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École Baker celebrates Diversity Day With the goal of promoting tolerance and acceptance of diversity and a common stand against bullying behaviour, École Baker students, Grades 3 – 7, gathered in Spirit Square and performed We Can by Jesse Ruben using sign language to coordinate with the lyrics. The school’s diversity theme for this years is I can - You can - We Can. École Baker students respect anti-bullying day monthly with a Pink Shirt Day the last Friday of each month. Annie Gallant photo

Teachers mindful of student and parents concerns Strike vote won’t impact teaching or learning, Kishkan says

AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Yes teachers will vote on another mandate to strike – no it will not affect parents or students. That’s the message Quesnel and District Teachers Association president Lisa Kishkan said needs to be highlighted.

“There are no plans to close or interrupt teaching or learning,” she said. “This [strike] is designed to add pressure [at the bargaining table] without impacting parents or students.” B.C. teachers will vote March 4 – 6, B.C. Teachers’ Federation president Jim Iker announced Tuesday, after a “lack of prog-

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ress” at the bargaining table over the last year. At the crux of the strike vote, Kishkan said, is government’s failure to bargain in good faith over class size and composition. “Classes are getting bigger and bigger,” she said. “Our district does an mazing job with less and less. We have amazing teachers putting in

more and more hours but they’re getting so tired.” The strike vote, Kishkan, said will hopefully push government to reinstate class size and composition language from their original collective agreement. In 2001, legislation removed the language from the agreement. “That language protects

students as much as it does teachers,” Kishkan said, pointing to additional supports in the classroom and an increase in one-on-one time with students and teachers. “We want to reassure parents that we will consider all job action options and timing very carefully,” she said. “All job action will de-

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pend on the progress at the bargaining table. This is a last resort for teachers. However, we are feeling increasingly disrespected and demoralized by the government and by the bargaining process. We feel this action is our only recourse.” A strike vote decision is expected to come down on the evening of March 6.

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The Indigenous Warriorzs Youth Group held a fundraising in efforts to raise money for a trip to the Annual Gathering Our Voices Conference. The Jail and Bail, as well as a concession, featuring Indian tacos were a huge success, raising $2,800. The next fundraisers are a Looney Auction Feb. 28, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the and a Bottle Drive March 15. Bottles also can be donated and dropped off at the QTS Centre, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Autumn MacDonald photos

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Dust advisory issued The Ministry of Environment in collaboration with Northern Health has issued a dust advisory Wednesday for Quesnel due to high concentrations of dust. Avoid strenuous outdoor activities. Staying indoors with windows and doors closed helps to reduce exposure Exposure is particularly a concern for infants, the elderly and those who have underlying medical conditions such as breathing or lung conditions, hay fever, asthma or persons who react strongly to dust. If you are experiencing symptoms such as continuing eye or throat irritation, chest discomfort, shortness of breath, cough or wheeze, follow the advice of your health care provider. For more information on current air quality, see: www.bcairquality.ca.

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Aug. 21, 1932 - Feb. 19, 2014 With a heavy heart, the family of Lu Dean Crain, announce her passing in Quesnel, B.C. on February 19, 2014. Lu Dean passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Lu Dean was born on August 21, 1932 to Norval and Artella Schwendiman in Newdale, Idaho. Left to treasure her memory and all that she was is her loving family; husband Guy, and their sons Melvin, Larry (Diane) and Steven (Judy). Lu Dean also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren

and one great-greatgrandchild. Lu Dean was predeceased in death by her parents and son Kenny. She also leaves behind numerous loving friends. Her enormous personality and love of fishing will be greatly missed and forever remembered by her family.

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Local government terms going to four years

TOM FLETCHER Black Press Winners of next November’s local elections will serve four years on councils and school boards. Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Coralee Oakes said Tuesday she will introduce legislation shortly to extend local government terms from three years to four. The change is to take effect in time for elections next fall. Oakes said the change comes after the Union of B.C. Municipalities supported it at their convention last September. The issue has been debated

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many times and has been divisive over the years, with some rural politicians arguing against extending the commitment for jobs with little pay. Oakes, who served two terms on Quesnel city council before being elected to the

B.C. legislature last year, said she had her own doubts about it when it was debated during that time. But she has made up her mind. “The reason why provinces across Canada have moved to four years is it provides greater certainty in communities to move those very important projects forward, things such as infrastructure improvements,” Oakes said. “It provides opportunities for local government officials to understand their projects and to carry them through.” The change would mean the next municipal

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“It’s not our job to toughen our children up to face a cruel and heartless world. It’s our job to raise children who will make the world a little less cruel and heartless.”

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ebecca Sedwick jumped to her death after repeatedly and maliciously bullying by two school mates. She was 12 years old. Izzy Dix hung herself after months of bullying by classmates. She was 14 years old. Morgan Musson swallowed handfuls of painkillers after being bullied for being “too tall.” She was found dead in her bed by her mother when she tried to wake her for school. She was 13 years old. Jordan Lewis shot himself in the chest and left a suicide note of explanation: “I was being bullied.” He was 15 years old. Erin Gallagher committed suicide after months of bullying at the hands of her classmates. Her sister Shannon killed herself two months later. Erin was 13, Shannon was 15. Anthony Stubbs was found dead hanging from a tree in the woods by his families home after a “torrent” of abuse. He was 16 years old. There are pages upon pages of these horrific stories right at your fingertips. One only has to Google “bullying” to view pages of such heartbreaking proportions it could install terror in the most confident parent. Wednesday, Feb. 26 Gold Pan residents donned pink in support of a national anti-bullying initiative. And we at the Observer could not have been more proud to see local businesses, individual supporters and School District 28 embracing such a noble cause. Thank you to all who slipped into the candy-coloured hue in a united stand against bullying and a better tomorrow. –Autumn MacDonald, Observer

New marijuana laws stink

n the spring of 1997, four days before his 20th birthday, my new friend Bob Raven was goofing around at Pioneer Park in Kamloops, playing volleyball and having fun with his buddies when he decided to join some of them in the lake. Without thinking, the college student ran down the dock and dove in to what he later found out was less than three feet of water. He felt his neck break instantly. Lying face down, motionless, he wondered how long it would take his friends to notice he was paralyzed. Not wanting to be moved for fear his situation could get worse, he was supported in the cold water for over an hour before the ambulance finally arrived. By then the local newspaper was already there, and he was their front page story the next day. He spent the next two months at Vancouver General Hospital before being admitted into GF Strong Rehabilitation Centre, where he would begin learning to live his life as a quadriplegic. After plummeting from 160 lbs down to 105, he started using marijuana to help regain his appetite and

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On A Brighter Note dull his pain and spasms in order to get through the day and sleep through the night. “It was a natural way for me to get off most of the heavy prescription pills I was on,” he said. “Before my accident I had always been healthy and I wanted to keep living as well as I could. I didn’t want to be addicted to drugs like morphine.” Four years ago he attained a license to cultivate his own cannabis, and with the aid of his helpers he’s been able to medicate himself sufficiently by grinding it down and either vaporizing it, putting it in capsules or using it in his baking so he reaps the healing benefits without getting high. New regulations that the Canadian government is about to implement will change all of that. As of this April people

to grow my own medicine,” he said. “But there are doctors out there willing to write up prescriptions for way more plants than one person actually requires.” He isn’t against federallyapproved suppliers, he just wants to see a combination of options so people who aren’t abusing the system can continue to safely grow their own, and those who aren’t able will have access as well. “Big illegal grow-ops on the news have much of society thinking pot gardens are dangerous,” he said. “It takes the same electrical equipment to grow tomatoes that it does marijuana, and with my intent and limited supply, there’s nothing unsafe or corrupt about it.” Bob is now hoping B.C. lawyer John Conroy’s class action lawsuit against Health Canada has these new changes declared unconstitutional, and the new regulations will be overturned. I am hoping the same. For more info: JohnConroy.com/ mmarcoalition Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com

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like Bob, who are legally allowed to produce their own pot for medicinal purposes, will now have to buy it from a federallyapproved supplier at a much higher cost. “It won’t just be more expensive,” he said. “It will be an inferior product delivered dry through Canada Post. I can’t imagine they’ll be able to keep up with the demand or retain our privacy. People will be forced to break the law by continuing to grow their own, or they’ll buy from illegal suppliers willing to sell it cheaper and more discreetly.” Frustrated there’s still such a stigma regarding marijuana, despite its proven therapeutic impact, Bob believes these new regulations come down to politics and money. “The only people happy with this change in law are the ones who will monetarily profit from it,” he said. “It will only hurt people like me.” Recognizing there is a crime element that needs to be controlled, Bob thinks the government should simply limit the number of plants per person. “With my prescription I only have access for enough

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veryone at Government, as far one time or back as last February, another has had applied for discussed issues they a Supreme Court think are relevant to decision on reform. current politics. A few weeks ago The senate is a Justin Trudeau made prime example. Do his move to remove the we really understand Liberal Senators from Mary Glassford the complexity of Caucus. Political – GUEST VIEWS the senate? I for one what do you think? don’t think we do. Then last summer, Research is always a good way to Tom Mulcair, leader of the NDP, begin: wanting to see the senate abolished, February 2013, The Honourable interesting to say the least. Tim Uppal, Minister of State Last October, the Quebec Court for Democratic Reform and the of Appeal ruled that the federal Honourable Claude Carignan, government has no right under Bill Senator and Deputy Leader of C-7 to create senate elections and the Government in the Senate, set term limits without provincial announced the launch of a approval. The Supreme Court reference on Senate reform to the of Canada’s ruling is going to Supreme Court of Canada. The be very interesting indeed. A full government is waiting to receive constitutional debate could be in the Supreme Court’s opinion on the making, much like the Meech what is required to reform the Lake Accord – have we forgotten Senate and what is required to that? abolish the Senate. Is it any wonder that people If it is so easy to reform the are disillusioned with politics? Senate, why would the government Politics aside, it is time political be seeking a Supreme Court leaders and their elected members decision? work together to see if changes From what I understand that can be made, instead we listen to decision won’t be made before the rhetoric of the opposition’s December of 2014 or possibly in combined public comments – when early 2015. they know full well senate reform Of course one question is, can cannot be done overnight, if at all. the government reform the Senate The jury is still out as to whether without the provinces’ consent? or not anything can be done and Some provinces are taking a dim how it can be achieved. view to that aspect – considering So I’ll wait until the Supreme several constitutional experts agree, Court decision is made. suggesting, the constitution was Mary Glassford is a long-term not designed to limit the provinces’ Quesnel resident, former Cariboo input into Senate reform. Regional District director and city There is much criticism about councilor and president of the Post the senate scandal, yet the Federal Secondary Education Council.

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QJS celebrates BCSPCA Cupcake Day Students at Quesnel junior secondary school sold cupcakes, Feb. 21, to raise money for the SPCA. Riddhiman Kansal said he wanted to raise money for the dogs and cats. He added he helped take pictures and sell cupcakes and the day was busy and fun. Another student, Priya Badhan said she baked cupcakes and helped sell them. She said it’s important to help the animals and speak out for them. Jaydegh Billingsley, who also baked and sold cupcakes, said it was important to help raise money for the SPCA. Contributed photos

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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ig Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel is busy planning their annual Bowl For Kids Sake on Sunday, April 27. The theme for it this year is Hillbilly Hoedown. The major sponsor of the event, Via Rail, has donated round-trip tickets from Prince George to Jasper for four people and one lucky participant will win this fabulous prize. Lane sponsors to date are West Fraser Mills, Wright Choice, Cariboo Pulp, United Steelworkers Union Local I-424 and Cariboo Ford. Five more lane sponsors are needed. Give Joanie a call, at 250-992-7257, to learn more about how you can contribute. Teams are needed! You can register and collect pledges online at bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca. If you would like to participate, call Joanie to book your team for the hour and a half session. Co-workers, families and friends can form five member teams,

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SHARING A LITTLE MAGIC collect pledges and come out and bowl at Rev Bowling Lanes. For every $100 collected in pledges per person (19 years and older), your name goes into the incentive draw. If you are unable to play, you can still pledge or send a tax-deductible donation. Our agency served more than 205 children/youth in the community last year. There are many children who would like to have a mentor. The funds raised from this event help us sustain our mentoring programs in the community and in the schools. The first semester of Teen In-School Mentors wrapped up last month.

One Teen In-School Mentor’s comments: “I like this program because it helped me to know how to get a good relationship with a kid. I totally changed my mind about kids. First I thought they are hard to deal with, but after the program I found that they were not that hard to deal with. I had a great time with my little buddy. I felt like he is my brother. We played games, basketball and a lot of sports together and I really enjoyed spending an hour a week hanging out with him. If I can do this program again, I will do it for sure.” We need 150 dollars’ worth of pennies to reach our goal of $1,000. If you have pennies to donate, please drop them off at 368 Vaughan Street. Thank you to all the community members who regularly donate to us. Maggie Bello is executive director of BBBSQ and a regular Observer columnist.

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Junior scientists Results of Barlow Creek science fair, Feb. 21. Cheyanne Olson, Anthony Milsolvic, Samantha Halverson and Casey Regan received Merit Awards. Anthony Bone and Dustin Tahouney received Third Class Awards. Owen MacDonald, Darby Hamel, Rylan Murphy, Mackenna Maxwell,

Sasha Murphy, Kylie Degenova and Shyanne Halliday received Second Class Awards. Elizabeth Riley, Riley O’Hara, Payton O’Hara, Taylor O’Hara, Deegan O’Hara, Logan Ramsay, Hayden Hill, Shelby Grey, Darby O’Hara, Kyle Eggert and Sydney Holbrook received First Class Awards.

