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Housing sales down across B.C.’s north AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Housing sales were down across the Cariboo and B.C.’s North, but nothing compared to the drop in communities dependent on oil and gas, leaving realtors blaming industry for the conditions. “Although the volume of sales was down slightly across BCNREB area, in the first quarter of 2015, the regions more closely associated with the oil and
gas industry, the Northeast and North Coast experienced a more significant drop, year over year,” BC Northern Real Estate Board (BCNREB) president David Black said. “This can be attributed to the uncertainty with the long term effects of lower oil prices.” BCNREB reported 856 sales with a value of $213,161,426 through the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) in the first quarter of 2015. This compares with
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1,005 sales worth $248,635,086 to the end of March, 2014. As of March 31, there were 4,023 properties of all types available for purchase through the MLS compared to 3,625 at this time last year. Numbers in brackets represent 2014. In the Gold Pan City 28, (32) sales worth $5.1 million ($6.4 million) in the first three months of 2015. In addition to the 13 single family homes that sold, one parcel of
vacant land and eight homes on acreage have sold this year. There were 242 (225) properties of all types available for purchase through MLS as of March 31. In Williams Lake, 58 properties sold so far, compared to 64 last year at this time. Property values totalled $13.2 million ($14.4). In 100 Mile House and area, 50 properties sold, compared to 55. Property sales totalled $10.5 million ($11 million).
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In Prince George, 244 (250) properties of all types, worth $61.5 million ($62 million), have changed hands. Comparatively, in Prince Rupert, 37 properties sold (83 in 2014), totalling $8.1 million ($17.7 million last year). In Terrace, 52 properties exchanged hands (101 last year). The value of these properties totalled $12 million, compared to $23 million in 2014. “Consumers must remember that overall, the
economy of the northern half of the province is still strong and there are billions of dollars in potential developments which could benefit from lower oil costs and better availability of tradespeople,” Black said. “This, coupled with historically low interest rates, affordable housing prices and increased inventory, makes this a good time to consider making real estate investments or buying a new home in B.C’s north.”
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Driven by a desire to raise a food aware family, free of processed foods and unnecessary additives, Tineke Zeimer brings fun, knowledge and skills into the kitchen. Every Tuesday and Thursday Tineke and her children Mikayla and Josiah, create a healthy recipe, adapting the ingredients, free of processed sugar and white flour. “Passing on skills such as canning and making bread are skills that need to be taught and our generation is losing those skills,” she said.
Which is exactly why the Better Together contest was launched, to bring B.C. families together in the kitchen, creating memories and healthy eating habits. On the day I visited this family in their home, I was rewarded with the sweet smell of pumpkin spice muffins and photographed the process. The children modified the ingredients and worked together as a team with their mother. When asked what her favourite part of cooking Mikayla was quick to respond: “Spending time with my Mom,” she said. “Eating It!” Josiah
enthusiastically added. I would have to agree. I was awarded one of the delicious muffins they made and I must say: “Very moist and tasty.” Maybe I should consider this modification of ingredients. The Better Together is a contest open to all B.C. families. The hands-on cook-off contest is a way to remind families about the importance of eating and cooking together. Studies show that eating and cooking together is linked to increased social adaptability, academic achievement and physical and mental health. The contest serves as a way to inspire families to
“Passing on skills such as canning and making bread are skills that need to be taught and our generation is losing.” Tineke Zeimer, foodie
prioritize family meals and have fun together in the kitchen too. To enter, people simply film themselves making a favourite recipe. Each video must have two or more people cooking together and can’t be longer than three minutes. There are $4000 in cash
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Proposed development on Rita Road Council approved Development Permit No. 2015-78 for construction of an Andre’s Electronics retail store, Andre’s Carwash and vacant leasable space on Rita Road, adjacent the existing 7-11 and Walmart, and the requested variances with respect to the City’s Zoning and Sign Bylaws subject to meeting the following conditions: • Supply engineered storm water drainage plans for approval by the Director of Public Works and Engineering reviewed for best practices. Oil interceptor installation will be required as a part of storm water management; • Provide final landscaping plans for approval by Director of Development Services and security for landscaping at 125 per cent of value; • Meet any sewer discharge restrictions or requirements as determined by Cariboo Pulp and Paper; • Meet any traffic study or improvement requirements as determined as necessary by Director of Public
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Auditor review KPMG, the City’s auditors, presented their report to Council which included a review of the City’s 2014 financial statements. Full details of the audit report and the Consolidated Financial Statements are available on our website.
Next phase Members of the ourQuesnel Sustainable
Community Task Force met for the final time on March 25. Council thanked the Task Force members who have devoted more than three years to the project. The group felt their mandate was fulfilled with the finalization and adoption of the ourQuesnel Integrated Community Sustainability Plan with the understanding that the ourQuesnel document will be a foundation for moving the community forward and that Council will continue to move towards implementation of the plan. A sincere thank you was extended to the members - Dora McMillan, Tom Weckworth, Teri Stoneman, Anna Rankin, Bernice Heinzelman, Kelly Pomeroy, Ron Dunn, and elected officials and staff from both the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Quesnel.
Other news • Council gave the first three readings to Bylaw 1744 - Emergency Program, Bylaw 1756 - Animal,
Bird and Insect Control and Licencing Bylaw Amendment, and Bylaw 1758 - Fire Protection, Prevention and Emergency Services. • May 17 to 23 has been declared National Public Works Week. Marked the 55th annual Public Works Week, it is intended to draw attention to the importance of public works in community life. This year’s theme is “Community Begins Here”. Check our website in the coming weeks for public works events in Quesnel. • Physician retention and recruitment are important to Quesnel City Council. The Mayor will meet with Northern Health on April 17 to discuss the plan and communications strategy based on the outcome of the meeting held April 1 with Northern Health, elected officials and Quesnel’s doctors. Stay tuned.
