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Quesnel crowns new royalty In an exciting pageant evening, July 5, Quesnel was introduced to its newest royalty. Out of eight participants in the Miss Quesnel SelfDevelopment Program, Mierie Sabbarwal, centre, was selected as Miss Quesnel with Sierra Cook, left and Kayleen Dillabough, right, as her princesses. Tracey Roberts photo
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Council has voted to defeat a controversial secondary suite bylaw. The vote, four against two in favour, squashed land use Bylaws 1734 and 1735 that would have seen secondary suites as a permitted use in any single detached dwelling within the city subject to a building permit authorizing their construction. Voting against was Couns. Sushil Thapar, Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, John Brisco and Mayor Mary Sjostrom. In favour was Couns. Scott
Elliott and Mike Cave (Ed Coleman as not in attendance). “I feel it’s a victory,” Thapar said, pointing to a number of community consultations in which residents were adamantly opposed to the bylaw. “We needed to listen to the community. They are the ones that put us here. We can’t be voting with an agenda [in mind].” “I’m glad it didn’t pass,” Johnston Subdivision resident of 46 years, Susan Maile said. “But I’m not grateful, we’ve been through hell for a year.” In July of last year, a court dismissed the peti-
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tion to quash a bylaw to allow a secondary suite in Johnston Subdivision. The petitioners quoted safety concerns such as parking, snow removal, air quality and traffic. At the crux of their case was the argument the neighbourhood is zoned as low-density single family dwellings and as such the amended bylaw decision is in conflict with the Official Community Plan. The matter was finally settled Monday in council chambers. “After much consultation with the community and a lot of staff time, council did not proceed
with third reading to allow a blanket bylaw over the entire city regarding secondary suites,” Sjostrom said. “My decision not to support moving forward with third reading was not taken lightly but I felt our community was not ready to endorse this bylaw and as council we are listening to our residents. “I fully support our affordable housing strategy and will continue to work with other levels of government to move toward more safe, accessible and affordable housing in our community. If anyone wishes to discuss this further I welcome the
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opportunity to speak with you.” “I voted against zoning for secondary suites because I felt that the issue is much to divisive and causing a rift in our community,” Brisco said. “I believe it needs more work and public consultation, so as to achieve a way of going that is different and more acceptable to the whole city. Our staff did a huge amount of work on this file and my heart goes out to manager Tanya Turner.” Coun. Laurey-Anne Roodenburg, maintained while she could argue the merits of secondary suites “this isn’t about me. It is
about the community as a “whole.” Not one person, not one street, not one neighbourhood, but the entire community and I do not want to see any one area pitted against another. “After listening to the community at large, having attended all of the open houses that were offered throughout the community, I heard from many citizens in the community that they were concerned about a blanket secondary suite resolution. Their concerns were the same as what were presented at council from one neighbourhood in particular.”
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Tough enough to wear pink The CRD staff and directors dressed up in their finest western wear and pink in support of the Williams Lake Stampede Tough Enough to Wear Pink campaign. So far, the staff and elected officials from the Cariboo Regional District, the City of Quesnel, the City of Williams Lake and the District of 100 Mile House raised just over $780 was be presented to the Stampede Association during the Sunday’s performance.
Crime reduction Inspector Warren Brown, Williams Lake Detachment, RCMP, appeared before the Board to discuss crime reduction strategies in the Cariboo Chilcotin. Some of the topics included enhanced crime reduction, building relationships with aboriginal communities, employee wellness, domestic violence, and impaired driving strategies. Inspector Brown also spoke about prolific and chronic offenders, drug houses, road checks and their positive ticketing program. He also provided an overview of the Williams Lake Community Policing program and the important role it plays in the community.
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ing feedback to the UBCM regarding the proposed changes to the provincial building code and Community Charter. Some of the proposed changes include removing the ability for local governments to vary or exceed building standards, establishing provincial decision making for code interpretation and collection of a provincial levy for this service as well as establishing mandatory certification for building inspectors. The CRD Board discussed these changes and will respond with concerns about removing flexibility for local government control over standards while still holding the liability for providing this service.
Area H The Regional District Board authorized up to $600 of Electoral Area H Director Initiative funds for an Area H Pilot Project. The funds will be used to host a citizen engagement meeting organized by Director Wagner on July 18 as an alternative to and replacement of the annual Town Hall Meeting for Electoral Area H this year. This project is being
undertaken to allow seasonal residents an opportunity to meet their Area H Director and gain a better understanding of the CRD and the services provided to them through taxation.
Alexis Creek The Cariboo Regional District Board authorized a total of $500 from the Electoral Area K Director Initiative Fund be used towards the Alexis Creek Centennial Ceremony on September 13. During the meeting, the Board also authorized an additional $500 to purchase a cast bronze plaque to commemorate the special milestone.
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BC Farm The Cariboo Regional District Board authorized a total of $500 of Special Projects funds from Electoral Area B, C, D, F, G, and H to support the 2014 BC Farm Women’s Network seminar. The event will be held Oct 3 – 4, at the Ramada Inn, in Williams Lake. The network promotes agriculture within and outside the farm and ranching industry. Their goal is to promote agriculture and educate the consumer about issues affecting agriculture, farm women and farm families.
