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Cougars have not been sold: Brodsky The Prince George Cougars have not been sold, according to team vice-president Brandi Brodsky. Speculation has been rampant around Prince George, and the hockey world, about a possible sale since the Prince George Citizen ran an article on Monday saying it had been sold to a local investment group that included NHLers Dan Hamhuis and Eric Brewer. The Citizen information came from what it calls a “reliable source.” Brodsky said the story is simply not true. “I’m not responding to rumours or doing interviews based on rumours,” she said in an e-mail to the Prince George Free Press. “The team has not been sold.”

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Teresa MALLAM/Free Press “Princess” Katie Hogan, left, “Evil Queen” Elise Ryan and “Princess” Julya Osiowy pose Wednesday in the hallway at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church during lunch break. The three were set to perform their respective songs: Shy, Sensitivity and Ten Minutes Ago in the vocal discipline during the Prince George and District Music Festival.

Eyes on Ukraine Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Like many people living in Prince George with links to Ukraine, Liz Folwark and her family have eyes glued to the news channels following the latest developments in that country. Folwark, whose father immigrated from Ukraine as a teenager, is one of about 35 to 40 members of the local Yalenka Ukrainian Cultural Society founded over three decades ago and she’s a key contact for Yalenka Ukrainian Dancers. She did not want to comment specifically on the serious situation brewing

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in Ukraine, however Folwark said the people in the midst of the frightening events unfolding there weigh heavily on her mind and her family’s. “What can we say? This is very difficult to talk about,” she told the Free Press on Monday. “We have relatives, cousins on my husband’s side of the family who are still living in the middle of Ukraine – I don’t want to say where – who we are concerned about. It took so long to gain independence, and now this. We are so torn by all that has happened over there [Russian military intervention] and it is a very hard time for us.” For the past 15 years, the Yalenka Dance Group, which puts on performances of traditional dance every year, has

also been raising money to help people in Ukraine. “Just before Christmas we shipped 60 boxes of supplies – medical supplies, school supplies and clothing – for orphanages, seniors homes and schools in Ukraine and we’re also looking after a fellow in a wheelchair there, so we’re still collecting and hope to be able to continue with a shipment of supplies in the fall ... if things don’t get worse over there,” said Folwark. Their humanitarian efforts could be hampered for as long as the tense situation exists between Russia and Ukraine, however Folwark remains optimistic that the group will meet their next expected shipment date without any problems.

with your clocks As we get ready to move our clocks forward an hour this Saturday night for the start of Daylight Savings Time, ICBC is asking drivers to make an effort to adapt to the time change to help reduce the impact it could have on their driving skills. According to an ICBC survey, 34 per cent of B.C. drivers admit that the time shift does affect them and makes them feel less alert.

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Mike Farnworth first in for NDP leadership After finishing a close second to Adrian Dix in 2011, Mike Farnworth says he is running for NDP leader to correct the party’s mistakes of 2013. ... Continued @ www.pgfreepress.com

Mobile hospital tested in preparation for the Games In preparation for the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, the B.C. Mobile Medical Unit was set up for a test run at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia last week. ... Continued @ www.pgfreepress.com Bill PHILLIPS/Free Press Pte. Logan Hedstrom of the Rocky Mountain Rangers in Prince George talks to a possible recruit at the NorthWorks! job fair at the College of New Caledonia Tuesday.

Carbon plan expanded Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com When Victoria mandated that school districts be carbon neutral, there was considerable concern as it directly affected the bottom line of cash-strapped districts. Now the province has expanded the program to include colleges, universities, and hospitals. The new capital fund is an expansion of the “carbon neutral capital program” that was set up for B.C.’s 60 school districts in 2012. The fund is financed via a 2010 law that forces all public sector entities to pay $25 per tonne for greenhouse gas emissions from their operations. However, for UNBC and the College of New Caledonia, it’s not necessarily bad news as both institutions have been paying the $25 per tonne fee and see the latest step as a way to possibly recoup some of the money being sent into the program. And for UNBC, Canada’s Green University, it has already been working very hard at reducing its carbon footprint.

“We have been quite successful at reducing our emissions,” said David Claus, P.Eng., assistant director of facilities management. “Our emissions have been reduced by 64 per cent since 2010.” A big part of that has been the new energy system at UNBC. While some institutions may have simply paid the $25 per tonne fee, the mindset at UNBC has been to reduce emissions in order not to pay the fee. Claus said the measures taken at UNBC have actually resulted in a greater reduction of emissions than the entire school district program in the province. While the jury may still be out as to whether the program for school districts actually reduced emissions, Claus said one of the benefits was that it forced administrators to really take a hard look at their energy costs. Bob Bigelow, manager of facilities and services at CNC, which has also been paying the $25 per tonne fee since 2010, is looking forward to the expanded program. “It’s exciting news for us in post-secondary,” he said. “The ability to roll those funds back is great … We’ve been reducing our energy costs and getting closer and closer to carbon neutrality.” Until the program actually gets rolling, they

won’t know exactly how much they might get back. The province has budgeted $14.5 million in annual funding for the expanded program. The carbon neutral government plan was controversial from the start, as school and health districts had to divert millions from their budgets to offset their heating, lighting and transportation emissions. Its popularity didn’t improve when the first big carbon offsets chosen by the Pacific Carbon Trust included a gas well flare reduction program for Encana Corp. in northern B.C. Then B.C.’s Auditor General reported that the flaring project and a forest preserve in the Kootenays were not valid carbon offsets, because both were underway before carbon offset money was offered to help them. The Pacific Carbon Trust was wound up last year, with offsets chosen by a small group in the environment ministry. The education ministry also announced Tuesday its latest energy saving project funded in 28 school districts. They include boiler replacements, heat pumps and electric cars. School bus emissions have been exempted from the carbon neutral government program since the beginning. - With files from Tom Fletcher

Carrier Sekani praise decision not to approve New Prosperity The Carrier Sekani Tribal Council is joining the Tsilhqot’in National Government in celebrating the federal government’s rejection of the proposed New Prosperity copper/gold mine ... Continued @ www.pgfreepress.com

Appeals Court stays ruling on teacher contract The B.C. Court of Appeal has suspended a lower court ruling that would force B.C.’s school districts to reorganize around teacher contract terms that were scrapped by the government in 2002. ... Continued @ www.pgfreepress.com

Emily Carr University offers satellite studio in P.G. Emily Carr University is accepting registrations for the first ever Satellite Studios for Teens to run outside the Lower Mainland. ... Continued @ www.pgfreepress.com

Watoto Children’s Choir coming to Prince George Watoto, a holistic care program, initiated to serve the dire needs of Africa and her people, is thrilled to present a brand new tour entitled Beautiful Africa: A New Generation. ... Continued @ www.pgfreepress.com

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WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0800hrs this 5th day of March 2014, Steven Reid KINNEY (B: 1966-12-12) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for Steven Reid THEFT UNDER $5000. KINNEY is KINNEY described as a Caucasian male, 180 cm or 5’11” 180 cm or 5’11” tall and weighs 71 kg or 157 lbs. 71kg or 157 lbs. KINNEY has brown hair and blue eyes.

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In Provincial Court in Prince George on Dec. 11: Nicole R. Lehoux was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and placed on probation for one year. Kenneth W. Pearson was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle while prohibited and sentenced to 45 days in jail. Jason Solmonson was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and placed on probation for nine months. Nadine M. Solonas was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Dallas A. Durack was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 30 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Lorianne L. Izod was found guilty

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months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Joseph was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order and sentenced to one day in jail. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Dec. 13: Dean R. Anderson was found guilty of uttering threats, sentenced to one day in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Dec. 16: Wayne D. Carlton was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 12 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $50. Allison J.R. Gurney was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for one year. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Dec. 17: Brandon M. Derrien was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150. Dale A. Peterson was found guilty of mischief, placed on probation for one year and fined $500. Manjit S. Sangha was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $2,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $300. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Dec. 18: Linda R. Abraham was found guilty of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol reading over .08, fined $1,000 and prohibited from driving for one year. Daniel K. Andrew was found guilty of possession of stolen property with a value greater than $5,000, sentenced to 159 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Kory O. Annis was found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, fined $300 and assessed a victim surcharge of $45. Martin J. Brietzke was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Jordie C. Clarke was found guilty of unauthorized possession of a weapon and, under the Wildlife Act, dangerous hunting or trapping, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from possessing firearms for two years. Loren R. Doll was found guilty of unauthorized possession of a weapon and, under the Wildlife Act, dangerous hunting or trapping, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from possessing firearms for two years. Melanie M. Frederick was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $1,000, assessed a victim surcharge of $150 and prohibited from driving for two years. Jackie L. Ghostkeeper was found guilty of failing to comply with an appearance notice, fined $200 and assessed a victim surcharge of $30. Ronald D. Knowles was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year. Vince R. Prince was found guilty of driving while prohibited, fined $500, assessed a victim surcharge of $75 and prohibited from driving for one year.

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9-1-1 moves down south If you happen to call 9-1-1 this fall, the phone will ring in the Lower Mainland, not in Prince George. The Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo, Bulkley-Valley and KitimatStikine regional districts have chosen a new provider to answer 9-1-1 calls. Beginning this fall, 9-1-1 calls from these areas will be answered through E-Comm, the emergency communication centre in the Lower Mainland. The Regional District of FraserFort George provides 9-1-1 services to all municipalities and electoral areas of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo Regional District, Regional District of Bulkley-Nechako and most areas of the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine. At present, the regional district contracts with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for call answer services. All 9-1-1 calls come into the RCMP North District detachment. A 9-1-1 call taker determines the nature of the emergency and transfers the caller to the appropriate response agency (police, fire or ambulance). “The Regional District’s contract with the RCMP has expired this year and that has provided the opportunity to explore other options for call answer services,” said Regional District of FraserFort George Board Chair Art Kaehn. “As a result, the regional district has entered into an agreement to have 9-1-1 calls answered through E-Comm in Vancouver.” Kaehn says there are considerable cost savings by moving to E-Comm. Under the new model, 9-1-1 call answer services will be significantly reduced from approximately $730,000 per year to about $365,000 per year, he said. E-Comm is the emergency communications centre located in southwest British Columbia. “We are very pleased with our new partnership and are committed to ensuring residents of the regional districts continue to receive high-quality, responsive 9-1-1 public-safety answer point

service 24-hours a day,” said EComm CEO David Guscott. The E-Comm building is a secure, purpose-built facility designed to resist a major earthquake and be self-sufficient for 72 hours. E-Comm has a number of back-up provisions to ensure the continuity of 9-1-1 call answer services in a variety of scenarios. “We are pleased to be able to provide more cost-effective 9-1-1 call answer services without compromising the reliability or safety of the 9-1-1 system that residents in our region have trusted,” says Kaehn. “Public safety remains to be the RCMP’s top priority and this change in service provider will not at all compromise the safety of the residents in the Fraser Fort-George area,” said Inspector Rick Greenwood, BC RCMP Operational Communications Centre Program Management. “The community can be assured that the level of service that our Operational Communications Centre employees in providing police dispatching, complaint taking and status keeping will be maintained at the highest level that the community expects” he adds. With the change to E-Comm for 9-1-1 call answer services, calls will continue to be dispatched in the same manner. This means calls for police will be dispatched to the RCMP in Prince George. Calls for fire departments will be dispatched through the Fire Operations Communications Centre in Prince George and calls for ambulance will be dispatched through the BC Ambulance Service dispatch centre in Kamloops. In 2013, 71,000 9-1-1 calls were received within the boundaries of the Regional District’s 9-1-1 service. 28,209 calls were received from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 18,364 calls from the Cariboo Regional District, 10,041 from the BulkleyNechako Regional District, and 14,386 from the Kitimat/Stikine area.

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Saturday Top Dog agility trials, March 8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Agriplex. Fundraiser for SPCA. Pancake breakfast, March 8, 8:30-11 a.m., Moose Hall, 663 Douglas St. Crib tournament, March 8, Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Registration 10 a.m., play 11 a.m. REAPS AGM, March 8, 2 p.m., downtown library, Keith Gordon Room. Parkinson’s Disease Support Group meets, March 8, 2 p.m., Prince George Chateau. Information: 250-5648955.

“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Advocating for Women & Children - Mar 12 Human Trafficking Seminar March 12th @ UNBC, Room 6-205/211, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm. ‘Stop The Sexual Exploitation of Youth Awareness Week’ is March 9 – 15. Diane 250-562-6262 PG Chamber of Commerce - Mar 29 Glittering ball gowns, feathered masks, jesters and flutes - President’s Royal Masquerade – Sat, March 29 at the Coast Inn of the North. Tickets - $85. 250-562-2454 Self- Management BC - March 10-13 Four day Leader-Training workshop for our Chronic Pain Self-Management Program in PG. It will be hosted by Kikino at 369 Victoria St from 9:30 am to 4 pm, March 10 to 13, 2014. Register online at www.selfmanagementbc.ca 1-866-902-3767 For information on volunteering with more than 100 non-profit organizations in Prince George, contact Volunteer Prince George

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Dinner-dancesilent auction, March 8, Treasure Cove. Fundraiser for Northern Eagles juvenile football team. Information: amonetta@shaw.ca. Dance to Caribou Thunder, March 8, 8 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Bible talks, Sundays, 4 p.m., Columbus Community Centre, 7201 Domano Blvd.

Sunday Top Dog agility trials, March 9, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Agriplex. Fundraiser for SPCA. Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave.

Monday Canasta, March 10, 7 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr.

Cariboo Toastmasters meet Mondays, 7:309:30 p.m., Ramada Hotel, 444 George St. Information: caribootoastmasters. com or Laura (250) 9613477. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250- 563-4828 or Reta 250-962-2740.

