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The B.C. Jobs Plan can be described neither as a resounding success nor a dismal failure. Brian Yu of Central 1 Credit Union said there are many factors that need to be taken into account when looking critically at the Jobs Plan, though the two primary parties vying for voters in the upcoming election have either described it in glowing terms or as a waste of money. The Jobs Plan was put into action in September of 2011. At the time B.C. placed about sixth in the country when in job growth. In 2012 it was fourth. Right now, Yu said, it’s running about the middle of the pack. “What we’ve seen is very little growth in net jobs for the past year,” Yu said, adding year over year job growth is at .1 per cent. He said if you look at the numbers going back through April there has been very little job growth, and even a downward turn to PAGE A8
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Women taught their peers through stories of personal triumph during the Women of the North conference, held at the Civic Centre April 16. Shirly Prokopchuk, event organizer, said the positive energy during the conference eased the anxiety pulling together such an event usually generates, and made it a joyful experience. “I had nothing but positive remarks from everybody,” she said. The conference covered topics like Women and Money, hosted by Debra Moffatt with the Investors Group, and ‘Do you have questions about banking, accounting and insurance?’ where a panel of women from the Integris Credit Union shared their knowledge on some of the finer aspects of finance. The conference also invited participants to take a closer look De Ly nd a PILON/ Fre e Pre s s at the lives of highly successful women, inviting people like Fort Vivian Pylatuik, an attendee at the Women of the North conference Tuesday, got the chance to St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman listen to host of the Dragons’ Den, Dianne Buckner, speak at the event’s luncheon. and Janet Holder with Enbridge created lake’s flow disturbed the in North America to hold her and keynote speaker for the lunto talk about their own jourcheon, said. neys, including their successes graveyards of the people who’d position. called that land home for genera“She explained what she Buckner discussed her insight and challenges along the way. “Everyone struggles,” Proko- tions. Eventually, as bodies con- went through in her personal into shared traits of successful pchuk said. “I had one lady tell tinued to surface, the lake was life, where she is now and what people. she’s learned,” Prokopchuk said. The event ended with an me Lori Ackerman’s presentation designated a graveyard. However the people of the Che- “Janet Holder talked about lead- awards gala. really hit home for her. She was “The nominees were from all going through some of the same slatta Nation and representatives ership.” of what is now Rio Tinto Alcan With Enbridge often a magnet across the North,” Prokopchuk things.” Another powerful presentation started talking and through the for controversy, Holder spoke said. “The entire region was repwas delivered by Corrina Leween, years came to an understanding about her approach to leading resented. That’s what the conferband manager of the Cheslatta that resulted in a portion of the in the community within those ence is about.” Prokopchuk said the one thing Carrier Nation, and Colleen Nyce land being returned and a new circumstances. peace between the two. Victoria Abboud talked about she intends to add next year, with Rio Tinto Alcan. Prokopchuk added MaryAnne educational opportunities during in what is set to be an annual Decades ago Alcan gave the event, is a youth component to people of the Cheslatta Nation Arcand of the Central Interior her session. “It seems women are really the conference, so issues that are 18 days to vacate their land, then Logging Association also spoke flooded it during construction very personally about her jour- taking over the world, beginning important to what she referred of the Kemano 1 project. A con- ney, that has resulted in her being right here in B.C.,” Dianne Buck- to as the leaders of tomorrow are tinuous fluctuation in the newly quite possibly the first woman ner, host of the Dragons’ Den addressed as well.
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The mother of a murdered Nadleh woman appealed to the public for help solving the case Wednesday. The badly beaten body of 21-year-old Destiny Rae Tom was discovered on the Nadleh Indian Reserve just outside Fort Fraser March 23. “Our lives have forever been changed with the loss of our youngest child,” said Vivian Tom in a statement read with the help of about 20 family members. “Destiny was a beautiful, caring, and loving person. She was a loving mother to our three-yearold granddaughter, Cassidy. Destiny loved life, loved people and had many family and friends that loved her. Her life was tragically taken far too soon. Whoever is responsible for Destiny’s death is still out there. My husband, children and especially our three-year-old granddaughter deserve closure to this horrific nightmare. We are not sleeping and we are having difficulty eating. “We believe that someone out there knows something and has yet to come forward with information surrounding Destiny’s death. Please – if you have any information that will help with the investigation, we ask you to help us. Please come forward with the truth. “We ask you to help our family understand
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Notebook NDP SIGNS STOLEN So many people want NDP signs, they’re stealing them - including right off the candidate’s own lawn, jokes NDP candidate Bobby Deepak. “The other night, someone took all the lawn signs off private property on my entire block,� he said. “They even took the sign off my front yard. “I’m glad voters want to display the orange NDP signs, but they should visit our office in the Parkhill Centre and pick up their own. We have plenty for everyone, and we’ll even deliver.� Multiple reports have come into the NDP campaign office that signs have been stolen from lawns overnight. “It’s disappointing because it means more work for our dedicated crew of volunteers, who then have to reassemble and deliver more signs,� said Deepak. “We’re working on a positive campaign for change, and part of that means ensuring that we respect the work that our volunteers do. It also means respecting the political process, part of which involves the right of people to display signs on their own property.�
CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE The BC Conservatives have announced their candidate in Prince GeorgeValemount. Nathan Giede will carry the party banner in the riding against incumbent Liberal Shirley Bond and NDP candidate Sherry Ogasawara. Giede is aboriginal and has called Prince George home since 1998.
ALL CANDIDATES FORUM The Prince George Chamber of Commerce and the BC Northern Real Estate Board will be hosting an all candidates forum April 30 in Prince George. It will be a lunch time event at the Ramada.