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Clockwise from top: 2014 Miss Quesnel program participants with the outgoing royalty; Sierra Cook’s talent; Mierie Sabbarwal’s talent; Marlana Alec explains her passion for hockey; Kayleen Dillabough’s talent was her 4-H experience; flowergirl Olivia Williams presents the banner to outgoing princess Tenille Mckenzie for presentation to the incoming royalty; Shaylee Jack presents her speech. Whitney Griffiths and Tracey Roberts photos
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Cariboo North MLA Coralee Oakes congratulated the Island Mountain Arts Society for receiving $7,750 in B.C. Arts Council grants to assist in funding the Toni Onley Artists’ Project for Professional and Emerging Artists. “Wells is thriving centre for artists in B.C. thanks in part to the great work of the Island Mountain Arts Society,” Oakes said. “This funding will help organizers of the program offer emerging artists a great experience to learn from some of the best artists in the world and take in the breathtaking scenery of the surrounding region.” In honour of B.C. artist Toni Onley, this program provides 20 emerging artists nine days of intensive studio experience and mentorship from world renowned artists from Canada and the United States at the Island Mountain Arts Society in Wells. Project participants will showcase their work to the public at the Island Mountain Arts Gallery at the conclusion of the program. “The Artists’ Project has made a big impact on the careers of the participating artists, connecting them to a wider network in the professional visual arts arena and often spurring on new bodies
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SIGN UP TODAY! Kids Airband is in need of some rock stars! Showcase your lipsyncing, dance and impersonation skills of your favorite singers for prizes! Get an application form from the Billy Barker Days office. Must be 12 years old or under. Held on kids’ day at the LeBourdais Stage Friday, July 18th 2014 at 10:30am. ENTRY DEADLINE. Deadline to enter to be in Kids Airband is July 11th 2014! Don’t miss out to have a blast on stage this year! ParaDe! Did you know that the parade is free to enter? The parade line-up route is across Shepherd and down Murphy. Line-up start time is 7:45 am. Remember you must go through marshalling point. Judging begins at 9 am with gold pans given to the winners. Music is strongly encouraged; Live is great, recorded is fine. Deadline to enter is Tuesday, July 15 at 4pm! The parade is July 19, 2014! are you reaDy to Dance the nIght away? Join us at the Billy Barker Days’ Dance July 19th at the Senior Center. Tickets are now available at Bumblebee boutique/Barkerville Fudge, Visitor Center, and the Billy Barker Day’s Office. Featuring Fyre in the Hole! Safe Drive home program offered. No Minors! All forms and applications are available on our website www.billybarkerdays.ca, or at our office located next to the Visitor Center. Our office hours are now Monday to Friday 9am-5pm and we can be reached by telephone at 250-992-1234. Our Headliners for the Festival are as follows: Friday, July 18th Big Guitar Does CCR Saturday, July 19th Billy Barker Palooza with tributes to Aerosmith, AC/DC, and The Tragically Hip.
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Some children experience motion sickness while traveling in cars. There are ways to minimize this by having the child focus on things outside the car, using a pillow to keep the head still, providing adequate air ventilation. Depending on the child’s age, some medications may help. Some people swear by those acupressure wrist bands. They are non-medicated. Check with our pharmacists for advice. If a nose bleed occurs while traveling (or at anytime), tilt the head forward and pinch the soft part of the nostrils for 5 minutes. If the nosebleed still hasn’t stopped, do it for another 5 minutes and if it still hasn’t stopped, get medical attention. One tip to see if your body has been getting enough fluid is to check the colour of your urine. If it’s a dark yellow, you probably need to drink more water. During the hot days of summer, it’s important to drink more water since we lose a lot of fluid through sweating. People who have adopted a slovenly lifestyle for decades often feel it’s too late to change their health for the better. Not so! Just paying attention to four key healthy habits can change your health for the better no matter what your age. These habits are: eating five or more fruits and vegetables daily, not smoking, exercising (even walking) 30 minutes per day five days per week, and keeping your weight in the healthy range. When you think of it, it’s not much. But your heart will thank you! Take charge of your own health and let our pharmacists be on your health team.
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One last stroll before suiting up for Monster Run Monster Run’s favourite biker, Booger, takes one last walk through LeBourdais Park to check out the grounds before heading out on the Monster Run, July 11. He’s inviting fellow bikers and the public to consider supporting him in his fundraising efforts with a donation of a toonie. The Monster Run is a 1,667km motorcycle run around the province and a fundraiser for muscular dystrophy. There’s still a couple of days to join the ride or donate to the fundraiser, visit quesnelbiker.com or contact Stew or Cookie at 250-992-5016.
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Two injured in Highway 97 MVI Saturday July 5 at 9:30 a.m. Quesnel RCMP along with Quesnel Fire Rescue, BC Ambulance services and Air Ambulance out of Kamloops responded to a report of a motor vehicle incident near the 10,000 block of Highway 97 south. A southbound pick up truck hauling a flat deck trailer appeared to have slowly driven off the right side of the highway and down a steep embankment. The occupants, both American citizens, were initially reported to be trapped inside the vehicle. The highway was closed for an approximate one hour period while emergency services dealt with the situation. The driver was subsequently extracted from the vehicle and airlifted to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops suffering from various injuries. The passenger, his teenage son, also had minor abrasions
and accompanied his father to the hospital. These injuries are not believed to be serious or life threatening. Highway 97 South at Alexandria was open as of 12:30 p.m. to single alternating
traffic with it anticipated to be fully opened within the hour. The investigation is currently ongoing, alcohol and speed however do not appear to be factors in this incident. Obituary Tribute
Wilfred Joseph Plamondon Dec. 7, 1924 – Jun. 27, 2014
Wilfred has reached the end of his Rainbow of life. He is survived by his wife Oreal of 65 years, his 5 children Angela (Alphonse), Rachel (Don), Russell (Kim), Michele (Daniel), Neil (Cindy), 9 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. Thank you Dad for passing on your love of nature and all of the adventures that we shared. He will be greatly missed by all. Special thanks to Dr. Powell and all of the ANGELS at the Prince George Rotary Hospice House for taking such good care of our Dad.
A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014 at 1:00 pm at the Hart Senior Centre. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Prince George Hospice Society.
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Carol Lynn Redman
November 14, 1949 ~ June 28, 2014 It is with great sorrow that the family of Carol Lynn (Howard) Redman announces her passing on June 28th, 2014. Carol passed away suddenly at Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria after a short illness. Carol was born November 14th, 1949 in Vancouver, BC where she grew up. Later in life she resided in Quesnel, BC where she worked at the local hospital in the housekeeping department. From 1999 to the present time, home to Carol and her husband has been Campbell River, BC. Carol will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by Andy, her devoted husband of 25 years, as well as her two sons, Chad and Shane Groves, daughters-in-law Kate and Dusty and muchloved grandchildren Sam and Sarah, Ryder and Levi who were Carol’s constant source of pride and joy.
Carol will also be greatly missed by her sisters Debbie and Judy, her brothers Mike and Richard, Jack Groves (Chad and Shane’s father), adopted mom Ivy Cayer, and many nieces and nephews and dear friends. Carol is preceded in death by her father Bill Howard and nephew Kyle Howard. A celebration of Carol’s life will be held at 1pm., Sunday, July 13th, at the Oyster Bay Resort. In lieu of flowers, Carol’s family requests donations to the Quesnel or Campbell River SPCA. The care and concern for animals was near and dear to Carol’s heart.
