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Canfor’s lumber shipments are up 16 per cent in their second quarter. The company also reported operating income of $26 million for the second quarter of 2012, compared to an operating loss of $21.5 million for the first quarter. The positive variance primarily reflected improved results in the lumber segment, where stronger markets supported higher prices. Canfor reported net income attributable to shareholders of $4.5 million, or $0.03 per share, for the second quarter of 2012, compared to a shareholder net loss of $16.2 million, or $0.11 per share, for the first quarter of 2012 and shareholder net income of $2.1 million, or $0.01 per share, for the second quarter of 2011. For the six months ending June 30, 2012, the shareholder net loss was $11.7 million, or $0.08 per share, compared to net income of $9.1 million, or $0.06 per share, for the first half of 2011. The shareholder net income for the second quarter of 2012 included various items affecting comparability with prior periods, which had an overall net negative impact of $6.6 million, or $0.05 per share. After adjusting for such items, the company’s adjusted shareholder net income for the second quarter of 2012 was $11.1 million, or $0.08 per share, up $33.4 million, or $0.24 per share, from an adjusted shareholder net loss of $22.3 million, or $0.16 per share, for the first quarter of 2012. Adjusted shareholder net income for the second quarter of 2011 was $2.6 million, or $0.02 per share. Stronger demand is being attributed to market improvements in both North American and offshore markets. Additionally U.S. housing starts are on an upward trend averaging 739,000 units seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) up more than three per cent from the previous quarter.
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Canadian housing starts were also up, increasing 12 per cent from the previous quarter, to almost 230,000 units SAAR. In China, markets improved as inventories returned to more normal levels following the inventory build early in the previous quarter. Japanese demand remained solid through the quarter. Pulp markets were relatively balanced heading into the quarter but saw signs of weakness as the quarter progressed. The company announced as a result of improved conditions lumber prices “rallied.” The average spruce, pine, fir (SPF) two X four price rose 11 per cent to US$295 per Mfbm, with similar increases seen for most other grades, while the spread between Western SPF structural and utility grade pricing also narrowed. Strong prices through May triggered a reduction in the export tax in June to 10 per cent for the first time this year. Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) prices also saw similar increases over the quarter. As a result, Canfor’s lumber sales realizations saw solid gains, with a higher value sales mix also having a positive impact. For northern bleach softwood kraft (NBSK) pulp, U.S. dollar sales realizations were up slightly with the average North America list price up US$30 to US$900 per tonne. Canadian dollar sales realizations across all solid wood and pulp products were positively impacted by a one per cent weakening of the average Canadian dollar. “The improvement in lumber prices and earnings reflected a modest increase in construction activity in North America and continued solid offshore demand for Western SPF lumber products,” Canfor CEO and president Don Kayne said. “The integration of these operations has gone very smoothly, and the startup of our upgraded Radium mill in the same south-east Kootenay region of B.C. remains on schedule for the fall of this year.”
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City partnership potential with China Quesnel Mayor Mary Sjostrom and guests, Sue-Ellen Miller (School District No. 28) and Coralee Oakes (Chamber of Commerce) shared their enthusiasm regarding the recent trip to China. The motive for the trip was to explore potential economic development opportunities in Quesnel, backed by Chinese investment and to champion the development of our school district’s international student exchange program.
Bill approved A request to review seven months of visa bills by Coun. Sushil Thapar was approved. Thapar, along with any other interested councillors, will meet with the director of finance at City Hall to review the city’s corporate visa bills and to gain an understanding of the process behind the corporate visas. These cards are mainly used for travel expenses, long term service awards, training courses and various small supplies where payment by credit card is required or is more efficient.
Infrastructure fund Prior to submitting the two grant applications as discussed at the July 16 Council meeting, more details on the proposed projects under the new Community
Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF) were provided. As per the grant guidelines, grant funds cannot be used for feasibility and planning studies, so planning work on the Two Mile Flat trail would not qualify and further, gas tax funds could not be used as matching funds for the project. Council approved the recommendation to submit applications for the North Cariboo Multi-Centre project in the amount of $4 million and for the trail rehabilitation project in the amount of $125,000. The CIIF supports reinvestment in existing community infrastructure and suggests that projects requesting less than $250,000 will receive priority. The city would be required to match any funding received.
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Council approved the contract award for the Landfill Entrance Improvements/Weigh Scales project to Lauren Brothers Construction Ltd. in the amount of $294,000 plus HST and a 10% contingency if required. The budget for this project was $650,000. Contract work will include the supply and installation of the scales, scale house, electrical works, and sewer system. See PAGE A4
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LOCAL NEWS Saturday
Not working since I’m a teacher. BELINDA HARRISON
Playing in the water. BIANCA BOWES
Being outside with the kids. CASSY PARKER
Getting wet.
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Council reviews city water report from A2 City forces and subcontractors will complete the remaining work on this project which includes water servicing, asphalt, fencing, and concrete road barriers.
Water review Council received the City’s 2011 Drinking Water Annual Report which describes the water system and provides a summary of quality testing and water management during 2011. It’s presentation to council is required by provincial legislation and has been established as a requirement to
ensure accountability to the community for the water service provided. It is now available for public review.
Development • The City of Quesnel will soon see a storage facility for “All Kinds of Storageâ€?. Council approved the Development Permit (DP) for a ministorage facility at 392 Johnston Avenue. • A DP for building improvements by the Nazko First Nation office at 405 Barlow Avenue was also approved by council. Facade improvements include cultured stone,
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new siding, energy efficient windows, and landscape improvements adhering to the Downtown Design Guidelines. • Council authorized a Development Variance Permit (DVP) for the construction of a 90m2 detached garage in the North Quesnel neighbourhood at 544 Callanan Street. • A DVP was authorized by Council for the assembly of a 235m2 open covered building to be used for a synthetic ice rink. This structure will be located at $MART $PENDER$ $HOP FIR$T IN OUR CLA$$IFIED PAGE$! CALL
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Important dates August 3 – 6 – ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art
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Evelyn Thelma Cash sadly announce her peaceful passing June 29, 2012 at Dunrovin Park Lodge surrounded by those she loved. A Memorial Service for Evelyn will be held at St. John the Divine Anglican Church on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at 2 pm with Margot Rose ofďŹ ciating. Those wishing to honour Evelyn’s memory by way of a donation, may do so to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the charity of the donor’s choice. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.
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Staples drive for school supplies DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Staples is once again gearing up for the Back To School season and is hoping to make the experience easier on some less fortunate students. Doug Gore, business support manager at Staples, said this will be the fifth year the Quesnel location has participated in the event. “Staples in Quesnel has been putting on the School Supply Drive since we opened,” he said. Nationwide, more than 320 Staples locations are participating in the drive this year. Although all school supplies are accepted, Gore said they prefer monetary donations. “We prefer cash donations so individual families can get the proper supplies for their children’s specific needs,” he explained. If you would prefer to donate school supplies instead of making a cash donation, Gore said some supplies are more in
“In Quesnel, we have helped several hundred youths. Nationwide, many thousands of children have been helped. All money donated in Quesnel goes directly to local students.” Doug Gore, Staples in Quesnel
demand than others. “Backpacks and other high ticket items are demanded the most,” Gore said. “All donations are welcome.” Since its start in Quesnel, the program has been able to help many families who could not otherwise send their children to school with proper supplies. “In Quesnel, we have helped several hundred youths,” Gore explained. “Nationwide, many thousands of children have been helped. “All money donated in
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Obituary Tribute
Maria Jacoba Nieuwboer November 29, 1925 to July 23, 2012 It is with great sadness that the family of Maria (Mary) Nieuwboer announce her passing. On Sunday July 22nd Maria celebrated her 60th year in Canada with family and friends and the following morning she slipped peacefully into the arms of the Lord. Maria is survived by her children, Veronica (Gino), Rika (Dave), Miriam (Bill), Cathy (Roy), and John, 12 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. Maria is also survived by 2 sisters in Canada and 2 sisters and a brother in Holland, and numerous other relatives and friends. She was a wonderful wife, mother, oma, sister, aunt, and a friend to all. Thanks to Claytons Funeral Home for your help with the arrangements. You made a trying time much easier to handle. Thanks to Father Paul Simms for the prayer service and the wonderful Mass. Thanks to the ladies that provided the music and to the ladies of the C.W.L thank you for the tea. To Audrey and her helpers thank you for helping out with the sound system. Thanks to Rika Kidd for a wonderful eulogy, to Corey for the readings and to her grandchildren, Alvin, Adrian, Kevin, Attilio, Aaron and Tyler for being the pall bearers, and Corey for being an honorary pall bearer. For many years Maria had failing health and we would like to thank everyone that has been there for her. Dr. Grapes, and the ladies from home support thanks for your many years of devotion to mom. In the last year mom spent four months in Quesnel Hospice where the care she received was phenomenal, and another four months in hospital where she was also well taken care of. Her final four months spent at Dunrovin Lodge were her happiest. Our heartfelt thank you to all. To our family and friends who were there for us when we needed them most, thank you. We could not have done it without all the extra hugs and kind words. Thanks to all for the flowers and donations that were made on moms behalf. Rika, Miriam, Cathy and John would also like to give heartfelt thanks to Veronica and Gino for always being there for mom, she appreciated it and so did we. Mom you are finally free from pain. You put up a great fight and gave us many extra years. Rest in Peace. We Love you!!!!
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Karaoke winner chosen during Billy Barker Days DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Quesnel’s So You Think You Can Sing competition culminated in a two-part final during Billy Barker Days. The Royal Canadian Legion hosted the event, which saw contests every Friday leading up to the final. Winners from previous weeks were invited to the final on Friday night of Billy Barker Days where the finalists were whittled down to 12 who were invited back to perform Saturday, after which three winners were chosen. The singers were judged on four criteria: singing in key, singing in rhythm, singing the words clearly and crowd reaction. Straight From The Heart Music supplied the karaoke services throughout the competition and in the end, Stephen Dobson beat out the other contestants with his rendition of Boot Scootin Boogie, originally a Brooks and Dunn tune. Julie Joly and Nathan Pontius rounded out the top three singing Jolene and La Bamba, respectively. Prizes included vouchers for several hotels, restaurants and activities such as rafting, train rides and tattoos. For more information about Straight From The Heart karaoke services, contact Deb, songs4u@telus.net.
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OPINIONS Are you prepared?
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s this newspaper went to press, vast swaths of India were only just having power restored after three days of blackouts. The massive power outage in the massively populated country has led to various blame games and left up to 600-million people with a cruel reminder of just how reliant we are on the powergrid system. Trains were left stationary on tracks, factories were brought to a standstill and the sweltering heat became all the more sweltering for those with no electricity. The June edition of National Geographic has as its cover story the possibility that intense solar storms on the Sun could impact much on earth that relies on computerization. From GPS systems to the power grid, the article (and similar documentaries on PBS and elsewhere) warned if Earth experiences what it did during an event in the 1800s, we could be sent back to a literal dark age. And, imagining just how fast that genial neighbour can turn into a raving, violent survivalist is a frightening read. If nothing else, the blackouts in India, like earthquakes closer to home, should offer all of us a reminder to be prepared for that day when our phones don’t work, our ovens won’t turn on, our furnace won’t fire up and the food in our fridges will start to spoil. Do you have an emergency kit in your home? If the power went out right now, do you have enough food and water and supplies to last you a week? A month? Probably not, which is why we should all use the India blackouts as a reminder to take a few hours to prepare for the worst. –Kamloops This Week
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emories are made and stars are born at the Olympics and even someone who’s been a star since birth can shine bright enough to leave a lasting impression. The Queen of England proved that recently when she officially became a Bond Girl with her dramatic entrance at the opening ceremony of the London Summer Olympic Games, joining the excited spectators in the coliseum. The Queen herself, however, didn’t look all that excited. “She looks mad,” my 11-year-old son said when the cameras showed her without a smile in the audience several times. “Give her a break, Sam,” my nine-year-old daughter replied. “She’s old and she just jumped out of a plane, didn’t she?” While the Queen’s acting debut will stand out as a highlight for me, I know there will be many more to
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On A Brighter Note enjoy as well. The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat is always on full display when the world comes together to present the best of the best. My first memory of falling in love with the spectacular event was back in 1976 when I first laid eyes on a 14-year-old girl named Nadia Comaneci. I remember being in the living room of my house, sitting cross-legged on the floor, watching our old black and white TV after my mom had called me in to see the women’s gymnastics. I was immediately amazed, not just at their beauty and skill, but at their pint-sized
us. What’s breathtaking about all of the Olympic athletes that manage to make it to this level of greatness is what we will never see: their grueling journeys in getting there. Whether they’ve come from the ghetto or royalty, their passion, perseverance and unwavering will to win is inspiring and motivating to Olympian hopefuls, as well as to the millions of people like me. “As simple as it sounds,” Mary Lou Retton, another Olympic superstar once said. “We all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given.” I have no doubts that Queen Elizabeth, and my daughter Daisy Elizabeth, would agree. More columns, blogs, cartoons and videos can be found at LoriWelbourne. com.
