Quesnel Cariboo Observer, September 03, 2014 by Black Press Media Group

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Fire ban still in effect despite rain Despite cooler temperatures and recent rain showers in some areas, campfires are still prohibited in a large part of the Cariboo Fire Centre. Campfires are allowed east of the Fraser River, but remain banned in areas west of the Fraser River. In order to help prevent human-caused wildfires and protect public safety, the Cariboo Fire Centre will not be lifting the current campfire ban west of the Fraser River at this time. The public is reminded that campfires, where allowed, cannot be larger than a half-metre high by a half-metre wide. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool (such as a shovel) or at least eight litres of water available to fully extinguish it. Category 2 and Category 3 open fires remain prohibited throughout the entire Cariboo Fire Centre. This includes the use of fireworks, sky lanterns and burning barrels of any size and description. The prohibitions cover all BC Parks, Crown lands and

private lands, but do not apply within the boundaries of local governments that have forest fire prevention bylaws and are serviced by fire departments. Anyone found in contravention of an open fire prohibition may be issued a ticket for $345 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be subject to a penalty of up to $10,000 and be ordered to pay all fire fighting and associated costs. The Cariboo Fire Centre covers an area of about 10.3 million hectares, stretching from Loon Lake in the south to just north of Quesnel at the Cottonwood River. From east to west, the boundaries stretch from the western edge of Wells Gray Provincial Park to the eastern boundary of Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. To report a wildfire or an unattended or noncompliant campfire, call 1-800-663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone.

One year sentence in child porn case Justin James Kubik, 31, has received one year in jail after pleading guilty to making or publishing child pornography and possession of child pornography. The sentence was handed down Tuesday in Quesnel provincial court. Police executed a search warrant at Kubik’s residence on Dec. 17, seizing a number of electronic devices containing child pornography. Kubik one-year sentence is followed by three years probation.

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NEWS

CRD receives Mount Polley testing update

Steve Robertson, Vice President of Corporate Affairs and Don Parsons, COO for the Imperial Metals Corporation, appeared before the Board to provide an update on the Mount Polley tailings pond breach. Mount Polley updates can be viewed on their website at imperialmetals. com. Updates regarding the water and sediment samples are posted on the Ministry of Environment site at gov.bc.ca/env/ and Interior Health at www.interiorhealth. ca

Cariboo Memorial Carol Taphorn, Chair of the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Trust, presented information to the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) about the Trust and current fundraising projects underway. The Trust is requesting 40 per cent funding towards a digital mammography unit. More information about the Cariboo Memorial Hospital Trust is online at facebook. com/CaribooFoundationHospitalTrust.

Agricultural policy The CRD Board received a presentation by staff regarding a draft Agricultural Policy. The original draft was presented to the Board in 2011 and discussions that ensued with affected Provincial agencies and stakeholders, has resulted in the 2014 Agricultural Policy. The revisions were also prompted by new

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provincial guidelines and standards related to the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC), and the need to create a more comprehensive document that would complement the agricultural policies of three newly adopted CRD Official Community Plans. The CRD 2004 Implementation Plan and Schedule of the Agriculture/Forestry Review was examined to ensure that its concept and intent remain relevant and incorporated into the 2014 Agricultural policy. The final draft policy will be brought back to a future board meeting for adoption. Further information about this proposed policy is available on today’s agenda on

the CRD website at cariboord.ca.

Quesnel fringe The CRD Board of Directors gave first and second reading to the proposed Quesnel Fringe Official Community Plan (OCP) (Bylaw 4844). The proposed OCP will now proceed to the Public Hearing process which will be held on Sept. 4, 2014 at the Quesnel and District Seniors’ Center, 461 Carson Avenue at 7 p.m. The final draft of the Quesnel Fringe Area Official Community Plan is available for viewing on the CRD website at cariboord. ca.

NDIT The CRD will be supporting three applications to the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT). The Anahim Lake Airport is applying

for $37,800 in grant funding under the Economic Diversification Infrastructure Program. This project will involve removal of encroaching trees and brush to continue providing current runway service levels and anticipating improved service levels. The Big Lake Community Association is undertaking improvements to the Big Lake Community Hall. The request is for $17,000 in funding from the Community Halls and Recreation Facilities program. The funding will be used to replace the 27-yearold, severely compromised roof; extend the present limited handicapped access; and replace the outof-date toilets in the men’s and women’s washrooms. The West Chilcotin Tourism Association (WCTA) wishes to undertake a study that will provide a

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2014 LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTIONS NOTICE OF NOMINATION

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors of A person is qualified to be nominated, the City of Quesnel that nominations for the elected, and to hold office as a member of offices of: local government if they meet the following Mayor (1) and Councillors (6) for the City criteria: • Canadian Citizen; of Quesnel for a four year term commencing December 2014 will be received by the Chief Election Officer, or a designated person, as follows: City of Quesnel 410 Kinchant Street 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2014 to 4:00 p.m. Friday, October 10, 2014 NOMINATION DOCUMENTS are available from the Chief Election Officer, or designated person, during regular office hours at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B. C.

• 18 Years of Age on or before Saturday, November 15, 2014 (General Voting Day);

• Resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election in British Columbia or from being nominated for, being elected to, or holding office.

