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Online drug operation traced to suspects in Quesnel AUTUMN MACDONALD Observer Reporter An alleged online drug operation has been shut down after police intercepted a package from China destined for the Gold Pan City. March 19, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada approved 11 charges against Quesnel residents Travis James Gaudette, 29 and seven charges against Darryl Arthur Gaudette, 54. The charges were all drug-related charges and included the Importation of a Controlled Substance and Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking. The investigation began in June 2013, when the Prince George Federal Serious Organized Crime Section looked into the importation of a Controlled Substance into Canada. A package containing 500 grams of Butylone was initially intercepted by the Canada Border Service Agency who in turn advised the RCMP. The package had originated in Nanjing, China, and was destined for an address in Quesnel, B.C. The initial investigation linked the persons believed responsible for the importation of the Butylone to an Internet website that claimed to provide “safe alternatives to party drugs.” June 20, 2013, members of the FSOC, the
Music every market One of the big draws at the Saturday Farmers’ Market on the Helen Dixon grounds is the entertainment on tap. The market is much more than just an excellent outlet for fresh produce, value-added products and hand-crafted items, it is also an excellent resource for a Saturday morning bite to eat and good local music. Autumn MacDonald photo
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Quesnel RCMP and the North District General Investigation Section (Williams Lake) arrested two males at a residence in Quesnel. A search warrant was executed on the residence and a variety of suspected drugs were seized. Items located within the residence supported the belief that various drugs were being trafficked by the occupants. “Investigators believed the website was being used by the suspects to advertise and sell a wide variety of controlled substances to buyers across Canada,” Cpl. White, spokesperson for the B.C. RCMP FSOC said. “The drugs were then being shipped through the mail to the purchaser. The website has since been successfully shut down.” She acknowledges that a significant amount of time passed from the onset of this investigation until the time that charges were laid. Investigators sent 84 suspected drug samples to the Health Canada Laboratory for analysis. As some of these substances had not previously been seen by Lab Analysts, time-consuming testing was required. “Contrary to what was being advertised by the sellers, a safe, legal alternative to party drugs does not exist,” White said. “There is no quality control on these drugs.”
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Library book signing slated The Cariboo Regional District’s Quesnel Branch Library will be hosting a Multi-Author Book Signing Fair on Saturday, May 24 from 1 – 3 p.m. This event is being presented by the CRD Quesnel Branch Library, the Quesnel Wordspinners and the Quesnel and District Community Arts Council. Authors will have their own display with copies of their most recent published works available for sale and signing. There will also be door prizes draws for books by the participating authors. For further information about this event, and other upcoming events at the CRD’s Quesnel Branch Library, call 250-992-7912 or emailqnlib@cariboord.bc.ca. Safeway
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Community Consultation North Cariboo Arena Replacement Thursday, May 29th - Public Open House Arena 2 Lobby CEI Architecture (“CEI”) has been retained to provide design consultation services for the North Cariboo Arena Replacement Project during the pre-referendum stage. CEI will be meeting with various stakeholder groups this month to engage in an intensive design process called a charrette. The focus of the charrette will be on the overall site plan, form and character of the building, parking and traffic flow and the functional space within the facility, but will not include all the final construction specifications. CEI will then produce several conceptual designs to be available for viewing at a public open house on Thursday, May 29 in the arena lobby. This open house will provide an opportunity for residents to view the conceptual designs and provide the architect with feedback. The conceptual designs will also be on display for the public at the referendum open houses which will take place on June 3 from 4-8 p.m. and June 7 from 1-5 p.m. in the Arena 2 lobby. If the proposed arena receives public assent on June 14, additional design details along with further user group and public input will also be required following the referendum.
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Signing for the future All West Crane recently signed a 20-year lease with two additional twenty-year rights of renewal with for a parcel of land adjacent to the terminal building at the Quesnel Regional Airport. The lease will allow AllWest Crane to construct and operate a planned multi-purpose hangar facility at the airport. Left to right, seated: Barb van Halderen (All West Crane), Mayor Mary Sjostrom, Jerry van Halderen (All-West Crane). Left to right, standing: Matt Thomas – Transportation manager, Harlene Hunt – previous transportation manager (now retired), Councillor Scott Elliott.
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CEI retained for arena design consultation The North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee announced CEI Architecture (CEI) has been retained to provide design consultant services for the North Cariboo Arena Replacement Project during the pre-referendum stage. CEI has been tasked with providing the necessary community consultation which will help them in designing an appropriate arena concept for the community. Early public consultation will be a key component to the design in order to develop materials that will be presented to the
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER SECONDARY SUITES TUESDAY MAY 27, 2014 AT 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 410 KINCHANT STREET. The previously advertised Public Hearing scheduled for April 16, 2014 was cancelled. Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 1734 Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1735 NOTICE is given pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act that Council is considering amendments to Quesnel Official Community Plan Designation Bylaw No. 1630 and Zoning Bylaw No. 1662, 2009. A Public Hearing on the proposed amending bylaws is scheduled for Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 commencing at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers, City Hall. The subject properties for Bylaw No. 1734 and Bylaw No. 1735 are all parcels of land within the City of Quesnel. The purpose of these bylaws is to permit Secondary Suites in all single detached dwellings in the City of Quesnel subject to an approved building permit. Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by Wednesday, May 21, 2014, 12:00 p.m. to be included in the meeting agenda. Oral and written submissions will be received at the Public Hearing by registering with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to May 27, 2014 meeting commencement. No further information or representations from the public can be considered by City Council after the public hearing has been terminated. The proposed amending bylaws and further information may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday excluding the May 19, 2014 Statutory Holiday. Telephone enquiries should be directed to the Planning Department at (250) 992-2111. Tanya Turner, Manager of Development Services May 14, 2014 City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
Bylaw No. 4876 and 4877 The amendments propose to allow for the keeping of Laying Hens and Hobby Beekeeping. Bylaw No. 4831 and 4832 The amendments propose to introduce a minimum lot area for lots subdivided pursuant to Section 946, increase Bed and Breakfast Accommodation units, and to allow an ancillary building maximum size and height in residential and rural zones, with or without a principal dwelling.
