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Warning issued to women Police are warning women to be wary after reports of suspicious incidents in the downtown core of Prince George. Over the last couple of weeks, the Prince George RCMP have been made aware of situations where women are followed to their vehicles after leaving their place of employment in the downtown area of the city. In addition to following the women, a lone male suspect speaks to them and makes them feel very uncomfortable. Although it is believed that several of these incidents have taken place,
only one has been reported to police. Investigators believe that these incidents are mostly happening in the evenings after 7 p.m. As far as the police know, no one has been hurt or assaulted. “We strongly advise anyone who has been victimized or has seen anything suspicious, to contact the RCMP so we can find this individual or individuals,” said Const. Fred Greene. “A good description of the suspect will assist police in finding the individual responsible.” The Prince George RCMP are urg-
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A bench warrant has been issued for an accused man who failed to show up Thursday for the scheduled verdict in his B.C. Supreme Court case in Prince George. Lloyd William Cook, 50, will hear the judge’s decision as soon as the warrant has been executed, said Mr. Justice Glen Parrett. Cook’s defence lawyer Stephen Taylor told the court Thursday his client phoned him about 9:20 a.m. with “a message that Mr. Cook was at the side of the road in Williams Lake, waiting for money to be wired to him so he could fix his fuel pump.” Relaying this information to the court, Taylor said that he did not oppose Crown counsel Lara Vizsolyi’s request for an arrest warrant for Cook. “I can’t imagine what it’s like living on the edge of poverty like he [Cook] is but I have no confidence (the problem) will be solved by waiting for money to be wired.” After hearing from both Crown and defence, Justice Parrett said that once Cook was arrested, he (Parrett) would be in a position to “set a date we can rely on.” “There will be a warrant for his arrest. I want this communicated at the first opportunity to the Williams Lake RCMP,” said Parrett. Cook had earlier pleaded not guilty to several counts relating to the January 2000 death of his step-son, 13-year-old Adam Williams-Dudoward, whose remains were found in a bush off North Nechako Road in 2004. Cook is charged with one count each of manslaughter, criminal negligence causing death, unlawful confinement, and interference with a dead body. Following a lengthy police investigation, Cook was arrested in Oliver, B.C. in June 2009. The B.C. Supreme Court trial, which lasted just over one week, concluded last week with closing arguments. During the trial, several undercover RCMP officers, two social workers, a DNA expert, a forensic biological anthropologist from UNBC, Adam’s mother Judy Williams and several others testified in the Crown’s case.
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By 2016, B.C. will have more jobs requiring post-secondary education than it will have people to fill them. That’s the analysis of the Research Universities’ Council of B.C. (RUCBC), based on the province’s recent BC Labour Market Outlook. UNBC is one of the six members of the council, and President George Iwama says the need is there for more places to put students. “A lot of what we’re looking at here is filling current programs,” he said Tuesday, “but we are keeping the pressure on the government for new programs, such as engineering and law.” The report says that by 2020, there will be 18,800 jobs unfilled in the province because of a lack of education and training for B.C
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more seats at all institutions,” Iwama said, “but we feel the government is occupied with trades training now, and we’re hearing from industry that they need people with
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overrun with students, some of whom the government doesn’t provide the school funding for. At UNBC, it’s a slightly different story. “I would feel comfortable in saying we could take on 400 more students at the school,” Iwama said. “Those are seats that are funded but not filled in the system.” On average, he says, UNBC is currently filling between the high 80s and 90 per cent of funded seats. “To me, though, it’s more important that we maintain the quality of education we provide,” he added. “We’re very strong in distance education, and that is something we want to build on to provide training to students across the north.” With a large number of students from the north taking courses at UNBC, Iwama says, “the vision of the founders of the school is coming true.” “We are concentrating on students from the north, because they are more likely to stay in the north when they are finished their schooling.” Currently, UNBC is doing a lot of marketing in southern B.C. and centres such as Calgary and Toronto. Iwama says that could change. “We are looking at putting more information out to students in the northern parts of other provinces. In Ontario particularly, we are becoming recognized for the good reputation we have worked to attain.”
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J.R.R. Tolkien wrote you should speak politely to an enraged dragon, and anyone who has ever watched Dragons’ Den knows if you’re rude, or worse, your offering is less than optimal, that is a good piece of advice, otherwise the dragon will turn that cruel maw of a mouth on you and burn you alive. Verbally, of course. The premise of CBC’s Dragons’ Den is fairly simple. Venture capitalists Kevin O’Leary, Jim Treliving, Arlene Dickinson, Bruce Croxon and David Chilton are the dragons. Entrepreneurs enter the den, pitching their business ideas to this panel of experts. Either the Dragons will give you the go-ahead, which includes a capital investment in your idea, or they will, with painful honesty, tell you why it will never work. If your idea is grand, the Dragons will squabble over who will seize it, like a pack of lions descending on a prey – which they kind of are, actually. Or they will form partnerships, and within that entity offer to provide the cash investment your venture needs. Auditions for Dragons’ Den took place in Prince George at the Civic Centre last week. Andrew Johnson, with his wife Joelle at his side to support him, sat at the end of a row of chairs, clasping a piece of paper with the number nine on it, indicating when it would be his turn to face the Dragons. The line-up of chairs wasn’t long, but some of the people in it were colourful, like the stocky gentleman in the Chinese red silk jacket. Some
looked dead serious, while others looked as though they were about to be ill. One was nearly giddy at her chance to pitch to the Dragons. “I have so many bags. I’m the Dragons’ Den bag lady,” she cried out as she toted a few of those bags towards her chair. “All entrepreneurs have a lot of bags,” someone quipped. There was a smattering of laughter and Joelle smiled. “She’s been entertaining us since she got here,” she said. She seemed happy for the distraction. “They’re still on the first interview,” she explained, staring at the door supplicants disappeared behind as though it was - well, as though it was enclosing a den of dragons. A clock on the wall proclaimed the first presenter had been there nearly an hour already. “They started a bit late,” Joelle explained, also glancing at the time. Andrew explained he’d come to pitch shopscotch.com, a company he owns with two partners in California, Brian and Meghan Ollenberger. Brian, he said, grew up in Prince George. Shopscotch.com is a web service that watches for the things you would like to buy online, alerting you when they go on sale. The idea for the service was born in the spring of 2012. “We just got started with it, so we’re in the beginning stages,” Andrew said. “It’s looking good. Now we just need to get lots of people using it.” Joelle explained that currently a lot of the ads for the service are online, specifically targeting
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when and if the item is 25 per cent or 50 per cent off. And, if the item goes on at a better sale price within a month after your purchase, you will get another alert in case you’re eligible for the further discount. Andrew added they are about 80 per cent complete in being offer shopscotch as an iPhone app as well. “I’m a little nervous right now, but I’ve described it quite a few times,” Andrew said. “So, I’m not too nervous. I’m pretty well versed in describing it and I know it is a good product.”
“All together it saved us about $500 over the summer while we were piloting it,” Andrew added. Following the audition, Andrew said he felt things went very well. “They are going to let us know the beginning of March,” Andrew said. That is when the Canada-wide auditions end. Following that, final selection will be made, he said. About 100 of the entries will make the cut, but only a handful of those will make the show.
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Working directly with the employees and managers at city hall would have been a better path to cutting costs, rather than spending $350,000 on a core services review, according to Janet Bigelow, CUPE local 1048 president. “I don’t think they needed to spend the $350,000,” Bigelow said. “If they would have gone to the workers, to the managers and asked how to cut back and save, they would have been answered there. I think it was a waste of money for $350,000.” She added much of the work for the review was completed by city employees anyway. “The majority of the information that was collected was collected by city employees. The information is there. It was given to KPMG by city employees,” she said, adding she’d like to know exactly how many hours employees put into the project. “It would be wonderful to know how many hours city employees clocked on getting information to KPMG. Of course council made a decision not to keep track of that so we’ll never know how many hours, but I do know a lot of hours were put in by city employees – and KPMG got paid for it.” Bigelow added she’s pleased councillors at the committee as a whole meeting voted against contracting out cutting grass on city boulevards. She said she hopes council follows
were the only children in the neighbourhood and the park was not used much.” Now, she said, there are five families with young children in the neighbourhood, so the park and tennis courts are used a lot more. “If you get rid of a park or a tennis court, then 20 years down the road, if young families move in, they have nothing to use. My take is it’s there and we have it. It’s there and it’s paid
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for. The service is there for people even if some people go out and have some good fun a few times, it’s worth it and it’s green space. If we get rid of it we can never get it back. You want green space, good services in a city.” That, she said, is what attracts new residents. “When people look at moving to a city, services are the types of things they look at. They ask, ‘What can you offer me?. What
kind of green space what kind of parks?’ “If you systematically start to sell it off because no one is using it at the moment, then it’s gone.” Despite her concerns with some of the suggestions following the review, she hopes it leads to something positive. “I hope some good comes out of the core services review,” she said. “I hope they recognize the good the city employees do.
