts for rep teams from U11 to U18 for both boys and girls the last week of March.

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B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKET REPORT FOR MARCH 22nd

STEERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+

HIGH -200.00 211.00 202.00 179.00 162.00 145.00 130.50

HEIFERS 0-299 300-399 400-499 500-599 600-699 700-799 800-899 900+

HIGH -136.00 169.00 170.00 175.50 174.00 127.00 111.00

Butcher Bulls 78.56 to 86.50 D1 D2 Cows 78.56 to 86.50

WILLIAMS LAKE SALE - THURSDAY, MARCH 22ND, 2012 Huge receipts in Williams Lake this week as 900 head of cattle hit the show ring.

Feeder cattle at this sale were outstanding and buyer demand was on fire for every weight range. Mike & Tony Bayliffe put the fire under our butcher trade with 1385 lb. butcher cows trading to 77.00. The James Cattle Co. young feeder cows 1143 lb. traded to 95.50. Garvin Ranch 1185 lb. cows traded to 80.50. Outstanding grasser cattle were featured here today with very strong pricing throughout. Gang Ranch blew the doors off with a load of 653 lb. Black steers selling to 171.00, the 546 lb. steers followed at 202.00 and a fancy group of 504 lb. heifers rolled to 169.50. Guichon Creek Ranch’s 670 lb. Black steers rolled to 157.50. The Stirrup Ranch showcased their liner load of fancy Black & Bwf replacement heifers 44 head weighing 687 lb. traded to 175.50. Their pen of fancy 609 lb. Black & Bwf heifers rolled to 175.00. Fern Herman from Quesnel with 570 lb. Black & Bwf steers trading to 181.00. Miller Ranches 615 lb. Rbf steers topped 164.00. Their 473 lb.

Hereford s/c raced to 190.00. The Douglas Lake Cattle Co., Alkali Lake Division with the Video Auction today saw their powerful 704 lb. Black & Bwf steers trade to 162.00. The big steers, a pen of 62 head of powerful Hereford steers 803 lbs. traded to 145.00, their 747 lb. top replacement Black Angus heifers traded to 172.00, their 796 lb. replacement quality heifers topped 174.00. North Ridge Cattle Co.’s 716 lb. Red Baldy steers rolled to 157.00 and Lundean Red Angus 581 lb. steers brought 176.00. Dizzy D Ranch’s 528 lb. Red heifers sold to 158.50. Joe & Anne Marie Baur were in with a load of top 824 lb. Angus steers selling to 135.00. the 717 lb. steers reached 152.50. Mike and Sandy Lepetich saw their 549 lb. steers trade to 181.75, the 687 lb. Angus s/c hit 159.25. Garth Everalls top quality Char cross s/c from Prince George weighed 580 lb. and traded to 181.00, their 526 lb. s/c hit 192.00. Their 533 lb. Char h/c raced to 170.00. Dave Wooten with an excellent group of 519 lb. Black Angus s/c trading to 189.50, with 624 lb. Char s/c to 174.50.

Q uesnel A g Parts & Supplies

First order arriving Mar. 30, 2012

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SAGITTARIUS, CAPRICORN, AND AQUARIUS.

ARIES

You are up against a situation that will turn you into some kind of hero. It feels good to be brave and you like having the opportunity to shine.

TAURUS

Generally, you are happy with your routine and enjoy having things well planned and organized. This week, though, it will do you some good to let go of old habits and have some fun with new ideas.

GEMINI

You seem to be running low on patience with just about everybody, and it’s because you are feeling irritated by routine. You might spend a lot of time driving people around in your car, so make sure it is running properly.

CANCER

Your astrological sign is represented by family and home, and this week you might be thinking about purchasing a house. This is a good time to move forward with that, as all the steps will be smooth (including the financing!).

LEO

A lot of activity is coming your way. You enjoy the company of your friends and family, even if they are sometimes quite demanding. You enjoy being a devoted friend and family member this week.