CARBON TRUST UNDER FIRE The BC Conservative Party is committed to shutting down the Pacific Carbon Trust. “The Pacific Carbon Trust is a corporate welfare system that takes money from important programs and services that benefit British Columbian families to subsidize eco-friendly corporate projects,� said John Cummins, leader of the BC Conservatives. “We agree with the Auditor General’s assessment that this is just a Liberal ‘sham’.�
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You don’t have to look far to confirm the B.C. Liberals are on the right track fiscally, according to incumbent Liberal candidate for Prince George-Valemount Shirley Bond. Bond spoke in response to statements made by NDP leader Adrian Dix, who called the economic track record of the Liberals into question when he visited Prince George to discuss the party’s forestry plan. Dix said there is a gap between what the Liberals say and what they do, listing deficit budgets, an increased debt load and what he Shirley Bond described as a job plan that resulted in the loss of 34,400 jobs in the fied natural gas projects, the NDP province. plan on paying for their promises “We had our credit rating upheld through higher taxes. by all the major bond rating agen“The money will be coming from cies in the country,� Bond said. taxpayers’ pockets,� she said. “They are non-partisan, yet they In contrast, Bond said, the Liberals spoke out and said they were con- promised to freeze personal income cerned a change in government tax for five years and freeze carbon could potentially change the fiscal tax for five years in order to allow track record.� other jurisdictions to catch up. She added that the bond agencies “We need to hear from the NDP took an unusual step. how they plan to generate revenue, “It’s not simply the B.C Liberals other than from taxpayers’ pocktalking about our economic track ets,� she said. record.� She added the Liberals promised The province got a double A to look at controlling spending, high with Dominion Standard with reducing debt and the responsible a triple in Standard and Poor’s. development of natural resources. Moody’s Investment rated the prov“We want to concentrate on job ince triple A. creation, capping spending, seize The good rating means the prov- that trillion dollar opportunity LNG ince will pay less interest on loans. offers our province, an opportunity “Their plan is to raise taxes and that comes around once in lifetime,� run a deficit budget four to five Clark said. years, which will impact our credit Dix cites different numbers for rating,� Bond said. the job plan, saying the province She said this means money that lost 34,400. could be used to increase educa“I don’t know what job plan tional opportunities, improve health Adrian is reading, but we have crecare and add more police officers to ated over 40,000 new jobs in B.C.,� communities will be spent to pay she said. interest on debt. “Families were leaving, busi“The bond agencies confirmed nesses were shutting down,� she our track record,� she said. “We are said. “Today (the unemployment fiscally prudent and heading in the rate) hovers between 4.5 and five right direction. If you add tax and per cent. People are working in spend to that, it will put our credit B.C. today. We have 10 per cent less rating at risk.� unemployment than in the 1990s. She said instead on concentrat“In the 1990s we had people looking on tremendous opportunities in ing for jobs. Now we have jobs looknatural resources, particularly liqui- ing for people.�
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ongratulations to all the winners and all the nominees of the Women of the North awards. The stories of all these women are absolutely incredible. From Theresa Gladue telling us how she lived in the bush until she was six years old and the Indian Agent came to get her, to Mary Kordyban’s philanthropy and everything in between, it was absolutely incredible. It was almost beyond belief that we had ties in four of the seven awards category, but after meeting some of these amazing women of the north, we wish we would have given out more awards. The entire day was rife with great speakers who inspired us, entertained us, and moved us to tears. The Prince George Free Press is very proud to have been a major partner in presenting the Women of the North conference and awards gala. And we certainly didn’t do it alone. Thanks to all the sponsors, without whom this event would not be possible. Thanks to MLAs Pat Bell and Shirley Bond who hosted the awards gala in what was likely the last of the well-known and well-revered “Pat and Shirley” shows. And thanks to the volunteers who helped put this all together. The event was designed to highlight the amazing accomplishments of the women of the north, which turned out to be pretty easy. All we had to do was get a bunch of them together.
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Here they come and there is not a thing we can do are all the same. We would not be human if we about it. For the next four weeks we will be infested were any other way. with politicians vying for your vote. Whatever the reasons they get off their duffs and In reality it is not too difficult a situation to tolgo to the polls is secondary. They all deserve a pat erate for four weeks every four years. In fact it is on the back for doing their duty in keeping the proan important exercise in maintaining democracy. cess alive and healthy. Without the many politicians asking for your vote, Then we come to those individuals who cannot the opportunity to elect our government would not be bothered with anything to do with the election. exist. We hope the competition gives us the best we They are too wrapped up in their own little world can get. and don’t believe they have time or the desire to As with all of life, voters come in a make a bit of effort to participate in the great variety of intellects. Some of those process. They should be ashamed of who cast their ballots on election day themselves. With rare exceptions they do so for some very strange reasons. are just too selfish or lazy and can’t be Thankfully, most voters do make the bothered. effort to apply some intelligence and Democracy and freedom walk hand Onside common sense in coming to the deciin hand. There is not a totalitarian govVICTORBOWMAN sion of who they vote for. ernment that has ever existed wherein Some will go into the voting booth fear has not replaced personal freeand mark their ballot in favor of the political party doms. We are the envy of much of the rest of the they have always supported. Even if the candidate world. Citizens of other countries are dying to gain on the ballot running for their party is a crook and a a small portion of what we have. cad, they will still dutifully support the party. These Every one of us, young and old, well off or less are the same individuals you will find making well-off, should make an effort to hear and underphone calls, handing out literature, erecting signs stand what the various contenders are saying. It and pitching in to help with all of the other work will take a little effort but the effort will be will that goes into a campaign. Bless them, it would be rewarded. While it is a very large task to wrap oneimpossible to carry out a vigorous campaign withself around all the issues presented, a little diligence out them. While we may not agree with them, they will be helpful in making a rational decision. are believers in the democratic system. Most important of all is exercising your demoThe majority of voters who take the time to go cratic right and get out to the polls and vote. The to the polls make a sincere effort to elect the best most important participant is you, the voter. candidate and the best party. Their judgment will be Electing our governing bodies on a regular basis biased by their past and the present circumstances is a privilege but your participation is a duty that in which they find themselves. In that regard, we should never be ignored. Circulation Manager: Lana Metz Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com.............250-564-0504
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Provincial economy won’t stand a change Editor: I would like to express my sincere thanks to Shirley Bond and Pat Bell for all they have accomplished and the prosperity they have brought to the B.C. interior. As a small business person (REALTOR®) in Prince George, I have seen the benefits bestowed upon business in Prince George and B.C. While the rest of the world has suffered major economic setbacks, we have seen continued growth and enjoy the country’s lowest unemployment rate. In fact, we are finding it difficult to find good professional and trades people. Our mining sector has exploded in B.C. creating thousands of high paying jobs, and our forest industry, with thanks to the BC Liberals, managed to diversify during the downturn of business with America, to acquire a strong Asian market that continues to grow and has offset our losses from the U.S. market. Now the U.S. market is coming back and our softwood lumber prices have recently risen from $300 to $442 per thousand board feet. We have billions of dollars in the planning stages to be invested in the Interior over the next few years which could bring thousands of private sector jobs. As a province we need this continued growth and a strong economy to offset health care costs for our aging population. I have seen the results of the past NDP governments in this province and how billions of dollars were lost, first through the building of Rail West in Squamish to build boxcars which soon after was forced to shut down, and then in the last NDP government, the building of the fast ferries to service the
west coast which had to be sold off at approximately 10 cents on the dollar. During those years, our province lost thousands of jobs as well, our population dropped by fifty thousand and government workers’ wages were hugely increased. Who pays for all of this? I guess those of us left in B.C. The BC Liberals have not been perfect, most notably the way the HST was implemented.
