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Mental state examined

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Justice Ron Tindale has ordered a psychiatric evaluation for Frank William Edward Marion, 50. The B.C. Supreme court judge gave his decision Thursday after taking a break to consider counsel’s comments following his verdict. The case has been adjourned to May 6. Tindale’s decision to have Marion accessed by a psychiatrist came after an application was made by defence lawyer Keith Jones who said it was needed to determine if Marion had a disease of the mind when the crimes were committed. Earlier Tindale had pronounced Marion guilty on all three counts: manslaughter, crininal negligence and arson causing bodily harm. Jagdev Singh Jawanda, 85, was found unconscious by firefighters who attended the scene on Jan. 7, 2012. He later died in hospital. Reviewing the evidence, witness testimony, counsel submissions and his own findings, Tindale had earlier concluded Thursday that he found “Marion is the person who started the fire at 2772 Merritt.”

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RCMP treat ride complaints seriously DELYNDA PILON

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Another report in the city of an elementary school age student being asked by a man if she needed a ride has turned out to be a misunderstanding. The girl screamed and ran away when the driver of an older turquoise green four-door sedan asked her if she needed a ride Monday morning. The incident happened in the College Heights area of the city near the corner of Vista View and Grayshell Road. In a press release Thursday police say they’ve identified the driver and the vehicle involved in the incident. “Officers are confident that there was no ill will or criminal intent towards the girl,” stated the release. “Officers have spoken to the family

of the little girl and explained the full results of the investigation. “ The school has also been advised. “Although the Prince George RCMP receive several similar complaints throughout the year, it is very seldom that these reports turn out to be criminal in nature” says Cpl. Craig Douglass, spokesperson for the Prince George RCMP. “Even though misunderstandings are common, we treat all these incidents seriously.” One incident in the last few months turned out to be very serious in nature. On Jan. 9 a 15-year-old Duchess Park student reported that a man in a dark Ford Explorer pulled over and told her to get in his vehicle. Later he was reported to have followed her through the Parkwood Mall parking lot. She reported this was the third time in 30 days the man, described as about 55 with gray-

ish blond hair, confronted her, though it was the first time she reported the incident to the RCMP. “We identified and spoke to the person,” Douglass said. “This was one of those rare times there is something more to it.” The information provided led to the arrest of 52-year-old city resident. Andrew Bower. Bower was released with a number of conditions, and the RCMP recommended a charge of criminal harassment to provincial Crown counsel. Bower appeared in court Feb. 22 and has another court date scheduled for May 22. On Dec. 13 the RCMP were told a female Grade 3 student was offered a ride while walking on Johnson Street. She declined, ran away then reported the incident to her principal at Harwin Elementary. Police were not able to identify a suspect.

A person of interest was sought by police after a white minivan was seen in the area of Blackburn Elementary on a few occasions before the week of Nov. 13. The man came forward and police said that conversation and other investigatory measures led them to believe he is not a threat to children. An 11-year-old girl said someone offered her a ride home on Nov. 13 in the area of Ron Brent. The vehicle was an older grey single cab pickup truck with a roof rack. He was described as a heavier Caucasian, bald and about 30 years old. Douglass reiterated that the police take all the reports they receive very seriously. Often they turn out to be misunderstandings. If you feel a child is in distress and needs a ride, the best thing to do would be to call the RCMP, he added.

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Cluculz Lake residents unhappy with referendum DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com

Residents of the Cluculz Lake area will take legal action after a referendum vote supporting a new pool in Vanderhoof passed, meaning they will have to pay higher taxes. Dick Martin, an area resident who helped organize a meeting last weekend where locals could say whether or not they wanted

to pursue the matter legally, likens the issue to a couple wanting to buy a car, but knowing they can’t afford it. So they decided their neighbours can pay for the car, and hold a vote. Everyone is amicable with the decision, however those voting don’t have to pay for the car. He added those who are voting are not the ones who are paying. He said the point of the meeting was to gauge the communities willingness to pursue the matter legally. “We had a meeting out there to look at whether property owner were interested in challenging this.” He asked how the area was included this time when it has been excluded from other referendums in the past. “The rest were excluded when we held a referendum for our fire hall,” he said. He added that notice regarding the meeting was put up two and a half days prior to it, and 208 of those there signed in. Before

the meeting they con- 100 bucks each, that tacted the lawyer for is $47,000. If everyone an estimate of how does, that’s $73,000. much it would cost to “Maybe only 300 fight the way the vote will vote against it was held in court. and each put in $300, The ballpark and the rest number given will get a was anywhere free ride. I b e t w e e n don’t know $25,000 and how people $75,000 think when “So we told it comes to them it would So we told spending cost anywhere them it their after-tax from $25,000 would cost dollars.” to $75,000 anywhere He said to fight it in from $25,000 the taxes for court, and to $75,000 the pool will asked, ‘Does to fight it in add up over everyone have court, and the 30 years. an appetite to asked, ‘Does A few quick do this?’” calculaeveryone Not doing have an tions shows so, he said, appetite to between $4 means paying do this?’” and nearly about $8,000 million - Doug $6 per propMartin going out of erty over the the area to next 30 years. support the He said there are 735 pool over that period properties in the fire of time. zone, not including the “Many think people 30 properties at the tail at Cluculz Lake don’t end of Bobtail Lake, an think the people of area currently in the Vanderhoof should same boat as Cluculz. have one,” Martin “We asked every- said, adding that is not body to do the math,” the case. “You have to he said. sustain it.” “If 470 people vote Martin worries that against it and pay will be difficult at best. He points to Prince George’s core review Prince George and said if a populaAssociation for tion of 80,000 can’t Community Living afford two pools, how Home Sharing can 5,000 afford one? AiMHi -One Community – One Vision “So they pass the buck to neighbours Interested in a rewarding and Ňexible lifestyle? and let the neighbours Home Sharing is an amazing way to help others and give pay for the cost,” he back to the community. Home Sharing Contractors oīer said. people with a developmental disability a supporƟve living experience. He said they asked for a show of hands at Home Sharing can work for you at any stage of your life. It the meeting from those doesn’t maƩer if you are a couple, family unit or a single person. You may work outside the home, or may not, and in favour of proceedyou could be reƟred. Contractors receive a fee for service ing, and a sea of hands including a contribuƟon to the monthly expenses of the soared. Then he asked home. for a show of hands for For further informaƟon regarding this opportunity including those who did not. requirements as a contractor with AiMHi, please contact: “There was not one Home Sharing Coordinator hand for those who don’t,” he said. “Our 250-564-6408 ext 251 thing from that it was email home.sharing@aimhi.ca a unanimous decision to move forward.”

