ENVIRONMENT: Ghost moose really ticked A4 Friday, April 5, 2013 Prince George boxers do well at Quesnel B3
Newsline 250-564-0005
www.pgfreepress.ca Emma Church, a staff member at The Exploration Place, puts a mealworm in front of Sandy, a bearded dragon, to see if she’s willing to have a meal. The dragon, a denizen of the Biome, is fed every weekday afternoon, while some of the other ‘critters’ can be looked at close up between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
The real dragon’s den
A lla n W ISHA RT/ Fre e Pre s s
Oliver reiterates industry support DELYNDA PILON
newsroom@pgfreepress.com
With the mountain pine beetle epidemic, the global recession and the collapse of the U.S. housing market, the forest industry has experienced several difficult years, however the sector is in the midst of a rebirth. To aid in that transformation, the federal government committed to $30.4 million in the federal budget. Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver says the money will be used to support the transformation of the forest industry through innovation and market expansion. Oliver, speaking at the Council of Forest Industries annual general meeting in Prince George Thursday, said now the U.S. market is rebounding and Canada has been successful in diversifying its market, particularly with lumber in China. In 2013-2014 $7.6 million of the investment will go
towards supporting market-development activities that help Canadian wood producers diversify and expand export opportunities in traditional and emerging overseas markets, he said. He said $3.3 million will go towards supporting building code changes and marketing local wood products among designers, architect and builders to those in various levels of government of the opportunities to use wood in non-residential applications. “Industry analysts foresee the long-term outlook is the strongest in years,” Oliver said. He added 180,000 people, more than double the population of Prince George, are expected to move into cities in China over the next year, and the trend Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver in ongoing. can be used to construct these types of buildings by putHe added they are unlikely to move into singlefamily homes, meaning mid- to high-rises will be impor- ting to use new technology like cross-laminated timber tant to the future. He said Canada must show that wood and through changing the building codes.
Great Canadian & TOUCHLESS CAR WASH
DRIVE THROUGH OIL CHANGE • New Car Warranty Approved • No Appointment Necessary • Fast, Friendly Service www.greatcanadianoilchange.com
Look for the Shiny Glass Building on the corner of 15th & Central 250-563-0762 AND on the Hart 250-962-9023
A2
Friday, April 5, 2013
Prince George Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
A3
STRUGGLING ARTIST: Art a healing outlet for Leona Moyou A8 Local gymnasts welcome the province’s best to the city B1
Up Front BILL PHILLIPS 250-564-0005 newsroom@pgfreepress.com
www.pgfreepress.ca
Dix draws big crowd at NDP office opening DELYNDA PILON newsroom@pgfreepress.com
When provincial NDP leader Adrian Dix visited Prince George Wednesday to help open the local NDP campaign office, he told the crowd of over 200 supporters that one issue facing politics today is voter apathy. He pointed out about 50 per cent of those eligible turned out to vote in the last election, and blamed some of the more sordid aspects of politics, at least in part, on the poor showing. “They are tired of the same old political stuff, tired of the attacks,” he said, adding people are tired of parties interested in dividing the populace. “We’ve got to bring young people back into the political process.” He added there is an idea positive change cannot be accomplished through the democratic process. He said there are issues facing youth economically as well, adding it is up to government to ensure youth can access postsecondary education so they can take advantage of the opportunities presenting themselves in the
De Ly nd a PILON/ Fre e Pre s s
NDP provincial leader Adrian Dix visited Prince George Wednesday night to help officially open the local campaign office for candidates Bobby Deepak and Sherry Ogasawara. He also spoke at the COFI luncheon Thursday. north. Strengthening the post-secondary sector means training people for the job opportunities in skilled trades.
Dix said at the same time there is just a 35 per cent completion rate in apprenticeship programs. “That is not good enough at a time when we need skilled work-
ers,” he said adding access to post-secondary education should not be denied because a student doesn’t have the money, at 18, to go to college or university.
That, he said, is why the NDP want to reinstate the non-refundable grant. Among those trades looking for workers will be forestry. Dix said he was astonished that forestry was hardly mentioned at all during the throne speech while the future of the province was based on the oil and gas industry, a sector that shows great promise, he said, adding forestry does as well. “There are significant issues that we have to address over the next 10 years,” he said. One of those is the annual allowable cut and the other is an accurate updated forest inventory. “Forests continue to sustain jobs,” he said. After his speech Dix said his party will soon lay out its platform, beginning with a fiscal plan, then a detailed platform. He said they are proceeding carefully, ensuring each promise is married to a plan that shows exactly how they will pay for what they intend to do. “We will show where the money will come from in every case,” he said. “The focus will be on the key problems for our time.”
Resource Expo will have plenty to see and do The Canada North Resources Expo (CNRE) is coming to Prince George on May 31 through June 1 at the CN Centre. Aside from showcasing the infrastructure and construction equipment needed for the booming Northern Canada resources projects, employers will be on the hunt for new talent to get these projects done on time and on budget. The ‘Recruiting Here’ feature is shaping up nicely for this event as several firms are participating and are identified on the website and will have signage at their booth indicating that they are accepting resumes at their companies. The timing for this could not be better.
British Columbia has a large list of ongoing and planned resource development projects in mining, pipelines, LNG plants and electrical power generation and transmission. The list includes projects with planned start dates in 2017 and with completion dates that extend beyond the 2013-2021 outlook period. Project plans extend far into the future and would retain a large skilled workforce with many having to come in from outside the provincial industry. More than 10,000 jobs will be added in non-residential construction, with many of these jobs on resource projects. According to the Construction Sector
Council Report, there is similar potential for mobility across industries. In B.C., skilled labour requirements for the new shipbuilding industry will compete with construction. It is likely that several trades and occupation will be in high demand for the new government contracts and many would be drawn from the construction industry. Growing labour demands in “centre of resource construction”, often in remote northern locations, are creating a unique and mobile skilled workforce that includes many from the provinces key labour pool but more workers are needed. Industry is looking to fill these
SAVE $200
HIGH SPEED INTERNET
when you sign up for ABC Wireless Internet! Get the hardware lease equipment FREE ($200 value) with any new 3 year term until May 31, 2013. Call today and let ABC get you connected
is available in your area! Packages…
TOLL FREE
Residential
Business
Wireless from $3995/mth
Wireless from $6995/mth
ADSL from
$
25
positions now. The CNRE will attract decision makers from all over British Columbia, Alberta and beyond. Day two of the event will be the Future of the Industry Day where industry people will be encouraged to bring their families to the CNRE. This will enable them to introduce and educate the next generation to these thriving industries and possible career choices. Anyone who purchases a regular admission ($10) on this day or have preregistered will receive free entry for their families. For complete show details and to see who is hiring, visit www.CNRE.ca.
95
/mth
ADSL from
$
52
95 /mth
www.abccommunications.com sales@abccomm.com
Fibre Optic | Bonded/Fail Over Connections | Point to Point Link | Private WAN | Machine to Machine
1.866.413.9995
Proudly serving BC since 1989.
502 - 4th Ave. Prince George
A4
Prince George - News - Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
ASSMAN’S FUNERAL CHAPEL A FULL CHOICE FUNERAL CENTRE
www.assmansfuneralchapel.com 1908 Queensway St. 250-564-4431
Remember them R with Respect, Love, & Dignity L Dignity Memorial Providers /( , &-5R5 , ' .#)(5R5 )(/' (.Full Service ‌ One Call
Preplan your funeral and put your mind at ease. ∙ National Network ∙ Dignity Memorial Funeral & Cremation Plans ∙ 100% Service Guarantee ∙ Bereavement Travel Program
∙ National Transferability of Prearranged Services ∙ Grief Management Library ∙ 24 Hour Compassion Helpline ∙ MeM.com (Internet Memorials)
www.DignityMemorial.com
â– INFESTATION
Ghost moose really ticked Conservation officer says it’s the season to be careful ALLAN WISHART allanw@pgfreepress.com
Don’t be alarmed to see a ghost moose wandering through your yard. That’s the word from conservation officer Gary Van Spengen, who says it’s not a new species, but the
SALE ON NOW
SEW SPRING
SPECTACULAR FASHION FABRICS All Stock *Members
30%-70% OFF
reg. price
DENIMS, TWILLS & CHAMBRAYS All Stock *Members OFF
40%
reg. price
FLANNELETTE PRINTS All Stock *Members OFF
50%
reg. price
READY TO HANG DRAPERY PANELS
All Stock *Members OFF
50%
reg. price
www.pgfreepress.com
NEW! QUICK CUTS 18"x21" Quilting Prints Reg. $5.50ea *Members
$2.50
ea
BROOKLYN BROADCLOTH Reg. $5.50m *Members
$2.75
same species with a big problem. “This spring, our immediate concern is the number of tickinfested moose in the city,� he said. “They look absolutely horrible. They try to groom themselves to get rid of the ticks, and they sometimes take the hair off right down to the skin. “That’s where they get the name ‘ghost moose’.� He says the moose may hang around in a yard for a day or so, but then will usually move on. “The one thing is they sometimes get quite irritated by the ticks, so they may be more likely to charge someone than another moose would be.� Anyone seeing a moose, tick-infested or not, shouldn’t be concerned, Van Spengen says. “We want to be notified if the animal is in a condition where it can’t stand up. As
long as they’re mov- complaints locally. ing, they’re OK.� “We haven’t had However, if the as many calls about moose remains lying moose being hit on the down for a day or over- highways, which is night, or starts acting always a big concern.� aggressively, H o w e v e r, phone 1-877the coming 952-7277. of spring “The big has not just problem is meant moose a moose in coming into that condition the city, it can’t be relo- The one also means cated. They’ll thing is they the onset of most likely sometimes get bear season. die because quite irritated “I actuof their weak- by the ticks, ally just got ened state, so they may my first bear so our only be more likely c o m p l a i n t choice is to to charge today,� Van put them than another Spengen down.� moose would says, “but it He also says be.� turned out to people should be nothing.� - Gary Van be careful HibernaSpengen not to remain tion will be around moose ending soon, with a dog, even if the and Van Spengen says dog is on a leash. a little common sense “To a moose, a dog can save people from is the same as a wolf, bear problems in the and they see it as a future. possible predator and “If you’ve still got may attack.� your bird feeders out, Van Spengen says it make sure they’re in has been a good win- an area where a bear ter in terms of moose can’t get at them. Bird
‘‘
m
NEW CRAFT & QUILT COTTONS Selected Prints *Members
$7.00
m
SOFTLOFT QUILT BATTING
Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.
All Stock *Members OFF
50%
food is high in fat, and bears love it. It’s actually a good idea to take the feeders down by about April 15.� As well, he says, the standard rules (and laws) for garbage apply. “It’s illegal to put your garbage out before 4 a.m. on the day it’s picked up, so store it in a garage or a good solid shed. The city garbage containers aren’t bearproof, since the tops flip open quite easily.� He also suggests feeding pets indoors and, if you’re ahead of the game when it comes to barbecues, make sure you keep it clean. Backyards aren’t the only place a person can run into a bear in Prince George. “In a lot of the parks in the city,� Van Spengen says, “you could have a bear encounter. It’s always a good idea to take a look when you come around a corner and make sure a bear isn’t right there.� And if you do encounter a bear? “The best thing to do is make a lot of noise. The one thing you don’t want to do is run. Bears have a chase instinct, so they’ll come after you.�
reg. price
6567 Hart Hwy in the Hart Ctr. PH: 250-962-6678 www.fabriclandwest.com Store Hours: Mon.- Wed. & Sat. 9:30-5:30, Thur. & Fri. 9:30-9:00, Sun. Noon-5:00
www.CustomStitchPG.com
voices
there’s more online  pgfreepress.com
Prince George - News - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
A5
■ COFI CONFERENCE
Forestry rebound key to local gathering Delegates have solid list of speakers attending to give viewpoints newsroom@pgfreepress.com
Downtrends in the economy might have kept the Council of Forest Industry (COFI) conference from gathering a few times since its inception in 1940, but this year it’s back in full force. “This means the industry Nick never went a w a y, ” N i c k Arkle, COFI chair, said. He added that may have been the perception in the province, however it isn’t the fact. Arkle said forestry underwent a deep depression over the last five years, however difficulties within the industry have often led the economy into a recession, but recovery within it has also led the way out. “I don’t know if people in the province really understand what the industry went through in the last five years,” he said. He added no one thought companies like MacMillan Bloedel, a name that was part of the local landscape for so long, would disappear. However, even during that five years a lot of money was invested in the industry because those involved knew there would be a resurgence. Doug Routledge, COFI acting CEO and president, said the conference is resurrecting its original format this year. He added 2008 was the last time there
was a full-blown conference. About 500 delegates have registered for the two-day event in Prince George. “We are trying to mimic all of the elements to success we see in front of us,” he said. He said the industry is in the midst of a transformaArkle - COFI CEO tion from the traditional, from taking fibre and using it in sawmills, pulp and paper mills or to create wood panels to creating a different product, one that can utilize fibre considered unusable in the past. Stands of
trees that would have been seen as insufficient for viable use as well as fibre that was considered of lower value can now be used to create a portfolio of bio-diverse products. During the conference, Routledge said, sessions will concentrate on what has successfully worked for others, rather than speculating on what will work in the future. One issue the conference will tackle is the skilled labour shortage. “If you sat down with CEO’s the top challenges would be timber supply and labour,” Arkle said. He said the skilled labour shortage isn’t just hitting the forestry sector, but is being felt all over. But a second problem in forestry is
there are The soluHe said COFI’s job vincial leader Adrian so many tion to the is to lobby for a strong Dix was to speak durhigh-paychallenge forestry policy going ing Thursday’s lunch ing jobs is multi- forward, something session, and on Friday available faceted, he that has been com- Premier Christy Clark in other said, and municated to both the will speak. sectors, it i n c l u d e s Liberals and NDP. Steve Thomson, becomes a working Either party may Minister of Forests, challenge with gov- talk in terms of ten- Lands and Natural to retain ernment. ure, timber supply or Resource Operations, employH o w - inventory, but Arkle will attend, as will Pat ees. ever, he said it’s up to COFI Bell, Minister of Jobs, Doug Routledge “There Tourism and Skills - COFI president a d d e d , to keep meeting with are some COFI is whoever is in power Training and Minvery highapolitical. and say what the ister Responsible for paying jobs to lure “It works with industry needs. Labour, and Joe Olithem away,” he said. whichever governDuring this year’s ver, Minister of NatuAnother issue partic- ment is in power.” conference, NDP pro- ral Resources Canada. ular to forestry is children may have been encouraged to avoid forestry as a career. “The problem today is we don’t have the volume coming through the system,” LOOKING FOR WORK? he said. “Part of it is Office Skills training is an intense 10-week program awareness. We need to targeted towards workers who are customer service let them know these oriented and computer savvy and will enhance sharp are good long-term, communication, thinking and accounting skills. family-supporting jobs.”
