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Boesem pushing to Vancouver DANIKA M. HÉBERT Observer Reporter Zack Boesem has officially kicked off his longboard trip to Vancouver. Departing the Gold Pan City Aug. 12, Boesem made it to McLeese Lake his first day. Boesem has been planning this trip for a while and decided to give the donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. “Cancer is something that affects everyone,â€? Boesem said. The idea for the trip came from a television show, Long Treks On Skate Decks, which features three longboarders who completed long distances. Earlier, Boesem indicated he was planning long days of boarding, as long as 10 hours per day. “We can cut corners if we find good roads and good downhill pavement,â€? he said. “We could cut days off.â€? The first few days haven’t been all fun for Boesem, but he’s in good spirits. “I’m feeling well even though I crashed and broke my pinky,â€? he explained. “I was approaching a bridge and found a partition in the cement,â€? he said on the Push for Cancer Facebook page. “I fell in at 40 km/h, landed on my right hand and both dislocated and broke my pinky finger.â€? Boesem feels he had adequately prepared himself for the long trek and has learned how to preserve his energy. “It’s not as hard as I had first thought but it’s still amazingly hard,â€? he said. “I think without my training, I’d be dead by now. “I learned that walking the big hills, while slower, saved a lot of energy.â€? The Push for Cancer is a registered fundraising event for the Canadian Cancer Society. “All proceeds raised by this event are given to the Canadian Cancer Society to support their research programs,â€? Boesem said in a letter. At press time, Boesem had raised $555 and hopes to raise $3,000 by the end of his trip. You can check Boesem’s updates from the road through the Push for Cancer Facebook page, http:// www.facebook.com/ThPuFoCa. To make a donation, visit http://cancerevents.kintera.org/, click on Sponsor a participant and enter “Zackary Boesemâ€?. Check your Observer for updates.
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One dead in drink and driving crash AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter A 19-year-old Quesnel man has been arrested for impaired driving causing death after a fatal crash on the Nazko Highway near Quesnel Thursday morning. At approximately 2:30 a.m. Aug. 16 Quesnel RCMP were called to the scene of a single vehicle crash on Nazko Highway near Long Road after receiving a number of reports of a fire at that location. Officers attended and located a vehicle in the ditch fully engulfed in flames. Investigation determined that the vehicle was traveling west on the Nazko
Highway when it left the roadway, hit the ditch and overturned causing it to catch fire. A 19-year-old Quesnel male was located on scene and was arrested for impaired driving causing death. His 17-year-old male passenger was pronounced dead on scene. The deceased was a resident of Prince George and his name is being withheld at the request of the family. The 19-yearold driver was transported to Quesnel’s GR Baker Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and later transported to
Quesnel RCMP cells. The driver was later released on a promise to appear in provincial court in Quesnel Oct. 16, 2012. This tragic crash remains under investigation by traffic investigators and a collision analyst from Cariboo Chilcotin Traffic Services.
BN’E Shortly after 2 a.m. Aug. 18 members of Quesnel RCMP responded to a multiple hit alarm at Correlieu Secondary School, l850 Anderson Drive. On arrival, responding police officers located an insecure entrance door.
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Quesnel detachment are working diligently to stem the recent rash of break and enters and thefts from vehicles in the community. RCMP ask residents to report any suspicious activity in their neighbourhood. Do not approach unknown persons. Information can be provided to RCMP, 250-9929211 or through the Crimestoppers line at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Black Press owner proposes $13-billion oil refinery in Kitimat A Victoria businessman is heading up a proposal to build a $13-billion oil refinery in Kitimat. David Black, chairman and owner of Black Press, announced Friday he wants to build a world scale oil refinery at Kitimat, B.C. Black told a news conference in Vancouver Friday he is submitting an environmental assessment application to build a “world scale” oil refinery on behalf of Kitimat Clean Ltd., a company owned by Black. The application to the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office is expected this fall. The proposed refinery would be big enough to process all the diluted bitumen carried by Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway pipeline. Black said he has had extensive discussions with Enbridge and other players in the Canadian oil industry, but none has so far offered to back the project. Black said he will
use his own money to finance the proposal through environmental assessment, which he expects to cost several million dollars. After that, he said investors would be needed to complete it, assuming both the refinery and the pipeline receive approval. He has had preliminary meetings with Kitimat and Terrace councils, as well as the Haisla and Kitselas First Nations in the region. The proposed site is a 3,000-hectare Crown industrial property between Terrace and Kitimat. Kitimat Mayor Joanne Monaghan spoke by phone to the news conference, offering encouragement for the proposal. But Black acknowledged he does not yet have formal support from communities or investors. “I see myself as a catalyst to make this happen,” Black said, who first proposed the idea to the province and the
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an environmental hazard, but they dissipate much more quickly and do not persist for many years like spilled heavy crude,” he said. NDP energy critic John Horgan was also skeptical. “At this point, it’s a proposal without business partners and without First Nations and local community support,” Horgan said. “It doesn’t change our position [opposing] the Enbridge Northern Gateway project.” Black said the refinery will mean nearly 6,000 construction jobs over a five-year period, 3,000 permanent jobs at the refinery and tax revenue for various levels of government.