Clockwise from top right: Kyle Eggert, Grade 4, reluctantly opens the lid on his experiment where the tomato grew the mold fastest of all his food samples; kindergarten students left to right Kyle Stanford, Gage Mackenzie, Kiera Brownmiller and Kamryn Goessman proudly show off their experiments which studied fire, copper, rain and bones; Payton O’Hara, Grade 6 demostrates his selfinflating balloon; Kylie Degenova, Grade 3, demonstrates how pepper is repelled in a solution. Annie Gallant photos

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What does epilepsy look like to you?

Take your best shot for Purple Day photo contest

The BC Epilepsy Society is having a photo contest to help celebrate Purple Day, the international day for epilepsy awareness, which is celebrated annually on March 26. The contest looks for photos that include the colour purple in fun, creative, inspiring and beautiful ways. There are a variety of categories for photo submissions and lots of great prizes! These are the categories: • Best purple pet picture • Best purple nature picture • Best purple outfit • Best purple food • Best creative or artistic depic-

tion of the colour purple Each category winner receives a $50 gift certificate to one of several retail outlets. Photos must be received by March 12 at noon. To enter a photo, email it with a completed entry form to outreach@bcepilepsy.com. Eligible entries will be judged based on the following criteria: creativity, photographic quality and how it incorporates the word epilepsy or a message about epilepsy. You can enter in more than one category, but can only win in one category.

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Obituary Tribute

GORDON LAWLOR Oct. 22, 1924 - Jan. 31, 2014

It is with deep sadness that the family of Gordon Lawlor announces his passing on Jan. 31st, 2014 in G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, Quesnel. A Celebration of Life will be held on May 3rd at Bouchie Lake Hall - 2:00pm. Gordon was born on Oct. 22, 1924 in Comox, B.C. He was the 5th of 12 children and lived on a small farm. He learned his love of horses early from his dad who taught him how to harness and work a team. After his father died, he left home at 15 and worked nearby farms and ranches for room and board. The army looked good to Gordon - not just for survival but for adventure, so he enlisted and fought in WWII. While in combat he was injured so was hospitalized for over 5 months in London. There he met and married our mom, Bunny. After the war, the new couple lived in Campbell River, then moved to Quesnel in 1949. Dad’s many occupations ranged from gravel truck driver, working in a logging camp, owning his own logging truck and commercial fisherman. Dad retired at the early age of 43 and our family moved to a small acreage in the Bouchie Lake area. There he cleared the land, raised beef cattle and dairy cows. He loved his large garden and whenever

we ate T-bone steaks, fresh vegetables, berries, our own fresh cream and milk - we would hear dad say “This is the life.” The activities dad enjoyed were walking 2.5 miles a day with his faithful old dog Cody, no matter what the weather and keeping his new place on the Pinnacles Road neat and parklike. Even in his last years he lived independently and took pride in chopping his own wood. He tried to make daily visits to Rocky’s Store to visit with his coffee buddies. Many will miss his old red Ford parked there with his dog waiting for him and for his next lump of sugar. But most of all, dad was a cowboy through & through and he loved his horses. He talked often about which new trail he wanted to explore with his horse loving friends and his daughters. He was known for his good sense of humor and sharp tongued wit. Young and old - he was friends to all. Dad enjoyed the beauty of nature and any animals he would meet on his well trodden trail. Gordon will be forever loved and missed by his daughters Lianne Lawlor of Williams Lake; Cheryl (Doug) Lansdell; his 3 grandchildren - Jillian Wade, Tyson and Taylor Lansdell; his brother Sonny (Elaine) Lawlor. Gordon was predeceased by his 2 sons Gerald Richard and Robert Gordon Lawlor. The family would like to thank all those who sent flowers, cards & phone calls. Special thanks to the nurses long hours of care at the hospital.

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Golden Centre sends health care resolutions to convention

hree resolutions of interest to seniors everywhere were passed by the OAPO Br. 77 at the Golden Centre this month. Ruth Scoullar attended the monthly meeting and said the resolutions have to do with the quality of health care in our province. The three will be considered and brought forward at the annual provincial convention of the Old Age Pensioners’ Association in Agassiz in June. The first resolution has to do with the cost of health care and the need for universal health care in B.C. as it is in other provinces. The second resolution concerns the quality of health care where recovery needs must be met before a patient is discharged from

Mary Ann Sturdy and Susan MacNeill

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the hospital. The third is a request that the level of care for assisted living, supportive, or proprietary care be brought to a level that it once was in British Columbia. Bouchie Lake Seniors’ Luncheon The Annual Seniors’ Luncheon at the Bouchie Lake Hall has been postponed. Tax Tips for Seniors Pat Morton has a few important tax tips for us seniors. She writes that if you are including interest income on your tax return and have not maximized a Tax Free Savings Account you

should ask your tax specialist if including the interest affects you in any way. Instead of keeping all your prescription receipts from your pharmacy just request a statement at the end of the year. If you have a free miner’s license and do some gold panning or if you have claims that cost you, consider the Mining Tax Credit. In our area it provides for a 30 per cent refundable tax credit of the allowable expenses. The Gold Pan Grannies Are you searching for a worthwhile cause to support? How about helping to lessen the tremendous burden placed on many African grandmothers. According to the World Health Organization, 35 million people have

died of AIDS so far, with 1.7 million people dying of AIDS-related illnesses worldwide in 2011. By far, the bulk of the deaths have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. African grandmothers are central to the life of their communities. With almost no support, African grandmothers have stepped forward to care for millions of children orphaned by AIDS. They display astonishing reserves of love, courage and emotional resilience, even while grieving the loss of their own adult children. What does this have to do with us in Quesnel, you may well ask? Grandmothers Helping Grandmothers is an initiative started some years ago in Canada and administered by

the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Here in Quesnel, there is an active group of grandmothers (and others) who are actively fundraising to help their African counterparts. Every year, thanks to the support from this extremely generous and giving area, the Gold Pan Grannies raise an amazing amount of money to send to their African counterparts, helping to lessen the burden of those worthy women. On Feb. 23, a fun Scrabble Tournament was held to raise money; coming up in the spring are two activities: a plant sale at the Farmers’ Market and a garage sale. Every Christmas, the Quesnel Gold Pan Grannies are hard at work baking shortbread and making the special

African Angels to sell. If you are interested in this very worthy cause, please contact Joan McNaughton at 250-992-7485. The Gold Pan Grannies meet once a month,

with the next meeting, March 11 at 3 p.m. in the St. John’s Anglican Church Hall. Mary Ann Sturdy is a senior and a regular Observer columnist.

THE CENTRE FOR HEALTHY MINDSPACE Mindfulness Based Intervention Skills are used to effectively manage stress, anxiety and mild to moderate forms of depression. The 8-Week program teaches skills that: • cultivate moment to moment awareness • promote a new way of relating to unpleasant events • support self compassion and inner calm

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C ommunity C alendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY QUENSEL FIDDLERS SPECIAL CONCERT AND DANCE March 17, Legion Hall. Featuring Gordon Stobbe and JJ Guy. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., concert at 7 P.m., dance to follow. Admission is $15, includes lunch. Tickets at the door. For information contact The Quesnel Jean, 250-992-5081.

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run for the month of March. Classes are held in the evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday over a two-week period. Depending on numbers, the classes will be held for either females or males only, no mixed groups. To register, call Victim Services at 250-992-3380.

THURSDAY WORLD KIDNEY DAY Quesnel Chapter of Kidney Foundation of Canada is hosting a blood pressure clinic and infor-

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mation booth in West Park Mall, March 13, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Open invitation to all residents to check on your health status and receive important wellness information. For details contact Bill Loiselle, 250991-8257 (daytime) or 250-992-9727 (evenings.)

FRIDAY NORTHSTAR CHURCH WELCOMES THE WATOTO CHILDREN’S CHOIR Feb. 28, 7 p.m. at Northstar Baptist Church. Free concert.

SATURDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS opening for March show KIDZART, featuring work of secondary school students, March 8, 1 – 3 p.m. at the Art Gallery in the Arts and Rec Centre. Gallery hours are, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday. The show runs until April 1. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY CELEBRATION March 8, 1 – 4 p.m., lounge, arts and rec centre, FREE. Every-

one welcome, program include guest speakers, video clips and more. Refreshments will be served. Door prizes. For information contact Bernice Heinzelman, 250-747-1727. OPEN MIC NIGHT, March 8, Elks Hall, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by RCMA, everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/dance, $5/ person, max $15/ family, RCMA members free, memberships available, for information contact Russ, 2560-992-

3452. QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, March 29 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available.

SUNDAY BPSA TRADITIONAL SCOUTING BINGO March 10, doors open at 4 p.m., bingo at 6 p.m. Door prizes, 50/50 draw, concession at the Bingo Hall, 668 Doherty Dr.

ONGOING EVENTS CELEBRATE RECOVERY a program for hurts, habits and hang ups. Located in the basement of Remax Building, Every Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Contact 250-9919697. SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., Contact Jean 250-992-5051. Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-proﬁt Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.

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Understanding how recreational services are managed and how decisions are made

ith the public consultation process getting underway for the new arena project, this may be a good time to remind people that most of the recreation services in the North Cariboo are regional, delivered in partnership with the Cariboo Regional District (CRD), and not a city service. North Cariboo Recreation and Parks, or

Sub-Regional 1982 when they Recreation, built the indoor includes the swimming pool. operation of At that time, the Arts and the Recreation Recreation Centre was the Mary Sjostrom Centre, the Twin only regional MAYOR’S MESSAGE Arenas, Alex recreation Fraser Park facility in the and a number of rural North Cariboo. The city recreation properties, owned and operated all including community of the other recreation halls and parks. The CRD facilities within the city formed the Sub-Regional including the arena, parks Recreation service in and ball fields.

In the late 1980s, many of the services merged in order to support the referendum for the arts centre, Arena 2 and the agriplex and stadium in Alex Fraser Park. The three major centralized recreation facilities are now jointly owned by the city and CRD. The North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (JPC), not Quesnel City Council, governs the North

Cariboo Recreation and Parks service. The JPC is made up of the seven members of council and the four northern directors of the CRD. In addition to the JPC, there is also a Recreation Commission that provides input to the JPC on the operational issues of existing facilities and services. It may seem like a complicated system but

the most important thing for the community to realize is that most of our recreation facilities and services are CRD services managed by the city and governed by JPC. If you have a question for Mayor Mary Sjostrom, e-mail it to us at newsroom@ quesnelobserver.com and we’ll forward it to the Mayor so she can answer it in an upcoming column.

CHURCH DIRECTORY

REFORMATION HOUSE

Reviving Truth, Restoring Family, Releasing Destiny A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am Great Children’s Program - 778-414-2728 WOW - Women of Worth Be the Change You Want to See! Build self-esteem/friendships. Open to all women. Reformation House, Suite 2, 213 St. Laurent Ave. Wednesdays 10 am - noon - 778-414-2728

A Place To Call HOME

382 Anderson Drive Pastor Andrew Baduria 250-983-9700 Service Times Sunday Morning Worship 11am • Sunday Afternoon worship 2 pm Wednesday evening prayer and Bible study • 7pm

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246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” Ladies Bible study with Lt. Laura, Thursdays 10am @ 751 Reid St.; Pioneer Clubs for all kids Grades 1-6, Tuesdays 3-4:30; Girls Group grades 7 to 12 Wednesdays 3-5 @ Warriors Song Cafe. Call 250.992.8784 for information.

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“Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.” James 5:8

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St. Andrew’s United Church Celebrating 100 years 1911-2011

465 Kinchant Street • 250-992-6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com Sunday : 10am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2pm - Holy Communion

For more information call 250-747-3248 2075 Balsam Ave.

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Saturday Services Bible Study 9:30 am Worship Service 11:00 am

“Continuing the Ministry of Jesus peacefully, simply, together.”

375 Hartley Street • 250-992-6112 Pastor Lorne Reddemann Home of the “Lutheran Hour” Sundays on 100.3 The Wolf at 8:05 am Divine Service: 10 a.m. Sunday Sunday School & Bible Class: 11:20 a.m.

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Spring is (almost) in the air

The QYSA invited the PGYSA out to the local arena to celebrate the slow change from the indoor soccer of winter and the el fresco summer sport. The day long event pitted U9/10 and U11/12 teams against each other in games more worried with fun than score. Check A16 for more pictures. Jonas Gagnon photo

B.C. Winter Games

Hitting the bronze bullseye

Twin Rivers duo encouraged to aim higher after games JONAS GAGNON Observer reporter Quesnel Two River Archers sent a duo of girls down south to represent zone 8 at the B.C. Winter Games, one of who came back with new jewelry. Denise Galloway and Kendra Scheck took on the best from around the province after qualifying in Prince George. Galloway came away from the bronze after four days of shooting in Mission, but both brought back a great experience in competition. “Walking away with the experience was the best thing – it was something else to share with people, the memories and a place from which you can strive from to make yourself better,” Galloway said. Both girls went down with high hopes, with Scheck having taken first in qualifying in Prince George. But

competition at a “Sunday you saw “I like the competition it makes the nerves come out,” provincial level, with media and team coach Cathy me shoot better.” crowds present, Schaefer said. - Denise Galloway, archer is an entirely Galloway’s first shot new beast, with out was for second pressures all its own. place, which she missed by a mere four Galloway, however, bloomed under the points, putting her in a shoot out for pressure, starting the competition off in third, where she managed to snag her second after the first day of shooting. bronze. “I like the competition it makes me But the bronze wasn’t the most shoot better,” she said. important thing, Galloway brought The second day, however, Denise fell to back a great experience and a push to third, which was still enough to get her continue shooting and aim higher from through to the finals on Sunday, where the games. she would line up mano-a-mano against “I tried my hardest, and talking to her competition. most of the girls there, they’ve been “Your competition was you and the shooting for seven years and those are other girl, so it’s only you two on the the girls that got first place,” she said. line and then there’s everyone behind “I thought, I’ve only been shooting for you watching you shoot,” same said. three years and my scores are almost With the weight of the crowd behind as high as hers, which made me pretty her, and media and more watchers up happy about what I did.” front, the finals were something else. Coming out of the competition with a

push to move forward and continue on in their chosen sport comes from their great attitude going into the games, which Schick learned from her brother, who had participated in the games himself. “Have as much fun as you can even if you’re not a winner,” Scheck summed up her attitude. The games also gave coach Cathy Schaefer more experience, which she thinks will be helpful to better train archers and equip them for big competitions going forward. The next big competition, the really big one anyway, is the Canada Winter Games coming up in Prince George early next year. Galloway and the club have their eye on the event, as an event like this doesn’t get much closer to Quesnel than this, and Schaefer has her eye on a few of the young archers she thinks may just have what it takes to get there.