CNC
Workforce Training OFFICE SKILLS
TUITION AVAILABLE FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS You may be eligible for funding if you are not working and have not been on Employment Insurance for three years (or five years for maternity/parental EI). Applicants will also have a personal interview to determine their suitability for this course.
ELECTION WORKERS NEEDED
LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS PROGRAM If you would like more information regarding the Office Skills program, please contact the CNC, Community Education at 250.561.5846 and reserve a seat to attend an information session on April 9, 2013 10:30-11:30am
Elections BC is looking for reliable and enthusiastic people to work as election officials on General Voting Day, May 14, 2013. These positions are required to assist voters at voting locations throughout B.C. during the provincial general election. Most positions are paid $250 for the day. Previous experience is not required and training is provided. If you can provide excellent service to a variety of people during a long day, and you have the ability to be a non-partisan representative of Elections BC, APPLY NOW!
PROGRAM DATES Program offering will commence April 22 and will be completed June 28, 2013
To contact your local hiring office, visit the Elections BC website at elections.bc.ca/jobs, or call 1-800-661-8683.
Elections BC is a non-partisan Office of the Legislature responsible for administering the Election Act, the Recall and Initiative Act, and the conduct of referenda under the Referendum Act .
elections.bc.ca/jobs / 1 - 8 0 0 - 6 6 1 - 8 6 8 3
Whatever the excuse... Accidents Happen Happen.
Community Education 250.561.5846
Major & Minor Collision Specialists ST OF PG BE er’s Ch d ea
oic
e
• Only Certified Technicians • Lifetime Warranty • Leading edge technology in auto body repair • Genesis Computerized Measuring • Complete Frame Straightening • Located behind ICBC • Alternate Transportation • Express ICBC Estimating • Free estimates
R
DELYNDA PILON
Best Autobody Shop Free Press
2009
250-562-7116 1599 S. Quinn St., Afterhours & Weekends 565-8562
TOLL FREE 1-866-350-5312
A6
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
Opinion
The Prince George Free Press, founded in 1994, is published every Wednesday and Friday in Prince George by Prince George Publication Limited Partnership. Contents copyright of Prince George Publication Limited Partnership.
www.pgfreepress.ca
Get on the list ... and vote
T
he May 14 provincial election is just around the corner. While the writ isn’t officially dropped until April 16, the parties and candidates have been campaigning for a while now. We encourage everyone to listen to what the candidates have to say, and vote on May 14. But there are some things that you should be doing now. Elections BC has been hard at work over the past few months updating the provincial voters list. They can only do so much. You should have received a notice in the mail by now telling you if you’re on the list or encouraging you to get on the list. Elections BC will produce a preliminary list of voters on Wednesday, April 17. General voter registration is available April 16-23. Alternative or absentee voting will be available to voters starting on April 16 and running right up until May 14. A revised voters list will be produced April 30. Elections BC will mail out cards May 6 telling you where you can vote. Advance polling will be held May 8-11 and, of course, the general election day is May 14. If you have questions, contact Elections BC or check out its website. The most important thing to remember is to get out and vote on May 14. Vote for the candidate or party of your choice … but get out and vote.
■ OPINION
A spring trip to the Island
Help us celebrate Women of the North
C
ongratulations to all the nominees in the Women of the North awards. We received 55 nominations for seven categories of awards (see page 12 for a full list of nominees). That is simply outstanding and thanks to all those who took the time to nominate someone. The list of accomplishments of the nominees is also outstanding. The judges will certainly have tough decisions to make as they pick a winner in each of the categories: Rising Star; Community Enrichment; Influence and Impact Woman of the Year; Home Based Woman of the Year; Aboriginal Woman of Distinction; Business Woman of the Year; and Professional Woman of Distinction. The awards will be presented at a gala celebration April 16. The gala follows a day-long conference featuring an impressive list of speakers and workshops. Keynote speaker at the luncheon is Diane Buckner from the Dragon’s Den. It’s a day you won’t want to miss. There’s still time to register for the Women of the North conference and awards gala. Join us as we celebrate the achievements of women throughout northern British Columbia.
Daily Get your free subscription at www.pgfreepress.ca
Like many of us who live in the Central Interior, we long while was necessary. Many will disagree with my like to take a break away from the harshness of our winopinion of Victoria. While it has many nice people who ter. While some jump on an airplane and seek out sun, are enjoyable company, it is last on my list of places to sand and heat, we choose the more modest route of taking visit. Without doubt, Victoria has the worst restaurants in a small road trip. the province. With a few exceptions, dining out in VictoThe southern circle tour led first to Vancouver Island to ria may as well be just a trip to the nearby Tims. Perhaps celebrate a significant birthday and to visit friends along pandering to the tourists or living off the avails of civil the way. Then it was time spent in Vancouver where three service jobs is behind the rather snooty, negative attitudes young grandchildren are the primary attraction. There are so frequently encountered. There are many better places few incentives more compelling than taking to spend time. the time to make sure your children are raisEvery visit to the Greater Vancouver ing your grandchildren correctly. area is a reminder why I no longer live Nanaimo is working hard to become the there or wish to ever again. The traffic and new Parksville. The old expression applied crowded transit system increases the diffito Victoria a few decades ago that it was a culty of moving about. The daily commute town of “the newly wed and the nearly dead” Onside is measured in hours instead of minutes VICTORBOWMAN is perhaps more applicable to Nanaimo. The for many. Added together, that is a lot of reasonable climate combined with fairly time taken from one’s life. affordable housing has attracted a lot of people from On the plus side, it has become a vibrant and cosmoacross the country. They can enjoy their retirement with politan city. Lots of attractions to choose from and, with little worry about the snow, which blankets so much of the exception of Canuck tickets, they are affordable. the rest of the country. For someone who loves food and enjoys dining out, For the visitor, it is home to several good restaurants as Vancouver is great. The diversity of places to eat and the well as the usual assortment of fast-food franchises. For generally reasonable pricing doesn’t break the bank. those living in Nanaimo, there is a wide variety of excelThe best part of the trip is the reminder of how fortulent produce, eggs and other products available at farmers nate we are to live where we do. markets and other venues. Few communities host such a We have house prices the average family can afford and wide variety of in-season produce and products. still have something left over for family recreation and Like our fair city, the downtown core struggles but it is entertainment. making solid progress. They have taken their dying downThe most fortunate thing we have is time. Time saved town core of a few years ago and made some very posifrom the grinding commute to work or, visiting friends tive improvements. It makes our downtown look more and doing all the other little things in life. In prince like a shantytown then a vibrant city core. Perhaps mayor George a quick trip is about five minutes, in Vancouver it and council could arrange their next field trip closer to is the better part of an hour. home to see what can be done Our winter may be harsher but we also have many A brief visit to Victoria to visit friends not seen for a positives. Circulation Manager: Lana Metz Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504
Proudly serving more than 62,000 readers* through bi-weekly delivery to over 28,000 homes, businesses and apartments** in B.C.’s Northern Capital.
Contact us .....................................................250-564-0005 Email: classads@pgfreepress.com
Tracy McCall
Bill Phillips
Roy Spooner
Publisher
Regional Editor
Sales Manager
Award Winner
This Prince George Free Press is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent within 45 days to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org * Based on Stats Canada average of 2.2 person per household. ** CCAB Audit March 2009.
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
Viewpoints
A7
The Prince George Free Press
welcomes letters from our readers. Send submissions to 1773 South Lyon Street, Prince George, B.C. V2N 1T3. e-mail - editor@pgfreepress.com
www.pgfreepress.com
Scientists have often been wrong Editor: A local writer states that scientists say fluoride is safe. Scientists have said many things were safe, only to be proven very wrong years later. But that’s not the point. Once fluoride was shown to promote dental health, commercial interests rushed to provide it in toothpaste, mouthwash, and dental offices. If an individual chooses not to use any of these, I don’t think fluoride in their drinking water will help their dental health much. The city is charged with the duty to provide safe drinking water to its citizens. They do this by adding chlorine, which is a cheap and effective way to kill harmful bacteria. Fluoride does not improve the safety. Many bottled waters show no fluoride content. We’ll put it in for nothing, but it will cost you to get it out. What do you think? Let the city provide safe drinking water and let the health care professionals provide dental health. Should any medication be in our drinking water? Dave Oleskiw Prince George
Speak out on cellphone fees Editor: As Canadians we pay some of the highest cellphone fees and are forced into some of the worst contracts in the industrialized world. Our broken cellphone market limits our use of mobile Internet technologies, and with it our creativity and entrepreneurship. Canadians suffer from poor service because three big cellphone conglomerates control nearly 94 per cent of the market. That is dangerously close to a complete monopoly on our communication. Rogers has come up with a plan to block our access to the few affordable mobile services that do exist by obtaining scarce wireless spectrum assets. This will mean more control for big telecom, higher prices and less choice for our families. The Rogers plan breaks Industry Canada rules because it grants the big telecom conglomerate access to wireless spectrum assets that were specifically set aside for new, more affordable telecom options for Canadians. The Industry Minister, Christian Paradis, has the ability to enforce the government’s rules for cellphone service but so far he has refused to do so. Tens of thousands of Canadians have already told Industry
Minister Paradis to stop big telecom from killing affordability in Canada’s mobile Internet and cellphone market through letters and petitions. The government’s decision about wireless spectrum is a rare chance to change a bad situation, and unlock the potential
of our digital economy. These scarce public spectrum assets should be invested in our digital future, not in the future of evil and senseless monopolies. I’m tired of being gouged just so I can use a telephone and talk to my loved ones. We need
to provide more choice for Canadians to promote innovation, and the success of our economy. I think it’s time for our country to start making some big and important changes so we can move into a great future, and stray away from a greedy capitalist self-destruction.
I encourage each and every Canadian to learn more at www.DemandChoice.ca, and read OpenMedia.ca’s study about Canada’s dysfunctional cellphone market at www. openmedia.ca/UpgradeCanada. Isaac Smeele Prince George
HIT ME WITH YOUR BEST SHOT
A lla n W ISHA RT/ Fre e Pre s s
Simon Chung, left, and Sean Aldridge take each other on in a game of Tekken 6 during the Video Game Night, hosted by the Nerdy Gaming Club at UNBC. Players competed in a variety of games to win tickets, which could be used for prize draws held at the end of the night.
Tough to have trust in Pacific Carbon Trust now TOM FLETCHER Black Press
VICTORIA – The Pacific Carbon Trust orchestrated a months-long campaign of calls and letters to discredit a report from B.C.’s Auditor General on its first two big carbon offset projects, before it could be released. Just as the audit report was about to be made public, the trust, a Crown corporation created at taxpayer expense, participated in the leaking of selected critical letters to media outlets. Then the Speaker of the B.C. legislature, Bill Barisoff, made a final, clumsy effort to delay the release of the report. As soon as it was out, Environment Minister Terry Lake tried to discredit it, by blustering about all the highly paid experts who swore up and down that a forest reserve near Kootenay Lake, and a gas flaring reduction project near Fort Nelson, were bona fide carbon offsets worth $6 million of taxpayers’ money.
