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With the goal in sight, Multi-Centre trojans are forging ahead to achieve the $30 million target. Pledges, donations and cash in hand is close to $25 million to date and chief fundraiser Carol Pitkin is hopeful of securing the remaining $5 million. “We’re almost there,” she said. “Even without any federal money, the dream is achievable.” The proposed Multi-Centre is a new facility including a 1,600-seat NHL-sized arena, a 450-seat performing arts theatre and accompanying event and assembly space. In one location the facilities become a destination point for conventions and trade shows in addition to their traditional uses. “Residents in the area from Alexandria to Hixon, Wells/Barkerville to Nazko and Narcosli will all benefit from this facility,” Pitkin said. Quesnel is by and large, where they work and play.” She added, being able to attract top-quality entertainment, have a state-of-the-art arena and all the economic and cultural advantages of the MultiCentre will generate benefits for all residents in the area.” As efforts continue to finish off the fundraising, Pitkin and her fellow Multi-Centre committee members urge everyone in the user-area, both inside and outside the city, to support this muchneeded facility. “We all gain with such a multi-use amenity,” she said. “We’re so close to our goal and with a little push, we’ll reach it. “Right now we need everyone to show their support, contact their local representative, tell them how you feel and let’s get it done. “This is a resource every family, business and individual will make use of in one way or another.” To make a donation in any of several ways, contact Pitkin at cpitkin@telus.net or call 250-9923731.
Relaying together This couple still hold hands after all the years and all life’s trials and tribulations For more Relay photos See PAGE A3. Autumn MacDonald photo
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RCMP investigate rash of break ins Quesnel RCMP are investigating a series of residential break and enters. In the past seven Police are seeking days, 11 home have been broken into in a male suspect the city, the Bouchie described as Lake and Ten Mile a Caucasian male Lake areas. Quesnel RCMP in his early 30s have recovered a with short black 2001 black Toyota hair and an athletic Rav 4 that had been reported stolen out build who is believed of Chilliwack. It is to be responsible for believed that this a number break and vehicle is linked to a number of the enters. break and enters. Police are seeking a male suspect described as a Caucasian male in his early 30s with short black hair and an athletic build who is believed to be responsible for a number break and enters. Investigation continues. If you have any information call Quesnel RCMP at 250-992-9211 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Given this rash of recent break and enters, Quesnel RCMP are asking people to be extra vigilant in reporting suspicious persons or activity that are out of the norm for their neighbourhoods. As always, Quesnel RCMP are asking the public to do their part in preventing property crime by locking their doors, securing windows and setting alarm systems.
Funds The 2013 North Cariboo Local Government Association was held in Quesnel and boasted 250 plus guests. Through a 50/50 draw and the Gold Pan Raffle, funds were raised and donated to two very worthwhile local causes: Photo one: The Gold Pan Raffle raised $2,182 and donated to BC Special Olympics. Left to right: Councillor LaureyAnne Roodenburg, NCLGA Past President Mitch Campsall, Representatives from the local Special Olympics, Doreen O’Brien, the City’s own Cherrie Swaan, Mayor Mary Sjostrom, Councillor Scott Elliott. Photo two: The 50/50 draw raised $1,062 and donated to the Quesnel Partnership for Student Nutrition. Left to right: Councillor Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, NCLGA Past President Mitch Campsall, Christy Kennedy, Mayor Mary Sjostrom, Councillor Scott Elliott.
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n the book British Columbia – A Centennial Anthology, 1958, a reference is made of the arrival of a note by telegraph to Victoria that after several attempts, the Atlantic Cable was successfully laid on July 30, 1866, the era of the Cariboo Gold Rush. In Victoria, there was great jubilation as the cable united the old country with the new. A salute was fired, there were fireworks and a large bonfire was kindled. A band led a procession along the streets. Can you imagine lighting a bonfire on Reid Street because Telus completed a new cell phone system? It was a major accomplishment and preceded modern technology which has now replaced the cable, telegraphs and pony express riders, for communication. But there was a sad group in 1866 who gave up the fight by the Collins Telegraph Company to string a communications system from San Andy Motherwell Francisco, through the Cariboo and Historical Footnotes over the Bering Sea to Europe. Millions had been spent on the project, which was cancelled and all the equipment abandoned. That path can be experienced by going along the Blackwater Road and watching for the markers set out over a period of 30 plus years by Dwight Dodge. The Cariboo Regional District has proclaimed the Collins and Yukon route as a heritage trail – a first for the CRD. Quesnel was a key take off spot for all the work on that track. See the cairn at the wooden bridge and contemplate what life was like more than 100 years ago when developing a telegraph Cairn at the wooden bridge chronicles life more than 100 years ago when Canada was developing a telegraph line to line to Europe. Europe through the Cariboo and over the Bering Sea to Europe. Completion of the Atlantic Cable brought all that work Andy Motherwell is an amateur historian and regular Observer in the west to an abrupt end. columnist. Contributed photo
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n the blink of an eye, the Conservative government can strip away the retirement dreams of millions of Canadians. But when a loyal soldier of the government stands accused of bilking taxpayers with improper expenses, the prime minister claims to be powerless, while money is quietly funneled out of his office to repay the alleged wrongdoing. But, this time, Canadians may finally have had enough. The cloud of scandal continues to grow over the head of embattled Senator Mike Duffy. The former TV journalist is accused of fudging his expense account, eventually repaying the improperly claimed expenses with $90,000 he received from Nigel Wright, Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s chief of staff who has since resigned. Duffy has now quit the Conservative caucus in the Senate, but he is so far rejecting calls to resign as a senator. And the prime minister seems unwilling to push him out the door. Harper said he was “not happy” and “very upset” with the conduct of some parliamentarians and his own office, before hopping on a plane for a South American trade mission without answering questions from reporters. The same prime minister who has shown the powers of a majority government are almost limitless is now unable to even mention the name of his disgraced colleague. Apart from apparently filing bogus expense claims, most Canadians would be hard pressed to name a single duty that senators fulfill. Maybe Mike Duffy has done a service to his country after all. Maybe the senator’s actions will be the straw that broke the camel’s back and prompt Canadians to demand an end to the political embarrassment that is this nation’s Senate.
