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Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com About $25,000 worth of restricted and prohibited firearms and ammunition was seized from a Prospect Point home in Prince George September 25. A city man, Karl Haus, 53, will be in court in January to answer to a litany of charges stemming from the seizure, one of the largest ever in northern B.C. The road to the seizure began early September when Canada Border Services Agency officers noticed a suspicious package coming to Canada from Germany. “On September 9, two suspicious packages were intercepted by CBSA officers,” said Harald Wuigk, assistant director, Criminal Investigations Bill PHILLIPS/Free Press An arsenal of restricted firearms, including ammunition, was seized at a property in the Section, of the CBSA. “The information on the declaration Prospect Point area of Prince George. Prince George RCMP Superintendent Eric Stubbs, North card described the contents at District Chief Superintendent Rod Booth, Canada Border Services Agency Assistant Director Harald Wuigk, and Federal Serious and Organized Crime Superintendent Derek Simmonds ‘other machinery.’ However, speak with media about the seizure. when officers examined the tendent Derek Simmonds, Federal Serious all these weapons could eventually be used parcel, they found the lower receiver for a and Organized Crime in B.C. “We were to commit criminal acts,” said Booth. “They Colt-M16A1.” fortunate that we were able to remove these could reasonably be expected to cause signifiThe second parcel contained a trigger asweapons before they harmed someone.” cant harm to people.” sembly and selector switch for the M16A1. The weapons, which were shipped from Prince George RCMP Superintendent Eric “In the wrong hands it is a very dangerous Germany, were found throughout the home Stubbs pointed out that the weapons seizure weapon,” he said. and were not secured. What Haus intended was the result of several law enforcement That led to several law enforcement agento do with them is not yet known. Haus is not agencies working together. cies becoming involved – RCMP Federal “known to police” and doesn’t have a substan“Each agency worked seamlessly to achieve Serious and Organized Crime in B.C., Prince tial criminal record. a goal,” he said. “… This type of multi-agency George RCMP, CBSA, and Combined Forces “The seizure of these weapons has had a cooperation happens on a regular basis.” Special Enforcement Unit – and a search direct impact on public safety,” said RCMP Haus, who has been released from custody, warrant being executed in Prince George. At has been charged with two counts of importthe residence, police located more than 31,000 Chief Superintendent Rod Booth, the North District commanding officer. “Past experience ing a prohibited firearm or component knowrounds of ammunition, three handguns (two has demonstrated that a single firearm has the ing he was unauthorized to do so, four counts of which were loaded), seven rifles, a fully potential to cause serious harm, or death, to of possession of a prohibited or restricted automatic M16, a fully automatic AK47, two multiple people.” weapon that is either loaded or is readily morning stars (spiked metal balls on a chain With the weapons not stored securely, there accessible to ammunition, four counts of posand stick), two shotguns, five 100-round is potential for accidents, said Booth. Howsession of a prohibited weapon, five counts of capacity drum magazines, 50 assault rifle ever, the greater danger is they find their way careless use of a firearm (unsafe storage), and magazines, and four bulletproof vests. two counts of possessing a firearm with the “The presence of these weapons constituted onto the streets. “There’s a much greater fear, for police, that serial number altered. a clear threat to public safety,” said Superin-
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Radon the unknown risk There are many benefits to living in northern B.C. And there are some drawbacks. One of those drawbacks is there are high concentrations of radon in northern B.C. This November, which is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, one lung cancer survivor’s family is joining forces with health advocates to ask northerners to make testing their homes for radon gas a top priority. Radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking and has been found in high concentrations in northern B.C., according to the Canadian Cancer Society. Janet Whitehead’s family of five hadn’t heard about radon when they were exposed in their home to radiation levels 16 times higher than Health Canada’s guidelines. It wasn’t until 10 years after they had moved to B.C. that 54-yearold Janet started experiencing a persistent dry cough and shortness of breath. “It was 2009 when Janet was diagnosed with lung cancer and immediately underwent surgery to remove tumours from both of her lungs,” said Alan Whitehead in a press release. “Janet had never
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Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com The war of words between the city and its unionized workers continues to heat up. Contract talks between the City of Prince George and CUPE Locals 1048 and 399 have broken off and no future talks are scheduled. Both sides had agreed to enlist the help of mediator Vince Ready but mediation efforts were unsuccessful. This week the city issued a press release stating that Prince George’ entry-level labourers are among the highest paid in the province. Current wage rates place Prince George labourers as the third highest paid workers among 29 municipalities across B.C., states the city’s release. The findings are based on a review of current labourer wage rates, and what they would be over the next two years under the city’s proposed wage agreement and the union’s proposal. “CUPE City workers have done very well for the past five years,” said Superintendent of Operations Bill Gaal. “The comparison shows their wages are near the top of the scale relative to the vast majority of their municipal counterparts.” Under the city’s proposal of no wage increases in the first two years of the contract (2013 and 2014), CUPE workers would still be among the top third paid municipal employees, said Gaal. The city has proposed a two per cent raise for CUPE in 2015. CUPE 1048 president Janet Bigelow, in a statement issued to the Free Press, criticized the city for its bargaining tactics. “I find it disappointing that the city bargaining team would use the media to bargain,” said Bigelow. “They said they would like to sit down and talk in the same sentence that they attack their own employees. We do not deserve to be devalued or disrespected. We work hard to provide services to city residents.” She reiterated the union’s call for bargaining to resume. “(That) means there needs to be some give and take, not just take,” Bigelow said. “Our priority is job security and protecting the language we currently have in our collective agreement.” According to the city, between 2008 and 2012, CUPE workers in Prince George saw their wages increase by 16 per cent (compounded). “The city is committed to meeting its economic challenges while keeping the burden on taxpayers as manageable as possible,” said Gaal. “We’re looking for an agreement that is fair to everyone.” The City has indicated it has no new money for the first two years of the CUPE contract but that it is willing to reallocate some existing sick leave accruals and other cost items within the collective agreement. No talks are scheduled.
Allan WISHART/Free Press Cpl. Wyatt Dauvin of the 2618 Royal Canadian Army Cadets Rocky Mountain Rangers was one of the cenotaph guards at Remembrance Day ceremonies on Monday, standing by the flag remembering Cpl. Darren Fitzpatrick, a soldier from Prince George who was killed while serving in Afghanistan. About 1,500 people attended the ceremony.
Kin 1 renovations on budget, targeted for opening in early December If you pass by Kin 1 these days, you will notice that the new look is definitely taking shape. The Kin Centre enhancement project continues to march towards an on-time complete. According to a capital project update from the city, from June through October 7, the contractor has completed installing the roof membrane over Kin 1, and continues electrical work, mechanical and finishing of the washrooms and change rooms, and first and
second floor service rooms. The concrete arena slab and floor surrounding the ice slab has been installed, and painting, lighting fixture installs and mechanical duct hanging is being completed for the interior roof inside the Kin 1 building. Outside the paving and curbing has been completed. City administration is working with the contractors to determine a precise date for user groups to begin using the facility. It
will take several weeks to test new building systems and mechanical components, build ice, provide staff training, commissioning, and occupancy requirements before normal operations can resume. No significant events or bookings are planned until early 2014. The first major test of the new facility will be in March 2014, with the Canadian Short Track Speed Skating Championships. This event is an official Canada Winter Games test event. As of the end of August 2013, the Kin
Centre Enhancement Project contract draws are $12.2 million, according to the city report, which is approximately 85 per cent of the project completion. The total budget for the project is $16.5 million, and cost projections remain on target. This project is scheduled to be substantially completed on December 5, and remains on budget. The timelines for normal ice use operations to resume are within expectations. A grand opening will be planned in early 2014.
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Premier Christy Clark is refusing to fire Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm for lobbying the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) over a decision regarding Fort St. John farmland, despite repeated calls for his resignation. Clark said Tuesday Pimm has referred his conduct to B.C.’s Conflict of Interest Commissioner for an opinion and to provide guidance on how far MLAs can legitimately go in interacting with the ALC. “I understand that the ALC is absolutely an independent body,” Clark told reporters. “Its independence must be respected. At the same time MLAs must be able to bring forward concerns and issues on behalf of their constituents as Mr. Pimm did.”
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Fire technican change draws concerns been working with the to do that. city to change its bylaw, It could have been because Leech but was not consulted would have questioned proposed on the last changes to the bylaw, Coun. Cameron Stolz made it clear specifically, a change to set of changlast week that he didn’t want to hear es and, when the definition of a fire from John Leech. he heard the protection technician. The executive director of the bylaw was The change will Applied Science Technologists and coming bedrastically affect who Technicians of B.C. (ASTTBC) was fore council can inspect and test fire sitting in the council gallery last week protection equipment. last week, when the issue of an amendment to showed up. Previously, the city only the city’s fire protection and emer“ASTTBC required a person certigency response bylaw, which directly fied by ASTTBC. The is weighinvolves ASTTBC, came up. ing in on new bylaw will require Several councillors suggested that this very ASTTC certification and ASTTBC JOHN LEECH reluctantly,” if they had any questions they could electrical and sprinkler direct them to Leech. Stolz, who fitter certificate of qualification (TQ), Leech said after the was chairing the meeting, pointed meeting. “Our preferwhich will mean Prince George will out that recognizing someone from have the most stringent requirements ence is to work with the floor required a unanimous vote governments in develin Canada. from council, and he wasn’t prepared oping policy.” According to Leech, ASTTBC had He added the added restriction proposed by the city is not the norm and that it “adds no value, but it will restrict access to the field.” Leech said that the ASTTBC certification O UP T is endorsed by the Fire Chiefs’ Association of B.C. He added that the decision to have TQ electrician or sprinkler fitter should be up to the individual companies, rather than mandated by local Modulating, Two Stage Variable and Single government. Stage ECM motor models - up to 98% AFUE He pointed out that fire protection techniOutstanding No Hassle Replacement Limited Warranty cians will still have to and 10 Year Parts Limited Warranty Protection* be ASTTBC certified, Weld-free heat exchanger design for increased so it really doesn’t affect heat transfer and long life the organization. Insulated steel cabinet and isolated blower motor “Industry, and our enclosure for reduced operating sound experts, are saying they don’t want to impose this TQ requirements on all businesses and all practitioners,” he said. As for not being recognized during the meeting, Leech said *Timely registration required for 10 year parts limited warranty. Limited warranty period is 5 years for parts if not registered within 90 days of installation. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot he will be submitting a be conditioned on registration will receive the registered limited warranty periods. If a compressor, coil, or heat exchanger fails due to defect during the applicable No Hassle Replacement limited brief to council before warranty time period, a one-time replacement with a comparable Tempstar unit will be provided. Please see warranty certificate for further details and restrictions. AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency. Many models are ENERGY STAR© qualified. Ask your contractor for details final reading of the or visit www.energystar.gov tempstar.com bylaw.