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Answering them all DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com

People who came to hear Glendene Grant talk about her daughter’s disappearance at the hands of what she believes were human traffickers got the chance to ask questions following her presentation at YAP last week. “There is not a person in this room who can hurt me with a question,” she said, encouraging everyone present to ask whatever they wanted. The questions revealed more pieces of the story, from the fact Grant is no longer able to cross the border to some of the bits of information about Jessie’s life in Las Vegas she’s picked up over the years. “I’m not allowed to go anymore,” she said in answer to a question asking if she’s ever searched for Jessie in Las Vegas. Her expression saying it all, she added, “They finally found a record that in 1987 I had a roommate who was arrested for drugs.” Her story also encouraged other people to share theirs. One woman stood and talked about how human trafficking isn’t always about sexual

exploitation, but sometimes about gaining free, or nearly free, labour. Grant agreed there are many reasons human traffickers take people, from labour to sexual exploitation. She added Sweden has instituted an interesting law that may curb most of the problems. There they have decided it’s perfectly legal for a woman to sell her body if she wishes, however it is illegal for a man to purchase sex. This means women are not prosecuted in prostitution cases, only the men are. They are disgraced, charged, have their faces plastered all over the place and are forever branded for the act. “It drove prostitution out of Sweden,” she said, adding if there is no demand for prostitutes, then there is no market for supplying them. “Now it’s the Nordic Rule,” she said, adding many countries in the area adopted the law, first because it works and second because though prostitution was driven out of Sweden, it migrated to nearby countries. “Canada needs to step up and stop victimizing the victims.” Another mother stepped for-

ward to talk about her daughter who is prostituting herself now, completely addicted to drugs, No matter what she does, she can’t seem to get her daughter off the street. It’s become so bad, she said, that now her daughter is working a corner she knows her mother regularly drives by. Grant agreed sometimes it is drugs, rather than a person, that keeps a woman imprisoned in that life. The drug addiction, the mom said, goes hand-in-hand with long-standing and documented mental health issues. “She is going to wind up dead someday,” she said, voice unsteady. Diane Nakamura, coordinator for Communities Against Sexual Exploitation of Youth, and event organizer, asked to speak to the woman following the meeting with the intents of following up on the story. Those stories were added to the long list Grant has already heard. Following the presentation she joined the women present for lunch, speaking freely about their issues and her own, sharing the pain that permeates those with a lost child.

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Glendene Grant talked about her daughter’s disappearance at the hands of what she believes is human traffickers seven years ago.

Nakamura says Jessie’s story is all too common DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com

Diane Nakamura, CASEY coordinator, said though Jessie’s story originates in Kamloops, the crime can happen anywhere, including Prince George. Nakamura recalled four girls ranging in age from 12 to 16 she had close contact with when she was an outreach worker. When she suddenly stopped seeing them around, she became suspicious. Then she

found an address for them and heard one was vomiting blood. “I went there and asked to speak to the one who was throwing up blood,” she said, only to be met with bullying and rudeness. “I freaked right out.” Those type of bullies, she said, generally backed down when confronted. The girl she wanted to speak with came to the door, and though she said she was fine, Nakamura said her eyes told a different story.

“The kid’s eyes said ‘help me’,” she said. “Sometimes you have to make the decision it’s not what you see but what you feel that’s important.” Eventually Nakamura got the girl into her car and to the hospital. Three men were charged in the case and all three went to jail for their crimes. “They were planning to traffic the girls to Edmonton,” she said. “That’s one of the hubs for trafficking. “This happened in Prince George, in

northern B.C. These girls had friends who were suspicious. Anytime you see odd behaviour it’s important to tell someone you trust.” She said after her ordeal the girl was skinny. Girls in this situation are often starved if they don’t earn their quota for the day, or kept on drugs. They are beaten and worse. They are threatened with death, with repercussions to their families and told ‘we know who your friends are’.

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eth James has an impressive resume. The new city manager, while without experience managing a city, does come with plenty of high-level management experience. She has held a number of positions with the government in B.C., including assistant deputy minister and head of the Capital Planning Secretariat, president and CEO of Shared Services B.C., assistant deputy minister of revenue solutions, and assistant deputy minister for Small Business and Revenue. James has managed social programs as assistant deputy minister for Children and Family Development and assistant deputy minister of Regional Operations in the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance. That experience will be put to the test in her new role in Prince George. According to the press release announcing her appointment the “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.” In real terms, her first task will be to continue to stickhandle through the core services review. She was in government when Gordon Campbell initiated a core services review, so she at least knows what they look like from an employee’s perspective. She will also have to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of the Haldi Road decision, which looks like it will be heading back to a courtroom. Coun. Brian Skakun has won the right to appeal his conviction under Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy laws, so that will likely be back in court. The city has managed to escape, so far, the scandal over the Wood Innovation and Design Centre. That could easily change, and in a hurry. She may have to wade into that quagmire as well. Then there is the ongoing challenges of finding more money to pave the roads, fix crumbling infrastructure, ensure there is enough in the budget for snow removal, deal with the contract talks for city workers, etc. etc. In other words, it’s not an easy job. The city conducted an extensive search and hiring process and James’ name rose to the top. Council was unanimous in picking James as the person for the job. She has an opportunity to make a difference and help Prince George. Welcome to Prince George and we wish James success in her new role because if she is successful, the city will benefit.

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Can’t apologize for others In the run-up to the provincial election we will during the Second World War. It is a story of cruelty have the usual mudslinging goings on. Everything and robbery. Many of the Japanese who were disis a scandal. He did, she did, they did, and on and criminated against had been Canadians for several on. Get used to it because that is the kind of election generations. How our grandparents behaved can campaign we are likely to have. only be partially explained by the hysteria of war. It One of the so-called scandals is a leaked docuis intriguing that so few spoke up in the defense of ment referring to the provincial government making our Japanese Canadian citizens. Fear is a powerful an apology to the Chinese community for the fedmotivator. eral head tax that was applied by the The Indian residential school progovernment of Canada. gram, in today’s light, was a disaster It makes one wonder what all this causing anguish and pain and harmed apology businesses is about. An apolmany of our fellow citizens. It was a ogy is something that I make for my sad time, and it will take generations to inappropriate behavior. How can mitigate the economic and psychologiOnside any government assume to apologize cal harm that was done. VICTORBOWMAN for what happened decades ago? It is a topic in our country that should Acknowledgment of what has hapnever be far away from our daily lives. pened in the past is more appropriate. All fair-minded people are obligated to a knowledge By all means we should not ignore the harm those events and contribute to the solution, whatwhich has been done to communities and individuever that may be. als in the past and give our assurances that those To apologize for the action of those that came types of activities will not be part of the future. before us seems of little value. To acknowledge what The Sikhs that were turned from our shores, the happened and help to build a better future is the head tax on Chinese immigrants, our treatment of more appropriate action. Japanese Canadians, residential schools and our I am willing to apologize to others for the mistreatment of our aboriginal community also has to takes that I have made. I cannot apologize on the be evaluated on the basis of the social norms that past generations behalf. I can have knowledge what existed at the time they occurred. Society of the occurred in the past was not appropriate and do my time was overwhelmingly Caucasian and Christian. best to rectifying the harm done out of a sense of Discrimination, especially those with different skin fairness rather than guilt. pigmentation, was considered quite all right. For the It is doubtful that the Scandinavians will apolovast majority of us, those values are diametrically gize to Great Britain for the excesses of the Vikings. opposed to how we think today. That was then, this is now. That does not mean that it did not cause harm If we sincerely wish to assist our fellows to live a and deep anguish to those who were discriminated better life, then we must acknowledge the mistakes against. of the past, do our best to define the problems creI have had the privilege to hear the stories of the ated and find solutions that will be of positive value grave injustices done to the Japanese community to all of us. Circulation Manager: Lana Metz Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504

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Parking tickets don’t spread goodwill

Editor: I am grudgingly paying a city parking fine under protest. I will only pay the stipulated amount, not the bylaw enforcer’s discretionary amount written in. The reasons I pay under protest are as follows: 1. The Coliseum is a city facility. As such, it should, as required by any establishment downtown, provide adequate parking. 2. For the entire BCHL hockey season fans have parked in less than legal spots as the City Hall parking is not being used in the hockey-event evenings and Patricia Boulevard is not busy at night. Rightly so, the fans enjoyed parking in these locations without repercussion. 3. The BCHL hockey fans bring revenue and a positive crowd to our downtown area, which sadly needs this support. 4. However, on the last regulation game of the year, the bylaw enforcement decided to blitz the area with tickets. One would think the city would like to encourage this sort of involvement in our downtown area and afford some latitude

in parking. One recognizes fire lanes are no exception. This inconsistency by bylaw enforcement leaves one wondering what our city manage-

ment’s thinking is. Is this another backwards application of the core services review where overtime is justified by number of tickets given?