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ike those Japanese soldiers who didn’t hear about the end of World War II, the militant fringe that controls the B.C. Teachers’ Federation is digging in for endless battle against the B.C. government. Their nemesis, Premier Christy Clark, reiterated last week that seeking a 10-year agreement with the BCTF is a top priority when the legislature is recalled this summer. The current one-year truce ends June 30. The BCTF grudgingly agreed to that extension last year, then ran TV ads calling for an NDP government that promised concessions and union bosses on both sides of the negotiating table. “You know, I may be a lame duck,” outgoing BCTF president Susan Lambert crowed to cheering classroom-warfare radicals at the union’s convention in March, “but I think Christy’s goose is cooked.” We’ll never know how much this sort of gloating contributed to the epic collapse of the NDP, champion of public sector union members whose pay and benefits make them the new upper class.
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B.C. Views But I can tell you the prospects for sparing children from this ideological warfare are not good. Last week the B.C. Court of Appeal handed down an ivory-tower decision that upheld the “right” of teachers to bring their union demands into the classroom in the form of posters, buttons and black armbands that to some selfabsorbed teachers symbolize the “death” of education. During the election campaign, <I>The Globe and Mail</I> carried a story on one of those mock elections held in schools around the province. An elementary-level student was quoted as saying she voted against the B.C. Liberals because Clark “caused a teachers’ strike.” If this kid was talking about the most recent strike, I wonder where she got
citizens who will maintain the status quo, not rock the boat, and participate on a superficial level in aspects of political and societal change. It doesn’t challenge individuals to take direct action against exploitation, marginalization and violence.” In case you missed the political message, Larson later asserts: “The educated citizens we graduate from our schools cannot just be content to wear a pink shirt once a year…. Educated, engaged citizens must be willing to take direct action to change and shape our society for the better.” What is this ghastly “status quo” that must be challenged by “direct action”? In these campusradical screeds, the final answer is generally the same: capitalism. This call to arms is a blend of the NDP election platform and a rant from the Occupy Vancouver squat of a couple of years ago. It’s no wonder we hear of students making BCTF picket signs in art class. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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that idea. In a negotiating performance that was appalling even by BCTF standards, Lambert and her team conducted months of disruptive work-to-rule action before they could even articulate a wage and benefit demand. When they finally did, it was outrageously out of touch with reality. An indication of how the union’s ruling class wants to conduct itself in the classroom can be found in the latest issue of the BCTF newsletter to its members. Joanna Larson, president of the Prince Rupert union local, contributes an article headlined: “What kind of citizen do we hope to graduate from our K-12 public schools?” Larson first quotes the education ministry’s current goals. They include preparing citizens who are “creative, flexible, selfmotivated, and who have a positive self-image.” Another goal is citizens who are “skilled and who can contribute to society generally, including the world of work.” Larson then mocks these goals, as follows: “Essentially, the Ministry of Education has a vision of
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Support the Multi Centre Rediscover BVille Editor: When talking about the Multi-Centre, some people have said to me, “The MultiCentre won’t affect me … my kids are grown.” The new facility will benefit anyone who attends graduations, hockey, skating events, concerts, the theatre, dance, film, meetings and conferences. You are probably a consumer of local events and live shows and will benefit from the new facility. Thousands turn out for our Billy Barker Days, Quesnel Live Arts and skating shows, Sylvia’s Music Fest, the Bluegrass Festival, Arts Wells, and other events. Some in our community believe we can “just go out of town” to see live shows. Many of us do that and also enjoy
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great performances here. But doesn’t this great community deserve a venue where we can enjoy acts who can’t or won’t play here now because of the small venue sizes we have? The new theatre will have excellent acoustics, comfortable seats and a very strong technical setup. It will better accommodate larger and more varied performances from locals and guests than anything we have now. It will also help alleviate the struggles many organizations have finding venues for events and shows. The arena will likely host more ice events, performances and tournaments and attract more people from out of town. The building as a whole, including meeting space,
will help our community host more small conferences, increasing much-needed tax and tourism revenue. I’ve been told that the Riverwalk was quite controversial when it was first proposed. Now, it’s used by 85 per cent of the community. Our new library saw a marked increase in both new users and use by current members in its new building. The Multi-Centre will be a regional asset that will bring economic, athletic, social and cultural benefits to our whole community. Let’s see what we can do together prior to the May 30 deadline to contribute to this regional asset that will benefit all of us. Nancy Lilienweiss Quesnel
Editor: I had the privilege of driving a group of Rotary International exchange students out to Barkerville on what happened to be opening day. Like many Quesnelites, I go out to Barkerville every year (where else do we take out-of-town visitors?) and usually take in some of the shows at the Theatre Royale. This has become an almost ho-hum experience for me, as little seems to change from year to year. This time, I was wowed. I’m sure that the digging up of the main street to install new water and sewage was a major undertaking and I know that the mud will eventually solidify. I spent a lot of time in the Nicol Hotel, learning about all the processes involved in restoring an old building and getting it ready to house artifacts. Everything was very well
