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Ombudsperson listens to Gold Pan residents Ombudsperson Kim Carter joined Independent MLA Bob Simpson in the Gold Pan City last week to discuss her recommendations for seniors’ care with local residents. More than 100 people attended the public forum at the Quesnel Seniors Centre. Simpson invited the ombudsperson to come to the region to present her reports and recommendations on seniors’ care and to listen to specific concerns from local residents. Her 176 recommendations include creating a bill of rights for seniors in residential care facilities and ensuring that people have easy access to information about these facilities. “Over the past few years my office has seen a dramatic increase in seniors’ care issues,” Simpson said. “The ombudsperson has put an incredible amount of work into investigating seniors’ care
in B.C., so this was an excellent opportunity for Cariboo residents to have their voices heard.” The Ministry of Health is hosting public consultations seeking input on the proposed Seniors’ Advocate. The regional meeting takes place in Prince George, June 25, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. To register for this meeting, call 1-855-356-9614 or email seniorsadvocate@gov.bc.ca. The public can also provide written submissions by mail or email until July 3, 2012. Seniors Action Plan Ministry of Health Po Box 9825, STN PRV GOV Victoria, BC V8W 9W4 seniorsadvocate@gov.bc.ca For more information on the BC Ombudsperson’s reports entitled The Best of Care: Getting It Right for Seniors and British Columbia, visit www.ombudsman.bc.ca/ seniors.
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In the first block purchase, the Quesnel & District Community Arts Council has stepped up by purchasing 12 seats for the North Cariboo MultiCentre. The Arts Council will donate one of the seats in honour of musician Lena Cuglietta as she was instrumental in helping raise $1,800 with her concert in Quesnel in August 2010. “We are excited the Quesnel & District Community Arts Council has purchased a block of seats,” said Bernice Heinzelman, Chair of the Local Fundraising Sub-Committee. “It is important
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“We felt it was important the council make a public statement of support and purchasing seats is a great way to support the fundraising efforts for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre.” The Quesnel & District Community Arts Council is also one of the community groups actively selling seats. Pamphlets with order forms can be downloaded at www. ourmulticentre.com or picked up at either the Multi-Centre booth at the Farmers
Market or City Hall. If your group is interested in partnering on this great local fundraising event, contact the fundraising coordinator at ourmulticentre@ gmail.com or 250992-3524. The North Cariboo Multi-Centre will be a modern facility designed to replace aging infrastructure. It features a 1,600seat NHL-sized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly space.
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HIV is a real concern within our communities. You can contract HIV primarily through unprotected sex and by sharing needles. HIV can live in your body for years without you knowing and all the while you can be passing it to others. At least 25 per cent of people who are HIV+ do not know and these 25 per cent are estimated to be responsible for 75 per cent of new infections. Northern Health, in collaboration with its community partners, is working with the Province of BC to prevent the spread of HIV by expanding HIV testing, treatment, and support services to British Columbians.
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Carson School was full of activity Friday as students participated in a number of zany events for the annual Sports Day. Carson extends a big thank you to the students, parents, grandparents and staff who participated in this great day. Thank you to Jim Rawsthorne, Tony Goulet, Sue Norquay, A&W and Alison Schofield from McDonald’s for your support and donation of items to make this event happen. A big thank you to the parent volunteers and our PAC members Cheri Riley, Samantha Kirsh and Pamela Mooreside for making this event possible. –Submitted by Stephen Hawkins-Bogle, Principal
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Spraying worries Wells mother DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Recently, West Fraser Timber announced to residents in Wells of their intention to spray herbicide on cut blocks near the community. Concerned resident Lindsay Read feels there hasn’t been sufficient testing regarding how the chemicals work. “It seems there has not been enough testing yet to know,â€? she stated in a letter to the company. “As a mother of two small children and an ex-treeplanter, I am quite concerned about the use of glyphosate, which is known to be quite toxic.â€? Read then lists a number of concerns and effects she thinks the herbicide might have on the ecosystem. “I am very concerned this toxic chemical will make its way into the food chain and waterways - which are not sedentary and as a result, will kill many untargeted plants and animals,â€? she explained. The location West Fraser Timber will be spraying glyphosate is a property they own, but due to elements beyond their control, it is possible the spraying of glyphosate in the area targeted could have adverse effects. Research on the toxicity of glyphosate exposure shows symptoms such as lung dysfunction, kidney damage dizziness and fever. However, these side effects only result from direct contact
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We all know people for whom swearing is as natural as breathing. One of the side effects of this habit is a lower tolerance for pain. Pain can sometimes be unbearable but swearing at it will not help. Store-bought prepared foods often have the highest sodium (salt) content. These include pizza, soups, bread, cold cuts and cured meats, prepared pasta dishes and prepared meat dishes. If you are trying to keep your salt intake down (1500mg daily is a good goal), keep your intake of these food items to a minimum. Reading those nutrition labels will help you see how much each serving contains. After taking our medications, our bodies excrete what isn’t needed. Does it affect our water supply? Tests done in the U.S. found that the concentrations of drugs in drinking water was at least 5 million times less than the therapeutic dose of any drug. So extremely minute amounts can be detected but pose no danger. There have been many claims made for taking apple cider vinegar. One claim that has been studied and has shown a bit of promise is that its use can lower blood glucose levels when taken with high carbohydrate meals. The dose studied was 2 tablespoonsful 2-3 times daily taken in a glass of water. There are so many home remedies out there. Some have merit while others have no real effect whatsoever. Our pharmacists can help you separate truths from myth.