One breathe at a time Funded in part by the City of Quesnel Fund, Baker Creek Enhancement Society receives $2750 for a laptop and projector. In conjunction with project partners, BCES will be taking mobile monitoring equipment to designated areas with higher levels of Particulate Matter or Pm 2.5 in Quesnel. Pm 2.5 is the very fine particulate matter that gets deep into people’s lungs and causes irreversible respiratory damage. The mobile monitoring activities will be carried out over a 1 month period in both summer and winter periods. This data will then be analyzed by BC Centre of Disease Control and UBC to provide specific information on seasonal variances, time of day variances, and geographical variances. By carrying out a mobile monitoring campaign, the source of Pm 2.5 in certain areas of Quesnel known to have higher concentrations can be identified and targeted measures as well as information campaigns can be implemented. These presentations take place at the Nature Education and Resource Centre, in school classrooms from K-12, and other places in the community of Quesnel. This project will enable and encourage behavior change and contribute to better air quality in the city of Quesnel making it a safer place for children and youth, seniors, and other vulnerable citizens to be active outside without compromising health. It will encourage and nurture pride in our community by advancing best practices for industry and the general public about choices made affect the environment. Through information sharing and presentations, more informed choices can be made by everyone because “when you know better, you do better”. For more information on Baker Creek Enhancement Society, contact bces@telus.net SUSTAINING PARTNERS
Public hearings are for all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws. The public hearings are to be held by a delegate of the Cariboo Regional District Board. A copy of the CRD resolution is available for public inspection. Written submissions regarding the proposed bylaw will also be received. These submissions may be submitted at the public hearing or should be received in the Cariboo Regional District office at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, V2G 2A4, (fax number 392-2812) fortyeight hours prior to the hearing. No further information or representations can be considered by the CRD Board after the public hearing. All verbal and written submissions will become the public record. The bylaws may be inspected at the Cariboo Regional District office, #102-410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 7J5, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from May 14, 2014 to May 22, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). This information may also be inspected at 180 D North 3rd Avenue, Williams Lake, BC, between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from May 14, 2014 to May 22, 2014 inclusive (excepting public holidays). Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department of the CRD at 1-800-665-1636. Karen Moores, B.Sc., P.Ag. Manager of Development Services
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ustin Trudeau promised, after being selected federal Liberal leader in 2013, that there would be open and democratic contests for Liberal nominations all across Canada. This was in contrast to previous Liberal leaders, notably Jean Chretien, who decided to appoint candidates in numerous ridings, rather than let local Liberal members actually selecet the candidate they wished to represent them. It all sounded good. But when the rubber met the road, and candidates were actually being selected, the true facts about how candidates were chosen started to emerge. In one Toronto riding, where a byelection has just been called, Trudeau barred the wife of the former MP in that riding from running — in that riding, and in any other. No reasons, other than the fact that Trudeau had a “star” candidate in mind, seemed apparent. Last week, Trudeau announced that no one who opposed abortion would be allowed to seek a Liberal nomination across the country. This despite the fact that several current Liberal MPs are pro-life (they were grandfathered), and several former pro-life members had considered seeking nominations. Trudeau declared that the matter of abortion is “settled,” despite the fact that there has been no abortion law since 1988 and an attempt to pass a new law, based on a Supreme Court decision, died on a tie vote in the Senate in 1990. It’s “settled,” in that politicians won’t consider a new law. But the public aren’t quite as onesided on the issue.The Liberal Party supports abortion, and has endorsed it at a recent policy convention. However, personal beliefs about abortion are often based on religious faith, and Trudeau in effect has said that people with that faith position are incomplete, and inadequate as candidates. Trudeau the Younger has shown that freedom is only selectively guaranteed by his party. –Black Press
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he NDP’s holy war against changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve got nastier last week, as it became clear it was defenders of the status quo who were being mowed down. Ever since legislation was tabled to divide the ALR into two zones, with greater emphasis on social and economic needs to help viability of farms in the Kootenay, Interior and North regions, almost all the protest has been from unaffected areas. And much of it depends on emotion rather than fact. In the legislature, Nanaimo MLA Leonard Krog rose to praise the late Dave Stupich, who birthed the ALR sacred cow as agriculture minister in 1973. Krog likened Stupich to the Biblical Daniel for his bravery in preserving farmland for our children’s children. Cowichan Valley MLA Bill Routley did his signature “jiggery pokery” routine, this time accusing cabinet minister Bill Bennett of being “giddy” at the prospect of paying off his friends with development land. Before he gets too jiggery outside the protection of the legislative
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B.C. Views chamber, he would be well advised to find some evidence. Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson, who at least represents an area being given broader latitude for secondary uses on farmland, warned of drought in California. The history of this is currently a hot topic in the quasi-religious climate change debate. Meanwhile in the real British Columbia, life and farming go on under the existing farmland protection regime. The largest ALR exclusion in B.C. history took a big step forward last week, as a federalprovincial review panel issued its report on the Site C dam proposed for the Peace River. The panel noted that the dam would flood 2,775 hectares of farmland, representing all seven categories of soil
The town is on restricted lakeshore terrain and the council wants to increase its urban zone, using the community need provisions that are enhanced by the current legislative amendments. This was after a loud demonstration organized with the help of a fake grassroots protest machine called LeadNow, complete with slick signs and website. (LeadNow also helped round up antipipeline protesters this past weekend.) The media were fooled as usual, but not Summerland council. LeadNow has moved on to lining up people to flood the Agricultural Land Commission with form letters and petitions against Summerland’s plan. The B.C. Agriculture Council, whose board first supported and then objected to the ALR amendments, has clarified its objections. It wants flexibility for secondary uses extended to the prime farmland zones of the Okanagan, Fraser Valley and southern Vancouver Island. Fletcher is a reporter and columnist for Black Press. tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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quality. Opponents use a figure about twice that size, as if all the affected land was farmable. The panel accepted that this land, including the small amount of microclimate bottom land, represents 0.2% of the Peace region’s farm receipts. I would add that’s because what is farmed at all is mostly growing hay, which requires minimum capital and labour. “It has potential, to be sure, but its unique and irreplaceable contribution would be for those labour-intensive crops like vegetables, which are not remotely practical in a labour-short region,” the report states. We have to bring in Mexican guest workers to get vegetable and fruit crops off in the Fraser Valley and Okanagan. For a five-month growing season in the bush outside Fort St. John? This is a classic example of the religious fervor that replaces reason among the southern faithful of the ALR. And how is the status quo working? Summerland council just voted to swap 80 hectares of flat farmland for 90 hectares further away in the Summerland Hills.