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The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a cabin fire near Prince George on Oct. 25. Dead is Johnathan Kyle Hansen, 27, from the Prince George area. Hansen had been living in a cabin in an isolated wooded area near Gravel Pit Lake, about 35 kilometres west of Prince George. On Oct. 31, family members attended at the cabin site and found it had burned to the ground. Because the area was so isolated, no one had noticed or reported the fire at the time. When the family members were unable to make contact with Hansen after their discovery, they returned to
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YOUR CITY MATTERS November 15, 2013 Photo submitted It was perfect. Lena Dumoulin scored a 29-hand while playing crib at Asher Place November 3. It doesn’t get any better than that.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 18th – 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers
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“LUCY” Our pet of the week is Lucy. This Spayed female Brown Tabby is looking for a nice, quiet loving home. It would be great if this shy 4 year old could find a forever home. Once she warms up, she is totally devoted to you.
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Bylaw No. 8549, if adopted, would amend City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011 by adding a new section 8. (3.1) which would authorize the City Manager to cancel any regular Council meeting scheduled on a Wednesday in June or July, due to lack of Council business and requires the Corporate Officer to post notice of the cancellation of any such regular meeting at the Public Notice Posting Places, and to email a copy of the notice to each Council member at the email address designated by each respective Council member.
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Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Wednesday, November 20th – 6:00 p.m. 2nd Floor Conference Room City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 8549, 2013 Public Notice pursuant to section 124(3) of the Community Charter. The municipal Council of the City of Prince George intends to adopt City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 8549, 2013 at the Monday, November 18, 2013, regular Council meeting, commencing at 6:00 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC.
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The City supports young people in their pursuit of excellence. Travel grants are available to individuals or organizations for travel related to academic, art, cultural and amateur sport/ recreation purposes involving youth 18 years of age or younger, if they have: • Been selected at a juried show to have his/ her work displayed in a Provincial, Western Canadian, National level or within a designated geographic area as recognized by the sponsoring organization; OR
• Won a zone or regional competition or have been selected by a sponsoring organization to represent Prince George at a Provincial competition; OR • Won a Provincial competition and have gone on to participate in a Western Canadian, National competition or competition within a designated geographic area as recognized by the sponsoring organization; OR • Won the right or been selected to represent the City, the Province, and/or Canada at an international competition. On occasion, those activities that are considered to be in pursuit of excellence are eligible for funding. Applications are now available at the Community Services Department in City Hall or on the City web site www.princegeorge.ca/cityhall/grants/travel. Applications must be submitted after the travel has occurred and are reviewed in June and December of each year. For more information call 250-561-7646.
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If it’s cookie-crafting-kit-creating time, then the Festival of Trees must be close. A group of local seniors have been busy this week, taking cookies donated by Save On Foods and making kits for those at the Children’s Corner at this year’s Festival of Trees to create their own edibles. The Festival runs at the Civic Centre from Nov. 23 to Dec. 1.
Take a look at CNC’s automotive shop CNC is opening up its automotive shop for an afternoon this week in an effort to attract more students to the program and into the skilled trade. The automotive trades day is set for Friday, Nov. 15 from noon – 4:30 p.m. and is free for anyone – high-school students and adults who are interested in automotive mechanics. “It’s a challenging and rewarding career,” said Frank Rossi, Dean of CNC’s School of Trades and Technology. “There are so many technological advances in vehicles right now and there’s an opportunity to grow and enhance your skills.” “No day is ever the same, there’s a different job, different task and challenge every day.” Those who attend the afternoon will have a chance to talk to automotive service technicians
from independent automotive shops, as well as dealerships from Northland Dodge, Northern Toyota, and Wood Wheaton about their careers. Tom Simpson, co-owner of Benchmark Automotive and a CNC alumnus, will also be on hand with his car bugs, unique training aids designed to help CNC students in all four automotive levels find a variety of problems in an engine or alternator. “Demand is huge for both male and female technicians,” said Simpson. “We’ve had a lot of female technicians in our shop and they’re excellent with their skills and mindset.” The afternoon also includes hands-on activities such as the latest hands-on scan tools, wheel balancers, and car bugs.
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Allan WISHART/Free Press Bhupinder Singh Kullar is no stranger to the blood donors’ chair, which made phlebotomist Nicole Newton’s job a bit easier Saturday. Bullar was one of the members of Sikh Nation who gave blood as part of their annual campaign.
Police make arrest in connection with shooting The Prince George RCMP have arrested a man believed responsible for a shooting earlier this month. On Friday November 8, members of the Prince George RCMP’s Serious Crime Section executed a search warrant at a residence on Foothills Boulevard. During the search, investigators located evidence believed to be related to the offence, as well as a number of significant items unrelated to the shooting, including a quantity of what’s believed to be methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a loaded handgun, and what’s believe to be an explosive material. The occupant of the residence, Tobin John Woods, 27, was arrested and police believe his is responsible for the Friday, November 2 shooting where a 51-year-old local man was sent to hospital.
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If you are looking to live in a beautiful, natural and serene countryside with all the amenities and gentle care you would expect, Schaffer Residence at The Hart, is the ideal facility for you or your loved one! Schaffer Residence at The Hart, has ready access to many essential services (physicians, hospital, seniors centers, shopping malls etc) within Prince George. For our residents comfort and convenience we offer: Quality personalized care and services which allows residents to “age in place” thereby addressing their physical, emotional, social and safety needs. This will include: • 24-hour professional nursing care. • 24-hour onsite care staff, call bell System, secure entrance and exits • Medication administration & monitoring, individual bathroom and satellite TV access. • Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry and bed linen services and daily bed making. • Three nutritionally balanced meals per day. • Scheduled and unscheduled recreation and social activities. • Personal care programs developed to meet the long term care needs of our residents
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Photo submitted The Salvation Army Prince George received a huge helping hand from The Prince George Pee Wee Tier 2 Rep Hockey club, Northland Auto Group and Enbridge last week. During the month of October the hockey team hung door hangers on households throughout Prince George asking for food donations and returned later to pick up. They also camped out at Save On Foods Parkwood and Costco in late October collecting in total 12 pallets of food for the Food Bank and presented them to Captain Neil Wilkinson of the Salvation Army at Northland Hyundai in early November.
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Fire crews busy No injuries reported in pair of blazes Prince George firefighters responded to two ple home at the time but there were no injuries to structure fires over the long weekend. the occupants or fire crews. Damage is estimated Shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, crews were to be $30,000, according to the fire department. called out to a fire on 15th Avenue. A fire investigator has been called in to determine Crews found dark smoke coming from both the cause of the fire. ends of the roof of the large commercial structure located on the 3800 block of 15th avenue. The fire was quickly The Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club Society would like to contained and the damthank the following sponsors who supported the Ramblers in age was confined to the making the Ancient Forest accessible to all, and in making the area of origin. An initial official opening of the boardwalk such a great success! estimate of the damage is $100.000, according to the fire department. Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club Members Prince George Brain Injured Group There were no injuries Recreation Sites and Trails B.C. Spinal Cord Injury B.C. to the occupants or the TD - Friends of the Environment Foundation Canadian Mental Health Association McBride Community Forest Corporation Omineca Environmental Stewardship & firefighters. There were Prince George Community Foundation Parks & Protected Areas Division renovations underway Downtown Rotary Club of Prince George CKPG TV at the time and the Public Conservation Assistance Fund The Wolfe 97 FM Radio cause has been deterHabitat Conservation Trust Foundation The Rocky Mountain Goat News mined to be accidental, Professional Employees Association Prince George Free Press according to the fire Federation of Mountain Clubs B.C. Robson Valley Construction department. The inMountain Equipment Coop D & T Industrees vestigation is complete Integris Credit Union City of Prince George and the premises were Katimavik Prince George Advisory Committee turned over to the ocSigntek on Accessibility Tourism Prince George Prince George Power Mobility Society cupants. Individual outdoor enthusiasts, spouses Wiser Wire Rope On Sunday, crews reand children Bob Elliot sponded to a structure Papyrus Printing Deidre Ellingham fire in the 2900 block of AA Burger Bar Jean Guy Bergeron Charella Drive shortly Aleza Lake Research Forest Society Edgewood Elementary School after 8 a.m. Visitors to the Trail (Ancient Forest) Prince George Wildfire fighters First-in crews reportBooks and Company Outdoor Life Adventures – Crescent Spur ed heavy smoke and fire Northern Tourism BC Rolling Mix Concrete coming from a detached Rick Hansen Foundation Regional District of Fraser Fort George two-vehicle garage/ Sheila Page McBride/Canoe Area ‘H’ Ric Mlynarczyk McBride Visitor Centre shop. There were no Dorothea Meyer Yellowhead Road and Bridge vehicles in the garage at Sheila Fleming Central Interior Communications the time. Fire suppresAllan Lamb The University of Northern British Columbia sion was hampered by Gale (UNBC) the large amount of Ian Whyte Student Planning Association (UNBC – 2010) contents in the building. Donald and Susan Bond Outdoor Recreation and Tourism There were two peoMidget Mills – McBride Management Student (UNBC- ORTM 412)
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Confessions of a giggling groupie I always promised that I would never kiss and up the sun. Then my father decided he wanted tell. to explore other islands in the Caribbean. So he But as you get older and life gets more predictbooked a charter boat. able (and less exciting), somehow you forget that When I got on board, a bronzed, Adonis-type vow you made as a giggly girl of, um, was the legal with sun-bleached blond hair and a distinctly drinking age 19 in Hull, Quebec back then? So, a British accent welcomed me aboard. He held my giggly 19-year-old girl under the influence of Baby hand longer than was necessary to make the tranDuck. sition from land to sea worthy vessel. Statistically, given our respective ages, I’m sure My mother was our travel writer and guide. some of the men I would write in my memoirs are She took a photo of me in a nautical pose with no longer living. Bless them all. All this lovely British lad. It was then five of them. Then there are those diehe joked, “they” used to charge for hard, long-haired musicians. The ones that. Turns out he and the other crew that – unlike inexpensive wine – only members were a “retired” British rock get much better with age. Rockers band (and any self-respecting British keep on rocking. bird and rock fan would have known I am sure they’re out there somethat). where, in a blissfully sunny clime, on As we sailed, he came over to talk, the beach outside their five-star hotel, then he would disappear to climb the drinking margaritas and enjoying the riggings or check on things below fruits of their labour. Yes, musicians deck. When he asked what I did I told will get top billing in my autobiograhim I was a writer. He told me he was phy. Much more than footnotes in my TEA WITH TERESA a singer. Lead singer. He and the other memoirs. But it’s not like I still think TERESAMALLAM “blokes” had made a few hit records about them now – those sex-crazed, in England back when a number of hot rockers with their long locks and tight leathBritish bands came on and off the scene rather ers. quickly. What brought all this to mind was the anRather than grow old and rusty in rainy Britain, nouncement from CN Centre that my favourite he said they decided to pool their resources, buy a Canadian rock band, Hedley, is coming to P.G. boat and take on tourists. Hedley, of course, has its own local connection They were no longer in the relatively risky busiwith home-grown guitarist Dave Rosin. ness of breaking hearts of hysterical female fans. Here’s the thing about being a grown-up Now they spent their time taking elderly vacationgroupie. As a mature fan, it means you can come ers like my parents on scenic cruises around the out to rock concerts and enjoy yourself, scream Mediterranean. your head off if you want to and still have the lung So the singer made a date to see me at my hotel power, but you don’t have to “fan-tasize” as my the next day and to put a long story short, for the friends and I did about plotting to get backstage next two weeks we had a “glorious” fling. for a picture or joining the bus tour. And that is both my adventure on the high seas Fade away to when I was 23. I was vacationing and a sneak peak at a man who will occupy a few with my parents in St. Lucia. I had left home after pages in my self-published memoirs. Jim Brinkuniversity and I was living in Winnipeg. man over at Books and Company may find it too Submitted Photo The trip was my Christmas present and reward racy for a book launch there so I may have to find Canadian rockers Hedley will be returning to Prince George on Valentine’s Day next year as they kick off their coast-to-coast Wild Live Tour, in supfor having landed my first public relations job. I a boat launch instead. port of their fifth studio album, Wild Life. spent the first few days sightseeing and soaking I’m thinking St. Lucia.
