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SPCA hit by heartless thieves

Staff still assessing damage and lost donations, looking to public for help AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter After thieves robbed the SPCA of donations, a forensic unit from Williams Lake was called in. “They’re here right now collecting evidence and dusting for prints,” SPCA manager Colby O’Flynn said Monday morning. Sunday, Jan. 5 suspect(s) broke into the animal shelter through the front window, rifled through cabinets and located a cash box in the front office. An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen. “It’s just that time of year where we’d have a bit more cash due to donations,” O’Flynn said. “So it hit a bit harder.” This isn’t the first time the SPCA has been broken into. In the last five years O’Flynn said the fence has been cut and the storage shed damaged in successful attempts at stealing everything from a lawnmower and weed wacker, to hoses, wheelbarrows and donated recyclables. “They even stole the winter tires for our van,” she said. “That was expensive to replace.” For now, O’Flynn is waiting for the green light to go through the office and document what exactly has been stolen. “I have to wait until RCMP are done their investigation before I will know everything that’s gone,” she said. O’Flynn noted the window smashed to gain access was barred, but thieves managed to removed them. “In fact, they first broke into the shed and used our ladder to gain access to that window,” she said. “Just kicking us when we’re down.” The silver lining? O’Flynn walked into work Monday morning to 17 messages offering support and help from community members and businesses. “I just cried,” she said. “This community is so supportive.” Anyone with information, call Quesnel RCMP, 250-992-9211 or Crimestoppers, 1-800-222TIPS. To donate to the SPCA call, 250-9927722 or email, quesnel@spca.bc.ca “I really hope someone comes forward,” O’Flynn said. “It’s just not fair, they had no right to steal that money – it’s for the animals.”

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SPCA manager Colby O’Flynn, holding shelter resident Dinah, stands amid the chaos left behind by thieves. Karen Powell photo

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A feature highlighting meetings, proposals and events important to Quesnel residents.

NOTICE OF COUNCIL INITIATIVES

To re-establish the Downtown Quesnel Business Improvement Area, South Quesnel Business Improvement Area, and West Quesnel Business Improvement Area and continue the annual provision of a local area service tax to cover the costs of a beautification and promotion scheme within such Areas. NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to Sections 213 of the Community Charter and amendments, that the Council of the City of Quesnel has passed initial readings of new bylaws to authorize the City to re-establish the following Business Improvement Areas: Downtown Business Improvement Area Bylaw No 1729 (2014-2020) South Quesnel Business Improvement Area Bylaw No 1730 (2014-2020) West Quesnel Business Improvement Area Bylaw No 1731 (2014-2018) The maximum sum proposed to be recovered from those registered owners of commercially-assessed properties based on 2013 assessments per $1,000 of taxable assessment is: Downtown Business Improvement Area $1.32763 South Quesnel Business Improvement Area $1.34839 West Quesnel Business Improvement Area $2.45627 UNLESS A MAJORITY OF PROPERTY OWNERS, WITHIN ONE MONTH OF THE PUBLICATION DATE OF THIS NOTICE AND REPRESENTING AT LEAST ONE-HALF OF THE VALUE OF PARCELS LIABLE TO BE SPECIALLY CHARGED, PETITION CITY COUNCIL IN WRITING NOT TO PROCEED, THE CONTINUATION OF THESE LOCAL AREA SERVICES MAY BE UNDERTAKEN. Dated at Quesnel, B.C. this 8th day of January, 2014 Kari Bolton, Director of Corporate and Financial Services. SOUTH QUESNEL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AREA SCHEDULE "A" BYLAW NO. 1730

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LOCAL NEWS QCF submission deadline looming Still time to have your project considered for funding