Yes, the Liberals under Gordon Campbell did a terrible job on that but then we compounded it by reversing it. Most of the people that I have spoken with did not understand the impact it had on business or how it worked, ultimately, in the public’s best interest. Now we are paying the bill for reversing this only to probably have it back on the table in the near future. As a citizen of B.C. it scares
me to think that we could be governed by the NDP again. Please stop and think before you make a change just for the sake of change, because if we do get that change you will see corporations moving their business out of province, we will lose jobs, your home values will drop and your taxes increase. We can not afford this kind of change. We need to keep our economy moving forward and
our taxes under control I sincerely hope you think long and hard before putting that X on your ballot. Which brings me to another thing the importance of voting, only 50 per cent of B.c. residents voted in last election. How can you complain if you are not part of the process? Please take the time to get out and vote this time Gary Shannon
Liberal platform doesn’t hold up well Editor: It is astounding that the BCLiberals campaign on debt reduction, job creation, balanced budgets, and small business tax reduction. Fact: Christy Clark presided over a plan to increase B.C.’s debt to $69 billion, a 50 per cent increase in provincial debt, and added $11 billion to the debt in her first two years in office. Fact: Statistic Canada reports B.C. lost 35,000 private sector jobs since the launch of the BCLiberals job plan. Fact: The BCLiberals balanced budgets by raiding $2.2 billion from BCHydro through deferred expensing – pushing expenses into future years – balancing provincial budgets with profits that don’t really exist. The result: eventual increased rates on Hydro to pay back the billions raided. They raided ICBC coffers while increasing insurance rates 11.2 per cent. Both
are devious ways of taxing people. The current fudget budget, underreports expenses, overreports
income, and focuses on the selloff of B.C. assets. Fact: Last election BCliberals promised to reduce small business
income tax to the lowest rate in Canada, never happened. Reminds one of the promise of BCRail and HST. The BCLiberal
platform is smoke and mirrors coupled with illusion. Richard Giroday Prince George
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Free trade isn’t the answer to economic problems Editor: Today, we face great economic challenges brought about by an assault on workers, and on businesses which depend on them, by dogmatic advocates of free trade. Free trade policy is crippling the middle class, the bastion upon which our prosperous, stable democratic society depends. The Royal Bank of Canada contractor firing Canadian workers to replace them with low-paid temporary foreign workers from India, is only a small skirmish in a much broader war by capital on the middle class and, eventually, the economic prosperity of our nation. The bank doesn’t seem to be concerned as it focuses solely on shortterm profits. Canadians should be proud of the country we have built through the hard work and responsible policies we have
pursued in the past century. The comparative harmony of capital and labour that existed in the mid and into the late 20thcentury created an era with both prosperity and economic security. Today, however, our leaders in the Conservative and Liberal parties have bought into an intellectually fallacious free-trade doctrine which threatens so much of what our great country has achieved. The lie promulgated by economists and the corporate elite is that free trade raises all boats, but it is merely a myth. The assumptions on which such assertions are based include obviously false premises such as no unemployment and the immobility of capital. Today, companies can invest in factories in China and displace jobs in Canada. While we do get cheaper products, the overall spending power of Canadians
falls, reducing spending powers. Much of these savings go to the rich which spend far less of their money, but rather invest it. These savings can increase economic growth, but currently, like in the late 1920s before the Great Depression, there is insufficient demand to buy the goods produced due to low wages. It is the ability of the middle class to buy the production rather than investment that is the limiting factor on our prosperity. Many corporations are sitting on large amounts of cash, as there is overcapacity throughout the economy. This contention is exhaustively argued in the Trouble with Billionaires by Linda McQuaid and Mark Brooks. I am not opposed to capitalism and private enterprise per se, but why should we follow the neoliberal economic strategy that is destroying our middle class
and making our world a sweatshop planet? Today?s business and political leaders have forgotten Henry Ford?s adage that people must be paid enough to purchase the goods they produce. Sending all of our work over to China and India won’t solve poverty there. At one time Canada and the UK were poorer than China, India and other developing nations are today. However, we built a prosperous society, not stole it from other nations. We need a government that will protect the public interest and create an economic environment where Canadians can have stable, family-wage jobs producing and selling to Canadians with other stable-family wage jobs. Thomas Cheney Chilliwack (Formerly of Prince George)
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trend over the past year, however the numbers vary on a month-to-month basis. “But the overall trend is very slack with some indication of decline over the past year,” he said. “It’s very difficult to say whether or not a job plan worked. It’s very difficult for a government to create short-term jobs without spending a lot of money. They need large-scale capital expenditures.” However the plan may have significant effects longterm. The focus on skills training as well as building international relationships is likely to bring rewards in the future. Eliminating red tape for resource projects brings more of a moderate to medium term advantage if those projects are ready to go ahead. Global economics, structural changes in policy and a cyclical component all have an effect.
“I think a lot of planning policies in terms of the jobs plan have a long rather than short-term effect,” Yu said. However, currently the overall numbers are more consistent with the broader economy. Retail sales are relatively low, the population growth is relatively low, and the housing market is weakening. “Altogether that is not supportive of a job gain in the economy,” he said. “Down the road we’re expecting to see a rather muted job growth in the net year. It reflects the broader economy in terms of the slowdown in European market, and the Chinese market is lower than what was hoped for.” He added the housing market is a drag on growth. Sufficient skilled labour in the north, he said, is another long-term challenge. “There is a skills mismatch we’ve seen primarily in the north. We don’t have the right people in the right place with the right skills.”
The area is vast, he said, with numerous markets. He added it is difficult to attract potential employees to iso-
lated communities. The jobs plan may affect this issue through its longterm goals and policies.
ARTIST ON CALL Artist Chris DuRuleis shows a potential buyer some of his works on his phone during a visit to Direct Art last week. The artist was in town to talk with people about his works, some of which are seen beside and beyond him, and are for sale at the gallery. A lla n W ISHA RT/ Fre e Pre s s
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Quinson is golden in May built in 1963 and celebrates its golden anniversary this year. Tom Makowsky, the viceprincipal at the school is a Quinson alumnus and one of the organizers of the May 8 event. “We’re going to have a community pancake breakfast from 7:45 to 9 p.m.,” he says. “That’s a Wednesday, so it will be a regular school day. “Then we’re having an open house in the evening, from 6
to 8 p.m. It will give people a chance to have a meet-andgreet, take a tour of the school to bring up old memories. We don’t have anything official set for a program, but there will probably be a couple of short speeches and some refreshments.” Anyone interested in more information about the celebration can call Makowsky at 250562-1161 or e-mail him at tmakowsky@sd57.bc.ca.
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Date: April 23, 2013 Time: 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.) Location: Prince George Civic Centre
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Prince Geore RCMP received a bomb threat about 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the TD Bank building on Victoria Street leading them, with the help of other first responders, to evacuate a one-block radius in the city, involving dozens of businesses, and close off the streets. A bomb sniffing dog was being brought in to check the building.
The old place hasn’t changed much, and former students of Quinson Elementary and residents of the area will get a chance to bring back the memories next month. Quinson Elementary, which has an official address of 251 S. Ogilvie St., but was known by People on Patterson Street as the “we live on Patterson but you can’t turn onto Patterson off Fifth Avenue because there’s a school in the way” school, was
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JOB POSTINGS Wastewater Technician Regular Full-Time 12/078, Closing May 10, 2013 - 5:00 pm Recreation Coordinator (Job Share) 13/028, Closing April 17, 2013 - 5:00 pm
PROCLAMATIONS April 22 – 28, 2013 is proclaimed Pitch-In Canada Week – Operation: Clean Sweep April 27, 2013 is proclaimed “Daffodil Day” April 27, 2013 is proclaimed “World Tai Chi and Qigong Day”
Regular Council Meeting Monday, April 22 Council Chambers 6:00 p.m.
CLEAN AIR BYLAW The City’s Clean Air Bylaw outlines requirements related to dust. The key points are:
Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, April 24 Annex 12:00 p.m. Prince George Heritage Commission Thursday, April 25 Annex 12:00 p.m.
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.
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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;
• 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.
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of Waste Lines. At 6 p.m., Alter Ecos starts the evening with a presentation on reducing your Waste Lines. It will include how to make your own toothpaste and laundry detergent, how to compost, how to make yogurt and tasty veggie burgers, where to find re-used items, and much more. At 7 p.m., the competition is on in the movie The Clean Bin Project. Jen and Grant go head-tohead to see who can swear off consumerism and produce less garbage. It’s a lighthearted competition against the dark backdrop of the waste problem. Admission is by donation. The evening wraps up with a question-andanswer session at 8:15 p.m. with representatives from REAPS (Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society), the City of Prince George and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George. You can get information about the current waste stream locally, as well as plans for the future. It’s all at Artspace, upstairs at 1685 Third Ave., and all you need to bring is a donation for the movie and your questions on Waste Lines.