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OPINIONS Mishandled
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he BC Liberals have completely mishandled ICBC, and the proof came on Thursday, when a review showed that the company has been hiring boatloads of senior managers and paying them more each year — with the government apparently oblivious to this fact. There are 32 per cent more managers than in 2007, and they are paid (as a group) 70 per cent more than managers received in 2007. Fifty-four of them made more than $200,000 each in 2011. The Liberals insisted, on taking office in 2001, that ICBC didn’t need to be privatized, nor did there need to be complete competition in the auto insurance sector. They merged ICBC operations with the motor vehicle branch, and had ICBC contribute to policing initiatives, and thus thoroughly muddled it with legitimate government activities. This has made it very difficult to unwind ICBC, the insurance company, from ICBC, the public policy arm. The government has now, very belatedly, said ICBC needs to cut its management costs and manager compensation. This comes just after ICBC has boosted insurance rates by 11.2 per cent. The simple fact is this: ICBC is being used by government for all sorts of purposes that are far afield from its ostensible role as a public car insurance company. This isn’t new — the NDP did this with ICBC back in its earliest days. But it certainly points out that the Liberals are just as good as the NDP at mismanaging Crown corporations and sticking taxpayers with extra costs. ICBC needs to be privatized. This of course won’t happen under a new NDP government, nor under a re-elected Liberal government. ICBC is a sacred cow. There is no real need to have government operate a car insurance company that forces all drivers to buy at least basic car insurance. Competition is allowed for what the government considers “optional” coverage, such as collision or comprehensive. If there was true competition in all aspects of car insurance, most good drivers would see their premiums reduced. They most certainly would not be paying an additional amount to the insurance company which ends up in government coffers. ICBC has been mismanaged by both the NDP and the Liberals. It should be sold off, but that won’t happen any time soon. Drivers will just keep paying more than they should for car insurance. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer
Time for investment in forests T
he B.C. government’s emergency committee on timber supply has produced its report, but it leaves many of the big questions unanswered. Can the Burns Lake sawmill, destroyed by fire last winter, be given enough timber to rebuild? It’s likely, committee members concluded, if areas that are currently considered “marginally economic” are harvested. With nearly half the pine in that region dead from beetle infestation, and much of the better timber already cut, that means harvesting areas that would produce only about two thirds of the volume that is currently considered economical to log. Will eight more sawmills have to close once the beetle-killed timber becomes too degraded to cut in the next few years? Committee members hold out hope that extending the cut to less economic timber stands can reduce this impact as well. But with the current cut far above historical levels to maximize beetle-kill harvest, some industry contraction seems inevitable.
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B.C. Views All this depends on adequate forest inventory and investment in replanting, fertilizing and provision of additional roads and power lines that would allow access to timber and potential bioenergy development. And that is where the political fight lies ahead. The timber supply committee delivered a unanimous report, despite the harsh divisions between the B.C. Liberal and NDP members who serve on it. NDP forest critic Norm Macdonald, vice chair of the committee, agreed it did good work during the seven months it has toured affected areas of the B.C. Interior. But he said the roots of the problem go back a decade, to when the B.C. Liberals started reducing support for forest health just as the beetle
fertilizing efforts. But there’s no denying that he came to the job in a crisis that will take more spending in the future, and he will have a hard time finding it as Finance Minister Kevin Falcon looks to balance the books for the 2013 election. If nothing else, the pine beetle epidemic has forced the B.C. government to consider some of the intensive forest management that we hear about in Scandinavia, one of those places that supplies B.C. with wood furniture. And it has prompted renewed interest in offering new forest tenures to aboriginal communities with unresolved resource claims. Under current law, the government can only direct award new forest tenures to aboriginal communities. So part of the committee’s proposed solution is to “expedite negotiations” with the Burns Lake First Nations to give them a chance to harvest some of the marginally economic forest areas that remain. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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epidemic was spreading. Ten years ago the government removed the obligation for the province to reforest areas affected by disease and fire. This was not only at the peak of the epidemic, it was one year before devastating wildfires raced through the Interior in the summer of 2003. “In 2002, the government removed its obligation to replant those areas, and cut the budget by 90 per cent,” Macdonald told me. “The three-year budget that’s in front of us is keeping on the downward slide, and it’s not what people in communities are saying is the answer. So that has to change.” The opposition, the auditor general and various forest experts have been blasting the government for the degraded state of the timber inventory, at a time when environmental changes have been sweeping. Steve Thomson, minister of the newly amalgamated forests, lands and natural resource operations ministry, points to the urgent efforts to upgrade the government’s detailed picture of the state of the forests, so it can consider new cutting, planting and
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Let’s do what we can to enjoy life S
ome time has lapsed since I wrote the last article for this
paper. There are two reasons for that, I have been quite busy in my little life and I was getting discouraged about what I was mainly writing about. Since the mid eighties I have been writing and involved in the environmental, social and political aspects of life in this area and to some extent this world. Lately I have felt more and more overwhelmed and helpless about the daily increasing misery in this world. The amount of storms, floods, and environmental
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Bert de Vink
From Within disasters are increasing more rapidly than was predicted in the fifties and increasingly more in the following decades by scientists around the world. During the last meeting of world leaders, the talk was mainly about money while the warnings by the assembly of scientists
from around the world were ignored. I cannot and don’t want to keep up any more with the daily onslaught of increasing wars, violence, misery and stupidity. All I can say at this point is, let’s do what we can on a local basis, enjoy the life we have been given as much as we can in the most environmental friendly way. There will probably be the odd time that I will write about environmental or political issues, but I will try to keep that to a bare minimum. The thought to quit writing altogether has crossed my mind, but
as long as I can, I will write about things that happened in my life. After all, it will keep my mind busy and in shape. Quite a few people have asked me to write a book about my memories, but I don’t want to make that commitment and I don’t think I am either that special or important, but there are things I could write about. After all, not everybody has lived through a world war or got kicked out of the B.C. Governor General’s garden party in Victoria. I also want to write more about what is happening in this community.
At this time I am involved with the Quesnel media access group known as Qmag. This is a Quesnel based community news and information program that can be seen on Shaw cable channel 10, or on qcatv. ca and Facebook page Qtoday.ca. Our program is growing both in format and media access time and as a result we are looking for volunteers who are willing to join us in helping with creating TV programs related to our community. This could be a bi– weekly or monthly information interview on sports, culture, gardening,
city politics etc. or learn to run a Video-Audio TV camera, or be a fund raiser. The opportunities to do something interesting for this community are there. We also work in conjunction with the Quesnel Cariboo Observer. If you want to volunteer time with us, contact Nate Bello at 259 992 3650 or myself at 250-992-7995. Your help will be greatly appreciated when we get in full swing again in September. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Bert deVink is a longtime Quesnel resident and Observer contributor.
Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org
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Lifestyles
Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Heading to Washington’s bread basket where farming is no longer a family business
A view from the road Chris Hartridge as he bikes the Million Dollar Mile in Washington state. Heather Hartridge photo
This is part two of Heather and Chris Hartridge’s bicycle tour through Washington state. fter a few days soaking up the sun and swimming in the clear waters above the Grand Coulee Dam we hit the road early. Our route would take us south along Banks Lake, down to the small agricultural community of Coulee City. If we didn’t arrive before noon we risked extending our ride into the super hot afternoon sun. This area is either irrigated fields or pure sagebrush desert. Banks Lake follows the Grand Coulee, created by the Missoula Floods 15,000 years ago. At the end of the last Ice Age, a huge natural dam held back the melting waters until it let go with dramatic results. It scoured out huge areas of present-day Montana, Idaho and Washington. Today, massive basalt facades rise up from the floor of the valley. One gargantuan monument is called Steamboat Rock and is like cycling next to an ocean liner. Riding on a bicycle gives you a chance to see the smaller things as well. Rattlesnakes crossing the road, birds of prey feasting on the ones that didn’t make it across and desert mice are part of the food chain here. Monarch butterflies have found a temporary home and huge grasshoppers... or maybe they’re locusts? ... are residents we meet. Part way down the lake there is a section of the road called the “Million Dollar Mile.” We’re pretty sure B.C.’s Sea to Sky Highway has surpassed this icon of engineering but in the 1940s it was a big deal. The mile takes us up and through a cut in the basalt. On our bikes we have a close up view of the geology that represents the formation of this valley. Each layer of volcanic rock or basalt columns represent a major eruption eons ago. It’s all quite amazing. Just down the road, Coulee City is a grassroots town boasting both a Case and John Deere tractor dealership. The wheat fields around here are huge and keep the machinery and chemical companies busy. Like parts of Canada, this region of Washington has witnessed a major shift in the farming culture over the years. Family farms have been
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replaced by large companies using all the latest technology, albeit genetically focused and chemical dependent. After an overnight stay in the community campground, we left Coulee City to ride west through the unnervingly perfect farmland towards the Columbia River. We left town at 5 a.m. so we could get most of riding in when it was cool. Riding up out of the coulee with the sunrise behind was one of those special moments we’ll remember for a long time. It wasn’t long before we dropped back down into another valley called Moses Coulee. Appropriately named, its biblical proportions are staggering, particularly from a bike. We stopped dead centre of the coulee for some food and water and could feel the sun’s rays gaining steam. “Can’t stay here long,” we said to each other. We had been riding for 2.5 hours already and were not quite a third of the way to our destination, the city of Chelan. We continued riding past deserted homesteads and the remains of towns that were once vibrant communities. As I was riding, I thought it would be a great idea for some talented photographer to put together a photo essay of the changes to rural communities both here and in Canada. Then I realized, somebody must have put that together already. I wonder? This is one of those places where riding a bicycle can be hazardous. Passing tractors in the fields were tilling the soil and dispensing something that had an unfamiliar chemical aroma that took our breath away. We pedalled as hard as we could to get out of there. After 7.5 hours of riding it became abundantly clear that we had been climbing slowly but steadily all morn-
ing. At 12:30 p.m. we arrived at the summit of McNeil Pass. “Did you know there was a pass?” “Nope, wasn’t on the map.” The good thing about passes is there is always a ‘down’ side. In this case it was 10 kilometres down at 12 per cent grade. “That’s almost straight down!” It was nothing short of thrilling. We weren’t keeping track but it seemed to only take a few minutes and we were at the bottom next to the Columbia where the temperature was at least 36 degrees Celcius! What a change from up top. On our way to Chelan we passed by fruit co-op packing houses where the shifts were just changing during this high-production time. We made our way to Chelan’s very busy community campground and decided we had earned a well-deserved cold beer. We melted into the cool green grass of the campground and had our “tall cool frosty one” under the shade of a huge maple tree. It had been a long day – 9.5 hours of riding covering 95 kilometres. Tonight would be another one night stay as we were headed to the the oasis called Stehekin, 55 miles away at the western end of Lake Chelan. Our ferry would leave at 8:30 the next morning. The scene at the ferry terminal was one of excitement and the usual jostling for position. The village of Holden is en route and is a very popular destination for people of the Lutheran faith. Holden used to be an active copper mining town but is now a retreat for anyone wishing to experience the solitude of the North Cascade Mountains around this small settlement. There are no cars on this ferry only foot passengers and gypsies
like us wanting to take our bikes on board. As it turned out, the majority of passengers waiting for the ferry were on their way to Holden. The ferry also makes stops to drop off hikers at trailheads into the Cascades. The four-hour ferry ride was relaxing. In stark contrast to our ride the day before, we cruised through this inland fjord taking in the alpine scenery all around us. The captain of the ship was very courteous and advised those of us standing near the bow to plug our ears. Hooooot! The ship’s horn announced our arrival. Unloading was quick and within minutes we were on our way to a beautiful (and free) National Park campground on Lake Chelan. Stehekin is a native term for “The Way Through.” For centuries, this area has been the chosen route between the coastal communities of the Puget Sound area and the inland dry lands on the east side of the Cascades. Today’s Stehekin is dependent upon the U.S. National Park Service, tourism and the resourceful nature of the people who live here year round. In the late 1800s, when land to settle on was becoming more scarce west of the Cascades, hardy settlers came here to carve out a future. Descendants of those settlers still live in the area. Much like our hometown of Quesnel, around 40 years ago a new breed of settlers came here to take their turn at living close to the land. Carl, who runs a magnificent organic market garden, is one of those people. We spent some time in Carl’s garden and left with a big bag of veggies for our dinner. The locally-owned bakery is also a must for those with a sweet tooth and a hankerin’ for a really good cup of coffee. And a visit to the Buckner Orchard is well worth the time. The Buckner’s were among the first people to settle in the Stehekin Valley and make a living from the land. The valley is blessed with water fed from lakes high in the mountains and their orchard was an example of low-tech ingenuity. The irrigation system is a series of small channels that transport water from a nearby river direct to the roots of the trees. Amazing! see PAGE A9
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Happy to be back on land from A8 The rest of our time here we spent lolling on the shore of the lake, taking the occasional brazen dive into the numbing waters. Lake Chelan is not far from the largest concentration of glaciers in Washington. It’s a great way to wake up! Oh, and to all our friends who are adept with canoes and kayaks, you’ll be pleased to know we also jumped ‘out of our box’ and took a short kayak trip to the other side of the lake from our campground. We were going to see some ancient pictographs on a rock face rising out of the lake. Unfortunately, well into the journey the wind reached what seemed to be near gale force, resulting in waves that were unfairly huge. To top it off, the two-man Ship of Fools we
rented would have been far better off as a cute garden planter in front of the office where we picked it up. I decided this when the water started to roll in over the side unannounced and uninvited. Ready to yell “man overboard!� at a moment’s notice, we balanced the Good Ship Lollipop around the edge of the Lake and were rewarded with a brief, albeit rewarding, glimpse of a group of unsuspecting sheep being
pushed off a cliff over 1500 years ago. “Did ya see it?â€? “Yes?â€? ‌ “Good!â€? Pointing the bow of our plastic bucket into the wind, we safely navigated back to port, oh so ready to jump on our bicycles. Our trip will now take us north through the apple orchards towards the border. We’ll see what unfolds. Chris Hartridge is a biking enthusiast and regular Observer contributor.