VIRGO

You might have to deal with some kind of emergency. At work you are overwhelmed as more clients come to you and your coworkers than you ever would have imagined. You will find the resources to follow through.

LIBRA

You feel very tense lately, and all that stress might affect your health. Take some time to rest, and indulge in a period of silence if you can. If you do, you will be back on your feet in no time.

SCORPIO

You may be pleasantly surprised by a promotion at work. This good news might inspire your friends to organize a party to celebrate, since they all know how hard you have worked.

SAGITTARIUS

You might sign up for a class that will help you advance professionally. This may also allow you to meet new people. Everything you do this week will be done fast.

CAPRICORN

You are tempted to go on a last-minute getaway holiday. It’s a great idea, but take the time to get informed about the location so you don’t end up disappointed.

AQUARIUS

If somebody owes you money; you will finally get your due. Stay close to home this week so you can connect with your loved ones around family activities.

PISCES

Expect some kind of conflict with a coworker, friend, family member, or lover.

Just remember that it is okay to not agree about everything. Keep your cool and the dark cloud will pass.

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Education/Trade Schools

HOST AN Event for BC Annual Arts and Culture Week! April 22-28, arts councils & schools across BC are hosting inspiring arts events. www.bcartsweek.org Quesnel & District Branch 1000 Carson Pit Rd. Quesnel, BC V2J 7H2 Ph. (250)992-7722 The following animals have been brought to the Q & D SPCA as a stray:

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- Male Tan & White Puppy found on Mathews Rd. Barkerville Hwy.

Lost & Found Missing from Quesnel Hixon Rd/10 Mile Lk Rd. area Mar. 18th. Large black short haired neutered male with very tiny white spot on chest. Timid. Answers to Kissa. 250-992-5812

Quesnel & District Branch 1000 Carson Pit Rd. Quesnel, BC V2J 7H2 Ph. (250)992-7722 The following animals have been brought to the Q & D SPCA as a stray: - Male Tan & White Puppy found on Mathews Rd. Barkerville Hwy. - Adult Neutered Male Cat short hair black & white with a black spot on jawline found Southland Mobile home park behind Canadian Tire.

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- Small Male black dog with pointy ears found around Blair street.

Anniversaries

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April 8, 1972

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Help Wanted

Professional/ Management

Han-Winnie Holdings Ltd (Robins 241Pizza) requires reliable full time front counter attendants.

Taking orders, cleaning and serving customers courteously. Employer willing to train. Apply by fax 1250-992-5106 or email: lamvinnie@live.ca. Application deadline Feb. 10,2012.

MARDEN AUTO HAULING LTD. a Salmon Arm based small trucking company.

Seeking Heavy Duty Mechanic Welding, hydraulic exp necessary Own tools. Competitive wages, Class1 driver, towing carrier, exp. an asset. Resume/abstract. fax 250-8040680, email: patlabr@telus.net

Farm Workers

Employment Business Opportunities

Employment

Income Opportunity

- Male Neutered Cat senior - white and orange well fed cat found on Hydraulic road.

Raymond and Bonnie Hunter

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- Adult Neutered Male Cat short hair black & white with a black spot on jawline found Southland Mobile home park behind Canadian Tire.

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Employment

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking DRIVERS WANTED:

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Help Wanted

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Cariboo Hotel is now accepting resumes for cook position.

Must be able to work shifts weekends & evenings. Drop in with resume to 254 Front St. CITY OF Yellowknife. Lifeguard/Instructor. We are seeking an experienced individual to be a Lifeguard/Instructor.

Refer to: www.yellowknife.ca for the required qualifications.

Submit resumes by April 13, 2012, quoting competition 602-106U to: Human Resources Division, City of Yellowknife, P.O. Box 580, YK, NT, X1A 2N4. Fax to: (867) 6693471. Email: hr@yellowknife.ca Experienced Feller Buncher Operator required. 250-5630353 or 250-992-8482.

Manager/caretaker position avail for mobile home park in Quesnel April 29, 2012.

Suitable for retired/semi-retired couple in good health.

