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More than 60 people gathered in a classroom at UNBC Monday night with NDP Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen during his Renewal Northwest Tour, adding their input to information he is collecting that questions how big projects acquire the social licensing making them acceptable in northern communities. While guiding attendees through one of the exercises Cullen explained he is trying to build a citizen’s guide and pointed out at one time a company had an idea to open a net fish farm at the mouth of the Skeena River, one that was nixed by residents. A plan to drill in the area was also stopped. Cullen said residents could stop projects over and over again, but though the act of doing so might be empowering, it is also fatiguing. “But we can’t put food on the table with a protest,” he said. “So how do you say yes?” He added billions of dollars in investments are coming to the north, and people need to have a concrete idea of what will give them the social licence to operate, so that a project will have the initial and ongoing support to exist. “I want to know the way you would judge a project. How would you know it was good or not? What questions would you ask?” he said. Audience members shared a few suggestions, from environmental impact to long-term employment. Cullen gave them 15 minutes to come up with three
requirements per group they would apply in deciding whether or not a project should proceed. “People get a bit overwhelmed and don’t know who to believe,” he said. Cullen said he intends to host the sessions 10 times. “There are already some common themes,” he said, pointing to the two called out, the environment and jobs, before the exercise started. He said the information gathered will become a citizen’s guide, and it will be provided to three groups of users. First it will be given to residents, then the business community. Cullen said this will help answer a question often put to him by businessmen, “how do I work with your community.” Lastly, a copy will go to the federal government. Cullen said this will be the toughest sell considering, he said, the Skeena-Bulkley Valley MP Nathan Cullen. federal Conservatives under Prime Minister Stephen Harper, have a very different move forward because proponents will know what view of the world. communities expect, thus avoiding the stringent resisHe said it seems Harper only listens to a small hand- tance the Northern Gateway pipeline project is facing, ful of his closest advisors. he said. “That can work for a short time in some places,” he “This creates great certainty,” he said. “The resource said. “But it doesn’t work in Canada.” business doesn’t want rules changing every five minHowever, used properly, the guide will help projects utes.”
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Land acquisition accusations involving the Wood Innovation and Design Centre dominated Question Period in B.C.’s legislature Wednesday, with the NDP calling for an independent review of the actions of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation Minister Pat Bell. Currently two local businessmen, Dan MacLaren and Brian Fehr, are crying foul after purchasing the land in question, saying a promise was made that one of Fehr’s companies would be shortlisted to construct the WIDC. Bell has denied any wrongdoing.
Neither of the businessmen have an interest in any of the three companies shortlisted for the project. Foreclosure notice has been provided by Northern Initiatives Development Trust after a non-payment on an NDIT loan for the property by McLaren’s company, Commonwealth Campuses. Bell answered the questions the NDP put forward until towards the end of the session, though members of the opposition consistently called for an answer from Justice Minister and Attorney General, Shirley Bond. Bond said Bell answered most of the questions because the point of Question
Period is the minister who is most relevant to the questions asked answers them. “Let’s be clear – there are allegations but there is no evidence there was any wrongdoing by Pat,” Bond said in an interview Thursday. She clarified why Bell challenged members of the opposition to make the same accusations outside of the House. “In the House there is immunity. Minister Bell’s point was if you have evidence or accusations, you need to step outside of the House and make them.” The accusations surrounded a letter from Janine North, CEO of
Northern Initiatives Development Trust, stating municipal leaders and both local MLAs encouraged the WIDC’s development in downtown Prince George. Bond pointed out that NDIT, like other similar organizations, have, through legislation, regional advisory councils, which mayors, regional district representatives and MLAs are allowed to be members of, who can provide advice on projects. She added the WIDC was announced in the 2010 throne speech, which states it will be built in the heart of Prince George and said therefor you would expect leaders
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Two RCMP incidents to be investigated Two Independent Investigations Office teams were deployed to the North last week. A team was sent to Prince George on Friday following an incident at an Upland Street apartment building. Police attended the apartment due to a complaint and when police arrived a person left the apartment on foot. During the subsequent pursuit, the man fell approximately eight metres down an embankment. He sustained serious injuries during the fall. BC Ambulance Service attended and transported the male to the hospital where he remains. The IIO was notified at 7:30 a.m. on March 8. A team of four IIO investigators, including a forensic specialist, have been dispatched to Prince George. On Sunday, another team was dispatched to Vanderhoof. According to the RCMP, at approximately 4:20 a.m., an officer in Vanderhoof observed a vehicle “stunting” in a parking lot. The vehicle left the scene and was reportedly not pursued by the officer. The officer happened upon the vehicle a short distance away and discovered it had struck a signpost. The officer spoke briefly with
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Beth James hired as new city manager DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
After a national search, the City of Prince George has hired a new manager. City council unanimously selected Beth James, who has worked in a variety of senior executive positions in the provincial government and the private sector as a management consultant. James has held a number of positions
with the government in B.C., including associate deputy minister and head of the capital planning secretariat, president and CEO of Shared Services B.C., associate deputy minister of revenue solutions, and assistant deputy minister for Small Business and Revenue. She has experience in core reviews, participating in one conducted by the provincial government. James has managed social programs as
associate deputy minister for Children and Family Development and assistant deputy minister of Regional Operations in the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance. Mayor Shari Green said it is an exciting time for the city. “We have a new city manager coming on board soon,” she said. “It is significant for staff, organizations and the community.”
According to a press release, goals for the new manager include achieving objectives set out in MyPG, deliver on council’s commitment that the city provide a high level of service as an efficient organization that provides excellent customer service while ensuring value for money, ensure opportunities exist for public participation on civic issues, and work with community stakeholders to develop new opportunities for the benefit of Prince George.
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In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 4: Alisha L. Abou was found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to nine days in jail. Jason W. Colville was found guilty of assault, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. James E. Hammer was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a restricted or prohibited weapon with ammunition, sentenced to 17 months in jail and received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms. Joseph W. Hammer was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, sentenced to one day in jail and received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms.
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Court docket Floyd R. Johnny was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 59 days in jail. Leroy J. Sellars was found guilty of possession of stolen property with a value less than $5,000 and sentenced to 59 days in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 5: Lloyd W.B. Johnson was found guilty of aggravated assault, sentenced to 16 months in jail, placed on probation for two years and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. Johnson was also found guilty of assaulting a peace officer and sentenced to 21 days in jail. Johnson was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to seven days in jail.
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Lucas W. Poustie was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 6: Shannon M. John was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and fined $300. Marc A.J. McMaster was found guilty of criminal harassment and failing to comply with a probation order, received a conditional sentence of nine months, was placed on probation for 15 months, assessed a victim surcharge of $50 and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years. James A. Nikal was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Marshall R. Schulze was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and unlawful possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon, received a conditional sentence of 14 months, was placed on probation for 18 months, assessed a victim surcharge of $100 and prohibited from possessing firearms for 10 years.
