Quesnel Cariboo Observer, December 11, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

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Looking for donations Good Cheer coordinator Diane Greenwood is anxious to fill the shelves at the Good Cheer depot in Maple Park Mall. With just over a week to go before distribution of the hampers, there’s still a great need for donations of nonperishable food, toys and cash which allows volunteers to purchase items that are either low in the depot or non-existent. Each year Greenwood is amazed at the generosity of the community and hopes this year is no different. Annie Gallant photo

Cold weather prompts extra funding to Seasons House AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Due to extreme temperature dips, the province is kicking in additional funding for shelters. “Seasons House is funded extra during our winter months for extreme weather response (EWR),” Seasons House executive director Melanie Mac-

Donald said. “Locally this means that when the temp drops to -5 or there are severe weather conditions we go into EWR alert.” The funding is provided through BC Housing and runs between Nov. 1 and March 31. Each community decides on a local basis when to issue an EWR alert based

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on current conditions and local forecasts determining when locations will be open and the number of spaces available. “Seasons House is then funded for up to 10 additional people in our overflow area to provide services to them,” MacDonald said. “This funding is provided to us through BC Hous-

ing. An electronic alert is sent out by us via email alerting BC Housing, the city, RCMP and various other contacts so they are aware.” BC Housing answers to the Minister Responsible for Housing (Rich Coleman) through a board of commissioners. They work in partnership with the private and non-

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profit sectors, provincial health authorities and ministries, other levels of government and community groups to develop a range of housing options. Seasons House is looking for donations of new or used mittens, toques and general winter wear. “We are running very low and rely on the com-

munity for donations,” MacDonald said, adding food donations are also gratefully accepted. “We feed hundreds of people daily, not just those we shelter,” she said. “Many people spend their entire income on housing and come to us to eat on a regular basis. We rely on community support for this as well.”

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Community Futures announces funding Community Futures has announced an additional $20,000 in funding to support local non-profits with community projects. Community Futures’ chair, Karen Borsato is excited about the opportunity to provide grant funds in support of projects

that will improve the quality of life in the North Cariboo region and help Community Futures meet its mandate of creating a sustainable and diversified economy. “There are many great ideas for community projects out there,” she said.

“We hope that our funding will leverage other resources and help to move some of them forward.” Since 2010, Community Futures has provided over $100,000 in funding to the following projects: Cariboo Ski Touring Club to fund an elementary

school ski program; Island Mountain Arts for funding the Art is Your Business program; Alex Fraser Park Society for a manure composting facility; Gold Rush Cycling for the bicycle skills park; North Cariboo Agricultural Marketing

Association for their Agricultural Awareness Program, Quesnel SkyFest Society for SkyFest 2012 and 2013; Baker Creek Enhancement Society for the West Side Community Garden; and the Quesnel Canoe Club for their boathouse project.

6:30 pm, December 18, 2013 at crD Office in Quesnel, 102-410 Kinchant Street The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 by rezoning the property described below: Bylaw No. 4802 Lot 6, District Lot 3951A, Cariboo District, Plan 31509, from Rural 1 (RR 1) zone to Special Exception RR 1-3 zone (minimum lot size – 4 ha)(maximum density - 1 lot) Purpose for Rezoning: to legalize a non-conforming use associated with two residences on the property. The subject property is located at 2231 Teofil Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Lawrence and Shelley Mack.

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Pursuant to the City’s Sidewalk Food Vendors’ Bylaw No. 1299, bid applications for a designated downtown sidewalk site to sell food from a pushcart during the 2014 calendar year must be received at Quesnel City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 7J5 prior to 12 p.m. on Friday, December 20, 2013 in sealed envelopes marked “Sidewalk Food Vendor Proposal”. Further details with respect to designated sites established under City Bylaw, application requirements and approval procedures may be obtained at Quesnel City Hall during normal business hours. A minimum annual fee acceptable is $450.00 and three downtown sites are available. The main sites are: • • •

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Please contact Gina Albers, Deputy Corporate Administrator, at (250) 991-7471 for further information during business hours. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)

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Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection. Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) fortyeight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing. The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 18, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 18, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636. Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag. Manager of Development Services

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Snow High: 0° Low: -3°

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Chance of Snow High: -1° Low: -3°

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Chance of Snow High: 1° Low: -3°

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NEWS

Mail Run organizers gear up

t had been an exciting week, one to remember for a lifetime. The Three Forts Sled Dog Race is probably a one-of-a-kind event, never to be duplicated. From Fort MacMurray to Fort Chipewyan along the Athabasca River. I won’t go into the details of the race here but if you want to read about them go to www.mushingpast. blogspot.ca/2012/02/ three-forts-dog-racepart-i.html. Warren Palfrey and I were heading south, we had turned the dog truck and trailer around at Fort Chip for the long, long trip home to Quesnel. It was early evening and we were going to pull an all nighter. We were on the ice road that runs north from Fort McKay to Fort Chip. There was nothing around us but stunted black spruce, frozen boggy ground and small frozen lakes and, of course, the big sky. One of the amazing things about this

north country is that the cell service seems to work everywhere and it was then that the cell phone rang. Warren’s oldest son was on the other end of the call. It was actually quite surreal. His son shared that he and his two brothers had been grooming the dog trail at home and both of the snowmobiles had developed serious mechanical problems – they were stranded. They knew where they were but it was too far to try and walk out. The fact that they had an iPhone with them, the fact that there was cell service at both ends of the call and the fact that they were talking with their father several hundred miles away while he was driving through the northern Alberta bush is the surreal part. A rescue was initiated by cell phone and, to make a long story short, two Samaritans on two snowmobiles eventually got to the boys and they made it