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SPRING CLEAN-UP IS CANCELLED In an effort to assist residents, Council has waived residential landfill tipping fees from April 18, 2015 through to and including May 3, 2015. Residential garbage is defined as garbage hauled into the landfill in non-commercial vehicles such as pick-up trucks and utility trailers and trucks larger than one-ton will be considered commercial vehicles. Read about the Spring Clean-Up cancellation piece in the Q-City News or online at http://www.quesnel.ca.
AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS AND ARTS INITIATIVE Paul Nichols leads fellow Canadian Forces veterans at the start of cross-country ride at the B.C. legislature Monday.
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Nichols arrives in the capital TOM FLETCHER Black Press Quesnel rancher Paul Nichols kicked off a cross-Canada horseback ride Monday to introduce a new generation of veterans to the public and seek their support. Nichols, who served with Canadian troops during ethnic warfare in the former Yugoslavia in the 1990s, struggled to control his emotions at a ceremony at the B.C. legislature. “Our Canadian troops do a hard job for us, and when they choose to transition back into civilian life, some of them struggle and lose their way,” Nichols said. “And I can tell you from personal experience that a heartfelt thank-you and timely support from the community during that time of transition can be life-changing. So my job through this foundation is to put as many Canadian veterans in the saddle as I can.” Accompanied by other B.C. veterans and his wife Terry,
a therapeutic riding instructor, Nichols plans to connect with 700 veterans in an eight-month journey ending in St. John’s, Newfoundland. “That awareness will create change, and with that change I believe that we can lower the incidence and severity of post-traumatic stress disorder, lower the
incidence of family breakup and I think we can lower the incidence of veteran suicide,” Nichols said. B.C. Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon attended the ceremony to wish the riders well on their journey, offering a stop for hay and food at her ranch in the Nicola Valley.
The ride includes stops in Abbotsford, Chilliwack Hope, Princeton, Summerland, Kelowna, Vernon and Armstrong before continuing into Alberta in May. For more information the ride, and to follow its progress, see their website at www.communitiesforveterans.com.
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Quesnel and District Leisure Services and School District 28 have partnered to provide after school sport and art opportunities for students who face financial, social or geographical barriers to participating in programs. We are looking for three contract positions to coordinate the After School Sports and Arts Initiative (ASSAI), which will start in one school this spring and will expand to two schools per week in the fall of 2015 and continue until 2017. Positions we require: Program Facilitator This person will build rapport with school staff, parents and school children and be responsible for coordinating the overall delivery of a combined sport and art program in conjunction with the Leisure Services Department. They will assist the sport leader in developing a physical literacy program. The ideal candidate will have taken the High Five and Run Jump Throw program or be prepared to take the respective training. They will liaise with the art leader in development of the art activities. The person must be skilled at building connections and establishing trust with young children. It is expected that after the initial development of the program, this position is estimated to work approximately 3 hours per day or 6 hours per week in the spring and 12 hours per week for the fall/winter programs. Contract fees will be based on a flat $25 per hour which includes program leadership, planning and preparation. Sport Leader The Sport leader will be skilled in teaching fundamental movement and sport skills to children and interested in working with at risk kids. The leader will have taken or be prepared to take the High Five and Run Jump Throw training. They will develop the Sport program with assistance from the program facilitator. After the initial program design, the position should work 2 hours per day or 4 hours per week in the spring and 8 hours per week in the fall of 2015. Contract fees will be based on a flat $23 per hour which includes program leadership, planning and preparation. Art Leader The art leader should have completed specialized training in an arts practice , recognized by their peers as having a specialized skill in art or cultural tradition or have publicly presented, performed, exhibited or published their work. With assistance from the Leisure Services Arts Coordinator they will develop the arts activities which can include performing arts, creative writing, visual arts or fine arts. Contract fees will be based on a flat $23 per hour which includes program leadership, planning and preparation. All positions must complete a Criminal Record Check with no records found and have Emergency First Aid or equivalent. The program is funded by the Province of British Columbia through the Ministry of Community Sport and Cultural Development and a financial contribution from the Public Health Agency of Canada. ASSAI is delivered by DASH BC. Interested contractors must submit their resumes to the Recreation Manager, 500 North Star Road, Quesnel, BC, V2J 5P6 or by email to drogers@quesnel.ca by 4 pm, April 29th, 2015. For more information call 250-991-4010. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
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Sunset Theatre in Wells presents nonsense poem
ZarYevka Ballet brings Lewis Carroll’s famed nonsense poem The Jabberwocky to life in Wells April 25 – 26, with larger-than-lifepuppets, colourful scenery and of course, exciting
professional dancing. Join Yukina in this classic comingof-age story as she ventures into the Tulgy Woods to confront the Jabberwocky. Meet the Jubjub Bird, the
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W
ould somebody in the Liberal office please take control of Christy Clark’s Twitter account? Close it. Vet it. Do something with it; just stop her from using it. Our esteemed leader is becoming less esteemed every time she takes to social media. First she posts a picture to Twitter, letting all her followers know how proud she was to have found a keepsake album from Rolf Harris – the disgraced Aussie entertainer currently serving a 69-month sentence for indecent assaults on four teenage girls. And while perhaps she can justify not knowing Rolf Harris’s whereabouts, not knowing the reason for Good Friday is a little more concerning. “Good Friday reminds us that hard work and sacrifice are rewarded. I hope you have a restful and meaningful #Easter long weekend.” Yes folks; Christy Clark mistook Easter for Labour Day. Either that, or she believes that hard work and sacrifice should be rewarded with crucifixion. Politicians give the media plenty of fodder for questioning their common sense during their day-today activities. Our premier has a serious case of foot-in-mouth disease. Remember when the favourite retort of those caught in an embarrassing situation was to claim they were misquoted? Recording devices put an end to that. Nowadays, the popular argument among those unwise enough to engage in social media before letting their brains process their work is that their Twitter accounts were hacked. It’s surprising Clark did not use that one on at least one occasion. –Black Press