Out of the mouths of ... politicians Forget the kids, politicians say the darnedest things. ing our LNG instead of burning coal, thus solving the global And do the darnedest things, too. climate change crisis. An old friend of mine used to suggest that Did we get that in writing anywhere? there is a secret gas that is pumped up through Speaking of China, Liberal leader Justin the desks of politicians. This gas makes norTrudeau is under fire for comments he made mally normal people goofy, hence the goofiabout China. ness that ensues. When which nation’s administration he I think we know what gas has been pumped admired the most, he pointed to China’s dictatorinto Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, so we won’t go ship because it “is allowing them to actually turn there. their economy around on a dime.” But we do wonder about some of the others, He also quipped that it “is a flexibility that I and there’s been a few. Just as the high pressure know Stephen Harper must dream about.” front traps the pulp mill smog here in Prince The Conservatives, with a full whiff of goofy George, it seems to have trapped the goofy gas gas, immediately jumped on it and hammered over much of the province. WRITER’S BLOCK him for admiring a dictatorship. Yes, these are Premier Christy Clark has announced that BILLPHILLIPS the same Conservatives who are falling all over selling liquefied natural gas is B.C.’s “gift to the themselves to do business with China and who world.” That comes after some reporters, obviously hopped approved selling one of Canada’s largest petroleum compaup on their own goofy gas, started asking goofy questions nies to a company owned by that same dictatorship. about how ramping up LNG production will clash with the One of my favourites, though, goes to a Cariboo Regional province’s stated greenhouse gas reduction targets. AccordDistrict director a few years back. There was a controversial ing to Clark, we can throw our greenhouse gas emission rezoning in Lac la Hache and the director for the area was targets out the window because Asian countries will be usall for the rezoning. When the public hearing came, 300
people in the town of about 700 jammed the local hall and, in usual public hearing style, no one other than the proponent spoke in favour. The regional district director, mainlining the goofy gas, told me, on the record, that if 300 people showed up to oppose the rezoning, that meant the other 400 people in town supported it. There was also the mayor who didn’t like the fact that the local metal recycler had metal stacked up in his yard. Rather than have such an unsightly sight on one of his city’s beautiful streets (in an industrial area) he said he would rather have the metal taken out into the bush somewhere and buried. (No, he’s not Clark’s greenhouse gas targets advisor, although he did serve one term as a Liberal MLA). His re-election hopes were dashed when, at an all candidates forum, he told a young woman, who had said she was re-considering her decision to become a long-term care worker because of changes the Liberals were making to the system, that he wouldn’t want someone like her looking after his grandmother anyway. Yes, politicians say the darnest things … and we thought it would end when Bill Vander Zalm left politics.
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here is lots of talk these days suggesting that Agriculture Minister Pat Pimm should resign. There is no question, now that it has come to light that he was actively lobbying the Agricultural Land Commission to have property near Fort St. John removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve, Pimm should no longer be agriculture minister. Pimm has shown incredibly poor judgment, and no remorse for his actions, and has stated emphatically that he won’t resign. But we shouldn’t be worried that Pimm doesn’t want to step down. We should be worried that Premier Christy Clark hasn’t opened the gate sent him out to pasture. The reason? Quite simple. Pimm, the Province of British Columbia’s agriculture minister, simply does not understand the roles and responsibilities of the Agricultural Land Commission. That embarrassment falls on the premier for naming an agriculture minister with such a fundamental lack of understanding of how this province works. He, and the provincial government, may want to change the roles and responsibilities of the Agricultural Land Commission. Fair enough. But until those changes are made, we expect, and demand, that a minister of the Crown abide by, and uphold, the laws created by the very institution that gives the individual minister power. Clark should immediately send Pimm to the backbenches.
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story in the Globe and Mail last week, based on leaked documents, caused quite a stir among those who consider preservation of farmland to be a top priority. The report suggested that in a “core review,” the B.C. government was looking at dismantling the Agricultural Land Commission, which oversees the Agricultural Land Reserve. Also apparently raised in the document was the concept of dividing the ALR into two zones – one for southwestern B.C., and the other for the Interior and north. The minister in charge of the government’s review was quick to deny any intention of disassembling the ALC, or to have it overruled by the Oil and Gas Commission. That scenario was raised by some in light of issues between the two land use agencies in regard to oil and gas exploration and extraction in the northern reaches of the province. MLA Bill Bennett maintained the Globe story is based on an old document, and that agricultural land commissioners will continue to decide on applications to amend the land reserve, established 40 years ago to protect farmland from development. We find it hard to believe this government – or any other for that matter – would be so foolhardy as to attempt to dramatically tamper with something so important to the public, and the province. To do so would be political suicide. Is the ALR perfect? No. Could some re-evaluation be made on some unfarmable lands in the Interior and north? Yes. In that context, we’ll be interested to learn what the core review finds and recommends. However, the government now is on the record that it stands firm behind the Agricultural Land Reserve and the commission that oversees it. That will not be forgotten. - Abbotsford News
Do we have all the facts? It took an alligator to remind me of a fallibility most of us beast with a high-powered rifle shot. have, myself included. The lesson learned, or perhaps more truthfully relearned, I recently walked into the room where the television lives is we do jump to conclusions before all the facts are at hand. and witnessed a couple of guys giving a fair-sized alligator It would be a very rare individual who could honestly say a bad time. One was near the head and the other was close they have never done so. It is a lesson to be taken to heart. to the tail. They would take turns darting in and rapping We all have our life experiences that leave us with a bias as on the alligator causing it to thrash about in an attempt to to how we view the world around us. That is just being who defend itself. we are and most of the time the judgment we My immediate thought was that they were make is a kind one rather than a critical one. a couple of silly rednecks showing off. UnforWhen one is passionate about a subject, we tunately I said so and was immediately comtend to react to any person or statement we manded to keep quiet and watch. After a bit perceive to be in opposition to that which we of that display, the alligator was perceptibly believe so strongly in. Like most of life, that is getting slower in its reaction and it began to get both a curse and a blessing. The blessing is that tired. Then the one behind the alligator jumped it demonstrates we really care about a given on its back, grabbed the alligators jaw to keep situation; the curse is that our strong reaction it closed and pinned the poor beast to the will not allow us to give the opposite or different ground. His partner quickly bound the jaw shut point of view fair consideration. When we do with tape so the alligator could not bite them. so, we close off the opportunity of both underONSIDE Still somewhat confused and thinking they standing the opposing view and preclude any VICBOWMAN form of reconciliation. were mistreating the poor animal, the rest of the story unfolded. The progress of the human species is furthered If you live in a place such as Florida, it is not that uncomby honest debate with both sides speaking up and also mon to discover that an alligator has taken up residence listening to the other side. Strong positions, even peaceful in your back yard. Cleaning out the fish in the ornamental demonstrations, help to focus on the key elements. Most pool may not be too bad but it would be tragic if the alligaoften, the result is some type of compromise, which moves tor decided that Fluffy the cat or Brutus the pet dog would the cause one smaller positive step forward. With one small make a comfortable meal. It would be even more tragic if step following another, substantial progress is made. Violent one of the human residents were attacked by a hungry aland dictatorial methods never result in long-term progress ligator. and lasting change. The fellows I was watching were the specialists who are It does us all good to pause and review our reactions to called in to capture and humanely remove the alligator. That situations. We need to ask ourselves if we have all the facts is a better solution to the problem than killing the poor to make a fair decision. CIRCULATION: circulation@pgfreepress.com | 250-564-0504
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China trip benefits Canfor Don Kayne President and CEO Canfor Corporation Since 2003, the British Columbia forest industry has shipped more than $4.7 billion of lumber to China. This figure is even more striking when you consider that before 2003, lumber shipments to China were minimal. China is now B.C.’s largest offshore market for forest products, and this market was built over the course of a decade through exceptional collaboration between the B.C. Government and the forest sector. We charted a strategic and methodical course to build this market, and lumber sales to China have supported jobs, families and communities across B.C. One of the key elements of that market development plan has been and continues to be government-led trade missions. Trade missions work Don Kayne to build a strong brand for B.C. wood products, and a unified presence between industry and government sends a strong message of commitment to markets that can’t be overstated. The B.C. forest industry has used these trade missions to make business introductions, develop relationships, formalize training programs to teach local engineers how to build with wood, sign memorandums of understanding to advance wood frame construction projects, and much more. The outcomes of these trade missions have brought real, tangible benefits to British Columbians. International trade is far and away the single largest determinant of our prosperity. The government’s strategy of opening up international markets for B.C. products is working, but there is more work to be done. That’s why we were pleased to join Minister Steve Thomson on his trade mission to China and Japan in October. And on November 21, when Premier Christy Clark leads a 13-day trade mission to China, Korea and Japan, we will be alongside her to promote Canfor and our products to potential new customers and to bring new opportunities to British Columbia. Trade missions are an important way to grow our economy, and Canfor is extremely appreciative of the support B.C. companies receive from government in growing international market opportunities.