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Seven-year-old Kaitlynn Nikic created this Pittsburgh Penguinsthemed snowman for the Mardi Gras of Winter snowman-building contest. suit. Bigelow said she certainly doesn’t want to see people lose their jobs because of the core services review, however as important to her is the quality of service residents of the city receive, something she said she believes will be lacking should the city move towards contracting services. “We certainly don’t want to see people lose their jobs,” she said. “But more importantly we want to make sure the service is still there for the residents of Prince George. We don’t want to lose the quality service. Cutting of
boulevards was voted down at the committee as a whole meeting, and we are very pleased about that, but it still has to go to council. We don’t want it to happen for a simple reason. We don’t need to make a profit at this. We serve the residents of Prince George. “A private company does the work because it is looking to make a profit. I don’t think you get the same service. We are concerned the residents of Prince George will lose on the service they receive.” Property sales, another suggestion in
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the review, also concern her. “Property is like money in the bank. You want to be careful how quick you sell it off, and I’m sure council will be responsible and wait until they get a good profit on what they decide to sell off.” However, when it comes to green space, she says the city should leave it alone whether it’s currently being used or not. “Communities are living entities, every neighbourhood changes,” she said. “When we moved into our neighbourhood 20 years ago with our four children, they
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COFI here in April The Council of Forest Industries will be holding its 2013 annual convention in Prince George in April. With the theme, Transformation Thru Innovation = Success!, this year’s convention is designed to bring together senior industry, service provider, customer, community leader and senior government decision makers. “Our timing could not be better,” said John Allan, COFI President and CEO, in a press release. “We have survived the recession, markets are improving, and we are adding to our production new and innovative value added products. We have opportunities but also challenges ahead and the convention will highlight both.” This year’s convention will examine new challenges in attracting and retaining the necessary skilled workforce of the future, improving forest sector safety, and how to respond to sustainable building systems changes. It will also address global economics, timber supply, and the emerging bioeconomy. The developing program of presenters includes: • Global Macroeconomics, with Russ Taylor (President, International Wood Markets Group), Daryl Swetlishoff (Analyst, Raymond James Ltd.) and Peter Woodbridge (President, Woodbridge Associates). • Timber Supply, with Dave Peterson (Chief Forester - Province of BC), Mark Feldinger (Senior VP, Forestry/Environment and Energy, Canfor) and Gerry Thiessen (Mayor of Vanderhoof). • Address from Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Honourable Steve Thomson The convention will run from Thursday morning, April 4 through Friday afternoon, April 5 and includes a Thursday evening networking reception that will provide excellent opportunities for delegates to exchange views and ideas.
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Regular Council Meeting Monday, February 4th Council Chambers- 6:00 p.m. Finance and Audit Monday, February 4th 2nd Floor Conference Room- 12:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Development and Design Wednesday, February 6th 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p.m. 100th Anniversary Thursday, February 7th 5th Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p.m.
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PROCLAMATION February is proclaimed Heart Month February is proclaimed Toastmasters International Month
INVITATION TO TENDER T12-28 Supply & Delivery of Fire Service’s Pumper Truck Equipment Closing Date: February 14, 2013 T12-29 Prince George Public Library – Elevator Upgrade Closing Date: February 12, 2013 For information concerning City of Prince George bidding opportunities visit BC Bid @ www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca GARBAGE COLLECTION WILL OCCUR DURING THE NEW STATUTORY HOLIDAY “FAMILY DAY ” T h i s ye a r we have a new statutory vacation day February 11, 2013. This year only garbage collection will occur on Family Day and is in the Blue Zone.
APPLY FOR A COUNCIL COMMITTEE OR COMMISSION! Prince George is a city full of volunteers willing to give their time to ensure their community is a better place to live, work, and play. Council Committees, Commissions and Boards provide residents of our community the opportunity to participate in the development of our city. At this time, the City Manager’s Office is accepting applications for Membership on the following Council Committees and Commissions: • Prince George Heritage Commission • Prince George Combative Sports Commission • Advisory Committee on Development Design • Advisory Committee on Accessibility • Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George Applications are available on the City’s website (www.princegeorge.ca/cityhall/committees/), or may be picked up at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard. For further information, or to have an application form mailed to you, please call 250.561.7602. Applications received by the City Manager’s Office, Manager of Legislative Services prior to the February 4, 2013 deadline will be considered by City Council at its Regular Meetings of February 18, 2013 (for Commissions) and March 18, 2013 (for Committees). Deadline for Applications: Monday, February 4, 2013.
Volunteers are the heart of our community and we need your help in recognizing those that give so much of themselves for others. The City of Prince George annually recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in our community. Several awards are bestowed on volunteers that contribute so much and make a difference in our community. If you know a volunteer who has made a significant contribution please let us know. There are four types of awards including the Recreation & Culture Award, Community Service Award, Youth of the Year Award and the Outstanding Volunteer Award. Nominations are due by 4:30 pm on March 4th, 2013 and can be submitted to City Hall. For more information or a Nomination Package please contact Community Services at 250-561-7640 or www.princegeorge.ca click City Living > Civic Appreciation.
CHANGES TO UTILITY RATES AND CHARGES Since the fall of 2012, Council has considered changes to utility rates and charges. In December, Council unanimously approved those changes for 2013. What are the Changes?
contingency fund which is used to fund unexpected expenses and emergency costs. Contingency funds also enable spending early in the year before revenue from utility bill payments is received. In addition, user fees fund the development of new and the renewal of existing capital infrastructure. Solid Waste The solid waste service is operated as a utility that is funded by user fees, transfer station gate fees, and Regional District contributions to transfer station costs. As with the sewer and water utilities, the City strives to maintain a contingency fund equivalent to 25% of solid waste operating expenditures. The City pays the Regional District for tipping fees at the landfill and these fees have increased 27% over the last 5 years. The Regional District has advised it will continue to recommend the increase of tipping fees charged to the City to offset increased operational costs at the landfill. Why Were the Rates and Fees Increased? Like so many communities across Canada, the City’s infrastructure (water, sewer, roads, and buildings) is aging. We are not investing enough to repair and replace the City’s infrastructure. For example, information gathered about the City’s linear assets predicts an investment of $2.370 million for the sewer utility and $4.990 million for the water utility will be required annually to fund the renewal
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***Information contained in the applications will be included in the public Council agenda and posted on the City’s web page***
ACCESS AWARD OF MERIT The Prince George Advisory Committee on Accessibility invites nominations for the Access Award of Merit. The Access Award of Merit is presented annually to individuals, groups or businesses that have made a significant contribution towards a barrier free community, which is both universally accessible and inclusive to all residents. This Award is the highest honour granted by the City of Prince George in recognition of contributions to universal inclusiveness to improve the quality of life for all residents in this northern community.
Other Fee Changes: The 10% discount for early payment of utility bills is no longer available. There will be a 10% penalty for late payment of utility bills. This is consistent with the practice of other municipalities. A $30 fee will apply when exchanging garbage containers for a different size (either larger or smaller). For new homeowners, there will be a six month grace period during which their garbage container can be exchanged once for no fee. The cost per container exchange thereafter is $30.00. How are Utilities Funded? Sewer and Water The sewer and water utilities are self funded through user fees. Rates are developed to generate revenue to fund operating costs, debt payments and a
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of existing assets. In order to address this investment challenge, Council has approved rate increases that meet operational, capital and asset renewal costs. Council has made progressive and responsible fiscal management a strategic priority and will continue to direct the development of an asset plan for utilities that incorporates sustainable approaches to infrastructure management. Questions? If you have questions about your utility bill or account, contact the City of Prince George Service Centre at 250-561-7600. More information about the City of Prince George’s Asset Management Plan can be found at: www.princegeorge.ca
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re we, in our rush to promote trades training, forgetting that there are other sectors of our economy that are facing a labour crunch? The Research Universities’ Council of B.C. released a study this week suggesting that by 2020 there will be more job openings requiring a university degree in B.C. than those requiring college credentials and those requiring trades training. The report says that by 2020, there will be 18,800 jobs unfilled in the province because of a lack of education and training for B.C residents. Government data shows 8,400 of those will require a university degree, 8,100 a college credential, and 2,300 will require trades training. It’s a far cry from the million jobs mantra coming out of mouths of Liberal politicians these days. The point, however, is that it seems the Liberal government has put all its eggs in one basket … trades. Given the so-called non-election television advertising featuring Premier Christy Clark that is saturating our minds, it’s not hard to see that the Liberals are focused on trades … or, perhaps, the election. Even with the focus on trades, the College of New Caledonia is preparing for a reduction in its grant amount from the province as it deals with a $1 million shortfall. Universities are also feeling left out. “There is a need for more seats at all institutions,” UNBC president George Iwama told the Free Press this week, “but we feel the government is occupied with trades training now, and we’re hearing from industry that they need people with the university level of education.” Words that the government should heed. The skills shortage hitting our province goes across the board and to focus on improving one area, at the expense of others, is a false economy.