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The Healthy Foods Program at the Child Development Centre (CDC) received a boost this week with a $5,000 donation from TD Waterhouse. “We are working to develop a lifetime of healthy eating habits by providing children with healthy, fun, and tasty food,” said Darrell Roze, the CDC’s Executive Director. The program provides nutritious snacks each day, and a healthy lunch once per week to children in the CDC’s programs. The lunch recipes are sent home with children to help promote healthy choices at home as well. “TD Waterhouse and Vice President Ben Yarish have been great supporters of our programming in recent years, donating over $25,000 to the CDC,” Roze said. Roze, left, and Sharon Beetlestone, Early Childhood Education Manager, Child Development Centre, accept the cheque from Ben Yarish, Vice President and Investment Advisor, TD Waterhouse.

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Students want cost relief Students feeling squeezed by high tuition fees and growing student debt have launched a campaign calling on the B.C government to make post-secondary education more affordable. The campaign, called Squash the Squeeze, is a coordinated effort with the Canadian Federation of Students to target tuition fees, student debt and institutional funding as keys to accessibility and quality for universities and colleges. The campaign launched at the Prince George and Quesnel Campuses this week. “Students have been squeezed for too much, for too long,” said Eric Depenau, Quesnel Representative for the College of New Caledonia Students’ Union, in a press release. “Students and their families are placed in a situation where they are paying more and receiving less for their education.” At the College of New Caledonia, the school has been forced to cut their budget by over $9 million since 2008, the students’ union says. The College of New Caledonia’s Board of Governors voted last month in favour of increasing tuition and mandatory fees by up to two per cent this fall. The move is predicted to generate about $100,000, depending on enrolment. “It will help a little bit, but frankly it’s a drop in the bucket as we look to cut another $1.2 million from our budget once again this year,” said CNC interim president Bryn Kulmatycki, in January. “We’ve had to cut millions from our budget for several years now and it has become very difficult to do.” The college is working to resolve a predicted $1.2 million budget shortfall for the 2014/15 fiscal year, due to rising costs and overall funding, which has been stagnant. “Our colleges and universities are also feeling the squeeze from decades of underfunding,” said Josh Balsom, Prince George student union campus representative. “Students simply can’t pay more. The only solution is to increase funding for post-secondary institutions like CNC.”

Zimmer opposes gun move Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer is upset with the RCMP for apparently reclassifying the Swiss Arms Classic Green rifle from a nonrestricted firearm to a prohibited firearm “I was outraged to learn that,” Zimmer said in a letter to the Prince George Free Press. ”I am a gun owner, and used to own that particular firearm, and I know full well that the RCMP decision to reclassify it was wrong.” The Swiss Arms Classic Green rifle is a militarystyle semi-automatic weapon with a five-shot clip, which is legal. However, it may be a converted automatic, which would make it prohibited in Canada. “Our Conservative government remains committed to standing up for the rights of lawabiding gun owners,” Zimmer said in his letter. “In my personal opinion, this is another example of bureaucrats abusing their power. In a single action, the RCMP took a firearm that had been sold legally for 12 years, and has never been used to commit a crime in Canada, and arbitrarily declared it illegal. Law-abiding men and women, who have owned this rifle legally for years, are considered criminals as of today.” Zimmer said he has written letters to the minister of public safety and the minister of justice and the matter has come up in the House of Commons. The minister has ordered a review of this decision. “Our government is committed to ensure firearms owners are not penalized as a result of this ill-informed action,” wrote Zimmer. “We have delivered on our promise to abolish the long gun registry, a measure that respected law-abiding firearms owners across Canada, and we will continue to respect the rights of law-abiding Canadian firearms owners.”

This week CNC issued a release stating students paid the fourth-lowest tuition fees in B.C. for a full year of Arts programs last year. According to a Ministry of Advanced Education report that was presented to the Board of Governors on Friday, CNC students paid $2,421 on average for a full year of Arts tuition in 2012/13, which is $1,145 less than the provincial average. “CNC is clearly one of the best values for your educational dollar in B.C. and this report helps show that,” said Kulmatycki. “We also have some of the smallest class sizes in B.C., with only 37 students maximum in our classes and

16 in trades.” The report shows CNC would have to raise its tuition by more than 47 per cent just to reach the provincial average of $3,566. A similar report by Statistics Canada showed CNC tuition fees were less than half of the average undergraduate tuition fees for Canadian university full-time students in 2012/13 at $5,581. While Statistics Canada does not collect tuition fees for colleges across the country, the report does show that CNC tuition fees are also less than half of the B.C. average undergraduate university tuition fee, which was $5,015 in 2012/13 or $2,594 more than CNC’s

$2,421 average. The source of the provincial report was the Ministry of Advanced Education, Innovation and Technology, and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism. It looked at first-year students at B.C. public post-secondary institutions in an Arts program, based on two semesters at five courses per semester. The College of New Caledonia Students’ Union is comprised of all students attending the main and regional campuses of the College of New Caledonia and has been active since 1978. The Union is Local 13 of the Canadian Federation of Students, Canada’s national students’ union.

YOUR CITY MATTERS March 7, 2014 At this time the City Manager’s Office is accepting applications for Membership on the following Council Committees:

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Regular Council Meeting Monday, March 10, 2014 – Council Chambers – 6:00 p.m.

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14/020 Building Inspector – Part Time/ Seasonal Closing Date: March 17, 2014

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Applications are available on the City’s web site www.princegeorge.ca/cityhall/committees/, or may be picked up at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard. For further information or to have an application form mailed to you, please call 250.561.7602.

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Finance and Audit Committee Monday, March 10, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room - 12:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Accessibility Wednesday, March 12, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 5:00 p.m. Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George (Enhance PG) Thursday, March 13, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00 p.m.

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INVITATION TO BID Invitation to Tender: T14-08 Dust Palliative Material Closing Date: March 17, 2014

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REGISTRATION FOR HIRED EQUIPMENT May 1, 2014 – April 30, 2015 The City of Prince George is now accepting registrations for hired equipment such as, but not limited to loaders, graders, backhoes, trucks, crawler tractors, sweepers, etc. for summer construction and maintenance projects as well as winter snow clearing operations. This registration is for hires on an as-required basis from May 1, 2014 to April 30, 2015. Registration forms are available on the City web site www.princegeorge.ca or from the Operations Department, located at 3990 – 18th Avenue. Registration forms must be hand delivered to the Operations Department or mailed to 1100 Patricia Blvd V2L 3V9 no later than 4:30 P.M. Friday, March 28th, 2014. Additional information may be obtained by calling the Operations at (250) 561-7529.

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Britco leaving legacy of Games Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Leaving a legacy. It’s what Britco did with its modular buildings after the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, and it’s what the B.C.-based company will be doing after the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George. On Friday, Britco was announced as the latest sponsor for the Games, and will supply modular buildings for a number of uses. “”We’re figuring we’ll have about 60 buildings here,” president Mike Ridley said. “Everything from buildings for scorers to places for officials to waxing sheds. Whatever they need, we can provide.” After the games, four of the buildings will be reconfigured and placed in First Nations communities across the north as libraries. One of those will be for the Lheidli T’enneh Nation, the host First Nation for the Games, and Chief Dominic Frederick said they are looking forward to the new building. “We have a library now, but it’s getting kind of old. We’d also like to thank Britco for becoming a partner with us in in a business model for our people.” Games director of revenue generation Todd Doherty, who emceed the Friday announcement, noted Britco has a policy of a minimum of 10 per cent of its workforce being First Nations. Frederick said he was looking forward to

Allan WISHART/Free Press 2015 Canada Winter Games CEO Stu Ballantyne, left, and Britco president Mike Ridley shake hands after Friday’s announcement of Britco as the latest sponsor for the Games. On hand were Christoph Neufeld, left, general manager of leasing for the Games; Todd Doherty, director of revenue generation for the Games; Britco vice-president Chris Gardner; Lheidli T’enneh Chief Dominic Frederick; and Mayor Shari Green.

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Dix wants inquiry into Babine Lake explosion Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress. com NDP leader Adrian Dix says a public inquiry should be called into the fire and explosion at the Babine Lake Forest Products mill two years ago. “The sense that there’s been no accountability, there’s been no independent review, is profound,” Dix said in Prince George Friday. Dix said that when Crown counsel met with the families of those affected they told them that there is a roomful of files that will “never see the light of day,” because no action is going to be taken. “We’re going to fight for justice and accountability for Babine,” said Dix. Dix said he met with families of victims from the Burns Lake explosion and the Lakeland Mills explosion and fire that also killed two people and injured 22 others. Last week WorkSafeBC handed its file on the Lakeland Mills explosion over to Crown counsel for possible charges under the Workers’ Compensation Act. The Criminal Justice Branch said last month that the WorkSafeBC investigation into the Burns Lake explosion was improperly done and evidence would not be admissible in court. Premier Christy Clark then lowered the boom on WorkSafeBC. She has accepted all of the recommendations from the head of the civil service, John Dyble, with a particular focus on the recommendation that Len Doust, QC be retained

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“In both cases there has to be justice and accountability,” Dix said. “… We have two government agencies who bungled this matter, who are pointing fingers at one another.” He said it’s a terrible situation for the families, adding an inquiry should be held because the public needs to know whether the actions of WorkSafeBC and the companies involved, before the fact, were adequate. Dix said Liberal changes to WorkSafeBC over the years are a big part of the problem. “They have undermined the administrative and regulatory strength of the WCB when it comes to worker safety,” he said. He said a dedicated prosecutor is needed at WorkSafeBC, pointing out that there were 130 worker deaths in B.C. last year. “And no one is ever held accountable,” Dix said. “We have to hold executives and boards accountable on these issues.”

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elected for Chamber The Prince George Chamber of Commerce has a new president. Ranjit Gill, executive director of the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, was acclaimed at the chamber’s annual general meeting at the Ramada on Wednesday. She succeeds Derek Dougherty, assistant vice president and manager of the Canadian Western Bank, who stays on the board as the immediate past president. Three other candidates running for executive positions were elected by acclamation. They are: Bill Phillips, editor of the Prince George Free Press, as vice president of finance, and Cindy Pohl, account manager at Waste Management, and Corey Napthali, a partner at KPMG, as vice presidents. Twelve people were in the running for six vacant director seats on

the board. Elected to two-year terms were: Clint Dahl, realtor, Royal LePage; Dan Ryan, Dean of Science and Management, UNBC; Lorna Wendling, senior manager, Deloitte and Touche LLP; Todd Bugge, senior account manager, 94X/Country 97FM; and Vince Prince, executive director, Aboriginal Business and Community Development Centre. Elected to serve a one-year term was Reza Akbari, owner, Shiraz Café and Restaurant. The executive and directors will be joined by returning directors now fulfilling the second year of their two-year term: Bill Quinn, president, NuStride Executive Coaching; Dorothy Friesen, investor; Kara Biles, manager of workforce planning, Canfor; and Ernest Daddey, executive director, Innovation Central Society.

Downtown to get $40,000 facelift Prince George’s downtown area is about to get a $40,000 facelift in time for the Canada Winter Games, thanks to funding from the Northern Development Initiatives Trust and the Prince George Downtown Business Improvement Association. Northern Development and DBIA will be contributing $20,000 each in façade developments in 2014 to help improve the look of businesses and the feel of the downtown area as the city gets ready to welcome the nation for the Canada Winter Games in 2015. Prince George city council approved the partnership between Northern Development and the DBIA in May of 2013, in order to utilize the association’s existing façade program and provide direction to the funding. “Prince George has leveraged Northern Development’s $20,000 façade program by partnering with

the Downtown Business Improvement Association, which matched the funding,” said Mayor Shari Green in a press release. “We are already seeing a much-improved look to this vital part of our city, just in time to welcome the Games.” The partnership has made several improvements to a number of downtown façades, including that of the old Hope Heinrich building on Sixth Avenue, which is now Integris Credit Union. DBIA executive director Carla Johnston said that she will be visiting several downtown businesses to generate interest in the program, and hopes to improve at least eight to 12 properties this year. Businesses interested in participating in the program can visit DBIA’s website at: downtownpg. com/facade-improvement-program to find an application.

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Fluoride: A class act? Rob Ford: Marilyn Juds would likely be happy. The founder of the Prince George Safe Water Coalition, who died last year, would undoubtedly be happy that her quest to have the city remove fluoride from its water system is continuing. Albeit with a different tack. Juds lobbied long and hard to even get city council to give her the time of day. Her frustration at the inaction was palpable. It was a bittersweet irony when council decided to put the matter to referendum, not because it may be a health issue, but because they can save a few bucks. Social conscience trumped by the almighty dollar once WRITER’S BLOCK again. BILLPHILLIPS And now along comes Kevin Millership from Slocan. On Tuesday he launched a class action suit against the City of Prince George over the fluoride in the water. Millership, who isn’t a lawyer nor is being represented by one, developed dental fluorosis as a kid in Kamloops. He claims it was a result of the fluoridated water. He launched a similar suit in Kamloops, but it was dismissed because of a time limitation. I asked him why Prince George. He said he has relatives here and Prince George is one of the last major cities in the province to still fluoridate its water. “The Plaintiff brings this action on behalf of all persons who consumed the fluoride medicated water from Prince George’s water supply system as a child and who developed dental fluorosis fluoride poisoning as a result,” his statement of claim reads. “Approximately one out of every eight to ten people born in Prince George has ‘objectionable dental fluorosis’ and need dental treatments to repair this damage caused by the Defendant. Approximately two

out of five people born in Prince George has dental fluorosis.” He claims the city is “negligent” in fluoridating the water and, of course, is seeking damages. He says a single treatment for dental fluorosis costs about $1,000 and most people need to be treated for life. So let’s put this in perspective. With about 72,000 people in Prince George, his claim is that, conservatively, 10 per cent, or 7,200 people, have dental fluorosis. If his claim is successful, just those 7,200 people, if a judge ruled damages of $1,000, would cost the city $7.2 million. Extrapolate that back 60 years to when the city starting fluoridating the water and the cost could be astronomical. “The issue of fluoridation will go to a referendum in the fall,” city communications specialist Mike Kellett told me. “As for any statement of claim before the courts, the city has no comment.” No doubt. Even if the city now wants to stop fluoridating the water, it must rigorously defend itself and oppose this suit. To not do so could bankrupt the city. Millership is aware that the matter will go to a referendum in the fall but says the issue to too important to be decided by the minority of people who turn out for elections (as opposed to one … a judge). And Millership has local support. PG Fluoride Free is a group of Prince George citizens who are opposed to the city adding industrial waste in the name of fluoride, hydrofluorosilicic acid or fluorosilicic acid into the Prince George water supply without the consent of the public. It supports Millership’s class action suit. “There are hundreds of documents backed by science that expose the risks and dangers of this questionable public health measure,” said Emile Begin one of the groups founders. He says B.C. is 97 per cent fluoride free. Prince George is the largest and only one of five communities in B.C. that still use fluoridation in the water. The other communities are Terrace, Fort St. John, Sparwood and Cranbrook.