Accommodations provided.

Please forward resume to dshenn51@telus.net

Automotive

Automotive

Terrific career opportunity outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Experience Needed!! Extensive paid travel, meal allowance, 4 wks. vacation & benefits pkg.

Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time Valid License with air brake endorsement. High School Diploma or GED. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver DO NOT FILL IN CITY or STATE

Education/Trade Schools

Canadian Tire Canadian Tire Quesnel requires a LICENSED AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN in our automotive shop.

• Must be energetic and team oriented • We offer competitve wages, great benefit package and profit sharing.

Please Apply w/ Resume to the service dept...

570 Newman Rd. Quesnel B.C.

By shopping local you support local people.

EARN EXTRA Cash! - P/T, F/T Immediate openings. Easy computer work, others positions are available. Can be done from home. No experience needed. www.hwc-bc.com

Medical/Dental

WKM, a mechanical contractor located in Trail, BC, is looking for a CONTROLLER. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to; managing the day to day accounting operations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, ccra remittances and monthly reporting of the financial statements to the owner. Please email your resume: wkm@shawcable.com  

Trades, Technical HHDI RECRUITING is hiring on behalf of Baker Hughes Baker Hughes Alberta based oilfield services company is currently hiring;

DRIVER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS & SERVICE SUPERVISORS

MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

Class 1 or 3 License required.

Full Time-preferred candidate will have previous experience, with a min. typing speed of 50 WPM. Please submit hand written cover letter with resume to: Holley Clinic 348 Front Street Quesnel BC V2J 2K3 Attention: Office Manager Deadline: Noon, April 12, 2012

3rd or 4th apprentice or Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanics with their Red Seal and CVIP License to work in Whitecourt and Hinton, AB.

Help Wanted

Drivers

HD MECHANICS

Please call 250-718-3330 or Fax: 1-888-679-0759 For more information or send your resume & current drivers abstract to: driverclass1@shaw.ca CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters.

Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta.

Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work;

john@raidersconcrete.com

Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103.

Help Wanted

Required: C Ticket Welder for Western Star Truck Dealership in Williams Lake Competitive wage and benefit package.

Email tschindle@jamesws.com, fax 250-398-6367 Attn: Butch Schindle or mail to James Western Star Sterling Ltd. 50 Rose Street, Williams Lake BC V2G 4G5 Absolutely no phone calls. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HIRING LEASE OPERATORS • • • • •

Flat Deck Division Expanding Home weekends Competitive Compensation Pension Plan and Benefits Tractor Purchase Option Min 2 Years Super B Experience.

Please Send Abstract and Resume to: Fax – Attn: Shane 250-573-5157 Email – szulyniak@arrow.ca Phone # 250-377-5390

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DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Structural Steel/Precast Erectors in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred. Erectors must be capable of erecting, installing of temporary braces, splice plates and welding required for the erection of precast panels.

Must have the ability to read shop drawing and provide basic layout of precast. Must have the ability to correctly rig and hoist material. Provide proper crane signals to fly material in place. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of

DL Baker Construction Canada is looking for Cement Mason/Finishers in Kitimat, BC, Canada. Red Seal preferred.

Finishers must possess competency in finishing high tolerance floors. Knowledge & experience in using all finishing hand tools, walk behind, and riding trowels. Must have experience in floor hardeners, shake and the ability to establish grade. Project Terms is Project Based Wages are in accordance with Project Labour Agreement between Kitimat Modernization Employer Association and Coalition of

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Work Wanted Retiree seeks caretaker position for lodge, farm, ranch, country home etc. Require quiet dwelling, can do small jobs. Email: bigbenscolt@gmail.com Phone (250)267-9545

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250-983-6900 or www.sd28.bc.ca Are you 19 to 100+ years of age and want your Grade 12 Graduation?…come see us at Helen Dixon Centre, 241 Kinchant Street, Quesnel Hours of Operation: Monday to Thursday - 9 am to 7:30 pm Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 4 pm, Friday 8 am - 1 pm

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Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Hay for Sale square bales, alfalfa mix $4.00 each 250 567-9813 Vanderhoof

FAST RELIEF the First Night!!