back home later that evening. These boys were no strangers to the bush and the cold. They had warm clothes, matches and lots of savvy about just what to do. When they were rescued several hours after the initial call, they were all sitting calmly together in a logical spot, they were highly visible on the main trail, they had built a great fire, making sure that it was dug down into the deep snow, they were sitting on “snow benches” around the fire, confident that they would be fine. Who knows what they were talking about. It is for situations like this that the Musher’s Sports event is an integral part of the Mail Run weekend and is so important. Over the years we have had a lot of fun with this event. It’s almost too embarrassing to even think of some of the antics that have been part of these events. But now it is all business. Mail Run organizers believe

that it is very important that certain basic winter survival skills are perpetuated and at its genesis, that is really what the Musher’s Sports event is all about. Travelling on snowshoes, harnessing a dog team, finding dry wood, splitting kindling, laying a fire on the deep snow, lighting a fire with as few matches as possible and keeping it going, melting snow for water. These are all essential survival skills. Of course there is also moose calling and trap setting and there also used to be cigarette rolling, skills that may not be all that essential, (but it does add to the fun).

Check out the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run Jan. 25, 2014 at Troll Resort, 3 p.m., beside the main lodge. This event will take place once all of the teams and other participants have completed the Mail Run for the day. The rules for the Musher’s Sports are posted on the Mail Run website www. dogsledmailrun.ca. If you’re inerested in participating call Jeffrey Dinsdale, 250 992-9143 or email jdinsdale@xplorent. ca. There are a very limited number of team spaces for each event. Jeff Dinsdale is a Sled Dog Mail Run organizer.

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6:30 pm, December 17, 2013 at crD Office in Quesnel, 102-410 Kinchant Street The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) has received an application to amend Quesnel Fringe Area Zoning Bylaw No. 3504, 1999 by rezoning the property described below: Bylaw No. 4826 Lot A, District Lot 3140, Cariboo District, Plan EPP6773, from General Commercial (C 1) zone to Service Commercial (C 4) zone (minimum lot size – 0.16 ha)(maximum density - 2 lots – subdivision not proposed) Purpose for Rezoning: to legalize existing commercial parking lot. The subject property is located at 1226 Maple Heights Road, as shown on the sketch plan below, and is owned by Stephen Baird and Gayle Tompsett.

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The bylaw and an information package may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102- 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 between 8:00 am to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 17, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from December 11, 2013 to December 17, 2013 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636. Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag. Manager of Development Services

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COMMUNITY Obituary Tribute

RUTH CUSHMAN

May. 26, 1923 - Dec. 1, 2013 Ruth Cushman, long time resident of Quesnel, died peacefully in her sleep on December 1, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Frank Cushman in 1994. She is survived by her children: Tim (Lonnie Houston), Mary Ellen (Walter Moar), Heather (Dominique Lebrun), Kathleen (Steph Kostiuk), grandchildren: Bradey, Corey, Marissa, Luke, Bruce, Jake, Spencer, Kyle, David, Cody, Brandon, great-grandchildren: Blake, Haley, Riley, Jack, Charlotte, Madeleine, Charley, Logan, and Ember. She is also survived by her beloved dog Baxter.

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Thank-you to all the staff at Dunrovin Lodge for looking after our mother with your kind and loving care. Also thanks to Dr. Craig for your kindness and compassion to Ruthie over the years. If anyone would like to make a donation in Ruth’s memory, please do so to the Quesnel Chapter of the SPCA. This would have pleased her immensely.

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Granville’s Ted Martindale leads toy drive for Good Cheer

sadly announce his peaceful passing on December 3rd at GR Baker Hospital in Quesnel.

A Memorial service for Ron will be held Saturday, December 14th, at 2 pm at the Kingdom Hall. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

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Ted Martindale has set up a toy drive, Denny Carr’s Toy Drive, in honour of his brother who held a successful toy drive in Saskatoon for 17 years until his death in 1999. The city of Saskatoon was so grateful for the community efforts of Denny they erected a statue in his honour (shown right.) Ted’s toy drive will benefit Good Cheer and Willis Harper is partnering on this project as well. Denny’s son has pledged $1,000, Lorne Martindale has pledged $500 and Ted is kicking in $1,000. However, Ted is hoping to fill the coffers more with donations from the public. He plans to turn over the money to Good Cheer as they know what toys are needed for their food hampers. Money donations can be dropped off at Granville’s Coffee House. Good Cheer packs their hampers for distribution on Dec. 19 so there’s not much time. Also non-perishable food can be dropped off at the Good Cheer depot in the old Zeller’s store in Maple Park Mall. Ted hopes this toy drive will become a tradition in the community’s annual Good Cheer campaign.

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Young Business Person of the Year • Nicole England – Booster Juice • Steve Turner – McDonald’s Restaurants • Tyler Beckman – Make Traxx Polaris Dealership

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Charlene Lawrence – Quesnel Economic Development Elizabeth Staats – Quesnel Techniques Gymnastics Club Jose Lukose – Robin’s Donuts Michelle Rodger – Aroma Foods All Staff –Quesnel Community Living Association Wendy Johnson – Cariboo Ford Ltd.