Kudos to those who stopped for the anthem I’m going to be doing a lot of ambling this week, from the running track at the Northern Sport Centre to San Jose to Singapore to what happens when actors become scientists (and vice versa). Shall we amble? • On Saturday, I was at the Northern Sport Centre for the finals of the B.C. High School Wrestling Championships. Before the event started in the main gym, there was the singing of the national anthem. I was looking up at the Canadian flag (which I always try to do during the anthem), and directly in my line of sight was the running track above the main gym. A number of the runners stopped when the anthem began, and remained still during the singing. One even seemed to be standing at attention. Not all of them stopped, of course, but to those who did, well done. • Patriotic recognition of another sort in San Jose, California on Sunday. They were holding the 408K Race, a fundraiser for the Pat Tillman Foundation, which provides scholarships to military veterans who are returning to school. Tillman was from San Jose, and went on to play in the National Football League before giving up his career to enlist in the U.S. Army. He was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan in 2004. Joe Bell, 95, a Second World War veteran, came out of his house along the race course in full uniform to cheer the runners on. A video shows some of the runners applauding him as they pass, then one man leaves the road to come over and shake Bell’s hand

and say, “thank you.” • Also, the cast for the new season of Then another, and another. Soon there Dancing with the Stars was announced was a lineup of runners waiting to shake his this week. I don’t watch the show, but I hand and thank him for his service, while sometimes get a kick out of the diversity of he thanked them for what they were doing. people they get as the celebrity. • Meanwhile, on the other side of the PaWhere else can you see NHL tough guy cific Ocean from San Jose, a golf announcer Sean Avery competing with actresses Cansummed it up quite simply: “I dace Cameron Bure (married don’t believe what I just saw.” to former NHLer Valeri Bure) Paula Creamer, an American and Danica McKellar? golfer, was on the second playMcKellar, by the way, has off hole in the HSBC Women’s one of the lowest Erdos-Bacon Championship in Singapore Numbers around. What’s an against Spanish golfer Azahara Erdos-Bacon Number, you ask? Munoz, and was facing a 75Well, the Bacon Number is foot putt. a fun thing that’s been floatShe didn’t need to sink the ing around for some time, putt to win. All she had to do measuring how far removed was get in close, then see what you are (in Hollywood) from Munoz did with her next shot. ALLAN’S AMBLINGS Kevin Bacon. In McKellar’s ALLANWISHART case, she was in a movie with Instead, Creamer sank the shot. That in itself was someMargaret Easley, who was in a thing to see, as the putt had to go over a hill movie with Bacon, giving McKellar a Bacon and make quite a bend to get to the hole. Number of 2. Creamer’s reaction, though, was priceless. The Erdos Number is something similar, On a replay from behind the hole, you can yet completely different. Paul Erdos was a see her make the putt, watch it for a second, Hungarian mathematician known for not then start to walk to where she can see how just the number of papers he put out, but close it’s going to get. When the putt drops, the wide range of co-presenters he wrote she breaks into a skipping run to the edge of with. the green, where she goes to her knees and Thus, your Erdos number traces back starts slapping the ground, laughing and the steps you need to connect to Erdos. In crying at the same time. McKellar’s that’s a number of 4, giving her a Even better was her quote when asked Bacon-Erdos number of 6. whether she phoned her family or her fiThe lowest Bacon-Erdos number anyone ance, Derek Heath, first after the win. has come up with so far is 5, so McKellar “We’re not married yet, so my dad would isn’t far off. If she can appear in a movie have been upset if I called Derek first.” with Bacon, she would take over first spot.

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Reflection is a wonderful thing. I wish our favourite foot-in-mouth Toronto Mayor Rob Ford could learn to pause and then count to – well, in his case 100 – before he utters any more absurdities or makes any more late-night talk-show appearances. When I first saw the Jimmy Kimmel Live show Monday night with the pink-faced Ford in good humour, taking all the rapid-fire shots ‘Gatling gun’ Jimmy could deliver, I was mortified. I watched in stunned disbelief, humiliated, embarrassed, chagrined. I wanted immediately to deny that I once lived in Toronto. My thoughts were that this must be a carefully scripted skit, a send-up. This could not be “live” at all. Rather, this must be something cooked up with the full approval of Mayor Ford and the network. Why else would anyone of Ford’s notoriety walk willingly into what he himself referred to the next day as the “lion’s den?” To promote Toronto? Even if you’re going on the Dragon’s Den – to face people who really do care about money and maybe about how many skyscrapers you have downtown, or how many millions you can boast that you’ve saved Toronto taxpayers – you plan, you prepare and, above all, you do anything to avoid TEA WITH TERESA TERESAMALLAM looking like a fool. Ford was a sitting duck. The day after the show aired, Kimmel responded to critics who said he was too hard on Ford by saying it was “not his intention” to upset him. Then he dished out even more dirt which included a clip and almost mock praise of Toronto. And if Kimmel appeared to be condescending, callous and cruel on the Monday night show, he has followed that up with some classic mean bullying behaviour. Hitting a man when he’s down. And there is no doubt, I think, that Ford is down. He felt the punch. It’s my guess that the man just doesn’t know when to cry uncle – or else he is bravely saving face. And if Kimmel had any sense he’d know when enough is enough and when it isn’t funny anymore. Just because Mr. Ford felt the punch doesn’t mean he is a punching bag – or target practice. As I say, reflection is a wonderful thing. Upon my own reflection, I think Kimmel, even though he’s a professional “comic” with a license to poke fun at people, crossed the line between humour and humiliation. This was not a fair fight. This all went too far. Kimmel suggested to Ford he may need help and maybe he does. Certainly he needs people around him who can save him from hurting himself or at the very least practise some damage control. For his part, Ford leaves himself wide open when he says dumb things like “I’m just an average, hard working politician.” However, unlike Kimmel, I don’t think Ford is out for laughs. I think he wants to be taken seriously. And if his true intention is to promote TO and get himself re-elected, maybe he should align himself with an accredited tourist bureau rather than a man who gets paid millions to go for the jugular.

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he move a few years back to move city councillors’ terms to three years from two had little to do with serving the public and everything to do with serving the politi-

cians. The expansion this fall to four-year terms is being done for the same reasons. “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,” said Coralee Oakes, minister of community, sport and cultural development. “It provides opportunities for local government officials to understand their projects and to carry them through.” From a political perspective, an argument can certainly be made for it. Talk to any city councillor and they will tell you that, when first elected, they were probably in the role for two years before they fully understood what their role is. The same can be said for many management jobs. There is a steep learning curve and, when it was only a two-year term, you could be tossed out before you found out where the executive washroom is. When the terms were two years and staggered (half the council elected one year, the other half the next year), councils were almost always in a state of flux. Extending the terms, however, does little for democracy, which is never better served by having fewer elections. Even though we battle with low voter turnouts, the more the public has a chance to say who is running the city, the better. The ballot box is the only true way that the electorate has to hold politicians accountable for their actions. Giving the public more opportunity to wield that accountability hammer is a good thing. So what would be better? Perhaps a compromise. Institute the four-year terms but go back to the old system of staggering the terms. That would mean civic elections would be held every two years, rather than four, or the current three. It could be enacted this fall with the top half of the elected municipal vote getters being elected for four years, and the bottom half for two. It would meet the politicians’ needs for longer terms but, more importantly, it would meet the electorate’s need to be able to hold politicians to account. Be ﬁrst to add to the story or read what your neighbour thinks. Be a part of your community paper. Comment online.

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Bring on spring By the time this column is published, we will be beginning drivers will acknowledge the fact that frequently the damage to say goodbye to winter. At least at the time of writing this, is compounded by our rush to get to wherever we believe the weather forecast is for solidly plus zero temperatures we need to be. The lust for speed seems odd in a small city during the early days of March. It will be a pleasant change where most trips are less than 20 minutes in duration. from the very cold temperatures we had in the first week of For those of us who have homes built on the almost March. impermeable clay, we will listen eagerly for the sound of our With the arrival of warmer temperatures sump pumps as the snow rapidly turns into waand longer days the usual events will unfold ter. If the system fails, a flooded basement is the as expected. This winter will enter the history result. Anyone who has had that happen will tell books and be filed in the deep recesses of our you it is one of life’s bitter experiences we could memory. Those of you who have toddlers will happily live without. possibly be telling your grandchildren about the Parents of young children will see the clothes terrible cold and length of the winter of ’14. You washing experience more frequently as children will recall not only the cold but the fact that you and puddles are one of nature’s gifts to us. The had to walk five miles to school in your bare kids have a lot of fun and there is the advantage feet and it was steeply uphill both directions. that they are outside and active after the winter. The end of winter does give us a lift. Having As the snow retreats, the little jobs that did more daylight is probably the greatest joy and not get completely finished in the yard will make the warmer temperatures stir the feelings we themselves known. The patch of leaves that fell ONSIDE all get during the season of rebirth and reVICBOWMAN late in the fall and lurked under the snow now newal. We are happy to leave the cold dark days appears. There are occasionally a few treasured behind and we frequently find ourselves becoming rather items which reappear. It can be rather exciting. euphoric. The warmth of the spring weather does lift our spirits. Members of the city council will get a brief respite from Soon the flowers will begin to bloom and the grass will rethe whining and complaining of their constituents about the turn to the lovely green we all wish for. Heavy and cumberrotten job of snow clearing, only to be replaced by the season some winter clothing will be stored away and be replaced by of potholes. The cursing and letter writing will change from lighter summer wear. The feeling of revitalization will come the snow-covered roads with their ruts and ice to bent car to all of us and our view of the world around us will be more rims, sprung shock absorbers and other damage vehicles positive than it has been for some time. suffer from sudden encounters between cars and great holes We are lucky in the north to experience the great transiin the road. Nothing enrages the masses quicker than any tion of the seasons as it gives great variety and we appreciate impediment to their freedom to drive anywhere they wish, the change more. frequently at excessive speeds. None of us extremely good Spring, it can’t come too soon. circulation@pgfreepress.com | 250-564-0005

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Claws out on grizzly column Editor: I’m wondering why you allowed a column with so many inaccuracies in Tom Fletcher’s recent piece “Grizzly hunt isn’t going away” (www.pgfreepress.com, February 14, 2014, www.pgfreepress.com/grizzly-hunt-isnt-goingaway/). The third paragraph about the rally in Victoria is completely off base. 1. The sponsorship of this event was not by any of the environmental organizations named. Chelsea Turner, the organizer, paid for the event herself. 2. B.C. Forest Ethics did not produce the survey he alludes to. 3. The Centre for Responsible Tourism (CREST) from Stanford University produced the economic study conducted that found that bear viewing in the Great Bear Rainforest brings 11 times more revenue to the government of B.C. than does the trophy hunting of grizzly bears. Bear viewing in the Great Bear Rainforest brings 12 times for revenue to the province in general than does trophy hunting of bears.

I grew up in the interior of British Columbia and know that there are people that hunt to feed their families. Those hunters are not the kind that we are opposed to. We are talking about people that hunt for trophies and for the thrill of the kill. Neither is acceptable to us, nor to the majority of everyday British Columbians. Mr. Fletcher’s statement: “Vancouver media recently highlighted a grizzly hunt by NHL journeyman Clayton Stoner. Typically, U.S. enviros promoted the deceased bear by name, ‘Cheeky,’ and photos showed its carcass stripped to the skeleton by scavengers after Stoner left with the hide, paws and head.” The second sentence is not accurate. The local First Nations people and Bears Forever, a coastal First Nations movement, were the ones who brought the issue of Clayton Stoner’s kill of ‘Cheeky,’ to the attention of the media and British Columbians. Mr. Fletcher’s concern for caribou and moose, for example, are real, but large carnivores are not the real reason for their demise. Caribou numbers are dwindling in large part due to habitat loss/destruction.