April 24th at 7:00 pm; College Heights Secondary, Multipurpose Rm Knowledge is power. Learn about the latest drugs; what they look like; their dangers and the impact on families. Presented by S/Cst. Fred Greene, Community Safety Officer, (250) 561-3366
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Recycling is nothing new to the Salvation Army. In fact they’ve been in the business for more than 100 years. “The Salvation Army has been an active recycler since 1891,� Captain Neil Wilkinson said. He added they would like residents of the city to know about that part of the Salvation Army’s work. “We’re planning on gearing up for Earth Day April 22 to educate the community on the work the Salvation Army does in the recycling field.� He said back in 1891 church members went from door to door to collect reusable household items for those who were less fortunate than others. “It was part of our original campaign, so we’ve been doing it a long, long time,� he said. “And we recently upped the ante. We’re not only doing church-store recycling, but diverting products from the landfill.
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“During the last calendar year, we diverted 1.5 million pounds of textiles from the landfill which is over and above what we recycled through our thrift store,� Wilkinson said. He added the Salvation Army is well-known in the community for the work done with the disadvantaged, but that is still less than one per cent of the population. “Recycling affects each and every person in the community. Then they can understand how they can improve the community and work with a great charity like the Salvation Army,� he said. He added the recycling provides a source of revenue for the philanthropic work of the organization. “We gather, process, bale and send it out to recycling contracts,� Wilkinson said, explaining textiles is anything fabric, including boots and shoes. The Salvation Army also recycles electronics, which, Wilkinson said, is anything that plugs in or anything that runs on a battery.
Material is taken to their warehouse at 1990 Ogilvie St. From there it is shipped to contractors. The Salvation Army ships 45,000 pounds of textiles every two weeks. Electronics are shipped every three weeks. The work in the warehouse is done by people looking to gain the skills needed to get a job. The more material the Salvation Army can gather, the more profit is made and then the more training they can provide. “The more we can get, the more often we can ship. We’ve got the human resources because we’re trying to give job training skills. Now we are working for it to be a formalized training facility,� he said. He added they teach basic marketing, logistics and warehousing. “We’re working on the product piece, and we’re working on changing people’s lives. And having the Salvation Army on your resume is a good thing.�
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peace officer and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking and sentenced to one day in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 21: Deborah L. Audet was found guilty of fraud, received a conditional sentence of one year, was placed on probation for three years and ordered to make restitution of $14,980.09. Richard E. John was found guilty of trespassing at night and possession of a weapon contrary to order and sentenced to 57 days in jail. Dean M. Johnstone was found guilty of failing to produce a driver’s licence when ordered to do so, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. Stephen J. Sherman was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to seven days in jail. Sherman was also found guilty of a second count of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to 14 days in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 22: Lloyd W. Cook was found guilty of failing to attend court when ordered to do so and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to 137 days in jail.
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If it’s Friday, it must be time for another Open Mic Night at Cafe Voltaire. Everyone is welcome to bring their instrument and take a turn at the mike, or just sit back, enjoy a snack and listen to the performances. The show starts at 8 p.m., but get there early, since the place is always packed. Cafe Voltaire is located with Books and Company at 1685 Third Ave.
DAN BREMNES The Prince George Playhouse will be the location for Dan Bremnes’ Light My Way tour on Sunday evening. Bremnes, a B.C. singer and worship leader, is on his first headlining tour after opening for acts such as Jars of Clay. The show starts at 7 p.m., and a love offering will be taken up at the performance.
GARY FJELLGAARD You don’t often get a chance to hear a Hall of Famer in an intimate setting like Artspace, so set aside May 1 to hear Gary Fjellgaard in concert. Fjellgaard was inducted into the BC Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004, and you’ll see why when he sings his western roots music. Tickets are $15 each at Books and Company, and the show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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Anyone looking for examples of what “new media” is all about should drop by the College of New Caledonia library between now and April 26. Students from the New Media Communication and Design program are displaying their work in The Design Show. The show features both first-year and graduating second-year students, and instructor Sean Siddals says it’s good to see them work together. “It’s good to see them bond in putting the show together. It’s a bit of a celebration for them, especially for the second-year students who are finishing their course.” Lakeysha O’Neill is one of those second-year students, and her table of work displayed a wide variety of materials. “Most of these are class projects,” she said, “except for the painting. We don’t do any actual art in class so that’s sort of done on the side.” O’Neill’s work, like that of many of the other students, ranged from websites to business cards to informational pamphlets. “We are given a lot of freedom on the projects,” she said. “We usually get just a vague idea of what it’s supposed to be, then you talk to the instructor to see if you’re heading in the right direction with what you’re doing.” Website designing is an important part of the course, and it’s one O’Neill wants to continue working in. “I adore web design,” she says. “I like print design, but I’m just fascinated by coding and programming.” Again, the website design
project was given to the students with a lot of free rein. “You did have to include certain elements in it, but you could get your ideas from anywhere. “As long as it works.” One of her major projects was to design a promotional campaign for a client in Masset, B.C. “That was a case study we were given. It’s a fictional client, but sometimes students end up with a real client because of what they do on the project.” Having a fictional client may sound like a great idea, since you can make your ideas match what they want, but O’Neill says she had a problem. “It was difficult because I’m way pickier than any client. I’ll go through millions of versions, and the client would pick out the third or fourth one I did as being perfect for them.” Siddals says he’s noticed how much the critical eye of the students improves from one year to the next. “I’ve had feedback from students who say, ‘I can’t believe I used to think that looked good’, and that’s good to see.” He said some students come in to first year with an idea of which area they want to specialize in and never waver, while others take longer to make a decision. “In second year, they start to specialize more. They have a wide range of areas to work with, so they can usually decide where their interests lie.” Students also get a lot of help from outside sources in making decisions, Siddals says. “We have an industry seminar, where experts from various fields come in and talk to the students about what they’re looking for in their area, and answer questions the students may have.
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Second-year New Media Communication and Design student Lakeysha O’Neill stands by a selection of her work at the Design Show on Wednesday evening. “Then in the final semester of the second year, students do a 10-week internship with a local business. We have a lot of great friends in the business world who are always willing to take
one of our students in for some hands-on training.” And does that internship pay off? O’Neill says yes. “I’ve been hired by Prince George Web Design already.”
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An exciting new exhibit at Two Rivers Gallery brings together three innovative artists working in three different mediums. The artists do have some things in common. They are all women, their unusual pieces often use found or recycled objects, and the work can for some be a little disturbing or disquieting. Parental discretion is advised. Disquiet – as its name implies – is not for the faint of heart perhaps, but it just may tickle the funny bone and it can lead to some very t h o u g h t - p ro v o k i n g and animated discussion. The exhibit will be on display until July 7 in the main gallery. “I saw their work during my travels and at one time or another, all of them have expressed an interest to show their work at our gallery. So I thought it would all work well together in an exhibit,” said curator George Harris. “They use recycled materials to create much of their ‘off-kilter’ sculptures which is interesting – and sometimes can be disturbing.” Carole Epp works in ceramics. Te re s a M A LLA M / Fre e Pre s s “I tried painting but Carole Epp’s ceramic works, part of the Disquiet exhibition at Two I found out I was more Rivers Gallery, have a lot to say about the consumer culture. of a 3-D person when it comes to art. I have a kiln tally shot, presumably with upright, embedded in it. It says in my home studio and I use their parents’ carelessly stored a lot about the cause of evil in vintage moulds that I find that firearms. the world, says Epp. reference Hummels. I use them “I have done a lot of media Her views have been altered to talk about things that are studies to see how we get our since she became a mother. happening in the world in a information and the propa“It changes your life when very tight, concise way. My ganda that often comes out you have kids. I have found work looks at the ideology of a from that. So in that way what that over the last five years perfect world, the innocence of I’m doing is a commentary having my son, I look at things childhood, and then it shows but I also like to see what my differently now and see a lot of what it really is. Truth from art means to other people and what I think is the cause of the ugliness.” what interpretation they have evil in the world and I try to One of her more drama-filled of what it is.” show that in my work.” ceramic pieces in the exhibit is The artist says that she’s The group exhibit Disquiet of a girl slumped down on the particularly concerned about runs through July 7 at Two floor with a gun by her side, “consumer culture” and often Rivers Gallery and includes a her eye bleeding extensively ugly ramifications. Wonder Wall of soft sculptures from a gunshot wound. Her “A lot of the work I do is of Trace Nelson, mixed media cat is standing on her lap as about consumer culture.” toys in a collection called Sweet if it wants to comfort her. The She points to a piece called Aberrations by Marcia Pitch, piece is called Killing the Mes- Blood Diamond. The base is and Epp’s unique ceramic figsenger and it is, Epp says, her entirely encrusted with dia- urine. artist’s response to news items mond-like stones and there are For more information, visit where children are acciden- small ceramic hands reaching www.tworiversgallery.ca.