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am always too cold and my husband is always too hot. That statement is almost always true, especially when it comes to our house. “Who turned the heat up to 78 degrees?” Paul has asked me in complete horror so many times I’ve lost count. “It was like an ice box in here,” I’ve been known to respond. “My nose was about to fall off.” Grumbling that it felt more like a sauna, he’d turn the thermostat way down to 68 degrees leaving me to marvel at how differently our bodies can react to the exact same temperature. Of course there are biological reasons why women are usually colder than men, and after living with Paul for 20 years I’ve learned some tricks to warming up that don’t include turning up the furnace or turning off the air conditioner. Number one is drinking hot chocolate. Any hot beverage helps, but hot chocolate even more so for some reason. Growing up I was always told that hot drinks cool you down and cold drinks warm you up. I don’t find
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On A Brighter Note that’s true in the least. Not for me anyway. Merely holding a cup of something hot starts to warm me up in much the same way hot pockets in a pair of gloves can do. Number two is taking a bath. A few of my girlfriends will talk about the hot tubs or infrared saunas they’re going to indulge in when they get home from one of our cold windy walks by the lake and I’ll think “lucky them.” But soaking in a hot bubble bath warms me up and is a relaxing luxury as well. If I dry off and dress right away I can keep myself heated from the inside out and become my own hot pocket. Number three is a pair of thick fuzzy socks. When I first became a mother almost 15 years ago I read the best way to get your children to sleep
ajar because her husband can only fall asleep in cool temperatures. She said it was hard leaving the warmth of her bed in the morning because the room was way too chilly. And then her mother-inlaw suggested she store a pair of flannel pajamas under the covers at the foot of the bed that she could slide into before getting up from her comfortable spot in the morning. It worked. “They’re so warm it’s like putting them on after getting them out of the dryer,” she said. “With those and my slippers waiting for me I can give up our cozy covers a little easier.” But why is it always women trying to adapt to the cold? After living with my husband for 20 years, I think it’s high time he surrenders control of the thermostat and discovers some cooling down tricks for himself. Maybe he could soak in a bath full of ice water while drinking a slurpee and then hang out in just his birthday suit for the rest of the day. On second thought, I think I will continue to adapt. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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through the night is to put them to bed with their socks on so they start off warm and stay that way. It didn’t work for my son because he’d get overheated, and I can’t say it worked for me either because I’d also wake up in the middle of the night burning up. But wearing the socks leading up to bedtime definitely helps. Number four is a plush blanket with or without the benefit of cuddling a loved one underneath it. That isn’t going to work if I’m on the move and doing stuff around the house though. In that case a thick plush hoodie does the trick. I know there are many remedies to warming up, but these are my top four. You might wonder why I am writing about this topic in the spring, as we’re experiencing warmer weather. It’s because for me this is not a seasonal issue: being too cold extends throughout the year. It’s not unusual to see me in a warm jacket in an airconditioned coffee shop in the middle of a hot summer day. One of my friends who feels cold most of the time, like I do, agrees to sleeping with her window
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Editor: Bill C-51 will try to remove the rights of environmentalists, conservationists and First Nations to protest any future projects that may harm the environment. I do not trust the government when they say it is not so because they continually lie about the facts on every issue. The government’s secret police Bill C-51 is reckless, dangerous and ineffective. To make matters worse, the government is trying to push this law through parliament in record time. If the bill passes, your sensitive private information would be shared between no fewer than 17 government agencies and even handed to foreign governments. This includes sensitive information that can reveal everything from your financial status, to your medical history, your sexual orientation, and even your religious and political beliefs. The government has admitted Bill C-51 is fundamentally flawed, so they must withdraw the legislation, go back to the drawing board and start over. I encourage Canadians to learn more about how we can work together to stop Secret Police Bill C-51 at: StopC51.ca Linda Kemp Quesnel
Thank you Editor: My daughter would like to thank “Julie’s Edible Bouquets” for graciously donating her cookies for Emma to decorate and sell to raise a small donation for the Communities For Veterans – The Ride Across Canada. Emma would also like to challenge the youth of our little town to surpass her humble donation to help this amazing family shine a light on our brave current serving and veterans and their families across our country. Thanks Julie, your generosity was greatly appreciated. Janine Penner Quesnel
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Winter’s gone With every bud that appears on branches throughout the Cariboo, spring is more and more evident. Soon the buds will turn into leaves, flowers and eventually fruit. To every season there’s wonder but spring is possibly the most anticipated and appreciated of all four seasons. Autumn MacDonald photo
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Florence White has an impressive volunteer resume ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Quesnel’s second nominee for 2014 Volunteer Citizen of the Year is nervous and excited, but overwhelmingly honoured to have been nominated. Florence White has a long history of volunteering. Her first volunteer positions was Brownie leader to the Red Rock Brownie Pack. Not only did she lend guidance and support to her small pack but she was instrumental in establishing the group. “If there’s a need I’ve always tried to get it done,” she said. “What you give you get back, not always directly or immediately but do unto others as you would have them do unto you has always been a code I’ve lived by.” Born a miners daughter from Springhill, Nova Scotia, Florence married and moved to Montreal, Province of Quebec which was a total lifestyle and cultural change for the newlyweds. Work kept both too busy for volunteering, however in 1956 the couple and their first born son moved to Kersley where Florence’s husband found work with the railroad. Florence joined the local Women’s Institute where she enjoyed meeting new people and forming friendships in the tiny community. With her husband’s job, the family moved every two years. While in Kersley, three daughters were added to the family and in Prince George, two more sons. During their time in Prince George, Florence joined the Orange Lodge, a Protestant fraternal organization based primarily in Northern Ireland. She is still a card-carrying member but over time the only remaining Orange Lodges are in the Okanagan. “My grandfather and both my parents belonged to the Orange Lodge,” she said. “I still have my grandfather Pyke’s lodge items.” In 1979 Florence and her husband returned to Quesnel and lived on Moffat Avenue. “I knew once my children were grown and gone and we were finished with constant moving around I would return to volunteering,” she said.