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proportions. Some of them – Nadia in particular – didn’t look much older than me. I hadn’t seen or heard of her before, but I would soon never forget her when she became the first gymnast to score a perfect ten and instantly became an international superstar. For years my friends and I would pretend to be Nadia, re-enacting her sheer brilliance in our imaginations. I was nine years old at the time – the same age my daughter Daisy is now. A budding tumbler herself, it’s not surprising that her favourite competitions to watch are the gymnastics, even with the men and their “gross hairy armpits.” “Seriously,” she said covering her eyes more than once when different athletes reached for the rings. “That is not attractive!” Yet soon enough they wowed her with their power and precision and she’d just sit in awe with the rest of
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Thapar, prepared to be open and honest Editor: How unfortunate that council yet again has chastised Coun. Sushil Thapar for speaking out. Yes, he should, and has, apologized for his disrespectful language towards other councillors and the mayor. However, he is the only one that is prepared to be open and transparent with the taxpayers who pay their allowances and
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expect honesty and fiscal responsibility, which I feel seems to be sadly lacking at the present time. I can clearly recall when this mayor was herself on council and was disruptive and disrespectful towards Mayor Nate Bello. What goes around, comes around. Whatever one’s own beliefs and opinions, Bello was always willing to enter into open and
interested discussion. He never demanded that everyone agree with him. Nor do I recall a time when he made any unprofessional comments concerning other members of council to city staff, which I was certainly subjected to by this mayor during my time at City Hall. This council should realize that without disagreement, no change
or growth is possible. They should also be better prepared for council meetings, which might mean reading the agenda prior to Monday and even raising questions beforehand with staff concerned, so they have a better understanding of the issues. I sincerely hope that rather than isolating Thapar, they make more of an effort to understand what he is trying to do,
They should also be prepared as individuals to stand up for what is right for the organization and for the community. and be willing to provide the taxpayers with more information and answers as to how they are
spending the taxes they raise. It should not be necessary to continually obtain this information only through Freedom of Information requests. They should also be prepared as individuals to stand up for what is right for the organization and for the community. That is what they were elected to do. Meriel Wild Quesnel
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Road ready Heather doing a stretch in the Washington wheat fields between Wilbur and Grand Coulee, WA. Chris Hartridge photo
The Hartridges on the road again in Washington State
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his year’s cycle tour takes Heather and I into the neighbour’s backyard. Washington state has always been a favourite destination, primarily due to the warm, no, hot summer weather that can be found in the central part of the state around Lake Roosevelt. We’ve been coming here since our kids were young. This year we have two weeks to make a loop and our planned tour fits the bill. Thanks to the generous hospitality from our friend Helene, we started in Oliver and crossed the border just south of Osoyoos. Unusually cool weather was in store for our first day, which is actually a good thing. Even though we’ve been putting in the time riding this spring and summer, we chose to keep the distances short for the first few days. Our first destination was the busy little town of Tonasket. The town is named after Chief Tonasket of
The Hartridges
Back of Beyond the Okanogan people, a local leader from this area who assumed the status of grand chief of the American Okanogan after the drawing of the U.S.Canada border by the Oregon Treaty of 1846, assuming a leadership role in Okanogan territory formerly held by Chief Nicola who lived north of the border. Like Quesnel, forestry and agriculture keep things humming here as does tourism. We stayed overnight behind the Tonasket Tourist Centre. The office is also a Warmshowers host – a world wide non-profit organization with members who are typically touring cyclists or just people
who want to support those who are travelling on bicycles. Check out www.warmshowers. org. The Tourist Centre offered a cool grassy spot, washrooms and free WiFi. Warmshowers hosts don’t generally charge anything as it’s kind of a reciprocal thing. We’ve had a number of wonderful people from around the world stay at our place in Quesnel and we’ve had our share of ‘warm showers’ as well. The Wauconda Pass was our first real climb on our second day of the tour. It had warmed up considerably so we got an early start to beat the heat. We arrived in Republic to news of a huge storm that swept through the area three days earlier. It was the same storm that resulted in the tragic loss of a young boy in Grand Forks. We chose to stay in the community campground but there was no water and no power. We
didn’t really miss the power, but the water is essential. Fortunately, we had met a couple from Virginia who offered to transport some water to the campground for us. We had met them at the famous Wauconda Cafe earlier. There are friendly people everywhere. The next morning we headed south towards the Colville Nation lands where the worst damage from the storm occurred. The storm’s path was indiscriminate. In this area White Pine is the predominant species and whole forests were flattened. Mature trees two to three feet in diameter were snapped off, generally half way up the tree. The fallout took down power lines and smashed houses, trailers and anything that stood in its way. When we arrived in Keller, home base for the local government, it was a scene of emergency preparedness in full swing. Portable accommodation, fresh
water, sanitation and hot showers were available. Again, lucky for us the main grocery store was open and water was available there as well. We stopped for a break and met some of the local people who were there when the storm hit. Everyone described it as incredibly scary – like a war zone. We then headed to the ferry across Lake Roosevelt. Part of Route 21, this is a free service and only takes a few minutes. It dropped us off near our destination for the night, the Keller Ferry Campground. It was a busy place but we found a great spot and set up camp for the night. On the road at 6 a.m. the next morning as we had a 12-mile hill to climb and had no desire to be doing it later on when it was hot. The ride was truly wonderful with the sun rising, a cool sage breeze blowing and lots of rattlesnakes. Yup, six of ‘em.
All dead though, from being at the wrong place at the wrong time. We made it to Wilbur for our second breakfast and the chance to stock up with more water. Wilbur might as well be a town in Alberta. Grain elevators and tractors on the main drag makes one feel like they’ve been transported to another place. Only another 32 km to go before we get to see the damn dam. The Grand Coulee Dam is quite a remarkable place to visit. Built during the Great Depression, it put thousands of people to work. The engineering is phenomenal for its time. Holding back the Columbia River is no mean feat. The lake just above the dam will be our camp and playground for the next three days. Can’t wait. Chris Hartridge is a biking enthusiast and regular Observer contributor.
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Author to launch book at ArtsWells Susan Safyan, associate editor of Arsenal Pulp Press, was volunteering to edit memoirs for the 25th anniversary of Vancouver Folk Festival in 2003 when she realized she could do the same thing for the community of Wells. Safyan lived in Wells for five years in the late ‘70s and early ‘80s during the hippy hay days in that isolated mining town. She knew there was a gunny sack of hilarious, outrageous, magically compelling and often irreverent stories of those times so she started collecting them on her regular returns to the community over the next eight years. She compiled them into a book that hit the bookshelves this summer. At the Arts Wells Music Festival this weekend Safyan will launch All Roads Lead to Wells: Stories of the Hippie Days, published by Caitlin Press. The event takes place at Aug 4, at 5:30 p.m. in the Sunset Theatre. The 1970s was a unique time when a whole generation of young people abandoned the dreams and bastions of their parents and western society and headed for remote corners of the hinterland like Wells, to recreate their own culture. “I loved those amazing end of the road stories,” says Safyan, who was working for a plastic letter manufacturer in Los Angeles in 1978 when she met a handsome lumberjack from Wells. Within a year she had gone to visit him, then moved in with him in his rustic cabin. Besides telling stories of Wells, she says the book is meant to evoke the times of the hippy drop-out generation. On the broader scale she says All Roads Lead to Wells reflects what was happening in the macrocosm across North America. In her research Safyan collected stories that occurred before she arrived in Wells, when Brian Humber and Dale Ruckle established Filthy Larry’s Leather Shoppe in the late ‘60s. She describes the resistance the newcomers encountered with the old guard who considered them too weird and how things kind of mellowed out over time as they discovered the things they had in common. Safyan will be in Quesnel to sign copies of her book and for a presentation Aug. 9, 7 p.m. in council chambers, City Hall as part of Quesnel Museum’s Heritage Speaker series. Books will be for sale and admission is by donation. – submitted by Sage Birchwater
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Get your foxy on with performance art and music Aug. 11 Unseemly Evenings is once again presenting a musical and performance extravaganza, Aug. 11 at Gold Pan City Dance. Headlining the event, the Vancouver-based band High Society is an unstoppably dramatic rockin’ soul and blues group, which will fill your eyes and ears with euphoric excitement and inspiration. They have been building a regional reputation for close to two years playing a blend of R&B, soul, blues, folk, hip hop and jazz. High Society is currently engaged in a summer threemonth tour. Fronted by the incendiary Adam Farnsworth on keys and vocals, he shares the limelight with the beautiful, inimitable, Chelsea Johnson on vocals and guitars. Their solid rhythmic foundation is held down by Cory Sweet on baritone saxophone, tuba and various wind instruments and Kenan Sungur on drums, upright bass and vocals. The evening will be punctuated with shenanigans and chaos said event organizer Jessie Herman. “It’s going to be a foxy night so get your foxy on, whatever that means to you,” she said with a twinkle in her eye. “It’s a chance to dress up or down, skin is smiled on. Expect the unexpected.” Audiences will be amazed by the performance of Vile Pole Arts, a local duo who have competed and performed in B.C. and Alberta, most recently in the Alberta Pole Fitness Championships. They combine extraordinary athleticism with stunning showmanship savvy. Rounding out the show, Bottoms Up Barely Burlesque is a simply delightful and delicious dance ensemble that will tease you and please you. Experience these burlesque beauties and fabulous French men for a performance of unseemly proportions. Then, just when you thought it might be time to retire for the night, D.J. Dilemna will keep the bootie shaking into the wee hours of the morning. Early bird tickets at $20 are available at BoPeep Boutique until the day before the show, Aug. 10. Remaining tickets will be available the day of the show for $25 also at BoPeep Boutique. For information on the show find it on facebook (BottomsUpBarelyBurlesque) or call 250-255-1171.
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Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce August Update Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce / Visitor Centre is very busy with upcoming events. Quesnel is a charming city filled with fun activities for the whole family. The visitor centre has come up with some creative ways for you and your family to get out and explore the wonderful attractions that Quesnel has to offer including Tourism Awareness Day and a fun photo contest. Our 3rd Annual Tourism Awareness Day is on August 15th. A passport has been created and is available in the Cariboo Observer or by stopping by the Visitor Centre. Visit the attractions, present your passport and receive a stamp or signature and experience what it has to offer! When you have visited five or more attractions, stop in at the Quesnel Visitor Centre and drop off your form! All completed forms will be entered to win a fabulous prize being drawn on August 15th at Tourism Awareness Day. The seven attractions and events included in the passport are unique to Quesnel and are great ways to learn about the local history, agriculture, art, and even tourism. The Quesnel Museum & Archives: Open 7 Days a week 9am - 6pm. Rated one of the top 10 museums in British Columbia, the Quesnel Museum & Archives has a great collection of artifacts and exhibits. Barkerville Historic Town: Open 7 Days a week 8:30 am - 8:00 pm. Come out and help Barkerville celebrate its 150th anniversary! Barkerville remains a thriving place, rich in history and full of life. Cottonwood Historic Site: Open 7 Days a week 10 am - 5 pm. Cottonwood House is one of the last remaining roadhouses in British Columbia. Quesnel & District Antique Machinery Park: Open Friday - Tuesday 10 am - 4 pm. The Quesnel & District Heritage Association actively promotes the restoration of antique machinery that is important to the history of Quesnel. Quesnel Farmer’s Market: Open Saturday’s 8:30 am - 1:00 pm. The farmer’s market is a great way to get out and see what the agricultural industry is all about and purchase some amazing fresh produce! Quesnel Art Gallery & Artrium. Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 am - 4 pm. Come in and check out their exhibit for August “The Dog Days of Summer” which is dedicated to our canine friends! Rocky Mountaineer: Train arrives Mondays at 7:30 and Wednesdays at 6:30. Come down to the train station and greet the passengers travelling to our area and enter the year end draw for a trip for 2 on the Rocky Mountaineer. We are also hosting a photo contest for 10 weeks with great prizes. Weekly winners will be put into final photo contest where the winning photo will be used as the “Quesnel & District Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Business Excellence Award Photo” for the 2012 Business Excellence Awards. Photos should reflect the enjoyment of life and the unique locations, seasons and landscapes throughout the City of Quesnel. Week 1 July 29 – Aug. 4 Billy Barker Days Week 2 Aug. 5 – Aug. 11 Quesnel Museum/ Visitor Centre/ Flowers Week 3 Aug. 12 – Aug. 18 Pinnacles Provincial Park Week 4 Aug. 19 – Aug. 25 Fraser River Footbridge Week 5 Aug. 26 – Sept. 1 Quesnel Events & People Week 6 Sept. 2 – Sept. 8 Lakes / Adventure Recreation / Fishing Week 7 Sept. 9 - Sept. 15 Quesnel Soccer Fields Week 8 Sept. 16 – Sept. 22 West Fraser Timber Park Week 9 Sept. 23 – Sept. 29 River Front Trail / Waterfalls / Other Trails Week 10 Sept. 30 – Oct. 6 Rocky Mountaineer Train and Station All photos must meet a minimum resolution of 1024 by 791 pixels (Award Photo will be printed 11x14”). Please submit photos by email to qvisitor@quesnelbc. com. If you have any questions on either of these events please drop into the Quesnel Visitor Centre or call us at 250-992-8716.