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he Quesnel Community Foundation deadline for funding requests is this Friday and the grant committee doesn’t want a single possible project or objective to be left behind. There’s still time to submit a letter of intent which briefly states the project or objective your group or organization is looking to take on and the amount of money you’d like to apply for. The Quesnel Community Foundation, a non-governmental community foundation, was founded in 2001 to give area residents a secure program for providing an endowment to permanently enrich the quality of life in the region. What began as a $50,000 legacy fund from the B.C. Winter Games is now worth more than $1.3 million. Since 2002, QCF has handed out more than $320,000 in grants to various community projects and objectives. The projects funded by QCF cover a broad range, including arts and culture, education, environment, health, social programs as well as sports and recreation. It is the intention of QCF to provide funding to projects with such criteria as: broad public appeal; widely accessible to the community; have a definite purpose and a clear timeline; as well as several other criteria available on their website, www. quesnelfoundation.ca. Also available on their website is all the information you’ll need, including the letter of intent which can be filled out online and sent back for consideration. The letter of intent can also be downloaded, filled out and dropped off at Integris Credit Union or Sun Life, both on Reid Street, before 5 p.m. Once all the letters of intent have been submitted, a volunteer grant committee reviews them and those likely candidate organizations and charities are then asked for more information about their project or proposal. QCF’s Bob Lebeck said the foundation is expecting to distributed more than $50,000 and the grant committee wants to make sure all eligible projects are considered.

Some projects that have received funding from Quesnel Community Foundation. Top left: Hospital Auxiliary; top right: Community Living Association; centre: Westside Community Garden; bottom left: gymnastics club; bottom right: Quesnel swim club.

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Northern Health is encouraging northerners to live healthier in 2014 with its A Healthier 2014: Your Year campaign. The campaign is intended to help people make healthy lifestyle changes in the new year, with an emphasis on implementing those decisions early in the year. We will feature blog posts written by NH staff on upstream health and wellness ideas; as well, we will hold an online photo caption contest. The campaign will focus on three seasonal, weekly themes: Week 1 – New Year, New You; Week 2 – Avoiding the Winter Woes; Week 3 – Sun, Sand and Health. The three themes were targeted because they directly influence northerners during the beginning of the new year. • Week 1 – New Year, New You concentrates on replacing old, unhealthy habits with new, healthy ones, including tobacco reduction, being active throughout the day and eating healthier. • Week 2 – Avoiding the Winter Woes offers tips for mental and physical wellbeing during a time of the year during which people struggle to stay social and active. • Week 3 – Sun, Sand and Health provides healthy travel tips for northerners who are escaping the cold for a warmer destination

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with Lee-Anne Williams B.Sc. (Pharm) Happy New Year! This first column of the year will focus on changes we can make in our life to make us healthier and happier. One mistake that people often make at this time is to try to make too many changes at the same time. Focus on the one that will have the greatest impact on your life and work on that. This first remark is directed at the 19% of Canadians that still smoke. Quitting smoking is the best and most powerful change you can make in your life. Smoking is the cause of so many preventable diseases. So if you are a smoker, make quitting your number one priority. Most of us don’t exercise enough or don’t exercise at all. If you are one of these people, start the new year with a daily walk. It need only be for ten minutes to start and increase the duration and intensity as you feel comfortable. Nutritionally, you can’t go wrong with Canada’s Food Guide. Increasing your fruit and vegetable intake, eating red meat moderately (twice weekly is a good maximum), and reducing your fat, salt and sugar intake, can go a long way to making you healthier. Our pharmacists talk to people every day about health. We are a ready source of good, reliable health information. We will be happy to share that information with you. Another good resolution for 2014.....visit our pharmacy soon.

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Medical, pension payments up in 2014 TOM FLETCHER Black Press Medical premiums for all but lowincome B.C. residents go up again with the start of a new year. The B.C. government is increasing its Medical Services Plan premiums for the fifth straight year, by four per cent across the board. The Canadian Taxpayers’ Federation released its annual survey of tax and other payroll deductions Monday, calculating that MSP premiums in B.C. have risen 28 per cent since 2010. Effective Jan. 1, the monthly health premium for a single person rises from $66.50 to $69.25. In 2014, families of two pay $125.50, up from $120.50, and families of three or more pay $138.50, up from $133.00. Many full-time employees have their MSP premiums paid by their employer. People earning $30,000 or less are eligible for reduced premiums on a sliding scale, with premiums