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You spoke. We listened. Here’s a sampling of what you said you’d like ourQuesnel to be. ŽůůĂÄ?Ĺ˝ĆŒÄ‚Ć&#x;ǀĞ Quesnel’s social services diverse and nurture a safe The resilient economy is community with community based on the strength reduced crime and is inclusive and of the area’s natural poverty. Ć?ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ&#x;ǀĞ ŽĨ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ Ä‚Ĺ?ÄžĆ? ĂŜĚ resources and is The Ä?ĆľĹŻĆšĆľĆŒÄžĆ?Í• Ä¨ĆŒĹ˝Ĺľ Ä?ĹšĹ?ůĚŚŽŽĚ Ć?ĆľĆ‰Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ&#x;ǀĞ ŽĨ ÄžĹľÄžĆŒĹ?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ĆšĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆ?Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆšÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ƚŽ Ć?ĞŜĹ?Ĺ˝ĆŒĆ?Í• ĂŜĚ Ĺ?Ć? economic sectors. Ć?LJĆ?ƚĞž Ĺ?Ć? Ä?ŽŜǀĞŜĹ?ĞŜƚ͕ Ä‚Ä?Ä?ÄžĆ?Ć?Ĺ?Ä?ůĞ͕ Ä‚ÄŤĹ˝ĆŒÄšÄ‚Ä?ĹŻÄž Ä?Ĺ˝Ć?ƚͲĞčĞÄ?Ć&#x;ǀĞ ĂŜĚ There and safe. Ä‚ÄŤĹ˝ĆŒÄšÄ‚Ä?ůĞ͕ ĂŜĚ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻĹ˝Ç Ć? is a diversity Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ ĞĸÄ?Ĺ?ĞŜƚ ĂŜĚ Ć?ĂĨĞ ŽĨ ŚŽƾĆ?Ĺ?ĹśĹ? ŽƉĆ&#x;ŽŜĆ?Í• Ĺ?ĹśÄ?ůƾĚĹ?ĹśĹ? Ä‚ ĆŒÄ‚ĹśĹ?Äž ŽĨ ƚLJƉĞĆ?Í• žŽǀĞžĞŜƚ ŽĨ ƉĞŽƉůĞ͕ Ĺ?Ć&#x;ÇŒÄžĹśĆ? Ä?Ä‚Ĺś Ä‚Ä?Ä?ÄžĆ?Ć? tenures and prices. Housing vehicles and goods. a diverse variety of ŽƉĆ&#x;ŽŜĆ? Ä?ĆŒÄžÄ‚ĆšÄž ĞƋƾĹ?ƚĂÄ?ĹŻÄž ĂŜĚ Ä‚ÄŤĹ˝ĆŒÄšÄ‚Ä?ĹŻÄž ĆŒÄžÄ?ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ͕ inclusive neighbourhoods leisure and arts and culture ĚƾÄ?Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ͕ for all ages and Ä‚Ä?Ć&#x;Ç€Ĺ?Ć&#x;ÄžĆ?Í• ĨĂÄ?Ĺ?ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x;ÄžĆ? ĂŜĚ responsibility and Ä‚Ä?Ĺ?ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x;ÄžĆ?͘ compact development Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝Ĺ?ĆŒÄ‚ĹľĹľĹ?ĹśĹ?Í• ĂŜĚ Ä‚ĹŻĹŻ ĨĂÄ?Ĺ?ĹŻĹ?Ć&#x;ÄžĆ? Ä‚ĆŒÄž ĹľĹ˝ÄšÄžĆŒĹś Ć‰Ä‚ĆŠÄžĆŒĹśĆ? Ä‚ĹŻĹŻĹ˝Ç Ä¨Ĺ˝ĆŒ ƚŚĞ and safe. Ć‰ĆŒĹ˝ĆšÄžÄ?Ć&#x;ŽŜ͕ žĂĹ?ŜƚĞŜĂŜÄ?Äž ĂŜĚ Ć‰ĆŒÄžĆ?ÄžĆŒÇ€Ä‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ ŽĨ ÄžÄ?Ĺ˝Ć?LJĆ?ƚĞžĆ?Í• ĹśÄ‚ĆšĆľĆŒÄ‚ĹŻ Ä‚ĆŒÄžÄ‚Ć?Í• Ć‰Ä‚ĆŒĹŹĆ?Í• ĂŜĚ The natural resources. ĆšĆŒÄ‚ĹśĆ?Ć‰Ĺ˝ĆŒĆšÄ‚Ć&#x;ŽŜ system uses increasingly sustainable technologies.
Like what you hear so far? Have more to say? Disagree? Have some ideas to help us get there? Let us know by: Íť sĹ?Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? www.ourquesnel.com to learn more. Íť ŽžƉůĞĆ&#x;ĹśĹ? ƚŚĞ ŽŜůĹ?ŜĞ Ć?ĆľĆŒÇ€ÄžÇ‡ before June 22. Íť sĹ?Ć?Ĺ?Ć&#x;ĹśĹ? facebook.com/ourquesnel and joining the Ä?Ĺ˝ĹśÇ€ÄžĆŒĆ?Ä‚Ć&#x;Ĺ˝ĹśÍ˜ Ĺ˝ LJŽƾ ŚĂǀĞ Ä?ŽžžĞŜƚĆ? Ĺ˝ĆŒ ƋƾĞĆ?Ć&#x;ŽŜĆ?Í? ŽŜƚĂÄ?Ćš dĂŜLJĂ dĆľĆŒĹśÄžĆŒ Ä?LJ ĞͲžĂĹ?ĹŻ Ä‚Ćš ĆŠĆľĆŒĹśÄžĆŒÎ›Ć‹ĆľÄžĆ?ĹśÄžĹŻÍ˜Ä?Ä‚ Ĺ˝ĆŒ Ä‚Ćš ĎŽĎąĎŹÍ˜ĎľĎľĎŽÍ˜ĎŽĎĎĎ
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City seeking resident input A series of Desired Outcome Statements (DOS) has been created that are designed to paint a picture of where Quesnel residents would like to see the community in 40 years. The statements were drafted based upon input received from communitywide consultation, working sessions and surveys. Now, the ourQuesnel Sustainability Task Force is seeking the public’s input on these statements. Residents can visit www.ourquesnel.com and click the link to an online survey. The DOS fall within 10 strategy areas: economy, work, education and skills training; transportation and mobility; energy, water, resources and waste; food; social and community well-being; ecosystems, natural areas and parks; communications and connectivity infrastructure; buildings and sites; arts, culture, recreation and leisure; and housing and land use. Between four and 10 DOS were created for each of these strategy areas. Some examples include: • Quesnel’s diverse and resilient economy is based on the strength of the area’s
natural resources and is supportive of emerging economic sectors. • The transportation system is convenient, cost-effective and affordable and allows for efficient and safe movement of people, vehicles and goods. • Education, responsibility and compact development patterns allow for the protection, maintenance and preservation of ecosystems, natural areas, parks, and natural resources. • There is a diversity of housing options, including a range of types, tenures and prices. Housing options create equitable and inclusive neighbourhoods for all ages and abilities. A full listing of the DOS within each sector is available at www.ourquesnel.com Quesnel is developing a comprehensive, communitywide, long-term sustainability vision, plan, and process through the ourQuesnel: Sustainability in Action initiative. It is meant to include as many community members and organizations as are willing to participate. ourQuesnel is led by the City of Quesnel with help from the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, a non-profit
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First draft The first draft of the City of Quesnel’s 2011 Annual Report is now available for public inspection and comment. The report may be viewed online at www.quesnel.ca (click on the link to the report on the right hand side of the page). It is also available in hard copy at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant St. The Annual Report is required under the Community Charter and includes the 2011 Financial Statements, a report on the city’s activities in 2011 and a series of strategic objectives for 2012. It must be presented to the public two weeks prior to being formally adopted by city council. Comments may be directed to Matt Wood, Communications Supervisor at mwood@ quesnel.ca
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Island Mountain Arts to offer pre-festival programs this year thanks to a grant of $5,000 from the Quesnel Community Foundation. The Quesnel Community Foundation is pleased to support the ArtsWells Pre-Festival Workshops, for young musicians (ages 6 – 18) and emerging adult musicians. The four varied workshops, from July 31 to August 3, will help musicians improve their writing, arranging, performing, and recording skills. They will be taught by Dave Bidini and the Bidini Band, Corwin Fox, Kia Kadiri, and Rae Spoon. Two focus on songwriting, one is for beginning ukulele players, and one is a computer music camp. For more information, visit www.imarts.com and www.artswells.com.
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i Hao! This warm Chinese greeting was one I had the pleasure of hearing often during my recent trip to China. What an experience! I was invited to be part of a delegation made up of representatives from School District 28, the Quesnel Chamber of Commerce, the city and several other school districts from across the province. The purpose of the trip was twofold: to develop partnerships and explore opportunities for international student exchanges; and to explore interest and opportunities for economic development in our region in areas such as manufacturing, forestry, mining and agriculture. We had a very busy schedule, with a lot of business meetings with companies large and small. Two visits stick out in my mind. The first was our trip to Zijan Mining Group’s Zijinshan gold and copper mine in Fujian Province. We met with the CEO and vice-president, who are interested in learning more about the Canadian business environment. The second was meeting with the Chairman of the Zhengxing Wheel Group Co. This private industry is a world-renowned wheel manufacturer that is also making investments in Zhangzhou city in schools and hospitals to support their employees. On the education front, I was extremely impressed with the school district representatives I
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travelled with. From our own district, it was exciting to watch our superintendent, Sue-Ellen Miller, Robin Hay, International Student Program Principal, and Tod Anderson, the Quesnel Distributed Learning Coordinator, working so professionally to enhance our international education exchange opportunities. They all represented the community and the district very well and I’m excited about working more closely with the district in the future, a wonderful opportunity for our city. It was remarkable to see the development taking place in that country. In the bigger cities such as Shanghai (approximately 24 million people) and Beijing (20 million people) you can see cranes, new building construction and infrastructure investment as far as the eye can see. I also noticed that
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companies face when trying to do business internationally. I learned about how the Chinese like to conduct some of their business dealings. And I learned a little about a country that I believe we misunderstand to some degree. We still have a lot to learn about working with one another, and we have to take care to ensure that partnerships are mutually beneficial. But it was a fascinating opportunity and an amazing growth opportunity for our delegation that I fondly call “Team BC.� I look forward to our future
Roberta is a Signature Member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, the Pastel Society of America, the Pastel Artists of Canada, the Northwest Pastel Society and the Canadian Institute of Portrait Painters. Her work can be seen exhibited locally as well as in New York City, Palm Springs, Los Angeles, Seattle, and Toronto.