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Above; the course branched out from Dragon Lake and finished at Dragon Lake, so the half way point of both the cycling and running portions of the event were marked by a cone where the riders and runners would turn around and come back. Middle; not a usual sight at triathlon, but the Billy Barker Days traithlon is a little bit different. John Courtney (right) and Karoly Peter in the final leg of their journey. Photos contributedd
JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Triathlons are a three sport marathon by definition and those three sports are typically run, bike, swim, but the Billy Barker Day Triathlon was a little different. Based out of Legion Beach on Dragon Lake, each event went out from Legion Beach went up, around and came back for the transition. Greg Strebel, one of the organizers of the event, wasn’t there 32 years ago when everything started, so he doesn’t know precisely why the decision was made, but he does know that it changes the event. “It gives more opportunity to people who don’t usually do triathlons,” Strebel said. The swimming portion can be difficult, because getting tired in the middle of a swim and taking a break is much harder than on dry land, but canoeing opens the field to people who might feel intimidated by swimming. This opened it up to casual teams, including a five person family team
rowing together in a large canoe. It also turns the triathlon into a team event, with the main category being a two person team that rides together in the first portion, then paddle together in the same canoe, before setting off, somewhat independently on the run. The run is scored as an average between the team mates, so teams tend to spread out in the event. And that spread is exactly what allowed this year’s team of John Courtney and Karoly Peter to win. In the bike and on the water Courtney and Peter were neck and neck with Glen Boudreau and Jason Jacobs, but Courtney eschewed socks in the transition and set out on the run, leaving his partner behind, knowing that any second he could gain would go towards their average. “I had a really fast transition so I had a really good gap,” said Courtney. Despite the fact Courtney says he’s not much of a runner, he was able to defend that gap and stay in front. With Courtney and Peter’s average time, the team was able to take first overall and first in the open men with an averaged time of 1:19:18. Boudreau and Jacobs
took second overall and in the open men with an average time 1:22:59. Chris Elden and Ryan Elden took third overall, and first in the family class, with a 1:23:40. Third in the open men, Steve Dimond and Dan Morrisey finished with an averaged time of 1:36:14. Lou Brisco and Rietta Brisco took first in the open women category with a team time of 1:42:25. followed by Pam Beaudoin and Jillian Stockburger finishing in 2:06:11. In third, Lai Englander and Dianna Embleton finished with an averaged time of 2:16:55. Bert Sturt and Paul Mednis represented for the masters men category with a 1:29:38, for a first in their category. In the masters women, Bridget Nowakowski and Michelle Klapatiuk took the category with a team time of 1:50:31. Brendan Reiter and Wyllie Mednis teamed up to take the juniors category with a 1:38:55. Leah Peddle and Michelle Domreis took second with an averaged time of 2:06:39. In the masters mixed, Edie Ferris and Ray Ferris took the top honours with a
team time of 1:47:43. Taking second, Bill and Darlene Osborne teamed up for a time of 1:51:06. Ryan and Chris Elden took first in the family category with a team time of 1:23:40. George and Graham Paul with an averaged time of 1:29:56 placed second, followed by Jake and Mark Courtney in third with 1:44:10. Andrea and Kevin Sturt took the top spot in the open mixed with an averaged time of 1:34:13. Ashley Briggs-Hilliard and Chris Hilliad took second with a team time of 1:50:29, followed by Janet Ortner and Jamie O’Flynn at 1:52:48. Steven Yager took the top spot in the unlimited class all by himself, with a final time of 1:43:32. Stephanie Huska and Amber Kronyk took second, running together to finish at 1:47:24. Daniel, Michael, Darryl and Lee Greenough with Cathy Giles all teamed up in a big canoe to take third in the unlimited category with a team time of 1:50:44. Strebel and the organizers would like to thank the Legion for the beach and all the participants, volunteers and the audience for making the event as memorable as it was.
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s you read these opening lines, Cheyann Newman is in Italy playing the U20 Italian Hockey team, or perhaps in Austria, playing hockey there, gadding about Europe for the first time in her life with a team of girls ready to take on the world, or at least the world’s hockey teams. Not only will she be playing against European teams, but in an exhibition tournament, she will be playing on a team made from players from all over Europe. And though traveling overseas and playing international level hockey can be tough on the nerves as well as the body, the excitement of the trip trumps all the rest for Newman. “I’m more excited than nervous because I love listening to different languages and accents and I’ll get to know some of them, so I think it’ll be cool,” she said. “I’m hoping to trade jerseys with them. We’ll trade pins and jerseys, so I can bring back some jerseys from different countries.” Newman has been practicing for two months with the touring team. The journey there, though, was less than straightforward. Newman was part of the bantam tier three Thunder who won their playoffs at the beginning of this year. But when the organizers of the teams going overseas began their selections, Newman wasn’t part of their considerations. It wasn’t until the coaches asked the girls if they knew anyone else who played at that calibre that a
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friend of Newman’s from Prince George piped up. None of the organizers knew she existed because Newman plays with the boys and the coaches only had numbers for the girls league. The Newman household was contacted not long after hockey season ended and Newman’s stats were sent away for consideration. After a bit of waiting, she was selected to join the team. Just over two months ago, in late May, the practices began. But, being in northern B.C., nothing is quite that simple. A western Canada team contains players from larger land mass than any European country (barring Russia which can’t make up its mind what continent it wants to be in) which brings along that uniquely northern Canadian problem: distance. The team practices in Edmonton, a 10hour drive Newman and her mother made twice a month, for about two months, to be a part of the practices. Though the weekend trips put a strain on Newman, the effort and the trail is worth it, because now Newman and her mother are traveling in Europe. The team has a few preliminary matches to help meld them as a team before they enter the tournament as well as time on the plane and buses to get to know each other better which should help the on-ice play. The challenge after that will be finding
their stride against teams with very different methods of play. “I know the Russians are fast and Finland has very good stick handling skills. But I think each team is going to be quite different, how they play. It’s going to be quite interesting how their game methods play against ours,” Newman said. European hockey while not an entirely new sport, is different enough that the girls will be playing catch up when they get there. One of the largest differences is the size of the rink. The Euro spec rink is bigger than a North American rink, which means the girls must get used to the size not only in their strategies, but also physically. The refs, as well, have a bit of a different interpretation of the rules than in Canada, said Newman. The trip itself promises to be tiring as well, as they have practice, games, traveling and as much touring as possible to fit into the two weeks. But that doesn’t concern Newman, as there will be time for naps on the bus and she’s had a lot of practice getting up early and making trips around the country during her time shuttling back and forth to Edmonton. What does worry her, however, is the same thing that all international travelers worry about: jet lag. “The time zone’s going to be really difficult. It’s a nine
hour time difference in Italy. So I’m really worried about getting jet lag,” Newman said. That’s all compounded for Cheyann, by the fact that she’s been playing with the boys for years. A game style she says is a lot more physical, but a little slower she said. But despite the list of difficulties the team has in front of them, Newman is confident the team will do well
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As a successful candidate, you will be a qualiďŹ ed HD MECHANIC with a valid Interprovincial Journeyman ticket. Experience with Liebherr, Caterpillar and Taylor equipment would be a deďŹ nite asset. A Level 3 Welding ticket would be an deďŹ nite asset as well. Shifts could consist of days and or afternoons (must be exible to work both).
PERMANENT Part Time Clerical Sales Person available. Successful applicants will have strong customer service skills and have lots of computer experience. Customer Service, Inventory Control, Rec freight, Water analysis, maintain showroom displays, signage, maintain store supplies. Approx 24hrs/week. Some Saturdays. Starting at $13.25/hour. QualiďŹ ed applicants only please. Drop off resume at New Waves Pool & Spa, 74 Broadway Avenue North in Williams Lake or email to info@newwaves.ca
This individual will be a team player with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Will have the ability to work with minimal supervision, and will be able to contribute positively to a quality team environment.
Trades, Technical
Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and ProďŹ t guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? JOIN THE TOLKO PROFESSIONALS If you are a results oriented individual with a proven record of accomplishment in your trade, a strong safety background and a desire to work in a team environment, explore this opportunity by sending a detailed resume by August 8, 2012 to: Penni Yamamoto, Human Resourses Tolko Industries Ltd., Quest Wood Division 1879 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 6R9 Fax: (1) 250-992-1701 or e-mail: Questwood@Tolko.com
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Retail
Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing and manufacturing facilities throughout Western Canada. Our commitment to excellence in the forest industry has resulted in signiďŹ cant growth. We arecurrently seeking a CERTIFIED HD MECHANIC to join our progressive team at Tolko’s Quest Wood sawmill facility located in Quesnel, B.C. The Quesnel area has a population of 25,000 people and combines small-town values and affordable housing with a full array of recreational, educational and healthcare facilities. We are surrounded by rivers and lakes offering unlimited yearround outdoor recreational opportunities.
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Home Improvements
Home Improvements
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A permanent paper carrier is needed for: •Bowron, Callanan, Kinchant, McLean, Vaughan •McNaughton, Reid St. •Barlow, Callanan, Gray, Vaughan, Sheppard, St. Laurent •Robin Rd., Hilborn Rd. •Paley Ave., Pierce Ave., Picard Ave (start July 4) •Racing Rd. •Phillips, Brears, Enemark, Neighbour (S) •Brears, Britton, Enemark, Phillips (N) •Neighbour, Sanderson, Thompson, Pederson •Fiege, Pedersen, Vachon, Viker •Giesbrecht, Manweller, Morast, Redden •Gook, Ariel Dawn, Cody Dale, Croft •Beryl, Dragonview, Flint, Gook, Jasper •Basalt, Granite, Jade, Quartz, Mica •Bass, Maple Close, Mountain Ash,
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Pets & Livestock
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Pets CANE Corso Puppies “Italian Mastiff� Born May 5, ready for new homes now. Vet checked and vaccines to date. “Mastiff Acres� on Facebook 900. for pets 250-296-4548 HAVANESE / BICHON frise puppies, come with shots, del avail. $650. (250)804-6848 PB non reg. Blue Heeler Puppies 1 male/1 female ready to go to their forever loving homes. Both parents at home w/ pups & can be viewed. Pups dewormed & have up to date shots. Must have knowledge of breed & be a good forever home. $400 negotiable. 255-6645
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Acreage for Sale 235 Acres for sale, only 10 minutes from Vanderhoof. Great building site at 10 acre pond, fenced, 45 acres cleared. $248,000. obo (250)567-3193 2639 Roberta Rd (Kersley) 12x60 Mobile 15’ x 37’ Addition 2 baths, 3 bdrm, 1 full acre. Lots of Trees , Fenced and x fence. $ 97,000 obo Phone 250-747-1969 or 250991-9701 Lanny FOR sale by owner $500,000. 34.31 acres at 2223 Sales rd West –Approx. 30 acres of hay ďŹ eld with 1600 sq ft. home. Very good potential, still in Ag lease. 1700 sq ft shop heated and a 36x50 Hay barn very close to town along highway 97. Contact: R. Poitras 780217-1591 or e-mail me at eagleoilďŹ eld@live.ca
For Sale By Owner RENOVATED house for sale 572 Wilson Street. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. 1363sqft per oor. Asking $212,000 Phone 250-9925471
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Lovely 3 bdrm family home on .5 ac. Nice & bright w/ spacious kitchen & dining room. Large enclosed deck/ sunroom, fenced back yard, 22x30 carport. Just $179,900. #3801 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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PRICED TO SELL!
