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Hall, Zurowski face off Library packed for first mayoralty debate Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com It was standing room only … literally. With more than 200 people crammed into the Keith Gordon Room at the Prince George Public Library, another 125 upstairs in Skylab watching the proceedings being streamed live, and another 30 or so crammed around the library’s computer stations, the first mayoralty debate of the municipal election campaign was eagerly

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anticipated, and attended. Candidates Lyn Hall and Don Zurowski were up to the task, taking questions on everything from Lheidli T’enneh reconciliation to seniors housing. Here’s some of what they had to say. What will you do to help the recruitment and retention of skilled labour and fight the perception of Prince George outside the community? Don Zurowski: “Moderate taxation. We will not be serving up any tax shock under my watch. We need to be financially con-

servative. Prince George needs to get back to measuring its performance … As well, I look forward to putting up a billboard outside the community with the simple statement ‘Prince George is open for business.’” Lyn Hall: “There is a need to create a partnership, create people that are going to connect with council. The Chamber, IPG, we need to have a strong relationship with those two organization. I firmly believe that if we can get someone to Prince George to look at the amenities, we’ll capture them … We have come strides upon strides over

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the past couple of years and the amount of money that we have invested in our roads … we heard that was No. 1 on people’s minds, we heard that, we reacted. That, in itself is an amenity … I think we fall short of talking about what a great city this is.” What would you do to improve the Veterans Land Administration area? LH: The VLA is a partner at the table, that’s what you are ... Without that voice that you bring to the table we won’t move

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Despite a mind-boggling 209 conditions placed on it by Ottawa and five more placed on it by Victoria, it’s full speed ahead for Enbridge’s Northern Gateway pipeline project. At least for staff in Enbridge’s Prince George office ,who are preparing for the third annual Northern Gateway Business Summit, which will be held October 2021 at the Ramada in Prince George. “The focus is on building partnerships and relationships between businesses and Bill PHILLIPS/Free Press the project,” said Catherine Pennington, The Northern Gateway’s Catherine Pennington senior manager, community benefits and talking a lot about our socioeconomic requirements sustainability for the Northern Gateway. “The focus is about building relationships between large- for this project, which includes local and aboriginal business inclusion. We expect our general contractors, and scale general contractors who are intending on bidall contractors, to work closely with the community to ding on the project work, and some of the smaller and medium-sized local businesses who would be looking to demonstrate to us, as part of the bidding process, how they’re going to include local business in their work.” participate, economically, as well.” That will be scrutinized not only by Northern GateOnce construction of the project begins, there will be way, but by the National Energy Board as well. lots of opportunities for local businesses to bid to work “We are absolutely driven by our conditions,” she said. on the project. “Meeting those conditions is paramount. Part of our Pennington said they are expecting about 300 commitment is around aboriginal business inclusion.” delegates to the two-day event that will also have a trade Northern Gateway has been having “engagement sesshow. sions” with aboriginal communities along the route. One of the key benefits for small- and medium-sized Pennington said there has been plenty of interest businesses will be getting to know what is involved in in working on the project as they have 1,700 resumes building the pipeline. already on file, 366 small- and medium-sized businesses “Probably of most interest for small- and mediumregistered, and 42 large-scale businesses. sized businesses will be to really learn about the supplyThe summit will include such things as an energy chain management strategy for the project,” she said. literacy workshop, a technical overview, and Tuesday’s A big part of the learning process for businesses will featured speaker on Tuesday will be J.P. Gladue, presialso be learning what Northern Gateway expects from contractors and sub-contractors who will be working on dent and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. the pipeline. For more information on the summit, check out the “We’re going to be restating our aboriginal and local website: gatewayfacts.ca business inclusion targets,” she said. “We’re going to be

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forward. It’s that partnership ... It’s a work in progress but I think we’ve started. We need to have a soul-searching discussion with the RCMP, the firefighters ... There seems to be a lack of connection, RCMP or fireighters attend, but there is no connection after that. DZ: Crime is unacceptable in any neighbourhood. Enforcement is part of that. Some of the social strategy work, I’m hopeful is useful ... Did a lot of work with prostitution enforcement, especially aggressive in residential areas. It’s bad enough in the business district, but it’s awful in residential areas. The goal isn’t to move them to another neighbourhood and it’s to manage them. What commitments will you make for the meaningful and respectful working relationship between the city and Lheidli T’enneh? The 100th anniversary of the city will also be the anniversary of a commuBill PHILLIPS/Free Press nity being relocated. Prince George mayoralty candidates Don Zurowski (left) and Lyn Hall shake hands DZ: In my view, we’re all home. This prior to Wednesday night’s debate at the Prince George Public Library. is your community as it is mine ... My platform is let’s get Prince George growing. Prince George growing. If we can grow our strategy is that we have meaningful consulpopulation by another 25 per cent, that tation with youth. I really think we have to The Lheidli T’enneh are a big part of that. adds to the critical mass downtown ... the meet where youth are, where do you want Your families are growing faster than nonconnection between UNBC and CNC and to meet with us and how do you want to be aboriginal communities, and that’s a good downtown is critical. I’m hopeful we can engaged. thing. We want to celebrate your history entice one or both of the two to take up LH: In my years on the school board the and Prince George’s history ... I really hope student residencies downtown. School District Student Advisory council, aboriginal people play a large role in Prince LH: We, as a council, need to take a look it was a thriving group. I see that transiGeorge’s future. It must if we’re to thrive ... at a clearly defined entertainment district tioning from the (school district) to city Prince George is as much your home as it downtown. Th ey do that in other cities council ... It’s not just council, it needs to is mine. where they take the downtown and create a flow down to our service providers within LH: We have an issue that has long been district where they want to see restaurants city hall. discussed around the relocation of the and pubs ... In order to revitalize downHow does the city reach out through Lheidli T’enneh. I think we need to look at town we need residential development to social media to reach youth and others? the particular issues around Fort George move further in towards the Queensway LH: We haven’t done a good job of that. Park, the cemetery issue. We need to get area. Downtown policing is another piece We are now trying to re-create a website. on that, and that would be one of the first of the puzzle ... we have a couple of buildWith our communications department orders of business that I would do. You are ings downtown, we have the opportunity setting up with Twitter and Facebook ... part of our community ... It’s the participato house UNBC students, it just needs a so you can have direct involvement with tion of city council along with the band little foresight and a little work. The busing council, with the mayor ... I think as a city council that we’re going to resolve some of piece is big ... how do we provide more it’s important. these issues. busing opportunities for students at UNBC DZ: The social media point is that we’re Prince George has very little nightlife and CNC. running to politically lead this community downtown and there is a perception that What does youth consultation mean to ... We need to get to you on how you want downtown is dangerous after dark. How you? Sometimes youth consultation is just to communicate with us. The city’s website will you address that? a box that gets ticked, what will you do to update is a good initiative. Remember our DW: Prince George has a very large account for youth voices? personal contact information as well, Facedowntown, it has a large footprint comDZ: One of the things that I think is a book, Twitter and e-mails. Don’t hesitate to pared to most municipalities our size. critical and important part of my growth let your position be known. That’s another reason it’s critical we get

Great Fluoride Debate Sat. Prince George residents will be asked to do more than simply choose a mayor and council on November 15. They will also be asked whether they want fluoride in the city’s water. The issue will be put to a referendum on the municipal ballot. Residents who want to learn more about the issue of fluoride are encouraged to attend The Great Fluoride Debate, Saturday, October 18, at the Coast Inn of the North. The debate will follow a presentation by Dr. Paul Connett, an expert on the issue of fluoridation. Connett is a graduate of Cambridge University. Dr. Connett holds a Ph.D. in chemistry from Dartmouth College and is a toxicologist. In May 2006, he retired

from his full professorship in chemistry at St. Lawrence University, where he taught for 23 years. His specialty is environmental chemistry and toxicology. His work has taken him to 50 countries, where he has given over 2,000 public presentations. His focus is on fluoride’s toxicity and the fluoridation debate, giving talks and challenging leading fluoride proponents to debate the issue. Connett co-founded the Fluoride Action Network, a research based organization exploring issues around fluoride. “I think that it was important that we ask Dr. Connett to come to Prince George to address the issues of water fluoridation considering the fact that we are having a referendum on November 15,” said Dave

Fuller, one of the organizers of the event. “Northern Health has said we had no credibility because we weren’t doctors so we are bringing the most knowledgeable medical research doctor and toxicologist in the world on the topic to town.” “Dr, Connett has a vast knowledge of this topic and we genuinely care about what happens in this community in terms of our water quality,” said Kathi Travers, spokesperson for the Vote No in November group. “We need to educate people so they make the right decision at the ballot box.’ Following Connett’s 1 p.m. presentation, the debate will get underway at 2:30 and feature local UNBC professor and science columnist Dr. Todd Whitcombe. There is no charge for the event.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two people who died after being hit by a truck in Prince George on Oct. 9. Dead are Patricia Sims-McLelan,50, and David Sakawsky, 49, both of Prince George. The two were crossing Nicholson Street, just before 7 a.m. on Oct. 9, when they were struck by a commercial tractor-trailer making a left hand turn from 22nd Avenue onto Nicholson. Both were deceased at the scene. RCMP say that at this point in the investigation there is no evidence to suggest that speed or alcohol were factors. Investigators would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident. Witness information may help determine how this incident could have happened. If you are a witness, please contact the Prince George RCMP at (250)561-3300.

Vanderhoof man is First Ave. fatality The pedestrian killed when he was hit by a pickup on First Avenue on October 5 has been identified as Scotty Bryan, 36, of Vanderhoof. Bryan and a friend were crossing First Avenue in the 1200 block in Prince George, proceeding from north to south, about 11 p.m. on Oct. 5 when they were struck by an eastbound pickup truck. Bryan was rushed to the University Hospital of Northern BC, but succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards.

Clara Hughes in Prince George Nov. 19 In celebration of the YMCA of Northern B.C’.s 50th anniversary, Clara Hughes will be coming to Prince George for two community events on November 19. Hughes is the only Canadian to have won medals in both the winter and summer Olympics and is tied as the Canadian to win the most Olympic medals (two in cycling, and four in speed skating). Hughes will speak to 2,000 School District 57 students, including all Grade 7 students, alternate education students, and leadership students at the Northern Sport Centre. Community members are invited to attend an evening session, at 7 p.m. at the Canfor Theatre at UNBC. Tickets are $35 plus GST and are available for purchase at the YMCA of Northern BC.