PRE-CANDIDATE INFORMATION SESSION

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Thinking about running as a candidate in the 2014 Local Government Election, or are you a member of the public that would like to learn more about the role of an elected official? If yes, then you will want to attend the City of Quesnel’s Pre-Candidate Information Session as follows: Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. City Hall at 410 Kinchant Street in Council Chambers (4th Floor) Discussion topics include: Who may run for office; being an Elected Official (term of office, time commitment, major types of issues, remuneration, ethics of Elected Officials, Elected Officials and Local Government staff roles); nominations; election campaign offences and penalties/fines, important dates, contact information, and questions.

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For more information please contact Gina Albers, Chief Election Officer, at 250-992-2111 or galbers@quesnel.ca. 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)

detailed analysis of economic effects in the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast region resulting from reduced service offered by B.C. Ferries’ new Discovery Coast Connector service. The funding request to NDIT is for $5,500 from the Capital Investment Analysis Account. The WCTA will deliver the results of the analysis to both the Government of British Columbia and B.C. Ferries in hopes of securing service adjustments, including appropriate capital investments and allocations of ferry assets, to help restore B.C.’s transportation infrastructure, and promote growth of tourism and the

general economy of the region.

Community Works Up to $6,500 of Community Works funding was approved by the CRD Board from the 2014 Community Hall Energy Improvements program. The funding will be used to upgrade roof insula-

tion at the Big Lake Community Hall. This work is part of a larger roof replacement project, which has a cost of $39,247 and will also involve the application to the NDIT. The current roof is 27-years-old and severely compromised; a new roof will halt existing water leaks and will reduce energy use.

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Lyman Winders announce his peaceful passing on August 22, 2014 at Dunrovin Park Lodge, with his loving wife at his side. A Memorial Tea will take place at a later date. His family wishes to thank all those that have supported them during this difficult time. Clayton’s Funeral Directors entrusted with arrangements.

BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 28 (QUESNEL) 2014 GENERAL SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF NOmINATION Public Notice is given to the electors of the Board of Education School District No. 28 (QUESNEL) that nominations for the offices of: Seven (7) School Trustees will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: School District No. 28 (Quesnel) 401 North Star Road Quesnel, BC V2J 5K2

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends

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Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available during regular business hours (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) at the Quesnel School District office or at Quesnel City Hall to the close of the nomination period.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Trustee if they meet the following criteria: Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day, Saturday, November 15, 2014; • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and • not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding office as a trustee, or be otherwise disqualified by law. For further information, please contact: Teri Stoneman, Chief Election Officer (250-992-0405) Tracy Ruether, Deputy Chief Election Officer (250-992-0404) Teri Stoneman Chief Election Officer

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Quesnel & District Leisure Services celebrated all things art Saturday at LeBourdais Park. Residents were treated to crafts, demonstrations and more.

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Quesnel Cariboo Observer

NEWS

Containing Purple Loosestrife

Introduced to North America in the water ballast of a European ship in the 1800’s, and by bee-keepers for its ability to create a fine quality honey, Purple Loosestrife is an invasive plant that eliminates hundreds of thousands of hectares of wetlands every year. Even though it is considered a wetland perennial, this invasive plant is learning to adapt to a variety of habitats invading drier sites such as pastures and croplands. Often confused with Fireweed, Purple Loosestrife has dense spikes of showy pink-purple flowers with five to six petals, atop a four sided stem. A single plant can produce over 2.5 million seeds per year that can lay dormant for many years. Seeds are spread by moving water, wind, wildlife and waterfowl as well as by humans. In addition to the spread of this plant by seed, Purple Loosestrife also spreads by root fragments. Purple Loosestrife is aggressively crowding out native vegetation, threatening biodiversity and rare plant species in the process. As native vegetation decreases, so too does wildlife due to the loss of important food sources and habitat. It is important to keep this species from establishing and causing widespread negative impacts in the region. Please do not purchase, trade or grow Purple

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Loosestrife. There are many alternatives that can be used that are native to our area that do not cause such a detrimental effect on our environment. If you do have Purple Loosestrife it is important to treat it in a manner that is not going to cause further spread. Clip seed heads prior to seed and bag any plant material as well as seeds in a heavy plastic bag and dispose of in a designated invasive plant bins at the Williams Lake, 100 Mile House or Quesnel Landfill sites. If you have any questions or concerns about Purple Loosestrife or need some assistance in the identification or management, please contact the Cariboo Regional District’s Invasive Plant Management team at 250-392-3351, or toll free 1-800-665-1636, or visit our website at cariboord.ca This is part of a series of articles concerning invasive plants

Do you ever feel like every level of government has their hands in your piggy bank? Do you ever wish you had more say? Here’s your chance...

join the discussion... Community Engagement Sessions Monday, Sept. 8 (5-7 p.m.) Area C Director John Massier Barlow Creek Fire Hall

Wednesday, Oct. 1 (5-7 p.m.) City of Quesnel Director/Mayor Mary Sjostrom Quesnel Council Chambers

Saturday, Sept. 13 (1-3 p.m.) Area I Director Jim Glassford Nazko Community Hall Thursday, Sept. 18 (5-7 p.m.) District of Wells Director/Mayor Robin Sharpe Wells Council Chambers Monday, Sept. 29 (5-7 p.m.) Area B Director Heloise Dixon-Warren Parkland Community Centre

Thursday, Oct. 2 (5-7 p.m.) Area A Director Ted Armstrong Kersley Community Hall At these sessions, the CRD will be seeking input to help us prepare for the 2015 budget and five-year financial plan. There will be a set presentation for evening meetings at 5:30 p.m. and afternoon meetings at 1:30 p.m. Residents will have an opportunity to provide input and feedback on the budget and services provided in your area.