The audit states in plain language, with charts and timelines, that the $6 million was basically given away for nothing. I look forward to further audits on this carbon offset scheme, assuming it survives after the May election, because these two projects aren’t the only boondoggles. The Pacific Carbon Trust was set up in 2008 as part of former premier Gordon Campbell’s climate change program. To make the B.C. government’s operations “carbon neutral,” the government and all of its agencies were required to pay the trust $25 per tonne for their carbon dioxide emissions from fuel use. In 2011 alone, B.C. universities paid $4.46 million to the trust. B.C.’s 60 school districts paid a total of $5.36 million the same year, and the province’s six health authorities paid $5.79 million. The money is supposed to go to projects that capture carbon, thus “offsetting” the heating of schools, the fuel burned by ambulances and so forth. The 55,000-hectare forest reserve is
known as Darkwoods. The audit shows that the Nature Conservancy of Canada decided in 2006 to buy it, using $25 million of federal taxpayers’ money. The deal closed in 2008, the same year the Pacific Carbon Trust was formed. From 2008 to 2010, the trust bought 450,000 tonnes of carbon offset, based on independent evaluations that all rested on the assumption that Darkwoods would be clear-cut logged. Since the forest was already owned by Canada’s leading conservancy, this assumption makes no sense. Was the conservancy going to log it, or flip it to someone who would, after accepting $25 million in tax money to acquire it? Legally, it could not. (I would add that the assumption that logging releases all of the carbon in a forest is also false. Lumber actually sequesters carbon for longer than trees, which eventually die and rot.) The audit found a similar case against EnCana’s flare reduction program, which
the company used on many wells before the trust started offering money. EnCana was saving money as well as reducing emissions without collecting offsets. Therefore, the audit concluded, neither of these projects was a credible offset because the emissions savings would have occurred anyway. Here’s the next Pacific Carbon Trust project that should be audited. In a complicated transaction, the trust bought offsets from something called the Great Bear Carbon Credit Limited Partnership. Yes, this is the world-famous forest on B.C.’s North Coast that was subject to a preservation deal hammered out between the Coastal First Nations, the B.C. government and three U.S.-backed environmental groups. That was in 2006. The offset purchases were in 2009 and 2010, years after detailed preservation areas were mapped and codified in law. Again, the trust paid for forest that was already preserved.
Free Press reserves the right to reject unsigned letters. Letters are edited for brevity, legality and taste. Contact Editor Bill Phillips, 250-564-0005
A8
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
COLUMN: City streets provide an obstacle course for cars A10 Del Barber will be opening for Corb Lund at the CN Centre in May. A11
Community TERESA MALLAM 250-564-0005 arts@pgfreepress.com
www.pgfreepress.ca
Free Press
Playbill
Moyou turns to art for healing TERESA MALLAM
ART AUCTION
arts@pgfreepress.com
The Groop Gallery and Community Arts Council presents The Best Damn Little Art Auction Ever on Friday, April 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. Groop Gallery, 1127Third Ave. Art for everyone and every taste. Phone 250-617-2940 for more information. Live music by the Steal Brothers and a cash bar.
It may look like Leona Moyou has taken a page out of Jungle Book when – like its main character Baloo – she lives her life with the attitude “accentuate the positive.” But when you think what she has overcome, it is inspiring that she always has a smile on her face. “I believe you can do anything you want to do,” she told the Free Pres., “I’m doing that every day. You don’t have to let life hold you back, no matter what happens.” Moyou, 65, is diabetic. She’s had two knee replacements and walks with difficulty. She also struggled for 17 years with alcohol dependency which started after her near fatal car accident years ago. A passenger in the front seat, Moyou was flung into the windshield (she thinks she wasn’t wearing a seatbelt) on impact and her face sustained very serious damage. During her long recovery, she had to have surgery to help reconstruct the bones and tissue of her face. “My eye was just hanging out to here,” she says, touching her cheekbone. Today the facial scars are faint. So is the memory of the lifealtering accident which she says has served to make her appreciate life even more. “I love nature. I notice the little things more now and I see all the good in things. I have a greater appreciation of life. You have to stay positive. I know people who are so negative and it’s hard for me to be around them. (She laughs.) I’ve got two artificial knees and I still go out dancing.” As part of her healing therapy, Moyou has enjoyed finding her-
GARAGE SALE Annual garage sale, bake sale, book sale and concession on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1692 Tenth Ave., hosted by Elder Citizens Recreation Association (ECRA). Donations of garage sale items gratefully accepted, all proceeds go to centre operations. Many seniors are downsizing so this garage sale is huge, says organizers. Shop, sit down and have lunch, and shop some more.
JERRY SEINFELD The incomparable Jerry Seinfeld is coming to the CN Centre on May 2. America’s premier comedian will perform his signature stand-up routine in Prince George. He has been hailed for his uncanny ability to joke about the little things in life that relate to audiences everywhere. Tickets are on sale at all Ticketmaster locations or visit www.ticketmaster.ca.
self through art. “I sketched a moon and stars on a little piece of paper. Someone saw it and encouraged me to continue with my art,” she says in an artist’s statement which accompanies a display of her art in the front window at SpeeDee Printers. It’s been quite a journey from first canvas to solo art exhibit. “I enrolled in a special needs art class at the Artist’s Co-op and then advanced into a regular class with the support of my instructor,” she said. Her paintings have since been reproduced as prints and they grace greeting cards. The collection includes over 50 vibrant oil paintings on a variety of subjects. “I like to draw animals, people, flowers, cabins, castles and lighthouses. I get art cards made from all my paintings and I name all my pictures. We all have names.” The creative process of painting has kept her busy (her classes are in fall and winter) and she hopes people will smile when they see it. A resident of Prince George for most of her life, Moyou is happy with her lot in life. “I never thought I’d come this far. I looked into the (SpeeDee Printers) window as it was being set up with my paintings and I was really proud of myself. It is amazing what a person can accomplish when they set their mind to it. I guess I’m stubborn but I just refuse to give up on my dreams.” Leona Moyou’s art will be on display at SpeeDee Printers until the end of April. Anyone interested in Mayou’s paintings or art cards can contact Handy CirTe re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s cle Resource Society at 101-490 Leona Moyou sits with her art display at SpeeDee Printers. The Qubec St. Phone 250-563-1852 and leave a message for Leona. colourful window exhibit is in place for the month of April.
IMPROVE YOUR HOME’S AIR QUALITY
REMOVE 99.7% of airborne particulate throughout your entire home. allergens pollen dust pet dander odors asthma
mites mold spores fungi bacteria viruses plus more…
Easily Installs to your Existing Furnace • Affordable
DUCT CLEANING ROTO BRUSH
SEE THE CLEAN! See your ‘Before & After’ camera images!!! The only way to really clean your ducts.
39
Years
Experience
FRASER Plumbing & Heating Ltd.
Your Indoor Weatherman
250-562-6777 Toll Free: 1-866-447-6777 Fax: 250-562-6707 430 Third Ave. Prince George
www.frasercanada.com
WOOD FURNACES BY • CLAYTON • HOTBLAST • CADDY • SELKIRK CHIMNEYS WOOD STOVES BY • LOPI • REGENCY • ENERZONE • DROLET • QUADRA FIRE • OSBURN • NESTOR MARTIN • ARCHGARD GAS FIREPLACES BY • LOPI • TRAVIS • REGENCY • KINGSMAN • NAPOLEON • ARCHGARD • NESTOR MARTIN PELLET STOVES & INSERTS BY • QUADRA FIRE
Prince George - Community - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
■ SHOWS FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
UNBC puts Buffy to music This episode in particular that we are putting on, it’s a musical but they [characters] realize that it’s a musical. So unlike a traditional musical, they’re singing and dancing but they are saying, ‘Why are we doing this?’” Bernier has a sweet role in the UNBC musical. “I play Sweets, the eccentric tapdancing demon who is the one who causes the musical extravaganza. He comes to town and turns the whole thing into a show so they [other characters] have to figure out how to defeat him as well as having to deal with their own personal demons.” The heroine, Buffy, is played by Carmen Werner in the UNBC Drama Club version. The head of music, the one Bernie says, “put our band together and transposed all the music for the performance” is Jon Camp-
TERESA MALLAM arts@pgfreepress.com
Arielle Bernier is the “triple threat” – producer, director, cast member – in UNBC Drama Club’s upcoming production of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. A fourth-year UNBC biology student, Bernier took on the task of guiding 15 actors through their paces. Some were novice actors, she said, others have been in previous stage productions. “We have quite the [range of experience] of students in the drama club,” Bernier said Thursday. “Some of our cast had never been on the stage before. A lot of them, when we started last year, said, ‘We just want to do the show with you.’” Bernier was more than happy to work with new actors, she said. “I have lots of theatre and music experience, so I’ve felt almost like a real teacher up there. (She laughs.) The cast has has grown immensely both as actors and performers this year. It’s been great.” Even students who are graduating this year have joined the cast, she said. Why choose Buffy the Vampire Slayer? “Last year we did Dr. Horrible’s SingAlong Blog and after the show we all got together and asked, ‘What do we want to do next year?’ and everybody said, ‘More Joss Whedon.’” Whedon, an American screenwriter and TV series producer, is well known for his very popular Buffy the Vampire Slayer series (1997-2003) and he later produced ‘Dr. Horrible’ in 2008.
“So we came up with Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” Bernier continued. “It’s perfect for us. We have a lot of Buffy fans in the cast [because] a lot of us grew up every day watching Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It was on in the late 90s ,early 2000s, so it’s really perfect for the demographic of university students.” What is the attraction – for young people particularly – to the series? “The [T.V.] show itself, the biggest draw to it in the 90s was having a strong female heroine which was
something really missing in television back then. It did stuff in such a different way.” The UNBC musical, taken from one Buffy episode, is particularly fun, she said, because it makes fun of itself. “Buffy was very known for breaking the fourth wall, even in the TV show. It realizes that it is so ridiculously dramatic that it makes fun of itself.
Year d! Roun
FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
1600 15th Ave, Prince George 250-612-3993 www.cineplex.com
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 EVIL DEAD (NO PASSES)
bell.” UNBC’s Drama Club presents Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Once More With Feeling, on Friday, April 5 (tonight) at 7 p.m. and Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Canfor Theatre. Tickets are $5, available at UNBC Winter Garden and Books and Company.
EVERY SATURDAY 8:30am to 2:00pm 1074-6th Avenue behind the Keg Restaurant
www.farmersmarketpg.ca
Heather’s Fabric Shelf 4TH ANNUAL
EXCLUSIVE TO HEATHERS “BATIK FABRIC” FEATURING KAMLOOPS & REGION Admission by donation - proceeds to SPCA
ONE DAY ONLY • SUNDAY APRIL 14 • 9-4 HOLIDAY INN & SUITES - 675 TRANQUILLE ROAD Early Bird Workshop Friday & Saturday - Register Early!
Visit fabricshelf.ca or call 250-376-7630
WE’VE EXPANDED OUR HIGH-SPEED NETWORK TO PRINCE GEORGE. We’re here to give you and your family the high-speed Internet you need. Get installed today. Call 1.888.975.6763.
(18A: Horror, Thriller) Explicit violence
5:15, 7:45, 10:10pm
G.I. JOE RETALIATION (3D) (NO PASSES) (PG: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction) Violence 4:50, 7:30, 10:15pm OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN (14A: Action, Suspense) Frequent violence
4:10, 7:10, 9:55pm
OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL (3D) (PG: Adventure, Fantasy) Violence, Frightening scenes 7:10,10:00pm THE CROODS (3D) (G: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family)
THE HOST
(PG: Science Fiction, Thriller) Violence
5:10, 7:40, 10:05pm 4:05, 7:05, 10:05pm
When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, . I gave up childish ways
1 Corinthians 13:11
ILL YOUNG MEN... WHAT W ? IS LIFE YOU DO WITH TH ys are born and
n. Bo Our culture has a lack of me mentally, emotionally, but ys, wa al sic phy grow up in m never grow up. They and spiritually many of the remain boys. cius rring Anthony Moonie, Lu “Man Up” is a short Àlm sta Lecrae. Rouser, James Roberson, and ian h at 7:30 PM at the Canad Join us on Friday, April 19t ner of 15th and Ospika for a free Reformed Church on the cordiscussion of the issues it tackles. screening of the Àlm and a ty to vie night – it’s the opportuni This is more than just a mo begin something truly great. Pastor Jim at For more information, call at pastorjim@pgchurch.ca. him (250) 562-9542, or email our about “Man Up,” check out If you want to learn more a. website – www.pgchurch.c
... Envy... Courage... Authority... Responsibility tance... Sexual Temptation...Repen it takes to man up? Are you willing to do what
A9
A10
Prince George - Community - Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
Potholes provide peeves
Northern Finance a 2012 Corolla, Matrix, RAV4 or Tundra from
As self-proclaimed pothole pundit of Prince George (kind of catchy isn’t it?), I can report with great pleasure that my little part of the world has been vastly improved. The giant pockmarks that marred my street have now been filled in – perhaps as I slept – and I can now drive without risk of losing my oil pan to the pitted pavement. TERESAMALLAM I know. That’s a lot of p’s in one paragraph but
Tea with Teresa
0% FOR 72 MONTHS
20th at Redwood Street www.northerntoyota.ca 250.564.7205 | TF 1.800.495.2226
D30798
YOUR CITY MATTERS April 5, 2013 COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS MEETINGS
P13-06 Financial Management and Asset Management Consulting Services closing date: April 17, 2013 For information concerning City of Prince George bidding opportunities visit BC Bid @ www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca
JOB POSTINGS
Finance & Audit Committee Meeting 2nd Floor Conference Room April 8, 2013 @ 12:00 noon Regular Council Meeting Council Chambers April 8, 2013 @ 6:00 pm Downtown Partnership Meeting 2nd Floor Conference Room April 9, 2013 @ 1:00 pm Advisory Committee on Development Design Annex April 10, 2013 @ 12:00 noon
Engineering Assistants 13/018 Regular Full-Time closing April 12 Engineering Assistant, Utility Operations, 13/019 Regular Full-Time close April 12 Event Maintenance Worker, Civic Centre, 13/021 Irregular PT, close April 5 Event Host, PG Civic Centre 13/022 Irregular close April 5 Custodians 13/024 Irregular Part-Time close April 12 Recreation Coordinator (Job Share) Regular Part-Time 13/028 close April 17, 2013
PROCLAMATIONS
Advisory Committee on Accessibility 2nd Floor Conference Room April 10, 2013 @ 5:30 pm Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George 2nd Floor Conference Room April 11, 2013 @ 12:00 noon
BROADCASTING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS: To follow live Council meetings, visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca as webcasting services and video archiving of agenda items are available for the public.
