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POLITICS: Premier Christy Clark met by handful of protestors A5 Wednesday, March 6, 2013 Kordyban Lodge is officially opened in Prince George A3

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As council voted in favour of the Official Community plan (OCP) amendment and rezoning, which will pave the way for a women’s recovery centre, a place a local described as Betty Ford North, to be constructed in the Haldi Road area, someone from the packed gallery called out “see you in court.” Council spent about five hours listening to almost 40

presentations from the gallery, the preponderance of whom amendment, Coun. Albert Koehler questioned whether were opposed to the project. Mayor Shari Green explained the opposition to the project was really about land-use and how the process would work at the beginning of the hear- asked if there would be the same controversy if the developing, informing presenters there was a five-minute time limit ment was establishing a treatment place for children, or a the first time they spoke, but that they would continue until facility that enhanced the life of seniors. everyone had a chance to speak. “My feeling is at the end it comes down to the treatment Whether the amendment and rezoning should be allowed facility,” he said. was supposed to focus on land-use issues, however many Koehler said the city has a facility for men, but not speakers touched on a variety of topics. Once the hearing closed and councillors had the opportunity to debate the turn to PAGE A3

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The Kordyban Lodge was filled Friday during the grand opening with dignitaries exploring the serene rooms, many with a practical purpose, most bearing the name of a family or local business that donated to the cause. “Welcome to the house that love - and northern generosity build,” MLA and Attorney General Shirley Bond said. “It is a spectacular place.” Premier Christy Clark said she couldn’t think of many things harder to bear than having someone in your family diagnosed with cancer. She added, even with such a life-changing diagnosis, there is always hope, and more reason to hope in B.C. than elsewhere, since it has the best cancer survival rates. Her mother survived cancer twice, then finally succumbed to brain cancer after hospitalization. “I had the privilege of living in the Lower Mainland and was able to access many of the services,” she said, adding the hospital was closer to her. So she would stop by at 6 a.m. to shower her mom, then stop again after picking her son up from daycare to feed her dinner and brush her teeth. When the medication she was on drover her to the edge of anxiety, Clark

was able to crawl in bed with her and wrap her arms around her to provide comfort. This, she said, was a wonderful gift. “The greatest gift I had in my life was the chance to give back to my mom,” she said. Then the premier looked at Mary Kordyban, who donated $2 million towards the lodge that bears her family’s name. “This gift, Mary, is going to make that possible for others.” The provincial government matched the Kordyban’s gift with many other locals giving generously to make the lodge a reality. “Today is a special day for all of us,” Kordyban said. “We are filled with pride and joy for what has been accomplished for cancer care in the north.” She spoke of how grateful she is to the Canadian Cancer Society and all they have done to support building the Lodge. The Kordyban Lodge is the final piece of the puzzle in the B.C Cancer Agency of the North strategy. Previous to the opening of the cancer centre in the city, patients had to go out of town to get treatment. MLA Pat Bell said when Mary and Bill (who has since passed away) Kordyban approached him to pledge their support for the cancer strategy, he was told that it was dependent on radiation therapy being

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Premier Christy Clark and Mary Kordyban were front-and-centre at the ribboncutting for the Kordyban Lodge, flanked by Mayor Shari Green, left, Henry Novak and MLAs Shirley Bond and Pat Bell. included in the planned clinic. Bell, Bond, the Kordybans and many others believed northern patients undergoing treatment for cancer deserved to be treated as close to home as possible. The Kordyban Lodge will provide a home-away-from-home for those coming into the city from the region for treatment. It is a 25,000 square foot building with 36 beds. Meals are pro-

vided as are many services to soothe guests like the massage therapy room, a famiy room, library, activity room, and wig and prosthetics room. Volunteers have supported the Lodge and will continue to do so in a number of areas and ways. “We are so grateful to all our donors, supporters and volunteers who brought this vision for compassionate care and acco-

modation in Northern B.C. to life,” Cathy Adair, vice-president cancer control, Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon. Lorraine Grant, board chair of the Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. and Yukon, added, “The Kordyban Lodge is a stunning facility that will bring tremendous support, comfort and peace to those who are going through a cancer fight.”

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women. “We have an obligation to do something, but we have to do it right,” he said. “We have to consider what has to be done if we vote in favour of it.” Koehler, as well as other councillors, referred to a subject first touched on by Haldi Road area resident, Laura Jagodnik. She discussed how other communities have involved neighbourhoods in a communication process leading to documents between institutions like the proposed centre and those who live in the area, ‘good neighbour agreements’, as well as policies and regulations other cities have put in place to alleviate concerns. Many in attendance, including the proponent, agreed the communication piece between the two camps wasn’t as effective and open as either hoped. However, in spite of the poor communication, Koehler said, in the end, his leading guide for making a decision is asking him-

self what is good for Prince George. “I have a suspicion this has everything to do with the treatment centre and not land-use only. Koehler voted in favour of the changes. Coun. Murry Krause said he took pride in councils that had made difficult decisions which were sometimes unpopular, at least with a percentage of residents. Other projects, he said, were as hotly contested, including the Elizabeth Fry house, the Friendship Lodge and the Bridget Moran shelter. Krause pointed to research that shows land values are not affected by such projects and said he would support it. “The notion that criminals will roam the neighbourhood just isn’t true,” he said. For Coun. Cameron Stolz, the issue solely revolved around land-use. “To be clear, people on both sides went on at length about things that had nothing to do with land-use,” he said. Water was one of the issues pertinent to the hearing. Some presenters said there was no surety

the proponent wouldn’t draw from the well in spite of a a promise, written into a city clause, to haul water to a cistern system they would construct. The suspicion brought concerns about the availability of sufficient water to the forefront. Other concerns revolved around the roads, and the added wear and tear hauling sufficient water for the facility would do to further devolve them. Stolz pointed out staff said the well would have to be cut off. As for sewage issues, another topic many presenters discussed, he said it is under the mandate of Northern Health, and not a deciding factor. “It is a land-use question, and for that we have to reflect on the OCP,” Coun. Dave Wilbur said. He added he believed the OCP was supposed to be a living document, something that can adapt and change, disagreeing with lawyer Roy Stewart, who acted as council for many Haldi Road residents and who spoke at the hearing, saying the OCP as proposed has internal inconsistencies.

Wilbur said any document longer than two paragraphs has similar inconsistencies. Many of those in attendance said they felt the OCP should protect them. One expressed this concept passionately towards the end of the meeting and was chastised by the mayor for his language. “I invested in Haldi Road thinking you guys would protect us from shit like this,” he said. Wilbur added the proponents put forward a plan which included professional guidance, and if the information provided wasn’t satisfactory, more details could have been requested. “There is no question. This is not a great process for people who are not happy about it,” Green said. “This is a land-use question. Any property owner in the city has the right to ask for an OCP amendment.” The only councillor to oppose the OCP amendment and rezoning was Coun. Brian Skakun. “Is there a need? I believe there is,” he said. “But this isn’t the right location.”

