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Fire season already underway Open fire prohibition in effect, hefty fines in place AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter With 35 fires so far this season – all human caused – the Cariboo Fire Centre is stressing the open fire prohibition. “Carelessness of use,� fire information officer Jenny Fremlin said, to describe the reasons for the flames. The 35 fires account for 146 hectares, two blazes have been within the
Quesnel area. The Cariboo Fire Centre covers an area of about 10.3 million hectares, stretching from Clinton, north to the Cottonwood River, east to Wells Gray Provincial Park and west to Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. “The Quesnel area coverage goes from Loon Lake to north of the Cottonwood River,� Fremlin explained. The Cariboo Fire Centre is divided into two main
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zone, roughly between the Fraser River and Highway 97.� Fremlin said most of the outcome of fire season is determined by “June rains,� but hopes residents will take the open fire prohibition seriously – especially with the long weekend. “Specifically, it is prohibited to have two open fires, one metre by one metre going at the same time,� she said.
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Fremlin added fire officers have been issuing tickets. Violations range from $345 to $1000,000 and one year in jail if convicted in court. Further, a number of Wildfire Act violations hold stiff fines and penalties. Common infractions in which violation tickets can be issued are: • failure to report a fire – $115 • drop, release or mishandling a burning sub-
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Staff was directed to submit two grant applications to the General Strategic Priorities Fund and Innovations Fund for the following storm water projects, both identified in the Five Year Capital Plan. If the grant applications are successful, these projects could receive up to 100 per cent funding: • North Quesnel drainage project, phase I: Sheppard Avenue from Kinchant Street west to the Fraser River including storm water interceptors and outfall to the river (estimated cost $1,115,460); • West Quesnel storm water on Anderson Drive from Baker Creek to Avison Avenue (estimated cost $2,472,000).
Q-City Map Latitude Geographics has requested to publish a story about Q-City Map in their corporate trade newsletter regarding the development of Q-City Map. They will also prepare a case study to be posted to their website. The story and case study will show how new technologies can be implemented with limited resources. “Users can now create their own maps and find information about zoning, official community plans,
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floodplains, administrative boundaries, parcels, land status and other infrastructure. It has reduced workload on city staff, with users able to get land use and property information immediately and with minimal support needed from support staff.” Latitude developed the software that the City uses to develop, create, program and maintain its external web mapping site.
Taxes raised The Five Year Financial Bylaw 2012 to 2016 and the 2012 Tax Rates Bylaw were passed by Council. In summary, the average resident will see an increase of 3.3 per cent to the municipal portion of their property tax bill ($20.71), a decrease of 2.3 per cent to the Cariboo Regional District portion of their property tax bill (-$9.36) and an overall increase of $1.47 to their property tax bill. This is based on a house assessed at $161,489, which declined 1.7 per cent from last year.
City Council approved the following city
officer appointments: Ken Coombs as Acting Co-Corporate Administrator and Acting Approving Officer for the City; Kari Bolton as Acting Co-Corporate Administrator; and Gina Albers as Deputy Corporate Administrator.
Other news • The kiosk in Lebourdais Park will receive a facelift. FARMED has been granted permission to take over the sign and will be used to educate the public on the need for local production of food. • Business license reports will now be available to the public on a monthly basis. The request came from Community Futures and the City feels there would be benefits to the new business, business development organizations and the community as a whole. • Council contributes $312.50 to the Williams Creek Schoolhouse project at Barkerville. • Local baseball gets a hit! Quesnel Minor Baseball Association will see some much needed improvements to benches, fences, etc. at the Cariboo Field, Rotary Ball Park (new roof) and the Albert Johnston Memorial Park. • Residents will see a second sidewalk
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ordon Phillips is no stranger to the attention his car gets. Gordon and his wife Carol have just completed the American car show circuit, going to competitions in several cities including Spokane, Detroit, Boise, Portland and Chicago. The main attraction is Gordon’s 1967 Shelby GT500, Kardiac. Gordon purchased Kardiac in 1987 and started working on it right away. “I was on a job in Hixon with a friend of mine and after dinner, we started talking about old cars,” Gordon said. “He told me his brother-in-law had this car in storage.” Gordon had test driven one in 1967, but had to settle for a pickup due to a lack of funds. “It was more practical for work and all the other chores you have to do,” he explained. “I had always wanted the Shelby, so when it became available, it was a no-brainer to me, I had to have it and bring it home.” So, Gordon purchased it and started to restore it the way he had envisioned. “I tore it all apart as soon as I drove it home. Literally every nut, bolt, everything has been redone.” Although he got some of the work done himself, he quickly realized he had bitten off a bit more than he could chew. “I worked on it for 13 years by myself, but it was an hour here, an hour there, not full time,” Gordon explained. “After 13 or 14 years, I figured I wasn’t going to get it done in my lifetime if I didn’t get help.” So, Gordon brought Kardiac down to Osoyoos, to J.F. Kustoms. “He has an apartment at the shop so you can stay while you’re working on your car,” Gordon said. Gordon has redone every part and has done so in great detail. “Even the pin striping on the car goes everywhere, it never ends,” he explained.
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“It is as neat and detailed on the bottom as it is on the top, even under the hood.” As for the colour of the car, that’s also been altered to Gordon’s personal preference. “It was the first car to ever be painted Brittany Blue when it came off the assembly line,” Gordon said about the original colour of the car. But it seems the colour choice hasn’t hindered their performance at competitions. “The judges absolutely love the colour,” Carol exclaimed. To personalize Kardiac, Gordon has also changed the seating in the car. “We put bucket seats in the front and put a bench in the back,” he explained. “It’s butterscotch Italian leather.” Although certain aspects were changed to compliment Gordon’s personal preferences, it was important they keep it somewhat authentic. “We still wanted to keep the look of the Shelby because the GT500 is such a prestigious and collectible kind of car,” Carol explained. One of the most impressive customizations is a custom-made wheel, which is half tire and half wheel, showing off the functioning side air vents. “These are one-off wheels, they’re designed off the original Shelby wheel, but there will only be one set of them ever made,” Gordon explained. “Only half of Shelby cars made in 1967 had functioning side air vents that intake air and blows it onto the brakes.” All these customizations helped the Phillips get as far as they did in the competitions, but there is always work to be done immediately prior to the doors opening. “To get set up for a show, it probably takes a day and a half or two days to set the car up on its stands and the detailing and set up the display,” Gordon explained. One customization Gordon has dreamed of will never be able to come to fruition in light of Carroll Shelby’s recent passing. “I’m sad because I would have loved for him to have seen the car and to sign it,” Gordon said.
Even if the car is towed in a trailer, there is always some polishing and dusting to do. “Even the treads on the tires get done with a Q–Tip, everything has to be immaculate for the judges or you lose points,” Carol said of the tough judging criteria, adding “the judges look everywhere for all sorts of things like to see if there’s any polish left behind.” Now that the show circuit is done for the year, Gordon and Carol have been able to reflect on their experiences. “My favorite show would probably be Detroit, because it’s the biggest,” Gordon said. “This one was the 60th anniversary of the Detroit Autorama and the 49th anniversary of the Ridler Award,” he added. The Ridler Award is a memorial award from Don Ridler and is one of the most prestigious car awards up for grabs. Out of 1,000 cars competing at the Detroit Autorama, 63 get picked to move on to the Ridler Award competition. From those 63, the judges pick the Great Eight, who are then re-judged and a winner is chosen. Kardiac made it all the way to the Great Eight. “We were absolutely amazed to be there and get Great Eight,” Carol said. “When we got in the top 63, we thought that was fabulous, then we got Great Eight and we were over the moon.” For now, the Phillips are on break until the next season, which starts in the fall, planning changes which will push Kardiac into the top spot. “We’re working on it, it never ends,” Gordon sighed. “We’re working on more detail and refining what we have. We won’t change anything structurally or body-wise.” Another important part of the setup will get an overhaul. When asked to describe the show circuit, Gordon pauses for a second and gets a big grin on his face. “It was the dream of a lifetime, so I ran with it,” he said. “It was a ride.”