INVITATION TO TENDER 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 T13-08 Prince George Public Library – Knowledge Garden closing date: April 10, 2013
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL P13-02 Supply & Installation of Pay Parking and LPR (License Plate Recognition), Equipment closing date: April 15, 2013
April 27, 2013 is proclaimed “Daffodil Day” April 27, 2013 is proclaimed “World Tai Chi and Qigong Day”
PUBLIC NOTICE 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 1412 12th Avenue, Prince George, BC legally described as Part of Lots 10 to 12, Block 19, District Lot 343, Cariboo District Plan 1268 to Lawrence Emanuel Prasad dba 2nd Thoughts Buy and Sell for a term of 1 year at a rent of $10,200.00 per year, plus applicable taxes. Ian Wells, Planning and Development
SPRING SWEEPING The City of Prince George would like to take an opportunity to provide information regarding dust and air quality to all property owners, companies, contractors and maintenance staff that will be working hard in the coming weeks to conduct sweeping throughout the City. In March and April of every year, attention is turned from snow removal to removing winter debris left on the lots. Removing this material quickly is important to reduce the dust that contributes to poor air quality; however, how the material is removed is equally important.
CLEAN AIR BYLAW The City’s Clean Air Bylaw outlines requirements related to dust. The key points are: • A person must use dust control procedures (eg. air filters) or dust suppression liquids (eg. water) at all times; this also applies to leaf blowers, broom and vacuum sweepers; • When dust suppression liquids are used, they must be applied in sufficient quantities to prevent dust; • A person cannot sweep or conduct other maintenance activity that causes harm to others or properties; and • When an Air Quality Advisory is issued, all sweeping activities must stop immediately. A person wishing to continue sweeping under an advisory may apply to the City for permission under certain circumstances; permission must be requested for each day of an advisory. If you are hiring, or have been hired to sweep a lot, please consider the type of equipment and dust suppression methods you are requesting or using in relation to the requirements of the Clean Air Bylaw. Please ensure you or your contractor is using dust suppression methods (air filters or liquids) at all times and that your sweeping activities are scheduled around air quality advisories and during rainy damp conditions. Your efforts could help your neighbor, a friend, or a family member breathe easier. Questions & Information If you have questions please visit our website at www.princegeorge.ca/environment/ airquality or contact: • Prince George Air Improvement Roundtable (PGAIR) at 250-612-0252 for general air quality Information; • Community Planning at 250-561-7600 for Air Quality Advisory sweeping approval; • Bylaw Services at 250-561-7622 for information on the Bylaw or to make a City Bylaw complaint; or, • Ministry of Environment Air Quality Complaints Line at 250-565-6135 during office hours or 250-565-6457 after office hours. Your assistance in minimizing dust during spring cleaning in our city will improve our air quality and to demonstrate pride in our great community.
CITY OF PRINCE GEORGE Official Host City - 2015 Canada Winter Games
at least I am no longer p.o.’d in P.G. I live just off Highway 97 on 15th Avenue and for the last few weeks I have felt as if I was about to fall into an abyss every time I drove home. Coming off Fifth and Johnson was no better. It got to the point I dreaded going home or taking any assignments that took me to parts unknown. There was bound to be a pothole. This morning, I checked out a few other problematic places and lots of bad spots have also been repaired. Well, filled in. Repair and repaving comes later, I am told. So kudos to the city workers who get so much grief with the spring thaw. And as one who in the course of my reporting duties drives around the city taking photos and talking to people, it makes my day so much better when the streets are not obstacle courses fit for the Amazing Race – Canada. To those who still have to drive over, in and around potholes in their paths I can only say be patient. I am sure the city crew will be coming along in due course. If not, just be thankful if you have good shocks. I do not. Mine have worn thin over the years along with my patience. That happens as you get older. So little things, like having a level playing field or city streets, mean a lot.
KEEPER OF CARDS
Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s
Marcella Pickering sits at her “bingo command centre” Tuesday at the Seniors Activity Centre on Brunswick Street. The senior keeps watch over about 20 bingo cards.
SHOE SALE Now Until Sunday April 7th HURRY IN FOR BEST SELECTION!
BUY ONE PAIR
20
30
% BUY OFF TWO PAIRS
40
BUY THREE OR MORE PAIRS
% OFF
% OFF
*does not apply to previous sales, layaways and can not be combined with other sales, discounts, promotions or offers.
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L 3V9 Tel. (250) 561-7600 • Fax (250) 612-5605 www.princegeorge.ca • ServiceCentre@city.pg.bc.ca
FOLLOW US @cityofpg ®
250.596.9250 | 2348 Westwood Drive 250.962.2928 | Hart Shopping Mall 778-414-9069 | 424B Reid St, Quesnel
www.shhhhgifts.com
Prince George - Community - Free Press
Like similar facilities in Norway and Scotland, every tanker calling on Northern Gateway’s marine terminal will be double-hulled, and adhere to stringent standards. That means no tankers older than 20 years will be allowed to operate. It means every tanker must carry the most advanced navigational technology and be crewed by only the most highly
IGI N A
L
E
GE
T. 19 9
8
’S
Nowhere is our progress more evident than in the way we are approaching the Northern Gateway Pipeline. The standards it will be built and operated to far exceed anything ever contemplated a generation ago.
OR
IC
Following the Exxon spill, the marine shipping industry in Canada and worldwide began to rethink virtually every aspect of its business. It wasn’t easy. But it was absolutely necessary. And looking back 24 years later, the industry has taken great strides to ensure another catastrophic spill never happens again.
E
S O RGE E
STARBURST TRAVEL & CRUISES
Tickets $50 at Butterfly Threads on 4th & Dominion, Shhhh on Westwood or at www.girlfriendswhocarepg.eventbrite.ca
For Caring Divas who love Desserts & Delightful Decadence.
Menu GOLD
$249
SILVER
$149
BRONZE
$99
INTERIOR
$79
EXTERIOR
$29
ENGINE
$25
EXTERIOR WAX
$69
Includes SILVER, plus: Degreasing of engine compartment, shampooing of carpets and seats
THEN AND NOW: Changes since Exxon Valdez Every Canadian of a certain age remembers the day the Exxon Valdez ran aground in Prince William Sound, Alaska. It was a tragic day and one which marked a turning point for marine shipping along British Columbia’s coastline.
NC
Take a top performer and mime artist, a sweet-sounding jazz singer, add in a couple of seasoned poets, an international flavour musician, an accomplished actor and then carefully fold in a director, stir – and voila, a Recipe for Delight. The April 13 show at Artspace will appeal to a wide variety of tastebuds because there’s something for everyone. Performer Rob Ziegler said he’s excited to get the unique show underway. “The show is coming together nicely, we’ll have two halves totalling about 90 minutes.” Ziegler’s wife (his fourth and last if you’ve read the dedication in his book The Draft Dodger Dues) is Darlene Shatford, an accomplished jazz singer who will be performing a few numbers. And while many people know Jim Brinkman as the businessman behind all the books and treats at Cafe Voltaire in Books and Company, few except those in his “group of seven” Recipe for Delight circle know he’s also a poet. He and Jana Brinkman will be reading their poems at the April 13 event.
GATEWAY perspectives
A girlfriend only FUN-raiser evening of desserts, and decadence featuring a fashion show and pampering from the many interactive booths to help you look and feel better.
R
Recipe has much to offer
Saturday, April 27, 2013 The Ramada
PRI
Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans have announced that alt-country, folk-rock artist Del Barber will be their special guest at the Pilsner Bush Bash at the CN Centre on Thursday, May 9. The award-winning singersongwriter from Winnipeg is also a multi-instrumentalist. He plays acoustic guitar, harmonica, banjo and mandolin. In 2011, Barber won two Western Canadian Music Awards for Independent Album of the Year and Roots Solo Recording of the Year. In 2010, he released his fourth album Love Songs for the Last Twenty which got him a nomination for a Juno Award for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year. This summer Barber is scheduled to play Smither’s Midsummer Music Festival. The Pilsner Bush Bash with Corb Lund and the Hurtin’ Albertans and special guest Del Barber plays CN Centre, Thursday, May 9. Honkytonk cabaret (19 years and older). Tickets are at all Ticketmaster outlets charge by phone at 1-855-985Photo submitted 5000 or order on-line at www. Winnipeg singer-songwriter Del Barber will be opening for ticketmaster.ca. Corb Lund at the May 9 show at CN Centre.
trained professionals. And it means that laden tankers will have two tugs escorting them, one tethered. Our goal: to reduce the risk of a spill to as close to zero as possible. And if a spill does occur, our tug escorts will provide immediate first response to minimize the impact on the environment while our full emergency response is quickly brought to bear. Our response program will greatly enhance safety for all marine traffic on B.C.’s north coast. We hope all Canadians recognize that the Exxon Valdez spill resulted in real and lasting change. For Canada’s oil marine shipping industry, the events of that day 24 years ago marked a moment of profound change. As a result, British Columbians can benefit from the enormous economic opportunity our industry generates, while being confident that our environment is protected.
Includes BRONZE, plus: Washing of wheels & inner fenders, vacuuming trunk, shampooing floor mats, and paint waxing. Includes hand washing and drying of the exterior, interior vacuum, glass cleaning and instrument panel
Includes interior vacuum, shampoo carpets & seats, deodorize, windows and wipe down
Includes hand washing, tire shine and windows.
Includes degreasing engine compartment, wipe down and windshield clean.
Includes exterior wash, wax and glass cleaning.
TIRE SHINE Includes tire cleaning and shine. Janet Holder Executive Vice President Western Access Enbridge Inc.
A11
A FUN-raiser for Prince George Rotary Hospice House
H
Barber opens for Lund
Friday, April 5, 2013
#1 T
www.pgfreepress.com
MAG REFRESH Includes washing and polishing rims.
$19 $49
1745 Victoria Street • 250-564-6378 It’s more than a pipeline. It’s a path to delivering energy safely. Join the conversation at
northerngateway.ca
©2013 Northern Gateway Pipelines Inc.
To place a classified ad call:
250-564.0005
A12
Prince George Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
TITLE SPONSOR
Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 Prince George Civic Centre Conference & Workshops 8:00am–4:00pm Trade Show Exhibit 8:00am– 4:00pm Awards Gala 6:00pm–10:00pm
CONGRATULATIONS to our Nominees! Rising Star
Influence & Impact Woman of the Year
Aboriginal Woman of Distinction Award
F 0 F 1 ! F # 5 F 0 & F ! ! F " ) F ! F * F 1 F 1 2 F + 1
Sponsored by: Central Interior Logging Association
Sponsored by: Aboriginal Business Development Centre
F 0 F + ) F 0 F ! * F * F " . F * g + F 2 % F 0 )
F ! % F + # F * F * g + F + . F 2 %
Community Enrichment Award
Home Based Business Woman of the Year Award
Sponsored By: CNC
Professional Woman of Distinction Award
Sponsored by: Sponsored by: Prince George Chamber of Commerce Prince George Free Press F ! % F 0 & F 1 + . F . F * F 1 ) F 1 F 2 % F ( œ ) .
F 0 F ( %
Sponsored by: Business Development Bank of Canada F ! F " F # F # ! G F * g + F 2 &
Business Woman of the Year Award Sponsored by: Investors Group F / F ! *
REGISTRATION FEE $300 Cost Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Workshops & Awards Gala *Registration closes April 10th, 2013 Registration is NOW available online at www.pgchamber.bc.ca/events OR Shirly Prokopchuk at spnorthernevents@gmail.com | 250.552.3817 THANK YOU TO THE FOLLOWING PARTNERS OF THE 2013 WOMEN OF THE NORTH CONFERENCE AND AWARDS GALA
VITALITY
PLASTIC SURGERY LASER & SKIN CARE
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
B1
MILLER: Cougars’ lack of fans supported by the numbers B4
Sports
Jason Kerswill is leaving UNBC for a new position B7
ALISTAIR MCINNIS 250-564-0005 sports@pgfreepress.com
www.pgfreepress.com ■ PROVINCIAL MEET
Local gymnasts get ready to flip and fly Best in the province compete this weekend at Northern Sport Centre ALISTAIR MCINNIS sports@pgfreepress.com
A gymnastics competition has unfolded in the Northern Sport Centre before. But at this weekend’s Artistic Gymnastics BC Championships, operations will be different than five years ago. When the DelTech Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships took place in May 2008, nobody knew where the 2015 Canada Winter Games would be headed. The provincial meet running today through Sunday acts as a test event for the Games, taking place in Prince George from Feb. 13 to March 1, 2015. In less than two years, the top gymnasts from across the country will compete at the NSC. “Canada Games will be there over the weekend, sort of just checking different areas, our accreditation, our food area and just sort of seeing what they want to keep the same, what they might want to change a little bit,” Prince George Gymnastics Club coach Jodie Hinks says. “It’s basically just for them to be able to get a feel that we ran a meet before of this calibre, of this size. They just need that clarification that we’re able to run an event like that.” Although it’s been five years, the experience of holding the Western Canadian meet has organizers confident they can stage a successful event. Hinks notes that the setup will be similar to what it was in 2008, when the NSC was in only its first year of operation. Hinks says they’ll pull bleachers out on one side and leave the others back. The gym floor will be packed with activity. Appa-
Samantha Thomas, left, Kaylee Watt and Amy Hackle take a break during a Prince George Gymnastics Club training session on Tuesday afternoon. The gymnasts will be competing in their first provincial championship meet this weekend when the club plays host to the 2013 Artistic Gymnastics BC Championships, Friday to Sunday at the Northern Sport Centre. A lis ta ir M cINNIS/ Fre e Pre s s
ratus for six male events and four female events will be in place. “When there’s that much going on, it makes it exciting to watch,” Hinks says. As time has passed, so has the makeup of the Prince George club. The host team has 25 members slated to compete this weekend, with different ages and experience levels. Gymnasts entering their first provincial championship meet include a trio of Prince George Level 2 gymnasts: 13-year-old Samantha Thomas, 10-year-old Kaylee Watt and 12-year-old Amy Hackle. “I’m very excited, but I’m very nervous about competing at the games with a lot of people watching,” Thomas says.