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sentenced to 12 days in jail, placed on probation for one year and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. In Provincial Court on August 19: Trevor R. Ducharme was found guilty of failing to provide a valid driver’s licence when ordered to do so, fined $2,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $300. Jennifer A. Thompson was found guilty of assault and causing a disturbance, placed on probation

for 18 months and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Thompson was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance, sentenced to time served of 30 days in jail and assessed a victim surcharge of $100. Kassandra A. Joseph was found guilty of assault and failing to comply with a probation order, sentenced to one day in jail, fined 15 cents and assessed a victim surcharge of five cents.

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Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com Billing himself as the voice of reason at the table, Dave Wilbur is seeking his third term on city council. In addition to having six years under his belt on city council, Wilbur, a lawyer by trade, has been involved in many community organiza- Dave Wilbur tions including Community Futures, the Prince George a resolution to the Union of British Airport Authority, and Rotary Hospice Columbia Municipalities seeking to exHouse. pand the criteria to allow road paving “All that gives me groundwork to as qualifying capital projects. understand people and the needs of the “Although the resolution didn’t pass, community,” said Wilbur. I persisted in advocating for our infraHaving spent four years as council’s structure need for paving roads until appointee to the Prince George Public in late 2013 a new interpretation led to Library, Wilbur opposed a report sugour roads qualifying for capital funding gesting the Nechako Branch be closed. from the gas tax,” he said. “That has led “When there was a push-back from to an additional $2 million being added the core review regarding the Nechako into our 2014 $9 million road paving Branch, I pushed back at it,” he said. “I budget.” thought that was stupid, I said so.” Safety is also a concern for Wilbur, He has also been pushing for pointing to the RCMP’s downtown changes to the entrance of the Bob policing unit as having a huge impact Harkins Branch. in reducing crime. “The City of Prince George is the He fully supported a move to elimilandlord and should be embarrassed by nate users of medical marijuana from what is there,” he said. growing their own supply at home. When it comes to the city’s aging “Medical marijuana (grow operainfrastructure, Wilbur said one of the tions) have no right and no reason to issues surrounding funding is the city be in neighbourhoods, and to protect is dependent on what the higher levels their location by privacy legislation of government will give, particularly was crazy,” he said. “Not only was it through the gas tax. bad for neighbours, it was bad for In 2012, Wilbur says he drafted first responders because they were

Marshall withdraws from Citizen of the Year Brent Marshall has withdrawn from the Community Foundation’s Citizen of the Year award. According to a statement issued by the Community Foundation, Marshall, in consultation with his nominator, withdrew his name “because of the recent speculation and reporting of affairs related to his business.” The Free Press reported Oct. 3 that the Motor Vehicle Sales Authority of British Columbia found that Marshall and Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Prince George “engaged in deceptive acts or practices.” The Motor Vehicle Safety Authority, which is the regulatory agency authorized by the provincial government to administer and enforce

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for teachers which is a component of it.” She also points to the new Duchess Park Secondary and the board being able to submit balanced budgets each year as major accomplishments. On a more personal level, she likes the fact that, being retired, she had more time available than other trustees. “I like the time I’ve had to go into schools. I can go during the day, when a lot of the other trustees can’t. “I think that has created a level of trust by giving us a presence in the schools.”

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Spooner sets sights on city hall Bill Phillips editor@pgfreepress.com Running for city council has been on Roy Spooner’s mind for a long time. This year is the time to stop thinking about it, he says, and so the former Prince George Chamber of Commerce president and current Community Foundation Citizen of the Year nominee is seeking a seat on city council. “I have been involved in local government, provincial and federal

to grow,” he said. Spooner said that while he is not affiliating himself with mayoral candidate Don Zurowski, Spooner agrees with his campaign plank of getting the city to a population of 100,000 people. “It will make a difference in retail and business operations that come to this city,” he said. “If we have businesses arriving in this city, our tax base will go up … Everything we want to have happen in this city is dependent on a growing tax base. A growing tax base will happen because we have a well-thoughtout, aggressively pursued, economic development strategy, and we need to get on with it.” He says one of his favourite sayings is “start where you are, use all you’ve got, and do what you can.” “I think the city needs to do that,” he said. He says one of the problems he meaningful opportu- sees at city hall right now is comnity to make sugges- munication, internally and extertions and otherwise nally. And that needs to change, he provide input towards said. the operations of the “I think the quality of communicity.” cation at the city is suspect,” he said.

politics, all across the spectrum of beliefs, almost all of my adult life,” he said. “… I have been, and continue to be, deeply committed to the City of Prince George.” Spooner is currently the manager of readership development at the Free Press and prior to that was the executive director of the Innovation Resource Centre in Prince George. He says the city has been lacking an economic development focus and he would like to see that changed. “I think we need to develop, and action, a plan that will cause the city

Derrick takes second shot at council Trent Derrick is making his second bid for a seat on Prince George city council. Derrick ran in the 2008 election where he collected 4,335 votes. Derrick brings more than 20 years of management experience in public, private and non- profit sectors. He is currently a team and contract lead for the Province of British Columbia in CANDIDATE addition to owning/ TRENT DERRICK operating the Spa of and events; personally stay the North Skin Care Centre. Previous experience in- engaged by hosting regular “coffee with a councilor” cludes owning a skate and sessions in a public venue snowboard shop, working to hear concerns, listen to as team lead for the Government of Canada, sitting ideas, develop relationships, and answer queson the board of directors tions from Prince George for several non-profit resident; and advocate for societies, and working for town hall meetings with social service agencies in city councillors on at least Prince George. an annual basis. Working with youth “Accountability and has been one of Derrick’s priorities. He’s worked with transparency begins with elected officials and youth at risk in various capacities for over 20 years, extends to all city staff,” he said. coached youth baseball Derrick says he intends for 12 years, and has been to remain accountable a youth pastor for three and transparent through years. He believes his emconsistent communication ployment and community in person and online; perservice experience will sonal declarations of any allow him to be a bridge real or perceived conflict of between city hall and the interest and recommend diverse population of the that other city staff and City of Prince George. councilors do the same; Derrick believes real support for referendums change for the City of on major issues; and advoPrince George can be effected through community cating for fewer in-camera meetings. engagement, accountabil“Empowerment of ity, and the empowerment others begins at city of others. hall,” he said. “Successful “Community engagement is vital to a city coun- organizations will tell you cil that has the community their most valuable assets are their employees and I at heart,” he said. believe in the value of the Derrick intends to promote a healthy exchange of staff at city hall.” Derrick intends to enideas between the city and courage the city to ensure public; cultivate a supportthat city staff are “engaged, ive and welcoming atmorespected and provided sphere at council meetings

municate better the reality that we can’t build things we can’t pay for it. And we need to be open and honest about it.” He said city council also has to work better as a team. “We have some councillors who would probably be happier being managers within the city system,” he said. “… Sometimes (councillors) get lost in wanting to do administration’s job. They need to stay focused on developing a clear vision, communicating that vision, then acting on making it real.” As far as the city’s aging infrastructure and the debate over snow CANDIDATE removal, Spooner said the council ROY SPOONER obviously has to pay attention He pointed to last year’s snow reto those issues, but shouldn’t get moval woes as an example of lack of bogged down with them. communication at the city and the “We need to have a plan to fix it, proposed Performing Arts Centre and get on with it,” he said. that, he says, is stalled largely due to Spooner, who says he is a creative a communications problem. thinker, said he would like to see “You can want to have anything the creation of TeamPG, which you want,” he said. “But you have to would involve council, community have the money to pay for it. Either leaders, and general public to help the proponents have to commudetermine the city’s goals and work nicate better how they see it being for the betterment of the team, paid for, or the city needs to comwhich is Prince George.

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For further information about the 2014 General Local Election, please visit the City’s website at www.princegeorge.ca

PROCLAMATIONS October is Foster Family Month Mayor Shari Green of Prince George proclaims the month of October, 2014, “Foster Family Month” in the City of Prince George.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

CEMETERY FALL CLEANUP

Regular Council Meeting Monday, October 20, 2014 – Council Chambers – 6:00pm

COUNCIL, COUNCIL COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARD MEETINGS Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, October 22, 2014 – Annex – 12:00pm Prince George Heritage Commission Thursday, October 23, 2014 – 2nd Floor Conference Room – 12:00pm

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For information concerning City of Prince George bidding opportunities visit BC Bid @ www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca

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Hooker runs for second term in our education system.” She said work on the board is challenging in light of the “underfunding fallout” from Victoria’s net zero and cooperative gains manBrenda Hooker is seeking a secdate. ond term on the School District 57 As a certified professional acboard of education. countant, Hooker says she has the “I am running for trustee befinancial skills to help cause I have a passion the board deal with for youth and educafunding issues. tion combined with “I work hard to bring an interest in public the viewpoints of all edservice and community ucation stakeholders to involvement,” she said the board table through in a statement issued educating myself on the Monday. “I firstly want issues and an opento thank the voters as minded, common sense I was humbled and approach,” she said. honored to be elected If re-elected, she has in 2011. At that time, I CANDIDATE three main issues she promised to be acBRENDA HOOKER wants to tackle, the first countable and to conbeing the ongoing budget chalduct my duties with integrity and lenges. hard work to help improve educa“Unfortunately education delivtion, for all students, in our district. ery comes down to dollars, or the It was a steep learning curve but I lack of them,” she said. “The per have delivered on those promises and am looking for support to serve student funding model does not a second term as I contribute to the provide adequate funding to maintain services when our enrolments success of your children and mine are declining and 71 per cent of our buildings are rated as poor. We need to continue strong advocacy and lobbying for increased education funding.” She said she will 1659 Nicholson St 250-563-4828

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dress the lingering issues and move forward for our children.” She said if there is any silver lining to the labour disputes it’s that it may result in a higher turnout at the polls. Hooker’s third goal is to be a strong voice in “education transformation” for all students. “B.C. is on the cusp of transforming education through innovation and personalization,” she said. “The education needs of today’s students are vastly different now than 20 years ago. Our current model

of education delivery needs invigorating to keep kids engaged and provide the skill set they need in this fast-paced world. I want to help shape that education transformation to ensure we meet the needs of all B.C. students, whether urban, rural, vulnerable or special needs.” Hooker says she understands the challenges facing students in rural areas. “We simply must do better to provide adequate education to all our students and I want to be part of those team efforts.”