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Home show speakers focus on efficiency As usual, there will be lots to see and do at the Canadian Home Builders’ 2013 Home Show and Energy Fair when it takes over the Kin Centres from April 26 to 28. Again this year, the Energy Fair aspect of the show will be big, with all the guest speakers on Saturday focusing on various aspects of making your home cheaper to operate. Bob Deeks is the president of RDC Fine Homes, based in Whistler, and will be making a presentation on the importance of windows and their installations. RDC completed its first Built Green home in 2006 and their first Net Zero Energy home in 2010. Now, every RDC home is certified Built Green. Deeks will be speaking at 11:40 a.m. and 1:40 p.m. on Saturday. David A. Hill is the president of Eneready Products, and will be speaking on indoor air quality and HRV (heat recovery ventilation) systems. Hill is considered one of Canada’s experts in residential and small commercial ventilation systems and technology. He has been working exclusively in this area for decades. Hill will be speaking at 11:20 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. on Saturday. Einar Halbig is the CEO of E3 Eco Group, and will be speaking on energy efficiency on a budget. He co-founded E3 in 2007, and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others, including teaching the Built Green Builder and Certified Energy Advisor courses. He completed a deep-green renovation of his own house, and enjoys living in an energy-efficient, environmentally friendly house with a very understanding wife and three children. Halbig will be speaking at 10:20 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday. Todd J. Senft is the principal owner of
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■ NANCY O’S APRIL 26
Cook teams with locals for concert Songwriters Scott Cook and Raghu Lokanathan first met over 10 years ago on a ferry to Haida Gwaii. They were two young song-
writers on their way to play the Edge of the World Festival. A decade later they’re both still taking their rootsy songs to rooms across the country. In
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April they will be teaming up for a series of B.C. shows, which will bring them to Nancy O’s on April 26. Joining them for that show will be secret Prince George tunesmith George Harris. Scott Cook, Edmonton’s own prairie balladeer, is a tirelessly traveling songwriter with heart forever on sleeve. He brings honesty, humour, years of roads and a deep love of humanity to his songcraft and storytelling. His straight-talking tunes weave together folk, roots, blues, soul and country influences, with spacious fingerpicked arrangements on guitar, banjo and ukulele. He has been making a full-time living at music since 2007, touring extensively across Canada, the U.S., Europe and Asia, and is currently preparing to release his fourth album, One More Time Around. He was also selected to do a feature showcase at this year ’s Folk Alliance International conference in Toronto. Three-time Juno winner David Francey says, “Scott Cook has distilled his travels down into songs powered by a sharp eye for
imagery, a healthy dose of humanity, and that unforgettable voice, that at the same time intones the rigours of the road and the most comfortable couch you have ever slept on.” Raghu Lokanathan was born in India and raised in Montreal. After moving to Prince George 10 years ago, he released the album Caledonia and gained national attention as a writer of captivating and sometimes hilarious songs, telling unusual stories about unusual people. In the albums that have followed, he has continued to sing about a world that is both strange and familiar. His song Sugar Candy Mountain is among those featured on Toronto troubadour Corin Raymond’s just-released album Paper Nickels, a tribute to contemporary North American song writers. In the liner notes, Raymond writes, “There’s something sacred (and subversive) in everything Raghu writes, no matter what kind of song it is. He seems to have insider knowledge when it comes to the Big Things: Love. God. Death. Like Leonard Cohen or Townes Van Zandt, Raghu writes with a mystical and mythological authority which most of us can only counterfeit.” George Harris has been writing songs for several years, but is just starting to take his work to the stage. Last summer he was part of Dave Bidini’s song writing workshop at the Arts Wells Festival, and since then he has been steadily building a catalogue of original songs about ships, pirates, and haunting encounters. Scott Cook, Raghu Lokanathan and George Harris appear at Nancy O’s on Friday, April 26. The show starts at 9 p.m. and tickets are available at the door for $10. For more about Scott Cook and Raghu Lokanathan, visit them on the web at www.scottcook.net and www.raghumusic.com
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They sang their hearts out in Prague, and now it’s time for the Bel Canto Choirs to do the same here. The Youth Choir (ages 13 to 25) performed recently at the Young Prague Music Festival, and members will be performing some of the same songs on Saturday at the Sing Your Heart Out concerts. There will be two shows, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., both at Our Saviour ’s Lutheran Church, 3590 Dufferin Ave. The Youth Choir will be joined for the concerts by the Children’s Choir (ages 5 to 12) and Northern Voices, the adult choir. Sing Your Heart Out is designed around songs that make you want to sing, and will feature classic selections from composers such as Mozart and Mendelssohn to more contemporary performers like Roger Whittaker and Allister MacGillvary, as well as many others. Tickets are availPhoto submitted able at Studio 2880 Members of the Bel Canto Youth Choir stand on a staircase in Prague, where they visited and at the door.