Watt says she’s scared, trying to stay calm entering the event. “I’m competing alone, the only person (from Prince George),” Watt says of her category. They also won’t be surprised to see talented gymnasts from other clubs. “I expect they’re going to be pretty good because they made it to provincials,” Hackle says. Thomas is aiming for medals, while Watt says she’s “not going to be last place.” Other Prince George club members slated to compete are: Sydney Hamilton, Bronwyn Ellington, Aly Muir, Reid Powers, Kimberley Marsh, Erica Hirtz, Lindsay Van Mook, Mary-
Prince George Relay For Life May 11 – 12, 10 am – 10 am
Kate Barwise, Rhiana Palfy, Mekenna Parker, Anna MacDonald, Jaymie Hinks, Miranda Doerksen, Tianna Millns, Alia Wilson, Lina Goto, Milan Knight, Shayna McCormick, Evan Weis, Colbey Simunac, Lane Oke and Tyler Strizich. NOTES: Schedule – Today’s schedule begins with the arrival of the first flight of athletes at 7:15 a.m., with a general warm-up and judges meeting at 7:30 a.m. The first competition is scheduled for 8 a.m. The day wraps up with the final awards presentation starting at 9:30 p.m. turn to PAGE B5
Masich Place Stadium $20 Registration (deadline April 26)
For every $500 an individual 2013 Relay participant raises before Thursday, May 9 at 4:30 pm, he or she will have one entry in a draw for a 2013 Dodge Dart donated by Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge. Relay For Life gives you and your community the opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost and fight back against all cancers. For more information or to register: relaybc.ca/PrinceGeorge2013
B2
Friday, April 5, 2013
Since 1917
Prince George Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Prince George - Sports - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Steven Landine (red) of Shaolin Boxing in Prince George fights Michael Rankin of Lights Out of Vancouver in a 145 lb. senior match at the 2 Rivers Boxing Club and Boxing BC Rumble #18 in Quesnel on March 30. Landine won.
BUT AT HIS
weekend for a card. Galoes and Hume will be joined by Joel Campbell, Hank Luken, George Davies and Tyson Taylor. Galoes and Hume plan on representing the club back in Vancouver this summer. Sponagle notes that they’ll enter a Combsport national event in July.
HOCKEY Although there are no more Prince George Minor Hockey Association tournaments, hockey players will hit the ice in Prince George this weekend. The 2013 Prince George Aboriginal Youth Hockey Championships run today through Sunday at CN
Centre and Kin 2. A total of 25 teams are expected to compete. The tournament includes six divisions: tykes, novice, atom, peewee development, peewee competitive, and midget. The first game is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at CN Centre. The last championship game, the midget division final, is slated to start on Sunday at 3:45 a.m. at CN Centre.
SPRUCE KINGS The Spruce Kings Spring Prospects Camp returns this month. The 2013 camp is scheduled for April 12 to 14 at the Coliseum. The camp identifies
abilities and the future potential of players interested in joining the B.C. Hockey League team. A group of players will receive invites to return to the Coliseum for the Spruce Kings’ main training camp in late August. The camp will include a minimum of four ice times for each player. It’s open for all players born between the years 1994 and 1998. Camp registration will be in the Coliseum lobby on April 12 from 10 to 11 a.m. The first ice session will follow at noon. More information is available through the Spruce Kings website at www. sprucekings.bc.ca.
IMPORTANT!
WARRIORS Prince George Tennis Club
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2013 Notice is hereby given of a public meeting to be held at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club on April 10, 2013 commencing at 7:00 p.m. The agenda will include an important update on the relocation of the tennis courts as well as the election of executive and directors for the 2013/2014 season.
Attendance of all tennis and pickleball members is essential.
PRICES WHO ASKS
QUESTIONS? COMING SOON! MORE CHOICES. FEWER $$$. 25% OFF* selected Signature Series® window coverings by Budget Blinds® 778-650-5233 | budgetblinds.com
*At participating franchises only. Each franchise independently owned and operated. Valid on Signature Series® window coverings by Budget Blinds®. Not valid with any other offer. Must be presented at time of initial estimate. Some restrictions may apply. Ask for details. ©Budget Blinds, Inc. Budget Blinds is a registered trademark of Budget Blinds, Inc. and a Home Franchise Concepts brand.
Boxers do well in Quesnel
The Spruce Capital Warriors Boxing Club is also active this month. On the weekend, coach Wayne Sponagle travelled to the Lower Mainland for the Western Championships. He was joined by boxers Tim Galoes and Marcus Hume. Although Hume wasn’t able to get a fight at the Combsport event, Galoes stepped in the ring for a tilt against Julian Kim of Port Kells Boxing Club (Surrey). Galoes defeated Kim in the 175-lb. senior open fight. Six members of the Warriors are travelling to Revelstoke this
SURPLU S HERB Y IS NO WHIZ KID!
Wa l t e r S T R O N G / B l a c k P re s s
The Inner City Boxing Club entered the Rumble in the Cariboo in Quesnel on the weekend. Training partners Kenny Lally and Jag Seehra competed in the event, hosted by the 2 Rivers Boxing Club. Both pugilists won their tilts by unanimous decision. Seehra defeated Robby Cuisine. Lally was victorious over Eric Taylor of Edmonton. Lally and Seehra will look ahead to more boxing assignments this month. Lally is scheduled to leave for Serbia on April 12 for more international duty. Seehra is going to scout the Montana Golden Gloves. The Inner City Boxing Club, led by head coach Bob Pegues, continues to prepare for an event of their own. The club hosts the Night of the Champions on May 11 at the Northern Sport Centre.
B3
Friday, April 5, 2013
THE BEST IN CUSTOM BLINDS & WINDOW COVERINGS
B4
Prince George - Sports - Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
Cougar fans not showing up in droves
Meagre attendance at Prince George Cougar’s home games has been well documented, but how do their numbers stack up against other WHL
cities? Not surprisingly, when you do an analysis they rank 22nd out of 22 teams, in fact the numbers are not even close.
For news and updates, check us out online at www.rdffg.bc.ca 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Telephone: (250) 960-4400, Toll Free 1-800-667-1959 Fax (250) 563-7520, Web: www.rdffg.bc.ca
Where is Chris? An Dealer
Chris Vigue Sales Associate
Cell: 250.617.1123 DL#30540
www.pgfreepress.com
2021 HWY 16, Prince George
The league attenNow, let’s look at dance report based attendance in other on all 36 home games WHL cities. The next for each team shows lowest figures after that the P.G. are Cougars Swift Curhave rent with Hart consisan average Beat tently of 2,178, shown a HARTLEYMILLER Kootenay declinat 2,411, ing audiand Prince ence from an average Albert at 2,674. The of 2,207 in 2010/11 other 18 teams are to 2,047 in 2011/12 over 3,600. Calgary to 1,840 in 2012/13. tops the list at 9,300 Albeit this averfollowed by Edmonage was enhanced ton at 7,575 and Vanby a crowd of 4.238 couver at 7,205. The on opening night league average was (Sept. 28) and 4,029 4,815, or about 3,000 on Teddy Bear night more than Prince (Dec. 16). There were George. only four other times Another attendance where CN Centre had measuring stick is an announced crowd percentage of capacof more than 2,000. ity. The Cougars maxOn the other hand, imum home crowd 19 of the home dates, is 5,971 which means slightly more than they are just 30.8 per half, had 1,700 or less cent filled (about half spectators, including of the 62.3 league season lows 1,371 on average). Oct. 24 and 1,373 on The next lowest March 5. is Saskatoon at 39.8, Edmonton at 45, and Vancouver at 46. The other 18 teams are over 56 per cent. The leader is Prince Albert at 103.6 followed by Medicine Hat at 100. To conclude: these figures are a reminder why rumours constantly circulate that the Cougars will be moved or bought, although there is no concrete evidence that a major change is imminent. In the short term, it’s status quo, but long term, the viability of the franchise
2012-13 WHL ATTENDANCE REPORT (Figures supplied by WHL) Average for 36 game regular season ( ) indicates % of capacity: Calgary 9,300 (56.9) Edmonton 7,575 (45.0) Vancouver 7,205 (46.0) Portland 6,687 (63.4) Spokane 6,368 (61.4) Saskatoon 6,040 (39.8) Kelowna 5,358 (89.2) Victoria 5,189 (77.5) Red Deer 5,175 (90.2) Everett 5,062 (62.1) Kamloops 4,825 (88.4) Tri-City 4.495 (77.5) Regina 4,246 (62.4) Seattle 4,036 (67.0) Medicine Hat 4,006 (100.0) Moose Jaw 3,814 (87.0) Brandon 3,787 (74.2) Lethbridge 3,650 (71.5) Prince Albert 2,674 (103.6) Kootenay 2,411 (56.6) Swift Current 2,178 (75.7) Prince George 1,840 (30.8) Totals (Average) 4,815 (62.3) remains in question. Cougars VP Brandi Brodsky stated in a recent interview that the team requires about 3,000 fans a game to break even. So, let’s accept that figure at face value. The Cougars need about 1,200 more fans a game or 43,200 over a 36-game period to balance the books. At an average of approximately $15 per ticket, this translates to roughly $648,000. How many businesses that you know of can remain viable, by staying the course, while sustaining a loss of over half a million dollars per year?
••• There’s a certain appeal to streaks in sports as they undeniably create interest. Now that the win streaks for the Miami Heat and the Pittsburgh Penguins are over, there is a natural letdown. The Heat and Penguins are both atop their leagues, but their results, until playoffs, are secondary. Miami is a much more respected team since reeling off 27 consecutive victories, second all-time in the NBA. The jeers for Lebron and company turned into cheers as fans were hoping for history, however, the 1971-72 L.A. Lakers 33 wins in a row is safe. It’s interesting how that streak changed the image of the Heat, who recently
claimed the honor of (arguably) the most despised team in the league. The Penguins 15 straight victories were just two behind the NHL all-time record which Pittsburgh set in 1993. Greatness in sports is rare. Lengthy winning streaks, it could be argued, are harder to come by than a championship. I am not suggesting winning a lot of games without a blemish is more of an accomplishment than a playoff title, however, there is a playoff champion every year while it’s every “several” years that a team simply challenges all-time win streaks. Let’s just say to capture a championship in the same season as a massive streak would be the ultimate “Win-Win” situation. FROM THE QUOTE RACK: This week was the 75th anniversary of Abbott and Costello’s “Who’s on First” sketch. To give you an idea how long ago that was, most of the 2013 Yankees’ starting lineup was still in Little League. Contributor Janice Hough of Palo Alto, California (www.leftcoastsportsbabe.com) Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for Hqprincegeorge.com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com. Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller
RUN • SKI • SWIM • APPAREL COME IN FOR YOUR PERSONALIZED SHOE FITTING TODAY!
2 Services
9:00am and 11:00am 2055 20th Avenue, Prince George Led by Pastor Tim Osiowy and team
(250) 563-1003 www.gatewaychristianministries.com
adidas • asics • balega • brooks • icebreaker • merrell mizuno • new balance • salomon • saucony • sugoi
Stride & Glide S
P
O
R
T
S
www.strideandglide.ca • info@strideandglide.ca
1655A 15th Ave (Across from Parkwood Mall)
250-612-4754
Prince George - Sports - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Plenty of talent coming to meet from PAGE B1
Saturday’s events are scheduled to begin at 7:30 a.m., wrapping up with the awards ceremony that starts at 8:30 p.m. Saturday’s schedule includes male and female national level competitions from 2:30 to 8:15 p.m. On Sunday, the first set of athletes are scheduled to arrive at 7:50 a.m. The day’s activities wrap up with an awards presentation starting at 3:30 p.m. Clean-up will begin Sunday afternoon. Westerns – Alia Wilson will represent the Prince George Gymnastics Club at the 2013 Western Canadian Gymnastics, scheduled for May 2 to 4 in Winnipeg. Wilson qualified for the event at the Surrey Classic in the beginning of March. “For Alia, her grabbing that top spot was a pretty big deal and she was absolutely, I think, surprised in a sense,” Hinks says. “But she’s definitely of the skill level to do it.” Wilson will be one of the Prince George club’s top medal hopefuls this weekend. Hinks noted that she’s aiming for a top-three finish. Visitors – With more than 550 athletes expected to compete this weekend, Prince George will welcome hundreds of visitors for the meet. Forty clubs from across the province will be represented. Among the athletes scheduled to compete is male gymnast Zachary Clay of Twisters Gymnastics (Abbotsford), the reigning Canadian junior champion. Shallon Olsen of the Omega Gymnastics Academy (Coquitlam) is also slated to enter the event. Olsen recently cap-
HURRY HARD
Friday, April 5, 2013
B5
FREE ADMISSION PG WAHM (Prince George Work At Home Moms & Dads) presents:
5th Annual
Home-Based Business Trade Show Saturday, April 13 • 9:30-5 p.m. At the Drop in with your family!