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notiCe of nomination

2014 general local elections Public Notice is given to the electors of the Cariboo Regional District that nominations for the offices of Director for each of Electoral Areas “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “H”, “I”, “J”, “K” and “L” for a 4-year term commencing in December 2014, will be received by the Chief Election Officer or a designated person, as follows: By hand, mail or other delivery service: Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4

From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014 Excluding statutory holidays and weekends From 9:00 am Tuesday, September 30, 2014 To 4:00 pm Friday, October 10, 2014

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Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:30 pm on Friday, October 17, 2014

Nomination forms are available at the Cariboo Regional District offices during regular office hours (shown below) until the close of the nomination period: Suite D, 180 North 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

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A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a member of local government if they meet the following criteria: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older on general voting day (November 15, 2014); • resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or otherwise disqualified by law. FURTHER INFORMATION on the foregoing may be obtained by contacting the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer by telephone at 250-392-3351 or 1-800-665-1636. Alice Johnston Chief Election Officer

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abour the facility, is Day has evolving so be come and sure to drop into gone and council the Open House. is back in full Both a traffic force. consultant Work on and a quantity the Arena surveyor have Replacement now been Mary Sjostrom Project, a joint retained. MAYOR’S MESSAGE project with The traffic the Cariboo engineer will Regional District, is moving provide an evaluation of site forward and there are some traffic flows, passenger drop key updates that I would like off opportunities, emergency to provide. vehicle access, and parking The project architects, demands as well as an analysis CEI Architecture will be in of parking lot layout and Quesnel next week to provide access. a presentation to the Joint The quantity surveyor will Planning Committee at their provide cost estimates for regular (public) meeting the project at various stages on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 5:30 throughout the design process p.m. at the Bouchie Lake to assist in managing the Community Hall. project scope and to help They plan to spend their ensure the project stays within time in Quesnel meeting budget. once again with community Fundraising efforts are in stakeholder groups to conduct full swing. a third design charette which A new fundraising logo has will lead to a public open been designed for the project house on Wednesday Sept. 10 so take note whenever you see from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the this logo as there may be an Twin Arenas’ lobby. opportunity for you that you Phase one of the project, can’t resist. the schematic design of The project timeline remains

much the same as my last updated on July 18. The consultants are finishing up the schematic design phase and the project will move into the design development phase which is expected to be completed by the end of October. Work on the construction document phase will continue until January, 2015. The quantity surveyor will be providing costing estimates at different times throughout the process and will work closely with the architect and the elected officials from the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Quesnel. The project should be tendered and awarded by March of 2015 and we anticipate that April will be the start of construction. To all of our community members in the Cariboo Regional District and the City, this is your Arena. Plan to attend the public Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 10 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. in the Twin Arenas’ lobby. Mary Sjostrom is mayor of Quesnel and regular Observer contributor.

Lions donate to D.A.R.E The Quesnel Lions Club donated $200 during the 2013-14 school year to help local RCMP teach the internationally recognized Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program to 148 Quesnel Grade 5 or 6 school children. RCMP Sgt. Gus Papagiannis, who oversees D.A.R.E. program in BC said that over 200 police officers teach D.A.R.E. each year to thousands of B.C.

school children to equip them with the critical thinking and life skills necessary to choose a drug-free life. While police officers teach the program, the cost of the student learning materials is covered by community donations so the program can be offered free to all students. Sgt. Papagiannis said D.A.R.E. B.C., a registered charitable organization, helps raise funds within each community to

Obituary Tribute

Donna MacLean May 15, 2014

cover the cost of the student learning materials. “We are very grateful to the Lions Club for their generous contribution to D.A.R.E. BC to help cover a portion of the cost of learning materials for the students who took the program during the 2013-2014 school year,” he said. The founder of D.A.R.E. B.C., retired RCMP Staff Sergeant

Chuck Doucette said the total cost of Quesnel’s learning materials was actually $1,480. We are hopeful the citizens of Quesnel will contribute to make up the shortfall and donate to support the upcoming 201415 DARE program. Donations can be made on line by visiting the D.A.R.E. B.C. website. (www. darebc.com).

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Donna MacLean on May 15th, 2014. Donna passed away suddenly at her home in Quesnel. Donna is predeceased by her husband James, son John. She is survived by A celebration of life will be her daughters; Bev, Vi held at 1 pm., Saturday, and Mary. Donna has four September 6th, 2014 at grandchildren and two 149 Enemark Rd. South, Quesnel. great grandchildren.