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International Women’s Day

What better way to celebrate the turning of the corner from winter to spring (and perhaps encourage spring on its way) than to invite young soccer players from P.G. who are on the edge of cabin fever, out to play a game of soccer on the indoor fields. The various outdoor leagues of the QYSA will kick off in March.

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1:30 Mel McDonald, Executive Director at Season’s House who will speak about Removing Barriers for Women. 2:15 Greg Lawrence, Executive Director and Siggi Stoldt, Loan Manager of Community Futures of the North Cariboo who will talk about Starting a Business, etc. 3:00 Brief presentation on Women’s Health followed by music and short films. Each talk will be preceded by a short and relevant video clip. Prize draws will be held at 2:00, 3:00 and 3:30. You must be present to win. Refreshments will be served.

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All three Thunders headed for provincials

All three Thunder teams have qualified to make provincials last weekend. The midget Thunder fought a close battle Saturday in the first of two games against the Cougars. Quesnel opened up the scoring in the first five minutes of play, but the Cougars were quick to rally, tying the game up four minutes later to keep the game interesting going into the second. Once again the Thunder were quickest, netting a go ahead goal within the first two minutes of play. But the Cougars responded hard and fast, netting three goals in the last half of the period to give them a commanding 4-2 lead. With a minute and a half left in the second, the Thunder notched another goal, putting the Cougars well within their sights.

A fourth goal for the Thunder midway through the third tied the game up all the way through to overtime. The Thunder once again scored first, giving them the 5-4 victory in OT. The second game, the Thunder found it easier going. The Cougars were first out of the gate, scoring just over two minutes into the period. The Thunder responded a minute later, rounding out the period’s scoring. In the second, the Thunder took over the game, getting one early and one late in the period putting them up two on P.G. The Thunder weren’t satisfied with the two-goal lead, though, and continued to push, netting themselves another pair. In between the two Thunder goals, the Cougars finally

managed to get their second of the night at the midpoint in the period, but it wasn’t enough as the Thunder pulled away 5-2. Mats Phillips, Ian Jarvis and Joel Amundson were prolific on the weekend, scoring eight of the five Thunder goals over the course of the double-header. Meanwhile, the pee wee rep Thunder faced off against 100 Mile House. The Thunder got off to a fast start scoring three times before 100 Mile House was able to notch their first point with just over five minutes left. The Thunder scored in the first five minutes of the second to widen the gap, but 100 Mile House returned it after around eight minutes of play. The Thunder replied in the last five minutes pushing slowly away.

Mushing’s in their blood JONAS GAGNON Observer Reporter First and second, with one kennel and one name between them, father and son team Warren and Sam Palfrey honoured the family name and history with terrific performances at the Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race in Prince Albert last weekend. Warren crossed a lonely finish line at 5:23 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 21 to claim his victory, after 60 hours of mushing through temperatures as low as -30, interspersed with a couple mandatory breaks and some fitful sleep. “I had a flawless race, strategy– and dog–wise everything came together for me,” said the elder Palfrey. Eight hours later and down five dogs from the 12 all the competitors started with, Sam crossed the line at 1:43 a.m., with his father in the crowd urging him on. The race covered 520 kms, from the heart of Prince Albert Sask. up to La Range. Going into the race, the team had high hopes, with first and second place well within their sights. During the race, mushers had to create a strategy of when to stop and how long to stop, resting both their dogs and their selves. Despite the rather open nature of the race, Warren was sure of his position up front during the race. “I knew exactly where I was because there were no tracks in front of me,” he said.

He was also certain that his son was sitting back in second during the race, he sad. The race featured one mandatory rest stop and a floating rest stop that could be taken at any number of check points along the way Warren’s a long time musher, with a couple runs at the Iditarod and the Yukon Quest under his belt and a kennel of dogs he brought his son Sam up around, which gives Sam his own long history with the sport. Outside of his formative life spent around dogs and sleds, Sam has his own history with the sport, including a win at last year’s Caledonia classic that he will soon be back in Ft. St. James to defend. The father/son team had teamed up with American musher Jessie Royer, putting together the two kennels to make a super-kennel, the A-team of which Royer has up north to take on the Iditarod, while Warren and Sam took the B and C team respectively. Warren has equally high hopes for Royer up in Alaska, running the Iditarod. “She’s a heck of a musher and last year she was in the middle of the pack,” Warren said. “So this year we have hopes for her. There’s always the potential to win.” Warren will join Jessie up in Alaska, though as race official, not a musher. It will be his second time as a race official for the event, a position in which he liases between staff at checkpoints to make sure the race is running smoothly.

In the third, a trio of goals from the Thunder, spread out across the period, met with a duo of 100 Mile goals widened the lead for the Thunder to the 8-4 win. In the second game, the Thunder started nearly before the clock, notching a point in the first second of play. 100 Mile house put their lone goal in the sixth minute off play, but the Thunder netted another goal in both the second and third for the 3-1 win. S. Inwood scored four of the Thunder’s points over the weekend, including a natural hat trick, separated only by the intermission. The Bantam Thunder tore apart the Prince George Cougars in their first meeting Friday, scor-

ing five goals without a response from Prince George in the first period. The two teams traded goals in the second, but the lead was too much for the Cougars, as they settled back in for a third that was all Thunder, for three points to make it a 9-1 win. Their second goround was much closer, as Prince George scored early, within the first couple minutes, and stayed out ahead for nearly 17 minutes, until the Thunder tied it up. Neither team managed a point in the second, pushing it to a tie third. But the Thunder scored on early and one late, while keeping the Cougars from doing anything affective, leading to the 3-1 win

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n the feature match, held during the final week of the XXII Olympiad it was Blue Collar playing the role of Canada with Serenity looking a lot like Sweden as BCS’s 6-1 victory moved them into first place for the first time since week five. As has been the case in Blue Collars mid season surge, which has them at 9-0-1 the past 10, was well balanced scoring and team defence. Two of their role players, Nathan (The Last) Strand and Brian (The Dominator) Domreis both scored goals Steve Dodge thanks to their PAPERBACK WRITER courage to go into the dirty areas and swat at the vulcanized disc. Not to be outdone by the plodders were fleet footed forwards Chad (The Comet) Swanson and Jason (Junior) Johnson who both had three point mornings. Replying for the Builders was Wade (The Blade) Fenton who, despite the slide his squad is immersed in, continues to score at an alarming rate. The contest between Bear and the Rivermen didn’t have the pomp and circumstance of the ‘Tussle under the Timbers’ but it did have some electrifying moments none the less. Providing several of them was the Red Clad Bear defence who played like Canadian Women and were proud of it! Opening up the scoring for Bear with his first in 53 weeks was Dstay at home D-Man Richard (Prince) George who deftly stole the puck just inside the GM blue line and then made several gorgeous moves before sliding it into the yawning cage. Not to be outdone in the hero department was Chris (Haymitch) Hayman who was jolly on the spot with one second on the first half clock to send his mates off the ice in an elated mood. The second half saw more of the inspired play from (Haymitch) as he assisted on tallies by (Captain) Dan Lowndes and Brody (Howdy) Neighbour who scored the winner. Somehow both squads managed to keep the opposition’s top scorer off the scoreboard and it was (Sugar) Shane Baker who dazzled for the Chevy Crew as he scored a pair and added an assist on (Mad) Mike Ingram’s fourth of campaign. Unfortunately for Fraser River their losing streak now extends to 10 as they just can’t wait for spring freshet to arrive. This week in Season 3 (1997): Red saw red against Green in an 8-7 win as Lorne (Green) Walker had the Hat trick and Rick (Howard) Hughes had a goal and an assist from the Blue line. Darren (Vintage) Vinek had a three point morning in a losing cause. Steve Dodge is a defensive winger with Bear Communications and an Observer contributor.

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Past Volunteer Citizens of the Year - Rev. Gary Landers - (1980) - Mac Grady - (1981) - Margot Rose - (1982) - Marie Weldon - (1983) - Cathy Walsh - (1984) - Joan Huxley - (1985) - Frank Hennessey - (1986) - Ruth Scoullar - (1987) - June Wall - (1988) - Grace Steele - (1989) - Helen Kuhn - (1990) - Susan Maile - (1991) - Mel Dunleavey - (1992) - John McKelvie - (1993) - Betty Motherwell - (1994) - John Pritchard - (1995) - Gloria Lazzarin - (1996) - Jack Nelson - (1997) - Vera Peever - (1998) - Doreen O’Brien - (1999) - Stan Phillips - (2000) - Helen Flynn - (2001) - Ron Silver - (2002) - Bob Zimmerman - (2003) - Marie Skinner - (2004) - Gus Cameron - (2005) - Grant & Gerry Knauf - (2006) - Marion Gordon - (2007) - Carol Weremy - (2008) - Lynne Wright - (2009) - Dianne Greenwood - (2010) - Liz Miller - (2011) - Jean Stimpson - (2012)

Lifetime Achievement Awards - Janice Butler - (2010) - Cathy Heinzelman - (2010) - Bev Pontius - (2010) - Peter Couldwell - (2011) - Ron Paull - (2012)

Silent Hero Awards 2012 Jean Gelinas Jean Muir Gene Pascuzzo

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The Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award recognizes outstanding area residents who volunteer their time to the betterment of our community and thanks them for their dedication and service. Nominees for the Quesnel Volunteer Citizen of the year will: • Have contributed to the betterment of the community in a fashion that you feel is desirable and beneficial to all. • Have contributed in a positive manner in the areas of business, government, social improvement, community service, cultural arts, religion, youth work or any other area of activity that you feel contributes to a better community. • Have lived in Quesnel, or area, for at least the past calendar year. • Have signed the Nomination form in agreement to let his/her name stand, as there is a time commitment for the award winner, including committee meetings and various community events. Submitting a nomination: • Any person, group or corporation, except the City of Quesnel and the Quesnel Cariboo Observer, and the Volunteer Citizen of the Year Committee, may make a nomination. • Complete an official nomination form. • Judges may not be aware of the nominee’s past voluntary work; therefore, nominations should include a nomination form with a brief statement outlining the reasons the individual is considered worthy of receiving the Award. • Letters of support should include other accomplishments and relevant information that may be helpful in evaluating the nominee. Please limit each letter of support to one page. No other supporting material will be accepted. • Nominations packages must be received no later than 4 p.m. Friday, March 21, 2014: In Person: Attn: R. Hartley; Front Desk; City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 Attn: T. Roberts; Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 Via Mail: Attn: R. Hartley, City Hall, 410 Kinchant St., Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 Via Fax: 250-991-7496 Via Email: rhartley@quesnel.ca

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Coming up at CNC Quesnel MS Excel Beginner/ Intermediate Tues & Thurs, March 25 - April 10, 6:00 - 9:00 pm, $300 Forklift Training March 14, 15 $299 Info Session for the Social Service Worker Program Thursday, March 6, 5:30 pm, CNC Quesnel, room S121. Learn about the program, admission requirements, the application process, costs and more. Starts September. For info, call Kathy at 250-991-7500 x7601 Bachelor of Nursing and Power Engineering The ﬁrst review date for the Bachelor of Nursing and Power Engineering programs that start in September is Monday, March 31. Priority will be given to students who meet admission criteria and apply by March 31. For info, visit h t t p : / / w w w. c n c . b c . c a / p r o grams-courses Also Coming Up: Pesticide Dispenser, Pesticide Application, MS Word Advanced, Excel Advanced, and Quickbooks. For more info or to register, call 250-991-7500, or visit www.cnc.bc.ca/Quesnel

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In Memoriam

Kash Barden along with his grandparents Denise and the late Herb Barden, would like to announce the engagement of his Dad A.J. to Kasey Fedoruk, daughter of Sam & Ricki Fedoruk.