explained and displayed. I very much enjoyed the new exhibits in the Chinese section of the town and the students were very appreciative of all the time the archeologist spent with them. For all the performers, the day I attended was their first runthrough with an audience. I was able to catch two street skits and the demonstration of the Cornish water wheel. They all seem to have extra zing to them this year. The variety show in the Theatre Royale had very few rough edges for opening day and the overall quality of the acts was very high. Congratulations on the improvements and extra energy imbued into the park. I’m hoping lots of Quesnelites will make the trip this year and enjoy our local tourist attraction as much as I did. I wish you a happy season. Cathy Walsh Quesnel
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Multi-Centre is about community Back left to right: Troy Dyck, Gary Collins, Emmett Ketter, Michaela Ketter, Raechel Fowler, Brittney Fowler and Lance Ketter; middle Row: Johana Ketter, Kit Collins and Amelia Ketter; front Row: Jennifer Dyck and Jaidine Ketter, Kit and Gary’s daughters. Sadie the dog is also part of the family donation of $25,000. Contributed photo
For the Collins it’s about giving back to where you live and play ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
everyone worked together to build what was needed and make Moose Heights a good place to live,” she said. “We needed a community hall and my father helped build it.” Kit and her sibling were also very active in the local 4-H program and their mother was a committed volunteer. “My mother put in hundreds of hours into the 4-H program,” she said. “It’s a wonderful organization and its motto Learn to do by Doing works for communities as well.” Kit added the 4-H pledge also translates well into community attitudes. I pledge, my head to clearer thinking, my heart to greater loyalty, my hands to larger service and my health to better living for my club, my community
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it Collins is hardwired for giving her time, energy and commitment to her community. She learned that community spirit from a young age from her parents. Born and raised in Moose Heights, both Kit’s parents were pioneer families. Her father’s family homesteaded about 10 miles out the Blackwater Road, arriving in Quesnel in 1922; her mother’s family homesteaded in the Moose Heights area in 1932. As a young child, Kit grew up on the family dairy farm and watched her father put his commitment to the community into action. “In a small community, no one had much but
and my country. Kit met and married logger Gary Collins in 1970 and the couple farmed for awhile then logged. It was a natural progression as they grew their business and family, they engaged in community activities. “It’s important for families to be involved in their community,” she said. “It promotes a healthy life. Even for children, when you’re involved in activities, you’re growing into a stimulated, active child and ultimately a community-minded adult. That doesn’t just happen in a backyard.” Kit said her kids were primarily involved in sports and spent most of their time at the arena, pool and soccer fields where, together with Gary, they coached and volunteered a lot.
“I envision my grandchildren growing up with the advantages a small community offers, especially with a new Multi-Centre facility.” She added children in today’s families are involved in so many activities and having a Multi-Centre works for them and offers multigenerational activities all under one roof. Quesnel’s first arena was built in 1951, the year Kit was born and although she has high praise for all the good that facility has brought to her family and the community, she knows it’s time for it to go. “It might have survived as a backup facility but it’s so out-of-date and needs so many upgrades, it’s not worth the cost. We need a new facility; we need something multiuse.” Kit was part of the
initial push to replace the arena back in 2000. She remembers a large group of very passionate people who found themselves thwarted by the politics of the time. The group remained determined and by 2002 they recognized the wisdom of incorporating plans for a theatre and drawing the enthusiasm that would bring from the arts community. “We recognized that the two uses [plus other uses that came into play as plans unfolded] and all the costs and type of events that could be hosted would work well together.” Kit said some of her most enjoyable memories of her time with the Millionaires Hockey Club were of seeing the old timers out in the community interacting with people. “It’s always so much
more than just a hockey game.” The Multi-Centre addresses the issue of quality of life, she said. “And that quality of life is worth the expense. “It’s important for industry, business, organizations, families and individuals to see this as a community wellness issue. “A vibrant community draws development, better employees and everyone should recognize the Multi-Centre as an extension of their own success.” Kit and her family see the time is right – right now. They have pledged $25,000 and encourage everyone to do what they can. “This needs to be built and then other development will follow,” she said. “Let’s do this Quesnel. Its our time.”
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Gold Pan Grannies and Jake’s Gift pan gold for Stephen Lewis Foundation
On June 6, the Gold Pan Grannies and Jake’s Gift will unite at Quesnel’s Royal Canadian Legion to pay tribute to our veterans and to raise money for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign. First launched in 2006, Grandmothers to Grandmothers raises money to help African grandmothers care for millions of children orphaned by HIV/AIDS. The Quesnel and area Gold Pan Grannies have raised almost $27,000 for this vital campaign. A few months ago, the Grannies approached Julia Mackey with the idea of presenting her multi-award winning play, Jake’s Gift, as a fundraiser. Jake’s Gift is a moving and powerful tribute to our veterans. The play is about a Second World War veteran’s reluctant return to Juno Beach to find the grave of the brother who never came home. Julia was inspired to create Jake’s Julia Mackey in Jake’s Gift. Gift after her own journey
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to Normandy, France, for the 60th Anniversary of D-Day. Since 2007, her company, Juno Productions, has toured this surprisingly funny drama to rave reviews in more than 180 communities across Canada. Appropriate for ages 12 and up, this will be an evening you won’t want to miss! Join the Grannies on June 6 – the 69th Anniversary of D-Day - at The Quesnel Legion Hall, 262 Kinchant Street. Doors open at 6 p.m. A Second World War music sing-along begins at 6:30 p.m. The performance of Jake’s Gift will begin at 7 p.m., with a reception to follow just after 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 each and are on sale now at the Quesnel Legion Lounge from Tuesday to Saturday during regular business hours. Second World War veterans are welcome to pick up a ticket for free! For more information, visit www. jakesgift.com and www. grandmotherscampaign.org.