“It was always a part of me.” After meeting a member of the Auxiliary to G.R. Memorial Hospital, she was invited to a meeting. “I joined on the spot. I’ve never looked back and that was almost 36 years ago.” What appealed to her most about the auxiliary was helping others and the variety of tasks available to her. She also loved meeting new people.
Florence served as the Northeast Area Representative for the auxiliary covering Bella Coola to Ft. Nelson and Ft. St. James to McBride. “My job was to visit each auxiliary in the territory offering advice, support and anything else they might need.” It was at an auxiliary convention where Florence first learned about Lifeline, a secure medical alert system and medical alarm service, helping seniors and people with disabilities live with independence. Again Florence found a service residents of Quesnel could benefit from and she went ahead and helped establish the service in 1993. “My husband and son sold a side of beef to purchase the first unit, now there’s more than 100 clients depending on Lifeline in Quesnel.” This service is completely run by volunteers, from interviewing clients to install the equipment and following up as directed by central control in Toronto.” However, these are not the only volunteer activities that occupy Florence. She is also a 10-year member of the Lions Club and works tirelessly on fundraisers such as the current brick sales for the proposed Lions seniors housing project. She also was in charge of the now defunct candy stripers program at the hospital where young volunteers would help in the hospital with such tasks as reading to patients, games and cards and offering refreshments. “These young volunteers received recognition which they could then use to pursue a medical career,” Florence said. “It felt nice to know you helped young people choose a profession.” Florence said she is quite content with what she doing and the volunteer time she devotes to the community. “I work with a great bunch of volunteers in my many commitments.” The 2014 Volunteer Citizen of the Year will be announced at the gala event April 22 at the Legion. Tickets are $25 each and available at City Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m. and festivities to follow.
Snippets from Turkey I have the good fortune to know some Turks who love to travel and share their culture. Each trip has afforded new sights and delightful cultural differences. Snippets from Turkey are just a few of my observations from this amazing historical world that tries to blend modernity with tradition. The people of Turkiye (Turkey) are fueled by bread and pastry products. One favourite is the simit, a ring of dough like a bagel but lighter, thinner and covered with sesame seeds. At any time of day, people can be seen walking and munching on simit. For those who wish for more than the basic, you can buy varieties with cheese or meat baked inside. There are soft simits that are like a croissant and
harder chewy ones. There are even simit cookies. Bakers must go through tons of sesame seeds! Fresh is the optimum word. In any of the many bakeries in any town, you can find a wide variety of buns that are tuzlu (salty) or sekerli (sweet). White bread is still the normal and bins are loaded with freshly baked loaves. Whole wheat and rye bread are rare but when found, they are richly flavourful. By midday, locals are complaining that the stock is no longer fresh. There are small shops that bake daily treats and the scent draws the early morning customers. For the general market there are huge factories that produce all kinds of snack breads, so much so that whole aisles in the local Bim store are dedicated to the dried and
packaged soft variations. For lunch you might like the borek, a baked or fried flaky pastry with layers of cheese, vegetables or minced meat. Or try gozleme – this is pastry filled with spinach, cheese, meat or egg and cooked on a griddle. Sweet cravings can be satisfied any time of day. There are shops dedicated to the dessert market. They carry variations of baklava, from the Ottoman era, of honey saturated pastry with pistachios. There is boyoz, like a cinnamon bun but lighter and loaded with tahin -a paste of sesame seeds and sugar. Try the torpil, a cream filled treat. Or the Syrian treasure, the taj al-malek (king’s crown), that is loaded with cashews and pistachios. And then the crackers, the bread sticks, the squares
and the pizzas. This is not a good place for the gluten challenged but thank goodness they also have a huge variety of fresh produce. This system runs on daily bread so when it is no longer fresh, the birds and street animals are the lucky recipients. Leftovers are left along the street for the critters to find, broken into bits for the birds or used by fishermen who throw stale buns into the water. They wait for the fish to come to feed and then throw in the hook. This is a very successful strategy. By the next morning, it all begins again. Early morning shoppers head home with bags of still warm bread. Liz-Ann Eyford is a Quesnel resident travelling in Turkey.