Restless leg Syndrome and leg cramps gone. Sleep soundly, safe with medication, Proven results. 1-800-7658660. www.allcalm.com FOR SALE! Pellet Stove Paid $3,000 also furniture for sale.

Offers! (250)747-4392 after 2:30 pm. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid long distance specials! Feature package specials! Referral program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect!

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MANUFACTURED pure wood shavings: natural product, high quality, low cost, bulk bagged shaving for livestock, pets, gardens.

Custom hauling available. Call New Cal Rabbit Farm 250-395-3336 or 250706-8972.

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Livestock Exotic Animal & Bird Auction: Saturday April 14 11:30 a.m. 4071 McLean Rd Quesnel. Already Consigned New Chicken wire 10’ steel gates.

Accepting all animals & related items. Please consign early.

Phone B.C. Auctions 250-9922459 / 250-983-1239

Pets Free! one year old , male , multi - color guinea pig with cage. If interested call 778414 - 4035 Purebred Papillon puppies, shots & dewormed, smart & athletic, great agility dogs.

Ready to go. Asking $750. For more info call (250)542-7340

Merchandise for Sale

Garage Sales Moving sale Sat.April 7 th.

8 am - 2 pm 731 Serenity Dr.

Heavy Duty Machinery Diesel pumps, Aluminum pipe, hoses and fittings.

Highlands Irrigation Serving Miners Since 1974 1-800-665-5909 www.thewaterpeople.com

Misc. for Sale CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs?

Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad and get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-9815991.

For Sale By Owner

Misc. Wanted 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.

Real Estate Houses For Sale Immaculate two bdrm home, totally renovated, detached garage N. Quesnel asking $181,000. 250-992-6967 or 250-255-9982.

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HOUSE FOR SALE 1000 sq. ft. 2 bedroom, 1 bath house on 2 acres. Carport, concrete foundation and crawlspace. Separate entrance off carport that is perfect for storage or home based office.

Central vac, wood stove, water softener, main floor laundry, fenced back yard with a large fenced off garden area, large concrete deck, gazebo with deck, front sitting porch. City bus stop across the street, school bus stop, close to schools and shopping.

New roof in 2009, on Red Bluff sewer system, drilled well, paved driveway, wood shed, large storage shed. Home is 19 years old.

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Mobile Homes & Parks 1995 14’ Mobile home, Ridgewood This well loved home offers 3 bdrms and an oversized storage shed. Located walking distance to all your shopping needs. Pets welcome with approval. Pad rent is $235/mn which includes sewer, water+ garbage collection. You will appreciate the 2x6 construction and generous sized pad and new 30 yr. roof. This home is located in the popular new family section of the River Walk MH Park community.

Close to shopping/Quesnel Golf Club and connected to the Quesnel River Front walking loop this is an ideal location to settle in and live affordably. $64,900 Contact Ken @ 250-878-9111 river-walk@shaw.ca

Other Areas NOVA SCOTIA Rural water front lots for sale. Country living at its best. Three bedroom apartments for rent. 45 miles to university town. 1-902-5222343 www.sawmilllanding.com waterfront@bellaliant.net

Rentals Rent To Own Wanted to Rent to own in Quesnel area, 4 bdrms - Approx $140,000 value. Phone 250-249-5283

Apt/Condo for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites.

Elevator & laundry facilities.

References Requires.

Move-In Incentives Available.

Call 250-992-8949 Creekside Village , newly painted, 2nd floor , 2 bdrm condo in well maintained & secure location. W/D ,laundry room , walk in closet,parking .

N/S & N/P. $650/mo. + $325 damage deposit.Ref required.