Where do those experts come from? Editor: A few years ago, people were told not to eat eggs as they are bad for you. A young lady out for a run slows down a little and an egg gives her a bump on her rear to get going again. Now eat an egg per day. Dairy products were bad for you. Now you can eat all types of dairy products you want. If you forget what you had for supper the night before, you must have Alzheimer’s (something wrong with those people). Heath food stores – if you take all the pills they suggest, you would be taking 30 to 40 pills per day. They should be charged with brainwashing the public. Listen to your doctor. Organic food is a money grab. What’s next? This takes the biscuit. Your children going to school take a certain pill to expand their brain, to learn quickly.
What a load of rubbish. I am up in years and eat everything … butter, fat, eggs … you name it. I have two glasses of homemade red wine with my supper. Drambuie after supper and two good glasses of Scotch whiskey during the evening and go to bed around 10:30 p.m. The joke of the decade: Remember those two comedians collecting air in a bucket, September 22, 2009, on Patricia Boulevard to send to the U.S. for testing. When the buckets arrived someone opened the lid and all the air escaped. One brain lost, the other went looking for it. Something not right with these people. This about this: China – 1.4 billion population; India – 1.0 billion population. The oldest people in the world live in those countries. What, with the air they breathe? Tom Whyte Old Bricklayer
Blockheads and our other anthem It didn’t take long for the Blacktop Blockheads to show where they can physically access,” Loughery wrote. “We live their memories are short. near the Ferguson Lake Nature Reserve, which is a frequent Snow and ice are starting to show up on the streets of host to these machines, whose riders enjoy excursions past Prince George (and I predict it will remain so the parking lot to tear up the grass and annoy for some months), but some drivers apparently visitors.” still think it’s the middle of summer. Of course, I have to admit I always find it entertaining that may be the last time they had a coherent when you hear some of these vehicle owners thought of any sort, so it’s understandable they talk about how they love to “get out and enjoy are still driving that way. the great outdoors” while doing the best they I saw a couple of vehicles bump into medians can with their machines to destroy that great as they took corners at a speed higher than the outdoors. conditions allowed; I saw at least one person • The Prince George Spruce Kings may want slide halfway through an intersection when to start dressing like Hawk and Animal, the old they decided the stopping distance was the wrestling tag team known as the Road Warriors. same as when the roads were bare and dry. The Kings have played 15 of their first 24 In other words, we haven’t seen the first real games this season on the road, but have come ALLAN’S AMBLINGS snowfall of the season, and some of the BlockALLANWISHART out it on top of the Mainland Division. The heads are already in mid-winter form. Kings have eight wins, five losses and two ties • One form of Blockhead I don’t get a chance to see very in those 15 games, while they have five wins and four losses often, living in the city as I do, was brought to my attenat the Coliseum. (OK, I’m lumping the showcase games in tion by James Loughery, who says there are some rural Chilliwack as a home game and a road game, and ignoring equivalents, such as all-terrain vehicles and (coming soon) overtime losses, just because I want to keep things simple.) snowmobiles. These early-season road trips will pay off at the end of the “Riders feel they are entitled to take their machines anyyear, when the Coliseum will see more action. Actually, for
the rest of November, the Spruce Kings will have a chance to remember what Prince George looks like, since they play four of their five remaining games this month at home. • At the Remembrance Day ceremony on Monday, it sometimes seemed like the organizers were herding cats (although very well-behaved cats). With all the different groups taking part in the march from the Civic Centre, organizers sometimes had to get groups already in place to move a bit to allow the next group to get to where they were supposed to stand for the ceremonies. The good news? All the groups consisted of people who are used to carrying out orders quickly, so the movement was made with a minimum of fuss and no questioning of “Why?” It was great weather for the ceremony at the cenotaph, and it was nice to see so many people turn out to remember those, living and dead, who served our country. The end of the ceremony was marked by the singing of God Save the Queen, and it occurred to me afterwards that Remembrance Day seems to be the one day of the year where we still sing that song. O Canada is, of course, heard at many events, but God Save the Queen is not.
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JULIE FOWLER On Saturday, Nov. 16 starting at 7:30 p.m. author Julie Fowler will be in Cafe Voltaire to present her new book, the Grande Dames of the Cariboo, a tale of discovering Viven Cowan and Sonia Cornwall. The book is a story of pioneering, love and the pursuit of art. Fowler is the executive director of Island Mountain Arts in Wells, B.C.
Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Watercolour artist Cliff Mann with three paintings that will be included in his Stories From the City exhibit on display at Studio 2880 artist’s gallery. The exhibit runs until Dec. 6.
CRAFTS FAIR Elder Citizen’s Recreation Centre is holding its annual crafts and collectible fair and bake sale on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1692 Tenth Ave. Great variety of vendors. Christmas shop for a unique item. Home baked goods, proceeds to centre operations. To book a table call 250-561-9381.
CD RELEASE Dr. Tom and the Shamans celebrate the upcoming CD release for their new album, Now Hear This, at Artspace above Books and Company on Saturday, November 30 starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 for the concert which includes free CD.
FESTIVAL The annual Festival of Trees starts Nov. 23 and runs until Dec. 1 at the Civic Centre. For a full list of all the events planned, visit the website at www.spiritofthenorth. ca/special-events/festival-of-trees.
Mann tells Stories with art Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com What he doesn’t say in words, watercolour artist Cliff Mann says with his art. He lets his paintbrush tell the story. “I don’t like to talk too much about what my art means because I want people to discover things for themselves and decide what it means to them,” said Mann. On Tuesday, he was busy doing a completely different kind of painting – using a roller to transform the walls of Studio 2880’s exhibit space from black to white. The artist says white is a much better backdrop for his work. His solo exhibit, Stories from the City, was scheduled to open Thursday (Nov. 14) with an artist’s talk and reception. It is on display until Dec. 6. “I thought watercolour was the best medium for this particular series of paintings because they are mostly of wet, grey street scenes, where details kind of fade off into the distance – and it
only takes a little yellow or red (for example on street lights) for the colour to pop out.” Visitors to the artist’s gallery at Studio 2880 will find many familiar local places in the Stories from the City series: a patio scene showing Simmy’s Bistro on George Street, a ‘wet’ street scene on Victoria, Prince George Civic Centre plaza, people dining out at at Shogun Japanese restaurant, a view looking out the window of Cafe Voltaire at Books and Company. Mann hopes that people who see the exhibit can find new beauty by looking around at their surroundings in this northern interior city. He’s been described as an artist with a keen appreciation for light, forms and colour. On his website, Mann explains that scenery inspires his art. “I am a self-taught watercolourist who enjoys painting the outdoors. I am inspired by the amazing scenery that surrounds me.” That amazing scenery – even though many of us are often too busy to notice it – includes streets and buildings in and around Prince George. Other works that highlight the artist’s love of the outdoors and nature include rugged
landscapes and wilderness, picturesque mountains and wildlife. He’s painted an owl in winter (Silent Flight) and a winter chickadee. Our local Forests for the World, a scene in Hazelton, and two old barns in a field are the subjects of other paintings. Mann’s work in human form includes a stunningly beautiful watercolour painting of a young ballerina. One of his paintings, a watercolour of Huble Homestead, was accepted for publication in the 2014 edition of Splash 15: The Best of Watercolours. Mann has a very busy life as family man and full-time nurse at UHNBC. Still, he always finds time to pursue his love of art and add to his body of work. “I sometimes paint at two or three in the morning,” he says. Cliff Mann’s watercolour art exhibit, Stories from the City, is featured in the artist’s gallery at Studio 2880 from Nov. 14 to Dec. 6. Studio 2880 is located at 2820-15th Ave. For more about the artist and his work visit www.cliffmann.ca.
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Dressing up with Melody Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Melody Godin has knitted and purled her way to dressing dozens of dolls from Barbies to Bratz to baby dolls. She uses her creative talents to make tiny cable-knit sweaters, stylish dresses, knit skirts, wool leggings, and accessories such as tams, hats, scarves and knit purses with “gemstone” closers. This weekend, Godin will have a table full of her hand knitted dolls’ clothes on display and for sale at a fundraiser for Handy Circle. Also an artist, she hopes to donate some proceeds from the sale of her self-styled colouring books (also available at the fundraiser) to Handy Circle. Handy Circle is an organization offering regular workshops and programs designed to assist people with special needs or disabilities so they can enhance their lives. Godin, who is diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, has been volunteering at the downtown centre for several years. “Melody is very dependable,” says mentor Lorraine Young. “At first she was very quiet and didn’t stay very long but now she comes in here, stays for hours and she helps people out with our computer programs and other things and she’s lots of fun to be around.” It has been a long journey, says Godin, from her abusive past and her “surprising” diagnosis to her life now, living with two siblings, and enjoying her hobby of knitting doll clothes. She created her own website after coming to Handy Circle. Asperger syndrome (AS) is an autism spectrum disorder, which in Godin’s case means she “talks to herself, out loud.” Like others with AS, Godin finds social interactions and verbal communication can be difficult with people who don’t understand why she suddenly “blurts out” often inappropriate things. However, she’s found her doll clothes provide
an instant connection with people and “conversation piece” which makes socializing easier. She can tell you the name of every doll she dresses and something about each one of them. Godin also has a keen sense of humour. Since the dolls are used to display her collection of knitwear for potential customers at craft fairs and fundraisers, and the garments are taken off to be sold, Godin said she decided to paint “permanent” underwear in Teresa MALLAM/Free Press a variety of fun Melody Godin with her well-dressed friends. Godin designs so that is selling her handknit doll clothes at a Handy Circle her miniature fundraiser Christmas Craft Fair this weekend. mannequins for the local Handy Circle’s prowould always grams, runs Saturday, Nov. 16 and be “decent” for quick wardrobe Sunday, Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 changes in public. p.m. each day at AiMHi located at People can help Godin with her doll clothes projects by donating two 950 Kerry St. Weekend activities include a or four-ply acrylic yarn in any colour variety of events, 50/50 raffle, Telus or amounts. For example, it doesn’t presentation, several booths offering take much to knit a one-inch square unique, handcrafted items including purse. Wool donations can be made handmade candles, and some baked at Handy Circle. A Christmas Craft Fair, fundraiser goods for sale.