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Don’t just change the OCP
Southern tourism
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he nine members of Destination Southern BC’s inaugural board were announced yesterday by Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell. Oh, our apologies. That should be Destination BC’s board. Forgive us our mistake. When looking at the nine members on the board we noticed that none of them hail from any further north than Squamish. Al Raine of Sun Peaks and Gordon Fitzpatrick of Cedar Creek Estate Winery in Kelowna are the only two on the board that hail from this side of Hope. The rest are from the 604 or Vancouver Island. “The board will be charged with oversight and operations of Destination BC, the new provincial destination marketing organization (PDMO) in charge of tourism marketing for British Columbia,” states the press release. “The new board members have a wide range of expertise in tourism, business and marketing.” It’s just too bad none of that expertise comes from the north.
The Official Community Plan for the City of Past city councils have frequently ignored the Prince George is not likely to be a dinner-table topic OCP to accommodate some use other than that in very many homes in the city. Perhaps it should defined by the OCP. They blissfully approved rezonbe. ing requests that will have a negative effect on the In simple terms the Official Community Plan, usu- city now and in the future. Our current council ally referred to as the OCP, is the long-range plan for appears to be determined to continue to commit the development of the community. those sins of the past. In our own lives, we do some longer range planThe Haldi Road area residents had to go to court ning. In successful businesses, a fair amount of time to prove to council and administration that the and energy is devoted to making our best guess of OCP the administration had developed and council what the future holds and what we approved was law which they must folwill need to be ready for it. It is pivlow. If they had legal advice to the conotal to what we invest in and how we trary, then one hope they have sent those align our capacities and resources. For legal types down the road with their example, one would not invest in a heads hanging and the city has received mill to process logs without a reasoncompensation for the faulty advice. Onside able opportunity to log trees economiThe OCP can be changed. CircumVICTORBOWMAN cally to feed that mill. stances change and we all have to adapt. On a personal level we also have our But, as with all longer range plans, any long-range plan. It may be a plan to save for a holiOCP change should be made very cautiously after day or having sufficient resources to buy our next though review and contemplation. home or automobile. Prudent people may devote a The current council appears to be determined to great deal of time to be sure they can have a comfollow in the footsteps of their predecessors. The fortable retirement at the end of their working lives. recently erected building on Fifth Avenue near Tabor The city also needs a long-term plan and that is Boulevard with an OCP designation of neighbourthe reason for spending a tidy sum on developing hood services is to be used as corporate offices when the OCP. It is a vision of how our city may develop. there is a surplus of office space in the downtown By planning ahead we can remove some potential core correctly designated and zoned. It is one more conflicts that might otherwise arise in the future. It unimpressive decision. is prudent management. There is no need for making the change. The A secondary, but equally important, aspect of hav- company involved wishes to locate in this city for a ing an OCP is we can build our homes and neighvariety of reasons and are most unlikely to go elsebourhoods with some assurance that we will not be where. disturbed by some offending use in the future. Our The failure of councillors to stick to the plan homes are often our largest investment and the OCP instead of leaping into a form of crisis management should give us the peace of mind that our enjoyment on a regular basis does not make the future of the of our homes will continue into the future. city a bright one.
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Natural resources don’t have to leave
PAUL STRICKLAND Special to Free Press
Listening to federal Liberal leadership candidate Justin Trudeau causes concern over how little control Canadians might have over trade and resource development in future. Going to great lengths to accommodate our most important trading partners, especially the People’s Republic of China, is inevitable because our future as a trading nation depends on it, he said during a questionand-answer session at the Prince George Civic Centre last week. Trudeau said Canada’s strong ties with China date back at least to Canadian doctor Norm Bethune’s work as a battlefield surgeon for Maoist troops fighting the invading armies of Imperial Japan in the late 1930s, and also to his father Pierre Elliott Trudeau’s visits to Mainland China in 1960 and in subsequent years as prime minister. Justin Trudeau told about 100 people in a Civic Centre meeting room he endorsed the sale of Calgary-based oil and gas producer Nexen to CNOOC (China National Offshore Oil Corporation Ltd.) for $15.1 billion. CNOOC is 70-per-cent owned by the People’s Republic of China. (The deal has not yet gone through because U.S. regulatory approval is still required: The reason is that Nexen has operations in the Gulf of Mexico, according to an article in the Calgary Herald this week.) Trudeau went on to say Canada, with 35 million people, is “just a tiny fly speck” in a world increasingly dominated by populous nations. He spoke approvingly about China’s current status of having about 150 cities with more than one million people and the prediction that it will have 220 such cities within 10 years. What does the comparison of Canada to a fly speck compared to other trading nations do to the self-image of this country? Why was there no mention of this country having the second-largest land mass in the world? Do we have no choice but to become a resource colony of an expansionist totalitarian power? Is there no alternative in trade policy to being whipsawed between a capricious and overbearing United States and the demanding dictatorship of the People’s Republic of China? To his credit, Trudeau said he would ensure Canadian environmental protection regulations and Canadian labour standards would be observed by any foreigngovernment corporation in Canada. Some skepticism is required, however. When promoting NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) and other free-trade deals in the 1990s, then-U.S president Bill Clinton promised side agreements on environmental and labour standards that the signatories to these trade agreements would have to observe. Ultimately, little came of these
side agreements in the protection of ordinary Americans’ jobs or in better labour standards or environmental regulations in the countries to which jobs were outsourced because of the free-trade agreements. Canadians should take warning from this precedent. When he was in Prince George November 12, interim Liberal leader Bob Rae said that, too often in the past, Canadian policy in regard to natural resources has been to “rip it and ship it.” Will this continue if Justin Trudeau becomes prime minister? People I would call ‘inevitabilists’ – observers who consider themselves hard-headed realists – say “the oil has got to flow” from the Alberta tar sands through the Prince Rupert area to China one way or another, whether by pipeline or by rail. What about a pipeline to Central and Eastern provinces? What about keeping the oil as a strategic reserve or for continental energy security? What about leaving it in the ground for future generations, or just leaving it in the ground? Why the irreverent destruction of Nature that expansion plans for the tar sands project will require? Four years ago, before it was widely known that plans called for shipping the tar sands petroleum to China, a noted religious leader condemned expansion plans for
the Athabasca tar sands development and criticized some Canadians’ wasteful consumerist lifestyles for helping to provide the impetus for such developments. Huge, toxic tailing ponds will remain an environmental threat for a century or more, Luc Bouchard, bishop of St. Paul in Alberta, said in a pastoral letter to parishioners in January 2009. He added: “This drive to development ignores the fact that 40 years of research into the oil sands, while it has led to a substantial reduction in some forms of pollution, especially air pollution and water usage, does not at present hold out the hope of reducing environmental harm to an acceptable level primarily because of the enormous scale and rapid development of the projects.” Later in the pastoral letter Bishop Bouchard observed, “The moral question has been left to market forces and self-regulation to resolve when what is urgently required is moral vision and leadership. I am forced to conclude that the integrity of creation in the Athabasca Oil Sands is clearly being sacrificed for economic gain. The proposed future development of the oil sands constitutes a serious moral problem.” We, along with Justin Trudeau, have to step back and re-consider.