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OPINIONS Thank you “Volunteers don’t just do the work ~ they make it work.” -Carol Pettit
“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” –Author Unknown
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t takes an army to put on an event such as Family Day, an army of dedicated, selfless, unpaid, community-minded, amazing individuals. Whew. Say that 10 times fast. Saturday was host to the 10th anniversary of Family Day. From the wee hours in the morning residents were out setting up tents, organizing booths and gearing up for the full-day free extravaganza. Months and months of preparation goes into this event and without the help of many organizations and volunteers it would never happen. Normally we wouldn’t use the editorial page to thank individuals, but this event warrants a humongous kudos. So without further ado: Family Day is made possible by CN Rail, BC Hydro, FortisBC, South Quesnel Business Association, Safeway, Save-On Foods, Johnston Neighbourhood Association, McKillican Production Services Ltd., Guru Darbar Sikh Temple, Cariboo Sikh Temple, Early Learning Expo and the City of Quesnel. Add to that all the volunteers and you have yourself one amazing, small-town event filled with everything from face painting, crafts, sensory stations, entertainment, a bouncy castle, a giant slip and slide, plus free food. We’re tired just thinking of the planning and preparation. Thank you to all those who dedicated their time and effort to show our children and families what small-town love is truly all about. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer
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n February this column asked the question: “Are B.C.’s greenhouse gas reduction targets history?” The answer is contained in a new draft plan from BC Hydro on how to meet future power demand. And while it’s not explicitly stated, the answer is yes. The draft plan was released in May for discussion purposes, but so far there hasn’t been much discussion. This is surprising given some of the recommendations, such as firing up the Burrard Thermal natural gas power plant more often and buying fossil fuel power from the North American market to keep up to demand. The plan confirms a few things that have been evident for a while. Dreams of exporting B.C. hydroelectric power are gone for the foreseeable future. And with mining ramping up along with natural gas development and population growth, BC Hydro now projects electricity demand could rise by 50 per cent over the next 20 years. The emergence of huge
Tom Fletcher
B.C. Views shale gas sources in B.C. and across the United States has changed the North American energy picture dramatically, as U.S. electricity producers replace coal by burning cheaper and cleaner gas to ramp up power production. B.C. is losing gas market share in the U.S., its only export customer for heating fuel and electricity use. Former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate goals officially remain in place: 33 per cent greenhouse gas reduction by 2020 and a whopping 80 per cent by 2050. If the gas boom proceeds as planned, B.C. domestic emissions will not be down, but up considerably by 2020. Premier Christy Clark has a new target for 2020: three liquefied natural gas production lines feeding high-pressure tankers at
and are in an international race to supply LNG to Asian countries where the price is currently four times higher than in North America. Whatever the domestic price, B.C. gas producers have to show LNG investors such as Mitsubishi and Korea Gas that they can fill a steady procession of LNG tankers at a competitive rate. If LNG doesn’t fly here, B.C.’s gas export market soon evaporates. Currently gas producers pay about $400 million a year in royalties and that much again to buy up shale gas drilling rights. The industry already employs about 12,000 workers in B.C. The B.C. government has little choice but to redefine its climate targets. Instead of cutting domestic emissions, it will try to take credit for displacing coal power in Asia. Fortunately, B.C.’s main coal exports are for highgrade coal used in steelmaking. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com e-mail at, tfletcher@blackpress.ca.
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Kitimat, for export to Asia. Not only will B.C. need to buy gas-fired power from outside the province to keep up to industrial and residential demand, but the natural gas industry will need its own new gas-fired electricity to produce LNG for export. Natural gas passed forestry as B.C.’s top resource revenue source many years ago. In 2005, the volatile gas price spiked up and produced $1 billion in windfall profits that allowed the B.C. government to buy a rare period of public sector labour peace through the 2010 Olympics. Now a glut of shale gas has pushed the North American price down from its historic range of $4 to $6 per thousand cubic feet to about $2.40. Despite that low price, gas producers in B.C. are going flat out to develop the Horn River and Montney shale gas deposits in northeast B.C. I asked David Pryce, vicepresident of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, why so much gas is being developed now. He said producers have made huge investments in B.C. shale gas drilling rights,
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FEEDBACK Get over yourselves Editor: Let me preface what I’m about to say by stating: I was born into and grew up during a time where protest was changing the world as we knew it. However, the protesters of that time didn’t show up in masks, didn’t want to cause harm, didn’t intend to do anything more than to effect change on a society that needed change. Once again as we watch the news and see what’s happening in Montreal, there’s cause to doubt the overall reason and intelligence of the protesters there. I believe in affordable education: education will be what might save our planet, if anything can. For these misguided people to interrupt an event that brings an astronomical amount of money into the economy of the city, province and country is pure stupidity! Their argument is: it’s elitist and a huge representation of capitalism! Here’s the deal people! Our society is a capitalist society! The alternative is a miserably failed experiment! Without capitalism and the freedom it brings, you don’t have the opportunity for the life you might have the chance to enjoy. Here’s another little fact you might have overlooked, Formula One is the second most watched sport in the world next to soccer. Let’s think about this for a moment: The rest of the world is watching, you are protesting the raising of tuition in a place where your cost of education is lower than anywhere else in our county. Some of the people who watched you over the last few days have no chance of an education beyond grade school or possibly high school if they’re fortunate enough to get there. Here’s my opinion, like it or not: get over yourselves, grow up and live in the real world you bunch of spoiled brats! As for the anarchists who are there to do nothing more than to cause destruction for the sake of destruction, KARMA’S a BITCH! Rod MacLeod Quesnel
Letters to the Editor
Vaughn Street party Wednesday was host to the inaugural Vaughn Street Block Party. Residents were treated to entertainment, information and a BBQ. Autumn MacDonald photo
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Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is celebrating our 25th year of service in Quesnel! We would like to thank the community for your support over the past 25 years and extend an invitation to join us in our celebration.
We will be hosting an open house on June 20th from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 391 Johnston Ave. For more information you can contact Jody @ 250-992-7900 ext. 104
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BCNEWS
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Job search, assistance benefits extended TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government is extending the mandatory job search for new income assistance applicants from three to five weeks, and increasing the amount of earned income people can keep without losing part of their welfare payments. Premier Christy Clark and Social Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux announced a list of reforms to the income assistance program Monday. Employable social assistance recipients will now be able to earn up to $200 per month without losing benefits, and recipients will be required to file income tax returns. Cadieux said B.C. was the only province that deducted
all the earned income from employable people. The $200 exemption will allow them to develop skills and take advantage of temporary work that becomes available, she said. People receiving disability benefits will now be able to retain up to $800 a month, up from $500. The exempted earnings can also be calculated as $9,600 a year, to allow disabled people to work more during times when their health allows it. Families on income assistance will get an increased school startup supplement before each school year, up from $84 to $100 for each child aged five to 11, and an increase from $116 to $175 for children 12 and over who are returning to school.
