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City revamps snowclearing priorities Acting on the Mercury Associates report outlining problems with last winter’s snow removal, the city is changing its procedures this year. One of the changes will be to make sure the streets are cleaned more quickly. Under the new system, priority one roads, which include main arterial roads, downtown business district, hills, around the hospital, and civic facilities entrances, the goal is to have those areas cleaned within 48 hours of a snowfall. The second priority, which are bus routes that are not on main arterial routes and commercial industrial areas, are also to be completed with 48 hours of the end of a snowstorm. The third priority, which includes residen-
tial roads and lanes, civic parking lots, and select park facilities, are to be cleaned within 72 hours of the second priority routes being done. In other words, the goal is to have the entire city cleaned within five days of the end of a snowfall. “These are estimated for an average 10-15 centimetre snowstorm, a combined fleet of city forces and rental equipment consisting of a total of 10 graders and 16 loaders, and crews working 12-hour (shifts) after a snowstorm. Longer timeframes will be expected for a heavy snowfall as indicated by Environment Canada where the snowfall would exceed 20 centimetres in 24 hours or a combination of winter weather events occur,” states the staff
report presented to council Wednesday. In addition, the five-day timeframe to clear the entire city is contingent on there being five days without more snow. The second change will involve parking, and ensuring vehicles are off the streets when the snowplows come through. Council has approved parking changes, effective from October 15 to April 15 each year during which time there will be no parking between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. in the city’s priority one areas, with the exception of downtown where parking restrictions will be from midnight to 7 a.m. In addition, the city will post on its website, daily, what areas residents can expected to be cleaned on that day.
Two people dead following accident Two people are dead following an accident at the corner of 22nd Avenue and Nicholson Street Thursday morning. Police say the accident happened just after 7 a.m. Emergency responders arrived on scene and found two deceased
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The deadline for filing nomination papers for the November 15 municipal, regional district, and school district elections is 4 p.m. today. While there is still some time for candidates to file their papers, here is the list of who had filed their papers as of press time Thursday morning. Mayor (one to be elected) Lyn Hall Don Zurowski City council (eight to be elected) Albert Koehler Frank Everitt Coralee Larsen Ravi Saxena Brian Skakun Jillian Merrick Travis Shaw Terri McConnachie Murry Krause Harris Ulch Debora Munoz Susan Scott Dave Wilbur Garth Frizzell Alex Huber Monica Peacock Donald Roberts Board of Education (seven to be elected) Betty Bekkering Trish Bella Tim Bennett Andrew Burton Valentine Crawford Eric Depenau Sheldon Harris Denise MacDonald Chris Stern Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (one to be elected in each electoral area) Electoral Area A – Warren Wilson Electoral Area C – Lara Beckett Electoral Area D – Bill Empey Electoral Area E – Art Kaehn Electoral Area F – Kevin Dunphy, Faellen Brandner Electoral Area G – Terry Burgess Electoral Area H – Ken Starchuk, Bryan Monroe Bear Lake Community Commission Patrick McGee Sharon Waldner Bruce Waldner Antonius Vanderploeg
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Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900hrs this 8th day of October 2014, Daniel Dale KOPP (B: 1984-08-06) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for THEFT UNDER $5000 x 2 & BREACH OF UNDERTAKING. KOPP is described as a Caucasian male, 180 cm or 5’11” tall and weighs 111 kg or 245 lbs. KOPP has brown hair and hazel eyes.
WA N T E D Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900hrs this 8th day of October 2014, Andrew Robert FULLER (B: 1972-02-05) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for POSSESS Andrew Robert WEAPON FOR DANGEROUS PURPOSE & MISCHIEF UNDER $5000. FULLER FULLER is described as a Cauca180 cm or 5’11” sian male, 180 cm or 5’11” tall and 73 kg or 161 lbs. weighs 73 kg or 161 lbs. FULLER has brown hair and blue eyes. FULLER should be considered violent.
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Crime Stoppers is asking the public’s assistance in locating the following person who is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant. As of 0900hrs this 8th day of October 2014, Terry Alexander LORING (B: 1989-01-03) is wanted on a British Columbia wide warrant for UNAUTHORIZED POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, WILDLIFE ACT x 2, & CARELESS USE OF FIREARM. LORING is described as a First Nations male, 178 cm or 5’10” tall and weighs 68 kg or 150 lbs. LORING has black hair and brown eyes.
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In Provincial Court on August 14: Esau S.A. Guno was found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 45 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Delilah A. Joseph was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, received a conditional sentence of six months and was assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Joseph was also found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to 15 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Bradley K. Moen was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 60 days in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Thomas E. O’Shea was found guilty of being unlawfully in a dwelling-house and uttering threats, sentenced to one day in jail, placed on probation for 12 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Gordon R. Paton was found guilty of break and enter, sentenced to 60 days in jail and placed on probation for one year. Paton was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 60 days in jail, placed on probation
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Dean K. Poitras was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to six days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Tatiana R. Sutherland was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 12 days in jail and placed on probation for 12 months. Sutherland was also found guilty of failing to attend court when ordered to do so, sentenced to 10 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Duane T. Vallee was found guilty of resisting a peace officer and failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to one day in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on August 15: Cody R. Anderson was found guilty of resisting a peace officer, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150. Anderson was also found guilty of two counts of failing to comply with a probation order and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Mark E. Buchanan was found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to time served and time credited of 11 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Philip J. Linton was found guilty of two counts of assault, placed on probation for three years, assessed a victim surcharge of $200 and prohibited from possessing firearms for five years.
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Zurowski eyes population growth Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com Don Zurowski wants the city to grow to a population of 100,000 people. He told the Kiwanis Club Wednesday that the city was designed for 100,000 people and he said, if elected mayor, he would strive to get the city’s population to that point. “I believe it’s a community vision to grow this community to 100,000 people,” he said. “The basic infrastructure and amenities are designed around 100,000 people. We have the roads, the bridges, we have a community college that struggles for students, we’ve got a university that’s undersubscribed.” With the northeast area of the province booming and the northwest poised to boom with possible pipelines and liquefied natural gas plants, Prince George has a strategic advantage in location and amenities, plus available land north of the
city for heavy industrial use. “I think we can do it, but there needs to be 75,000 of us acting as marketing people,” he said. “It’s almost like a guerilla marketing campaign.” Another plank in his platform is “needs before wants,” stressing that council prioritize what is needed. “There’s a lot of community needs that currently are not being met when it comes to maintaining our existing facilities … roads, sidewalks, underground,” he said. “I really subscribe to focusing on needs before wants before taking on those major new community recreational and cultural infrastructure.” That includes the proposed Performing Arts Centre, which Zurowski said he would love to have, but it’s a want rather than a need. However, he added, if the city’s population should reach 100,000, it could likely afford a Performing Arts Centre. “We should, and can take on, additional cultural and recreational infrastructure, but we
similar-sized cities on items such as how long it took for a development permit to processed. A service performance review of snow removal is also warranted, he said. “Last year was a disaster with snow removal,” he said. “… You paid for snow removal last year, and simply didn’t get the service.” He said when he was on council
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Hopefully you won’t have to dial 9-1-1. If you do, you probably won’t realize that, as of this week, that call is being answered in the Lower Mainland. At 10:25 a.m. Tuesday morning, E-Comm became the first point of contact for 9-1-1 callers in the Fraser-Fort George, Cariboo, Kitimat-Stikine and Bulkley-Nechako regional districts. The approximately 71,000 emergency calls placed each year from these four regional districts will now be routed to E-Comm, where 9-1-1 calltakers will confirm which agency the caller requires and in which location. Calls will then be transferred to the same dispatchers in Prince George and Kamloops who currently dispatch police officers, firefighters and paramedics to emergency situations. After seven months of technical and operational planning, including the engineering, design and installation of new 9-1-1 infrastructure, the changeover was completed Tuesday morning. This followed more than 160 test calls across all regional districts as representatives of the Fraser-Fort George
Regional District looked on. “This is an important day for all residents of the regional districts of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG), Cariboo, Kitimat-Stikine and Bulkley-Nechako, who are accustomed to high-quality 9-1-1 service,” said Art Kaehn, RDFFG Board Chair, who was in the emergency communication centre for the official changeover. “We chose to relocate our service to E-Comm because it is able to deliver increased staffing during sudden influxes of high 9-1-1 call-volume, provide a robust infrastructure with many layers of redundancy for our residents, and provide the necessary expertise to satisfy current and future technical 9-1-1 requirements – all at a significant cost savings,” said Director Kevin Dunphy, Chair of the RDFFG 9-1-1 Committee. Part of the planning prior to transition also included more than 540 hours of training to familiarize E-Comm staff with the many geographical and other special attributes of the regional districts, even though dispatching will continue to be managed locally.
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should share the cost with more than 75,000 citizens,” he said. Another plank in his platform is restoring community pride. “We need to deal with the frustrations of city hall, getting back to the very fundamental best practices,” he said. When he was previously on council six years ago, he said the city conducted service performance reviews against
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Prince George was hailed as a leader in snow removal practices and that has deteriorated over the past few years. Zurowski kicks his campaign into high-gear Saturday, October 11 at the official opening of his campaign office at 1669-15th Avenue from 11a.m. – 3 p.m. Zurowski will outline what he is calling his PG100 campaign.
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as he seeks a second term on the board He identifies a couple of key eleof education for School District 57. ments for the new board. “I had been talking about how we “Rural school funding is a big needed to do more with less,” Bennett concern. We have to ensure these says. “Now, we need to advocate to do students have the same opportunities more with more.” for public education as students in He says staff in the district’s schools the city.” do an amazing job with the budgetHe also sees the need for more ary restrictions they find themselves capital funding from the province. facing. “I presented a Ministry of Edu“Classroom needs are so much more cation study to the board recently complex now. The (provincial) miniswhich showed 71 per cent of the CANDIDATE tries need to work together and break facilities in the district were rated as TIM BENNETT ‘poor’. We have to keep our schools down the silo system they currently have.” clean and safe for the students. Bennett says he knew as soon as he was elected “Like other levels of government, we’re falling in 2011 that he would be running again. behind on infrastructure funding.” “It was always my intention to seek a second One theme Bennett ran on in 2011 hasn’t term. You can’t accomplish everything you set out changed. to in one term.” “I will always be available. I’m online, you can He says part of that is the learning process trust- phone me, talk to me in person. I try to get into ees themselves go through. the schools as much as I can to see what’s happen“You’re thrown in the first year after you’re ing.” elected, in the middle of the year, and one of the first things you have to deal with is the amended budget.” With five of the seven trustees elected in 2011 One man is dead and another seriously injured after being new to the board, Bennett says there were they were struck by a vehicle on First Avenue Sunday some different challenges to face. night. “We had to spend some time getting to know Police say they were called out at 10:38 p.m. to scene each other. Sharel (Warrington) and Trish (Bella) at First Avenue and Dominion Street. Prince George did a great job of bringing us up to speed as RCMP’s Traffic Services Section were called in to quickly as they could, but you can’t get fully up to investigate with the assistance of a collision analyst speed in two months. from the North District RCMP. Preliminary investiga“We have a bigger budget than the city, and we tion indicates that the two pedestrians were struck by cover the second-largest geographic area of any an east bound full size pickup truck. The driver was district in the province. It’s a challenge.” uninjured and remained at the scene.