In closing I question the “goodwill” generated to the loyal BCHL fans who attend not only hockey events but other events in Prince George,

when at one time it was acceptable to park in a location and later it’s not. Brian V. Brown Prince George

NDP change won’t be for the better Editor: On Friday on the front page of this newspaper, there was an NDP advertisement with a picture of Sherry Ogasawara and Bobby Deepak. The caption read “change for the better” in Prince George. I wonder if they every heard the adage – remember the NDP in 73? I doubt it as they were both probably either unborn or still in diapers at that time. That was way back in the day when the people who didn’t have anything were so desperate for a change that they voted NDP and what did they get? More of nothing and what’s more they nearly bankrupted the province because of it. Twenty years or so later, in the 1990s, along came the NDP for about 10 dreadful years with the likes of Glen Clark and his predecessor Mike Harcourt. Then there was Dan Miller and lastly

Ujjal Dosanjh, only to throw this beautiful province into turmoil again. Fast ferries, the Island highway, to name but two issues. And the NDP are calling the latest Liberal ads attack ads. Truth is the truth, Mr. Dix, so sorry to burst your bubble. In the same issue of the paper that Bobby Deepak and Sherry Ogasawara were in (and probably thought themselves to be gracing the front page) a few pages further on was none other than Adrian Dix, no less, seeking to add teens to the voters list. I swear that the NDP is preying on the generation gap. I’m not what you would call a model politician but I certainly tell the truth regardless of whose feelings get hurt. In my opinion, the NDP don’t give a hoot about the taxpayers in B.C. I also will go so far as to state publicly that they are jealous (I think) that

No need for name-calling Editor: To the persons that felt they had to demean me when I was crossing the crosswalk at Fourth Avenue and Brunswick Street. I am not a bum as you so rudely yelled at me. I am a disabled man with ongoing medical problems. Just because you can’t see the disabilities does not mean they are not there.

You do not walk in my shoes and I certainly don’t walk in yours. You called me by my name so I assume that you knew me at some time or another. Regardless of whether you knew me at some time or another, you have no right to talk to me in that way at all. Please refrain from this practice promptly. Neal K. Miller Prince George

it isn’t their feet in the trough and that they only want a paycheque. Let’s face it, their track record proves it. What have they got to lose? It isn’t them who ultimately have to foot the bill. Unfortunately the NDP will probably get in but luckily we are in pretty good shape here in B.C., thanks to the Liberals’ latest team. It is my opinion that if a person hasn’t got a vested interest in their municipality, province or country, they shouldn’t be allowed to vote in municipal,

provincial, or federal elections, regardless of the fact we live in a democratic society. In closing, it has often been said that the third time is the charm. Believe nothing you hear and only half of what you see. The NDP hasn’t worked the past two times that they were running the province, whether it was four years or 10. And it’s unlikely that they will do any better this time either if they are successful in their bid to run this province once again. Eugene Fetterly Prince George

Get fluoride out now Editor: Well, it would appear council is seriously considering taking the debate over fluoridation in our water supply to a referendum. That is good. Coun. Garth Frizzell was quoted as saying: “Health Canada said there are no adverse health effects at or below acceptable concentrations.” But to whom? To have no adverse effects for using fluoridated water in a baby’s formula, is the strength then enough to be of any real benefit to an adult? And of what benefit is fluoridated water to our lawns and gardens? What of toilets and baths and showers and hot tubs and swimming pools and car washes? The list goes on. Dentists paint fluoride on our teeth and other than being available in health food stores, one is hard pressed to find a non-fluoride toothpaste. For folk who believe there is a benefit derived from using fluoride, options are available. With all the solid facts concerning the negative effects of fluoride being brought forward, Prince George would to well to err on the side of caution and remove it from our water supply. It’s our health, after all. Joan McKay Prince George

Business opponents not represented by council Editor: Re: Council OK’s Haldi facility, Free Press, March 6, 2013. I think it would be fair to say that the mayor and council gave short shrift to the opponents of the establishment of a women’s recovery centre in the Haldi Road area. Suffice to say that this facility is opposed by the majority of people in the area, and that there are numerous problems in regards to traffic, roads, water, sewer, etc. Council basically ignored all the information put forward by the opponents and voted to change the OCP, which would allow the proponents to build this facility. It was obvious to those present that the council and mayor had made up their minds before Monday’s meeting had started and this was confirmed when the vote came in with eight voting in favour of changing the OCP and one against. So, in essence, those opposed were just

wasting their time making their presentations. So where was the representation on council for those opposed? It seems that the proponents had the backing of council against the wishes of the opponents. How can we have a fair system when council seems to support the business community on every issue to the detriment of the average citizen, homeowner? The BK Bottle Depot opponents were given short shrift, the opponents of the Friendship Lodge at 17th and Queensway, same thing. If it had not been for PACHA joining forces with the people in the Millar Addition the city would have built the community energy system, as a standalone (polluting) facility at Fourth and Scotia on the east end of Fourth Avenue. We are going to be faced with the same problems when the city tries to sell off Pine Valley Golf Course to private business to the detriment of people who use this facility. In addition we are being

faced with other city facilities such as the downtown swimming pool, Civic Centre, etc. going to private interests. Further down the road you can rest assured that the city will demolish the Playhouse theatre and sell the property to private interests and then resurrect the issue of building a new performing arts centre at a huge cost to taxpayers. The mayor and council needed to look into all aspects of locating a treatment facility in Haldi Road before they made any changes to the OCP. They failed to do this and basically ram-rodded this issue through with no consideration for those people who will be affected. There was, in my opinion, no due diligence taken by council. We know that the treatment facility for men and women with addictions attached to the Prince George hospital on Edmonton Street was closed a few years ago. Why was this facility closed if there is such a need for this type of facility in Prince George? We also know that in

June of this year Crossroads Treatment Centre for Women in Kelowna, a 21-bed facility with a 42-day treatment centre, is closing. Can the mayor and council make a case for the establishment of this centre in Prince George? Do they have any statistics to indicate where the 30 clients every 90 days will come from? It seems to me that these clients will come from all over the province. Are we being fair to the residents of Haldi Road when we allow a facility of this nature to be established in their area because of some business interests? There are many places to locate a centre in Prince George without affecting residents and that’s what the city and the proponents should have been looking at. So I ask again – who, with the exception of Coun. Brian Skakun, was representing the interests of the people of Haldi Road at this council meeting? Eric Allen Prince George

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PRINCE GEORGE CITY COUNCIL ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF NEW CITY MANAGER Prince George, BC - On behalf of City Council, Mayor Shari Green is very pleased to announce that Ms. Beth James will be joining the City of Prince George as City Manager, effective May 1, 2013. Council conducted a national search, with a significant number of applications from well qualified candidates, and has made a unanimous decision in Ms. James’ appointment. In her new position, Ms. James will be responsible for the overall management of service and program delivery for the City of Prince George and work with Council to ensure that the City provides excellent customer service as an efficient organization, while ensuring value for money. Ms. James has led a number of large and complex organizations. She has substantial experience in a variety of senior executive positions in the provincial government of British Columbia, and has also worked in the private sector as a management consultant.