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Quesnel Museum welcomes Helen O’Brian to city council chambers May 31
Author Helen O’Brian a group of academics from Soda Creek to Big Bar Ranch. On that trip she says memories of her favourite childhood book, Paddle-to-theSea kept coming back to her. In Paddle-to-theSea, author Holling Clancy Holling takes the reader on an epic journey through all five Great Lakes and down the St. Lawrence River to the Atlantic Ocean from the perspective of a toy canoe set adrift from the tip of Lake Superior. She felt inspired to do the same thing for the Fraser, using Fin Donnelly’s swim as an anchor point to tell about the Fraser. “I was hoping he might be the equivalent of the little carved canoe in Paddle-to-the-Sea.” O’Brian contacted Donnelly after her five-day river experience and
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petroglyphs found on rock faces along the way. She uses artistic license to describe the harrowing misdeed of the colonial government in the trial and hanging of five Tsilhqot’in war chiefs beside the river at Quesnel in 1864. She talks of other calamities like train wrecks of twisted metal still evident at the base of canyon walls further downstream. She tours you through a native fishing camp at the mouth of the Bridge River where you can almost taste the delight of smokedried sockeye. She begins the book with a quote from Fin Donnelly. “One could argue that, like the pioneers of Canada, I conquered the river by swimming it – that I beat it, controlled it and overcame it. But that’s not how I look at it at all. I swam with the river – I learned to work with it, using its characteristics
and nature to my advantage....” O’Brian concludes she got to experience the many different flavours and moods of the Fraser. “I discovered the wonders of the Upper Fraser and could feel the power of the river increasing as it received the water from its tributaries.” Quesnel Museum is hosting O’Brian for a special book launch and reading in the Quesnel City Council Chambers on Friday evening, May 31 at 7 p.m. She will augment her storytelling with a short eight-minute video clip about the Fraser. Fin’s Swim is illustrated by the artwork of Debbie Bowles and the book will be available at Caryall Books and the Quesnel Museum. For information about the book and the author, checkout the website www. finsswim.ca – submitted by Sage Birchwater
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IN LOVING MEMORY Pieter Kamp passed away Tuesday May 21,2013. Pieter was born in Holland Feb. 23, 1928 and came to Canada in 1957.His first wife Nela passed away in 2001. He is survived by his wife Paulette and his three children, Jan, Maria Anderson, and Lyn Yarjau.
Head shave for cancer Brad Bryant of Arrow Transportation sits patiently while co-worker Anita Reid shaves his head. Bryant is a member of the Team Arrow Bike Riders who ride from Vancouver to Seattle, June 15 – 16 in the Cure for Cancer fundraiser. He has raised more than $500 as his part of the fundraiser. Last year Team Arrow raised more than $30,000.
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C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... TUESDAY QUESNEL MINOR FOOTBALL COMMITTEE public meeting June 4, 5:15 p.m., Correlieu library.
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sion. Call Chelsea for information, 250747-1632. BAKER CREEK ENHANCEMENT SOCIETY AGM May 29, 7 p.m., Nature Education and Resource Centre, West Fraser Timber Park. Everyone welcome. Wetland Walk at 7:30 p.m. KERSLEY HORSE CLUB GYMKHANA every Wednesday, 1801 Otter Road. We now have a novice class for open beginners and/or horses. Call Chelsea 250747-1632.
THURSDAY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING May 30, 7 p.m., library meeting room.
JAKE’S GIFT, award-winning play about a reluctant WWII veteran’s return to Juno Beach on the anniversary of D-Day to be performed at the Legion Hall, June 6, beginning with wartime songs at 6:30 p.m. and performance at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Presented by Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies as a fundraiser, tickets are $20 available at the Legion lounge. For more information on the play visit www. jacksgift.com.
FRIDAY NQNA AGM and potluck dinner, June 7, 6 p.m. For information and RSVP call Ingrid 250-992-2453 or Joanne 250-992-
8980 by June 3. QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS Under the Bark, June 7, 7 – 9 p.m. This June show features wood creations by members of Quesnel Wood Turners Guild. OPEN MIC NIGHT June 21, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m. sponsored by RCMA. $5/person, max $15/family, RCMA members free, memberships available. For information call Kathy, 250-9923588.
SATURDAY MUSIC IN SPIRIT SQUARE every Saturday, 12:20 – 1:30
p.m. following the Farmers’ Market, local musicians performing on the Spirit Square stage. ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH GARAGE SALE June 1, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the church hall. For information call 250992-6152. QUESNEL CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN June 8, registration, 10 a.m., Maple Park Mall, run starts at noon. Entry fee is $10, party & prizes at end of Poker Run at Cariboo Hotel with live music and good food. Patches and long sleeve shirts for sale at registration. ST. JOHN’S AN-
NUAL LOBSTER DINNER June 15, 6 p.m. Anglican Church Hall, tickets $25 available at Church office. No tickets sold at the door. To reserve tickets or pickup call 250-992-6152.
SUNDAY BPSA SCOUTING BINGO , June 9, doors open at 4 p.m., bingo starts at 6 p.m. Door prizes. For information call Carolyn Ettinger, 250-747-1068.
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fessional, just friendly competition. For more information call 250-747-1872. LAWN BOWLING, West Fraser Timber Park, Wednesday, 10 a..m., Thursday, 6:30 p.m., Saturday, 6:30 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. A game similar to curling. Challenging exercise and fresh air for ages 10 and up. For more information call 778-414-7733. Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.
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Clockwise from left; Katrina MacLean leads other runners in one of her races; Olivia Baptiste sprints for the finish; Zac McCall pushes on during a race; Justin MacDonald clears the hurdles threatening to slow him down; the bantam girls get off to a strong start.