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Aben, John Arnold August 29, 1933 ~ July 19, 2014

On Saturday, July 19th, John Arnold Aben passed away peacefully at Dunrovin Nursing Home with family at his side. He leaves behind Eleanor, his loving wife of 54 years, daughter Denise (Kerry) Legeard of Caledonia, ON and son Terence (Jodi) Aben of Victoria, BC. He is also survived by his grandchildren Jordan, Benjamin, and Jasper, his younger siblings Arnold Aben, Josephine Crutch and Tony Aben, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Martin and Antonia Aben, daughter SheilaMarie, grandson Spencer Aben and siblings Johanna Bateman, Mary Buxton, Rica Simmons, Henry Aben, and Lena Gerlinski. John was born in Coalhurst, Alberta and was the 6th of 9 children. He grew up on a

large farm until the family moved to Bonnington in the Kootenays in 1945 where he attended the Catholic School in Nelson until his graduation. He began working for Canada Safeway in 1957 and was transferred first to Castlegar and then to Quesnel in September of 1967, where he remained until his retirement from Safeway in 1992. During his lifetime John enjoyed skiing, woodworking, canoeing, hiking and gardening. He even went rock climbing on his 72nd birthday. He was an active member of the Catholic Church where he was a song leader, Reader, Eucharistic Minister and a Lay Presider. The family wishes to thank Dr. Van Dyk and staff at G.R.Baker Memorial Hospital and Dunrovin Nursing Home for their kindness and care of

John. They also appreciate the help and support they have received from friends and family over the last 2 years of John’s illness. A Funeral Mass was held on July 24, 2014 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church with a reception following the service. If so desired, memorial donations may be made in John’s name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. “Hold the lift, just one more run”

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ou expect students to be on edge at the prospect of returning to school – while parents breathe a quiet sigh of relief after a long summer. But thanks to the ongoing labour dispute, our nerves are all a little frayed – as parents contemplate childcare arrangements, and the standoff between the BC Teachers Federation and the Ministry of Education shows every sign (as of this writing, at least) of dragging on. Rather than celebrating a prolonged holiday, many students are impatient to get the inevitable return over with. Compounding the confusion are union leaders who have underestimated the will of our elected officials, and mixed messages from Education Minister Peter Fassbender, who’s made it clear he has no interest in legislating teachers back to work. Indeed, it appears his government, of all stakeholders, is the least concerned with finding a genuine solution. Why else would it sooner offer parents $40 per day to subsidize childcare, than provide what could be seen as a reasonable offer? This gesture – about equal to the estimated $12 million saved in the strike – is hard to reconcile with “where is the money coming from?” arguments he’s advanced. Also overshadowing attempts to mediate the current dispute is the ongoing court case over Bill 28, with which the government, 12 years ago, eliminated teachers’ rights to negotiate class sizes and composition. It’s interesting the BC Liberals are proposing a new clause that would allow either side to opt out, should they be unhappy with the outcome of the court case. Given that the B.C. Supreme Court has twice found the government bargained in bad faith – a decision under appeal – it would appear only one party could ultimately benefit from such a clause. Given the lack of movement on both sides of the bargaining table, students, parents and other taxpayers can be forgiven for wondering if it’s the so-called leaders who should first be returning to class. –Black Press

Bleak summer for coastal ferry remake

here was an uproar in the B.C. legislature this spring when Transportation Minister Todd Stone went ahead with $19 million in cuts to low-usage coastal ferry routes. The plan had been laid out in detail before last year’s election. It targeted sailings where ridership was in the low teens or even single digits. On some sailings the Transport Canada-mandated crew outnumbered the passengers. Despite the cries of doom, most of the sailing reductions have been managed – with one glaring exception. The Discovery Coast Circle Tour route saw its ferry from Port Hardy to Bella Coola replaced, using the smallest vessel in the BC Ferries fleet, the opendecked Nimpkish. This move wasn’t a direct response to low usage, a chronic issue with some of the minor route sailings along the coast. It was to avoid ordering a replacement for the Queen of Chilliwack, which sailed directly between Port Hardy and Bella Coola.

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B.C. Views This summer the first leg was consolidated with the Northern Expedition, the vessel that replaced the doomed Queen of the North on the Inside Passage run up to Prince Rupert. At Bella Bella, after a layover of a couple of hours, the Nimpkish took over with space for 16 standard vehicles on its deck and a midnight arrival time in Bella Coola. The direct route had been mainly used by European tourists, who sailed from the Lower Mainland to Victoria, drove the length of the Island, ferried to Bella Coola and drove through the rugged Chilcotin to Williams Lake and back down south to complete the circle tour. The new route incorporated stops in

experience this way: “At the end of the day, my assessment is that the Nimpkish is a good tourism product if tourists are made fully aware as to the type of service it provides. If correct expectations are set, I believe the Nimpkish can be marketed as a valuable tourism component of the Discovery Coast Circle Tour. “The decision to do this rests squarely on the shoulders of the tourism industry and tourism operators who need to decide whether or not they want this service to work, to grow and to be viable in order to capture a share of the thousands of international tourists looking for exactly the kind of adventure the Nimpkish provides.” Got that, Discovery Coast tourism folks? If this milk run doesn’t work next year, it will be your fault. Heck, the Nimpkish has free snacks and drinks for your 10-hour voyage, much of it in the dark. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca.

