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ALR land use questioned AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter Speaking to concerned Cariboo residents, NDP agriculture critic Lana Popham said time is of the essence. Earlier this month the B.C. government spoke to farmland being purchased by foreign companies in exchange for carbon credits, noting a far greater hectare amount than originally thought. Initially government acknowledged 1,500 hectares of agriculture land reserve were being breached, then upon the opposition’s request, an additional 8,000 hectares was discovered. “It’s escalating very quickly,” Popham said, noting the key issue is government’s lack of any “hard numbers.” In response to rising concerns, Popham, along with colleagues from the Opposition Standing Committee for Agriculture and Food, have been travelling around the province hearing concerns about large corporations planting trees for carbon credits in the ALR. Those concerns were heard loud and clear during a meeting in the Gold Pan City last week. “The main thing we’re hearing from farmers is this legislation is essentially stealing food security,” she said. Popham also spoke to the manner in which the trees are planted, noting the close proximity, the lack of after-care and the method of leaving large divots in the soil, creating a hazard for farm animals and wildlife. The agriculture critic also noted the use of pesticides, water consumption and the 100-year land covenant. “Serious problems require serious solutions,” she said. “That’s why I will be bringing forward a private members bill that would require those who want to use ALR land for carbon offset schemes to go through the Agricultural Land Commission. “The legislation would have the commission assess the proposed land-use and approve it only if it is in the best interest of agriculture.” Popham said the bill (being introduced this week) highlights the need for change now, noting the uncertainty of when the legislature will reconvene. “We need to stop talking about this and deal with it.”
Market abundance As the season heats up, produce, plants, value-added products, arts and crafts and ready-to-eat foods are plentiful. Quesnel Farmers’ Market is every Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Helen Dixon grounds in downtown Quesnel. Autumn MacDonald photo
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City council announces City Hall restructuring
Quesnel council announced that they are restructuring city hall in order to more effectively serve the public and to achieve operational savings. The restructuring primarily involves reductions to management staff and the creation of new positions to address skills gaps and succession needs. In order to maintain its commitment to reduce operating costs and once again tax only to address the city’s infrastructure deficit, council must find $525,000 in operational savings in its 2016 budget. This is in addition to the $600,000 in operating cost reductions council achieved in its 2015 budget. The $1.125 million
“... council has an obligation to make governance decisions that ensure the long term vibrancy and resiliency of Quesnel...” Bob Simpson, mayor
in combined annual savings means council can avoid imposing an 8.2 per cent tax increase simply to maintain programs and services at 2014 levels. “While council must reduce operating costs in order to achieve its budget objectives for 2016, the focus of our city hall restructuring was on improving the delivery of public
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services and on succession planning,” Mayor Bob Simpson said. “This restructuring enables us to create positions that address critical skills gaps at city hall while also addressing a timesensitive succession issue in our public works department.” The restructuring involves: • the permanent elimination of the communications supervisor, corporate services supervisor, and GIS technician positions at city hall; • the conversion of an information technologist contract position to a parttime unionized position; • the conversion of a management staff purchasing agent position to a
union function in 2016 as part of a reorganization of public wWorks; • the creation of a new senior accounting clerk position at city hall without adding an additional FTE; and, • the conversion of the airport manager position to a senior clerk within the union, enabling the current airport manager to return to the public works department as operations manager. The restructuring results in a net reduction of three permanent positions and cost saving of approximately $250,000 per year starting in 2016. The maximum one-time severance costs associated with the immediate
elimination of these three positions is $200,000. “Council did not make this restructuring decision lightly or easily,” Simpson said. “We fully understand the impact these decisions have on the people affected by them and we directed our senior management to ensure resources were made available to assist these longterm employees through their personal transition. However, council has an obligation to make governance decisions that ensure the long term vibrancy and resiliency of Quesnel and the financial sustainability of the city is foundational to achieving that vision.”
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Funded in part by the Integris Credit Union Fund, the Canadian Red Cross HELP Cupboard receives $2310 to restructure the Loan Cupboard. At the annual Gala on April 11, Director (and Branch Manager of Integris Credit Union) Sheri Coles presented the cheque to volunteer Charlie Robertson. The Canadian Red Cross has been providing medical equipment loans to British Columbians since 1947. After the Second World War, sickroom supply loan cupboards were created to provide medical equipment assistance to returning veterans. In the years since, this program has been expanded and transformed into today’s HELP program. The Health Equipment Loan Program is a volunteer -run, communitybased service through which any person needing medical equipment to live safely at home may obtain such equipment. By facilitating community sharing of specialized medical equipment distributed from a depot managed entirely by volunteers, HELP operations ensure that community members who have experienced sudden illness or injury have the essential medical equipment they need to safely recover, continue to engage with the community, and return to their lives. The Quesnel HELP depot carries mobility aids such as wheelchairs and walkers and home safety aides such as bath benches and seats, toilet seats and commodes, bed handles, and other durable medical equipment. This equipment is available for short term loans to Quesnel community members in need free of charge or on a by-donation basis. The Quesnel Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) is located at 543 Front Street and it is open Mon, Thur and Fri from 10 am to 1:30 pm. Their phone number is 250-991-7565. If you have equipment to donate, please contact the Quesnel depot directly. If you are interested in volunteering, contact the Red Cross volunteer recruitment team by email: BCYvolunteering@ Redcross.ca or visit their website at www.redcross.ca SUSTAINING PARTNERS
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Mainly Sunny High: 26° Low: 10°
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Left: Tony the giraffe, ever on the lookout for information on Linda (abducted by the CF-18 crew at Skyfest 2013, checked out the Drive 4UR Community event at Cariboo Ford on Saturday and ran into Super Dave Mathieson and the Skyfest 2015 crew for a photo op; below: Tony stands guard over a sleeping child (he’s available for babysitting).