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A Celebration of Life for the late Joshua Dudley Leather March 8th, 2014 @ 1:30 pm Quesnel Seniors Centre

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With over 50 years of experience in the tire and mechanical service industry, we know what we’re doing and we do it well! Our longstanding success is because of the people that have chosen a career with us. Here’s who we’re looking for. Does this sound like you? - Reliable, motivated and driven to deliver quality workmanship and a superior customer experience. - Continuously looking to learn and use new skills. - Value a strong team-based workplace. - Flexible, patient, and calm when working with tight schedules. - Focused on meeting goals and targets. Your duties will include : Diagnose, repair and complete approved service on customer vehicles as described in work orders and the mechanical inspection form using computerized diagnostic equipment and other testing devices to diagnose and isolate vehicle problems. Advise customers and Associates on work performed, general vehicle condition, and future repair requirements Maintain mechanical service equipment on a regularly scheduled basis. Operate company and customer vehicles in a clean and safe manner; use proper barriers to maintain vehicle cleanliness, and ensure equipment and loads in company vehicles are safely secured for transportation. Support customer relationships by responding to customer inquiries. What does it take to get on track? Completion of a four-year automotive service technician apprenticeship program. Interprovincial Red Seal Certification would be considered an asset. Strong knowledge of automotive industry and skills required to provide mechanical service to our customers. Commitment to providing a superior customer experience. Strong knowledge and appreciation for safe work environment and completion of WHIMIS and other safety courses provided by Fountain Tire. Demonstrated initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency. Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract from province of residence. Basic computer skills to successfully complete required learning and safety courses and achieve certification where required. Ability to consistently lift 25 kilograms.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will fill the full-time position of Maintenance for Pine Centre in Prince George, B.C. The ideal candidate is responsible for the day-today maintenance and general up keep of the building(s) including preventative maintenance programs. They will also provide technical assistance, guidance and problem solving to contracted employees to ensure the efficient and cost effective completion of repairs and maintenance. For more information, to pinecentre.com or email resume to bgulbranson@morguard.com. Co-ordinator of Fund Raising and Public Relations

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The Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Association is seeking a Co-ordinator of “Fund Raising and Public Relations”. Interested applicants for this part time contract must be proficient in, computer skills and web site management. Demonstrated skill and experience in fund raising and in public relations is essential. Must have a vehicle and valid drivers license. Please include references. For more information call: 778-414-1444 (between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm)

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#8372 - HOUSE HAS HAD EXTENSIVE RENOVATING laminated flooring, vinyl siding, vinyl windows on main floor and more. Corner lot with lots of parking space. The two sundecks have been upgraded. Excellent family home with four bedrooms and a den. Listed for $162,500.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#8434 - LOOKING TO DOWNSIZE BUT DON’T WANT THE extra fees of pad rentals? This is the place for you! Nice 0.47 of an acre with a 2 bedroom 2 bath home. Close to shopping. Quick possession is possible. Listed for $109,900.00 Call Lorne today @ 250 992 0146

#8421 - EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH AN OPEN FLOOR plan. 1986 mobile with addition in Poplar Grove mhp. Could be a 3 bedrooms plus workshop. Has ramp entry along with stairs. Greenhouse, storage and single garage. Lots of raspberries. Pad rent is $210/month. Listed for $54,900.00 Call Ginnie today @ 250 991 9474

#8436 - WATER FRONT LIVING WITH AMAZING VIEWS OF Bouchie Lake. Year round recreation including great fishing just outside your door step. This 3 bedroom 2 bathroom 2096 sq. ft rancher offers covered parking, wrap around deck, raised garden beds, vaulted ceilings and a walk out basement to the lake. This house is located on the bus route to all levels of schools. Call Therese to book your viewing today. Listed for $229,000.00 Call Therese today @ 250 983 9022

#8447 - GREAT STARTER HOME WITH A SHOP, PRIVACY and a useable 5 acre lot. New flooring. 25 x 25 detached shop. Owner says excellent water. Nicely treed for privacy and lots of lawn area for the kids to play. Room for horses! Natural gas heat with 2 CSA approved wood stoves for back up. Listed for $119,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8430 - DRAGON LAKE WATERFRONT HOME WITH stunning new kitchen and 2 new bathrooms. Totally southern exposure onto Dragon Lake. Huge deck for family get togethers or just to enjoy the lifestyle. Good storage building needs a little TLC. Great neighbourhood and good price for this piece of the pie. Listed for $274,500.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8439 - NEAT 3 BEDROOM HOME ON CITY SERVICES Close to shopping and schools. Fenced back yard. Main bath just renovated. Newer roofing. Listed for $125,000.00 Call Lorne today @ 250 992 0146

#8397 - BRAND NEW FOR YOU! 1167 SQ FT 2 BEDROOM & 2 bath condo in a well managed gated community of seniors 55+. Built by Icon Homes and protected by the new home warranty program for 10 years. Features an aggregate patio, single garage, gas fireplace and concrete parking area. Listed for $194,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8330 - WELL SET UP CATTLE FARM ON 133.89 FENCED ACRES only 6-7km from downtown Quesnel on West Fraser Rd. with water license allowing 200 acre feet per annum of water that may be diverted, which allows 100 acres to be irrigated from the Fraser River. This home was built in 1972 and requires some updating. Drilled well depth is approx 395 feet with a 1000 gallon holding tank. Listed for $335,000.00 Call Therese today @ 250 983 9022

#8444 - YOU’LL LOVE THE OPEN FLOOR PLAN ACCENTED BY the cherry cabinetry and granite countertops. Spacious and bright w/ oak hardwood and ceramic tile. Wood burning fireplaces, 3 full baths and an oversized double garage. 1.08 acre lot is tucked away at end of a no thru road. Huge covered deck, storage sheds, above ground pool, large open deck and so much more. Listed for $310,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8418 - NICE QUIET AND CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR THIS solid family home close to all amenities in Red Bluff. Solarium, 2 n/g fireplaces, updated main bath and kitchen, fenced yard, small workshop, storage shed, garden spots with multitudes of fruit bearing plants, shrubs & trees! Fenced for fido and a garage to park out of the elements. Also has a great well, patio/deck & yard. Listed for $189,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8431 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! RIGHT across from Carson Elementary School you’ll find this completely updated rancher with a finished basement. Beautiful new kitchen, upgraded electrical, new roof and flooring, new bathroom fixtures and more! Home has been totally renovated and has been changed from a 3 bedroom up to 2 large bedrooms. Listed for $231,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8441 - BEAUTIFULLY KEPT 4 LEVEL SPLIT HOME IN Desirable Johnston Sub. Quality walkthrough. 3 bdrms up with room for more. Oversized double garage, cencrete driveway plus RV parking & hookup. Large deck, fenced yard, aggregate patio, wired shed and more. Just move in. Listed for $324,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8411 - ONE BEDROOM SUITE IN WILKINSON APARTMENTS complex. Conveniently located close to schools, shopping, parks and transit. Large rooms, spacious halls and doors, clean and tidy. Great investment opportunity. Listed for $43,000.00 Call Therese today @ 250 983 9022

#8427 - GOOD RENTAL INCOME FROM FULLY RENOVATED home with legal suite. Close to schools and shopping. Covered deck & patio, fenced yard, lots of parking. $1,750/month income. very nice condition. Listed for $219,900.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

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REDUCED! #8419 - BEST BARGAIN IN QUESNEL! BEAUTIFULLY FINISHED home on 2 separately titled city lots with option on 3rd lot. Quick possession available. Spotless interior features 2.5 baths, hardwood and tile floors, quality appliances, gas freestanding fireplace, exquisitly finished basement bathroom, h/e furnace and more! Manicured yard, concrete driveway, deck and aggregate retaining wall. Listed for $199,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8415 - MOSTLY REDONE INSIDE AND OUT! 2 LARGE bedrooms, new flooring and paint, new vinyl windows, patio doors, light fixtures, exterior door, vinyl siding and both decks have been redone. Fenced yard with 2 storage sheds. Quick possession available. Must be seen! Listed for $52,000.00 Call Ray today at 250 991 2787

#8440 - LONGTERM ESTABLISHED BUSINESS IN THE HEART of Downtown Quesnel. Busy retail operation dealing in mainly lottery and books/magazine sales. Bring your own ideas or rely on the steady income producing methods of the current owner. Excellent inventory control - no “dead” stock! Listed for $375,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8369 - LOOKING TO GET AWAY FROM THE HUSTLE AND BUSSEL? Look no further. This 10 acre property boasts a 1764sq ft cedar log home, 3 levels, with top notch furnishings. Spectacular views, year round creek, guest cabin under construction, lots of trees and crown land to play on. On demand hot water, in-floor heating in basement, satellite tv, internet and telephone. Listed for $289,900.00 Call Ray or Therese today for more detail @ 250 992 8818

#8438 - OUTSTANDINGLY PRESTIGIOUS HOME OVERLOOKING Dragon Lake in a quiet cul de sac. Gorgeous home with huge kitchen and master suite. 4 bdrms up with nanny suite possibilities downstairs. Fenced yard, new roof & deck, paved driveway, OSBE to newly finished basement. Incredible curb appeal in a great neighbourhood! Listed for $449,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8433 - CLEAN AND FRESHLY UPDATED THROUGH OUT Hardwood and heated tile accentuated the quality finishing in this lovely split level home in Red Bluff. New kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and basement finishing. New roof, large deck, concrete driveway with RV space. Garage has room for your toys. Quick possession is a possibility. Listed for $274,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8428 - NEAR NEW CUSTOM 1.5 STOREY MACHINED LOG home on private 5 acre lot in Milburn Lake area. Heart & soul poured into the development of lot and construction of this well built home. Large deck, garden spots, greenhouse, cabin, carport and 20’ steel storage bin. 2800 gallon cistern plus spring fed well w/ holding tank for garden area. Listed for $185,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8308 - SMALL COMMERCIAL BUILDING RIGHT DOWNTOWN located on main road through Quesnel. Great retail space for your ideas. Put your own business in or rent it out to other entrepreneurs. Listed for $99,500.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787.

#8392 - GREAT CORNER LOT WITH HWY 97S VISUAL EXPOSURE. Fenced on 3 sides with 6” chain link fencing. 2 blocks south of WalMart interchange in South Quesnel. 400 sq ft building was used as oﬃce/retail. Excellent well & serviced with Red Bluff sewer system. Nice level lot with numerous possibilities. Listed for $119,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8437 - INCREDIBLY WELL BUILT AND SPACIOUS 4000 SQ FT Rancher on 1.13 acres south of town. Many custom features such as handcarved beams, floor to ceiling rock fireplaces up and down, 8’ island and kitchen. Detached 38x26 shop with 14’ doors. Fenced yard, garden spot, lots of parking, beautiful deck and patios. Burning inserts up and down, 2 wells, vaulted ceilings and much more! Listed for $274,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8445 - THIS IS A 5 ACRE LOT IN PARK RIDGE SUBDIVISION. A creek runs through the entire length of the lot. Lightly treed. Could be an excellent site for your home. Listed for $28,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818

#6744 - NEW SUBDIVISION FOR YOUR NEW HOME Only 6 lots left! - Mobiles must be ‘95 or newer, not strata lots. Utilities ready to hook into. View of golf course, landscaped, paved roads, close to school & shopping. Prices starting at $43,500.00 Call Ginnie Dunn Webb for more info 250-991-9474.

#8448 - THIS 176 ACRES WOULD MAKE AN EXCELLENT hobby farm. The old hwy used to run through the property. Part of property is zoned ALR. The majority is zoned RA. In bylaw 3505. A creek runs through the Eastern portion of the lot. One corner touches Dunley Rd. Property used to have a house. Listed for $139,000.00 Call Archie today @ 250 992 8818.

REDUCED! #8402 - NEW SUBDIVISION. WALKING DISTANCE TO REC centre and college. All newer homes in this area, Level lot. Underground services. Could be an ideal site for retirement. Listed for $34,000.00 Call Archie today @250-992-8818.

#8432 - NICE 1 ACRE LOT IN WELLS. CITY SERVICES AT lot line. Get away from the high pace of the city and build your dream home here. Priced to sell at $25,000.00 Call Lorne today for details @ 250 992 0146

#8395 - CORNER LOT AT BJORNSON AND HWY 97N. 640’ well shows 12 GPM on well log from 1996. Property has 4.23 acres that is accessible from both Bjornson and Eagle Rd. Listed for $45,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787.

#8401 - NICELY UPDATED 2 BEDROOM MOBILE IN FAMILY friendly park in South Quesnel. Chain link fenced yard with good storage, private deck with great hot tub. Just move in and enjoy! Includes appliances. Quick possession is a possibility. Electrical has new re-certification. Listed for $59,000.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

#8429 - RECENTLY RENOVATED UP AND DOWN DUPLEX close to schools, bus & shopping. Just under $2,000/month income. Nicely finished inside & out. New decks, fenced yard, new paint, flooring and everything else is recent. Listed for $224,900.00 Call Ray today @ 250 991 2787

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Jasper Croy 4433 - ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS! Completely updated, spacious home on 5 ac. in a private location & only minutes to town! The owners were planning on retiring here so everything has been done above and beyond. Over 4000 sq.ft, 6 bdrm, 4 baths and all the rooms are spacious. Fantastic mix of class and character in this home that you don’t find anymore. 50x28 shop w/a 14’door and additional 50x14’ carport storage along side the shop. Plus so many more updates. Call William today!$459,900.

4431 - INDULGE IN THE GOOD LIFE with this striking rancher! Vaulted ceiling, open floor plan, soaked in sunshine! Huge deck plus detached shop/garage. Master bdrm with ensuite & walk in on main, while 2nd and 3rd bdrms are downstairs in the walk out bsmt. Hardwood, paved drive. Lots of extras! Privacy included! $269,900. Call Claudia or Leslie today!

4429 - LOOKING FOR YOUR OWN SPACE, this 15+ acres south of town with country home is perfect. This 3 bdrm/3bath home has an open floor plan, ideal for the family. Large kitchen with island opens into lovely dining area and family room. Surrounded by windows, this is a truly lovely space. Views from living room are of gentle sloping fields. The property is fenced with and older loading barn, so bring your horses and watch them roam. $319,900. Call Bobbi Momer today!

4428 - NICELY UPDATED MOBILE IN ADULT ORIENTED PARK. With all the updates in past years this home is comfy & cozy. Newer roof structure, many windows, updated furnace, paint, hot water tank and some flooring. Covered sundeck and porch are a welcoming addition. Near the end of a no-thru road makes for peace & quiet. F/S/W/D included. Great place to downsize and so close to shopping and downtown. Priced to sell, so have a look now. $26,000. Call Terri today!

#4306 -ROOM FOR EVERYONE. Spacious executive home just 7 years old with brand new addition offering new master bdrm, dining room, covered deck and 24x40 garage. Lovely custom kitchen, large living room, new flooring on main. 7 bdrms plus a den, all with walk-in closets. 1.13 acres with pond all for $349,900. Call Randy.