eliminated for those earning $22,000 a year or less. The B.C. government has used the increased MSP revenues to offset the long-term growth of health care costs, which are approaching half of the total provincial budget. Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s 2013 budget projected health spending to increase 2.3 per cent in the current fiscal year, 2.7 per cent in the year

beginning April 1 and only 2.2 per cent the following year. The government’s critics called that unrealistic after years of increases of more than five per cent. The CTF reports that Canada Pension Plan and Employment Insurance payments are also going up for many people, despite a federal government pledge to freeze EI premiums for three years. In its New Year Tax Changes report, it calculates Obituary Tribute

CHRISTINA B. RADYSH Sept. 5, 1917 - Dec. 20, 2013

We will miss you and love you forever. Rest in peace. A Memorial Service to take place in the Spring 2014.

to those earning $52,500 or more, goes up $70 to $2,426. Employers match employee CPP payments dollar for dollar.

Connecting Our Community

Obituary Tribute

MICHAEL GERALD KIMMIE Oct. 30, 1938 - Dec. 16, 2013

Passed away peacefully in Dunrovin Lodge. Mike was born October 30, 1938 in Smeaton, Saskatchewan. His family moved from the Saskatchewan farming area to Langley, BC and then in 1952 they moved to Quesnel where he lived until his passing. He attended school in Quesnel and in 1961 he married Llyn Jones and they had two sons; Kevin and Robert.

It is with great sadness we announce our mom in peaceful passing. Having four daughters, Mary Anne, Bernice Vicky, Yvonne, Rasylnn and one son John. Predeceased husband John Radysh and one daughter Vicky, many grandchildren, greatgrandchildren and great great-grandchildren.

that maximum EI premiums will go up $23 in 2014, totalling $914 for the year. The maximum employee Canada Pension Plan deduction, charged

Mike started work at Weldwood of Canada after graduation and worked there in various positions including being a foreman for over 20 years until his retirement in 1996. Mike was an avid and very good athlete, who enjoyed participating in fastball, hardball, slow-pitch, hockey, and other sports.

Francine Gaetz Memorial Fund Through the very generous donations of the family and friends of Francine Gaetz, along with a sizable donation from Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club of Quesnel, a memorial fund has been established to honor the memory of Francine and her long list of contributions to our community. The earnings of the Fund will help Quesnel Community Foundation continue to fund projects that provide a service to the community and take an innovative approach to the changing needs and concerns in our region. From the words of Deb and Doug Emery… Francine Jeanne Marie Gaetz - Wife, mother, sister, friend, fisherwoman, practical joker, volunteer, adventurer. Born May 5, 1953, in Sudbury; died July 20, 2013, at the Dean River, B.C., of ALS, aged 60.

He enjoyed playing outside using his quad, motorcycle, snowmobiles plus any outdoor equipment available. Mike was predeceased by his Wife, Lynn Kimmie. Mike is loving remembered by Vangie, Kevin & Veanna, Robert, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, 6 brothers, 3 sisters, as well as his nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life was held on December 20, 2013 at Clayton’s Funeral Chapel.

Frannie had many vocations in her life: tree planter, radio dispatcher, baker, Fuller Brush salesperson, real estate agent, mortgage broker and business manager. She was fearless – failure was never an option. Her motto was, “Feel the fear and do it anyway.” Always involved in her community, Frannie was a founding steering committee member of the Quesnel Community Foundation and also a founding member of the Sunrise 2000 Rotary Club. Tireless in her efforts, Frannie would think nothing of wearing a ridiculous costume to further a cause and generate a laugh. Frannie touched the lives of so many and will be forever missed. (The complete article can be found at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/ life/facts-and-arguments/lives-lived-francine-jeanne-marie-gaetz-60/ article15533853/ ) SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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OPINIONS