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Super Dave soars into Quesnel
Drive 4UR Community event raises funds for Skyfest 2015 Super Dave appeared at the Ford Drive 4UR Community event held on May 23, after performing several fly by’s over the City. The event raised more than $1,500 for Skyfest 2015. When speaking with Super Dave after his arrival, I asked him why he was always willing to come to Quesnel, to help out with such events as the Ford U-Drive. “I love Quesnel, and I love performing here as well. Quesnel Skyfest has the best line-up of performers in North America, and even though I feel a bit stressful in the presence of such a line up of great performers as I am still considered a rookie, it is a wonderful experience as well,” he said. “Besides, in Quesnel everyone treats you like a rock star.” As one of the featured aerobatic pilots on the Discovery Channel’s AIRSHOW, Super Dave is well known. The latest four episodes filmed this past year will air starting Monday, June 1.
When asked what is his favourite aerobatic maneuver he answered that every maneuver has a special element involved, but if pressed he would have to admit that his most favourite would be his “Slider.” This involves flying his plane sideways at a 45 degree angle with the nose pointed toward the sky, while the plane moves side to side across the airways. Super Dave explains that technically this move “makes no sense” – it “should not be possible to do” – but our Super Dave does it – and it is one move he laughingly explains “when I don’t usually screw up.” It is his “feel good move.” And we, as his adoring audience, also feel good when we witness such phenomenal stunts. Calling Chilliwack home, this Canadian pilot will begin his hectic airshow tour the first
week in July and end in November with 24 shows, including four in
Mexico, one in Honduras, with the balance throughout the US and Canada. Aug. 1 – 2, Skyfest 2015 will welcome Super Dave as well as a host of top aerobatic performers. You will not want to miss this year’s extravaganza. See you at the Show. Tickets (adult, youth, family and weekend camping package) for Skyfest 2015 are available at Circle ‘S’ Western Wear, the Tourist Bureuu or online at www.quesnelskyfest. ca/tickets. Mustang tickets can be purchased at various venues around town. Download the Quesnel Skyfest app to your smartphone and receive updates as they are posted or visit the Skyfest 2015 Facebook page. – Submitted by Sharon MacDonald, Skyfest director
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And we’re off to the Rodeo! To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Quesnel Rodeo, we are offering you a chance to win: 1st Prize : 2 Weekend Passes to The 50th Annual Quesnel Rodeo - July 17th,18th,19th & The BCRA Final - September 11th,12th,13th 2nd Prize : Western Style Gift Basket 3rd Prize : Weekend Pass to The 50th Annual Quesnel Rodeo - July 17th,18th,19th
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Entry Deadline June 3, 2015 Circle the number which corresponds to your answer for each question. Bring your completed page to the Quesnel Cariboo Observer office at 188 Carson Ave. All entries will be placed in a draw box and the first 3 entries drawn with the correct answers will be the winners. 1 ) Who was the founding member of the Quesnel Rodeo Club? 1) 2) 3)
Gus Cameron Harold Hennigr Harold Hartley
5 ) How many barrels are included in the Barrel Racing Event? 1) 2) 3)
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6 ) Who is the Junior Barrel Racing Event named in honour of? 1) 2) 3)
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9 ) What was the first year the BCRA Finals were held in the Quesnel Arena? 1) 2) 3)
2 ) What is the time limit a rider must stay on the animal in Rough Stock Competition?
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10 ) Who is the President of the 50th Annual Quesnel Rodeo? 1) 2) 3)
Scott Kirk Gus Cameron Ray Jasper
3 ) In Bull Riding, what percentages of the score is given to the bull and the rider? 1) 2) 3)
50/50 70/30 60/40
7 ) What is the rider called that directs the steer in the Steer Wrestling Event? 1) 2) 3)
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4 ) Which Quesnel cowboy went pro in the Tie-Down Roping? 1) 2) 3)
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8 ) Where was the Quesnel Rodeo held prior to Alex Fraser Park? 1) 2) 3)
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e want to provide some perspective on the British Columbia drowning statistics presented in our previous column. As mentioned, only a small number of drowning fatalities occur outside of recreational and occupational activities. Occupationally, drowning accounts for the highest number of fatalities among commercial fishers and is ranked as a major cause of death among others who work on or near the water. An examination of recreational drowning statistics tells us that the greatest number, 34 per cent, occur in rivers and streams, 30 per cent in lakes and 21 per cent in the ocean. In descending order, the recreational activities claiming the most lives are swimming, fishing, non-powered boating, powerboating, activity near water, diving/jumping, and scuba diving. It’s truly unfortunate that having fun is – needlessly – killing us. So how is this happening?
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Sad but true, in this province the two biggest factors are people’s failure to have/wear a flotation device when relevant, and consumption of alcohol. In both swimming and boating activities, the percentages are significant across all age groups (over age 15). Alcohol use is attributed to 27 per cent of all swimming fatalities – on par with the national average, while it’s a factor in 30 per cent of boating mishap, which is substantially below the national average. For clarification, when we speak of boating, all types of water-craft – from paddleboards to hobie crafts, row boats to jet boats, cruisers to luxury yachts – are in the equation. But it is, without question, the non-use, or misuse of flotation devices that results in the highest number – a whopping 51 per cent - of all recreational boating deaths. While there are no statistics related to non-boating drownings relative to flotation device use, there is little doubt
that fatalities in this category – such as falling off a dock or youngsters wandering from a beach into nearby water (it takes less than 2.5cm to drown), could be sharply reduced by the use of life saving apparel. Consider this: For children under five years, being alone near water is a factor in 61 per cent of those drownings, and of those, more than half (53 per cent) result from a momentary absence/lapse of caregiver attention. As we continue our discussions, a look at life jackets and personal flotation devices, and how to choose the right kind. The Quesnel Power and Sail Squadron is proud to promote Boating and Water Safety. Please support our efforts by encouraging your friends and family to always be water-safe. If you would like more information about the Quesnel Power & Sail Squadron, talk to any member, or email your comments or questions to: c_rite_n@telus. net with QPSS in the Subject Line.