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They came into the Free Press on World Kindness Day (Wednesday) to talk about helping people at home and abroad. The Prince George Ladies Group makes up hampers for distribution each month to help local needy families. But this weekend they are hosting a fundraiser to further their efforts in helping children in Tanzania, Africa, to achieve their educational dreams with new schools and Teresa MALLAM/Free Press equipment. Helen Matson (left) and Yolande Bruno and other members of the Prince George Ladies Group When member raise funds for local charities but on Sunday Yolande Bruno went they are hosting a fundraiser for secondary to Tanzania in 2008 schools in Tanzania. with her friend Conny Trommel, science laboratory, kitchen building. she saw a way that her church group As well there is drinking water piped could help out in a big way and reach to a 40,000 litre storage tank and solar out to more people with fewer dollars. power installed in several buildings. A man they met had been given 50 Currently 125 students are enacres of land with a brick structure rolled. on it – a perfect location for a future The final phase is to help Mgutwa school. Secondary School build new class“In 2007, when the school opened, rooms needed for 120 new students there were three students and one who want to attend the new school. teacher in one building with no The P.G. Ladies Group has compiled a doors, no windows, just a drop hole scrapbook filled with photos showing for the latrine,” Bruno said. the buildings during the construction The government funds schools up process (the work provided employto Grade 7, she explained, but after ment for local people), and letters that, if parents don’t have the money of thanks from school children and to send them to privately funded others in the village. schools, their children don’t go any “Even the younger generation is further with their education. jumping on board,” said Bruno. “One Work was done in six phases with of our members has a granddaughter the group raising $16,000 for the who, instead of birthday presents for first four phases. They have raised her, raised $160 for the school.” over $18,000 in total towards the The fundraiser for Mgutwa Secondeducational needs of the students ary School in Tanzania is at The Hub, and teaches at Mgutwa School. Now 1533 Third Ave., on Sunday, Nov. 17 the final stage has been reached. starting at 7 p.m. Dessert, coffee/tea, There are nine buildings on the site, silent auction, presentation. Tickets three classrooms in one building, are $10 per person. Limited supply of two dormitories, four bathrooms, tickets at the door. Contact Jeanette at accommodation for four teachers, a 250-563-0727 for information.
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Fraser Elsdon has played his character Buddy Holly before – to sold-out crowds and record runs in Regina. Now the Toronto actor brings his singing and acting talent to the Theatre North West stage for its upcoming production of Alan Janes’ Buddy The Buddy Holly Story. Elsdon looks the part, from the curly mop of black hair that dips into his forehead, to the lean physique and signature black horn-rimmed glasses. He credits TNW’s costume designer Denise Golemblaski with the “sharp” white dinner jacket that adds to the magic of bringing the 50s nostalgia to the North. And when Elsdon speaks his lines during rehearsals Wednesday, in a well-honed southern drawl (Holly was from Texas), you know he’s done his homework. “People are going to love this show,” he says. “We’re going to be rocking by the time the show opens.” The show runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 11. For several days now Eldson, in the lead role as Holly, and band members “The Crickets” members (which includes local performers Curtis Abriel as bassist Joe Mauldin and Nigel McInnis as drummer Jerry “JI” Allison) have been working hard, like any band, to make their
a “compressed” timeline since they all got together for the first time, they have still managed to “gel” and learn 15 Buddy Holly songs. There will be a great display of
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MEND grows Prince George families could soon be learning fun ways to get fit and healthy thanks to the third and expanded session of a free healthy lifestyle program starting in January 2014. The MEND (Mind, Exercise, Nutrition...Do it!) 10-week healthy lifestyle program is available to families with children aged between 7 and 13 and, new for 2014, the younger age group of 5 to 7 who are above a healthy weight. Each age group will have its own session which aims to improve children’s physical activity levels, nutrition and selfesteem. With one in four children above a healthy weight, the program is run by the YMCA of Northern BC to improve the health of our local kids. It will take place at YMCA Highland Family Development Centre from January to March 2014. During the program, families will learn about nutrition and how to make healthy choices as well as take part in fun games and activities. MEND is not a weight loss program, rather it is about empowering children and their families, and uses a practical interactive learning approach to teach children and parents skills for healthy living. MEND was developed in the United Kingdom and tested by leading experts in child nutrition, child behaviour and exercise. In 2011, MEND was adapted to align with Canadian dietary and policy guidelines. Independent research demonstrated that children who attended the MEND program experienced long-term health benefits, including weight loss and improvements in fitness and self-esteem. “We had 16 families representing 17 children participate in the first two Prince George sessions,” says Cheryl Wallace, YMCA Director of Association Services. “MEND’s program’s popularity is growing and with the addition of the younger age group, will be reaching even more families.” Places are limited so if you think your child is above a healthy weight and would like to find out more about MEND, please contact Wallace at 250562-9309 ext. 213.
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A Prince George woman has authored a chapter about her life-altering medical crisis in an inspirational book titled Dying to Live. The anthology features 21 stories by different authors who share their personal experiences about how friendship, family and spiritual belief have helped them overcome various challenges. On her 39th birthday, Susan Berger Thompson was released from hospital three weeks after suffering a burst cerebral aneurysm. She relished in the normalcy of being with her two children and, grateful for a second chance, examined what in her life needed to be changed, nurtured or scrapped. Her deeply heartfelt introspection led to the dissolving of her marriage and to her newfound joy in sharing her new life with her family members. Dying to Live is a poignant glimpse into the bittersweet journey within that led Thompson to her authentic self. Spending quality time with her children and grandchildren is her greatest joy, she said. Her love of writing and the arts began in her teens. For more information, visit www.heartmindwisdom.com/susanbthompson.
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The ocean — Vast. Deep. A limitless pool of life. A playground for the tiny and giant things that live within it. And a gateway to the other side. The ocean should remain an ocean. Always. The Northern Gateway Pipeline will protect our oceans by ensuring all tankers are guided by certified BC Coast Pilots with expert knowledge of BC’s coastline. This is just one of the ways we are working to meet BC’s five conditions. Because a better pipeline will not be built at the expense of making other things worse. Find out more at gatewayfacts.ca
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A lot of people like to go to parties during the holiday season. You get a chance to see old friends, meet new friends, have a good time. Suppose you could do all that, and also possibly save a life. Operation Red Nose is throwing a party this year, and they’re looking for a couple hundred more guests. “We’re at 142 volunteers right now,” spokesperson Andrea Johnson said at a kick-off event Wednesday in the parking lot at ICBC, “but we need about 350 or so to make sure everyone gets home safely this season.” Operation Red Nose is in its 30th year in Canada of providing people with a free way to get themselves and their vehicle home on a holiday weekend. This is the 15th year of operation in Prince George, and Johnson says the numbers speak for themselves. “Last year, we provided more than 1,080 rides over the nine nights.” North District RCMP Cpl. Madonna Saunderson said the service is just one more way to remind people not to drink and drive. “We will be out in force during the holiday season,” she said, “doing our best to keep drinking drivers off the road. Operation Red Nose is a fantastic option for
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Allan WISHART/Free Press Operation Red Nose volunteers Jessica Pawluk, left, Rachelle Delorey, Karen Toombs and Diane Pozer aren’t afraid to mask their feelings about the sparkling conversations volunteers enjoy as they help get people home safely during the holiday season.
people to keep in mind. “The only option that shouldn’t be available is drinking and driving.” Saunderson said statistics show one trend is continuing, while another is dropping. “We see the potential for an increase in drinking and driving at this time of year, but we’re also seeing a decrease in alcohol-related fatalities.” Jessica Pawluk is going to be volun-
teering for the third year. “I joined Rotary, and it was right before Operation Red Nose, so I thought, ‘That’s something I can get involved with right away.’ “It’s totally fun, and you meet a bunch of really cool people –and that’s just the volunteers.” For more information about volunteering for Operation Red Nose, go to www.ornpg.ca.
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Established in 1902, Cadillac is one of the oldest luxury brands, and continues to be General Motor’s flagship in terms of refinement and technology. Zack Spencer
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Cadillac in the rear-view mirror of the European premium brands 2014 Cadillac CTS One auto trend that shows little sign of waning is the move towards more luxury or premium cars by manufacturers and consumers alike. As baby boomers age, they have earned the nicer things in life, and the offspring of baby boomers are getting used to the finer things in life, so more automakers are moving upscale. The Europeans do luxury and performance better than most and the Japanese luxury brands have been putting in their time to becoming a real force. But long before the Japanese, there have always been the American luxury brands, with many firsts in features and technology. Established in 1902, Cadillac is one of the oldest, along with Mercedes-Benz, and continues to be General Motor’s flagship in terms of refinement and technology. Looks The smaller Cadillac ATS was released a year ago and went on to win the North American Car of the Year award. General Motors has taken that platform and elongated it to produce the lightest mid-sized car in its class. It’s a full 173kg lighter than the benchmark BMW 5-Series it competes against, and 34kg lighter than the outgoing car. A lighter car, made of
Drive With a lighter car high tensile steel, is stiffer, comes a better performsafer, handles better ing car, but the heart of and above all is more any luxury performance efficient. What Cadillac car is a solid engine. On didn’t change was the this front, Cadillac offers edgy design language three options and all they have become known three have more power for. The LED accent lights The longer and than the closest comare especially attractive lower stance of the CTS petitors. The first is the at night and run vertical makes it look athletic, same 2.0L turbocharged compared to most cars’ engine used by the ATS. horizontal approach. The yet elegant. With 272hp it is well longer and lower stance Zack Spencer above the 240hp offered of the CTS makes it look in the BMW 528i. The athletic, yet elegant. The carryover engine is the direct injection one weak area is the back. It lacks the 3.6L V6 with 321hp, again more than same visual punch as the impressive the 300hp in the 535i. The top of range front grille and headlamps. motor, for now, is the Vsport model Inside The new CTS is lighter than with a twin turbocharged version of the BMW but it is a bit smaller inside. the 3.6L engine, putting out 420hp. You It’s not as wide and the back seat is a guessed it, more power than the 400hp bit shorter. Front seat passengers are found in the V8 550i. The Vsport is only treated to plenty of room and a view sold as a rear wheel drive car (RWD) onto the dash is impressive. The centre where all the others are available with console has a touch-screen system all wheel drive (AWD). The catch is that called CUE, which has rich colours and AWD models come with an 8-speed striking graphics. The heat, volume and automatic transmission, but the AWD a few other controls are all touch-senversions are fitted with a 6-speed unit. sitive, meaning they have no dials The steering offers good feedback or switches. The problem is it shows to the driver and the suspension is fingerprints and dust against the shiny smooth, yet lively, and has a nearly black plastic. perfect 50/50 weight distribution.