A change to start fresh

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Quesnel Cariboo Observer

new year brings a fresh start for everyone, even politicians. Apparently Toronto Mayor Rob Ford is looking for better times ahead as he has already filed his papers for this year’s municipal elections. Now there’s a guy who obviously believes that the turning of the calendar constitutes a fresh start for everybody. Who knows when it comes to the beleaguered mayor of Canada’s largest city? Many would have wagered he would not have lasted this long, so all bets are off. Luckily that circus carries on daily thousands of miles away but we in the Gold Pan City and CRD also head to the polls to elect municipal representatives this year. The most accountable, most reachable and, many would say, the most important level of government (not to mention lowest paid with no retirement benefits) will be decided by Cariboo North residents come November. Although the Toronto mayor jumped the gun, as usual, to grab the spotlight this week, those who guide us municipally will soon have to make a decision on whether to continue to serve their constituents to the best of their ability or make room for some fresh faces. We’re sure the lobbying for people to jump into the limelight that is civic politics has already begun in coffee shops and living rooms throughout the north and we encourage all to participate in the democratic process that will help write the chapter called 2014 for Cariboo North. However, unlike Ford, do your homework, take your time and consider all the factors involved in contributing to your community. –Black Press

Another year of enviro-wars begins

he new year lurched to life with a round of shouting about the environment, as our post-industrial, post-literate urban society grapples with conflicting claims of impending doom. The release of a group of Greenpeace protesters from a Russian prison was welcomed by TV news networks desperate to fill the holiday dead zone. Our intrepid Canadian pair got to describe over and over their bid to hang a strongly worded banner from a Russian offshore oil platform and their horror when security forces boarded their vessel from helicopters and seized it. In all the fawning interviews, I kept waiting for two questions to be asked. What did they think Vladimir Putin’s regime would do? And what was the point? How is disrupting one oil platform for an hour going to save the planet? The Greenpeace “activists” claimed this was the first oil platform to operate above the Arctic Circle. So it was a line in the snow, which I’m sure impressed Putin as he ramps up his territorial

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B.C. Views claim to include the North Pole. Meanwhile at the South Pole, TV anchors remained carefully sombre as they reported numerous bids to rescue a scientific vessel trapped in thick ice. No quips about the predictive abilities of climate scientists please! In fact this ill-fated voyage was a re-enactment of Sir Douglas Mawson’s 1913 expedition, with pro-global warming news outlets BBC and The Guardian aboard to capture the melting wrought by a century of industrial expansion. The rescue efforts (from a Russian ship by Chinese helicopters) also disrupted an Australian icebreaker’s supply trip for one of the real scientific expeditions working in Antarctica. Skeptics had great fun with the Antarctic debacle,

and southern Quebec,” the news report states. This is like the study of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) pollution in northern Alberta lakes that was twisted into propaganda and fed to the news media last year. This is another group of neurotoxins that are far more concentrated in urban areas than around remote industry. Consumption, rather than production, of coal, diesel and other fuels produces the vast majority of these emissions. I look forward to the study of their effects around Lost Lagoon and Burnaby Lake. Of course safe levels of these materials have been set by Health Canada. You’re more likely to get significant exposure to mercury from a broken fluorescent lamp or the mercury amalgam in your old tooth fillings than you are from feeding ducks at the lake, although you might get a whiff of PAH when you gas up the car or board the bus. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press.

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as they did earlier with the resurgence of Arctic ice that trapped climate tourists. As is normal in the Internet age, the climate debate has split into two fanatical factions, each of which promotes the most extreme examples it can find to prop up its version of truth. They call each other “warmists” and “deniers” among other pithy names. Greenpeace is now known in B.C. as part of our Team America anti-tar sands brigade. They got off to a good start in 2014 by selectively seizing on reports of a new study of mercury contamination in northern Alberta. A “bullseye” of this dreaded neurotoxin has been drawn around oilsands operations by measuring traces in snow. The study by Environment Canada scientists isn’t published yet, but Postmedia News reported on a presentation in November by the researchers. “The federal scientists stress the mercury loadings around the oilsands are low compared to the contamination seen in many parts of North America including southern Ontario