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Handful of protesters at premier’s visit DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com

It was a great day for the city when the Premier visited Friday to preside over the opening of the Kordyban Lodge, however not everyone welcomed her with open arms. A few protesters gathered on the corner of Fourth and George moments before a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, where the premier was slated to speak, began. Patrick Pocha and Debbie Prince beat First Nations drums, intent on calling attention to what they feel is an ongoing trend of poor environmental practices allowed by the current government. “My problem is with fracking,” Pocha said. “It is poisoning the land and the people.” He said some people can no longer use their water. It catches fire, he said, and referred to a documentary on fracking, or hydraulic fracturing, by Global TV’s 16x9. He added Minister Coleman gave the nod for millions of gallons of water to be diverted from Williston Lake for the purpose of fracking. Prince’s issue also deals with the environment. She said the forest between Prince George and Fort St. James is being over-logged. “There is one whole strip bald,” she said. “It’s clear-cut. And every

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Patrick Pocha and Debbie Prince beat First Nations drums in protest of the province’s environmental policies Friday as guests gathered for a Chamber of Commerce luncheon where Premier Christy Clark was expected. year we see less and less tree planters and more and more loggers.” She said she counted 52 logging

trucks headed to the city from the Vanderhoof area during one trip to Prince George. “And that’s just in winter. They

are logging where we hunt, where the eagles nest.” Prince and Pocha said they expected to be joined by many like-

minded people during the ensuing hour and added they wanted to thank the Lheidli T’enneh for allowing them to be there.

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remier Christy Clark is really in a no-win situation. Either she knew about the infamous ethnic vote strategy and condoned it, or she didn’t know about it. Neither are good. If she knew about it and condoned it, she should resign. While courting the ethnic vote is nothing new – all parties do it – using the public purse to do so is inexcusable. However, remember that this is a government that has staunchly defended wasting public money on the blatantly partisan ads blasting out of your television every night. On the other hand, which seems to be more of the case, she didn’t know about it. And that scenario is just as difficult to fathom. For such a politically devastating scheme to work its way through the premier’s office without her knowing about it is almost worse than her knowing about it. There is the old term, that first came to light during the Kennedy administration in the U.S., of “plausible deniability,” whereby senior officials aren’t told what’s going on so, if pressed publicly, they literally can’t spill the beans. Perhaps there was some plausible deniability going on here. If there was, that too is worrisome for a public who have seen more and more of the province’s business shift from the Legislature to the premier’s office. Clark either knew or she didn’t. The result of either scenario is bad or, possibly, worse.

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on’t look now but it seems as if Canadians are making their way up the international ladder. The latest example comes inadvertently via the unexpected resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. An early and, if you believe the bookies, odds-on favourite replacement is Marc Cardinal Ouellet of Quebec. Just 68, youngish when considering the ages of others who have become the leader of the Catholic church, Cardinal Ouellet is considered by many to have the right kind of experience to lead the church in the next decades. Next up is Mark Carney, who is leaving his job as governor of the Bank of Canada to take a similar but extremely challenging job as the governor of the Bank of England. Carney must find a way to prudently nudge a sluggish British economy into action. Now look up. Way up. There’s astronaut Chris Hadfield, the first Canadian to command the International Space Station. His photos of Earth are stunning portrayals of not only our planet’s geography but the extent of the human footprint on its fragile surface. Now we only need to correct the International Olympic Committee’s wrongful dismissal of freestyle wrestling (remember Carol Huynh of Hazelton and Daniel Igali of Surrey) as a core Olympic sport. Once that’s accomplished, all will be right with the world, the Canadian world, that is. - Terrace Standard

If you think you’ve seen this melodrama before, ized this and this week have been firing off press you have. releases on everything from BC Hydro to the carbon There are striking similarities between what is tax. happening now in Victoria and what has transpired Also benefitting are Prince George MLAs Shirley with other disgraced governments on Bond and Pat Bell. With attention focused their way out. on the premier’s office, the scandal brewScandals seem to erupt almost on ing over the Wood Innovation and Design a daily basis, rank and file members, Centre has been put on the back burner. Writer’s seeing their impending doom, openly Bell and Premier Christy Clark are adaBlock grumble about the upper echelons, an mant that nothing untoward happened. BILLPHILLIPS emergency cabinet meeting is held from However, we suspect that we haven’t which cabinet ministers emerge grinheard the end of that issue yet, especially ning widely, espousing support for their embattled as the Liberals are, or perhaps were, moving quickly leader, and the public tunes out until election day. to get a contract signed before the election thus We’ve seen this play before … and it always ends binding the new government, likely the NDP, with badly. At least it does for the stars. building it. The understudies usually step in and put a new Wouldn’t be the first time an outgoing governspin on the old play and are hailed as the new stars, ment approved some pricey items knowing it only to find themselves in the same boat after a bit would be another government that would have to of a run. find a way to pay for it. Will the ethnic vote scandal be the death-knell of And there are other controversies brewing. Indethe Liberals? Not specifically, given that the NDP pendent MLA for Cariboo North Bob Simpson says have been polling ahead of the Liberals for quite that leaked cabinet documents suggest the Liberals some time. The scandal will, however, throw some are playing favourites with Hampton Affiliates in fuel on a fire that is already burning. order to get it to rebuild its sawmill in Burns Lake. For those who are undecided how they will vote He says Hampton was promised a tree farm come May 14, this scandal will not endear them to licence early last year, long before it decided to look the Liberals. at legislation that would move the province from So who will gain? The NDP, of course, who are volume-based licences to area-based ones. now keeping a low profile, happy that the attention Both the leaked cabinet document and the minis now focused on the imploding Liberals … ever ister’s letter to Hampton state that other licence the opportunistic understudy. holders in the Lakes TSA would have to have their The BC Conservatives, who also stand to gain as licences transferred to adjacent TSAs, says Simpson. disaffected right-wingers may choose to park their If we are look at history as our teacher, it warns votes farther right rather than left. They have realus that scandals tend to start snowballing.

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Need to keep north for future generations Editor: A day in the life of Prince George. Newspaper, front page article about Enbridge oil representative assuring us that an oil spill could actually help us as it would stimulate the economy. The river, fish, wildlife, drinking water, recreational opportunities might be destroyed but we could get jobs as oil spill responders. In the evening, an info session jointly hosted by the B.C./federal government and BC Hydro with flashy displays about how great would be Site C Dam, a mega hyrdo-electric project planned for the already severely heavily impacted Peace River

region, a project that entails flooding out local farmers’ land and impacting the habitat of various species included the endangered Cape May and Baybreasted warblers, Yellow Rail and Nelson’s sparrow. Later evening, a talk by BC Centre for Policy Alternatives and others about current forest policies in British Columbia, policies that lead to boom and bust cycles, slashed forest protection budgets, advantages to big corporations and impediments to small enterprises including value-added in accessing forest resources, waste in the forests, few jobs per tree cut (far fewer than both Ontario and Quebec),

emphasis on raw log export not value-added, loss of local longterm sustainable jobs. What is this northern B.C. and how do we define ourselves? What do we want the future to look like? What is our vision? How do we articulate that vision? One thing for sure, at this time in history it is imperative to support movements like the First Nations communities’ Idle No More campaign which among its objectives, takes a strong stand against environmental protection cuts that favour large corporations and their profit-taking. What do we want for the next seven generations, our children,

grandchildren, their children? I’d rather my grandchild be canoeing down a river, perhaps catching a fish, drinking fresh water, hiking through healthy forests and living in a community focused on sustainability not wastefulness, rather than donning a oil-spill response uniform each morning to try to clean oil off a river’s shoreline while gazing out at rundown

TREES REBORN Ken Turner, a member of the Prince George Woodturners Guild, shows how trees get a second life when the wood is turned into beautiful and functional bowls. The guild meets on the last Thursday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at their new location, upstairs at Two Rivers Gallery.