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PGSO puts Latin twist on next show There may still be snow on the ground, but the Prince George Symphony Orchestra is spicing up the season with Vivace Latino. The April 20 concert will feature six graduate musicians from Venezuela’s El Sistema music education system. El Sistema uses classical music as an agent of education and social change. Perhaps its most notable alumnus at this point is Gustavo Dudamel, the conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The six musicians have been spending time in local schools, talking about how they became involved in El Sistema and how it changed their lives. Then, on April 20, the six will be guests of the PGSO for Vivace Latino at Vanier Hall. The program fea-
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Reaching out to First Nations CNC’s dental students are taking a unique outreach project on the road to T’say Keh Dene and Kwadacha (Fort Ware) First Nations this week. The six dental assisting and six hygiene students, plus two of their instructors, are flying to the remote communities in northern B.C. this Friday, April 19. The trip was organized by CNC Mackenzie campus, which provides services to these communities. “It’s an awesome opportunity for inter-collaboration between the college and Aboriginal communities,” said Leslie Battersby, CNC dental hygiene instructor who is travelling with the students. “We can learn more about their culture and community needs.” The flights are being donated by Northern Thunderbird Air, a charter and scheduled service airline based out of Prince George. “This trip would not be possible without the donation by NT Air that has allowed us to visit these remote communities,” said Tanya Helton, regional director at CNC Mackenzie. Working with 95 Aboriginal students from daycare to Grade 12, the CNC students will break into pairs and make presentations on oral health and hand out dental hygiene kits that contain toothbrushes, toothpaste, and nutritional charts. “It’s a chance to get out into the community and see the actual oral health needs that these kids present. We’ve been learning about potential Aboriginal community needs and now we get to see them first-hand,” said Kelly Talkington, a secondyear dental hygiene student. The CNC students will also introduce the Aboriginal students to the dental clinic that is in each community. It will hopefully help them realize that going to the dentist or dental hygienist isn’t as scary as it seems. “We want to break down those barriers – they may have attitudes about us and vice-versa,”
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Last year, they were young. The UNBC Timberwolves, coming off their inaugural Canada West Universities Athletic Association season, won’t be much older when the 2013 men’s soccer campaign begins in September. Yet head coach Alan Alderson, whose squad finished last in the 11-team league in 2012, has a few reasons to feel optimistic about the next season. Let’s start with the team’s roster. First off, the majority of his players in the starting lineup last year were rookies, so they’ll be more experienced this year. Then consider the recruiting class, Alderson referring to three additions announced this month as “impact players.” Lastly, the 2013 team will face stiff challenges early. Before the opening kick-off on the regular season takes place, UNBC will get a taste of the best in Canadian Interuniversity Sport. The team has scheduled an August road trip to eastern Canada, where they’ll visit Montreal and Ottawa to meet a few of the top programs in the country. The pre-season games offer an opportunity to prepare for Canada West. For Alderson, more time has made a difference. He was named the head coach last May, and has been filling duties at UNBC for under a year. “We had a pretty good recruiting class based on a very short recruiting season last year, so this year we’re hoping to add to that group with some fantastic recruits again,” he says. Alderson expects newcomers Tofa Fakunle, Nicolas Favia and Darin Kamsteeg to play key roles on his team next season. The different characteristics of each
player could complement the Timberwolves. Fakunle, a Calgary resident, is highly involved in the Alberta soccer system. A forward, he’s played at the National Training Centre of Canada. In June, he’ll graduate as an honour roll student from Calgary Christian High School. “He is such a good player because he has personality galore and that’s an on-field and an off-field thing,” Alderson says. “He’s one of those kids that is going to be just a shining light on the field and a shining light off the field, and man when you get a kid like that in your program, that’s a powerful, powerful addition to your program.” Favia is a striker/midfielder from Surrey who graduated from Holy Cross in 2011. Although he’ll be a rookie to CIS, he’ll be a third-year student, having attended Kwantlen Polytechnic University since graduating high school. On the pitch, Favia carries experience from the U21 Fraser Valley League. “He’s continually been involved on successful teams and been a key part of their being successful because of his goalscoring ability,” Alderson says, “so that’s real exciting to add someone like that.” Kamsteeg is a Victoria product who’s coming out of high school and the Centre for Soccer Excellence. He’ll graduate from Reynolds Secondary in June. “Darren is one of those guys who you characterize, you build a program around because he will constantly be striving to be the very, very best he can be,” Alderson says. The returning class includes both goalkeepers from 2012, Mitch McFarlane and Tyrone Venhola. Midfielder Tyson Hunter impressed as a rookie, and is
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UNBC Timberwolves midfielder Cheona Edzerza, right, runs the ball along the sidelines while being defended by Brayden Volkenant of the Trinity Western Spartans during Canada West men’s soccer action at the North Cariboo Fields last year. Edzerza is one of the players expected to be back in the UNBC lineup when the 2013 regular season begins in September. expected to take another step forward, while defender Connor Noftle is also expected back. While they’ll have a strong sophomore core, the Timberwolves may have fewer players in their later years. Last year, they even had a fifth-year player in striker Danny Dell, who used up each of his years of eligibility. NOTES: Unlikely return – The chance of seeing star midfielder Sourosh Amani back playing for the UNBC Timberwolves in September appears slim. After a season-ending lower leg injury last fall, Amani withdrew from his classes and returned to his home country of Holland. He holds a job and has explored
the possibility of playing professional soccer. Alderson notes that Amani has expressed an interest in attending UNBC to enrol in a Masters program in international studies. But even if he returns, he’d have to appeal with the CIS to have a chance of getting into the UNBC lineup. A returning player needs to have completed 18 credits the previous year to suit up again. Helping the UNBC men’s soccer team as an assistant may also be an option. Schedule – The 2013 men’s soccer pre-season schedule features five games in Quebec and Ontario, in addition to a doubleheader in Prince George against a former rival from the Canadian
Colleges Athletic Association. The pre-season schedule begins with a road date at Sherbrooke University on Aug. 17. They’ll then play against McGill (Montreal), Montreal, Guelph and Carleton (Ottawa). After returning home, the Timberwolves will host the Thompson Rivers University WolfPack of Kamloops in a doubleheader on Aug. 30 and 31. The WolfPack won bronze in the PacWest (Pacific Western Athletic Association) division of CCAA in 2012. “Right now, we have the best schedule of any university team in the entire country for the fall of 2013, so that is something that we’re now Number 1 at in the country,” Alderson says.
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UNBC hoops squad adds another player The UNBC men’s basketball team has added another player to its roster. On Wednesday, the Timberwolves announced the commit-
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Canadian Colleges Athletic Association. He plays the power forward position. “He will add size and toughness to our lineup as he is a very strong defender who rebounds the ball extremely well and likes to play physical,” Timberwolves head coach Todd Jordan stated in a press release. In the 2012-13 season, McMurtry helped the Falcons finish first in the PacWest (Pacific Western Athletic Association) division of the CCAA. They went on to the CCAA nationals, ending up third overall. McMurtry was named a CCAA All-Canadian following the season. McMurtry will be looking to finish off a history degree at UNBC.
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The Prince George Spruce Kings secured another player this week. On Tuesday, the team announced the addition of forward Cole Todd to their roster for the 2013-14 B.C. Hockey League season. Todd is a 1995-born product of North Vancouver who’s listed at 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. He was an assistant captain with the B.C. Major Midget League’s Vancouver North West Giants this past season, helping the squad win a fifth consecutive provincial league title.
Todd finished the 2012-13 season with 10 goals, 19 assists and 62 penalty minutes in 39 games played. “I was really excited to find out the team was interested in me,” Todd stated in a press release. “This is a great opportunity to move up to the next level.”
JUDO Prince George athletes who qualified for national judo championships were named this week. The Prince George Judo Club, North Capital Judo Club and Hart Judo Academy will each be represented at the meet. Nationals are scheduled for July 4 to 7 in Richmond. The qualified Prince George judokas are: U15 - Brynne Deevy (Prince George), Lorna-Jane Simmons (Hart), Taylor Rowland (Hart), Taylor Schaus (Prince George), Ryan Russell (Prince George), Braden Edwards (Prince George), Levi Price (Prince George), Kyle Wilkinson (Prince George) and Gabe Edwards (Prince George); U18 - Lisa Russell (Prince George), Grace Northrop (Hart), Melissa Nelson (Hart), Lavanna Laass (Hart), Kristen Yawney (Prince George), Nathanial Hirvi (Hart), Chris Grilz (Hart) and Brendan Bellavance (Hart); U21 men - Quinn Clemas (Prince George), Jonathan Bergstrom (Hart) and Elijah Zwiers (North Capital).