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Infrastructure tops agenda Frizzell says funding questions becoming key issue DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
Searching for the ways and means to repair and update crumbling infrastructure is a top priority among Canadian municipalities, and one discussed in-depth at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) meeting held in Prince George last week. Coun. Garth Frizzell, one of the city’s representatives with the FCM, said this is a particularly compelling time when it comes to that issue, with all federal funding for infrastructure poised to end in 2013 and just weeks until the federal budget is announced. All the hard work the FCM has put into the issue will either be realized or not at that time. “This year it’s vital,” Frizzell said. “Very soon we’re going to find out what’s going to happen. Our hopes are high.” Another topic discussed revolved around the economics of policing. Though the contract with the RCMP has been negotiated for B.C., Frizzell said it is interesting to share insight into how it works with other municipalities. “It is interesting to hear from different municipalities,” he said. “The B.C. caucus
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the round of meetings, the rural forum, of particular interest. “It covers almost all the same issues the other committees do, but through a rural lens. About two-thirds of the municipal members are rural, so it’s good to connect with people with like concerns and problems.” One of the major jobs of the FCM this time, however, was to review resolutions made across Canada in preparation for their annual general meeting. “We will be taking them forward to
Frederick re-elected On March 7, an election for chief and council was held for the Lheidli T’enneh Nation. An independent Chief Electoral Officer had verified and certified the results for Chief Councillor and the three Councillor posi-
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Ethnic strategy is nothing new The B.C. legislature session ends this week. It can’t come quickly enough for Premier Christy Clark and the B.C. Liberals. This is also the week we see the rest of the fallout from “ethnicgate,” as the latest controversy over partisan activity by political staff has been clumsily labelled. A disgruntled former B.C. Liberal caucus staffer handed the NDP opposition an internal memo setting out a strategy for ethnic “outreach” that strayed into forbidden territory, suggesting that ethnicfriendly government events could be staged and participants’ names collected and turned over to the party. B.C. “This secret plan clearly demonstrates the Liberals are deliberately folding govern- Views ment resources and staff into their party’s TOMFLETCHER campaign machinery, despite rules that forbid this,” thundered NDP house leader John Horgan. “We’ve seen this before, with the Liberals’ efforts to run a secret committee to subvert the public process around Burnaby Hospital, and in the attack website created by caucus staff and launched by the Liberal party.” Casual observers might see this as a disturbing new development in misuse of public resources. It’s disturbing, all right, but it’s hardly new. The “attack website” Horgan refers to is a case in point. While a website targeting NDP leader Adrian Dix was being cooked up in the B.C. Liberal bunker, a similar effort was being developed in NDP research down the hall. This partisan message detailed all the worthwhile things that could be done with the government’s $15 million advertising budget singing the praises of the government’s “jobs plan.” But this one carried the logo of the NDP caucus, so it was within the rules. The average person, seeing two groups of staff on the public payroll, each slagging the other, might not detect much of a difference. The biggest headline from the leaked memo was its reference to generating “quick wins” for the election campaign by staging apologies for historic racial injustices. It mentioned how former premier Gordon Campbell delivered a solemn apology in 2008 for the decision to turn away a ship carrying Sikh refugees from Vancouver harbour – shortly after the outbreak of the First World War. What does a modern provincial premier accomplish by apologizing for a federal immigration decision made in 1915? Why would another premier now feel the need to apologize for a federal “head tax” imposed on Chinese immigrants from 1885 to 1923? The answer is obvious. Again, don’t expect much to change with an NDP government. Asked last week if he would stage an apology for the head tax, Dix delivered a well-rehearsed history lesson that made it clear he is anxious to do so. Welcome to politics in an urbanized, globalized media culture. It’s more important to put on a show than to do the right thing. Hospitals are announced three times before they’re built, then announced again when they are staffed. Politics is a lucrative career. Former B.C. Liberal MLA Lorne Mayencourt is one of the additional “outreach” staff hand-picked by Clark. The B.C. Liberals retort that the NDP caucus has a similar staffer named Gabriel Yiu, who has taken three leaves of absence to run for MLA, and is in practical terms a professional NDP candidate. Yiu is running for a fourth time in Vancouver-Fraserview, having been defeated in 2009 by former West Vancouver police chief Kash Heed. That campaign was notorious for anonymous Chineselanguage pamphlets claiming the NDP favours legalizing drugs and imposing a “death tax” on inheritance. This latest scandal might produce meaningful reform. But the misuse of public money to further the interests of political parties is deeply entrenched.
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Donating sour grapes Pat Bell has dismissed Brian Fehr’s complaints ing to the NDP, ignoring the fact that he has also about the Wood Innovation and Design Centre prodonated to the Liberals and left Liberal supporter curement process because the local businessman has Dan McLaren out of the way of his partisan rant. donated $50,000 to the NDP. The Wood Innovation and Design Centre controBell has inferred that the complaint is politically versy comes from concerns raised by both Fehr and motivated. He might be right there given that Fehr McLaren. has, in the past, donated more than So, it seems that half of the complaint is $120,000 to the Liberals. Either Fehr is politically driven, while the other half is an astute businessman and sees which … not? Writer’s way the political wind is blowing and And these guys wonder why the public has decided to jump on board or Bell doesn’t trust politicians and is tuning out. Block and the Liberals did something to seriThe entire sorry mess is just another BILLPHILLIPS ously anger him and he’s decided to do example of why businesses and unions what he can to send them into political oblivion. shouldn’t be allowed to donate to political parties. Regardless of Fehr’s motivation, Bell’s dismissal The NDP and Conservatives have said they will of the complaint because it comes from a supposed stop the practice. Only the Liberals continue to supNDP supporter is emblematic of what is wrong with port the practice. our political system. ••• We elect MLAs to represent the constituents of a The anti-fluoridation fighters in Prince George riding. have lost their fearless leader. Marilyn Juds of the The message from Bell is that if you’re an NDP Prince George Safe Water Coalition suffered a stroke supporter then your concerns are not deserving of on Friday and died. the attention of a minister of the crown. Juds has led the fight against fluoridation for It’s like a few years ago when Cariboo-Prince years, a tireless volunteer who refused to let the George MP Dick Harris (anyone seen him lately?) issue drop out of the public eye. picked Houston Mayor Sharon Smith as the go-to ••• person in the riding. It was International Women’s Day on Friday and He told constituents that if they had any concerns the city hosted two well-attended breakfasts. On with Ottawa they should go through her, forgetting Friday morning MLA Shirley Bond, Mayor Shari completely that the Skeena-Bulkley Valley riding Green and Baljit Sethi hosted a breakfast and then has a duly-elected MP who is getting paid to do that on Saturday morning the North Central Labour work … even if he is an NDPer. Council held its 10th annual International Women’s Bell’s comment is a swash of the same brush. Day breakfast. And for Bell, he added the usual political trick Both had good turnouts and featured great speakof ‘sin of omission.’ He blasted Fehr for donaters.
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Losing faith in mankind is easy
Sometimes things happen for tant than retaining the ability no good reason, and sometimes to look yourself in the mirror people surprise you. each morning, perhaps seeing For example, my nephew a whole lot of imperfection, was crossing the Ospika-Westbut at least knowing from your wood intersection gut you are doing around a quarter your best and thereafter 12 March 5 for have the right Life in when he got hit to walk straight by a younger lady the fat become less imporwith black hair tant than holding lane driving a newer, DELYNDAPILON the admiration of black Kia SUV. others by avoidThe lady left the scene and ing getting into trouble, even though there were multiple wit- trouble you well deserve? nesses, people were so shocked And she can’t claim ignothey didn’t think to get the rance. The lady knew very well plate number. (By the way the she hit the kid. She even took a driver’s door has a dent in it. split second to yell out the winIf anyone sees it, please let the dow at him – even though she police know.) was the one running the light. I can well imagine the horMy son, Dallas, often says ror of hitting a child. It must – with great woe and pathos be an awful feeling to know – “I have lost all hope for manyou might have caused serious kind.” harm to another human being, He does it when really earth never mind a kid. So how do shattering things happen, like you just drive away from some- when they discontinued the thing like that and hope no one personalized pizza at McDonwill ever find out? ald’s. Or when the set the Since when did the opinion of release date back for Diablo III. the world become more imporOr when my daughter, Vicki,
goes on at great length about the wonderful attributes of One Direction. Or when my son, Patrick, doesn’t have a clue who Motley Crue is. A cowardly act, like a hit and run, can make you feel that way for a moment. You have to wonder what she was thinking. Was she running late for work? An appointment? Does she regret her decision not to stop now? Accidents happen. We all lose concentration for a minute or two, or we misjudge distance or the roads are crazy bad because of the weather, but just leaving literally adds insult to injury. It says whatever is going on with me is much more important than the nagging little detail of me pushing you to the ground with my vehicle. That same evening Dallas borrowed the car to stop by a downtown pawn shop on third. Though pawn shops have earned a sexy sheen after being featured in a few real-life programs, our local shops don’t sit on the Vegas strip, and the folks
that go to them are often ‘skint’ as they say in England. In other words broke. Dallas saw a man walk into a shop with his boy in tow. The guy looked like the decent sort, but someone who was having a bit of a struggle. But it was a good day and the boy at his side was wriggling with glee. The man directed his son to a row of games, ones that will likely gather dust in the pawn store a long time since most people own much more sophisticated game counsels. The boy picked out the game his dad had obviously promised him and took it to the counter. The
dad began digging in his pockets, pulling out a bit of change from one then another, looking for enough to keep a promise he’d made. The guy at the counter grinned, gold teeth gleaming in the milky sunlight dancing on dust beams across the shop. “Don’t worry about it. This one’s on me,” he said. When Dallas told me about the incident he was awed by the grace of the man at the counter. I might have got a bit choked up too. Wow. Sometimes things happen for no good reason, and sometimes people surprise you.