Council can’t get all blame Editor: Re: “City council gets a failing grade,” Free Press, February 27, 2013. I sometimes feel really sorry for folks in public office. No matter how hard they work, the public often treats them poorly. Rarely are they acknowledged for their accomplishments. Always in the spotlight for the wrongs they’ve supposedly done. I say this for other levels of government as well. Even if I don’t necessarily agree with all of their decisions (even if I didn’t vote for the individuals or for the party), the time and effort they put in to make a difference for our communities is more

monster-sized houses and clearcuts off in the distance. We are fortunate indeed to live in such an incredible place, and we cannot afford to be idle anymore. As a start we need to demand accountability from the politicians whose job it is to represent us and work on our behalf. Mary MacDonald Prince George

than most people would sacrifice. I’ve been a long-time resident of Prince George and I am proud to call this place my home. I have voted in many municipal elections and have seen mayors and councillors come and go. Each time a new set of folks get voted in, they inherit the baggage of their predecessors. One term, even two terms, is not sufficient time to turn some major issues around. It’s one thing to sit back and judge. It’s another to actually make an effort to be the change. Diane Nakamura Prince George

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Potholes present prevalent problem on pavement If it’s March, then we must officially be the pothole. I call them Lurking Potholes into pothole season in Prince George. of Enormous Size (LPES, in a nod to The You can see them on many Princess Bride). of the major streets of the city, The problem, of course, for but what’s even worse is that some drivers in Prince George, sometimes you can’t see them. Allan’s as usual, is that they do see the I have seen a few holes at potholes, but they’re driving Amblings the last second because the ALLANWISHART so fast they don’t have enough road looks like it’s just a bit time to take evasive action wet, and then you realize that’s actually a before making contact. It also doesn’t water-filled monster waiting for your tires help your alignment much when you and underbody. hit a large pothole on a residential street I have also seen (and heard) a few other square-on at about 65 km-h. vehicles where the drivers apparently The problem is the same every winter: weren’t really watching the street and hit freeze and melt. Snow melts, water runs one of those monsters. In at least one case, into the cracks in the road, then freezes I don’t think I saw the car come out the and melts again, making the crack bigger. other side – and I did hear a burp from Eventually, parts of the pavement start to

fall off, accelerating the process. The real fun starts, I find, when you have huge puddles of water, sometimes covering an entire city block (well, maybe not). This causes consternation among many drivers for a number of reasons: You’re not sure how deep the water is and you forgot your scuba gear at home; you don’t want to splash any unfortunate spectators who happen to be nearby; and you fear one of those LPES, making things even worse. Of course, there are some Prince George drivers who just go sailing merrily through at a high rate of speed, splashing pedestrians and vehicles in a two-block radius. The unfortunate thing is they seldom find those lurking potholes.

I would definitely consider that poetic justice. I might even give the pothole something to wash the vehicle down with. ••• On a side note, in conjunction with my curling column from last week, my mother is in Edmonton this week, with tickets to some of the later draws in the Brier. So if you’re watching the games on TV and you see a woman with a great big pair of antlers on her head and her face painted in the green-and-white of Saskatchewan – that won’t be her. We tried to get her to wear the antlers, but no go. And I don’t think she’s going to put on the paint either.

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Sometimes I just gnawing, I paid a bit don’t give a rip. closer attention when Take, for instance, I bounced the ‘toy’ off my glasses. (And to the wall. parody the old joke Hmm. Felt a bit, - no really, take my well, firm, to be a glasses.) doggy Back bone. But when it couldn’t Izzy (the Life in be a real the fat pug) bone. After was all real lane mine, DELYNDAPILON bones are one no good for unfortunate evening Izzy. she mistook my The thought she glasses for a chew toy might have somehow and gnawed big old (like by doing a midscrapes in them. She night stealth attack did it while laying on on the trash can) the pillow beside me, ‘acquired’ a chicken gnawing away, snortbone pulled me from ing and grunting in my bed. puggle-speak. Because Me: (Hoisting my I was trying to sleep soggy dented glasses and so it was night from the floor while and dark and all, I also Izzy danced tricks to mistook the glasses for earn them once again). a chew toy. Without Uh oh. even prying open an They hung crooked eyelid, I reached over, and there was defigrabbed the slobbery nitely something mess she was chompwrong with one of the ing on and tossed it ear thingy’s. It had across the room. several deep sets of Hmm. Didn’t really teeth impressions in it. feel like a chew toy. This really hurt my Maybe a doggy-bone? feelings. I got those The second time glasses just before I she woke me with her left Alberta, finally

admitting I really couldn’t read the fine print anymore - even if the fine print was nearly an inch tall. At the appointment the optometrist - all of maybe 25 - told me not to worry about it. Apparently most women’s vision goes right to the dogs after they hit 40. Really. I was so comforted. Then the saleslady had me pick out glass frames. How is that fair? I went in there because I can’t see, in particular I can’t see fine print, and I have to pick out frames? Eventually, squinting hard, I chose a tiny set of frames in a nice nondescript brown. That couldn’t be terribly expensive, right? Wrong. Lady: Great choice dear! Those are designer frames! I smiled, feeling a bit sick. Designer frames? Well, my plan covered a portion of the cost. The extra couldn’t be that much more, right? Wrong.

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Immaculate Conception Elementary student-teacher Ida-May Radloff talks to Grade 7 student Travis Cruch about his project for the school science fair, held Thursday. Travis’s project was one of those selected for the Central Interior Science Exhibition on March 9 at UNBC. Shelling $300 of my own money out hurt. I could see the pain written all over my face - once I had my new specs on, of course. Then, less than a year later the pug ate my glasses. Fine. I polished, twisted, bent and fiddled, and

finally my glasses were wearable again. Recently that all changed when one of the glass windows popped right out of the frame. I tried to fix it, tried fiddling, twisting and pushing it in place. It just wouldn’t go. So I only wore them when

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DANCE FEST The 37th Annual Prince George Dance Festival runs March 17 to 22 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. each day (except Thursday, March 21). Gala is Friday, March 22. Hundreds of dancers from all over northern B.C. will attend the week-long event. Highland, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, ethnic and modern are all highlighted throughout the week. Dancers are between the ages of six and 18.

MOTLEY CRUE The band Motley Crue is touring with special guests Big Wreck. They play CN Centre on April 25. The quartet’s line-up: Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Tommy Lee from Los Angeles have enjoyed a major stronghold on the rock scene for over 30 years. For more information visit www.motley.com.

TOASTMASTERS The Toastmasters Clubs of Prince George is holding a public demonstration meeting Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Betty Thiedman, the group’s Northern B.C. representative at the Humourous Speech Provincial Championships in 2012, will present her hilarious discourse on her fears around public speaking.

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Education, innovation and action all pave the way towards becoming a successful entrepreneur. Prince George’s inaugural Startup Weekend offered its 32 participants a taste of building a business from the ground up. A 54-hour frenzy of business model creation began on Friday with an evening of networking, speeches and opening pitches. After top ideas were chosen based on votes, teams were formed. From there, participants collaborated towards finalizing projects for presentation. The grand finalé began late Sunday afternoon at the Copper Pig, a Dragon’s Den style series of presentations in front of a panel of seven judges. The judges, business leaders in Prince George, got together and selected a winner. The top honour went to I Sky Solutions, an aerial photography and topographic information service.