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A more gradual snow melt may help limit the risk of flooding. But at the PGARA Speedway Park, the amount of white stuff in the area is keeping the amount of work that can be done to a minimum. “There’s at least two feet of snow still,” PGARA president Chris Arronge said on Tuesday when asked about the conditions at the track. Arronge pointed at the snow as the reason why an on-site meeting wasn’t held as scheduled this week. The first PGARA general meeting at the track was scheduled for Monday evening to discuss what loose ends need to be tied up before the start of the season. Recent below seasonal temperatures may be slowing down pre-season preparations for spring and summer sports organizations. But temperatures are expected to rise, long-term forecasts even calling for highs into the upper teens by the end of next week. Arronge noted that they’re planning to hold another Monday evening meeting at the track on April 29. The delay this month isn’t expected to impact any scheduled race dates.
The first event isn’t taking place for another five weeks, with Opening Day scheduled for May 25. The first date of the racing season has moved back to a later date than previous years. Last year’s Opening Day was May 12. “We wanted to just cut out a couple of weekends of racing because we’re doing the Tri-City Invitational this year with Quesnel and Williams Lake with the street stocks,” Arronge said. The Invitational will be a three-track series between the three northcentral B.C. cities. The set will begin during the 87th annual Williams Lake Stampede weekend from June 28 to July 1. The second set of races will be during the two-day Invitational at PGARA Speedway on Aug. 10 and 11, with the finale in September at Quesnel’s Gold Pan Speedway. “There’s some pretty good racers in each of the three cities so it’ll be good to have a big showdown with everybody,” Arronge said. Last year was the 60th anniversary of PGARA and a celebration evening was included during one of the race dates. Nothing special is planned for the track this year, although the PGARA committee is organizing a fishing derby at Bednesti Lake on
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Cars in the Admiral Roofing mini stock class roll along the oval track at PGARA Speedway during a race last year. June 1. “It’s just a reason to get everybody’s families out there,” Arronge said. “Our kids can meet everybody else’s kids and we can have a good time, and get away from racing for a weekend and go camping together and stuff.” Another move made by PGARA has been the elimination of the Halloween Havoc Hit to Pass event in October. Arronge noted that the amount of cars they’d destroy wasn’t worth it for the amount of spectators they’d draw to
the event. The event also had issues with weather, as October snowfall in Prince George isn’t unusual. Another noticeable difference will be the addition of the ASA OK Tire Sportsman Series, previously known as the ARCA West OK Tire Sportsman Series. This year’s OK Tire Sportsman Series makes a stop at PGARA Speedway on June 15. The ASA OK Tire Sportsman Series begins at Motoplex Speedway in Vernon on May 11. Other dates are set for: May 25
- Williams Lake; July 20 - Quesnel; Aug. 10 - Agassiz; Sept. 14 - Vernon. Other regular race dates at the PGARA Speedway are scheduled for July 13 and Aug. 24, with the Championship Finale set for Sept. 7. The first Hit-toPass event will take place on June 22, with a twoday Hit-to-Pass scheduled for Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 The PGARA Speedway is increasing ticket prices for its Hit to Pass events. Arronge said the prices of $20 for adults and $15 for children aged 12 to
18 are slight increases over the past. But they’ve also increased their prize money, with up to a $5,000 purse in some events, and first-place awards up to $2,500. “People love to see crashes and bent metal and rollovers,” he said. The ASA OK Tire Sportsman Series event on June 15 will have the same ticket prices as the Hit-to-Pass events, with lower prices on regular race dates. For more information, visit www.pgara. ca.
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Making my picks for NHL hardware this year With 10 days remaining in the NHL lockout-shortened season, the jockeying for both playoff spots, and for individual award winners continues. Although an asterisk may be used in this 48-game season, there are a number of prestigious trophies
available heading 15-game win streak down the stretch. propelled him to the Hart (MVP): Scortop. There isn’t a clear ing leader runner-up Sidney although Crosby goal scorHart (56 points) Beat ing leader played Alex well HARTLEYMILLER Ovechkin enough in is making 36 games to deserve a late bid. Interesting the honor. His leadthough that Crosby ership during the has a legit reason for
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pens when one plays for a good team. Another ex-Cougar, Dan Hamhuis, is having a solid season with Vancouver but best overall blue liner at this stage appears to be Ryan Suter of Minnesota followed closely by Kris Letang of Pittsburgh and P.K. Subban of Montreal. Suter is a set-up man who leads the NHL in ice time (over 27 minutes on average a game) and anchors a defence on a team that has gone from pretender to contender. Adams (Coach): The clear choice is Michel Therrien of the Montreal Canadiens. The Habs were at the bottom in the Eastern Conference
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Think of a career in local government An innovative new internship program involving the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) will help provide training and experience to recent UNBC graduates interested in careers as local government administrators in northern communities. Northern Development Initiative Trust, in partnership with UNBC and the Local Government Management Association, earlier this year launched the region’s first-ever Northern Development Local Government Management Internship Program with the belief that government officials who are educated in the North will remain in the North. “It really is the local government equivalent to the Northern Medical Program, in that it’s a program hosted in the north to meet a specific local need,� said Internship Program developer and UNBC Political Science Professor Gary Wilson, who helped develop the program along with Prince George Association for Community Living
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UNBC Geography Professor Greg Halseth, Director of UNBC’s Community Development Institute. “It’s a great match for Northern Development, whose mandate is to develop northern communities, and for UNBC, who is here to educate students so that they can one day take on these important roles.� The program is aimed at recent UNBC graduates from a variety of social science and business programs, specializing in areas such as public administration and community development. However, it is open to anyone with an interest or background in local government. Northern Development will provide the funding for the one-year paid internship, with participating municipalities providing additional training and support. Interns will spend the first month of the internship at Northern Development in Prince George, learning about communities and economic development. Potential local government careers for interns can include management and administration, corporate services, development services, environmental services, finance, human resources, public works, and economic development. “The need for bright, skilled young workers to support the coming growth across the north is
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YOUTH WORKER TEAM LEAD Walk Tall Program Location: Prince George, BC Carrier Sekani Family Services (CSFS) has an opportunity for an individual who is passionate about working with at-risk and high-risk youth to join the Walk Tall Program as a Youth Worker Team Lead. The Walk Tall Youth Program is delivered with a unique, culturally competent approach to prevention and intervention. Focusing on youth at risk, the program aims to increase protective factors with programming that is tailored to meet the different age and gender-speciďŹ c needs of participants. The ideal candidate understands the realities that youth face in their daily lives and is motivated to use leadership, coaching and facilitation skills that forge connections which engage youth and enable healthy relationship building. In collaboration with the Walk Tall team and as a mentor to the youth, this position offers guidance, support, encouragement and a stable environment while also maintaining healthy boundaries. The hours of work are evenings and weekends, Wednesday (9am to 5pm), Thursday and Friday (2pm to 10pm), Saturday and Sunday (noon to 8pm). QualiďŹ cations: • Bachelor Degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, or related discipline • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered • Previous experience supervising staff and youth This position is required to drive CSFS vehicles and will involve extensive contact with program participants. Proof of credentials, a class 5 Driver’s License, and a clear criminal records check will be requested from the successful applicant. We offer a healthy work-life balance, a great beneďŹ ts package, and competitive salaries. For more information, visit www.csfs.org. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to email HR@csfs.org Human Resources, Carrier Sekani Family Services 987 Fourth Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3H7 This position will be posted until ďŹ lled. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of all TNDC operations • Implement and put into operation any new direction identiďŹ ed for the operations of the corporation • Provide ďŹ nancial management and oversight of the entire operation, including monitoring cash ow and approving expenditures within ďŹ nancial 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 (satisďŹ ed staff, retaining staff, good cooperation among staff, all functions support each other) • Budgets are effectively managed • TNDC’s clients and partners are happy and satisďŹ ed with TNDC’s service and operation WORKING CONDITIONS This position works is expected to spend approximately 70% in the ofďŹ ce overseeing all day-to-day TNDC operations and 30% in the ďŹ eld, visiting work sites, camps and meeting with clients or partners MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Bachelor Degree in commerce, business administration or related ďŹ eld (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