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People point and laugh at Jim Knowles when he drives his Smart Fortwo Electric Drive through downtown Campbell River. But he and his wife Catherine have the last laugh when they open up their hydro bill. “I think the last bill was just a few dollars more than the one we got before we bought the car in July so that’s inexpensive driving,” said Knowles. “I work out at the airport and so I travel about 10 kilometres each way every day. I never let the battery go below 20 percent but I still find I can sometimes go four days before I plug it
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. */†/^/ Offers apply to the lease of a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4x4 (1SA/G80/B30/I04), 2014 Terrain FWD (3SA), 2014 Acadia FWD (3SA). Freight ($1,600/$1,650), PPSA and PDI included. License, insurance, registration, administration fees and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. † Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from October 11, 2013 through January 2, 2014 of a new eligible 2014 model. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable prorate amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Insurance, license, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ‡1.5%/0%/1.9% lease APR available for 36/48/48 months on a new or demonstrator 2014 GMC Sierra 4X4 Crew Cab 1SA/2014 Terrain FWD 3SA and 2014 Acadia FWD 3SA O.A.C by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. Down payment or trade and/or security deposit may be required. Bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. †Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 – December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $2,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥$3,500 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit has been applied to the purchase and lease offers of 2014 Sierra Crew Cab, and is applicable to retail customers only. Other credits available on select Sierra models. ‡Offer only valid from November 1, 2013 to December 2, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $2,000 credit towards the lease; or a $1000 credit towards the purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 GMC Terrain or Acadia delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $2,000/$1,000 credit includes HST/GST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †*Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available, and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ‡*Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. Comparison based on 2013 Wards segmentation: Large/Cross Utility Vehicles and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.
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Truck tires tread lightly: in the snow The temperature is starting to drop, the leaves are clogging up the streets and snow is beginning to fall in parts in parts of B.C. Driving in the winter season brings challenges no matter which part of the province you call home. My remarks are aimed chiefly at truck owners but the message is common for all: driver and vehicles must be equally prepared. In winter, braking and stopping vehicles of all kinds is perhaps where most of us get into trouble. The tires play a critical role in stopping the vehicle, and so they need even more care and attention than in the other seasons. Most SUVs have a passenger car tire classification with M+S stamped on the sidewall, for Mud and Snow and are considered all- season tires. If it is not, your vehicle must be fitted with tires suitable for any type of climate, even the most severe ones. In winter the pressure of the tire must also be controlled more frequently. This is because a reduction of the outside temperature causes a
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Remember that your four-wheel drive vehicle may help you get going quicker than other vehicles but it won’t help you stop any faster
Ian Harwood
It takes more time and distance to stop in icy conditions. Watch for slippery bridge decks, even when the rest of the pavement is in good condition. Bridge decks will ice up sooner than the pavement. Do not use the cruise control in winter conditions.
Even roads that appear clear can have sudden slippery spots and the short touch of your brakes to deactivate the cruise control feature can cause you to lose control of your vehicle. Don’t get overconfident in your 4x4 vehicle. Remem-
ber that your four-wheel drive vehicle may help you get going quicker than other vehicles but it won’t help you stop any faster. Besides, many 4x4 vehicles are heavier than passenger vehicles and actually may take longer to stop. And don’t bank
on your 4x4’s traction. Your 4x4 can lose traction as quickly as a two-wheel drive vehicle. If your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes, do not pump them in attempting to stop. The right way is to steer into the skid while applying
the brake pedal evenly. Look farther ahead in traffic than you normally do. Actions by cars and trucks will alert you quicker to problems and give you a split second extra time to react safely. ian.harwood@drivewaybc. ca
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contraction of the air inside the tire, accelerating the normal and gradual pressure loss process by a value around 1-2 PSI for each 5° C decrease in temperature. Contrary to popular opinion, a lower inflation pressure than normal does not improve tire traction on snow. It makes them much more prone to damage. Always remember that in any season and with any temperature, insufficient pressure is always the main cause of tire damage. Use brakes carefully. Brake early. Brake correctly.
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Great Christmas Market Craft Fair, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 950 Kerry St. (AiMHi) Hosted by Handy Circle Resource Society.
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National Child Day, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., YMCA, 2020 Massey Dr. Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.
Sunday Great Christmas Market Craft Fair, Nov. 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 950 Kerry St. (AiMHi) Hosted by Handy Circle Resource Society. Fun day and open house, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Seniors Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Sinclair Mills bazaar and craft sale, Nov. 17, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sinclair Mills Community Hall. Drop off donations with Lyn at post office. Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.,
Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
Cariboo Toastmasters meet Mondays, 7:309:30 p.m., Ramada Hotel, - 444 George St. Information: caribootoastmasters. com or Laura (250) 9613477. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250- 563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.
Tuesday Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.
Center City Toastmasters meet Tuesday, noon, City Hall Annex. Information: 9164. toastmastersclubs.org. Prince George Quilters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month, Connaught Youth Centre, 1491 17th Ave. Registration 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Information: Echo 250-612-0499. Buddhist meditation
class, Tuesdays, 7:158:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250-962-6876 or www. tilopa.org. Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250562-3402.
Hospital retirees meet, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250563-7497 or 250-5632885.
Wednesday Canadian Federation of University Women meets, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Magnolia Gardens clubroom, 2055 Ingledew St.. P.G. COPD Support Group meets Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., AIMHI gymnasium, 950 Kerry St. Information: www. pgcopdsupportgroup.ca. Bingo, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Senior Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. H&H Market, Wednesday-Sunday, 9
Learning Difficulties Centre of BC Nov 20 Is Literacy important to you? You may be interested in becoming a Board Member. Share your current talents and broaden your skills. Annual General Meeting, Tues, Nov 20 at 6:30 pm at 785 Patricia Blvd (Library-Hemlock St entrance). Lynne 250-564-8011
Black Friday will never be the same.
Community Builder
Sweet Adelines women’s four-part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathy 250563-5170.
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!”
Mauve Friday is Coming.
A U T O B O D Y LT D .
Rated PG Rollerderby Society Nov 23 Volunteers are needed for set up & take down of chairs, door persons, merchant table, 50/50. Approx 6 games/yr. Email: lockdown.alicia@gmail.com Alicia 250-640-0125 Senior Activity Centre, PG & Dist Nov 17 Volunteers needed for the Fun Day on Sun, Nov 17 from 10 am - 3 pm. A free meal will be provided. Call Heather at 250-564-3287. Trianda 250-564-3287 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George
250-564-0224 www.volunteerpg.com
Scotiabank College Heights customer service manager Sherry Kertesz, left, and other staff present a cheque for more than $1,200 to St. Vincent de Paul board member Lisa Weber. The money was raised by a bake sale the staff held at the end of October, with Scotiabank matching the money raised.
Proud to recognize those who give in our community.
A U T O B O D Y LT D . 2065 - 1st Ave. • 250-563-0883 www.csninc.ca a.m.-3 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Hart Toastmasters, Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Information: harttoastmasters.ca CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928.
Thank You Prince George For Voting Us Best Auto Body Shop!
Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-963-9462 or Andrew 250-981-8270.
Thursday Kidney Foundation meets, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., fourth floor education room, hospital. Information: Diane Duperron 250-962-7958.
Metis Elders Craft group, Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Prince George Metis Elders Society office, 117 – 1600 Third Ave. (Prince George Native Friendship Centre). Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250564-8561.
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Tai chi, Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church, 1448 Fifth Ave. Information: Lister 250964-3849 or listerchen@ shaw.ca. DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., UHNBC Conference Room 1. Information: Heather 250-649-9591. BC Civil Liberties Union meets second Thursday of the month, 6 p.m., 1575 Fifth Ave. Plaza 400 Toastmaster Club meets Thursday, noon, Aleza room, fourth floor, Plaza 400 building, 1011 4th Ave. Information: 6252. toastmastersclubs.org/ or 250-564-5191. Prince George Toastmasters meet Thursdays, 7:15 p.m., AiMHi, 950 Kerry St. Information: pgtoastmasters.com, Joyce 250-964-0961.
Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave.
The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Friday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3. E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
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ITA offers mentorship program The Industry Training Authority (ITA) has announced a new youth mentoring pilot program that will connect youth trade apprentices with certified tradespeople. The program, called the Mentorship Project, is for grade 12 students and new high school graduates who are enrolled in Accelerated Credit Enrolment in Industry Training (ACE IT) or Secondary School Apprenticeship (SSA). The goal is to support young apprentices to continue along the Apprenticeship pathway following high-school graduation. The Mentorship Project pilot will match approximately 50 Youth Apprentices with an experienced apprentice or journeyperson Mentor in the regions of Kitimat/Terrace, North Okanagan, and Vancouver. The program will be launched in the coming weeks and run until spring 2014. Participants will be expected to spend 15 hours-or approximately 30 minutes per week-together. The mentors will help students bridge the transition from high school to the adult apprenticeship system by offering guidance, support, and encouragement. The youth apprentices will be matched with mentors based on a number of criteria, including their location, chosen trade, and interests. “Providing an opportunity for journey people to support, mentor and coach high-school students as they launch their trades career will provide a vital link in supporting the transition into the skilled trades. “For employers, it’s about succession planning and creating a culture of mentorship that helps organizations retain young talent,” says Erin Johnston, director Training Delivery, ITA. To prepare for their role, Mentors will be screened and receive in-person and online training on a range of topics to help them be more effective
PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years. We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: Friendship Home Coordinator Closing date: November 22, 2013 A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifications of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
in their role, and to create a culture of mentoring in the workplace. Youth apprentices will also have the opportunity to attend workshops on a wide variety of topics, including employability, job readiness, communications, and conflict resolution.