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Golfballs and curling rocks just don’t listen One uses a ball that can weigh no to feel their voices could influence it. I more than 1.62 oz. or 45.93 g. kept hearing players at the rink on the The other uses a rock that weighs weekend telling rocks to “sit” when they between 38 and 44 lb. or 17 to 20 kg. thought they were going too fast. In one, you start from the tee. In the I’ve heard the same command many other, the best way to get a times on the golf course, and good score is to end up on for pretty much the same reathe tee. son. On the other hand, when So it just makes sense a golfer yells “hurry”, the comAllan’s that many facilities in mand is directed only at the Amblings Canada are golf and curlball. On the ice, the command ALLANWISHART is directed at the sweepers, who ing clubs. I was thinking, strangely sometimes must feel like turnenough, about the similarities, not the ing around and saying, “Why didn’t differences, between the sports this you just throw it a bit harder? Then we weekend. I was volunteering at the Juve- wouldn’t have to do all this work.” nile Provincial Curling Playdowns at Oh, by the way, whichever sport is the (you guessed it) Prince George Golf being played, the general response to and Curling Club, so I had the chance to “sit” is the same. The laws of physics, appreciate how much alike the two are. not the human voice, determine where One thing I noticed was it didn’t matthe projectile will come to rest. Hope ter if it was a tiny golfball or a large springs eternal, however. curling stone, players always seemed One other thing about “hurry,” which
is usually elongated to “hurry hard,” which I fail to see much reason for. It’s not like the sweepers are going to hurry easy. But that’s not my point (and I did have one when I started). The expression is “Hurry hard”, not “have a heart”, as one character in the Corner Gas TV series thought. One other similarity which I noticed a couple of times on the weekend between the two sports is how sportsmanship is assumed. When a player on a curling team bumps a rock, they acknowledge it immediately, and the teams can usually decide for themselves where the rock should be placed. There are times they need to check with an official to make sure they’ve got it right, but most of the time, they’re pretty close. One big difference, especially at the juvenile level, is the presence of coaches. They’re not allowed on the ice during
the game, but each team can call two timeouts to consult with their coach – if the coach can get their attention, sometimes. In one boys’ game Saturday morning, a coach was trying to call a timeout from her seat in the viewing area, but none of the players were looking in her direction. The other coach suggested she come down and stand right by the glass, which did seem to work, since one of the players did finally notice her and call the timeout. The very next end, the other coach was trying to call a timeout and her team was even more determined not to look at her. The skip, who was throwing, was actually in the hack, ready to deliver his stone, when he looked down the sheet and saw the coach frantically signalling. You just don’t see that on the golf course.
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Baljit Sethi, executive A breakfast celebrating Interdirector of national Women’s Day Friday sold out, giving those who came Immigration and Multicultural a chance to mark their own successes and honour the achieve- Services Society, ments of others. interviewed Adopting a The View type of Michelle Rolls, interview style, three prominent owner of local women, Mayor Shari Green, Queensway MLA and Attorney General Shir- Autobody; Mayor ley Bond and founder and CEO Shari Green of the Immigration and Multispoke with cultural Services Society, Baljit Janine North, Sethi, each brought a guest who CEO of Northern inspired them. Development Bond chose Barbara WardInitiatives Burkitt, executive director of the Trust; and MLA Native Friendship Centre and and Attorney 2010 recipient of the Order of General Shirley British Columbia. Bond talked Ward-Burkitt is an avid volunwith Barbara teer who has spent decades advoWard-Burkitt, cating locally and provincially, executive for Aboriginal families. director of the Green’s guest was Janine Native Friendship North, CEO of Northern InitiaCentre. tives Development Trust, who has DeLyn da P I L ON/ F ree P ress been the recipient of a number of business awards as well and previously worked as a senior your wildest expectations,” advisor to the B.C. Forest Safety North said. Council. Sethi introduced her guest, One of the questions Green Michelle Rolls, who owns asked North revolved around Queensway Autobody and who finding the right balance between was named as one of the most raising a family and work. influential in the collision repair “Know that if you stay centred industry in North America in and you keep work at work, your 2011 by Automotive and Aerochildren will grow up beyond space Coatings Americas.
First though, Sethi had a few thoughts about the importance of women. “God has chosen us to create his universe. Without our help he couldn’t do that,” she said. As she introduced Rolls she pointed out her career choice was not considered typical for a woman.
“She has set an example. If you want to do something, do not say this is the tradition,” she said. “You can do anything you want to do.” Rolls agreed, adding if a woman makes an untraditional choice when it comes to her career, it’s good to have a support system in place.
“If you are doing something non-traditional, have a support system. Be passionate about whatever it is you are doing,” Rolls said. Sethi added, “I wanted to share this with other sisters as an example. If we want to do something, there is no one who can stop us.”
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ARABIAN NIGHTS The Immigrant and Multicultural Society (IMSS) of Prince George presents Arabian Nights, a night of pure entertainment with live music by Tambura Rasa Band, belly dancing, dancers Vasmina and Adalat, Karen Flemenco. Enjoy authentic Arabian food. Live DJ, Art of Magic with magician William Bruens. Friday, April 19 at the Coast Inn of the North from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Cocktails at 6 p.m. Tickets are $75 plus HST. Call 250-562-2900 for more information.