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A delegation of 10 students, Grades 7 – 12 and five adults travelled to Shiraoi and Sapporo, Japan for a 12-day visit, July 12 – 23. Thursday, July 12 they arrived in Chitose Airport at 9:20 p.m. and bussed to Tomakomai to stay the night in a hotel. They were all ready for a good night’s sleep. Friday, July 13 – after breakfast at the hotel where they sampled many Japanese traditional breakfast foods including natto, the group headed off to meet the Mayor at city hall. They were welcomed by the entire city hall staff clapping as they arrived. The delegation exchanged greetings with the mayor and counsellors, exchanged gifts and each of our delegation introduced themselves in Japanese followed by a tour around Shiraoi. Their first visit was the Ainu museum where traditional dancers preformed. Then on to Sendai clan, Shiraoi manor house museum where Karen Fyles dressed in Samurai warriors suit and had her photo taken. After that on to Quesnel House where the delegation had their picture taken in front of the one-third-
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Delegation enjoys the many sites and sounds of Japan from A9 Adult delegates toured the schools, visiting classes and connecting with Twin Schools where gifts were exchanged. Thursday, July 19 – the adult delegates and Shiraoi community members climbed Mt. Tarumai, a nearby volcano and enjoyed incredible views of the area. Friday, July 20 – the delegation spent the morning walking around Shiraoi visiting shops and sites, enjoyed lunch at the Grandma’s restaurant. Later at Kura they spent the afternoon being dressed in kimonos and working on flower arranging. In the middle of the photo of the delegation with Japanese ladies in kimonos is the director of Kura; her name is Kunie Ogiwara. In the evening the group were treated to a farewell party at “Kura,” a Shiraoi community group where hamburgers were cooked on an outside grill. Inside they all gath-
ered enjoying music and dancing the night away. It was evident the connections that had been made during the week. July 21 – Saturday morning many tears were shed as they said their goodbyes after an incredible week with the many host families and community members of Shiraoi, who welcomed them into their homes and community. Delegates then headed off to Sapporo to visit the Science Centre, Sunpiazza Shopping Mall and the Historic Village of Hokkaido. In the evening dinner and shopping was enjoyed at the Arcade mall which was walking distance from Hotel Okura. Sunday, July 22 – delegates visited the Winter Sport Museum where they tried many sport simulations and rode the chairlift to the top of the ski jump for a view of Sapporo. Next was a much enjoyed visit to the Chocolate Factory
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Clockwise from top: the ‘world cup’ tournament on the final day of the school; the older students play a game with Talic; the younger students practice diving for a header; one of the goalies defends the goal in a shooting drill. Jonas Gagnon photos
School’s in for the summer JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Euro Football school was back in town last weekend for another weeklong course. "I'm really glad to be here meeting new players and new parents," Saibo Talic, the school's head coach, said. A total of 45 kids took part in the school, including eight who commuted from Williams Lake to take part in the school. Talic was pleased with the players in attendance "It is now the second time we've been here and I'm really pleased with the desire and
commitment. There are good, quality players in each age group with lots of potential," Talic said. Gilbert Schotel, an organizer of the event, was happy with the turnout and the quality of players and instruction. Starting on Sunday and continuing on through the week to Thursday, the camp was split into a younger group practicing in the morning and an older group practicing in the evening. The school featured 10 hours of instruction for each group, starting with skill drills early in the week before culminating in what Talic called a world cup competition which pitted
teams of three and four against each other in a continuous round robin competition on small pitches in simultaneous matches. After a short game, players would tally up the scores with the winning team staying on their pitch and losing teams moving pitches to challenge another team. With each win worth three points and ties worth one, teams gathered points over the course of games, with the team with the most points in the end winning the tournament. Currently, Schotel said, they are looking at bringing the school back for spring break.
New sport for local Special Olympics athletes JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter A group of Special Olympics athletes gathered at the golf course, for a couple weeks in August to practice pitching, putting and driving, with Kathy Gook. The golfers, some of whom have never set foot on a golf course before or tried to hit a small white ball with a chrome covered stick, split off into smaller
groups to practice the different parts of the game. Volunteers bounced around between the athletes, reiterating Gook's advice to the men and women, “Hold that pose” the trainer says after a golfer hits a drive; “stay balanced” they tell them during the swing. Some of the athletes take it seriously, others swing hard between fits of giggling and ribbing.