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Booster Juice Neil Elder - Cariboo Computers City Furniture and Appliances Rex Orr - Dr. Allen Baker Dental Amanda Lavoie - EdgeWood Farm Sarah Barber - EdgeWood Farm Debbie Sales - Integris Credit Union Stacey Taylor - Integris Credit Union Julie’s Edible Bouquets Lisa Kozuchar - Regency Chrysler Ron & Wilma Penner - Motherlode Wash Bill Turner - Rocky Mountaineer Darlene Robertson - Rocky Mountaineer Shhhh the Unique Boutique Bill Carter - Ultimate Trophies & Engraving Savalas Steak House William Lacy – Re/Max Quesnel Realty Sarah Fougere – Coffey & Bernath

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Let’s fill the shelves

nce again, as most people prepare for the Christmas season, Good Cheer is rallying the troops to provide a modicum of seasonal happiness for our most vulnerable citizens. But they can’t do it alone. They need to rely on the generosity of this community. Based on more than 20 years of consistant outpouring of help, Good Cheer has, with no governnment funding, no corporate handouts (other than the employees who give so unselfishly), succeeded with just the everyday citizens of Quesnel. Coordinator Diane Greenwood depends on hope and prayer to see the campaign succeed. This year, the number of recipients leaped out to a high number right off the bat, making donations all that more critical. The shelves at the Good Cheer depot are slow to fill up, causing Greenwood to show a little concern. This venerated tradition of giving at Christmas is reliant on people making the effort to drop off nonperishable goods, toys or cash at the depot in Maple Park Mall (old Zeller’s location.) It just takes a few minutes and the benefits last well into the new year as those in need, who struggle to feed their families, enjoy a little extra thanks to Good Cheer. With such an excellent track record, it’s difficult to understand why the shelves at the depot are still relatively empty. Come on Quensel, let’s show what we’re made of. Let have a real push to the finish line and share the seasonal good feelings with Good Cheer and fill those shelves. Everyone can probably remember a Christmas where the tree was a little thin and the table a little bare. Now it’s your turn to help. I know I’ve had moments of despair at Christmas time and with those thoughts in mind, I give generously. – Annie Gallant, Observer

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he federal government stepped up its sales pitch for new pipelines to the B.C. coast last week, as it prepares for the imminent release of the federal review panel’s report on the feasibility of the Enbridge Northern Gateway project. Transport Minister Lisa Raitt and Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver arrived in Vancouver to release an expert panel’s report on the current state of tanker safety on the West Coast. It was the first of two reports that tell the Stephen Harper government in blunt terms how steep a hill it must climb to enable energy exports to Asia. Oliver gave a speech to the Vancouver Board of Trade the following morning, where he vowed to implement one of the panel’s key recommendations. Legislation is coming to ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, must pay for any environmental damage from resource development and transport. The panel was chaired by Gordon Houston, a former Prince Rupert harbourmaster and CEO of Port Metro Vancouver. Its report details the littlenoticed fact that coastal

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B.C. Views waters around Victoria and Vancouver are already congested with shipping traffic, including Alaska oil tankers, and are at “very high risk” of an incident. Of course that “very high risk” should be seen in the B.C. context, where there has never been a serious oil spill at sea in a century of continuous petroleum shipping. The report calls for potential polluters to show they are prepared for a “worst case” discharge like the 1989 Exxon Valdez grounding in Alaska. It tells Ottawa the Canadian Coast Guard must be properly funded to serve as incident command. Oliver recounted efforts made so far, including annual tanker inspections, increased aerial surveillance and marine markers. And he reminded his audience that Canada’s only energy

Politics and protesters aside, these are the facts for B.C. The prosperous provinces in Canada today are Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland, based mainly on energy development. The rest are struggling. B.C. continues to lose skilled workers to Alberta, where oil sands development continues to expand despite the continuing chorus of U.S.financed misrepresentation of its environmental impact. It’s a key moment in Canadian history. This is where we see if we can go beyond our status as a client state of the U.S. This year’s B.C. election, where pandering to urban protest backfired on the NDP, suggests a new seriousness in the public mood. More people understand today that our comfortable modern society with freeaccess health care is a fragile thing. We have it better than most of the world, for now. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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export customer, the U.S., is about to surpass Saudi Arabia as the world’s largest petroleum producer. The second federal report was from Doug Eyford, a lawyer who has been meeting for months with aboriginal communities in northern B.C. and Alberta. He found, as Enbridge has reported, that many aboriginal communities are working with energy producers to get the economic activity they so desperately need. (Most urban people likely don’t believe this, because the conflict-addicted media report mostly protests.) Eyford’s report is no whitewash either. It reminds Ottawa that B.C.’s unresolved aboriginal title and a general lack of trust of both the energy industry and the federal government are key obstacles to the largest economic opportunity in the world today, the rise of Asia. Eyford was dealing with the profusion of gas pipeline projects that are set to cross northern B.C., as well as the Enbridge and Kinder Morgan Canada oil proposals. The entrenched opposition is against oil, particularly heavy oil in tankers.

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Ringing hollow Editor: I couldn’t agree more with your front page headline Shopping local makes good economic sense. And I applaud our three local Business Associations – Economic Development, Community Futures and Chamber of Commerce – for raising their voices in unison to shout out the “Shop Local” chorus. But my applause for the Chamber of Commerce rings hollow, as I wonder if they really should be sharing the stage with the choir. With respect, they do not practice what they preach. And I’m not talking about regular Chamber members here, rather the leaders who recently encumbered the Chamber into a multi-year contract with a Kelowna publishing company to produce a new Quesnel tourist “lure” magazine in head-on competition with two well-proven and perfectly viable commercial guides made right here at home for years. My little business has published the popular Quesnel Visitors’ Guides for 19 years. The Cariboo Observer’s Tourism Guide has also been around for just about as long. The Observer’s continuing record of generous corporate contribution, promotion and/or sponsorship of just about every community cause imaginable over the past 105 years is obviously well documented. Although alien competition may threaten my ability to continue supporting causes such as the Community Foundation, Hospice, Art Gallery, Multi Centre (yes, my $1,900 pledge still stands!) Rotary projects, Seniors’ Centre, Lions’ Housing Project, Salvation Army, Sky Fest, Legion, Arts Wells, Museum, Billy Barker Days, etc... I’ll continue to give back as long as I am able. I need to. I live here.