Mr. Fletcher seems to be under the impression that “activists want the whole province shut down.” What Mr. Fletcher needs to understand, is that the majority of British Columbians, few of them being “activists,” want the trophy hunting of grizzly bears ended and certainly they have no tolerance for people that hunt for the fun of it or for the thrill of the kill. I repeat, we are not opposed to those people that hunt ungulates, for example, to feed their families. Finally, Mr. Fletcher says: “As with many B.C. issues, there’s a cartoon version sold to impressionable city dwellers, and then there’s the truth.” I suggest to Mr. Fletcher that the “cartoon version” being sold is to the people of the northern interior and not the “city dwellers.” If not, why would he have felt the need to use so many inaccuracies to try to persuade readers that the trophy hunting and those that kill grizzly bear for fun, are the ones that are doing what is right. Trish Boyum Vancouver

Taseko Mines not going away any time soon Editor: Happened to hear Donna Barnett, Liberal MLA on CBC Radio mid-day public affairs program this past Monday and was almost touched by her plaintive tone. Ottawa was pulling desperately needed jobs from working families and taking food from the mouths of children in Cariboo-Chilcotin. Days before, shares of Taseko Mines Ltd. tumbled. The federal government had again rejected a proposed $1.5-billion, open-pit, gold-copper mine near Williams Lake over environmental concerns. MLA Donna Barnett is the democratic voice of the Cariboo-Chilcotin. She speaks out in the grandest tradition of boosterism that accompanies that frontier appetite for economic growth that would suffer no pesky restraints, whether they be water, soil, air or First Nations. Barnett ran her May 14, 2013 election campaign with money from interests like Taseko Mines. She got their message out to folks with a hankering for wages bound to trump wages any in of the service, ranching, recreation or retail industries. The failed Taseko Mines proposals were heavily supported by the B.C. Liberal government. Minister of Energy and Mines, Bill Bennett, made two trips to Ottawa to lobby for the project. Bennett is upset over this latest rejection. Fear not. Taseko will keep its powder dry

and stay in the game. They’ll hang onto their plan and bide their time. Lobbying will continue. The backrooms will be busy. By and by the right people will arrive at the table. Maybe First Nations representatives

will be at that table. If the timing and the terms are right it will be “damn the torpedoes, full steam ahead” and there will be another open-pit, gold-copper mine and a cheerful buzzing of

cash registers and the usual degradation of water, soil and air that comes with it. Done deal. Dave Cursons Cawston

Kudos to Aglukkaq for Prosperity decision Editor: Open Letter to federal Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq from the Fish Lake Alliance The Fish Lake Alliance wishes to commend you for your February 26 decision, rejecting the proposed New Prosperity Mine at Teztan Biny near Williams Lake, British Columbia. The New Prosperity Mine proposal went through an extensive Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) review last summer (2013), and the panel report was scathing for both the environmental integrity of the

mining plan, and for the cultural harm the mine would have inflicted upon the Xeni Gwet’in First Nation, Yunesit’in and Tsilhqot’in First Nations communities. The Fish Lake Alliance, an ad hoc group of Cariboo Chilcotin citizens based in Williams Lake, applauds your decision. We are encouraged that you have honoured the environmental science and recommendations of the CEAA panel. The CEAA assessment of the mine was very thorough and scientific and conducted by an array of world-class scientists at the top of their various fields. Thank you for honouring that.

As proud citizens of the Cariboo Chilcotin, we feel for the disappointment of some of our friends and neighbours who supported the mine. We are a strong community, and are confident that we can move forward together towards an economically and environmentally sustainable future that honours the wellbeing of all people and precious places in our region like Teztan Biny. Once again Ms. Aglukkaq, thank you for your decision. Sage Birchwater For the Fish Lake Alliance Williams Lake

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TERESA MALLAM | 250.564.0005 | arts@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com SUN RUN FUNDS Aboriginal Business and Community Development Centre presents the Sun Run Fundraiser on Friday, March 28. Doors open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 7 p.m Moose Hall, 663 Douglas Street. Tickets $30 each. All proceeds will be used to help get ABDC participants to the Vancouver Sun Run on April 27. There will be a loonie auction. Tickets from ABDC Sun Run participants or at the ABDC office at 3855 15th Ave.

TWO RIVERS Two new exhibitions at Two Rivers Gallery include Richard Watts: Three Seasons as well as a Juried Exhibition: Earthly will open April 10 with an artist’s talk at 7:30 p.m. and an after party. Watts uses vulcanized latex made from Burmese rubber tree sap and layers of gauze to create “skins” of natural and manmade objects. These skins of rocks, old boats, trees and abandoned farmhouses are translucent, catching the light and becoming tapestries of ancient histories in their own right.

VOICES EVENT Stories of Modern Slavery: An Evening of Art exhibition on Saturday, April 19 at Ramada Hotel features local youth artists who were inspired by 27 Million Voices’ work in Ghana and Burkina Faso against human trafficking. Event starts at 8 p.m. Tickets $40 includes entertainment, appetizers, door prizes and silent auction. Funds raised are allocated to assisting young domestic servants in Burkina Faso and education for children rescued from the fishing industry of Ghana. Tickets are available at Nancy O’s, 1261 Third Ave.

DATE CHANGE God Save the Queen show at CN Centre has been moved from March 13 to Sept. 12. All tickets previously purchased for the March 13 show are valid Sept. 12.

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Box takes on Bodies Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com There is beauty in the female form but artist Lynn Box hopes people will also see the “inner” beauty in the women featured in her new solo exhibition Bodies of Work. The exhibit opens March 13 at Studio 2880. “I’m usually not an artist who is emotionally invested in what people think of my work. I’ve always felt over the years if I like it, that’s good enough,” Box told the Free Press Tuesday, “but with this exhibit, I really want the people who see it to actually like the women in my paintings – and maybe even identify with them. For me, that’s never happened before, it was like an ‘Aha’ moment.” Box, who often paints landscapes and still life, said the idea for the new exhibit came from a longheld interest in the human form. “I’ve often attended artists workshop at Studio 2880 and we bring in models and draw them, and so I wanted to do something with my collection of sketches. One day, I started about a year ago, and I began doing paintings of the human female form. I had so much fun doing it that I soon had four or five of them. Then I went to [Studio 2880 project manager] Lisa Redpath and asked her if she thought I could do a show.” Box had a recent Ancient Forest-themed exhibit with Karma Vance at the Rustad Galleria in Two Rivers Gallery and an exhibit at Artspace for an environmental art show. She began painting with watercolours, then ventured into acrylics (her new series is done in acrylics.) For her next project she will return to watercolours. “I’ve always been an artist but I began painting seriously about 13 years ago. I’d gone to university to earn a couple of degrees at UNBC – I’d also had a career working in banks but I was inspired by my thesis supervisor, Marika Ainley, to return to my art. She told me to ‘come out to an artists’ workshop and get started painting.’ “She really steered me in the right direction and was truly my mentor. Marika (now deceased) was a very vibrant woman who always encouraged me with my art. Now I can’t figure out how I ever got along without art.” Box has lived in Prince George since the 60s but her travels over the years have taken her all around the globe to places like Bali, Hawaii, China, Latvia Teresa MALLAM/Free Press and Greece. Today her art is a full-time pursuit – Artist Lynn Box with some of the paintings from her Bodies of Work: an exploration she even managed time to paint a colourful mural of the female form exhibit which opens March 13 at Studio 2880. in her home. “Wherever I went on my travels, I found myself Box with her exhibit Bodies of Work: an exploration of the female form, taking pictures of roosters. I don’t know why. So now, I have this huge colshowing at Studio 2880 Exhibit Gallery. The exhibit opens Thursday, March lection of rooster photos and for my next project, I want to paint a rooster 13 starting at 7 p.m. with an artist’s talk about her work. series and see where that goes.” Studio 2880 is located at 2828 15th Ave. The Prince George and District Community Arts Council presents Lynn For more information about the gallery visit www.studio2880.com.

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Making music The 63rd annual Prince George and District Music Festival got underway March 1 with the Strings discipline adjudicated by Roxi Dykstra who stepped in this week after an out of town adjudicator had to cancel. The Piano discipline is adjudicated this year by Anne Wilson Unger from Monday, March 3 to Saturday, March 8 at the Evangelical Free Church. Unger works as an adjudicator and clinician throughout B.C. She’s taught and conducted for years. Lynn Giesbrecht is this year’s instrumental adjudicator. She earned a Bachelor of Music from McGill University and played with the PGSO. She’s passionate about passing the gift of music on to the next generation and currently teaches math and recorder. She developed a band program at Westside Academy in Prince George. Kimberley Denis is this year’s Vocal and Choral adjudicator. She has a Master of Music in choral conducting and vocal performance and an active conductor/ singer known for her energy and creativity. She has a voice studio at Alberta College and also directs Shumayela, an apprentice choir with Kokopelli Choir Association. The musical festival showcase recital starts at 5:30 p.m. March 14 at the P.G. Playhouse. The festival gala is at 8 p.m. on March 14 at the P.G. Playhouse.

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Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Jaymie Walker rests her vocal chords between performances (Loose Ends and Popular are her song choices in the intermediate musical theatre concert category) Wednesday at the P.G. and District Music Festival. Walker attends West Side Academy and she wants musical theatre to be in her future.

Join the Relay and get a chance to win a Jeep Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Would you like a one-in-250 chance to win a new Jeep Cherokee? That’s what the odds could be if you register for the Relay for Life and raise at least $500. On Wednesday morning, Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge owner Brent Marshall announced the new Cherokee would be this year’s prize for taking part in Canada’s only 24-hour fundraising relay for the Canadian Cancer Society. “Last year,” he said, “we were number two in Canada – and number two doesn’t work for me.” Relay for Life team lead Helen Owen said if you raise the

money, your chances are pretty good. “Last year, we had 226 participants who raised about half the total (of almost $550,000). That was how many people were in the draw for the Dodge Dart that Northland donated last year.” The draw this year will work the same as last year: For every $500 raised by an individual, they get an entry into the draw. Relay leadership co-chair Davy Greenlees said the event, set for May 10 and 11 at Masich Place Stadium, is off to a great start. “We’ve already got 98 teams registered, and about 840 participants.” Northland has committed more than $3 million to local and regional healthcare initiatives. “One of my personal goals is

to help improve healthcare for the people of Northern B.C.,” Marshall said. He noted the donation was co-sponsored by Remaz Centre City Realty. People can register for the Relay For Life using the Canadian Cancer Society’s online registration system. This is the easiest way to sign up and is also the most effective way to raise money. To register, go to www. relayforlife.ca and click on “Find A Relay” and type in ‘Prince George’. Registration is $20 per participant and final deadline is April 25. The 2014 Prince George Relay For Life will be the 22nd annual in the city. The draw for the Cherokee will be made during the Relay.

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Leona Moyou lived life to the fullest Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Leona Moyou is someone to be admired. In telling her story, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Her Art Comes From Her Journey,â&#x20AC;? Free Press, April 5, 2013) our editorial team marvelled at Leonaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inner strength and determination in overcoming challenges which included two horrific car accidents â&#x20AC;&#x201C; one severe enough to result in extensive facial reconstructive surgery. She healed both inner and outer wounds, and in later years, she continued to enjoy dancing despite having two artificial knees. She learned to live with diabetes and without alcohol dependency.

Leona could not, however, beat her battle with cancer. She died on Feb. 18 at age 65, spending her last days peacefully at Rotary Hospice House. During her lifetime, Moyou turned any adversity into art. She took workshops with Artistsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Co-op on the Hart which eventually lead to a showing of her work in the showcase windows at SpeeDee Printers. She adopted Jungle Book character Balooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;accentuate the positiveâ&#x20AC;? attitude in life. It was quite a journey from first canvas to solo art exhibit, she said. Her collection of works included 50 vibrant oil paintings on a variety of subjects, several of them were reproduced as greeting cards and prints. Lorraine Young of Handy

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Circle says that Leona cheerfully volunteered for their organization for many years and she will be missed. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The funeral and memorial [Thursday] went very nicely,â&#x20AC;? said Young. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There were so many good and funny memories.â&#x20AC;? Now that she has passed away, Moyouâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s art leaves a legacy to be enjoyed by others. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never thought Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d come this far,â&#x20AC;? she said last April. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It is amazing what a person can accomplish when they set their mind to it. I guess Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m stubborn but I just refuse to give up on my dreams.â&#x20AC;?

Artist Leona Moyou poses with paintings from her window art exhibit at SpeeDee Printers in 2013.

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West My Friend tough to label Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com They love the West coast and when their former bands disbanded four years ago, Alex Rempel, Eden Oliver and Jeff Poynter decided to form a new band, West My Friend. Upright bass player Adam Bailey later joined in. Now the band’s on a 24-city western Canadian tour to celebrate the release of their second album When the Ink Dries. The dynamic Victoria-based four-piece band plays Nancy O’s on March 10 and they will visit a local school for a music workshop and performance. Oliver spoke with the Free Press this week. She says that their music doesn’t fit into most known categories because of its unique sound and crossovers into several different genres. “We often describe it as ‘third wave, indie rock pop with four part harmonies’ but some people refer to us as an indie roots or indie folk pop band. We play a lot of instruments between us – (accordion, sax, guitar, mandolin, flute, upright bass, etc.) and we also bring in other musicians on our recordings.” Despite the cold weather, the group is excited to be on tour in winter, says Oliver, although it means giving up their chosen mode of transportation – cycling. “We are all avid cyclists and none of us owns a van, so when we travel we rent or borrow a van – we’re borrowing a van this time. We’re not sure if Prince George or Flin Flon will be our most northern spot on tour but I was born in Terrace so I pretty much know what to expect.” Oliver’s sister Diandra lives in Prince George and as co-owner of Home Sweet Home Grocery is joining with Nancy O’s to present the group’s

concert. West My Friend brings together a group of multi-talented musicians. “Our other bands had ended and we were all looking for new projects. So we just got together and started playing together, we were all students and we played different instruments. And when our first upright bass player left the band, we picked up Alex as our new member..” How did they get the name? “We all love the West and in One Week [2008 Canadian film in which the main character Ben Tyler has terminal cancer, opts out of treatment and travels by motorcycle from Toronto to Tofino, B.C.], the message he opens is ‘Go West Young Man’ – so it sort of went from there.” West My Friend fans and followers can check out the group’s new music video. “We just put up our new music video on our website yesterday (Monday) for our single Missing You off the album and we’re pretty excited about it,” said Oliver. West My Friend released a first full-length album, Place, in 2011 which garnered them multiple award nominations including Roots Album of the Year and Song of the Year at the Vancouver Island Music Awards. When The Ink Dries, was released nationally and internationally March 6 and showcases the multi-instrumental abilities of each member as well as featuring larger orchestral arrangements in group collaborations with guest musicians. Home Sweet Home Grocery and Nancy O’s Restaurant present West My Friend from Victoria and Black Spruce Bog from Prince George on Monday, March 10. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 available in advance at HSH Grocery. For more information on the group, visit www. westmyfriend.com.