"Golf is pretty relaxing," Paul Goyette, one of the golfers said. "Because you can hit it as hard as you want." Just like the Olympics, to which golf is returning in summer 2016, the Special Olympics now recognizes golf in its lineup of sports. The local branch of the Special Olympics has thus started its own training program for athletes to begin
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STEVEN DALEY PEARCE It is with great sadness that the family of Steven Daley Pearce say their final earthly goodbye to a wonderful Son, Brother, Father, Husband & Step-Father. Steve fought a decades long battle with cancer, moving on to The Lord on Monday, August 13th 2012. At heart, Steve was a cowboy, from his early years on the family farm in Ontario. Horses were his first love until he found motorcycles. After getting his Motorcycle Mechanic’s license, Steve lived worked and raced as “The Wheely King.” Fate took a hand and sent him to Esso, where during a prestigious career as Lubrication Specialist & Chemist, Steve received accolades and awards for his innovation and inventions. Leaving Esso, but staying with his field of expertise, Steve partnered with Ross Gilley to form “Lakeland Oil” and enjoyed many happy successful years in the Okanagan before moving on. Steve was a key operative in U.S. Banks’ Petroleum Software Division “Advent” as their sole Canadian representative until the sale of the company. After a move to Vancouver Island, Steve’s life changed once more with a new marriage and a job with Enex fuels, where he made countless contacts and forged many firm friendships. Steve was a Champion Shotgun Shooter and an active member of the Single Action Shooting Society spending countless happy hours with Caribou Lefty, Sodbuster, Too Dusty, Too Slim, Too Thirsty and all the other Posse Too’s. He cherished his time with all. A great friend, a hard worker, a man of his word and a man of The Lord, Steve was the guy ready with a smile, a handshake, and a helping hand. Left to mourn the huge hole he leaves in their lives, are his Mother, Marlene Pearce, his siblings : Sandra Styrna, Sheila Rodger (Malcolm), Sharon Foofat (Jules),Stuart (Kathy) Pearce, and all his beloved nieces and nephews, every one his special favourite. Steve’s children (by wife Cathy Ryan) were his most treasured possession. Son Sean Pearce, wife Emily and only grandchild Liam, Son Ryan Pearce, Daughter Stephanie (“special baby girl”) and husband Jeff Gibson will live forever in his heavenly heart. Patricia (Pepper) Pearce, Stepdaughter Althea Rose, & Tucker the Schoodle are thankful for the 3 ½ all too short years we shared together in our little home by the beach. A funeral for Steven will be held at Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym St. Parksville, B.C. on Friday August 24th at 2:00 pm. A light tea will follow at which time we invite and encourage any and every one to share memories. In lieu of flowers, please choose a 3rd world charity as was Steve’s wish to spread sunshine in dark corners.
** A very special thank you to our family Physician, Dr. Robert Macarri for his unfailing support and compassion during troubled times. We would also like to thank the many caring hands that treated Steve during his months at Vancouver General Hospital and in particular the wonderful team at 8th floor Step down unit .**
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District Sales Representative Quesnel / Williams Lake / 100 Mile House
At GFS British Columbia Inc. (formerly Neptune Food Service), our continued focus on quality and exceptional service has made us one of Canada’s largest food service distributors for over 40 years. As a successful, family-oriented company, we are proud to offer our employees career advancement with training and comprehensive benefits. Reporting to the District Sales Manager, the District Sales Representative sources, negotiates, and services independent restaurant and food service accounts for the Quesnel / Williams Lake / 100 Mile House market area. You will achieve business targets through effective management of designated territories and visits to customer sites. Integrity, passion, and in-person presentation skills are essential. Ideal candidates have a strong sales aptitude, exceptional customer service abilities, are highly organized, have post secondary education and 2 plus years of experience in a sales role, preferably in food distribution. For more information, please visit our website at www.gfscanada.com Please submit résumés quoting Job #2012GFS089 by email: gfsbchr@gfscanada.com by August 31, 2012.
General Manager, Seniors Care – Williams Lake We are now recruiting an experienced, business-minded General Manager for our state-of-the-art Williams Lake Seniors Village facility, located in the beautiful Cariboo Region of BC. WLSV is a thriving ‘campus of care’, encompassing both residential care and assisted living clients. The GM is accountable for all aspects of facility operation,including administration,HR functions,marketing and auditing care delivery and recreation outcomes. Qualifications and skills: • Min 5 years experience in Health Care Management. • Min 3 years experience in management of Geriatric Care Services preferred. • Previous financial management experience. • University graduate in Hospital or Business Administration preferred. For a detailed description and to apply online, please visit our website IMMEDIATELY at: www.retirementconcepts.com/careers While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted. Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
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QUESNEL YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FACILITY MAINTENANCE WORKER The Quesnel Youth Soccer Association (QYSA) is seeking a Part-time Facility Maintenance Worker. This position is responsible for executing and performing duties of maintaining buildings and fields in and around the Soccer Facility. • A minimum of 3 years experience in grounds maintenance preferred. • Hold a valid Class 5 Drivers Licence. • Perform a variety of routine and skilled maintenance, custodial, and repair activities involving fields, facility and equipment. • Mechanically inclined. • Work independently under supervision of the Facility Coordinator. • Work in compliance with all provincial and federal regulation pertaining to building, fire and health and safety codes. • Flexible and seasonal hours Qualified applicants are invited to forward their resume with cover letter to: Attention Facility Coordinator at memberservices@qysa.ca Resumes accepted until September 6, 2012 No phone calls please. www.qysa.ca • 980 Anderson Drive Quesnel, B.C. V2J 6N8 • (250) 992-2223
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OWNER OPERATORS Signing Bonus Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at our Prince George Terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev at 604-968-5488 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
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(250) 613-6553 An Alberta Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilfield road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051.