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to lease vacant lands at 487 George Street, Prince George, BC legally described as: Lots 5-8 Block 150 District Lot 343 Cariboo District Plan 1268 to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia, as represented by the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training commencing April 1, 2013 for a term of twenty-six (26) years at a rent of $1.00 per year. As per the terms of the lease, the Tenant will construct a building and occupy to March 31, 2039 at which time the building and all alterations, additions, changes, substitutions or improvements thereto; and all fixtures in the building, shall automatically pass to and become vested in the City of Prince George. Ian Wells, Director, Planning and Development

INVITATION TO TENDER T13-06 Supply of Redi Mix Concrete closing date: March 20, 2013 T13-04 Street Painting Handwork closing date: April 3, 2013 T13-07 Refuse Hauling & Supply of Containers – City Facilities closing date: March 28, 2013 T13-10 Supply of One (1) New 4WD Crew Cab & Chassis Heavy Duty Truck c/w 10’ Custom Van Body closing date: April 9, 2013

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REGISTRATION FOR HIRED EQUIPMENT May 1, 2013 – April 30, 2014 The City of Prince George is now accepting registrations for hired equipment 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 Transportation Division or mailed to 1100 Patricia Blvd V2L 3V9 no later than 4:30 P.M. Friday, March 22nd, 2013.

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QUINN STREET TRANSFER STATION April 1, 2013 – Changes at the Quinn Street Transfer Station As of April 1st garbage will no longer be accepted at the Quinn Street Transfer station. Please use the Vanway Transfer and Recycle Station located across from Westgate at 6556 Broddy Rd. or the Foothills Blvd. Regional Landfill. The Quinn Street Transfer Station still accepts yard waste, recycling materials such as cardboard, paper, plastic, metal, batteries, used oil and used oil filters.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL P13-08 Water Service Network Plan Update, closing date: April 5, 2013 For information concerning City of Prince George bidding opportunities visit BC Bid @ www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca

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UTILITIES NOTICE The January to June 2013 Utilities are now due. Payments received after Friday, April 5, 2013 are subject to a penalty. Payments can be made at City Hall (cash, cheques, post dated cheques or interac), City Hall drop boxes, mail (must be received by the due date), Financial Institutions (ATM, telebanking & e-banking), or monthly payment plan.

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and Canada Pension Plan contributions, they’re condemned as selfishly holding onto their jobs and blocking the career advancement of members of younger generations. If they are downsized or persuaded to go into early retirement, they are damned as “lazy, over-privileged, selfish, entitled Boomers living off the system and relying on over-worked younger people to pay into medicare, CPP and OAS for them,” in the phrasing of many centre-right media outlets and often-cited right-wing think tanks. The Boomers can’t win. Corporate leaders automate jobs or ship them overseas. When the youth unemployment rate rises, they or pundits in the mainstream media direct blame to the Boomers. Articles are written about how students in their early 20s are wondering if the Boomers will ever retire to make way for younger people or if they will hold onto their jobs longer than any other generation in history; there is hand-wringing about the newly retired outnumbering the newly hired (“Demographics,” by Joe Friesen, The Globe and Mail, Feb. 18). In fact, if all the Boomers in the work force were to retire tomorrow, many would be replaced not by young people succeeding to their full-time positions, but by part-timers with few benefits. Other jobs formerly held by Boomers would be automated or outsourced. Some of the newly vacant positions would simply not be filled as remaining workers would be expected to take over the duties of those who had resigned or retired. In 2010 a parliamentary budget officer reported that seniors are a burden on society because they no longer pay taxes but just drain tax resources. This is the constant drumbeat. “Think how it must feel, then, if the message seniors more and more frequently hear in the media is that they are an intolerable budgetary burden,” wrote the late history professor Theodore Roszak in his book Longevity Revolution: As Boomers Become Elders (2001). Contrary to what the doomsayers contend, older people pay taxes on their income, pensions, annuities and other revenue sources, and the longer they live the longer they pay, gerontologist Lillian Zimmerman observes in a column in the Sept. 19, 2011, Globe and Mail. They provide free baby-sitting for grandchildren, volunteer extensively in their communities, and provide financial help to their sons and daughters in their 20s who have trouble finding permanent jobs in our globalization-oriented economy, according to Roszak. “It’s been conservatively estimated that the time, energy and money that older Canadians contribute to the economy may reach $5 billion annually, and that our public services would have to be substantially enlarged without their contributions,” notes Zimmerman, long-time associate of the Gerontology Research Centre at Simon Fraser University. “It’s past time to stop painting pictures of older Canadians as draining our economy and start reflecting the positive realities of their lives.” The fact that more people are living longer in good health should be regarded not as a sign of future economic disaster but as a triumph of medical science and the social programs of a decent society, Roszak argued. “The total benefits of longevity – cultural, ethical, and even economic, the gains it brings us in wisdom, compassion and spiritual fulfilment – may far outbalance” the costs, he wrote hopefully. “The cruelest tactic used by the anti-entitlements campaign has been that of pitting young against old in generational conflict,” Roszak concluded. “Boomers are no more responsible for mortgaging the future of the young than blacks are for the loss of poor whites’ jobs, or women for the loss of men’s jobs,” Eric Utne, founder of Utne Reader magazine, notes in a recent editorial in that publication based in Minnesota. “The Haves (the One Percenters) will always try to turn different segments of the 99 per cent against each other,” he adds, referring to the terminology of Occupy Wall Street representatives. “That’s how they hold onto their power, even as the System itself runs increasingly out of anyone’s control.” His advice is well worth serious consideration.

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government and the B.C Medical Association are offering doctors a $100,000 bonus to relocate to selected rural communities for three years. The latest incentive is on top of a program to forgive student debt for doctors who will set up a medical practice outside urban areas, and other inducements to graduating and foreign doctors to venture outside large cities. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid and BCMA president Dr. Shelley Ross announced the program Wednesday. Both said it was a difficult task picking the most needy locations, and expressed hope that it is successful and can be expanded.

In the Interior Health Authority, Princeton and Clearwater are funded for two general practitioners each, and Nakusp gets one. Cranbrook is funded for one anesthesiologist. In Northern Health, the fund will be offered for one general practitioner each in Burns Lake, Chetwynd, Hazelton, Kitimat and Tumbler Ridge. Quesnel is funded for one internal medicine internist, and Terrace is funded for one anesthesiologist. In Vancouver Coastal region, one general practitioner each is funded for Bella Coola and Pemberton. In the Vancouver Island Health Authority, Port Hardy is funded for two general practitioners and Port Alberni gets the only emergency physician provided for in the program.

Tofino and Galiano Island are funded for one general practitioner each. MacDiarmid, a family doctor in Rossland before going into politics, said these won’t be typical office-based medical practices. The GP positions will involve hospital and residential care, supported by a relief physician program so doctors can take some weekends and vacations. Some involve “outreach” visits to even more remote communities, including aboriginal villages. The program is funded out of the $10 million rural recruitment budget agreed to in the latest fee agreement with the BCMA. B.C. spends about $100 million on these programs, including one to provide continuing medical training for remote doctors.

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Slman Almojel watches as Tian Guo writes his name in Chinese during Multicultural Day on Wednesday at UNBC.