“We believe the Mentorship Project will better enable our future automotive professionals to advance from their secondary school programs into a successful automotive career, that would include certification and beyond,” says Glenn Vollhoffer, president and CEO, Automotive Standards Training Organization. “ITA is delighted to launch the Mentorship Program,” says Gary Herman, interim CEO, ITA. “This program is one of a number of initiatives resulting from our extensive consultation with industry, parents, youth apprentices, and other key stakeholders, in the Apprenticeship process. “We are especially pleased to
launch this during national Skilled Trades and Technology Week when there is a focus on career opportunities in Trades and Technology. There has never been a better time in British Columbia to consider a career in the trades, and I especially invite young people who may be thinking this is a great option for them to visit our Facebook page and website, and learn more about how ITA can support them in their journey.” The Mentorship program is available to Grade 12 students who are currently enrolled in ACE-IT or SSA, or recently graduated from either program. Students and Qualified Tradespeople can apply online at www.itabc.ca/mentorship or email mentorship-project@itabc.ca for more information. An Aboriginal Employment Partnership JOB POSTING PTP ASEP TRAINING SOCIETY (See Website for Background: www.ptpasep.ca)
CLASS 1 DRIVERS & HEAVY-DUTY TRANSPORT MECHANICS We want YOU to make your mark with us and join our growing team!
Maple Leaf Loading is a growing Bulk Handling and Transportation company focusing its business on providing specialized services to the mining and resource sectors. OPPORTUNITIES at our operations in Chetwynd, BC & Stewart, BC/Watson Lake, YT & Grande Cache, AB We offer full-time year-round work with company paid housing, earning potential to $100,000 and a great benefit plan. You provide a safe work attitude to support your experience and our culture.
We have GREAT OPPORTUNITIES! Submit a resume & "N" abstract to: Maple Leaf Loading Ltd. Attention: Keith Beerling, Human Resources Manager By email: hrd@mlloading.com By fax: (250) 614-7278
Or give Keith a call at (250) 277-1907
IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITIONS:
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT (VARIOUS LOCATIONS) Qualifications: • Proven administrative skills to maintain office documentation, processes and function • Demonstrated ability to work independently to meet specific objectives within specific timeframes • Ability to collect and manage documents to monitor for integrity of information • Ability to ensure security of confidential information • Assist with data entry • Must have sound working knowledge of standard computer applications and keyboard skills • Must be able to promote the activities of PTP ASEP Training Society in a clear and accurate manner • Experience with First Nation communities, culture and protocols DATA ENTRY SPECIALIST (PRINCE GEORGE) Qualifications: • Knowledge of basic computer operations • Knowledge of basic database procedures • Skill in using an alphanumeric keyboard • Skill in reviewing, proofing and verifying data • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet functions • Strong attention to detail • Results Driven EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (PRINCE GEORGE) Qualifications: • 5 years experience in administrative roles with a minimum of 2 years in a senior administrative capacity in a high paced environment • Advanced proficiency using current Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel and Word. Speed and accuracy in work processing are essential • Excellent English language skills (written and verbal) • Highly organized self-starter with proven ability to multitask under minimal supervision • Strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with senior management • Ability to think critically, solve problems and make decisions independently • Highly service-oriented individual with the ability to demonstrate tact, discretion, confidentiality and trustworthiness • Ability to adapt responsibilities based on changing environments and requirements • Strong attention to detail APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 4:30 P.M. November 29, 2013 Reply by email to: info@ptpasep.ca Attention: PTP ASEP Training Society Hiring Committee. Please provide: • Covering Letter • Resume (3 pages max.) • Three references ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES SHORT LISTED WILL BE CONTACTED
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In Memoriam
In Memoriam
Malcolm William JOHNSON March 11, 1977 November 14, 2010
Grieving the loss of a child is a process it begins the day your child passes and ends the day the parents join them. Always in our hearts – To the other four families who also are grieving their loved ones today our prayers are with you. Willie and Lynda Huolt Brother: Lance Johnson Daughter in law: Heather Pynten Malcolm and Heather’s children: Audrey Rose and Benjamin Malcolm Johnson
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Obituaries
Obituaries
Margaret Isobel
Kinsey
Margaret Isobel Kinsey, died peacefully November 9th. Marg was born December 12, 1922 in Oshawa to James and Grace Clarke. Beloved wife of Jack, mother of Sandra (Laird), Barbara (Bill), Beverly (John), Libby (Steve), Marcia (Rocco), grandmother of 7 and great grandmother of 3. Marg and Jack married December 26, 1950 after being great friends while Jack was at university. Marg left a much loved job at Bassatt’s Jewellery when she decided to move to LaTuque, Quebec and a very different life. She became a mother, wilderness camper, and met friends she kept in touch with all her life. She became an expert driver in all conditions from dodging wild animals and driving in winter on unplowed highways with ďŹ ve kids and a dog in the car. The family moved from LaTuque to Timiskaming, Kirk’s Ferry, Gatineau, Smooth Rock Falls and ďŹ nally Prince George. After retirement, Marg and Jack continued travelling, without the kids but with the dogs. They crossed Canada numerous times and into the States in their vintage cars. Thank you to the doctors and staff at UNBC Hospital. Thank you to the staff at the Rotary Hospice House for welcoming Marg, Jack, kids, and dogs who came to keep her company. In lieu of owers, please donate to the Rotary Hospice House at 3089 Clapperton St Prince George BC V2L 5N4 or Operations Smile.ca A celebration of Margaret’s life will be at Grace Anglican Church, 2640 Goheen Street, at 1pm on Saturday, November 16. Tea will be served afterwards at the church.
Career Opportunities
HUMAN RESOURCE & INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS MANAGER We are seeking a HR professional with industrial relations experience to provide a full range of support to the operations division of the organization. A knowledge of the Forest industry is an asset. The successful candidate will have excellent administration skills including, good communication, and interpersonal skills, be well organized; able to prioritize; exercise good judgment; make decisions and recommendations in a timely manner and have the ability to apply polices and procedures with consistency and conďŹ dence. Salary commensurate with experience. If this describes you please forward your resume to Aspen Planers PO Box 160, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Or by Fax (250) 315-4237 Attention: Surinder Momrath No later than Monday Nov 25, 2013 We thank all applicants who apply but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
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Babine Forest Products is currently searching for a Journey Level Electrician with experience in lumber processing machinery.
Food Safety is EVERYBODY’S Business Northern Health announces a 5yr expiry date as of July 29, 2013.
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Do you want to contribute to public safety and have the opportunity to learn more about the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)? The Prince George Parole Office is seeking volunteers living in the Prince George area to join its Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC).
Please forward your resume by November 22, 2013 to: Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Please forward your resume by fax or email no later than November 29, 2013 to: Fax: (250) 847-3744 Email: jobs@flycma.com Central Mountain Air thanks all applicants for your interest, however, only those selected for an Interview will be contacted.
Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Highway linehaul Owner Operators based in our Prince George terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experince/training.
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Trojans edge Cougars for title Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com They played each other in the first game on Friday, and in the last game on Saturday. The College Heights and DP Todd junior boys volleyball teams split their two matches in the North Cen-
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The Cougars downed Todd 25-18, 25-21 in the first game of the round-robin portion on Friday and coach Ryan Thibault said it was a good start to the weekend. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We played very well, but what I liked was we progressed as we went along. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the way itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been all season for us, actually.â&#x20AC;? While junior teams tend to stay at tournaments inside their zone during the season, both the Cougars and Trojans travelled to Kamloops for the TRU Invitational. Lawrence said it gave the Trojans a good idea of what level of play to expect at the provincials. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We finished 19th of 32, which wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t too bad considering we were in the hardest pool for the first round. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so hard to rank junior teams, espe-
cially early in the year, so you know thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s always a chance youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll get put in with a real tough group.â&#x20AC;? For Thibault, the Kamloops trip was more about the trip. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a chance for the team to get used to travelling to a tournament, the experience of eating out, of staying in a hotel. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the same as playing at home.â&#x20AC;? While each coach said his team has to play well to compete, they also mentioned specific players who excelled at the zones. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Setter Ryan Gaiesky was probably our best player,â&#x20AC;? said Lawrence. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He did a great job setting, and he also served a ton of points. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Our libero, Malcolm Lambert, also had a great weekend. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sort of a quiet player, but he digs out a lot of balls, plays a very steady game, and keeps the other players involved.â&#x20AC;? For Thibault, the player of the weekend was Tyler Hascarl. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s played outside, but he played HOW TO PLAY: middle on the weekend Fill in the grid so that every row, every column and every 3 x 3 box contains the because heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a better fit numbers 1 through 9 only once. there. When the passEach 3 x 3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few ing is there, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s basinumbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers cally unstoppable.â&#x20AC;? 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3 x 3 box. The Cougars and Answer can be found in classifieds. PUZZLE NO. 424 Trojans will be at MEI in Abbotsford from Nov. 21 to 23 for the provincials. Junior B Play at College Heights on the weekend also saw three Junior B teams compete for a title. The College Heights B team ended up winning the title with Duchess Park second and Quesnel third. Junior Girls. Both divisions of junior girls also had their playoffs on the weekend. In the Junior A championship at Duchess Park, the host team downed College Heights. Both teams play in the provincials, to be held in Delta. The Junior B tournament final at Kelly Road saw College Heights defeat PGSS.