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Canada must remain a leader in international sports T
he books on the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games are now closed. Eleven years to the day the Games were awarded to Canada. Canadians can feel proud that the financial promises made back in 2003, in Prague, for a debtfree Olympics have been kept and the vision presented for Canada’s Games was delivered. We discovered the power of sport to unite and inspire and found that, through sport, patriotism and deep love of country can take on new dimensions. We discovered we could compete against the best in the world and hold our own and that standing on the podium felt good and who can forget those record breaking 14 gold medals. We discovered we could organize and hold an international event at the highest level, with sound fiscal management. The final numbers are in on VANOC, and despite some predictions of doom and gloom, we finished in the black. We discovered too that if we invested in our athletes and great sporting facilities, that Canada could be a world leader in sport. Our innovative national investment in the Own The Podium program to prepare our athletes was the envy of countries everywhere. While countries have recently walked away from Olympic
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bids, Vancouver is surely the example of what is possible. The Games operations were delivered for $1.85 billion of which about 90 per cent was private sector funded. Venues such as the Richmond Oval and Hillcrest are today operating at capacity with full community engagement. One goal of the 2010 Games was to build on their success for years to come. And that is happening. Canada will host the upcoming 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto, an event that will bring thousands of the best summer sport athletes in the world to Canada. From June 6 – July 5 2015, Canada will also host the FIFA Women’s World Cup of soccer. As we were preparing for the 2010 Games, FIFA was watching and awarding this prestigious tournament to Canada. The tournament is expected to create an economic impact of $337 million across the country. And then there’s Vancouver’s latest attempt to attract a major international sporting tournament — the bid to secure the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series to
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jobs. There is no credible reason why Vancouver cannot achieve the same or better. Canadians and British Columbians in particular, are already formidable forces in international sevens rugby. Our national men’s team is today ranked sixth in the world – our women third. We could be first. Imagine a final game against the All Blacks at home. Possible? It is. Rugby is also being introduced at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Canada will be fielding a team for Rio, so the Sevens is immensely important – a huge confidence builder and right on time. I hope British Columbians and Canadians will support our quest to host the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series starting in 2016. But let’s not let it end there. Let’s build further on our success in international
sports. We have the facilities, the capacity, the athletes and volunteers and we have the will to be as good as any country. And what’s more, we have the fans craving to play their part. At its best, sport is a democratic and social equalizer. By hosting the Pan Am Games, the FIFA Women’s World Cup, the Canada Sevens and more, we will not just continue to be part of great global events, we will show yet again that our country understands the inspiring power of sport. John Furlong was the CEO of the Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Games. He is Chairman of the Board of Canada’s Own the Podium Program and Co-Chair of Vancouver’s bid for the International Rugby Board Sevens World Series in 2016.
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Festival Season in the Cariboo The forecast is showing that it’s going to be another fabulous week here in the Cariboo. Clear sunny skies, hot temperatures, and cool nights definitely makes this one of my favourite times of the year. Summertime of course also means outdoor festival season. There are so many great events for all ages and for all tastes that will be taking place right in Quesnel, and in the surrounding region. Next weekend especially is going to be jammed packed with the 41st Annual Billy Barker Days, and the Quesnel Rodeo. Billy Barker Days is guaranteed to be a great time for the entire family. The entire community every year comes alive to celebrate our gold rush heritage and the community spirit that binds us together. From the businesses decorating their storefronts, community organizations participating in the parade through town, musical acts daily and of course some of us wearing the 1800’s costumes. The Quesnel Rodeo will surely delight us once again with the exciting thrills of rodeo action featuring some of the best amateur cowboys and cowgirls in North America. However, it is important to remember there are dozens more festivals taking place in our region like the Prospector’s Car Club – Cariboo Cruise on July 27, or B.C. Day celebrations at Cottonwood House. And for a different flavour, be sure to mark your calendars to travel down to Wells for the ArtsWells Festival of All Things Art taking place on the August long weekend. There are so many activates at ArtsWells, from musical acts, live performances, art and crafts workshops and of course spending time in the beautiful community of Wells, and Barkerville. So be sure to mark your calendars for these events, and check out hellobc.com for many more festivals or events taking place all summer long in our region. Coralee Oakes, MLA Cariboo North
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chool’s out and B.C.’s teachers are still on strike. Or are they? Drive past any of the province’s more than 1,600 public schools and the picketing teachers who waved at passing motorists, eliciting horns of support or scorn, are absent. Their signs pleading for better education for their students with smaller classrooms and better class composition are packed away. For all intents and purposes, it looks like another routine summer holiday season around B.C.’s schools. And yet it’s not. The acrimonious dispute that put the teachers on the street and kids’ education on hold, continues. But there are no longer pickets to remind us that the strike is still on. That may be a missed opportunity for the teachers’ union to score a point in the battle for public support in this dispute. Continuing to picket the province’s schools through the summer, even in a skeleton fashion, would have been a constant reminder of what this dispute is about. Teachers could have shown their commitment to the cause they say they’re fighting for by continuing that fight even when they’re normally on holiday. And maintaining pickets through the summer would have increased the pressure on the government to reach an agreement, as CUPE workers had pledged to honour teachers’ picket lines meaning routine summer maintenance, repairs and paperwork wouldn’t get done. The provincial government is relying on public perception that teachers are already well paid and get to enjoy two months off every year to win support for its position. Seeing pickets march in the hot summer sun might have won fans for the teachers. –Vernon Morning Star
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few weeks before the landmark decision declaring aboriginal title proven by the Tsilhqot’in Nation, I picked up a used university textbook that looked like a handy reference. Geography in British Columbia: People and Landscapes in Transition, by Brett McGillivray (UBC Press, Second Edition) is a good reference, except where it strays from geography into politics. This 2005 edition came out not long before the B.C. Treaty Commission started producing agreements, notably with the Tsawwassen First Nation. It recounts the establishment of the Ministry of Native Affairs by the Bill Vander Zalm government in 1990 and the election the next year of Mike Harcourt’s NDP, who reversed the province’s historical legal position and tried to accept the existence of aboriginal title. At this point the textbook departs from the facts and leads its freshman pupils into left-wing dogma. McGillivray writes: “When the Liberal Party won the 2001 election (with all but two seats), it launched a province-wide referendum on treaty negotiations, prompting commentators
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B.C. Views to suggest the government was ‘trying to impose 19th century ideas on a 21st century problem’.” “Commentators” in the above quote is of course only one commentator, veteran lefty Vancouver columnist Stephen Hume. This quote was indeed representative of the media consensus at the time. On TV, aboriginal leaders burned their ballots while denouncing the referendum as racist and divisive. The public, and later university students, were taught that Gordon Campbell’s government was exploiting racism for political gain. In fact, this referendum was one of a long series of efforts to untangle the legal knot left by Canada and B.C.’s failure to complete historical treaties after 1900. Seven of the eight questions in the 2002 referendum were simply to
government, with powers delegated from Canada and British Columbia.” Arguably, that’s what has emerged from the Tsilhqot’in case, which upholds provincial jurisdiction over public forest policy on environmental and fire protection on aboriginal title lands. By 2009, frustrated with a lack of progress, due to Ottawa’s inaction as well as inconsistent leadership from aboriginal communities, the Campbell government tried to cut the knot. Its proposed Recognition Act would have accepted a form of aboriginal title across the province, based on 30 historical “indigenous nations.” That idea originated not with the province but with the First Nations Leadership Council. It was rejected by a broader group of aboriginal leaders later that year. The best way forward, also endorsed in the 2002 referendum, is sharing land use planning. B.C. has also begun sharing resource revenues. The most likely path, however, is back to court for years to come. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.