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Skakun looks for fifth term With a solid reputation as the one city councillor unafraid to challenge the status quo, Brian Skakun has announced he will be seeking his fifth term in office this fall. First elected to city council in 2002, he has served on a number of city committees. He has also built a solid reputation for being a thorn in the side of city administration and mayors alike as he pushes for better disclosure of city business to the public. He got in hot water in 2010 and was found guilty of contravening the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act when he leaked a confidential report to the media. Earlier this year he drew the ire of Mayor Shari Green when he posted, on his Facebook page, photos of city graders sitting idle during a snowstorm. The official city line, at the time, was that the equipment was running “24/7.” A Mercury Associates report, released this fall, vindicated Skakun by pointing out that machinery was, indeed, sitting idle.
Third time for Harry Ulch Harry Ulch hopes the third time is the charm. The retired rail conductor is taking his third shot at getting on city council. He was unsuccessful in his first two tries. “I bring the common-sense voice of the common people,” he said. Ulch is advocating holding the line on city taxes, pointing out that ever-increasing utility fees are another form of tax. Harry Ulch “A new tax scam is on the horizon, called the storm utility charges, a rain water tax introduced as part of the core review,” he said. “It’s a new revenue scheme, one of many to gain new tax dollars by the end of 2016. So, after the election, you want me to hold the line on taxes.” As for parking rate increases downtown, Ulch said the proposed rate increases should have been near the cost of living, rather than the large ones proposed. He also wants the city to be business friendly. “Prince George attracts business, but I hear delays are caused by long waits for building inspections, that has to be improved,” he said. “A start-up business does not need, and may not afford, any procrastination.” He said the next $40 million project the city undertakes should be the proposed Performing Arts Centre, as long as the provincial and federal government help out. He is critical of the city spending $131,000 on a consultant’s report to examine last year’s snow clearing problems, saying the report offered “excuses.”
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Skakun says he “will continue to stand up for what he believes in and knows the citizens of Prince George expect that in their elected officials.” The issues Skakun says he wants to focus on include growing the tax base, road maintenance and repaving, transparency, lobbying senior governments and improving intergovernmental relations, improved snow removal, administrative accountability at city hall, building community pride, youth engagement and consultation, and preserving green space. Skakun is touting a “principles before personali-
ties” approach to working with the new council. The new council needs to have the freedom to share their independent views on various matters while keeping the common goal in mind of making Prince George a better place to live and invest in, he said. “We need to celebrate our successes while continuing to focus on making our community a healthy vibrant one that we can all take pride in,” he said. “It has been an honor and privilege to serve the people of Prince George for the past 12 years and I would like your support in the November 2014 election.”
Dallaire featured speaker at Dr. Bob Ewert memorial dinner Lieutenant-General Romeo Dallaire, a Canadian humanitarian and best-selling author who has worked passionately as an advocate for genocide prevention, mental health and war-affected children, will headline the 11th annual Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner this spring. The annual event honours Dr. Bob Ewert, the first medical specialist in Prince George, and is a key fundraiser for the Northern Medical Programs Trust, an endowment fund that supports students
in healthcare studies at the University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC). As Force Commander of the United Nations Assistance Mission for Rwanda in 1994, Dallaire witnessed one of the worst genocides in modern history in which more than 800,000 Rwandans lost their lives in less than 100 days. Defying commands to withdraw, Dallaire stayed and, together with a small military force, assisted those seeking help from UN forces. Twenty years later, he has become an outspoken champion for human
rights. After resigning from the Senate of Canada in May, he is now focused on raising awareness for the prevention of war atrocities and plight of child soldiers, research into post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and writing. The Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner is presented by the Northern Medical Society, UNBC, the Prince George Community Foundation, and Northern Health. This year’s event will be held on Saturday April 11, 2015 at the Prince George Civic Centre.
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Memorial Park Cemetery is hosting an event to commemorate World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day on October 15. This event is to support persons who have lost a baby either in pregnancy or after. Families and friends wishing to remember a lost infant can join us for our inaugural “Wave of Light.” The event will begin at the Cemetery Administration Office at 6:45pm ending with a candle lighting ceremony at the Children’s Garden. Memorial Park Cemetery is located at 3300 Memorial Park Lane.
October is Foster Family Month
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Mayor Shari Green of Prince George proclaims the month of October, 2014, “Foster Family Month” in the City of Prince George.
Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 20, 2014 – Council Chambers – 6:00pm
INVITATION TO BID
COUNCIL, COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARD MEETINGS Select Committee on Homelessness and Affordable Housing Tuesday, October 14, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 9:30am Advisory Committee on Enhancing Prince George Thursday, October 15, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00pm
2014 GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION
Invitation to Tender: T14-30 Supply of One (1) 2014 Mid-Size 4WD SUV Closing Date: October 15, 2014 T14-46 Public Library Washroom Renovations Closing Date: October 20, 2014 T14-36 PW605 Slope Erosion Placement of Rip Rap Closing Date: October 23, 2014 T14-35 WWTP Upgrades – Screening Equipment Closing Date: October 24, 2014
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Nomination packages are available for pickup on the 5th floor of City Hall. Completed nomination packages can be filed with the Chief Election Officer at City Hall during City Hall hours until 4:00pm Friday, October 10, 2014. The last day for candidates to withdraw their candidacies is October 17, 2014 at 4:00pm.
P14-18 Advertising Services Closing Date: October 22, 2014 P14-15 Insurance Appraisal Services Closing Date: October 24, 2014 P14-21 Provide Public Art Closing Date: November 20, 2014
EVENTS World Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day
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Friday to cheer on Murry Krause as he announced he is seeking his sixth term on city council. “I bring five terms to city council and over 40 years of community involvement to city council,” he said. “I’ve always been willing to step up and do the extra work.” While many of the other city council candidates are focusing on city infrastructure, Krause says, that while infrastructure is important, there are other issues facing the city as well. “I’m committed to maintaining our assets and infrastructure, but communities are more than just pipes and potholes,” he said. “It’s about the people who live here.” If re-elected he says he would commit to health and well-being of all Prince George residents, as well as the alleviation of homelessness and providing affordable housing in the city. He said he would also focus on “infrastructure maintenance, enhancement of quality of life, social justice, reconciliation with First Nations and aboriginal residents, advancement of arts and culture, and helping to create a functional council.” Krause said he doesn’t accept that many of the social issues he wants addressed may fall outside council’s jurisdiction. “It’s unfortunate when people say that isn’t our responsibility,” he said. “… A lot of social issues are creeping into the purview of local government. I think that’s OK.” He has been a social advocate during his previous five terms on
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council and says he will continue that work. As for the proposed Performing Arts Centre, Krause said he fully supports the centre, however pointed out that the city can’t build it by itself. “If this is going to proceed we need the involvement and support of other levels of government, and the private sector,” he said. Pointing to the fact this council will be elected for a four-year term, he said it’s important for people to get out and vote, pushing for a better voter turnout. And with the longer council term, it’s important for council to be able to work together. “I’d like to see more of a team approach,” he said. “I think that’s dissipated over the past three years. My commitment, if re-elected, I hope to work on the recreation of a team.”
Krause is excited about the city’s centennial next year as a way to promote the city. “It really is about increasing civic pride,” he said “We have to stop the self deprecation. We are sometimes our own worst enemy … We have to stop putting ourselves down.” Krause currently chairs the city’s 100th anniversary committee, the homelessness and affordable housing committee, sits on the finance and audit committee, represents the city on the physician recruitment committee, chairs the regional district hospital board and, most recently, was elected third-vice president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM). If re-elected to council, and if all goes well, he could be president of the UBCM in three years and would be the first Prince George councillor to hold that position.
Real estate market feels LNG uncertainty Real estate markets in Prince George, and across the North, continues to be strong, according to the B.C.
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Northern Real Estate Board. “Most markets are still showing increases in both the number of sales and the dollar value of each sale; however, recent statements made by major players in LNG projects have slowed the activity in the northeast and western regions of the board,” said David Black, vice president of the board. In the City of Prince George, to the end of September, 1,157 properties worth $281.6 million changed hands, compared with 1020 properties worth $250.8 million to September 30, 2013. In the western part of the city the median price of the 226 homes sold this year, was $242,900. In the area east of the bypass, the 141 single-family homes that sold had a median price of $203,000. In the northern part of the city, the 173 single-family homes sold had a median price of $280,000. In the southwest section of the city, the median price of the 200 singlefamily homes sold was $334,500.
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Peacock runs for council Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Monica Peacock says her bid for a seat on city council is about contributing her knowledge and experience. “That is what Evening of Pink [local breast cancer fundraiser] was all about for the past 10 years, giving back to the community,” she said. “My time of community involvement is not over and I feel there is no better place to continue this work than with city council. “I believe the community as a whole has many initiatives in progress that I would be delighted to be involved in. My goal is to build on the strengths of what has been set in place by the present mayor and city council.” Peacock says she would bring another voice of action to the council table. “I’m a very practical person,” she said. “I believe in getting things done through communication, collaboration and compromise. That’s my hope for our new city council. “They all discuss an issue, collaborate on their views and in the end they try to reach a compromise – which means not everyone will have their way, however they will have had a voice and that is how the lines of communication stay open.” Peacock has lived in Prince George for 19 years, has three children and four grandsons, most of them living in the area. In 2012, she won the Prince George Citizen of the Year award. She has an interest in the youth of today and during her 10 years as founder and organizer of Evening of Pink, 360
adolescents received training as volunteers for the event. “Youth are so important to our city. I really want to include them in the big picture for the future because they are the ones who will follow us into the next generation.” Her years as event planner and small business owner have provided her with invaluable tools for becoming a city councillor, she says. “I am an exceptional organizer and skilled at working with various types of budgets and plans as I’m flexible. “I’m used to working with tight budgets and plans that sometimes have to be changed when the need arises. That’s a good foundation for sitting on council especially ,when it comes to things like keeping our taxes at a reasonable level.” Communication is key, she said. “I really believe people in the community need to be kept informed about what is going on at city hall so they can understand why council has to make certain financial decisions that are in everyone’s best interest. Every city across Canada is experiencing rapid growth and struggling with the same infrastructure problems. “We struggle because nobody could have anticipated years ago when the infrastructure was put in place, what our costs would be and what challenges we would be facing.” Peacock is known for being forthright and she sees this as a strength. People who know me know that if I can’t move the mountain, I’ll find my way through it. “Problem solving is my strength.”
Networking challenge In the lead up to Small Business Month, Community Futures Fraser Fort George has launched a new contest for local area businesses. The B2B Networking Challenge is a friendly competition that encourages local business operators to network in a new format. Networking is critical for small business success, but it can be difficult to achieve. Business owners have busy schedules, and not everyone thrives in large social groups. “We want to offer businesses the opportunity to network on their own time, on their own turf, and without all the crowds,” said Susan Stearns, general manager at Community Futures. “The B2B Networking Challenge will help business owners create new connections in the business community through a month-long, city-wide networking event for business operators and professionals.”
Starting November 1, registered challenge participants will be issued a networking passport with information about local businesses and the people who run them. Using the passport, they will have until November 30 to get out and make connections with other participants in the challenge. By collecting autographs in the passport, participants will have a chance to win great prizes and meet new members of the business community. All passports are due back at Community Futures Fraser Fort George by midnight on November 30 to determine prizewinners. The cost to participant in the challenge is the donation of a small prize to help build the grand prize pool for the challenge. The deadline to register is October 20. For more information and to register visit the Community Futures website at cfdc.bc.ca or by phone at 250-562-9622 ex. 115.