Startup Weekend organizer Shauna Harper discussed the weekend event on Sunday, prior to the final presentations. Before the scene shifted to the Copper Pig, workshops were held inside the new trades and technology building on the CNC campus. “I’m hoping tonight is going to really illustrate the contagiousness of this energy and that’s the side where what they’ve learned in these three days is essentially core pieces they need where they’ll be growing a business from zero to 100,000 or 100,000 to 1,000,000, it’s the same core pieces,” she said. “They need to know about client validation, they need to know how to execute it, and then whether or not there’s a money model, those are the pieces that go into each one, those are the pieces that they learn as a team.” Organizers noted that 16 of the 32 participants pitched business ideas. “Our first night, you could see the magic happening,” Harper said. Startup Weekend is a global

network of leaders and entrepreneurs that was founded in 2007. The non-profit organization held more than 400 events in 100 countries in 2011. Organizers and facilitators can be found in more then 200 cities around the world. One of the global organizers, Startup Weekend corporate communicator Marion Desmazieres travelled to Prince George for the weekend event. Desmazieres hails from Paris, France, and works at the organization’s headquarters in Seattle, Wash. She’s covered Startup Weekends in more than 130 cities and 90 countries. “I think it’s pretty similar to all of the events that I’m attending,” she said of Prince George’s first Startup Weekend. “It’s always a lot of energy, a lot of creativity and all of these communities have a lot of potential. I guess everybody is interested in launching and managing their own projects, and it’s great to see that it’s easy for them to team up with people they’ve never met before.”

Harper, an online marketing and communications strategist, spearheaded the movement to bring the Startup Weekend to Prince George. She began putting the pieces in place after attending a Startup Weekend event in Kelowna last year. “In the north, most people work for a company,” she said. “But in order for us to be thought leaders, or innovators, those same ‘intrapreneurs’ need to learn how to collaborate.” The weekend participants included employed professionals and students, the majority from Prince George but also others who travelled from elsewhere in the region. While Startup Weekend attracts people with technical backgrounds and business experience, it also brings in men and women interested in networking and learning about launching business ventures. More information on Prince George’s Startup Weekend is available at princegeorge. startupweekend.org. For further information, visit startupweekend.org.

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It is a beautiful water world, pristine and magical, with its own unique habitants. Coral, invertebrates, fish and other creatures of the sea live in perfect harmony. Their home is a 250-gallon coral reef tank built into a feature wall and its owner and visitors are totally captivated with its brightcoloured fish, white and pastel corals and interesting little caves and caverns. George Leven spent two years, carefully planning and preparing a large-scale saltwater tank for its eventual occupants – 40 different species of coral and 15 species of

fish in an amazing array of vibrant colours. He can tell you facts and features about everything in the tank – even things you don’t at first notice, like starfish lying on the bottom. In 2005, Leven and his wife moved into a house with the proper space to set up and display his “dream” tank for family and friends to enjoy. The results are breathtaking. His tank is big enough (a 350gallon system) that resident fish can enjoy lots of room to play, rest and swim. “They tend to be a bit territorial,” says Leven. “They pick out their own little place where they like to go, and they defend it.”

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The fish are quite distinct in colour and character – like the bright yellow tang that glides by gracefully, then, when it turns sideways, becomes just a narrow sliver. There’s a smaller regal (bright blue) tang, black cap basslet, clown fish and a dotty back – to name a few. Leven points out a brightly coloured wrasse fish, a popular choice among reef tank enthusiasts and a member of one of the largest families of coral reef fish. Everyone who sees the aquarium is dazzled by its beauty but they are also somewhat

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daunted when they find out how much work it is, Leven says. The hard work is hidden in a tank room which houses equipment required to maintain a pristine tank such as: lights, heaters and filters. Like most hobbyists, saltwater tank enthusiasts, enjoy trading tips and ideas. “I have a sister and brother-in-law in Kelowna who got into reef tanks, so we ‘grew’ the hobby together,” says Leven whose own reef tank comes complete with a house. “The house is up for sale, so it will be kind of devastating to have to dismantle all this,” he said. Still, there’s a good chance any potential house buyer will love the aquarium as much as he does. Leven is a member of the Prince George Reef Tank Club. On Sunday, the group wraps up its annual reef tank tour. Members are inspired to start a salt water tank in many ways. Some go scuba diving or snorkeling in the ocean and marvel at the underwater paradise they create – in a much turn to PAGE A11

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smaller version – at home. “I started my first saltwater aquarium because of a fish that I saw in a movie,” says club member Russell John Vander Ende. No it wasn’t the movie, Finding Nemo, he is quick to point out. “It was a Volitan lionfish in a ‘cheesy’ Rob Schneider comedy. I had kept freshwater tanks for quite a few years but when I saw the lionfish, I knew that I wanted to give saltwater a try. From that point on, I did a lot of reading, asked a lot of questions and tried a bit of everything as I experimented and upgraded through many tanks and pieces of equipment.” His oldest fish, a clown fish, is nine years old now. Vander Ende suggests new people to this fascinating hobby start by reading at least one good book on the subject and by chatting with some experienced hobbyists. “I have several books outlining the amount of dedication that these boxes of ocean require. This is a hobby that you define yourself with – you don’t simply have a fish tank with saltwater in it. You are a Saltwater Aquarist. “It’s like a second career to some of us and it can require a considerable amount of start up funding, a steep learning curve, a daily commitment of time and unlimited amounts of patience. The hobby is certainly not for everyone but it’s very rewarding for those who put in the effort.” He also keeps a daily record. “I’ve kept a diary in which I recorded my aquarium’s chemistry: temperatures, PH levels, calcium phosphates, nitrates (tank algae thrives on these nutrients.) “I keep a close eye on everything that goes on in the tank and I record anything unusual that happens, such as deaths.” Maintaining a healthy reef tank is “a real balancing act,” says Vander Ende. “If any of the (necessary) parameters go out of whack, you can have casualties and where you lose coral and fish. Light is important. Some coral like light, some don’t like light at all, some like a combination. You have to do some reading before you buy coral or fish if you want good results.” Besides the personal loss, there’s an expense to replacing lost coral or fish. How expensive a hobby is it? “People pay an average of $50 per fish and per coral depending on its size, how rare or exotic it is, and where it comes from. You can pay $5 or $300 and more. Some of the coral coming out of Australia is very expensive. Some (hobbyists) maintain a colony of coral and let people have fragments off it. We share a lot of coral by clippings.” Doing your research can avoid costly mistakes, he says. “Experimenting and constantly upgrading can be quite expensive, so it’s better to buy the FUTURE SHOP – Correction Notice right equipment and We regret to inform customers that this product: Fido compatible fish and BlackBerry Z10 (WebCodes: 10237700/ 10238911), coral the first time advertised on the March 1 flyer, page 8, is NOT available on around. It is for these a 3-year plan for $149.99 on Fido. The phone can be purchase reasons that we host on the Fido carrier for $249.99 on a 2-year plan. We sincerely the PG Reef Tank apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our valued customers. Tour so that beginners can meet experienced FAMOUS PLAYERS 6 locals, view their sys1600 15th Ave, Prince George tems, and ask ques250-612-3993 tions, and build up a www.cineplex.com network of support.” WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6 The 7th annual A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARD Prince George Reef (14A: Action, Crime, Thriller) Violence 7:25, 10:00pm Tank Tour wraps up this Sunday with a JACK THE GIANT SLAYER (NO PASSES) (3D) viewing of one of the (PG:Adventure, Drama, Fantasy) Violence, Frightening scenes 7:15, 10:00pm member’s reef tanks. DARK SKIES Anyone interested (14A: Suspense) Frightening Scenes 7:20, 9:50pm in taking part in the tour or joining the ESCAPE FROM PLANET EARTH (3D) (G: Adventure, Animation, Comedy) 7:00, 9:15pm group now or in 2014 can call Vander Ende IDENTITY THIEF at 250-649-0465. (14A: Comedy, Crime) Coarse language, Sexual content 7:05, 9:50pm Visit www.canreef. com for a hobbyist SAFE HAVEN (PG: Drama, Suspense) Violence, Sexually suggestive scenes 9:55pm forum and subsection for northern B.C.