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confirm the existing position of B.C. treaty negotiators. The purpose, then as now, was to settle treaties. The first question asked if private land should be exempt from expropriation for treaty settlements. Private property rights are not so much a 19th century idea as a 17th century one, defined in 1690 by John Locke. What remains true today is that no society has made significant social and environmental progress without individual property rights. See the woeful state of most of Canada’s communally owned aboriginal reserves, where individually owned property isn’t permitted. The Tsilhqot’in dropped claims of property held by non-aboriginal residents from their appeal to the highest court, a wise move considering that pushing people from their homes would lead to violent confrontations. Other referendum questions related to preserving public access to Crown land for hunting, fishing and park use. All were endorsed. The only new question asked if aboriginal selfgovernment “should have the characteristics of local
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hen British Columbians call 911 to seek emergency medical assistance, they do so because they are experiencing a situation that requires an immediate response beyond their own capabilities. Firefighters, as the first responders in B.C., are generally first on-scene and provide medical and scene management support until paramedics are able to respond. Last fall BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) made changes to how it allocates its resources by having ambulances respond to certain medical calls in a “routine or non-priority” manner as opposed to previous designation of “emergency or lights and sirens,” the BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) argued these changes contained in the Resource Allocation Plan (RAP) were necessary to improve response times for those patients with the most
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urgent medical needs. At the BCPFFA, we’re calling this move what it really is: the Ambulance Service’s scramble, as directed by the BCEHS, to manage a shortage of available ambulances and paramedics. The BCPFFA is strongly opposed to these changes and supports the call for more ambulances and paramedics. As any emergency worker can tell you, once a call is downgraded to non-priority from emergency, the timeline to get to the incident changes. Our members have seen a number of cases where patients in distress (heavy bleeding, head injuries, spinal injuries and loss of consciousness) are being considered non-priority, leading to increasingly longer response times by ambulances, which we find simply unacceptable. Since these changes were quietly implemented last fall, firefighters across the province are noticing much longer
wait times for paramedics to arrive at an incident. In an increasing number of cases, the wait for an ambulance can be between 40 – 50 minutes longer than before the protocol changes. Is this what you expect when you call 911? One of the biggest obstacles professional firefighters encounter in serving the needs of their communities is the inability for simultaneous dispatch, where 911 operators can send what the system views as an appropriate level of response. Fire is dispatched only when certain criterion is met or after it’s determined that an ambulance is unavailable to respond as required. Critical minutes are lost in this process, and timely onscene assessment and patient care is being compromised. In our view, operators should be sending onduty trained firefighters to determine the level of patient care needed
and granting them the authority to upgrade or downgrade the level of response required by ambulance. No matter how skilled 911 operators are, only trained responders on scene can effectively prioritize patient care for the best possible results. In Canada, the standards for emergency medical response are less than nine minutes in nine out of ten calls, or in the 90th percentile. BCAS chooses to report only average response times, which in our view is not a true reflection of how emergency responses should be disclosed. The North American standards are much higher, at four – six minutes for most medical emergent calls. BCEHS targets 12 minutes and meets that goal 52 per cent of the time for the highest priority calls. Prior to the recent RAP changes, first responders attended 35 per cent of medical calls. If the recent RAP changes are
fully implemented, first responders will respond to approximately 25 per cent of medical calls. By changing its response to 74 of 868 call types, including downgrading 39 to non-priority, BCEHS is condoning a delayed response to the emergent needs of your community. Is this acceptable to you and your loved ones when emergency medical care is required? We are urging the government through the BCEHS to return the medical response to what the Cain Report in 1989 envisioned of an ambulance service, which was a layered response, with firefighters being simultaneously dispatched to medical emergencies within their community’s jurisdiction. Wait times are becoming dangerously long and putting undue stress on those in need of immediate care. British Columbia’s population growth and the aging baby boomer generation make
it essential that this discussion, along with an informed and integrated systemic response to these challenges, shape the future of the emergency services system. BCPFFA wants to work with all stakeholders to ensure that British Columbians receive the care and attention required when they call 911 – and we’re not confident they’re getting it today. If you need to call 911 for yourself or someone else in need, how long are you prepared to wait for assistance? Are you okay with the system deciding that you don’t have a real emergency? Professional firefighters on duty in your community are committed to responding to your emergency when called upon and providing you with the service that you deserve. Michael Hurley is president of the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters Association (BCPFFA).