No university in Canada has a history like UNBC’s. Imagine 16,000 people calling on government to create a northern university. It happened here. Before UNBC was a university, it was a social movement that instilled a strong sense of ownership, purpose, and adventure in the region, which carries over to our students today. Ron Edgar thinks the $5 he spent to support UNBC in the 1980s was well worth it. He and his wife Brenda donated and signed a petition to create UNBC. His daughter Cherisse has since earned three UNBC degrees. She’s now doing what she loves, in the North where she wants to be.
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City councillor Garth Frizzell chose one of his favourite places Wednesday, the Prince George Public Library, down-
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The library is a natural gathering place for people, he said, greeting a roomful of supporters. Indeed, there’s lots to like about the city in which he decided to work and raise his family in the past 20 years. “This is the best place to live... and we’ve got to keep making it the best place to live. That should be what (the new) council focuses on.” Infrastructure is key. Although it may be a tired word, it is a necessary one to keep at the forefront, he said. To that end, Frizzell said he would like to see established a new standing committee dedicated to infrastructure. There should be a return to the basics of what is important, quality of life, and preserving Teresa MALLAM/Free Press and building on our Garth Frizzell talks with reporters Wednesday city’s many assets, he at the Prince George Public Library after said. announcing his run for a third term on city “We need to keep council. our eye on financial and considered by council. There planning. There’s no has to be thought put into it and city like [this] left and we’ve got care taken to not simply respond to keep it that way. We’ve got to to “hair-trigger” needs that arise. keep our eye on the ball – on the “If you take money away from infrastructure.” parks and recreation, you chase Prince George is a city that people away and we don’t want has seen great economic growth that...” over the past 100 years, he said, Frizzell has a Masters degree and that will continue during the in International Studies from next 100 years but “it all started UNBC and he speaks both with the forests,” he said. Now French and English, he chairs the the community benefits from facilities such as the hospital, col- municipal financial committee of the Federation of Canadian lege and university and its great Municipalities and sits on the parks. local committee Beyond HomeFrizzell explained it’s tough to lessness. make tough choices when you’re Frizzell said he decided to run sitting on council deciding where for a third term at the council the money gets spent. Using the table and have his name appear example of municipal policing costs, he said these kinds of deci- on the voter’s ballot on Nov. 15 sions about where to allocate dol- so he can work with council as a lars have to be carefully balanced team to get things done.
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The view from
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Teresa MALLAM/Free Press “If you cut off the pain, you cut off the joy...” (Armstrong). Inspired by the intriguing sculptures by artist Phil Morrison on display at Two Rivers Gallery until Oct. 12, Michael Armstrong of Victoria, stands by Morrison’s sculpture Desire and Discipline. He and other poets came together Oct. 2 to share their written verse in a special event called 3-D Poetry.
Paying those consultants and engineers Following the revelation that the city ing company, doing consulting work or paid Mercury Associates $131,900 for actually engineering something? For a report on last year’s snow removal fiexample, an engineering consultant’s asco, three councillors want to be better report on the feasibility of developing apprised of the city hiring consultants. the Airport Logistics Park would be “What we’re looking for is to have a consultant work, actually designing the yearly documentation, clearly defined, park would be straight contract work. on what we spent on conPlus there are likely other sultants through the year,” companies doing consultancy said Coun. Frank Everitt work that aren’t readily idenwho, along with Coun. tifiable as consultants. Brian Skakun, and Coun. So it’s tough to nail down. Garth Frizzell put forward I decided to include engia notice of motion. neers in my list for a couple City manager Beth of reasons. Firstly, they do a James did them one better lot of consultancy work and, and suggested staff could secondly, the city’s engineerput a report together ing department took the quarterly. biggest hit when this council How much the city WRITER’S BLOCK first started laying off city spends on consultants is BILLPHILLIPS staff in 2012. an interesting question, Here’s the list: but not one that is easy to get a handle Aeocomm Canada, which provides on. However, I’ll try to ‘ballpark’ it, as architects, engineers, designers, planthey say. ners, scientists and management profesI went through the city’s 2013 finansionals – $156,536.42. cial statements, which are the latest All North Consultants - $43,811.25. figures available and looked for comAmec Earth and Environmental, panies that are readily identifiable as engineering and project management consultants, either through their name consultants - $144,915.63. or through an Internet search of their DWB Consulting Services, engineername. ing, environmental and forestry consulIt’s tough to sort out though, and tants - $127,631.03. council touched on this on Monday. Is Ecora Resource Group Ltd, engineera company, particularly an engineering consultants - $27,599.25.
GeoNorth Engineering Ltd. $107,179.83. L&M Engineering - $199,428.26. McElhanney Consulting Services Ltd. - $154,568.68. Opus Knight Dayton Knight Consultants - $209,533.79. Read Jones Christoffersen, consulting engineers - $ 57,545.57. Right Management Consultants $53,977. Sylvis Environmental Inc., environmental engineering consultants $39,591.90. TBD Consultants, natural resource management consultants - $276,849.81. Waterhouse Environmental Services, with particular expertise in coagulation chemistry - $58,464. Grand total - $1,657,632. While getting a report every three months on the money spent on consultants is a good tool for council, and good information for the public to peruse, the real question has to be whether the city is getting value for the money spent. We’ve all heard the stories about consultants’ reports costing lots of money and then being left to gather dust on a shelf somewhere. I think that’s what needs to be held in check. If a consultant provides a good report that is actually used by the city, then it’s probably a good expenditure.
About the eighth inning of the game Sept. 27 at Safeco Field, I had a thought. “This is the sort of game you’d like to have someone who hasn’t seen a live baseball game before attend.” A couple of friends and I made our annual trip to Seattle late last month to catch a couple of Mariners games and do some shopping and some eating. There was nothing wrong with the game Friday night against the Los Angeles Angels (except we didn’t win any of the prizes for Fan Appreciation Night), but Saturday’s game had a different feel to it. There was a larger crowd, and they were into the game. It was a close game that ended up going 11 innings before the Mariners pulled off a 2-1 win that kept them alive in the playoff hunt. But it was more than that. The people in the section we were sitting in were, for the most part, caught up in the game. I’m not sure how much most of them knew about the inner workings of baseball, but they knew they were seeing a close game, and they knew if the Mariners lost, the playoff dream was over. (It ended on Sunday, but that was still in the future.) ALLAN’S AMBLINGS There were missed chances ALLANWISHART for both teams. There were Mariners hitters striking out at crucial points, where just putting the ball in play may have meant an earlier end to the game. There was Angels manager Mike Scioscia bringing in one of his outfielders to play as an extra infielder – twice. The first time, it worked; the second time, the Mariner hitter put the ball in play and the winning run came in. But give Scioscia credit. The Angels had already locked up the division title, and it would have been easy to play the second-string players in both games. We did see a lot of bench players as the game went along, but the regulars were in for most of the game. On-field highlight of the two games? Probably the catch Angels outfielder Mike Trout made Friday night. The ball was hit over his head, and Trout turned and ran, trying to track the flight of the ball. At the last second, he jumped, threw his glove up, and turned his head. The ball hit his glove and stuck, but Trout didn’t see it happen. Even though Trout was an Angel, that play got a good round of applause from the Mariners’ crowd when they replayed it on the big video screen. Once again, I marvelled at what a beautiful place Safeco is to watch a baseball game. It’s friendly, it’s clean, it’s set near the harbour, and when the roof is open, like it was on Saturday, it can get a little cool as the evening goes along, but not cold. Besides, it just makes you want to cheer louder to warm up. • So I got a press release on Tuesday from the East Coast Hockey League announcing it was adding seven teams – for this season, which starts on Oct. 17. In what may be the understatement of the year, commissioner Brian McKenna said, “There will be logistical challenges in the short term.” No kidding. The press release noted updates to the regular-season schedule, divisional alignment and the playoffs format would be released at a later date. That’s what happens when you go from 21 to 28 teams just over a week before the opening faceoff, I guess. By the way, the Brampton Beast are one of the seven new teams, becoming the first Canadian team in the league.
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rince George has been challenged. Our pride is on the line. We want to beat Kamloops and Kelowna, don’t we? Of course we do. All you have to do to help is get out and vote on November 15. A non-partisan organization, called Kamloops 50 campaign, has challenged Prince George and Kelowna to increase voter turnout this municipal election to 50 per cent. Voter turnout in Prince George was dismal in 2011, with only 28.8 per cent of eligible voters casting their ballots. It wasn’t much better in Kamloops, with only a 29 per cent voter turnout, or Kelowna, with a 33 per cent voter turnout. The Kamloops Vote 50 campaign’s pillars consist of information, access and engagement, which are the cornerstones for events it has planned between now and the election day. With this in mind the group will provide easy-to-find information, create fun events to increase participation, and launch initiatives to make 2014 the most accessible election Kamloops has ever seen. The gauntlet has been thrown for us in Prince George to do the same. On September 30 the Kamloops Vote 50 Campaign brought a delegation to that city’s council asking for free transit and increased Handi-Dart hours on the day of the election. Vote 50 has a set of items that it would like to see the new councils of all three cities agree to when accepting the challenge for fun activities for the two cities which do not have the highest voter turnout November 15. Get out and vote ... there’s some bragging rights on the line here.
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he pressure for Victoria to figure out how it’s going to deal with the burgeoning liquefied natural gas industry got cranked up a notch this week. The BC LNG Alliance, which was formed in Terrace earlier this week, put the pressure squarely on Victoria and Premier Christy Clark, who has been touting LNG as the savior of the province since before the last election. “The new LNG industry in British Columbia is not a foregone conclusion,” said David Keane, President of the BC LNG Alliance, to the Vancouver Board of Trade. “If LNG is to be viable in this province, our industry, along with each level of government, will have to make some difficult decisions in order to cross the finish line.” This comes on the heels of Petronas making noise that it could delay coming into B.C. by 10 years. Keane said the natural gas exports to the U.S. are declining and that there is a “small window of opportunity” to sell LNG globally. Make no mistake about this, this is about the LNG industry wanting the best deal on taxes it can get from the province. The question for Clark is, do they apply the same five conditions they’ve applied to the Northern Gateway project, or come up with special rules for LNG?