IMAGINATION Join in the fun with Imagination Movers in Concert. As seen on TV, Rock-O-Matic featuring real guitars, real drums. The concert takes place at Vanier Hall Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. For tickets in person check out Ticketmaster retail outlets, by phone 1-855-985-5000 or online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
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Sherry Ogasawara has many hats – dietician with Northern Health Authority, NDP candidate Prince George-Valemount, and BCGEU member. The hat she wore on Saturday morning was more about her role as a woman celebrating with others International Woman’s Day. For the 11th year, the IWD breakfast was hosted by the North Central Labour Council and included some inspirational guest speakers, special guests and plaque presentations. It was also announced that part proceeds from the event would go to the local AWAC (Advocacy for Women and Children). In her talk, Ogasawara traced the many milestones made by women over the past century. “International Women’s Day is 102 years old – and doesn’t she look great?” However, she said, while progress has been made and achievements have been celebrated, the battle for women’s rights is far from over – even in Canada. Have we won the battle? No, she said. There’s still work to be done. “We will continue to break down the barriers.” She said equal rights for women has not yet been achieved, citing examples of less pay for same work, fewer benefits and, she noted: “We are still the primary caregivers who still have to find balance between work and home life... Govern-
ment needs to invest in our childcare and improve on pension plans.” And it needs to address the issue of missing and murdered Aboriginal women, she said. Karen Taylor, longtime activist and one of the committee members who brought back the IWD breakfast was on hand Saturday to present plaques to two special longtime supporters of women: Marnie Williams and Lorna Waghorn-Kitt. Both are described as dedicated and dependable women who’ve been active in union, political and community events. “For 20 years they’ve never dropped the ball,” said Taylor. “They are women who can be relied upon to get things done.” Guest speaker Anne Halikowski, an activist for women for two decades and an artist who found her own path despite having to deal with her own mental illness, talked about how the arts helped her heal. Armed with her motto, “My painting symbolizes my freedom,” Halikowski said she was one of seven women who volunteered for projects. They suffered not just from mental illness but also suffered “major trauma” in their lives. That started her on a journey of self-discovery. “It was scary [but] enlightening,” she said. ”Dance was magical... indescribable.. [it was] therapy for me. Dance is an important tool [than can] put you on the path to wellness.” The second speaker, Alia Pierini, gave a heartfelt
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Sherry Ogasawara (right) welcomes guest speakers Alia Perini and Anne Halikowski to the stage Saturday at the North Central Labour Council’s 11th annual International Woman’s Day breakfast. account of her journey from inmate to entrepreneur. Last February, Pierini won the top prize of $100,000 on CBC’s Redemption Inc. a show about giving ex-convicts another chance in life. She beat out nine other contestants and with the prize money – which has to be used for a business venture – Pierini now has her own house cleaning, snow removal, and landscaping business. She now hires women who have barriers, she said. “I do have some pretty wonderful things I’ve done in my life – other than going to prison,” she joked. Among those things, she is now a mom to two sons and she’s a sought-after public speaker who just last week gave a talk at the women’s prison where she
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had served time. Pierini talked about her past, becoming involved with drug gang activity which landed her in jail for five years – the first few in maximum security – at age 20. She began dealing (but not using) illicit drugs at a young age, she said, and she became pregnant at 17. She tried to hide her pregnancy and graduated without anyone knowing but there was no hiding her crimes, she said. Her son was just 18 months old when she was put behind bars. “It is a dark place, you walk in there alone, [everyone] is on different paths.” Although her sentence was pretty strong, Pierini says, “I stuck it through.” She says she was always a driven, motivated person.”
In the penitentiary, she used her time wisely, taking a public speaking course and getting forklift training she said. She also stood up for other women inmates. And she wants to continue to help them now, so recently she took a peer mentoring course. “92 per cent of women released from the provincial system go back there,” she said. “It just tears me up because they lose their kids... their families often abandon them... when they go in there,” she said. During breakfast, a slide show featured important trail blazers such as the first woman Canadian prime minister, Kim Campbell, artist/activist; Emily Carr; suffragette, political rights activist Henrietta Edwards and famous female nuclear physicist, Harriet Brooks.
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Looking through the lens of Lyn “You have to take time to stop and look. In the Queen Charlottes, you can see starfish that are all puffed up when they’re in the water, you see the crabs, anemone. “Once I saw a sea slug, you can hardly see it when it’s swimming because it’s almost transparent but when it turns over it has bright orange on it and most people don’t see that. When I showed people who lived there the photographs, they were amazed. They had never seen the ‘sea slugs’ before and yet they could be found all over the dock area. Up Close and Personal, a Photographic Exhibit by Lyn Thibault will be featured at Studio 2880 Feature Gallery from March 14 to May 5. Opening reception for the new exhibit will be held Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.
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Very little escapes the eye or the macro lens of photographer Lyn Thibault. She sees things that others might pass by. “People will see something in my photographs and they say, ‘Where did you take that photo? I’ve never seen that.’ When I tell them I took it in Prince George, they are really surprised,” said Thibault, who was born and raised here. On Monday, she was busy arranging over 80 of her photographs for display in a new Studio 2880 Feature Gallery exhibit which opens Thursday. In her other life she is a renovating carpenter who enjoys giving old worn out spaces a new look. “I am mostly selftaught although I had a great woodworking teacher at Duchess Park School. I’ve also bought a few rental properties and I have renovated them.” Back to her photography. Thibault loves nature and her hundreds of images reflect that but it is as much about seeing nature from a different – and much closer – angle that really makes her own photography work so challenging, she says. “I notice water drops or veins on leaves, bright colour of a flower – there could be lichen and moss and then there is a flower with a red top poking out and I will move in to get the picture. I use my macro lens for close-up work but first of course you have to see it. You have to notice it. “With my digital camera, I take three or four angles and just click away. Of course, I wouldn’t have done
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Photographer Lyn Thibault sorts through her work for the opening of her exhibit at Studio 2880 Feature Gallery. The exhibit opens Thursday. that with my old [camera] equipment.” Although Thibault has travelled widely – she’s ventured along the California coast several times, toured Europe and has crossed Canada – for her, the best place on earth to be creative and take photographs is the Queen
Charlotte Islands. “From the moment I stepped off the boat and saw the scenery, snow-covered mountains, the water – with so much life beneath the deck. I was in awe.” Next time she visits the area in May and June (she goes there
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age young or novice artists to join the group and new members are always welcome. Peters says the group welcomes people with a wide range of experience, from those new to the venue of art to those who have “dabbled” in art for awhile and to established artists. “We all hope to sell our work but many of us are happy just doing it.. We’ve added mixed media to our classes which includes all the traditional mediums such as oils, acrylics, pen and ink, charcoal and watercolours.” Pat Russman joined the co-op group in 1988 when she moved to Prince George from Vancouver. She specializes in portrait paintings and her grandchildren have (naturally) become one of her favourite subjects. “I was very busy raising my children – I didn’t have time to paint. But when
I had grandchildren I had more time. My granddaughter was two and a half years old when I did a portrait of her (holding a frog). She’s now 19 and when she gets married I plan on presenting her with the painting as a wedding gift – and reminding her that she had a lot of frogs before she met her prince.” Registration for spring session classes (eight weeks duration) on Wednesday, March 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. for mixed media with Kat Valcourt. Thursday, March 28, from 1 to 4 p.m. for water colour pencil and pet drawing with Sharon Paul. Friday, March 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. acrylic painting with Wilf Moore. Other registrations take place in April. For more information visit or phone the Artists’ Co-op Workshop and Gallery, 2302 Hart Highway (Northwood Inn Plaza) at 250-563-9500.