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BCHL gets playoff system right The verdict is in: The BCHL will try robin which will get going on Friday, a new playoff format. March 28. For the sake of argument, Twelve of 16 league teams will let’s say the division champions are qualify for the 2013-14 playoffs. On Langley, Powell River and Penticton, July 26, 2013, I wrote a who all are currently in column recommending first place. the league try an unconEach of those three will ventional playoff format play a home and home that would begin with against each other for divisional play until three a total of six games, or teams remain. From four each. Once one of there a round robin, folthe three teams has been lowed by a best of seven mathematically elimifinal. (hqprincegeorge. nated, the round robin com/home/hart_attack/ ends. The two teams with news/v/Local/231522/ the best record in the HART BEAT Hartley-Miller-s-Hartround robin advance to HARTLEYMILLER the best of seven Fred Attack-July-26-2013Edition-429). I am not Page Cup final which will suggesting the league executive based start Friday, April 11. Should all three its decision on my viewpoint, albeit teams end up 2-2, or if one team goes common sense has prevailed. 4-0 and the other two finish 1-3, a tieIt should be noted that there was no breaking procedure is in place. ideal solution to the dilemma. With The good news for teams like the 16 teams, having all qualify for the Prince George Spruce Kings is even post-season would put less value on though they have only played two the regular season. Having just eight dozen of their 58-game regular season teams advance would hurt the allschedule, they are virtually guaranteed important financial revenue, so going a playoff spot and can start planning with a dozen seems like the best case ahead. The Spruce Kings, who have compromise. earned at least one point in each of With three divisions (five teams their last nine games, already lead in the Mainland, five in the Island the last place Chilliwack Chiefs by a and six in the Interior) spread out whopping 17 points. Understanding over much of the province, it was plenty can change over the last threeonly logical to have the top four in fifths of the season, the early indicaeach qualify. For travel purposes and tion is that Chilliwack, Alberni Valley, rivalry it was best to keep the first two Trail and one other Interior Divirounds divisional play only and that sion team will miss the post season will happen. Both the division semiparty. Chilliwack is six points behind finals and division finals will be best fourth place Surrey in the Mainland, of seven series. last place Alberni Valley is 10 points Team 1 will play Team 4 and Team behind fourth place Cowichan Valley 2 will face Team 3 in each division on the Island and last place Trail is starting Tuesday, March 4 with the 13 points back of fifth place West winners to battle against each other. Kelowna in the Interior. Round two will begin Friday, March In reality, other than the Interior 14. Now we get to the tricky part with Division, there doesn’t appear to be three teams remaining. The BCHL much drama chasing a playoff posihas decided to go with a double round tion, but naturally teams will try to
sell to their players and fans the importance of home ice advantage and the prestige of finishing in first place. All three divisions have very close races for top spot with just one point separating Langley and P.G., four points separating Powell River and Victoria and just three points separating the top five teams in the Interior.
It is going to become pretty obvious which teams will be “buyers” and which will be “sellers” come the Friday, January 10 trade deadline. In the end, the BCHL champion will have to win three best of seven series and finish as one of the top two in a three team round robin. This format, regardless of how it was manufactured, offers
fairness and that the best team will prevail. In other words, the objective has been reached. Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio stations 94X and the Wolf@97fm. He also writes for hqprincegeorge.com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com. Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller
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Allan WISHART/Free Press A Terrace player releases the ring just before crossing the blue line in a game against Prince George in the U16 division at the Joy Hoffman Tournament at the Kin Centres on the weekend.
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More than 20 ringette teams from across the north took to the ice at the Kin Centres on the weekend for the 22nd annual Joy Hoffman Northern League Tournament. Teams from Prince George joined Terrace, Quesnel and Houston opponents in league games in four age classes. In the U9 division, PG Red finished with a record of one win, one loss and one tie, the same as PG Black. PG White finished with two wins and a loss, losing to a Terrace team which won all of its games. Both local teams, Red and White, were overmatched in the U10 division, losing all three of their games. In the U12 group, PG White won two of its games and tied the other, while PG Red lost all three of its games. The U14 PG Heat won three of the four games they played, splitting with Quesnel and beating Houston twice. Top goal scorers for the weekend were Alexa Mocilac with six, Rebecca Landry and Sarah Irving with five each, and Keira Meroniuk with four. Tashina Wilmot was in goal for all four games.
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Alex Thanos of the Prince George Peewee Axemen carries the ball Saturday against the Victoria Spartans in the provincial championship game in Kamloops. The Spartans won the game 38-0, while Thanos was named the player of the game for the Axemen. In other playoff action, the Atom Stashers also lost in the provincial championship game, losing 30-6 to the Kamloops Broncos. Both Prince George teams claim second place in the province. The Junior Bantam Axemen were knocked out of the playffs with a 53-8 loss to the Mission Lions.
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game, sometimes you want to have a bigger team. “It depends on who you are playing.” The games against Trinity Western this weekend will serve as more of the learning process for the team, he said. “There is nothing special we’re working on in practice this week. It’s just making sure we do the little things right.”
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250.564.0005 | sports@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com RINGETTE The Prince George Rush were at an 18+ ringette Ice Breaker Tournament in Burnaby on the weekend and went undefeated. The Rush edged Vancouver 5-4 in the opener, then dumped Port Coquitlam 10-1, Northwest Vancover 11-3 and Burnaby 10-0. In the semifinal, it was a closer game against Burnaby, but the Rush won 7-0, then edged Vancouver again in the final, this time by a 2-1 score.
SKATING For the first time in 10 years, a Prince George figure skater will compete at a national championship. Justin Hampole of the Northern BC Centre for Skating was competing at the Sectionals in Richmond on the weekend, and placed fourth in Pre-Novice Men with a score of 53.63 points. This puts him in position to skate at the Skate Canada Challenge in early December in Regina. Emma Bajestani also competed in Sectionals, and scored a personal best of 21.43 points in the Juvenile Women division.
INDOOR KICKS The annual B.C. Indoor Soccer League Coed Soccer Tournament is set to take to the (indoor) fields at the Northern Sport Centre from Nov. 22 to 24. There are spots for teams still available in the recreational and competitive divsiions. There are money prizes for both divisions. Each team is guaranteed three games. To find out more and to register, go to www. bcisl.com/wp/?page_id=141 There will be some team and individual prizes given out, but the emphasis is on fun.
GO ULTIMATE If you’re already figuring one of your New Year’s resolutions will be to keep fit, why not go Ultimate – as in Ultimate Frisbee? Prince George Disc Sports is running an indoor recreational league, running from January until March at the Northern Sport Centre. The competitive winter league is already fully registered. For more information on the recreational league, go to www.pgultimate.bc.ca.
Kings keep rocking on road Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Dave Dupas is happy with the way the Prince George Spruce Kings are playing, but he does have one request. “We’re not blowing people out,” the coach said after the Kings brought back five of a possible six points from a weekend road trip. “It would be nice to score some goals early, so I can relax a bit on the bench.” Some of the players, he said, seem to be taking things to extremes. “The game in Salmon Arm, where we won in overtime, Brogan (O’Brien) got the puck and had the empty net to shoot at. He hung on to the puck, waited until the goalie came back across, then put it up high over him. “He got back to the bench and I said, ‘Can’t you do things the easy way?’” That 3-2 win in Salmon Arm came on the heels of a 4-4 tie in Vernon and a 52 win to open the trip in Trail. “Even the first game in Trail,” Dupas said, “was close. It was 3-2 until about the last six or seven minutes.” Saturday’s game in Vernon turned into a long day, and not just because it was an overtime tie. “We got in late from Trail, so we were still a bit tired when we got to the rink,” Dupas said. “Then they had one of the sheets of glass behind the goal break, and that turned into a comedy of errors. The machine they used to take the broken piece out snagged the netting and ripped some of it, then the piece of glass they had wasn’t the right size and they didn’t have any other pieces. They had to get a piece of
plexiglas and use a handsaw to cut it to the right size.” The delay lasted about an hour, which didn’t help the Spruce Kings. It also didn’t help that three of the goals the Spruce Kings “scored” on the weekend went into their own net. “(Goalie) Alex Murray is a funny guy,” Dupas said. “I’ve seen goalies who would flip out if they had one goal go in like that. He’s the loosest goalie I’ve ever seen. It didn’t bother him at all.” While Murray played well on the weekend, Dupas is faced with an tough in a good way decision. Regular started Jesse Jenks is back from the World Challenge Junior A tournament, which means Dupas has two good goalies to pick from for this weekend’s home games against the Surrey Eagles. He may have a similar problem up front if Jake Lebrun’s recovery from a concussion continues well. “He’s scheduled to be back on the ice with us this week,” Dupas said, “and if everything goes well, he could possibly play this weekend.” What makes it a tough time for Dupas (in a peasant way) is keeping a team which is playing so well from relaxing when Lebrun rejoins the lineup. The line of Chad Staley, Jeremiah Luedtke and Brent Lashuk continued to be red hot on the weekend. The three combined for 18 points, with Staley getting four goals and six assists to lead the way. The Kings host Surrey at the Coliseum on Friday and Saturday, with both games starting at 7 p.m. Then it’s back on the road for a game in Langley on Nov. 21 before coming back to play Salmon Arm on Nov. 23.
Lisa VANDERVELDE/Black Press Karan Toor of the Spruce Kings puts Colton Sparrow of the Vernon Vipers into the glass during Saturday’s game in Vernon. The team’s played to a 404 tie, as the Kings came home with five points from a three-game road swing.
Cougars’ coach aiming for .500 by Christmas break Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Sunday provided a good look at why the Prince George Cougars traded for Todd Fiddler. Fiddler had three goals, including the overtime winner, and two assists as the Cougars salvaged the last game of a three-game road swing with an 8-7 win in Kamloops. “Fiddler has four goals now in four games with us,” coach Mark Holick said after Fiddler had the Cougars’ only goal in a 6-1 loss to the Medicine Hat Tigers on Tuesday at the CN Centre. “We picked his up to help with the powerplay and give us another goal scorer, and he’s doing that.” The eight goals in Kamloops came after losing 5-2 in Kelowna and 5-1 in Vancouver to start
the trip. “I wish I could bottle that up,” Holick said of the scoring explosion in Kamloops. In Tuesday’s loss to Medicine Hat, the Cougars outshot the Tigers 40-39, and Holick said it seems to be a confidence thing. “I think the second period of that game was arguably our best of the season so far,” he said of a scoreless frame which left the Tigers up 2-1 heading into the third. “The thing is, they just keep coming at you in waves. That third goal sort of broke our backs. “We started holding the sticks a little tighter, started pressing more to try and get a goal, and they made us pay. They’re a good team, they aren’t going to give you a chance to get back in the game.” Holick was happy with the way the offense performed in Kamloops, but was quick to point
out they also gave up seven goals. “We have got to defend better. We’re starting to cheat on defense to try and get the offense going, and right now we’re not a good enough team to play that way. “We have to play honestly, starting in goal and work on defense.” Starting with a game tonight in Spokane, the Cougars have 13 games left before the Christmas break. “I’d like to see us get above .500 by then,” Holick said. “That’s a reasonable goal.” After tonight’s game, the Cougars travel to Everett for a game Saturday, then are home for a few days before hitting the road again for games in Calgary (Nov. 21), Edmonton (Nov. 22) and Red Deer (Nov. 23). The next home action for the Cougars is Nov. 29 and 30 when they host the Vancouver Giants.