Proposed Changes - North Cariboo Recreation & Parks Taxation Boundary Thursday, May 24th 5-8pm
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The Cariboo Regional District is proposing a change to the North Cariboo Recreation and Parks service taxation boundary. The current sub-regional recreation taxation boundary was established 30 years ago and therefore doesn't reflect new subdivisions and development that have occurred at the edge of the boundary. As part of our public consultation process, we will be hosting information sessions in your area about the proposed changes. Affected residents will also be receiving further information in the mail. For questions on the proposal, contact the Cariboo Regional District, Manager of Community Services at 1-800-665-1636 or dcampbell@cariboord.bc.ca. Comments and feedback may also be provided directly to Regional District Directors in the north Cariboo.
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Barkerville pays homage to the Victorian era with grand celebrations on Victoria Day, May 24 (insert is a Queen Victoria character) and Google image and Observer file photo Dominion Day, July 1, with games, ceremonies and period activities.
B.C.’s Gold Rush town set to host party of the century (and a half) Imagine… handdigging through layers of soggy, worthless, frustrating gravel, hoping and praying the next shovel-stroke will expose a fortune in gold. Twenty feet, thirty feet, forty feet: everyone says it’s crazy, but there’s too much at stake. Then, just when the outcome seems impossibly bleak, at a depth of fiftytwo feet, the ground begins to pay. The lead is struck and the greatest creek-side placer gold deposit the world has ever seen is suddenly yours for the taking. This is Barkerville’s story. The Cariboo region of British Columbia’s central interior has been profoundly shaped by gold, thanks in
large part to a simple, working-class English prospector named Billy Barker. In August 1862, Barker helped spearhead a twentyyear, multi-billion dollar industrial revolution that literally helped to build a province. The extraordinary historic town of Barkerville, named in Billy’s honour, now stands as a living testament to these golden beginnings. Declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 1923 and later a provincial heritage site in 1958, Barkerville is now the largest living-history museum in western North America. “We are proud to be celebrating our 150th anniversary in 2012,” Barkerville’s Manager of Visitor Experiences, James
Douglas said. “And the year is full of exciting adventures for the more than 65,000 international visitors who flock to ‘B.C.’s Gold Rush Town’ annually. “Many of those visitors remain enamoured with Barkerville long after their trip. “We are doubly proud to have received our second platinum award as ‘Favourite Historical Site in British Columbia’ in RV west Magazine’s sixth annual Readers’ Choice Awards.” The signature event for Barkerville’s yearlong sesquicentennial celebrations takes place Aug. 11 – 12. This ‘Discovery Day’ weekend will officially commemorate the 150th anniversary of Billy Barker’s
astonishing gold discovery in 1862 and the subsequent birth of Barkerville Historic Town. During the two day gala, visitors to Barkerville will be treated to the triumphant return of the Canadian National Gold Panning Championships, hosted by five-time World Invitational Gold Panning Champion and lifetime Barkerville resident, Scott Rea. May 21, Barkerville is kicking off its 150th anniversary season with the annual Victoria Day Royal Tea at the famous Wake Up Jake Coffee Saloon and Restaurant. ‘Queen Victoria’ and Her Majesty’s royal escort will be in attendance for several sittings during this
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hat is an heirloom vegetable? The definition of a family heirloom vegetable doesn’t seem to be concrete. I’m not about to jump into the debate of whether the variety has to be 100 or 50 years old. My personal opinion is if something has been handed down from generation to generation it must be worthwhile. However, it is a fact that heirloom vegetables are always open-pollinated (nonhybrid) varieties. That means their seeds can be saved every year and the plants grown from that seed will show the traits of the original seed. So the seeds that were passed on down from your Great Uncle Henry will have the same shaped leaves and fruit as his did. Of course, there is no comparison to growing your own tomato versus one from a big box food chain. Everyone is
searching for those special varieties that burst with flavour. That is only one of the reasons people are growing heirloom tomatoes. There are other reasons for supporting heirloom varieties such as conserving the biodiversity of food crops, but that is a topic unto its own. One of the favourite heirloom tomatoes to grow is ‘Brandywine’. The Burpee seed company reports carrying it in their catalogue as early as 1886. It was first introduced to the gardening public through the Seed Savers Exchange in 1882 and can be traced back to Dorris Sudduth-Hill who claims to have grown it in her family for 80 years prior to that. This must be some delicious tomato to be still kicking around after all those years. It is legendary for its exceptional rich, succulent, sweet tomato flavour. It is a beefsteak shape with
pinkish flesh and even when fully ripe has green shoulders near the stem. Brandywine reportedly bears fruit up to 9 oz. and requires 80 to 100 days to mature, so get your seeds started early, or even better, let us grow them for you. It does grow very tall, so I would suggest staking it as soon as you plant it out. Remember tomatoes need to be evenly watered, otherwise cracking of the fruit
occurs. Check your tomatoes daily as it is amazing how much water they can soak up. Water the soil and not the foliage. Tomatoes are also heavy feeders so don’t fall back on the fertilizer regime. Whether you feed organically or not is a personal decision. Garden centre staff should be able to guide you in either direction. These tomatoes are self-pollinating so collecting the seed is easy. Cut the fruit in
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The industry also has concerns about a growing skilled labour shortage and fears that without a plan to address this, more temporary foreign workers will need to be used, limiting the social and economic benefits that local communities will receive from mining activity. A final concern I’ve heard from the mining community in the Cariboo is the increasing regulation and fees imposed on mineral exploration and on small and medium-sized placer operations.
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City hires new administrator The City of Quesnel has announced that Gina Albers is the new deputy corporate administrator. Albers, a Quesnel resident who has experience in municipal operations at the Town of Slave Lake and also as a legal secretary, began work on Monday May 14. While with the Town of Slave Lake,
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Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce Customer Service and an Improved Workforce The Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Continuing & Adult Education to bring Customer Service and an improved workforce to our community as a pilot project at no cost to you. Employees can register for the Bronze Employment Certificate Program and be successful as the program has a flexible schedule, independent learning, computer work and some classroom delivery. Employees will have support in career and education planning, learn great job success skills and information regarding top issues and challenges local employers have identified and become certified in Worksafe BC WHMIS, Worksafe BC Occupational First Aid – level 1 and WorldHost®. What’s in it for your business you ask? An Improved Workforce: this program is designed to improve an employee’s essential skills and knowledge for the workplace. Increased Revenue: A raised level of confidence, work and customer service in your business which improves employee morale, customer loyalty and your bottom line. WorldHost Customer Service Marketing: Become a WorldHost Recognized Business when you have trained 60% or more of your staff and receive recognition for your commitment to customer service excellence. Recognition includes a decal and certificate, the opportunity to use the WorldHost® Recognized Business logo on your website and in your advertising and communications, recognition on the WorldHost® website, and if applicable acknowledgment in the British Columbia Approved Accommodations Guide Employee Knowledge and Certification: Each employee that goes through this course will receive certification in First Aid, WHMIS, WorldHost® and the Bronze Employment Certificate as well as the knowledge and understanding of best practices in the workforce.