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“On World Kidney Day (Thursday, March 14) our local Prince George chapter will have a kidney information table at UNBC from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there will be an information table with
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Third time wasn’t charm for Cedars The opposition is usually at its best in the championship game. The Cedars Christian Eagles, silver medalists in each of the last three seasons of B.C. high school senior girls A basketball, are completely aware of that. It wasn’t the Houston Christian Wildcats stopping them this time. The Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna outscored the host Eagles 58-54 in the final at the Northern Sport Centre on Saturday evening. In the 2012 gold-medal game, also at the NSC, the Wildcats downed the Eagles 80-63. The 2011 final resulted in a 75-48 Wildcats victory. Kayla Gordon knows she won’t get another chance at high school gold. The Grade 12 graduating student will be leaving Prince George for Langley, where she’ll start shooting hoops for the Trinity Western Spartans of the Canada West Universities Athletic Association next season. Gordon put her hands over her face after fouling out late in the fourth quarter against the Mustangs. “It’s always really hard, especially when you’ve come second three years in a row, and I just really wanted to have that storybook senior year,” Gordon said after Saturday night’s closing ceremonies. “But I’m so proud of my team and the way that we came together on the court and we gave everything we had. We lost, but it wasn’t a defeat. We were winners on and off the court and I’m just so happy to have been able to experience it with these girls, and I’m proud of the way we played and the way we represented the school
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Kayla Gordon of the Cedars Christian Eagles reaches out in an effort to keep the ball in play with the Immaculata Mustangs’ Emma Johnson right behind her during Saturday evening’s final at the Northern Sport Centre. The Mustangs defeated the host Eagles 58-54 in the B.C. high school senior girls basketball A championship game. this weekend just hosting the tournament too.” Saturday marked the end to high school basketball for Gordon and fellow Eagles graduate Kayla Eby. With a 13-player roster this past season, they’ll have as many as 11 returning players in uniform for the 2013-14 campaign. “You’ve got two special players,” Eagles head coach Al MacDonald said of their two graduates. “They were a part of the five straight provincials, so they have basically just been real solid stalwarts in our program and then they’ve inspired other players, so now we have an
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established program and we’re in great shape.” As Grade 8s at Cedars Christian School in 2008-09, Gordon and Eby were part of a sixthplace Eagles team. The 2009-10 squad ended up fourth at the B.C. championship tournament. Grade 11 guard Hannah Pudlas led the host team offensively on Saturday evening with 23 points. Gordon, the only other Eagle to reach double figures, recorded 10. The two players were named tournament all-stars. Siblings played key roles towards Immaculata’s title. The Mustangs roster includes Johnson sisters Olivia, Emma and
Hannah. Jaedyn and Leaghan Penkala also play on the team. Olivia Johnson, a graduating Grade 12, was named Tournament MVP. “It’s a great thing for these ladies, especially since we had lost to Cedars early in the year in January, so we knew where the bar was set,” Mustangs coach Brian Grant said. “I think if there’s such a thing as a good loss, that was a good loss for us, so it showed us where the bar was.” Sixteen teams competed in the weekend tournament at the NSC. For more on the high school basketball provincials, turn to A14.
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They won basketball championship games in different gyms, against different schools. For the Immaculata Mustangs of Kelowna, Saturday evening was a double gold celebration. Thanks to technology, members of the Immaculata Regional High School senior girls and boys teams became aware of the feat shortly after it occurred. After claiming the 2013 B.C. high school boys A title in Abbotsford, head coach Dino Gini reached Brian Grant on his cellphone in Prince George. When he was reached, Grant was already enjoying a victory over the host Cedars Christian Eagles in this year’s girls A final. Although the girls team had previous titles, Saturday was a historic date for Immaculata since it marked the Mustangs’ first B.C. championship in senior boys basketball. In the boys final, Immaculata outscored St. Pat’s of Vancouver 67-51. The Mustangs defeated the Eagles 58-54 in the gold-medal game at the Northern Sport Centre. Amid cheerful Immaculata players, Grant couldn’t hide his happiness on Saturday
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Members of the Immaculata Mustangs celebrate on the court at the Northern Sport Centre seconds after the buzzer sounds to end Saturday evening’s final. night. To nobody’s surprise, Gini was also pleased. “He’s ecstatic. He’s crazy,” Grant said. Also the head coach of the girls team, Gini oversees both programs at Immaculata. Since he had duties with the boys squad, Grant guided the Mustangs at the NSC. “He’s the backbone of the program. He’s been there 15 years,” Grant said. “He’s the one who won the first five provincial championships with the girls in the last 10 years, so basically because he had to go there, he turns over
the reins of the herd to me and the other coach, coach (Leah) Kouwenhoven, coach K we call her.” Immaculata’s previous provincial title in senior girls basketball came in the 2008-09 season. Abbotsford Christian captured the 2009-10 championship before consecutive titles by Houston Christian. The Mustangs also won the B.C. title in Grade 9 girls basketball. Grant expects to see up to a half dozen of those players join the 2013-14 senior team. Six Grade 12s are graduating, including
Provincial Tournament MVP Olivia Johnson. But with a strong core of returning players, Grant likes their chances of a repeat in 2014. “Our motto at Immaculata is defence comes first,” he said. “We don’t ask how many points they scored, we asked how many points did your check score, and we’re a big believer that defence wins championships and I think that was very obvious tonight. When our offence struggled a little bit, our defence picked up the ball for us.”
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Prince George high school basketball teams were well represented at B.C. provincial championship tournaments from Wednesday to Saturday. Among senior teams vying for championships on the road, the Duchess Park senior girls squad had the highest finish. The Condors ended up fifth out of 16 at the AA tournament in Kam-
loops, and were named Most Sportsmanlike Team at the event. In the fifth-place game on Saturday, the Condors defeated York House 55-53. They finished their schedule with a 3-1 record. Duchess Park’s lone defeat was against the tournament champions. En route to winning the title, Holy Cross
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defeated the Condors 72-37 in Thursday’s quarterfinal round. Holy Cross outscored Vernon 69-37 in the final. The Condors were named Most Sportsmanlike Team at the event. They also had a player, Cassie Rerick, selected to the All Tournament All-Star team. At the AAA level, the PGSS Polars finished 11th out of 16 teams at the senior girls provincial championships in Langley. They won their final contest, 69-64 over the W.J. Mouat Hawks. The result marked the highest finish for a team from Prince George at the event. In the final, the South Kamloops Titans defeated the Brookswood Bobcats 59-49. Also in Langley, the Duchess Park Condors finished third out of 16 teams at junior girls provincials. They downed the Riverside Rapids 47-38 in the third-place game. W.J. Mouat won the championship with a 41-29 victory over the St. Thomas More Knights in the final. On the senior boys side, the Duchess Park Condors ended up 11th out of 16 AA teams in Kamloops. They defeated Wellington 68-54 in their last game. Kelowna Christian won the boys AA title with a 58-47 victory over Brentwood in the gold-medal game. For Prince George’s representative at the A boys event in Abbotsford, the tournament didn’t produce the results they’d hoped for. The Cedars Christian Eagles ended up last in the 16-team event. They lost to Ucluelet 65-50 in their final game. Immaculata won the boys A championship.
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Cariboo Cougars sweep in first round The Cariboo Cougars’ ultimate goal is the Telus Cup national midget hockey championship. They got one step closer to reaching the Canadian tournament on the weekend, sweeping the South Island Royals in their best-of-three B.C. Major Midget League opening series. Three other BCMML series were held, as the number of provincial hopefuls was cut in half from eight to four. Back on home ice this weekend, the Cougars welcome the Okanagan Rockets to Prince George. This weekend’s other semifinal has the defending league champions, the Vancouver North West Giants, hosting the Greater Vancouver Canadians at the Burnaby Winter Club. The two winners will meet in the BCMML best-ofthree championship series from March 22 to 24. After a win that was a little too close for comfort, the Cougars soundly defeated the Royals in the elimination game. The Cariboo squad ended the Royals’ season with a 5-1 victory on Saturday. The win followed a 4-3 triumph on Friday. Although the Cougars played all but one of their 2012-13 reg-
ular-season home games at CN Centre, the weekend set was held at the Coliseum. CN Centre was occupied with an annual RV sale. The Cougars will be back at CN Centre against the Rockets. They released their best-of-three semifinal round schedule on Sunday. Game times are set for Friday at 5 p.m. and Saturday at 1 p.m. If a third game is necessary, it’ll unfold on Sunday at 10:15 a.m. Forwards Liam Blackburn and Braiden Epp each had one goal and three assists on Saturday to lead the Cougars offensively. Logan Styler scored once and had a pair of helpers. Brad Morrison and Bryan Allbee also scored. Nathan Warren recorded both victories in the Cariboo goal on the weekend. The Cougars entered the playoffs ranked second with 31 wins, eight losses and one tie (31-8-1). They finished below only the Giants (34-2-4) in the 11-team standings. The Rockets ended up third in the regular season with a 26-8-6 mark. They’re coming off a tough opening round set in Kelowna against the Valley West Hawks. After a 6-4 Okanagan victory in the playoff opener on Friday, the
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Cariboo Cougars forward Liam Blackburn tries to release a backhand shot on South Island Royals goalie Jesse Jenks during their B.C. Major Midget League hockey playoff game on Saturday at the Coliseum. Hawks rebounded with a 4-1 win on Saturday. The Rockets won Sunday’s rubber match in convincing fashion, outscoring the Hawks 8-3. In the other semifinal, the
Giants battle the fifth-place Canadians (22-15-3), who needed three games to edge the fourth-seeded Vancouver North East Chiefs in the first round. The Giants swept the North Island Silvertips on the
weekend. The Giants have defeated the Cougars in each of the last three league finals. In the 2012 championship series, they swept the Cats with 4-1 and 2-1 victories.