Courtesy West My Friend From left, West My Friend’s Adam Bailey, Alex Rempel, Jeff Poynter and Eden Oliver will perform at Nancy O’s March 10. The Victoriabased group will also be conducting a school workshop and performance the same day.

Jezebel’s Jam goes Saturday at Artspace The UNBC Northern Women’s Centre will be hosting its annual Jezebel’s Jam event at Artspace, above Books and Company on Saturday, March 8 in celebration of International Women’s Day. Festivities kick off with an Eco Fashion Show at 6 p.m. where models will fashion up-cycled, homemade or handed-down clothing that is hip, fashionable and promotes a green take on modern style. After the show, Jezebel’s Jam is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. with a number of performers entertaining including Amanita Middle Eastern dancers, Ken Belford and a new book release, yoga demonstration, poet Trina

Johnson, tarot card reading with Wild Rose Wellness and Twin Peaks, a duo headliner band from Fort St. John. Music with CFUR’s great play list of inspirational music which is suited to IWD. Professor Si Transken will be hosting an art exhibit and auction of her personally-crafted artivist pieces, which portray captivating representations of activism in art through a feminist lens. Proceeds from the Jezebel’s Jam event go towards enhancing operations of the Northern Women’s Centre, which is a 24-hour safe space for all women in the Prince George community.

The Women’s Centre provides a variety of resources for women in Prince George, on and off their campus location. As a non-profit organization, funding is a crucial component of continued service provision and proceeds will go towards further supporting the work of the centre as well as providing needed supplies for healing art therapy classes in the Prince George community. Jezebel’s Jam is an opportunity to unite and celebrate Prince George women for a chance to recognize their artistic talents and their uniqueness. Tickets are $5 for students, $10 for general admission and $15 at the door.

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Warriors ready to hit road Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting ready to hit the road again. The Wheelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Warriors of the North took part in their first Ride to Conquer Cancer, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re planning to travel from Vancouver to Seattle again this June. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ride is June 14 and 15,â&#x20AC;? team captain Karin Piche said last week, taking a short break from a fundraising bake sale at the hospital. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They are talking about a new possible route this year, to make it easier for friends or family who want to be at the finish. It would see you ride south the first day, then turn around and ride back to Vancouver. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t made any firm decision, and I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know if thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something we would be interested in.â&#x20AC;? Last year, the team raised close to $100,000 for the BC Cancer Foundation, and this year, they want to top that figure. In a talk she gave to the banquet for people who had registered for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Iceman, Piche said the requirements for the ride were straightforward. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In order to participate in the ride, each registrant is committed to raising a minimum of $2,500. . . . It is our goal to exceed $100,000 in order to save more lives, improve more outcomes, prevent more cases, and simply to make treatment and care more effective.â&#x20AC;? The Wheelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Warriors are recruiting riders for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s team, and Piche says anyone interested can check out their Facebook page. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can also help make a difference by sponsoring someone on our team.â&#x20AC;? The Wheelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Warriors of the North also have a team page at www.conquercancer.ca/goto/wheelinwarriors2014.

Allan WISHART/Free Press Edith Palumbo, left, Karin Piche and Susan Norbraten of the Wheelinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Warriors were helping with a bake sale Feb. 19 at the hospital to raise funds for their Ride to Conquer Cancer from Vancouver to Seattle in June.

The team is also organizing another fundraising dinner for April 12 at the Treasure Cove Casino. The guest speaker at the dinner will be Eric Dierks, the vice-president of develop-

ment for the BC Cancer Foundation. And if you missed the last bake sale, fear not. They will be holding another one in the main foyer of the hospital on March 14.

YMCA sets Strong Kids goal with anniversary in mind Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The YMCA of Northern BC has set a goal of close to $20,000 for this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Strong Kids campaign. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re setting the goal for the campaign at $19,640,â&#x20AC;? CEO Amanda Alexander said at the launch last month. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a twist on 1964, the year we started in Prince George, so this is our 50th anniversary.â&#x20AC;? Money raised in the campaign, which runs until March 15, is used to send underprivileged children to Camp Kannanaq and the Aurora Leadership program. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Making the goal would

allow us to send more than 100 kids to camp this summer, who otherwise wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be able to go,â&#x20AC;? Alexander said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Accessibility to the camps is important, which is why, on average, about 25 per cent of the campers each year are subsidized.â&#x20AC;? The Strong Kids Challenge also returns this year as one of the fundraising events for the campaign. The challenge has participants collecting pledges for the campaign as well as points toward the challenge title for things such as signing up new members. Last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s champion, Selen Alpay, is listed as a participant again this year,

but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how much heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to participate. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m undergoing knee surgery (today),â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been told it will be at least five days after that before I can start to get active again, so I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be able to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I will be sending a cheque for my part of the challenge, though, so that part is taken care of.â&#x20AC;? Others involved with the challenge this year include Alexander, Stephanie Mikalishen, Malcolm Dunn, Bruce

Siddall, Tab Baker and Rob Traxler. As well, there will again be a silent auction of bird feeders created by groups, such as preschool and Simon Fraser Lodge, which are involved with the YMCA. The feeders, as well as a pallet chair built by the Simon Fraser Lodge residents, are on display at the YMCA at 2020 Massey Dr. For more information on the Strong Kids Campaign or to make a donation, drop by the office or go to the website at www.nbcy.org.

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Gustafson’s Dodge has an immediate opening for an Automotive Service Technician. When you choose to join our team you will receive full time employment with guaranteed hours year round. We also offer a very comprehensive training program to keep you up to date with all the new technology in the industry. If you are a 3rd or 4th year apprentice or a licensed technician you will receive top wages in the $28 to $30 per hour range (depending on experience) and a very competitive benefit package. Please drop your resume to Kerry Gustafson at 122 N Broadway or email to gusltd@shawcable.com. 250-392-2305 • TF 1-800-490-4414 • 122 N. Broadway DL#7549

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Obituaries It’s with great sadness to announce the passing of our mother

Barbara Ann Watson In her 76th year February 17th,1938 February 25th, 2014 Mom left us to join her lifelong companion, best friend, loving husband and father Kenneth Charles Watson whom passed away 12 years ago. Their now back ﬁshing together once more! She leaves behind a son Dwayne Watson (Patty), grandsons, Kenneth (Kate), Lawrence & Chad; daughter Cheryl Green (Cal), granddaughter Kate (Bill), grandson James; daughter Theresa Whyte (Danny), granddaughter Alicia & Allana (Chris) and great grandchildren Josey & Shepherd

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR International Forest Products Limited (Interfor) is a leading global supplier, with one of the most diverse lines of lumber products in the world. The company has operations across North America and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. For more information about Interfor, visit our website at www.interfor.com Castlegar is nestled in a spectacular natural setting between the magnimcent peaks of the Selkirk and Monashee mountain ranges at the connuence of the mighty Columbia and Kootenay Rivers in British Columbia. Castlegar is hub-central for exploring life’s tickle trunk of outdoor activity in the West Kootenays. Camp, hike, shop, golf, msh, mountain bike, pursue arts and culture, or wildlife watch. Reporting to the Maintenance Superintendent, the successful applicant will be primarily responsible for the maintenance of the mill equipment and the supervision of the maintenance crew, while ensuring a safe working environment. You will be a highly motivated team player, with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record on safety.

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The successful candidate must have recognized TQ/IP certimcation with a minimum 5 years of Mill maintenance experience.

A private burial will take place at a later date requesting no ﬂowers. Donation can be made to the Canadian Cancer.

We thank all applicants in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Working closely with Mayor and Council, you will provide advice and support, and have overall responsibility for managing the constantly changing and increasingly complex day-to-day affairs of the community. You are a motivated professional responsible for demonstrating a high degree of discretion, confidentiality, excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to work with Council, staff and the public. The ideal candidate will have a relevant combination of experience and education preferably with a diploma, degree or certification in Local Government Administration and a minimum of five years municipal administration experience. The incumbent shall have a broad knowledge of the Community Charter and Local Government Act. You are a take charge, visionary strategic thinker with impeccable human resources and labour relations skills and a communicator with sound political judgement. This is an opportunity created by the impending retirement of the incumbent. Qualified individuals are invited to submit a cover letter, resume and references in confidence by 4:00 pm local time, March 14, 2014 to: Linda Poznikoff, CAO, District of Houston PO Box 370, Houston, BC V0J 1Z0 cao@houston.ca Please visit our website at www.houston.ca The District of Houston requires all positions undergo a Criminal Record Check. We thank all applicants for their interest however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We offer above average rates and an excellent employee beneﬁts package.

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HIRING DRIVERS Prince George Wood Chip Haul

Seeking qualiĮed drivers for immediate openings in Prince George, BC for chip hauling. We oīer: • Full Time, Year Round Work • Home Every Day • CompeƟƟve Wage, BeneĮts & Pension You possess: • Super B driving experience • A clean drivers abstract • References We are an equal opportunity Employer and we are strongly encouraging Aboriginal peoples to apply.

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To join our team of professional drivers, email a resume, current driver’s abstract & details of your truck to: careers@vankam.com Call: 604-968-5488 Fax: 604-587-9889

Heavy Duty Mechanic As a Heavy Duty Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhauling, reconditioning and diagnosis of gas/diesel powered wheel loaders, forklifts, skidders, material handlers, dozers, pick-ups, manlifts, etc. The successful candidate must be familiar with systems such as: fuel, brakes, steering, suspension, tracks, undercarriage, hydraulics, transmission, emission control & exhaust, electrical, heating and air conditioning. Ideally you will possess journeyman status (Red Seal preferred) or be an indentured 3rd or 4th year apprentice. Please forward your resume by Monday, March 24 to: Anne Currie Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited hrcanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Only those of interest will be contacted. Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility.

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Reports to: Executive Director Deadline: March 7, 2014 The Sne C’al Yegh Store Manager will be tasked with driving Sne C’al Yegh Gas Bar & Convenience Store sales and marketing initiatives, revenue growth and client retention strategies. Daily operations include staff management, customer satisfaction, neat product presentation, inventory management and carrying out seasonal changes and promotional activities. Commensurate upon experience, education, and a desire to live and work in Burns Lake. Pending qualifications flexibility and negotiations for professional development and other benefits will be considered. REQUIREMENTS: • Degree in Business Administration; equivalencies will be considered • Minimum: four (4) years’ work experience in the retail industry • Minimum: two (2) years’ experience in a supervisory role in a retail environment • Strong knowledge of budget, accounting, and fiscal management • Computer skills including the ability to operate spreadsheets and word processing programs at a highly proficient level, ability to operate a cash register and Wiztec program • Effective written communication skills including the ability to prepare reports, policies and by-laws • Effective public relations and public speaking skills • Analytical and problem solving skills • Decision making skills • Criminal Record Check must be provided (at own expense)

Help Wanted Cabinetry Employee Required in Armstrong. Min 10 years experience in cabinetry, painting & installation. Fax 250-546-9155 Tease Hair is looking for full or part time stylists. Please apply with resume to 7582 Hart Highway. 250-962-0212

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Please provide a cover letter and resume to: Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short-listed will be contacted.

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Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association invites applications for the position of: CREDIT MANAGER Reporting to the Controller, this position is responsible to grant or deny new credit applications and to ensure any new approved accounts are setup and running. Collection of overdue accounts is another key component of this position including sending overdue letters, phone calls to accounts, referring to third party collection agencies and any legal collection activity required. The successful applicant must possess strong communication and organizational skills. Applicants should be self-reliant and goal orientated. The candidate should have a minimum of 3 years of e_perience in the credit collections Äeld. Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative oɈers a competitive salary and a comprehensive beneÄt package. Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Association operates 15 cardlock locations (Terrace to the West, East to Valemount, North to Fort St. James and South to Quesnel), 4 bulk petroleum locations (Vanderhoof, Houston, Prince George and Quesnel) with 16 petroleum delivery units. Quesnel location also operates an Agro/C-Store along with a second C-Store located in Vanderhoof. In Vanderhoof the co-operative owns a 70,000 square foot shopping centre, and operates a food store, mini storage and home centre (new home centre under construction 2013/2014). The successful candidate must be a team player with eɈective communication and interpersonal skills. Must be able to work well under pressure and be able to meet deadlines. Please forward your resume by Monday, March 17, 2014 to: Human Resources Vanderhoof and Districts Co-operative Box 560 188 East Stewart Street Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone: 250-567-4414 Fax: 250-567-4355 Email: hrmgr@vhfcoop.com We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Trades, Technical ELECTRICAL COMPANY requires Journeymen & Apprentices for a new hospital project in Burns Lake. Email resume to: birk@keldonelectric.com HIRING in Fort St John, BC. EXPERIENCED MILL ELECTRICIANS. Wage up to $50/hr. Housing & Beneﬁts. Shift-7days on/ 7off. Email resume: tom@fsjelec.com or fax 250-630-2114 Ph: 250-2634350

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CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHTS The successful candidates will hold a certified Red Seal (IP) ticket, with preference given to those who have experience in the lumber manufacturing industry. Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems, pneumatics and welding experience would be a definite asset. Applicants must be highly motivated, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. Alternate shift schedules will be required in our high paced environment.

EXCELLENT WAGES AND BENEFIT PACKAGE. Our sawmill is located in the quaint village of Midway B.C. and is currently in the final stage of a multi-million dollar upgrade.