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OPINIONS It’s back
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he provincial government is bringing back the provincial sales tax (PST). It had no choice — it was told to do so by voters last summer in the HST referendum. The harmonized tax and most specifically, the way it came about, was so reviled that a majority of voters were quite prepared to bring back the PST. This despite the fact that the PST is not nearly as efficient a tax and does not come with the tax credits that the HST does. Voters weren’t even swayed by a provincial promise to reduce the HST to 10 per cent, which would be two per cent lower than the combined GST and PST. The provincial Liberal government had no one to blame but itself, although that hasn’t stopped it from blaming leaders of the Fight HST campaign, the media, rebellious citizens and the NDP. But it has now done what it had to do, and the new PST looks like it will be at least a little simpler for businesses to deal with. Payments can be made online and timelines will be more harmonized with the GST remittance schedule. While the government’s new PST bill does not specify what goods and services will be exempt from PST, Finance Minister Kevin Falcon said the exemptions will be similar to those under the old PST. The list of goods and services to be exempted will be published as a regulation, making it easier for the government to add and take away from the list of exempt items. While this naturally has raised some suspicions, as the Liberals’ record on the HST has been one of a long series of broken promises (remember the promise that the price of goods would come down because of the HST?), it will probably be more efficient. It will be up to the media, opposition politicians and the public to publicize PST exemptions and any changes to them. The entire HST exercise was beneficial in several respects. It showed that citizens have the power to put limits on governments that exceed their mandates. There was no promise of an HST in the 2009 election. Two months later, it was government policy. B.C. referendum law allowed citizens to overthrow this reversal in policy. The HST debacle caused one premier to leave office and may yet cause the defeat of the government. Future governments will be much more cautious in going against public will and refusing to listen to reasonable concerns. –Black Press
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alf of my household uses the lavatory in the way it was intended: get in, do your business and get the heck out. The other half uses it like a relaxing think tank that requires a considerable array of entertainment options. “Mom, can you bring me another book, please?” hollered my eight-year-old daughter the other day after being in there for more than half an hour. Without hesitation I fetched a book from her bedroom. Hey – don’t judge me. She was asking for a real book for heaven’s sake. That beats her preferred activity of surfing YouTube or playing video games while on the throne. “You shouldn’t let her monopolize the bathroom for such long periods of time,” one of my childless friends counseled me. Really? I should give up that peace and quiet? It’s not like we don’t have two other toilets in the house. “It’s her private time and
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On A Brighter Note she likes it,” I explained. “Some people are just that way.” One of those people is her dad. Another was a boss I had 26 years ago when I was a manager-in-training at McDonalds. “I used to work for a guy who would spend 45 minutes in the bathroom every afternoon beginning at 2 o’clock sharp,” I said. “Like clockwork he’d roll up the newspaper, smack it against the counter and tell me to hold down the fort while nature called.” Being a quick in-andouter myself, I found his scheduled escapes fascinating and a welcome reprieve for the staff and me. But my boss’s boss saw it as a theft of time when he
can be the nicest rooms in a house and it’s rare not to find a magazine to browse or something else to do while in there. One of my friends has magnetic poetry on the wall beside the toilet to help pass time. “My mother thinks it’s unsanitary,” she said. “But it’s no different than holding a book. After the task at hand is complete and toilet paper has been used, people generally wash their hands and leave. “If they don’t, there are plenty of other things in the house she should worry they’ll touch.” Fortunately slowpokes on the toilet tend to be slowpokes at the sink too. And why not? Lavatories are so much more than what they were once intended. To watch my video this week please visit LoriWelbourne.com. It has absolutely nothing to do with toilets, but it does involve a couple of world leaders who use them just like the rest of us. Welbourne is a Black Press columnist, www. onabrighternote.ca.
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discovered his employee’s well-known routine. Once he realized the daily breather was in addition to extended lunch and coffee breaks, Mister Two O’Clock Sharp was fired. I lost track of his bathroom habits after that. Curious about others’ trips to the loo, I asked some people how long they usually spend there. Similar to my family, about half were speedy like my son and I, and half were as slow as molasses. “It’s the only time I get to be alone,” a mother of five replied. “I’ll stay in there as long as I possibly can.” “It’s my sanctuary,” my yoga instructor friend said. “And I come up with my best ideas when I’m on the can.” Ah… how Zen. The bathroom has certainly evolved over the years and the wonderful invention of the toilet has given people a comfy place to hang out. I doubt many people were lingering in the smelly outhouses of years ago. Nowadays bathrooms
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Are you ready to face yourself? Editor: Are you ready? Are you prepared for eternal life in the heavens above? Jesus Christ promises that your tomorrows are covered by his blood of love, Can you face yourself and know what your future holds? Are you gonna make it to face the Great Almighty come judgement day? Jesus is the alpha and omega – the first and the
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last – the beginning and the end – the bible does say. Your Dear Heavenly Father paid for you with the precious live blood of Jesus Christ. The sinless and spotless “Lamb of God” was not meant to be a heist. You and all of us have sinned and have come short of God’s glory, but He will restore our souls if for our sins we are sorry. You can be right with God through Jesus for He is your refuge and
strength, to ensure his love for you is based on your soul’s length. Being Christ’s ambassadors your heart dictates to you to stay true, for if you cast your burdens on Jesus, then He shall always sustain you. There is “Wonder Working Power” in the blood of our Savior. And by putting your faith and honor in God, then you shall be blessing Him with an everlasting favour. The
Being Christ’s ambassadors your heart dictates to you to stay true, for if you cast your burdens on Jesus, then He shall always sustain you. There is “Wonder Working Power” in the blood of our Savior.
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journey down here to stay ongoing to God’s ways is quite a strife, but when you do make it to Heaven, then Angels are going to write your name in the “Lamb’s” book of life. God wants you to live a life that pleases Him and one that is faithfully steady, because when Jesus comes one day to take you home. He wants you to be ready. Debbie Rosenau Quesnel
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Editor: Saturday evening we decided to try Valhalla Country kitchen. We both felt it was the best buffet. The food was homemade. There was lots of variety and even the salad bar was different but delicious. The decor was clean and pleasant. Accolades to the new management and staff. The Olsens Quesnel
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hen most think of recycling, visions of pop cans, milk jugs and wine bottles dance in your mind. However, there is so much more to recycling. Owner of Northern Recycling Incorporated (NRI), Enver Hrbinic said business is doing well in the scrap metal recycling business. “Things are great,” he said. “In the last few years, the scrap metal market has seen an increase and hopefully it stays that way. “It all depends on market conditions.” Hrbinic hasn’t found any trends in regards to which kind of products come through his doors. “It’s all random, there’s no specific item that’s brought in more than others,” he explained. Some of the best reasons to recycle your scrap metal instead of throwing it in the trash are the revenue and the impact on the environment. “They can make good money off the metal they’d normally just throw away,” Hrbinic explained. After customers bring their scrap metal to Hrbinic, he said most of it will stay relatively local. “A lot of it will end up in the North American domestic market. “It might end up in one of the foundries in North America or it’ll end up in China or somewhere along those lines.” Metals are a great material to recycle since it can be melted and re-used an unlimited amount of times. “They say in the industry that metal is endlessly recyclable, it can keep getting turned over into new
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metal products,” Hrbinic said. That cycle is what makes the recycling of metal better for the environment than having it in landfills.
In a study conducted by the US Environmental Protection Agency, it was found using scrap metals can translate to 90 per cent savings
in raw materials used and 76 per cent reduction in water pollution. Scrap metals are divided into two main categories, ferrous and non-ferrous, with ferrous metals containing iron. Recycled scrap removes potentially hazardous waste from landfills, thus keeping the air and water cleaner. NRI accepts a wide variety of metal products, from stainless steel to copper. For more information, call Hrbinic, 250-9912749.
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long-term plan designed to develop the mining industry and create jobs to support B.C. families was announced today by Minister of Energy and Mines Rich Coleman. “British Columbia is poised for a new phase of growth, investment and job creation, which will enable us to reach across the Pacific and tap into growing demand in Asian markets,â€? Premier Christy Clark, who is presently on her second Asia Jobs and Trade Mission promoting resource development to overseas customers. “Long-term growth in our mining industry will translate into strong economic growth for our communities, First Nations and the province and thousands of well-paying jobs that will benefit families in British Columbia.â€? The new B.C. Mineral Exploration and Mining Strategy outlines a plan to create eight new mines and expand nine existing ones by 2015. The mining strategy’s six overarching goals are: • Enhancing B.C.’s competitive edge. • Streamlining regulatory processes. • Ensuring the health and safety of B.C.’s workers. • Protecting the environment. • Building partnerships with First Nations. • Developing a wellskilled workforce. Today in B.C., 19 major mines provide jobs and opportunities for their communities. This includes five new mines and five expanded mines that have been permitted in the last year. New mines include
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Copper Mountain Mine, which began production in June 2011, and four others announced under Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan Mount Milligan by Prince George, New Afton by Kamloops, Barkerville by Quesnel and Red Chris by Dease Lake in northwest B.C. All of these mines have either started construction or are about to begin. “Mineral exploration and mining is booming in B.C.,� Coleman. said. “While meeting global demand drives a competitive industry, our government’s plan starts at home with a strategy that ensures our mining industry is wellpositioned to create opportunities for British Columbians in an environmentally responsible manner.� Under the BC Jobs Plan, the Province estimates it will increase annual revenue from mining operations by $1.6 billion, create and sustain more than 15,000 direct and indirect well-paying jobs in B.C. and contribute more than $150 million a year toward government revenue.