4427 - COUNTRY LIVING AT ITS BEST! Comfortable 3 bdrm, 1752 sq. ft. rancher located on 9.39 acres in Bouchie Lake area of Quesnel and serviced by Bouchie Lake fire protection area. Property fenced & setup for horses as well as outdoor riding arena (200’x110’) that has been used for team roping in the past. House has had recent renovations that include bathrooms remodeled, new laminate flooring & tile, kitchen countertops (currently being done), painting, new roof and new furnace. Call Bob Granholm today! $293,000.

Ph. 250-983-3251

Bill Ingram

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522

Claudia Holland

4426 - A MUST SEE extensively renovated 4 bdrm, 2 bath home on 1.1 acres w/incredible view over both rivers and the City of Quesnel. Located on quiet no thru road, show walk to elementary school. Kitchen has new floors, fridge, stove, counters, back splash & faucet. All new paint & floors on main in last 8 mo. Main bath has sink & tile from Mexico, new tile in bsmt laundry, 3 pc bath, 20x24 insulated/ wired shop w/pellet heat & concrete floor, auto door opener.10x24 add to shop & more. Call Bob Marsh! $239,500.

4425 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This 3135 sq. ft. building plus partial bsmt has been home to this original Audio Visual buisiness for over 30 years, right in the heart of downtown Quesnel. Original owners retiring, this extremely well maintained building on full City services with amazing traffic exposure, is now ready for your ideas. Whether your plans are to open a business in this bustling community, or have a investment property it doesn’t get any better than this! Call Jasper today! $239,000

4424 - A BARGAIN FOR THE “DO-IT-YOURSELF” BUYERS! This 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile with addition has a tone of potential. Bring your tools and imagination and turn this mobile into your home. Call Bobbi today! $14,000.

4421 - IMMACULATE, FAMILY HOME in ever so popular South Hills. This home has a real touch of class with quiet elegance spoken throughout. 2 bdrms up and 2 down, main level laundry, with a family sized recreation room for entertaining pleasure. The kitchen highlights a combination of built in appliances and efficiency. Double garage, ample storage throughout the home, fully fenced backyard for the kids to play & Rover to roam, private park like setting. Call Claudia or Leslie today! $247,000.

4420 - BEAUTY, WARMTH & VALUE & IS REALLY SOMETHING SPECIAL Lovely home has never been listed and truly must be seen to be appreciated! Newer, built in 2006 with absolutely all the extras. Jenish home design featuring three bdrms on second floor, a large kitchen and bright eating area complimented with an exquisite double sided glassed, fireplace. Enjoy the garden beds, fruit trees in your fenced backyard, double garage, ample storage, incredibly efficient. Call Leslie or Claudia to view. $339,900.

Ph. 250-747-0422 C.250-983-9983

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522

Claudia Holland

4418 - GREAT HOME IN CONVENIENT LOCATION AT A GREAT PRICE. 4 spacious bedrooms with 2 full bathrooms and many extras and updates. Roof and HWT are one year old, updated windows, laminate and paint. Single car garage with additional covered storage in the spacious and private backyard. Close to town, the university, schools and recreation. This one will go fast! Call William Lacy today! $174,900.

4417 - ENJOY THE SPECTACULAR VIEW of Dragon Lake from this beautiful Tudor style home. This family friendly 2 story home has a view of the lake from almost every room. Updated flooring, 2 fireplaces, full finished bsmt, are just some of the features this home has to offer. With the large sundeck and brick patio you can experience the summer completely. Make the experience of this home your own. Call Bobbi Today! $349,900

4414 - QUESNEL’S POPULAR WINE SHOP/U BREW is an excellent opportunity to own your own turn key business. With successful growth numbers and an expanding client base, all that’s needed is your enthusiasm and energy. Owner will even stay on and show you the ropes. Be your own boss today! Call Leslie or Bobbi today. $99,900.

#4216 - THIS PROPERTY IS A RARE FIND. Over fifty park-

4413 - CUTE & COZY AND OH SO AFFORDABLE! Make this updated gem, located south of town your home. The updates include flooring, bathroom, fixtures, paint and vinyl siding. This home is move in ready! So call Bobbi or Leslie today! $29,900.

like acres, fenced and cross-fenced, half of it in pasture and a beautiful well-built 2576 sq ft home in a desirable area just 10 minutes from town. House has 4 large bdrms, 2 fireplaces, an attached garage, and a covered sundeck to enjoy the morning sun. Lots of fruit trees One owner, everything is top quality. Call Bill today! $385,000.

Ph. 250-747-3753 C.250-991-8170

William Lacy

4410 - COUNTRY ROAD..TAKE ME HOME!! Beautiful setting, easy, quiet living! Unique floor plan and lots of room for the family to play and grow! There are 4 bdrms, a toy room, 3 baths & 3 fireplaces to cozy up to on cold winter days. There is a large recreation/games room for the kids to hang out and a one of a kind loft off the master suite where possibilities are endless. Manicured grounds and well treed one acre property with storage, and a double garage for parking. Home shows well. Call Leslie or Claudia today! $184,900.

#4358 - GREAT STARTER-GREAT LOCATION. This 2 bdrm, 2 bath mobile with den has so much to offer. Full roof structure over mobile & 2 additions give ample square footage. Bed & bath each end is pleasing layout. 30x18 shop, wired, plus 8x10 storage shed. Newer high eff. furnace keeps those heating costs way down. Some updated flooring & paint, paved driveway. Quick possession available. Call Terri today! REDUCED TO $124,900

#4355 - GREAT 2 ACRE LOT just 10 to 15 minute drive from the city. Well treed to offer lots of privacy for your building site. Nice views of hay fields and pasture. Natural gas is available and there is a driveway. Call Randy today! $17,500.

D L O S

#4354 - PRICE TO SELL. With some elbow grease and hard work this 4 bedroom house on Pentland can be the home you dreamed of! Bright spacious kitchen, separate dining room. Great yard all fenced. Close schools and shopping and kids playground right next door. $136,000. Call Bill today!

#4353 - THIS IS A MUST SEE! Brand new 15x68 mobile home in a quiet adult park with a lovely riverfront location. Has a nice bright layout with vaulted ceilings and extra large windows. Beautiful kitchen highlighted by high-end stainless steel appliance package, pantry and sliding glass door out to the covered deck to enjoy your private view of the river. Spacious master bedroom with a 3pc ensuite and walk-in closet. $119,000. Call Randy today!

Cell. 250-983-5003

Bob Granholm

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792

Bob Marsh

#4351 - FANTASTIC 5 BEDROOM FAMILY HOME on over one acre and only minutes to town! Wonderful large yard with more room than you need, covered deck, barn/workshop and located in a rural setting close to town. Full basement has a huge family room, spacious laundry and outside basement entrance into the garage. Needs some finishing touches but there is tremendous potential here. Call William today! $228,000

#4349 - ADORABLE AND SO VERY AFFORDABLE! This doll house has been totally renovated and is in move in ready condition! You will also enjoy all new appliances! Step saving and energy efficient. We have it all! Go ahead and fall in love! This time you can afford it! Call Leslie, Claudia or Jasper to view! $129,500.

#4348 - PRICED RIGHT FOR QUICK SALE. Great size starter home with 4 bdrms and 2 baths on quiet dead end street. A great opportunity to upgrade your home the way you would like. Basement has separate entrance with potential for an in-law suite. Contact Wayne for a private viewing. $119,900

#4341 - MOBILE HOME WITH SPACIOUS ADDITION and new garage/shop! Ideally located on a quiet end of Elm, this mobile is located an a half acre lot that is fully fenced with additional outbuildings for storage. Close to shopping, schools and just about everything else. This mobile is a great retirement/starter home! Call William today to schedule a viewing. $184,900.

#4339 - A GREAT OPPORTUNITY awaits as a potential landlord or business venture. Extremely high traffic zone on busy industrial, commercial area known as “Two Mile Flat.” Call listing Jasper for more information before this very versatile land and building in a C-4 (Highway Commercial) zone deal passes you by $345,000.

Bob Granholm

Terri Matula

#4338 - JUST WALK IN TO YOUR DREAM LIFESTYLE! This exceptional 1.3 ac lakefront property on Puntchesakut (Tibbles) Lake has to be seen! Gradual sloped manicured lawn right to the water, 2600 sq ft on 2 levels. Walk right into the main floor to an gorgeous custom built huge kitchen & spacious master bdrm with stunning lake views. 2 bdrms up & huge living/family rm on bsmt level w/patio doors to beach level. Just walk in to your dream lifestyle. Call Bob Marsh! $239,500.

#4333 - A GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK! Beautiful flat corner lot package situated close to schools, shopping and transit with apple trees, greenhouse, and garden all wrapped in adorable picket fence. Inside you will find nice laminate flooring updates and the warmth of wood heat backed by a near new, hardly used natural gas furnace in the basement. Call Jasper today! $182,500.

Pam McGauley 250-991-2814

Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147

#4212 - HOBBY FARM IS ALL READY FOR YOUR ANIMALS.

#4183 - CHANCE TO WON ONE OF QUESNEL’S FINEST RANCHES. situated on 162 acres with 1600’ of Fraser River frontage

#4260 - LOTS OF POTENTIAL with this west Quesnel combination of retail and residential space. Main floor consists of 3 retail/office spaces with a 2 bdrm and a 4 bdrm apartment above. There is also a basement with over 2000 sf of storage. All rented the ower says the property brings in $3500.00 per month with potential for more. Close to shopping, schools, restaurants and recreation. $369,000. Call Bill today!

Sunny South location just a short drive from town makes a perfect spot for your new home. 2.58 acres fenced & crossed fenced with barn, paddocks, tack storage, 2x shop plus 2x carport. Homey feel to this 3 bdrm, 1 bath rancher that’s cozy and oh so country. High efficiency furnace, upgraded windows. Call Terri today! $152,900.

#4241 - STELLAR LOCATION with Timmie’s on the right, Staples in behind and A&W on the left side! Extensive highway exposure, newer building, Highway Commercial zoning, and in a developing area. Call Claudia or Leslie today and find out how you can Lease!

#4164 - PICTURESQUE, PRIVATE 150 ACRE PROPERTY

#4149 - LOCATED ON ONE OF UPLANDS PRIME STREET

only 15 minutes form town, this property’s farm status allows for haying, cattle, horse bredding, and boarding. Beautifully crafted 4 bdrm, 4 bath exec. home. Variety of hardwoods includ; cherry, alder and aspen. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Call Jasper today! $675,000.

3 bdrm, 2736 sf. home, suited for the rural life style. Pastures & hayfields makes it suitable for horse or cattle, and is centrally located allowing for easy commuting to Prince George or Quesnel. Several outbuildings, lg heated shop, hay barn, quonset, shelter, corral & paved driveway. Call Bob Granholm today! $449,900.

1028 sq. ft., 5 bdrm, 2 bath full bsmt home has been completely updated. Renovated kitchen opened up to dining rm & new door, 8x23’6 treated deck, new asphalt roofing, 2 skylights, bright modern main bath+ 3pc bath of rec. rm, front yard w/gardens has underground sprinklers. Call Bob Marsh today! $154,500.

#4099 - BEAUTIFUL CARIBOO HOME! With

#4097 - HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS!

#4131 - PICTURESQUE 409 ACRE RANCH! Newer 4 bdrm, 3298 sq. ft exe. home, located only 20 min. driving time West of Quesnel. Property is comprised of 3 separate titles and comes with 2nd separate 3600 sq ft log house. So many extras...horse barn, tack rm, loft hay storage, calving barn, workshop greenhouse riding arena. Call Bob Granholm today! $995,858.

#4110 - GREAT VALUE! Lovely moduline 2 bdrm mobile home in a quiet park close to shopping. Vaulted ceiling, large living room, nice bright kitchen with breakfast bar. Also a large covered deck. Priced to sell at $45,900. Call Randy

#4104 - LOTS OF EXPOSURE! Large .25 Ac. RS2. lot

#4091 - PROPERTY YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

#4089 - IDEAL STARTER HOME! 1142 acre ranch

#4086 - IDEAL STARTER HOME! This cozy 3 bedroom, 1633 sq ft rancher home is located South of Quesnel in Kersley area. This is an ideal starter home that has newer (2009) roof, windows, electrical and pump/pressure tank. School is adjacent to property. Call Bob Granholm Today! $119,900.

#4081 - LIVE IN LUXURY W/RENTAL INCOME! High qual multi res property on quiet dead end st. next to Fraser River. 6 units-owners: 2500 sf, 4 bdrm total 3½ baths, 2 N/G FP, fam.rm & LR on main and rec rm, laundry- GOI is $53,700 w/incl projected rent for owner home at $1,200 per month 3-3 bdrm suites at $750, 2- 1bdrm suites rent at $500-525. Call Bob Marsh $549,500.

#4057- LOTS TO OFFER! Well maintained home located

#4051 - ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Breathtaking view of Bouchie Lake and those famous Cariboo sunsets! Spacious lot is the setting for this beautifully renovated home. Travertine tile, Canadian maple hardwood floors & marble countertops make this home a one-of-a-kind. Views of the lake from the M-bdrm, dinning room, kitchen & family room. Call William today! $345,000.

#3204 - BACKYARD BBQS, FAMILY BIRTHDAYS

Picturesque 155.8 acre property with view and 2 bdrm home as well as numerous outbuildings located on Long Bar Road (North Quesnel) that fronts the Fraser River on 2 sides. If you like gardening or have horses or livestock the hayfields and pastures make this your ideal location. Call Bob Granholm Today!! $289,000.