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Medical/Dental RESOURCE Ability, a well established and growing BC company hiring casual RN’s to provide pediatric respite care 1:1 in home in Prince George. Union wages, paid training and full support provided. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life please fax your cover letter and resume to 1250-846-9817 attention Jennifer Hols or email at jhols@western.ca

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: BENNY ALBERT WOYTKIW, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF: 6955 CRANBROOK HILL ROAD, PRINCE GEORGE, BC NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of BENNY ALBERT WOYTKIW, Deceased, who died on October 8, 2013, are hereby required to send them to the Executor, Royal Trust Corporation of Canada, Attention: Jacqueline Eddy, Senior Trust Ofﬁcer, 7th Floor, 1055 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, V6E 4P3, Ref. No. 46432218, before March 31, 2014, after which date the Executor will distribute the said Estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which it has notice.

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REPORTS TO: Executive Director DEADLINE: MARCH 7, 2014 The Economic Development Director shall be responsible for planning, managing and providing oversight for the activities and operations of Lake Babine Nation’s Economic Development programs and initiatives for business retention, promotion, marketing, and expansion. Responsibilities shall include the coordination of assigned activities with other departments and outside agencies, maintaining regular contact with the Community Economic Development Officers and the public in situations that require tact and judgment, representing the Lake Babine Nation in negotiations and mediations; and providing general assistance and support to the Economic Development Officers. The Economic Development Director will work from Burns Lake, B.C. from the main office of Lake Babine Nation on Woyenne Reserve. Travel will be required to the other Communities of Lake Babine Nation: Tachet, Ft. Babine, Old Fort and Pinkut / Donald’s Landing.

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1 & 2 bdrm suites All utilities included except phone & internet. Call Theresa 250-962-5570

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in planning, business administration, marketing, or a related field. • Minimum four (4) years responsible experience in economic development, tourism, marketing or a closely related field, focusing on the attraction of retail and sales generating businesses. • Strong working knowledge of pertinent Federal, provincial and local laws, codes and regulations. • Skills in Negotiations, Decision-Making, Effective Communication, Computers & Microsoft Program, Time Management • Familiar with Babine Carrier Traditions & Cultures • Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle • Criminal Record Check PLEASE PROVIDE COVER LETTER, RESUME & REFERENCES TO:

Beatrice MacDonald, Human Resources P.O. Box 879, Burns Lake, B.C., V0J 1E0 Fax: 250-692-4790 Email: beatrice.macdonald@lakebabine.com Only those short-listed will be contacted.

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Doing business with 2015 Winter Games Want to know how you can do business with the 2015 Canada Winter Games? You can find out on March 25 during a workshop designed to let local businesses know how they can supply and/or service the games. The workshop will be the first of several to be held during 2014 and will connect local and regional business owners with the information they need to compete for the opportunity to provide supplies and services to the Games. “The 2015 Canada Winter Games will offer a number of opportunities for businesses to get involved,” said Stuart Ballantyne, CEO, 2015 Canada Winter Games, in a press release. “We want to buy goods and services from local sources as much as possible. We are excited to work with several community partners in hosting this procurement information session to help local and regional businesses prepare for the largest multi-sport and cultural event our city and region has ever hosted.” Ballantyne will be the main presenter at the workshop. He will provide businesses with information about how to offer supplies and services to the Games, what products and services need to be bought for the Games, when required products and services will be purchased, as well as joint venture, value-inkind and other opportunities. During the workshop, the overall Prince George and northern B.C. business engagement and readiness program for the Games will also be outlined and attendees will be given an opportunity to network and visit the information booths of

community partners. The workshop and program is being provided by the 2015 Canada Winter Games, Initiatives Prince George, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the Downtown Business Improvement Association, the Lheidli T’enneh, Northern Development Initiative Trust, Tourism Prince George and Northern BC Tourism. The workshop will be held from 2-6 p.m. on March 25 at the Coast Inn of the North at a cost of $40 per person to attend. Local and regional businesses can register for the workshop at www.eventbrite. ca/e/ipg-canadawinter-games-procurement-opportunitiesworkshop-tickets.

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FULL TIME OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR The Prince George Free Press has an immediate opening for a full time office administrator. We are seeking a flexible person with the ability to perform a variety of office duties (accounting, data entry, payroll, customer service, etc). Excellent communication skills, strong computer skills, typing speed of a minimum 40wpm, proofreading abilities, data entry experience, strong customer service skills, and time management are definite assets in this position. If you are a team player and enjoy working in fast-paced office environment, we want to hear from you. Please email your resume and cover letter to:

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RETAIL GLASS MANAGEMENT POSITION Quesnel This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established full service glass business. All-West Glass is a privately owned, family-oriented company that has been serving Northerners for over 40 years. We have a Management position available in Quesnel, British Columbia. The successful candidate should have: • Knowledge of the Glazing business. • Enthusiasm to take on the challenge of maintaining quality standards, developing employees and serving the general public • Sales training and/or business management education or experience an asset Employees of AWG will receive a highly attractive salary to be negotiated with the successful candidate, PLUS the following outstanding benefits: • Equity in the company • Profit sharing • Full Health Plan Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision) • Company Vehicle • Company cell phone • Paid training costs, seminar attendance and course enrollment • 3 weeks vacation (negotiable) to start • Relocation Assistance Please forward resume in confidence to: Phil Chilibeck, Regional Manager (BC) ALL-WEST GLASS Prince George 102-1599 South Quinn St. Prince George, BC V2N 4W6 Phone: 250-563-1555 Fax: 250-563-6143 E-mail: philc@all-west.ca www.all-westglass.com

GROUP BENEFITS ADMINISTRATOR Are you experienced in Employee Group BeneĮts administraƟon? Do you enjoy regular client contact? Do you like the responsibility of maintaining an assigned client list? Are you proĮcient in Excel, Power Point and Outlook? We are a dynamic organizaƟon dedicated to the delivery of excellent client service. We are accepƟng applicaƟons for the posiƟon of Group BeneĮts Administrator. You will be responsible for regular client contact and provide support for Account Managers and Sales RepresentaƟves in the Įeld. The ideal candidate will: • have experience in Employee Group BeneĮts administraƟon • may have their Life Insurance license or be willing to obtain it • will be proĮcient in computer programs such as Excel, Power Point and Outlook • have excepƟonal client service and organizaƟonal skills • enjoy working with a highly moƟvated team • enjoy challenging work that encourages personal iniƟaƟve • bring a sense of humor to interacƟons with clients and colleagues Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover leƩer and resume by Friday March 21st in the strictest conĮdence to: 492 Victoria Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 2J7 Email: sharon@grouphealthnorth.ca

JOIN THE AXIS TEAM IN PRINCE GEORGE! If you are passionate about supporting caregivers, have a degree in social services and supervisory experience, consider joining our team in the following position: • Full Time Program Coordinator (35 hours per week) Oversees the day to day operations of the program. Overseeing the Program includes staff schedules, and direction to caregivers and staff to ensure that goals and objectives of the program are met. Provides planning and evaluation functions. Recruits caregivers, conducts home studies and regular annual reviews. Provides training, orientation and support to primary/respite caregivers and program staff. Performs front line child/youth care worker duties in emergencies or during staff shortages. Participates in on call rotation. For further information refer to our website www.axis.bc.ca under job opportunities. Fax resume to Andrea Stofanik (250) 851-2977 or email andrea.stofanik@axis.bc.ca.

PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-proﬁt society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43 years. We are seeking candidates for the following position within our organization FAMILY WELLNESS PROGRAMS DEPARTMENT: Little Friends Day Care – Early Childhood Educator Assistant Closing date: March 11, 2014 at Noon SMOKEHOUSE RESTAURANT & CATERING: Hospitality Assistant – PT Closing date: March 17, 2014 at 4 pm YOUTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT: My Way – Life Skills Coach Closing date: March 10, 2014 at Noon A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualiﬁcations of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on posting, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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The new GLA is a practical small SUV perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive and ease of use. Zack Spencer

Luxury wheels at just the light price MALAGA, SPAIN - It might be winter here but it’s always nice to look forward to warmer days, filled with sun and clear roads. To get a sneak peek at what better weather looks and feels like, plus get a chance to drive the all new Mercedes GLA250 and GLA 45 AMG, the advanced drive program was held in Malaga, Spain. The GLA is built of the same platform as the hot, new CLA sedan that arrived last fall. Developing it into a taller, more practical small SUV is perfect for young families or couples that want the same underlying goodness that is in the CLA but with standard all wheel drive (AWD) and ease of use. Pricing has not been confirmed but when it arrives this fall, expect the same aggressive pricing that the CLA delivers. That car starts at $33,900 but with AWD comes up to $36,800. Looks This new GLA is not as tall as the B-Class, which also shares the same platform, and not nearly as low-slung as the CLA. The GLA has a less aggressive front grille

do a great job of and stance, plus directing air flow smaller wheel sizes to just the right compared to the location. The centre high performance cluster below the GLA 45 AMG version screen is very that sports 19-inch straightforward and wheels compared easy to master. The to the base 18-inch difference wheels, but even the Mercedes Benz is biggest between the base base model can get larger wheels as part enabling more people model and the 45 AMG are the seats. of the Sport Package. to access its brand The base comes The small, more with smaller less with faux leather aggressive touches expensive vehicles. 12-way power seats and the lowered susthat look and feel pension do make the Zack Spencer very good. Leather AMG look sportier is optional plus the seats are more and more purposeful but the standard GLA with the optional 19-inch bolstered. The AMG gets upgraded seats as standard equipment but wheels is a head turner too. race inspired Recaro seats are Inside part of the Exclusive Package and The dash of the GLA is almost look superb, thanks to aluminum identical to both the CLA sedan accents and chunky side boland B-Class hatchback. There is a sters. Other differences include a prominent screen mounted high in centre-mounted shifter in the AMG, the centre of the dash, like an iPad where the base 250 gets the more application. practical column mounted gear seThe rest of the dash is sporty lector, which frees up much needed and functional thanks to stylish storage in the centre of the car. jet engine inspired air vents that Speaking of space, the back seats are much more practical compared to the CLA sedan thanks to a higher roof, bigger back windows and much better outward visibility. The cargo area isn’t huge at 1235L but the rear seats do split and fold for additional cargo capabilities.

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Driving through the mountain canyons back from Granada to Malaga was a real treat. The countryside is rustic and beautiful and the twisty roads sublime. The base GLA never set a wheel wrong and the 7-speed duel-clutch automatic can be left in economy, sport or manual for each driving situation. All GLA models come with standard AWD and this system can detach the rear wheels and drive in FWD for better economy but switches seamlessly back when more traction or cornering capability is required, plus Dynamic Cornering Assist applies just a small amount of brake force to the inside wheel when cornering to aid in the process. The 45 AMG takes things to a completely new level. The 2.0L 4-cylinder is hand assembled and pumps out a whopping 355hp and 332 lb.-ft. of torque. The 7-speed transmission and AWD system have been adapted by AMG to deliver a go-cart like drive that is so reassuring and potent that it makes the driver look and feel fantastic. Cornering is effortless and the bigger wheels and lowered suspension give great feedback but it is not jarring. Verdict Mercedes Benz is enabling more people to access its brand with smaller less expensive vehicles. The new GLA 250 and GLA 45 AMG are certainly very attractive, powerful and fun vehicles to drive. The Lowdown Power: 2.0L turbo 4-cylinder with 208hp or 355hp Fill-up: N/A Sticker price: N/A zack.spencer@drivewaybc.ca

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What are my favourite trucks? – It’s a question readers ask me all the time in the supermarket and on the street. Though not in order of preference, here are my ten choices. 2014 GMC/Chevy Silverado/ Sierra ½ ton pickup has gone through some monumental changes this year. What an improvement with a very comfortable and refined interior on all trim levels, and three engine choices, the Eco Tec 4.3-litre V6, 5.3-litre V8, and a 6.2-litre V8. 2015 Chevrolet Colorado: Very similar in design to its big brother the Silverado, this Mid-size

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Going topless for under $30,000 Perhaps it might be too early to start thinking of going topless. Then again, maybe not. Dreaming about the days when we don’t need to crank the heat to full blast in the house, or bundle up to go outside to shovel snow are warming thoughts. And so is the thought of open air driving. Here are five convertibles under $30K that

might help beat the winter blahs and get you thinking about the sun. Fiat 500C - $16,495 As if the Fiat 500 wasn’t cute enough, there’s also a drop top version to give it even more character. The Pop trim has a starting price of $16,495, whereas the Lounge trim is still starts under $20K at

$19,895. Both come with a 1.4L, 4-cylinder MultiAir engine, which produces 101 horsepower and 98 lb-ft of torque. Okay, I know that’s not an incredible amount of ponies but, hey, we’re all equal is stop-and-go traffic, right? To catch the attention of fellow commuters, the 500C comes with the option of 3 canvas top colours and 14

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different exterior hues. You can even retract the roof while driving. Push the power-operated canvas roof button once and it will open the top to the midway position at speeds up to 96 km/hr. Push it again, and it retracts behind the rear head restraints at speeds up to 80 km/hr. VW Beetle Convertible $29,075 One of the most recognizable vehicles on the road is the VW Beetle. And its convertible version offers a very similar silhouette as its coupe sibling, thus helping it easily be spotted. The latest generation of German convertible is better than ever. Boasting more trunk room (now rated at 201L as opposed to 141L) than the previous two generations, a more “masculine” look and better driving dynamics. There are two engines to choose from: a 1.8L, 4-cylidner that produces 170 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, and a 2.0L, 4-cylinder turbocharged (TSI) model with 200