Stern wants trustees to do more than letters funding approach used by the ministry as being too simplistic, despite the number of inputs which go into it. Chris Stern isn’t sure what the “I’m going to dig into it more answer to school funding probif I’m elected. I think there has lems is, but he knows one thing. to be some adjustment for this “Writing strongly worded letdistrict on a number of factors. ters is not the answer.” Our transportation costs are Stern is running for a seat much higher than they are in of the Board of Education for smaller districts. We have a huge School District 57 in the Nov. district to get students across. 15 election, and “Our climate is says he is willing to also a problem, go further to make since our heating Victoria realize how bills are going to be bad the problems higher than many are in the district. other regions.” “I’m willing to He laughs. take pictures and “I remember talkcollect affidavits, ing with someone and take them to the from the southern minister’s office and interior, and he said, say, ‘Here’s what’s ‘Yeah, we have the CANDIDATE happening. What same problem with CHRIS STERN running the air conare you going to do about it?’” ditioners a lot in the spring.’” The change in funding has Stern says every students deto come from Victoria, he says, serves the same chance at a good “because school boards no education. longer have the power to raise “We have to make sure the taxes.” kids at the bottom end get Stern sees the per-student the help they need to become

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productive members of society. Right now, there have been so many cuts to the specialized assistants in the schools, they’re not getting that help. “When a student has to wait a year to see a counsellor, there’s a problem.” He also wants to see the school district continue to build the programs in place with the College of New Caledonia and the University of Northern B.C. “We know there is a big shortage of trades coming up, and we know we need to get more students into the trades. “But it comes back again to the lack of counsellors and other assistance in the schools. If the students don’t know the doors are there, they can’t walk through them.” Stern thinks he knows what it takes to build a better school system. He knows how to build a better school. “I worked for the school district in Camrose, Alberta. I was a ticketed carpenter, I installed heating and ventilation systems. “I know what goes into building a school.”

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of matters like this, taking an unbiased view, and looking for ways to provide the best education for the students.” From previous experience with the student council and other groups, Depenau feels he has a good understanding of how boards can set policies, but he isn’t sure all trustees know how far their reach can go. “There was a report in 2013 which studied three different school boards in B.C., and it said boards weren’t always aware of what their governance areas were.” He said, if elected, he would be open to any suggestions or recommendations on how to allocate resources in the most efficient way. “I would like to make sure all recommendations from the past were looked at seriously. We’re not in a position to turn away any good ideas.” He knows there will be a time commitment for the new board, especially with the size of the district. “There would be a lot of driving, a lot of late nights, because you want to visit the outlying schools and talk to the people there about their needs, and any ideas they may to improve things.” He says he thinks of running for office as “a huge job interview. “You’re trying to convince these people you’re the best pick for the position.”

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A different election Aaron Ekman, from the BCGEU and past president of the North Central Labour Council, is setting his sights on a position with the B.C. Federation of Labour. He is hoping to be elected secretarytreasurer of the B.C. Fed and is running on a ticket with Amber Hockin, who is seeking to replace outgoing president Jim Sinclair.

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Anger and frustration The November 15th election ballot will indeed be a dicative of an electorate in the mood for a change. We crowded one. will have a change at the top, with Mayor Shari Green With 26 candidates running for one of eight spots on not seeking re-election, but will that be enough to apcity council and 18 candidates looking for one of seven pease the electorate? We’ll find out soon enough. school board trustee spots, the ballots will be big. The controversies, which have spawned an interest The large number of candidates holds some good in candidates, will also, hopefully, spawn an interest news, and some bad, for the incumbent city councilin residents to get out and vote. More candidates will lors. help, simply by the fact that more people will know The plethora of those seeking a spot on at the city someone who is running and, thus, get out and vote. council table can only be taken as an indication that The biggest motivator, however, is the mood for people aren’t happy with the current lot. In fact, many change. People aren’t usually as motivated to get out of the candidates are running because they are dissatis- and vote if everything is going well and they’re happy. fied or disillusioned with what has been going on at When they’re mad, that’s usually when they show up. city hall the past three years. And residents do seem to be mad. That doesn’t bode well at all for the Ironically, though, the lengthy ballot will incumbents. likely serve to help the incumbents. With Those who follow politics often suggest a maze of names to choose from, name that it’s difficult to unseat an incumbent. recognition will help the incumbents. The incumbents have some name recogniMore voters turning up to cast their tion (depending on what they’ve done) ballot will make it harder on everyone to and sometimes voters are inclined to get elected. In 2011, it took just over 6,000 “dance with the devil they know.” votes to get elected. More voters means Not so this time around. I would sugthat number will increase. gest that at least five of the seven current MAYOR’S RACE city councillors seeking re-election are WRITER’S BLOCK in real danger of being cast out by the At the other end of the spectrum, with BILLPHILLIPS only two people in the mayor’s race, it will electorate. From the $300,000+ core services resimply be a horse race. There will be no view (which staff basically re-wrote after it was tabled), distractions, no one coming up the middle, and no one to downtown parking (on street and off ), to the Great splitting the vote. Snow Debacle of 2013 (and subsequent $131,000 U.S. In 2011, Shari Green was elected mayor with 6,969 study that told us what we already knew, or should votes. There were five other mayoralty candidates and have known), to the bitter labour dispute with CUPE, they, cumulatively, garnered 8,058 votes. this council has managed to be at odds with the comThis time, the new mayor will be elected by a majormunity on just about everything it did. ity of those who take the time to get out vote. Be one of The rush of candidates seeking to replace them is in- those who take the time.

right into Christmas So in two weeks it’s Halloween, two days after that we change the clocks back, about a week after that is Remembrance Day, a couple of weeks after that we start Operation Red Nose again, and then here comes Christmas. Oh yeah, and I hear there’s some elections tucked in there somewhere too. It’s going to be a busy next few months, so let’s do a bit of ambling, shall we? • I was coming back from the Otway area on the weekend, and noticed a potential safety problem on the roads, and it has nothing to do with Blacktop Blockheads. Last winter, the city changed the speed limit on Otway Road southbound to 50 from 70 for a good portion of the road from the trailer park to the turnoff to Foothills Boulevard. The only problem is the speed limit when you get onto Foothills at that point is still 70, but there’s no sign to tell drivers that. So they’re coming onto Foothills from a 50 zone and don’t see anything telling them the traffic coming their way on Foothills is doing 70 (or more, this being Prince George). I see the potential for some problems here, with people driving two different speed limits on the same stretch of road. • I was kind of keeping count on the weekend of how many I saw on their bicycles, and how well they were doing. Saturday, I saw eight, and six of them were riding on the right side of the road, had their helmets on, and were obeying the rules. One fellow I saw was an interesting contrast, though. I was going down 15th Avenue and ALLAN’S AMBLINGS passed a cyclist going in the same direction as ALLANWISHART me, in the bike lane, wearing a helmet and a reflective vest. A short distance later, I passed another cyclist in the same bike lane. There were a few differences, though. He was riding in the wrong direction on the road, didn’t have a helmet on, and had something plugged into his ears so he wouldn’t be able to hear any cars or other vehicles around him. • I learned a very important lesson on the weekend. I had always been told, “don’t go grocery shopping on an empty stomach”, and I always try to make sure I have at least a snack before I hit the aisles in search of food. However, I also found it’s a bad idea to be hungry when reading a book like Dictionary of Canadianisms, by Geordie Telfer. A fair number of the entries are culinary in nature, and that’s not even counting the one chapter devoted totally to Canadian foods. Among the notes in the book is the different names various regions have for what is basically the same food, as well as some cases where different areas use the same name, but mean different foods. Take, for instance, the confection called a bismarck. (Warning: Do not read this on an empty stomach.) In Manitoba, the term applies to a chocolate-covered doughnut with a cream filling (which is called a Bavarian cream in other parts of the country). However, in Alberta and Saskatchewan, a bismarck is a sugar-glazed doughnut with jam in the middle, which most other regions call a jelly doughnut. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I feel the need for a snack for some reason.

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Hall wins first debate

he incredible turnout at the mayoralty debate at the library Wednesday evening is certainly indicative of the interest Prince George residents have in this election. It’s also indicative that residents are not happy with what has transpired over the past three years and are taking a keen interest in who wants to run the city and who they want to run the city. That is a good thing, because it will likely mean a better turnout at the polls. It’s a regrettable vagary of our system that unless people get fired up about something, they usually aren’t bothered by the machinations of city hall. So who won the great mayoralty debate Wednesday? Both candidates were poised, articulate, and on top of their game. They each threw in some humour and neither stumbled, which is a deadly risk at any political forum. In our book, they both scored well. However, Lyn Hall emerged as the winner for a couple of reasons. Firstly, Hall gave answers that didn’t sound like they came out of a campaign platform book and often spoke in specifics. Zurowski, not always, but a few times, used the age-old campaign trick of trying to turn a question around to one of your talking points. For example, when asked about improving the city’s downtown nightlife, Zurowski referred to his campaign plank of growing the city’s population by 25 per cent as the solution. “That will help our downtown thrive,” he said. Hall, on the other hand, talked about creating a downtown entertainment district where pubs and nightclubs are encouraged to locate. More specific. Secondly, Zurowski’s campaign plank of getting the city’s population to 100,000 is laudable, but he has yet to unveil a specific plan of how we will reach that goal. It sounds nice, but as one pundit in the crowd stated, “it’s all sizzle, no steak.” For those reasons, Hall likely won more voters over to his campaign than Zurowski.

The world comes to Prince George

rince George is making a splash … internationally. Prince George has become home to the newest branch of the United Nations Association in Canada. The branch will hold its public launch next week with several events leading up to United Nations Day on October 24. There will be a public forum at UNBC on Monday, featuring Kathryn White, President and CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada, a delegation will be heading to council Monday night, and there will be a fundraising dinner afterwards. It will all culminate on Friday, October 24, United Nations Day, with a flag raising at City Hall. UNA-Canada is an historic, national charitable organization with a mandate to educate and engage Canadians in the work of the UN and the critical international issues that affect us all. As the leading policy voice on multilateralism in Canada, UNA-Canada holds the elected Chair of the World Federation of UNAs representing global civil society. The new branch is certainly a feather in the city’s cap.