A listair McINNIS/Fre e Pre s s
Al Wiensczyk, left, and Norm Carne sweep a rock thrown by skip Scott Horvath during the championship final of the Kelly Cup men’s curling bonspiel. Horvath met Bill Lim in the game, falling short by a 4-3 score. tured her second junior women’s Elite Canada title and was named Sport BC’s 2012 Junior Female Athlete of the Year. Tickets – Tickets are available at the door at prices of $10 for a day or $20 for a weekend ($5 for a day for students
and seniors). Children under six can attend for free, while family passes are also available. More information is available through Gymnastics BC at www.gymbcevents. com.
Civic Centre
Over $300 in shopping sprees! Visit www.pgwahm.com to register! Over 80 vendors offering food, spa, clothing, gifts, cakes, photography, services, children’s products and much, much more... Proudly sponsored by
KMS
Life Coaching Ltd. www.balancingact.ca
B6
Prince George Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
www.pgfreepress.com
4 % &/ 5) &3 *- ' 0' "13
kia.ca
%
**
PAY
90 DAYS
+
DESIGNED TO
'
SALES EVENT
ON ANY 2013 KIA
HWY (A/T): 6.5L/100KM CITY (A/T): 9.8L/100KM
2013 UP TO
0 + 3,000 + %
COMPARE MORE HERE
$
IN LOAN SAVINGS
10 E
ON SORENTO ONLY
MORE MAXIMUM CARGO SPACE THAN HONDA CR-V1 2 MORE YEARS OF WARRANTY THAN FORD ESCAPE2 MORE HORSEPOWER THAN TOYOTA RAV43
OR VISIT WWW.KIA.CA/COMPARESORENTO
$217& bi-weekly at 0% APR for 60 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $3,000 IN LOAN SAVINGSΩ. Offer based on 2013 Sorento 3.5L LX AT with a purchase price of $31,267.
AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
Sorento SX shownU
OR 1": %":4
0 + %
'
COMPARE MORE HERE
3&$&*7& 61 50 */ $"4) 4"7*/(4‡ 0/ 4&
Sportage SX shown
-&$5 .0%&-4
INCL. AIR, KEYLESS ENTRY & SATELLITE RADIO
2013 OWN IT FROM
WITH
AT
121 0 1.49
$
&
BI-WEEKLY
$
DOWN
%
APR
OR
3&$&*7& 61 50 */ $"4) 4"7*/(4‡ 0/ 4&
*5-year/100,000 km worry-free comprehensive warranty.
HWY (M/T): 6.7L/100KM CITY (M/T): 8.5L/100KM
COMPARE MORE HERE 8 E
-&$5 .0%&-4
2 MORE YEARS OF WARRANTY THAN TOYOTA MATRIX7 MORE HORSEPOWER THAN SCION XB8 MORE PASSENGER VOLUME THAN NISSAN CUBE9
WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED
OR VISIT WWW.KIA.CA/COMPARESPORTAGE
$295 bi-weekly at 0%** APR for 36 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination, fees and $750 LOAN SAVINGS§. Offer based on 2013 Sportage LX MT FWD with a purchase price of $23,767.
U
Soul 4u Luxury shownU
9 E
MORE CARGO VOLUME THAN JEEP COMPASS4 MORE HORSEPOWER THAN MAZDA CX-55 2 MORE YEARS OF WARRANTY THAN NISSAN ROGUE6 AVAILABLE ALL-WHEEL DRIVE
HWY (A/T): 6.5L/100KM CITY (A/T): 9.7L/100KM
INCL. AIR & KEYLESS ENTRY
2013
OR VISIT WWW.KIA.CA/COMPARESOUL
bi-weekly for 60 months, amortized over 84 months with $0 DOWN PAYMENT. Offer includes delivery, destination and fees. Offer based on 2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT with a purchase price of $20,967.
Gustafson’s Kia North
1912 – 20th Avenue, Prince George, BC (250) 563-7949
Offer(s) available on select new 2013 models through participating dealers to qualified customers who take delivery by April 30, 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 Sportage LX MT FWD (SP551D) with a selling price of $23,767, financed at 0% APR for 36 months. 78 bi-weekly payments equal $295 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. ¤“Don’t Pay Until Fall” offer is available O.A.C. to eligible retail customers who finance or lease a new 2013 Sorento from a participating dealer between April 2-30, 2013. No interest will accrue during the first 150 days of the finance contract. After 180 days, interest accrues and the purchaser will repay both the principal and interest monthly over the contract’s term. Offer cannot be combined with “Don’t Pay For 90 Days” offer. ȍ“$3,000 loan savings” offer is available on approved credit to eligible retail customers who finance a new 2013 Sorento 3.5L LX (SR75ED) trim only from a participating dealer between April 2-30, 2013. $3,000 loan savings will be applied as a reduction from the selling price before taxes. See your dealer for complete details. Offer ends April 30, 2013. &Bi-weekly finance payment O.A.C. for new 2013 Sorento LX (SR75ED)/2013 Soul 2.0L 2u MT (SO553D) based on a selling price of $31,267/$20,967 is $217/$121 with an APR of 0%/1.49% for 60 months, amortized over an 84-month period. Estimated remaining principal balance of $0/$6,215 plus applicable taxes due at end of 60-month period. Retailer may sell for less. See dealer for full details. §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. ‡Up to $2,500/$1,500 cash savings on the cash purchase of select new 2013 Sportage/2013 Soul models from a participating dealer between April 2–30, 2013, is deducted from the selling price before taxes and cannot be combined with special lease and finance offers. Some conditions apply. 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. 7 60 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. 6Model 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. ÇHighway/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.
Prince George - Sports - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
B7
Spicy Green’ss ant Restaurant
TWO LOCATIONS:
HART HWY. & COLLEGE HEIGHTS
A listair McINNIS / Free Press
Fully li licensed. d S Specializing i li i iin S South th IIndian, di Sri Lankan, Singapore Cuisine TRY OUR LUNCH SPECIALS AT THE COLLEGE HEIGHTS LOCATION MON–THURS 11:30am–2:30pm )"35 )0634 .PO QN t 5VFT 4BU BN QN )"35 )0634 .PO o QN t 5VFT o4BU BNo QN )BSU )JHIXBZ t 1) t %FMJWFSZ $0--&(& )&*()54 01&/ BNo QN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK %PNBOP #MWE t 1) PS 'SFF %FMJWFSZ PO PSEFST PWFS XJUIJO LNT EFMJWFSZ DIBSHF GPS PSEFST PWFS LN
EAT IN • TAKE OUT • DELIVERY www.spicygreensrestaurant.com
SAVE UP TO
$
38
ON YOUR NEXT GROCERY BILL!
ek’s money saving deals de from our team of experts. { Check out this week’s
{
UNBC director of athletics and recreation Jason Kerswill holds up a drum that was presented to him by the First Nations drum team as a parting gift. Today marks Kerswill’s last day filling the role. He’s moving to Toronto, where he’ll start a new position with Canada Basketball on April 15.
Kerswill leaves for national post ALISTAIR MCINNIS sports@pgfreepress.com
When Jason Kerswill wraps up his shift today, he’ll finish his role as UNBC director of athletics and recreation. While staff members will be at UNBC next week, Kerswill will be heading east, en route to his new home. Kerswill, 33, is preparing for a move to Toronto, where he’ll begin filling an important position with Canada Basketball. Last month, Kerswill was named manager of high performance for the Canadian national men’s basketball teams. His first day on the job is April 15. The position connects Kerswill with Los Angeles Lakers guard Steve Nash, Canada Basketball’s general manager for the senior men’s team. He’ll also work with Rowan Barrett, a 17-year Team Canada veteran who’s the assistant general manager and executive vice president of the senior men’s program. Kerswill will play an integral role in helping the Canadian team try to advance to the Olympics. The next Olympic Summer Games run from Aug. 5 to 21, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Kerswill calls it an opportunity he had to jump at. But he didn’t overlook the role UNBC has played in helping him advance his career. In two and a half years filling the UNBC athletic direc-
tor position, he led the Timberwolves’ basketball and soccer teams from the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association into Canadian Inveruniversity Sport. “I think that played a big role in being able to articulate my experiences as a senior administrator at a university, and then also at the Edge School in Calgary,� Kerswill says. “Those definitely help strengthen the resume, but it’s not like I was actively seeking a different opportunity. But like we talked about, this was something that when you see it, you have to apply for it and see what happens.� Asked to discuss the highlights of his tenure at UNBC, Kerswill responds with what he calls four major items.
The move into Canada West tops the list, Kerswill giving credit to the other staff at UNBC who helped the athletics department make the transition, something they’d been aiming towards years before he started at the university. The Timberwolves’ double gold basketball result last year in North Vancouver, their final provincial tournament as CCAA members, represents another highlight to Kerswill. He also mentions their community service award in 2011 with the Spread the Net Campaign, and the growth of the soccer program with the hiring of two full-time coaches last spring. “Those are four big accomplishments. The other thing is just being able to watch
the student athletes who have given three, four, five years to this program,� he says. “Watching them grow over my three years here has been excellent, it’s something for me to be a part of.� The Timberwolves have a history of players being named Academic All-Canadians, something Kerswill hopes to see continue. “They do a very good job in the classroom and without the support of the faculty here at the university, a lot of what our players accomplish on the court or on the soccer fields wouldn’t be possible,� Kerswill says, “so they need to be recognized for their contributions to the program.� Although Kerswill will be driving to Toronto, his wife
Wendy and children will meet him there. They have two daughters, two and four years. Relocating to Ontario moves Kerswill closer to the majority of his family. He grew up in Ottawa, where his parents still reside. He notes that a lot of his relatives and friends reside in the Toronto area. Kerswill’s 28-yearold brother Matt also lives in Toronto. “This is an opportunity to get back into Ontario and put some roots down and really look to establish ourselves in the Toronto area,� he says.
Just a few of our Featured Advertisers:
your source for FREE coupons
Sign up for free e-Offers and get the inside scoop on the best flyer deals!
McDonald’s 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 ďŹ nal. Prizes must be accepted as awarded. No substitutions.
SAVE 40 $
100% Locally Owned & Operated!
@
00
Starting At $239
BOOK YOUR SPRING YARD AND LAWN MAINTENANCE BY APRIL 30 AND SAVE.
Prince George 250-964-1103 #450 - 5240 Domano Boulevard Located in College Heights next to Save-On Foods
/PU SFEFFNBCMF XJUI BOZ PUIFS PĂľFS 0OF DPVQPO QFS DVTUPNFS $PVQPO FYQJSFT "VH Not redeemable with any other offer. One coupon per customer. Coupon expires April 14, 2013.
2 5 0
WORK WILL BE DONE WHEN SNOW IS GONE!
962-0421 CALL TODAY!
www.forevergreenirrigation.ca
Ask us about our landscaping services
Give your lawn and yard a head start
B8
C& Opportunities Prince George - Classifieds - Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
areers
Acing it with the ACE-IT program at CNC TARYN WILSON Automotive Training Standards Organization
Rob Bacon was a typical Grade 10 student at Kelly Road Secondary School. He had no career in mind and no direction or plan of what he wanted to do after graduation except playing his guitar and travelling. During a mandatory Planning 10 course, Doug Borden, a representative from the Career Technical Centre (CTC), a partnership between the College of New Caledonia and School District 57, came into his class to talk about the ACE-IT program (Accelerated Credit Enrolment). The program would entail leaving high school for a year and attending a mechanics course at CNC. He never really paid much attention to the benefits of this program or how it worked, but when Grade 11 came, the representatives from CNC came back into his school and talked about this program again and with a bit of peer influence he got his application in and was accepted. He says it was “the best decision I ever made ‘cause it put me in the right direction.” ACE-IT programs are available through a number Prince George Association for Community Living
ResidenƟal Care Staī 5 Regular full Ɵme and relief Male and female staī needed to create a posiƟve home life, support people when parƟcipaƟng in community events, making choices and pursuing other opportuniƟes. You will also assist people with daily living skills which may include personal care. Requirements: Ability to enroll in Community and School Support (CASS) Courses 140, 145, 130, & 150, experience with disabiliƟes, knowledge of conŇict resoluƟon/ crisis intervenƟon, ability to organize acƟviƟes, establish rapport with clients; and observe and recognize changes. Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License and Driving Abstract; work requires the use of a personal vehicle. Basic computer skills and physical ability to carry out the duƟes. Excellent beneĮts and Municipal Pension Plan provided. Is Caring Your Passion? Join AiMHi’s 450 dedicated employees providing advocacy, support and services to people who have special needs.
Submit resume to: reception@aimhi.ca
Really Reach Out to find new staff 28,300+ circulation
Big North FREE PRESS
35,000+ circulation our new e-paper
All of British Columbia Plus: Links to
of high schools within British Columbia. The CTC program that Rob took is available in Prince George and, he stated, “this being a trades town, it made sense to start in high school and I would recommend this program to any student that doesn’t know what they want to be, or study when they graduate.” After commencement of his year at CNC he said he was “actually more focused when returning back to high school to complete his final semester of studies.” He did miss being “treated like an adult” but his “courses had more purpose” and he could now relate math, socials and sciences “to the real world, which made them a lot easier to achieve higher grades.”
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: Youth & Community Services: Youth Care Worker (Temporary/Full Time) Semi-Independent Living Coordinator (Full Time) Semi Independent Living Lifeskills Coach (Full Time) Closing date: April 12, 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.