There was an alcove with cushions on the floor to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. There was a booth where your name could be spelled in a number of languages including Chinese and Arabic. There was uplifting music and traditional dancing, colourful displays and artifacts from different countries. UNBC’s Multicultural Day drew people of different languages, backgrounds and ethnicity together on Wednesday as they chatted, drank chai and tried on clothes from other cultures. That kind of cross-cultural communication was the main idea behind their annual event, says Lisa Scheck. Student Life co-ordinator and key event organizer, Scheck said the event is a way of recognizing and celebrating the diverse

cultures represented by UNBC students – Chinese, Japanese, First Nations, Latin American, Saudi. Students brought something of their own culture to share with others, she said. “We wanted to involve the whole UNBC community. For us, this is a day of cultural diversity where we celebrate the different cultures that we have in the student body here at UNBC.” One of the best ways to learn about each other’s culture, she said, was to have students from different cultures share tasks for the day. “My thought was to have the students working together on activities at different booths rather than just having their own booth. That got them talking and working together. We had three main activity areas set up: arts and crafts, writing table, and a cultural cafe.”

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The Saudi Arabian Students Association shared their culture with visitors who could choose to try on traditional garb – they explained to the reporter the difference between a thob (ankle length garment) and abaya (headwear). They served Arabic coffee and performed an exciting and colourful traditional group dance. Eileen Barrientos gave the audience a thrilling flamenco dance followed by sevillanas performed with her dance student, Karla Carr. Sunita Pun and Mina Bhandari performed a beautiful Nepali folk dance. The Multicultural Day is made possible by several partners including Student Life, English Language Studies, First Nations Centre and International Students. The entertainment is provided mostly by students from UNBC.

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piggy-bank symbol for the collection of money. Then it was back to the rescue shelter to wait for her next call. “She’s a rescue pig,� said society member Nicola Redpath. “And she’s open for bookings,�

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This little piggy went.... off to school on Tuesday. Rosie, a black potbelly pig, was the focus of attention at Duchess Park Secondary as students placed money in a can, hoping their favourite teachers would win the most funds. Teacher Andrew Leamy came out the winner. He did not plant a kiss on Rosie’s snout – as suggested by a student – but he did give her a big hug for helping him out with fundraising efforts. The noon-hour event brought in $144 for the Relay for Life, and it was fun for the students and faculty, said key organizer Cassidy Begg. She admits it was “kind of like a popularity contest� among the six teachers who took part – but in a nice

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They know it by now,” she tells the Free Press reporter, smiling. “They have practised a lot.” She enjoys working with enthusiastic beginning (hip-hop technique) and more advanced dancers who bring good energy to the dance forms. A dance instructor for 13 years, Hernandez also teaches aero dance, a discipline which combines exercise and dance. “It has gymnastics and dance, so there’s lots of flexibility stuff in that genre,” she says. How does she inspire them? “I tell my students the moves they make are like painting a picture. Whatever you want people to see – that’s what you envision and you make happen. Work together and have fun... and if you make a mistake,

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just smile and carry on.” What does she like about hip-hop? “I was a gymnast growing up and I find the [hip-hop] moves exciting. The music is fast-moving and really enjoyable. The kids really love it and it is becoming more popular with boys now. In hip-hop there’s lots of intricate shapes and formations you can make.” As for her choreography work, Hernandez says it all starts with wanting to please and surprise the audience. “I want to make sure the audience is enjoying what they see. We do variety dances which are dances that don’t really fit into the other categories – and this year, I am doing a Super Mario Brothers piece which is a lot of fun.” Local choreographers like Hernandez from Excalibur and others from Judy Russell Enchainement Studio and Dance Your Hart Out will be showing off their creative talents as dancers take to the stage for the 37th annual Prince George Dance Festival March 16 to March 22 at Vanier Hall. The Gala event is on March 22 at 6:30 pm. Detailed programs will be available at Vanier Hall starting March 16.

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World films come to city The documentary film fest, The Travelling World Community Film Festival, is on the road to Prince George. The festival includes 30 documentaries, covering a diverse range of topics including environmental, social justice, art, music, activism, food, agriculture and global growth. “These documentaries are made to move, both physically and emotionally,� says organizer Jovanka Djordjevich. “The films expose the lives of activists who have changed our world, the best and the worst of humanity, the riches of artists and musicians and everyday people who are bringing justice to the world that we live in. These are films about real people and real circumstances.� The focus of the festival is to motivate audiences to action through awareness of local and global issues, she says. This year, 24 local groups

are involved in coordinating and hosting the films. “It encourages audiences to connect with local resource people and find out what they can do to take action on issues that concern them.� The eleven-day festival begins Thursday, March 14 at UNBC with a screening of Salmon Confidential. It continues each evening and includes lunch and weekend matinees until March 24. In true travelling style, the festival moves its screenings from UNBC to Artspace, Cinema CNC, Prince George Public Library, Two Rivers Gallery and St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church. Festival schedule, venues and links to the films are located at www.booksandcompany.ca. A festival pass is $30 for 30 films, a day pass is $5 for two to five films. Passes are available at Books and Company and at the door.

Mozart’s Finale staged March 16 The heartbreaking story of Mozart’s final year will be told in drama as well as music in a March 16 concert at Sacred Heart Cathedral. The Prince George Symphony Orchestra (PGSO), Prince George Cantata Singers, guest soloists Erica Northcott, mezzo-soprano Melanie Nicol, tenor Bruce Hoffman and baritone Nick Meyer together with the Richmond Chorus will join together to celebrate with 1791: Mozart’s Finale. In a PGSO news release, general manager Marnie Hamagami notes that Mozart’s career defies description. “In the last months of his life,

he created some of the most powerful and moving music in the classical repertoire, including his astonishing Requiem. With that grand work as an anchor, the PGSO has crafted a memorable program that includes other masterworks from 1791, Mozart’s last year.� The team of vocal soloists headed by local mezzo-soprano Melanie Nicol will perform favourite opera arias and duets from La Clemenza di Tito and The Magic Flute. The massed choirs will perform the poignant motet Ave verum corpus. The PGSO commissioned Toronto actor and playwright

Brenna Corner to create a script to frame the music. Corner, who directs the project, will appear as Costanza, Mozart’s widow. “It is always my aim to put the great classics into a fresh and new context,� said PGSO music director Kevin Zakresky. “Working with Brenna has been wonderful. Now the drama of Mozart’s tumultuous life will be combined with the drama of this wondrous music.� The 1791:Mozart’s Finale concert takes place March 16 at Sacred Heart Cathedral, 887 Patricia Blvd. Tickets are available at Studio 2880 or at the PGSO office.

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numbers each (including duets and groups) are beautifully outfitted for the Prince George Dance Festival. To add to the hustle and bustle, they are also in the midst of making a variety of costumes for Excalibur’s year-end recital. The finished ones, tulle outfits in lollipop colours, bold tartans for Highland numbers and an array of stunning costumes for jazz, ballet, tap, variety, modern, acrobatic and song and dance are all on hangers, waiting for their stage debut. The workmanship is time-consuming and often frustrating, especially when it comes to making sure the costumes are picture perfect. Both women started at Excalibur in 1998 when Mather’s daughter, Bonnie, a dancer and choreographer, returned to Prince George to start her own dance company and studio. “When Bonnie (now Leach) came back she asked us if you had time to make some can-can costumes – and it kind of grew from there,” said Mathers. She’s the planner and organizer of the “seam team.” She buys the fabric, designs many of the cosTeresa MALLAM/Free Press tumes, cuts out fabric, and together, Jeanne Smallwood and Solveig Mathers, wardrobe she and Leach decide which danc- “mistresses” for Excalibur Theatre Arts Company, ers will wear what costume. pause between sewing dozens of costumes for the “I don’t like doing all the finicky, finishing stuff – that is what Prince George Dance Festival. Jeanne likes to do.” the work table. Often the front of stretch black fabThat may be true, but they are two women will collaborate ric. Another design, another both talented and experienced seam- on an idea. For a modern success – only a dozen more stresses who bring unique ideas to dance number, Synergy, to go. They both laugh. Mathers wanted “It’s a group number.” the material to This year the PG Dance be stretchy and Festival will have over 800 the look to be performances, 100 duo perdramatic. formances and 190 group S m a l l w o o d performances. more than fulAdjudicators will be givfilled the task. ing dancers feedback on The results their technique and some are stunning. will be selected for scholBody costumes arships and the opportuand two-piece nity to perform at the B.C. outfits have provincial festival in Chillia red/orange wack, May 26 to 30. flame design For more information “scorching” its visit www.pgdancefestival. way down the com.