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Arrow Transportation Systems Inc., is a diversified transportation, logistics, and materials handling company with operations throughout Canada and the U.S. Our dynamic company is looking for someone interested in a career in Operations Management to join our team as Area Supervisor for our Trucking Division in Quesnel, BC. Arrow offers: • Growth potential • Training and Development • Competitive compensation & benefits package We are looking for: • A team player with excellent communication and people skills. • Strong in a high paced operations environment. • Strong organizationally. • Detailed orientated and self motivated. • Dedicated to learn and grow within our organization. • Ability to quickly assess an ever changing environment and make decisions that financially optimize division operations. Please send resume in confidence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, 710 Laval Crescent, Kamloops, BC, V2C 5P3 Fax: (250) 314-1750, email: lsavage@arrow.ca
HMC Services Inc., Road and Bridge Maintenance Contractor in the Interior of British Columbia, is looking for a Trade Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or a Commercial Transport Mechanic and a 3RD or 4th Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Apprentice for Quesnel, BC, North Cariboo Area. These position are 12-month per year positions, full time status. HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC OR COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC QUESNEL, B.C. 12 MONTH PER YEAR POSITION Required qualiÀcations include: • Trade Journeyman CertiÀcate in Heavy Duty Mechanics’ or Commercial Transport. • Valid BC Driver’s license and positive driving record with the ability to obtain a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s license with air endorsement when required. • Physically Àt and capable of performing job requirements. Wages and beneÀt package as per the BCGEU Collective Agreement. TRADE APPRENTICE HEAVY DUTY MECHANIC – 3RD OR 4TH YEAR QUESNEL, BC 12 MONTHS PER YEAR This Apprenticeship Position is requires registration in a Contract of Apprenticeship, as well as scheduled attendance at a Technical Training Facility, and successful completion of the technical training modules. In order to be considered for this training opportunity, applicants must meet the following basic requirements: • Proven mechanical aptitude and ability. • Completion of 2nd or 3rd year apprentice training/ certiÀcation in the mechanical Àeld. • Valid BC Driver’s license and positive driving record with the ability to obtain a valid Class 3 BC Driver’s license with air endorsement when required. • Ability to learn, apply and follow safe work practices. The pay structure during the Apprenticeship is based on ITAC designation and the Collective Agreement. How to Apply: QualiÀed applicants are invited to submit resumes along with a photocopy of driver’s license, an up to date driver’s abstract and references to: HMC Services Inc. 3401 Quesnel-Hixon Road Quesnel, BC V2J 5Z5 Fax: 250-992-3656 Attn: Mechanical Superintendent or email: laura.christy@hmcservices.ca
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ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES LTD is currently recruiting Line Cooks for Inns North hotels in Nunavut. We provide meal allowances, subsidized accommodations, and relocation assistance. Please forward your resume to:
Experienced Hairdresser required for Berge’s Styling. Call (250)992-5335 EXPERIENCED PARTS person and an Inventory Clerk are required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
Penisola Ristorante requires a reliable/reliable experienced full time prep-cook & part-time dishwasher. Apply in person @ 121 Barlow Ave.
T-MAR INDUSTRIES located in Campbell River is hiring for the position of Heavy Duty Mechanic. Position comes with a competitive benefit package and applicant must possess a valid driver’s license. For details visit www.t-mar.com Contact Tyson Lambert by Fax: 250-286-9502 or by Email:tysonlambert@t-mar.com
ALBERTA BASED Company looking for qualified & experienced: Equipment Operators, Mulcher, Feller Buncher & Processor Operators. Out of town & camp work. Safety tickets & drivers abstract required. Email resume: jobs@commandequipment.com Fax 780-488-3002.
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or fax to: (204) 632-8575. Visit www.innsnorth.com for more information. Cariboo Hotel is now accepting resumes for cook position. Must be avail. for shift work & weekends. Apply in person with resume to 254 Front St.
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Recruiting journeyman and apprentice electricians for contracts throughout BC. Industrial/maintenance experience an asset. Clean Drivers Abstract and Drug/Alcohol Test are essential.
Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Fax resumes to: 780-725-4430 The Salvation Army is looking for a dedicated team player who is able to work in a dynamic environment. The successful applicant will have completed hight school and have 1-3 yrs experience in retail, marketing and /or store management. Interested applicants respond in writing by Aug 24, 2012 to : Stefan_Van_Schaick@can.sal vationarmy.org Please no phone calls.
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Weekend & Evening Clerk required for Beer & Wine Store. Apply with resume to Red Bluff Pub.
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C.I.F. Construction Ltd. is seeking Carpenters, Carpenter Apprentices, Labourers and Ironworkers (Rodmen) for out-of-town work. To apply please email resumes to: human.resources@cifcon.com Fax: 250-564-1339
Ad Designer The Quesnel Cariboo Observer has an immediate opening for a parttime ad designer. A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Adobe Photoshop is an asset. You will be required to scan and download photos, receive and send emails and have computer knowledge. You will design ads for our clients and work cohesively with our advertising and production staϝ. The Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a Black Press newspaper published twice a week. Forward resume and references to: Tracey Roberts, Publisher Quesnel Cariboo Observer 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 E-mail: publisher@quesnelobserver.com Fax: 250-992-5229 Closing date: August 24, 2012
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The Quesnel Youth Soccer Association (QYSA) is seeking a part-time Member Services staff. This position is responsible for ensuring a positive member experience through excellence in program registration, communications and office administration. • A minimum of 3 years experience in customer relations, communications, events coordination and office administration. • Preferred experience in a non-profit environment • Ability to develop and improve office systems • Excellent computer skills and knowledge of database applications • Well developed interpersonal and communication skills • Demonstrates ability to manage multiple deadlinedriven projects at once • Capacity to thrive in a fast paced environment • Ability to work evenings and weekends-Flexible 20-30 hours /wk • First-Aid and soccer knowledge an asset but not essential Qualified applicants are invited to forward their resume with cover letter to Attention Facility Coordinator at memberservices@qysa.ca Resumes accepted until August 30/12 No phone calls please. www.qysa.ca • 980 Anderson Drive Quesnel, B.C. V2J 6N8 • (250) 992-2223
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CONCRETE FINISHERS and Form Setters. Edmonton based company seeks experienced concrete finishers and form setters for work in Edmonton and northern Alberta. Subsistence and accommodations provided for out of town work; john@raidersconcrete.com Cell 780-660-8130. Fax 780444-7103. QUALITY CONTROL person experienced with Piping & Structural Welding needed for a growing Northern Company. Competitive wages & benefits. Please email resume to: info@torqueindustrial.com Fax 250-775-6227 or apply online: www.torqueindustrial.com WANTED: Class 1 truck drivers and/or Owner Operators to haul logs in the Mackenzie area for Duz Cho Logging. Must submit resume along with driver’s abstract and be able to meet all safety standards. Please send application to joydcllp@gmail.com or fax 250-997-5430.