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The City-subsidized Chamber’s foray into the marketplace, coupled with the City-funded Economic Development Commission with their own revenue robbing “lure” magazines are making it tough to stay afloat. But stay afloat I will, because “local” and unsubsidized free enterprise will win the day – even if it takes a year! And yes, my printing is done out of town because there are no web presses locally or even regionally capable of handling my high volume runs. In fact, after printing locally in the early years, my Quesnel printer actually referred me to the big printer. And, even though my publication predates by several years the Chamber’s entry into the tourism and now publishing functions, I submitted a very professional qualifying proposal to them, only to have it rejected in favor of an unknown out-of-town proponent. So much for “Shop Local”! It is not just my little business that hurts – my local graphic designer will feel the pinch, as will other Quesnel businesses and contractors that I employ. Yes, it hurts. I feel betrayed – not so much for myself, but for the local business community as a collective. And if it is found that our city taxes and Chamber membership dues are subsidizing this totally unnecessary outsourcing, you’ll be getting another letter! And to think – a Chamber of Commerce Tourism Excellence Award for my work hangs on my wall. So much for “Shop Local.” Ron Paull Publisher Quesnel Visitors’ Guides Editor’s note: The Observer did not bid on the tourism project this year.

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Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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Shelter Box campaign ongoing Top: members of Correlieuâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rotary Interact Club braved the cold on Saturday to collection donations to purchase Shelter Boxes for victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philipines. Left to right are: Neelam Jassal, Simran Sanghera, Gursharn Khila, Harjinder Jassal and Rebecca Milligan. The club expects to be able to send enough money for at least five boxes. Bottom: Ron Paull, centre, was just one of many people who stopped by to make a donation. Along with the students and Ron Paull, Dr. John Havens and teacher Martin Runge were also on hand. Paull said his $1,000 donation (enough to purchase one shelter box) is the second shelter box his family has sponsored, the first was to Haiti after an earthquake devasted that country almost four years ago. The Paull family put their Christmas money into the shelter box.

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Following her literary passion Linda McIntyre will be signing and selling her book at the Dec. 14 Farmers’ Christmas Market. Contributed photo

Linda McIntyre is pursuing her dream with her first novel ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

inda McIntyre grew up in Quesnel, attended school, sought postsecondary education and worked in the television news industry as a producer, director and editor for 25 years. All the while she had a secret passion that she relegated to a hobby, stuffing her creative efforts in a drawer as she carried on with her busy life. Linda is a writer, always has been, and has now published her first fulllength novel The Exile – Lies of Lesser Gods Book One. She will be signing and selling copies at the Dec. 14 Farmers’ Christmas Market and looks forward to connecting with old friends, meeting new ones and introducing her first

publication in her new career. The genre is fantasy fiction, one you might not expect a first-time published author to take on but Linda says it’s probably her favourite because it’s every genre – it can be everything. “I’m a control geek and I can create the whole world,” she said. “And the nice part is it doesn’t have to reflect our world in any way. This fantasy world has broad appeal. It has so many elements.” She said it has romance, murder mystery, adventure and so many other elements. As with any novel, Linda says the cover is very important and Exile depicts a man in the woods in the dark with his wolf companion, a full moon and lots of blue tones.

He’s very mysterious and the book’s story plays on the fact that everyone fears what they don’t know and don’t trust, she added. Thrust into the middle of a war between the last of humanity and the tyrant who rules them, Gralyre struggles to survive a world that is foreign to him, where even his name is forbidden and to carry a sword bears a death sentence. These words are part of the trailer at Linda’s website lgamcintyre.com, teasing potential readers to buy the book and discover Gralyre and the world he lives in. Linda admitted she’s been writing novels since she was a teenager but never took any out of the closet. “Most writers have a writer’s drawer with work

that’s never seen the light of day,” she said with a laugh. “Those works may need a little polish but eventually you recognize that it’s not a hobby but something you are driven to do.” With her background in media and training as an editor, Linda has no problem editing her own work. “I can rip out scenes and delete characters. I’m not afraid to rip my pages down to bare minimum to create the best, fastmoving, intensely vivid writing.” She knows a good story keeps the reader coming back and propels you through the scary bits. Linda is a self-published author and admitted having been a producer in the TV industry, she wasn’t prepared to give

up control. “I also enjoy the marketing aspect as I love talking to people interested in my book. And the royalties remain with me, the author. You put so much into your art and you want to make sure you get as much out of what you produce as possible. Selfpublishing was a good fit for me.” She added after talking to people in the industry, she heard lots of horror stories and self-publishing helped her to avoid all that. As she began creating her novel, Linda was reluctant to expose her work to friends and colleagues but eventually started leaking chapters out to friends. Well, they loved it and they would give her ultimatums about subsequent chapters,

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eager to read more. Her finished novel has been receiving excellent reviews from those who’ve read it and online postings including the website goodreads.com which gave Exile a fivestar rating. However, she was strong in her belief that only the author can truly know when a novel is ready to be released and then they have the confidence and everything they need to stand behind their creation through the process. The Exile – Lies of Lesser Gods Book One is the first in a four-book series and Linda says the characters will continue to grow and evolve while maintaining mystery and intrigue. Drop by the Farmers’ Christmas Market, Dec. 14 or visit her online lgamcintyre.com.