Spruce Kings start playoffs Friday in Chilliwack They survived the regular season. This week, the Prince George Spruce Kings begin their 2013 B.C. Hockey League playoff schedule. They’ll start the second season on the road against the Chilliwack Chiefs. Games 1 and 2 will unfold on Friday and Saturday. The best-offive Mainland Division semifinal series will shift to Prince George for the third game on Monday. Game 4, if necessary, will take place next Tuesday. If a fifth and deciding game is required, it’ll be next Wednesday back in Chilliwack. Monday’s contest is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. at the Coliseum. The Spruce Kings are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Interior Division’s Salmon Arm SilverBacks on Saturday evening at the Coliseum, their last game of the 2012-13 regular-season. They enter the playoffs ranked third among Mainland teams with a record of 25 wins, 22 losses, one tie and eight overtime defeats (25-22-1-8). The Chiefs, riding a three-game winning streak, sport a record of 33-21-1-1. In their latest game, Saturday in Chilliwack, they outscored the Langley Rivermen 5-1. The fourth-seeded
Rivermen (24-26-1-5) meet the top-ranked Surrey Eagles (35-133-5) in the Mainland’s other best-of-five set. The Mainland’s fifth team, the Coquitlam Express fell short of the playoffs, finishing 24-31-1-0. In Saturday’s game, the SilverBacks jumped out to a 3-0 lead with three goals in a 2:23 span in the first period. Jordan Levesque scored the game winner for the visitors, a powerplay marker at 15:13 of the third period. Coltyn Hansen led the Spruce Kings offensively with one goal and two assists. Lyndon Martell (one goal, one assist) had a two-point game, while Shayne Morrissey recorded their other goal. Salmon Arm’s other tallies were collected by Steven Iacobellis, Josh Bowes, Harlan Orr and Ryan Schwalbe (empty net). The SilverBacks outshot the Spruce Kings 31-28, with Angus Redmond recording the victory in net. Starting goalie Kirk Thompson took the loss for the home team. On the power play, the SilverBacks finished 1-for-4 while the Spruce Kings couldn’t score on four opportunities. Three affiliated players suited up for the Spruce Kings against
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Baseball brawl product of rules With everything else happenfavour, catcher Chris Robinson ing this time of year, there may appeared to catch infielder Luis not be a lot of Canadian sports Cruz off guard with a clean fans following baseball. bunt toward third base, reaching Surely the Canada-Mexico first on a single. Cruz walked brawl at the World Baseball towards Leon after the play and Classic would’ve may have signalled caught their attenfor his teammate to ULL tion. hit the next CanaOURT Working on dian batter. perhaps Prince Brawls look RESS George’s busiest worse than they ALISTAIR MCINNIS actually are. While weekend of 2013 for local sports events (more on the punches thrown were hard that later), I didn’t get a chance to miss, many of those involved to watch that baseball game. were just trying to cool down Interestingly enough, the first their teammates. In that sense, I footage I caught of the rumble really can’t blame them for leav– probably the first chance a lot ing the benches. of Canadian hockey fans got While it’s easy to stand by to see it as well – came durCanada just to be patriotic, I ing Coach’s Corner on Hockey support their actions because I Night in Canada on Saturday. understand the heat of emotion Don Cherry supported the in high-level sports, and the fact decision of the Canadian batter the Mexicans’ poor sportsmanRene Tosoni to walk towards ship played a significant role and challenge Mexican pitcher in the brawl. Fighting normally Arnold Leon, and the subseisn’t a part of baseball, but this quent bench-clearing brawl. situation was unique. But seriously, does that surprise Both managers noted that you? WBC rulings contributed to the Having seen the incident, I brawl, since runs for and against can’t blame Tosoni for losing differential is used to break his cool. After three pitches and ties in the first round. Having a warning by the umpire, Leon already suffered a lopsided still hit Tosoni square in the defeat to Italy, Canada needed shoulder. to run up the score on Mexico to Is there a way the bench have a chance at moving on. clearing could’ve been averted No suspensions were made, once Tosoni was hit? Not really. but World Baseball Classic Inc. At that point, players on each issued a statement noting they team were running out to supexpect the Canadians and Mexiport their teammates on the cans to learn from this. diamond. People have suggested the There was no shortage of rules be changed. One thing build-up towards Leon’s throw for certain is the WBC needs to at Tosoni’s shoulder. With the be in better control of its teams score lopsided in Canada’s and make rules more clear. But I
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Required immediately. Experienced cook for a private care home of 20. Must have Food Safe. Flexible hours & excellent pay. Transportation a must. Apply in person to Rick at 7780 Hart Hwy.
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Thompson Creek Metals, a growing diversified metals company, is building the Mount Milligan copper gold mine in north central BC. This new mine is scheduled to come into production in the second half of 2013 and the project team has recently surpassed 3.8 million hours without a lost time incident. If you are interested in joining a safety-first culture, we are currently looking for talented people to join our team in the following areas: Finance and Administration Manager - responsible for the accounting functions for the operation and have a month end reporting responsibility to the Denver head office. Must have their accounting designation and should have 5-10 years accounting experience at a high level and preferably mining or related heavy industry experience The position is an onsite position, 5X2 schedule 8 hours per day. (2) Senior Accountants - responsible for accounts payable, monthly reporting systems, preparation of monthly financial statements and coordination and preparation of year end audit files. Must have a minimum of (3) years and have or working towards their professional designations. Mill Maintenance General Foreman – In this position you will supervise a multishift operations department and partner with the metallurgy and operations departments to safely achieve ore throughput and metal extraction goals. Mill Operations Supervisor - responsible for the supervision of Mill Operations Technicians in a positive and productive manner. Health and Safety Superintendent - to proactively manage the operational requirements in the development, implementation and review of strategy, policy, procedures, standards and practices to achieve best practices for a secure, safe and healthy work environment. HR Generalist - reporting to the HR manager, you will be primarily responsible for providing expertise across employee relations, and remuneration and benefits, as well as supporting efforts to earn Mount Milligan a reputation as an employer of choice. Detailed job descriptions and qualifications can be found at www.mtmilligan.com All positions offer a competitive salary plus benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. To be considered for our team, please send a cover letter and your resume to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Gitxsan Child and Family Services Society is a non-profit Aboriginal Child and Family Services Agency located in beautiful Northern British Columbia. The ED will proactively lead, promote and manage the implementation and administration of the current programs offered, plus expanding its services to communities in a holistic approach. The ED reports to the Board of Directors and is the senior representative of the agency, promoting the agency’s activities through contact with Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada, The Ministry for Child and Family Development, the Gitxsan communities and other agencies. The successful candidate will bring the following requirements; • Demonstrated knowledge in the areas of Child, Family and Community Service Act and other relevant regulatory and legal requirements • Personnel management experience • The ability to develop and maintain a positive working relationship with staff, contracted partners, community members and others • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal • Proven leadership and the ability to be part of a multi-disciplinary team and work independently • Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills • Excellent analytical and administrative skills Financial Management • The Executive Director is responsible for oversight of the agency’s financial management including: • Working with the management team in preparing annual budgets • Expending funds within Board approved final budgets • Procurement and fulfillment of agency contracts • Ensuring up-to-date reporting to the relevant funding authority Qualifications • A minimum of five years current experience in Child and Family Services, including child protection; and • Master of Social Work (MSW), Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or • Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in a related human services field, plus supervising training, plus 3 years current child protection experience or; a master in Education (counseling) or Master of Psychology degree, plus four years current child protection social work experience. • Experience in management of Child Welfare Services • Knowledge of Gitxsan Culture is a definite asset • Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle • Good knowledge of computers and supporting software • Successfully pass a Criminal Records Review Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry. 41 (1) it a charitable, philanthropic, education, fraternal, religious or social organization or cooperation that is not operated for profit has a primary purpose the promotion of the interests and welfare of an identifiable group or class of persons characterized by a physical or mental disability or by a common race, religion, age, sex marital status, political belief, colour, ancestry or place of origin, that organization or corporation must not be considered to be contravening this Code because it is granting a preference to members of the identifiable group or class of persons.