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Seniors’ advocate calls for housing reforms
TOM FLETCHER Black Press Too many seniors are going into residential care when they could still be accommodated in assisted living, due to rules that are “outdated and too restrictive,” B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie says in a new report. The report found a 10-per-cent vacancy rate for assisted living facilities, meaning space is usually available, at least in urban areas. It calls for a “fundamental redesign” of regulations for registered assisted living, to change spousal eligibility and reduce the number of higher functioning seniors moving to residential care. More than 90 per
cent of B.C. seniors live independently and 80 per cent are homeowners, who should be able to apply for a provincial loan against equity to pay for repairs, the report recommends. “A new roof or the need to fix a dilapidated deck may be a cost that forces a senior out of a house they have loved for decades,” Mackenzie said. Living in a house that is worth $500,000 or even a million dollars does not mean much if you’re living alone on $24,000 or less, which is the median income of seniors in B.C., and you can’t find the cash to pay the bills.” Health Minister Terry Lake said he supports the direction of Mackenzie’s 18
recommendations, and the ministry is working on assisted living changes. Some recommendations, such as providing private rooms with ensuite bath for residential care beds, have “wide-reaching implications for health authorities” and require more study, Lake said. Subsidized assisted living is based on 70 per cent of the resident’s net income, with a minimum of $325 left to the resident. Mackenzie recommends that minimum should increase to $500 to allow more lowincome seniors to use assisted living rather than going directly to residential care, where more costs are covered by the province. A survey of B.C.
Annual General Meeting Date: Friday, June 5, 2015 • Time: 12 Noon - 1:30 pm Location: Literacy Quesnel Office, Room 206 488 McLean St (Ground floor of Child Development Centre) Ph: 778.919.4119 or locquesnel@shaw.ca Light lunch will be served. Our vision is to support literacy success for all community members. Come and help us achieve this!
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, June 8, 2 pm in the Board Room at Quesnel & District Arts & Recreation Centre, 500 North Star Road. Members are encouraged to attend; non-members welcome.
B.C. Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie seniors finds 20 per cent are renters, with one in five of those receiving a rental subsidy. Average rents range from a high of $1,038 in Vancouver to $547 in Quesnel,
and the report finds that for remote and rural communities, the biggest challenge is not cost but the availability of suitable housing.
Annual General Meeting Date : June 9th, 2015 Time : 6:00 pm Location : Quesnel & District Recreation Centre in the Board Room
Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... WEDNESDAY ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLORATION SUMMER PROGRAM June 3 – Aug. 26 10 – 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Learn about trees, pond life, wildlife safety and more. Suggested donations $2 per child and $5 per family with more than two children. Snacks provided, bring water bottle, reusable dish, hat, sunscreen, bug repel
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THURSDAY THE LIONS HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. However, some that would like to buy a brick may have mislaid the brochure that was distributed. If you need another, contact Ron Silver, 250-747-3758 or Dennis Asher, 250992-3593.
FRIDAY QUESNEL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SELF-HELP GORUP meeting June 5, 12:30 – 2 p.m. in
the CD Hoy room at city hall. For further information contact Donna, 250-9923369. QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS Once a Tree, an exhibit of work of the Quesnel Wood Turners Guild, opening reception June 8, 7 – 9 p.m. at the Quesnel Arts and Recreation Centre. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SATURDAY ST. JOHN ANGLICAN CHURCH GARAGE SALE June 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. in Anglican Church hall. For information call 250-992-6152. ST. JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH LOBSTER DINNER,
June 13, 6 p.m. in Anglican Church hall. Tickets are $30 at church office. Entertainment with KC and the Fun Shine. For details call 250992-6152.
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ONGOING EVENTS
QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 3055 Dragon Lake Road. Membership is $5/ year and new members are welcome. For information, contact Del, 250747-2857 or leave a message at 250-7474621. We are more than just tractors! So if you like machines and antiques, come out and volunteer.
SENIORS’ SOCK HOP AT THE LEGION every Tuesday, 2 – 4 p.m. in the lounge. No charge. Come down and enjoy an afternoon dancing to the oldies, playing darts, pool
KEENAGERS FITNESS CLASS at the Legion, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. lead by fitness instructor Cindy Paul. NOTE: classes are cancelled when
17th ANNUAL CHARITY MOTORCYCLE POKER RUN June 13, registration by 10 a.m., run starts at noon, meet at Maple Park Mall, south of Quesnel. Entry fee is $10/ person. For information contact Marc, 250-747-3292.
school buses are not running. PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources. QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-7471180 or rubydksn@ telus.net BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45
a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the program room at the Quesnel Library to discuss books members have read. New members are welcome. Call 250747-3547 for information. Meetings and Special Events, Workshops, Signups and Non-profit Groups will run in the Sunday or Wednesday edition. The deadline for the Wednesday Observer is Monday at noon, and the deadline for the weekend edition is Wednesday at 5 pm. All meeting notices and regular submissions to Community Calendar must be renewed every three months. Due to the volume of material, we clear the column every three months and only print newly submitted material.