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remote outposts Ocean Falls and Shearwater, making it even longer. Warnings came early. “That’s where 90 per cent of the [BC Ferries] money is being lost, on the milk runs, and that’s the part they are keeping,” Petrus Rykes, a tourism operator at Anahim Lake for 40 years, said in March. “The part they’ve cancelled was at 70 per cent capacity, the second highest of all the fleet routes.” Reports of a bad slump have come to pass. The changes meant bookings couldn’t be made until April, too late for most international travelers. A survey by Bella Coola Valley Tourism in midsummer found most operators losing business, from 10 to 90 per cent. A bus tour of Canadian seniors heading west from Williams Lake was terminated after 14 years. One tourism operator on Highway 20 is considering closing down. Stone and his family took the new route themselves in early August, with the minister offering sunny reports on his blog. Stone summed up his

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here was an article in the Observer of July 30, that raised my eyebrows. The article called “Pulp producers to receive energy-efficient incentives.” Under this government plan West Fraser will receive 16 million over three years. The provincial government plan is designed for thermal mechanical pulp producers to help reduce production electricity costs. Me, oh my, here I was thinking that reducing

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FROM WITHIN production cost was an ongoing process in any business, because it is benefiting the profit or competitive aspect of a business. How wrong I was because it seems that the B.C. government finds it necessary to pay

the incompetent pulp industry 100 million to reduce production costs. Our MLA Coralee Oakes explains it all, she said: “ This announcement by our government and B.C. hydro will help our local economy and the environment, giving us a competitive edge in the forestry sector.” Maybe I am wrong again, but I don’t see pulp mills as a boon to the environment and improvements in the forest sector have usually resulted in layoffs. Maybe you should

leave the “us” out of your statement because the “us” is paying for this fantastic 100 million dollar project. This whole project is bordering as an insult to the “us” because paramedics only get $2 per hour when on call and only get full wages when called out. Yet these are the first responders to emergencies and unfortunately many are quitting because they can not afford to work in their profession. Then there are the hospitals that need help, food banks who are struggling,

the working poor and their children. Seniors who are falling through the cracks and a nonfunctioning ministry of environment. The list goes on and on. It becomes quite obvious that a 100 million dollars could be spent better on the “us” than on the forest industry who in my opinion really does not need help. The Ministry of mines needs help too. Even when a foreman in charge of the tailing pond quit two years ago because of poor construction practices on

the tailing dam and many other warnings were ignored, the Ministry of mines has hired experts who will give a report why the dam broke. It could not be that their own experts should have known or were not qualified, because it will take these experts five months to determine the cause plus at least another million dollars. Oh me, oh my, there go my tax dollars, way up in the sky. Bert DeVink is a long-time Observer contributor.

Letters and emails must include full name and contact phone number and should be 250 words or less. The editor reserves the right to edit submissions for clairity, brevity and legality. Letters to the Editor, Quesnel Cariboo Observer, 188 Carson Ave. Quesnel, BC V2J 2A8 email: newsroom@quesnelobserver.com Ph: 250-992-2121 Fax: 250-992-5229 Quesnel Cariboo Observer is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org

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The newly created mural on the Kwik Kleen building at the corner of Anderson and Doherty Drive has been drawing a lot of attention to Quesnel’s West Village, all of it good. Created by Leigh Cassidy and her team of artists, the mural takes a playful approach to the staff of Kwik Kleen Laundromat and the Bistro in a wrap-around presentation, visible from all directions. “I feel the mural promotes a friendly, family atmosphere,” owner Theresa Kraus said. “A real sense of community spirit.” Done in caricature-style, each of the figures depicts a lighthearted view of their job. The

mural also includes a local patron of the business and the family pet, Cleo. “Half the staff are part of Kraus’ family and the other half feels like family,” Kraus said. With help from the West Quesnel Business Association (WQBA), the business was able to complete the mural and is now enjoying the positive feedback from the neighbourhood. “The West Side is a multicultural neighbourhood and passersby, regardless of their ethnicity, age or gender have said how much they like the mural,” Cassidy said. Co-owner Shayne Kraus said the West Side has been wonderful.

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“We love doing business here,” he added. WQBA executive director Deb Burton said its been a busy summer with several clean up, painting and beautification projects. “One of the bigger jobs has been the mural project on the Kwik Kleen and Bistro building,” she said. “The association was happy to contribute $5,000 towards the cost of the mural. The Bistro sits at a busy intersection in the West Village, so the group felt it was a great investment. “The new art draws the attention of passersby and promotes the beauty of the West Village.”

Clockwise from top centre: Cleo the standard poodle and company mascot; co-owner Shayne Kraus; co-owner Theresa Kraus; lead artist Leigh Cassidy, left and Jordan Lange Smith, family member; mural staff Gloria MaGill, assistant artist, left, Vern Unrau, airbrush artist who helped with the foundation work, Sandy Deliva, air brush artist (watch for details on her upcoming course) and Szuszanna Gringas, Laundromat staff; restaurant staff Noah Rupp and Tracy Lange; laundromat staffer Randi Stankewycz: and local patron Dale Brown. Annie Gallant photos

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MELVIN R. POINT The Family of the late Melvin Point deceased September 5, 2013, is inviting family and friends to memorial feast and celebration of life to be held at the Lhtako Band Hall on Lust Road. September 6th, 2014 Beginning noon onward. As is tradition if possible please bring cups, plates, bowls and cutlery. All donations will be much appreciated.