Canada’s best-selling minivan a good used car choice No other vehicle, sold in Canada, has been as dominant in a market segment as the Dodge Grand Caravan. Dodge (aka Chrysler) is often credited with inventing the “minivan” or “magic wagon”, about thirty years ago, and it makes the Grand Caravan in Canada. Competitors have come and many are gone, as none has been able to match the amazing value package that is Dodge Grand Caravan. About six or seven out of every ten new minivans sold in Canada, in recent years, are Dodge Grand Caravans. This, in turn, accounts for the huge selection of previously owned Grand Caravans available and the healthy competition gives a buyer a distinct advantage. Consumer Reports owner surveys show higher than average repair problems with brakes, body hardware and power equipment. On the plus side, basic major mechanical stuff, like engine and transmission, get generally good reliability ratings. No matter where you live in BC, finding a service provider or replacement parts when needed should not be a problem and costs tend to be lower, important considerations for used buyers. For the 2011 model year, Dodge did a major redesign of Grand Caravan. It’s a more boxy shape than before and the interior refit incorporated the latest connectivity and safety features. Under the hood, a new 3.6-litre Pentastar V6 engine mated to a six-speed

automatic transaxle was the only powertrain offered and all-wheel-drive was an option. In addition to being more fuel-efficient the new 3.6-litre V6 can provide a very impressive 283 horsepower and more than 260 lbft of torque, and it replaced three V6 engines (3.3-litre, 3.8-litre and 4.0-litre) that were offered in the previous Grand Caravan. City/highway fuel economy is rated at 12.2/7.9 L/100km and a new driver-selectable fuel economizer mode than can adjust powertrain settings for best fuel economy, at the press of a switch. Grand Caravan trim levels are SE (which includes a Canada Value Package), SXT (which adds Stow ‘n Go second-row seating), Crew and R/T. The unique to Canada added value package with the SE trim includes 16-inch steel wheels, dualzone temperature control, keyless entry, power mirrors, power front windows, tilt and telescopic steering wheel with audio controls and driver’s knee airbag. The second-row Stow `n Go seating feature (on STX or higher trim levels) is exclusive to Grand Caravan. Improvements to the

foldaway mechanism, which allows them to slide into a storage compartment, allow a single user action. This feature quickly and effectively transforms a Grand Caravan into a two-seater cargo van, without removing the five rear seats. A driver-side knee blocker air bag is standard and safety conscious new buyers could also add a “Safety Sphere” package. It includes ParkSense (rear park assist system), ParkView (back-up camera), Blind-spot Monitoring and Rear Cross Path detection system (warns of crossing traffic when reversing out of a parking stall), rain-sensitive wipers and automatic headlamps. No significant changes were made to Grand Caravan for the 2012 model year. Changes for 2013 were minor and included an upgraded DVD package with better screens and Blu-Ray capability. Going with a popular vehicle choice has very real advantages, especially when it’s “Canada’s Minivan” the maximum bang-for-thebuck Dodge Grand Caravan. Safety Recalls: 2010 to 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan: 2011- A missing or incorrectly installed steering

Price Check: 2011 - 2013 Dodge Grand Caravan (March 2014) Year Edition Expect to Pay Today 2011 SE $14,000 to $17,000 2012 SE $16,000 to $19,000 2013 SE $18,000 to $22,000 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.

column pivot rivet may not perform as intended in the event of a crash and increases the risk of driver injury. Dealers will inspect for steering column rivet presence and alignment, and repair as required. 2012 – The 3.6 litre V6 engine may have debris in the cylinder block from the manufacturing process and this could cause connecting rod bearing and crankshaft bearing damage. Dealers will replace the engine assembly. 2012 – A pinch-sensor may not function as intended and this could result in injury, if a body part becomes trapped by the closing liftgate. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the right side power liftgate pinch-sensor. 2012 - An incorrectly manufactured right rear hub and bearing assembly may fail and this could result in wheel separation from the vehicle. Dealers will replace the right rear hub and bearing assembly. 2013 - Some vehicles may experience an unintended airbag deployment (on the side opposite to the collision) in a side impact collision. Dealers will reprogram the Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module with updated software. 2013 - The Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module may have been configured with incorrect software and airbags may not deploy as intended during a crash. Dealers will replace the ORC module. bob.mchugh@drivewaybc.ca

horsepower with the manual transmission (but 210hp with the optional automatic DSG) and 207 lb-ft of torque. Mazda MX-5 - $29,250 Given the title of the world’s most popular 2-seat sports car, it’s not hard to see why. The front engine, rearwheel drive Mazda MX-5 is a blast to drive. Ask anyone who has captained it. Whether taking it out for a spin on the road or the track, this tiny two-door has nothing but good times woven into its sheet metal. The Mazda MX-5’s manual vinyl top takes only a few seconds to drop down, allowing its driver and passenger to experience a completely new world of topless driving. Under its pint-size hood is a 2.0L, 4-cylinder engine with an output of 167 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. There’s also the option to outfit the MX-5 with various transmissions: a 5-speed manual, a 6-speed manual, a 6-speed automatic or a 6-speed automatic

with paddle shifters, there’s fun to be had by all. Mustang Convertible $29,499 Under the hood of this American muscle car, the Ford Mustang’s 3.7L, V6 engine will give you the grunt and glory of 305 horsepower. You’ll also be able to fit four people inside along with 272L of cargo around back. Despite the healthy dose of ponies under the hood, wrangling this convertible is anything but a chore. With either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission, you’d be pleasantly surprised as to how gracious this ‘Stang can be to drive. Then again, if you want to fire this rear-wheel drive vehicle up, you might just giggle in the process. MINI Convertible $29,500 There’s something to be said about driving a MINI. It’s unlike any other experience out there. It feels like driving a street-legal go-kart, but without the abrasive-

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Confessions of a Curber It happened just after the last flood. The T winter beat records for snowfall, and springtime saw serious seriou flooding. Basements filled, streets were running with water, and cars were left to float and sink. One day, I walked past a junk yard and saw, what I thought, was a rrelatively normal car.

the vehicle could get a person from A to B. Suddenly, I had an idea. Since the car looked fine on the outside, no one had to know its real history. I was a genius. After a night in the garage with a heater and a little scrubbing, I posted an ad on Craigslist: “2004 black Toyota Corolla for sale. No longer need, bought new car. No room in garage – need to sell ASAP!!! Few scratches, otherwise in great condition. Call cell and we’ll talk price.” Thirty minutes later I got a call from a sixteen-year old kid – a little younger than my son. We decided to meet at the local mall at about 6:00. I wonder if his parents knew what he was up to. I arrived at 6:20, telling him I was in a great rush as I had to pick my son up from soccer practice. Turns out he played, too. After some soccer gossip, we got down to business. I knew that a kid his age just wanted a ride to show off to his friends, so we spent little time on the details. I told him the car was in perfect condition and was never in any accidents. “No problems as far as I know,” I said. The kid was sold. He trusted me. I never gave him my full name, and he never gave me his. He gave me the cash, I gave him the car. All was good. I was on my way. A few days later, I saw a TV program that talked about flood damaged vehicles. Apparently, flooding can damage the computer systems, which control things like the brakes and steering. And flood vehicles can’t be registered or insured. Who knew? My mind immediately went to the kid I sold the vehicle to. I felt a twinge of guilt. Then my eyes darted to my stash of cash. Two weeks later, I had another car up for sale. Stay tuned!

I still remember r rs time. It was my first eas So thrilling. so easy. And I walked away with a couple of thousa bucks in thousand pocket my pocket. Not bad for hou work. a few hours’ What’s it doing here? he I thought. Apart from a couple coup of scratches on the outside ou and some moist seats, sea the vehicle seemed roadworthy. road I immediately asked about the car. I was told that th it was found full of flflood ood water. w Its previous owner wanted nothing to do with it. I bought the car for fo a couple hundred dollars. do I didn’t even have to register it in my name. n Originally, I had no n intention of doing what I did. I wanted to sell the car for parts. But, the engine still worked worke and

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Canucks going wrong way Through the past five years, the with the Canucks. First place/division Vancouver Canucks fans have entitle was never realistic and now there joyed success, albeit they have not are doubts about whether Vancouver achieved the ultimate will even qualify for the prize, the Stanley Cup; playoffs. nevertheless, more often In recent seasons, than not, they have atMarch has been the tained a favorable result. month for the Canucks Under the tutelage to tune up for the postof Alain Vigneault, the season, but in 2014, will team won its division Vancouver “march” right from 2009 to 2013, out of contention? inclusive. Five teams in the NHL This season, the team Western Conference has plummeted with have a lock on a playHART BEAT volatile coach John off berth: Anaheim, St. HARTLEYMILLER Tortorella at the helm. Louis, Chicago, San Jose Further to this, there’s and Colorado. Two other a different atmosphere and concern teams; L.A. and Minnesota, have put

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themselves in a favorable position to make the grade. It would take a collapse by the Kings or Wild to lose a post-season spot. This leaves five teams, Dallas, Winnipeg, Phoenix, Vancouver and Nashville battling for the last berth. At times, the Canucks have given the appearance of being in turmoil. Tortorella’s six-game suspension pales in comparison to his bizarre decision to bench Roberto Luongo in the Heritage Classic (a 4-2 loss to Ottawa), a move that was the last straw for Luongo, who finally got his wish and was traded to Florida. GM Mike Gillis, who has done his best to further set the franchise back, received Jacob Markstrom and Shawn Matthias in return and if that wasn’t enough the Canucks retained 15 per cent of Luongo’s salary. This leaves just Bo Horvat, Markstrom and Matthias to show for unloading two frontine goalies: Corey Schneider and Luongo. Thanks Mike, and a big thank you to Torts, the Gillis off-season hire, who cannot be accused of getting the best out of his players. The Sedins have forgotten how to score and now that Daniel is on the injured reserve list, maybe it will take David Booth to pick up the slack. Oh yes, I almost forgot. Booth hasn’t scored in two dozen games. On February 3 after a 2-0 loss in Detroit, Torts gave Booth the ultimate compliment (?). “I thought our best forward was David Booth, which is good for him but not good for us,” Tortorella told the media. Hey John, way to make the players go to the wall for you. With inexperience in net, the only reason for playoff optimism for the Canucks is a favorable

schedule. Of their 17 games left, 10 are at home, but more importantly six (which equates to 35 per cent) of their games are against also-rans, teams that have no chance of making the playoffs. They play Calgary twice and have single games against the N.Y. Islanders, Florida, Buffalo and Edmonton. If Luongo can only win one game for the Panthers the rest of the way, he will do his best to stick it to the not-so-dynamic duo of Tortorella and Gillis on March 16. The Canucks also face “bubble’ teams Winnipeg, Washington and Nashville once each. The remaining eight are against Anaheim twice (both at home), Colorado twice (home and away), Tampa Bay and Minnesota (both on the road) and the New York Rangers and L.A. (both at home). The Vigneault-Tortorella showdown is set for April 1, no fooling. Think AV is counting the days until he returns to Vancouver to try and deliver a crippling blow to the Canucks chances? Three years ago, the Canucks had arguably as much talent as any team in the NHL. Now they are barely part of the middle of the pack. Although the Stanley Cup playoffs would not seem the same without Vancouver, it may be in the best long term interest of the Canucks not to advance. And quite frankly neither Torts nor Gillis deserve to be in them. ••• Here’s an observation that won’t be found in a news release. The Prince George Spruce Kings averaged 1,136 fans in 28 regular season home games at the Coliseum, which is 35 more than the BCHL average of 1,101. Prince George was fifth in the league behind Penticton (2157), Vernon

(1765), Chilliwack (1707) and Victoria (1209). By the way, Coquitlam had the lowest average crowds (627) not much behind Surrey (654). The bad news for the Spruce Kings is their attendance was below the 2012-13 season of 1,175, even though the team had a better record this year (11 more points) and a higher place in the standings (going from third to second in their division). In other words, improved play does not always translate to more fans in the stands. From The Quote Rack: Gold-medal-winning ice skating couple Meryl Davis and Charlie White will be contestants on ‘Dancing With The Stars’. Isn’t that like Roger Federer entering a Ping Pong tournament? Contributor Bill Littlejohn of South Lake Tahoe, California Mark Cuban says he thinks it would be better for top prospects to to play in the NBA Development League instead of spending one season in college. And a lot of high school stars are thinking “What? You mean college isn’t a one-year NBA Development League?” ••• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers unveiled new uniforms to “establish a new, bolder identity moving forward.” Unfortunately for Bucs fans, the new uniforms will still contain the same old players. Contributor Janice Hough of Palo Alto, California (www. leftcoastsportsbabe.com) Hartley Miller is the sports director for radio station 94X. He also writes for hqprincegeorge. com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@94xfm.com. Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller

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“Northern Gateway is taking extraordinary measures to ensure marine safety—reducing tanker speeds on British Columbia’s north coast is just one.” - Chris Anderson, Master Mariner, Lead Marine Advisor, Northern Gateway Project

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Northern Gateway has proposed tanker-related safety measures designed to maintain safe vessel transportation. These measures, together with lower tanker transit speeds in the coastal channels, not only reduce the risk of marine incidents, they also minimize potential adverse eﬀects on the marine mammal environment. ACTING ON EXPERT ADVICE Northern Gateway has consulted with many of the top experts in Canada and the world, including Chris Anderson who, as a Master Mariner and seafarer, has over 50 years of experience including the development of port and terminal facilities in British Columbia’s coastal waters and internationally. Acting on the advice of a team of experts, Northern Gateway committed to a vessel transit speed range from 8 to 12 knots. Anderson says, “Reducing vessel transit speeds through a conﬁned channel to within this range allows improved response from our escort tugs, substantially reducing the risk of a navigational incident, while maintaining safe vessel operation.”

initiatives that was put forward by Northern Gateway. As Anderson puts it, “Project-related vessels are capable of speeds of 15 to 16 knots. Many other oceangoing vessels can travel at even higher speeds. Northern Gateway is committed to reducing vessel speeds by as much as half that as an added measure of prevention.” GOING EVEN FURTHER TO ENSURE MARINE SAFETY In addition to reducing tanker speeds, Northern Gateway has committed to the use of two escort tugs for every loaded tanker associated with the Project, with one tug being tethered at all times. According to Anderson, “In the event of a mechanical issue, the tethered escort tugs can take over steering and braking which greatly reduces the risk of an incident occurring. This commitment will also help protect British Columbia’s north coast.”