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Diluted bitumen too dangerous at sea Editor: In a letter to this paper Greg Stringham, on behalf of the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers, makes assertions about the behavior of diluted bitumen (dilbit) in salt water that are at best half-truths. He states that dilbit floats on salt water and that it is no more dangerous at sea than other types of oil. That is wrong. It is more dangerous at sea, and infinitely more so than
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refined fuels like diesel and gasoline. What Stringham doesn’t mention is that the same report from Environment Canada that he quotes from, goes on to say that dilbit sinks in seawater when there is sediment present. Another study by a top U.S. environmental chemist, Jeff Short, says the same thing. It was filed by the Gitxaala Nation to the National Energy Board in March 2013, so Stringham is well aware
of it. That study says animal and plant matter like plankton, as well as sediment, cause the dilbit to sink. Our entire coast has sediment and plankton in abundance. All our rivers are glacial and full of silt. Plankton is omnipresent, which is why the whales are here, and shallow seas like Hecate Strait throw up huge amounts of sediment from the bottom in storms. Dilbit will sink in our waters if there is a spill
and it will harden up like caulking material on beaches and the intertidal zone. The intertidal zone includes large mud flats in the midcoast because the tidal range is more than 20 feet there. How would we ever get them clean again? Stringham also says our Canadian oil industry is interested in the Kitimat refinery idea. That is news to me. I have talked to all the companies and there is no interest whatsoever. That
is why I am spearheading the project. It will keep dilbit out of tankers and provide an enormous value-add for BC. Canada’s oil industry needs a west coast pipeline. Coastal First Nations, the Yinka Dene First Nations, Prince Rupert, Kitimat, Terrace, Smithers, the provincial and federal NDP, the federal Liberals, the provincial and federal Green Party, many blue collar unions and the majority of folks in B.C. are against
Northern Gateway’s idea of putting dilbit in tankers. A refinery is economically viable. Why is it so hard for our oil industry to see that the way forward is to build a green refinery which will cut greenhouse gases by 50 per cent, create thousands of jobs, generate billions of new annual taxes, and gain acceptance for a safe pipeline? David Black Kitimat Clean Black Press
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ROBERT GORDON ALLAN Jan. 21, 1948 - Mar. 25, 2014
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Top: from the street straight through the lodge, patients and visitors are welcomed; below: just a short walk from the lodge BC Cancer Agency’s treatment centre at PG Regional Hospital.
Gordie passed away on the evening of March 25, 2014 in the palliative care unit at Nanaimo hospital. Family travelled to be by his side and each spent treasured moments with him. In the last hours of his life, Gord’s dearest friend and minister Rich (Adrienne) softly read from scripture and a deep peace settled in the room. Gord was surrounded by love as he gently slipped away with Darren and Dean by his side and Jean holding his hand.
Gord is deeply missed by his wife and best friend Jean, his stepsons Darren and Dean (Simone) and grandchildren Sabrina and Hayden; brother Wesley (Anna) and sister Mia and all his amazing sister/cousins Bev (Bernie), Shirley, Gail (Fred) and Judy and their families. He was always popular with his many nieces and nephews as they remember laughter and fun times. Gord is much loved by family throughout British Columbia, Alberta, USA, Scotland and Australia. Gord had many friends and
thoroughly happy life exceeding all medical prognosis by many years. Gord, you’ve touched the life of family and friends with your delight of life, your joy, your gentleness and kindness. You took pleasure in every moment you lived. You have left us all with beautiful memories and have enriched our lives with the fulness of your love. coffee buddies and they will certainly miss his joyful company at McDonalds and A&W. The walking group in Qualicum Beach fondly remember a gentle and kind man and the MIMS group will miss him terribly. Gord was predeceased by his parents (Florence and Bob Allen) and by his stepdaughter Kymmy (Kym Ashlee Trethewey). Gord was born in Kamloops and grew up in Quesnel, BC. He became a meat manager in Overwaitea Foods and lived throughout British Columbia working in various stores. After moving to Parksville, he retired on a disability and although he struggled with his illness at times, Gord lived a
The family would like to thank Dr. Niles and doctors and staff at the Lung Clinic in Vancouver for taking care of Gord over the years. The family was comforted by the compassionate and caring staff at the NRGH emergency and palliative care units. We appreciate all our friends, neighbors and family for the prayers that uphold us, the flowers and cards, loving thoughts, phone calls, emails and endless supply of food that sustained us through this terribly sad time. Following his wishes, there will be no service as Gord said he celebrated his life every day he lived and shared this joy with each one of us. It is his desire that we Just Be Held in his love and in the love of God (Casting Crowns: Just Be Held).