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n a system that serves political masters more than it serves the public, good intentions mean nothing. The Conservatives used their majority in the House of Commons this month to kill a private member’s bill that would at least get something on the books regarding derelict vessels that threaten coastal environments. Nanaimo-Cowichan MP Jean Crowder put a bill on the floor earlier this year that, if passed, would have made the Canadian Coast Guard the sole receiver of wrecks, taking responsibility for aging, abandoned boats in the country. Crowder is a member of the NDP, so goodbye bill — it didn’t even make it through second reading and into committee. John Duncan, the Courtenay-Comox MP and Conservative Party whip who wants to represent the people of Parksville Qualicum Beach by winning the new riding of Courtenay-Alberni in the federal election this fall, provided us with an explanation as to why he voted against Crowder’s bill (and presumably whipped the rest of the Conservatives into doing the same). Duncan said he believes there needs to be legislation making the boat owners responsible, perhaps even criminally, and he also has said he prefers the way many U.S. jurisdictions deal with the issue with user groups setting up funds to deal with derelicts. While we like the idea of personal responsibility and liability for deadbeat boat owners, we believe this issue has been around long enough to warrant more pressing attention. It’s been more than a year since the issues were highlighted. Crowder’s bill could have been sent to committee and changed considerably to a point where it would be palatable for Duncan and the Conservatives. Its death at second reading has killed that possibility. Will Duncan and the Conservatives come up with legislation to deal with derelict boats before the federal election? Not likely. That puts any kind of action on this at least another year down the road. That’s not leadership. That’s not governing with any regard for coastal environment safety, including roughly 600 jobs in the shellfish industry in Duncan’s backyard. We understand why you don’t like Crowder’s bill, federal Conservatives, but what have you got? –BP
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pposition politicians were outraged over the B.C. government’s latest effort to secure its first major liquefied natural gas deal, announced last week. Premier Christy Clark, Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman and Finance Minister Mike de Jong signed agreements with Pacific Northwest LNG for a long-term gas royalty structure that could run for 30 years. The government says the deal guarantees minimum royalty revenue for the province, while the investors increase their revenue if the spread between gas prices in North America and Asia increases during the term. Pacific Northwest is a partnership of some of the biggest investors and gas customers: Malaysian state giant Petronas, its Canadian subsidiary Progress Energy, Chinese state firm Sinopec, Indian Oil Corp. and Japan Petroleum. These corporate giants will review a project development agreement, and if they approve, Clark will convene the legislature to approve changes that would compensate them if the new LNG income tax increases. Environmental changes
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B.C. Views such as a “discriminatory” carbon tax increase or greenhouse gas regulations on LNG would also trigger compensation. Future changes to general carbon tax or corporate income tax rates would not. NDP leader John Horgan warned that “too much lolly” is being offered, with no word of job guarantees for B.C. or a deal with First Nations at the proposed site near Prince Rupert. “My biggest concern is that we’re tying the hands of future governments because a desperate government made commitments that they over-promised on and now they want to get a deal at any cost,” Horgan said. Green Party MLA Andrew Weaver called it “shocking and irresponsible,” repeating his prediction that the global market is swimming in gas and will never
The vote was a resounding no, despite a redesign that put pipelines on a suspension bridge over the most sensitive salmon habitat. Culbert suggests that given some time to examine environmental mitigation work, that answer may change. Does aboriginal title offer a veto over projects like this? According to the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on the Tsilhqot’in case, the short answer is no. Objections could be overridden if governments determine a project is in the interest of the greater public. Talks have taken place with 19 First Nations affected by pipelines and facilities, and 14 have agreed. While they continue with Lax Kw’alaams and other Tsimshian Nations on the coast, it’s worth recalling that others are not so reluctant. The Nisga’a Nation has identified four sites as suitable for LNG terminals with a shorter pipeline route to the coast than Prince Rupert. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press newspapers. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca
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support huge green-field projects across B.C. For the investors, it’s like a mortgage. There are “subjects” to be removed before the deal closes, and this is a proposed $36 billion mortgage for pipelines, LNG processing and shipping facilities. This isn’t just a political dispute. For example, Progress has drilled about 500 gas wells in northeastern B.C., and Petronas took it over with this development in mind. Without exports, B.C.’s whole gas industry is looking at a bleak future of low prices and demand. Petronas delayed its investment decision to this year and cited exactly these concerns, certainty on taxation and royalties beyond the election cycle. With that in hand, their obstacles remain federal environmental approval and a revenue sharing deal with a First Nation to host a terminal. Pacific Northwest CEO Michael Culbert notes that answers to questions posed by the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation were submitted to federal regulators only days before they started voting on a $1 billion share of LNG proceeds over 40 years.
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School’s out for summer Left to right: David McLean, Lori Behr, Cheryl Norquay, Lorna Wasmuth, Denise Rosendal, Chris Bailey, Eliza Peter, Sandra McCrone – Facilitator, Ken Forsyth, and Sharon Wilson. This group participated in the Experience Counts class of the Targeted Initiatives for Older Workers (TIOW) program, which ran for 12 weeks at Quesnel Employment Services (QES). Tracey Roberts photo
Farmland protection should be stronger Editor: Over the past few years, local governments in northern British Columbia have paid more attention to their agricultural lands. Many of the areas Regional Districts have completed or are working on agricultural plans and changes to local bylaws. According to a recent study, the results of these efforts have been positive. “Local governments in northern B.C. are now doing more to protect agricultural land in the north,” according to Dr. David Connell, the lead researcher for the study. Dr. Connell, an
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Associate Professor in the Ecosystem Science and Management program at the University of Northern BC, explained that the purpose of the study was to assess the strength of local legislative frameworks for protecting farmland in northern B.C. These local frameworks are based on official community plans and land use policies and also include agricultural plans and higher-level plans such as Land and Resource Management Plans. “An important question to ask,” added Connell, “is whether the policies
should be stronger.” It depends on one’s view, he explained. “If your aim is to protect farmland then the answer is clearly yes, there is more that local governments can do to make the local policies stronger.” Land use planning for agriculture is often seen as the sole responsibility of the Agricultural Land Commission, which has a mandate to protect farmland, but this is not the case. As Connell explained, “The strongest policies integrate public priorities across jurisdictions, thereby connecting the
local interest to protect farmland directly with provincial policy. Making these connections is the responsibility of local governments.” This high level of integration is particularly important for agricultural lands, given the many competing interests. In the north, there is not only pressure from urban development but also from natural resource developments, which includes oil and gas activity and hydroelectric projects in the northeast. “Planting trees on agricultural land is a new source of pressure
on agricultural land in central interior B.C.,” Connell added. Last year, as a result of changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Act, the province is divided into two zones. In Zone 2, which covers 90 per cent of the Agricultural Land Reserve, the priorities have changed such that more non-farm uses will be permitted, which will increase the pressure on the agricultural land base. The regulations are expected to be announced soon. The results of the
study show that there are many differences among and between local governments. “It is not a cookie-cutter approach to agricultural land use planning,” noted Connell. “The differences show that there is a significant level of flexibility already within the system. For the jurisdictions that do not have strong legislation, the new rules under Zone 2 add to the level of uncertainty, which will likely make it more challenging to protect farmland.” Dr. David J. Connell Associate Professor UNBC
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Gardeners of all ages came out to help the two community gardens in Quesnel get underway for the season.