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hope you had a wonderful Christmas and holiday with family and friends, we certainly did. Our son in Alberta talked us into signing into Skype, so we could all share in Christmas day – it was fun – even our dog got into it. Before we get into the business of what is happening, Happy New Year to all and the best for 2014. Now for my New Year’s wish. It has been 12 plus years since a decision was made to replace the Vault. In my mind that was a

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GUEST VIEWS long time ago, don’t you agree? In early December the Joint Planning Committee (City Council and the CRD Northern Directors) decided to find out what the residents of the SubRegional boundary want – it is time for all those that reside within that

boundary to speak up. There is a phone survey currently underway (Jan. 2 – Jan. 12). Considering a decision was made five years ago to have a referendum, a great effort went into fundraising, we came close – but now it is back to the drawing board. There is only one way to move forward – get involved, speak up. Let local government know what you think, otherwise there will be no one else to blame but yourself. You have a voice, use it. I don’t have the questions that will be

asked but no doubt it will be about moving recreation forward – infrastructure and options to enhance arts and culture. Thoughts, for instance, what do you envision for the future of recreation in Quesnel & District? Are you in favour of money being borrowed? What is your taxation threshold, if any? Arena? Theatre? Priorities? Whether or not you receive a call in the phone survey that is going to be done you have a right to speak up and so you should.

Let’s get it right, get on with the job – our old arena has served its purpose it is time to move on. Of course we have the theatre issue – right. That has been discussed for the last 20 plus years – but there isn’t a theatre falling down and in desperate need of costly repairs as the arena is – which are not feasible. There are always those that think they aren’t going to use the facilities so why pay – back in 1986 I could have said the same thing, my children were grown –

yet since then I have had four grandsons use the facilities. Now I have two great grandchildren I am sure they will use the facilities. It really is all about what is best for our community – not specifically whether we think we will use them. Please – let your voice be heard, it is time. Mary Glassford is a long-term Quesnel resident, former Cariboo Regional District director and city councilor and president of the Post Secondary Education Council.

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Province boasts mining B.C.’s mining industry continues to grow and expand as new projects, construction starts and expansions drove job creation and investment throughout the mining industry in 2013. The most important highlight of 2013 was the celebration of a new mine going into production in August. Mt. Milligan mine north of Prince George, a $1.5-billion project with 350 permanent jobs, shipped its first copper ore in late summer and celebrated its commissioning in October. Additionally, a number of operating mines made improvements to their operations. Both Gibraltar mine in the Cariboo and Line Creek in the Kootenays received Mines Act permit amendments that resulted in almost $400 million in investment and ensured jobs for 650 workers. Mine construction dominated industry progress in 2013 with a number of large projects well on their way to becoming producing mines. Red Chris mine in the Northeast is well on its way. The $500-million project is expected to start producing ore in 2014. Roman mine, near Tumbler Ridge, also started construction and the company is working toward production in 2014. Both industry and the province continue to work closely with First Nations on resource development, setting out clear expectations for the consultation process and working toward more revenuesharing agreements. Mining employs more First Nations than any other industry in B.C.

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bandoned kittens, unwanted tomcats, unknown communities or escapees… some cats are destined to a life of struggle, constantly searching for the basics: food and safety. Recently, in cooperation with Pet Safe Coalition of Canada, the Crooked Leg Ranch team have been working to deal with the little known issue of wild cats. The first task is to trap the cats and transport them safely to be spayed or neutered. After that, a decision is made. For kittens, the most favourable option is adoption. If the cat is older but still able to live well, then a new home is sought. Barns, in need of mousers, are excellent sites and some of the rescues are now safe and fed and working hard. The final choice is for the cat to be returned to where it was trapped. If this is done, the team ensures that there is someone willing to provide food, water and a safe shelter. The first rescue operation was on a farm site where cats had been breeding unchecked. Once this population was spayed, they were returned to the barn. Another operation found cats at an industrial site, living Have a story? Let us know