Above: the $45/day cost includes housekeeping and all meals; below: among the many activities at Kordyban Lodge, patients can chose to sit quietly and knit or work a jigsaw puzzle. Annie Gallant photos
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Joanne Malinosky July 18, 1957 ~ May 6, 2014
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Christina Florence Emily Rose Jones February 3, 1928 ~ April 18, 2014 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Christina, after a short battle with cancer. She is predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Lee, and leaves behind son, Peter (Shirley) of Lethbridge, Alberta, daughter, Jo-Anne Mitchell (Bob) of Minesing, Ontario, and sons David (Kathleen) of Quesnel, B.C., Roy (Sunny) of Avondale, Arizona, Pat (Karen) of Quesnel, B.C., 12 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.
The family of Christina would like to thank the nursing staff at G.R. Baker Hospital, Dr. J. MacDonald, and Home Care Nurses, Jodie and Naomi for their exemplary care and compassion. It is the wish of our mother that there be no funeral service.
The family of Joanne Malinosky wish to announcing her passing on May 6, 2014 in Abbotsford, B.C. Joanne was born in Quesnel July 18, 1957 and lived here for 54 years. She married Ivan Malinosky and worked at Franks Supermarket, Billy Barker Casino and after moving to Kamloops worked for H&R Block. Joanne also volunteered for the Canadian Cancer society in both Quesnel and Kamloops. She is pre-deceased by her husband Ivan. Joanne is survived by her step children Duffey and Tanya Malinosky; her mother Kan Gee Chow; sisters Carol, Wanda and Winifred; brother
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Kordyban Lodge is a peaceful oasis on many patient’s cancer journey
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Marilyn Heaton enjoys the bright and sunny room at Kordyban Lodge but hopes she never has to return for medical reasons. The hat which keeps her head warm and the quilt that covers her lap, even the slippers on her feet were all gifts from the many volunteers who provide perks to patients on their cancer journey. Annie Gallant photo
ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter The sun streams in through windows that reach from floor to soaring ceiling. Gentle piano music fills the hallways and common room. Those who enter are enveloped in an environment of calm and peacefulness. Canadian Cancer Society’s Kordyban Lodge is a home away from home for many northern cancer patients where compassionate and supportive staff and volunteers walk beside guests on their treatment journey. For Marilyn Heaton, it was a short drive up from Quesnel but a world away from all that was familiar to her. After a September 2013 diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer, Marilyn stepped into a whirlwind round of treatments beginning with surgery and chemotherapy through the Quesnel hospital. “I cried a lot but my doctor, Dr. Scheepers and my surgeon Dr. Jacobsen were really good,” she said. She also praised the
technology which allowed her to teleconference with her oncologist, thus avoiding dangerous wintertime travel. Marilyn finished her chemo treatments Feb. 27 and was anticipating a 16-session round of radiation treatment at the cancer clinic in Prince George, however 16 days of fever laid her out flat. “I was worn out before I even started the radiation treatments,” she said. It was through the cancer clinic Marilyn heard about Kordyban Lodge. It was close to the hospital where she would receive her treatments and only cost $45/day which included three meals a day and a whole lot more. The 60-year-old decided that was for her. “It was so light and quiet,” she said. “When I first arrived I couldn’t even climb the stairs I was so worn out from the fevers but the
place was so welcoming. So many windows.” Marilyn arrived on April 3 and, except for the Easter weekend when the lodge and cancer clinic were closed, she remained until her treatments finished on April 28. “There’s so much going on here, entertainment, fashion shows, jigsaw puzzles everywhere, baskets of wool for those who want to knit and people who really care.” For Marilyn the first few days were mainly devoted to treatments once a day
and naps 2 – 3 times a day. But slowly she began to socialize with the other guests, finding comfort in others stories and sharing her own cancer journey. “No one every seems grouchy, the staff and the sereness of the place just promotes healing,” she said. “Even though I like the place, I don’t want to be coming back.” Marilyn remarked how fortunate she is Kordyban Lodge exists. “Its been what I needed.”
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She is also very appreciative of the personal care and support. Marilyn treasures the handmade quilt, slippers and cap she was given. Just another way she feels enveloped by the many volunteer organizations that provide comforting support to Kordyban guests. This cancer patient isn’t finished though, she must still endure five years of hormone therapy due to the type of breast cancer she has. However, she credits her annual mammogram routine for catching her cancer. “There was nothing on my mammogram in 2012, but then in 2013 it was there, the mammogram found my cancer.” Steps away from the B.C. Cancer Agency clinic, Kordyban Lodge gives lodging preference to cancer patients and their families but if rooms are available, those requiring a room for other outpatient treatments can
stay there. Also located in Kordyban Lodge are Masonic services to patients such as transportation to appointments, pick up at the airport and other support as required. Most special rooms and common areas bear a plaque naming the person either who donated the funds or in honour of someone who succumbed to cancer. Everywhere within the lodge are reminders of the generosity of Prince George businesses and individuals as well as surrounding areas that helped make Kordyban Lodge a reality. The lodge has 24-hour nursing staff and other support staff however the bulk of the work is carried out by dedicated volunteers. Terry, a volunteer with Kordyban since it opened just over a year ago, said in a quiet voice, “If cancer patients or their families need support, Kordyban Lodge is here for them.” The doors to Kordyban Lodge are always open and anyone can stop by and see the great facility and services available.
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only way I can. I do it because I wish for people not to forget about the things that go unnoticed. I wish for people to have more time, so they can enjoy a warm cup of coffee on the porch on an early morning, see the leaves changing colour or feel the crisp cold air. I wish I could have given that to my aunt. Now I am left thinking of the stories I missed out on her telling me, the questions I never got to ask her, the Christmas cards I will never be able to send again. All of this, I can never get back. She has inspired me to be more. I hope that
I do all that I can and become all that I was created to be. I hope I make her proud. Relay For Life is an amazing day where I get to reflect on what brought me here. I understand that life is too short to be angry at what we cannot change, greedy for things we do not need and sad for what will never be. All I can do now is make her proud and hope one day this disease will be powerless against anyone it comes across. Ivana Topic is a volunteer with Canadian Cancer Society and regular Observer columnist.