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Quesnel schools dominate Track & Field zones in P.G. JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Quesnel schools brought four teams to the North Central Zones in Prince George last Friday and Saturday and came back with a trio of team golds and a team bronze. "QJS and Correlieu athletes dominated the zone track meet," Correlieu coach Pat Marsh said. QJS fielded a bantam and juvenile team at the meet, while Correlieu fielded a junior and senior team. Both QJS teams won an aggregate gold medal. Correlieu’s junior team also came out of the meet golden, while the senior team took the aggregate bronze. The aggregate is awarded to a team based on their performance over the entire tournament. Backing up those results was a host of personal medals that sent five Correlieu athletes and four QJS athletes on to the provincials this weekend. For Correlieu, Konrad Teetzen and Katelyn Godsoe from the junior team will make the trip. Teetzen will compete in the 200m and 400m while Godsoe will compete in the 100m. James Olauson, Brayden McCall and Katrina
MacLean will a silver in 100m, gold in make the trip from “QJS and Correlieu athletes long jump, silver in triple the senior team. and gold in the dominated the zone track jump Olauson will run javelin. the 200m; McCall MacLean took an 800m meet,” will compete in gold and a silver in 1500m –Correlieu coach Pat Marsh the javelin; and and 3000m for the senior MacLean will run girls. Layla Hansen took a in both the 1500m gold in javelin and a pair and 800m. of silvers, one in discus and one in triple For QJS, Justin McDonald, Christina jump. Lawrence, Cole Dinsdale and Olivia The senior boys team included a silver Baptiste will make their way onto the in 200m for Olauson, McCall's silver in provincial stage: McDonald in the 400m hurdles and gold in javelin, James 100m hurdles, Lawrence for Javelin and Entsminger's long jump bronze and Dinsdale and Baptiste for the 800m. Wyllie Mednis' silver in triple jump. The Junior Correlieu girls took a raft The senior boys' relay team, made up of medals. of Olauson, Pike, Teetzen and McCall, Cheyan Newman took a trio of golds also took a gold in the 4x100m relay. and silvers and a lone bronze – with QJS took a whole passel of medals golds in 80m hurdles, hammer and from the meet. javelin; silvers in long jump, shot put Elisha Balazo took second in triple and discus; and the lone bronze in 100m. jump. Olivia Baptiste won gold in Godsoe won gold in the 100m and a 1500m and 800m, silver in long jump bronze in the triple jump. The relay and 400m. Avery Bell took silver team, made up of Newman, Godsoe, in discus and the 200m. Nicholas Madi Kaleta and Miceala Balazo, won Berlinguette won gold in the 100m and gold in the 4x100m relay. silver in 200m. Jadyn Blair took silver For the junior boys, Teetzen took a trio in sprint hurdles and bonze in 100m. of golds in 100m, 200m and 400m and Taylor Cherry won silver in triple jump. a silver in long jump. Justin Pike took Malachi Delanay took bronze in both
100m and 200m. Cole Dinsdale took a trio of golds, winning the 1500m, 800m and the steeple chase. Hailey Doucette found gold in sprint hurdles and high jump. Ryan Elden took a trio of golds in Javelin, 400m and 200m, plus silver in 100m and long jump. Kassidy Flanagan took gold in long jump and bronze both sprint hurdles and 100m. Telise Gauthier took gold in discus and hammer throw, along with silver in javelin. Jared Hamelin was silver in hammer throw and bronze in long jump. Mia Kozak had a golden performance in the 800m. Christina Lawrence took two golds, one in javelin and the other in triple jump. Justin Macdonald took gold in 300m hurdles and silver in high jump, long jump, triple jump and sprint hurdles. Zach McCall was gold in sprint hurdles and 300m hurdles, Justice Quamme had a bronze high jump. Casey Richert took gold in sprint hurdles and silver in 100m and 200m. Cole Stone took gold in the hammer throw and high jump and silver in javelin. Kyra Teetzen ran for gold in 400m, silver in 800m and bronze in 200m. Katie Young took gold in triple jump and 300m hurdles, silver in sprint hurdles and 100m sprints and bronze in long jump.
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A Crossfire player makes a break towards the opposition’s goalie Thursday’s heartbreaking 12-11 loss to the Stylers last Thursday.
A heart break in a box JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter The Crossfire came into the game fired up off their first win of the season and ready to take a second, but, in a heartbreaking last minute of play, the Crossfire’s win, once firmly in their grasp, slipped away. The Stylers beat the Crossfire 12-11 in Thursday’s home game, taking the lead for only the second time in the game in the last minute of play. Pat Gibbs was hoping to get some
momentum with a second win. “I really, really wanted that win,” Gibbs said. The game started with the momentum on the side of the Crossfire. It was the Stylers who opened the scoring early in the first, but the Crossfire responded quickly and didn’t let up. The Crossfire capitalized on each possession, stringing a line of unanswered goals through the first period. The Crossfire scored six goals through the first
20 minutes, with the Stylers only managing their second goal of the game with six seconds left in the period. In the beginning of the second, the game turned, with the Stylers taking firm control of the game for the first five minutes to even up the score before the Crossfire firmed up again.
For the rest of the period the Crossfire and Stylers traded goals, with the Crossfire pulling ahead by a goal only to have the Stylers catch up so they could begin the process again. At the end of the second, the Crossfire led the game once again, 9–8. The third started slowly, with the Stylers opening
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scoring just over five minutes in. The Crossfire responded in kind, but this time, instead of allowing the Stylers the tying goal, they netted another seconds later. The Stylers came back half a minute later to make it a one goal game, which they scored with just over four minutes left in the game. see A18
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A Crossfire player runs through the fast moving game looking for a place to post up. Jonas Gagnon photo
from A17 The last four minutes were tense for the fans as both teams vied for the go ahead goal until the last minute when the Stylers grabbed the lead and sat on it for a 12-11 win. The loss was a difficult one as it came despite some very strong performances on the Crossfire side. Gibbs praised the offence of Devin Waylon and Hunter Krebbs and credited goalie Bob Mills with doing a great job between the pipes. The changing roster and the lack of gelling in the team made for disorganization on the floor an hindered
their ability to switch from defence to offence, Gibbs said. “One of the biggest things is we have a different set of guys every time because of different commitments,” Gibbs said. “You’re asking a lot from a guy who has to get up and go to work the next morning.” The team has been struggling after the loss of Cam Braun, one of their best players, to injury and then other commitments. Due to the revolving nature of the roster and the lack of players, Gibbs was forced to call up players from the
Having a ball at the rodeo Boy to the top in bull riding. Ryan Jasper of Riske Creek took second on Red One. Savona’s Elly Farmer was the fastest round the barrels of the junior racers, followed closely by Tatla Lake’s Sydney Schuk in second and Williams Lake’s Brianna Billy in third. The rodeo will next touch down in Kispiox for the 66th Annual Kispiox Valley Rodeo.