Shooting for 100K Prince George is a city without growth. than fleeing to the more moderate climate of the lower In the early ‘50s, the sign at the bottom of Peden Hill said mainland and Vancouver Island. Some stay because this is “Welcome to Prince George,” population 10,000-plus. Comhome, others to be near family, and some because it is nopared to other communities in the central interior, it was tably more expensive to make that kind of move than it was big. Then the pulp mill boom of the ‘60s arrived. The growth several years ago. in the forest industry was phenomenal and the city was the A rule of thumb, supported by experience, indicates that beneficiary. a community that grows to 100,000 will continue to experiThe population expanded as many companies invested in ence strong growth into the future. (Don Zurowski’s mayorpulp mills, sawmills and the service industry. alty campaign has a goal of increasing the city’s As one individual said, “Prince George is the population to 100,000 people.) only place they build churches on speculation.” While the city will always be associated with There was a challenge to develop enough the resource industries, there are other opportubuilding sites for homes and businesses. Servicnities which should be explored. When the cones such as schools and the hospital were rapidly cept of establishing a university was first brought inadequate. Schools commonly double shifted up, it was immediately considered by many to be until more schools could be built to serve the just a silly dream. young population. There were not enough docBut, the dream became a reality. Perhaps we tors and nurses to provide essential health care need a few more dreamers. and hospital space was extremely inadequate to The city has much to offer. For families, the serve the surging growth. cost of a home is far less than it would be in the ONSIDE Utilities were built at an unbelievable rate Lower Mainland or other areas. We have great VICBOWMAN recreational opportunities and facilities, which and not always with the best specification and workmanship. are easily accessible both in time and cost. We The above-ground utilities were accessible and improved have most of the shopping and other amenities found in over the years but it is a more difficult task to improve those the south. Commute times between home and work are utilities nested in the ground. It is a problem that will take much shorter. Best of all, is the opportunity to be part of the decades and dollars to fix. community rather than hunkering down in a rabbit-warren Then the economic downturn of the ‘80s hit. The forest condo in Surrey or elsewhere in the south, industry, once a money-printing machine, went into survival We need employment opportunities and with the lower mode. Growth stopped cold and there was actually a small cost of land and other inputs, we can be an attractive spot for decline in the population. Since that sad economic time, industry to locate. population increase has moved at the proverbial snail’s pace. The economies of having a larger population will lower the Efforts have been made to stimulate growth with some individual tax burden we all pay for core services. Growth very limited success. What little growth the city has seen simply spreads the load. is, in part, the fact that retirees are staying in the city rather Growth is not only positive, it is essential. circulation@pgfreepress.com | 250-564-0005

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Holding council to account Who will support maintaining the RV parking bylaw? Editor: An open letter to mayor and council Tourists, avid outdoorsmen, campers and RV owners … beware, stay away from Prince George. This city is unfriendly to you. I own a basic truck and camper, just like many in this City of Prince George. At times I park in my driveway, other times I park on the street but only my side of the street. This summer I have been dealing with a very sick mother of 86 years of age. The last thing on my mind was about having my truck and camper parked on the street. Normally, I use my truck for running around in the city several days of the week; shopping, errands or just helping other folk in the city. My plans this year, as a retired citizen of this City of Prince George, were to enjoy a good summer camping in the local areas with my camper mounted on my truck. However; as I mentioned, fate had me dealing with my very sick mother instead. City council has been busy from what I understand. In comes a By-Law 9(2)… and quoting from the bylaw officer’s own handwriting with “other” ticked …”Park longer than 24 Hours.” Also is written “WARNING” with a big X across the ticket. When I moved here 41 years ago I was sure this was a city of outdoor recreation. Boaters, campers on trucks, pull-type campers, RVers, fishing, hunting, all manner of healthy outdoor activities for one and all … and also a hub for tourists wanting to travel to the north. This city had it all and welcomed all. Look around the neighbourhoods and it will speak for itself of the number of units around and also the many who leave their campers on their trucks all summer long and use their trucks for work, shopping, taking the kids to school, soccer games. Grandma and Grandpa, uncles, and aunts, brothers and sisters have also come here to this city with their campers, RV’s, camper trailers, they all come and have come here with nary a worry about parking. The only exception was the Walmart parking fiasco. Not anymore. City council had been busy drafting and passing a bylaw to punish those who will park on the street and those who will store their units on their own property. They said in the news releases that this will be complaint driven. Really? I ask. Does the city council not know that there are those citizens who live to complain, who will take a bylaw like this and will be unreasonable, who will find anything for vendetta and/or who have a vision of seeing only of themselves? Not that their voices should be silenced, far be from it; but I, as a citizen of this city, do expect all city council to be balanced and reasonable and make bylaws that are good for the general good and for the advancement of this city. If a car or truck can be parked on the street, stand alone, why the prejudice towards a truck with a camper on it? There is reasonable, but you city council have chosen unreasonable.

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To make my point clear…I returned recently to a “Parking Infraction Notice of the City of Prince George.” My truck is something I use. It just so happens that I have had my camper on it for a few weeks. I have parked it on the street solely on my side. I admit I have not used it daily but I do use it on a regular basis. I feel, that you, the city council, have acted in a manner unwisely towards me and the many thousands in this city who own units such as I have and others who have more elaborate units. You have made this city unfriendly to any tourist passing through more than 24 hours, to any visitor visiting in this city for more than 24 hours, to this city’s citizenry who own recreational units be it stand alone, pulled or mounted by pickups, who park their units on their own properties and/or utilizing the street reasonably in front of their homes. I will raise my voice to this nonsense you, the city council, have passed. The millions and millions of dollars we citizens have spent, and those tourists passing through or those visiting, you the city council have ignored the very essence of living in Prince George. I will speak to other cities of this. I will tell them of the inhospitality and the hostility this city has become. I will tell the 2015 Winter Games Committee to spread the word that anything to do with trucks

and campers, pull-type campers, RVs ... beware, the City of Prince George is hostile. To you Mayor Shari Green; to you city councillors: Albert Koehler, Brian Skakun, Murry Krause, Lyn Hall, Garth Frizzell, Frank Everitt, Cameron Stolz,and Dave Wilbur; I am holding each and every one of you accountable to how you voted in passing this hostile bylaw. I will seek out how you voted. This coming civic election I will vote accordingly. I will pass on your position to this hostile bylaw to many. I also ask the new mayoral candidate Don Zurowski, and the new people putting their names forward for council, will you continue to support an unfriendly and hostile bylaw for RV owners, truck and camper/camper trailer owners, truck and fifth wheel owners, boaters, tourists who come here more than 24 hours, visitors visiting more than 24 hours? City council, please reconsider what you have done. Make this city friendly once again. Make this city reasonable. You have the power to do it now. If not, the good citizens of this city, such as me, will have to consider making noise, formally at election time and/or informally by protest. You have the power to be reasonable. Paul Hudyma Prince George

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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 Fall Fair, Oct.18, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, 3590 Dufferin. Garage Sale, Oct. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Fall book sale, Oct. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Downtown Library. Prince George Metis Elders AGM, Oct. 18, 11 a.m., Native Friendship Centre. Information: 250-562-2771. Conservatory of Music faculty concert, Oct. 18, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, 3555 Fifth Ave. Information 250-564-7467. Dance to Caribou Thunder, Oct. 25, 8 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre.

Nechako Public Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 5100 North Nechako Rd. A Butler’s Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 1156 Fourth Ave. 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.

Sunday Deserter’s Creek hike, Oct. 19, meet at City Hall, 7:50 .m. Information: Vivien 250-5617099. Fall book sale, Oct. 19, 1-4 p.m., Downtown Library. Conservatory of Music faculty concert, Oct. 19, 3 p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, 3555 Fifth Ave. Information 250-564-7467. Turkey dinner, Oct. 19, 5 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. 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 Open house, Oct. 20, 9:30 a.m.-noon, hosted by North Centreal Seniors’ Association, 5401 Moriarty Cres. Canasta, Oct. 20, 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. Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. ACBL duplicate bridge, Tuesdays, 7 p.m., 425 Brunswick St. Information: 250-561-1685. Sweet Adelines women’s four-part chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathy 250-5635170.

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Wednesday Bingo, Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., Spruce Capital Senior Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. TOPS meeting, Wednesdays, 6:15 p.m., Kordyban Lodge dining room. Inormation: Jessie 250-613-5933. Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Sondra 250-9639462 or Andrew 250-981-8270. CNC Retirees meet last Wednesday of the month, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250-563-6928. Whist, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Kidney Foundation meets, Oct. 23, 7 p.m., fourth floor Education Room, hospital. Information: Diane Duperron 250-962-7958. Tai Chi, Thursday, 7-9 p.m.,

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Support Groups Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-964-7907.

Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250-962-6876 or www.kmcvancouver.org. Royal Purple meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-5960125 or Jeanette 250-563-9362.

Metis Elders Craft group, Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, Prince George Metis Elders Society office, 117 – 1600 Third Ave. (Prince George Native Friendship Centre). Prince George Quilters Guild meets fourth Tuesday of the month, Connaught Youth Centre, 1491 17th Ave. Registration 6:30 p.m., meeting 7 p.m. Information: Echo 250612-0499. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St. Wednesday evening Tops (take off pounds sensibly), Spruceland Baptist Church, 1901 Ogilvie St. Information:

Thank You Prince George For Voting Us Best Auto Body Shop! Leona 250-962-8802. P.G. COPD Support Group meets Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m., AIMHI gymnasium, 950 Kerry St. Information: www.pgcopdsupportgroup.ca. Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250-5633819, Roland 250-562-1747. La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m., 176 Aitken Cres. Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-563-2885.

Cariboo Toastmasters meet Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Ramada Hotel, 444 George St. Information: caribootoastmasters.com or Laura (250) 961-3477. City Centre Toastmasters meet Tuesday, noon, City Hall Annex. Information: 9164. toastmastersclubs.org. Spruce Capital Toastmasters meet Tuesdays, 7:25 p.m., 102-1566 7th Ave. Information: Tom 250-5623402.