“Long-term growth in our mining industry will translate into strong economic growth for our communities...� Christy Clark, Premier
“The BC Jobs Plan commits to significant growth of mining and mine expansion that will contribute to high-paying jobs that support B.C. families,� said Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, Pat Bell. “With an investment of over $500 million provided annually for labour market training programs, we can ensure that training is available so British Columbians can take advantage of the tremendous opportunities in the mining industry.� Work began last fall when government began to clear the backlog of permit applications including Notices of Work. The province has committed to an average 60-day turnaround for this work, and has already reduced the turnaround from 229 to 49.
Quick Facts: • In 2011, the mining industry increased its production value by 20 per cent from the year before, to approximately $8.6 billion. • On May 15, 2012, PricewaterhouseCoopers reported a 25-per-cent increase in B.C.’s gross mining revenues, up $2 billion to $9.9 billion in 2011 from $7.9 billion in 2010. • Exploration spending exceeded $460 million, an increase of 35 per cent from 2010 and 1,500 per cent higher than a decade ago. • B.C. accounts for approximately 15 per cent of all exploration spending in Canada. • In 2011, more than 29,000 people were employed in mineral exploration, mining and related sectors, mostly in rural B.C. * More than 10,000 job openings are expected in B.C.’s mineral exploration and mining sector by 2020. • Once eight new mines are open and nine are expanded by 2015, the province will see approximately $1.6 billion more annual mineoperation revenue.
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LeBourdais Park, the place to be May 26 ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Plan to drop by LeBourdais Park May 26. You might notice the park is filled with people, festooned with balloons, ribbons, many tents, active people and celebratory activities; however, there’s always room for more and the public is invited regardless of whether or not you’re on a Relay For Life team. This premier Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser reaches into every corner of the community, drawing on all ages, because cancer touches us all and fighting back is the Relay For Life motto. It’s never too late to commit to a team, gather friends and family together, raise a few bucks. Register your team before May 23 and you’re in with one of the coolest community fundraisers of the year.
The excitement begins to build as teams gather at Integris Credit Union, May 23 to turn in the money they’ve raised and to receive their official Relay For Life T-shirts. “Then the push is on for Relay day just three days later,” said RFL co-chair Michelle Godfrey. “As the sun rises on Relay day, volunteers are in the park by 7 a.m. and you can feel the energy surging through everyone.” She added, almost minute by minute the excitement is elevated as the balloon arch rises, the music permeates the park and the big tents go up. “Teams can arrive as early as 9 a.m. to begin decorating their sites with tents, signs and a host of personalized embellishments,” Godfrey said. “And just a reminder, if a barbecue is part of your site prep, remember you must have a fire
extinguisher close at hand.” Correlieu’s Interact (youth branch of Rotary International) RFL team are offering a fundraiser pancake breakfast from 9 – 10:30 a.m. in the area to the right of the Friendship stage. For just $5 customers receive pancakes and ham, a delicious way to start the day. A survivor reception begins at 10 a.m., with food and refreshments leading up to the victory lap which begins the 12 hours of Relay, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. “And all day long the park is hopping with activities for everyone, including walking on the Relay track,” Godfrey said. “In the mid-field, activities carry on all day long.” She said some of the new activities include learning to play bagpipes, interactive self-defence
demonstrations where the public is encouraged to participate, Zumba, belly dancing, community drumming by Nazko First Nations and a tug of war challenge between RCMP and the fire department. “Teams are encouraged to challenge other teams to a friendly tug of war as well,” Godfrey said. “There’s also lots of health promotion and informational material available in the park.” There are children’s activities sponsored by Early Childhood Educators of B.C. and professional stylists from Outer Limits will again be shaving heads of those who chose to fundraise that way. However, anyone can spontaneously choose to go bald for just a $10 donation. There’s also great food vendors on site, with lots of variety, Godrey added. “Many of the teams
continue to fundraise from their RFL tents so bring some cash,” she said. “With items donated by local businesses, drop by Circle ‘S’ Western Wear before May 25 to view our silent auction where you can make your bids early and often. On Relay day the silent auction is set up in the survivor tent between 1 – 6 p.m.” RFL has partnered with the Salvation Army to collect canned goods for the food bank. “The canned goods are being used during RFL in the luminary bags instead of sand,” Godfrey said. “The canned goods elevate the luminary’s candle and secure the bags should it become windy. And of course provide needed items for the food bank.” As the day moves into the evening, the dynamic Fight Back ceremony begins on the stage at 5 p.m. with the remember
ceremony at 9:45 p.m. with the lighting of the luminaries. And throughout the day, anyone with questions or concerns can speak with any of the leadership teams which are identified by the coveted red T-shirts. “We want the public to remember though: no dogs, no smoking and no alcohol is allowed in the park,” Godfrey said. “Having said that, the public, regardless of whether or not you’re on a team, is welcome to come and support and celebrate Relay For Life.” Relay For Life is slated for May 26 in LeBourdais Park. Late registrations are accepted at the Canadian Cancer Society branch office on Front Street up to May 23. For information, answers to questions or how to become involved with Relay, contact Michelle Godfrey, 250-983-8815.
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’m sorry. We’d like you to teach in some other area, because some feel that while your basic theology is okay, your advanced theology is not right. The young woman was stunned, but happily accepted the alternate Sunday School job offered by the church committee. After I heard this story, I started to wonder – just what constitutes “advanced theology?” Most people are aware that matters regarding both religion and politics are notoriously fraught with more heat than light. But I do not believe that God has left us to merely guess at how He would have us live. And one of
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the most complicating points in determining what God would have us do is that we disconnect what we think from how we act. Ideally, these two points should match up in a life. So in looking for guidance, I am drawn to the poignant and succinct teachings that appear throughout Scripture that explain how these points can and should connect in my daily living. Over the centuries, the instruction in Micah 6:8 has stood
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out: . . .the LORD has told you what is good [would that be advanced?]. . .to do what is right, to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God. And if we desire even more detail, James 1:27 offers this:
Pure and genuine religion [would that be advanced?] in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. While God may
have much more and ongoing advice for all of us regarding our day to day living, He does seem very clear on the framework. Peggy Corbett is a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church congregation.
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Sports History
A Kangaroo by any other name... Intro by JONAS GAGNON Observer Report
Top left: The millionares before the name change. Top right: The newly dubbed Kangaroos in their new jerseys straight from Amsterdam, Australia. Bottom: Paul Gauthier in his younger days, though years after his days as the Kangaroos manager. Photos contributed.