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SECURITY OFFICER / FIRST AID ATTENDANT Dunkley Lumber Ltd. operates a modern and sophisticated SPF dimension Sawmill / Planer facility at Strathnaver, BC, 40 km north of Quesnel, BC. Our quality lumber products are sold across North America and in overseas markets. We are currently accepting applications for a Security Officer / First Aid Attendant. Key responsibilities include emergency response, administering first aid and providing fire prevention and security services. The position requires working 12-hour rotational shifts. Applicants for this position: • must hold a valid First Aid Level 3 ticket and have first aidrelated experience • should possess security guard experience • should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills along with a team-spirited approach • should be proficient with computers • must be bondable This position offers a highly competitive wage and benefits program. If you feel that you are the person we are looking for, please submit your resume to: Personnel Coordinator Dunkley Lumber Ltd. P.O. Box 173 Prince George, BC V2L 4S1 Phone: 250-998-4230 Fax: 250-998-4513 Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com All applications will be treated in strict confidence. We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Apply with resume to Debbie (Store Manager) at #22, 155 Malcolm Drive, Westpark Mall, Quesnel, 250.992.9305
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Exc. quality horse & good feeder hay, round bales, & large squares. (250)296-3651 Hay For Sale: Round bails 4x6- $45 ea call 250-747-2316 Hay - square bales, horse hay,$4.50/bale, also 100 bales of 2011 hay, $3/bale,249-5487
1986 mobile with over 1100 sqft on 5.33 acres. Two bedrooms and den, one bath. Entire property is fenced and crossed fenced. Two stall barn with hay storage and tack/grain room. Riding ring, round pen, another separate horse shelter, and four more storage buildings. $179,000 Call to view. 250-249-6802 Quesnel BC
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Garage Sales 108 Lawlor Dr. Sat. & Sun. Aug 25&26 9-4 wedding decorations and supplies. Autumn trees-decorations. Household items. Snowblower etc. GARAGE SALE! 316 Dennis Rd. Bunk beds, hockey equipment, golf clubs, tools, kids toys & clothes, water trampoline. A little something for everyone! 9AM - 2PM, Saturday August 25th only. GARAGE SALE! 531 Nadeau St. August 24th, 25th & 26th 9:00AM - 3:00PM Garage Sale! Saturday, August 25th, 9AM - 2PM, Kids clothes: newborn - 5T, household items, 296 Ritchie Ave. MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Sat August 25,2012 at 113 Lawlor Dr in Johnson Sub from 9am -3pm.
Heavy Duty Machinery Coastal Pacific Equipment For Sale: 1989 DRESSER TD8G-80HP $24,000.1986 KOMATSU D65-8 $35,000. 2008 DRESSTA TD15M190HP $180,000. 2003 DRESSTA TD20H-230hp $185,000. 2005 DRESSTA TD20H-230hp $225,000. 1998 DRESSER TD25G (CALL) 1988 CAT D4H SKIDDER $38,000. 1990 CAT 235C $39,000. 1981 CAT 518 LINE/GRAPPLE $15,000. 1999 JD 648G11 GRAPPLE $35,000. PHONE 1 (250)3927755.
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Misc. Wanted FREE Filler Wanted! Drop off @ 482 Dennis Road. (250)491-2909 Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Silver Coins etc. Available now: 250-863-3082 WANTED: Old lever action Winchester & Marlin rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Real Estate Acreage for Sale 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 PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $135,000. 780 394 7088
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PRICE REDUCED. Renovated house in North Quesnel. 572 Wilson Street. 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms. 1363sqft per floor. Asking $207,500 Phone 250-992-5471 or 250-9836316
Houses For Sale LET THE TENANT PAY FOR YOUR INVESTMENT. Same tenant has occupied home for 9 yrs. Cozy & affordable 1 bdrm house located in West Quesnel near mall. Partial basement, natural gas heat,lot size 50’X120’, Zoned RM2, by appt only $73,200.00 call 250-992-1212
Lots Beautiful 2.4 acre lot on 10 mile lake incl garage & septic system & water rights. $184,900.00 call 250-7473040
Mobile Homes & Parks 2 bdrm. Mobile Home on .5 acre in Red Bluff area. On city sewer, good well, new pump 8x20 heated addition $80,000. Call (250)249-5883 For Sale Mobile home centrally located in DT Quesnel. 1995 Triple T 14x70 2 bdrm/1bath. Open design. Front kitchen and living area. Generous master bedroom. All appliances included. Outdoor storage shed. 250-215-8123 FOR SALE! Well loved mobile home. 2bdrm/2bath with oversized kitchen & washroom complete with soaker tub! Located walking distance to all your shopping needs. You will appreciate the 2X6 construction, the low maintenance pad & view of the Fraser River. Comes with spacious storage shed. This home is located in the adult section of the RiverWalk MH Park community. Close to shopping/Golf Club & connected to the Quesnel Riverfront walking loop. An ideal location to settle in & live affordably. $71,900. Call (250)215-8123.
WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949
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Commercial/ Industrial 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.