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home is found. More than 10 people are involved with each rescue! Dr. Bianca Scheidt and Dr. Laura Mowbray of the Animal Care Hospital and their staff, donated more than 12 hours, one Sunday, to spay/neuter cats from the feral community. Of the original 17 cats rescued from this site, nine have been adopted, two are pending and the other six are waiting for welcoming barns. We would like to thank the foster families who have helped to provide safe shelter and socialization. When ready, kittens and young cats that are eligible for adoption can be

seen at Bosley’s Pet Store. We also greatly appreciate Total Pet and Bosley’s for their continued donations of pet food. Not including the value of volunteers, each cat costs a minimum of $50 to process – more if there are medical needs. Funds are raised through bottle recycling, auctions, donation bins and other projects such as calendar sales. If you know of any feral cats, please let the team know. Building and placing insulated bin shelters will continue as long as there is a need. Liz-Anne Eyford is a volunteer with Crooked Leg Ranch.

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FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome. For information call Amanda, 250-7472558 or Martha, 250-747-1606. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866-564-7533 or Pete at 250-9910058.

YOUTH CENTRE open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. Rock climbing hours 6:30 – 8 p.m. For bookings call 250983-6920 to check availability. Special events planned for Dec. 2 and 16; adults $5, kids $2. Lots of other activities at the centre as well. SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250992-5051. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peer-facilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/or addiction. Groups currently run every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12

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or the past 8 years and until very recently, 15 year old Olivia Marleau has been skating and training with the Quesnel Figure Skating Club under the guidance of coach JoAnn Nadalin. When the ice was taken out of the Twin Arenas, in April of last year she made the tough decision to leave home and move to Kelowna to train full time at the Centre for Skating Excellence (Kelowna Skating Club) and it has paid off with a qualification for nationals. “In order to be able to skate competitively against other skaters in the Novice Ladies category, I need to be on the ice year-round. Kelowna has been my summer training location for the past three years, so it was logical that I go there,” she said

She enrolled in the High Peformance program at OKM school, which allows flexibility in her academic schedule. Olivia, a Quesnel Sports Wall of Famer, has posted impressive results within the Cariboo North Central Region in the past and has had feedback and encouragement to continue her skating development. The move helped her to progress, but there remain draw backs. “I miss my family and friends in Quesnel, (my Mom is with me here in Kelowna), but I wanted to see how far I could go with my skating and the coaching staff and facilities at KSC are among the best.” A few weeks ago, Olivia stepped onto the competition ice at BC/YT Sectional Championships in Richmond and finished in third place in

the Novice Ladies category. In addition to the bronze medal, her performance there earned her a spot on the BC/ YT Provincial Team (top four at Sectionals) and a slot in the Skate Canada Challenge event in Regina this past weekend. “I am just thrilled for her,” Nadlin said of her former protegé. “Come January, Olivia will have a national ranking.” Sharon Chow, the current dance coach for the Quesnel Figure Skating club is likewise proud of her former student. “It makes me extremely proud to see one of our skaters moving into ‘the big time.’ This is a huge achievement for any skater; but for a skater that has done most of her training in an area where we don’t have the advantage of year round ice time it’s even more of an

accomplishment,” she said. Skate Canada Challenge, a national level competition, is the qualifying event for Canadian National Championships for novice, junior and senior levels in all skating disciplines (singles, pairs, dance). Each section (there are 13 in Canada) sends their top four qualifiers (eight for Quebec) to challenge and there, the top 18 finishers advance to the National Championships being held in Ottawa in January 2014. Olivia finished 18 out of 51 competitors in Novice Ladies. Qualifying for Nationals has been her career highlight, as well as seeing Kaetlyn Osmond (reigning Senior Ladies National Champion) compete at Challenge. “She was so awesome!” This year is the 100th

anniversary of the Canadian National Championships as well as an Olympic qualifying year (Senior level only). “Its going to be so much fun! I’m looking forward to seeing the Senior competitors and National Champion Patrick Chan. And I hope to get a chance to skate on the Rideau Canal, just for fun.” Until then, Olivia will resume her training of up to four hours per day. “I am fighting a cold right now, but I’m anxious to get back into my routine so I can be prepared for Canadians.” She had a great time at home in Quesnel for a few days for Christmas and sends her thanks to everybody for their encouragement and support. –Submitted by Natalie Marleau