Besides the alliterative qualities of ‘Quesnel Kangaroos’ the name is something of a mystery as there are no Kangaroos in Quesnel, B.C. or indeed the entirety of Canada, except those imported from Australia. So it’s a strange choice for a team to choose a non-indigenous animal that is completely unconnected with the sport. Both the Millionaires and Kangaroos names carry the weight of history on their backs and while the Millionaires name is connected to the history of the area, and the gold rush money that flowed through the region at one point in time, the Kangaroos name is weirdly unconnected and seemingly ahistorical. But if you delve back far enough, over half a decade back, the connection between a Quesnel hockey team and an indigenous animal of Australia becomes weirdly logical. Paul Gauthier, a near centenarian (only a summer away from hitting a three-digit age) and resident of Quesnel for more than 75 years, remembers when that tenuous connection was made. The serendipitous story in his own words:
Nobody seems to know the story of the Kangaroo Hockey Team’s name, so I am going to tell you how it came to be. I had just bought the Rex Theatre in 1947 and was still doing house wiring at the Quesnel Hotel. It was quitting time and I went into the beer parlour and met a well-known hockey player named Norm Gronski. We talked about new uniforms for the Millionaires hockey team (this was the name of the team prior to the Kangaroos). The owner of the hotel, Arnie Hasselgren showed up and joined us. We mentioned that we needed new uniforms. He said nothing for about five minutes and left. He showed up again and said he had won $50,000 in Amsterdam, Australia and that he had to spend the money in Australia, but if it was OK with the players, we could call the team the ‘Kangaroos.’ Norm Gronski and I went to see Ray Commons, who was the bank manager and secretary treasurer of the Millionaires and told him the news that Arnie Hasselgren, the hotel owner, would buy the uniforms in Amsterdam if we could call the hockey team the Kangaroos. Ray Commons replied, I don’t give a sh*t what you call
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The little league icebreaker The little leagues may be a bit behind the lakes shaking off the ice, but the ice breaker tournament, May 12-13, has brought life to the diamonds in the city. Jonas Gagnon photos
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Winning weekend for girls JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Cariboo League came together for it's second time in 100 Mile, in what turned out to be a successful weekend for the Quesnel Denny's Strikers. The girls’ teams did particularly well, all three of them finishing the weekend with two wins and no losses. The U12 Girls Denny's Strikers meshed well their second weekend out. They finished with two shut outs, winning 5-0 over PG's U11 team and 2-0 over the 100 Mile House U12 girls. "Both games they controlled most of the play with good possesion and offensive pressure. The defence did well keeping the opposition in the other half of the field," coach Gilbert Schotel said. After allowing an early goal to the Williams Lake U13 girls they fought back and controlled the rest of the game. The final was 9-1 in Quesnel's favour. Their second game was against the 100 Mile Host team , who were determined to show better at home than their loss to Quesnel last weekend. However, the Quesnel defence and goal tending was solid and Quesnel came away with a 2-0 victory. The U14 team's first game was against Williams Lake. The score
was 2-1 for Quesnel with goals from Kyra Teetzen amd Emmalee Pitcher. The second game was against 100 Mile House with the same outcome. Kyra Teetzen and Emmalee Pitcher were, once again, the scorers in the game. "It's a good practice for the tournament in Kamloops on the long weekend," coach Iain Brown said. The boys finished the weekend with mixed results. The U14 boys split their games, one in 100 Mile House in the morning and one in Quesnel in the afternoon, with two PG teams. They managed to win the morning match, but lost in the afternoon. On Saturday the QuesnelU16 team (with some 14 and
17 year old imports) played Smithers' U16/17 team twice. They lost both games, 3-0 and 3-1, with Aeryk Drewcock scoring the lone goal. "The first game was dominated by Smithers, however the second game we were unlucky to lose despite the score. It was a much closer game," coach Kam Dosanjh,said. The boys went on to play another game on Sunday against the Prince George U16 'A' team. "It turned out to be a very entertaining affair, with lots of chances on both sides," Dosanjh said. The game ended in a 2-2 draw with Pierre Errickson-Smith scoring off a set piece, and Liam McIlvenna scoring off a penatly shot.
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A big guy with arms the size of your waist is usually the one most people want to have their back in a fight, but, if there's anything to be learned from martial arts movies, it's that you must never underestimate small girls. Taylor Parr, an 8-year-old student at Deane's Black Belt Academy, is one such girl. Parr led the kids from Quesnel in a successful weekend at the Grand Prix of Tae Kwon Do in Kamloops, May 12. Each competitor chose from five categories: traditional Korean patterns, high kick, sparring, chanbara and a choice between kickboxing or Olympic tae kwon do. Parr chose to compete in each of the categories and medaled in every category, with a gold in sparring and patterns and silver in the other three categories. Parr, who said she felt excellent about her performance, said her favourite category of the tournament was chanbara, a form of padded weapon sparring. "I like it because you get to hit people with foam swords," said Parr. Twenty-two other competitiors from Quesnel brought a total of 72 medals back home: 11 golds; 16 silvers and 45 bronzes. Competitors ranged in age from 5 all the way to 38.
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PartTime Bookkeeper for busy law firm. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years bookkeeping/accounting experience including Payroll. Please apply in person to Karen Grosch, 531 Reid Street, Quesnel.
INWOOD Trucking LTD. Quesnel BC seeks Commercial Transport Mechanic. We offer year round full time work (afternoon shift in winter months), competitive wages, benefit package. Must have Inspector License, will be responsible for PM program of large fleet of logging trucks and trailers. Please Reply via fax (250)983-6853, or email: 92 inwoodtrucking@telus.net
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JOIN SPEEDY GLASS! Be part of a team that offers a work environment centered on integrity, trust and respect. FT, GREAT BENEFITS Are you looking for a new career challenge with great benefits? Then look no further! Speedy Glass has several opportunities available in Williams Lake. Auto &/or flat glass experience preferred but not required. Technical training provided. You will possess superior customer service skills and a valid driver’s license. Positions include: Glazier - Auto Glass Technician - Apprentice Auto Glass Tech Speedy Glass is committed to your professional development and we believe quality work should be rewarded. We offer a competitive compensation program including: - A complete employee benefits plan including medical, dental, paramedical services (physiotherapist’s, etc.) and vision care coverage - Pension plan with min employer contributions of 3% - Annual floater days plus vacation entitlement - Employee Assistance Program - Excellent training and development - Allowance for uniform and safety shoes. Visit our website at www.belroncanada.com for more details. APPLY NOW! Send your complete resume to: recruitment @belroncanada.com or by fax to: (604) 415-8313
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMERGENCY PLANNING ASSISTANT PERMANENT PART TIME The Cariboo Regional District is adverƟsing to hire a permanent part Ɵme Emergency Planning Assistant. DuƟes for this posiƟon include provision of overall emergency program support services within the district. The successful candidate will be required to limit extended vacaƟon during May to October when emergency response operaƟons are most typical and to work extended hours and days during emergency responses with liƩle to no noƟce. If this sounds like a posiƟon you may be interested in, a detailed job posƟng and job descripƟon, with closing dates and applicaƟon informaƟon, are available on the CRD website, hƩp://www.cariboord.bc.ca/WhatsNew/ CareerOpportuniƟes.aspx and www.civicinfo.bc.ca
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NORTH CARIBOO ABORIGINAL FAMILY PROGRAM SOCIETY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER The North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society is a non-profit Society and is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representative from each of the Aboriginal communities in the North Cariboo. The Society works to promote the advancement and well-being of the children, youth and families of the Aboriginal communities. This is a full-time position and the successful candidate will work with Aboriginal people in the North Cariboo region providing a variety of family support services to clients of the Society. Candidates should have a minimum of a twoyear diploma in a social work or related field and additional training- in one or more specific or relevant issues, including early child development. Relevant experience is also required, particularly in working collaboratively with other social service professionals and with Aboriginal communities. The successful candidate will have good knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and social issues, a valid driver’s license, use of a reliable vehicle, and a successful Criminal Record Check.