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Organ donation is not only possible but vital in B.C.’s North This is the first of a two-part series on organ transplant from a Northern B.C. perspective. Watch for the second part in Friday’s Observer to hear a first hand account of two sisters in Quesnel on the transplant wait list. ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter “Organ donation is good end of life care,” Sandi Bazley said. She is an RN, MA Leadership B.C. Transplant (BCT), in-hospital donation coordinator, hospital development. Although there’s always a huge need for organ donation, many lives are being saved every year thanks to those who have committed to the program. In 2013, 346 transplants were carried out in B.C, which is 40 more than 2012. There were a record number of kidney transplants, 127 up from 83 in 2012; two combination heart/kidney transplants (only six such transplants performed in B.C. since 1968); 23 heart transplants (16 in 2012.) Transplants in B.C. can be performed at just three hospitals, St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital and B.C. Children’s Hospital, all in Vancouver. Approximately 495 people in B.C. are currently waiting for a life-saving transplant and every British Columbian is urged to go online at transplant.bc.ca and make their wishes known. In Quesnel, as of early April 2014, 5,474 people were registered for organ donation. But the question that is asked over and over again is, “Can organ donors provide their organs should something catastrophic happen in the north?” and the answer according to both B.C. Transplant and G.R. Baker Hospital is yes! Currently, Quesnel hospital isn’t approved for direct organ retrieval by a transport team from the Lower Mainland, but that doesn’t mean people can’t donate from here. G.R. Baker Hospital’s clinical practice leader for critical care Karen Keis said once a registered donor is confirmed through B.C. Transplant, a strict protocol is followed. “B.C. Transplant does all the
consent work and family counselling via telephone conference calls, video conferencing and such,” she said. “We have standardized orders from the transplant service to keep the patient on life support and transport to Vancouver for retrieval. “B.C. Transplant has provided everything we need to do, they couldn’t have done a better job in preparing us for proper protocol.” Both Bazley and Keis agree it would be ideal for retrieval to be done in the local hospital. “From someone who watches families and patients who try to navigate the logistics of transporting a loved one on life support to Vancouver and having to make those decisions at a time of great grief, if we had a retrieval system in Quesnel it would be easier on the patient and the families and from a more pragmatic point of view it would be much more efficient for the retrieval team to come to Quesnel, retrieve the donated organs and return for transplant to save someone else’s life,” Keis said. Bazley will visit all northern hospitals to assess potential retrieval facilities. For successful organ retrieval, a hospital’s intensive care unit needs to be able to provide round the clock nursing and respiratory therapist services as the patient must be maintained for 24 – 48 hours. Local physicians, trained in donor management (most intensive care managers are trained in that procedure) must complete brain death declarations and other requirements and physicians must be comfortable with that and qualified to do the testing. CT scans and echocardiograms must be done and patients over 50 must have other factors considered for the health of the organs and the ultimate success
of the transplant. Hospitals must also have operating rooms available with anesthesioligist, percolating and scrub nurses available. B.C. Transplant then sends out a retrieval team. Once the retrieval is complete, the team races back to the airport and returns to Vancouver where the transplant team is waiting. In the case of heart transplants, a donor heart can only be out of the patient for a maximum of six hours, sometimes less, it’s then flushed and packed on ice. A donor heart for a recipient in Vancouver can come from as far away as Toronto but then must be rushed by the fastest private jet available and the recipient patient is open on the surgical table. The heart is then whisked by ambulance from the airport to the hospital. “There’s lots of co-ordinating by the surgical recovery teams, they keep in constant communication with the transplant team,” Bazley said. Meanwhile B.C. Transplant’s retrieval and recipient coordinators are working at warp speed. “Every party concerned must be contacted,” she said. “On average 200 – 400 phone calls are made for one retrieval.” Families, medical personal, flights, etc. “Everyone has to be ready. St. Pauls and VGH do an amazing job fitting in such surgeries in an already slammed schedule which also is true of hospitals that coordinate the retrieval.” Bazley said the organ donation policy for Northern Health holds regional critical care forums quarterly including video conference to maintain the same standards for critical care and consistency of care. “Currently we’re working with hospitals to make sure they’re
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identifying donors and what that looks like,” she said. “During the September visits we’ll also do some community outreach for organ donation as well.” She went on to say no one is every expecting to lose a loved one in sudden tragedy but she feels privileged to do the work she does. “Families are amazing and we let families know what they think they can transplant,” she said. “We then let the families know the next day as to what they were able to transplant and followup with a letter thanking them. Once a year we hold a donor recognition ceremony.” B.C. Transplant Society is one a few in North America that does both donation and transplant coordination. Bazley said the money from Ministry of Health is totally patient-focused and every transplant that’s done is with money that flows into BCT and then out to the medical facility that does the transplant. “The money follows the patient,” she said. “We direct, deliver and contract all the organ donations in B.C.” However, a part of their operation is to coordinate with the rest of Canada and the United States and sometimes Alaska because of its proximity to Vancouver. This remote, northern state doesn’t have many options for sharing organs they can’t use. “We also work with local health authorities on developing and directing regional programs for pre- and posttransplant care.” Kies added with the extensive outreach work done by BCT, including videoconferencing and resource binders, all the information is in once place and staff know where to get it should they be caring for a potential donor. She also wanted to assure the public that organ donation is completely patient directed and only persued with permission and registered donor wishes in place. “Because people get scared about organ donation,” she said. Register to be an organ donor at transplant.bc.ca – 85 per cent of British Columbians agree with organ donation, yet only 19 per cent have registered their decision.