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Spruce Kings ready to start playoffs Dupas says. “We have to score some goals. We have to make sure that The Prince George Spruce we’re trying to shut down Kings may have a masked man that top line of theirs and who’s capable of stealing games get some timely scoring, on the ice. so it’s scoring by comBut let’s make no mistake. In mittee for us, the way it’s this B.C. Hockey League playoff been all year. If we play series, against these Chilliwack solid in our zone, limit Chiefs, they’ll need all hands on their power-play oppordeck offensively. tunities, I think we have a Aside from the obvious ben- good chance.� efit of home-ice advantage, The Spruce Kings are the biggest reason the Chiefs no longer a playoff-bound are favourites in the Mainland team locked in third Division semifinal best-of-five place. The BCHL playoffs series is their offence. On the begin this evening, and surface, it may not seem like the Spruce Kings have an much of a difference: at 182 opportunity to win their goals, the Chiefs scored only first playoff series since 12 more times than the Spruce 2005. Kings in 56 regularThe Mainseason games. land Division’s But the Spruce second verKings don’t have sus third set game breakers like b begins tonight the Chiefs. Two of in Chilliwack. the league’s top The teams will five scorers, Austin play again SatBla ck Pre s s file p h o to Plevy (73 points) urday evening Prince George Spruce Kings goalie Kirk Thompson tries keeping the puck out of the net against the and Luke Esposb before the Chilliwack Chiefs during B.C. Hockey League action on Feb. 9 in Chilliwack. The Spruce Kings are in ito (71 points), are series shifts to Chilliwack tonight to begin a Mainland Division best-of-five series against the Chiefs. linemates in ChilliPrince George Dave Dupas wack. for Game 3 on Goaltending has provided a to win in most of his starts, and and eight overtime defeats (25- Spruce King coach When they’ve Monday (7 p.m. at boost to both teams. With the has been named a star in many 22-1-8). At 33-21-1-1, the Chiefs been successful, the the Coliseum). talent between the pipes, this Spruce Kings’ victories. recorded nine more points. Spruce Kings haven’t relied on Game 4, if necessary, will may be one of the BCHL’s lowCoaches on both sides know Chilliwack won the season any one line. You’d have to unfold on Tuesday evening est-scoring series. that making life difficult for series with six wins in eight scroll down to 25th in individ- at the Coliseum. If a fifth and Bruins starting goalie Mitch the opposing goalie is a key to games. But the Spruce Kings ual league scoring to find their deciding contest is required, Gillam was named the BCHL winning. won the last two meetings with points leader. Coltyn Hansen it’ll be held back in Chilliwack Most Valuable Player for the “He’s played extremely well the Chiefs, both victories in recorded 50 points to lead the on Wednesday night. Coastal Conference this season. since Christmas,� Chiefs head Chilliwack. team in that department. In a short series, every game He’s sported a 2.53 save per- coach/GM Harvey Smyl says of The Spruce Kings are seekThe Spruce Kings have also is important. centage and .929 save percent- Thompson. “We need to make ing their first playoff series win battled consistency. For long “Obviously we’d like to win age with four shutouts in 46 sure we’re around him, trying since 2005. They’ll try to use the stretches during the regular two, we can’t afford to lose games this season. to get second opportunities, position of underdog to their season, they struggled around two, but we’ll take a split down Spruce Kings netminder get in tight so he knows we’re advantage. the opposition’s net. there,� Dupas says of this week- Kirk Thompson’s stats are there. When we get ops we “I don’t think too many peo“The difference is we have end. “But we have to play well. less impressive, but his efforts need to execute.� ple are giving us a chance to to score goals. Our power play That’s the main thing, play well, between the pipes have told The Spruce Kings finished win this thing,� Dupas says. has to really help us out here,� have some confidence coming the true story. He’s given the their regular season schedule - with files from the Chilliwack Spruce Kings head coach Dave back into our building.� team in front of him a chance with 25 wins, 22 losses, one tie Progress

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Locals can’t claim curling crowns Three Prince George teams were aiming to collect curling medals on home ice. Two female squads and one male team

were unable to finish in the top three at the 2013 B.C. Juvenile Curling Championship, held on the weekend at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club. One of the teams came close. The squad skipped by Diamond Wilson made it as far as the semifinals before losing a pair of games to settle for fourth. After finishing 3-0 in the round robin, Wilson lost 5-3 to Cierra Fisher of Kamloops. In the bronze-medal final on Sunday morning, Marika Van Osch of the Juan De Fuca Curling Club (Victoria) outscored Wilson 7-3. Wilson defeated Van Osch 5-2 during the round robin. The Sarah Danielsskipped team from the Delta Curling Club captured the

title. Daniels defeated Fisher 9-7 in the goldmedal final. Daniels topped Pool B at 3-0 and finished 5-0 overall. The Wilson team is rounded out by third Carly Connor, second Jessie Withey, lead Erin Ross and fifth Carsyn Hamilton. They’re coached by Doug Dalziel. Also representing the host club on the eight-team girls side, the Alyssa Connell foursome finished 1-2. Their lone victory was an 8-7 triumph over Emily Smith of the Qualicum Curling Club. Connell skipped a team with Jordan Henson at third, Jennilee Slaney at second and Julianne Slaney at lead. They’re coached by Wayne Colliss. As for the boys’ side, the PGGCC team led

by skip Dustin Withey ended up 1-2. They defeated Jay Ueda of the North Shore Curling Club (North Vancouver) 9-5 for their lone victory of the weekend. In Sunday’s male championship draw, Brendan Cliff of Vernon won gold with a 7-5 victory over Brayden Carpenter of Royal City (New Westminister). The Withey team is rounded out by third Brendan Carswell, second Coleton Vriesendorp and lead James Brown. Troy Withey guided them on the weekend. Although the curling season is winding down, one major event lies ahead for the PGGCC. The 87th annual Kelly Cup men’s bonspiel is scheduled for March 28 to 31.

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finished five points ahead of the thirdplace Rockets (26-8-6). The Cougars were 3-1 against the Rockets, and outscored them 22-12 in the four meetings. Their latest game, an 8-4 victory on Feb. 3, gave the Cougars a doubleheader sweep at CN Centre. Sprague isn’t planning on taking the

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other semifinal has the defending league champions and topranked team, the Vancouver North West Giants (34-2-4), hosting the fifth-seeded Greater Vancouver Canadians (22-15-3) at the Burnaby Winter Club. The winners will meet in the BCMML best-of-three championship series from March 22 to 24.