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Another growing season begins at the community gardens Both community gardens, the downtown garden behind the junior high school and the West Village garden on Lewis Drive, by the outdoor rink, had a successful season last year. They produced a lot of healthy, organic food for the garden participants and excess produce was donated to community groups and community kitchens. Food preserving workshops were held to pass on skills to those interested in eating good food past the harvest season. The gardens were also successful in obtaining a small grant from Community Futures to purchase a pressure canner, juicer and dehydrator for a lending library. Anyone interested in preserving food can borrow this equipment, free of cost, at the North Cariboo Aboriginal Family Programs Society at 324 Hoy Street. Some instructions
are also included with the equipment. Both gardens also have composting systems where the community can divert their lawn and kitchen wastes. There are signs at each location about where to dump waste and what can be composted. This spring, volunteers from both community gardens enjoyed the great weather in the CNC campus greenhouse, producing seedlings in preparation for planting in the gardens. Some extras were sold at Seedy Saturday in April. The West Village Community garden invites the community to come out to Plant Day on May 30 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Get out in the fresh air, meet the neighbours, learn about planting vegetables and join in the healthy meal provided by the garden coordinating
committee. A shout out the Telus employees who have been coming out every year to help at the official start to the season. Both community gardens would like to encourage anyone interested in learning to garden, anyone who would like to improve their access to affordable high quality nutritious food and would like to meet new people, to come and get involved in one of the gardens. The gardens ask that participants volunteer most of their time (around 16 – 20 hours for the year) early in the season when weeding and watering are most needed. This entitles people to share in the harvest of the veggies and fruit as they are ready. The scheduled work bee times are posted on the boards at the gates at both gardens. – Submitted by Maureen Trotter
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Barry McKillican has been bringing sound to life for years in Quesnel and Relay for Life is one of his favourite volunteer gigs. Annie Gallant photo
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in 1998 and the disease has touched him many times over the years. “Cancer is the tie that binds, the common thread in Relay for Life,” he said. “In life you make choices about where you’ll volunteer your time and Relay for Life is one choice I make.” Each year he looks forward to seeing people he may only see at this event. “Being surrounded by so many dedicated people of all ages is rewarding and keeps me coming back year after year.” Through his many business ventures over the years and despite his current hectic life owning and operating the Occidental, Barry still finds time to give his time to the community in the way he knows best, through sound. There’s still time to form a Relay for Life team by either contacting the local office, 778-4663332 or online at cancer.ca/Relay and filling out a registration form. Relay for Life in Quesnel is slated for May 30 in LeBourdais Park, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. where the place will be packed with teams, activities, entertainment on the Friendship Stage and plenty of camaraderie. This year’s theme is the Colours of Cancer and its expected to be a colourful day in the park.
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usic and sound have consumed Barry McKillican for most of his adult life beginning with bands and music in his early 20s. At 24 he moved his family to Vancouver where he studied sound at Institute of Communication Arts. But by the time he was 32 he realized his passion lay with sound, in all its many facets but he was determined to return to Quesnel’s family-friendly and find a way to pursue his career here. “I started out doing fashion shows for Maple Park Mall,” Barry said. “Dan Hache recognized I knew what I was doing and let me do my thing.” How do you get known for your skills? Well, for Barry it was doing various freebees for the city and various service clubs, including becoming part of Billy Barker Days Society, the CDC telethon and of course Relay for Life. These organizations, specifically Relay for Life, are still dear to Barry’s heart and he continues to provide his services free of charge. Barry is no stranger to cancer, he lost both his parents, within three weeks of each other, to cancer
Last minute reminders for Saturday’s Relay for Life in LeBourdais Park If you’re still laying out your decorating scheme for Relay for Life, keep in mind this year’s theme is All the Colours of Cancer, so go wild. Some of the colours associated with various cancers might not be so familiar so here are a few to consider: peach – uterine cancer; emerald green – liver cancer; teal – ovarian cancer; light blue – prostate cancer and finally dark blue – colon
cancer. Search the Relay for Life website to find other colours associated with different cancers. With Relay for Life just a few days away, teams turned in what money they have collected for the cause on Tuesday night at the Canadian Cancer Society office behind Fireside Heating at the top of Dragon Lake hill. Teams can turn in
whatever is outstanding on Relay day Saturday, May 30 at LeBourdais Park. Incentive prize winners will be announced at Relay as well. Teams also drew for their spot on the track as well as receiving all the information they need to participate in the fun laps during Tuesday’s Bank Night. Each team member also
receives a identification lanyard and one complimentary luminary bag. Anyone who didn’t receive their Relay T-shirt can pick it up at Relay day. Just a few reminders about Relay: no smoking in the park; no dogs; if you bring a barbecue, you must also have a fire extinguisher; always have at least one team member on the track during the
entire 12-hour Relay for Life; tents must remain in place until 10 p.m. as that is the official end to the event; set up can begin anytime after 8:30 a.m. with opening ceremonies slated for 10 a.m. and the survivor ceremony at 10:15 a.m. With the long-range forecast calling for a slight chance of showers, bring appropriate gear, remember spirits
are nurtured by a gentle rain. The public is invited to share in the exciting day, take in the entertainment on the Friendship Stage, visit with team members and stroll around the track, regardless if you are on a team or not. This is a community event to raise funds for Canadian Cancer Society. See you in the park on Saturday.