Clark said the total cost to taxpayers for enhanced benefits will be about $5 million per year. The government is also easing restrictions on assets people can keep while collecting income assistance. A single person can have up to $2,000, including cash, while families are allowed to have up to $4,000 in assets. Disability assistance recipients can have up to $5,000 worth of assets for individuals and $10,000 for couples and families. Clients who are expected to work can keep a vehicle valued at up to $10,000. Cadieux said the opening of 85 WorkBC centres in April will help people find work and get off income assistance.
Old wine law has sour taste The federal government is finally moving to modernize its alcohol transportation rules, amending a 1928 law that prevents people from buying wine across provincial borders. The House of Commons has unanimously supported a private members’ bill from Okanagan-Coquihalla MP Dan Albas that provides for a personal exemption from a law created during the Prohibition era to stop smuggling and tax evasion. The wine industry and B.C. politicians have argued that individuals should be able to buy or order a case of wine they enjoyed while on vacation. The bill still has to pass the Senate. Once the federal law is changed, provinces would
need to establish a personal exemption to allow personal purchase and shipment of alcoholic beverages across provincial borders. The B.C. government announced Thursday its own provincial tax exemptions for alcoholic beverages brought into the province for personal use. B.C. residents can now bring back up to one standard case of wine (nine litres), four bottles of spirits (three litres) and a combined total of six dozen beer, cider and coolers (25.6 litres) from each trip to another province, without paying B.C. tax on it. Those limits are similar to those permitted by Ontario, Nova Scotia and Yukon and are among the highest in Canada, said Rich Coleman,
minister responsible for B.C. liquor and gambling policy. He added that the federal change will particularly help B.C. and Ontario, which have well-developed wine industries. Canada’s archaic wine laws have long been a target of industry and politicians. Premier Christy Clark, former premier Gordon Campbell and B.C. NDP leader Adrian Dix have all campaigned for the federal change. In May 2011, broadcaster Terry David Mulligan took up the cause. He notified police and liquor control officials before carrying a case each of B.C. and Ontario wine in the trunk of his car from Penticton into Alberta, hoping to be charged under the 1928 law.
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The City of Quesnel is accepting applications from NEW non-profit groups, associations and religious organizations who own property within the City limits and who wish to apply for a property tax exemption in the 2013 taxation year. These applications must be delivered to the City prior to July 31, 2012 and must include financial statements and other details requested in the Permissive Property Tax Exemption package available at City Hall. For religious and non-profit groups who received a property tax exemption in 2012, an application for renewal has been mailed to your organization. Forms and packages for City Property Exemptions are available at the front counter of City Hall at 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5. Questions may be directed to the Corporate Services Supervisor Pam Robertson at 250-9922111 during normal business hours.
ANNUAL REPORT
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The 2011 Annual Report is now available on the City’s website or for pickup at City Hall. It will be discussed at the June 25 Council meeting which starts at 7 pm, with time available for members of the public to ask any questions of City Council. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
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Lifestyles
Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Junior cowboy takes the reins
Top: CHAAPS instructor Terry Nichols, right, patiently assists Josh Regier practice brushing techniques on Susie; bottom: volunteer Cowboy Dave Frothinger has been with Josh since he first began the program. Annie Gallant photos
CHAAPS program helps autistic boy through theraputic riding ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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e carefully checks out the helmets, looking for the one he remembers, the one that fits. This is just the first of many steps nine-year-old Josh Regier completes before climbing into the saddle for his theraputic riding lesson with the CHAAPS program. CHAAPS instructor Terry Nichols walks Josh through the multiple tasks, guiding him to the right choices and praising his small successes. Josh is a high-functioning autistic with attention deficit and epilepsy. His mother Lisa said they had never considered theraputic riding, but then again she also said they’d never heard of it before North Cariboo Christian school staff suggested it for Josh. “With Josh’s unique set of challenges, group activities like swimming lessons or soccer weren’t a good fit,” Lisa said. “We didn’t know about theraputic riding, but it would never have occurred to us. We trust our school and they’ve had great experiences with children who
have blossomed with the programs, so we thought why not give it a try.” She admitted Josh was nervous. Terry said each participant in the program is unique and that certainly applies to Josh. “Josh’s issues are about self-confidence, being assertive and verbalizing,” she said. “He needs his voice to handle the horse. We can tailor the program to encourage verbalization.” As Josh methodically proceeds through his checklist on the whiteboard in the tack room, Terry patiently waits for him to process each request, then carry it out. He never misses a step and eventually Terry and Josh are standing beside Susie, a big dappled grey. Josh is required to find the right brush and demonstrate he know how to use it. A job he completes in his slow, methodical way. Terry admits it takes a lot of patience to allow the child to succeed, but that’s part of the program. “We have high expectations.” Dave Frothinger has been a volunteer with the CHAAPS program from the beginning and has worked with Josh
from the beginning. “They learn to do it by themselves,” he said. “It’s amazing how much they can do.” Josh remembers that first time as exciting. “I wasn’t afraid,” he said.
He added he is very proud of his riding now. “I didn’t think I would ride, horses are pretty shy creatures.” CHAAPS chair Danielle Frothinger remembers Josh as a shy boy who didn’t make eye contact and wasn’t interested in theraputic riding. “As time progressed, something enthralled him and I know cowboy Dave factored in that,” she said. Josh is now quite comfortable with the program and even a change in horses (Goldie is now retired) didn’t phase the little cowboy. Susie is a new horse for Josh, he was very used to Goldie, the first horse he rode. “About three or four weeks into the program, Josh was more engaged, he was more calm in the classroom and more relaxed in stressful situations,” his mother said. It was quite a remarkable change. And he couldn’t stop talking about his horse Goldie.” Josh said Susie is a pretty good horse too. See PAGE A13
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LIFESTYLES THERAPUTIC RIDING
Benefits of CHAAPS program are evident in Josh’s life from A12 As Terry and Josh move to the arena with Dave leading Susie, each time they move around the horse, Josh gently puts his hand on Susie, talking softly and calling her by name. Susie doesn’t flinch and stands perfectly still as Josh executes the procedure for mounting her. Dave said the horse reacts to the child, but the horse needs to know what the rider wants and that has been quite a lesson for Josh to learn. Terry said speaking up and communicating with the horse is outside Josh’s comfort zone but he’s learning. “It’s a fine line as to where to step in,” she said. “They’re often very proud when they succeed outside their comfort zone.” Josh puts Susie through her paces with the patient guidance of instructor Terry. At each instruction, she encourages Josh to use his body and his voice to let Susie know what he expects. He handles the reins, uses his legs and speaks to the horse. Susie responds. “I’m pretty proud of this young man,” Dave said. “He was pretty shy but he’s overcoming that, he talks a lot more.” The old cowboy speaks to Josh after the lesson asking him if he’s now a cowboy too.
“I can’t say enough about the volunteers with the program. They get nothing out of it except the joy of seeing the children succeed. “It’s a form of love they show these children; they really get behind them.” Josh wrote a little book about how he feels about CHAAPS, the volunteers, instructors and his successes. Dave features prominently in the endearing little book. “Dave is a cowboy who works at CHAAPS. He is wonderful, because cowboys are cool.” Josh is just one of many special needs clients who benefit from the CHAAPS program. For information on the CHAAPS program or how to become a volunteer contact Danielle at CHAAPS 250-7472416.