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Cariboo Cougars forward Brad Morrison stickhandles with the puck in the offensive zone against the South Island Royals during their B.C. Major Midget League hockey playoff game on Saturday at the Coliseum.

ous for me and I got to be on my game all of the time. These series could go either way so I got to be at my best.” The team’s defence will also need to play at a high level. “Offence will always look after itself if your paycheque has been made in the D zone,” Sprague says. This weekend’s

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Rockets lightly. “They’re a high-octane team,” he says. “We got the same goals against, pretty close on the goals for, so you’re going to see a lot of goals and I think you’re going to see a lot of mistakes too because of two teams that pursue the puck as much as both of our teams do.” The Rockets needed a third game to eliminate the Valley West Hawks in the opening round. They outscored the Hawks 8-3 in the deciding game on Sunday. Cariboo goalie Nathan Warren was a back-up during last year’s playoffs and has enjoyed the starting role this year. He learned more about playoff hockey in 2012. “You kind of see how playoff hockey is and it helps for sure and you just got to be a positive guy in the dressing room, just cheer your team on and get everyone going, so that’s what I tried to do last year,” Warren says. “Now this year it’s more seri-

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The Prince George Spruce Coastal Conference first and Kings are underdogs, a role second all-star teams: forward they prefer. Luke Esposito and goalie In other words, let the Chilli- Mitch Gillam on the first team, wack Chiefs deal and forwards Auswith the prestin Plevy and Phil sure. Normally, Zielonka on the secHart when a secondond team. In addiBeat place team plays tion, both Esposito a third-place and Zielonka were HARTLEYMILLER named to the allteam, the series is a toss-up but rookie team. The clearly this Mainland Division Spruce Kings did not have one best of five semi-final heavily of their players voted to the favors the Chiefs. The followall-star or rookie teams. Furing are 10 reasons to substanti- thermore, Gillam was named ate this position: the Coastal Conference MVP The Chiefs had two players and Esposito the Rookie of the named to each of the BCHL Year.

Chilliwack had three players in the top 12 of BCHL scoring: Plevy second with 73 points, Esposito fourth with 71 and Zielonka 12th with 62. The Spruce Kings did not have a player in the top 20. Coltyn Hansen led P.G. with 50 points in 55 games, 24th in the league. Chilliwack owned the third best power-play in the league (22.61 per cent). P.G. was just 14th out of 16 (17.02 per cent). Chilliwack boasts the best penalty kill in the league (86.08 per cent). P.G. was seventh (81.09). Chilliwack finished with nine more points and eight

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more wins than P.G. (Chiefs 33-21last season, given just one of four 1-1. Spruce Kings 25-22-1-8). starts in the playoffs. The Chiefs posted a goal difChilliwack is a physical team ferential of plus 29 and the Spruce that was shorthanded more than Kings were a minus 15. Chilliwack any other club. That lack of disciscored 182 and gave up 153 while pline can be costly if carried over P.G. tallied 170 and gave up 185. into the playoffs. Chilliwack won six of the eight The Spruce Kings may have lost regular season meetings, includthe season series to the Chiefs, ing all four in P.G. The Chiefs outbut they won the last two, both in scored the Spruce Kings 29-16 in Chilliwack, so they should not be those meetings. intimidated playing on the road. Chilliwack has home ice advanThe Spruce Kings haven’t really tage. (By the way, Chilliwack led had a meaningful “must” win the league in attendance averaging game all season. They have been 2,194 fans per game. The Spruce locked in third place since ChristKings were 1,020 behind with an mas. How they respond with average of 1,174 which placed something on the line is certainly them sixth in the league.) not known. Chilliwack enters the playoffs on FYI: a three-game win streak while P.G. Just three Chiefs players – forlost its last two. ward Spencer Graboski and The Spruce Kings have not won defenceman Kiefer McNaughton a playoff game since 2009. The and David Thompson – were part Chiefs won two playoff games last of the Quesnel Millionaires team year which was their first season from two seasons ago that moved since moving from Quesnel. to Chilliwack. The aforementioned facts could Both teams have a defenceman suggest a sweep but this is playoffs on the NHL Central Scouting and there are intangibles including: radar: Cooper Rush for Chilliwack Spruce Kings Goalie Kirk and Kevin Guiltinan for P.G. Thompson has the ability to win This is a ridiculous schedule: a short series almost by himself. tonight (Friday) and Saturday in While his GAA (2.87) and save per- Chilliwack, Monday in P.G., Tuescentage (.914) numbers are not as day, if needed in P.G. and Wednesimpressive as his Chilliwack counday, if necessary, in Chilliwack. terpart (Gillam), Thompson has That means if it goes five games been a star in the majority of his they would be played over just six team’s victories, and usually the nights. It’s hard to gauge who has first star. He is also highly motithe advantage with so many games vated in his last year of junior. He was overlooked by his own team turn to PAGE B5

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Mikey Schwab, 12, makes a sliding catch while 11-yearold brother Zach dives behind him during a friendly baseball game in the snow at Gyro Park on Sunday afternoon. A lis ta ir M cINNIS/ Fre e Pre s s

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away in Chilliwack the next. T HE P ICK : Chilliwack in five. Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm.

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and Quinn Clemas (U21 men minus81 kg); Hart Judo – Braeden Muise (U13 boys minus-42 kg) and Lavanna Laass (U21 w o m e n minus-63 kg); North Capital - Braden Reed (U13 boys minus55 kg), Quinn D u n p h y (U15N boys minus-50 kg), Gregory Law (U18N men minus-55 kg) and Elijah Zwiers (U21 men minus90 kg). Secondplace finishers were: P r i n c e G e o r g e Brynne Deevy (U15 girls minus48 kg) and Lisa Russell (U18 women minus-52 kg) A lis ta ir M cINNIS/ Fre e Pre s s and Clemas (U21 men Chiara Wirths of the Prince George Judo Club, left, minus-90 kg); battles the Hart Judo Academy’s Melissa Nelson in a Hart Judo - U18 women’s minus-57 kilogram match at the Judo Kimiko Kam- BC provincial championships on Saturday at PGSS. stra (U13 Wirths, a German exchange student at PGSS, defeatgirls minus- ed Nelson by Ippon. 32 kg), Mat46 kg) and Brayden Braden Edwards (U15 thew Grilz (U13 boys minus-55 Tourand (U18N men boys minus-46 kg); kg), Caleb Gurney (U13 minus-66 kg); North Hart Judo - Jamie Allan boys minus-42 kg), Tay- Capital - Kalem Zwiers (U13 boys minus-50 kg), Christopher Nellor Rowland (U15 girls (U21 men plus-100). Third-place finishers son (U13 boys minusminus-57 kg), Brendan Bellavance (U18 men were: Prince George - 38 kg), Lorna-Jane Simminus-90 kg), Byron Levi Price (U15 boys mons (U15 girls minusLaass (U18 men minus- minus-55 kg) and 52 kg), Alex Schenk (U15 girls minus-48 kg), Melissa Nelson (U18 women minus-57 kg), Grace Northrop (U18 women minus-52 kg) and Jackson Beatty (U18N men minus-55 kg). Also representing the Hart Judo Academy, Maxwell Young (U13 boys minus-38 kg) and Nicolas Richards (U15 juvenile men minus-55 kg) finished fourth in their respective categories. Eric Halsall went 2-2 in four matches in the U18 cadet men minus-73 kg division. Slooyer brothers Brandon and Connor, former Prince George residents, took home gold for the Abbotsford Judo Club. Brandon topped the field in the U18 men minus-73 division, while Connor won the U15 boys minus-46 kg title. Brandon and Connor used to train at the North Capital Judo Club.