Rob is now 19 years old. He currently is a heavy duty mechanic apprentice and plans to continue on in the trade with the goal of becoming Red Seal Certified. An ACE-IT program is a challenging program that has a lot of hands on and technical components. Upon successful completion of this program participants receive credits toward the completion of the first year’s apprenticeship.
www.pgfreepress.com
FIND the staff you need... Now! To be included in the Free Press Careers & Opportunities Pages Call 250-564-0005
Deadlines for Friday issue: 4:00 p.m. Tuesday
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: President Department: Senior Management Reports To: Chief Executive Officer Supervises: VP Operations, VP SRS, VP Administration Job Type: Regular Full Time Job Location: Dease Lake but local travel is expected Position Summary: As the balance to the CEO, the President is the tactical, on the ground leader of TNDC’s operation in Dease Lake. This individual is responsible for executing the vision set by the CEO, managing day-to-day operations and ensuring the corporation is efficient and effective in delivering on its commitments. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of all TNDC operations • Implement and put into operation any new direction identified for the operations of the corporation • Provide financial management and oversight of the entire operation, including monitoring cash flow and approving expenditures within financial authority • Maintain strong contact management with clients and partners • In partnership with the CEO, represent TNDC in the communities in which TNDC serves and works • Support VPs by problem solving operational issues KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS • Effective functioning of all TNDC’s divisions (satisfied staff, retaining staff, good cooperation among staff, all functions support each other) • Budgets are effectively managed • TNDC’s clients and partners are happy and satisfied with TNDC’s service and operation WORKING CONDITIONS This position works is expected to spend approximately 70% in the office overseeing all day-to-day TNDC operations and 30% in the field, visiting work sites, camps and meeting with clients or partners MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor Degree in commerce, business administration or related field (or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience) • 10 years of experience in industry, with a strong preference for those from the accounting, heavy construction and/or road maintenance sectors • 5 – 8 years of supervisory experience • Proven ability to lead and get results from individuals and teams • Strong interpersonal skills to develop relationships with staff and engage them over the long term with the business • Ability to manage all aspects for complex projects • Financial acumen in order to prepare and manage annual operating budgets • Ability to critique and evaluate potential business opportunities • Ability to negotiate and manage TNDC subsidiary operations • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must have demonstrated understanding of and commitment to furthering the interests of First Nations’ people, preference will be given to understanding of the Tahltan ADDITIONAL INFORMATION • Housing in Dease Lake could be arranged • Vehicle will be provided • Salary Negotiable (please state expected salary range) • Information package on the area and the company available on request from TNDC
Contact: Rhonda Quock, Office Manager rquock@tndc.ca • www.tndc.ca TF: 1-866-827-8632 • Ph: 250-771-5482 • Fax: 250-771-5454 Closing Date: April 28, 2013
Prince George - Classifieds - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
B9
Your community. Your classiÄeds.
250.564.0005 INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT SERVICE GUIDE - PERSONAL BUSINESS SERVICES PETS / LIVESTOCK ITEMS FOR SALE / WANTED REAL ESTATE RENTALS TRANSPORTATION MARINE LEGALS
AGREEMENT
It is agreed by any Display or ClassiÄed Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.
bcclassiÄed.com cannot be
responsible for errors after the Ärst day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the Ärst day should immediately be called to the attention of the ClassiÄed Department to be corrected for the following edition.
bcclassiÄed.com
reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisement and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassiÄed.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisement and box rental.
DISCRIMINATORY LATION
LEGIS-
Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justiÄed by a bona Äde requirement for the work involved.
COPYRIGHT
Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassiÄed.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.
“Advertise across Northern BC in the 32 best-read community newspapers!” Prince George
Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.
www.
.com
pgfreepress
Free Pr Press ess
Obituaries
Announcements
Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Do you think you may have a problem with Alcohol? Alcohol Anonymous, Box 1257, Prince George, BC V2L 4V5 Call 250-564-7550
Career Opportunities
fax 250.562-0025 email classads@pgfreepress.com Career Career Career Opportunities Opportunities Opportunities
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT/POSITIONS:
Canadian Western Mechanical requires for full time Work in the Quesnel Area: Journeyman Plumber : With experience in residential, commercial and industrial work.
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Employment
Class B gas service repair technician : With experience in residential service. Commercial and Industrial experience is an asset. We offer competitive wages, and an excellent benefit package. Applicants must have a positive outlook, professional mannerism and dependable work ethic to join our busy HVAC team.
Please Apply in person with drivers abstract to:
SCHNEIDER, Margurite Bernice Passed away on Friday, March 29, 2013 at the Waverley Guest Home at the age of 88 years. She was born in Kerrobert, Saskatchewan. She is survived by her loving family and many friends. A Visitation for family and friends will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, April 3, 2013 at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 8909 Mary Street Chilliwack, BC . Funeral Services will follow beginning at 2:00pm. If so desired, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be left at www.hendersonsfunerals.com Henderson’s Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 604-792-1344. www.hendersonsfunerals.com
Career Opportunities
884 Front St. Quesnel BC, phone : 250-992-9807 / fax : 250-992-9012
or email : canwest@quesnelbc.com
#142-6333 Southridge Ave, P.G.
Computers/ Info systems Part time sitter or nanny required in my home. Live in or out. Single mothers considered. 778-416-2887 or 250613-5981
In Memoriam
箽 ùÊçÙ Ù Ù ó®ã« çÝ Maintenance Supervisor ,ĞŋĞLJ ƌĞĞŬ͕ ` &ŽĐƵƐ ŽŶ ƐĂĨĞƚLJ ƉĞƌĨŽƌŵĂŶĐĞ ` /ŶĚƵƐƚƌLJ ůĞĂĚĞƌ ŝŶ ǁŽƌůĚ ŵĂƌŬĞƚƐ ` ŽŵƉĞƟƟǀĞ ŽŵƉĞŶƐĂƟŽŶ ƉĂĐŬĂŐĞƐ ` ^ƵƐƚĂŝŶĂďůĞ ďƵƐŝŶĞƐƐ ƉƌĂĐƟĐĞƐ ` WƌŽŐƌĞƐƐŝǀĞ ĞŶǀŝƌŽŶŵĞŶƚ Do you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportuniƟes Ĩor conƟnuous growth and development?
Apply today at www.tolko.com
PATRICIA MARION MILLER (nee Collin) July 1924 ~ March 2010
Each time we look at your picture you seem to smile and say, “Don’t be sad but courage take and love each other for my sake.” The gift of your life to us is still remembered fondly, but we miss you! Love from your family WKM contact us at wilseeken@gmail.com
Discover A Sustainable Career Path.
SUBMIT RESUME TO: PGFMA, Box 2812, Prince George, BC, V2N 4T6
DEADLINE IS APRIL 12, 2013
Our Fox Creek, Alberta, sawmill is now recruiting:
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 393
Discover A Sustainable Career Path. Millar Western is an Alberta-based forest products company, committed to the sustainability of our business, resources and communities. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program, and exciting career development opportunities, within a collaborative and respectful work environment. Our Fox Creek, Alberta, sawmill is now recruiting:
JOURNEYMAN SAWFILER Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Journeyman Sawfiler will be responsible for setting, maintaining and repairing saws and knives in our new high-speed, state-of-theart sawmill at Fox Creek. The ideal candidates will be certified as benchmen or circular sawfilers; and will be highly motivated, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
JOURNEYMAN ELECTRICIAN Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Journeyman Electrician will be responsible for maintaining and installing all equipment relating to power and controls. The successful candidate will possess an Electrical Journeyman certificate and have at least three years' experience in an industrialmaintenance setting, working with PLCs and optimization technology. Applicants will be highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with previous sawmill experience.
JOURNEYMAN MILLWRIGHT Millar Western is an Alberta-based forest products company, committed to the sustainability of our business, resources and communities. We offer a competitive wage and benefits program, and exciting career development opportunities, within a collaborative and respectful work environment.
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation and ongoing management of preventative maintenance processes at the company’s new, state-of-the-art Fox Creek, Alberta, sawmill, while coordinating day-to-day maintenance activities for the operation. He/she will work closely with the maintenance team and production personnel to ensure key performance targets are met in a safe, cost-effective manner. Applicants will have a trades qualification, complemented by several years of progressively responsible experience in a lumber manufacturing environment. Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, interpersonal, communications and computer skills are essential. Experience with SAP and/or other computerized maintenance systems preferred.
Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Journeyman Millwright will work as part of a team providing quality operational repairs and preventative maintenance services. The ideal candidate will have several years of sawmill experience, as well as above average troubleshooting and organizational skills. Experience with computerized maintenance systems and a 4th-class ticket would be considered assets. Qualified candidates should email a current resume and cover letter to: careers@millarwestern.com, or fax their credentials, in confidence, to: (780) 486-8298, Attention Human Resources.
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 12, 2013 Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.
www.millarwestern.com
Qualified candidates should send a current resume to: Human Resources, Millar Western Forest Products Ltd., P.O. Box 429, Fox Creek, AB T0H 1P0; e-mail: dadamson@millarwestern.com; or fax: (780) 622-4297.
Millar Western is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants in advance; only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
there’s more online »
APPLICANTS MUST BE: Must be able to work Saturdays. Mature Individual with ability to work independently. Marketing background an Asset. Salary $15.00/hr
Full Time Store Administrator 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
CLOSING DATE: APRIL 12, 2013
voices
Prince George Farmers Market is looking for 2 Part-time Market Managers from April 27-October 12.
MILLAR WESTERN FOREST PRODUCTS LTD.
www.millarwestern.com
Used Prince George .com BUY & SELL FREE!™
Prince George - ClassiďŹ eds - Free Press
Friday, April 5, 2013
Employment Drivers/Courier/ Trucking OWNER OPERATORS $3500 SIGNING BONUS Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Ops. for our Prince George based 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 or Fax: 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your interest, however only those of interest to us will be contacted.
Career Service / Job Search
Education/Trade Schools Food Safety is EVERYBODY’S Business
Food Handlers • Volunteers Care Givers • In Home Now accepting registration:
FoodSafe Level 1 Keeping Food Safe
B10
Sat. Apr 13th IMSS Building 1270-2nd Ave
Wed. Apr 24th AiMHi Building 950 Kerry St.
Employment
Employment
www.pgfreepress.com
Employment
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Quinsam Coal Corporation requires a
FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR –including HR Admin, strategic planning, req’d at Kwakiutl Band Council in Port Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.
Curry Kingdom Restaurant requires full time experienced cooks with min 2 yrs exp, specializing in South Indian and Srilankan. $14.50 per hour. Plan meals & prep. Work with min supervision. Train staff in prep, cooking and handling of food. Speak & write Tamil and English Drop off resume to
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic
Roofers Needed Immediately in Kitimat Experienced in shingles, metal and torch-on systems. Wages based on experience and production. Must be reliable. Fax resume to (250)6399448 or phone 250-6321433 or 250-639-9447
HOME CARE NURSE required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy, VI. Enquire for job description / apply to Casey.Larochelle@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250-9496066 by April 30, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience. Good beneďŹ ts.
1789 S. Nicholson St. between 10am - 9pm
Steady/PT to vacuum, wipe & wash cars. Apply to Hands on Car Wash, 1956 3rd Ave
Career Opportunities
IMSS Building 1270-2nd Ave
Classes Run 8:30–5:00pm Group Rates Available
Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS) of Prince George
Diane Rosebrugh & Dick Rosebrugh, B.Ed.
YOUTH PROJECT COORDINATOR
ABC Foodsafe School
1BSU UJNF QPTJUJPO IST XL
Fax: 250-563-2572
250-563-2585
Duties and Responsibilities: r Coordinate and organize multicultural activities that promote racial harmony r 1SPNPUF MFBEFSTIJQ BOE ZPVUI DBQBDJUZ CVJMEJOH UISPVHI XPSLTIPQT r 3FDSVJU BOE BTTJTU OFXDPNFS ZPVUI JO UIFJS JOUFHSBUJPO
Please submit your resume with cover letter to: Mrs. Baljit Sethi, E.D. OE "WF 1SJODF (FPSHF #$ 7 - # & NBJM BOO!JNTT DB $MPTJOH %BUF "QS
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Please visit www.imss.ca for detailed job description and qualiďŹ cations. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted
Help Wanted
Are you Job Seeker? You may be eligible for
Skills Development Training CALL 563-5530 TO APPLY
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Plywood Marketing Manager Canoe Forest Products Ltd., located near Salmon Arm BC has an immediate fulltime opening for a Plywood Marketing Manager. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of direct sales and marketing functions for its plywood facility. The successful applicant will have a strong background in sales management and in marketing wood products to both domestic and international markets. Demonstrated technical and above average leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills are also required. Preference will be given to those applicants who have post-secondary education in marketing and previous experience in a senior plywood marketing position as well as strong analytical skills. Canoe Forest Products Ltd. offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and qualifications. If you possess the skills and qualifications for this position, please submit your resume with cover letter, in confidence, by Friday, April 19, 2013 to: Human Resources Department Canoe Forest Products Ltd. Box 70 Canoe BC V0E 1K0 E: hr@canoefp.com F: 250-833-1211 Canoe Forest Products thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Help Wanted
CLUXEWE RESORT MGR. required by Kwakiutl Band Council in Pt. Hardy to manage cabins, campground & restaurant. Enquire for job description or Apply to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066 by midnight on April 12, 2013. F/T, salary commensurate with experience.