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First Nations should not be “problem” Editor: It has been nearly 600 years since the first meaningful contact has been made between First Nations and Europeans; there is much history between both sides. It appears after all this time, not much has changed as Canadians are facing the Idle no More Movement. There has been plenty of comment towards the movement and much of it has been negative. I do take one major issue with these negative comments and it is that of calling the First Nations a problem. For the last 150 years, this is how Canadians have treated First Nations, as a problem and not as a people. Instead of meaningful dialogue between both parties, Canada has taken the approach of what to do with the First Nations who already occupy land as they are a Problem. Since Confederation, Canada has imposed
reserves, the Indian Act, Residential schools, status cards, cultural genocide, patriarchal society and even death to 50,000-100,000 children with mass graves. Example: Port Alberni. Despite all of this, First Nations are finding strength to say enough is enough and are demanding equality and restitution for 150 years of damaged caused by intergenerational trauma. They are finding their pride even though they were forced to live on small plots of land, not allowed to find meaningful work or get a valid education or practice their own culture as part of a plan called the Final Solution for the Canadian Indian Problem implemented by Indian Affairs for the sole purpose of destroying First Nations. Since the 60’s, First Nations have been finally allowed to get a meaningful education that allows them to understand their rights under the laws of Canada and
to understand the importance of the Royal Proclamation, The Great March West by the RCMP and responsibility of the government of Canada under Confederation. It may seem to Canadians who have not researched our history that First Nations are needy, lazy, unmotivated and drunkards but there is nearly 600 years of history making it a complicated matter with no simple solution. It is interesting that when First Nations do take proactive steps like the Idle No more Movement many don’t support them for taking initiative, being spirited and proud. But I guess to many equality feels like favouritism when the playing field is levelled and Canadians favoured status is challenged by those who have been treated as a lowest class problem for too long. Trent Derrick Prince George
Many ways to celebrate Black History Month February is Black History Month across was officially recognized as Black History Canada, and here in Prince George, the Month by the House of Commons in 1995. College of New Caledonia (CNC) and the Here in Prince George, there will be Prince George African Herimany activities to celebrate tage Society are working Black History Month, with fun together to stage a series of for the whole MLA opportunities events celebrating the 16th family. With everything from Report dance performances to cookannual Black History Month. Black History Month celing demonstrations, you will ebrates the many important SHIRLEYBOND definitely find something to contributions that Canadians of African enjoy! descent have made to our country, our The celebration begins with the Main province, and our community. RecognizEvent on Saturday, February 9. Kicking ing the contributions of black soldiers as off a weekend of fun at the CNC cafetefar back as the War of 1812, the settling of ria and atrium is a dinner at 6:30 p.m., black Loyalists in Canada after the Ameri- followed by a series of performances can Revolution, and the many countless beginning at 7:45. Performances by Cliff other ways that Canadians of African Raphael, Umoja and the Transfiguration descent have influenced and enriched Good News Band will keep you enterCanadian culture and society, February tained, and at 9:30 p.m. the dance begins,
with dance performances until midnight by the Caribbean Connection Dance Group. You can get tickets at the CNC Bookstore, the UNBC Bookstore, and Books & Company. Starting on Monday, February 11, there will be a series of cooking demonstrations, so come and learn how to cook some amazing food. On Monday, February 11, Tony Schell, the owner of Serengeti Northern BC, will be demonstrating the art of South African cooking. The following Monday, February 18, Cynthia Golden of Caribbean Alterations will be doing a Caribbean cooking demonstration, and one week later, Courage Bonnefoy, the owner of Afro-Market, will be demonstrating West African cooking. All the cooking demonstrations will be held at First Baptist Church at 7 p.m., and tickets
are available at the CNC Bookstore and Books & Company. Finally, there’s fun for the whole family on Sunday, February 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the CNC Cafeteria. Come enjoy face-painting, story-telling, games, and dancing lessons. There are also drumming lessons featuring instructor Granville Johnson. This event is free and certain to be a great deal of fun. We have had the pleasure of attending Black History Month events for many years. It is a wonderful reminder that we live in a culturally diverse community and that celebrating our differences and honouring each other’s contributions is important. Thank you so much to all the volunteers that make these events possible. Plan now to be a part of some of these great events.
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MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “WENDY’S KIDS FUN FAIR” “Super Hero’s Theme” Connaught Youth Centre 10:00 am - 4:00 pm No admission fee, game & food tickets only .50 each Games, face painting, craft table, balloon art and a whole lot more Hotdogs, chips, water and pop available Mascots will be in attendance Come dressed in your favorite Super Hero’s costume and you could win a prize for best costume. Everyone who comes in costume will get a free game ticket.
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“SNOWDAZE CASH LOTTERY” ON GOING UNTIL DRAW ON FEB. 23rd Lottery Licence No 47878 Tickets are $2 each - available at the Mardi Gras Office or watch for us around town Draw prize is $1000 cash. Draw to be made at Prince George Golf & Curling Club on February 23rd at 10:00 pm SNOWMAN BUILDING CONTEST ON GOING UNTIL FINAL BUILD OFF ON FEB. 24th Starting January 11th we will be holding 6 weeks of “PRACTISE BUILDING A SNOWMAN” The six weeks will run from Friday to Thursday, beginning January 11th - January 17th and so on. Everyone in the Community is welcome to join in and build your creation, make it whatever you like. You can enter as an individual or a group, it’s up to you. Each week a winner will be chosen by a panel of judges and awarded a cash prize of $100. All pictures will be published in the Free Press, so watch to see if you can match or beat what you see in the paper. On February 24th at the “FAMILY FUN DAY” at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club from noon to 4 pm everyone is invited to come out and build a Snowman and compete for the Grand Prize. Grand Prize -$1000 Downtown Shopping Spree 2nd Place - $500 Cash 3rd Place - $250 Cash All participants will receive a Gift Certificate courtesy of McDonalds
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “MR. PRINCE GEORGE PAGEANT” “Bringing Back the 80’s Theme” Coast Inn of the North For those that have “Dinner / Show” Tickets Dinner - 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm For those that have “Show” Tickets only Doors open at 7:00 pm Show time at 8:00 pm Dinner/Show Tickets - $50 Show only Tickets - $30 Tickets available at Mardi Gras Office 1529 8th Avenue or from the Contestants
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “NO LIMIT TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT” Lottery Licence #49988 Days Inn Hotel - Charlies Banquet Room Doors open at 5:00 pm Tournament starts at 6:00 pm sharp Tickets $60 - only 100 tickets for sale Start with $2500 in chips Tickets available at Mardi Gras Office or Days Inn Hotel front desk $2000 in cash prizes - 1st Prize being $1000 cash “KNOW YOUR LIMIT PLAY WITHIN IT”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “SENIORS FUN FAIR DAYS” “On Centre Stage” 2nd Annual Battle of the Seniors Idol Contest Elder Citizens Recreation Centre Show Time - 7:00 pm Come out and listen to some of Prince George’s finest Senior Entertainers Prizes for the top three winners
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “SENIORS FUN FAIR DAYS” Hart Pioneer Centre - 6986 Hart Highway 10:00 am - 3:00 pm No admission fee and all games are free - prizes awarded to winners of all games Crib, Whist, Carpet Bowling, Floor Curling, Shuffleboard and lots more. Lunch at noon for an affordable price Live entertainment from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Complimentary transportation from your Seniors Centres courtesy of Northern Health Connections for those that need rides.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “SNOWDAZE got TALENT” Westwood Pub Doors open at 6:00 pm Show time at 7:00 pm Come out and support our local talent There will be a total of 20 acts Tickets are $10 Grand prize for 1st place winner is a trip for two to Vegas (airfare & accommodation) and $500, courtesy of the Westwood Pub
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “MURDER MYSTERY DINNER” Murder at Mardi Gras on Valentines Day There will be mystery afoot in the Treasure Cove Show Lounge - the Krewe of Midas King, Pierre DuPre, has been murdered, strangled with a set of Mardi Gras beads. It’s time for all party revelers to put down their drinks and discover the truth about his demise. Doors open at 6:00 pm Cocktails from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Dinner - 1st course to start at 7:00 Must be 19 years of age to attend this event Everyone is encouraged to wear a mask, if you don’t have one Mardi Gras will have some for sale at the door. Tickets $40 Tickets for sale at Mardi Gras Office or Treasure Cove Casino
MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “SENIORS FUN FAIR DAYS” - SNOW DAZE DANCE Seniors Activity Centre - 425 Brunswick Street Doors open at 7:00 pm - Dancing at 8:00 pm Admission $10 - buy your tickets at the door Everyone 19 and over welcome Door prizes & light lunch provided “Come tap your toes to Country Rose”
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “SNOWDAZE CURLING FUNSPIEL” Prince George Golf & Curling Club $160 entry fee for a team of 4 - Includes Roast Beef Buffet starting at 5:30 pm Teams start playing at 3:00 pm Mardi Gras Snow Daze Cash Lottery Draw at 10:00 pm Awards presentations right after draw Grand prize package TBA
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH MARDI GRAS SNOW DAZE PRESENTS “SNOWDAZE FAMILY FUN DAY” Prince George Golf & Curling Club Noon - 4:00 pm Save this date to come out with the Family and have a whole lot of fun. We will have music and your favorite Mascots will be in attendance as well. Compete in the final leg of the Snowman Building Contest and you could win a fantastic prize Grand Prize -$1000 Downtown Shopping Spree 2nd Place - $500 Cash 3rd Place - $250 Cash All participants will receive a Gift Certificate courtesy of McDonalds
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Playbill MR. P.G. Get out and enjoy having contestants from the Mr. PG Pageant serving at Original Joes restaurant in College Heights tonight starting at 6 p.m. The Mr. PG Pageant is a fundraiser for Mardi Gras Snow Daze. Men vying for the coveted title will be on stage for the official crowning Feb. 8 at the Coast Inn of the North.