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“Almost a cowboy,” Josh responds. Dave tells Josh, “you’re my friend and partner.” Josh smiles and thanks Dave. Lisa said Josh will continue with the CHAAPS program and they plan to put Josh in the day camps offered this summer. “I’m excited to see his growth, he’s going into Grade 5 and CHAAPS has made
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LIFESTYLES
Rainy Day Fund When Quesnel Partners for Student Nutrition vice chair Dennis Hawkins-Bogle decided to raise funds for the Quesnel Breakfast programs he partnered with Save-On Foods. Store manager Neil Guardiero was only too happy to help out the program. Over the duration of the campaign $1,400 was raised through the raindrop points donations from customers. In total, 573,000 points were donated along with $202 in cash. Hawkins-Bogle, left and Guardiero, right, along with QPSN chair Christy Kennedy, centre, are looking forward to next year’s campaign. Annie Gallant photo
Call out for local bands ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Jobfest 2012 is all about the rock concert, however the innovative staff in the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation have imbedded career information in the touring show which they hope will excite and deliver the message about labour market opportunities. The live stage show takes to the Friendship stage in LeBourdais Park July 4 between 2 – 8 p.m. Local bands can also get in on the action with two spots to open the show. All genres can apply but they are primarily looking for rock bands. Each local band has two, 15-minute sets, the PA and audio engineer is provided, the band would need to bring their own backline (drums, amps, instruments, etc.) To send a
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This youth-oriented event is designed to provide information and online tools to help young people choose a career. Two booths will be set up where youth can learn their options online while rocking the park. For information on this event visit jobfest2012.ca.
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The Billy Barker Days Office, located next to the Information Centre, is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am-6:00pm. We welcome you to stop in and see us. Come and buy some Billy Barker Day’s Souvenir Pins, $3.00 each, from the Billy Barker Days Office. We have two brand new pins to choose from. 2012 Billy Buttons are now for sale! Buy them for $5.00 each, from the Billy Barker Days Office, or from any Society member, to have a chance to win one of three Gold Nuggets! Preparations for the 39th Annual Billy Barker Days Festival are well underway! At this time we are looking for new members and/or volunteers who are willing to lend a helping hand for this years Festival. Whether you are a business with a float, or want to display a classic car, come by the office or visit our website, www.billybarkerdays.ca, to pick up a parade application form. Year-round Tent Rental is available at the Billy Barker Days office. We offer tents for profit, non-profit and personal events throughout the year, and proceeds go to support our annual Billy Barker Days Festival. For rental information, feel free to contact us. All Applications and Forms are available at our office or on our website at http://www.billybarkerdays.ca. We can be reached by phone at 250-992-1234, fax at 250-992-5083, or email at office@billybarkerdays.ca. “Stake your Claim to the Good Times”
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Many choices to find Dad that perfect Father’s Day gift Father's Day is right around the corner and that means many children, spouses and other family members will be scrambling to locate the perfect gifts for the men in their lives. Put away those coupons for neckties and remote control caddies. There's a good chance Dad wants something a little less cliche and more in tune with his interests. If you think carefully about gift ideas, there's bound to be something that will be a perfect fit.
in hand and head under the hood, treat your father to some new supplies for his automotive pursuits. Quality car waxes and upholstery cleaners are always in demand. Or give him a gift certificate to his favorite hand-wash, auto-detailing center.
Personalized Gifts Personalized gifts can show that special man in your life that you care about him in a special way. Instead of a run-of-the-mill item pulled off a store shelf,
Techies Some dads get excited about the latest tablets or smartphones. They may keep abreast of
virus-detection software or think the technological gadgets sold in those speciality magazines and mall stores are must-haves. Chances are if you spend enough time with Dad you know just what he likes to dabble in, and you can
get him an electronic device he'll find invaluable. Although it may seem difficult on the surface to find a gift for Dad that he truly will enjoy and use, all it takes is a close examination of his likes to find something appropriate.
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Sports If Dad follows a particular team or sport, gifts inspired by his love of a favorite team are a surefire bet for success. Team jersies, game memorabilia, tickets to the next at-home game, or an expanded satellite dish or cable TV sports programming package are some gift ideas that will coordinate with a sports theme. Some dads also may be content to simply hit the links or spend a few hours at the batting cages.
Gas station gift cards or a new ratchet set are other good auto gift ideas.
a personalized gift can feature a name, date or sentiment right on the gift itself. Think about giving Dad a personalized plaque that designates his work area in the garage or a pocket lighter or photo frame engraved with a special message or his name. An embroidered bath robe, or a golf bag embroidered with his initials may also be a special treat.
Fit for Foodies As the adage goes, "The way to a man's heart is through his stomach." Take advantage of these words of wisdom by gifting your Dad with food or culinary-themed items.
Dad may be an amateur chef and will enjoy a cookbook by his favorite Food Network(TM) personality. Or he may have a restaurant he insists on going to all the time, so guaranteeing a gift card to said restaurant will be a hit. If Dad appreciates not only the taste, but also the culture of food, plan a tour of food shops in the area or go on a wine- and cheesetasting adventure.
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Give dad the gift of golf tips Every spring, golfers salivate over the added yardage and straighter shots promised by the latest equipment and teaching aids. But, just like an off-therack suit or dress at your local department store, when it comes to golf clubs, one size does not fit all. As Michael Breed on the Golf Channel has pointed out, playing golf with a set of clubs not tailored to your individual swing is like running a marathon in the wrong size shoes. It might feel fine for a little while, but you’ll soon develop blisters and your technique will consequently be affected as you attempt to compensate. A player’s height, physique, swing speed or swing plane are among a myriad of factors that need to be considered when determining the right set of clubs for that unique swing. And the results can be dramatic. “With many customers, we’re seeing improvements of more than 20 yards off the tee and much tighter dispersion rates as far as accuracy goes,” says Andre Cuerrier, a teaching professional veteran with PGA of
Canada, as well as the director of academies and services at leading retailer, Golf Town. “People are really shocked at how much of a difference properly fitted equipment can instantly make.” Whereas many facilities—on the course, and off— have an affiliation with certain manufacturers, Cuerrier says Golf Town’s new “fitting technology powered by Swing Labs” provides a nonpartisan custom clubfitting approach. “One of the great things about this technology is that
there is no brand bias,” he explains, adding that the company has just completed installation of the fitting system into as many as 54 stores across Canada. “After analyzing your swing, the software suggests a clubhead’s brand, model and loft, as well as shaft model and flex, to optimize each player’s performance. Of the more than 820,000 possible combinations, the computer might suggest the least expensive line that we sell.” Players love the quick-fix aspect
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Clockwise from top right; The get away commences in the side-by-side in the first action sequence; A soldier hides behind a tree as a paintball whizzes past.; Mary Sjostrom and a bodyguard lay low in a trench during one of the heavier bouts of shooting; one of the strongholds bristling with weapons and soldiers; the post fight BBQ where players recounted their heroics. Centre; Mary and her decoy suited up and armed to the teeth. Jonas Gagnon photo
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he forest was quiet as we gathered around Peter Bond to hear the plan for transporting Mayor Sjostrom through the trees to safety. The trees wouldn't stay still long, but that was in the future and we were concentrated on making sure everyone knew the plan. It was my job to document the daring rescue that Bond had planned, but the others, they were there to make sure Sjostrom made it through combat paint-free to raise money for Big Brother, Big Sisters. Laurey-Anne Roodenburg and Mike Cave from city council had brought along minions and volunteers in an effort to take down the mayor. Bond, however, was having none of it. "I will do anything to protect her," Bond said. In a quick bit of thinking, the camouflage meant for Sjostrom went on one of the female soldiers on her team to act as a decoy while Bond and another soldier stayed back and protected the mayor. The Bodyguards