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OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR Burns Lake, BC Our Growing Company takes great pride in being an “Employer of Choice”. As a leader in our Įeld we oīer Growth PotenƟal and a compeƟƟve CompensaƟon & BeneĮts package. We are looking for a dynamic individual to take the role of OperaƟons Supervisor and complement the team at our Burns Lake BC operaƟon. You will provide: • Day to day direcƟon and communicaƟon with our valued drivers • Employee development and training • Resource Planning and ImplementaƟon • Customer liaison and support The successful candidate will display: • Proven leadership skills • Strong analyƟcal skills • Strong communicaƟon skills • IniƟaƟve Preference will be given to individuals with a postsecondary educaƟon and/or relevant experience. Knowledge of Oĸce soŌware applicaƟons and general oĸce administraƟon is also an asset. Please send resume in conĮdence to: Lisa Savage, Director of People Systems, Fax: (250) 314-1750, e-mail: lsavage@arrow.ca
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN required at Jenner Chevrolet in Victoria BC. Rare opportunity for a top performing, quality & customer focused team player. Email: mgray@jennerchev.com 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 1789 S. Nicholson St. between 10am - 9pm
East Indian Cooks Wanted Nijjer Food Ltd. dba Dana Mandi & Indian Restaurant a full service Indian restaurant located at 2095 - 5th Ave, Prince George, B.C. needs (4) Full time, permanent, ethnic Cooks specializing in Indian Cuisines and (1) sweet maker (Mithai). Job duties include menu design and planning, back cooking for banquets, special religious and community events, labour & food cost control, shift supervision and training of employees. Also responsible for preparing orders for out of town deliveries. Minimum 3 years of experience. Knowledge of Hindi or Punjabi an asset. Salary $ 18/hr. Email resume to nijjerb@hotmail.com. WARATAH PROCESSOR Operator. Houston area. Competitive wages. Starting mid May. (250) 692-0919
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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
Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services COOK/CHEF Seasonal opportunity for motivated working cook, 60+ seat, established casual fine dining restaurant. Successful applicant must have experience, references, and the initiative to work independently. Also the ability to live/work in a remote location. Salary commensurate with experience. Accommodations provided.
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OfÀce Support 0499692 BC Ltd. o/a Subway Restaurants req’s a full time OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR $21.50/hour, 40 hour/week. Mail resumes to: Suite 208, 715 Victoria St. Prince George, BC V2L 2K5 or email to: jobs.grewalgroup@gmail.com
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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
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SPRING YARD CLEAN-UP Garbage Removal & Gutter Cleaning Power Raking ~ Aerating (250)961-3612 or (250)964-4758 res
Moving Sale; kids stuff ,furniture, household items & more! Friday, Apr 19th 4-6 pm Sat & Sun 10-4pm 7044 Southridge Ave
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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
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Home Improvements FLOORING SALE Over 300 Choices Lowest Prices Guaranteed! Laminates - $0.59/sq ft Engineered - $1.99 sq ft Hardwood - $2.79 sq ft
Painting & Decorating Paint Special 3 Rooms $589 incl. prem qlty paint, your color choices, 2 coats, filled nail holes. Ceiling & trim extra. Free Est. HB Tech Painting 250-649-6285
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Overnight Delivery in most of BC!
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1.877.835.6670 G Gilbert Renovation All your reno needs. Inside & outside. Specialist in drywall finishing. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates. Call Gaetan (250)560-5845 or 552-7184
Lou’s Renos Roger’s Renos Decks, fences, basements rental units. For all your home reno needs. References available. Free estimates call 250-964-6106 Ivan at 250-552-8106 or Roger 250-552-0471
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Are you Job Seeker? You may be eligible for
Skills Development Training 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
Misc. for Sale Aluminum tri-fold ATV ramps 1500 lb capacity 50” wide x 77” length $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 True Coin Collector Looking to Purchase Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold and Silver coins, Bills + Not melting down, Serious Collector. Call: Coin Couple 1-778-281-0030
Real Estate
LIMOUSIN POLLED YEARLING BULLS
Houses For Sale
Laurkel Limousin Call (250)971-2326
For Sale - 5 Acre treed lot. 15 minutes from town on the Barkerville Hwy. 12 x 68 Mobile Home. Shop 16 x 32. Five out buildings. Water/Sewer. Assessed value $79,200. Call (250)992-7114
Merchandise for Sale
$100 & Under Four 16” iron rims for pickup or SUV $25 each. Phone 250562-2824
$200 & Under Firewood, driest wood in town split & delivered $180/cord (250)964-2020
Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53 in stock. SPECIAL 44’ x 40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! 40’ Containers under $2500! Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
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
Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent HILLSBOROUGH Apts Newly updated, spacious 3 bdrm apts. Clean, quiet, secure entrance. No Pets. Includes H/W Utilities extra
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the province of British Columbia
To Rent Call:
250-561-1447 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 45+ Building Call (250)561-1446
FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS Suites, Upper 2 bdrm ground level suite for rent. $750/mo plus hydro costs. No pets, No Smoking. Located at 1941 Tamarack St. Call Mike 250-564-4674 for further info. References required .
Want to Rent Wanted to Rent 2 or 3 bdrm house. Seniors with 1 small clean, dog 6 yrs old. For June 1st Bowl Area.(778)415-3105
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Commercial/ Industrial
Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL • RETA Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT
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2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE 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
Scrap Car Removal
Phone 250-596-4555
Duplex / 4 Plex
Business for Sale
3 bdrm bsmt, $700/mo, incl utilities, NP, fridge/stove 2369 Redwood St. 250-562-3781
P&R 250-963-3435
BUSINESS FOR SALE
If you are a motivated individual, passionate about helping women, willing to work hard while having fun, then owning this business may be for you. We are selling the newly renovated and updated Curves fitness centre due to the owner’s lingering health issues. We will negotiate a reasonable and affordable price for this well loved club with a person who shares a passion for improving women’s health. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Global fitness franchise who provide support and advertising Dedicated, trained staff Loyal customer base Fresh approach to personal Fully equipped health and effective weight loss Clear opportunities for growth Located in Prince George for Prime location with free parking over ten years Serious inquiries please call Aubrey at 250 562-0049 email aubrey@muirheadfinancial.com
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• 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
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Manufactured Homes by Moduline Industries Under $110.00/sq.ft. Retire with us...on time... on budget. In the beautiful Shuswap
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Wrecker/Used Parts USED TIRES Cars & Trucks $25 & up
Most Sizes Available 15270 Hwy 97 South 250.963.3435
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Prince George Employment Service 1511 – 3rd Avenue, (250) 596-2517, www.PGES.ca
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Merchandise for Sale
Cash same day, local office.
Established cleaning service has space for new clientele. College Hts & bowl area. Residential & lt commercial. Senior rates avail. Call (250)640-0735
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THE SYLVAN LEARNING CENTRE IS LOOKING FOR PART-TIME SENIOR MATH TUTORS, AS WELL AS CERTIFIED TEACHERS PROFICIENT IN TEACHING READING, WRITING AND MATH. Please drop off, fax or email resume to: 1645 Spruce Street Prince George, BC V2L 2R3 Ph: 250-562-7311 Fax: 250-562-7312 email: slcprincegeorge@telus.net
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