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LIFESTYLES

Take charge of your health Health is the great with the program. equalizer. Every day we Q? What motivated you hear of someone whose to join this program? health has taken a turn. A. I knew I wasn’t These turning points eating properly and my can be serious or just a fitness level was poor. I wakeup call. Our media felt like I needed a kick is tuned in to the wakeup in the butt to get going. I call as well. Sources sat around a lot and I had such as Google News some belly fat I wanted categorize their stories to get rid of that I knew and include a Health wasn’t healthy. I attend section. Health is down Heather’s Keenagers the list after Technology fitness at the Legion and and Entertainment Heather encouraged me but it’s there to come to the 90 Days nonetheless. Regularly program. I wanted to we read headlines like, have more energy, to lose “Consumers push more 10 pounds and I wanted than cosmetic changes to raise my fitness level. to chemical makeup of Q? How has it worked toiletries” and “Dietary for you? changes could reduce the Braving the cold weather to attend were: Steph- A. Tremendously. I’ve anie Nelson, Heather Hartridge, Sally Service, almost reached my weight risk of breast cancer.” Marjorie Watt, Daphne Schliep, Margo Nelson, loss goal. I’m eating A new awareness Cindy Hoffmann, Andrea Wait, and Chris Har- healthier and I have and popularity of the tridge. Missing: Janice Groff, Gayle MacDonald, that energy. It has also subject of health has not Dean and Jenny Rubisch, Emily Ingram and worked for my daughter only resulted in more Contributed photo Stephanie. She has information than anyone Dorothy Craig. can fully understand but a developed much better health. Over the past five corresponding bewilderment eating habits and she makes years it has become apparent as to how to approach it. If time to exercises now – she to Hartridge that many people you have a health concern, a never did that before. are looking for more than visit to your doctor is advised Q? What have you learned? just help with their fitness but more people are becoming program. Her initial screening A. I’ve learned to read food proactive rather than reactive labels and to pay attention to of clients can reveal an array about their own health. It’s things like sugar content. I’ve of factors that affect their not a new subject. Remember health. This is what motivated also learned the importance “An ounce of prevention is of taking a high quality Hartridge to study what worth a pound of cure?” For nutritional supplement. I people are really looking some, preventative measures need to get the best nutrition for. She put together a team seem to be one of the pieces possible. of local experts who would missing from our personal Q? What are your future conduct weekly workshops healthcare puzzle. Food with goals? to equip her clients with less nutrients and more bad A. I want to work on my tools they could use. These stuff than in the past, lack upper body strength and to professionals include of exercise, lots more stress regain the muscle I’ve lost. registered dietician Laura in today’s society, and toxins Q? Do you have any advice Kalina, registered holistic lurking around every corner for people considering the nutritionist Debbie Scallion, are all waiting to add to the program? family physician Dr. Dorothy alarming health statistics. A. Make the commitment Craig and the fitness experts What are we to do? We need at her studio, including to stick with it and you will to take responsibility for our achieve your goals. certified fitness trainer own health. Yes, it can be an Heather Hartridge Health Gayle MacDonald. It’s been onerous task, but educating and Fitness is hosting an working exceptionally well ourselves about how our body for those people that make information workshop ticks and doing what we can for their next 90 Days the commitment to follow the to keep it happy is something to Better Health Jan. 14, program. that everyone should do. 2014. H3F Studio - 1215 As a cancer survivor, Margo Heather Hartridge Health Cariboo Hwy. N. Visit www. Nelson has a particular and Fitness offers a program perspective on how important heatherhartridge.com or that helps people develop her health is. She offered these call 250-992-1502 for more the know-how that can thoughts about her experience information. guide them towards better

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Frank Boucher mourned Lhtako Dene Nations is mourning the lost of Chief Frank Boucher Jr. who passed away Nov. 6 at the age of 64. He was chief for 30 years and accomplished much during that time. He was involved with the Carrier Chilcotin Tribal Council, vice president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs and nominated for Grand Chief. He declined the nomination as he was a single father raising his children. Frank was proud to be a cowboy, proud of the buckle he won. He was a pilot, a carpenter and a skidderman. He stood up for the rights of his people and was an eloquent speaker. He also acted in a 1968 CBC series called The Strong People. Through the years, Frank travelled to Ottawa for meetings. One of his many accomplishments was taking his children to the Wounded Knee monument in the United States. Frank will be fondly remembered by his sisters, his wife, his children, many cousins from other Nations and many friends across the province and Alberta. Those wishing to can view a slide show on youtube “a slide show of Chief Frank Boucher Jr.” A traditional funeral was held at his home on Gook Road where Grand Chief Stuart Phillips attended as well as other chiefs from the surrounding villages along with family and friends.

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FRIDAY CELEBRATE A LIFE, Dec. 6 – 15, trees will be set up in West Park Mall for people to write a card in memory of a loved one. CHRISTMAS COOKIES FOR A CURE Relay for

Life fundraiser, Dec. 13 – 14, Chicanos Mexican Restaurant, West Park Mall, 10/ box (24 cookies plus icing and sprinkles) To pre-order call 250-249-5720 or 250-747-4601. FREE TRANSIT SENIORS LIGHT TOUR Dec. 13. Locations for pick up, South Quesnel WalMart bus stop at 6:30 p.m., West Quesnel beside 7-11 at 6:45 p.m. and downtown from Robin’s Donuts at 7 p.m. Following the lights tour Tim Horton’s in South Quesnel is providing complimentary coffee/tea and donuts. Participants are asked to bring nonperishable donation for Salvation Army Food Bank. People

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have to sign a waiver before they leave. QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOW AND SALE featuring unique, original artwork by Gallery members and runs through November and December, Tuesday to Saturday, 1 – 4 p.m. FARMERS CHRISTMAS MARKET, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Arts and Rec Centre, Dec. 14.