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is definitely at the top of audience appeal. His one-man tribute show brings the hugely popular Garth Brooks music to Quesnel is this For an evening of great music, one-night show. dynamic entertainment and upHow better to spend your Saturclose and personal interaction day night than listening and dancwith one of Canada’s premier ing to the music of Garth Brooks, tribute artists, get your tickets now for Basically Brooks, Sept. 13 interpreted by the master tribute artist Steve Hillis. at the Quesnel Legion Hall. Tickets are $10 at the Legion or Steve Hillis has performed his call 250-992-7851 to find crowd-pleasing Garth Brooks out more about this exciting Tribute show all over North evening. America where he nails the nuMake it a fun evening with ances, action, tenderness and of friends or a romantic night for just course the voice of America’s top the two of you, either way this a country superstar. must-see show that promises to Accompanied by pro-backing deliver a Stetson full of musical tracks via laptop computer, Steve is wireless allowing the entertainer entertainment. Steve promises a fully wireless to wander at will through the show, fantastic lighting and is crowd ensuring intimate, interactive connection with the audience. ready to take your requests. Don’t miss this exhilarating With a wide repertoire of show and the amazing after-show musical styles and various show (MJHP TZY \JJPQ^ Ć^JWX dance party set. themes, Steve’s Basically Brooks

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The B.C. Farm Women’s Network’s (BCFWN) annual fall conference is slated for Oct. 3 – 4 in Williams Lake and women (and men) from the across the province are encouraged to attend. BCFWN, which has a fairly long and impressive history, promotes agriculture both within and outside the farm and ranching industry. During the mid-1980’s, the East Kootenay based Rural Women’s Seminar Society staged many much-needed seminars for farm and rural women. Later the dedicated group spread their wings to include areas all over the province from Vancouver Island to Fort St. John. Through the presence of guest speakers, all seminars attempted to inform the farm and rural women about these important issues: banks and banking, genetically modified

foods, animal welfare, farm management, estate planning, organic farming, value added products, as well as covering human needs topics. Research undertaken by the BCFW, on behalf of CFWN, was done on Training Needs of Farm Women and the Canada Pension Plan as it applies to farm women. BCFW women have sat on many councils and boards including Farm Management, a Minister of Agricultural Advisory Council, Agriculture in the Classroom, Farm Debt Appeal Board and various other agricultural councils. Lobby efforts were directed toward providing telephone service to many rural areas, saving our water, preserving agricultural land in B.C., weed eradicating and awareness and grasslands conservation. Dedicated to networking

and communicating with members, under various volunteer editors, the BCFWN, since 1987, has published and circulated four newsletters a year. BCFWN has established an annual scholarship of $500, open to all students, but preference is given to BCFWN member’s relatives. The theme of the 2014, 27th annual seminar, to be held at the Ramada Inn in Williams Lake, Oct. 3 – 4, is Growing, Caring, and Preserving: Agriculture and Industry Working Together. BCFWN invites and welcomes women (and men) from all over the province to attend this conference, regardless if you’re inside or outside the industry. For information, contact Ginny-Lou Alexander at 250-395-3555, e-mail ginnylou@telus.net or visit www. bcfwn.100mile.com.

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QUESNEL ROTARY CLUB’S ANNUAL SENIORS’ TREK TO BARKERVILLE, Sept. 10, includes free transportation, admission to Barkerville, lunch, admission to Theatre Royal. Sign up at Seniors’ Centre or Golden Age Centre. On a first come first served basis for seniors over 65.

DARTS Calling new dart players for 2014-15 season. Mixed dart league (two men, two women.) No experience necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Fun darts begin Sept. 23, regular

KEENAGERS FITNESS CLASS begins Sept. 9 at the Legion, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul.

ENTS artwork by James Savage, beginning opening night 7 p.m. on Sept. 5 and running until the weekend of Sept. 27. The show is a visual exploration of the iconic West Fraser Road through paintings of human and natural landscapes.

QUESNEL TILLICUM SOCIETY 42 ANNUAL TRADITIONAL POW WOW Oct. 10 – 12 at the Native Friendship Centre on North fraser Drive. This is a free event, the community is welcome. It is also an alcohol an drug free event with security on site. Vendors and conces8 sions on site, to book Y L N FRIDAYO aloriesa table at $30 for C Bottlthe e weekend call the QUESNEL ART Per Friendship Centre, GALLERY PRES-

250-992-8347. ADOPTIVE FAMILIES CAMP Oct. 24 – 26, Ness Lake Family Camp, for information contact Selena Weiers, sweiers@bcadoption.com or 250-747-7494, toll free 1-866-303-4591.

SATURDAY 2ND ANNUAL SENIORS DAY AT MARKET Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., Helen Dixon grounds. Healthy breakfast $5; free seniors health screening (requires booking) call 250-991-7477; visit multiple info booths on display. Seniors can enter to win Farmers’ Market Bucks to redeem for fresh produce at the market. QUESNEL LE-

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SUNDAY SUNDAY MORNING CURLING CLUB sign up sheet is now posted in the Legion lobby. Curling commences the first Sunday after Thanksgiving. This is an open league and perfect for the relaxed curler, seniors, beginners, all are

welcome. 8TH ANNUAL GOLF FOR KIDS SAKE BBBSQ, Sept. 7, Richbar Golf Course, 1 p.m. shotgun start. To register call 250-992-7257 or email bisques@ goldcity.net. Download pledge sheet at bigbrothersbigsistersofquesnel.ca. Incentive prize for pledges collected more than $250. Dinner included.