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midget team. Gibbs is happy with their play, saying they are some of his best players, but are at a disadvantage with regards to their size. Gibbs is optimistic that with the return of some missing players and some more practice, the team will get back to winning games. “It’s going to come together; we’ll figure this out,” he said. The Crossfire play the Assault this Thursday at the Twin Arena before going on the road to Prince George next week to play the Bandits.
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Barriere’s Janice Myran rounded out the top three in third. The Williams Lake/ Cache Creek team of Ralph Myers and Carey Isnardy took first in team roping. Cliff Bick of Walhachin and Richard Glassford of Quesnel took second in the event. The Cache Creek team of BJ Isnardy and Travis Antoine took third. Quesnel’s Matt O’Flynn rode Hell
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We are seeking relief staff for the summer season. This is an on-call position which may lead to more permanent employment. Applicants must present themselves in a professional, pleasant manner and be respectful of the requirements of this position. A drivers abstract and Criminal record check will be necessary for the successful applicants. Please apply in person with resume to 582 Front Street Serving the people of Quesnel with Respect & Dignity
Help Wanted An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring dozer and excavator operators. Lodging and meals provided. Drug testing required. Call (780)723-5051 Edson, Alta. Full time waitress needed. Apply with resume in person at the Golden Bamboo restaurant, 130 Barlow Ave.
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JOIN OUR team and earn up to $85,000 a year. Journeyman technician: proven producer, good attitude, quality workmanship a must. Minimum 4 years experience. Full benefit package available. Braby Motors Salmon Arm. Fax resume 1-250-832 4545, email pat@brabymotors.com.
Dozer or excavator operator with steep ground road building experience. Quesnel area. Fax resume 250-747-3045 or email mactrak@telus.net. GUARANTEED JOB placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen for oil and gas industry. Call 24hr free recorded message for information: 1800-972-0209
PartTime experienced Line Cook required. Must be able to handle working in a fast paced environment. Apply with resume to The Alamo Restaurant in Kersley.
Han-Winnie Holdings Ltd (Robins 241Pizza) requires reliable full time front counter attendants. Taking orders, cleaning and serving customers courteously. Employer willing to train. Apply by fax 1250-992-5106 or email: lamvinnie@live.ca.
Permanent(4 Evenings/wk.) Dish Washer needed. Serious applicants only. Apply at Penisola Ristorante. Retail store supervisor Fas Gas Quesnel, B.C. Permanent and full time (40 hours a week). Experience: one to less than two years (Supervisor Level) Salary: $17/hour. Contact fastoplus@gmail.com
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Automotive Technician - Quesnel Career wheels spinning but getting nowhere? Put yourself in the driver’s seat and get some traction with Fountain Tire! With over 50 years of experience in the tire and mechanical service industry, we know what we’re doing and we do it well! Our longstanding success is because of the people that have chosen a career with us. Here’s who we’re looking for. Does this sound like you? - Reliable, motivated and driven to deliver quality workmanship and a superior customer experience. - Continuously looking to learn and use new skills. - Value a strong team-based workplace. - Flexible, patient, and calm when working with tight schedules. - Focused on meeting goals and targets. Your duties will include : Diagnose, repair and complete approved service on customer vehicles as described in work orders and the mechanical inspection form using computerized diagnostic equipment and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate vehicle problems. Advise customers and Associates on work performed, general vehicle condition, and future repair requirements Maintain mechanical service equipment on a regularly scheduled basis. Operate company and customer vehicles in a clean and safe manner; use proper barriers to maintain vehicle cleanliness, and ensure equipment and loads in company vehicles are safely secured for transportation. Support customer relationships by responding to customer inquiries. What does it take to get on track? Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program. Interprovincial Red Seal Certification would be considered an asset. Strong knowledge of automotive industry and skills required to provide mechanical service to our customers. Commitment to providing a superior customer experience. Strong knowledge and appreciation for safe work environment and completion of WHIMIS and other safety courses provided by Fountain Tire. Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract from province of residence. Basic computer skills to successfully complete required learning and safety courses and achieve certification where required. Ability to consistently lift 25 kilograms. At Fountain Tire, you’d have a great place to work—competitive wages, competitive benefit package, a manager with a large support network, and the chance to learn and grow.
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Regional Communications Services Dunkley Lumber Ltd., a progressive forest company operating in the Prince George area, manufactures high quality lumber products for our customers within North America and around the world. Our company is committed to ensuring that our forest resources are managed to the highest possible standard. We are currently inviting applications for the following position in our Woodlands Department:
FORESTRY SUPERVISOR As Forestry Supervisor, you will be working with the Woodlands team in the administration and supervision of Dunkley’s harvesting program. Responsibilities will include timber reconnaissance and development, permit acquisition, operational planning and management of harvesting activities, such as logging, road construction and road maintenance. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate: • registration or eligibility for registration as a Registered Forest Technologist (RFT), Forester in training (FIT) or Registered Professional Forester (RPF) with the Association of BC Forestry Professional (ABCFP); • a minimum of 2 years’ experience in forestry fieldwork; • strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; • knowledge of current BC forest legislation, regulations, policies, and guidelines; • possession of a valid Class 5 driver’s licence and safe driving record; • excellent problem solving, decision making and organizational abilities; • excellent verbal communication and technical writing skills; • the ability to work independently and within a team environment. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on June 14, 2013. Please email a cover letter and resume to mgronskei@dunkleylumber.com with Forestry Supervisor in the subject line. We thank you for your interest; however, only candidates invited to interview will be contacted.