Stand up to ISIS bullies Canada does not want to go to war. As a people, we are them to return to a civilized and caring life. Not all of them known as a kindly and caring bunch and most of the time get back there. Pity them, salute them, and care for them. one of the first in line to aid the less fortunate. From the No, we do not want to fight but what do we do when evil birth of this unique nation of ours we have been threatens us and others? the peacemakers who dearly would like everyFrom the dawn of history and beyond there body in the global sandbox to play nice. has been bullies who would inflict their will That said, at times of crisis, we are a nation upon others using pain and fear. From the of individuals who show great bravery and schoolyard bully, to the street gang, to organized spirit in fighting against those who would harm crime to those with a fanatical cause are with others. We have a military history perhaps us. They are devoid of care. They are devoid of summed up by the image of individuals coming compassion. They are unfeeling. They are evil. together and risking all to set the world right. To accede to their demands of the moment We do not want war with anyone. Those only invite further demands and greater atrowe march off to fight the cruel and insane of cious behaviour. It only reinforces their belief the world who would dominate others; return that cruel force can make other do as they bid. ONSIDE bloodied and wounded even when they are If the European nations had faced down the VICBOWMAN tyrant Adolf Hitler at an early stage, it is likely whole in body. No one who has been involved in active combat ever emerges without some the bloody war would never have happened. level of PTSD. Constant retreats in the name of peace allowed him and his Those who have seen the brutality of dead and segmented other human misfits to build and consolidate their power bodies of other humans or smelled the disgusting decay of base. The ultimate result was the carnage of the Second flesh as it putrefies never forget. War is not the exciting and World War. dramatic event we see in movies and on television. Those The bully must be neutered. They must not be allowed to mediums cannot communicate the pain and despair real dominate the peaceful majority. We do not want war. We combat consists of. want to be caring and compassionate. We want to help those The experience of witnessing carnage and cruelty, not even in need. previously imagined, takes a heavy toll on an individual. That is what we wish to be but we cannot if we are domiAdd to that the constant psychological strain that the breath nated by cruel fanatics. you are now taking, awake or asleep, could well be your last. We must defend ourselves from those who are motivated It is amazing how many of them emerge into a normal life. by evil. Otherwise we are doomed to lives of insignificant Somehow they park the pain in some deep place allowing slavery. circulation@pgfreepress.com | 250-564-0005
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Park your phone It is a troubling addiction, causing grief on a regular basis now for enforcement officers. Drugs? No. Alcohol? Nope. Cellphones. Members of the Vernon-North Okanagan RCMP detachment’s North Okanagan Traffic Services and Integrated Road Safety Unit, combined with the Vernon Citizens Patrol, conducted a distracted driving test for North Okanagan media this week. A course was established behind the Vernon fire hall, and participants had to negotiate through the obstacles – which included stop, yield and playground signs, crosswalks cutouts with people on them – while trying to send a text message on their phone. Everybody who took the course failed, including two police officers, both of whom missed or bumped into signs. So if you’re distracted while walking, imagine texting while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. Your eyes aren’t on the road, they’re on your phone. Police say that fatalities as a result of a person texting on their phone while driving have now surpassed the number of fatals involving impaired driving. The fine for texting while driving is $167 and three demerit points. Though one wonders if a fine that hits harder in the pocketbook would act as more of a deterrent? Cellphones are an everyday part of life, and officers agree they are like an addiction. But they should not be part of everyday life when you’re behind the wheel of a vehicle. There’s no reason, no excuse, no story important enough that a driver can’t pull over to answer a phone or send a text instead of doing so while driving. The answer is really simple: leave the phones alone while driving. We’ll all benefit from it. - Vernon Morning Star
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Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Marg Gentes stands at the mirror of a beautiful oak hall stand, one of many antiques that she and her husband Paul (they own Marg and Paul’s Antiques) brought from Wetaskiwin, Alberta, for last weekend’s 24th annual South Bowl Community Antiques and Collectibles Fair.
Politicians keeping mum on Site C Editor: If citizens of British Columbia are going to be forced from their lands and livelihoods, don’t they deserve to be heard directly by the decision-makers? When I met with Liberal Energy Minister Richard Neufeld in 2006, he agreed (in writing) on behalf of the Crown, to have cabinet members meet with Peace Valley farmers and ranchers, before making a decision to evict them for the Site C dam.
In mid-August this year, I emailed copies of Mr. Neufeld’s letter to the provincial Ministers of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources, as well as the premier. I requested that they visit the Peace and meet with affected residents, before their final decision on Site C, which is anticipated this month. I also sent registered letters. Hearing nothing by mid-September, I phoned each ministry and yet still have not received the
courtesy of a response. It is now October and the decision soon is approaching. It is unethical for these decision-makers not to fully consider and bear the weight of their determinations by meeting face-toface with those whose lives will be drastically impacted by such decisions. Ken Forest Director Peace Valley Environment Association
Good job on firefighter supplement Editor: I was so pleased to see the volunteer firefighters from Prince George and area recognized by your paper recently. Somehow saying “Thank you” to those extraordinary folks who really take volunteering to a new level doesn’t seem enough. This is the kind of community caring that makes Prince George such a wonderful
place to live, work and raise a family. And a big applause to the Free Press for promoting the good news for us. Prince George is without a doubt one of the cities in B.C. where volunteering really takes on hands and feet. Thank you to you all. Jo Nore Volunteer Prince George
Just say ‘no’ to putting fluoride in Prince George city water Editor: There is a debate over the addition of fluoride in our drinking water. Both sides have good arguments and can easily sway our opinion. Let me present mine. In 2009, Scientific American published an article titled: “Tests Find More Than 200 Chemicals in Newborn Umbilical Cord Blood.” (www.scientificamerican.com/article/newborn-babies-chemicals-exposurebpa/) This means that our children have inherited our chemical body burden. It is not surprising that they are sicker than previous generations. A number of diseases have appeared in our midst and others, like cancer, have increased to epidemic proportion.
More and more couples are infertile and others are facing sexual dysfunction. There are more girls being born in industrialized countries then boys. “Reduces Ratio of Male to female Births in Several Industrial Countries (1998).” In addition obesity is increasing. Why is that? (www.google.ca/search?q=More+girl s+are+born+in+industrialized+countr ies&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org. mozilla:en-GB:official&client=firefoxa&channel=sb&gfe_ rd=cr&ei=SQcvVPbAK8GV8QfE_ICoBw) Maybe it is because there is hardly any natural fibre in our cloths. Our bottles and food containers are made of petroleumderived products. Our water is distributed
through PVC pipes, our cookware is mostly aluminium or Teflon. We have triclosan in our toothpaste, paraben in our medication and estrogen-mimicking compounds surrounding us. Where does it end? Water supplies from areas surrounded by large population, have found traces of pharmaceutical in water. These are not filtered out by conventional water treatment. Health Canada is aware of the problem and are looking at ways to measures these in PPB (parts per billion). Now you are asking the population of Prince George to ingest fluoride without knowing what type of long-term synergistic effects it will have on our health. What is the interaction of Fluoride with endocrine
disrupters, chemicals and pharmaceutical? Fluoride is known to have a direct effect on the pineal gland. This gland secretes melatonin, which regulates our sleeping pattern. If this gland becomes calcify, and unfortunately it is in industrialized countries, people and especially children, experience sleep disturbance that requires medication. Public Health is aware of how our exposure to chemicals is affecting our general health. It is my belief that, it is better to air on the side of caution when we cannot, with certainty, say what will be the long-term outcome on us all and our succeeding generation. Say no to fluoride in our water. Rosemary Stephen Prince George
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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE 45th Annual General Meeting
Date: October 21, 2014 Location: Prince George Native Friendship Centre 6:00 PM – Registration & Stew/Bannock 6:30 PM – Annual General Meeting
Power of Friendship Hall 1600 - 3rd Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Phone (250) 564-3568
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Age is the inequality gap Paul Strickland Special to the Free Press The Conference Board of Canada has joined centre-right mainstream media and right-wing think tanks in predicting divisive growth in inequality of income and benefits between old and young. “Three decades of progress in reducing income inequality between men and women has been accompanied by a growing earnings gap between younger and older workers that could threaten future economic growth and social stability,” the Conference Board said in a report titled The Bucks Stop Here: Trends in Income Inequality between Generations, released Sept. 23 The average disposable income of Canadians between 50 and 54 is now 64 per cent higher than that of 25- to 29-yearolds, up from 47 per cent in the mid-1980s, the Conference Board observes. “This trend in inequality, if it continues, could both limit future economic growth and trigger growing conflict between older haves and younger have-nots,” its report concludes. “Age rather than gender is becoming the new divide in our society,” David Stewart-Patterson, Conference Board vicepresident and co-author of the report, said in an accompanying media release. “We all know the stories – all our kids getting really good educations but too many of them are still stuck in their parents’ basements, still in low-end service jobs that don’t really take advantage of all the education we’ve paid for.” The Conference Board seems to think the growing income gap between older and younger Canadians is either the fault of the older people or is a natural development, like a harbour that has silted up over time and now needs to be dredged. In fact, it is the result of deliberate government policy promoted by large or multinational corporations – the trend toward contracting-out since the late 1970s; willful neglect in sitting back while high-wage union jobs are shipped overseas; and free-trade agreements that allow cheap products manufactured in countries with horrid working conditions to come into Canada to undercut Canadian products made under more humane conditions. In addition, governments have cut
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civil service positions to an unreasonable extent, and imposed moratoriums on hiring, wage freezes or limitations on wage increases well below the rise in the cost of living. Young people’s access to paid entry-level positions has been reduced by the failure to enforce labour standards against the gross misuse of lengthy unpaid internships, and by the heavy use of temporary foreign workers in sectors like the fast-food industry that had been the starting point for teens seeking to get into the paid work force. Legislation to weaken unions has also put downward pressure on wage levels for younger people. With union power reduced, employers in the manufacturing sector can essentially impose two-tier contracts to the detriment of younger workers under threat of implementing massive layoffs or moving the plant out of the country. If the wage gap between younger and older workers is, adjusted for inflation, greater now than 30 or 40 years ago, it is not because of the greed, selfishness, willful neglect or self-satisfied unconcern of older people. Many members of the older generation themselves face replacement by temporary foreign workers, as at some chartered banks last year and some foreign-owned mines in 2012, and many others find themselves downsized into early retirement or precarious part-time employment. People in late middle age who have managed to maintain full-time, high-wage employment and remain financially comfortable often help their children with the costs of postsecondary education or down payments on their first homes. If the Conference Board of Canada and other authorities planning this country’s economic future want to improve incomes and job prospects for young people entering the work force, they might start by replacing free trade with a policy of fair trade with countries that do not have democratic institutions or the same or comparable labour standards and environmental and safety standards as Canada. They might advocate that labour standards offices be appropriately staffed and that their inspectors be given greater powers. They could take these and many other policy measures to stop the current race to the bottom for most workers under uncontrolled globalization.
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Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Angela Prosser gives her daughter Brianna a congratulatory hug as the two cross the finish line at Sunday’s CIBC Run for the Cure. Besides taking part in the run to honour her grandmother Alda, Brianna also celebrated her 10th birthday on Sunday.
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Carrier Appreciation Week October 5 – 11, 2014 International Carrier Appreciation Week recognizes the importance and hard work of newspaper carriers around the world including our very own in Prince George. The PG Free Press would like to take the time to say “Thank You” No matter how good the reporting is, and how many ads and Áyers are in the paper – unless it gets delivered properly – the paper will fail. Newspaper General Manager Ron Drillen took on a route of his own last Friday and gave a carrier a much needed day off… with pay. It is extremely important for the management of our newspaper to fully appreciate how much work our carriers are doing for us.
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TERESA MALLAM | 250.564.0005 | arts@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com VESTUARIO On Friday, Oct. 10 starting at 7 p.m., there will be an opening reception at the Groop Gallery for artist Jose Delgado-Guevara and his new exhibition entitled Vestuario. DelgadoGuevara, well known for making music with the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, previously had a show of earlier works at Rustad Galleria. Groop Gallery is located at 1127 Third Avenue. For more information visit www. groopgallery.com.
UN DAY United Nations Association in Canada, Prince George branch, presents a free public forum and dialogue on the post-2015 development agenda. The forum takes place Monday, Oct. 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at UNBC the Gathering Place, Room 5-123. The forum will be followed by a UN Day Fundraising Dinner at Twisted Cork Restaurant at 7 p.m. For more information on the forum or fundraiser phone Giulliana Tamblyn at 250-962-5565. For tickets phone Fabiola at 250-613-7706 or e-mail UNACPG@gmail.com.
COOKIE DOUGH The Elder Citizens Recreation Association is having its seventh annual frozen cookie dough and pastry dough sale. There are seven varieties to choose from. Each package contains three one-pound logs of frozen cookie dough for $10. Baking instructions included. For more details or to order phone 250-5619381. The last day to order is Wednesday, Nov. 12.