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New Entrepreneur of the Year Sponsored by KPMG Lauren Phillips – OVERhang Educational Centre Ltd. Tyler Burbee – The Copper Pig BBQ House Diandra Oliver & Laura Sapergia – Home Sweet Home Angela Flynn – Precious Images

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TERESA MALLAM | 250.564.0005 | arts@pgfreepress.com | www.pgfreepress.com BIG BLUE BALL This year’s Big Blue Ball, a fundraiser for men’s health, prostate programs and Rotary Community projects, will be held Saturday, Nov. 1 at Coast Inn of the North. Guest speaker will be Dr. Lloyd Axworthy, past minister of foreign affairs, nominee for the Nobel Peace Prize. Tickets are $75. More information on the event can be found at info@ thebigblueball.ca.

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.

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.

THUNDER ROLLS The Very Best of Celtic Thunder returns to CN Centre on March 1 for a special evening of song. The tour aims to combine Celtic Thunder classics, fan favourites and hit songs into a great show with their signature sound, dramatic lighting and exciting sets. The principal singers are backed by a talented eight piece Celtic Thunder band. Doors at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster locations or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Leo Hebert, Prince George Metis Housing Society executive director, stands at a multiple-lot site on Spruce Street where he wants to see built a 27-unit complex for seniors and people with disabilities. This week, he’s working on collecting letters of support to send along with his application to CMHC.

Building to fill a need Metis Housing Society looking at new project Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Fewer government rent subsidies, high occupancy rate and more demand for affordable units for seniors and low-income people create “the perfect storm” housing problem in Prince George, says Leo Hebert, executive director of the Prince George Metis Housing Society. As part of their overall housing strategy, Hebert said Thursday the group is submitting a loan proposal to CMHC so it can move forward to the stage of planning and designing a new 27-unit building complex on Spruce Street. “Most of the buildings we own now are old. We haven’t had a new housing development since 1994,” he said. When he took over as manager three years ago, Hebert said, the group took inventory of its existing housing units and then came up with a solid business plan for the future. He also reviewed the society’s wait-lists, with more than 5,000 names on them. “We called the people on the list and found many of them had moved on and changed their phone numbers, so we updated our list – and of course people continue to add their names. So then we had about 700

people that we were working with who need housing.” The housing units are scattered over a wide area of the city, in different neighbourhoods. “When I took over, they’d sold eight houses which no longer had government rent subsidies, so we took those capital dollars and bought some new properties. Then we put in place a strategy for creating future developments. For instance, we are taking the capital from that fund to help build the new complex on Spruce Street.” The proposed building is in a good location, said Hebert. Currently, the organization is gathering letters of support for the project. “Our target group for this project is older people and people with disabilities. We already have housing near there including some row houses, so we are familiar with the immediate area. The new building will be close to the Victoria Medical Centre and grocery shopping (Parkwood Mall), so within walking distance. Our plans for the new complex include 27 units, mostly bachelor suites and one-bedroom apartments with some common areas.” There is a bit of nostalgia too in the area for Hebert. In 1980 he helped frame a townhouse down the block from the proposed housing

complex. Hebert said he expected construction on the new building to begin in the spring of 2017, but it could be started as early as the summer of 2016. In the meantime, the group must secure additional capital and operational funding from other sources. He expected to hear a talk by Eric Weismann who was to be speaking at CNC on Oct. 16 about the progression of people in social housing from living in tents, to staying in a shelter, to living in subsidized housing and then to low-rental units, market rent accommodation and then to home ownership. Hebert expects to work at finding rent geared to income accommodation for aboriginal and non-aboriginal people but with a bigger focus on providing homes for older and mobility challenged people. Many of the society’s housing complexes are also old, and require upgrades and renovations. “We’ve had to replace furnaces and put in new windows. We are working with B.C. Hydro to find ways to make them more energy efficient but with a 28 per cent increase over four years, we will have to find ways to reduce energy consumption and save money.” Meanwhile, housing maintenance costs continue to go up as government rent subsidies have continued

to be taken away. “We still have to pay property taxes and insurance.” Affordable housing is a complex problem, he said. “I’m excited to have been chosen to be on the select standing committee on affordable housing for the City of Prince George, and by having the committee it shows the city recognizes a need and has taken an interest in making things happen in this community.” In many ways Prince George is used as an example for others to follow. “This is much bigger than we are,” said Hebert. “The CHRA (Canadian Housing and Renewal Association) has used Prince George as a case study in social housing.” Still, he thinks more can be done with other partners. “I am just one of the people working on this. I believe there is more the provincial and federal governments could do and I would like to see other stakeholders, such as land developers and builders, and any potential partners come in with us on a project development committee.” The bigger picture plan, said Hebert, is for the society to work towards more sustainable housing and some long term solutions. “Like all challenges, they become an opportunity.”

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Resale Shop raises funds for Hospice House Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com Treasures can often be found in the most unexpected places. Hospice Resale Shop in College Heights has something for everyone and new donations are always coming through the door, says manager Deanna Watson. From clothing, collectibles, china, kitchenware, curtains, pillows, games, toys, books, movies and magazines to wall art, lamps, decorative pieces and small appliances as well as modern furniture and antique pieces – on any given day there are hundreds of items of interest. Every week new treasures come to the store – this week there was an antique dresser, baby pram from the 60s, downriggers and a Joseph Ribkoff designer clothing collection. Watson says that providing good customer service along with clean, quality merchandise is a priority for staff. “Our excellent staff and volunteers work tirelessly to keep the shop the best of its kind in the city,” says Watson. Donations are always welcome – but it may be better to phone first. “Please feel free to call ahead to reserve a spot (because) some

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.

Teresa MALLAM/Free Press Hospice Resale employee Emily Hiller poses in the store’s Halloween-themed window display created by fellow staffer Cecile Blaisdale. The shop on McGill in College Heights accepts donations for resale and is a major source of fundraising for the Hospice Society.

days we receive a larger volume of goods,” says Watson, who asks that people keep in mind the safety of their sorters when packing up goods to donate and package up separately and safely all sharp objects and glass. The store puts out seasonal items at special times during the year, and right now there is a rack of “spooktacular” Halloween costumes. For their season turnaround, the store will be closed Oct. 28 to Oct. 31 and reopening on Saturday, Nov. 1 to unveil a “wonderland” of winter and holiday treasures. Proceeds from Hospice Resale Shop, 3041 McGill Cres., help support the Hospice Society. Donations of quality new or used re-sellable goods are always welcome and volunteer applications are available at the shop. The phone number for the store is 250-964-1505. Regular store hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 11a.m. to 4 p.m.

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wanted to put together an exhibit on the contributions of the Indo-Canadian community to the local forestry industry, they decided to go straight to the source. “Our original plan didn’t work,” said executive director Ranjit Gaill. “That was to have the younger members of the community interview the older ones. Instead, we did the interviews ourselves. Allan WISHART/Free Press “We wanted to highCurator Katherine Carlson stands by one of the displays in the new light the history of the exhibit at the Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum, showcasIndo-Canadian people in ing the history of the Indo-Canadian community to the forest industry the forest industry. We’ve in the Prince George region. been planning the exhibit intended to keep Asian The Indo-Canadian workers gained for a couple of years.” immigrants out of the Curator Katherine Carlson says they a reputation for working hard, she said, and changes on the national front country. started looking at the industry from Two months after its made it easier for them to work their the 1950s and ’60s, but realized many arrival in Vancouver, the way up. of those pioneers were now dead. Komagata Maru returned “In 1947, they got the right to vote, “We talked to Nick Chahal, and he to India, where British and that meant they could integrate suggested we talk to the people who authorities attempted to into the unions. They were able to had been in the industry in the 1970s arrest some of the leaders work on safety concerns, working and 80s, when it really took off.” of the group. An ensuing She said the interviews went really well. conditions and wages.” riot left 19 dead and othIt had a been a long road for Indo“The people we talked to were very ers arrested.. The incident Canadian workers in Canada as a generous with their time and their raised calls for changes whole, highlighted by the Komagata comments. We talked to them about to Canada’s immigration how they arrived in Canada, how they Maru Incident in 1914, when a laws. Japanese ship carrying more than 350 got involved in the forest industry in Carlson says many of passengers – almost all Sikhs from Prince George. “Back then, they were faced with low India – was prevented from unloading the people interviewed in Prince George for the its passengers in Vancouver. Excluwages and hard work. They got a lot of new exhibit were wellsion laws in place at that time were the jobs nobody else wanted to do.” educated in India before they arrived in Canada. “We had one who was an accountant, others had backgrounds in the forest industry. But a lot of those educations weren’t accepted in Canada, much as nurses and doctors have to take more training here before they can get work in those fields.” While the exhibit officially opened on Saturday, it isn’t finished, Carlson says. “People can still come by, fill out some of the cards we have around the exhibit with their comments, and leave them here. They can also either pick up one of the forms we used for the interviews, fill it in and leave it with us for inclusion, or call us to set up an interview.” She says the exhibit is intended to fill a gap in the history of the people and the region. “This is a chapter of our industrial history that hasn’t been told. We have the right to show all aspects of our heritage and the community has a responsibility to hear it, to help them understand the past.” The new exhibit will be at display at the museum, on River Road, until close to Christmas.