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Offer(s) available on select new 2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by April 1, 2013. Dealers may sell or lease for less. Some conditions apply. See dealer for complete details. All offers are subject to change without notice. Vehicles shown may include optional accessories and upgrades available at extra cost. All pricing includes delivery and destination fees up to $1,650, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies) and $100 A/C charge (where applicable) and excludes licensing, registration, insurance, other taxes, variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and down payment (if applicable and unless otherwise specified). Other dealer charges may be required at the time of purchase. Other lease and financing options also available. **0% purchase financing is available on select new 2013 Kia models O.A.C. Terms vary by model and trim, see dealer for complete details. Representative financing example based on 2013 Rio5 LX + AT (RO753D) with a selling price of $18,572, financed at 0% APR for 36 months. 78 bi-weekly payments equal $225 per payment with a down payment/equivalent trade of $0. '“Don’t Pay For 90 Days” offer (90-day payment deferral) applies to purchase financing on all new 2012/2013 models. No interest will accrue during the first 60 days of the finance contract. After this period, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay the principal interest monthly over the term of the contract. ¥“3 Payments On Us” offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance or lease any new 2013 Sorento from a participating dealer between March 1 - April 1, 2013. Eligible lease and purchase finance customers will receive a cheque in the amount of three payments (excluding taxes) to a maximum of $550 per month. Lease and finance purchases are subject to approved credit. Customers will be given a choice between up to $1,650 reductions from the selling/leasing price after taxes or dealer can issue a cheque to the customer. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends April 1, 2013. Offer cannot be combined with “Don’t Pay For 90 Days” promotion. &Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C for new 2013 Sorento LX AT FWD (SR75BD)/2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D)/2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT (SO553D) based on a selling price of $28,667/$23,767/$20,967 is $156/$136/$121 with an APR of 1.49%/1.99%/1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $8,009/$6,906/$6,215 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. 1Sorento LX 2,052L vs. CR-V LX 2,007L, with second-row seats folded. 260 months/100,000km vs. 36 months/60,000km. 3Sorento LX 191hp vs. RAV4 LE 176hp. 4Sportage LX 740L vs. Compass Sport/North 643L. 5Sportage LX 176hp vs. CX-5 GS 155hp. 660 months/100,000km vs. 36 months/60,000km. 760 months/100,000km vs. 36 months/60,000km. 8Soul 2.0U 164hp vs. Scion xB 158hp. 9Soul 1.6L 2,897L vs. Cube S 2,766L. §Loan savings for 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) is $750 and is available on purchase financing only O.A.C. Loan savings vary by model and are deducted from the selling price before taxes. Some conditions apply. UModel shown Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for 2013 Sorento 3.5L SX AWD 7-seater (SR75XD)/2013 Sportage 2.0T SX Navigation (SP759D)/2013 Soul 2.0L 4u Luxury AT (SO759D) is $43,045/$39,145/$27,345 and includes delivery and destination fees of $1,650 and A/C charge ($100, where applicable). Licence, insurance, applicable taxes, other fees and certain levies (including tire levies), variable dealer administration fees (up to $699) and registration fees are extra. Retailer may sell for less. Available at participating dealers. See dealer for full details. ÈHighway/city fuel consumption is based on the 2013 Sorento 2.4L GDI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Sportage 2.4L MPI 4-cyl (A/T)/2013 Soul 2.0L MPI 4-cyl (M/T). These updated estimates are based on the Government of Canada’s approved criteria and testing methods. Refer to the EnerGuide Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption will vary based on driving habits and other factors. Information in this advertisement is believed to be accurate at the time of printing. For more information on our 5-year warranty coverage, visit kia.ca or call us at 1-877-542-2886. Kia is a trademark of Kia Motors Corporation.

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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proďŹ t society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years. We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization: Smokehouse Hospitality & Catering Services: Hospitality Coordinator (Full Time-Permanent) Closing date: March 27, 2013 Youth & Community Services: Youth Care Workers (FT, PT and Casuals) Closing date: March 22, 2013 Adult Residential Services: Life Skills Worker (Casual) Closing date: March 20, 2013 A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiďŹ cations 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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Career Opportunity We have an opportunity for the right candidate to join a winning franchised dealership in the Prince George area. This opportunity comes stacked with medical and dental, car allowance, vacations, spiffs, bonuses, trips, and unlimited potential for advancement. The right candidate is either a man or woman that displays a youthful exuberance. Experience is not an issue but a past that demonstrates a strong ability to learn is an asset. A driver’s license is required for this position, obviously. Must be outgoing. Must most deďŹ nitely be fun. Must be light hearted. Must be willing to go the extra mile to make a customer smile and therefore must know how to smile themselves. This is a full time role. This is an opportunity to work for a dealership that is about to see some dramatic changes that will ensure the success of both the dealership but most importantly its employees. If you are currently working at another dealer and are interested in making a move, your application will be held in the strictest conďŹ dence. We have the highest gross average per car both new and used in the city. The best bonus plans. The best people. The best atmosphere hands down!!! Please apply in person to Northland Hyundai.

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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 beneďŹ ts 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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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.

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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 ďŹ t & • 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

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 TrafďŹ c Control Flagger Training WL April 20/21, PG April 13/18, 100 Mile April 10/11, for info and cost call 1-866-7372389 www.roadsafteytcs.com

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Versatile Painting & Sandblasting is looking for qualiďŹ ed experienced Journeymen Painters/Sandblasters in KITIMAT. Must be highly motivated, energetic and work well with others. Please send resumes to: guy@versatilepainting.ca

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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.

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 exible to work all 3 days) fom 11a.m. to 6:00p.m. Requirements: • Fully uent 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. Pay starts at $10.50/hr. Training via DVD at no charge. Call JMP Marketing toll-free at 1-800-991-1989, local #30 JMP Marketing Services Reliable since 1979

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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.

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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.

Medical/Dental LAKEVIEW Lodge (retirement facility in West Kelowna) seeking permanent full time RNs. jobs@balticproperties.ca / fax: 250-768-3858

Trades, Technical EXPERIENCED CONSTRUCTION WORKERS WANTED JDS Energy and Mining Ltd. is undertaking a number of different mining construction projects in BC and the Canadian north later this year. We are currently recruiting labor and trades people who are interested in working on these projects. People with experience in Industrial Construction in the ďŹ elds of Laborer, Carpentry, Millwright or Welding & PipeďŹ tting are invited to submit their resumes by mail, fax or email to our ofďŹ ce at: Suite 200, 532 Leon Ave Kelowna B.C. V1Y 6J6, Attn: Human Resources Fax # 250 763-6302. Email resumes to hr@jdsmining.ca

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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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Garage Sales Fabric & sewing notion SALE Sat Mar 16th 8 am - 4 pm 6999 Langer

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900 sq ft 533 Dominion St. Retail/Office space $900/mo neg + Hst. Heat & Ph. not incl. Ph:Anna 563-1289 or Danillo 563-2738

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Phone 250-596-4555 VENICE PLACE APTS 1438 Queensway Bachelor, 1 & 2 bdrm Suites Balcony, Elevator, Underground parking. Heat included Call (250)561-1446

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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

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2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 3.6L 4-MOTION AWD, Auto, Amazing vehicle, Financing as low as 0.9% APR on approved credit. Only 67,735 kms. Sale $21,900 Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228 www.hubcitymotors.com

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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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FOR THE HOME BREWER Wine making equipment. Incl. 2 primary buckets, 4 carboy’s, hoses, syphon’s, thermometers, floor corker (some corks) electric bottle filler plus lots more. Must be sold as a complete set REDUCED to $300 250-562-3747

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

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