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Quesnel Sawmill Division Located in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities. Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:
Certified Electrician
Application packages, including the full job description, may be picked up at the North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society, 423 Elliott Street, Quesnel, or by contacting Lorene Pulles, Team Leader, at lpulles@longname.ca. A completed application form with resume must be submitted, in care of the Team Leader, by Thursday, 2012 May 31, 4:00 pm
The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required. Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset. We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interested applicants should, before May 19, 2012, forward a resume to:
**Preference in hiring will be given to persons with Aboriginal ancestry as provided for in Sections 41 and 42 of the Human Rights Code.**
quesesumes@westfraser.com Attention: Mike Moody – Head Electrician 1250 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 6P5
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Recipes
Oatmeal and almonds make a pancake sensational
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ave you fizzled out on the same old flapjacks? These incredibly light-tasting and satisfying oatmealalmond pancakes, will turn breakfast from black-and white into full colour. Whip up a batch for your next brunch gathering and top with seasonal fresh fruit for a scrumptious spring or summer breakfast dish. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 ¼ cups (300 mL) allpurpose flour 3/4 cup (175 mL) quickcooking rolled oats 3 tbsp (45 mL) sugar 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) baking powder ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
1 ½ cups (375 mL) enriched almond milk, plain or vanilla About 5 tbsp (75 mL) almond oil or corn oil, divided 2 large eggs ½ tsp (2 mL) almond extract ½ tsp (2 mL) cider or white wine vinegar ½ cup (125 mL) slivered almonds, roasted* Directions Whisk together flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk together almond milk, 3 tbsp (45 mL) oil, eggs, almond extract and vinegar. Add wet ingredients to dry ones and whisk just until mixed. Fold in almonds. Use some remaining oil to
lightly grease a large skillet or griddle pan, and heat over medium heat. Ladle ¼ cup (40 mL) batter for each pancake. Brown each cake on both sides, flipping once, and using more oil as necessary. Serve. * To roast slivered, chopped or sliced almonds: Spread in an ungreased baking pan. Place in 350ºF (180°C) oven and bake 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown and fragrant; stir once or twice to assure even browning. Note that almonds will continue to roast slightly after removing from oven. This oatmeal offers fibre and vitamin E at breakfast time. –NC
One kid-friendly recipe that packs a lot of punch
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arents are always looking for delicious, quality recipes that they feel good about serving to their families. So finding ones that will not only win over the kids, but are easy-to- make with a few common ingredients makes it even better. Canadian Living’s test kitchen has whipped up this sure to be summer fun staple: Berry Swirl Ice Pops 1 can 295mL Minute Maid Berry Punch frozen concentrate (unthawed) 1 cup frozen mixed berries (unthawed)
1/2 cup water 2 cups vanilla yogurt In blender, purée together berry punch concentrate, mixed berries and water until smooth. Prepare each ice-pop mould by spooning in berry mixture, followed by yogurt. Alternate until mould has 3 layers of berry mixture and 2 layers of yogurt. Using tip of knife or skewer, make 1 or 2 swirls. Insert stick into centre. Freeze until solid. Don’t have ice-pop moulds? No worries. Just use 5-oz (148 mL) disposable paper cups and wooden ice-pop sticks to
make these tasty summertime treats. The recipe will fill eight of these cups, but the yield will change depending on the size and shape of the mould you choose. Additional tips and summer recipes are available online at www.minutemaid.ca. Per each of 12 ice pops: about 92 cal, 2 g pro, 1 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 20 g carb (1 g dietary fibre, 18 g sugar), 2 mg chol, 26 mg sodium, 59 mg potassium. % RDI: 5% calcium, 1% iron, 1% vit A, 42% vit C, 2% folate. www.newscanada.com
Put a tantalizing twist on national hamburger month
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here’s no doubt about it – Canadians love their hamburgers. So much so, that the juicy staple of backyard barbecues steps into the spotlight for one month each year. That’s right – May is national hamburger month – and this year, sundae specialist, Smucker’s, is helping us celebrate the beloved burger by putting a sundae twist on the classic. This delicious recipe for mini ice cream sliders comes complete with sweet tasting toppings that resemble the real thing. Mini Ice Cream Sliders 1 cup (250mL) chocolate ice cream 8 mini cinnamon donuts (15g/0.5oz each), sliced in half
¼ cup (50mL) Smucker’s Sundae Syrup Strawberry Flavoured Syrup 2 strawberries, thinly sliced 2 tbsp (30mL) whipped cream Sliced kiwi for garnish, optional First divide ice cream into eight patties and freeze if necessary. To assemble, place the bottom half of a donut cut side up on a surface. Top with ice cream patty, strawberry slices, whipped cream and syrup. Then top with remaining donut half and place kiwi on a toothpick and place in the donut top. Preparation time is just 10 minutes and the recipe makes eight sliders. Tip: To make ‘fried onions’, toast sweetened, shredded coconut in a 350°F (180°C) for 8-10 minutes, stirring once. Let cool. –NC
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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY VICTORIA DAY BRUNCH, COTTONWOOD HOUSE May 21, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. NORTH CARIBOO GYMKHANA begins Monday night gymkhanas June 18, Alex Fraser Park, 6:30 p.m. Come early to sign up. Must bring horse council card. Three events held weekly from leadliner to adult. For information email dmverge@ hughes.net or call Jen, 250-992-9227 or visit facebook page, North Cariboo Gymkhana.
TUESDAY YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Rock climbing bookings accepted for Saturday birthday parties, call 250-9836920 to check availability. QUESNEL LADIES GOLF - 9-hole team scramble, May 22, 5 p.m. Entry fee $20 for golf, dinner and prizes. Sign up at club house, call 250-2495550 for details.
WEDNESDAY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY PRESENT NFB THE WHOLE STORY by Richard Desjardin and Robert Monderie using hardhitting images to expose Canada’s mining industry. May 31, 7 p.m. in Library activity room. STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY May 30, 3 – 4:30 p.m. Stories, books, snacks and fun. Contact Literacy Quensel for information, 778-4149119.The event is free, parents/caregivers must be present. G E OT H E R M A L 101. Due to overwhelming response this a re-run of a previously presented workshop with Titi Kunkel, June 6, 4:30
– 6 p.m. For details contact Community Futures, 250-9922322. LEGION FLEA MARKET NOW OPEN Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., donations appreciated. Call 250747-4591 or 250992-6140.
THURSDAY TILOPA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTRE FREE MEDITATION AND TALK May 31, 7 – 8 p.m., at Sun and Sage Yoga Studio, 394 Anderson Drive. For information visit www.tilopa. org, phone 250-9835077 or 1-604-2212271, e-mail info@ tilopa.org.
FRIDAY HIXON BLUEGRASS AND COUNTRY JAMBOREE May 18 – 20 at Hixon Community Hall, band scramble, open mic, concession booth, breakfasts/ lunches. Admission all weekend, $25 or $10 per day, children under 12 free. Other pricing varies for other times, evenings and Saturday night dinner. Rough camping $25, all weekend or $10 per unit per night. Hook-ups, Canyon Creek Campground, 250-998-4384. For information call Ken/ Val Merritt, 250-9984550. BOUCIE LAKE GYMKHANA CLUB FUNDRAISER, 3rd annual barbecue at BL-Farm Feed Store, May 25, 4 – 7 p.m. For information contact Lisa, 250-2495029. FAMILY FASD RETREAT at FISH LAKE July 6 – 8. Parent participation, healthy meal workshops, families with children aged 10 – 14 years free. Information and registration in by June 22. Contact Charlene Vankough-
nett, 250-992-8347. Limited enrollment. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SING QUESNEL sponsored by Quesnel Legion. A 19 years and older Karaoke contest, hosted by Straight from the Heart Music begins April 20. Every Friday night one finalist will be chosen for the final competition during Billy Barker Days. $5 cover charge each for Karaoke Hostess Services. Contest rules and entry forms can be picked up at the Legion.
SATURDAY QUESNEL ROD AND GUN CLUB’S TURKEY SHOOT, May 19, 9 a.m. start, trap/shotgun shooting, meat prizes, cash. Cost $5/event. Everyone welcome at Rod and Gun clubhouse on Nazko Road. Hot lunch available. For information contact Tim Johnson, 250747-7483, Gord Johnston, 250-2495677, or Club house, 250-249-5411. RELAY FOR LIFE BOTTLE DROP OFF Safeway parking lot, May 19. Drop off recyclable bottles and cans or can be picked up. Call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720. PLANT SALE FUNDRAISER FOR CHUBB LAKE CAMP May 19 at Farmers’ Market, annuals, perennials, interesting pots, row markers and balloons. For details call Marion 250992-7633. ANNUAL 3-D ARCHERY SHOOT sponsored by Quesnel river Archers, May 26 – 27. Location has changed this year to the Pioneer Park location on campsite road off Highway 97 south of Quesnel. BARBARA RAYMENT, MASTER GARDENER BOOKSIGNING May 26,
10 a.m. – noon at Richbar Nursery and 1 – 3 p.m. at Caryall Books. She has just released her book, The Northern Gardener. ARTISTS AT THE ARTRIUM June 2, 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Artists demonstrating and selling their work, also tables set up for visitors of all ages to try their hand at a variety of art materials. Free. AN EVENING OF SECULAR AND SACRED MUSIC by St. Andrew’s United Church and St. John’s Anglican Church musicians June 9, 7 p.m. at St. Andrews United Church. This event is in support of Salvation Army Food Bank. Admission by cash donation. Fellowship and light refreshments afterwards. QUESNEL CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN, June 9, registration at Maple Park Mall, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., runs starts at 12:30 p.m. Breakfast available. For more information contact Marc, 250-747-3292 or 250-991-1957. ARTISTS IN THE MARKET, July 7, at Quesnel Farmers’ Market. GARLIC FESTIVAL Sept. 29 – 30, SmithPioneer Park in Lower Nicola. Organizers are looking for garlic vendors or related products. Contact Becky Ratzlaff at rosiemoonbeam11@yahoo.ca.