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When Heather Sapergia became one of 16,000 to sign a petition calling for the creation of UNBC, she had her children in mind. College of Forestry â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were thinking Oregon State University about what their future looked like,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they chose to go to university, we wanted MANAGING FORESTS THAT WONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T STAND STILL them to be as close to home as possible, not Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014 only because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less expensive, but because Time: 7:30 pm Courtesy UNBC as a parent I wanted my Place: Canfor Theatre (Room 6-213) Tracy, left, Daryl, Carol, Heather and Laura Sapergia know how imporkids close by.â&#x20AC;? tant UNBC has been to the community. Webcast: www.unbc.ca/nres/nresi_webcast.html Heather remembers student,â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The mental challenge the push to create a of what I was learning was wonderful, and the university in northern B.C. in the late 1980s as EVERYONE WELCOME! exciting times, and the publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s effort to make it a ability to interact with other mature students was Sponsored by the Ecosystem Science and Management Program reality made her feel more connected to her com- great. Listening to peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ideas and opening College of Science and Management my mind to things I wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t aware of was really munity. On June 22, 1990, their efforts bore fruit Supported by an endowment from the former Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. now Canfor inspiring.â&#x20AC;? and the B.C. government passed the UNBC Act. Heatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s children chose to study elsewhere â&#x20AC;&#x153;It made me proud when our collective will but her nieces Carol and Laura also went on to encouraged the government to act,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;People showed they wanted something better for become UNBC alumni. Carol is now a secondary Be a part of your community paper. Comment online. school teacher in Dawson Creek, and Laura owns Northern BC, a place where they could pursue a grocery store in Prince George. their dreams, right here in the North.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re really proud of those girls,â&#x20AC;? says HeathHeather ended up pursuing her own dreams er. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve gone on to really stunning things.â&#x20AC;? by earning a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in Carol and Lauraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents Tracy and Daryl were Psychology in 1996 at the age of 46. also petition signers. Tracy says she just felt it was â&#x20AC;&#x153;I loved it. I couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get enough of being a time northern B.C. had a university of its own. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was just too far for young people to go, and too expensive to travel, to spend years away from home,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We believed that the opportunity for high school grads to participate in postsecondary education would be so much higher with a university here, and theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d be so much more likely to get degrees.â&#x20AC;? Tracy is originally from the Lower Mainland and was aware of just how far away the existing universities were. She wanted her kids to have the opportunity to achieve a university degree in Prince George. â&#x20AC;&#x153;For us to know they were earning their degrees closer to home was really great,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If they had gone away we wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have spent many holidays or celebrated birthdays together.â&#x20AC;? Heather is now retired and continues to make time for UNBC, attending events and lectures at the Prince George campus. Learning is an end in itself for Heather, and knowledge is never far away when thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a university just up the hill. If you advertise as a third party from September 30 to November 15 in the 2014 â&#x20AC;&#x153;It brought all kinds of new ideas I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been Local Elections, you have new rules to follow under the Local Elections Campaign aware of before,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to sit in on talks and learn about something new, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not Financing Act. just me. I really see a difference in the cultural attitudes of people in the north since UNBC â&#x2013; You must register with Elections BC as a third party sponsor before opened.â&#x20AC;? Did you sign the petition to help create UNBC or conducting any advertising. do you know someone who did? Share your story about your experience with UNBC and find out â&#x2013; You must include your name and contact information on all advertising. about all the 25th anniversary events by visiting unbc.ca/25.

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Old books get new life An inaugural donation from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre towards Barkerville Historic Town’s Chinese Language Collections digitization project has ensured the living history museum’s extensive and irreplaceable collection of pre-1900 written Chinese documents (the largest in North America specific to North American activities) will remain virtually indestructible – and accessible – for generations to come. The Irving K. Barber Learning Centre contributed funds towards the digitization of more than 11,000 pages of unpublished, hand-written materials such as letters and poems. Documents cover the Cariboo region from 1860-1958 and will ultimately be mounted onto Barkerville’s website (www.barkerville.ca). The people of southern China still feel incredibly connected to the “Overseas Chinese” who left Guangdong Province in the late-19th and early-20th centuries. Money they sent back to their families and to support a variety of charitable organizations changed the face of Guangdong, resulting in significant economic and social development. Much of the interest is on a more personal level, though, and there is a sincere desire to know more about the emigrants:

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K. Barber Learning Centre, promotes increased access to BC’s historical resources through digitization projects that result in free access to our unique provincial historical material. For information about the digitization of Barkerville’s Chinese Language Collections, or any of Barkerville’s ongoing curatorial projects, please contact Mandy Kilsby, Curator, at 1-888-994-3332, ext. 35, or e-mail mandy. kilsby@barkerville.ca.

Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Radon gas is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can get into your home undetected. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. The only way to know if you have a radon problem is to take a simple, inexpensive test. Should you have a radon problem, there are easy solutions to reduce your risk.

ATTEND OUR FREE PUBLIC HEALTH FORUM 7 to 9pm, Wednesday, October 22, 2014 Kordyban Lodge, 1100 Alward Street, Prince George Topics to be addressed What we know about radon in Prince George homes. Hear what a recent community-wide home testing project revealed. Scott McDonald, CEO of the BC Lung Association

Why radon is a serious public health issue. The facts. Kerensa Medhurst, Canadian Cancer Society, B.C. & Yukon

How to fix a home radon problem. Get helpful tips. Hardy Nickel, Certified Mitigation Professional, Central Interior Radon Services

FREE radon test kits for the first 75 forum guests. Light refreshments will be provided.

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We are currently recruiƟng regular full-Ɵme and part-Ɵme employees to create a posiƟve home life, support people when parƟcipaƟng in community events and assist with planning and delivery of skill building opportuniƟes. You will also assist people with daily living skills which may include personal care. We are also accepƟng applicaƟons for casual employment. Requirements: Related experience providing care/support to adults or children and have demonstrated an ability to organize acƟviƟes and establish posiƟve relaƟonships. Basic computer skills and physical ability to carry out the duƟes are also required. A valid driver’s license and driving abstract; work may require the use of a personal vehicle. CompensaƟon • Paid training • Excellent beneĮts • Municipal Pension Plan • Hourly rate $16.17 to $18.82 • Casuals receive an addiƟonal 9.8% in lieu of vacaƟon and stat holidays With over 400 dedicated employees, AiMHi is an accredited organizaƟon providing advocacy, support and service to people who have special needs.

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Automotive PARTS PERSON required for a growing progressive auto/industrial supplier. Experienced applicant will receive top wages, full beneﬁts and RRSP bonuses working 5 day work week, plus moving allowances. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto & Industrial, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net

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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.

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EXPERIENCED CLASS 1 Drivers, F/T, P/T for California & Arizona produce hauling, excellent pay and beneﬁts, safety bonus and home time. Call Jerry or Bill 1-877-539-1750.

Looking for experienced Super B drivers from Vanderhoof to Prince Rupert. From PG to Edmonton + local work. Fax 250-964-3057, Phone 250961-0444 or email resume to lallytruckingltd@hotmail.com

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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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Advance your career at Rockford! Now Hiring: ASSISTANT MANAGERS* SERVICE SUPERVISORS CULINARY SUPERVISORS LINE COOKS SERVERS HOSTESSES Experience is not necessary, but a passion for fun is a must.

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CLASS 1 LOGGING DRIVERS Canada Cartage is seeking 20 Experienced Class 1 Logging Drivers to join their team to service the surrounding areas of Southern Alberta from the greater Calgary area. Are you a Professional Driver looking to work Monday to Friday, bring in a wage that is competitive to the Oil & Gas industry, work with good equipment and high safety standards and grow your career long term with the same Company? If this sounds like you, you may be the Professional Driver we are looking for to join the Canada Cartage team for an exciting new opportunity. QUALIFICATIONS: • Valid Class 1 License and a clean commercial driver’s abstract. • 3+ years experience operating a commercial vehicle within Oil & Gas, Cryogenics, Logging, or Heavy Haul industries. • Must be able to do physical work and lift up to 50lbs as this job requires a lot of chaining, winter driving, and off-roading. • Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently, not afraid to get dirty, mechanically inclined. • Must be able to read and write in English. • Previous veriŵable driving experience within Canada a must. • Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic • Take pride in working safely and representing Canada Cartage as a professional driver SALARY AND BENEFITS: • Competitive pay • Canada Cartage provides a comprehensive Beneŵt Plan and RRSP Matching Plan. CONTACT: To apply e-mail your Commercial Abstract and Resume to Christian at Calgarycareers@canadacartage.com or fax: 403-236-0069. Website: http://www.canadacartage.com

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-888528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Classes Run 8:30–5:00pm IMSS Building, 1270 2nd Ave Diane Rosebrugh & Dick Rosebrugh, B.Ed.

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DH Manufacturing in Houston BC is looking for labourers. Must be reliable, physically ﬁt and willing to work shift work. Starting wage up to $16.75/hr. Beneﬁt package after 3 months employment. Email dhmnfg@gmail.com

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CLEANING SUPERVISOR $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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Heavy Duty Truck/ Trailer Mechanics Please send your resume, quoting the job title, to: Mark Davy, E-mail: canrecruiting@trimac.com Phone: 866-487-4622 Fax: 888-746-2297

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MECHANIC Required for Westline Ford, in beautiful Vanderhoof, BC...where you can afford to live in comfort. Offering competitive wages & beneﬁts. Apply with resume to: tammy@westlineford.com

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Located in the heart of British Columbia’s “Cariboo Country”, Quesnel is a growing city boasting numerous community amenities and outdoor recreational activities. Quesnel Sawmill, a division of West Fraser Mills Ltd., is a non-union operation and has an opening for the following position:

CERTIFIED ELECTRICIAN The successful candidate will be responsible for all electrical and process control equipment on site. This includes PLC programming, preventative maintenance, installation, trouble shooting and repairs of all equipment. Individuals are expected to work in a safe manner with limited supervision. Rotating shifts will be required. Allen Bradley PLC, Mitsubishi VFD experience and knowledge of lumber manufacturing would be an asset. We wish to thank you for your interest, but only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Interested applicants should, before November 8, 2014, forward a resume to: quesresumes@westfraser.com Attention: Mike Moody – Head Electrician 1250 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, BC V2J 6P5

Merchandise for Sale

Furniture For sale: Dining Table/Chairs

Like new- Double pedestal Cherry wood Table & 8 upholstered chairs. Paid $4800 asking $1500 ﬁrm 778-281-1010

Garage Sales Sat Oct 18 8am-2pm 4076 Riverside road canoe.stove,kids/baby stuff. sporting/skis

Misc. for Sale Dishwasher $125. Toaster Oven $50.Plant Stand $35 Baby gate $15 Coffee Table $17. Microwave Cabinet $75 Carpet Cleaner $45 Plants $5 Treadmill $500 Easy chair $45 250.552.5868 Fridge $100 Glider Chair $10 5 Drawer white wardrobe $50. Cedar chest $10 Bread machine $25 778-281-1010

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Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Chad: 778-281-0030. Local.

Real Estate For Sale By Owner

ARE YOU $10K Or More In Debt? DebtGo can help reduce a signiﬁcant portion of your debt load. Call now & see if you qualify. 1-800-351-1783. GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com TAX FREE MONEY is available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

Home Improvements FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. Call 1-800-573-2928.