Meeting tonight in Kersley Hall about proposed changes to ALR This spring, the provincial government announced it will make changes to the Agricultural Land Reserve and the commission that manages it. In order to better understand the proposed changes and how they might impact the farming community, local government planning and all members of our community, a public information meeting is to be held. The meeting will provide the public with an opportunity to express their concerns and support. It is sponsored by the District H Farmers Institute, which represents agricultural interests from the Bella Coola Valley to Clinton and north
to Hixon; and is co-sponsored by Farmed, a North Cariboo farm and marketing organization. The sponsors have invited Dr. David Connell, from the Faculty of Environmental Planning at UNBC, to explain the proposed changes and discuss the significant components of Bill 24. There will be opportunities for the public to ask questions and express their opinions. The meeting will be held at the Kersley Community Hall tonight at 7 p.m. Contact Rob Borsato, president of District H, 250-2976305 for information. -submitted by Rob Borsato
Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY BBBSQ CLOTHING AND BOTTLE DRIVE, May 26 – 30, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Drop off bottles and soft items at the Little Big House, 368 Vaughan Street, For information call 250992-7257. QUESNEL MIXED SLO PITCH LEAGUE New teams welcome for spring season May – July.
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WEDNESDAY MONKEY AND CROCODILE STORYTELLING WORKSHOP, May 28, 3 – 4:30 p.m. at Literacy Quesnel Office, 488 McLean Street, ages 4 – 6 need to be accompanied by an adults, ages 7 – 9 with or without an adult, registrations preferred, call 778-414-9119 or email Rebecca at locquesnel@shaw. ca. Joing us to make puppets and learn to tell this story to your family and friends.
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ENTS GRANDE DAMES OF THE CARIBOO with Julie Fowler, sponsored by Quesnel Museum and Archives, May 29, 7 p.m., Council Chambers, upper level Quesnel City hall. Admission by donation. Books available for purchase. For information call 250-992-9580 or shunter@quesnel.ca
FRIDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS CREATIVE CHAOS, an exhibition showcasing the amazing results of the Quesnel Quilters Guild’s challenge to make half-square triangle quilts. Show runs to June 3.
SATURDAY FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP
OFF (Relay for Life fundraiser) May 17, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Safeway parking lot. We will pick up cans and bottles anytime, call MaryAnn 250-2495720. MULTI-AUTHOR BOOK-SIGNING FAIR May 24, 1 – 3 p.m., at Quesnel Library. Meet B.C. talented authors, win book prizes, discover newly published books. QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, May 31 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available. INTRO TO SONGWRITING WORKSHOP with local recording artist Amber
Bowen, June l7, West Fraser Timber Room, 1 – 5 p.m. sponsored by RCMA, $10 each, advance registration required, limited space, includes admission to Open Mic Night. For information and registration call Russ 250-9923452. OPEN MIC NIGHT, June 7, West Fraser Timber room, Arts and Rec Centre, all ages welcome, 7 – 11 p.m., sponsored by River City Music Association, everyone welcome to play/sing or listen/dance, $5/ person, max $15/ family. RCMA members free, membership available, for information contact Russ, 250-992-3452.
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ONGOING EVENTS CELEBRATE RECOVERY a program for hurts, habits and hang ups. Located in the basement of Remax Building, Every Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Contact 250-9919697. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board
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Quesnel Barrel Racing Association hosted the Pray for Sun Run at Alex Fraser Park. Top: Quesnel racer Heather Stewart; bottom: Quesnel rider Brooklynn Glassford riding Double in Pee Wee division. Melissa Sword photos
Racers pray for sun
WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The Pray for Sun Run was anything but sunny. The cold weather brought rain and sleet down on spectators and participants during Quesnel's barrel racing days. Still, the weather didn't keep riders away from Alex Fraser Park over the weekend May 3 – 4. The arena saw 65 riders on Saturday with a total jackpot of $4,230 and Sunday had a jackpot of $4,146 with 63 participants braving the icy weather. On the Saturday, racer Nicole Hoessl of Redstone barrelled through Alex Fraser Park arena to claim first place in the 1D placings collecting
a total of $342. Coming in second was Quesnel's Heather Stewart riding to win $280 and Jen Pederson travelled in from Hythe, Alta. collecting $207 for third place. For 1D placings in junior Quesnel racers took the lead. Mariah Mannering was awarded $186 for first place and Taylor Cherry rode in for second collecting $140. In pee wee racing Vanderhoof rider Riley Brier won $144 for first in 1D placings and second place went to Quesnel's Kira Stillwell who earned $121. In the 1D placings on Sunday, Nicole Hoessl took the first place $335 home to Redstone, with Quesnel Heather Stewart following close behind on her mount Teddy to earn $274 for
second place. Jolene Seitz of Savona placing third and collected $203. Megan Smith of Fort St. John took home $116 for placing first in the junior 1D placings. Racing in to collect $95 for second place was Callie Hume of Williams Lake and in third was Chase's Sarah Twerdochlib earning $70. Racing to place first for pee wee was Vanderhoof's Riley Beier earning $125; coming in second to take home $105 was Tatum Long from Terrace; and Kira Stowell of Quesnel collected $90 for third. The next barrel races are from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at Alex Fraser Park.
Cycling 530K I’m one of those people that tell myself I can accomplish any goal. "Many of us hold dreams of a great adventure. We see and hear of friends or colleagues who have gone off on a great adventure and returned excited and proud to have met their own personal challenge." I guess I'm one of these dreamers that loves hearing a good story or hearing about an adventure. I am one of those people that knows with focus and teamwork our cycling
event for BC Children's will be successful. I feel at times I am the young farm boy from the movie Star Wars. Luke Skywalker standing looking at the suns of Tattooine yearning for some adventure that could potentially make a difference or waiting for someone to tell me of their adventure. Well that's what happened to me. As a kid I would follow the Tour de France and cycle like I was Olympic Champion Alexi Grewal. My first road bike was a
Nishiki 10 speed my dad bought for me for $100 at a garage sale and I rode it to the ground. I then road an oversized frame on some old rollers during the winter and come spring I would be challenging the pinnacles hill through Bouchie Lake after school. I still have those rollers which I trained on 20 years ago. The family that originally owned them gave them to me as a gift. I now train during the winters on Tacx Antares rollers.