Please send your resume and cover letter by March 29, 2013 and in complete confidence to: Chris Pearson-Bronsch, P.O Box 333, Hazelton, BC., or fax to: 250-842-2481 We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed and only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Employment
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking
Full Time Store Administrator
DRIVERS WANTED:
The ideal candidate will have: • Familiarity with the accounting cycle. • Corporate or Microsoft Navision experience is an asset. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer programs (Excel and Word). • Prioritize and manage multiple tasks. • A willingness and desire to grow and become part of our team. Please apply in person with resume to
Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and Benefits Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE
#142-6333 Southridge Ave, P.G.
Lakes District Maintenance Ltd. has immediate openings for TJ Heavy Duty Mechanics
and a Mechanical Manager/Supervisor in Dease Lake, BC
Employment
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Curry Kingdom Restaurant requires full time experienced cooks with min 2 yrs exp, specializing in South Indian and Srilankan. $18 per hour.
GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message. For Information 1-800-972-0209.
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.
Childcare Nanny 101 For professional affordable childcare any age, we have the nannies. Also excepting new nannies to join our nanny club. 250-301-9350
Apply with resume and references in person at the Burns Lake or Dease Lake Offices, or to careers@ldmltd.ca or fax to 250-692-3930
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Timber frame home manufacturer in the Cariboo looking for draftsman that can draft in 2D and 3D and perform bill of materials estimating . Wages negotiable. Starting date immediately, full time. Email or fax your resume info@haventimberhomes.com or fax 250-396-4609
OWNER OPERATORS $2500 SIGNING BONUS
GROCERY STORE PRODUCT SAMPLERS
Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. to be based at our Prince George Terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving exp. / training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or call Bev at 604-968-5488 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
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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: Adult Residential Services: Life Skills Worker – Casual Closing date: March 20, 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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You will be part of a team of mechanics maintaining a medium sized fleet of trucks and road maintenance equipment. A valid CVI ticket or ability and qualifications to receive one preferred.
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Mariah Recreation Management Services is seeking suitable couples or individuals for employment in the following Provincial Parks for the 2013 season (May - Sept): Beatton, Charlie Lake & Moberly Lake Duties will include: • Park maintenance & landscaping • Fee collection & park security • Record keeping & customer service • Use of small power tools Requirements: • Must by physically fit & • willing/able to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions • Experience with power tools for park maintenance • Must have experience with handling cash & customer service delivery Fax/E-mail resumes to: Mariah Recreational Management Services mariahrecreation@ hotmail.com
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services TIN Rooster Holding Ltd, P.O. Box 160 (100 Boulder Ave.), Dease Lake, B.C., V0C1L0, requires full time cooks to prepare and cook short orders and full meals for eat-in and take-out. Prepare and cook deli items for retail sale. Maintain all health standards. Applicants must have 3 years experience. Salary $13.30 / hr. Apply by mail or fax: (250) 771-4382.
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Medical/Dental LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858
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Try part-time work as a Food Demonstrator 6-10 days a month in Save-OnFoods, London Drugs and more! Job Description: You must be a go-getter able to work on your own who enjoys talking to people & doing basic cooking. Great for men & women, seniors, retirees & mature adults. Availability: Fri. Sat. & Sun. (the 2 days vary but you need to be flexible to work all 3 days) fom 11a.m. to 6:00p.m. Requirements: • Fully fluent in English • Able to stand 6-7 hrs./day • Own a car to carry supplies • Be well groomed & bondable • Able to carry medium weight equipment into stores.
Park Attendants Required
COMMUNICATIONS Supervisor - this position is responsible for the overall management and coordination of the internal and external communications program. The Communications Supervisor provides expert advice and direction to the management team and elected officials on communication policies and strategies. See our website for full job description
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Carters Jewellers is looking for part-time
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
ARE YOU A JOURNEYMAN MECHANIC?
Great opportunity in Kitimat BC. If you love the outdoor life style, OK Tire is looking for you. Excellent opportunity good remuneration & benefits for the successful applicant with the option to eventually. Own your own business. Fax resume to 1-250-635-5367 Attn. General Manager or email :momack@citywest.ca
Services
Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com 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.
Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.
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
Painting & Decorating Paint Special 3 Rooms $589 incl. prem qlty paint, your color choices, 2 coats, filled nail holes. Ceiling & trim extra. Free Est. HB Tech 250-6496285
Pets & Livestock
Pets CKC RGST. Great Pyrenees Pups 9 wks. old 1st. shots, Hlth guar. $1200, free delivery. Vet chk. www.kindercubkennel.com 250998-4697
Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under Electric 10” Sliding Mitre Saw, 13 amp, bought at Home Depo, only used 6 times, $100 (250)564-7464
$200 & Under Firewood, driest wood in town split & delivered $180/cord (250)964-2020
Free Items FREE TO A GOOD HOME Neutered black & white male cat “Fletcher” 8 or 9 yrs old very friendly, loves people. Call (250)962-0677
Personal Care
FREE VISION EXAMINATION (Ask for details)
Furniture WANTED 3 wood bar stools with backs seat ht 28”-30” high New or used in good condition Phone (250)563-4839
Garage Sales Fabric & sewing notion SALE Sat Mar 16th 8 am - 4 pm 6999 Langer
ONE HOUR OPTICAL Spruceland Mall 250.564.0095 Pine Centre Mall 250.564.0047 www.visionsoptical.com
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.
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40’ $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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250-961-0439
White hobby lock serger just serviced $200 250-964-9141
Business for Sale
Business for Sale
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!
www.sandrah.biz
Sandra Hinchliffe
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Cell : 250-847-0725
Bulkley Valley Real Estate
250-847-5999
BUSINESS FOR SALE
SNIFF out a new
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If you are a motivated individual, passionate about helping women, willing to work hard while having fun, then owning this business may be for you. We are selling the newly renovated and updated Curves fitness centre due to the owner’s lingering health issues. We will negotiate a reasonable and affordable price for this well loved club with a person who shares a passion for improving women’s health. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Global fitness franchise who provide support and advertising Dedicated, trained staff Loyal customer base Fresh approach to personal Fully equipped health and effective weight loss Clear opportunities for growth Located in Prince George for Prime location with free parking over ten years Serious inquiries please call Aubrey at 250 562-0049 email aubrey@muirheadfinancial.com
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Aluminum tri-fold ATV/ Mower ramps. 1500 lb capacity 77â&#x20AC;? x 50â&#x20AC;? New $280 Will sell for $175 obo 250-640-3970 SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
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FOR THE HOME BREWER Wine making equipment. Incl. 2 primary buckets, 4 carboyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, hoses, syphonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, thermometers, ďŹ&#x201A;oor corker (some corks) electric bottle ďŹ ller plus lots more. Must be sold as a complete set REDUCED to $300 250-562-3747
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 Âżrst aid kit and all other regulation safety equipment. Any driver shall have appropriate licensing, preferably possess an Industrial First Aid certiÂżcate 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 Âżeld 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 Âżeld 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;loadedâ&#x20AC;? 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;Form of Tenderâ&#x20AC;? 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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STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca
Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030
Midtowne
For Seniors 55+
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HILLSBOROUGH Apts Newly updated, spacious 3 bdrm apts. Clean, quiet, secure entrance. No Pets. Includes H/W Utilities extra
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Phone 250-596-4555
GATEWAY MANOR 2080 20th Ave. Clean, quiet bldg with security entrance. No pets, spacious 1 & 2 bdrm suites . Resident mgr 250-5619397.