Household Services A mature lady interested in doing light housekeeping in your home. If interested call Sandra at (250)981-3752

Midtowne

• 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available • Close to hospital & downtown • Rent includes heat, hot water • Elevator to undercover parking • Fridge, stove, quality carpets, drapes • Laundry on each ﬂoor • No pets

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Majestic Management (1981) Ltd. CE • OFFI ERCIAL M • COM IL • RETA Space available for rent For all your rental needs Call 562-8343 or 562-RENT

Misc for Rent For Seniors 55+ 1 bdrm suite All utilities included except phone & internet. Call Theresa 250-962-5570

Suites, Lower 2 bedroom top of the line basement suite, completely furnished. Utilities included. NS NP References required. $900.00 (250)617-1111

Suites, Upper FOR RENT 1941 Tamarack Street, upstairs suite

$800/mo plus utilities. Suite is apprx.1200sqft. 3bd 1ba, Feshly painted and cleaned, new window coverings. Fenced Yard. Parking for 1 vehicle. No smoking or pets allowed. Quiet tenants downstairs. ref required 250.564.4674

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Quesnel Sawmill Division

DORPER Cross Sheep ﬂock for sale. 15 ewes and 25 lambs. $4500. Phone 250397-4126.

Cars - Domestic Private Sale 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

2004 Kia Rio hatchback 131K comes with winter tires on rims $4800. 250-962-8262 2006 Chev. Ave 4 door sedan Aveo Blue (45981 Miles) $5200 250.564.7953

Vehicle Wanted WANTED: VW dune buggy with ﬁberglass body. Please call 604-883-9768.

Scrap Car Removal

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P&R 250-963-3435 Renovated 2 bedroom in Trailer Park, had lg. addition, new appliances, wood stove, deck $28,000 250.617.1237 or 250.962.9643

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent CENTRAL LOCATIONS Bachelor, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent. Free heat/hot water, no pets, laundry, parking, adult oriented, near bus stops Call 250-561-1446

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2666 Upland Street 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Rent includes: hydro, heat, hot water, appliances, drapes and parking. Quiet, no pets

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YOUR HOROSCOPE Week of October 19 to 25, 2014

THE LUCKIEST SIGNS THIS WEEK: CAPRICORN, AQUARIUS, AND PISCES..

ARIES It’s important to maintain an active social life if you want to keep a good relationship with your friends. The idea of moving will cross your mind; perhaps you just need a change of scenery.

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PUZZLE NO. 736

TAURUS Even if you have to spend more time than expected on a project, ultimately you are quite proud of yourself. You enjoy feeling a sense of accomplishment.

GEMINI Treat yourself to the luxury of some new clothes to enhance your self-esteem. You might take on some new, more prestigious responsibilities at work.

CANCER You are tempted to clean your home from top to bottom. It is a good time to do so; decluttering your environment will lead you to get rid of a lot of useless things.

LEO Your comings and goings are rather complicated, as are communications in general. You wait quite a long time for a return call, even though you told them it’s urgent.

VIRGO

ACROSS 1. See you later! 4. Ford fuel 7. Get up 12. Straight line 13. Handicraft 14. Become narrower 15. Naval agreement 16. Not an amateur 17. Unﬁlled 18. Fling gently 20. Glossy paint 22. Beam type 24. ____ tide 27. Result 30. Church 33. Floor installer 34. Friend, in Barcelona 35. Shipping boxes 37. Most melancholy 38. Hesitation word 39. Cures 41. Trainee 44. Stared at

48. Narrow boat 50. Chased 52. Lime beverage 53. Dispute 54. Single 55. Kith and ____ 56. Broadway lights 57. Damp and cold 58. Barnyard enclosure

DOWN 1. Imp 2. Child’s toy 3. Lambs’ moms 4. Breach 5. Apprehend 6. Boulder 7. Goblet part 8. Calm 9. Fruit pastry 10. Clear 11. Like a desert 19. Ice pellets 21. Circle section 23. Land parcel 25. Appeals urgently

26. Spot of ink 27. Engrave 28. Dismiss 29. Long-legged bird 31. Corridor 32. Give pleasure 36. That lady 37. Monkey’s munchie 40. Blunder 42. Verb’s mate 43. Casual shirts 45. Gabs 46. Prepare copy 47. Withhold 48. Is able to 49. Have being 51. Just bought

You feel compelled to put in some extra hours at work. Although this new schedule displeases your loved ones, you’ll all appreciate the generous bonus on your next pay slip.

LIBRA You are a little disappointed as you begin a new job or a major project. Have some patience; things will go better after some good discussions take place.

PUZZLE NO. 471

SCORPIO After being a bit zealous at the ofﬁce, a little rest is needed. Try to think more about yourself. A getaway or even a small trip will completely renew your energy.

SAGITTARIUS You are suddenly popular. You are guided by your intuition and you show great creativity. You have great success with a creation of an artistic nature.

CAPRICORN Time is a scarce commodity for a lot of people. Even if you manage yours with great skill, you might have to wait a while for a few other people.

AQUARIUS As the cooler weather sets in, you start to dream of a vacation in the south. You should be able to redouble your efforts at work in order to treat yourself to this trip.

PISCES You embark on a project that cements your love relationship. You may succeed in being able to live from your art. There are some major changes ahead, including a new direction.

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An early look at Cougars

“Huey” Pet of the week this week is our old man Huey who is 12 years old. Huey is a very loving guy who loves to cuddle and explore. He is very vocal and loves to have conversation with you. Huey would do best in a house without young unless they know how to properly handle a senior kitty.

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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Ten games out of 72 is a small sampling. Having completed just 14 per cent of a season does not define trends but here are some early thoughts on the Prince George Cougars after having watched the six home games from the broadcast booth: • Following a horrendous 1-3 start with 25 goals allowed, the Cougars have settled down with much better performances in all areas. I believe opening home weekend hype worked against the Cats as they looked flustered and shellshocked against the top-ranked Rockets. Perhaps one of the reasons for poor performance can be attributed to the quality of the opponent; nonetheless, emotionally, the players appeared worn out, especially when Kelowna was dominating on special teams. • The Cougars power play and penalty kill numbers are at or near the bottom of the WHL, but that’s a bit misleading. The Cougars had the only power play goal in the 2-1 victory against Vancouver (Oct. 10) and the next night (Oct. 11) in the Cougars 2-1 triumph over the Giants, P.G. again

had the edge with two power play goals to one. • The Cougars are 2-0 in one-goal games and are coming off a weekend home sweep, which has been a rarity. This can be perceived as a bit of a mental breakthrough that the team can build from. • The Cougars have been outscored 40-32, but much more importantly they are 6-4. If they keep that pace up (12 points in 10 games) they will not only be in the playoffs but will place higher than eighth in the Western Conference. Allan WISHART/Free Press • Winning four Alec Kendall of Kelowna tries to avoid a tag by Victoria’s Aiden straight on home ice Love, as members of the Team BC wheelchair Basketball team doesn’t seem like a huge engage in a game of capture the flag during a training camp at accomplishment, but it’s Duchess Park Secondary on the weekend. the first time in nearly eight years this has hapa different type of game. Carvalho has more of an pened for the Cougars (December 2006). Having offensive flair (8 assists, and a plus 7 in 9 games) a home crowd more enthusiastic and engaged in while Ruopp is more physical (28 penalty minutes the game has rubbed off on the players. and plus 3 in 10 games). • Attendance for the six home • Ty Edmonds has experienced games has been 5,659 (7-2 loss to Kelthe biggest pendulum swing. He was owna), 2,581 (8-2 loss to Kelowna), dreadful in net to start the season but 1,955 (5-3 win over Swift Current), has been electrifying during the win 1,960 (6-2 win over Lethbridge), 2,401 streak. The 18-year-old Edmonds was (2-1 win over Vancouver), and 2,469 the main reason for the sweep of the (2-1 win over Vancouver). This is Giants with back-to-back first star an average of 2,837 per game. These efforts, stopping 67 of 69 shots over numbers have significantly increased the two games. His save percentage is from last season, which is no surprise. just .888 and his GAA is just 3.55 but There are still a lot of fans taking the he is more focused, composed and wait and see approach (which is unconfident in his last few starts and derstandable), and so far the team has HART BEAT his personal win-loss record is comdelivered on and off the ice. The key HARTLEYMILLER mendable at 6-3. will be to keep the momentum grow• The Cats are adding a high end ing and that’s where winning is the best remedy. 17-year-old forward in Jared Bethune, a projected • The Cougars have a legitimate number one second or third round pick in the 2015 NHL draft, line with each player averaging more than a point but other teams have upgraded their roster with per game. Both Jansen Harkins (2 goals, 13 asplayers that have returned from NHL camps. sists) and Chase Witala (5 goals, 9 assists) are in While improvement is evident, fortunes can the top 10 of WHL scoring, and Jari Erricson, (7 turn in a hurry and the schedule will get more goals, 4 assists) is among the leading goal scordifficult. Keeping an even keel is necessary for ers. Each brings a different element. Harkins, as a consistency. The team appears to be having fun, playmaker, is showing why he is a projected first which hasn’t been the case in recent years in P.G. round NHL pick in 2015; Witala, a game breaker If the players can continue to enjoy the game, the with speed, has a knack for scoring; and Erricson results, standings and other aspects will take care is feisty in front of the net and also does yeoman’s of itself. work in the corners. Now that other teams have Hartley Miller is the sports director and morngame film to study, points will be more difficult to ing news anchor for radio station The Goat 94.3 He achieve. also writes for hqprincegeorge.com. Send along a • Joseph Carvalho and Sam Ruopp have been quote, note, or anecdote to hmiller@thegoatrocks.ca the two most reliable defencemen, yet each plays Follow him on twitter: @Hartley_Miller