While attending UBC I purchased a 1993 Cramerotti for $300 and it wasn't uncommon for me to cycle 20km in the morning before classes everyday. Cycling has always been a part of my life and the last few years I've been fortunate to have ridden many fabulous stretches of highway. Some of my adventures have included cycling to Prince George solo and with the Livestrong4000 cancer group from Texas to Alaska (texas4000.org) July
2013, those riders stories were inspiring and motivating. • Kelowna Granfondo 2012 (125km) • Whistler Granfondo 2012 (125km) • Axel Mk Granfondo 2013 (160km) Time pending, I may compete in an event later this year. Pedalling for a purpose for BC Children's Hospital Pediatrics/ Neurology has given me a new drive for training and a new chapter in the story of my life. I once read, “many
cyclists return remembering not the hard work, but the many great reasons for going: the camaraderie and friendships formed on an organized ride; the sense of pride in completing an independent tour for a favourite charity; or even the joy of finishing." –Submitted by Quesnel Cycling is Rob Gardner and Armajit (Archie) Sull. They are riding to Whistler this summer to raise funds for the B.C. Children’s hospital.
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As the snow melts and the fields dry, the Quesnel Girls Softball Association can finally start the season. The QGSA ice breaker was held May 10 – 11. Softball players of all skill levels came out on the weekend for this fun event. Mites, Squirts, Pee Wee, and Bantam/Midgets enjoyed the sunny weather playing in the softball diamonds at the West Fraser Timber Park. Quesnel’s first invitational tournament of the season will be held May 24 – 25.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, steer clear of added responsibilities this week, as you already have enough on your plate. Some alone time might be worth its weight in gold.
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division was club member Sandy Watson with a Master 60 BH Open. For the mens division, shooting with a Senior BH Release was archer Terry Street, with his aim earning him silver. Using a Cub Compound bow the skill of River Archer Emerie Watson helped her to earn a place in the championships female division, placing gold in her category.
The Quesnel River Archers were met with success when they travelled to Oliver for the BC Indoor Championships April 19 – 20. Shooting his way to gold with a Master 50 Compound for the mens division was club member Dale Chapplow. Also winning gold in the mens
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Brenda’s Story Brenda Gardiner has demonstrated extraordinary strength and resilience in overcoming adversity. She has overcome barriers, hardship, and abuse but she has used her story of courage, healing, and strength to inspire us all.
Electricity need key to Site C decision TOM FLETCHER Black Press An environmental review of BC Hydro’s proposed third dam on the Peace River concludes it offers a long-term source of inexpensive electricity to meet future needs, but panelists are unconvinced that construction needs to start next year. The joint federalprovincial panel released its report Thursday on Site C, a $7.9 billion project that has been considered for 30 years. Its report describes significant impacts to fish habitat, wetlands and aboriginal hunting and trapping territories, and recommends the B.C.
government consider alternatives for clean energy including large-scale geothermal that BC Hydro is currently not allowed to build. Energy Minister Bill Bennett said the federal and provincial governments will study the 450-page report and decide by this fall whether to issue the required permits. If they are approved, a final investment decision is expected by the end of 2014, with a decade of construction to begin in January 2015. Bennett noted that the panel did not factor in extra demand for electricity for liquefied natural gas development in northern B.C., because major producers intend to power
their LNG processing plants with natural gas. Bennett said LNG producers will need substantial electricity for their operations, beyond the main machinery for chilling and compressing gas. A smaller LNG plant proposed for the Woodfibre pulp mill site near Squamish would use all-electric processing, and it alone would add substantially to BC Hydro’s industrial load, he said. “We know the demand for power is growing,” Bennett said. “Our population is set to increase by 1.1 million people over the next 20 years, our economy is growing, people are using more devices and there are
new uses for electricity like shore power [for ships in port] and electric vehicles.” NDP leader John Horgan termed the government’s construction plan “reckless and irresponsible,” adding billions to BC Hydro’s debt at a time when ratepayers are looking at 28 per cent rate increases in the next five years. Horgan said the uncertainties about load forecasting and costs should be referred to the B.C. Utilities Commission, but Bennett said that is unlikely to happen. Aboriginal people in the Peace region say Treaty 8 guarantees them the right to hunt, trap and fish as they did before the treaty was signed in 1899.
Child advocate says protection system failing B.C. government officials say the latest problems in their new computer system for child protection files are being fixed after a week of disruptions, but the province’s independent child advocate says she’s heard that before. Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond told a committee of MLAs Wednesday that the Integrated Case Management (ICM) computer system hasn’t worked consistently since it was put in place two years ago. The system records information for social workers on threats to children, court protection orders and general information
on social assistance and children in government care. The latest failure may have left safety warnings unrecorded, and social workers could be entering a home without knowing if there are weapons or other threats, Turpel-Lafond said. She called for an independent review of the $180 million computer system to see if it is adequate. “They launched this, and it didn’t work,” Turpel-Lafond said. “It couldn’t print a report for court for six months. Furthermore, it has been launched in other jurisdictions and failed.