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Canada’s new voters are 4H’ers
Recently, 70 youth Agri-Food Canada from 4-H clubs across Minister Gerry Ritz, Canada, including to name only a few. Kayleen Dillabough Given the level from Quesnel, came of commitment we to Parliament Hill to observed among our explore issues related 4-H members, we are to civic engagement confident they will go and governance while back to their commucultivating their nities with a stronger knowledge and pride sense of citizenship for their country. which they will share These youth, ages with those around 16-21, were in Ottawa them. for the annual 4-H At the conclusion Citizenship Congress of the Congress, 4-H which has been taking delegates brought an place since 1972. uncharacteristically They met with youthful feel to the cabinet ministers, Senate as they parMembers of Parliaticipated in a mock ment and the Speaker Quesnel 4H’er Kayleen Dillabough, right, with another 4H’er at the Citizenship Con- debate in the Red of the House as they Chamber. gress in Ottawa. Contributed photo explored the conferWe all need to work place within it, was hearten- Canadians and NGOs to ence theme Canada: Where as a community to find ing to say the least. gain a better understanding Do We Stand? ways to inspire and engage 4-H is a youth organizaof the challenges and oppor- Canada’s youth. Providing That’s a timely question, tion that empowers young tunities facing our country. given that many of these them with opportunities to people to consider all So how will they make youth will vote for the first learn to do by doing is far time in this year’s upcoming perspectives when establish- their mark? Will any of more effective than simply ing their belief systems – a them someday be elected federal election. telling them to vote or how freedom we are privileged to public office? We know With Canada’s voter turnto vote. to enjoy as Canadians. this is a very real possibilout reaching historic lows And in the process, we This group of young ity—some of Canada’s over the past decade, seeing will safeguard democratic women and men spent four current parliamentarians are principles for future generathese young Canadians so days meeting with parlia4-H alumni, including Bev actively engaged in learning tions. mentarians, members of the Shipley (MP), Mark Eyking about the democratic pro– Submitted by Shannon (MP) and Agriculture and cess and contemplating their aboriginal community, new Benner, CEO, 4-H Canada
Quesnel valedictorian Stephen Bennett and Linda Horianopoulos have been selected as the 2015 UNBC valedictorians. They will each give a brief speech during the Prince George convocation celebrations on May 29 at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre. Their presentations are intended to signify a moment of celebration and respect to all those who have made the journey through to their degree. Bennett is originally from Quesnel and is completing his second degree at UNBC. In 2012 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology Honours and this year he will be receiving Master of Education in Counselling. The proximity to home, the ability to do Stephen Bennett applied research early in his undergraduate and the availability of student awards all attracted Bennett to UNBC. During his Masters he worked on a community-based thesis looking at families who were raising children with suspected, but not yet diagnosed Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. “The research I’ve participated in has helped me to become better prepared to attend medical school next year and deliver healthcare in a northern context,” Bennett said. He plans to continue his education next year at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in Thunder Bay, Ont. Bennett will speak at the College of Arts, Social and Health Sciences Convocation at 9:30 a.m. Valedictorians are selected by a committee consisting of two undergraduate student representatives, two graduate student representatives, and one alumni representative.
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Difficult Decisions When Council decided to be more deliberate and proactive with the City’s finances in advance of the looming reduction in the annual allowable cut, we hoped we could find enough “low hanging fruit” to achieve our desired operating cost reductions without job cuts. We sincerely believed we could reduce the City’s workforce through retirements and by not filling vacancies. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case, and Council had to make some difficult decisions last week as we begin to work on our 2016 budget. Decisions that impacted people who have served our community well for many years. As part of our 2015 budget, Council committed to taxing only to address the City’s $2.4 million annual infrastructure deficit. This required us to find savings in the City’s operating budget in order to simply hold the line at 2014 program and service levels. For 2015, we implemented $600,000 in cost reductions, which were achieved with only one job loss through attrition. For 2016, we need to find at least another $525,000 in cost reductions. This is proving to be much harder to do as, contrary to the opinion of some, the City doesn’t have a lot of fluff in its operations. While Quesnel has one of the highest per capita costs of BC municipalities, these costs include unique issues like the West Quesnel land stability engineering, running a municipal landfill, and a more dispersed delivery of public services. We also offer more value-added services like end of driveway snow clearing, operating our museum and visitor center all year round, and a City beautification program that is well renown. There are no easy decisions left to us; no more “low hanging fruit.” In order to hold the line at 2014 operating levels, we have to make decisions that impact people: either City employees through job losses or the public through program and service cuts. To achieve $525,000 in savings for 2016, Council started with a restructuring of City Hall and took steps to restructure our Public Works management team. We did not approach these tasks merely as cost cutting measures. In fact, we’ve added some new positions in both City Hall and in our Public Works management team. Our approach focused on ensuring that City Hall can deliver timely and effective services to the public, and that our Public Works management structure reflects the realities of today’s workload and our ability to recruit and retain talented people. The job reduction decisions we made last week only gain us $250,000 in operating cost reductions in 2016. We’ve now embarked on the equally difficult task of deciding which programs and services need to be cut back while still maintaining the vibrancy and resiliency of our City. Mayor Bob Simpson bsimpson@quesnel.ca This column is paid for by the City of Quesnel.
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Poster winners Quesnel Tillicum Society
The Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Advisory Committee held their third annual poster contest for the Grade 8 – 9 students in the community. The contest was launched by the committee to promote FASD awareness and prevention strategies among youth. With 34 entries, four winners were chosen. The FASD Advisory Committee would like to say thank you to the sponsors as well as to all the students who submitted posters. Winners are, left to right: Jessica Oldring, first place winning a laptop; Sadie Mills, second place $100 Extra Foods gift card; Aleesha Bautista, third place winning a remote control helicopter and a $25 iTunes gift card; and missing from the photo Melanie Witzke, fourth place winning a remote control flying wasp and a $25 iTunes gift card.