Great 2 bdrm rancher on large .31 ac. city lot. New kitchen cabinets and lots of newer ooring and paint. Fenced yard. Great starter house at $79,900. #3803 Randy Derrick 250-992-6028 • 250-992-7202
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2400 sq ft, 2 level, 4bdrm./1.5 baths, fully reno’d home with views of 10 Mile Lake! A must see! Asking $305,500. Contact Joni @ (250)991-2680
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216,000
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1706 View Dr. - Horses Grazing, Tree lined drive, View of Mnts to east & Dragon Lk to west. 7.41 ac, south. Owner built, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, bright & inviting home. Laun on main, huge kitchen, cupbd space galore, cov’d porch, 2 decks, hot tub, fire pit, trails, RV storage, barn, fenced pasture. High ceiling in part fin’d bsmt. The longer you visit, the more to discover. A true gem of a lifestyle, all set up for you & your horses. Call Rick MLS#N220775 NCR#2344
349,900
$
252 Scott Rd. - Magnificent view!! This 4 bdrm, 2 bath home has been recently updated. French doors off the dining room open out to the 2 tiered sundeck, w/another smaller deck overlooking the Fraser River. This a must see. Call Lisa to book a viewing today. MLS#N220865 NCR#2347
359,900
269,900
$
454 Sanderson Rd. – OASIS IN THE CITY! Quality built home, o/s workshop & double sized yard. View Dragon Lk. 1 blk Legion Beach. Outdoor livability incl sundeck, cov’d patio, fencing, park-like setting. 3+1 bdrms, master w/ jetted tub, lg kitchen, formal DR & LR. Rec + Fam rm in daylight bsmt. Dream concrete Dway. WS heated, wired, 2 pc bath & dbl carport. Beautifully manicured 1.112 acre. Call Rick MLS#N217132 NCR#2291
SOLD $
1577 Flint Rd - Family first! Spacious, bright, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, rec rm, room for lg family in this one owner-home. South convenient loc. close to Dragon Lake’s Lust Beach, Lakeview Elem, & Shopping. Dbl garage, storage/workshop, brick, concrete, paving, fenced yard. Maintenance friendly. Must consider moving your family here. This true home awaits being filled w/your family’s love & laughter. Call Rick. MLS#N215857 NCR#2268
2420 Red Bluff Rd. - Spacious, bright & room for the whole family. Large 4 bdrm, 3 bath home seems even bigger w/its open floor plan.Travis An abundance of windows makes for a bright & inviting atmosphere. Massive master 250-255-7304 w/jacuzzi soaker tub! Extra kitchen means room for the in-law or a mortgage helper. Cov’d parking for 2 vehicles & RV. All on 1 acre w/fenced area in family friendly neighbourhood. Call Travis MLS#N218209 NCR#2305
LOTS LOTS OF LAND Now is the time to Build.... View more info & pics on northcariboorealty.com City Services: TATCHELL RD
1 acre
$84,900.00
COACH RD .
.8 acre
$69,900.00+HST N218378
N187879
MILLS RD (water only)
.76 acre
$14,900.00
N175820
AVERY AVE. (city service) 5000sq ft
$27,900.00
N220749
WILKINSON ST. (city ser.) .25 ACRE
$49,900.00
N220754
N217863
7.68 acres
$79,000.00
N214647
CM NAZKO/RAWLINGS 4.83 acres
$59,900.00
N177687
BLACKWATER RD
25+acres
$55,000.00+HST N214273/4
BLACKWATER RDwell & septic) 25+acres
$85,000.00+HST N214272
359,900
183 Nickel Ridge Ave. - FINISHED TO PERFECTION! So bright, so new, so open. Finished up & down, 5 B/R’s, 3 baths, Kitchen complete with island & open concept to dining/Living room. Generously sized covered deck. Concrete drive, to the fenced yard, everything is beautifully done & ready to enjoy. 1 yr new, Home warranty program. Walk to UNBC, Rec centre & walking trails. MLS#N212971 NCR#2233
199,900
$
3992 Bulova Rd. - So Neat, so Country Fresh! 4 bdrm, 2 bath, dbl Moduline w/quality addition of fenced landscaped 1.15Linda acre. Vaulted ceiling, open plan, tiered deck,250-991-2964 gazebo, hot tub, 220 wired/insulated 24x28 shop w/wood heat - just a few of many feats! In fire protection area & on school bus route. Just a nice drive down Barkerville Hwy, left on Schemenauer Rd, right on Omega to corner of Bulova. Call Rick. MLS#216724 NCR#2286
$
185,900
1425 Lavington Rd. – Not 1, but 2 houses! 14x66 newer trailer w/huge add-on & unfinished 24x36 log home. Super private master w/ensuite. Free standing wood stove in addon easily assists the propane & electric main heat. Property is bordered by Baker Creek & perimeter fence, & only needs your fine tuning to make it into the perfect hobby farm or family home. Call Anna-Lisa! MLS#N220263 NCR#2334
495,000
$
4323 Quesnel Hixon Rd - 89.88 beautifully treed acres surround this 1800+ sq. ft. 4 bdrm. home located just min. from town yet feels like the country. Nestled in park-like setting w/a long private drive. Pasture for horses, garden w/fruit trees add to the natural beauty. This gorgeous property boasts 270 ft. of river frontage & amazing views of the mighty Fraser. Call Rick or Travis. MLS#N214004 NCR#2243
$
229,900
470 Patchett St. - Gorgeous family home located right next to the park, perfect for the kids. some of its outstanding features include Bruce oak hardwood floors on the main floor, gas fireplace in the living room, open kitchen that is great for entertaining. Private yard with a covered patio. Call Travis to view. MLS#N219015 NCR#2315
$
119,900
1344 Bass Rd. – Huge mobile on just under a half acre in Red Bluff. Open kitchen & DR Rick makes for easy entertaining w/ countless upgrades. Newer torch-on roof, brand new 250-992-9846 furnace, new pump & expansion tank for well. Pine flooring throughout w/wood stove to cozy up to on those cold winter nights. Big walk-in closet. 4 small outbuildings for storage etc. Hidden gem & must be seen to appreciate. Call Travis. MLS#220426 NCR#2333
$
191,900
679 Jones St. - Peek-a-boo view of the train bridge & Quesnel River! North Quesnel convenience. Just steps from the river walk. 3 +1 bdrms, 2½ baths, sundeck, fenced backyard. Wood fireplace sets the scene for home, comfort & convenience. Have a look, may just be perfect for you. Call Rick to view. MLS#N220942 NCR#2348
$
275,000
1291 Tibbles Rd. – This “diamond in the rough” could be your ticket to heaven w/the right ideas, management & foresight. Bungalows/cabins rented out for approx. $2300/ month, & there are a few other which could be restored & rented. 75+ acres w/timber, buildings & year round creek, makes more than just “land”. Documents are in the office re: subdivision possibility. Call Anna-Lisa MLS#N219448 NCR#2321
$
436,000
605 Panorama Rd.-MASSIVE HOMEMAGNIFICENT VIEW? Amazing space in this beautifully maintained 2 storey, full bsmt home on 2 acres in South City limits. Featuring formal L/R & D/R, family sized kitchen with a priceless panorama view, family rm, games rm, rec rm, 4 +1 bdrms, den, 4 baths. Enjoy the city lights at night &private fenced bk yd. So much to view! Call Rick to view MLS#N205986 NCR#2166
$
194,900
#29-490 Lewis Dr. - One level-Creekside Rancher! Must see this Strata Creekside unit. 2 bdrms, 2 baths, bright kitchen, eating nook. Open floor plan, LR feat. Elec FP. Just step out the back patio to enjoy the creek. Community club house, RV parking. Are you ready to downsize & let someone else clear snow & lawn maintenance? A whole new Lifestyle convenience may just be ideal for you. Call Rick to view. MLS#N215715 NCR#2267
newe Pric $
134,900
44910 Landry Rd. – This 4.99 acre parcel has an immaculate & spacious 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile on a quiet no thru road. Sky lights & ample vinyl windows throughout makes this mobile bright & ideal for entertaining. Master bdrm w/ 3 pc ens. boasting a Jacuzzi! Large, wired 30’x20’ storage shed. Rural setting w/ tons of privacy. Property is a must see. Call Travis MLS#N213347 NCR#2235
45,900
$
#12-654 North Fraser Dr. - Cute 3 bdrm, 2 bath mobile w/addition in the River Walk Mobile Home Park. 1982 mobile home has been updated w/vinyl windows, sliding doors, furnace & a gorgeous oak kitchen! Addition & 3rd bdrm makes this home very spacious. Park is 55+ but manager states there’s some flexibility w/exact age. Animal friendly. Sale subject to park approval. Call Travis. MLS#N215677 NCR#2266
$
244,900
327 Elm St. - 5.4 acres in town, gorgeous pond, wildlife, close to all amenities, but privacy plus in the backyard. Home is simply huge, w/walkout from bsmt, & may be suitable for in-law suite. 3 bdrms up + 1 down. Kitchen & living room views are glorious in both winter and summer, w/all the deer & geese coming right up to your doorstep. Call Anna-Lisa to view. MLS#216844 NCR#2290
newe Pric $
Country settings: RED BLUFF RD
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$
#101-1702 Dyke Rd. - Rancher - River - Unique! Ideal upscale one-level living. Gated community, 1500 sq. ft., vaulted ceilings, 3 bdrms, 2 baths. Modern kitchen, corner view windows in eating area. Dining rm could be a perfect cozy family rm. Just a few steps to enjoy the beach along the Fraser River. Lifestyle is quiet, wildlife & just minutes from downtown & Quesnel Golf Course. Call Rick to view. MLS#N215599 NCR#2262
$34,900.00
292 Roddis Dr. - Lovely location, lovely yard - this lovely home is ready & waiting for a new family to move right in! 66x210 lot w/garden & fruit trees out back, around the corner from the schools & space w/more space for everyone, makes this the right place at the right time. 3 bdrms up & a great family rm & possibly 2 bdrms down, means everyone has their own space. Come & take a look! Exclusive NCR#2343
239,900
299,900
$
5 acres
179,900
$
199,900
4027 Norton Creek Rd. - Huge house on 4 acres zoned for commercial tourism - perfect for a B&B or family home. Huge open kitchen w/built in ovens. Beautifully done hardwood throughout the main floor & stairs. Plenty of windows brightens up & a wood stove for those cold winter nights. 2 kitchens, 2 HWT & 2 200 amp panels. Call Lisa Or Travis MLS#N219598 NCR#2325
249,900
1482 Baker Creek Rd.-A little country living right on the edge of town, mortgage free! This 5.85 acre property is gorgeous, boasting a 3 bdrm 4 level split home. This house is a must see w/a nice sized pond & the possiblity for mortgage helpers. Contact Travis for more information! MLS#N218768 NCR#2311
$
2954 Tindale Rd.-Hard to find just the right sized property at 54+ acres for the hobby farmer or someone who needs to “just get away”. Fenced & x-fenced. Gorgeous hardwood floors, country kitchen, comfy sunken LR, massive 24x36 covered deck w/walkouts from DR & master. Second pad area set up for mobile. Priced to sell! Drive bys will only prove how private & quiet this property is... Call Anna-Lisa for a “real” viewing! MLS#N220572 NCR#2341
MATTHEWS RD
$
LICENCED PROPERTY MANAGER Ltd. ON SITE
39,900
594 Allard St. – Cheaper than renting. Good solid townhouse, 3 bedrooms up, step saver kitchen. Want an income? Check it out. Maintenance fees do apply. Call Linda MLS#N217698 NCR#2297
$
224,500
2372 Larch Ave. - C4 Hwy Commercial high exposure, City South - 5.5 acres. Great location across from Canadian Tire, beside Ashley Furniture, just off Hwy 97 at Lordco intersection. 2 buildings 20x40 block & 14x25 shop also 40x70 concrete reinforced pad. Plenty of level, developmental site still available, fenced. North end of property drops to creek. Phase 3 power on site. Call Rick. MLS#N4504874 NCR#2216
$
$
549,900
945 Broughton Ave. - 8-3 bedroom units, 7 rent out for $650 a month. 1 is under construction & will rent out for $700. 2 units (100 & 101) are 3 levels. Fenced backyard, park close by. Call Anna-Lisa or Margo to view. MLS#N4505361 NCR#2281
R E N TA L S
42,500
3 BDRM SUITE 1½ bath, 1300 sq ft $650/month 2 BDRM SUITE
5 BDRM HOUSE 2 bath, Carson sub pellet stove, like new! $1400/month 3 BDRM SUITE Upstairs,1½ bath, deck, alarm, dishwasher $850/month or Upstairs + 2 bdrm down (total of 5 bdrm, 2½bath) $1300/month split utilities
#37-634 Elm St.– PRICED TO SELL...NO IF’S, AND’S Utilities included OR BUT’S ABOUT IT!! Great location, not too old, not 1 $700/month but 2 big add-on’s, & a pullout for the living room that DOES 3 BDRM SUITE NOT LEAK! Originally set up for wheelchair accessibility this $600/month mobile has the larger doors & hallway for ease of movement. Very open kitchen/dining area & tons of cupboards. It even has a lovely fireplace for those chilly nights. Call Anna-Lisa MLS#N217405 NCR#2295 ALL UNITS PLUS UTILITIES All units plus utilities
441 Kinchant Street (across from City Hall) Phone: 250-992-2207 • Fax: 250-992-2240 Toll Free: 1-888-992-2207 northcariboorealty@telus.net
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Rick Hughes 250-992-9846
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Wayne Seale
Wayne Seale
Ph. 250-747-3753 C.250-991-8170
#3773 - IN A CLASS ALL BY ITSELF!
#3781 - BRING YOUR BOAT
#3779 - MOFFAT AVE.
#3872 - BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE
#3873 - BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE
Private well treed 1.54 acre. Enjoy your hot tub or panoramic view of Ten Mile Lake on your covered deck. Open floor plan, hardwood floor and 3 bathrooms incl. jacuzzi in master suite. Dbl garage with workshop. $330,000. Call Leslie or Claudia.