KIDNEY WALK The 2014 Prince George Kidney Walk takes place Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Northern Sports Centre, UNBC. One in 10 Canadians have kidney disease. Come out with friends, family members and enjoy a 2.5 kilometre walk and support people living with kidney disease and organ donor program participation. Registration starts at 1 p.m. Walk begins at 2 p.m.
Humanizing the Highway Sarah de Leeuw essay on Highway of Tears wins awards Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Author Sarah de Leeuw, a UNBC associate professor with the Northern Medical Program, has won two prestigious Western Magazine Awards for her creative non-fiction essay titled Soft Shouldered that appeared in Prism International, a literary journal. Her piece won the provincial award for B.C./Yukon and took first place in the Human Experience category. The essay discusses the “Highway of Tears” from a personal point of view. de Leeuw who has a PhD in historical-cultural geography, says it is intended to humanize stories of the women who have been killed or gone missing in northern B.C. “I think in some terrifying ways our society in this county is such that violence against Aboriginal women and girls has been normalized. It’s not normal. It’s an epidemic tragedy that has somehow desensitized the entire country,” said de Leeuw in an interview with the Free Press. The author said we should keep in mind that the lost women could be our daughters, our sisters, our aunts, our grandmothers or our mothers. “We have movement in this country to follow national recommendations made by Judge Wally Oppal [Missing Women Commission of Inquiry] that – although he was looking into the [serial killer] Robert Pickton case. We know there is still systemic racism and those of us who live in this country have to understand this in a real and personalized way.” Ultimately that is what she
Courtesy UNBC Sarah de Leeuw, with the Prism journal that contains her award winning essay.
writes about, says de Leeuw. “Soft Shouldered is a memoir piece,” she said. “I grew up in the North and when I was a teenager I used to hitchhike all over the Charlottes. “In so many cases, I’ve picked up women (on the highway) who are fleeing domestic violence, or trying to see parents or grandparents or they are going to their doctors’ appointments. I’ve picked up teenagers hitchhiking to get to sports events.” These are ordinary women – with limited travel options, says de Leeuw.
“They are living their lives to the best of their ability – and they are at risk. When I hear [Prime Minister] Harper’s plan to combat crime and his suggestions that we don’t need a national inquiry, just a tightening of the criminal justice system. Well, it’s not just about that, it’s about a set of social circumstances in normal everyday lives that drive women to hitchhike.” The area she writes about, an 800-kilometre stretch along Highway 16, which connects Prince George and Prince Rupert, has in recent years come to be
known as the Highway of Tears because of the large number of young mostly First Nations women last seen hitchhiking, who have gone missing. Some of the women (murders date back to the 1960s) have been found murdered, others are still missing so their families and loved ones still have no closure and no answers. Sarah de Leeuw’s essay Soft Shouldered was also a finalist piece for a National Magazine Award in 2014. The riveting essay appears in the Prism Issue 52.1.
Games for all tastes at annual convention Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Kobolds and pirates and Cthulhu, oh my. On Oct. 18 and 19, gamers from the region will gather for NPC-Con, a chance to show off their skills in a wide variety of games. Organizer Matthew Amsel says there will be a game for almost every taste. “We’ll have Dungeons and Dragons, Seventh Sea, Kobolds Ate My Baby, Call of Cthulhu,” he says. “We’ll also have a feature board game in each session. It gives us an excuse to crack open games from our collections we might not play very much.” As well as the variety of role-playing games and
board games being run on the lower level of Knox United Church, there will also be videogame tournaments, miniatures and Magic tournaments. Amsel says there will also be a few special guests. “Reality Skimming Press will be up on Saturday. They will be highlighting the Okal Rel universe books and having some fun with book giveaways.” Local artist Rebecca Conway will also be displaying some of her work, as well as holding a workshop on character drawing and design. This is the fifth Northern Players Connection convention, and people who have attended them in the past will recognize some of the other events. “There will be a silent auction run by the local Live Action Role Playing group,” Amsel says.
“The proceeds will be split between their group and AimHi. “We will also be holding a costume contest again, as well as setting some space aside for other board games. There will also be a number of vendor tables set up.” If you want to make sure you get into the games you want to play, the best way is to go to www. npc-con.ca and follow the link to pre-register. Amsel says it’s also a good way to save money. “Registration is $10 a day or $15 for the weekend, but if you register by Oct. 12, it’s just $10 for the weekend.” While younger players are encouraged in most of the events, Amsel says they are requiring players under the age of 12 to register with their parents.
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SODA supper for Sanuha trip Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com The difficult but rewarding work continues with a team of Canadian student physiotherapists from UBC working in the villages of Samuha, India. Hillary Crowley, founder of the Samuha Overseas Development Association (SODA) has been involved since the 1990s, working with children, youth and adults who live in impoverished conditions and have physical disabilities or limb and mobility limitations. There will be a traditional Indian dinner on Nov. 1 with ethnic dancing, henna, entertainment and silent auction. Proceeds from the event go towards continuing the work of SODA, which tries to improve the lives of men, women and children in India helping them towards a better future.
The work with the people – and most recently a project to develop a building for spinal cord injury and early intervention centre for children under six – has been personally rewarding, says Crowley. However, this year, she will not be travelling to India for the program but instead will leave the work in the capable hands of a graduate physiotherapist and four students. “Andrea Mendoza was one of the students I had with me three years ago for her practicum in Samuha and she was interested in the work we did there with children. Now she works with children in Vancouver. She went there in January with four students. She’s so full of enthusiasm, so I know that she will inspire people over there.” Mendoza will be at the Nov. 1 dinner to show a video of her work overseas and talk about her experiences. For her part, Crowley will present a slide show of the history and work of
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SODA and how Prince George people helped fund the rehabilitation programs. Crowley, a physiotherapist and well-known philanthropist, received the Enid Graham Memorial Award last year for her work overseas, presented by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. At the same event, physiotherapy student Phil Sheppard received top student award – that’s how he and Crowley met. He took a job in Smithers and will now travel to India in January, to work first in Samuha for a six-week term before he starts another overseas project. Photo submitted The SODA organization has Andrea Mendoza works with a child in Samuha last year. a goal to raise $10,000 each year through its dinners, silent are children with polio – and provide locally found auctions, sale of recipe books materials such as PVC pipe and wood for the manand Indian crafts. ufacture of calipers, crutches and special shoes. All funds raised by SODA go directly to the The annual Samuha Overseas Development disability program in India – $3,000 covers all Association (SODA) fundraiser Indian Buffet is orthotic, prosthetic and other aids and appliances being held on Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Hart Crown that are required for the total project for one year Banquet Hall, 3955 John Hart Highway, located 5.5 in one area. As well as therapy services, Samuha kilometres north of the John Hart Bridge. also has tailoring training and other income genDoors open at 6 p.m. Dinner at 6:30 p.m. eration programs so that the disabled can support The event includes traditional Indian dancing by themselves financially. college students, turban wrapping demonstration, Samuha has projects in five locations and operhenna painting and silent auction. ates in more than 150 villages reaching over 600 Ticket price is by donation and 100 per cent of people with disabilities, mostly children. They all donation goes to assist a person with a disability. To depend on SODA to provide funding for children reserve your seats, please send an e-mail to soda. and disability workers. sec@gmail.com or call Lesley at 250-964-7081. For About 20 rehabilitation workers work with more, visit the website at www.samuha.ca. people with all types of disability – the majority
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Long surgery wait keeps senior away from work Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Think the wheels of justice turn slowly? Talk to local people who have been waiting one year or more to be wheeled into operating rooms for cataract procedures. When he phoned the Free Press two weeks ago, after a Sept. 26 story appeared about a senior who was told she’d have to wait one year to gget cataract surgery, g y Bob Jones (not his real name)) ha had d al alre already read adyy be been en w wai waiting aiti ting ng one year for the same operation. peeraattio ion. “We’re in the same boat,” he said. Eye specialists confirmed last year that his cataract condition is serious and that surgery is necessary. That was in November 2013. Jones is still waiting for orr a surgery date. The 71-year-old, a retired heavy machineryy operator, was curious to know if his eyes had ngg worsened during his long d wait. So in March he paid about $60 so he could see eee – we well well, ll, visi llll, vvisit vi isit sit – hi his op his opto optomtom to misit it per year is is cover covered ed d etrist for an update (onlyy one vi visit by his medical plan). Like many seniors, Jones has a small income and wants to go back to work at his former job where he’s been offered a casual position. All he needs now is to have his good eyesight restored because cataracts have robbed him of his ability to see things clearly, particularly at night. “I don’t drive at night any more. At first I noticed a bit of a blur in my right eye and now it’s like a white fog,” he said, joking that the foggy days of fall don’t help any. “I’ve lived and worked here for the past 50 years, and I’ve paid my taxes and all I want to do is get an eye fixed. Is that so much to ask?” he said. “When I first went in for my first eye appointment and heard how long it would be, I asked if I could go somewhere else to get my surgery done and I was told: ‘You’re free to go where ever you want but it will cost you money.’” The cost for out-of-town cataract surgery ranged from $4,000 to $5,000 – per eye, he said. “If I went somewhere else and paid that money out, I was told by my doctors that B.C. Medical Plan would not reimburse me. And [Prince George-Valemount] MLA Shirley Bond’s office told me the same thing.” Jones is not sure if that quote is for a private clinic
or not. Money was also at the heart of the matter with another local man who developed cataract problems and had to go on paid medical leave from work. “This guy was waiting – and waiting – for surgery so his employer’s insurer had to put pressure on ‘the system’ to get him in for the procedure. He moved up the list and that reduced his original estimated wait time from one year to six months.” Usually, the process involves paper work for eye doctors and an appointment for the patient to get eye measurements p prior rior to surgery. surggery. y In h his is ccas case, asee, as e, ttha that haat h at wa wass aal allll completed comp co mp ple l te months ago, said JJo Jones. ones Another woman p patient atieen he talked to reccently entlly went to Kamloops ffo for or h her e cataract surgery, so sshe so h too could avoid tthe th he w wait times in Prince G George, eorr he added. As for JJo Jones, ones the wait continues tth though houg there has been p pr progress. rogr ““Th They took measureme m ments ent (in March), filled ou o out u utt m more papers and ssa said aid iit would be a two to tthree to hr month wait at most, mo m ost ” he said. “After that tti time, ime, I called the booking d depa department epa p rt rtme ment nt aatt the th he hos h hospital ospit itall tto o se seee w where I was on the wait llist and d they h said d I wasn’t’ even on their radar yet and they advised me to go back to my doctor.” So Jones retraced his steps which led him back to his optometrist’s office and a referral back to the ophthalmologist. Last week came the good news. Or so he thought. Jones was told when he went for his latest appointment that he’d been “bumped up” high on the surgical wait list, he thought because he’s at risk for losing his license to drive. “When I went in July, I heard that operating time was ‘tight.’ They told me my surgery would be done in late November or early December but when I called a booking clerk to check on my date, I was told my opthalmologist didn’t have surgical time available for those months. So I guess it will be later.” Jones has no concerns about getting the surgery. “I had to have little bits of steel removed from my eye. They used a little magnet to just pull it out, it was kind of interesting. That’s back in the day we didn’t wear protective goggles,” he said, adding he’s not sure if those earlier injuries led to his current cataract problems. Jones’ only concern now is ‘seeing’ that his surgery is done soon so he can get back to work and enjoy his golden years with restored eyesight.