This gentleman was a very friendly baker in Platli, south of Ankara. Liz-Ann Eyford photo
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Health Services Administrator, Debbie Strang (left) and Dunrovin manager, Stacey Patchett, share the running of the long-term care facility, Dunrovin. Contributed photo
When the time comes to consider residential care
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ne of the most difficult times in the life of someone caring for a family member with dementia is the moment they discover they can no longer provide the complex care that person needs. There are many emotions involved such as guilt, loss, grief and even relief. The next stage in this terrible journey is long-term care. In Quesnel, there is only one facility that offers that complex level of care – Dunrovin Park Lodge. We met with Manager, Stacey Patchett and Health Services Administrator, Debbie Strang, to
talk about the challenges and rewards of running such a facility. Patchett said that there are more than 100 patients in Dunrovin who have some degree of dementia, many of whom come in with a mixture of physical and mental problems. “We have so many people with so many complex needs so we need to look at where to put them to best serve their needs,” Patchett explained. Residents are therefore not put together in the one large facility, but are grouped where they can get the best care. An example of this grouping
is Maple House which is used to house the relatively small number of people who have only dementia with no other pressing medical needs. Each resident throughout Dunrovin has a care plan which identifies his or her specific needs and which details how those needs are going to be met. A minimum of once a month, the nursing team reviews the care plan of each resident. If something comes up within that 30 days, then it is dealt with as soon as possible. “We are trying to focus on getting the family more involved,”
Patchett said. “This will be a priority for us this year.” Another priority is training. The staff at Dunrovin is highly trained and management makes sure that programs are in place to keep the staff up-to-date on the latest care initiatives for the elderly. “Last year we worked really hard to have most of the staff trained in the Gentle Persuasive Approach, a well-studied way to help people with dementia and other behavioural challenges and cognitive deficits. This year, all employees will be focusing on Practi-
cal Education for Teams, the next step in the Gentle Persuasive Approach” Patchett said. “When we do training of this kind, it is for everybody. “This takes a while, but you can’t have just one or two people doing training. Staff priority is the patient, so they need to be with the residents.” According to Stacey Patchett, working in this field is a very rewarding profession and a good day is when she sees “residents that are smiling” as well as sharing “moments.” Dunrovin administrator, Debbie Strang, said that a good day for her is when
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she is “able to support families and staff, to move some barrier out of the way and overcome challenges. That’s a good day for me,” she said. The Alzheimer Society of B.C. hosts a Caregivers Support Group once a month. If you are caring for a friend or family member with dementia, call Leanne Jones at 1-866-5647533 or Pete Drewcock at 250-991-0058. Mary Ann Sturdy and Pete Drewcock have presented a series of articles regarding dementia and its effects on patients, caregivers, the community and medical system.
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Jungle Book production wows audience Carson Elementary Grade 2 and 3 students from Mr. Birch’s class wowed both parents and fellow students with their musical production of Jungle Book on April 2. More than 200 people viewed the musical and enjoyed the lively singing, well executed acting and the amazing costumes that augmented the colourful student painted jungle backdrop. The three months work preparing for the day were definitely well worth it based on the smiles of both the children and their parents. It was 45 minutes of pure fun and entertainment with students not only playing the characters of the story but also running the sound, lights and curtains. Stella Quarry and
Corbin Lokken did a superb job transforming into Bagheera the panther and Baloo the bear. Shere Khan the tiger was portrayed wonderfully by Aiden French with Gracie Deslaurier as the feisty but loveable orphan Mowgli. Each individual character was given a larger than life personality by the student portraying them and the entire class of 23 students worked so smoothly as a team the audience often forgot they were watching seven and eight-yearolds. Huge congratulations to them all and to their teacher Mr. Birch for not only pulling off such a massive endeavour but by doing it with such passion, excellence and enthusiasm.
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Coquitlam land sold below value, NDP says
The B.C. Liberal government sold land in Coquitlam at as much as $43 million less than its appraised value last year to balance the budget, NDP critics said Tuesday. The 14 parcels on Burke Mountain in north Coquitlam sold in February 2014 for $85 million. Documents obtained under freedom of information law by the NDP showed an appraised value of $128 million. One parcel had an appraised value of $5.6 million and was valued by B.C. Assessment Authority this year at $2.3 million. It sold for $100,000 to Wesbild Holdings. Ltd., a long-time residential developer in the area. Citizens’ Services Minister Amrik Virk, minister responsible for the property sale, said the sale price is similar to the B.C. Assessment Authority value. The appraisal appears to have been “overly aggressive” and the provincial assessment for the lands has declined slightly since then, Virk said. Port Coquitlam MLA Mike Farnworth said residential development has been expanding along Burke Mountain for a decade or more, and in a hot real estate market the transaction looks like a “fire sale” of land. He and NDP leader John Horgan accused the government of rushing the sale to balance the B.C. budget by the end of the fiscal year, March 31, 2014. “This is prime land in the middle of the Lower Mainland at a time when real estate is at an absolute premium, and we know it’s going to be built on,” Farnworth said. “The city’s already building on parcels that are adjacent to it.” Virk said the marketing of the properties was put out for bids and Colliers International won the contract. He
was unable to say if Colliers was given a deadline to close the deal, which came after the properties
were on the market for three months. Only Wesbild offered to buy all 14 parcels, which total
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Over Spring Break in Prince George, Barlow Creek elementary students participated in the Central Interior Science Exhibition with great results. Front row, left to right: Elena Levy received Honourable Mention for her Acids and Bases project; Deegan and Ryley O’Hara partnered to win a bronze medal for their Acid or Base project; back row, left to right: Darby O’Hara won a silver medal for her Save the Shirt project, Kyle Eggert won a silver medal for his Acid Rain project and Branda Eggert also won a silver medal for her Black Holes project.
The family of John (Jack) Prestage sadly announce his passing away after a courageous three month battle with cancer. He was born to Don and Christine, pioneers in Narcosli Creek. He worked for the B.C. Forest service, moved to Kamloops and then Calgary in 1986. He leaves to mourn his beloved wife Lynne of 47 years, son Don (Halley) and their four children; daughter Kim (Bart) and her daughter; brothers Don (Betty), Nick (Audrey); sisters Marjorie (John) Hessels, Binnie (Joe) Wark; brother in-law Richard Edgington (Salley) many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by sister Teenie and grand daughter McKenna. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Cochrane Ranch House, May 10, 2015, 2 - 5 pm.