were relaxed for the first few minutes, as the frontrunners spread out before the mayor to flush out any enemies before they could get within sight of the mayor. Bond was taking no chances, having promised both the mayor and everyone on the team, he would do anything to make sure Sjostrom made it through to the end. Slowly, Sjostrom and Bond crept up behind the team. Tension filled the air as we waited for the first paintballs to slice through the air and find their targets. The first few fire fights sprang up far in front of us. Bond was loose and relaxed, confident of his abilities and not worried by the hiss of paintballs sounding in front of us. Sjostrom was a little more cautious, being that she's never seen the battlefield before, but the last line of defense for Sjostrom was still far enough away from the action they were walking upright and unworried. On the front lines, things were starting to heat up. Enemy fire was coming fast. The forerunners had come up against an opposing team that was firmly ensconced in
a trench and a small wooden bunker from which they rained down a veritable rainbow of paintballs. Bond quickly spirited Sjostrom past the action and into a trench where he made sure no one got close. Up in the front, everything was confusion. Balls of brightly coloured paint sang through the summer air. The protectors were flat on their stomachs in the brush or pinned down behind trees, waiting for a brief respite in the paintballs before sticking out their heads, and guns, to fire at the enemy and bring another round of paintballs their way. Half of the front runners got separated from the main group and went wandering through the bush, engaging with other groups until, one by one, they were picked off like gazelles. Back at the trench, Bond was getting impatient. Worried that attrition would take it's toll, leaving the enemy, with its greater numbers, with the advantage, Bond was determined to move forward. Seeing no other way, Bond commandeered the side-by-sides that were on the battlefield
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at paintball-point and hustled Sjostrom and a couple of extra soldiers into two of the machines and tore off down the trails, passing within shooting distance of the small fortress. With the final sprint in action the sound of paintballs leaving barrels and whizzing through the air was all that could be heard. In the excitement of the action, Sjostrom shot the inside of her own vehicle, spraying herself and Bond with paint; the only paint she would wear. One of the enemy, perhaps anticipating the maneuver, had placed a barricade of branches in the trail, requiring the caravan to stop to clear the road. This cost the caravan a few brave soldiers, their once-drab, camouflaged clothes now spattered with bright yellow paint. Thinking themselves home free, Bond and what was left of the team powered on as paintballs whisked by or splattered on the rear of the vehicle. They were wrong though, another barrier stood in their way and the other teams were closing in. With no time to clear this newest barrier
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Sjostrom and Bond had to run the final leg, their teammates splattered with paint at nearly every turning. Despite the paintball-filled air, Sjostrom and Bond made it through. At the end, with the the sound of laughter
as survivors and the paint-splattered casualties filtering to the gathering area, and gathering together to relay stories and eat hamburgers, Sjostrom was still pumped on adrenalin. "It was awesome," she said. She was happy with
the ecologicallyfriendly tact the paintball club had taken developing the land (the area is still in pristine condition) as well as dumbfounded by the amount of work the club had put into preparing it for battle.
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Coachless in Prince JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter
Cheyann Newman got gold in javelin at the Prince George Track and Field meet last week.
The countdown is on for the B.C. Summer Games and many kids are suffering from a lack of coaching due to the teacher’s union’s job action. Despite the handicap, Cheyann Newman, a local Correlieu athlete, was able to take home medals from all nine events she competed in for the Spruce Capital Track Meet, and B.C. Summer Games try out, in Prince George last weekend. To qualify to represent Zone 8 in July at the BC Summer Games, competitors had to place either first or second in an event. Newman participated in a total of 9 events. She managed five personal bests and ended up qualifying in all 9 events. She took gold in the hammer throw, javelin and 80m hurdles and silver in 100m, 200m, 200m hurdles, long jump, triple jump and discus. However, an athlete can only compete in three events at the BC Summer Games so she chose discus, hammer throw and javelin because she has shin splints which will hamper
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practicing for the running events. In an effort to keep herself in shape, Newman has been training by herself, as Correlieu does not have a track and field team due to the job action. This has made training more difficult for Cheyann. “It’s harder (to train) because I don’t know what I’m doing wrong and there’s no one there to tell me,” Newman said. With a history in track and field Newman goes back in time, to last summer, to get her coaching. “I just kept trying to remember all the little things Mrs. Marsh had previously told me to concentrate on,” she said. To compliment the coaching she remembers, Cheyann plans to attend sessions
with a throwing coach in Prince George, in order to be ready for the games. Though the coaching will be a bit of a hassle, Newman isn’t discouraged. She has big plans for the games. “My goals are to beat my personal bests in all my events and maybe make it into the top ten,” she said. Despite this, Newman misses the camaraderie of running with a large team that she had in the past. She is looking forward to having a team again next year. “I am looking forward to having a large strong track team from Correlieu, it makes it a lot more fun with a large group and a great coach.”
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Receptionist Needed - Saturdays & Relief Time. Must b-e competent with computers including EXCEL & WORD. Drop resume off at North Cariboo Realty, 441 Kinchant St. Quesnel or fax to (250)992-2240
NURSES, Care Aides, Home Cleaners - Bayshore Home Health is hiring casual, on-call RNs, LPNs, certiďŹ ed care aides and experienced home cleaners. If you are: empathetic; personable; possess an outstanding work ethic; positive attitude; a passion for superior client service, and a reliable vehicle, forward your resume to shgeekie@bayshore.ca.
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services
Senior Ranch Hand/Foreman for remote guest ranch in central BC. Good working knowledge of farm equipment, maintenance; horse and cattle experience. Portion of job working with guests. Options available for couple, accommodation provided. Fax resume to (604)881-2301 or Email: karenr@adventurewestresorts.com Summer Housekeeping Staff June-Sept/Oct at the White Cap Motor Inn in Wells, BC. Must be capable and in good health, honest, hard working, conscientious, reliable, $13/hr. Shared accommodation available. Call (250)994-3489 email resume to: whitecap@goldcity.net Wanted - Custodian - 1FT, 1PT. Must have transportation, criminal check, experienced preferred. Email: ksmith750hotmail.com with resume or drop off 326 Reid St. WELL-ESTABLISHED Interior construction company seeking: Construction Labourers, Equipment Operators, Carpenters, and Lead Hand for new project starting immediately in Quesnel area. First Aid Ticket is a plus. Fax resume to 250493-7255 (attention Bobby Shauer) or email bshauer@greyback.com
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Medical/Dental MARIPOSA GARDENS (in Osoyoos BC) seeking RCAs. ($17.34/hr) email: becky.marlatt @balticproperties.ca
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Power Sports Mechanic req immed. at one of Canada’s largest Polaris dealers. F/T position, prefer person with industry experience but will consider training the right individual. Wage negotiable depending on experience. Send resume to: hseibert@ spectrapowersports.com REQ’D Jouneyman Automotive Technician for Penticton Kia. Import experience required. Gov’t Inspection an asset. Fastest growing Dealership in South Okanagan. Competitive wage and beneďŹ t package. E-mail Resume to Service Mgr. Dave Hehr dhehr@pentictonkia.com
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BIG COUNTRY PRINTERS LTD. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN RETAIL SALES, STATIONERY & ART SUPPLIES Team player wanted for part-time position (20-30 hrs/wk). Must be punctual, helpful, conscientious and able to work independently as well as within a team. Primary tasks include customer service, stock control, copy and fax service in busy stationery, ofďŹ ce supply, art supply and printing store. Art, computer and ofďŹ ce equipment experience an asset but not necessarily required.