Northern Health responds Cataract and other eye surgeries are on the increase in Prince George, according to statistics compiled by Northern Health. For the first eight months of 2014, there were 550 opthalmologist procedures performed (the category includes cataract, glaucoma and other eye operations) at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia (UHNBC) – compared with 546 surgeries performed for the entire year in 2011 and 775 during all of 2012. In 2013 there were 1,036 eye surgery procedures performed at the local hospital. Numbers for 2014 are expected to be about the same as last year, with close to 1,000 eye procedures performed at the local hospital. On Monday, Jonathan Dyck, lead public affairs and media relations person for Northern Health, spoke to the Free Press following a Sept. 26 story about a senior’s frustration about being told she would face a one-year wait for cataract surgery in Prince George. She opted to find another eye specialist and travel to the Lower Mainland so she could have
her procedure done months earlier, in time for Christmas. Approximately 400 people are still on a waiting list for cataract procedures or for opthalmologist surgeries, said Dyck, who added that Northern Health is very aware of the lengthy wait lists and they are taking active steps towards a solution. “Currently Northern Health is completing a full review of services. We recognize that there is a longer waiting list for (these surgeries) and we are working with the surgeons [three opthalmologists perform surgeries at UHNBC to find a solution.” They will be looking at factors like operating room capacity and schedules. In the meantime, Dyck said patients can discuss their health care issues and concerns – including wait times for cataract surgeries – with people at Northern Health who are there to help. “It’s important for people to feel if they have concerns or questions about wait times, that we are always happy to talk with them about their health care and see if there are options available for them,” said Dyck.
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Events set for Homelessness Week Homelessness Action Week runs Oct. 12 to 18, but the problem of homelessness lasts all year. Prince George has the following events planned in conjunction with this week: On Friday, Oct. 10 there will be a Thanksgiving Lunch at the Fire Pit at noon. Sunday, Oct. 12 St. Vincent de Paul will have a Thanksgiving Dinner at Sacred Heart at 11:30 a.m. On Tuesday, Oct. 14 there is a Connect Day at the Prince George Native Friendship Centre is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
On Thursday, Oct. 16 Room 2-122 College of New Caledonia starting at 6:30 p.m. Presentation: Spaces, Places and States of Mind – homelessness, housing and alternative communities. This current version of a video series by Dr. Eric Weissman takes a long and wide look at how city spaces have been contested by homeless people fighting for the right to build camps in the U.S. and Canada. The film begins with Toronto’s infamous Tent City and follows the ex-residents of this modern shantytown as they transition through rent-supplemented housing. While examining the interplay of addiction, alcoholism and mental health in the transitional housing experiences of once homeless people, the focus then shifts to the first legally sanctioned shantytown in U.S. history, Dignity Village in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Weissman examines the relationship between different kinds of housing and the physical and mental wellbeing of people who otherwise would be homeless and asks what room there is in current plans to end homelessness for unconventional Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Elvis is in the building – at the South Bowl Community Antiques alternatives to housing and Collectibles Fair on Saturday where Marilyn Chamberlain programs and other (Lady M’s Boutique) had her booth of collector plates, crystal popular models. and fine china. The two-day fundraiser event at the Roll-A-Dome The film will be of attracted lots of vendors and buyers. interest to anyone
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Press on Thursday. “The premise of the show is that it forces our imagination – my imagination in creating it – to see how far we can push the envelope with characters and story line. So I came up with Fun and Games. It’s based on the kind of creative play that children can have during a play date or just by themselves at home with very simple things around them. Games like I Spy and Hide and Seek, all kids learn those games and they can have a lot of fun in a limited space.” When Fun and Games comes to the stage, children will want to connect and to participate with what’s going on, said Caplette. Some of the new choreography comes from Caplette’s experience as a dancer. “I am in love with theatre and ballet is my anchor to that but I’ve also danced contemporary and what they call now show dancing. So I’ve brought some of my dance techniques into the moves for the performers. This is a Broadway-type show that is suitable for all ages so people can bring their babies or their grandmothers. For this show, I’ve tapped into circus arts.” Caplette said the show features a performer on a Cyr wheel who does imaginative spins and rolls on stage, an amazing feat to watch – and one sure to provide an awe factor for an all ages audience. “One of our artists was able to train this summer in that art form. So we’ve put that number into a scene that we call X and O’s.” Toopy and Binoo are recognized all over the world and Caplette says when children (or adults) see their favourite characters first come on stage, there is a “loud roar” from the audience. “For them it’s like us seeing our favourite rock star, like when I went to see Paul McCartney and the Beatles. With these characters (recognized from TV shows and live performances) all you hear for the first few minutes is squeals of delight coming from the
audience. The performers back stage feel that energy and there is electricity in the air and the pace picks up.” Speaking of pacing, Caplette says the show is designed for young audiences so there’s a 35 minute show, then a break, followed by another 35 minute show so children can really enjoy themselves.” “We’ve found that’s the perfect attention span for every age group,” she says. Caplette has performed internationally with Canada’s leading dance companies: Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal and Royal Winnipeg Ballet. She’s travelled the globe and toured with rock opera ballet Tommy (in Greece), with Giselle (in Tokyo), and with Romeo and Juliet in Russia. She’s performed in more than 400 cities in 19 countries. Caplette first discovered her love of performing arts as a young girl. Her mother owned a dance studio in Vancouver and from the age of five, Caplette showed talent for choreography and playwriting. From a young age Caplette’s been passionate about dance, theatre, musical collaboration and travel. Koba Entertainment’s newest theatrical production, Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games is one of the producer’s long list of original stage shows. The show’s creative team includes musical director and Juno award winner Norman Foote, projection and scenic designer, Beth Kates, and costume designers Anne Armit, Maydwell Mascotts and Kevin McGuire. Toopy and Binoo is based on the best-selling children’s books by Dominique Jolin. The characters made their television debut in 2005 and the show is seen in dozens of countries including Canada (Treehouse TV.) Toopy and Binoo: Fun and Games show comes to CN Centre Thursday, Oct. 23. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are sold at all Ticketmaster outlets.
Heartbeat group deals with suicide Anyone who has experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide can get help with the healing from a local group called Heartbeat. The group was organized to help survivors absorb the impact of the selfinflicted death and to offer comfort, empathetic understanding and acceptance and to support each other toward healthy resolution of the grief. Heartbeat does not replace therapy but it works to help people understand the conflicts they feel about the death and work towards resolving those feelings and also to relieve some of the isolation they may feel following this kind of loss. Heartbeat is facilitated through the sponsorship of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA.) Meetings are held at the CMHA office at 555 George Street, the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information contact Sandra Galletti at 250-961-9330 or write galletti@telus.net.
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Nova Voce gets Wicked Nove Voce Choral Society presents its award-winning choir with a
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BUILDING INSPECTOR for the DISTRICT OF KITIMAT (Regular Full Time Position) Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager processes building permit applications, performs inspections, reviews drawings and construction for conformance with legislation, regulations and standards. Explains and enforces municipal bylaws. The successful applicant will have BOABC or Canadian Registered Building CertiďŹ cation (preference will be given to Level 2 certiďŹ cation or higher) and a minimum Class 5 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license. This bargaining unit position has a wage scale ranging from $37.94 - $45.90/hour (over 2 years) with a 35 hour work week. Submit detailed resumes, including references by: October 29, 2014 to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat BC V8C 2H7, Phone (250) 6328900,Fax (250) 632-4995, or e-mail dok@kitimat.ca. Community information can be obtained from our website at www.kitimat.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Long haul truck drivers Malla Transport Ltd. located at 11860 TEICHMAN ROAD, PRINCE GEORGE, BC,V2N 5C1 is looking for 5 F/T permanent positions at $25/hour. Duties include: Drive and operate truck trailer, record cargo information and trip details, perform pre trip & emergency repairs. Communicate with dispatcher. No formal education but workable spoken English, class 1 driving license and minimum of 1 yr driving exp. required. Email your resume to:
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Elizabeth Fry Society We are accepting applications for a permanent part time Child and Youth Transition House Worker position. The successful candidate will demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary to effectively conduct recreational activities with children and youth as well as to provide emotional support and feedback to this client group at the Transition House. The qualiÂżcations for this position are Grade 12 plus post secondary training in child care or a related Âżeld of up to one year, with six months related experience. This position requires Union membership. A job description is available by contacting our ofÂżce. Submit cover letter and resume by noon October 16, 2014 to Bally Bassi, MA, Community, Social and Justice Programs Manager, 1575 - 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3L9.
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PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3), and Mechanics. Successful candidates will be self-motivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and a drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca
$18/hr (F/t, Pmt) Educ: none. Exp:1+yrs. Duties: Supervise/coordinate cleaners. Inspect/ensure safety/cleanliness standards. Recommend and arrange services. Hire/train/schedule staff. Estimate budget. May receive payments & perform cleaning. Lang: English. Spanish as asset. Work: various locations in Prince George. Contact Patricia in SLICC Professional Services at: 7732 Loyola Dr, Prince George, BC V2N 3M5 Apply with resume to: slicc_professional_serv @yahoo.ca or fax: 604.261.2946
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CLEANING SUPERVISOR
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Prince Rupert Grain Ltd operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualiŵed applicants for the following position.
ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIST
The ideal candidate will have a high degree of troubleshooting experience, possess a superior technical background and have the desire to work in industrial maintenance setting. You will be familiar with RS view and new generation process controls such as AB control logix, VFD’s and communications networks and a variety of sensory equipment including electronic scales and modulating gate controllers. This opportunity is a union position and shift work will be required. The successful applicant will be required to participate in a Company sponsored pre-employment medical examination. Currently this position is paid $40.66/hr in addition, PRG offers a comprehensive hourly employee beneŵt program.
School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes)
Interested individuals who want to join a great team are invited to submit their resumes in conŵdence by October 24, 2014 to:
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Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. PO Box 877 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hr@prgrain.bc.ca Prince Rupert Grain LTD is an equal opportunity employer
P.O. Box 129, Vanderhoof, B.C. V0J 3A0 Telephone: (250) 567-2284 • FAX: (250) 567-4639
Required Immediately in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Fraser Lake and Burns Lake areas This is an excellent opportunity for a semi-retired person and/or a “stay at home Mom or Dad” seeking part-time employment. Work early in the morning and afternoon with the midday off. When the kids are out of school, you are too. The starting wage is $24.36 per hour as per the current CUPE Collective Agreement. QUALIFICATIONS: • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) • Valid Class II Driver’s License with Air Endorsement • If you have a Class 5 – we will assist in acquiring your Class 2 • Exemplary driving record as demonstrated by driver’s abstract • Clean Criminal Record Check • Excellent interpersonal skills with students in Grades K to 12 • Physical capability to perform the job duties
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Prince Rupert Grain Ltd operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualiŵed applicants for the following position.
The ideal candidate should have a high degree of troubleshooting experience and possess the ability to resolve hydraulic system faults. Experience in fabrication would be a deŵnite asset. You will be able to demonstrate a superior technical background and have the desire to work in industrial maintenance. Ideally the successful candidate will bring 10 years of experience performing general Millwright duties, with a proven safety and health record. You must hold a valid drivers license and an Interprovincial Red Seal Millwright ticket. Shift work will be required.