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Northern Orchestra aims for young audience The Northern Orchestra’s concert program at the Prince George Playhouse on Saturday will be especially appealing to the young at heart – as well as to the young themselves, says conductor and music director Gordon Lucas. “All of the music on the program is either written for the young or young at heart, in one way or the other. In the case of my arrange-

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concert.” The concert takes place Saturday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the Prince George Playhouse and again on Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. at the small auditorium in the Nechako Valley Senior Secondary in Vanderhoof. Tickets will be available at the door and are $10 for adults, $5 for seniors and students.

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Their quest to be the best begins tonight. The Cedars Christian Eagles know that what they have the chance to do this weekend, win provincial gold in their own backyard, is an opportunity many sports teams don’t get a shot at. They’re also well positioned to take top prize at the B.C. high school senior girls A basketball championship, which runs today through Saturday at the Northern Sport Centre. The Eagles carry the highest ranking into the 16-team tournament. This evening they’ll open against the lowest-seeded team, Duncan Christian (7 p.m. start time). Cedars has experience, not just as a team with a core group of returning players. They also enjoyed a successful 2011-12 season that culminated with a silver-medal finish, losing to the Houston Christian Wildcats in last year’s final. Here’s another point worth mentioning: the 2012 championship game unfolded at the Northern Sport Centre. Yes, this isn’t new. These players have been on this stage before. “It was like a rehearsal for this year,” Eagles head coach Al MacDonald says of last year’s tournament, “so basically we know there are some good teams that are going to be challenging us, so that happens whatever ranking you’re at, so the challenge isn’t the ranking, it’s the other team.” The ranking is a little different, with a noticeable difference to this year’s competition. The Wildcats won’t be there. In fact, they didn’t even have the bodies to form a team for the 2012-13 season. The A level represents the lowest and is based on students enrolled. Since it’s the category the smallest schools fall under, teams face greater challenges in getting the numbers to form a squad than coaches at the larger schools. The Wildcats defeated the Eagles in the 2011 and 2012 provincial finals. Their most notable Wildcats graduate from last year is Ruth Hamblin, a centre nearing the end of her first varsity season as a member of the NCAA Division 1 Oregon State Beavers. While losing the Wildcats from the A pic-

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B.C. high school senior girls basketball A championship Dates: today through Saturday Location: Northern Sport Centre Teams: 16 from throughout B.C. North Central District: Cedars Christian (No. 1, host), Fort St. James (No. 11) and Fraser Lake (No. 15) Opening ceremonies: 6 p.m. today Gold-medal final: Saturday, 6 p.m.

ture may have helped Cedars rise to the No. 1 ranking, MacDonald knows there are a few other teams capable of bringing home this year’s title. “Having the number one ranking is an honour. Of course, we’ve shown people why we’re number one,” he says. “But now we have to go out and perform in front of our home fans.” Should the Eagles open with a win, they’ll play again Thursday at 11 a.m. Semifinals are Friday at 5 and 7 p.m., with the gold-medal championship game set for Saturday at 6 p.m. The Eagles’ success at the A level has been well documented. They’ve won each of the last five North Central District zone titles. At the provincial level, they finished sixth in 2009 and fourth in 2010 before consecutive silvermedal finishes. At the city level, the Eagles have also fared well, proving that size doesn’t matter. They’ve won the last two city league titles. They’ll try and add the ultimate prize to their collection this weekend. “We’re looking forward to it,” MacDonald says. “It’s a special opportunity that adds some energy to the team and we plan to translate that energy into some victories.” Thirteen players are on the Eagles’ roster, eight returning players and five rookies. Two Grade 12 graduates, Kayla Gordon and Kayla Eby, will play their final high school games this weekend. The tournament is being presented by BK Two-Way Radio, Powerhouse Realty and the UNBC Timberwolves.

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A weekend of the Brier and boxing

The 2013 Tim Hortons Brier got underway on the weekend at Rexall Place in Edmonton . When Team BC met Alberta on Sunday evening, it represented a battle of 0-2 teams. Team BC losing a pair to begin the tournament wasn’t as shocking, as this province has never been a powerhouse in men’s curling. But seeing the host rink skipped by Kevin Martin, one of the sport’s best ever, ULL start off the tournament with a pair OURT of losses wasn’t RESS expected. That noted, ALISTAIR MCINNIS his losses were against a couple of the more experienced teams in the competition, Manitoba (skipped by Jeff Stoughton) and Quebec (skipped by Jean-Michel Ménard). Stoughton is a three-time Brier champion, while Ménard captured the 2006 title. As for B.C., the team doesn’t have the same experience. This marks the first time competing in the tournament for skip Andrew Bilesky, whose team trains at New Westminster’s Royal City Curling Club. At the Brier on the weekend, the Team BC losses came against a pair of quality teams in Ontario and Northern Ontario. There’s definitely talent and experience at this year’s Brier, but the Martin rink remains the cream of the crop. Martin is a four-time Brier winner and has competed at three Olympics, including his gold medal effort in the 2010 Games in Vancouver. He’s also a former world champion. A slow start, but Martin is too good not to be competing for the tournament title. Perhaps a draw against a less experienced B.C. team was just he needed to start building momentum.

Spruce Capital Warriors head coach Wayne Sponagle assists boxer Marcus Hume in between rounds of his 140-pound senior open match against Sarnet Samual of Vancouver during Saturday evening’s boxing card at the RollA-Dome. Hume got the decision over Samual, who hails from India.

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tions being held. The Spruce Capital Warriors’ boxing card at the Roll-A-Dome on Saturday didn’t attract the spectators you’d see at a Cougars game. That noted, there were likely a few hockey fans who attended the card, although the Spruce Kings had a home game and the Vancouver Canucks were playing on Hockey Night in Canada. Boxing cards tend to be less of a family environment. Young adults and couples formed the majority on Saturday night. I joked that it was a little “rough around the edges” and I didn’t have the muscles and tattoos to fit in. Of course, I was exaggerating. That noted, give credit to the organizers of the card, led by Spruce Capital Warriors head coach Wayne Sponagle. The demographic for such an event in Prince George clearly exists, evident since close to 600 people attended the card. That’s a solid crowd for a Saturday night event in a city with no shortage of entertainment options this time of year. Hockey may still be the main sport in the winter months, but Saturday showed once again that Prince George isn’t just a hockey town. It’s a sports town. R U N • S K I • S W I M • A P PA R E L