“The same product was used in Australia and didn’t work.” Citizens’ Services Minister Andrew Wilkinson assured reporters Wednesday that the ICM system had been restored to full operation. That changed by the afternoon question period, when NDP critic Carole James said calls were still coming in about system failures. Wilkinson said the system was being “rebooted” again after another crash. Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux said social workers have backup protocols when the computer system
is down for power failures or other emergencies. They take reports on paper and phone urgent information to other offices, as they do when ministry offices are closed, Cadieux said. Social Development Minister Don McRae said regular social assistance payments were processed normally on April 24, and his ministry staff have the ability to issue emergency assistance payments as needed by issuing paper cheques. Turpel-Lafond said she had a call in the past week from a father of three young children who couldn’t get a payment
because no one in the office knew how to issue a cheque. And she said the loss of domestic violence warnings for social workers and police is an ongoing problem. “Everybody who works in the child welfare safety system knows that you need to keep good identifying information about the adults in a child’s life,” Turpel-Lafond said. James said there have also been reports that emergency meal vouchers and grocery cards were not available from social assistance offices due to recent problems with the ICM system.
Brenda’s story of courage in the face of adversity was acknowledged on May 8 at the 2014 Courage to Come Back Awards where I was pleased to have been able to attend. Brenda Gardiner’s childhood was not an easy one. She was barely old enough to go to kindergarten when she witnessed the violent death of her mother at the hands of her father. After growing up in care, she moved to Saskatchewan as an early adult and settled in a farming community where she encountered domestic violence from her husband. Finding the courage and strength to stop the cycle of violence, she left the abuse behind and returned to B.C. moving to Smithers and graduating from Northwest Community College. She was hired as a Band Manager at Nazko First Nation where she worked to promote the health of the community including supporting restorative justice circles, counselling services, and youth and elder culture camps. Today, Brenda works right here in Quesnel with the North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Program Society, providing support to elders in their homes. She also has a consulting firm called Warrior Woman 5 and volunteers her time with Big Brothers Big Sisters, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Foundation, and the Cariboo Chilcotin Aboriginal Training Centre. The Courage to Come Back Awards this year recognized Brenda’s strength and courage in the face of social adversity. Brenda is an outstanding leader and a role model in our community, her speech from the event is available on my Facebook page, FB.com/ CaribooNorth, if you have a few minutes, it is definitely worth your time to listen to Brenda’s story and be inspired. Congratulations, Brenda. You make our community and Province a better place. Thank you.
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Quesnel Shelter and Support Society 146 Carson Ave Quesnel, B.C. V2J 2A8 (250) 991-0222 Fax: (250) 992-6573
CASUAL CASE MANAGERS & SHELTER SUPPORT WORKERS The Quesnel Shelter and Support Society which operates Seasons House in Quesnel, is an organization dedicated to meeting the shelter and support needs of homeless and precariously housed people. We operate from a minimal barriers and harm reduction perspective, seeking to provide services to (primarily) adults, who may have difficulty accessing services elsewhere. We are seeking dynamic and resourceful Case Managers and Shelter Support Workers for casual employment.
NAZKO FIRST NATION Position: Community Health Nurse Team Leader Nazko First Nation provides health services to approximately 150 First Nation members on several reserves along the Nazko River. Nazko First Nation is currently seeking a nurse from Monday to Thursday. Qualifications & Requirements: t t
BSN Degree. Practicing membership in good standing with the College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia. Communicable Disease, BC Immunization and CPR Level C Certification. Must have a class 5 drivers’ license. Must successfully pass the required pre-employment Criminal Record Check.
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1 to 2 years’ experience working in Community Health Nursing position in a rural/remote setting would be considered an asset. Experience working with First Nations would be an asset.
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Provide comprehensive community health through home visits, immunization programs drop-in clinics, maternal-child services and health promotion workshops. Oversee/ implement and reporting requirements for maternal child health, diabetes, prenatal nutrition programs as well as all other mandated programs. To participate as a team member within the Nazko First Nation nursing program. Other related duties as required, such as backfilling for another nurse.
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Wages will be dependant upon experience and qualifications. Open till position is filled.
The key skills and attributes for these positions are: leadership skills, outstanding communication ability, familiarity with community resources; strong organizational and problem-solving skills; strong personal and professional boundaries, commitment to working from a harm reduction approach, commitment to client confidentiality, and commitment to resolving homelessness issues with individuals and in the community. Qualifications: A degree or diploma in a relevant field, plus two years of related work experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of training and work experience will be considered. Supervisory experience considered an asset. For a complete job description email executivedirector@ seasonshouse.ca. Please forward applications through email or the address listed above. No phone calls please. Deadline for applications is May 23rd, 2014
NAZKO FIRST NATION Part-Time Finance Director Nazko First Nation is seeking a part-time Finance Director. Qualifications & Requirements: t t t t
5 years’ experience plus bachelor’s degree in Finance, Public Administration or other related field and/or equivalent experience. Professional designation as a CA, CMA or CGA Knowledge of financial management also must have the ability to support financial reporting for multiple entities and auditing requirements. Knowledge in developing and implementing financial management systems, controls, operational plans and budgets.
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To oversee the day to day accounting and financial management activities for Nazko including cash flow management, bank reconciliation, account receivables, payables, payroll, budget preparation, analysis, government remittances,, monthly and annual reporting as well as the year end audit. Work under the direction of General Manager to prepare annual draft budgets. Process and compile monthly government remittances, bank reconciliation, account receivables, cash flow analysis, and month to date budget and monthly financial reports. Review monthly departmental reports and work with various staff to help them operate within approved budgets.
Wages will be dependant upon experience and qualifications.
ASSISTANT MANAGER OPPORTUNITY Opportunity for an energetic team player to learn and be a part of running a fully digital motion picture theatre. If you are passionate about providing exceptional handson customer service and have fun doing it, we have an opportunity for you. Will suit but not limited to a student or semiretired individual. Must be available weekends and evenings.Computer skills, communication, dealing with public and food safe and asset.
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We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Home Care/Support
Nazko First Nation provides health services to approximately 150 First Nation members on several reserves along the Nazko River near Quesnel. Nazko First Nation is currently seeking a home care nurse from Tuesday to Thursday.