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Plenty of sports with local angles B.C.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Ringette teams from across B.C. take to the ice at the Coliseum and Kins 2 and 3 this morning as the U14, U16 and U19 Provincials get underway. Prince George has teams in the U14B and U16B divisions. The U14B team is on the ice at 7:30 a.m. today against Quesnel at Kin 2, while the U16B team plays at the same time in the Coliseum against Terrace. The provincials, which are a test event for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, wrap up with the playoffs on Sunday.

LIM SPLITS PAIR The Bill Lim rink split its first two games Wednesday at the B.C. Masters Curling Championship in Creston. The Lim team, which includes Owen Matheson at third, Don Martin at second, Clarence Wigmore at lead and Rick Mintz as the fifth player, dropped its first game 5-4 to Ponand Danderfer of Esquimalt, but bounced back for an 8-5 win over Garry Gelowitz of Kelowna. The championship wraps up with the playoffs on Sunday.

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SEEHRA CENTURY Jag Seehra reached a boxing milestone on the weekend in Tacoma, Wash., as he was in his 100th bout while taking part in the Tacoma Golden Gloves. The milestone was his first bout of the event, which he won by unanimous decision over Roberto Limon. He then took the 64kg title with another unanimous decision, this time over Yon Rubio. Prince Georgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bob Pegues coached the B.C. team of six fighters at the event, with two other fighters joining Seehra as champions.

LOPPET SUNDAY Make sure you set your clocks ahead an hour if you are registered for the Spirit of the Rivers Loppet on Sunday. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the first day of Daylight Saving Time, and the family event, sponsored by Prince George Toyota, is set to start at 10 a.m. at the Otway Nordic Centre. You can ski any

Allan WISHART/Free Press Ciara McCrae of Port Moody maintains a position of dominance in the girlsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 51kg final of the BC High School Wrestling Championships, held at the Northern Sport Centre on the weekend. McCrae won the title with a pinfall over Ciara Corbett. DP Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Eric Halsall was the lone Prince George wrestler to win a title, claiming first in the boys 74kg division. Megan Arronge of Kelly Road was fifth in the 40kg girls division.

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Prince George Youth Volleyball teams were busy on the weekend, both at home and on the road. At CNC, the Northern Invitational Club Tournament saw local teams sweep the first four spots. The 16U Girls Kodiaks Red took top spot, followed by the 15U Girls Kodiaks Red. The 14U Boys Kodiaks Red were third, and the 15U Girls

Kodiaks Black were fourth. Two teams from Terrace and three from Chetwynd also competed. The 17U Girls Kodiaks placed fifth of 24 teams in a Volleyball BC Superseries tournament on the Lower Mainland, while the 18U Boys Kodiaks were 10th of 16 at a Superseries tournament in the Okanagan.

ON TRACK IN U.S. The Prince George Track and Field club isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t on the track yet, but a couple of alumni had a big weekend at U.S. universities. Wayne Phipps, the menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s coach at the University of Idaho, saw his Vandals win the Western Athletic Conference indoor title last Friday, beating Grand Canyon by a single point. The meet, at Idahoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home track in

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Mark Holick gets right to the point. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need four points this weekend,â&#x20AC;? says the coach of the Prince George Cougars, â&#x20AC;&#x153;and we need some help.â&#x20AC;? The Cougars trail the Tri-City Americans by four points for the eighth and final playoff spot in the WHL Western Conference after the Americans lost 5-1 at home to Portland on Wednesday. The Americans also have two games in hand on the Cougars. The Cougars lost a chance to make up ground on the weekend, losing both ends of a doubleheader at CN Centre to the Victoria Royals by scores of 5-3 Friday and 2-1 Saturday. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been having a lot of issues scoring,â&#x20AC;? Holick said of the weekend games, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but Victoria is a good defensive team. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That said, we have to do more to create goals.â&#x20AC;? One Cougar who is doing that is Todd Fiddler, who got three of the teamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s four goals against Victoria. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toddâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s getting what he deserves,â&#x20AC;? Holick says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He puts the work in, heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the more intelligent players on the team. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a savvy veteran. Defensively, I have no problems with the way heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing at all.â&#x20AC;?

There is one specific thing Fiddler is doing which Holick wants the rest of the team to do. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He tries to score on every shot. How he goes is usually how we go.â&#x20AC;? Fiddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goals give him 45 on the season, and he has 18 goals and 33 points during a current 18game scoring streak. Despite the pair of losses to the Royals, Holick didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think it was a bad showing by the Cougars. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought the effort was good in both games. We just didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough goals.â&#x20AC;? The Cougars are back on home ice this weekend, hosting the Spokane Chiefs tonight (Friday) and Saturday. Holick says itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a simple process. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to control what we can control. We need to win the rest of our games, and then see what happens.â&#x20AC;? Milestones Fiddler could become just the second Prince George Cougar to have a 50-goal season. With four games left, he needs five goals to make the mark. The only Cougar to reach the milestone since the team moved to Prince George was Quinn Hancock, who had 54 goals in the 1997-98 season. As well, Cougars captain Troy Bourke could become the franchiseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s career scoring leader. Bourke comes into the games this weekend with 230 points as a Cougar, three behind Eric Hunterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mark of 233 points.

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Spruce Kings hit road even-up after pair of 3-2 games against Coquitlam in playoffs Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The Prince George Spruce Kings are hoping the Poirier Sports and Leisure Centre will be the same Garden of Eden the Coliseum was this week. The Spruce Kings and Coquitlam Express resume their first-round BCHL Mainland Division semifinal tied at a game apiece after each team won a 3-2 game in Prince George this week. For the Kings, the two games were the Mitch Eden show, as the forward had two goals and two assists to be part of four of the five goals the team scored. In Tuesday’s Game 1 win, he scored two goals, including what turned out to be the game-winner. In Wednesday’s rematch, he assisted on goals by Justin Rai and Brogan O’Brien, but the Kings were stonewalled by Express goaltender Gordie Defiel, who stopped 39 of the 41 shots he faced. The series resumes tonight in Coquitlam and Game 4 will be played there as well on Saturday. The Spruce Kings will be playing at least one more home game in the series, and that will be Monday, March 10, starting at 7 p.m. at the Coliseum. If a Game 6 is needed, it will be in Coquitlam on March 22, and Game 7, if needed, would be in Prince George on March 12. The Spruce Kings are also dealing with injury issues as they head to Coquitlam. Defenceman Karan Toor did not play the third period of Wednesday’s game, and is considered unlikely for the weekend games. He joins Jake LeBrun and Bryant Christian on the team’s injured list. “It’s just really frustrating,” coach Dave Dupas said. “We’ve been battling injuries all year, you just start to think we’re getting everyone back, and then they start up again. “We’ve been cursed, I think.” The Spruce Kings won’t the only team to see home-ice advantage slip away Wednesday. Three other first-round series are also deadlocked. The other Mainland Division series is one of them, as the Surrey Eagles edged the Langley Rivermen 4-3 Wednesday to even that series.

Allan WISHART/Free Press Brogan O’Brien of the Spruce Kings chases down a loose puck against the Coquitlam Express in Wednesday night’s game at the Coliseum. O’Brien got a goal in the game, but it wasn’t enough as the Express evened the series at a game each with a 3-2 win.

As well, Vernon beat West Kelowna 4-1 and Alberni Valley doubled Victoria 6-3 to knot those series. The only teams with a 2-0 lead in their series at this point are Pentiction, which downed Merritt 6-3 on Wednesday, and Powell River, who beat Nanaimo. Staley A Nanook Chad Staley of the Spruce Kings will be heading north to Alaska for

the 2015-16 hockey season. Staley has committed to join the University of Alaska-Fairbanks, which plays in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association. “The Spruce Kings organization is very happy for Chad,” general manager Mike Hawes said in a press release. “Chad is a tremendous player and a tremendous young man who is very deserving of this scholarship.”

Cariboo Cougars playoff series starts tonight in Langley Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Bryan MacLean is hoping the Catiboo Cougars start playing on Friday like they have on Sunday the past couple of weeks. The coach of the BC Major Midget League squad will see his team take to the ice tonight in Langley for the first game of the opening playoff round against the Valley West Hawks. “The last couple of weeks (of the regular season) were kind of tough,” he said, “but we learned a lot over the four games. We didn’t play well either Saturday, but on Sunday we showed we can play with those top teams.” The final two weekends of the regular season saw the Cougars hosting the Okanagan Rockets and Vancouver NW Giants, the teams battling for top spot in the league. This past weekend, the Giants thumped the Cougars 7-0 on Saturday, then downed them 4-1 on Sunday, in a game where all the scoring was in the first period. The results left the Cougars in sixth place, and facing the third-place Hawks in the first round. All three games will be played in Langley. “The league always does it that way,” MacLean says. “All the games are played in one place to cut down on travel. We’ll be the home team on Saturday, so we’ll have the last line change.” Game three, if necessary, will be on Sunday.

MacLean says the Cougars have been working on a couple of things this week in practice. “The biggest thing we’re focusing on is special teams, because they’re such a big thing at this time of year,” he said. “We’re also going to be doing some work on our neutral-zone and defensive-zone coverage.” He says the Cougars feel they can play with anyone in the league in a short series, pointing out the parity in the BCMML this season. “Anyone can beat anyone, it seems.” Jandric Signs Steven Jandric, the leading scorer this season on the Cariboo Cougars, has signed with the Salmon Arm Silverbacks of the BC Hockey League. Jandric, who had 24 goals and 24 assists this season for the Cougars, was scouted by the Silverbacks at the Mac’s Tournament in Calgary over

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Beaudry gets bronze at worlds Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com When Prince George biathlete Sarah Beaudry took to the biathlon course Sunday, she didn’t figure on winning a world bronze medal. “I came here hoping for good results,” Beaudry said Monday from Presque Isle, Maine, the site of this week’s Junior-Youth World Championships. “Getting a medal wasn’t a goal.” Beaudry did have a fifth-place finish in the Individual race at last year’s championships in Austria, but she says circumstances are different this time. “I was a Youth last year, so I was in my last year in that group. This year, I moved up to Junior.” On Sunday, Beaudry started in 29th position in the Junior Women’s 10k Pursuit, mirroring her position after Saturday’s Sprint event. Despite starting 2 minutes and 37 seconds behind the leader, she climbed the standings with the best isolated race time, picking up 29 seconds on Kazakhstan’s Galina Vishnevskaya, who had won silver in the Sprint event. “It was definitely a surprise to make that big a move in the standings,” she said. “My race on Saturday wasn’t as good as I had hoped, so I wanted to make up for it.” While she felt her skiing was good both days, her shooting was a problem on Saturday. She wasn’t alone, though. “It was a lot harder to shoot than I’ve been used to in races. The wind was really gusty and it kept changing directions.” Beaudry missed just one of her 20 shots in Sunday’s event, which enabled her rapid move up the standings. One of those she passed was teammate Julia

Ransom of Kelowna, who had been 16th after the Sprint, but wound up fourth on Sunday. “I think I finished about seven seconds ahead of Julia. It was kind of neat, because we were so close on the course, it was almost like training back home.” A lot of that training in Canmore, Alta. had dealt with skiing technique, which Beaudry said paid off in her races. “We looked at the course quite a bit when we got here, and I knew what technique to use on each section.” After a couple of days off, Beaudry was back on the course Wednesday for the Individual event, the longest race at 12.5k. The shooting penalties also change from requiring a penalty loop for each miss to a straight one-minute penalty. “The penalty loop takes about 20 or 25 seconds to do,” Beaudry said, “so the penalties in the individual are steeper. The course is longer, so you have more time skiing to make up for it. “But you don’t want to make any mistakes shooting if you can help it.” Beaudry wound up as the top Canadian in the Junior Women Individual, placing sixth, three minutes behind Luise Kummer of Germany. Beaudry matched Kummer on the course, but Kummer was perfect in the Courtesy IBU shooting, while Beaudry missed Prince George’s Sarah Beaudry strides toward the finish line in the Junior Women’s 10k Pursuit three targets in her 20 shots. Beaudry is not the only Prince at the Junior/Youth World Biathlon Championships in Maine. Beaudry earned a bronze medal in the event. George biathlete representing finished 16th in the Sprint on Saturday, finishing 20th in the in the Youth Individual race on Canada at the championships. Emily Friday, but slipped a bit on Pursuit. Dickson finished 30th Tuesday. Dickson, skiing in the Youth category,

Youth bowlers come back with half a dozen medals from provincial finals It was a very good weekend for young Prince George bowlers in Chilliwack on the weekend. Competing in the 4 Steps to Stardom 5 Pin Provincial Finals, bowlers from the Nechako and Black Diamond Lanes combined brought back one gold, two silver and three bronze medals.

The gold medal went to the Black Diamond Bantam Girls team of Holly Thurston, Jadyn Arnett, Haylee Wiebe and Kaitlyn Harris. The team led the provincials from the first set of games, winding up with a score of 2,169 pins, almost 200 ahead of any other team. The team is coached by Lee Sheppard.

The Nechako Lanes Junior Boys team of Benjamin Hendrickson, Dean Florell, Will Peters and Tyler Strizich (Coach Ryan Borne) took silver, falling 200 pins short of the Port Coquitlam team. The Black Diamond Senior Girls team of Ashley Aquino, Shae-lyn Rafferty, Caitlin

Oakley and Paige Meise (Coach Jason Kennedy) also claimed silver. Bronze medals went to the Nechako Lane Bantam Boys team of Ryder Darin, Aidan Hartford, Spencer Ponto and Dakota Giroux (Coach Cec MacAdams) as well as two individual bowlers. Kassidy Johnson

of the Black Diamond Lanes was third in the Junior Girls Singles, while Black Diamond’s Tiana Tecson was also third in the Senior Girls Singles. Aiden Parker of the Black Diamond Lanes was the other local bowler at the provincials, finishing fourth in the Bantam Boys Singles.

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