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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL PRESENTS WILL STROET, children’s entertainer, April 20, 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8/each or $30/family of four; at the door or in advance at Bo Peep Boutique, the Arts and Recreation Centre. FREE FAMILY LITERACY EVENT April 27, West Park Mall, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Last in a series of Raise a Reader campaign. Crafts books, snacks, fun sponsored by North Cariboo Aboriginal Program Society, Child Care Resource and Referral, Quesnel’s CDC and Literacy Quesnel Society.
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CACY SERVICE will be servicing the community from their new location in West Park Mall, May 1. To book an appointment call Susan, 250-9919664. ALZHEIMER SOCIETY PRESENTS FAMILY CAREGIVER SERIES WORKSHOP April 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. GR Baker Hospital upper boardroom. Cost is by donation. Preregistration required. Programs without sufficient registrants will be cancelled. To register call 1-866564-7533 or email, ljones@alzheimerbc. org.
WEDNESDAY ANNUAL HEAD SHAVE EVENT in support of the Canadian Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, April
29 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Spirit Square. We’re looking for at least ten brave individuals to shed their locks for this good cause. $20 will get you a head shave and a Mike Burger.
THURSDAY TRUE ANIMAL STORY WRITING CONTEST April 23, 7 p.m, Quesnel library meeting room. Winners will read their stories. Everyone welcome, refreshments served.
SATURDAY ARTS AND CULTURE DAY April 25, 1 – 4 p.m. West Fraser Timber Room, Arts and Rec Centre. Try you hand at many different art projects. 29TH ANNUAL
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GOLDEN CENTRE SPRING RUMMAGE AND BAKE SALE May 2, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch available. Dropoff items at the Golden Centre, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday between 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. NEIL DIAMOND TRIBUTE ARTIST Jason Scott, May 9, Legion. Tickets are $30/dinner and show; available at Circle S and Legion.
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Gold Pain City brings the action home WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
The Gold Pain City girls took on the Northcoast Nightmares at the Twin Arenas for their first home game of the derby season.
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Gold Pain City is back for another fast-paced season of roller derby action. Our local derby girls brought the action to the Twin Arenas last Saturday for their home opener against Terrace’s Northcoast Nightmares. The teams were well matched, each struggling to steal and maintain the lead. In the end Gold Pain City was out-skated by the visiting derby girls, with a final score of 158-110 in favour of the Northcoast Nightmares. “The Nightmares have been the underdogs for some time so their being able to beat us is exciting,” Coach Reani Rink Rash explained. “We celebrate healthy competition and encourage one another team to team in the North so we are proud of them. They played a strong defensive and offensive bout.” Gold Pain City followed their home opener with a Bangover Scrimmage, with the Rated PG team skating in to skate alongside our local derby girls. These scrimmages provide the perfect environment for skaters to try new strategies, relaxed and pressure free. “We saw a lot of great blocking and team cohesiveness on Sunday,” Reani Rink Rash remarked. Back on the track for her first scrimmage after several months away was Rated PG All Star team member Sistah Viberosis. The team is always excited to get the chance to skate with her, always coming away with new skills and insights. Though audience attendance was the lowest the Gold Pain City Girls had ever seen their enthusiasm never wavered throughout the game. The team hopes to see more Quesnel fans, new or old, coming
out to support their local derby girls at further bouts. This season Gold Pain City is working hard to train new jammers after losing all four regular jammers. Risa Lightning, Killswitch and Triple threat all left the team last season, with CraZtrain leaving early this season. The new jammer line up includes Lady MacDeath and Secret Whippin’ with Sugar Rai returning as a part-time jammer. “Lady MacDeath played her best bout yet on Saturday,” Reani Rink Rash said. “We were able to pick up Betty Shocker, a skater and the coach for the Williams Lake Puddle Pounders, as jammer and she wowed the crowd with her agility and stamina scoring 27 points in the last jam. And Patty Aches, back playing after two years, donned the stars for a couple of jams as well.” It will be another year with a small roster for Gold Pain City. Returning for another season is Sugar Rai, Secret Whippin’, Pixie Chick, Pocket Rocket, Cee Cee Slaughter, Willowmeana, Trauma Queen and Patty Aches. New to the line up after completing the fresh meat program is Lady MacDeath and Woo Girl. Each new season bringing new challenges for the team to overcome. This year they are continuing to work on having a strong defensive, while adding in offensive strategies to assist the new jammers. Coach Reani Rink Rash is introducing a new format in practices for the team to improve endurance and agility, this new format will really test the team and make them work harder than ever before. Next up for the Gold Pain City will be an away game against the Killbillies in Fort St. John, April 25.
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April 19 - 25, 2015 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your imagination is running wild, and that can be a good thing. You are full of inspiration and fun ideas this week, which only makes you more charming.
Giving you a reason to run Candace Miller of Reason 2 Run and Rene McCarthy of Healthy Transformations present a cheque for $4,890 to the G.R. Baker Cancer Care Unit. The funds were collected from the first annual St. Patrick’s Day 5k Pace and Pint, April 10. The Cariboo Hotel also helped with the fundraiser, by providing the starting and finishing location and a refreshing pint for the participants after the run/ walk along the Riverfront Trail. Accepting the cheque was Cynthia Wheeler, RN and Debbie Strang, Health Service administrator. From left to right: Miller, McCarthy, Wheeler and Strong.