Lynn Maksymchak District Principal – Human Resources/Leadership Development School District No. 91 (Nechako Lakes) P.O. Box 129 Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Fax: (250) 567-4639 Email: cupejobs@sd91.bc.ca
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
You must possess exceptional organizational, analytical and planning skills, as well as strong leadership, supervisory, multi-tasking, communications and interpersonal skills. You will have as a minimum, an Electrical Trades Qualiŵcation (TQ) from a provincially recognized post secondary institution or another appropriate qualiŵcation/s such as an Electrical Engineering degree. Previous experience working with materials handling and process control equipment in a heavy industrial, union environment will be considered an asset. The primary role of the Maintenance Supervisor is supervising, planning and implementing all maintenance activities in the plant in order to maximize production while adhering to standard safe practices and procedures, environmental and legislative requirements. This position manages both in-house trades and contractors. You have a proven ability to motivate and direct crews in a safe, efŵcient and cost effective manner while developing and maintaining effective relationships with other supervisors, management and third parties. You will have experience working with RS view and new generation process controls such as AB control logix, PLC and wireless communications, high voltage motor controls, ŵre systems, locomotives, VFD’s and other electronic and electrical equipment. A strong commitment to safety, training, environmental protection will be considered assets. The successful applicant will be required to participate in a Company sponsored pre-employment medical examination.
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Please mail, fax or email resumes to:
EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Prince Rupert Grain Ltd operates a world-class, high-speed grain export terminal situated in Prince Rupert on the scenic north coast of British Columbia. The Maintenance department is currently seeking qualiŵed applicants for the following position.
PRG offers a competitive compensation package that includes a comprehensive employee beneŵt program. Interested individuals who want to join our team are invited to submit your resumes in conŵdence by October 31, 2014 to: Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. PO Box 877 Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hr@prgrain.bc.ca Prince Rupert Grain LTD is an equal opportunity employer
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Currently the position is paid $40.30/hr, in addition, PRG offers a comprehensive hourly employee beneŵt program.
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A pre-employment medical is required. Interested individuals who want to join a great team are invited to submit their resumes in conŵdence to us by October 24, 2014: Human Resources Department Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. 1300 Ridley Island Road Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3Y1 or Fax: (250) 627-8541 or email hr@prgrain.bc.ca Prince Rupert Grain Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer
Where are YOU in the JOB MARKET?? Need Some Help To Succeed? Are YOU Committed to YOUR FUTURE?? You could be eligible for the Aboriginal Training for Employment Program if you are Aboriginal and at least 18 years old and either: Unemployed and not received EI in the last 3 years or 5 years in the case of parental leave; or Employed without a high school diploma or lacking certification
Applications are now being accepted 17, 2014 Applications are being acceptedfor forNovember July 10, 2012
For More Information Contact Prince George Native Friendship Centre Marvene Layte, Coordinator 250-564-3568-Local 213213 or Email: marvene_layte@pgnfc.com 250-564-3568-Local or Email: mlayte@pgnfc.com
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Funding provided through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Agreement
PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 43+ years. We are seeking candidates for the following position(s) within our organization FAMILY WELLNESS DEPARTMENT Aboriginal Head Start Program Assistant/Bus Driver Closing October 23, 2014. HEALTH DEPARTMENT Native Healing Centre Youth A&D Counsellor Closing October 20, 2014 Aboriginal Child & Youth Wellness Program requires a Support Worker for Prince George. Support Workers for the following communities: McLeod Lake, Kwadacha, and Tsay Keh Dene. Closing October 20, 2014 A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifications of the position are available from the Prince George Native Friendship Centre’s web site at www.pgnfc. com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three (3) references detailing which position you are applying for, to Prince George Native Friendship Centre 1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-0924 E-mail: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Certified Millwright Babine Forest Products is currently searching for a Certified Millwright to join our Burns Lake operation. The successful candidate will have substantial knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair and maintenance. You will have experience installing equipment, machines, wiring or programs to meet specifications. You will be confident in determining the appropriate tools or equipment needed to complete a job and must be able to troubleshoot efficiently and be proficient with mathematics. The demands of this position require that you are in good physical condition, are able to visualize how something will look after it has been moved or rearranged, have the ability to see details at close range and have excellent manual dexterity and coordination. Preferred qualifications would be a minimum of 5 years in a sawmill environment and certification from a recognized institution. Good verbal and written communication is also necessary for this position. Please forward your resume by October 20, 2014 to: Anne Currie, Human Resources Assistant Babine Forest Products Limited #HRCanada@hamptonaffiliates.com Confidential fax 503-291-5591 Babine Forest Products, working jointly with First Nations, provides equal opportunity for employment including First Nation status privileges. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and the potential for career advancement. We wish to thank all those who apply; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. A relocation allowance is negotiable for the successful applicant.
Babine Forest Products Limited, Burns Lake BC
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Advertising Sales Representative Merritt Herald The Merritt Herald, an award winning twice-weekly newspaper, published in the Nicola Valley, is seeking a full time advertising consultant to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual, with an ability to multi-task in a fastpaced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle - we would like to meet you. While experience is an asset, it is not a prerequisite. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Theresa Arnold, Publisher Merritt Herald 2090 Granite Ave., P.O. Box 9 Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 e-mail: publisher@merrittherald.com
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Livestock DORPER Cross Sheep flock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.
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BUS MECHANIC TQ (10 MONTH)
LOCATION: Burns Lake Transportation Department HOURS OF WORK: 8 hours per day, 5 days per week DUTIES TO COMMENCE: Immediately RATE OF PAY: $28.76 per hour as per the current Collective Agreement
School District No.91 (Nechako Lakes) is seeking a highly motivated, progressive individual who would be interested in working as a Bus Mechanic in the Burns Lake Area. This individual would provide mechanical services, repairs and maintains school buses and District vehicles and equipment. The ideal candidate should demonstrate or meet the following criteria:
ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 470
KNOWLEDGE • Completion of Grade 12 (Dogwood CertiƂcate) • Valid B.C. Trades CertiƂcation in Commercial Vehicle Transport or Heavy Duty Mechanic • Propane CertiƂcation and Commercial Vehicle Inspection CertiƂcation • Valid B.C. Driver’s License – Class 5 Full Privileged with an exemplary driving record as demonstrated by a current driver’s abstract EXPERIENCE Experience gained through Trades QualiƂcation apprenticeship program inclusive of three years industry related experience Basic welding experience WHMIS CertiƂcate and familiarity with Work Safe BC (WCB) safety procedures
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SKILLS & ABILITIES • Thorough & current knowledge of the standards, practices, regulations, methods, tools & equipment of the trade • Physical capability to perform the job duties including working in inclement weather conditions • Understanding of the Motor Vehicle Act and the Commercial Vehicle Inspection Standards • Ability to use courtesy, tact and discretion to deal with or settle requests, complaints or clariƂcation of information • Ability to use judgment and initiative in identifying, adapting and applying procedures and approaches to address unusual problem situations and resolve most conƃicts • Basic ability to use computers For complete duties and responsibilities of this position, please contact Lynn Maksymchak at 250-567-2284 or lmaksymchak@sd91.bc.ca Applications will be accepted for the following position by: LYNN MAKSYMCHAK DISTRICT PRINCIPAL – HUMAN RESOURCES/LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 91 (NECHAKO LAKES) PO BOX 129 VANDERHOOF BC V0J 3A0
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FREE SCRAP CAR REMOVAL Immaculately clean! 195 Watson Cres. in prestigious Candy Cane Lane area. 1100 sq.ft: 4 bd (3up), 3 bath. Fully finished basement-rec room with wet bar, hidden storage. Newer furnace. Water softener, water purifier system, six appliances and window coverings included. Large private park-like fenced back yard with trees, RV parking, concrete patio. Carport, shed. Great neighbourhood 2 blocks from school, near shopping. Immediate possession (250)563-1025
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Datebook www.pgfreepress.com Friday Meat draw, Fridays, 4:306:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Fridays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Read-to-me Storytime, Fridays, 10-10:45 a.m., South Fort George Family Resource Centre, 1200 La Salle. Information: 250-614-0684. Dance, Fridays, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.
Harvest tea at the Hart Pioneer Centre Oct. 10 from 1-3 p.m.
Saturday Red Mountain hike, Oct. 11-13, meet at City Hall 7:20 a.m., Oct. 11. Dance, Oct. 11, 8 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Fall Fair, Oct.18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3590 Dufferin. Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market,
DP Todd Craft Fair Nov 8 & 9 10:00am to 4:00pm 4444 Hill Avenue *Concession & Free Draws* for table info: Tracey 250-564-4894 ext 203 dptoddcraftfair@gmail.com
Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Saturdays, 4:306:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway. Dance, Saturdays, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave.
Joseph is a 2 year old neutered male. Joseph is a very friendly, easy going, affectionate guy who loves to spend his days with his friends (people and other cats). Joseph would do good in a house with children as long they understand how to properly handle adult kitties.
If you are interested in this pet, please contact the North Cariboo BC SPCA at 250.562.5511 or visit us at: 4011 Lansdowne Road • northcariboo@spca.bc.ca This message brought to you by
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Sunday Coffeepot Mountain hike, Oct. 12, meet at City Hall, 8:50 a.m. Information: Pat 250563-1989. Nechako Public Market, Sundays, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Sundays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. Meat draw, Sundays, 3-5 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 1116 Sixth Ave. Crown Market, Sundays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., 3955 Hart Highway.
Monday Old Fashioned Thansgiving, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Huble Homestead. Canasta, Oct. 13, 7 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Royal Purple Ladies, meet second and fourth Monday of every month, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., Knox United Church basement. Information: Gys 250-563-4828 or Reta 250962-2740.
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Taking a look at the Canucks Yes, the NHL regular season is here and will end on April 11, 2015 with all 30 teams in action. The Vancouver Canucks have played the first of their 82 games. It’s a new era for the Canucks and while the team will likely be better on the ice, it may lack controversy. The volatile John Tortorella was replaced with rookie coach Willie Desjardins, who will not be challenging the Flames outside their dressing room
between periods. Desjardins, one can assume, won’t be asking the Sedins to block shots or have his top players get so much ice time they run out of gas in the second half. Ex-general manager Mike Gillis is not around as a punching bag. New GM Jim Benning and Super Boss Trevor Linden are rookies who aren’t expected to give any outlandish sound bites and will be given time. (Okay, at least half a season).