SUNDAY 768 ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADET SQUADRON’S 45th ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW June 3, 11 a.m., at the Quesnel Legion. ROD WILLIAMSON MEMORIAL POKER RIDE June 10, Triple J. Ranch
(30 km north of Quesnel), in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel. For details call Triple J, 250-998-4746 or BBBSQ 250-9927257 or email bbbsques@goldcity.net or info@triplejranch. bc.ca
ONGOING EVENTS VOICES FOR NORTH CARBIOO SENIORS every third Thursday at Legion Hall, 2 p.m. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peer-facilitated programming for adults with mental illness and or addiction. Groups run every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health and Addictions Centre, 395 Elliot Street. For information call 250985-5832 or email Q U E - p e e r d e v. @ northernhealth.ca. AUXILIARY TO G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS. Meetings are first Tuesday 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. DOG AGILITY WITH KAY WHITEHEAD owner and trainer of four agility trial champions, and the instructor of many others. Call 250-9923881 for details. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoon, 1 – 3 p.m. in the library activity room. WHIST AND CRIB with the Scandinavian Club, first and
third Wednesday of the month at the Seniors’ Centre, 7 p.m. For information call 250-747-1323. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free, peer-facilitated programming for adults with a mental illness. The group runs every other Tuesday, 10 a.m. – noon. For information call 250-985-5832 or email QUE-peerdev@ northernhealth.ca. SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE hours Tuesday –Thursday, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Call 250992-9330 and leave a message, someone will get back to you shortly. SAS is located in Century 21 office in the back. Sandwich board on sidewalk means a consultant is in to serve you. CNIB LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Quesnel area for occasional social visits with local clients, help with shopping or getting to appointments, organizing in the home and reading. Orientation provided, police record check and references required. Prefer one year commitment. Email: anne. mcnicol@cnib.ca or call 250-653-1702. EXODUS 4:10 TOA S T M A S T E RS meet Thursdays. Meetings are 7 p.m., in multi-purpose room at Northstar Church, use lower parking lot. For details call Rose, 250992-9520. QUESNEL ELKS HALL available for rentals, call Tim Patchett, 250-9925082. If you’re interested in joing the Elks call Ralph Scott, 250747-8566. PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext.
225 at Axis Family Resources. DO YOU LIKE TO SING? Karaoke at the Legion, Friday nights, 8 p.m. Everyone welcome. DANCE LESSONS at the Legion every Wednesday night, 7 p.m. $15 per couple per session, pay in advance $100 for 8 sessions. Singles - bring your own partner. Learn to slow-dance, quick step or jive. call 250-992-5655 to register, or just drop in. JAM SESSIONS Elks Hall, Anderson Drive, Friday evenings, doors open 7 p.m., different host band each week. LEGION FRIDAY BUFFET LUNCH 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., $8.95, different meal every Friday, wear your red shirt for Red Shirt Fridays (support our troops) and receive your first cup of coffee free. CELEBRATE RECOVERY program, sponsored by Cariboo Liberty Place, for implementing a Christ-centred recovery at Victory Way Church, every Thursday, 7 p.m. For information call Ed, 250255-0880. QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m.at the College of New Caledonia. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills Contact Ruby at 250-7471180 or rubydksn@ telus.net
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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Trucks & Vans
Legal Notices Notice to remove private land from Woodlot Licence W0538 Please be advised that Nancy
1988 Dodge Ram pickup 6 cylinder, auto. Only 42,720 km Must be seen. Phone 250-991-0925 $4,000 1994 3/4 Ton Ford XLT
2 Wheel Drive, 106,000 km, 7.3 Turbo Diesel, New Tires, Power Windows/Locks, Radio/Cassette, Firestone Air Bags, Trailer brake controller, super clean/no rust, Summer use only, Complete with 10 Ft. camper. Camper Features: 4 burner stove/oven & range hood, 3 way fridge & freezer, huge skylight, toilet/sink/shower combo, auto furnace, super clean with lots of storage. $15,500 obo. Call 747-4475 or 747-4591 for more details. 1997 Chevrolet Venture
All New Tirenza Tires , All seats removable , 7 passvan . V6-Exc. gas mileage , very clean 220 kms.Mechanically inspected $2,990.00 call 250-255-4509
Luy is proposing to remove 269.3 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0538 located in the vicinity of Hill Road, south of Quesnel, B.C. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Cariboo Forest Consultants Ltd., PO Box 4629, Quesnel, BC, V2J 3J8, Attn: Steven Curtis, R.P.F. by June 18, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting Steven Curtis, R.P.F. at 250-747-4382. Warehouseman’s Lien Act Notice is hereby given to BARB NICHOLSON,5040 Bastin Road, Quesnel, BC V2J 6R1 Southbend RV & Mini Storage 1491 Jade Street, Quesnel, BC will sell by auction, household and personal goods on July 15, 2012, unless $1482.07 for rental space is paid in full. Warehouseman’s Lien Act Notice is hereby given to MARY ANN VALKIRS, 1553 Chief Dominic, Quesnel BC V2J 7J1 Southbend RV & Mini Storage 1491 Jade Street, Quesnel, BC will sell by auction, household and personal goods on July 15, 2012, unless $292.34 for rental space is paid in full.
Boats 10 Ft. Fishcat Pontoon Boat
1.2 HP Gas Outboard Pullout standup deck, elevated stripping basket, Rod holders, large rear metal carrying deck. 3 years old. Mint condition. $650.00 Call (250)747-0200
Boats INFLATABLE BOAT 10 ft. Titan Airdeck UTILITY TRAILER 5.10 Linamar galvanized 2 INFLATABLE VEST Roots
PACKAGE PRICE $3,700 OBO.
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Professional Services HAIR EXTENSION PROMO Tape in Hair Extensions High Quality Remy Human Hair PROMO COST OF HAIR PLUS $100.00 Installation
Your Certified Salon
LIMOUSINE SERVICE
Maple Park Shopping Center
250-747-0575
NOW IS THE TIME TO CASH IN! We Buy Gold and Silver Locally Jewellery, quality watches, coins, placer and nugget gold, collections, estates. Nothing too big or too small.
250-612-1828 (24 hour call service)
‘There’s a new stylist in town’ We welcome Jenni Wright Stylist & Esthetician 18 years experience Hair • Manicures Pedicures • Waxing • Tinting
Starting April 17th Call today to book your appt. hair studio
on the cutting edge
378 Vaughan St. 250-992-9405
Crystal Johnson to
Call today to book an appointment
Chauffeur/Personal Assistant Pavel F. Zak
Available May 1 to June 30
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250-316-0161
R& R
James Dean MacDougall, Tattoo Artist is NOW located at HAIRWEST for your convenience!
250-992-9079
3-445 Anderson Dr. Quesnel hairwest@shaw.ca • look us up on facebook
Dealer
Sewing Centre
• sergers • embroidery • quilting machines • service & repairs • mending • custom sewing
h l retail wit 20% off al Y perm ER EV & r EVERY colo YDAY EVER
• sewing classes • notions • gift certificates
Quesnel Septic Service Ltd.