1.13 acre custom waterfront home. Classic plus extras with a stunning master suite, designer kitchen, stone F/P, beautiful landscaping, cobblestone driveway, ever changing view. $659,000. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Lovely 4 bdrm, 3 bath family home on .24 acre on greenbelt side of Moffat Ave. Bright and open w/ updates incl remodelled main bath, newer flooring and deck, 2 F/P’s, one with pellet insert in F/R. Private yard. $238,600. Call Randy.
74 acre lot on no through road. Great location, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Mobile with addition provides enough room for the whole family. hardwood flooring, NG FP, Master suite has Jacuzzi, lots of windows and walk in closet. $229,900. Call Terri.
.74 acre lot on quiet no through road. 4 bdrms, 3 bath mobile with spacious addition. Hardwood flooring accent spacious great room with NG F/P. Mst suite has jacuzzi tub, lots of windows, walk-in closet. Covered deck. $11,000. Call Kim today.
Bob Marsh
#3889 - THE COUNTRY BECKONS
#3888 - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Home on 1.52 acres, ten minutes from town. Totally renovated, new flooring, designer paint, new kitchen counters, back splash and free standing wood fireplace. 3 bdrm on main floor, possibility of 2 down and 3 bathrooms. Call Leslie or Claudia. $274,900.
4 level split with 4 bdrm, 3 bath on .5 acre lot. Updated bathrooms, newer flooring, furnace and windows. Spacious deck, tree house and fenced yard. Call Terri. $279,900.
#3622 - COMFORTABLY NESTLED
in Southills. This 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with a shop is ready for your family. Huge garden spot, sun room and a new roof. $263,500. Call Leslie or Claudia.
#3784 - EASY CAREFREE LIVING
You can’t beat the price. Spacious, 2 bdrm upper condo in popular Creekside Village. Fabulous investment property or great starter home. Large laundry room, generous 4 piece bath, private deck. $104,900. Call Leslie or Claudia.
#3887 - FAULTLESS ONE YEAR OLD HOME
Gleaming rich cabinets, spacious open floor plan, inviting colours, hardwood, sundeck, fenced back yard. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 9 yr home warranty. $312,500 Call Claudia or Leslie today!
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792
Bob Marsh
#3885 - BEAUTIFUL 3 SPLIT ON 1/2 ACRE
#3787 - 3 BEDROOM STARTER HOME
Close to schools and shopping! Immaculately maintained house has latest colours. Covered porch and sundeck and 2 car garage/carport. $259,000. Call Bill!
with part basement on city services. Bring your decorating ideas. 200 amp electrical, double city lot, lane access, large fenced yard. Great location and price to enter into home ownership. $75,900. Call Wayne.
#3789 - USE YOUR IMAGINATION
27x35’ great room w/bay window, 2 skylights, pellet stove, spacious yard w/a 3 run kennel, barn, greenhouse, observatory with rolling roof for star gazing, large fenced area for kids or animals. Bouchie Lake area. $179,900. Call Kim.
#3830 - PERFECT STARTER!
#3839 - GREAT VALUE! SPOTLESS!
#3840 - HOME AND SHOPS
#3842 - LARGE FAMILY HOME ON .92 ACRES
3 bdrm family home with beautiful, private back yard. Spacious kitchen and master bedroom, f/p, large family room. Fenced yard, paved drive, backs onto greenbelt. $147,900. Call Randy.
2 bdrm mobile in quiet adult park. Great layout with vaulted ceilings and large bright kitchen. Lots of updates including furnace, hw tank, windows, vinyl siding and exterior doors. Good addition and covered deck. $51,900. Call Randy.
1.96 acre South of the city with a lovely 2 bdrm home with hardwood floors, great kitchen and lrg master bdrm. 54x40 shop with 2 shops, storage, carport at back. 12x20 shop and covered RV storage. Beautiful, private, treed yard. $207,500. Call Randy.
This home has room for everyone. 3300 sq ft, 3 bdrm, laundry, office, built in vacuum, hardwood floor in dining room, n/g f/p in family room, dbl attached garage. 2 composite decks. N/G hookup for BBQ. Call Kim. $279,900.
#3843 - A MINI HOMESTEAD ON OVER 8 ACRES
With updated home, fencing, detached shop and a country ambience you will love. 3+1 bdrm, 1 bath and horse ready. $259,900. Call Claudia or Leslie.
#3795 - TWO STOREY FAMILY HOME
#3796 - CHEAP!
#3844 - WHY RENT!
3 bdrm, 2 bath house on one acre in Red Bluff. Nice lot with fenced yard. Home has structural problems. Sold as is. $40,000. Call Randy.
#3847 - ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS
#3851 - NORTH QUESNEL
#3852 - OVER 2 ACRES FOR FAMILY FUN
2 bdrm 14’ wide mobile with 10 x 20 addition. Interior drywalled, newer roof, upgraded windows, drilled well, septic and natural gas. Only 5 min. west of town, close to recreation and shopping on 3/4 ac. lot. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer incl. $74,900. Call Steve.
Beautiful 38.46 acre property w/200’ of frontage on Dragon Lake. Custom built home w/vaulted ceiling, hardwood, tile floors, oak kitchen, jacuzzi tub and more. Home is tucked under trees for privacy, enough pasture for the air strip. $359,900. Call Randy.
#3860 - GREAT FLOOR PLAN
Quiet dead end street next to hospital. 2 storey w/ full bsmt, 5 bdrms, 2 full baths, large 101 x 132’ lot or .30 acre. Electrical update 6 years ago, 100 amp. Patio door and deck rdone 3 yrs ago. N/G furnace, hot water, fenced back yard. $169,900. Call Bob.
Great layout in split level home, lge L/R with wood F/P, bright kitchen w/hating nook, generous bedroom sizes. Breezeway to single gge, 30x30 shop, room for pets, horses, toys. Quiet, yet not far from the city. $210,000. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Tucked away on a no-thru street, this home is ready for your busy life. Close to amenities, yet private and quiet. Oak kitchen open to D/R, large L/R and easy care laminate. Storage for all the extras. Great location. $234,900. Call Leslie or Claudia.
Terri Matula
Terri Matula
#3797 - 2400 SQ. FT. RANCHER
#3799 - ENJOY LIFE IN UPSCALE HOME
#3801 - AFFORDABLE IN RED BLUFF
#3802 - GORGEOUS BIRCH KITCHEN
#3803 - GREAT STARTER!
w/bsmt on level 2 acres only 18 min. west of Quesnel. 2 bdrms up, possible 3rd down, 2 full baths, hardwood in L/R, gas F/P, marble floor in kitchen, cherry cabinets, rec room, wet bar, media rm in bsmt, landscaped. $305,000. Call Steve.
Income helper to make it easy. Custom built, 4000 sq. ft. generous rooms, stunning staircase, tile jacuzzi tub, skylights, large dicki central vac, radiant hot water, new roof, aggregate driveway, oversized lot. $355,000. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Great 3 bdrm family home on .5 acre. Bright and open with spacious kitchen and dining room, family room with pellet stove in part basement. Large enclosed deck/sun room, fenced back yard, 22x30 carport. Just $179,900. Call Randy.
3 bdrm, 2 bath family home in Red Bluff. Ample acre, landscaped, patio, firepit, productive garden, oak floor, brand new bath on the main w/tile has luxurious soaker tub, newer drywall, updated high eff. furnace, pressure tank. $239,900. Call Terri.
Lovely 2 bdrm rancher on large .31 acre city lot. Features new kitchen cabinets and counter top, lots of newer flooring and paint. Asking $79,900. Call Randy.
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001
Steve Smith
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-255-3999
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-255-3999
Randy Derrick
Randy Derrick #3804 - HERE IT IS!
#3805 - EXECUTIVE TOP QUALITY HOME
Beautifully maintained family friendly executive home in Southills. 4 bdrm, 3 baths, oak kitchen w/ bay window, nook, adjoining F/R, hardwood floors, freshly painted, rec room, den in full finished bsmt, fenced yard, paved driveway. $309,900. Randy.
2 storey full bsmt in Southills. Impressive front entry, curved oak stairway, tons of ceramic tile, spacious family living on main with both F/R and L/R, 2 F/P’s, 5 bdrms up, tiled ensuite with jacuzzi tub, set up for in-law suite in bsmt. $365,000. Call Bob.
#3809 - UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN
2 storey family home with full bsmt south of city. Spacious master suite w/jacuzzi tub, separate shower, N/G F/P, kitchen is open floorplan, .44 ac. landscaped with perennials, fully fenced, ample sundeck. $321,900. Call Terri.
#3868 - PRIVATE 5 ACRES PLUS COZY MOBILE
#3870 - EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME
#3871 - CONTEMPORARY STYLING
Attached family room with wood heater. Just around corner from Hitching Post Pub, close to school, store and recreation. Seller will not accept any offers from Toronto Dominion Bank or any of its subsidaries. Call Bill. $93,500.
Large kitchen with nook plus formal dining. Large family room, living room, two fireplaces, four bedrooms on upper floor. 3 baths, patio and private, fenced backyard. Lots of parking and detached dbl garage. Call Leslie or Claudia. $299,900.
Double wide mobile in Mount Vista. MHP south of town. Kitchen with island, breakfast bar and pantry. Dining room surrounded by sunshine from bay window. 2 bdrm home with large master bdrm and full ensuite. Call Bobbi. $114,900.
#3812 - CENTRALLY LOCATED 6 PLEX
#3879 - LOTS OF POTENTIAL!!
Ample sized fully city serviced lot. Two 2 bdrm units, two 3 bdrm units, two 1 bdrm units. All units metered separately, each tenant pays their own Most units have washer/dryer hook-ups, lots of parking, good sized yard. $309,900. Call Terri.
Solid home on .78 acre south of city. 2 bdrm up and 1 down. 2 decks incl. one off master bedroom. Full basement. Lovely private yard. A must see. Call Randy. $114,500.
Claudia Holland
Claudia Holland
and breeze way. Landscaped yard, perennials, pond, covered deck. Well maintained, one owner. Brick f/p sits off spacious L/R, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, close to shopping. Quick possession. Call Terri. $169,900
#3866 - GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD, GREAT HOME
Mobile on .275 acre close to shopping, minutes to town. Newer kitchen and most flooring throughout. 3 bdrm, family room, open kitchen and more. Soaker tub in en suite. Fenced yard, sundeck and storage shed. Call terri. $159,900.
#3811 - COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST
Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147
#3813 - GREAT RETIREMENT HOME ON .35 ACRE IN RED BLUFF Rancher prefab set up with dbl garage
#3865 - OLD COUNTRY CHARM!
Located in Nazko. Living room off open kitchen area,2 bdrm on main floor, possibility of 3rd on upper floors. 10 acre lot, fenced and cross fenced, green house, storage, chicken coop and more. Call Kim. $129,000.
Cozy log home on 10 acre of beautifully landscaped land. Huge shop w/upper level storage and cold room, most of 10 acres fenced with 4 acre section completely fenced, organic garden, greenhouse, much more. $239,900. Call William.
Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522
D L O S
In Dragon Lake area on quiet no thru road minutes to the lake. Spacious kitchen has oak cabinets & eating area, formal dining w/hardwood floors, F/R on main w/N/G F/P, spacious deck, paved drive, garden beds. $269,900. Call Terri.
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-316-1708
Bill Ingram
10 minutes to town, handy man could use shop (insulated, wired, metal roof, concrete footings) to spruce up older mobile. Nice quiet, private location with a few out buildings. Call Wayne. $79,900.
#3829 - BRING YOUR TOOL BELT AND IDEAS
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, rancher with basement just outside the city and close to everything. Over one acre just waiting for the right homeowner. Call William. $39,900 .
Kim Knott
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-316-1708
Ph. 250-747-0422 C.250-983-9983
#3827 - 3 BDRM STARTER HOME ON ALMOST 5 ACRES
Cell. 250-983-5003
Kim Knott
Steve Smith
Over 2200 sq ft on 1 level with tons of kitchen cabinets, nook, frml dining room, master suite w/ gas f/p and laundry. Full bsmt and shop. 1/3 acre. Steps from Dragon Lake. $299,900. Call Claudia or Leslie.
#3826 - FABULOUS LOCATION, FABULOUS HOME
Full finished, 5 bdrm, 3 bath home on just over 1/2 acre, South of town. Featuring hardwood floors on upper floor, 2 n/g f/p, greenhouse, covered parking. Full fenced back yard, sundeck and out buildings. A rare find at $234,900. Call Leslie or Claudia.
William Lacy
Cell. 250-983-5003
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001
#3823 - A GOOD ADDRESS AND AN EVEN BETTER HOME.
Ph. 250-747-3753 C.250-991-8170
William Lacy
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792
#3820 - RURAL EXECUTIVE
Majestic rural country home on 1.47 acres, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, all large sized rooms. Great view with vaulted ceilings and f/p. Updated furnace, hwt and flooring. Private yard for roaming and entertaining. $319,000. Ask for Wayne.