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The Spruce Capital Warriors’ new brand already had the backing of club members. Based on the response of a weekend card at the Roll-A-Dome, Comsport (The British Columbia Combative Sports Association) also has the support of Prince George boxing fans. Close to 600 spectators attended the Warriors’ card on Saturday night. The response pleased head coach and organizer Wayne Sponagle. “So many people are coming up to me and Bruno (Selegari, promoter) saying ‘what an awesome card. Best fight card I’ve ever seen’,” Sponagle said. The main event of the 10-fight lineup featured a battle between the Warriors’ Thomas Speirs and Ken Huber of Kamloops. To the delight of his cheering supporters, Speirs emerged victorious in the 185-pound brawl. Sponagle, while happy to see his club member get the decision in the main event, knows Speirs could’ve boxed better. Sponagle said he left himself open too much, wanting to put on a show. “He just wanted to make a dogfight out of it, and you seen how the people loved it,” Sponagle said. Speirs’ training partner Marcus Hume battled Garnet Samual of India in the semi main event

that preceded the headline bout. Hume and Samual, who trains in Vancouver, stepped in the ring for a 140-lb. match. Hume got the decision. “Marcus is a tough little bugger. He took the fight right to that guy,” Sponagle said. Under Comsport, boxers don’t wear headgear or tank tops. It differs from the rules of Olympic boxing, in which boxers are required to wear headgear and scoring is computerized. But there’s also a movement to remove headgear from the Olympic game. Saturday’s card included a mix of Comsport and Olympic boxing matches. While the main event was based on Comsport rules, Hume’s match was an Olympicstyle tilt. Comsport head official Rick Shannon calls Gibsons home, but made the trip north to referee on Saturday night. “I really enjoyed it because Prince George is such a good fight town,” he said. “Wayne Sponagle always puts on a great show, he brings out an enthusiastic and knowledgeable boxing crowd.” Shannon gave credit to Sponagle for his ability to line up matches. “Only one guy got overwhelmed tonight and he could’ve finished a fight.” The card had an international flavour. Samual was one of four boxers without Canadian citizenship. The event also had repre-

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Comsport head official Rick Shannon holds up the left arm of Thomas Speirs, signifying a victory over Ken Huber of Kamloops, right. Speirs and Huber threw punches in the main event of the Spruce Capital Warriors’ boxing card on Saturday evening at the Roll-A-Dome. sentation from Poland, Ireland and the Philippines. Other boxers travelled from Kamloops, Kelowna, Revelstoke and Fort St. John. Former Prince George resident Morgan Littlechild, who now resides in Kamloops, also came north to participate. Littlechild has experience fighting in mixed martial arts, but Saturday marked his first boxing match.

“It was a great. I loved it, every second of it,” he said. “It’s a lot better than MMA, I don’t have to worry about being kicked or taken down or kneed to the face.” Speirs hoped the card would mark his professional boxing debut. Although it was a professional style tilt, it wasn’t carded as a pro fight. Sponagle tried to get him a suitable opponent from Atlantic Canada, but a pair of

boxers from the Maritimes failed to commit to making the trip west. Huber expressed an interest. Speirs still plans on making his professional debut in Prince George, and Sponagle will try and make it happen. He’s aiming to hold another Comsport card this summer. “I like that old roller rink for putting on fights.”

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Spruce Kings start playoffs March 15 The Prince George Spruce Kings know where they’ll end up when the B.C. Hockey League regular season ends. They also know where they’ll be when playoffs begin. Saturday night at the Coliseum, the Spruce Kings secured third place in the Mainland Division with a 4-1 triumph over the Langley Rivermen. The Spruce Kings will open their playoff schedule in Chilliwack, meeting the second place Chilliwack Chiefs on March 15 to begin the Free best-of-five divisional semifinals. The visiting Rivermen rebounded with an 8-4 victory on Sunday to split the weekend doubleheader. They’ll meet the top-ranked Surrey Eagles in the other Mainland series. The Spruce Kings sport a record of 25 wins, 21 losses, one tie and eight overtime defeats (25-21-1-8). With only one regular-season date remaining, they’ll close out their 56-game schedule on home ice, Saturday against the Salmon Arm SilverBacks (7 p.m. at the Coliseum). The game will end a four-game homestand that began on Friday, a 5-4 overtime loss against the Vernon Vipers (18-25-1-9). Five points higher than the Spruce Kings, the Chiefs sport a record of 31-21-1-1. The Eagles are 34-13-3-4, while Langley has a 24-24-1-5 record. The last-place Coquitlam Express (23-30-1-0) round out the division.

The Spruce Kings may be facing a desperate Salmon Arm team on Saturday. The SilverBacks and Trail Smoke Eaters are battling for the Interior Division’s fourth and final playoff spot. The SilverBacks, at 24-24-2-4, have a two-point advantage and 54 games played to Trail’s 55. But if they fail to garner a point in their next two games, the spot won’t be determined until Sunday, when the Smoke Eaters (25-28-0-2) host the division-leading Penticton Vees (35-14-0-5) Press to close out their schedule. The SilverBacks’ other game is also a road contest, Friday evening against the Merritt Centennials. The Centennials (31-16-3-3) sit second in the Interior, one point ahead of the third-place West Kelowna Warriors (27-13-4-9). The Victoria Royals (33-12-0-9) will take the top Island Division seed into the playoffs. They’ll face the fourthplace Powell River Kings (19-25-2-9), with the Nanaimo Clippers (32-19-0-3) and Alberni Valley Bulldogs (27-202-5) meeting in the second versus third battle. Salmon Arm and Trail are also battling for the final BCHL playoff position, with the 11 other playoff teams determined. Four of the 16 teams miss the playoffs, meaning either Salmon Arm or Trail will join Vernon, Coquitlam and the Island Division’s Cowichan Valley Capitals (13-34-1-6)

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Prince George Spruce Kings forward Shayne Morrissey tries getting around Mitch McLain of the Langley Rivermen while McLain’s teammate, Viktor Dombrovskly, handles the puck during their B.C. Hockey League game on Sunday at the Coliseum. on the outside looking in when playoffs begin.

SPEED SKATING The country’s top young speed skaters will be competing on Prince George ice in one year. The 2015 Canada Winter Games team announced last week that the city has been named the host for the 2014 Canadian Age Class Short Track Championships. The national event will unfold at the new Kin 1 arena from March 14 to 16, 2014. The championships will be recognized as the Games’ official test event for short-track speed skating. “The 2015 Games staff gave us their unconditional support in putting together the bid package,” Blizzard Speed Skating Club meet coordinator Ariadne Hiller stated in a press release. Hiller is the 2015 Canada Winter Games sport leader for speed skating. “In fact, Speed Skating Canada noted it was one of the best proposals they have ever received.” The championships mark the first opportunity for the new facility to be competition-tested for shorttrack speed skating. Event logistics, transportation, officials, accreditation systems, medical services, food services and Prince George’s hosting capacity will also be looked at over the weekend.

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The Prince George Barracudas were well represented at the 2013 Swim BC short-course AAA age group championships. Nineteen members of the club participated in the event, held Thursday to Sunday in Victoria. They finished fifth overall. Club records were set by: Hannah Esopenko - 100m breaststroke (1:16.46), 200m breaststroke (2:47.43) and 200m individual medley (2:29.45); Haley Black - 400m individual medley (4:48.20) and 200m individual medley (2:17.27); Danica Ludlow 100m freestyle (56.68), 800m freestyle (8:45.54) and 50m freestyle (26.49); and Sterling King - 50m freestyle (23.94) and 100m freestyle (51.48). In relay events, a club record was set by the 15- to 17-year-old girls team of Ludlow, Black, Patricia Fortier and Jessa Wing (1:51.15). The 15- to 17-yearold male squad of Josiah Binnema, Aiden Kim, King and Saveli Yungman (1:48.43) also set a mark.