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GOLDFIELD Bakery in Barkerville seeks full or part time customer service clerk. phone or fax resume to 250-9943241. Attention Barb
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Retail sales experience an asset but will train candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment. Drop off resumes in person to Cathy Manning, West Park Mall, Quesnel
Explore New Challenges with Integris Financial Planning We are currently seeking an additional Financial Planner. Integris is searching for a talented, enthusiastic, and collaborative individual to be a part of our Financial Planning team. We are looking for an additional Financial Planner in our Quesnel Branch to help provide legendary service to the area. The successful candidate must have a full securities license and be life licensed. A CFP designation is preferred; however, an exception may be made for the right person committed to pursuing the accreditation. If this sounds like you, please submit your resume by June 25, 2012.
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Big Country Printers Ltd 402 St. Laurent Avenue, Quesnel, BC, V2J 5S8 Only successful applicants will be contacted. No phone calls or faxes please. Closing date: June 22, 2012
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Millwright We are seeking a certi¿ed Journeyman Millwright with several years of heavy industrial experience. The successful candidate must be familiar with working in a Àexible modern working environment. Experience or other trades certi¿cation such as a welder, fabricator or instrument mechanic would be an asset. Cariboo Pulp & Paper Company has been a member of the Quesnel community since 1971 and is certi¿ed to ISO 9001 and 14001 standards. We offer competitive wage rates, a stable working environment and good working conditions as well as an attractive relocation package. The Quesnel area offers affordable housing, modern recreational and educational facilities and the ideal environment for the outdoor enthusiast. Please forward a resume in con¿dence to: Human Resources Superintendent Cariboo Pulp & Paper Company PO Box 7500, Quesnel B. C. V2J 3J6 fax 250 992-0354 Email cpphr@cariboopulp.com
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UNRESERVED AUCTIONSJune 16 & 17, Redwater, Alberta. Collector vehicles and tractors, 1300 die cast toy tractors, wagons, buggies, show harness; old gas upright gas pumps; original case eagle; antiques. Thursday, June 21 - Harry Shapka, Vilna, Alberta. Phone 780-636-2165. JD 8650, 4440, 4240; Concord air drill; 1977 & 87 Kenworths; Cat 966C loader; Komatsu D85; lowboy; 8820 & 860 combines; haying equipment. Saturday, June 23 - John Baranec, Innisfree, Alberta. Phone 780-592-2308. Steiger ST250, 9030 Bi-Directional; 4640 & 4320; MF 8450; Claas 98; 1980 Ford tandem; Kello 24’ disc; JD 820 & 830; plus full line-up. View full lists online: prodaniukauctions.com.
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Garage Sales GARAGE SALE! Saturday June 16th, 9AM - 1PM, 2950 Belcarra Road. Moving Sale! Everything must go! June 16th, 9AM 2PM, 2034 Toby Rd. Ping Pong table, Air Hockey table, computer desk, household items. Moving Sale Sat.June 16th 8 am - 2 pm 731 Serenity Dr. New & used appliances, shelving & other household items, trampoline, & furniture.
Misc. for Sale Lexmark printer, all cords & CD’s, $30;Darkwood mirror headboard, queen size, $50;Bazooka Sub Woofer, $50 Call (250)747-3100 Misc. Office wall dividers asking $100.00 (open to offers) call 250-992-9807 STEEL BUILDING - Blowout sale! 20x26 $5,199. 25x28 $5,799. 30x42 $8,390. 32x56 $11,700. 40x50 $14,480. 47x 76 $20,325. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
Misc. Wanted $ CASH for JADE $ Looking for grade B or higher raw jade. Pls send photos, dimensions, weights, and your asking price to: BcJade@hotmail.ca COIN Collector looking to buy Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins. Bulk Silver coins, bills etc. Call Chad 250-863-3082 (Local) WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
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Feed & Hay Need some good Square Baled Hay? Taking orders for 2012 crop Timothy & Brome grass hay, some with alfalfa mixed in, 50-55 lb. bales, to be harvested at the Lavington Road side of the ranch at the Junction of Lavington and Tibbles roads, starting at or about July 10. You pick up from field, $4/bale. You pick up from barn, $4.75/bale. We deliver in 100 bale lots to Bouchie Lake-Nazko Road area, $5.50/bale. Payable upon pick up or delivery. Call (250)249-6010 or email: tbengel@hughes.net Limited number of bales available. RESERVE YOURS NOW.
Pets Purebred German Shepherd puppies for sale call 250-9925935
Acreage for Sale LOT FOR SALE Lagerquist Rd., McLeese Lake.B.C Move your mobile home or build on cleared .42 acres. Drilled well, brand new sewer system, minutes to lake and Gibraltar Mines. $65,000. Call (250)392-5688 or leave message. PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $135,000. 780-394-7088
Business for Sale LIVE THE Dream. Harbours End Marine, 27 year history on beautiful Salt Spring Island, BC “the best place on earth!” Owner retiring, well-established business only $129,000 email: jg_cormorant@shaw.ca
Houses For Sale Quiet location just south of town -2 bdrm mobile on 3 acres fenced for horses. $85,000.00 call 250-255-3060
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Renaissance I
2 HOMES for Rent! Both available July 1st. Each home has 5+ Bdrms, 2 baths, fenced yard. One in Johnston Sub, other in North Quesnel. N/S, Ref’s Req’d, $1200/mth each + utilities. (250) 983-8715
1996 Mercury Mystique
2002 Pontiac Sunfire. Dark blue 4-door. New winter tires and brand new front brakes and discs. Great condition. 169,000km. $3,400. (250)9250210.
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Lots BEAUTIFUL 3/4 Acre Lot on City Water & Sewer. 188 Tatchell Rd. Asking $84,900. Call (250)925-1188
Mobile Homes & Parks For Sale: 2 Bdrm mobile in Lomar prk #5 -602 Elm street, 2 bath, 2 room addition, covered patio, carport, natural gas fire place , 2 sheds immaculate . Call 250-747-1121
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WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949
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Apartments Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required 575 Doherty Drive
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Kersley 1Bdrm. Apartment $900/mo. includes all utilities, Wi-Fi & Satellite TV, n/s, no parties, small pet ok. 255-6898 NQ -2 & 1 bdrm suite for rent N/P, N/S call 250-255-0845
Located in the desirable Uplands area Spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath suites Free Hot Water
1375 SQ FT Commercial Space for Lease - Anderson Mall(Located next to Gold Pan City Dance) - West Village. Call (250)983-9938
For Rent or Lease 276 Reid St. - 1600 sq ft Downtown core - Street Level - Available Immediately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177
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.
FROM $600/mo Quiet. Secure. Clean. Seniors and families welcome.
TWO COMMERCIAL Spaces Available NOW - Prime downtown Quesnel, BC; #1 1100sf, new roof, former eatery; #2 - 2300sf, offices. Email frchin@gmail.com or call 604-731-8389
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Need Cash today? Ca$h Factory Loans offers payday loans up to $1,000 using employment, CTB, EI or Pension, or Collateral Loans up to $10,000 using almost any vehicle! In the West Park Mall or (250)992-7070.