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With Kim B.Sc. (Pharm) Keeping our salt consumption to a reasonable level is a sensible thing to do. Many people turn to salt substitutes to help make their food more tasty. However these products contain potassium instead of sodium and too much potassium can be a bad thing too. Let your doctor know you are using them so he can watch your potassium as well. In 1964, the U.S. Surgeon General published a report describing the health risks Americans were developing when they smoked. Back then, over 40% of the population smoked (similar to Canadian statistics). Since that time, the number of smokers has dropped to less than 20% but still costs U.S. society about $280 billion per year in healthcare costs and loss of productivity. Sobering thought. It was in 1899 that the drug, ASA, (Aspirin®) was used to treat arthritis. We are aware of the dangers of drinking and driving. We should also be aware of the dangers of taking some drugs and driving. Drug classes like narcotics, antidepressants, blood pressure medications and some antihistamines, can cause sedation especially if you are just starting on the drug. If you don’t feel comfortable driving, get someone to do it for you. When we fill your prescription, we will bring to your attention any side effects that might affect your ability to drive and put an extra label on the prescription bottle to remind you. This doesn’t mean that you will have that side effect but being aware of its possibility is good to know.

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Funded in part by the Integris Credit Union Fund, CHAAPS (Cariboo Hoofbeats Assisted Activity Program Society) receives a grant of $2910 for an educational workshop for Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association program facilitators. CHAAPS provides educational and therapeutic programs using horses and dogs to a wide range of clients. Some are lonely or dying, some have intellectual disabilities, cognitive challenges, chronic mental illness, emotional difficulties, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delay, cerebral palsy or physical disabilities. CHAAPS is committed to improving the quality of life for people with these challenges, regardless of age. The program goals are to improve self- esteem and self- awareness, develop trust and confidence in a safe environment, provide social skills training and problem solving skills, develop decision making and goal setting skills, encourage responsibility, creative thinking and teamwork, promote pro-social and positive attitudes, improve motor skills and physical activity, and improve literacy. The training workshop is necessary in order to ensure that instructors are kept up to date on the latest methods and information regarding therapeutic riding, and to receive instruction and practice from a qualified CanTRA coach. This workshop will enable instructors to network with other CanTRA programs and remain current with practices and procedures. For more information on CHAAPS, Visit www.chaaps.ca. SUSTAINING PARTNERS

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WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The SeaLions were met with success while attending provincials in Kamloops, Aug. 16 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 18. SeaLions Audrey Jespersen, Lauren Pastachak, Lucy Jespersen and Casey Fisher teamed up for the division 3 girls 200m medley relay. The team entered the event with a first place time and finished the races with a record setting time of 2:20.86, taking home gold as well as taking down the previously held record from 2009. Quesnelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relay team also took part in the 200m free relay for the division 3 girls, plunging into the waters and swimming fast ahead of their competition to take home yet another gold medal win with a time of 2:08.18. In the final event for the SeaLions successful relay team the Quesnel swimmers represented the entire Cariboo region in the regional medley relay event. The four SeaLions took on the seven other regions, each of the teams made up of the best swimmers of all the clubs within each region. Despite the tough competition Quesnel swimmers triumphed, earning a bronze medal for Quesnel and the entire Cariboo region. Along with the relay events, many of the SeaLions excelled at the individual events as well. Swimmer Audrey Jespersen took home the gold in division 3 girls 100m individual medley and the 50m freestyle, breaking a provincial record that had been held for 12 years in her 50m swim. This accomplished swimmer swam in for another gold medal in both the 50m backstroke and the 50m breast stroke. Also competing in the division 3 girls events was SeaLions Lucy Jespersen taking silver in the 50m freestyle and the 50m butterfly, as well as swimming in for a new club record and a bronze medal standing for the 100m freestyle. The previous club recored for the 50m breast stroke was set 25 years ago but girls division 1 swimmer Natalie Bergeron has set the bar even higher, taking down the previously held record at provincials as well as taking bronze for the event. SeaLions Olivia Crocker, division 4 girls competitor started the event ranked in See PAGE A15

Division 3 relay team, (from left to right; Casey Fisher, Lauren Pastachak, Audrey Jesperson, and Lucy Jesperson) took time to celebrate their victory with SeaLions coach Chris McGauley (front).