LION DANCE This year we celebrate the Year of the Snake. The Chinese Benevolent Association Lion Dance Team held their first lion dance performance Jan. 31 at China Sail Restaurant. The next one is Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. at The Exploration Place and on Feb. 23 they perform at the Hart Community Centre. Everyone is invited.
ODE TO WATER Valentine’s Day is all about expressing love. What better way for nature lovers to express their gratitude for water than with a Feb. 14 event called Water, My Love. Organizer Danielea Castell performed a water ceremony for B.C. Rivers Day. The event is a fundraiser to put out a CD of water chants and water awareness and appreciation.
Sax, singing and sutures Music and medicine make for a truly balanced life TERESA MALLAM arts@pgfreepress.com
Justin Frey first picked up the saxophone at age 12. That was a few years after he began taking piano lessons (age 7) and quite a few years before he began studying medicine at UNBC. And in five months Frey, a husband and father of three, will have completed his residency requirements to become a fullfledged medical practitioner. Reason to celebrate? Frey nods and smiles. “For sure. It’s been 10 years in the making.” Why did Frey choose family medicine as a career? “I feel that full-service family medicine allows me to exercise my skills working with people and I see this role as the quintessential expert in total health.” Music and medicine are very enriching and fulfilling for him, Frey says, and he expects to always have both elements in his life. “I think I’ve found that balance between the two – I hope that it would never be a case of having to choose.” Indeed, Frey, who’s also a singer, is able to perform his balancing act with what’s traditionally termed arts and science, not just with good time-management skills but also with his own philosophy of setting high (but realistic) goals. “I’ve learned in my life that if it’s something you want bad enough, you just have to do it, and you will always achieve some level of success. It takes persistence and knowing your limitations – and also learning to work within those limitations.” Frey finds playing sax on stage “very relaxing.” “It’s a deviation from medicine that I find really rejuvenating,” he says.
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Justin Frey will play his sax at the Kenny Blues Boss Wayne concert Feb. 9 at the Kinsmen Complex. On Feb. 9 he will be “bending the blues” with his black sax at a Blues Underground fundraiser concert which features Juno award-winning musician Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne on piano. This will be Frey’s first time playing with Wayne, although he’s played sax for other top
names brought in to do shows: Paul Kype, James Rogers, Julian Fauth and others. Frey’s also played with his own band, Soul Fried, and with wellknown local musicians such as Marcel Gagnon and Mike Foottit (Single Car Garage). He’s looking forward to going
back in time. “Kenny plays a tribute to Fats Domino and that music is the root for pretty much all of our genres today – rock, blues, country, hip, hop, etc., so I am really looking forward to experiencing that music with an amazing artist like Kenny.” Frey feels very strongly about community and he hopes that people will come out to support the CFIS fundraiser – and of course enjoy an evening of great music. “Community involvement is very important,” he says. “Earl [Krushelsnicki, founder of Prince George’s Blues Underground] has really done the community a huge service bringing this kind of music into town. He’s actually made a lot of sacrifices to bring really good music here.” Justin Frey will perform on his saxophone at the Kenny “Blues Boss” Wayne with tribute songs to Fats Domino on Feb. 9 at the Kinsmen Complex, 777 Kinsmen Place. Proceeds from the fundraiser go to support CFIS 93.1 FM, Prince George’s community radio station, operated by the Prince George Community Radio Society. CFIS 93.1 FM promotes local events and community projects and does so for free to help these events succeed. “The station is working at expanding its listening audience,” says Krushelnicki. “At the present time, CFIS 93.1 FM cannot be heard in parts of the city, so the station needs to raise funds to help it achieve this goal.” Tickets for the Feb. 9 fundraiser concert/dance are $30 each and can be purchased at Books and Company. The dance has a 50s theme, so come out in your favourite 50s-style outfits and dance the night away.
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Blue Warblers sing for the love of music TERESA MALLAM arts@pgfreepress.com
Natalie Edelson and Kim Beggs are longtime campfire gal pals who took their mutual passion for oldtime music and founded The Blue Warblers. The professional duo are now on their Rails to Roots tour. They will perform two house concerts [Home Routes Network] in Prince George on Feb. 5 and Feb. 13. On Monday, Beggs talked with the Free Press. “I don’t think either of us were thinking about performing as the music became a stronger component in our lives. For me, being on stage is a big and scary thing. Making music and performing on stage in front of people are different things that come together sometimes. That old-time music we [The Blue Warblers] relate to comes from the pure joy of music and the performance of it can be the result.” Sharing music is part of the old-time traditions, she says. Arriving independently in the Yukon over two decades ago, Beggs and Edelson discovered the rigours of rustic cabin life (no running water
or electricity). But with their mutual love of music, they were soon singing around the campfire with their new-found friends who got together Friday afternoons for happy hour sessions – just like the original singers of traditional folk songs. “The intent with Blue Warblers is to share the joy of singing. Harmonies are a big part of what we do. Harmony singing is what I think came out of campfire singing because it’s about friends sitting around until late in the evening. We would bring along songs to share, listen to and learn each others’ songs. All the voices would join in and it was a beautiful, safe feeling.” When Beggs left the warmth and “safety” of the campfire, she began sharing her music with a wider audience. “That’s how I came into the world of voice and later ended up on stage performing. For me, that was a big step. Before that, it was all about the safety of the campfire.” Beggs was born in a mining town in Quebec but her family has a “Yukon heritage.” “My dad was a mining engineer, so we moved around but eventually we settled in Toronto. I was the second youngest of six children and the sto-
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Kim Beggs and Natalie Edelson, The Blue Warblers, play Prince George Feb. 5 and 13 at house concerts. ries were rich around the dinner table. Three siblings lived in the Yukon with my family back in the 1960s before I was born and I would hear the stories about their life there.” When Beggs went to visit a sister in the Yukon decades ago, she experienced the lure of the North and followed her heart there. And although musically, she was doing her “own thing” in traditional music, Beggs said bluegrass pioneer singer-guitarist Hazel Dickens was a guiding light for others. “We both came from the same organic roots. I had the privilege of meeting her [Dickens] in Memphis a few years ago when we were introduced by her record label people. Although she was playing her
music much before me, I feel that she’s a kindred spirit to me. Natalie and I learned a couple of her tunes and put one of them on our album last year.” Beggs was nominated (for work with The Blue Warblers) as Traditional Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Edelson lives the cabin life in the Yukon as a selfdescribed “urban refugee,” drawn to old-time tunes for their beauty and authenticity. The artist was part of the Yukon folk music scene started in the mid 90s and a member of a local group, Ladies Auxiliary, with Kim Barlow and Ann-Louise Genest. She released a debut solo album Mayfly Days in 2005 and has toured her solo works in Canada, the U.S. and U.K. while double-billing with Beggs. Edelson and Beggs have achieved success as singers in their own right and writers of original compositions. Edelson has sung backing vocals for Beggs on several tours and recordings and recently she discovered the clawhammer banjo. She has been nominated for three Western Canadian Music Awards and a Canadian Folk Music Award for her solo work and has All Stock *Members Buy 1m Get won many major song T E G competition prizes. 1 Y U B She has toured Canada, the U.S. and Europe and performed of equal or lesser value, details in store metre Pkg or by the at Canada Day celebraBUY 1 GET tions at London’s Trafalgar Square. Her most recent solo album, Blue a .00e Bones, made the top 100 T 1500m Reg. $4 E G BUY 1 Selection *Members Buy 1m Get albums of 2011 in the Roots Music Report. “We’ll be doing a new album in FebruReg. $4.50ea of equal or lesser value, details in store ary, when we get home to Whitehorse after the tour and we have time to record it,” said Beggs. Reg. to $16m *Members Buy 1m Get Musicians Kim Beggs Massive Selection! *Members and Natalie Edelson of OFF The Blue Warblers will reg. perform house concerts price of equal or lesser value, details in store in Prince George on Feb. 5 and 13. 6567 Hart Hwy in the Hart Ctr. For tickets, call PH: 250-962-6678 Home Routes Netwww.fabriclandwest.com work at 1-866-925-6889 Store Hours: Mon.- Wed. & Sat. 9:30-5:30, or write info@homerThur. & Fri. 9:30-9:00, Sun. Noon-5:00 outes.ca.