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To provide Regional Communications Services to the CaribooChilcotin Beetle Action Coalition. The ideal candidate will have experience in: • website design and maintenance • desktop publishing • Research • Photography • Experience in reporting – story telling Personal Assets: • Creative • Outgoing • Team player • Clear, concise writer • Understanding of the objectives of the Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition http://www.c-cbac.com/ • Flexible time schedule This is a contract position of up to 40 hours / month. Some travel in the CCBAC Region is required. The applicant is required to have a driver’s license and their own reliable transportation; mileage is paid based upon standard CCBAC rates. The applicant is required to have their own high speed internet service (connection to the internet), their own camera and office equipment including computer, hardware and software necessary to do this work (Special web-design software may be purchased by CCBAC). The applicant will reside and maintain an office in the CCBAC Region. Please submit: Cover Letter including expected level of remuneration (in the form of an hourly rate) Copy of Current Resume List of three references A one page article detailing your understanding of CCBAC’s mandate, objectives and why you would be a good candidate for this job (highlighting your skills of writing, photography and graphic design). Closing Date for Application is: noon
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PROFESSIONAL SALES Consultants. Central Alberta’s leading Ford dealer requires two professional sales associates. We maintain a large inventory of new and used vehicles, and friendly country atmosphere with big city sales volume. We are closed Sundays and all statutory holidays. We offer a competitive pay plan with an aggressive bonus structure, salary guarantee and moving allowance. Attention: Dean Brackenbury, GSM. Email:
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We require 3 part time janitors. Must be able to work evenings and weekends. This is work cleaning commercial buildings within the Quesnel area. Some experience would help, we will train also. Wages start at $11 per hour and hours vary but around 20 hours per week. Email resume to bonniefinley@shaw.ca No phone calls please.
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LUMBER Inspectors - Supervisor required (CMSA). BC Central Interior Locations. Excellent salary, benefits and potential for advancement. Please submit your resume to forestry2012@hotmail.com
Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights & Iron Workers Timber West Mill Construction is now hiring Certified Mobile Hydraulic Crane Operators, Millwrights and Iron Workers. Resumes accepted by e-mail at: info@timberwestmc.com or fax (250) 964-0222
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NAZKO FIRST NATION Deadline : June 4, 2013 - 4:30pm Accountability : The Director of Health is accountable for the on-going management and delivery of Health and Community Service programs and services to Nazko First Nation.
Primary responsibility is to oversee the day-to-day activities of the health, and community services department including the delivery of health services in accordance to all established funding agreements and approved programs Work with other regional, provincial and federal health and social service agencies and organizations to ensure that Nazko members have access to external services, programs and specialist as required, and to work as an advocate on behalf of Nazko members to ensure they have access to the best and most appropriate service providers Prepare all departmental proposals, program and project reports, ensuring all documentation adheres to approved Nazko policy and quality standards Develop annual and monthly work plans with all staff, assign workload, monitor program and project management, sign timesheets, and work with staff regarding ongoing performance
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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIANS. Licensed, 4th year and 3rd year Technicians required. Signing/moving allowance, full company benefits, very aggressive bonus/pay plan. Ford experience preferred, but not required. Denham Ford, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Email resume: Attention: Dean Brackenbury;
In need of Caretaker/Watchman for your..... cottage, ranch, Gold Claim etc., in need of TLC? I am a retiree, bondable with referrals, Call (250)394-7993 Norm’s Handyman Service Lawns, rototilling. Call (250)255-1874
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MEDICAL Office Assistant for a busy Quesnel clinic. Casual/on - call, could lead to permanent position. Medical office experience preferred. Successful applicant will have superior computer and people skills, and be able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Minimum 50 wpm keyboard speed. Some nurse aide duties required. Must be willing to train and work comfortably in all areas of the clinic. Must be available on short notice for sick relief as required. Salary negotiable. Please apply with resume to The Avery Health Clinic, #31-665 Front Street, Quesnel B.C. V2J 5J5, or email to robin.barker@northernhealth.ca. No telephone calls please.
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5 to 8 years’ experience plus Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and/or equivalent experience Extensive knowledge of the Nation and the community Knowledge of developing and implementing health and community development strategies, operational plans and budgets Ability to manage and supervise others and work with large and small groups Excellent communication skills both oral and written Strong computer knowledge and skills Interested applicants should EMAIL their PDF cover letter & resume along with the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to sherry@nazkoband.ca We thank all candidates for their interest; but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Copies of required certificates, diplomas or degrees may be requested.
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Antiques / Vintage Antique bottle collection. Would like to keep together. 1800s-1900s. Call Dorothy or Roger: 250-747-8641.
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Firearms WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
Furniture Power lift recliner chair. Used 4 months. Dark grey colour. $500 (Paid $1000). Phone 250-747-2068.
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Downsizing, lots of craft supplies and tons more items. At the Quesnel Golf Course, 1885 Fareway Rd, off Paradise Rd. June 1st 9am-2pm. MEGA Garage Sale Saturday June 1 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. (no early birds please). At 92 Eagle Crescent (Westridge area). Lots of household items including some electronics. Tools, games, and so much more... Multi-family garage sale Sat. June 1 @ 9:30-12:30 at Aveline Place. 490 Lewis Dr. West Quesnel. Household items, lawn mower, hope chest, treadmill, dresser, books, and baking items. No early birds.
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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 Acreage for Sale PANORAMIC 58 Acres along West Fraser RD. 35 Acres in Hay. $129,900. 780-394-7088
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Misc. Wanted WANTED: Old lever action Winchester rifles and carbines. Call (250)791-6369
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Job Description: The Maternal Child Home Visitor is accountable for the delivery of programs and services that support expectant and new mothers and families. This Position offers you the opportunity to: t To work with the Community Health Nurse to promote and enhance healthy babies & Children in the Nazko Community t Provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within the community t Assist families in accessing service needs t Provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy t Provide dental services as per program requirements Qualifications, Skills and Abilities: t 3 to 5 years related work experience in a health related field and/or equivalent experience with 1 year experience working in a similar position in a rural/remote setting as an asset t Must have a valid Class 5 BC Drives License & reliable vehicle t Criminal Records Check required t Current CPR level C certification t Strong communication skills both oral and written CLOSING DATE: WHEN POSITION IS FILLED Please email your resume to; sherry@nazkoband.ca or fax 250-992-7982 attention: SHERRY SHAW Director of Community, Health & Social Services
Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Move-In Incentives Available. Call 250-992-8949 Three rental units in Dragon Lake area. 2 three bdrm and one 2 bdrm. Contact Richard: 780-217-1591 or email eagleoilfield@live.ca.