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My goodness, there’s not even Kesler isn’t the only player that a goalie controversy. Ryan Miller, left Vancouver, but the others the $6 million a year man, will won’t be missed much. Jason carry the load in net with Eddie Garrison was dealt to Tampa, DaLack in his more vid Booth received a familiar role as a compliance buyout back-up. All right, a and is now the Maple couple of bad games Leafs problem, and in a row for Miller Mike Santorelli, Zac may change the Dalpe and Jordan circumstances, but Schroeder found this is no Luongonew teams as free Schneider distracagents. In other tion. words, so what? With Ryan Kesler Besides the addiin Anaheim, it tion of Miller, the doesn’t appear there HART BEAT Canucks signed HARTLEYMILLER another free agent, are any veterans left that want a trade to Radim Vrbata, to a contender. We all know the Seplay with the Sedins. How long dins, Hamhuis, Bieksa and Burthis experiment lasts is questionrows are all content in Vancouver. able but it’s not like there are a lot So let’s add this up. The Caof other options. nucks are mostly a veteran team Center Nick Bonino and with not a lot of personality, few defenceman Luca Sbisa, acquired contentious issues and a front from the Ducks in the Kesler office that could win a popularity trade, can be argued is more contest. This could be perceived quantity than quality. as boring, certainly a change The acquisition of forward from prior years. Derek Dorsett from the Rangers Last season, with one fiasco will add grit and it was worth the after another, the Canucks faded gamble to trade for 23-year-old down the stretch and plummeted centre Linden Vey from L.A., to 12th in the West and 25th in who was lost in the Kings orgathe league, only ahead of Calgary, nization. Edmonton, Islanders, Florida and The Canucks were the lowBuffalo. In addition, despite high est scoring team in the Western price talent, they were just 26th Conference last season with 196 on the power play. goals, only 10 behind LA. This Of course, they will shape isn’t to suggest the Canucks even up in 2014-15. Nearly every remotely resemble the Kings, but player underachieved under it does propose goals for can be Tortorella, in his one disastrous overrated. season. Only Chris Tanev showed Alex Edler isn’t as bad as his noticeable improvement under -39 rating. In fact he was +28 for “Torts” while most of the others his career prior to the 2013-14 regressed. season. So how much will he im-
prove is a similar question to how much the team will improve? This is where the debate begins. Vancouver is not in the class of the California teams, Chicago or even St Louis. I’m not sure if Colorado was a flash in the pan in Patrick Roy’s first season there, but let’s give the Avalanche the benefit of the doubt and if the Avs slide there’s always at least one team that moves into the upper echelon that wasn’t supposed to be there. The Canucks are not a legitimate threat to win the Cup, but I suspect they are a playoff team. The Pick: the Canucks to place a pedestrian seventh out of 14 in the NHL Western Conference. From The Quote Rack: An ESPN poll of fan satisfaction rates Toronto’s NHL club last of 122 professional sports teams. That’s the Leafs for ya: when they finally finish first, it’s for being worst. Comedy writer RJ Currie (www.Sportsdeke.com) The design of the new Golden State Warriors arena is said to resemble a toilet. When it rains, can the lid be closed? Comedy writer TC Chong of Vancouver (alwaysfunny.com/) Hartley Miller is the sports director and morning news anchor for radio station The Goat 94.3 He also writes for hqprincegeorge. com. Send along a quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@thegoatrocks. ca Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller
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An Olympic medalist and Canadian hockey icon will give the keynote address at the inaugural UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast fundraiser on Friday, March 20 at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre. Hayley Wickenheiser is regarded as one of the best female hockey players in the world. As a decorated Olympian, she led her team to four gold medals and one silver medal as well as being named the most valuable player in both 2002 and 2006. Aside from her international success, Wickenheiser took on the challenge of pursuing a kinesiology degree at the University of Calgary while being a member of the Dinos women’s hockey team. “The opportunity to welcome Hayley to our community to celebrate varsity athletics is amazing,” says UNBC Athletics Director Loralyn Murdoch. “She’s an Olympian, a member of the International Olympic Committee’s athletes commission, a varsity athlete, and has had an impact on all levels of Canadian athletics, from youth at the grass roots to our Olympians. UNBC Athletics looks forward to celebrating this excellence with the community as part of the University’s 25th Anniversary.” The UNBC Timberwolves Legacy Breakfast is a major fundraiser of athletic scholarships for the 80 student-athletes competing on behalf of UNBC in Canadian Interuniversity Sport soccer and basketball. In addition to their commitment to their studies, varsity athletes spend up to 20 hours a week training and competing as members of the UNBC Timberwolves varsity programs. Tables seating eight are available for $600, with
Hayley Wickenheiser will be the guest speaker at a UNBC Timberwolves fundraising breakfast in March.
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on Saturday,” Alderson said, “and we worked hard on Sunday, holding off a desperate team.” What made the sweep sweeter for Alderson was that Trinity Western was where he spent about 20 years. “I had a lot of e-mails and Facebook notes and phone calls Sunday evening and Monday.” The two wins give UNBC nine points, one behind Trinity Western and three behind University of the Fraser Valley, who currently hold down the fourth and final playoff spot. “There are a number of scenarios still open for the playoffs,” Alderson said. “The good news for us is the teams we’re trying to catch have tough schedules. The bad
news is most of them have four games left, and we only have two. “If we win our last two games, we’ll see what happens.” Women’s Soccer For the UNBC women’s soccer team, it was a weekend for pride, but not points. The Timberwolves dropped their final two home games of the Canada West regular season, losing 2-0 Saturday and 4-1 Sunday to Trinity Western. The Spartans are the defending national champions, but UNBC coach Andy Cameron says this isn’t the same team. “They’ve had some turnover,” he said of the Spartans. “They’re still very talented, and their program is one of
the best in the country. “They don’t rebuild, they reload.” Cameron was happy with the way his team played. “We were tied at halftime of both games, and we probably played as well as we could have.” Sidney Roy was the only UNBC player to register a goal on the weekend, scoring just before halftime on Sunday to knot the score at 1-1. The Timberwolves finish the regular season this weekend with a trip to Kamloops to play Thompson Rivers University. “We played them in the preseason,” Cameron says, “and they were competitive games. UBC-Okanagan, TRU and us are all quite close.”
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Cariboo Cougars split with Canadians The Cariboo Cougars took a page from the Greater Vancouver Canadians playbook on the weekend. After the Canadians scored a pair of powerplay goals in the third period of Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BC Major Midget League game to get a 3-2 win, the Cougars used exactly the same idea
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less than two minutes were left in the second period, when Austin Gray tied it for the Cougars. Late in the period, the Cougars took two minutes, giving the Canadians a chance to retake the lead, a chance they took full advantage of early in the third period. Just over a minute later, tough, Joel Patsey scored a short-handed goal to tie the score again at 2-2. That was how it stood until, with less than three minutes to go in the third, the Canadians got another power-play goal to pull out the win. Sundayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s game looked a lot like Saturdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, at least to start with. Once again, the Canadians got the only goal of the first period, and once again the Cougars scored in the second period to tie it up again on a goal by Wesley Shipton. This time, the Canadians didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until the third period to re-take the lead, scoring about 11 minutes into the second period to take a 2-1 lead into the dressing room after two
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late penalties to preserve the lead, and jump over the Canadians in the standings. The Cougars now have four wins, a loss and a tie on the season for nine points, while the Canadians are 4-2 for eight. The Vancouver Northwest Giants continue to set the pace, being undefeated in six games for 12 points.
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Games torchbearers named Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com Rain drove them indoors Friday. Inclement weather, however, won’t keep them off the streets come February. The 2015 Canada Winter Games named the 150 northerners who will carry the Roly McLenahan Canada Games torch as part of the relay. Originally scheduled to take place on the steps of City Hall, the announcement, complete with dozens of those named, was moved indoors. “The Canada Games were created in 1967 as a centennial project,” said Games CEO Stuart Ballantyne. “So here we are, once again, uniting our nation by lighting this flame in Ottawa and bringing it back to British Columbia.” The local representatives will be heading to Ottawa this week to light the flame at the Peace Tower in Ottawa October 15. They will bring it back to Victoria and present it to the provincial legislature on October 17 before touring the Lower Mainland, stopping in Burnaby and New Westminster, the site of the first B.C. host for the Canada Games. From there, the torch will head to Kamloops, the host of the 1993 Canada Summer Games. On November 4, which marks 100 days until the 2015 Games, the tour to Illuminate the North will begin in Prince George at the newly designed Canada Games Plaza. The 2015 Games Torch Relay will then journey thousands of kilometers across northern B.C. leading up to the 2015 Games opening ceremonies on February 13. “The people chosen to carry the Roly McLenahan torch are all unique and have amazing stories,” said Ballantyne. “It’s all part of our northern story that we’re telling with these Games.” The torch relay will also stop in Fort St. John, Terrace, and Quesnel.
Bill PHILLIPS/Free Press Laura Sandberg, holding the torch, with several of the torchbearers for the 2015 Canada Winter Games torch relay. Sandberg was nominated to be a torchbearer by Mayor Shari Green.
Scott McWalter, who gained some notoriety earlier this year with the creation of the Hell Yeah Prince George Facebook page, topped all other torchbearers with three nominations. “To me, the 2015 Canada Winter
Games is really an opportunity to show off the spirit and the community of Prince George and northern B.C.,” he said. McWalter said was overwhelmed with a sense of pride when he found out he
was going to be one of the torchbearers. “We really have walked the talk about these being northern B.C.’s games,” said Mayor Shari Green. “We’ve worked really hard for many years to get them here.”
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Allan WISHART/Free Press UNBC president Daniel Weeks, left, and Catherine Pennington of Northern Gateway Pipelines, right, flank members of the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club youth team as David Snedden of the club describes how they have reached their fundraising goal in creating a scholarship fund for an elite Nordic athlete to attend UNBC.
Scholarship fund goal reached Partnership between UNBC and ski club tops $150,000 Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com In early November of 2013, the University of Northern B.C. and the Caledonia Nordic Ski Club announced the creation of a new legacy scholarship fund. The aim was to raise $150,000 to endow a scholarship at UNBC for an athlete involved in a Nordic sport. The goal was February 2015, when the Canada Winter Games are in Prince George.
Earlier this week, the groups announced they had met their fundraising goal, and were in a position to help more than one student. A $50,000 donation by Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline, which was matched by the UNBC Matching Student Award Investment Program, pushed the UNBC Otway Nordic Legacy Scholarship Fund past its goal. Catherine Pennington of Northern Gateway said the decision was an easy one, and came about through her connection to the
club. “My family are members of the club, and we would ski out here every Sunday. We’d come into the lodge afterwards, and I would look at the growth chart. It seemed to me Northern Gateway could help UNBC and the club.” Pennington talked to Northern Gateway president Janet Holder, and the donation was quickly agreed on. UNBC president Daniel Weeks said the scholarship offered by the legacy fund is rare.
“There are very few full scholarships offered at UNBC,” he said. “The scholarship has an estimated value of $5,000, so we’re now playing at the highest level offered at most Canadian universities.” David Snedden, a member of the fundraising committee, said the fund will continue to grow. “If we can keep going, we can award more scholarships. Every $30,000 we raise now will mean an additional $1,000 scholarship for another student.” Snedden got the ball rolling by
announcing he and his wife Moira were donating $5,000 to the fund. That, said ski club president Kevin Pettersen, would be enough to fund another $1,000 scholarship after matching grants were added in. “That brings us to $180,000,” he said, as he started a second loop on the growth chart attached to a wall at the lodge. “That means a full scholarship and a $1,000 one.” The first scholarships will be awarded for the 2015-16 school year at UNBC.
Spruce Kings wrap up homestand tonight with game against Langley Rivermen The Prince George Spruce Kings finish a four-game homestand tonight at the Coliseum, then hit the road for four games in five nights. The Spruce Kings host the Langley Rivermen for the second game of a doubleheader, starting at 7 p.m. tonight. The first game between the two teams was played Thursday. The Spruce Kings opened their first homestand of the new season last weekend
by splitting a pair of games with the Chilliwack Chiefs. The Kings won the home opener 6-4 last Friday before dropping a 2-1 overtime decision on Saturday. Chad Staley led the attack for Prince George on Friday with two goals and two assists, while Justin Rai added a goal and two helpers. Other goals came from Stephen Penner, Jeremiah Luedtke and Matthew Stief.
The Kings jumped out to a 4-0 lead 12 seconds into the second period, only to see the Chief score three times before the midway point of the period. Staley’s second goal, a powerplay marker, gave the Kings back a two-goal lead. On Saturday, Luedtke put the Kings on the board in the first period, a lead they held until there were less than seven minutes to go in the third period. Chilliwack then scored near the five-
minute mark of the first overtime session. After tonight’s game, the Spruce Kings are on the road for four games, starting Wednesday in Chilliwack. They then play three games in three nights on the weekend, playing in Powell River on Friday, Nanaimo on Saturday and Alberni Valley on Sunday. The next home game for the Spruce Kings is Oct. 23 when they host the Penticton Vees.