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Ted, a slick Manhattan stockbrocker, is (thankfully) nothing like Jonathan Purdon, the Toronto actor who portrays him in Theatre North Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Privilege. However, you can tell that Purdon is enjoying his new role, slipping into his new characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snakeskin. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smart, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s slick. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the kind of person that achieves things using his charm and charismatic personality â&#x20AC;&#x201C; he gets high on it,â&#x20AC;? says Purdon who spoke with the Free Press Wednesday between rehearsals. Like many actors, Purdon was bitten by the acting bug in high school. His drama instructors apparently saw in him a â&#x20AC;&#x153;natural talentâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one that has never let him down in finding work in his competitive world. His debut role was ambitious and very unforgettable, he admits. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did a group piece that was adapted from To the Light House [1927 play by Virginia Woolf] set to music by [Amercian composer] Philip Glass and we took it to New York.â&#x20AC;? TNW audiences may remember Purdon in his role as Leonard in Corker. Purdon loves his craft and working in theatre. He also writes. However, his versatility as an actor gives him opportunities in television Really, one of and film as well. Recently, the reasons he appeared in Murdoch I love doing Mysteries, Mayday and theatre is Flashpoint. And he plays because I get the lead role in a new, short to experience film, Paranormal Radio what it is (in the soon-to-be-released like living remake of Robocop). in places Blessed with a quick wit, like Prince sense of humour, engaging George.â&#x20AC;? smile and measure of charm - Jonathan (he does have some positive Purdon traits of his character Ted), itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not surprising Purdon enjoys being in a comedy like Privilege with great one-liners. However heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s taken on other roles including Flavius in Julius Caesar and Clifford Bradshaw in Cabaret (Sudbury Theatre Centre). Purdon says heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s happy to be staying in Prince George for the run of the play (though he hates leaving his girlfriend behind in T.O.) because
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thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lots of snow which gives him a chance to get in some favourite winter sports. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love cross-country skiing and I love winter,â&#x20AC;? he says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Really, one of the reasons I love doing theatre is because I get to experience what itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s like living in places like Prince George and other parts of the country.â&#x20AC;? It may be cold in the north but Purdon finds the audiences here very warm. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When I was here last time in 2003 to play in [TNWâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s] Corker, I remember the audiences were very warm and receptive.â&#x20AC;? Theatre North Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s production of Privilege by playwright Paul Weitz runs from Feb. 7 to 27 at TNW at Parkhill Centre. Evening performances start at 8 p.m. Sunday matinees 2 p.m. Feb. 17 and 24. Tickets are available at Books and Company or by phone order at 250-614-0039. FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
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Exploring differences is what Diversity Week in Prince George schools is all about, and this year’s events will focus on five areas. Between Feb. 25 and March 1, students at four local high schools will explore a different form of diversity each day. “This project has grown since it initially was proposed,” says team leader Shawn Peters in a press release, “and I know that I have an excellent team of societies and people in place. We are prepared to work with the four local high schools that are already onboard for this project.” Participating high schools are College Heights, D.P. Todd, Kelly Road and Prince George Sec-
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Shorts COUGARS Tonight against the Victoria Royals (7 p.m. at CN Centre), the Prince George Cougars begin a Western Hockey League stretch that sees them play 10 of their next 14 games on home ice. Wednesday eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s road game against the TriCity Americans was their 51st of the regular season, 21 games remaining on their 2012-13 schedule. The Cats entered the game with a record of 15 wins, 29 losses, two overtime setbacks and four shootout defeats (15-29-2-4). With 36 points, they were six points behind the Seattle Thunderbirds (19-283-1) for the Western Conferenceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eighth and final playoff spot. After completing a doubleheader against the Royals on Saturday night, the Cougars will meet the Red Deer Rebels on Wednesday evening at CN Centre. Next weekend, they host the Vancouver Giants.
CARIBOO CATS The Cariboo Cougars meet the Okanagan Rockets in a crucial hockey doubleheader this weekend at CN Centre. The B.C. Major Midget League rivals will meet on Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 10:15 a.m.
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Some of the provinceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top cross-country skiers will be carving through the snow in Prince George this weekend. The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is hosting the 2013 Teck BC Championships at the Otway Nordic Centre on Saturday and Sunday. Although the centre has been hosting BC Cup events annually, this is the first time the provincial finals have made their way to Otway since 2006. Saturday will feature the classic technique, with interval start racing scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free technique relay races begin at 10 a.m. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There will be points awarded for placings and then the club that has the most points over those two days will be awarded the B.C. championship,â&#x20AC;? assistant chief of competition Cal Benson says. The B.C. championships will also act as a test event for the 2015 Canada Winter Games. About 100 volunteers will be working at Otway this weekend, individuals who will be training for positions with the Games team. The Games are scheduled for Feb. 13 to March 1, 2015. While the 2015 Canada Winter Games will be the cream of the crop, the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club hopes to land another significant cross-country skiing event in 2014. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hopeful that weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get the Western Canadian championships next year,â&#x20AC;? Benson says. The 2013 event is slated for Feb. 22 to 24 in Grande Prairie. A major aspect of Games preparations is facility upgrades. Otway has also seen course changes, this weekend mark-
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Prince George Spruce Kings forward Jeremiah Luedtke works his way up ice against the Coquitlam Express during their B.C. Hockey League game on Sunday. The Express edged the Spruce Kings 4-3 in overtime. The Spruce Kings, coming off a Thursday evening game against the Surrey Eagles, are back at the Coliseum tonight to play the Nanaimo Clippers. Game time is set for 7 p.m. ing the first time new racing trails will be used in competition. Changes have been made to classic and free technique routes. Benson notes that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re more technical, with uphill and downhill portions. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Those courses havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been skied at race speed consistently or had a race,â&#x20AC;? he says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;so weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re testing them to make sure that they will meet the needs of the athletes.â&#x20AC;? As of Tuesday, 307 skiers
were registered for the weekend competition. The host Caledonia club led the way with 73 members registered. The totals included 48 from the Larch Hills Ski Club (Salmon Arm), 38 from the Bulkley Valley Nordic Ski Club (Smithers), 34 from the Hollyburn Nordic Ski Club (North Vancouver) and 24 from the Sovereign Lakes Ski Club (Vernon). Skiers from Kamloops, Whistler, Revelstoke and Vanderhoof
are also expected to compete. Weather forecasts called for cloudy conditions, scattered flurries and temperatures near the freezing point this weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great year. Weatherwise, very few melts,â&#x20AC;? Benson says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In fact, no real melts out there, and lots of snow. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been a great season.â&#x20AC;? More information on the event is available online at www.caledonianordic.com.