Ph. 250-249-0004

Randy Derrick

#4261 - LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION. One block from school, nearby shopping and recreation. Nearly all the renos have been done in this comfy 3 bdrm home on 0.71 acres in Southhills. Huge front yard and quiet backyard with new 14x20 deck. New HWT 2006, high efficiency furnace 2007, eaves and roof 2008, new flooring and trim throughout. Quick possession possible. Call Bill today. $214,900.

#4280 - 16X32 INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL A short quiet driveway just past Correlieu School leads you up into an amazing hidden property not known to many. This beautiful 5 bdrm, 3 bath home’s interior design is straight out of a home decor magazine. Renovated from stem to stern with laminate flooring, light fixtures, cabinets, countertops, 25x30 wired & heated shop and much more. $287,500. Call Jasper to today!

fronts on Wilkinson St. & Doherty St. Lots of exposure. Build that single level group home or senior ground level APTS. How about the executive duplex and live in one side. $34,500. Call bob Marsh today!

additional residences on 195 acres know as “150 Mile Ranch”. Quality built 6186 sq ft main home with 5bdrm, 3bath. Spacious open floor plan, maple kitchen, numerous cupboards, island & more. Covered BBQ, & entertaining area w/pool table & games room, 2500 sq ft indoor pool, 8 man hot tub. Call Bob Granholm today! $1,890,000.

You’ll love this cozy one owner bungalow on nicely landscaped 1 acre south of the city. Updated in past years. RV storage, outbuildings, green house & nice garden area. Great retirement or starter. Call Terri today! $179,900.

Cell. 250-983-5003

Ph. 250-249-0004

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001

#4273 - GREAT RANCHER on large city lot (0.31ac). 2 bedrooms with large laundry that was 3rd bedroom. Newer kitchen cabinets and counter tops, and lots of other updates including newer flooring and paint. Large fenced yard. Call Randy today! $79,900.

#4287 - TOP QUALITY EXEC. HOME IN FINEST SUBDIVISION. Quiet dead end rd. New 30’x40’ deluxe detached 3 bay shop w/ radiant heat, 9’drs, 12’ rec vehicle dr & 7’mower dr-254 sq.ft. Fully finished man room above. Home boasts a L/R w/vaulted ceilings and N/G fireplace. Kitchen w/oak cabinets, island w/ door to newly reno’d deck. Great combo deluxe home & shop on .5 ac lot. Call Bob Marsh today! $355,000.

Wayne Seale 4419 - ROOM FOR EVERYONE & EVERYTHING HERE in this 5bdrm, 1½ bath home south of the city. Bright open main living area, with walkout door to covered deck. Generous kitchen and dining room make this the place your family will spend all their time. Fully finished bsmt has a rec room, two bdrms, sunny laundry area and a half bath. Added bonus is the 26x26 shop wired & heated. Room for the RV and plenty of updates including laminate flooring, roofs on both house & shop. Call Leslie or Claudia. $249,900.

Bob Marsh

#4293 - 3.26 ACRES LEVEL CLEARED LOT ON HWY 97S. With fabulous business exposure. On the corner of Gook Rd and Hwy 97S. The property was cleared in the recent past with intention of the Honda Dealership moving. Quesnel’s new commercial development in the immediate area. Walmart, Extra Foods, Sandman Hotel, Tim Hortons, & Canadian Tire. Great Access. Call Bob Marsh today! $349,500.

Ph. 250-747-0422 C.250-983-9983

Wayne Seale

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792

#4274 - EASY TO VIEW, EASIER TO OWN. Nice, 2 bdrm, 2 bath strata townhouse, close to shopping & schools. Quiet, well cared complex, great retirement, or starter home or even a better investment opportunity! Nice open plan, natural gas fireplace, generous size rooms, and a covered front patio! There is a 4pc. ensuite bath and a walk in closet. Lots of value here, great price. $79,900. Call Leslie or Claudia!

#4304 -GORGEOUS LOCATION TO RECREATE YOUR DREAM HOME! Unique layout and features to this fixer-upper, located on 3 acres and just minutes from Ten Mile Lake and downtown. Call William today! $145,000.

You have questions, She has answers!

#4325 - CUTE & COSY BUNGALOW on private 0.47 acre extensively landscaped, private yard. Excellent Dragon Lake location! Great starter home with 2 bdrms up & 1 down. Rec. room, laundry also down. The quiet no thru road is peaceful & modern decor is sure to please. Affordable price in an executive area. Book your personal tour with Terri!! $199,900.

#4321 - COMBINED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL building that offers endless possibilities. Run your business, live in the owner’s suite, collect rent from the rentals. Affordable building with a highly visible location. TLC will make equity grow. Close to schools, shopping and recreation this is an opportunity not to be missed. Call Bill Today! $189,000.

#4313 - LIKE NEW! Lovely 3 yr old, 16 ft wide mobile home in a quiet park. Very spacious and bright as the extra width makes for a large rooms! 2 Bdrm, 2 full Baths, vaulted ceiling, dry walled throughout, and a lovely kitchen with wood cabinets and a pantry. $94,900. Call Randy.

THE SIGN YOU WANT

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001

Randy Derrick

#4060 - GREAT RANCHER! Spacious 4 bdrm, 3 bath rancher on .52 ac within walking distance to Dragon Lake. Sunken living room with bay window, family room with gas fireplace, formal dining room plus eating area off the kitchen, plus large hobby room or workshop. Lots to offer at $179,900. Call Randy.

comprised of 7 titles is set up to run 250 cow/calf. 2253 sq ft 3 bdrm, bsmt, home along with a mobile home ideal for hired help or guest. Approx. 300 acres of pasture, range permits of 590 AUM. Owner says equipment is negotiable. $1,499,000. Call Bob Granholm!

next to a park with a lovely view of the Fraser River! 2 bdrms on the main with a fully finished basement with rec room and workshop. Lovely yard with garden and fruit trees. New roof, paved drive and pellet stove. Fenced. Call Randy Today! $99,900. Bring your offers.

Pam McGauley 250-991-2814

Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147

You have questions, She has answers!

and casual get together will just be part of the appeal of this 4 bdrm, two storey home on 5 acres. Great floor plan for living everyday life, plus fully fenced property, barn & privacy! Reduced $249,900. Call Leslie or Claudia today!

#4075 - COZY! Cozy 912 sq. ft. house on a quiet no thru street in West Quesnel. Nice big yard for the kids. 2 bdrms up and 2 down with a large deck. Great starter or retirement home. Priced to sell quickly. Call Bill today! $119,000.

#2615 - CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL (C-3)

building site - 176’x122’ One of a kind! City bylaws (subject to their approval) Should allow for a 8000+ sq. ft. building as well as approximately 38 parking stalls. Call Terri Today! $179,000

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Quesnel Realty

Leslie Johnson

Ph. 250-992-6032 C.250-991-9405

Bobbi Momer

Quesnel Cariboo Observer

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Leslie Johnson

355 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-7202

Ph. 250-992-6032 C.250-991-9405

Bobbi Momer

Ph. 250-992-5523 C.250-991-9063

Jasper Croy

Ph. 250-983-3251

Bill Ingram

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522

Claudia Holland

Ph. 250-747-0422 C.250-983-9983

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-9522

Claudia Holland

#4216 - THIS PROPERTY IS A RARE FIND. Over fifty park-

Ph. 250-747-3753 C.250-991-8170

William Lacy

D L O S

Cell. 250-983-5003

Bob Granholm

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792

Bob Marsh

Bob Granholm

Terri Matula

Pam McGauley 250-991-2814

Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147

#4212 - HOBBY FARM IS ALL READY FOR YOUR ANIMALS.

#4183 - CHANCE TO WON ONE OF QUESNEL’S FINEST RANCHES. situated on 162 acres with 1600’ of Fraser River frontage

#4164 - PICTURESQUE, PRIVATE 150 ACRE PROPERTY

#4149 - LOCATED ON ONE OF UPLANDS PRIME STREET

#4099 - BEAUTIFUL CARIBOO HOME! With

#4097 - HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS!

#4104 - LOTS OF EXPOSURE! Large .25 Ac. RS2. lot

#4091 - PROPERTY YOU HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR!

#4089 - IDEAL STARTER HOME! 1142 acre ranch

#4057- LOTS TO OFFER! Well maintained home located

#3204 - BACKYARD BBQS, FAMILY BIRTHDAYS

Ph. 250-249-0004

Randy Derrick

Cell. 250-983-5003

Ph. 250-249-0004

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001

Bob Marsh

Ph. 250-747-0422 C.250-983-9983

Wayne Seale

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-983-5792

You have questions, She has answers!

THE SIGN YOU WANT

Ph. 250-992-7202 C.250-991-2001

Randy Derrick

Pam McGauley 250-991-2814

Ph. 250-992-6028 C.250-991-9147

You have questions, She has answers!

#2615 - CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL (C-3)

building site - 176’x122’ One of a kind! City bylaws (subject to their approval) Should allow for a 8000+ sq. ft. building as well as approximately 38 parking stalls. Call Terri Today! $179,000

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REALTY

234,900

299,900

230,000

1032 Falcon Rd. - Bring Home your Horse - Critters Pets & Kids! Dad will love the o/s WS. Even a home updated for Mom! Spacious, open bright 3 level split, 3+1 bdrms, Rec rm. New kitchen cupboards, counter, tiles floor & walls. 4.3 acres well planned out w/5 stall barn (+tack rm), fencing, gates, pens, (3 new frost free hydrants for animals) nice level land. 50x32 heated (200amp 220v) & insu WS (16’ceiling & 16 door opens 20’ wide) Logging truck anyone? Call Rick. MLS#N2333419 NCR#2481

439,000

157 Vachon St. - Well-Kept second owner home in popular Southills on a quiet cul-de-sac. 1990 bsmt entry home w/3 bdrms up + 1 down w/lots of updates 2010/11 incl. new roof, furnace, HWT, central AC & vinyl decking. Master bdrm ensuite has jetted tub, NG FP up & FS gas FP down, built in vac & all appliances are included. Corner lot fts dbl grg, paved drive, hot tub, firepit, garden (raspberries, strawberries, fruit trees) & great east/west views. Call Steve. MLS#N233425 NCR#2480

169,900

690 Rolph St. - On the river, this really nice updated house has lots of room to spare. 3 bdrms up 2 down & ready to set up for in-law suite or mortgage helper. Private backyard, nice front yard. Great area of town, close to school, shopping, transit. Seeing is so much better than reading. Call Linda for a viewing! MLS#N229671 NCR#2442

199,900

2342 Symington Rd. – This beautiful acre home is south of town & is a real gem. Landscaped to perfection, small cabin wired & heated for guests. 22x30 w/ 4 ft subway for RV. Storage 24x30 workshop. This home is a families delight from kitchen dining combo to relaxing living room w/ free standing gas fireplace. 3 bedrooms & custom built kitchen. Inquire with Linda for more info. MLS#N231918 NCR#2470

445,000

687 Kinchant St. – Immaculately maintained 6 unit apartment in North Quesnel. Two x 1 bedroom approx. 500 sq ft per unit, four x2 bedroom unit approx 600 sq ft per unit. Bathrooms have all be recently updated. Gross income $43,716 per annum. Inquire. GST may be applicable. MLS#N4506446 #2467

Ltd.

299,900

1345 Wells Rd. - Quality older home on 10+ acres at end of cul-de-sac. 3 bdrms, full unfin’d bsmt, 30’24’ det’d grg (insu, wired & remote door) mud rm (wheel chair access w/ treated wood & permit!) & att’d solarium. Bsmt has cov’d sep entry, RI plumb & in-law suite potential. Updates over yrs incl. roof, flooring, most windows, septic & 5pc bath(Master access). Fireplace, NG furnace & electric baseboard, drilled well. Private treed yard, near Quesnel Golf Course & Bouchie Lake. Call Steve. MLS#N233385 NCR#2479

295,000

3301 Red Bluff Rd. - Nice Family Home - South - 2.64 acres. Just past Richbar Nursery. Panhandle drive leads to private, lovely landscaped home, just waiting for your family. New kitchen, beautiful flooring, gas firplace, finished up & down. 5 bdrm, 2 baths, large rec rm w/wood fireplace. sundecks to enjoy the lovely country setting. Priced to sell w/quick possession. Call Rick to view. MLS#N232480 NCR#2476

650,000

SOLD

800 Avery Ave. – Great ten-plex in good area near schools and shopping. 5 x 2 bdrm units and 5 x 1 bdrm units. 2 bdrm units are on the top, 1 bdrm units are on the bottom. 2 bdrm units are 2 storey with washer and dryer hook-ups, and backyard access. 10 parking spaces and fenced backyard. Tenants pay own utilities. Units have been recently updated. Inquire. MLS#N4506551 NCR#2477

LICENCED PROPERTY MANAGER ON SITE

352 Roddie Ave. - This beautiful home is located near shopping, schools, soccer fields and many extras. Main floor has 4 bdrms, 3 baths, family room and great kitchen. Double Garage. Lower floor has 2 suites; 2 bedrooms $600/ month, 1 bedroom $485/month. Great investment & what a mortgage helper. Inquire for more info. MLS#N232420 NCR#2474

SOLD

681 Edkins St. - These very well maintained 9 unit townhouses are something an investor will be interested in. Fully rented!! 24 hours notice required. Schedule A & D required for acceptance of offers. All offers subject to court approval. Please contact Linda for more information, details package, or to view. GST may be applicable. MLS#N4506518 NCR#2473

newe Pric 139,900

229,000

1141 Johnston Ave. - Overlooking Johnston neighbourhood. Perfect home for the gardener. Wonderful shrubbery waiting for some love. Post & beam unique retro style home. 2+2 bdrm & 2 bath. Huge re. rm, finished daylight bsmt. South exposure, sundecks, fenced yard Private oasis in a convenient city location. Quick Possession. Call Rick. MLS#N227562 NCR#2432