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This Saturday, Troll is flipping the switch for the chair lift and officially opening the downhill ski season. To celebrate this, Troll is accepting donations of non-perishable food items for Good Cheer in lieu of money for a lift ticket. In fact, everything from the ride to the hill to equipment rentals is free or can be handled with donations. It’s the third year Troll has opened in this way and it’s an event they really enjoy. “We feel strongly that it’s a great way to give back to the community,” Troll General Manager Hildur Sinclair said. “It’s a real neat, feel good event.” The Troll ski bus, run this year by Julie and Ryan Dinsdale, is offering a free ride up to the mountain. For a schedule, head to www. trollskibus.com. The rental shop at Troll is offering rentals of boots and skis/boards for the price of a food donation. To top it off, the rental shop has all-new equipment this year to make sure your skiing session goes as well as possible. The rental shop now also offers season-long rentals for those who don’t want to invest completely in the sport, but want to try it more than once. All donations will go to Good Cheer. Troll was scheduled to open last weekend, but put off the opening as forecast snow was pushed out and replaced with a cold snap. This week, forecasts are once again calling for snow and Sinclair is optimistic about conditions. “We have a great base and there’s powder in the forecast,” she said. The hill will be open weekends during December, before moving to seven days a week for Christmas vacation and is, of course, closed Christmas day. Troll will celebrate the new year with a free pancake breakfast on New Year’s day at 10 a.m. In the New Year, the hill will be open Wednesday – Monday and closed on Tuesday. see PAGE A15

Chilled ‘Roos The Kangaroos accompanied Santa on his ride downtown Saturday despite a chill that had observers hiding in cars until the last moment. Jonas Gagnon photo

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Happy trails for Hallis Lake

JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter Downtown may be lacking snow, but winter lovers are getting their hit of the white stuff at Hallis Lake, crosscountry skiing under snowladen spruce boughs. “It’s good, early skiing,” Ron Watteyne, director of publicity for Hallis Lake said. “The trails are in fair condition.” Watteyne estimates there are 12 – 14 inches of snow at the facility, with members taking advantage of the conditions even during the recent cold snap. This week’s weather promises even better

conditions to come. “Looking at the weather forecast – I get excited,” Watteyne said. Facilitating good conditions on the trails is the new groomer Hallis Lake recently bought. The delicate conditions at the trails make it impossible for the large groomer to get around without hurting some of the trails, but the new groomer is designed to be used early in the season and has been a boon. Now that the trails are up to taking on skiers, Hallis Lake ski club has a list of events and lessons coming up for everyone from the experienced skier to the neophyte.

Starting first, the adorable Jackrabbits will hit the trails this Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Registration for the young club is still open. Next Wednesday, the club will host a guided ski tour of their trails to help familiarize new skiers. Starting in January, the club will also offer ski lessons for adults. The rental shop will be open seven days a week, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., this year, starting Dec. 21, to allow people without equipment to take better advantage of the trails. Gift certificates, for everything from rentals to passes, are available from Rocky Peak.

Super League

Hashing it out for points The Super League teams were back on the ice last week, battling it out for points in an intense battle of attrition that gave the crowds something to cheer for. CDC edged out Karin's Deli after a tight game. They were down three after six ends without the hammer, but went on to steal one in the seventh and four in the eighth, topping the Deli 8-6 for the huge comeback win. The Kids from CDC have won three in a row and are looking forward to Christmas break. A&W took a beefy win over Willis Harper. They fell behind early, down 3-0 after two ends. Then decided to go for the full meal deal and roared

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back for a 9-4 victory after seven. Billy Barker Casino easily brought Sky Hi Scaffolding down with their victory. Sky Hi got brought down to earth by the Billy Barker squad in the seventh end as the Billy scored three to take a two shot lead and solidified the win with a steal of one in the eighth to finish strong with an 8-5 victory. The Quesnel Golf Course was missing their greens more than ever as they fell to the Investors Group. The Investors fell behind late, but came back to send the Quesnel Golf Course's 'Dream Team' packing their clubs and heading back to the course early with the 7-6 victory.

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Young Jackrabbits ski through hoops at Hallis lake. Observer file photo

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from A14 The season is still in flux, so Sinclair encourages everyone check the website before leaving to keep up on the changing season, as the hill may be open more or less depending on weather and other factors. You’d be forgiven if you haven’t been keeping up with Troll, as their website seems to have given the Google crawler bots the slip. Although you can still find Troll Resort’s website by googling, then following the facebook link and from there clicking on the website link, the website itself doesn’t seem to show up on the results. The best bet is to go directly to the website, at www.trollresort.com.