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Starting the year in the saddle Riders gathered at the indoor arena at Alex Fraser Park to forget the winter and ring in the new year on horseback. Riders participated in the Winter Saddle Series team roping. The winter series continues on the third Saturday of the month, come snow or cold temperatures. Above: Gary Nicholson (in front) and Blake Lawlor pace their steer; middle: Clint Cripps ropes his steer, while Blake Lawlor prepares to throw; bottom: Bob Granholm (ahead) and Glen Brown rope their steer.

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January 5 - January 11, 2014 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Now may be the time to try something new, Aries. You are not one to shy away from anything, but right now you’re a bit apprehensive about things. Take a leap of faith. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, many people look to you as a leader, and they are wise to do so. You are especially trustworthy, and you will be asked to solve a few problems this week.

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Earle passed away December 6, 2013 at Dunrovin Lodge. He was born in Beaverlodge, Alberta the youngest of six children. He helped on the farm and attended country school. Earle married Marian Coupe in 1967 in Vancouver, BC. The couple lived in Quesnel for 44 years and Earle was a teacher and home builder. He enjoyed horseshoes and playing bridge. Earle is survived by his wife Marian, daughter Linda Nichols & son David Gillard. Also fondly remembered by John Gillard, Marshall Gillard, Esther Chapple, Doris Light and Bess Cawston.

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A funeral was held December 14 at the Bethel Church with Rev. Monte Harrop officiating. Pallbearers; Gerald Manky, Wilf Smith, Arne Hanson, Joe Megyesi, and David Gillard. A special obituary was written and delivered by David Gillard. Sermon based on John 14. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour Earle’s memory by way of donation, may do so to the Quesnel Palliative Care.

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South Central Regional Campus (Quesnel) (Regular, Part- time minimum 21 hours/week) UNBC’s South Central Regional Campus is located in Quesnel. This region encompasses the Cariboo and Chilcotin, and the Lakes District and Robson Valleys. The majority of current enrolments are in courses at Quesnel, Williams Lake, Ft. Saint James and Burns Lake. A variety of programming is offered including complete degrees in Arts (English, First Nations Studies and History majors), Social Work and Nursing. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Regional Chair, you will provide administrative and office/clerical support to faculty and students at the Regional Campus. In addition you will share administrative and student support duties with the Regional Services Coordinator. Qualifications: The successful candidate will possess a one-year Certificate in Office Administration together with a minimum one-year office experience, preferably in a post-secondary institution. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. You are proficient in the use of the Office Suite. This position requires the successful candidate to have an excellent customer service focus, exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to function well in a multi-tasking environment. Salary: This position has been classified at a Grade 3. The annual salary range for this position is $36,509.20 - $37,655.80, and the normal starting salary will be $36,509.20, prorated based on actual hours worked and the length of term. Normal hours of work will be 8:30 – 4:30 Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. To Apply: Please forward your resume and proof of education quoting competition #12-204CU to: Email submissions : HRecruit@unbc.ca Inquiries : (250) 960-5521 All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Northern British Columbia is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. We thank all applicants for their interest in UNBC however, only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted. Applications will be accepted until 4:30pm Friday, January 13, 2014. Priority will be given to internal applications.