129,900

1881 Birch Ave. - Updated & ready to move into 3 bdrm bungalow in Red Bluff area. Could easily be wheelchair accessible w/all living space on one floor. Nice private backyard, storage shed & easy maintenance throughout. Master bdrm is large & living room/kitchen area makes for easy entertaining & family life. Call Linda to view. MLS#N229670 NCR#2441

19,000

Racing Rd - UNBELIEVABLE PRICE! ½ ACRE BUILDING LOT ON RACING RD. Complete w/paved roads, city water & close to shopping, recreation in South Quesnel. Better yet, also buy the ½ acre next door for another $19,000 for a full acre! Start planning your dream NCR#2448 home! Call Rick Lot 1 MLS#N227183 Lot 2 MLS#N227185 NCR#2424-5

LOTS

239,900

470 Patchett St. - This 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located in a family oriented neighbourhood & close to the park, perfect for the kids. Some of the features include paved driveway, double garage, fenced backyard, hardwood floors on the main, gas fireplace in the living room, SGD in dining room leading to deck, open kitchen, huge rec room. Call Linda to view MLS#N227407 NCR#2428

370,000

19,000

Lot 15 Parkland Rd. - LAKESHORE on TEN MILE LAKE! Great building site w/rec cabin for immediate use. Rustic Log cabin is approx 24x28, full of charm, solid const & totally enjoyable. Elect, kitchen (no water/septic), bdrm & loft. High vaulted ceiling lets light flood in, wood stove to warm the winter chill & tiered decks down to beach. Fire pit, privacy & unbelievable view. Dare to Dream! Call Rick MLS#N231169 #2461

129,900

315 Gordon Ave. – Top of the City! North Quesnel. Built in the day when Quality met Solid. Almost 1500 sq ft on 2 lvls + full bsmt. Wood FP, hdwood flrs & pocket doors to Family rm in LR, Formal DR. Lrg Kitchen, WI Pantry, Laundry on main. 4 lrg BRs, Master haven w ensuite & powder rm. This large 4 BR, 4 bath home is so inviting, full of discovery w City convenience, yet so private w/ mature trees, garden, daylt bsmt, rec rm, os dbl grg. Perhaps yours to explore & call home. Call Rick

MLS#N229739

236,500

869 Spruce Rd. – BUILT FOR OWNER Elegant-SpaciousSolid-Home! Ready for a new family. So close to Elem school & shopping in Red Bluff, just off Maple Dr. Walk to the mall, close to transit, sundecks, fenced yard, everything done, move in ready. Sep grge, plenty of space & parking. 4 bdrms, 3 baths, formal LR & DR, fam rm, rec rm & full daylt bdrm, full bath suite. Oak rail foyer elegance to the Oak kitchen, a must see to appreciate. Call Rick MLS#N231498 #2464

1892 Hemlock Ave. - Mini Rancher Priced to sell! Tons of character, needing some TLC. Huge screened porch to enjoy the summer evenings. Just shy of ½ acre w/tons of work shop style storage & outbuildings. Property has access off Hemlock & Birch. 4 bedrooms, 1½ baths all on one level. Cute not so little house, come & see. Call Rick to view.

MLS#N230013

339,900

NCR#2446

1632 Mills Rd. - Peek-a-boo view of Fraser River! ¾ acre on Mills Rd. Overlooks south portion of Dyke Rd. City water available. Contact City works regarding sewer connection, as may need septic system. Close to golf course, in city limits. Nicely sloped for homesite. Enjoy a drive along North Fraser Dr., just past Titus Rd., right onto Mills Rd. Lovely building lot ready & waiting. (No mobile homes as per city by-laws.) MLS#N232297 NCR#2472

1546 Baker Creek Rd. – Country cozy–yet near city limits. Just a nice, private drive up Baker Creek Rd, to this cute 3 bdrm bungalow w/part bsmt. Lovely private backyard, sauna building/would be nice workshop. 1 acre, nice trees, sundeck. Newly painted, free standing wood stove in living room. Price to sell quickly. Quick possession possible. Call Rick to view. MLS#N231594 #2468

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IN TOWN

NOVAK RD Near UNBC

$49,900.

N226910

RACING RD SOUTH ½ AC $19,000.

N227183

RACING RD SOUTH ½ AC $19,000

N227185

CROFT SOUTH W/SHOP

$89,900.

N226691

MILLS RD

$19,000.

N232297

West . ¾ AC

319,900

154,900

262-264 Baker Dr. – This four-plex is a real buy for investors $650 per suite rent per month with tenants paying their own utilities. Each suite is 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ baths, with its own laundry area and a deck or patio for summer. Inquire. MLS#N231572 #2466

279,900

OUT OF TOWN NORTH/SOUTH

2113 Morrow Rd. – Less than 10 Km West from downtown just past golf course. Roof, windows, siding, 200 AMP electrical & HWT done 2008/2009. Open floor plan fts new pro inst pellet stove in LR & bfast bar/island in kitchen. 2 bdrms on main, 3rd upstairs & laundry in part bsmt. W/D, F/S, dishwasher & water softener. Detached 24x28 shop w/ wood stove, fenced yard 0.46 acre corner lot. Quick possession possible. Call Steve. MLS#N232773 NCR#2478

805 Avison Ave. - Fresh paint on the outside, good tenants in the inside, ready for your investment! All 1 bedroom units with upper units having 4 x 10 balcony. Building is full rented. Call Linda to schedule your appointment! GST may be applicable.

MLS#N 4506394

DALE LAKE RD PARKLAND

2 BDRM DUPLEX

• Full Basement, $650/month 1 BDRM APT.

• $525/month

1 BDRM SUITE

OUT OF TOWN WEST

• $395/month

CRN NAZKO/RAWLINGS 4.82 AC. $48,000.

N226910

BLACKWATER RD

N214273/

+GST

BLACKWATER RD

10 AC.

$50,000.

N223598

BLACKWATER RD

10 AC.

$49,900.

N223599

+GST

179,900

42,000

734 CALLAHAN - AS IS, WHERE IS

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• 475/month

679 Jones St. - Peek-a-boo view of the train bridge! North Quesnel convenience. Just steps from the river walk. 3 + 1 bdrms, 2 ½ baths, sundeck, fenced backyard. Wood fireplace sets the scene for home, comfort & convenience. Energy rating 70+, R52 ceiling. Undeveloped City park next door. Have a look, may just be perfect for you. Call Rick to view. MLS#N226671 NCR#2416

441 Kinchant Street (across from City Hall) Phone: 250-992-2207 • Fax: 250-992-2240 Toll Free: 1-888-992-2207 northcariboorealty@telus.net

1 BDRM SUITE

64,999

N214274 +GST

N225408 N231169

R E N TA L S

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LOTS

25+ AC. $55,000.

4.97 AC. $74,900. W/CABIN $236,500.

490 Hartley St. - This cute 2 bedroom home is on a quiet, private lot overlooking the city, surrounded by a white picket fence. Close to Riverview Elementary. Brand new roof less than a year old! Good investment property currently rented for $600.00/month. Tenant occupied, requires 24 hrs notice. Call Linda to view. MLS#N213503 NCR#2236

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3 BDRM SUITE

• 1½ bath, deck, $750/month

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Thank you to the following poets who submitted their poems. Poet’s Corner will run the last Friday of each month (providing we get submissions). Drop off your poems at the Cariboo Observer - Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email to publisher@quesnelobserver.com. Fax 250-992-5229

February 2014 A Tribute to Alex Fraser in 1916, a man was born of fame, Alex V. Fraser became his name. It’s his story, I’m about to tell, Of the “Cariboo Man” that you all know well. In 1940, he married Gertrude Watt, Living in Quesnel, which they really liked a lot. They adopted a daughter, Bonny Joy is her name, A foster child, Louise, to their home also came. Elected “Chairman of the Village” in 1951, Little did he know, the legend he’d become. This village kept growing till 1958, The title changed to “Mayor”, a step he’d proudly take. More duties he took on, 68 and 69, He chaired the C.R.D. a job he did real fine. Provincial Politics then came his way, He resigned as mayor, to become M.L.A. When ‘75 rolled around, the Premier did say, You know your job so well, we’ll give you the highway. In 1978, to add to the frustration, They added to Highways, the word Transportation. Paving and grading and new road construction, The great Coquihalla was quite a production. Many bridges and roads are part of his splendour, The boats and the ferries were also his tender. Alex knew the people, he’s been to every place, He greeted them with dignity, and met them face to face. Alex liked the rodeo, especially Anahim Lake, He always looked forward to that summertime break. Alex’s done a lot for all the people here, He’s a friend to all, something we’ll hold dear. Alex made a friend, no matter where he went, You really are a hero, right from heaven sent.

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Reflections on Time I watch it pass Though I cannot see it Nor can I feel it I cannot touch it I cannot taste it I cannot hear it Yet I am aged by it’s passing I think it is passing faster When I was very young it slowed down Both are an illusion It’s passing is a constant It cannot be gained It cannot be lost It cannot be saved It cannot be stopped We all have a given amount of it None of us knows how much It is best we do not know It will not have been enough When we come to an end It will not

R. Ray Westcoast Wet Rain rain rain rain, When it stops, it starts again. Wet wet wet wet, A condition that you never forget. Soggy on soggy is saturation, Depending on the amount of precipitation . Water on water sometimes called HO, Which is an abbreviation for H2O.

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Can Toyota’s Tundra ride alongside heavyweight brands like Ford, GM or Ram?

Tugging at the tails of top selling trucks If there is one segment of the auto business that takes dynamite to get people to change brands, it’s the full-size pickup truck category, I’m sure most of us know of someone who is a “Ford guy” or The Tundra is “Chevy diehard” owner, even as capable as and getting him or her to move to a new many of the domestic truck would be almost brands but in some impossible. ways it still has a way It wasn’t until the last to go to truly be an Toyota Tundra was introduced in 2007 that alternative to Ford, Toyota was a real conGM and Ram. tender. That 2007 Tundra and this refreshed 2014 Zack Spencer model are designed, engineered and even built in America, helping to pull loyal domestic buyers away. The Tundra is even as capable as many of the domestic brands but in some ways it still has a way to go to truly be an alternative to Ford, GM and Ram.

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is a step up from the lower trims but not nearly as supple and luxurious as the new batch of interiors from Ram and GM. Those trucks, in particular, have almost luxury-sedan interiors that make the driver forget they are in a truck. The Tundra, in comparison, is a bit stark, featuring a hard, simple plastic dash and door pieces that don’t compare. The centre screen is smaller than many competitors are, and the screen embedded in the instrument cluster is small. What has been improved is the overall layout of the centre console. The back seat is massive and flips up with just one hand to make room for interior storage. I found the last Tundra to have a very high seating position that limited headroom. This new 2014 seems to have a better seating position, no longer crimping headroom for taller drivers. Drive Powering the Tundra are two V8 gasoline engines. The base model has a 4.6L V8 with 310hp and 327 lb.-ft. of torque. The larger 5.7L has 381hp and 401 lb.-ft. of torque. This is one area that the Toyota cannot compete; there is no V6 offered and no diesel (Ram only), which the domestic makers do offer. By limiting the available engine options and not having a heavy-duty model that will certainly diminish the

number of domestic buyers willing to give Tundra a try. On the road, I was surprised at just how rough the ride is in comparison to the all-new GM trucks, which really are like driving a big sedan. I would also place the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500 a very close second in ride comfort. The Tundra is choppy on rough roads and the noise level is on the high side. Toyota claims to have improved ride quality on this refreshed 2014 model but I am not a fan of the ride. Verdict The Tundra is a capable truck. When equipped it can tow up to 4760 kg, which is on the high side in this class. What surprised me the most was the real “trucky” ride. I have had extensive seat time in all three domestic brands over the past year and I have to say that they are best sellers for a reason – the refinement is rather dramatic. The Lowdown Power: 4.6L V8 with 310hp or 5.7L V8 with 381hp Fill-up: 15.8L/11.0L/100km (city/highway 5.6L) Sticker price: $26,750-$54,000 zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

Looks As part of the 2014 redesign, Toyota went about setting up a slightly different look for each of its trim levels. Sold as an SR5, Limited and Platinum, each has a variation of the oversized front grille. The wheel openings are now larger and squarer, framing wheel sizes ranging from 18-inches on the SR5 and Limited and 20-inches on the Platinum. The Tailgate has a soft open feature, stopping it from slamming down, that is fantastic but there is no side step or ladder into the bed the way Ford and the new GM trucks have. Sold as a regular car, double cab or Crew Cab, there is a model for most buyers. Inside Just as the outside was redesigned to have a unique character for each trim, the inside mimics this idea. The Platinum model I tested is covered with a diamond pattern, or quilted look used on the leather seatbacks, side door inserts and dash front panel. It