Retail/Office Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.
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BC Children’s Hospital helps kids get care closer to home When 16-year-old Elliott Reid steps in front of the television cameras on the evening of June 1 as a co-host on BC Children’s Hospital’s Miracle Weekend telethon on Global BC, he will be able to speak from experience. The teen, who recently moved from Tumbler Ridge to Dawson Creek, has been a patient at the hospital since he was seven. Elliott was twice airlifted from Tumbler Ridge to BC Children’s Hospital when he suffered heart damage caused by a strep infection. He has had heart surgery at the hospital twice, once spending several days in the hospital’s pediatric Intensive Care Unit with his chest open while doctors monitored him for infection. Following the surgeries he received followup care at a pediatric clinic in Prince George. The clinic, at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia, was equipped with funding from Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital. The clinic receives over 3,500 patient visits annually, saving families who live in and around Prince George the cost and inconvenience of a trip to Vancouver. “I love going to Vancouver now to participate in Miracle Weekend,” Elliott says. “But I know it was always a big hassle for my parents to have to take me all the way to Vancouver when I was sick.” Dr. Maureen O’Donnell, executive director of Child Health BC, says one of Child Health BC’s goals is to relieve families of the burden of travel. “We’re working with caregivers all over BC to ensure children across the province receive care in a consistent manner and, ideally, close to home.” Child Health BC’s activities took off after Overwaitea Food Group became the lead benefactor with a pledge of $20 million in support in 2007. TELUS and Scotiabank later made gifts of $5 million and $1 million, respectively. This support had an immediate impact, says O’Donnell. Clinics established with Child Health BC’s support in Nanaimo, Prince George and Prince Rupert have thousands of patient visits annually; additional travelling clinics are staffed by BC Children’s caregivers in communities across the province; and over 1,000 health professionals have participated in Child Health BC’s workshops. O’Donnell credits the Overwaitea Food Group’s donation with Child Health BC’s growing reach across the province, noting that it’s a perfect fit for an organization with a presence in so many BC communities. Overwaitea Food Group President Darrell Jones agrees. “At the Overwaitea Food Group, we’re committed to the health and wellness of kids and families in BC,” says Jones. “We’ve been proud to support BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades – and with the help of our communities, we’ve contributed millions of dollars toward hospital improvement projects, advocacy programs and important research initiatives. We’re grateful for the amazing support of our local communities, team members, customers and supplier partners who have all played elliott with Global BC host steve Darling
a key role in making this fundraising success possible.” Child Health BC is part of a larger transformation in the way BC’s children receive care, says Larry Gold, president of BC Children’s Hospital and Sunny Hill Health Centre for Children. The transformation also includes the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital in Vancouver. “We want to ensure children have access to a consistent standard of care, whether they live in Smithers, Campbell River or Castlegar; and there will always be children who need care that’s only available in a children’s hospital,” says Gold. BC Children’s Hospital Foundation has raised close to $170 million, including Overwaitea Food Group’s gift and $25 million from Teck Resources Limited, in its $200-million capital campaign to support construction of the new hospital and Child Health BC. Gold says that the new hospital, which will open in 2018, will be family-friendly, making it easier for families from outside the Lower Mainland to remain with their children. Beyond the money being raised for the new hospital and Child Health BC, Gold says the
hospital also counts on donations of about $14 million a year to support research, equipment purchases and training. On June 1 and 2 BC Children’s Hospital Foundation will hold its annual Miracle Weekend celebration on Global BC, to raise the millions the hospital needs to cover its urgent annual needs. “We are building a new hospital, but in the meantime we have to make sure we continue to provide BC’s kids with the very best in care today,” says Gold. “Every year people from across the province make donations in support of the hospital and it makes a huge difference. Elliott Reid is proof of that.” Elliott’s father, Tyler Reid, agrees: “BC Children’s Hospital has done so much for Elliott so we’re happy to help the hospital in any way we can. And it’s certainly more enjoyable to make the trip to Vancouver so that we can help other kids than it was when we were scared for Elliott’s life.”
JUNE 1 & 2, 2013 On June 1 and 2, tune in to Miracle Weekend, broadcast live from BC Children’s Hospital, on Global BC from 7:00pm on Saturday, June 1 until 5:30pm on Sunday, June 2 The 26th annual BC Children’s Hospital’s Miracle Weekend is a two-day celebration that showcases the best of BC Children’s Hospital: patients, their families, caregivers and supporters who come from every corner of BC. BC Children’s Hospital receives over 200,000 visits from patients from across the province every year. Donations help the hospital deliver the best in care every day, and are helping to prepare for the future by supporting the construction of a new BC Children’s Hospital and better access to care for children in or close to their home communities. Please support BC Children’s Hospital.
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At the Overwaitea Food Group, we’re very proud of our longstanding commitment to investing in the health of kids and their families. We’re grateful to everyone who supports us in this effort. Our team members, customers and suppliers have all played a key role in our fundraising success over the years. We’ve been supporting BC Children’s Hospital for more than two decades, and we’ve raised millions of dollars in support of capital improvement projects, important research initiatives and advocacy programs designed to help keep our kids safe by reducing preventable injuries. In 2007, we made a $20 million pledge to support Child Health BC, an initiative of BC Children’s Hospital that helps get kids in BC get the care they need, closer to home. Since then, we’ve raised more than $10.7 million toward our goal, and Child Health BC has been able to put this concept into action in a number of communities throughout BC. We are grateful for the amazing commitment and fund raising efforts driven by OFG team members who encourage the generosity of our customers and suppliers.
Darrell Jones, President OFG