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Seniors Advocacy Service invites everyone to their 10-year celebration ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
documents and much more. Having been of continuous service to the community for 10 years, MacNeill say’s they have proven how vital SAS has become. Where do you go when you need informa“We continue to serve seniors and others to tion? For many it’s not just a click of the mouse the best of our ability in a meaningful way,” on their computer, its a struggle to find where she said. to go and to find the correct guidance and “If we need a program, we get a program and advice to solve your issue. that is also true of new workshop subjects.” For the past 10 years, Seniors Advocacy Volunteers have provided more than 6,800 Service has strived to provide this service to hours of service in the office since opening it seniors and others in the community. The doors and almost 4,000 hours of volunteer volunteers would like the public to join in their service outside the office. celebration July 12 at the Billy Barker Show Public forums have served 829 people and the Lounge beginning with doors open at 6:30 office has dispensed more than 900 disabled p.m. There will be a dessert buffet with refreshparking permits to date. Canada Day Tea Soments, live entertainment, special draw by cials for Seniors have served more than 1,000 donation valued at $200 and chances on three and SAS has distributed 9,000 vital informafabulous door prizes with the purchase of your tion emergency vials. $25 ticket, available at The Billy Barker Hotel. SAS continues to fundraise throughout the What began at a table in the seniors centre year to keep their services free to anyone who has grown to a reliable, vital service. needs them and this is a challenge as they “Ruth Scoullar and I were approached by receive no subsidization from any government many seniors to answer questions pertinent to various issues,” SAS’ Susan MacNeill said. Ruth Scoullar, standing left and Susan MacNeill, standing right first opened Seniors agency, service club or industry. “We appreciate the kind donations through“Affordable housing, followed closely by pov- Advocacy Service in 2004. Contributed photo out our 10 years of service and hope the public erty issues, topped the list.” programs, workshops and activities including touch continues to remember our valuable service She said it quickly became evident SAS needed screen computer awareness program, disabled when you decide where to make a donation,” MacNeill an office and they were soon offering services to not parking permits, courtesy transportation, forms said. only seniors but others in the community. completion and workshops on a variety of topics All the volunteers are looking forward to Saturday’s From their initial intention of helping seniors find the such as chronic diseases, healthy eating, legal festivities and hope to see everyone there. solutions they needed, SAS has grown to include many
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THURSDAY QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS Christa Krisman and Megan Long’s stylized landscapes and visions of cities in an abstract and expressionistic style. The show runs until Aug. 5. Gallery
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FRIDAY 4TH ANNUAL MONSTER RUN, July 11 – 12, 1667 km from Quesnel, Lillooet, Whistler, Vancouver, Hope, Princeton, Penticton, Vernon, Kamloops, Cache Creek and back to Quesnel. Fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy. Contact quesnelbiker.com for details, registration and pledge forms. QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GROUP MEETING Aug. 8, 12:30–2 p.m. in CD Hoy Room at City Hall. For information contact Donna, 250-
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SATURDAY SENIORS ADVOCACY SERVICE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS, July 12, 7 p.m., the Billy Barker Show Lounge, dessert buffet with refreshments, live entertainment, special draw, three door prizes with $25 ticket. Tickets on sale at the Billy Hotel. QUESNEL LIONS MONTHLY GARAGE SALE, July 26 (the last Saturday of every month) at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Hot dogs and coffee will be available. 8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS
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Art Gallery, Arts and Recreation Centre, Quesnel Music and the Quesnel Museum. Ticket price is $15/ person; $20/family (two adults). No charge for children under 12. More information at 250991-4014, quesnelartgaller@gmail.com and www.quesnelartgallery.com.
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Whitney Griffiths Sports Reporter
The first annual Belly Run was held at Kosta’s Cove Saturday June 21. Top from left to right: Linda Giesbrecht, Cindy King and Lindsay King at the finish line; bottom from left to right: Cheri Maisonneuve, Leandri Furstenburg, Joan Christman, Jackie Blue and Minette Erlank. Contributed photo
Walk or run for nine months of pregnancy WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The Quesnel hospital maternity department organized their first annual Belly Run on Saturday June 21, inviting everyone pregnant or not to run or walk 9km for pregnancy. The idea for this fun run first started as a way to raise funds for the maternity department as well as build a sense of teamwork. With the help of Spirit of the North planning, the event was thoroughly underway. The main goals of
this fun run were to team build and connect doctors and nurses and the community, as well as raise community awareness about pregnancy and fitness and finally they ran with the hopes of fundraising for new obstetric equipment. The department had the hopes of raising between $2,000 – $4,000 at this event and with the help of everyone involved they were able reach and even exceed this goal, bringing in more than $4,000. The run started and ended at Kosta's Cove, with the route taking participants along Ten
Mile Lake. At the finishing and starting point of this race was a information booth from public health and the maternity ward, along with a coffee station. The race was 9km, representing nine months of pregnancy as well as a short 5km loop accessible for people with strollers. They invited people, pregnant or not, to enjoy the run and help support Quesnel's maternity department At the beginning of the race, each racer was given a crafted positive pregnancy stick stating, "congratulations you are
a participant" along with a ballon to be used as their belly during the run. There were nine kilometre markers along the route, with pictures showing how the fetus develops from month to month. For the participants hoping to complete the shorter loop there was a turn off sign that read "5km walk – Preterm labour." The finish line was constructed with a hula hoop that racers had to pass through as "the final push" of their 9km journey for nine months of pregnancy. Once
runners and walkers crossed the finish line they were rewarded with a themed medal, a crafted baby either pink or blue. With this being the first Belly run, organizer Dr. Minette Erlank was not expecting the turnout that the fun run received, calling this event a great success and thanking all participants and volunteers for making her dream come true. There were 59 entries and 48 participants that made there way to Kosta's Cove on Saturday to join in on the scenic run or walk around Ten Mile Lake and to support
the maternity department in Quesnel. Runner Germien Stals ran in for first place with a time of 38 minutes and 14 seconds. Community involvement as well as the support from various sponsors and donations helped to make Quesnel's first annual Belly Run a success and they hope to see everyone again next year. Dri-fit running t-shirts with the Belly Run logo are still available for $30 each and donations can still be made to Spirit of the North with the memo Belly Run Fund.
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Quesnel riders storm the Bella Coola rodeo grounds
WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter Week after week, different rodeo grounds across B.C. have been taken over by hopeful cowboys and cowgirls taking part in British Columbia Rodeo Association (BCRA) competitions. It was Bella Coola that played host to the crowds June 28 – 29. On Saturday, for junior breakaway roping Quesnel’s Dyson LeNeve rode in for first place. Also placing first for Quesnel was Mariah Mannering in junior barrel racing, followed by Cache Creek’s Sofeya Smith in second and riding in third was Rachel Chatman of Hagensborg. Levi Lawlor of Quesnel took home first place in bull riding for a payout of $819. Quesnel competitors dominated in junior goat tying, with first place going to Mariah
Mannering and Dyson LeNeve roping his way into third, with second place going to rider Jessica Macdonald from 150 Mile House. In team roping Monte Creek’s Tim Terepocki and Jeff Wills of Kamloops worked together to place first. Quesnel’s Lane Cork and Carl Hyde of Prince George teamed up for second place. Third place went to Cache Creek riders BJ and Riley Isnardy. Also taking home another win for Quesnel in team roping was Dustin Spiers, teaming up with Savona rider Troy Gerard for second place. First place went to Cache Creek’s Jonah Antoine and Chance Holmes of Douglas Lake. Cache Creek team Jonah Antoine and BJ Isnardy roping their way into third. On Sunday, Quesnel riders took control of junior breakaway roping with Dyson
LeNeve placing first and Dustin Spiers coming in for third. Second place went to Tatla Lake’s Jennifer Schuk. First place in junior barrel racing went to Mariah Mannering, followed by 150 Mile House rider Jessica Macdonald in second and Sofeya Smith of Cache Creek in third. Denton Spiers of Quesnel rode in for first place in junior steer riding, with Jamie Myram of Barriere following in second and Louis Creek’s Tristan Brackman placing third. Quesnel rider Lane Cork teamed up with Carl Hyde of Prince George, working together to place first in team roping. Second place went to Rike Wieth of Lone Butte and Riley Isnardy of Cache Creek BJ and Riley Isnardy took home another win for Cache Creek, coming in third place in team roping. In junior goat tying, Sponsored by
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Second place in team roping went to Quesnel’s Lane Cork and her roping partner Brooke Wills of Kamloops. Taking home another win for Quesnel was Dustin Spiers along with Troy Gerard of Savona, teaming up to rope their way into third place. The next event was the Anahim Lake Stampede, the final results will be in Friday’s Observer. Riders take on two rodeos next weekend – the Valemont and Pritchard rodeo grounds will host the crowds of cowboys and cowgirls and rodeo fans July 12 – 13.