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Back for another season of rodeo action WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The British Columbia Rodeo Association (BCRA) is back is in action for another fun-filled season of racing to roping and everything in between. On April 11, Quesnel riders took to the road and challenged the competition at Barriere’s True Grit rodeo. Our local riders dominated in junior steer riding, taking both first and second place. Riding in with a first place score of 72 was Lane Paley, with fellow Quesnel rider Elija Gordon coming in for second. Taking third place was Mt. Currie’s Kevin Wallace. Bringing in first place for tiedown roping with a score of 9.9 was local competitor Steve Lloyd. Second place went to Jake Herman of Chase and following in for third was Riley Isnardy from Cache Creek. For ladies barrel racing, Mariah Mannering of Quesnel rode in for first place, following in second was Claire Myers of Lone Butte and bringing in third was Kamloops rider Brooke Wills. In bull riding, Quesnel rider Lane Cork held on tight and earned a
first place score of 80. Salmon Arm rider Brady Smith came in second and following in third was Ty Hamill of Kamloops. Roping in another first place win for Quesnel was Dyson Leneve, with a score of 3.7 in junior breakaway roping. Coming in second was Cache Creek’s Harley Antoine. It was a close second, with only a fraction of a second standing between Quesnel’s Taylor Cherry and first place in junior barrel racing in Barriere. First place went to Williams Lake rider Callie Hume and taking third was Tosha Seitz of Savona. In bareback, prominent Quesnel rodeo member Steve Hohmann’s score of 72 earned him second place. Coming in first was Kelowna rider Cash Kerner. Capturing third place for Quesnel in pee wee barrel racing was Kira Stowell. Vernon rider Zoey Hamming raced in for first and following in second was Taylan James of Cache Creek. The rodeo will be riding into Williams Lake next for the 25th Williams Lake Indoor Rodeo April 17 – 19.
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VANDERHOOF ALL BREEDS BULL SALE - APRIL 11TH 65 top quality bulls were sold at Vanderhoof All Breeds Bull Sale. In the Simmental division 3M Simmentals/Monty & Darlene Furber sold Three M Red Bullseye 12 B for 3900.00 and Crosby Cattle/Ron & Lois Crosby sold X Bar Gunnerson 32B for 7750.00. The Hereford division Copper T Ranch/Trevor & Janice Tapp sold Copper T Ultimate Aikido 27A a 2 year old for $5000.00. Richardson Ranch of Tlell BC sold Tlell R117 Bar Code 16B for 3800.00 and Birch Hill Herefords sold Birch Hill Brave Boy 45B for 2500.00. The Red Angus division North 40 Red Angus Mike & Brenda Wheller sold a powerful string of Red Bulls. Mike’s Red North 40 Rough Rider 69B sold for 7250.00. Matt’s Red Angus/Matt Taylor from Smithers sold Red Matts Tie Breaker 38B for 3750.00. Charles Giddings of Telkwa sold Red BV Hank 20B for 3500.00 and Charlie’s lot 65 GID Playboy 9A traded to 4000.00. Andy & Jan Meints Knight 202 1B for 5500.00, while Henry & Bonnie Meints also sold Lot 41 Red Cruze Logan BHBJ for 3500.00. Black Angus division Ludwig Farms/ Frank & Miriam Ludwig from Vanderhoof sold top quality Black bulls. Franks Lot 50 Skara Brae Grid Topper 18A sold for 5750.00. Quick Haven Angus/Gary & Judy Meerdink sold an excellent set of Black bulls. Their Lot 53 Quick Haven Champ 11B sold for 6000.00 even. In the Charolais division TK Cattle Co/Tate & Kolby Paige from Vanderhoof sold Lot 58 TKCC Baby Maker 4B for 6000.00. Southside Charolais/Ken & Cathy Rose sold Two 2 year old Chars. Lot 63 Southside Uno 29A for 7600.00 and Lot 64 Southside Uno 31A for 6600.00.
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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you may need to open new lines of communication to complete an important project this week. Don’t be afraid to engage others as your deadline nears. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, this week is a great time to put plans you have been keeping private in motion. Enjoy this exciting time and don’t hesitate to share your excitement with others. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, your love of competition comes to the forefront this week. This competitive spirit may open new doors for you. Make the most of these opportunities. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, use this week as a time to conduct some personal inventory. Opportunity awaits around the corner, and your work this week will help you make the most of this new development. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, make this week all about spending time with your significant other. Plan a date night or sit and snuggle. Enjoy every moment you get to spend together. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your responsibilities beckon this week. You enjoy being responsible, so don’t sweat it when you must make some decisions. Be confident that you will make the right calls. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you are ready to embrace the great outdoors and all it has to offer. You never know what adventure awaits you, but you know one is on the horizon. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you have a lot of energy this week. Put that bounce in your step to good use by fixing up something around the house or beginning a new fitness regimen. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Your words will carry significant weight this week, Capricorn. With that realization comes much responsibility. Make sure you wield your influence accordingly. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a financial windfall might be headed your way in the weeks to come. Allow yourself some time to splurge, but do your best to save some money as well. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Bold action is awarded this week, Pisces. You are one of the few people in your circle willing to take a few chances, and that will pay off soon. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 19 - James Franco, Actor (37) APRIL 20 - Miranda Kerr, Model (32) APRIL 21 - Tony Romo, Athlete (35) APRIL 22 - Peter Frampton, Musician (65) APRIL 23 - George Lopez, Comic (54) APRIL 24 - Barbra Streisand, Singer (73) APRIL 25 - Renee Zellweger, Actress (46)
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Local curlers win a chance to attend the PIC Quesnel Curling Club will be represented when provincial and international curling bragging rights are on the line April 15 – 19 at the Richmond Curling Centre. The 16th Annual Pacific International Cup features club curling championship teams from all over British Columbia, along with teams from the Yukon, eight U.S. states, Australia, New Zealand and for the first time—Brazil. The Pacific International Cup (PIC) is one of the premier curling events in the world for the development of the sport at the grass-roots level. Only true “club” teams are eligible. It provides B.C. club champions, American state champions, and international club curling teams with an opportunity to showcase their skills, while fostering the social traditions of the game. The Quesnel men’s club champions, skipped by Blair Hedden, qualified for the PIC by winning the North region of the B.C. Club Challenge in March. Hedden is joined by Tim Richards at Third, Allan Sand at Second and John Ayles at Lead. At stake for the British Columbia men’s and women’s club champions is a chance to represent the province at the 2015 Travelers Canadian Curling Club Championship in Ottawa this November. That event—formerly known as The Dominion (which was hosted by Richmond in 2011)—gives club curling teams the chance to play for a national championship, while being treated like the curling stars we see on TV at the Brier, Scotties and Olympics. Round Robin games begin Wednesday, April 15 at 5 p.m. at the Richmond Curling Centre, and continue all day Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with the playoffs being held Sunday morning and afternoon. Complete schedules, standings and team rosters are available at http://www.picup.ca/ home.php. The PIC also raises money for the event’s official charity: Spinal Cord Injury BC, thanks to the generosity of the participating curlers in contributing prizes to our auction. For more information contact Doug Bradley, Manager, Richmond Curling Centre @ 604278-1722 or e-mail doug@richmondcurling. com or contact Jim Schuman, Chair, PIC jaws@telus.net.