In the World In Quesnel
#3815 - CUTE AND COZY MOBILE
#3816 - LIVE THE GOOD LIFE
#3817 - HORSE LOVER’S DREAM
#3819 - WELCOME HOME
in great neighborhood with fantastic yard at great price. Mobile w/addition, 2 spacious bdrms, possible third in addition, great open kitchen/living room plan, nicely landscaped, two well built shops. Lots of grass and garden area. $129,900. William.
This 3+ bedroom, 4 bath, 2 storey with a basement has a cook’s delight kitchen, guest quarters above the garage, detached shop and 2 acres of landscaped privacy. $399,900. Call Claudia or Leslie for your first visit to your new home.
20.28 acres just minutes south of Quesnel with lovely 4 bdrm home. Total privacy, guest cabin, great view. Fenced, cross fenced, 120 x 240 riding arena, barn, workshop, machine shed, corrals, pond. Borders crown land and riding trails. $439,900. Call Randy.
Call Leslie or Claudia to view this lovely, executive home in Southills. Lots of natural light throughout home, 4 level split floor plan, open kitchen, nook, formal D/R, sunken F/R, huge mstr bdrm with ensuite, finished bsmt, rec room. $319,500.
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Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522
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#3874 - FAMILY ALERT!!
#3876 - CUTE RANCHER
#3881 - FABULOUS BUILDING LOT
#3880 - VERY SECLUDED
Family home backing onto schoolyard, in heart of Johnston Sub. 2 1/2 bath, dbl garage, level fenced backyard with pellet stove. $264,500. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Lots of updates and tastefully decorated. Partial basement needs some TLC and has potential for another bedroom and bathroom. ideal for growing family or starter home. Call William today. $139,900.
On private dead end road with 1040 sq. ft. shop. 100 amp service, fully insulated ceiling and 2x6 walls, 4’ concrete foundation, partly finished inside, 4 lge windows, wood heater, treed flat lot with privacy. Sewer avail., needs well. $109,500. Call Bob.
4.74 acre lot with Exempt 1974 Vista Villa Mobile and addition with full metal room, oil heat, approved space heater new in 2009 installed by Pinnacle Pellet. Fenced and cross fenced, all applicances incl. Call Bob. $75,000.
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Leslie Johnson
Leslie Johnson
Quesnel Realty Ltd.
Ph. 250-992-6032 C.250-991-9405
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Wayne Seale
Wayne Seale
Ph. 250-747-3753 C.250-991-8170
#3773 - IN A CLASS ALL BY ITSELF!
#3781 - BRING YOUR BOAT
#3779 - MOFFAT AVE.
#3872 - BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE
#3873 - BEAUTIFULLY PRIVATE
Private well treed 1.54 acre. Enjoy your hot tub or panoramic view of Ten Mile Lake on your covered deck. Open floor plan, hardwood floor and 3 bathrooms incl. jacuzzi in master suite. Dbl garage with workshop. $330,000. Call Leslie or Claudia.
1.13 acre custom waterfront home. Classic plus extras with a stunning master suite, designer kitchen, stone F/P, beautiful landscaping, cobblestone driveway, ever changing view. $659,000. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Lovely 4 bdrm, 3 bath family home on .24 acre on greenbelt side of Moffat Ave. Bright and open w/ updates incl remodelled main bath, newer flooring and deck, 2 F/P’s, one with pellet insert in F/R. Private yard. $238,600. Call Randy.
74 acre lot on no through road. Great location, 4 bdrm, 3 bath. Mobile with addition provides enough room for the whole family. hardwood flooring, NG FP, Master suite has Jacuzzi, lots of windows and walk in closet. $229,900. Call Terri.
.74 acre lot on quiet no through road. 4 bdrms, 3 bath mobile with spacious addition. Hardwood flooring accent spacious great room with NG F/P. Mst suite has jacuzzi tub, lots of windows, walk-in closet. Covered deck. $11,000. Call Kim today.
Bob Marsh
#3889 - THE COUNTRY BECKONS
#3888 - FAMILY FRIENDLY HOME
Home on 1.52 acres, ten minutes from town. Totally renovated, new flooring, designer paint, new kitchen counters, back splash and free standing wood fireplace. 3 bdrm on main floor, possibility of 2 down and 3 bathrooms. Call Leslie or Claudia. $274,900.
4 level split with 4 bdrm, 3 bath on .5 acre lot. Updated bathrooms, newer flooring, furnace and windows. Spacious deck, tree house and fenced yard. Call Terri. $279,900.
#3622 - COMFORTABLY NESTLED
in Southills. This 3 bdrm, 3 bath home with a shop is ready for your family. Huge garden spot, sun room and a new roof. $263,500. Call Leslie or Claudia.
#3784 - EASY CAREFREE LIVING
You can’t beat the price. Spacious, 2 bdrm upper condo in popular Creekside Village. Fabulous investment property or great starter home. Large laundry room, generous 4 piece bath, private deck. $104,900. Call Leslie or Claudia.
#3887 - FAULTLESS ONE YEAR OLD HOME
Gleaming rich cabinets, spacious open floor plan, inviting colours, hardwood, sundeck, fenced back yard. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 9 yr home warranty. $312,500 Call Claudia or Leslie today!
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792
Bob Marsh
#3885 - BEAUTIFUL 3 SPLIT ON 1/2 ACRE
#3787 - 3 BEDROOM STARTER HOME
Close to schools and shopping! Immaculately maintained house has latest colours. Covered porch and sundeck and 2 car garage/carport. $259,000. Call Bill!
with part basement on city services. Bring your decorating ideas. 200 amp electrical, double city lot, lane access, large fenced yard. Great location and price to enter into home ownership. $75,900. Call Wayne.
#3789 - USE YOUR IMAGINATION
27x35’ great room w/bay window, 2 skylights, pellet stove, spacious yard w/a 3 run kennel, barn, greenhouse, observatory with rolling roof for star gazing, large fenced area for kids or animals. Bouchie Lake area. $179,900. Call Kim.
#3830 - PERFECT STARTER!
#3839 - GREAT VALUE! SPOTLESS!
#3840 - HOME AND SHOPS
#3842 - LARGE FAMILY HOME ON .92 ACRES
3 bdrm family home with beautiful, private back yard. Spacious kitchen and master bedroom, f/p, large family room. Fenced yard, paved drive, backs onto greenbelt. $147,900. Call Randy.
2 bdrm mobile in quiet adult park. Great layout with vaulted ceilings and large bright kitchen. Lots of updates including furnace, hw tank, windows, vinyl siding and exterior doors. Good addition and covered deck. $51,900. Call Randy.
1.96 acre South of the city with a lovely 2 bdrm home with hardwood floors, great kitchen and lrg master bdrm. 54x40 shop with 2 shops, storage, carport at back. 12x20 shop and covered RV storage. Beautiful, private, treed yard. $207,500. Call Randy.
This home has room for everyone. 3300 sq ft, 3 bdrm, laundry, office, built in vacuum, hardwood floor in dining room, n/g f/p in family room, dbl attached garage. 2 composite decks. N/G hookup for BBQ. Call Kim. $279,900.
#3843 - A MINI HOMESTEAD ON OVER 8 ACRES
With updated home, fencing, detached shop and a country ambience you will love. 3+1 bdrm, 1 bath and horse ready. $259,900. Call Claudia or Leslie.
#3795 - TWO STOREY FAMILY HOME
#3796 - CHEAP!
#3844 - WHY RENT!
3 bdrm, 2 bath house on one acre in Red Bluff. Nice lot with fenced yard. Home has structural problems. Sold as is. $40,000. Call Randy.
#3847 - ATTENTION NATURE LOVERS
#3851 - NORTH QUESNEL
#3852 - OVER 2 ACRES FOR FAMILY FUN
2 bdrm 14’ wide mobile with 10 x 20 addition. Interior drywalled, newer roof, upgraded windows, drilled well, septic and natural gas. Only 5 min. west of town, close to recreation and shopping on 3/4 ac. lot. Fridge, stove, washer/dryer incl. $74,900. Call Steve.
Beautiful 38.46 acre property w/200’ of frontage on Dragon Lake. Custom built home w/vaulted ceiling, hardwood, tile floors, oak kitchen, jacuzzi tub and more. Home is tucked under trees for privacy, enough pasture for the air strip. $359,900. Call Randy.
#3860 - GREAT FLOOR PLAN
Quiet dead end street next to hospital. 2 storey w/ full bsmt, 5 bdrms, 2 full baths, large 101 x 132’ lot or .30 acre. Electrical update 6 years ago, 100 amp. Patio door and deck rdone 3 yrs ago. N/G furnace, hot water, fenced back yard. $169,900. Call Bob.
Great layout in split level home, lge L/R with wood F/P, bright kitchen w/hating nook, generous bedroom sizes. Breezeway to single gge, 30x30 shop, room for pets, horses, toys. Quiet, yet not far from the city. $210,000. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Tucked away on a no-thru street, this home is ready for your busy life. Close to amenities, yet private and quiet. Oak kitchen open to D/R, large L/R and easy care laminate. Storage for all the extras. Great location. $234,900. Call Leslie or Claudia.
Terri Matula
Terri Matula
#3797 - 2400 SQ. FT. RANCHER
#3799 - ENJOY LIFE IN UPSCALE HOME
#3801 - AFFORDABLE IN RED BLUFF
#3802 - GORGEOUS BIRCH KITCHEN
#3803 - GREAT STARTER!
w/bsmt on level 2 acres only 18 min. west of Quesnel. 2 bdrms up, possible 3rd down, 2 full baths, hardwood in L/R, gas F/P, marble floor in kitchen, cherry cabinets, rec room, wet bar, media rm in bsmt, landscaped. $305,000. Call Steve.
Income helper to make it easy. Custom built, 4000 sq. ft. generous rooms, stunning staircase, tile jacuzzi tub, skylights, large dicki central vac, radiant hot water, new roof, aggregate driveway, oversized lot. $355,000. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Great 3 bdrm family home on .5 acre. Bright and open with spacious kitchen and dining room, family room with pellet stove in part basement. Large enclosed deck/sun room, fenced back yard, 22x30 carport. Just $179,900. Call Randy.
3 bdrm, 2 bath family home in Red Bluff. Ample acre, landscaped, patio, firepit, productive garden, oak floor, brand new bath on the main w/tile has luxurious soaker tub, newer drywall, updated high eff. furnace, pressure tank. $239,900. Call Terri.
Lovely 2 bdrm rancher on large .31 acre city lot. Features new kitchen cabinets and counter top, lots of newer flooring and paint. Asking $79,900. Call Randy.
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001
Steve Smith
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-255-3999
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-255-3999
Randy Derrick
Randy Derrick #3804 - HERE IT IS!
#3805 - EXECUTIVE TOP QUALITY HOME
Beautifully maintained family friendly executive home in Southills. 4 bdrm, 3 baths, oak kitchen w/ bay window, nook, adjoining F/R, hardwood floors, freshly painted, rec room, den in full finished bsmt, fenced yard, paved driveway. $309,900. Randy.
2 storey full bsmt in Southills. Impressive front entry, curved oak stairway, tons of ceramic tile, spacious family living on main with both F/R and L/R, 2 F/P’s, 5 bdrms up, tiled ensuite with jacuzzi tub, set up for in-law suite in bsmt. $365,000. Call Bob.
#3809 - UNIQUE FLOOR PLAN
2 storey family home with full bsmt south of city. Spacious master suite w/jacuzzi tub, separate shower, N/G F/P, kitchen is open floorplan, .44 ac. landscaped with perennials, fully fenced, ample sundeck. $321,900. Call Terri.
#3868 - PRIVATE 5 ACRES PLUS COZY MOBILE
#3870 - EXECUTIVE FAMILY HOME
#3871 - CONTEMPORARY STYLING
Attached family room with wood heater. Just around corner from Hitching Post Pub, close to school, store and recreation. Seller will not accept any offers from Toronto Dominion Bank or any of its subsidaries. Call Bill. $93,500.
Large kitchen with nook plus formal dining. Large family room, living room, two fireplaces, four bedrooms on upper floor. 3 baths, patio and private, fenced backyard. Lots of parking and detached dbl garage. Call Leslie or Claudia. $299,900.
Double wide mobile in Mount Vista. MHP south of town. Kitchen with island, breakfast bar and pantry. Dining room surrounded by sunshine from bay window. 2 bdrm home with large master bdrm and full ensuite. Call Bobbi. $114,900.
#3812 - CENTRALLY LOCATED 6 PLEX
#3879 - LOTS OF POTENTIAL!!
Ample sized fully city serviced lot. Two 2 bdrm units, two 3 bdrm units, two 1 bdrm units. All units metered separately, each tenant pays their own Most units have washer/dryer hook-ups, lots of parking, good sized yard. $309,900. Call Terri.
Solid home on .78 acre south of city. 2 bdrm up and 1 down. 2 decks incl. one off master bedroom. Full basement. Lovely private yard. A must see. Call Randy. $114,500.