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Archie Sull and Rob Gardner travelled to Lillooet on day four of their journey to the BC Children’s Hospital. Archie Sull stands next to the Lillooet sign. Contributed photo
One step closer to BC Children’s Hospital
Day three 100 Mile to Clinton It was a great start to the day. Thank You Tanya at Super 8 100 Mile house for the awesome accommodations and room. The breakfast in the Super Lunch Room was the right fuel that we needed to get started and begin climbing out of 100 Mile House. During breakfast we met an American whose brother is a chairman for Shriners, he shared many stories with us and donated $10. Then we met a few people that saw us in 108 Mile who recognized us and struck up a conversation. After a great conversation we received another donation of $40 and four Panago pizza coupons to use anywhere from a Panago rep from Williams Lake. We are proud to be from Quesnel and people have told us how proud they are of us for doing this event, how impressed that we have committed to cycling and most importantly spreading awareness of BC Children's Hospital. After an excellent interview with the local radio station, Rob and I began the climb together but after a few minutes and bumpy ride I broke away from pulling and made a break to the Lone
Cycling 530 Butte turnoff, our planned meeting place in case of an early break by either. It was a cool morning which was a change as we were not battling the heat, only headwinds. Rob and I felt fresh and energized from the 108 Mile Canada "homecoming" events. We had battled through previous fatigue and foggy minds. Our minds were focused and we were determined not to let the headwinds deter us. Seeing the Cariboo country on a bike is amazing. Seeing the world on a bike hearing the sounds and feeling the winds allows us to value how precious "God’s Country" really is. Reaching Begbie summit was exhilarating. As we reached the climb to Begbie, Rob and I were amazed at the time we were making on our bikes. Impressive was the race down the hill after Begbie with our goal of beating our downhill best speed – mine 72km and Rob 73km, but
headwinds were too strong today. We made our way onto fresh pavement and into 70 Mile House’s Sugar Shack. We were treated to some amazing syrup shot and honey on a stick. As Rob mentioned, that's probably better jet fuel than the powder I'm using. Met a little girl and boy there just released from BC Children's Hospital two weeks ago from having one lung partially removed. We spent 25 – 30 minutes chatting with her grandparents and the two kids talking about our mission and their experience at BC Children's Hospital. The little girl was very shy but the boy had a million questions, including our conversation on Super Mario Brothers vs. Bowser. Top it off the kids are from Quesnel and the young boy was more excited when I told him I attended the same elementary school as him when I was his age. Rob and I worked together that day, we didn't breakaway much but worked as a solid team taking turns pulling each other on flats and hills to conserve energy and protect each other from the wind. Drafting
is not easy as one can be an inch away from the tire but once learned is effective. We had lots of honks, one car pulling along yelling "Go Quesnel.” Another highlight was meeting Bob and Sharon Culling at Big Bar. We were thrilled. They actually turned around after seeing us and waited patiently for us. The love and positive guidance they have, pumped us up. Thank you for coming back for us. Into Clinton and a total of 300km. We were greeted by a super duper friendly man who owns the Cariboo Lodge with his wife Darla. Wow, were these two owners pumped to be helping and assisting BC Children's Hospital. Their lodge is super clean, super comfortable and a super exciting place to be. We had dinner in front of our room enjoying the view. Never have we stayed in a place that provides this. We plan on staying here next time around. The owners shared their story how their daughter was in children's a few years back for supraventricular tachycardia. We have two coolers of iced water as we started the trek towards Lilloett. Sunscreen and bodies ready for the
battle of the hills. Life is about giving and making people smile. While we conversed with the Marsh family of Quesnel the topic of samosas came up and the lady working said how long it's been since she had samosas. It was her lucky day as Balj had a fresh dozen which we immediately gave her. She was speechless we said no worries sometimes things happen for a reason.
Day four Ok all joking aside. What a great day with Ques Cycle and Mr Sull. Was a beautiful morning leaving Clinton where we had amazing accommodations at the Cariboo Lodge. Had a great day of riding through Marble Canyon and on to Lilloett. Have to take my hat off to Archie Sull, he is an amazing cyclist powering up those climbs today. He broke away first couple of climbs today but we caught up at Pavilion Lake and we tackled the harsh headwinds as a team. As we were leaving Clinton we came across a lone cyclist from LA, his name was Brian Mitchel and he was cycling from Alaska to LA. Says he will be home by September.
Kinda makes our distance seem small. Then we stopped at the Hat Creek Ranch and met an elderly couple passing through to 10 Mile Lake to meet their children. They came running up to us and donated $40. Then in Marble Canyon, at Pavilion Lake we met a couple from Williams Lake, Chris and Tabatha. While we were having a quick stop and rehydrate Archie struck up small chat and told them what we are doing. And BAM 40 more bucks in the pot. Just goes to show that no matter where we are, people’s generosity is amazing. This trip has been amazing so far and has changed my outlook on life as a whole. Live for the moments we are in and be with the people you want to share these moments with. 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. Links • Twitter: @ quesnelcycling • Instagram: quesnelcycling • YouTube: QuesnelCycling • Facebook: https://m. facebook.com/ QuesnelCycle
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Looking for job on cattle ranch. Exp. with cattle, haying, equip. operation & maintenance, welding & have class 1 drivers licence. 250-747-1244 Work wanted certified machine operator experienced on backhoe loader excavator skidsteer grader & dozer + extra construction safety tickets from school cell 250-255-9749
BIGGER Than Ever Garage Sale!!!!! July 11th, 12th & 13th Antiques/Collectibles, Books, Jewelry & Household Sale on the Farm. Storage Locker has been emptied. 3567 Hilborn Rd @ 9AM.