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Please, that’s enough Super Bowl hype already! How many times do we have to hear about Harbaugh vs. Harbaugh, Ray Lewis’ last stand or how Alex Smith is handling his second-string role? If I was a big fan of either the San Francisco 49ers or the Baltimore Ravens, perhaps, I would tolerate the hoopla. Can we just get on with
the game? Actually, at times, it seems the game is secondary. This year’s Super Bowl XLVII is one big party originating in New Orleans and transcending to every other part of North America from Prince George, B.C. to Waterloo, Ontario to Waterloo, Wisconsin to Pottsville, Pennsylvania, plus every city, town and village in between. From 3:30
to 7:30 p.m. PT on The PVR became Sunday, well over 100 popular because one million people will could fast forward tune in, just to catch a through the advertisglimpse of ing, but what the with this so-called event, Hart excitement Beat some is about. may fast ImagHARTLEYMILLER forward ine, for a through moment, one of 12 TV the football to watch viewers admits they the newest zany comonly tuned to watch mercial on the block. the commercials Now, that’s bizarre! which have become It seems like one an entity of their own. is an outcast by not
huddling with friends and acquaintances to catch the action. Only five per cent of people will watch the game alone while the average number of people attending a Super Bowl party is 17. Yes, it’s eat, drink and be merry on game day and pay for it the next day. Super Bowl Sunday is second in food consumption (behind Thanksgiving Day)
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and the Monday after the game, an average of six per cent of the workforce calls in sick. Of course, if money did not change hands, then what would be the point of getting charged up for this match-up? Legal betting for last year’s Giants 21-17 victory over the Patriots added up to $93,899,840, second all-time behind the $94,534,372 wagered in 2006 on the Pittsburgh-Seattle Super Bowl won by the Steelers 21-10. Those numbers likely pale in comparison to illegal gambling and side bets. Oh, yes, I nearly forgot the matter at hand – Baltimore and San Francisco. The 49ers were initially favored by 4 ½ but that number is now reduced to 3 ½. Unfortunately, one Harbaugh has to win but there is no mistaking that these two teams are in the pinnacle of all games because of a punishing intimidating style that has worn down their opponents. My intention is to not wager but if I did I would take the Ravens and the points. I suspect Baltimore is destined to win outright. The Ravens remind me of the NY Giants last season, a 4 seed peaking at the right time. They are 3-0 in the playoffs, including two road victories as a massive underdog. Baltimore quarterback Joe Flacco has not received his due respect, much like Eli Manning last year. Flacco has outplayed Andrew Luck, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady and in those three games has thrown eight touchdown passes without an interception while averaging 284 yards per game. Flacco is not your average everyday Joe. The difference for
Baltimore in this game is the 49ers QB, Colin Kaepernick, can also run. In addition to having the legs to worry the defence, Kaepernick is very accurate for a strongarmed second-year player making just $600,000. Only 12.5 per cent of Kaepernick’s attempts fall incomplete due to an over- or underthrown pass. Fans want a game decided in the last few seconds, but the odds are the Ravens-49ers game will not live up to its advanced billing, since it is the biggest extravaganza in North American sports. Yes, double digit outcomes have decided 28 of the 46 Super Bowls and 35 of the games have been decided by five or more points. However, four or less points have decided six of the last 11 games. OK, that’s it. I am at my boiling “point” with these facts and figures. Kickoff cannot come soon enough. FROM THE QUOTE RACK: A shortage of chicken wings is expected for Super Bowl weekend. What am I going to do with my five-gallon Costco size Frank’s Hot Sauce? Comedy writer TC Chong of Vancouver (alwaysfunny.com/) And in case you missed it: The Royal Canadian Mint begins melting pennies this month with almost 200,000 expected to be cashed in during the first week. And that’s just from CFL players. Comedy writer RJ Currie (www.Sportsdeke.com? Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm. com. Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller
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Thomas Speirs is stepping into the professional boxing ring. If the Spruce Capital Warriors’ plan falls into place, his first bout at the next level will be in his hometown. The Warriors are aiming to hold a card on March 2 at the Roll-A-Dome, with Speirs’ pro debut featured as the main event. “We’re getting someone for sure,” Speirs says. “I just don’t know where from at this point.” Warriors head coach Wayne Sponagle has contacted KO Boxing in Edmonton to try and find Speirs a suitable opponent. He’s also looked into bringing someone from Medicine Hat, Alta., or his home province of Nova Scotia. The headline match will consist of four three-minute rounds. “I’m calling this fight card Thomas’ first step to a world championship, and that’s what I honestly feel, I honestly believe,” he says. Speirs, 22, decided to turn pro last year. After a break for the summer, he expressed his desire to Sponagle. “He wanted me to go to one more nationals or whatever,” Speirs says. “But then we surely realized after the Olympics (in London) that there wasn’t going to be another nationals this year.” The timing of the move also seemed appropriate for Speirs.
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Thomas Speirs tries connecting on a straight right during a sparring session with teammate Marcus Hume on Tuesday at the Spruce Capital Warriors Boxing Club’s training facility. Speirs is stepping away from amateur boxing and plans on making his pro debut at a Warriors boxing card on March 2 at the Roll-A-Dome. Since 2012 was a Summer Olympics year, Boxing Canada decided not to hold senior nationals for the 2012-13 season. Senior amateur boxers have to wait until at least the fall to compete in nationals for the 2013-14 campaign. Speirs’ step to pro falls in line with the Warriors’ new affiliation as a member of Combsport (The British Columbia Combat-
ive Sports Association). Anybody who knows Sponagle is aware of his preference for professionalstyle judging, so the news may not be sending shockwaves through the amateur boxing world. As a member of Boxing BC, the Warriors followed Olympicstyle computer scoring. As a pro, Speirs won’t have an opportunity to try qualifying for the 2016 Sum-
mer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Having only been with the association since the fall, the March 2 card will be the Warriors’ first as Combsport members. “The fans are going to be much, much more entertained. The fights are going to move along, you’re not going to have a referee in there stopping, stopping,
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warning this and warning that,” Sponagle says. “The guys that do this pitty-pat, cover-up style, that’ll be gone. Anybody that goes in and tries to fight that style is going to get hurt, is going to get broken ribs. “They’re having great success with (Combsport) down in the Lower Mainland. At amateur fights, they’re 600, 700 people at their amateur boxing cards.” Although he doesn’t have a title name for the card, Sponagle has ironed out some details for the March 2 event. The start time is set for 7 p.m., with 13 amateur matches already lined up. Ticket prices are set at $40 (two rows of ringside seating), $30 (tables catered by Westwood Sports Pub) and $20 (rush seating). Among other pugilists featured is Speirs’ training partner Marcus Hume, who will throw punches in a B.C. championship match. Sponagle noted that the card will be filled entirely with senior matches. Sponagle points out that unlike Olympic-style amateur boxing, senior boxers in Combsport don’t wear head gear. Speirs has been training regularly to prepare for the March 2 bout. “It’s more aiming to hurt the guy, making all my punches count and making sure I do the right moves so I’m not getting caught,” he says, “and I’ve been working more on the inside, being tougher on the inside.”
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Sarah Beaudry just missed the podium. The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club member finished fifth in the women’s individual competition at the Biathlon Youth World Championships in Obertilliach, Austria on Tuesday. Beaudry, an 18-yearold Prince George native, took advantage of fast tracks and mild conditions to post her best finish in her second trip to the top international biathlon competition for youth. She missed only two of 20 shots, four rounds, in recording a time of 34 minutes and 37.4 seconds (34:37.4) in the youth women’s 10 km individual event. “I definitely felt that if I had a good race I was capable of having this result,” Beaudry stated in a press release issued Tuesday. “I was really nervous earlier in the week, but treated today as a fresh start and was much more relaxed and ready to go. I am really happy and looking forward to skiing the relay.”
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The individual competition is the longest discipline in the biathlon line-up, which places greater importance on shooting. Athletes are charged an additional one-minute penalty for every missed shot in their four stops at the range. Russia’s Uliana Kaisheva topped the podium in the individual competition with a time of 32:41.1. Two competitors from the Ukraine, Yuliya Zhuravok (34:02) and Anastasiya Merkushyna (34:13.5), placed second and third respectively. The Canadian team included two other Prince George products, Emily Dickson and Arthur Roots. Dickson placed 54th in the women’s 10 km individual race with a time of 41:24.7. In the youth men’s 12.5 km individual start, Roots clocked in at 48:01.7 to place 86th. Beaudry, Dickson and Roots are eligible to compete in the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. SNOWBOARDING The BC Snowboard Provincial Series is holding an event at Tabor Mountain on Sunday. BC Snowboard Association and Canada Snowboard are working with the 2015 Canada Winter Games staff and Tabor Mountain to hold an event open to snowboard riders of all ages and abilities. The
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tle the Victoria Vikes in the provincial capital. On the men’s side, UNBC will try and improve on a 5-11 record. The UNBC women carry a 6-10 mark into the weekend. The Timberwolves will conclude their 22-date schedule with a four-game homestand. They host the UBC Thunderbirds of Vancouver (Feb. 8 and 9) before welcoming the Mount Royal Cougars (Feb. 15 and 16) to the Northern Sport Centre. DRAG RACING The Northland Dodge Motorsports Park is one of three facilities that’s been added to the Northern Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Member Track Network. The NHRA announced the addition of the Northland track, Central Alberta Raceways in Rimbey and the Rocky Mountain Raceways in West Valley City, Utah in a press release issued Jan. 23. As an NHRAsanctioned track, the Northland Dodge Motorsports Park will be eligible to offer racers a variety of opportunities, including the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the NHRA Summer Racing Jr. Drag Racing League and the NHRA Drags: Street Legal Style. The track will also be able to host an NHRA specialty
event. MMA Members of Kaiten Mixed Martial Arts travelled to Dawson Creek for a competition on Saturday. The Ray House Memorial Fight Night produced positive results for the Prince George participants. Kaiten MMA winners included: Dane Newal - second round TKO; Tate Rawling - first round triangle submission; C.J. Strongheart - second round righthand stoppage. Although he lost his match, Brayden Kersey won the Fight of the Night award for his efforts in a kickboxing match. MINOR HOCKEY The results weren’t what the host team hoped for. In a Bantam Tier 2 hockey tournament on the weekend, the host Prince George Cougars finished last out of eight teams. After the round robin, the Cougars dropped to the consolation side of the playoff draw. They lost their first consolation round game 6-5 to Kamloops before falling short 6-4 to Kitimat in their final contest. Smithers won the eight-team tournament, defeating Williams Lake 4-3 in the final. Other competing teams were Dawson Creek, Terrace and Quesnel.