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PO Box 4129, Quesnel, British Columbia V2J 3J2 Tel: (250) 992-9085 Fax: (250) 992-7982 Nazko Health Care Center is seeking a Part-time Community Health Nurse Start Date – January 2014 Responsibilities: The Community Health Nurse is responsible to provide community based nursing services that promote the health of mothers and children in the Nazko First Nation Community in BC. These services are: • Maternal and child programs offering information, counselling and health surveillance to women during and after pregnancy • Promotion of optimal health standards for infants and preschoolers; • Special prenatal and child health clinics and home visits in collaboration with the health team; • Community education services consisting of group activities, films, visits to individuals covering an array of topics: fitness, pregnancy, stress, parenting, family living and nutrition; and • Communicable disease control through health education and screening programs focussing on prevention, immunization and home visits. Qualifications: • A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, minimum of one years’ experience in community health nursing preferably with First Nation Community; CDC Certification, CPR Level “C”; BCDC Immunization Certificate; current registration with the CRNBC; valid BC Driver’s license. Salary: Negotiable upon qualifications. Please submit resume by 4:30 PM, January 10th 2014 to Donna Greenway at donna@nazkoband.ca or Fax: (250) 992-7982. We thank all candidates for their interest; but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Copies of required certificates, diplomas or degrees may be requested.

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Entry deadline is January 31, 2014 Fill out this form and return it along with a photo of your baby born between January 1, 2013 and December 31, 2013. This will be a very popular edition and your children or grandchild can be included for only $15.50 + $2.25 E-Edition fee including GST.

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If you would like your photo returned, include a stamped, self-addressed envelope or pick up at our office after Feb. 7th. Photos unclaimed by Feb. 28, 2014 will be destroyed.

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accompany their without any research parents into pubs to support them. up until an evening The province also curfew time, also yet intends to make its The B.C. to be determined, Serving it Right liquor government has but Clark said it training mandatory uncorked another will allow families for all servers in round of liquor law to have lunch or B.C.'s 5,600 licensed reform, with children dinner together at a restaurants, as well as to be allowed in pub. Royal Canadian staff at B.C. Liquor pubs and restaurants Legion branches Stores and rural allowed to serve will have the same agency and wine drinks without food. freedom to admit stores. Licensees, Premier Christy under-age family managers, sales and Clark announced The Program Directors Responsibilities include: members. serving staff "should the changes at a - Developing and implementing programs Restaurants with also be required to downtown Vancouver - Proposal Writing - to secure funds for programs "food primary" recertify," according restaurant Tuesday, - Organize new and on-going events licences will still to a government news as the provincial Qualifications: release. cabinet works its way have to offer a full - Excellent proposal writing skills menu when liquor Last week Clark through a list of 70 - Experience and ability in dealing with people is available, Clark and Richmondrecommendations - Good understanding of 1st Nations Culture said, "but customers Steveston MLA John from a recent public - Computer skills necessary who don't want to Yap, who led the consultation on - Good communication skills, written and oral order food shouldn't public consultation updating B.C. liquor - Valid drivers license and own vehicle be forced to do so, on liquor law reform, laws. Hours of Work: and food primary announced that As with earlier Monday to Friday - 17.5 hours per week businesses that want regulations would rounds of liquor Some weekend work will be expected to fully transition be eased for winery reform, Tuesday's away from food tasting rooms. Farm event was short on Please send resumes to: service after a certain markets will also details and long on Sandy Brunton, Executive Director be allowed to offer populist appeal. Some hour, and operate for Quesnel Tillicum Society - 319 North Fraser Drive example as a night samples and sales of Quesnel, BC V2J 1Y9 time next year B.C. Ph: 250-992-8347 Fx: 250-992-5708 club, will be able to locally made beer, will see the changes apply for a special wine and spirits. Deadline for resumes: January 15th, 2014 at 4:30 pm and will also join licence to do so." all other Canadian NDP critic Shane provinces in allowing Simpson said the Proud to be Serving the Community of Quesnel, BC pubs to offer changes effectively discounted drinks for Visit us at www.schafferresidences.com happy hour. Permitted erase the distinction Our commitment: times and a minimum between a licensed “Provide a caring, supportive, safe home-like environment to our residents” drink price are still to restaurant and a pub and are be determined. being announced Children are Services Offered: is our priority foritpopular effectto make your life as comfortable and worry-free as possible. Live life the way you to be allowed to At Wildwood

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