Call 1-(250)-297-6623 FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593/(250)992-5597

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Trucks & Vans

Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

Renaissance II

Beautiful 4 bdrm - 3 1/2 bath house in West Quesnel avail immediately $1350.00 per month + utilities absolutely n/p & n/s includes double garage & covered deck .Call 250-6891499

YOU’RE APPROVED

1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + 3 Bdrm. - $700 +

HORSE LAKE Waterfront 3 BDRM House, avail immediately. No smoking. No large dogs. Small pets negotiable.

References & damage deposit req’d. Contact Nancye, 250395-2684, cell# 250-706-1406.

Apartments No Parties, No Pets References Required

951 Abbott Drive

250-992-2806

Renaissance I

Apartments Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required 575 Doherty Drive

250-992-1195 Commercial/ Industrial

3000 sq ft shop, 3 doors, 16 ft ceiling, on 3 acre commercial lot + 1 bdrm suite, 2 baths/ shower. $750/mn. (250)9927625

Suites, Lower 2Bdrm Suite, Ground Level, n/p, n/s, n/parties, w/d + all utilities included. $650/mo.

Available Apr 1st, 992-3354 2Bdrm Suite with fireplace close to school & mall. N/S, N/P, avail. immed. 747- 3878 Ground level 2 bdrm unit, newly reno’d, incl new F/S,Electric fire place ,fenced yard,shared laundry, close to school,shopping & more. $700/mo. N/P, incl free heat & water. Call 250-991-6358

Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Homes for Rent North Quesnel - 5 bdrm , 2 bath House $1200 mnth + Utilities . Avail April 15 call 250-992-2284

One Owner 1991 F350 Ford Long Box Pick-up XLT Lariat 4X2

Scrap Car Removal Scrap Batteries Wanted We buy scrap batteries from cars & trucks & heavy equip. $4.00 each. Free pick-up anywhere in BC, Minimum 10.

Call Toll Free 1.877.334.2288

Sport Utility Vehicle For sale 2002 Honda CRV EXL. Full load, 122K, dark gold. $12,000. Ex condition.

(250)747-0447.

Cars - Sports & Imports

Townhouses

FOR RENT IN QUESNEL

3 bdrm. / 2 level / fresh paint Quiet family twnhouses.

Close to schools & shops.

From $525/mth.

Call Tim at 992-7748 RENOVATED COMPLEX 3 levels, 2 & 3 bdrm. townhouses, 1.5 baths. Starting @ $600/mo.

Best deal in Quesnel. 655 Anderson Ave. Small dogs negotiable. No parties. On site caretaker. Call: (250)992-6103.

Private party ads only (non-commercial) under cars, trucks, SUVs or vans.

E L P M A S all w wheel drive, low whee wh kms, Great Price Call today

Believe it or not! 89,000 km’s Automatic, 7.3 Diesel, Beautiful Canopy! Electric Boat Loader, Full Length Running Boards, A1 snow tires,Hitch front & rear, Bed Liner.

This vehicle is a PIN!

555-555-5555 after 4 p.m.

1 column x 2” ad

Call (250)255-4509 $7,500

4 week buy

4495

$

plus HST

Just bring in or email your picture to classifieds@quesnelobserver.com Attn: Trina

Cars - Sports & Imports

Large 1Bdrm. bsmt. suite in Red bluff, w/d hookup separate entrance & carport.

(250)747-3109

For Rent or Lease 276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177

in the Cariboo Observer FOR SALE 2002 Honda CR-V one owner 185,300 km excellent condition $7900 250-992-5315

One bdrm house for rent in West Quesnel. Available April 1st. 778-890-1892 WANTED 1 / 2 / 3 Bdrm apt, suite, or condo. Young couple university grads, quiet, clean, no pets/smoke/drink, good job, April 15/May 1, looking to rent long term. 778-828-5550 colinmidgley@gmail.com

Sell your vehicle

Poor, Good, OR No Credit at AUTO CREDIT NOW DL9597 Details and APPLY online autocreditwithbarrie.com OR TOLL FREE 1-877-356-0743

D L SO

classifieds@quesnelobserver.com 188 Carson Avenue 250-992-2121

1993 JEEP YJ 4X4

Call 250747-3144 after 3:00 pm

4.0 L, 6 cyl. 5 speed transmission, soft top, hard top, bikini top, full doors and half doors, leather bra, rear defrost, upgraded stereo with USB port. 157,300 kms.