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Connecting Our Community Consider a Gift to the Quesnel Community Foundation The Quesnel Community Foundation, established in 2001, exists to meet the needs of our community through the growth and management of permanent endowment funds. Our goal is to use the income generated to promote the well being of our community by providing grants to charitable organizations. We as responsible volunteers are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life within our community. There are many ways to make a donation to the Quesnel Community Foundation. • The first option is to make a donation via Canada Post. Being a non profit organization, and doing all we can to minimize our costs, the Quesnel Community Foundation suggests that donations be forwarded by cheque. This will eliminate any fees associated with other forms of payment. • A second option is to make a donation via e-transfers, an online process with minimal fees of approximately $1.50 per transaction which is paid by the donor. Directions on how to do an e-transfer are available on our website at www.quesnelfoundation.ca • Option three - to donate online on our website via PayPal. QCF pays a fee of 3% for every PayPal donation. QCF gratefully accepts the following kinds of gifts: cash, cheques, visa/mastercard (via PayPal only), multi-year pledges, stocks and bonds, real estate and other assets, gifts made through estate planning. If you are interested in donating to the QCF, we suggest speaking with your financial advisor. If you would like more information, please contact our Fund Development Chair, Dan Canuel, at (250) 992-6392 or visit www.quesnelfoundation.ca or email qcf@shaw.ca

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Moving & Storage RV*Boat*Vehicle*Self Storage Ten Mile Lake. Fully enclosed Indoor Storage currently available. 1 Bay 12ft. wide X 80ft. long by 12ft. high. 2 Bays 12ft. wide by 30ft. long x 12ft. high. Storage for ATVs etc. Outdoor storage also available. Power available. Full storage facilities available fall of 2014. Call for further info., inquiries & wish list for your personal storage requirements. (250)992-7420

Misc. Wanted Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Real Estate Houses For Sale

WHY rent, when you can buy? For $32,500, you can own a cute 1+ bedroom mobile home in a quiet adult-oriented mobile home park. Flooring, lighting fixtures, paint, bathroom and appliances have all been updated. Has small attached deck. This is a great starter home or one for those who want something with little upkeep. Can only be owner-occupied. To view, call Pam at 255-4332.

Mortgages FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

3.45% 3.35%

Northland Mortgages

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

One of a kind 4 bdrm, 2 bath home, large stainless steel & granite family kitchen. Fenced child/pet proof back yard. RV parking. In-law suite. Quick possession possible. Asking 249,900. Call (250)992-7807 or (250) 983-8748

FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593

Trades, Technical

Merchandise for Sale

Cariboo Forest Consultants is currently looking for a

Appliances

CERTIFIED LOG SCALER

Wood burning cast iron heater. PH: (250)747-2432

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Misc. for Sale Galvanized Pipe

Never been used. Three Ft. Pipe, 1-10Ft. Section, 1-20Ft. Section

$1,000 Call (250)747-8335

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Homes for Rent

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FOR

RIDGEWOOD Multi Layouts, clean. Start at $700 No pets Call Tim 991-6429

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949

Commercial/ Industrial 223/227 Reid St. For Rent/Lease Call Ken Reid @ Call (250)992-3950 Busy building 470 S/F. Recent reno’s. $400/mo + taxes. Includes heat, hydro & A/C. 295 S/F basement unit, $190/mo + tax. Call Terri 9927202 Retail/Ofﬁce Space 146 Barlow St. downtown core - Approx. 1100 sq ft - street level, 1100 sq ft upper level. Can be rented separately. Call Brian @ (250)992-0177. Available immediately.

Duplex / 4 Plex Lg bright deluxe duplex in NQuesnel. Walk to all amenities. Must be seen to appreciate. 2 bdrm, cable incl, downstairs utility room. Ideal for working cpl. 992-5796 Quality reno’d apartments in North Quesnel, spacious, great design, suitable for mature working person/couple or for seniors, n/s, n/p, references required (250) 992-5992 WQ Faucett St. Reno’d 2bdrm. & bachelor suite in 4-Plex. $750/$525 per mo. Includes heat & hot water. 249-5543

Homes for Rent South hills, lg 3bdrm, 21/2 bath, 2800sq/ft, full bsmt, fridge, stove, D/W, dbl garage. $1200/mo + util. (778) 4660998

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Transportation

375 North Fraser Dr. Upper Floor 1 Bedroom

Cars - Domestic

600 Utilities Incl.

Washer & Dryer Incl. No Pets No Smoking No Parties Senior/Elder Preferred

2001 PT Cruiser. 150K, 4cyl, auto, sunroof, fully equipped, heated seats, ex tires & runner, very clean. $2950 (250)992-8747

Apply At 319 North Fraser Dr. Quesnel Tillicum Society Native Friendship Centre Ph : 250 992 8347 Fx : 250 992 5708 Email :

2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. 2.2, 4 cyl,5 speed, 132km, 48mpg N/S, 8 good summer/winter tires, very clean $3500. 250-992-8747

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Sport Utility Vehicle

Beautiful 1 bdrm house in South hills. Like new throughout. Large yard, storage, W/D incl. N/S, N/P. Suitable for single person. Must have references. Avail Jan 1/2013. $675 + util. (250) 316-2233, (250) 255-3722

2003 HYUNDAI Santa Fe, 6cyl. Radio with Blue Tooth phone, A/C & Auto. New brakes, timing, battery, fuel pump, spark plugs, air filter, regular oil changes. Thule on roof, winter & summer tires. $3,999 Call (250)992-8050

WQ 4bdrm/1bath on double lot /c garage, $1000/mo. Ref. req. Avail. Nov. 1st, (778)414-3844

Trucks & Vans

WQ 4Bdrm. House for rent. Great location. Close to school. N/S, N/P, call (250)983-5298

Ofﬁce/Retail 138 McLean St. Accounting Office for past ten years. Call (250)992-2551 (250)983-2266 Office space avail @ Fraserview medical building next to hospital. Suitable for professional offices: medical, legal, accounting and other consulting business. Please call Ideal Properties (250) 992-5992

1971 GMC 1/2 Ton 4X4 383 Stroker, low miles. Many extras, great shape. $16,000. ﬁrm Call (250)392-5787

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Christmas Clearout!