2bdrm. trailer unit near WalMart. Large secure fenced area good for large trucks. $700/mo. includes washer & dryer. (250)747-2951
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6 Bdrm , 2 Bath Farm House on Dragon Lake Rd. Available Aug $1350.00/month call 250747-2842 6bdrm. exec. home /c fenced yard, view of Dragon Lke. N/S, N/P, $1400/mo.(250)460-2207 (250)497-7886 DT 3bdrm. house for rent, $1100/mo. + utilities.(250)9922002. For Sale $198,000 WQ 4bdrm/1bath on double lot /c garage, $950/mo. Ref. req. Avail. Sept 1st, (250)991-0574
1998 Chevrolet Malibu,Great Gas Mileage , 4 Dr Sedan V6 Automatic fully Equipped, 4 New Snow Tires. This vehicle is in Beautiful shape its been Mechanical led $19,900.00 call 250-255-4509 2004 Honda Element, 5-spd Man, Cruise , A/C, Canoe Rack, C/D - MP3 , Spare Mounted Snow/Ice radials, Equipped for towing behind motor home. 135,000kms asking $10,000 call 250747-4635
Suites, Lower 1bdrm. suite in brand new house. Close to MP Mall. N/P, N/S. 747-3878, 747-0212 Newly reno’d 2 bdrm ground level bsmt suite.w/d hook up, n/g included avail immed. $575/mo. Call (250)992-7929 WestSide small 2bdrm. bsmt suite, $625/mo. heat, hydro & Sat. TV incl. Shared laundry, (778)466-0998 Avail. Sept 1st
2008 CHEVY IMPALA 4 door, grey, 28,536 km’s 3.5 V6 engine, like new condition, winter tires included Asking $11,500 Call (250)992-6042
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3 bdrm Duplex in Red Bluff. N/G, F/S , carport , laundry room 250-747-3109
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
Bachelor - $500 + 1 Bdrm. - $525 + 2 Bdrm. - $600 + No parties, No Pets References Required 575 Doherty Drive
250-992-1195
DRY, BIRCH FIREWOOD SPLIT, DELIVERED & STACKED
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Boats 2005 80W Adventurer Camper Options- Propane stove, two way refrigerator, propane furnace, toilet, ladder, luggage roof rack, CO2 and smoke detectors, full electrical hook up, $8,500. 250-249-0093
Sport Utility Vehicle
For Sale: 1997 Lexus Lx450 356,000 km, leather interior, little rust, runs well. $6,000- call 250-255-7410
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$1,500. obo - 250.747.2277
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Dark green, Michellin all season tires, AWD, new spark plugs and water pump. Needs work.
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V-8 Auto, T-Roof 42,000 Km’s One owner(Lady) Excellent Condition! $5,000 obo. (250)593-4606 Bridge Lake
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Open Houses BEAUTIFUL custom executive/family, south facing home overlooking north end of Dragon Lk at 415 Thompson. Description and pics at propertyguys.com #68210. Open house by owners on Sun Aug 26, 11 to 4 or call 250-7472675 to book personal tour .
1988 FireBird
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For Rent - 2 bdrm. Mobile Home in Red Bluff $600/mo. Call (250)249-5883
3 bdrm 1.5 bath character house, fenced yard, North Quesnel. Pet friendly. $1100/mo + utilities. 250-3162019
For sale or hire 93 Western Star water truck/long log with picker. 2005 Rotabee Log Loader with 3800 gal. water tank. 2-3 suck hoses. 1 -2” pump, 1 -3” pump, 1 -50’ flat 3” hose . $36,000 may consider small excavator in trade. Call 250-983-6305.
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2bdrm. unit in quiet mobile home park. $650/mo. includes washer & dryer.(250)747-2951
Available Sept 1st, 2- 1250 sq ft units, 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, Top floor unit fully renovated open concept kitchen, North Quesnel steps from park & Arena. $925 month lease & ref required . 2nd Floor apartment recently updated 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 bath, 1250 sq ft $875. month / lease & ref required. call or text 250328-8747
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Cariboo Regional District
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QUOTE CANIM LAKE WATER RESERVOIR ROOF REPLACEMENT The Cariboo Regional District is accepƟng quotes for the Canim Lake Water Reservoir Roof Replacement. Quote documents and further details are available from the undersigned. Completed quotes are to be delivered no later than 2:00 pm, September 5, 2012, to the address below, at which Ɵme a public opening will take place. The Cariboo Regional District does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any quote and reserves the right to reject all quotes and negoƟate with any bidder. SelecƟon will be based upon such factors as qualiĮcaƟons, experience (especially on similar projects), ability to perform the contract according to its terms (including Ɵming requirements), availability of contractor’s workforce and subcontractors, if applicable, reputaƟon for quality of work and for Ɵmeliness, Įnancial stability of Įrm, and cost. Mitch Minchau Manager of Environmental Services Suite D, 180 North 3rd Ave. Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Phone: (250) 392-3351 1-800-665-1636
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Driver’s Training From A11 "They seem to be having fun and each week we have the same amount of athletes coming out which usually is an indicator that they're enjoying it and they're having fun," Gook said. Initially, Gook took her new students to a farm on Dragon Lake to practice their form before hitting the golf course. "We worked on fundamental movement skills which were about balance and timing and hand-eye coordination for the first three sessions and now we're out at the golf course," she said. Whether the golfers are there for fun, or to train towards a special olympics event, the training allows them to explore new sports they might otherwise ignore, because golf poses problems that many other sports don't: there's a high price of admission. The current training camp gets around this by using volunteer teachers, as well as the farm on Gook Road and donated clubs. Though they have many clubs, Gook hopes to match each golfer with a set that works with each golfer's size, so they are still looking for golf clubs. If you have golf clubs in decent shape that are no more than seven years old and you have no more use for them, contact Kathy Gook at Kathy@bcga.org, Rick Prosk at rprosk@telus. net or drop them off at the Quesnel Golf Club. For now the new golf club is wrapping up, but next year they will be back and aiming at qualifiers.
National Bowling Week August 20 - 31 $2 a game. Shoes not included.
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Fall League Registration ON NOW Tues., Thurs., Sun - Night League Mon., Wed. - Seniors Thurs. - Ladies League Sat. 10 - noon - Kids League
THRILLIONAIRE MEAL & REVEAL NIGHT Dine for $10 and get $5 to $50 in FREE SLOT PLAY. Bring this coupon to a participating* BC Casino or Chances on Wednesday and Thursday nights between 5 and 9pm, from August 22 to September 27, to get the $10 entrée special. After dining, take this coupon along with your receipt to Guest Services to get your mystery gaming chip with $5 to $50 in FREE slot play.
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*Redeemable at participating BC Casinos or Chances locations. See bccasinosandchances.com for locations and details. Restaurant operating hours and entrée offerings may vary by location. Present this coupon to restaurant staff upon seating. One coupon is valid for up to 4 guests. Each guest pays $10 and receives a special menu entrée. Guest(s) may only redeem one coupon per day. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Meal promotion excludes tax, tips and alcohol charges. Some restrictions may apply. Promotion is subject to change. No cash value. Mystery gaming chips are limited in quantity and free slot play is available only while mystery gaming chips last. Offer valid on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 5 and 9 pm from August 22 – September 27, 2012. If you gamble, use your GameSense. Must be 19+ to play.
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