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PG COUGARS are currently seeking a Senior Account Executive & Community Relations Person. Apply by email. Attn: Brandi Brodsky, brandi@pgcougars.com or in person at the Cougars ofďŹ ce.
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A huge opportunity has become available at an industry leading truck and equipment dealer. Inland Kenworth is taking applications for a Heavy Duty Truck/Equipment Parts Person. These positions require grade 12 or equivalent, a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and Technical Qualification Certificate and a willingness to learn. WHMIS and forklift training an asset.
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Jeff Morrison, Parts Manager 1995 Quinn Street Prince George, BC V2N 2X2 or by email jmorrison@inland-group.com
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Recruiting journeyman and apprentice electricians for contracts throughout BC. Industrial experience an asset. Clean Drivers Abstract and Drug/Alcohol Test are essential. We offer competitive rates, company paid benefit package and a RRSP plan.
Please fax 250-992-7855 or email jobs@summitelec.com Falcon Equipment is a leading Distributor/ Installer of Hydraulic Truck Equipment with locations throughout Western Canada.
HEAVY DUTY MECHANICS & CRANE INSTALLERS NEEDED! Our Prince George Shop is looking for people who:
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Publisher/ General Manager Aberdeen Publishing has an opening for the position as Publisher/General Manager of the Prince George Free Press. We are seeking a proven leader with the entrepreneurial skills to continue and further enhance the strong growth this paper has experienced over the past six years. Ideally, you should have a good understanding of all facets of newspaper operations with emphasis on sales, marketing and ďŹ nancial management. In addition, our new publisher should be well suited to working with community groups and clients as well as developing sponsorship opportunities for the newspaper. As publisher of the Free Press, you will help develop strategy for the newspaper as it continues to serve this diverse marketplace. Aberdeen Publishing is one of Western Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest independent newspaper companies with properties in British Columbia and Alberta. If you have the ability to innovate, are customer driven, success oriented, and want to live in one of the most beautiful places in northern B.C., then we want to hear from you. We offer a generous compensation and beneďŹ ts package as well as the opportunity for career advancement. Please submit your resume by February 15, 2013, to the attention of: Ron Lovestone, Regional Manager Prince George Free Press 1773 South Lyon Street Prince George, BC V2N 1T3 Telephone 778.349.6327 or email: publisher@northeastnews.ca
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MOUNT MILLIGAN THOMPSON CREEK METALS COMPANY Located 150km northwest of Prince George BC, Mount Milligan will be British Columbiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s first major metal mine of this century. Construction began in mid-2010 with commercial production projected for the latter part of 2013. Mount Milligan is owned by Thompson Creek Metals and is currently recruiting for the following positions: t Chief Mine Engineer & Mine Engineer t Senior Surveyor t Chief Geologist t Construction Superintendent t Civil Supervisor t HD Mechanics t Health & Safety Advisor t Electricians & E&I Mechanics t Mine Maintenance Superintendent t Flotation & Control Room Operators / Supervisors t Millwrights t Many, many more. For complete job descriptions please visit: www.mtmilligan.com Apply by email to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com Or by Fax: 888-881-3527
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Employment Help Wanted East Indian Cooks Wanted Nijjer Food Ltd. dba Dana Mandi & Indian Restaurant a full service Indian restaurant located at 2095 - 5th Ave, Prince George, B.C. needs (4) Full time, permanent, ethnic Cooks specializing in Indian Cuisines and (1) sweet maker (Mithai). Job duties include menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, special religious and community events, labour & food cost control, shift supervision and training of employees. Also responsible for preparing orders for out of town deliveries. Minimum 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Salary $ 18/hr. Email resume to nijjerb@hotmail.com. Journeyman HD mechanic required for oilďŹ eld construction company. Duties will include servicing, maintenance and overhaul of our equipment. The job will be predominately shop work , but with a portion of your time spent in the ďŹ eld. A mechanics truck will be supplied for you. The job is based in Edson, Alberta. Call Lloyd at 780-723-5051.
Trades, Technical LINDEN Fabricating Ltd requires experienced WELDERS to work in its Prince George shop. Flux Core & Metal Core, All Positions. Prefer CWB CertiďŹ cation for this process only. To apply, please submit a detailed resume to: Linden Fabricating Ltd. 102-9368 Milwaukee Way Prince George, BC V2N 5T3 Fax: (250) 561-2217 Email: nancy@linfab.com LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859. SHORE MECHANIC â&#x20AC;&#x201C; F/T Heavy Duty Mechanic CertiďŹ cate or equivalent w/5 yrs exp. www.westcoast tug.ca/shore-mechanic
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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proďŹ t society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years. We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization: Native Healing Centre: Administrative Assistant - F/T (Term) Closing date: February 7, 2013 at 4:30pm Adult Residential Resources: Life Skills Worker â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Casual Closing date: February 8th, 2013 at 4:30 pm A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiďŹ cations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s website at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Home Improvements Bath & Kitchen Specialist We bring creative design ideas to the table, as we work closely with you to achieve the perfect remodel. No job too big and none certainly, too small. Call Tom today for free estimate.
250-961-0439 G Gilbert Renovation Year round reno needs. Int/ext, nothing too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates! Call Gaetan (250) 560-5845 or 552-7184
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: the estate of DARIN LEE THIBAULT, also known as DARIN L. THIBAULT, Deceased, formerly of 106-1444 Irwin Street, Prince George, British Columbia, V2M 7B3 Creditors and others having claims against the estate of DARIN LEE THIBAULT, also known as DARIN L. THIBAULT are hereby notiÀed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that full particulars of their claims should be sent to the Executor at 2782 Vance Road, Prince George, British Columbia, V2N 1N6, on or before March 15, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims of which the Executor then has notice. DEBRA LYNN SLUYTER, Executor TRAXLER HAINES, Solicitors
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POSITION SUMMARY: Reporting to the Foreman, Electrical Maintenance the Certified Journeyman Instrumentation Mechanic is responsible for: SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: • Meeting production and maintenance goals • Installing, repairing and maintaining the Mill and Mine Instrumentation systems • Ensuring that production and maintenance targets are met in a safe and efficient manner • Contributing to the development of apprentices QUALIFICATIONS • High School Diploma or Equivalent with Interprovincial Trade Qualification • 2-5 years of concentrator (mill) operating experience relating to crushing, grinding and flotation would be a definite asset • Familiarity with Modicon PLC, Emerson Delta V DCS COMPENSATION Gibraltar offers an excellent benefit package which includes competitive salary, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan and relocation assistance to Williams Lake. Qualified applicants, eligible to work in Canada, are invited to explore this opportunity by submitting a cover letter and detailed resume outlining your qualifications and experience. Please visit us at www.tasekomines.com under the careers section to electronically submit your application or learn more about our New Prosperity, Aley and Harmony projects. We thank all candidates who express interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Your application to this posting is deemed to be consent to the collection, use and necessary disclosure of personal information for the purposes of recruitment. Gibraltar Mines respects the privacy of all applicants and the confidentiality of personal information and we will retain this information for a period of six months.
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