QDHPCA welcomes compassionate men and women who are interested in providing respite care, companionship and support to individuals, and their families, who are living with a chronic progressive or life limiting illness, to those who are at the end of life, and to those who are bereaved. As a Client Care volunteer your care and support may be needed in the person’s home, in hospice, in hospital or in residential care. If you are interested please contact QDHPCA’s Co-ordinator of Volunteers & Grief Support at
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Please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail to: (Irene@nazkoband.ca) or fax (250) 992-7982 Attention: Irene.
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1 to 2 years’ experience working in Home Care Nursing position in a rural/ remote/first nation setting would be considered an asset. Wound Care would be an asset.
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Completes and submits service delivery data and reports as required by FNIH Home and Community Care Program and Adheres to infectioncontrol guidelines. Provides in-home direct nursing care as required and back up support for the Community Health Nurse. Documents the assessments, care plans and service delivery on the clients personal Home Care Health Record also maintains client confidentiality and ensures all records are stored securely. Ensures that clients admitted to the Home and Community Care Program has access to medical supplies and equipment. Establishes internal and external linkages with other professionals and community resources. Provides mentoring, direction, guidance, support and supervision and team building for Nazko First Nation Home Support Workers.
Application Deadline: May 16, 2014
Wages will be dependant upon experience and qualifications. Open till position is filled.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail to: (Irene@nazkoband.ca) or fax (250) 992-7982 Attention: Irene.
Please submit your cover letter and resume by e-mail to: (Irene@nazkoband.ca) or fax (250) 992-7982 Attention: Irene.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We thank all those who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pets & Livestock
Livestock Needed in Quesnel Area: Fenced pasture for small herd of Reg. Angus Cattle. Call Diane @ (250)249-5203
Merchandise for Sale
Free Items FREE: 1000 Gallon Steel Water Tank. Call (250)747-1585
Misc. for Sale A- STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’ 53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. SPECIAL Trades are welcome. 40’ Containers under $2500! Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders JD 892D LC excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com KILL BED bugs & their eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot. RESTLESS LEG Syndrome & leg cramps? Fast relief in one hour. Sleep at night. Proven for over 32 years. Website: www.allcalm.com Mon-Fri 8-4 EST 1-800-765-8660. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT 1-800-5666899 Ext:400OT.
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Mortgages Tremendous family home in the city. Near Fraser River and opens onto soccer field. Six bedrooms or can be renovated at minimum cost to create a downstairs suite. Near schools, on bus route. Five minutes by car to downtown. Nicely kept up. Established backyard. New 10’ X 14’ workshop. Almost new appliances. Call 250 992-3650 to meet owner. We have enjoyed the house for 24 years.
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Blue Lake Campground is open. No reservation required for just camping; except for large groups, cabin rental or 5th wheel. $25 per night or $1000 for the year. Come enjoy! Leave message 250-2675198 or 250-392-2721
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Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949
Commercial/ Industrial 3 Commercial Units for lease in WQ, good location on main street. Each over 1700sqft. Call (250)983-9813 or (250)983-5298. 4000 sq. ft. Shop, 16’ ceiling, 2 bath, includes 1 bdrm. suite. Lots of parking. $850/mo. Call (250)992-7625 Busy Building Central Location. 443 s/f upper level unit, newer flooring, $425/mo. + tax & 295 s/f bsmt. unit, newer paint & floor, $190/mo. + tax. Both include heat & hydro. Call Terri @ (250)992-7202
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Helping a loved one adapt to a nursing home T hank You For Caring Insurance Auto • Home • Recreational Vehicles
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Many older men and women find the transition to a nursing home somewhat difficult. Senior adults tend to see a move to a nursing home as a step toward surrendering their independence, and this can be a difficult hurdle for people and their loved ones to overcome. Adding to the difficulty is the fact that many men and women move into nursing homes because their physical or mental status requires the help of a professional nursing staff, leaving family members with little to no recourse when aging relatives protest the move. But there are ways to ease a loved one’s transition into a nursing home. • Keep a positive attitude. The stress of moving an aging relative into a nursing home can be significant for all parties involved. But focusing on the positives of nursing homes, such as around the clock care and daily activities, can help aging relatives look at nursing homes in a new light. In addition, family members who familiarize themselves with nursing homes will begin to see they are often great places for aging men and women to socialize with others their age while receiving the care and attention they need. When discussing the move to a nursing home, focus on these positives and your relative will be more likely to follow your lead. • Choose a nursing facility that’s close to home. One of the more difficult parts of transitioning to a nursing home is the notion that men and women are leaving their lives behind once they move into a home. Choosing a nursing home that’s close to home and makes routine visits from friends and relatives possible enables men and women to maintain a connection to their current lifestyle. A home that is miles and miles away from a person’s support system can foster feelings of isolation and loneliness. • Plan trips with your loved one. Just because an aging relative lives in a nursing home does not mean he or she can no longer travel. If a relative is healthy enough to travel, include him or her on family trips and outings. This includes more routine events like weekly Sunday dinners and kids’ sporting events and other extracurricular activities. The more involved your aging relative is in the daily life of your family, the more likely he is to see the advantages of living in a nursing home. • Encourage your loved one to take some personal items with them. When moving into a nursing home, men and women must leave behind many of their possessions. This is a simple space issue, as the rooms in a typical nursing home cannot accommodate a life’s worth of keepsakes and possessions. But that doesn’t mean seniors have to leave everything behind. Encourage your loved one to bring along some favorite possessions, such as his or her family photos, a favorite chair or smaller mementos from places he or she visited. Such items can make a nursing home seem less antiseptic and more like a home. • Set up an e-mail account for your loved one. If your loved still has his or her mental acuity, then set him or her up with an e-mail account. This allows your loved one to maintain daily contact with family and friends. Many of today’s nursing homes provide facilities where residents can access the Internet. If not, speak to the staff and ask if your relative can bring his or her own computer. If your relative will be able to routinely access the Internet, consider purchasing a digital subscription to the local newspaper so he or she can further maintain a connection to their community.
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