Participating teams: Men’s: Arizona, Australia, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Zealand, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin, Yukon, eight BC teams from six regions. Women’s: Brazil, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Yukon, eight B.C. teams from six regions.
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Silviculture/Planning Forester C&C Wood Products Ltd. is a value-added, local wood products operation with 37 years’ history in the community of Quesnel. The facility requires 250,000 cubic metres annually. We are looking for an experienced Forester to join our Woodlands group. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years experience with strength in silviculture and forest planning. Candidates must be registered, or eligible for registration with the Association of BC Forest Professionals as an RPF (candidates with an RFT designation will also be considered). C&C is a smaller operation, therefore job requirements can encompass many different aspects while working within a flexible, adaptable team environment. We excel through creating value for our customers and opportunities for our employees. We offer a competitive compensation package. Please forward a résumé and cover letter to mnielsen@ccwoodproducts.com Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Quesnel Tillicum Society is currently seeking an Executive Director who will report directly to and be accountable to the Board of Directors. The Executive Director will be responsible for administrating the affairs and programs/services of the Centre, including implementing decisions and policies of the Society; monitoring and being responsible for the financial management of the centre and program budgets; supervising Centre staff ensuring Personnel Policy is adhered to; preparing proposals, maintaining close liaison and building positive relationships with funding agencies, federal, provincial, municipal, Aboriginal and local agencies; and attending all Board of Directors meetings. Duties Include: t Day-to-Day administration of the affairs and program/service of the Centre t Preparing budgets, budget forecast t Monitoring and being responsible for the financial management of all centre budgets t Supervising all staff (adhering of Personnel Policy) t Acting as Liaison and Public Relations officer for the Society t Reviewing and evaluating ongoing programs and services t Reviewing policies to ensure they are up to date t Working closely with Board of Directors’ committees and full Board of Directors t Preparing monthly written and financial reports for the Board of Directors meetings
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Beautiful family home in Red Bluff with 3 large bedrooms and 2 full baths on the main. Lots of updates including Kitchen cabinets and vanities, basement only needs flooring and plumbed for a suite. $229,900.00 #4877
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The City of Quesnel invites interested parties to submit a sealed bid/offer on a City owned house only located at 442 Kinchant Street. The house is to be moved off of the existing site by July 31, 2015. (This purchase does not include any property). The interior of the house can be viewed during normal business hours by appointment only. The house is being sold on an “as is, where is� basis and includes all attached landings, stairs, carports, etc. Sealed bids in a clearly marked envelope reading “House sale of 442 Kinchant Street� will be accepted at the front counter of City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 until Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. At that time, there will be a public opening. The City of Quesnel reserves the right to refuse any or all offers submitted on this building including the highest offer. Inquiries regarding this building may be directed to Ken Coombs, Director of Public Works and Engineering during office hours at (250) 992-2111.
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FIR Crest Apartments - 1 & 2 bdrm suites, NQ, N/S, N/P, no parties. Adults only. (250)992-6593
1951 FORD F-1
North Quesnel - 1 BDRM apartment $650/mo. Available immediately. Close to DownTown. Call (250)925-0540
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9’6� Big Foot Camper 1994 c/w 4 burner stove, oven, 3 way fridge, furnace, HWT, full bathroom, very clean, stored undercover. $8,500 Firm. Phone (250)747-1710
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1200 sq. ft. of office space that potentially can be used as living quarters is available for lease on 2 mile flat. Call 250991-0500 Commercial Space for Lease. 1700 sq ft unit or more, up to 5000 sq ft avail. Please contact for more information 250983-9813
Homes for Rent 3Bdrm. House, Red Bluff available May 1st 2015, $1300/mo. + Utilities. For inquiries call (250)255-7356 or (250)255-7086 4 bdrm,big lot. Close to Maple Park Mall and Red Bluff school Call (250)747-3878 Newly Reno’d, 3 bdrm up, 2 down. 2 Kitch, 2 full Baths. Deck, yard and shed. $1300/mo, 250-992-7929
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Townhouses NQ 3 Level Townhouse available June 1st, 2.5Bdrm/1.5Bath. Mature adults, N/S, N/P, $675/mo. + Utilities, call (778)465-3317 Pet friendly 3bdrm townhouses, 1.5 baths, $745/mo. Avail. April 1st, (250)649-8439
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It’s all coming up green
The grassy banks along the Riverfront Trail are a welcomed reminder that spring is here to stay. This brilliant green oasis has been well fed by the melting snow and spring rain. It’ll only be a matter of time before the trees and flowers are in full bloom.
Whitney Griffiths photo
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