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Midgets take Kamloops tournament title Kelowna, a team the locals knew well and for some of the wrong reasons. “They beat us in Rob Millar wasn’t sure what the provincial finals to expect in Kamloops. last year,” Millar said, “We didn’t know much “so we’ve got a bit of about the other teams at the a history with them.” tournament,” said the coach The Cougars took of the Coast Inn of the North Tier 1 Midget Cougars about the lead in the second period on a goal a weekend tournament in by Marcus PlamonKamloops. “We had played don, but Kelowna Kamloops twice, and we scored in the third to won one and lost one. We had heard Kelowna had been force a 1-1 tie. Jordan Waterston was beating teams by large marthe Cougars’ MVP gins early in the season. for the game. “That was about it.” About five hours After the tournament, Photo submitted after that hardMillar knew more about the The Prince George Midget Tier 1 Cougars celebrate after winning a tournament in Kamloops on the weekend. fought tie, the other teams – and his own. “We had a great weekend,” Cougars were back “They’re a very physical team, and I was glad we on the ice, facing the Burnaby Winter Club. he said after the Cougars didn’t take too many retaliatory penalties.” “This was their first game of the day,” Millar won the tournament without Four different players scored in the game, while said, “so I was a little worried we wouldn’t have a loss. “They played consisJames Gordon had two assists to pick up MVP the legs after the Kelowna game.” tently well most of the time. honours. Those worries probably weren’t eased when There were a lot of good That put the Cougars through to the semifinals, Burnaby scored less than two minutes into the teams there. where they faced the host Kamloops team. The “I think we’re going to be a game, but the Cougars responded with four goals Cougars had a 2-1 lead after the first and were up before the end of the first period. Burnaby scored force to be reckoned with at 4-2 going into the third. twice in 16 seconds in the second period to make the provincials.” “Kamloops scored with abut nine minutes left,” it 4-3, but the Cougars got five third-period goals The Cougars opened the Millar said, “and then they just started throwing for a 9-3 win. round-robin portion of the everything at us. Jamie Ferguson made some great Chris Metcalfe had a hat trick to lead the scortournament on Friday with saves in goal. ing, and was named the game MVP, while James a 5-2 win over Nanaimo, “A few times, all 11 skaters were within about getting goals from five differ- Gordon and Isaiah Berra had two goals each. five feet of each other, but we hung on.” The final game of the round-robin, on Sunday, ent players. Isaiah Berra was While there was no official MVP for the game, named the team MVP for the saw the Cougars face off with Fort St. John, and Millar says the Cougars decided to honour their earn a 4-1 win. game. MVP in a dressing-room vote after the game, “It was a very physical game,” Millar said. Next up, on Saturday, was choosing Ferguson.

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That set up a rematch with Kelowna for the championship, and it was another close game. It was 2-2 after the first period and the Cougars held a 4-3 lead going into the third, only to see Kelowna score about halfway through the frame, forcing overtime. In the overtime session, Dylan Krahn scored the winner. Jake Sweet collected the win in goal. For his overtime heroics, the Cougars picked Krahn as the game MVP. “We have two good goalies, Jamie Ferguson and Jake Sweet,” Millar said, “and we just alternated them each game.” The Cougars are off this weekend before travelling back down to the Okanagan for a pair of league games the following weekend. R U N • S K I • S W I M • A P PA R E L

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Mario Desjardins doesn’t understate the importance of this weekend for the Northern Cougars. “It’s a huge weekend,” says the coach of the local female Major Midget team. “We’re playing the defending league champions, tied for first with them, and the (West Coast) Avalanche are right on our tails.” The Cougars host the Fraser Valley Phantom for three games starting tonight at Kin 1. The teams both have seven wins and two losses early in the Female Midget AAA League schedule. The Avalanche are right behind with six wins and a tie, while the Vancouver Island Hurricanes are 5-3-1.. Desjardins hasn’t seen the Phantom this season, but has talked to other coaches about them. “I understand they’re having trouble scoring goals, which may work

Courtesy Northern Cougars The Northern Cougars female midget hockey team faces a tough challenge this weekend, as they have a first-place showdown in three games against the Fraser Valley Phantom at Kin 1.

to our advantage, because we’re scoring a lot of goals.” A look at the standings shows this may be a battle between the immovable object and the unstoppable force. The Cougars have scored 39 goals in nine games, tops in the league, while the Phantom have given up just eight goals in nine games, also best in the league. “We’re seeing our scoring come from all three lines and our defense,” Desjardins says. “Our mentality this year is not to key on specific players on the other team. Let them adjust to us.” The Cougars have the top three scorers in the league going into the

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could hold a lead after 40 minutes, and then on Saturday we came back after being down after 40 minutes, which doesn’t happen too often in this league.” In Friday’s game, the Cougars got second-period goals from Jari Erricson and Tate Olson to take a 2-0 lead into the third. Vancouver scored about six minutes into the frame to make it a one-goal game, but that was the end of the scoring. Saturday, the Giants opened the scoring about nine minutes into the first period, but the Cougars got power-play goals in the third period from David Soltes and Chase Witala to pull out the win. Ty Edmonds was in goal for both games, and Holick said his efforts were key. “Ty has struggled early in this season, but if he can lock down games like that, it makes it easier on us. “We don’t want to only be scoring two goals a game, but in this league, right now it seems like a race to three goals.” The Cougars are on the road again this weekend, as they play in Seattle on Friday and then have a rematch with the Giants on Saturday. Holick says it will hopefully be an easier trip than their previous one, which saw them lose 6-1 to the Giants. “It’ll be a tough trip, but it should be easier than the Spokane and Vancouver one. We’ll head out Wednesday, practice in Vancouver on Thursday, then head down to Seattle and back to Vancouver for Saturday. Last time, the Sunday game against Vancouver was an afternoon one after the trip from Spokane, and they hadn’t played on Saturday. “This time, it’s an evening game on Saturday, and they’re playing Friday night, so they might be a little nicked-up.” The Cougars’ next home game is Oct. 22, when they host the Brandon Wheat Kings at CN Centre.

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Soccer over for UNBC Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com Now, the work starts for next season. With the soccer season ending for both UNBC teams on the weekend in Kamloops, coaches are already starting to look at recruiting for next year. “We’ll take a week or two off,” says women’s coach Andy Cameron, “then start indoor training.” With six players graduating, Cameron knows there will be holes to fill for next season, and he’s already working on it. “Three of our four starting defenders are graduating, so that’s a spot to look at, but I’m looking to recruit good players rather than be position specific.” The Timberwolves won their first game of the Canada West season on Friday against Thompson Rivers. Jessica Erickson got the goal and Jordan Hall got the shutout in a 1-0 win. When the same two teams played again Saturday, it was TRU’s turn to pick up its first win of the season with a 6-3 decision. “It was kind of tough to

Andrew SNUCINS/Special to Free Press UNBC Timberwolves defender Fiona Raymond goes up for a header during the team’s match with the TRU Wolfpack on the weekend. UNBC won the game 1-0.

prepare for that game after getting our first win,” Cameron said. “And TRU was still didn’t have a win, so they were hungry. The game really opened up, and both sides

took advantage. “We were in it until the last 15 minutes at 4-3, but then we had to open up and they took advantage.” The UNBC men’s team

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Kings start road-trip weekend Allan Wishart allanw@pgfreepress.com The pressure is on the Prince George Spruce Kings to win tonight in a rink they’ve had trouble in. “If we want to finish this road trip at .500,” head coach Dave Dupas said, “we have to win tonight in Powell River.” The Kings opened a four-game BCHL road trip with a 3-2 loss in Chilliwack on Wednesday. “It was a bit difficult to take,” Dupas said of the game. “They’re a tough team, and I think they outworked us a bit in the last part of the third period.” Raymond Grewal had a goal and an assist for the Kings in the game, having recently joined them after being with the Prince George Cougars. “Grewal is fitting in well with our team,” Dupas said. “He gives us a veteran presence back on the blue line and he helps the younger players with his knowledge of the game.” The Kings open three games in three nights with a game in Powell River tonight, and Dupas says don’t be fooled by Powell River’s early-season record. “They’re struggling a little right now, and I don’t know why. They’ve got a good team, and we

Allan WISHART/Free Press Prince George Spruce Kings (in white) and Langley Rivermen scrap for a loose puck in Friday’s BCHL game at the Coliseum. Prince George won 4-3.

haven’t beat them in Powell River for years. “They play tough in their building.” After Powell River, the Spruce Kings head back to Vancouver Island to play Nanaimo on Saturday

and Alberni Valley on Sunday. Prince George beat both teams in the BCHL Showcase at the beginning of the season, and Dupas sees one positive in that. “We hadn’t beaten Nanaimo in about three years, so it was good

to get that monkey off our back. “That said, those games were a month ago, and none of our teams look the same as they did then. Those are tough places to win in, and we need to win two of the three to come back with the .500

record we want.” The Spruce Kings return home for three games next week at the Coliseum, playing Penticton on Nov. 23, Trail on Nov. 25 and get a return visit from Powell River on Nov. 26.

College Heights Cougars win volleyball tournament on home court The Cougars got revenge. The College Heights Cougars 1 team beat DP Todd 1 in five games to win the Jon Bragg Memorial volleyball tournament on the weekend, avenging a loss to the same team in the opening round. The Cougars, who are the school’s senior team, had to come from behind twice in the final, as the Trojans won the first game 2514 before the Cougars evened things with a 25-15 win. The Trojans went ahead again with a 25-18 win in the third game, but the Cougars came back to win a tight fourth game 28-26. That meant it all came down to one game, and the Cougars prevailed 15-12.

The opening match of the eight-team tournament at College Heights had seen the Trojans defeat the Cougars 25-22 and 25-21. There were three College Heights teams and two from DP Todd at the event, as well as teams from Duchess Park, Prince George Secondary and Kelly Road. Other first-round matches saw College Heights 2 (the junior team) down Duchess Park, DP Todd 2 beat PGSS and College Heights 3 beat Kelly Road. Quarterfinal action saw DP Todd 1 down Kelly Road in three straight, while Duchess Park needed the full five games to beat DP Todd 2. The other side of the draw saw College Heights 2 beat PGSS and College

Heights 1 beat College Heights 3, both in three straight. On the consolation side on Saturday, College Heights beat PGSS three straight while DP Todd 2 downed Kelly Road in four games. That set up a consolation final between DP Todd 2 and Kelly Road, with the Trojans downing the Roadrunners 25-18, 25-13, 2516. The match for seventh place had PGSS beating Kelly Road 25-23, 27-29, 25-20, 25-22. On the championship side, the semifinals had DP Todd 1 downing Duchess Park in three straight, while College Heights 1 needed four games to beat College Heights

2. The bronze-medal game had College Heights 2 edging Duchess Park in five games 25-23, 27-29, 25-13, 21-25, 15-10. One player from each team was chosen for the all-star team. They were Colin Appleby (College Heights 1), Joel Molcak (DP Todd 1), Ben Shand (College Heights 2), Noah Matyas (Duchess Park), Cameron Cain (DP Todd 2), Matt Shipmaker (College Heights 3), Dharl Cassidy (PGSS) and Liam Campbell (Kelly Road). In the most recent provincial rankings, College Heights is 10th in AA while DP Todd is an Honorable Mention. Cedars Christian is ranked fourth in A boys.

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