Claudia Holland
Claudia Holland
and breeze way. Landscaped yard, perennials, pond, covered deck. Well maintained, one owner. Brick f/p sits off spacious L/R, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, close to shopping. Quick possession. Call Terri. $169,900
#3866 - GREAT NEIGHBOURHOOD, GREAT HOME
Mobile on .275 acre close to shopping, minutes to town. Newer kitchen and most flooring throughout. 3 bdrm, family room, open kitchen and more. Soaker tub in en suite. Fenced yard, sundeck and storage shed. Call terri. $159,900.
#3811 - COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST
Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147
#3813 - GREAT RETIREMENT HOME ON .35 ACRE IN RED BLUFF Rancher prefab set up with dbl garage
#3865 - OLD COUNTRY CHARM!
Located in Nazko. Living room off open kitchen area,2 bdrm on main floor, possibility of 3rd on upper floors. 10 acre lot, fenced and cross fenced, green house, storage, chicken coop and more. Call Kim. $129,000.
Cozy log home on 10 acre of beautifully landscaped land. Huge shop w/upper level storage and cold room, most of 10 acres fenced with 4 acre section completely fenced, organic garden, greenhouse, much more. $239,900. Call William.
Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522
D L O S
In Dragon Lake area on quiet no thru road minutes to the lake. Spacious kitchen has oak cabinets & eating area, formal dining w/hardwood floors, F/R on main w/N/G F/P, spacious deck, paved drive, garden beds. $269,900. Call Terri.
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-316-1708
Bill Ingram
10 minutes to town, handy man could use shop (insulated, wired, metal roof, concrete footings) to spruce up older mobile. Nice quiet, private location with a few out buildings. Call Wayne. $79,900.
#3829 - BRING YOUR TOOL BELT AND IDEAS
2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, rancher with basement just outside the city and close to everything. Over one acre just waiting for the right homeowner. Call William. $39,900 .
Kim Knott
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-316-1708
Ph. 250-747-0422 C.250-983-9983
#3827 - 3 BDRM STARTER HOME ON ALMOST 5 ACRES
Cell. 250-983-5003
Kim Knott
Steve Smith
Over 2200 sq ft on 1 level with tons of kitchen cabinets, nook, frml dining room, master suite w/ gas f/p and laundry. Full bsmt and shop. 1/3 acre. Steps from Dragon Lake. $299,900. Call Claudia or Leslie.
#3826 - FABULOUS LOCATION, FABULOUS HOME
Full finished, 5 bdrm, 3 bath home on just over 1/2 acre, South of town. Featuring hardwood floors on upper floor, 2 n/g f/p, greenhouse, covered parking. Full fenced back yard, sundeck and out buildings. A rare find at $234,900. Call Leslie or Claudia.
William Lacy
Cell. 250-983-5003
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001
#3823 - A GOOD ADDRESS AND AN EVEN BETTER HOME.
Ph. 250-747-3753 C.250-991-8170
William Lacy
Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792
#3820 - RURAL EXECUTIVE
Majestic rural country home on 1.47 acres, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, all large sized rooms. Great view with vaulted ceilings and f/p. Updated furnace, hwt and flooring. Private yard for roaming and entertaining. $319,000. Ask for Wayne.
In the World In Quesnel
#3815 - CUTE AND COZY MOBILE
#3816 - LIVE THE GOOD LIFE
#3817 - HORSE LOVER’S DREAM
#3819 - WELCOME HOME
in great neighborhood with fantastic yard at great price. Mobile w/addition, 2 spacious bdrms, possible third in addition, great open kitchen/living room plan, nicely landscaped, two well built shops. Lots of grass and garden area. $129,900. William.
This 3+ bedroom, 4 bath, 2 storey with a basement has a cook’s delight kitchen, guest quarters above the garage, detached shop and 2 acres of landscaped privacy. $399,900. Call Claudia or Leslie for your first visit to your new home.
20.28 acres just minutes south of Quesnel with lovely 4 bdrm home. Total privacy, guest cabin, great view. Fenced, cross fenced, 120 x 240 riding arena, barn, workshop, machine shed, corrals, pond. Borders crown land and riding trails. $439,900. Call Randy.
Call Leslie or Claudia to view this lovely, executive home in Southills. Lots of natural light throughout home, 4 level split floor plan, open kitchen, nook, formal D/R, sunken F/R, huge mstr bdrm with ensuite, finished bsmt, rec room. $319,500.
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Family home backing onto schoolyard, in heart of Johnston Sub. 2 1/2 bath, dbl garage, level fenced backyard with pellet stove. $264,500. Call Claudia or Leslie.
Lots of updates and tastefully decorated. Partial basement needs some TLC and has potential for another bedroom and bathroom. ideal for growing family or starter home. Call William today. $139,900.
On private dead end road with 1040 sq. ft. shop. 100 amp service, fully insulated ceiling and 2x6 walls, 4’ concrete foundation, partly finished inside, 4 lge windows, wood heater, treed flat lot with privacy. Sewer avail., needs well. $109,500. Call Bob.
4.74 acre lot with Exempt 1974 Vista Villa Mobile and addition with full metal room, oil heat, approved space heater new in 2009 installed by Pinnacle Pellet. Fenced and cross fenced, all applicances incl. Call Bob. $75,000.
We Believe in Our Community...Familes Grow Here When you buy or sell with Remax Quesnel Realty, you get thousands in potential discounts. 27 locations to redeem your Remax coupon at. Contact our agents/realtors on any of our listings. Participating Merchants Andrew’s Cabinetmaking Canadian Western Mechanical Concord Restorations Ltd. Heather Hartridge Fitness Quesnel Chimney Service Quesnel Clean-up Service
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353 Reid Street • Quesnel, B.C. Ph: 250-992-8818 Fx: 250-992-8833 Toll Free: 1-877-992-8818 Archie Hlady 250-747-1144 C: 250-992-0031
#8234 VERY NICE CONDITION DOUBLE WIDE SET UP ON 2.9 ACRES in the Schemanaur sub. level cleared lot, artesian well. Storage shed/workshop. Jetted bathtub. Skylight and covered deck are some of the features. Sale will include a riding lawn mower. Listed for $169,000.00. Call Archie today at 250992-8818
#8164 - GROUND FLOOR CORNER UNIT with easy access from parking. All major appliances. Patio doors to garden and deck. Walking distance to shopping. Close to Baker Creek. Reduced to $99,500.00 call Lorne today@ 250-992-0146
George Roach 250-255-0473
#8153 - CUTE CHARMING RANCHER SET UP PERFECTLY FOR RETIRED COUPLE OR FIRST TIME HOME OWNER. Located in West Quesnel and close to all amenities, elementary school and high school. Updates include kitchen cabinets, kitchen sink, taps, flooring, paint, interior doors, bathroom fixtures, hot water tank and some windows. Nicely treed and landscaped with backyard fencing for your pets. This home also has rental potential for the investor. A pleasure to show. Listed for $84,600.00 Call George today @250-255-0473.
#8246 BEAUTIFUL RURAL COUNTRY SETTING. Like new lhome with 3 bdrms, open kitchen & dining area leading off to a L shaped deck. Reno’s incl/roof, siding with blue insulation, laminate flooring, 100 amp wiring & windows. Incl/stainless steel fridge, gas stove, dishwasher also washer, dryer and older riding mower. Quick Possession for $130,000.00 Call George today @250-255-0473
#8201 STYLISH EXECUTIVE HOME with in the city limits. This home has been completely revitalized with newer flooring, fresh modern paint and modified kitchen. 5bdrms, double garage, lg. sundeck and great rec room. Lower level could be very easily be turned back into a 2bdrm in-law suite. Quiet no through road, close to walking/hiking trails, the river and much more. Don’t just drive by, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Quick possession possible, motived sellers. Listed for $259,900.00Call Therese today @250-983-9022
#8213 CAN’T FIND THE HOME YOU’RE LOOKING FOR? Build your own & get exactly what you want. Here is a 0.437 acre lot all ready to go. Located in a great neighbourhood, south of town with city services already cleared just waiting for your plans. Listed for $38,500.00. Call Therese today@250-983-9022
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#8152 - LARGE SIDE BY SIDE DUPLEX ON 1 ACRE. 3 bdrm
and 4 bdrm units. Great investment property that’s easy to rent. Renovated in 2002, well kept, clean and tidy. Nothing to do here but collect the returns. Listed for $239,900.00. Call Therese or Ray today @250-992-8818.
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#8223NEW MODULINE MODULAR AS OF 2008, SOUTH OF TOWN. State of the art septic, new well in 2008 that boasts 8 gallons per minute. $7,500.00 worth of chain link fencing and a wide open floor plan at the end of Dusty Rd in Kersley. Beautiful dark oak finished kitchen, ensuite and walk in closet in the master bdrm. Quick possession a possibility. Reduced to $195,000.00 Call George today @ 250-255-0473.
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#8251 A PLEASURE TO SHOW this 2 bdrm plus den rancher on .58 of an acre in the Dragon Lake area. Close to shopping. Immaculate. Updated flooring, paint, cupboards, NG fireplace. Access to new deck from den. Single garage w/electric door opener. Fenced backyard. Garden many berries, fruit trees & storage sheds. Chain link fence at front. Vehicle access to backyard. Listed for $179,900.00 Call Ginnie or Therese today @250-992-8818
#8249 2 BEDROOM 2 BATH MODULAR. Updated with new roof, vinyl siding and vinyl windows. Listed for $40,000.00 Call Lorne today @250-992-0146
#8186 - SOLID OLDER HOMECHARMING & LOTS OF CHARACTER. Needs updating. Great city lot w/beautiful trees, fenced & private. Easy walk to downtown. Bay window & wood F/P in large open DR/LR. Deck off dining room. Large master bdrm upstairs. Includes F/S/W/D/& Freezer. Listed for $144,900.00 Call Ray or Ginnie today@250-992-8818
#8250 2 BEDROOM MANUFACTURED HOME updated with new roof, siding, 100 amp service. New vinyl windows, hot water tank, newer stove & fridge. Listed for $35,000.00. Call Lorne today @250-992-0146
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#8160 GREAT AFFORDABLE 5 ACRE LOT with mobile just 15 minutes from town in the Bouchie Lake area. 3 bedrooms, woodstove, 1 bathroom. There is natural gas to the home but not in use. The yard is greatly set up for the horse lover and gardener. The acreage is fully fenced and includes some outbuildings and a greenhouse. Reduced to $80,000.00. Call Therese today @250983-9022
#8238 LARGE CITY LOT WITH FRASER RIVER IN THE BACKYARDFENCED YARD. Kitchen is updated with new cupboards. Recent flooring throughout. Outside basement entry. Detached garage, wired and insulated. Bright appealing home. Recent bathroom updates. Finished basement. Great family home needs some love. Priced to sell@$174,900.00 Call Ray or Ginnie today@250-992-8818
#8231 UPDATED HOMENEW TRUSS ROOF, COVERED PORCH & DECK. Good starter or new family home close to shopping and elementary school... seller about to paint so choose your colours. Listed for $134,000.00 Call Lorne today @250-992--0146
Ray Blackmore 250-991-2787
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#8071 3 BEDROOM HOME - on 1 acre level lot close to elementary school. Small shop/barn. Large covered deck off dining room. Partly enclosed carport. Reduced to @ $165,000. Call Lorne today @ 250-992-0146.
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#8169 BUILT IN 2000, this immaculate home just needs to have the basement finished. Located in Uplands and close to all amenities. Home boasts an open floor plan, large bdrms, entertainment room plus a private backyard that’s perfect for relaxing and barbecuing. Easy to show and immediate possession available. Reduced to $209,000.00 Call George today@250-255-0473
#8159 ENJOY PEACEFUL LIVING IN THIS QUIET, ADULT ORIENTED PARK. This spacious mobile has 2 lg bdrms, 2 baths, plenty of kitchen counter space, skylights, covered porch and an addition. Garden plot, raised bed, fruit tree and sheds to putter about in. This home is walking distance to shops south of town. Listed for $87,500.00. Call Therese today @250-983-9022
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#8191 NEAR NEW CUSTOM MODULAR IN LAKESIDE PARK SOUTH OF TOWN. Nice quiet location with lots of parking available and a large yard. Includes 5 appliances and large storage shed. Huge 32x12 sundeck and a 5 piece bath with soaker tub & separate shower. Listed for $84,500.00. Call Ray today @250-991-2787.