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In a town near Ephesus, Selcuk offers single spout water stations. Liz-Ann Eyford photo
Water is precious in 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. hether in villages or cities, Turkish society is collective in nature and clusters together. Providing water for these clusters is a massive job for the municipalities and it seems that most water comes from reservoirs or lakes. One major factor is that large areas of Turkey are hot and dry so water might be loaded with debris. The authorities add cleansers and conditioners to make the water safe and it is drinkable but locals complain that it tastes of soap and smells like medicine. There are public water stations where one or
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more taps supposedly provide natural water and people bring many large containers to fill because it’s free. You might find these places on the side of a hill or in the middle of a city. I watched with delight as a pair of young fellows, each standing on one foot with the other resting on the ledge of the water station, balanced on each other, arm over arm, as they took turns drinking from the spout. It would be my guess, however, that most people rely on a bottled water system of some kind. Many use a water cooler system with jugs delivered every few days while various sized bottles of water are sold at every store, at street kiosks and by wandering sales people along the beach. I have found that the water in bottles varies greatly and that I prefer certain brands over others. But, delivering water to the masses is a big business that
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the puddles. Thankfully, in modern buildings, internal hot water systems are installed so I have delightfully enjoyed the warmth. A caring attitude is obvious in many ways and it touches on water as well. There are many water tubs left along the sidewalks for stray critters. And in parks, there
are plumbed water stations. In one, a pigeon was happily bathing. Water is a precious resource that most of us take for granted but you can see how fortunate we, in Canada, are when you travel to a country that does not enjoy natural reserves such as ours. – Submitted by LizAnn Eyford
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With great sadness the family says goodbye to Frederick George Storey who passed away May 8, 2015 at the age of 82. Fred was born May 14, 1932 in Estavan, Saskatchewan to Charles and Stella Storey. Over the years, Fred had many trades and also served in the Canadian Air Force. He finally found his place of love in the backcountry of Nazko Batanuni. He was a simple man with simple needs who loved the outdoors. Fred married Marlene Kenny in 1954 and had four children: Marla (Mike McIntyre) and their children Trinda, Sarah, and Justin; Donald (Lori) Storey and their children Ralene and Tasha; Charles known as Chuck Storey; David Storey and his children Kaylee and Ashley; and 13 great grandchildren. Fred is survived by his sisters Agnes; Eva; Theresa, Mary (Don) and his brother John (Lydia). He is pre-deceased by his grandson Matthew; his brother Arthur; sisters Ella, Agnes; and brothers-inlaw Don, James, Lloyd and Sheldon. As he was fond of saying “see you in the funny pages.”
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January 25, 1925 ~ May 13, 2015 Robert Thomas Akehurst passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 13 at 7:10 pm in G.R. Baker Hospital, Quesnel. Bob was born January 25, 1925 at Hoosier, Saskatchewan to Thomas and Margaret Akehurst. He served his country in World War ll as an upper gunnar, Sqd 426 RCAF. He was the last remaining member of his crew. Bob was also a Free Mason. Bob was predeceased by his parents, three sisters, his first wife Ethel and grandson Jerry Seiler. He is survived by his only brother Jim (Joan), his loving wife Shirley; his children Kathleen(Jim) Kemball; Tom (Patty); Teresa Malainey; Aileen Seiler (Mainard); Rex (Lori); daughter in-law Marilyn; and Shirley’s family who also loved him dearly – Elmer Statham, Allan (Elaine) Statham, Hazel Olson, Glenn (Mona) Statham, Arline (Bruce) Foreman, Gwen (Gary) Frederick; brother in-law Gene (Marlene) Roberts; grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed. No service by his request.
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Busy Brownies and Guides Busy Brownies and Girl Guides were learning and sharing. Right: 3rd Quesnel Brownies make Mothers Day baskets and cards; below: 4th Quesnel Girl Guides working on their water badge at West Fraser Timber Park.
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leaves, fish food and waste, then plants like algae and duckweed grow and thrive and quickly take over. •A filter system is great for removing algae and fish wastes. A fountain or a waterfall is also desirable to oxygenate the water. •50 – 60 per cent of the pond surface should be shaded with floating plants such as lilies. •Oxygenators or submerged water weeds compete with algae for nutrients. A good rule of thumb is one bunch of submerged water grasses per 1 – 2 surface square feet of pond. •You will need a maximum of 2.5cm (1”) of fish per 1-2 gallons of water. A pond requires both fish and oxygenators. Fish provide carbon dioxide for plant
photosynthesis, which in turn provides oxygen for fish. •The pond also needs scavengers like snails, goldfish, tadpoles, or freshwater mussels. I have ants all over my trees. Will this harm them? If you look a little closer at your trees, you will probably find that you have aphids as well. Ants farm aphids by packing their eggs up into the trees and other plants so that they can later eat the sugary honeydew they secrete. A band of Tanglefoot at the bottom of your tree will help prevent ants and other crawling insects from climbing your tree in the spring. What plants won’t the deer eat? That is a tough
one as their diets seem to differ from neighbourhood to neighbourhood. Cedars and tulips seem to be their favourites in all areas. Besides physically keeping them out with a high fence, there are a couple of deer-repellent sprays that gardeners are using successfully to keep deer away. Bobbex and Plantskyd are useful when applied on dry foliage in the spring and fall. Repeated spraying during the growing season is recommended. For more questions and answers, plus older articles, please check out our website. www. richbarnursery.com Jean Atkinson is a horticulturist with Richbar Golf and Gardens and regular Observer columnist.