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Rough country dream machine loaded with goodies The redesigned 2011 Grand Cherokee was still unmistakably a Jeep, even though it came with an all-new chassis and body. This rough country dream machine (from 2011 to 2013) was offered with an impressively wide range of basic hardware choices that included three 4x4 systems, an optional Quadra-Lift air suspension system and two engines. Its standard engine is a 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 and other than some early production line glitches, (see recalls) the 2011-3013 Jeep grand Cherokee is a pretty reliable, fuel efficient modern unit. A big improvement on the previous 3.7 V6, the 3.6 V6 features 24-valves and variable valve timing and can produce 290 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. And fuel economy is rated at: 13.0/8.9 L/100 km (city/ highway). That’s considerably better than the optional 5.7-litre V8 hemi engine, which is rated at 15.7 L/100 km in the city and 10.6 L/100 km on the highway. The pulling power (390 lb-ft of

ential that can torque) of the big concentrate up to V8 engine, however, 100 per cent of helps to more than drive to a single double the potential wheel. It also towing capability of comes with Hill the Grand CheroDescent Control kee, from 1588 kg to 3266 kg. Both Other than some and Hill Start Assist systems. engines are mated early production line The optional to a five-speed (Quadra Lift) air automatic transmis- glitches, the 2011suspension can sion. 2013 Jeep Grand lower or raise The Laredo and (to a maximum Laredo X trim levels Cherokee is a pretty of 27 cm) the come with Quadra- reliable, fuel efficient ride height. It Trac I, a full-time modern unit. has a Park Mode 4x4 system that disthat drops to its tributes drive 48/52 Bob McHugh lowest (making front-to-rear, but no it easier for passengers to get in low-range is provided. Quadraor out) and an Aero Mode that Trac II was optional on Laredo automatically lowers the Grand X and standard on Limited and Cherokee at highway speeds Overland. This system is capable for improved aerodynamics and of sending 100 per cent of drive stability. to either the front or rear axle In addition to being a more rigid and has a selectable low range, platform, the new chassis gave which is important for demandGrand Cherokee a 13 cm longer ing off-road use. wheelbase and a new indepenThen there’s Quadra-Drive II. This dent rear suspension. High-speed was optional on the Laredo X, handling and highway ride Limited and Overland and adds comfort, particularly for rear an electronic limited-slip differ-

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seat passengers, was noticeably improved. A new top-line SRT edition of Grand Cherokee, with a 6.4-litre V8 hemi engine, was added for the 2012 model year. A six-speed automatic transmission also replaced five-speed automatic with the 5.7-litre V8 and a U-connect hands-free phone feature became a standard on all versions. No significant changes were made for the 2013 model year and the big news for 2014 is the introduction of a diesel engine edition plus a new 8-speed automatic transmission. The iconic Jeep bran’s popular premium luxury utility vehicle,

the Grand Cherokee has been around for over twenty years. A generally good reliability record has helped make it a Consumer Reports “Recommended" buy and safety-wise it has been a top performer in both government and independent crash tests. If you enjoy the outdoors, you’ll love the Jeep Grand Cherokee. Price Check: 2011 - 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee (January 2014) Year Edition Expect to Pay Today 2011 Laredo $26,000 to $30,000 2012 Laredo $29,000 to $34,000 2013 Laredo $33,000 to $38,000

Prices vary depending on a used vehicle’s condition, mileage, usage and history. A complete mechanical check should always be performed by a reliable auto technician prior to purchase. Safety Recalls: 2011 to 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee: 2012 – Debris in the cylinder block (from the manufacturing process) of 3.6L engine could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. Abnormal engine performance may be noticed and in some cases the engine could fail. Dealers will replace the engine assembly. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

Lifesaving cold weather fun on four wheels The man from BMW once called me a hooker. Surprisingly, I wasn’t that offended. I actually laughed at such a descriptor, as did everyone else around me. I didn’t feel so bad because I wasn’t the only one in the group labelled thusly at the brand’s Driver Training; a full day of driving 3 Series sedans (back then) to improve our own car control. I didn’t have too many years of driving experience back then but

I unfortunately I had picked up a few bad habits on the road. What’s a ‘hooker’, according to the instructors at the German automaker’s training? Someone who hooks his or her hand into the steering wheel when making a turn. It’s a big boo-boo and not an effective way to drive. It’s also totally unsafe should an accident occur in the process. Needless to say, pointing out the ‘hooker’ in me caused me to change my habits

for the better. And in the most recent installment of learning car control with BMW, no such noun was used when relating to my technique. Thank goodness. It’s minus 15 degrees at the ICAR track in Mirabel, Quebec. The sun is out and there’s a lineup of all-new 435i coupes just begging to be driven. Some are equipped with the brand’s all-wheel drive system. Some are rear-wheel drive.

letters long and Regardless, I’ll have to the point: my way with both fun. But that’s configurations by the only a byprodend of the day, so to uct of what the speak. impetus behind The adventure is the program is; better known as the a program that Winter Driver Trainstarted back ing program, offered Learning car in 1977 and is exclusively at the now offered in ICAR location. That control in less than said, you don’t need perfect circumstances 35 countries. The main goal to own a BMW to participate. Learning is available to all who is safety. It’s have $795 . . . it’s designed to incar control in less than perfect circum- money extremely well troduce drivers to techniques stances is available spent. that might help to all who have correct the $795. In my opinion, Alexandra Straub car if it is not it’s money extremely doing what you well spent. want it to for The day starts out with an in-class session that goes whatever reason. For example, if your wheels are over theory and what will be pointed in one direction, but your executed throughout the various exercises. It’s kept relatively short car is going straight ahead, what should you do? That's called unso we have more drive time. dersteer. The instinctual thing to It’s mentioned that we’ll be do is keep adding more steering, practicing manouevres with and but that won't help. Ease off the without electronic help, to put throttle and try to straighten both power and performance to your wheel so your tires can the test. Oh yeah. regain grip. Proper seating position is outlined when we initially get behind the wheel. Then we’re off. Or, if you feel the back end of the car breaking loose, how do you You might ask what is the point behind putting one of BMW’s lat- wrangle it in? You countersteer and don't lift off the throttle. It est products sideways on an ice sounds easier said than done, but track in subzero temperatures. the techniques do work! My initial answer is only three

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Alexandra Straub at full opposite lock at BMW’s winter driver training.

Putting yourself and the 435i through the paces in a safe and controlled environment is the best place to learn. If you spin out, you’re not going to go into oncoming traffic. You just stop, turn the car around, and keep going. You’ll probably giggle a little in the process and tell yourself you’ll “get it next time.” Heck, if you knock over a few cones, no one will judge you either. It’s all part of the process. There are also dynamic braking exercises that teach you how the car reacts when you have ABS, and what you can do in these conditions. You’ll even learn reverse 180s. Philippe Létourneau is the head instructor of the program and says, “People learn a lot more when they’re having fun.” I agree. He also mentions that if people walk away from the course with a couple of newly established driving habits that make them overall a safe driver, that’s ideal. However, if your face doesn’t feel stiff from smiling, or your abs don’t hurt from laughing, perhaps you weren’t trying hard enough. What’s not to like about that? For more information, visit: http://tinyurl.com/nw54b8p alexandra.straub@drivewaybc.ca

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The DeLorean DMC-12 had a number of striking features, including its high-end appliancelike stainless steel body panels and unique doors. Rob Sass

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Hundred-year anniversaries in the automotive world are nearly as common as new reality TV shows (General Motors, Aston Martin and Alfa Romeo all turned 100 recently). The car companies on this list weren’t as fortunate. •Davis (1947-48): The Davis Car Company was founded in 1947 in Van Nuys, Calif., by entrepreneur Gary Davis, who for reasons best known to himself decided that America was ready for a tiny three-wheeled car with just 47 hp. Like the next car company on the list, Davis also took advantage of a surplus WW2 defense plant as his base of operations. With the fast-developing freeway culture in Southern California (the car’s introduction coincided with the adoption of a comprehensive freeway plan for the region), there was little demand for an underpowered three-wheeler wholly unsuited for freeway use.

The company collapsed in 1948 under the weight of unpaid employees and suppliers. The founder was jailed for fraud. •Tucker (1948): The Tucker story is probably the least comical of the bunch. Preston Tucker conceived a car with some truly innovative safety and performance features. Its merits were considerable and it deserved to succeed. Sadly, it wasn’t to be. Negative publicity — and, many say, a conspiracy among the legacy automakers — coupled with an SEC investigation put a quick end to Tucker. About 50 cars were built in an ex-defense plant in Chicago before Tucker folded in early 1949, and 1948 was the only model year for the car known as the Tucker 48. The entire sad saga was chronicled in the 1988 Francis Ford Coppola film “Tucker: A Man and His Dreams.” Today, most of the cars survive as cherished museum pieces and in private collections. Tuckers have brought as much as $2 million at classic car auctions. •Bricklin (1974-76): Malcolm Bricklin just can’t stay out of the automotive industry. An early investor in Subaru of North America, he sold his stake to finance his dream — a “safety” sports car bearing his name. Sports cars and safety have never gone hand in hand, and some would even argue that an element of danger is part of their raffish charm. Not surprisingly, there was little demand for a “safe” sports car offered in colors like Safety Orange,

Drives-U-Crazy Snow way to drive The recent snowstorms have brought out the best and the worst in B.C. drivers. I would be a millionaire if I had a dollar for every person I’ve watched over-rev a car in a futile bid to escape the combined clutches of snow and ice. If your car is not shod for the winter weather, then stay home or take a cab. Otherwise, take off slowly in a higher gear than you would in dry weather. You will stand a lot more chance of gaining traction and less reliant on those good people who dig you out! What drives-u-crazy? keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

Safety Green, Safety White and Safety Suntan (an odd, fleshy beige color). Safety Red was the only conventional color. Bricklins were built by a largely inexperienced workforce in New Brunswick, Canada, from 1974-76. Poor quality control — the gullwing doors were famous for trapping occupants inside — and low demand sunk Bricklin, leaving the Canadian government to foot the bills. Little was learned from the debacle. (See: DeLorean.) Bricklin went on to bring to America the much-reviled Yugo. •DeLorean (1981-83): Ex-GM superstar John Z. DeLorean stole a page from the Bricklin playbook. Just five years later, he convinced another gullible government (this time, the UK Labour Party) to build a factory in another high unemployment area (troubled Belfast, Northern Ireland) to construct another gullwing-door sports car named after its founder. Its styling, the work of the great Giorgetto Giugiaro of famed Ital Design, was a far more professional job than the

Bricklin, and the DeLorean DMC-12 had a number of striking features, including its high-end appliance-like stainless steel body panels and unique doors. Sadly, the Renault-Peugeot-Volvo V6 left the car woefully underpowered and at a price point that put it into competition with faster and more established cars. The whole enterprise sank under debts guaranteed by the British government. •ATS (1962-63): To say that Enzo Ferrari was imperious would be akin to calling Steve Jobs “somewhat clever.” When Ferrari’s wife began to meddle in his company, a number of key staffers could stand it no more and called it quits in what became known as “The Ferrari Mutiny.” They immediately started a new Italian sports car company known as ATS, the one and only product being the advanced and beautiful 2500 Coupe. Although ATS avoided the jinx of being named for the founder, the company still quickly foundered. The few surviving 2500 Coupes are worth about $1 million each.

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Tires are one of the most imtruck. It can be custom made portant features of the truck to suit both on and off road when it comes to improving driving conditions. The wheel its ride. rim width is rounded off to It is vital to make the right the nearest half inch of the choice and then maintain tire. Usually, the best choice them so they last for a long is to have the rim width time. Before you choose the at about 90 percent of the best tire for your truck, it is tread width of the tire. essential to understand the The most important safety If you only drive terms of the truck tire world. aspect of maintenance on on the street then Tires for example are your truck is to keep its tires a low profile truck specified in this form intact and in good shape. 265/75R/16. The first number tire will be fine, but A blown tire can cause an is the width of the truck tire, if you go off-roading accident in an instant. The the second number is the number one cause of the tire aspect ratio or height of the then you are going wear and tear is incorrect sidewall and the third num- to want more tire in tire pressure. All the tires on ber is the wheel diameter or between your rim and the truck should have consisrim size. tent air pressure to carry the the ground. The height of your sidewall weight equally. Adequate air Ian Harwood is important and should pressure is important for a be chosen based on the good tire life, handling, and conditions where you drive traction. your truck most often. If you Look through your owner’s only drive on the street then manual, on the sticker inside a low profile truck tire will the driver’s door, or look on be fine, but if you go off-roading then you the tire itself to find the correct air pressure are going to want more tire in between that you need to maintain them. your rim and the ground. That way you will Seasonal changes can affect the air not bottom out on the rims when the tires pressure of the tires. Cold temperatures are encounter rough terrain off-road. responsible for dropping the air pressure Wider tires have more contact area with the of the tires, and warm temperatures are ground, thus giving your truck a better grip, responsible for increasing the air pressure. both on and off road. Your truck's handling A 10 percent swing in the temperatures becomes easier because of the bigger tire causes a 1lb. change in the air pressure. width. On the other hand, the same wider Sudden changes in temperature are a good truck tire will make more noise and may time to check the pressure of the tires. decrease the fuel efficiency of the truck. You can reduce the wear and tear of the Wider tires can also slip more when it rains, truck's tires by rotating them often. Rotatnot that it rains much in Vancouver. ing the tires, keeps the tread wear balanced The size of the rim is a personal preference. and can really help when slippery and The larger sized rims are popular today. wet conditions occur. A simple rule about Just make sure that the rim and truck tire rotating your tires is to do it on every other you choose will fit inside the wheel well of oil change. Doing this consistent basis, will the truck, and don’t forget to upgrade your make the tires last longer and allow a combrakes to help stop this increase in weight. fortable ride for many, many kilometres. The wheel rim width varies from truck to ian.harwood@drivewaybc.ca

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Pic of the Week Futuristic Kia with butterfly wings The Kia Niro concept is a futuristic, upscale and performance-inspired hybrid electric drive car designed for urban dwellers. Entry into the vehicle is by way of dihedral “butterfly” doors with flush door handles that swing up high into the roof. Mounted directly onto the side windows are milled “Plexiglas®1” door mirrors with built-in cameras. And at the rear, the large hatch opens to reveal an expansive carbon-fibre-clad cargo deck ready to swallow large quantities of equipment, gadgets, gear or luggage. This concept comes with a variant of Kia’s turbocharged 1.6-liter ‘Gamma’ engine, capable of 160 horsepower. The engine and a seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission serve the front wheels while an electric hybrid system powered by regenerative braking delivers up to 45 horsepower to the rear wheels – when road conditions require extra grip. keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca

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