Sat. May 11th
www.abcfoodsafe.com Member of: info@abcfoodsafe.com
Help Wanted
Skills Development provides funding to eligible individuals who require skills training to secure employment. Individuals arrange and pay for their own training, with the financial assistance provided by Skills Development.
Who can apply? To be eligible for participation in Skills Development (SD), you must be an unemployed individual (“Employment Insurance (EI) Client�) as defined in the Canada – BC Labour Market Development Agreement (LMDA). This means that you are an individual for whom: an unemployment benefit period has been established or has ended within the 36 months (3 years) prior to the date of requesting assistance; or a benefit period that included a maternity or parental claim has been established within the 60 months (5 years) prior to the date of requesting assistance, after which you remained out of the labour market in order to care for a newborn or newly adopted child and are now seeking to re-enter the labour force. Other criteria may apply.
Financial Benefits Eligible costs covered under Skills Development may include tuition costs, living expenses, dependent care expenses, disability needs, and transportation costs. Individuals are generally required to make a contribution towards the cost of their training. Funding levels to participants are negotiated, based on individual financial need. Individuals approved for financial assistance who are currently on an active EI claim may continue to receive their regular EI benefits until the end of their benefit period. You can get more information on Employment and Labour Market Services through Prince George Employment Service
Prince George Employment Service 1511 – 3rd Avenue, (250) 596-2517, www.PGES.ca
Millwrights with conveyor equipment experience are also encouraged to apply. CertiďŹ ed Journeyman receive $34.85/hour. Quinsam Coal Corporation operates the Quinsam underground coal mine in the beautiful Campbell River area on Vancouver Island. Quinsam Coal offers an excellent work environment plus an attractive beneďŹ t package. Send resumes to: jobs@quinsam.com or by fax 250-286-9618 ATT: Human Resources
Quesnel Industrial Transportation Quesnel Industrial Transportation is expanding operations. We have been in operations for over 20 years. Our main focus of business is Log Transportation, Low Bedding and Deck Hauling. We have a very strong and stable customer base, dealing with some of the largest Corporations in Canada. We are hiring professional drivers to fill the following openings. • 3 Log Transport Drivers for short log configuration. Usually 11 months of the year employment. • 2 Highway Deck Drivers, year round work, Super B and Tridem Deck work in BC and AB. Must be able to handle off highway roads and conditions. • 1 Local Driver for our summer and fall seedling season. Reefer Van Work. Drivers must have a valid class 1 license, clean abstract and a professional appearance and work ethic. Competitive wage and benefits package. Must speak fluent English. PHONE: 250-992-8524 FAX: 250-992-8311
www.arrow.ca
OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Burns Lake, BC Our Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choiceâ€?. As a leader in our ÄŽeld we oÄŤer Growth PotenĆ&#x;al and a compeĆ&#x;Ć&#x;ve CompensaĆ&#x;on & BeneÄŽts package. We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of OperaĆ&#x;ons Supervisor and complement the team at our Burns Lake BC operaĆ&#x;on. You will provide: • Day to day direcĆ&#x;on and communicaĆ&#x;on with our valued drivers • Employee development and training • Resource Planning and ImplementaĆ&#x;on • Customer liaison and support The successful candidate will display: • Proven leadership skills • Strong analyĆ&#x;cal skills • Strong communicaĆ&#x;on skills • IniĆ&#x;aĆ&#x;ve Preference will be given to individuals with a postsecondary educaĆ&#x;on and/or relevant experience. Knowledge of Oĸce soĹŒware applicaĆ&#x;ons and general oĸce administraĆ&#x;on is also an asset. Please send resume in conÄŽdence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, Fax: (250) 314-1750, e-mail: lsavage@arrow.ca
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia
Prince George - Classifieds - Free Press
www.pgfreepress.com
Friday, April 5, 2013
Employment
Services
Rentals
Rentals
Transportation
Help Wanted
Landscaping
Apt/Condo for Rent
Suites, Lower
Scrap Car Removal
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.
SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP Garbage Removal & Gutter Cleaning Power Raking ~ Aerating (250)961-3612 or (250)964-4758 res
Midtowne
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
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
Trades, Technical
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
Merchandise for Sale
$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
Misc. for Sale Aluminum tri-fold ATV ramps 1500 lb capacity 50” wide x 77” length New $280 Will sell for $175 obo 250-640-3970 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030
Real Estate
JDT CONSTRUCTION is hiring Welders Fitters & Millwrights Call 250-614-4529 or fax 250-561-2036
Services
Financial Services 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
Personal Care S T OF P BEReader’s Choice G Best Place for Glasses
Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca
Legal
P&R 250-963-3435
Legal Notices
Email: prfleet@telus.net Court Bailiff Sale: The Court Bailiff offers for sale by tender, interest in the following goods of judgment debtor: A&A Gourmet Family Restaurants Ltd (dba A&A Burger Bar): All goods and chattels of the judgment debtor, without limit or exception, generally, and subject to audit, such as: commercial ovens, grills, fryers, coolers, freezers, kitchen equipment, place settings,cutlery, tables and chairs. This is a Turn-key restaurant business opportunity. Items can be viewed by appointment only by calling Spruceland Inn in Prince George at 250-563-0102. The items are located at 1393 Central Street West adjacent to the Spruceland Inn. Closing date is April 15, 2013 or before. Highest or any other bid not necessarily accepted. Bidders are solely responsible for determining the make, model, year of manufacture, condition, quantities, sets and or usefulness of all items for tender. All items are sold on an “as is, where is” basis with no warranty given or implied. Sale is subject to cancellation or adjournment without notice. Terms of sale: Immediate full payment in certified funds or cash only upon acceptance of successful bid. Photos available at w w w. n o r t h c e n t r a l b a i l iffs.bc.ca. ---Paul Brett, Court Bailiff Division, North Central Bailiffs Ltd.
To Rent Call:
250-561-1447 1 bdrm $570, 2 bdrm $680 heat, h/w incl., 1601 Queensway; 250-596-4275 250-612-7199 HILLSBOROUGH Apts Newly updated, spacious 3 bdrm apts. Clean, quiet, secure entrance. No Pets. Includes H/W Utilities extra
Phone 250-596-4555
SUMMIT APTS
2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets
250-564-3162 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 • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL A T • RE
unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice. A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published. You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www. pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.
EARN MONEY $$ Paper Routes Available Delivery Days Wednesday and Friday Call 250-564-0504 Circulation Department
STK# 7311-0
Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Office/Retail 900 sq ft 533 Dominion St. Retail/Office space $900/mo neg + gst. Heat & Ph. not incl. Ph:Anna 563-1289 or Danillo 563-2738
Great deal - low mileage, all the perks, but you save the depreciation. Sale $22,900 Hub City Motors 1822 Queensway 250.564.7228 www.hubcitymotors.com
ATTENTION: We have improved our mail delivery system for the Free Press Daily. You may have fallen off our list – if so...
RE-SUBSCRIBE at www.freepress.ca
www.visionsoptical.com
Home Improvements
If you’re not a subscriber – you should be! Get a daily newspaper delivered to your inbox... it’s free.
Daily
250-564-0005
“DO’IN IT RIGHT”
On December 7, 2012, at Mackenzie Boulevard and Chichouyenily Drive, Mackenzie, B.C., Peace Officer(s) of the Mackenzie RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $7,600 cash CAD, on or about 20:20 Hours. The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada. Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2013-1380, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture
Ad #5891506
ONE HOUR OPTICAL
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
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSOC.
In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT:
Cars - Sports & Imports
Spruceland Mall 250.564.0095 Pine Centre Mall 250.564.0047
Lou’s Renos Roger’s Renos
MEMBER OF AUTOMOTIVE RECYCLERS
Legal Notices
Transportation
2012
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
FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL within 15 km
DL# 31221
Park Attendants Required
Painting & Decorating
• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each floor • No pets
Legal Notices
B11
editor@pgfreepress.com
HOW TO PLAY: Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the numbers 1 through 9 only once. Each 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box. Answer can be found in classifieds. PUZZLE NO. 393
Friday, April 5, 2013
$
Prince George Free Press
GET A $500 GAS CARD
ALL FUELED UP EVENT
2013 BUICK VERANO
FINANCE AT 1.9% FOR 84 MONTHS†
$
132
PLUS
FINANCE AT 2.99% FOR 84 MONTHS†
BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $42,395* OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.
234 BI-WEEKLY WITH $2,000 DOWN
BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $24,495* OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT & PDI.
ELIGIBLE LOYAL BUICK CUSTOMERS GET AN EXTRA
2013 BUICK ENCLAVE
$
500
GET A
GAS CARD**
BI-WEEKLY WITH $4,000 DOWN
WHEN YOU BUY OR LEASE A NEW BUICK**
VERANO ‘LEATHER GROUP’ SHOWN
CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT:
PAYMENT
FINANCE
$
1,000 ¥
FINANCE
PAYMENT
$
$
$ OR
$
$
$
OR
PAYMENT
LEASE
120 $
132 $
144 $
ON 2013 BUICK VERANO
PAYMENT
LEASE
234
$
246
$
258
$
570 WITH
+
WITH
(OR EQUIVALENT TRADE)
DOWN PAYMENT
201 $
257 $
313 $
0
FINANCE: BI-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / AT 1.9%† LEASE: MONTHLY / 36 MONTHS / AT 0.5%‡
GET A
482
$
526
$
$
CHOOSE YOUR PAYMENT:
(OR EQUIVALENT TRADE)
DOWN PAYMENT
4,000
2,000
$
0
FINANCE: BI-WEEKLY / 84 MONTHS / AT 2.99%† LEASE: MONTHLY / 48 MONTHS / AT 2.9%‡ - 180 HP 2.4L ECOTEC® ENGINE WITH DIRECT INJECTION
- 10 AIRBAGS, STABILITRAK® AND TRACTION CONTROL
- 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC WITH DRIVER SHIFT CONTROL
4,000 - 17” MULTI-SPOKE SILVER FINISH ALLOY WHEELS
2,000 - STEERING WHEEL MOUNTED CONTROLS
- POWER WINDOWS/LOCKS/MIRRORS
- QUIET TUNING INTERIOR CABIN TECHNOLOGY - ONSTAR® WITH NAVIGATION PLAN AND REMOTELINK™~
46
500
34
MPG HIGHWAY
MPG HIGHWAY
6.2 L/100 KM HWY 9.9 L/100 KM CITYW
≠
GAS CARD** 3
4 YEAR/80,000 KM BUICK NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY+
≠
ENCLAVE ‘PREMIUM GROUP’ SHOWN
3
- INTELLILINK® AND BLUETOOTH ® WITH VOICE-ACTIVATED TECHNOLOGY
- STANDARD REAR VISION CAMERA WITH AUDIBLE WARNINGS
- 6.5” COLOUR TOUCH RADIO DISPLAY AND USB PORT FOR IPOD ®
- TRI-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL WITH SETTINGS FOR DRIVER,FRONT PASSENGER, AND SECOND/THIRD ROW PASSENGERS
8.4 L/100 KM HWY 12.7 L/100 KM CITYW
OFFER ENDS APRIL 30TH - BCBUICKDEALERS.CA
Call Wood Wheaton Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac at 250-564-4466, or visit us at 2879 Hwy 16 West, Prince George. [License #9621]
On now at your BC Buick Dealers. bcbuickdealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Buick is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/‡Offers apply to the purchase, finance or lease of 2013 Buick Verano (1SB), 2013 Buick Enclave (1SD) equipped as described. Freight of $1,550 included in purchase price and finance payment. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers and are subject to change without notice. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the BC Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. †1.9%/2.99% purchase financing offered on approved credit by RBC Financial/TD Auto Financing/Scotiabank for 84 months. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $10,000 at 1.9%/2.99 APR, the monthly payment is $127/$132 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $685/$1,088, total obligation is $10,685/$11,088. ‡Based on a 0.5%/2.3%, 36/48 month lease. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. OAC by GM Financial. Lease APR may vary depending on down payment/trade. Down payment or trade of $2,000 and security deposit may be required. Total obligation is $11,278/$27,355. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,500/$18,565 plus applicable taxes. Other lease options available. **Valid at participating GM dealerships in Canada only. Offer of one $500 value (including applicable taxes) Petro-CanadaTMgas card available to retail customers with the purchase, lease or finance of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet, Buick, GMC and Cadillac car, crossover or utility vehicle delivered between March 1, 2013 to April 30, 2013 and payment of an additional $0.01. Offer excludes Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. See your participating GM dealer for details. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. GMCL is not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged cards. Gas card is issued by Suncor Energy Products Partnership and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Suncor Energy Products Partnership Gift Card Agreement. Cards valid only at participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved locations) and not redeemable for cash. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this Offer for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business. ™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. used under licence. +5 year/160,000 km (whichever comes first) Powertrain Component warranty. 4 year/80,000 km New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Conditions and limitations apply. ~OnStar services require vehicle electrical system (including battery) wireless service and GPS satellite signals to be available and operating for features to function properly. OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. Subscription Service Agreement required. Call 1-888-4ONSTAR (1-888-466-7827) or visit onstar.ca for OnStar’s Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy and details and system limitations. Additional information can be found in the OnStar Owner’s Guide. WBased on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ≠For more information visit iihs.org/ratings. \Offer only valid from April 2, 2013 to April 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Buick Lucerne, Regal, Lacrosse, Allure, Lesabre, Park Avenue, Century, Verano will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 MY Buick Verano, Regal, Lacrosse. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details
B12 www.pgfreepress.com