Recreation 1995 Snow Villa Ltd
35 ft 5th Wheel 2 slides, sleeps 4, central vac., entertainment center, air, loads of storage, awning, fully loaded Stored inside in winter. 5th Wheel Only - $20,000
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Suites, Lower 1 Bdrm bsmt suite near west park mall utilities inc, N/S, N/P, Ref required $475.00/mo call 250-992-8715 2 bdrm basement suit , N/P , N/S, $600.00/month, Utilities included avail asap -call 250992-8681 Barlow Creek furnished bachelor suite in quiet 4plex $500/mo. includes hydro & laundry facility.(250)992-8568 Cute, clean - quiet 1 bdrm in North Quesnel $475/mo. + Utilities. No pets. 991-6358 Ground Level 2 bdrm unit, n/p newly reno’d, incl new F/S,Electric fire place ,fenced yard,shared laundry, close to school,shopping & more. $700/mo. incl free heat & water. Call 250-991-6358
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Mobile Homes & Pads
Renaissance II
2Bdrm. Mobile Home. $600/mo. Available July 1st. Gassoff Rd. (250)392-5350
North Quesnel - Bright 1 bdrm bsmt suite, utilities included, w/d, $550/mo. (250)992-2362
Modular Homes
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JUNE SPECIAL Brand New 16’ Wide Modular Homes. From $69,000.00 mark@eaglehomes.ca
Townhouses
Homes for Rent
FOR RENT IN QUESNEL
Apartments 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + 3 Bdrm. - $700 + No Parties, No Pets References Required
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2Bdrm. executive Chalet on 165 acres in Kersley. Price to include Hydro, Bell Express View, snow removal & storage in shop. $950/mo. Bring a horse $1100/mo. 747-3972
3 bdrm. / 2 level / fresh paint Quiet family twnhouses. Close to schools & shops. From $525/mth.
Education/Tutoring
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951 Abbott Drive
4 Door Sedan, Dark Blue, 4 cyl. Automatic, comes with 8 tires, Fully Loaded A Great Runner!
Poor Credit? Bad Credit? Slow Paying? We finance. OAC. Phone in application.Toll free 1(877)992-8334 DL7239
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Commercial/ Industrial
Refreshed & Modernized Downtown Office Space Available. Suitable for Massage Therapist, Counselor, Nutritionist or similar vocation. Contact Dr. Michael Duperron, Chiropractor, 274 Reid St. Quesnel, BC (250)992-5110
1241 Lark Avenue
Avail. July 1st, n/s, n/p on city & school bus routes. Maple Dr. Area. 4bdrm house, $900/mo. 1bdrm suite, $350/mo. Call (250)747-4491
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1625 sq. ft. home on one floor. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, double carport, covered deck, detached double garage. On 5 acres bordering Ten Mile Lake Park.
750 Best Road. $239,000.
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FIRST AID, COMPUTER & WORKSAFE COURSES OFA Level 1: June 13 & 25, July 7 • 8 am - 5 pm, $95 OFA Level 3 (2 week course): July 2 • 7:30 am - 4 pm, $695 Transportation Endorsement: July 8 • 8 am - 5 pm, $120 Foodsafe: July 7 • 8 am - 5 pm, $70 World Host: June 19 • 9am -5pm, $65
Cottonwood House Father’s Day Picnic, Old Time Fiddlers June 17 from 11 am to 3 pm 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
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For Sale $500 1988 4 Door Honda Accord - Power windows & locks power sunroof - sports popup headlights - CD player - 4 Cylinder - white with tan interior - needs body work/ good project car - great on gas - good to /from work carMotor & Transmission replaced - runs great - No accidents call 250-992-5532
2002 Trail Lite 19’ Bantam
1999 Pontiac Transport Fully Loaded
Like New! Expandable
$10,000 OBO. Call (250)992-5705
8 passenger, 176,000 km’s, $3,600 just spent on motor. Excellent condition! Great tires. Asking $2,490 (250)255-4509
Sport Utility Vehicle 2001 Ford Escape $5,000 obo.
Older 14’ boat and trailer 2-18 hp Johnson motors $950.00 call 250-747-4745
Cars - Sports & Imports
SEARAY 1997 model 185BR 4.3 Mercruiser, Heated garage stored, excellent shape. Well Maintained $11,000 C/W trailer. Call 250-747-3386
1998 Honda Civic
158,000 km’s, A1 Condition! Comes with extra set of tires on rims, Yakima roof rack with car top box & bike carrier. Fantastic gas mileage. Great grad gift!
V6 Motor with on the fly 4 wheel drive. Price includes summer & winter tires on rims & interior heater. Runs excellent & has been well maintained. Towing hitch & two balls included.
Call (250)992-6000
Trucks & Vans 1997 Chevrolet Venture
Call (250)255-4017 $4,800
Recreational/Sale 2001 Glendale Titanium 5th Wheel 32 EX All New Tirenza Tires , All seats removable , 7 passvan . V6-Exc. gas mileage , very clean 220 kms.Mechanically inspected $1,990 call 250-255-4509 1 Full slide,Winter Package Excellent cond. $35,000.00 call 250-316-0487 or 778-466-2258
Boats
1998 GMC 4X4 long box/single cab p/u truck 3/4 ton with 1 ton axle. Excellent truck 190,000 kms. Wired for stock trailer only hauled light. $3800 firm. 250-392-3706 pls. lv. message.
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Legal Notices NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Creditors and Others having claims against the Estate of JAMES NIVEN DUNBAR, Deceased, late of 402 Baker Dr., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 1V1 who died on April 15, 2012, AND having claims against the Estate of James Niven Dunbar, are hereby required to send them to Keith Donahue, 825 Village Way, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1A1 before July 4, 2012, after which date the Administrator will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Administrator has notice. BY: Keith Donahue next of kin.
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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: *2012 Sienna CE Automatic ZK3DCT(A) MSRP is $30,880 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 2.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $299 with $4,350 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $22,290. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. **2012 RAV4 Base 4wd Automatic BF4DVP(A) MSRP is $29,260 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 0.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $228 with $4,060 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $17,740. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ***2012 Tundra 4x4 Double Cab 5.7L TRD Automatic UY5F1T(CA) MSRP is $43,575 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 0.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $395 with $4,802 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $28,502. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. ****2012 Tacoma 4x4 Double Cab V6 Automatic MU4FNA(BA) MSRP is $34,160 and includes $1,760 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning federal excise tax. Lease example: 4.9% Lease APR for 60 months. Monthly payment is $338 with $4,980 down payment. Total Lease obligation is $25,260. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.10. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first monthly payment and security deposit plus HST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Toyota Financial Services Offers valid until July 3, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted.† 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Sienna.†† 1.9% finance for 36 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 Tacoma. ††† 0% finance for 60 months, upon credit approval, available on 2012 RAV4 and Tundra. †††† Up to $3000 Non Stackable Cash Back available on 2012 RAV4 4WD models; BF4DVP, RF4DVP and DF4DVP. Up to $6000 Non Stackable Cash Back available on all 2012 Tundra models. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services lease or finance rates. Vehicle must be purchased, registered and delivered by July 3, 2012. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. ‡Informational 60 month APR: on RAV4 is 4.64%. and on Tundra is 7.83%. Your rate on Tundra will be 0%. Your rate on RAV4 will be 0%. Government regulation provides that the Informational APR includes the cash customer incentive which is only available to customers who do not purchase finance/lease through Toyota Financial Services at a special rate, as a cost of borrowing. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not special rates), then you may be able to take advantage of Cash Customer Incentives. ‡‡Additional $500 Gas Gift Card or $500 in Toyota Accessories offer available on all new Toyota models and applies to retail customer purchase, lease or finance agreements made on July 14, 15 and 16 at participating dealers only. Offer does not apply to fleet purchases. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
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