CARIBOO COUGARS The regular season is over. For the Cariboo Cougars, hockey playoffs are next. The Cariboo squad wrapped up its 40-game B.C. Major Midget League regular-season schedule on the road on the weekend, meeting the Vancouver North East Chiefs in Coquitlam. The Cougars and Chiefs split their doubleheader. The Cougars recorded a 5-3 win on Sunday, bouncing back after the home team skated to a 6-3 victory on Saturday.

With 31 wins, eight losses and one tie (31-8-1), the Cougars enter playoffs ranked second in the 11-team league. They’ll open their postseason schedule at home this weekend against the seventh-place South Island Royals (11-22-7). The Cougars and Royals will meet in a best-ofthree set at the Coliseum. Game times are set for Friday at 2:15 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday (if necessary) at 9:15 a.m.

GYMNASTICS Prince George Gymnastics Club member Alia Wilson has made Team BC for the Western Canadian Championships, scheduled for May 2 to 4 in Winnipeg. Wilson qualified for Westerns at trials on the weekend in Surrey. Twenty athletes competed in her category, with only the top five making the provincial team. Wilson finished second in balance team, seventh in bars, eighth in vault, fifth in floor and first allaround at the trails. Before heading to Westerns, she’ll compete with other B.C. gymnasts at the artistic provincial championships, hosted by the Prince George club at the Northern Sport Centre from April 5 to 7.

CURLING The Prince George Golf and Curling Club is playing host to a provincial competition this weekend. The Curl BC juvenile provincials unfold at the PGGCC from Thursday to Sunday. Thursday is a practice day with an opening banquet. The opening ceremonies are set for Friday at 9 a.m., before action gets underway with the opening draw at 10 a.m. Games will run through Saturday, with the finals set for Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Eight girls and eight boys teams will compete in provincials.

COUGARS The Prince George Cougars’ five-game homestand didn’t produce the results they wanted. The Western Hockey League team lost the first four games of the stretch. The final contest of the homestand was Tuesday evening against the TriCity Americans, a game that started after press deadline. The Americans won the first half of the doubleheader 6-3 on Monday night. For the Cougars, the loss followed a 4-1 defeat to the Kamloops Blazers on Friday evening. The Cougars began the homestand against the Portland Winterhawks. The Winterhawks swept a two-game set with wins of 6-2 on Feb. 22 and 6-1 on Feb. 23. The Cougars begin a six-game road trip on Friday against the Seattle Thunderbirds. For more on the team, check Friday’s Free Press.

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Career Opportunities LNB Construction Inc. requires a Civil Construction Surveyor. We offer competitive wages, range based on experience and qualifications $30-$36/hr, complete with Benefits package. Detailed job description and e-mail for submission online, www.lnbconstruction.com No phone calls please. Opening Soon 2000 Auto Collision accepting resumes for Body & Paint personal. Email resume & trade qualification to 2000autocollisionpg@gmail.com

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Financial Services IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161. M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

FITTER/FABRICATOR

For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 5675812

Maple Ridge shop req. full time Fitter/Fabricator with specific pressure vessel/heat exchanger experience. Can interpret shop dwgs is well versed in layout, fitting and tacking of pressure vessel tube and shell heat exchangers & tanks w/minimum supervision. Competitive Salary, with Benefits Including Pension. Please e-mail resume emmfg.com

Help Wanted Curry Kingdom Restaurant requires full time experienced cooks with min 2 yrs exp, specializing in South Indian and Srilankan. $18 per hour. Drop off resume to 1789 S. Nicholson St. between 10am - 9pm

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. Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca

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Employment

NOW HIRING! Journey person, 30 Millwrights, 50 Pipeﬁtters, 20 Welders, with industrial experience for a large project in Vanscoy, SK. Wages $34-$40/hour, plus retention & completion bonuses, 14/7 shift rotation, paid beneﬁts, RRSP’s. Travel & living out allowance (for eligible candidates). Successful candidates must complete a pre-access A&D test & CSTS 09 training. Apply with current resume and references to jobs@monad.ca or online at: www.monad.ca or fax 1-888398-0725 or in person at 9744-45 Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T6E 5C5

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Sales Representatives

Retail sales experience an asset but will train candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment. Drop off resumes in person, Pine Centre Mall

Career Opportunities

Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proﬁt 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: Aboriginal Supported Child Development: Program Coordinator- F/T (Temporary) Closing date: March 13, 2013 at 4:30 pm

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

Lou’s Renos Roger’s Renos Decks, fences, basements rental units. For all your home reno needs. References available. Free estimates call 250-964-6106 Ivan at 250-552-8106 or Roger 250-552-0471

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A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiﬁcations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’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.

PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proﬁt 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: Aboriginal Supported Child Development: Support Worker – PT (Permanent) Closing date: March 15, 2013 A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiﬁcations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’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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Off N. Nechako, w/d, f/s. Mature, working people only. N/S $850. Avail immed. Call Theresa 250-962-5570 Fully furnished 1 bdrm bsmt suite. New appl, wireless cable, & all utilities. included in rent. Close to CNC, UNBC & Pine Centre. Call 250-5649443 or 250- 301-9350

Legal Notices Seizure and sale of an abandoned vehicle 2000 Toyota 4 Runner Vin: JT3HN87R2Y0302039 Owner Sheila Kieth For $3600.00 Offers received until 5:00 pm March 14-2013 At 3532 Massey Drive Date of sale March 21-2013

Warehouse Lien Act of B.C.

BigSteelBox.com, 5495 Hartway Drive, Prince George BC, claims a Warehouse Lien against 621889 BC Ltd, AKA Michael Michalakis of Prince George, BC for arrears of container rent amounting to $1886.20 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue. If not paid in full the contents, restaurant equipment and misc. goods, will be sold or disposed of March 16, 2013.

GATEWAY MANOR 2080 20th Ave. Clean, quiet bldg with security entrance. No pets, spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites . Resident mgr 250-5619397. HILLSBOROUGH Apts Newly updated, spacious 3 bdrm apts. Clean, quiet, secure entrance. No Pets. Includes H/W Utilities extra

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SMITHERS BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Thriving Cabinet business offered for sale. Modern 4100 sq foot shop and all equipment included. Excellent location close to highway. Owner will train. Contact Sandra today for a viewing! Sandra Hinchliffe

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REGISTRATION FOR HIRED EQUIPMENT May 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014 The City of Prince George is now accepting registrations for equipment such as, but not limited to loaders, graders, backhoes, trucks, crawler tractors, sweepers, etc. for summer construction and maintenance projects as well as winter snow clearing operations. This registration is for hires on an as-required basis from May 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. Registration forms are available on the City web site www.princegeorge.ca or from the Transportation Division, located at 3990 – 18th Avenue. Registration forms must be hand delivered to the Transportaion Division or mailed to 1100 Patricia Blvd. V2L 3V9 no later than 4:30 P.M. Friday, March 22nd, 2013. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Transportation Division at 561-7529. Transportation Division 3990 - 18th Avenue Prince George BC V2N 4R8 Telephone (250) 561-7660

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Legal Notices

NOTICE PARCEL TAX ROLL REVIEW PANEL The 2013 Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel will meet on: Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m., in the Boardroom of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 155 George Street, Prince George BC V2L 1P8 for the purpose of hearing complaints with respect to the inclusion or exclusion of properties affected by the following parcel tax rolls: Adams Road Community Sewer Service, Azu Water System, Bear Lake Water System, Bendixon Road Community Sewer Service, Buckhorn Community Sewer Service, Shell-Glen Fire Protection, Shelley Riverbank Erosion Protection, Syms Road Street Lighting, Tabor Lake Community Sewer Service, Tallus Road Community Sewer Service West Lake Community Sewer Service To be considered by the Parcel Tax Roll Review Panel complaints must be received, in writing, not later than 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013 (Complaints received by fax at 250-562-8676 are acceptable.) The parcel tax rolls will be available for inspection at the Regional District Office: February 25 to March 11, 2013 during regular business hours. For further information, please contact Meredith Burmaster, Community Services Leader, at 250-960-4400 or 1-800-667-1959