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14th in the 100m breast stroke. For the division 2 boys, Shawn Fisher competed in the 100m freestyle taking sixth place, as well as 10th place in the 50m backstroke and 13th place in the 50m breast stroke. Owen Larson also competed in several of the division 2 boys events, swimming into 12th place in the 50m breast stroke and 14th place for the 100m freestyle. The SeaLions division 4 boys swimmer was Dawson McGillivray, swimming into ninth place in the 50m butterfly and 10th place in the 100m breast stroke. Even coach Chris McGauley competed at the event, taking fifth place in the 100m backstroke for division 6. It was a successful weekend for the SeaLions, with the club memebers

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Community support Travelling for events can be a costly endeavour but with the help of community support Kyra Buchan was able to attend the North American Indigenous Games (NAIG) in Regina, competing with Team B.C.’s softball team for a gold medal standing. Buchan would like to thank the businesses in the community that helped make this dream a reality; Cariboo Ford, Willis Harper, Clan Logging, Good Health Pharmacy, Dr. Jawanda, Quesnel Petro-Can, Active Rental, Concorde Restoration, OK Tire and Babcon. Also sending thanks to coach Pat Jones and her family members and friends who donated recycling for her bottle drive. Contributed photo

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Moving/Downsizing Sale! Saturday September 6th, 8AM-3PM, 19 years of collecting stuff-now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to get rid of it. Many household items, tools furniture, collectables. 541 Dawson St. Moving/Garage Sale! Sept. 6th & 7th, 10AM - 4PM, furniture, appliances, tools, garden stuff & more! 1341 Pentland Cr.

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Misc. Wanted Collector Buying Coin Collections, Native Art, Estates, Gold, Silver + 778-281-0030 FIREARMS. ALL types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed dealer. 1-866-9600045 www.dollars4guns.com.

Real Estate Mobile Homes & Parks Located in small, well kept Adult Park. Private setting with carport & covered decks. Close to shopping & bus route.$119,000.(250)747-3139

Misc. Wanted

DRY WOOD WANTED

Mortgages FIXED 5 YEAR RATE

2.89%

Call Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc. 250-562-5562 ext. 2205

Northland Mortgages

Houses For Sale

250-992-7295

DISPOSAL OF HOUSE at 442 Kinchant Street

We are away Sept. 7-16 returning Sept. 17

Wednesday & Thursday 9-6

4HERE S MORE TO LOSE THAN JUST MEMORIES

Pickers AND TRAILER SALES

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Services

Are you ready to discover opportunity with one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most successful forest companies? Rated as one of Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 100 Employerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s two years in a row, we are a growing Company looking for talented people to be part of our team. Quesnel Plywood, a Division of West Fraser Mills Ltd. is a union operation and has an opening for a:

CERTIFIED MILLWRIGHT

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

â&#x20AC;˘ Manufacturing Process And Preventative Maintenance â&#x20AC;˘ The Operation Of Hoisting Devices â&#x20AC;˘ Inspection And Examination Of Operating Equipment â&#x20AC;˘ Repairs Of Hydraulic Equipment And Cylinders â&#x20AC;˘ Identifying Opportunities For Improvements And Savings â&#x20AC;˘ Documentation Of Work Performed

QualiĂ&#x20AC;cations:

â&#x20AC;˘ A valid inter-provincial certiĂ&#x20AC;cate â&#x20AC;˘ An ability to read and interpret blue prints, plans and schematics â&#x20AC;˘ A commitment to work safely â&#x20AC;˘ Flexibility for day, afternoon, g/y and weekend shifts.

Interested applicants should, before August 22nd forward a resume to: qplywood@westfraser.com Attn: Mike Moleski, Maintenance Superintendent PO Box 2000 Quesnel B.C. V2J 5W1

For more information on West Fraser and other career opportunities, visit our website at: www.westfraser.com/jobs

by Sealed Bid

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 30, 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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;as is, where isâ&#x20AC;? basis and includes all attached landings, stairs, carports, etc. Sealed bids in a clearly marked envelope reading â&#x20AC;&#x153;House sale of 442 Kinchant Streetâ&#x20AC;? will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Wednesday, September 10, 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 Russell, Facilities Maintenance Foreman, at (250) 255-7516.

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Apt/Condo for Rent

Homes for Rent

WILKINSON APARTMENTS 398 Roddis Dr. Quiet, Secure 1 & 2 bdrm suites. Elevator & laundry facilities. References Required. Adult Orientated Call 250-992-8949

Commercial/ Industrial Busy Building Central Location. 443 s/f upper level unit, recent renoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, $400/mo. + GST includes everything. 295 s/f bsmt. unit, $190/mo. + GST. Call Wes @ (250)992-5665 or Terri @ (259)992-7202

Private 5Bdrm/2Bath Home close to town. Includes F/S, W/D.$1200/mo.(250)992-2388

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Suites, Lower

Duplex / 4 Plex WestSide lge 3 bdrm in duplex. W/D hook-up $900/mo. + utilities. Ref required, available Immediately Call (778)4660998

Mobile Homes & Pads 2Bdrm. Mobile Home in quiet park. $700/mo. plus utilities. 3Bdrm. in quiet park, washer & dryer included, $750/mo. plus utilities. References required. Richbar Mobile Home Park, 2379 Red Bluff Road. Call (250)747-2951

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1 bdrm suite, newer, spacious, all utilities/cable/wifi included, washer/dryer supplied, quiet area, n/s, no pets, plenty parking/storage, Southills, $550/mo., call (250)991-8954 WestSide small 2bdrm. bsmt suite, $675/mo. heat, hydro & Sat. TV incl. Shared laundry, (778)466-0998 Avail. Sept. 15

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Doing the Riverfront Walk? Why not do it for Terry?

Start time is at at 10 am proceeding on to the Riverfront walk Proudly sponsored by the Quesnel Rotary Club

NO ENTRY FEE NO MINIMUM PLEDGE Walk-Run-Wheel-Ride

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