Never been off-road. $6,000.

Did you know?

• Kidney Disease causes death in many people with diabetes and d high blood pressure, and raises the risk of a heart attack? od • Healthy kidneys reduce the risk of heart attacks and high blood pressure?

If detected early, Chronic Kidney Disease can be treated, thereby re reducing the risk of complications of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart attacks.

The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch 200-4940 Canada anada Way, Burnaby, BC V5G 4K6 1(800) 567-8112

Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY QUESNEL OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MEETING April 9, 1 p.m., Seniors Centre. For information contact Morris, 250-9838363.

AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meetings are first tuesdfay of the month, 7:30 p.m. in hospital lower boardroom. Orientation provided, police record check required.

Pick up application at Hospital Gift Shop or contact Florence White, 250-992-5635 or Barb Glover 250992-5298.

WEDNESDAY PUPPET STORY

TIME, April 4, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at new literacy centre, room 206 CDC building, street level. Books and snacks for everyone.

LITERACY QUESNEL SOCIETY AGM May 2, 5 – 7 p.m. in the Literacy office, street level, CDC building, room 206.

THURSDAY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING April 5, 7 p.m. in library meeting room.

LITERACY QUESNEL OPEN HOUSE BREAKFAST April 5, 7:30 – 10 A.M. help launch their new local, street level of CDC building, room 106.

FRIENDS OF LIBRARY SPEAKER SERIES QUESNEL BACKYARD BIRDS April 12, 7 p.m. at the library, pictures and a talk by local birder Brian Murland.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS MEETING April 12, l7 p.m., Anglican Church hall.

A grief support group for parents who have suffered the death of a child, at any age or from any cause. For information contact Fran 250-992-3956; Kristine 250-9928883; or Bev 250992-3611.

SATURDAY AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOPSITAL RAFFLE to

help raise funds for hospital operating equipment. Members selling tickets for $2 at Hospital Gift Shop. First prize, $500; 2nd prize, Swedish weaving throw (value $175); 3rd prize, baby blanket (value $175); 4th, runner and placentas (value $150). Draw is May 19, 2 p.m. in hospital lobby.

OLD TIME FIDDLERS MONTHLY DANCE April 7, Legion Hall, 8 p.m. – midnight. Admission $10 includes lunch.

Tickets at the door.

MODEL TRAIN SHOW at Curling Rink, April 7 – 8, noon – 4 p.m., Goldpan Express 2012, a not-for-profit

event sanctioned

by National Model Railroad Association (Canada) Adults $5, Seniors/Students $4, children under six free, families $15. Information by phone 250-992-3452 or www.goldpanexpress. info.

FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF (Relay For Life fundraiser) Drop off recyclable bottles and cans or we’ll pick up. April 7, Safeway parking lot. Call MaryAnn at 250249-5720. The also recycle ink and toner cartridges and cell phones.

GARAGE SALE AT SENIORS’ CENTRE April 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., tables are $10/

each. Call Marion Gordon, 250-7471746 or Seniors’ Centre, 250-992-3991.

QUESNEL ELKS LODGE GARAGE SALE April 14, 9 a.m.

– 3 p.m. To donate for the sale call Tim and Sheila, 250-9925082.

ALEX FRASER PARK SOCIETY AGM April 17, 7 p.m., Seniors’ Centre.

SPINAL CORD SOCIETY ANNUAL WALK AND WHEEL May 5 beginning at Ceal Tingley Park, 10 a.m., for details and pledge sheets call 250-992-5996 or 250-992-1505 FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM ANNUAL

BOOK SALE, May 5, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Bring your own bag.

Donations of books, DVDs, CDs and jigsaw puzzles can be dropped off at the museum April 4 – 28, Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

No drop-off Easter weekend.

Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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