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CANADIAN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD. Draft - Tree Farm Licence 30 Management Plan 10 Notice is hereby given, under section 6 (1) of the Tree Farm Licence Management Plan Regulation, that Canadian Forest Products Ltd. (Canfor) is seeking public review and comment on Draft Management Plan 10 (MP 10) for Tree Farm Licence 30 (TFL 30). MP 10 is being prepared in order to meet the requirements of the Tree Farm Licence Management Plan Regulation. This regulation includes content requirements, submission timing and public review requirements for TFL Management Plans. These content requirements replace the Management Plan content requirements previously listed in the Tree Farm Licence document and reduce duplication with associated Forest Stewardship Plan results and strategies.
900 sq ft 533 Dominion St. Retail/OfďŹ ce space $900/mo neg + Hst. Heat & Ph. not incl. Ph:Anna 563-1289 or Danillo 563-2738
To Rent Call:
Suites, Lower
250-561-1447 VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446
Commercial/ Industrial
Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE â&#x20AC;˘ OFFI ERCIAL M â&#x20AC;˘ COM IL A â&#x20AC;˘ RET Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
Duplex / 4 Plex 2 bdrm upstairs, 1/2 duplex, WD, 2315 Royal Cres, $850/m+ hydro (250)961-7527
Tenders All interested parties are invited to view and comment on MP 10, from March 13th 2013 through to May 13th 2013. Viewing appointments can be arranged by calling our ofďŹ ce at (250) 962-3398, or by visiting: http://www.canfor.com/responsibility/environmental/plans. Comments will be accepted until 4:00 pm, May 13th 2013. For further information, please contact: Sara Cotter, RPF Planning Forester Canadian Forest Products Ltd. Forest Management Group P.O. Box 9000, Prince George BC V2L 4W2
1 bdrm suite All utilities included except phone & internet. Call Theresa 250-962-5570
â&#x20AC;˘ 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available â&#x20AC;˘ Close to hospital & downtown â&#x20AC;˘ Rent includes heat, hot water â&#x20AC;˘ Elevator to undercover parking â&#x20AC;˘ Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes â&#x20AC;˘ Laundry on each ďŹ&#x201A;oor â&#x20AC;˘ No pets
OfďŹ ce/Retail
1 bdrm bsmt suite, College Hts, sep entrance, $650/mo incl utilities. 778-349-4584 2 BDRM bsmt suite 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
Transportation
Boats 15â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Welded aluminum boat, 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;10â&#x20AC;? wide, 44 inches deep v-hull with stand up ďŹ shermanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top, sst steering lights horn bilge pump. Boats are new. Trailers available. $6750. Chilliwack 250-244-1704 quintrex@telus.net
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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
REGISTRATION FOR HIRED EQUIPMENT May 1, 2013 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 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.
X CROSSWORD ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 654
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Transportation Division 3990 - 18th Avenue Prince George BC V2N 4R8 Telephone (250) 561-7660
Fax (250) 561-7502
CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE Official Host City - 2015 Canada Winter Games
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The Ryan Cassidy team from Juan de Fuca brought a touch of style to the Tim Hortons 2013 BC Juvenile Curling Championship at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club on the weekend. Allan Wishart photo
Some of the exhibitors at the Nort hern Interior Science Fair at UNB C on Saturday grabbed a few quiet mom ents to make sure everything abou their exhibit was perfect, while t others were answering question s from members of the public. Allan Wishart photo
College Heights Seniors Assoc, Howard Foot (left) Member of Spruce Credit Union, and Lou of ager Man hby, oug Doug Will hts Seniors Assoc. Spruce Heig ge Colle of t Ellerton Presiden College Heights Seniors the to Credit Union donated $600 tournaments through crib lar Assoc. In support of their regu the year
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This week’s McDonald’s Pic of the Week was submitted by Victoria Clarke. Annabelle Stevens is modelling the unicorn costume. Victoria wins a $25.00 McDonald’s Gift Pack for providing the Pic of the Week. For your chance to win, email a picture of a resident of Prince George with your name and phone number, as well as the name of the person (people) in the photo, to McPic@pgfreepress. com Selection of the judges is final. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions.
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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 PG Fibre Arts Guild meets March 13, 7 p.m., upstairs at 2880 15th Ave. Information: Ruth 250-564-8482. 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 World Kidney Day walk, March 14, 1 p.m., Pine Centre Mall near Paris Jewellers. Information table 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Information: Diane Duperron 250-9627958. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-6499591. BC Civil Liberties Union meets second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., 1575 Fifth Ave. 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.
Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave.
Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.
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 BC Old Time Fiddlers’ dance, March 16, 8 p.m., Pineview Rec Centre, 6470 Bendixon Rd. 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 Caledonia Ramblers easy snowshoe hike, Slim Creek Park, March 17, 9 a.m. Information: Nowell 250-5627485. Crib tournament, March 17, 1 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Roast beef dinner, March 17, 5-6:30 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. 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
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TUESDAY Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
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. Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250-563-7497 or 250-563-2885.
SUPPORT GROUPS
Thursday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) 10:30 a.m.12:30 p.m., Knox United Church,1448 Fifth Ave. Information: 250-564-6336 (days), 250-964-4851 (evenings). Elks’ meat draw, Thursday, 4:306 p.m., Legion. Proceeds to Elks’ Children’s Fund. Rainbows grief and loss program for ages 5-15, registering for the fall session. No charge. Information: Catherine 250-5632551. Tea Time for the Soul. Would you like someone to listen to you? Come, listen, and share while enjoying a cup of tea. Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m. at Forest Expo House, 1506 Ferry Ave. No cost.
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
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President of the Prince George Legion Bruce Gabriel accepts a $5,000 donation from Catherine Kendall, chairman of the Connaught Youth Center Society. Beside her are CYC executives Scott and Teresa Johnson. They donated the funds to kick off the Legion fund drive for renovations in the new location, scheduled to open in May.
Proud to recognize those who give in our community. 1475 Edmonton Street • 250.565.2515 www.spiritofthenorth.bc.ca For more information, Jesse or Catherine at 250-563-2551. Singles and friends, social group of people of all ages and diverse backgrounds, meets Wednesdays, 7 p.m., A&W on 20th Avenue. Wednesday Tops (take off pounds sensibly) noon, AiMHi, 950 Kerry Sth. Information: 250-9603959, 778-416-0908. 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, 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 250563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747. 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.
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Aboriginal Business Development Youth Entrepreneurship Camp – Fri, Mar 22, 8 am to 4:30 pm at DP Todd. All Youth 14 -24 welcome. Many ePrizes. Email mcahoose@abdc.bc.ca Marion 250-562-6325 Canadian Cancer Society Daffodil Campaign. Volunteers Email: mvhkoop@bc.cancer.ca Marjo 250-564-0885 Parent Support Services Mar 26 & 27 Group Facilitation Training – 10 am to 4 pm. Learn to be an effective Group Leader: Free Training for volunteers. For information. Email:parentnorth@shaw.ca 250-962-0600 Spruce City Minor Boys Softball Boys/Girls– Coaches, Umpires & volunteers needed. E-mail: scmbfa@gmail.com. Visit www.softballpg.com For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
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