#8116 VERY CLEAN 14X56 WITH PORCH ADDITION in adult oriented park. Open kitchen/living room is nicely done. Convered deck, paved parking and a large storage area. Quick possession available. Reduced to $62,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250-991-2787
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#8185 BEAUTIFULLY LIKE NEW RENO’D 3176 sq. ft home includes 40x20 foot addition built in 2000 and 2.75 acres fenced for livestock. There’s even a 16x27 shop for the handyman. Situated in Bouchie Lake area on Hay Hill Rd, this home & property is private and ready to move into. Open floor plan, sunken family room, 2 large decks & a jacuzzi tub. Reduced to $249,000.00 Call George today @ 250-255-0473
#8131 A BEAUTIFUL 0.96 ACRE PROPERTY ON BOUCHIE LAKE. Many recent reno’s w/new maple kitchen, all new bathrooms and recently updated master bdrm. 2 bdrms up, 1 on main. fantastic views. 16x 12 storage, wood shed, covered verandah 40’ x4’. 40’ dock on lake. Wood+N/G fireplace. Never been on market! Listed for $299,900.00. Call Ray or Ginnie today@250-992-8818
#8210 - WELL CARED FOR - South Quesnel home. Short walk
to school, fenced yard, great neighbourhood. 5 lge. bdrms., 4 full baths & in-law suite. Detached shop/gge, double attached gge. Clean & tidy ready immediately for new owners to move in. Nothing needs to be done here. Listed for $339,000. Call Therese @ 250-983-9022.
#8216 BEAUTIFULLY & PROFESSIONALLY UPDATED 3level split home in family friendly Red Bluff. Hard wood & tile throughout. New kitchen cabinetry, 2 new baths, large deck, fenced yard, newer appliances, alarm system and single garage with extra workshop space. Listed for $239,000.00. Call Ray today @ 250-991-2787
#8247 CLOSE TO ALL AMENITIES SOUTH OF TOWN you will find this comfortable well cared for 4 bdrm 2 ½ bath split level home. Private courtyard, detached garage, lovely yard bordered with trees for extra privacy. New Hickory cabinets, large master suite on main, balcony from upper bedroom, N/G F/P and so much more. Listed for $245,000.00 Call Ray today@250-991-2787.
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#8232 ABSOLUTELY CHARMING HOME in the heart of Johnston Sub with a large partially fenced yard for your pet. Sliding glass door leads onto the deck just off of the kitchen. Lots of room in the partially finished Basement to set up a rec room or family room. Walking distance to Carson Sub Elementary and Local park. Reduced to $199,900.00 Call George today @ 250255-0473.
#8155NOT A DRIVE BY! 5.61 ac. w/exc. family home w/1700 s/f on main plus full part fin. bsmt. 2 lge. bdrms. up, 2 down. 3 baths. Geothermal heat, free standing wood fpl., air conditioning, Hdwd. floors, formal dining plus eating area in kitchen. Lge. dbl. gge. w/opener. Fenced, garden, greenhouse & deck. 2 stall barn. Incl. appl. & window coverings. & rev. osmosis. Reduced to $369,900. Call Ginnie or Therese today at 250-992-8818.
#8236 JUST OVER 2 ACRES CLOSE TO POPULAR MCLEESE LAKE. 2bedroom modular on cement foundation, 2 bay carport, 20x26 deck. Shop with heated floor 45’x60’ with room for large trucks. Must be seen to be appreciated. Listed for $180,000.00 Call Lorne today @ 250-992-0473.
#8158 TOTALLY RENOVATED MOBILE with new full
addition. 3 good sized bedrooms and 1.5 baths, spacious living room and dining room. Good neighbourhood just a few minutes from downtown. Listed for $99,000.00 Call Ray today @250-991-2787.
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#8239 TOTALLY REMODELLED - 1468 sq.ft. home close to town, but privately set on 4.03 subdividable acres. Large 2-bay detached shop is approximately 34x42 with an area that was roughed in for a potential suite. New kitchen, bathroom, flooring and paint. Wood Stove works fabulously to keep heating cost down. A pleasure to show. Listed for $229,000.00 Call Ray today @250-991-2787
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Rentals Commercial/ Industrial For Rent/Lease - Commercial office space, 400 sq ft on Reid St., second floor, $375 incl. utilities. Call (250)992-1230
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.
Duplex / 4 Plex 3 bdrm Duplex in Red Bluff. N/G, F/S , carport , laundry room 250-747-3109
Homes for Rent 6 Bdrm , 2 Bath Farm House on Dragon Lake Rd. Available Aug $1350.00/month call 250747-2842
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2 BDRM plus den on Hill St., Quesnel. $900/month includes utilities. Clean & quiet complex N/S Inside, Pets neg. Please call Tanya (250)863-1585.
2006 Fleetwood Tent Trailer
1994 3/4 Ton GMC Pickup
2002 Chevy Venture
Sleeps 6, 3-way fridge, 3 burner stove, hot water tank, furnace, shower /c cassette, pottie never used, Canopy /c “add-a-room”, roof vent /c fan, box size 10 ft., G.W. 3000 lbs., electric brakes.
Extended cab, boat/work rack Rebuilt transmission, new radiator & 10 ply tires, towing package, 307,200 km’s, have matching canopy & selling separately, $2,700, phone
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180 km’s, runs good, no problems, good shape, clean inside, good tires on van, all rear seats can be removed individual easily, included are 4 winter tires on rims. These tires & rims were bought new - used 1 & a half winters.
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6bdrm. exec. home /c fenced yard, view of Dragon Lke. N/S, N/P, $1400/mo.(250)460-2207
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Full furnished small 2 bdrm/1.5 bath home near Dragon Lke. Full kitchen, laundry room, quiet surroundings, n/s, Avail. Sept. 1st, call (250)747-4383
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NORTH Quesnel 5+ Bdrm, 2 Bth home for rent. 2700 sq ft, Fenced yard, Fully reno’d, Detached heated 700 sq ft shop, Available immediately. N/S, Ref’s Req’d, $1300/mnth house only, $1500/mnth with shop. Call 250 983-8715
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4 door, grey, 28,536 km’s 3.5 V6 engine, like new condition, winter tires included Asking $11,500 Call (250)992-6042
Recreational/Sale ‘08 Dutchman trailer 27B, like new, air, sleeps 9. $15,700. 778-466-2248 1995 King of the Road 5th Wheel Trailer(knight series) 32ft, /c 12ft slide out, ex. shape, A/C, new furnace update, memory foam mattress, queen size, kitchen table /c 4 chairs, 20ft awning /c Arizona add on room, storage area under 5th wheel /c zipper entrance. $15,000. Call Art @ (250)992-6752 for showing.
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Please be advised that Pantage Holdings Ltd. is proposing to remove 47 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence 1413 located on Bouchie Lake Road. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to Alan Waters 4810 Parr Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6L3 by Sept 3, 2012. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting 250-747-0649.
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INVITATION TO TENDER Sealed tenders clearly marked “Barkerville Heritage Trust, Creek Bank Stabilization” Attention: Reuben Berlin, Manager of Infrastructure, Security and Emergency Preparedness will be received on behalf of the Owner at the office of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd., 1633 First Avenue, Prince George, B.C., V2L 2Y8, before 2:00:00 PM local time on Monday, August 20, 2012. Tenders will be opened in public. The project comprises the following works:
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1. Approximately 115 m of creek bank stabilization including riprap. 2. Riparian restoration. Tender Documents may be obtained from the office of McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. upon payment of the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) in cash or certified cheque which will not be refundable. Cheque to be payable to McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. Tenders must be accompanied by both: 1. A BID BOND, CASH DEPOSIT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE OR IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT in the amount of Ten (10%) Percent of the tender price and 2. A CONSENT OF SURETY relating to subsequent security arrangements for PERFORMANCE and LABOUR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT GUARANTEES. If the information stipulated above is not enclosed with the tender at the time of opening, the tender may be rejected. A Bidder’s Briefing is scheduled for 1:00 PM, August 9, 2012 at Barkerville. Tender enquiries should be directed to Jim Sosiak PEng. at McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. (telephone 250 561-2229, fax 250 563-1941). Tenders received after the closing time will be returned unopened. THE LOWEST OR ANY TENDER WILL NOT NECESSARILY BE ACCEPTED.
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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY CELEBRATE BC DAY at Cottonwood House, Aug. 6, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. with guided tours, horse drawn wagon rides, heritage games and a BBQ lunch. Live music provided by local musicians from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. WHY NOT USE YOUR LAST PENNIES to make a difference. Donate your pennies to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel and make them count. Drop off at 368 Vaughan Street (beside Outer Limits), Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or call 250-992-7257. FREE QUIT-SMOKING SESSIONS every other Monday evening 5 – 6:30 p.m. at Public Health Unit (call for exact dates, 250-991-7571) or every other Wednesday 1 – 2 p.m. at Chronic Disease Management, (call for exact dates, 250-985-5657.) NORTH CARIBOO GYMKHANA Monday evenings, Alex Fraser Park, 6:30 p.m. 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 HOW ANIMALS CAN HELP REACH THOSE WHO ARE HARDEST TO REACH Seminar, sponsored by CHAAPS, presented by Eileen Bona, Oct. 9, 6 – 9 p.m., location to be announced later. Cost is $10/person. This seminar is intended for mentalhealth professionals, teachers, social workers, front-line workers, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, ECE
educators, parents, individuals curious about how animals accomplish their cocounselor role and anyone wishing to further their knowledge about Animal Assisted Therapy. KERSLEY HORSE CLUB gymkhana every Tuesday night, 6:30 p.m. Cost, $3 per night per horse for all three events, barrels, poles and stakes, memberships are $10 for individual, $25 for family. 2801 Otter Road in Kersley, behind the Alamo Diner. For information call Chelsea, 250-747-1632 or just show up. 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.
WEDNESDAY ANIMAL AND EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE TRAINING WORKSHOP Oct. 10 – 11, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Pen-Y-Bryn Farm, sponsored by CHAAPS, presented by Eileen Bona. Cost is $175 a day. This workshop is for instructors and facilitators working in all fields of animal assisted therapy and equine assisted therapy programs or interested in starting. Health care professionals interested in more training also welcome. LEGION FLEA MARKET NOW OPEN Wednesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., donations appreciated. Call 250747-4591 or 250992-6140.
THURSDAY E C O - S P RO U T S NATURE EXPLORATION every Thursday for July
and August, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Come and explore the trails and wetland with your children, activities can be adapted to any age. Snacks provided, bring a water bottle, reusable dish, hat, sunscreen, bug repellant and an attitude for adventure. Meet at the Nature Education Centre, entrance behind the concession stand at West Fraser Timber Park. For information or to register call 25025507513 or email ecosproutsbces@ gmail.com
SATURDAY RELAY FOR LIFE FAMILY FUN TEAM BOTTLE DROP OFF, recyclable bottles and cans to Safeway parking lot, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. or they’ll pick up. Call MaryAnn 250-249-5720. UNSEEMLY EVENINGS PRESENTS HIGH SOCIETY, Va n c o u v e r- b a s e d band, Vile Pole Arts and Bottoms Up Barely Burlesque, Aug. 11, Gold Pan City Dance, 352 Anderson Dr., doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 at BoPeep Boutique until Aug. 10 then $25 the day of the event. Find information on facebook (BottomsUpBarelyBurlesque) or call 250-2551171. COME AND MEET THE PARTICIPANTS TRAVELLING THE FRASER RIVER Amy Law and Jillian Simpson of Quesnel invite the public to join them for a community dinner at the gazebo on the River Walk Aug. 11, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Event to include discussions with environmental supervisors of Cariboo Pulp and Paper and Dora McMillan, director of Baker Creek Enhancement Society. 6TH GOLF
ANNUAL FOR KIDS
SAKE Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel, Sept. 15, 1 p.m. shotgun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or email bbbsques@ goldcity.net. Download pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca. Incentive prize for pledges collect over $250, dinner included. 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 19th ANNUAL QUEASNEL WOMEN’S FALL CHALLENGE Sept. 30, early entry fee $25 until Sept. 16, regular fee $30 until Sept. 28, late fee Sept. 2930, $40. Register at Quesnel Arts and Rec Centre or online http://qwfc.wordpress.com. Event supports G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital mammography unit.
ONGOING EVENTS FRIENDS OF BARKERVILLE regular meetings, first Wednesday of each month, 5:30 p.m., Wee Chippee Restaurant. For information call 250-992-2008. 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 250-992-3881 for details. 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 Wednes-
days, from 7 – 9 p.m.at the College of New Caledonia. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250747-1180 or rubydksn@telus.net SEASONS HOUSE provides support and advocacy for individuals in need of short term emergency shelter. To access services come to 146 Carson Ave., Quesnel or contact us, 250-9910222. COUNCIL OF SENIOR CITIZENS ORGANIZATION (COSCO) is an advocacy group devoted to improving the quality of life for all seniors. Seniors organizations wishing to affiliate or individuals wishing to become members contact Ernie Bayer, 604-576-9734, fax: 604-576-9733 or email ecbayer@shaw. ca. JAM AND DANCE AT THE LEGION every Friday night. Call 250-992-5655. QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS every Monday 7 – 9 p.m., every Wednesday 12 – 2 p.m. (except holidays) at Bethel Church, Coach Road, Are you sick? Do you know someone who is sick? Bring them to be prayed for. For information contact Debbie Planeta 250747-0415 or Diane Giesbrecht 250-7474643.
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