KILL ROACHES! Buy Harris Roach Tablets. Eliminate bugs- guaranteed. No mess, odorless, long lasting. Available at Ace Hardware & The Home Depot.
Renovated 3Bdrm/2Bath Mobile Home
Prime Location!
FIXED 5 YEAR RATE
WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr.
Services
STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca. STEEL BUILDINGS. Summer meltdown sale! 20x20 $5,419. 25x26 $6,485. 30x30 $8,297. 32x34 $9,860. 40x48 $15,359. 47x68 $20,558. Front & back wall included. Pioneer Steel 1800-668-5422 or visit online: www.pioneersteel.ca
Education/Tutoring GOING to COLLEGE or UNIVERSITY this year or next year? We can help with all of your questions. Web Site: http://www.yourbestuniversity.com.
Home Care SWM, 61, honest, caring, N/S, seeks HomeCare Position. Good cook, shopper, driver, yard work. Have Doctors Ref. Call Norm @ (250)983-1396 (3-8PM)
Excellent water, city sewer, .83 Acres with greenhouse & shop on dead end road. 1701 Alder Rd.
$143,000
(250)747-0184 or (250)747-1840
Houses For Sale
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Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated
Storage Storage Available - Heated building, 100 - 5,000 sq. ft. Call (778)887-2659
Suites, Lower 4bdrm/2Bath Close to MP Mall & Red Bluff School, Large Lot. Avail. Immed. Call (250) 747-3878
Call 250-992-8949
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Clean 2Bdrm. Apartment for rent in Quesnel. Interested parties kindly contact Daphne @ 1(604)929-7775 or email: del@russcanada.com
Mammograms can save your life and you’re worth saving.
FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, North Quesnel. N/P, no parties. (250)992-6593
Volunteer your time, energy and skills today.
NQ 1Bdrm Apartment in 4 plex, next to park. Newly reno’d , $575 per mo. + Utilities. Lease & references. N/S only. Call or text (250)328-8747.
Duplex / 4 Plex Mobile Homes & Parks
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! DMG 40’ containers under $2,000 each. Also JD 544 &644 wheel Loaders Wanted to buy 300 size hydraulic excavator Ph Toll free 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com
Misc. Wanted BUYING Coin Collections, Estates, Antiques, Native Art, Silver, Jewelry 778-281-0030
Real Estate
1982 3Bdrm/2Bath, 14Ft. X 66Ft. Mobile /w 7Ft. X 35Ft. addition, Updates include: kitchen, windows & furnace. Pet friendly /w storage shed, close to shopping, located in adult oriented park. Call (250)992-9444 for more info.
Houses For Sale
FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
KILL BED Bugs & Their Eggs! Buy Harris Bed Bug Killer Complete Treatment Program or Kit. Available: Hardware Stores, Buy Online: homedepot.com
Houses For Sale
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24 HOUR CONCRETE GRAIN SILO FORM POUR NORTH VANCOUVER (accommodations provided)
Be part of a landmark project, recognized throughout Vancouver, then Come back to grow with us at LMS Reinforcing Steel Group! Our City infrastructure could not be built without experienced professionals like YOU! Project Duration: Monday, July 21st - Monday, July 28th, 2014 Number of Vacancies: 50 Requirements: Looking for DEPENDABLE and HARD working professionals who can commit to: seven (7) to eight (8) straight days (Monday to Monday) of twelve (12) hour shifts (see below for either Days OR Nights). Shifts: 1) Day = 7am to 7pm; OR 2) Night = 7pm to 7am (premium rate paid) Beneŵts: • Accommodation (if you reside out of North Vancouver area) • Meals provided (During shifts) • Completion Bonus (if all 7 days of 12 hour shift is completed). Application requirements: Send your Letter of intent/interest and point form Resume (outlining your previous experience & transferable skills) and preferred shift (Day or Night) via: careers@lmsgroup.ca OR Fax: 604.572.6139 – Quote: “SILO-July2014” in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those who clearly outline the application requirements above will be contacted toward future screening.
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The City of Quesnel invites interested parties to submit a sealed bid/offer on a City owned house only located at 442 Kinchant Street. The house is to be moved off of the existing site by October 15, 2014. (This purchase does not include any property). The interior of the house can be viewed during normal business hours by appointment only. The house is being sold on an “as it, where is” basis and includes all attached landings, stairs, carports etc. Sealed bids in a clearly marked envelope reading “Sale of 442 Kinchant Street” will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Friday, August 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. At that time, there will be a public opening. The City of Quesnel reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted on this building including the highest offer. Inquiries regarding this building may be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering during office hours at 250-992-2111 or Kyle Russel, Facilities Maintenance Foreman, at (250) 255-7516.
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Fantastic family home on an acre of land, just minutes away from town. Just waiting for a new family to put those finishing touches on it, and make it a dream home. Priced to sell, so call William for a showing. Office: 250-992-7202 Cell: 250-983-5792 williamglacy@gmail.com
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2Bdrm. Apartment in 4Plex. Adult oriented, $700/mo. includes heat. N/S. Small pets only. Available immediately. Call (250)747-1424
For Sale By Owner 3Bdrm. Double Wide Home. Completely reno’d inside & out, on 2 acres, steel fence, double car garage, 2 new gas fireplaces, full basement, brand new ride on lawn mower, sunroom, new septic. $189,000 Call (250)992-8747 or log onto Quesnel Buy & Sell
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3Bdrm. House on 5 Acres, fenced for horses, 3841 Blueridge rd. $286,000. Call (250)992-7904 BEAUTIFUL ENGLISH Bungalow, four years old, Sunshine Coast. Low yard maintenance, low running costs, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, ocean & mountain views. Information and pictures, 604.485.8321.
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Recreational/Sale 2008 10 Ft. Palomino
1994 Toyota Tercel 4 Dr. Automatic. Asking $2000. 250249-5644
TENT Trailer - Boat Rack. Great Condition, Sleeps 6 fridge/stove/furnace
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Top end travel trailer, 34’ 11” total length. Lots of extras. Winter Polar Package. Unit stored under cover when not in use. Call (250)992-8117 or cell (250)983-2432
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SALE IN EFFECT TIL THE END OF JULY
In Quesnel
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Grimsby Mushroom 89” Dual Power Reclining Sofa
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Daystar 88” Sofa
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5 Piece Power Reclining Leather Match** Sectional - 131” by 146”
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