Community Services 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Telephone: 250-960-4400 / Fax: 250-562-8676 Toll Free: 1-800-667-1959 / http://www.rdffg.bc.ca

Legal Notices

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 87 (STIKINE) ISKUT SCHOOL BUS TENDER DEASE LAKE, B.C. The Board of School Trustees of School District No. 87 (Stikine) invites bids for the transportation of pupils from Iskut, BC to Dease Lake School, Dease Lake, BC and return during the regular school year. In the regular school year, the school is in session for approximately 186 days, from early September to June. A minimum 54 passenger vehicle shall comply with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act, Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standard D250-M1985, and the National Safety Code. Any vehicle shall be equipped with a safe compartment to hold skates and hockey sticks, a satellite phone, thermal blankets for each passenger, a ¿rst aid kit and all other regulation safety equipment. Any driver shall have appropriate licensing, preferably possess an Industrial First Aid certi¿cate and be prepared to undergo a criminal record check. The route is approximately 210 loaded kilometres per day. Bids for regular bus service are to be submitted on the basis of a stipulated sum (dollars) per day for up to 210 loaded kilometres per day. A cost per loaded kilometre unit rate is also to be tendered in the event that regular bus service exceeds 210 loaded kilometres per day. For unscheduled bus service related to ¿eld trips, bids are to be submitted on a cost per traveled kilometre and a cost per engaged hour basis. Whichever rate is greater shall apply for a given ¿eld trip. Fuel costs are to be included in all the tendered rates. All references to per kilometre charges for regular bus service in these tender documents are intended to apply to “loaded” kilometres, i.e. when the bus is engaged, with children on the bus. The term of the contract will be September 3, 2013 to June 30, 2018. Only tenders submitted on the “Form of Tender” provided by School District # 87 (Stikine) will be accepted. This will be forwarded to you on request together with: Request for Tender Bus Contract Agreement Tenders will close at 3:00 p.m., Friday, April 26th, 2013. The Board reserves the right to not award the contract and the lowest tender will not necessarily be accepted. Please submit sealed bids to : School District # 87 (Stikine) Box 190, Dease Lake, B.C. V0C 1L0 Tel: 250-771-4440 Fax: 250-771-4441 e-mail: ken.mackie@sd87.bc.ca Attention : Ken Mackie, Secretary Treasurer

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Free Press accepts Datebook submissions in written form only — dropped off, mailed or e-mailed. No phone calls please. Free Press Datebook runs as space allows every Wednesday. No guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George, B.C. V2N 1T3. E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com

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WEDNESDAY Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Wing night and karaoke, Wednesdays, 6-10 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:0-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-9818270.

THURSDAY Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, March 7, 7 a.m., Civic Centre. Tickets: 250-9629478. Fashion show, hosted by CHSS grad class, March 7. Doors open 7 p.m., school gym. Tickets at school during lunch or at Phazez Hair salon. Limited tickets at door. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-6499591. Plaza 400 Toastmaster Club meets Thursday, noon, Aleza room, fourth floor, Plaza 400 building, 1011 4th Ave. Information: 6252. toastmastersclubs. org/ or 250-5645191. Tai Chi classes, Thursday, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-9643849. Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn 250-562-9580. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet

Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561.

FRIDAY Drum Circle with Granville Johnson, Friday, 7-9 p.m., Le Cercle des Canadiens Francais de Prince George, 1752 Fir St. Information: 1-250966-2320.

SATURDAY Nechako Flea Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

SUNDAY Pancake breakfast, March 10, 8:30-11 a.m., Eagles Hall on Dagg Road. Caledonia Ramblers easy snowshoe trip at Forests for the World, March 10, 10 a.m. Information: Carolyn 250-562-1826. Nechako Flea Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Peace Keepers Proceeds to Alzheimer and MS societies and others.

MONDAY Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Church Hall. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.

TUESDAY

Taste of Toastmasters, March 12, 7 p.m., Westwood Mennonite Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd. Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

Community Builder iPad winner Louly Thomson and her husband Jack stand with Sean McMath, the owner of Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant in Prince George. Joey’s handed out discount cards starting in November and clients had to use them for a future purchase in January at the restaurant. The card had to stay unopened to discover their discount or prize. Louly was excited when her card revealed she had won the iPad, one of only 6 awarded in B.C.

Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250962-6876 or www. tilopa.org. Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250-562-3402. Sweet Adelines women’s fourpart chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975.

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Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250-563-2885.

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Learning Circle Literacy Program works with adult learners and families on literacy, numeracy and computing skills. Information: 250564-3568 ext. 228, or literacy@pgnfc.com. Do you worry about the way you eat? Overeaters Anonymous may have the answers. No weigh-ins, dues or fees. Monday, 7:30 p.m., hospital, Room 421. Call Shelley 250612-3877. Power Play, for children from newborns to five years old, Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Tuesdays, 1:303:30 p.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle Ave. Information: 250-6149449. NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease Management Room,

The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Wednesday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3 E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com

UHNBC. Information: Anita 250-563-2949 or Betty 250-9627985. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362. Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St.. Information: Leona 250-962-8802. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St. Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250-563-3819, Roland 250-5621747. La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7

p.m. at the Health Unit auditorium. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-563-2885. Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-964-7907. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Monday noon-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m No appointment necessary, located in the Prince George Pentecostal Church, 497 Ospika Blvd. Information: 250-6179653. Free sports and recreation, Wednesdays, 2 p.m., 1160 7th Ave., ages 15-30. Information: 250-656-5278. Children’s choir, Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m., Hartland Baptist Church. Information: 778-415-5000.

Parents Together, a mutual/self-help support group for parents of teens, meets Mondays, 7:30 p.m., Intersect (basement entrance). Information: Carmen 250-562-6639. Tuesday night Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 6:157:15 p.m. weigh in, 7:30-8:30 meeting. Everyone welcome. Information: Marvene 250-962-8001 or 250-612-2031. DivorceCare, a support group for persons going through a separation or divorce. To find out if this group is for you, call 250-5646213. Group meets at Artspace, Room 202, Sundays at 5 p.m. Call about childcare. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Wednesday noon-2 p.m, All Nations Church, 1395 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-617-9653. COPD support group meets Wednesday, 1 p.m., AiMHi. Information: Nancy 250-561-1393.

Heartbeat, a group for mutual support of those who have lost a loved one through suicide, meets monthly at CMHA office. Information: Sandy 250-960-9047.

“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” BC Wheelchair Basketball Mar 22-24 Junior Western Championship in PG- Wanting many volunteers for this event. We will provide meals and snacks as well as a T-shirt. Email: makiko@bcwbs.ca Patient Voices Network March 16 Free orientation session for individuals who would like to become activated patient volunteers. Visit www. patientvoices.ca to register. Anthony, agagne@patientvoices.ca 250-562-4009 St John Ambulance Brigade St. John Ambulance is seeking a few new members for our Branch Executive Committee it is only a 1.5 hour commitment once a month. If you are interested please send an email to HJohnston@bc.sja.ca Heather 250-561-1696 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-proﬁt organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

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