Getting You OutThere!

HUGE SAVINGS ON USED UNITS 800cc - 1000cc Mountain 2012 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK 163

2005 SKIDOO RT 1000 SUMMIT

700cc Mountain

2009 POLARIS RMK 800 163

2008 POLARIS 700 RMK

918 KM!!! Custom Rear Skid, Extrovert Drivers, V Force Reeds, BMP Domes, Digitron, Boondocker Fuel Controller, Crankshop Pipe, New Long Block

MBRP CAN Front Bumper

2.4 X 155 TRACK

UNDER SEAT BAG

Vent Kit, Snow Eliminator Boards

MBRP Can

Sale $8,995

Sale $4,995

Sale $5,495

2011 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK 163

2012 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK 163

2013 POLARIS 800 PRO RMK 163

Sale $4,995

600cc All Purpose 2007 ARCTIC CAT M6

BC Ferries' Coastal-class vessels were built in Germany. Seaspan is competing against four foreign shipyards to build the next three replacements.

Black Press Files

New ferries to use LNG TOM FLETCHER Black Press BC Ferries has invited bids from five shipyards to construct its next three replacement vessels for its fleet, with dual-fuel engines for diesel and liquefied natural gas. Two of the new mid-sized ferries are to be in service by 2016, replacing the 48-year-old Queen of Burnaby on the Comox-Powell River run and the 49-year-old Queen of Nanaimo that serves the Tsawwassen-Southern Gulf Islands route. The two replacements will have capacity for 145 vehicles and 600 passengers, including crew. A third ship is to be ready in 2017 to provide peak-season service to the Southern Gulf Islands and relief for ships undergoing refit. Seaspan Vancouver Shipyards is the only Canadian shipbuilder invited to bid. The others that pre-

qualified for the project are in Norway, Germany, Poland and Turkey. The deadline to bid is Feb. 28. Mark Wilson, BC Ferries' vice president of engineering, said the new ships are to run primarily on LNG, which is currently about half the cost of diesel, produces less carbon dioxide and all but eliminates sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions. The duel-fuel ships are also a step towards standardizing vessels, a key to increasing efficiency of the fleet with service flexibility and simplified training. "Currently we operate 18 classes of vessels in a fleet of 35 feet," Wilson said. "This project is the stepping stone to eventually bring the fleet into potentially five classes of vessels." BC Ferries expects the introduction of the three new ships to cost between $200 and $300 million.

Factory Warranty till Dec 1, 2014

ONLY 440 MILES

Sale $7,995

Sale $8,995

ONLY 792 MILES Front & Rear Bumpers,

Sale $9,995

Hard to Find, Unique High Perfomance Sleds 2006 YAMAHA APEX TURBO FI SE

153” TRACK

Sale $3,995

Family Fun 2009 POLARIS 120 DRAGON

2012 ARCTIC CAT PRO CLIMB 163 Factory Warranty till Dec 1, 2014

260 HP MCX TURBO 163 x 2.5 Challenger (new) Timber Sled Skid, 8” flexi skis

Sale $5,995

ONLY 690 MILES

VERY UNIQUE

Cutler Stage 2 Turbo, A Arm Narrow Kit, 163 x 2.5 Challenger Super Clean Sled

Has Complete After Market 7HP Engine Replacement (Stock 5HP)

Sale $10,995

Sale $2,495

4 Strokes 2009 YAMAHA NYTRO 163

1000 CC

Sale $4,750

Financing Available ON MOST UNITS OAC ATVs 2007 YAMAHA WOLVERINE 450 4X4

ONLY 930 MILES Auto Transmission Was $3,495

Sale $2,495 2012 POLARIS 400 SPORTSMAN 4X4

2009 ARCTIC CAT 550 EFI TRV 4X4

2 UP RIDING

2000 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 500 HO 4X4

2008 ARCTIC CAT 366 4X4

SNOW PLOW

Auto Transmission, Only 493 Miles, Looks Like New Was $3,995

2011 POLARIS 550 XP EFI 4X4

WARN WINCH AUTO TRANSMISSION

Auto Transmission, Winch Was $4,495

Auto Transmission, Rack Extendors, Winch, Only 570 Miles

Sale $3,495

Sale $3,750

Sale $3,495

Sale $3,995

2011 BOBCAT DIESEL 3400XL CREW CAB 4X4

2010 POLARIS RZR 800 LE 4X4

2012 POLARIS RANGER 800 6X6

2013 POLARIS RANGER 800 CREW CAB 4X4

AUTO TRANSMISSION Was $8,995

Winch, Only 375 Miles Was $9,995

Sale $7,995

Sale $8,995

Was $4,995

Congratulations Myles Mattila Myles Mattila has successfully made the transition from Tier 3 Bantam to AAA Bantam Rep Hockey and has been named Captain of the Prince George Bantam Tier 1 Cougars. He has also been designated as an Affiliate Player from the Prince George Major Midget team (Cariboo Cougars). November 23/24 weekend Myles was called up to the Cariboo Cougars and had 2 assists vs Kelowna Rockets. We are so Proud!

Grandma and Grandpa Mattila

AUTO TRANSMISSION 2500 LB WINCH Only 251 Miles

Sale $4,495

4 SEATER Roof, Windshield, Winch, Front Bumper, only 254 Hours

Sale $5,995

Front Bumper, Rock Sliders, 1/2 Windshield, Black Rock Tires, Headache Net, Roof 3500lb Winch Was $8,995

Sale $7,995

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