Site Assessments • Designs • Installations Inspections • Maintenance & Repairs Quality & Service 43 years
Sean Pitcher, ROWP
Ph: 250-747-5126
#7-423 Elliott St (Beside JD Meats) s) www.rsewing.com
250-992-9777
Fax: 250-747-5133 email: sean.quesnelseptic@telus.net
Quesnel’s Full Service Septic Systems Company
“The Sharpest Deals Around”
SAW REPAIR
It’s mind over matter! STELLAR HYPNOTHERAPY • Weight loss/management • Anxiety disorders • Sleep disorders • Stop smoking • Student exam anxiety • Pain Management
Complete Bandsaw & Round Saw Sales & Service & Sharpening “We Sharpen EVERYTHING” • Carpentry Saws & Tools • Household Saws & Tools • Carbide Service • Knife Grinding • Electric Shears • Bandsaw Sharpening 2680 Campbell Cres. (Industrial Park - end of road) 250-992-9119
BOOK YOUR FREE CONSULTATION 250-925-0084 karenholmes2866@gmail.com www.stellarhypnotherapy.com
Call Karen or Tracey to book your ad in the Professional Services Directory. 250-992-2121
D I R E C T O R Y
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Rentals
Transportation
Transportation
Transportation
Recreation
Townhouses
Cars - Domestic
Recreational/Sale
Recreational/Sale
1995 Snow Villa Ltd
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.
Rentals
Rentals
Rentals
Apt/Condo for Rent
Office/Retail
Refreshed & Modernized
Apartments
Downtown Office Space Available
Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required
250-992-1195
Inspire. Perspire. Participate in an event to help the 4 million Canadians living with arthritis.
Transportation 35 ft 5th Wheel 2 slides, sleeps 4, central vac., entertainment center, air, loads of storage, awning, fully loaded Stored inside in winter.
Suitable for •Massage Therapist •Counselor •Nutritionist or similar vocation
575 Doherty Drive
5th Wheel Only - $20,000
Cars - Domestic 2000 Pontiac Sunfire 4 Cylinder Auto
(250)992-6033
Clean 1 bdrm suite, close to school,& mall.$475/mo n/p, n/s Call 250-992-8715
250-992-5110
North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $550/mo. (250)992-2362
Suites, Lower
Motorcycles 4 Door, Fully Loaded Cruise, Stereo, Spoiler Steel Wheels, 4 near new Winter tires, gas mizer 192,000 km’s, $2,990.
Call (250)255-4509
Suites, Upper NQ 2Bdrm. Suite. N/S, N/P Available June 1st. Call Jim (250)255-0845
Townhouses
TWO Commercial Spaces Available NOW - Prime downtown Quesnel, BC; #1 1100sf, new roof, former eatery; #2 - 2300sf, offices. Email frchin@gmail.com or call 604731-8389
Used twice, like new, fully loaded. 2 power slides with topper awnings, laminated fiberglass walls, thermal windows, alum. super structure, heated and enclosed tanks, black tank flush system, power awning with screen room, power jack, 10gal water heater, flat screen tv, auto gps satellite dish, DVD CD radio, led lights, 125W solar charge system, maxx air covers, dual 6 volt batt.
Great light trailer with recent H.D. axles installed /c spring over axle. Full load /c A/C, forced air furnace, large fridge, 4 burner stove /c oven, water heater, heated fresh, grey & black holding tanks, microwave, electric front jacks, great floor plan /c kitchen at rear, lots of storage through out unit. (250)992-3300 Quesnel, BC
2006 VTX1300 S/R HONDA MOTORCYCLE 17,600 km, in very good cond. $5900.00 OBO call 250-992-7927
$35,000. 1(250)392-3201
2002 Trail Lite 19’ Bantam
WHERE DO YOU TURN
YAMAHA, WR 450 Dirt Bike, Very Clean, New Tires, New Chain,Bush Guards, Electric Start, Shop Stand, Excellent Condition, Ready to Ride. $4200. shopdaddy@shaw.ca
Recreational/Sale 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix Sedan $7,500 PW, PL, PB, PS, A/C, CD/Radio 3.8L V6, Auto, Clean & driven by Senior - Estate Sale! (250)992-3300
2011 Arctic Fox 29L Silver Fox Edition
1983 Ford Citation Motorhome
TO LEARN WHAT’S ON SALE?
Like New! Expandable
$10,000 OBO. Call (250)992-5705
YOUR NEWSPAPER:
The link to your community
Call Tim at 992-7748
Need A New Toy! 2004 CAD CTS 4 Dr. Pearl White, 68K. Loaded. Perfect condition. $15,000 Call (778)414-0315
Class C, 24’, Queen bed, Double bed & 2 Bunk beds, 3 way fridge, stove with oven, furnace. 132,000 km. New front tires, roof top A/C, CD player, big steel box on back for “camping stuff”. Equipped to tow. 4 piece bathroom. Great condition. Ready to go. $7,900 (250)992-5440 after 5pm
Our classified ads are on the net! Check it out at www.bcclassified.com
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
Cars - Domestic
Sport Utility Vehicle
Sport Utility Vehicle
Sport Utility Vehicle
Sport Utility Vehicle
FOR RENT IN QUESNEL
Commercial/ Industrial
2006 Ford Mustang 4 ltre V6- 210 H.P. Auto. Leather 49000kms. Winter stored. Red with grey intr. A1 cond. $12,500.00 250-747-1005
(Truck avbl for purchase)
Contact Dr. Michael Duperron Chiropractor 274 Reid St. Quesnel, BC
1.800.321.1433 www.jointsinmotion.ca
1994 Slumber Queen 23.5’ Fifth Wheel, $7,500
3 bdrm. / 2 level / fresh paint Quiet family twnhouses. Close to schools & shops. From $525/mth.
Cars - Domestic
Scrap Car Removal
Duplex / 4 Plex Newer clean quiet 2 bdrm unit incl w/d, f/s, fenced yard, storage shed, close to mall, schools & transit. N/P, $675 + utilities. New laminate flooring. Avail June 1st.(250)991-6358. N Quesnel 2Bdrm suite in 4Plex. Walking distance to all amenities. Ideal for older or working couple. Private drive & entrance. Avail. immediately. Call (250)992-5796
NT E V E G N I R INTO SP
1996 Chevy Blazer
Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.
Cars - Domestic
$1,500. obo - 250.747.2277
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2012 CR-V LX 2WD DL 31008
Cariboo Honda
www.cariboohonda.ca 161 Marsh Drive • 250-992-8371 • 1-888-992-8371
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¥5.99% APR purchase financing is available on a new 2012 Honda CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S). 84-month term available on 2012 Honda CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S). Based on a representative agreement using an offered pricing of $27,630 for the new 2012 Honda CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S) with a financed amount of $27,630 downpayment is $0, bi-weekly payment is $186.94, total finance obligation is $34,023.08. Offer includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra. Using a finance price of $27,630 for a 2012 Honda CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S) at a rate of 5.99% APR, the cost of borrowing for an 84 month term is $6,258.08, bi-weekly payment is $186.94, total finance obligation is $34,023.08. Finance price includes freight & PDI. Taxes are extra and required at the time of purchase. Other terms available and vary by model. Finance term available only through Honda Canada Finance Inc. Finance on approved credit for qualified customers only. **MSRP is $27,630 including freight and PDI of $1,640. For all offers license, insurance, applicable taxes and registration are extra. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. #Limited time lease offer based on a new 2012 CR-V LX 2WD model RM3H3CE(S).*3.99% lease APR for 48 months O.A.C. Monthly payment, including freight and PDI, is $328. Down payment of $2,554.34, first monthly payment, environmental fees and $0 security deposit due at lease inception. Total lease obligation is $18,298.34. Taxes, license, insurance and registration are extra. 96,000 kilometre allowance; charge of $0.12/km for excess kilometer. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer trade may be required. / ¥/**/#/* Offers valid from May 1st, 2012 through May 31st, 2012 at participating Honda retailers. Offers valid only for British Columbia residents at BC Honda Dealers locations. Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice. Terms and conditions apply. Visit www.bchonda.com or see your Honda retailer for full details.
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