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Feeling the rush WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter
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Every May long weekend no matter the weather the Barkerville Rush Relay (BRR) continues and this year was no different with runners experiencing both rain and shine on this eight-stage relay course through Barkerville and back to Wells. The first mass start was 7 a.m at the junction of highway 97 and highway 26, next to Quesnel’s iconic Goldpan. The fastest female runner on the first leg of the journey, which took relayers on an 8.5 km trek from the junction to Blueridge road, was Ruby Nicholas. Fastest male competitor on this leg was Ryan Pidhirniak. The second leg of the journey stretched 17.1 km from Blueridge Road to Cottonwood House. Fastest male competitors was Dino Aracki. Marianne Zacharias’ time earned her the standing of fastest female runner. Fastest male and female runners
on the third leg of the journey was Andrew Williams and Bridget Nowakowski. This stage was 17.4 km. Cottonwood House to Blessing’s Grave. Fastest female runners on the fourth leg of the relay was Laura Vanderlee, while Barry Nakamara raced in for fastest male. This route went from Blessing’s Grave to Stanley Cemetery for a total of 17.1 km. For stage five, 12.5 km from Stanley Cemetery to Jack O’Clubs Lake, fastest male and female runners were Kerion Langan and Cecilia Peter. Racing in for fastest male runner on the sixth leg of the journey, the 9.4 km trek from Jack O’Clubs Lake to Barkerville, was Paul Carr, while Gillian Petterson earned fastest female runner. On the seventh leg, 10.0 km. Barkerville to Summit Rock station and back, the fastest male competitor was Carr once again with Dianne Dagneau racing in for the fastest female. See PAGE A17
QTGC taking on the competition in Prince George WHITNEY GRIFFITHS Observer Reporter The Quesnel Technics Gymnastics Club (QTGC) recently challenged the competition at the P.G. Invitational and Zone 8 Gymnastics Championships. For Junior Olympic Level 8 gymnast Jessica Higgins, nothing but gold would do. Higgins brought home gold on bars, beam, floor and overall at the event. Earning silver on beam and a fourth place standing overall for Junior Olympic Level 7 was Emily Gorder. Taking third place in the team awards were Quesnel’s Junior Olympics Level 6 competitors, which included Alyssa Schneider, Hannah Brown, Sierra Moore and Kaitlyn Horth. Schneider was the high scorer in this category bringing in gold on bars, beam and overall. Following with silver on vault, beam and overall was Brown.
Horth brought in a seventh place standing overall with third on vault and fourth on floor. And last but not least was Moore, taking seventh on floor and eighth on vault. Quesnel gymnast Presley Kitamura triumphed over the competition, with her skills earning her gold on bars, beam, vault, floor and overall. It was another third place win for a Quesnel team, this time for the Junior Olympic Level 4 gymnasts Ava Aracki and Courtney Kitamura. Aracki brought in a silver standing overall with her placing on gold on bars and silver on beam. Courtney Kitamura placed fourth on bars and floor for a sixth place standing overall. Quesnel’s Junior Olympic Level 3 athletes earned second place in the team awards. Gymnasts competing at this level included Celina De Rose, Emmi Vahaaho, Biance Thompson and Danielle Gamache.
JO Level 3, 4, and 5 Athletes. Back (left to right): Coach Taylor O’Flynn, Ava Aracki, Celina De Rose, Coach Peggy Willcox. Front (left to right): Courtney Kitamura, Presley Kitamura, Bianca Thompson, Danielle Gamache, Emmi Vahaaho. Contributed photo
De Rose’s skill earned her a bronze placing overall and gold on bars. Bringing in a seventh place standing overall with bronze on beam and fourth on bars was Vahaaho.
Thompson brought in silver on beam and fifth on bars for an eighth place standing overall. And finally, Gamache earned a 10th place standing overall, fourth on vault and sixth on
beam. For Junior Olympic Level 2, Nevaeh Kueber placed silver on beam and floor, bringing in a fourth place standing overall. Gymnast Xaria Jourdain placed seventh overall,
fourth place on vault and fifth place on floor. Placing silver on vault, fourth on bars, beam and floor for a court place standing overall was Briana Sundby.
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Despite the rain and the chill spring air another Barkerville Rush Relay ended in success. Clockwise from top left: runner making his way through Barkerville on the seventh stage of the relay; runners of all ages made it out to the event; and mass start at the Jack O’Clubs Lake.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, you have put in long hours on a big project, and now is the time to buckle down and put in one last great effort. After that you can finally relax. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, things will fall into place sooner than you expect if you focus on the things that you can accomplish. Wishing and hoping won’t get you far.
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Rain or shine the relay continues from A16 For the final leg of the journey, the 8.0 km home stretch from Barkerville to Wells Community Hall, fastest male runner was Ryan Pidhirniak with Linda Kaufman earning fastest female runner. For the Open Women’s category, first place went to the team Running Wild with the Cougar’s running in for second and following in third was the Odd Man Out.
For Open Men, first place went to the Spit Fire and following in second was Gump and Company. The Dunkley Lumbering Runners placed first in the Open Mixed category with the Trolls racing in for second place. In Recreational, first place was C&C Caped Crusaders, second place was RCMP and third was the Boothill Gang. In Mens Masters 40+, first placed went to the Haphast
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Runners, second place went to the Ogar’s and third place went to the Rupert Runners. First place in the Mens Masters 50+ was The Team
of Extraordinary Gentlemen. Overall top teams were the Spit Fires in first place, the Haphast Runners in second and following in third were the
Ogar’s. And last but not least was the prize for best costume. Taking it this year were the C&C Caped Crusdaers.
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, others continue to send you mixed messages. While this may be confusing, soon you will learn to navigate others’ signals and make the right decisions. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your schedule is loaded with a lot of commitments. While things might seem hectic from time to time, remember that your hard work now will pay off in the future. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Reevaluate what is most important to you and set a new plan in motion, Scorpio. Others will be very supportive and serve as sounding boards as you determine where to go next. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, take a deep breath and relax when faced with a difficult decision this week. Trust your instincts and make a decision you are truly confident in. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, an authority figure wants to challenge you this week, so show him or her what you really are made of. Your ideas are valid, and you just need to assert yourself. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you are more than willing to give it your all this week. You are accustomed to giving your best effort so this challenge should be nothing you can’t handle.
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The Outback Bushwack is back After taking the year off riders are back challenging the trails and the competition for the Outback Bushwack, hosted by the Quesnel Cross-Country Motocross Association (QCCMA). Race day is Sunday May, 31 at Hangman’s Springs. The QCCMA is part of the Pacific Northwest Motorcycle Association (PNWMA). The PNWMA holds an Off-Road Racing series every year covering Washington State to Quesnel B.C. For more information e-mail QCCMA07@ gmail.com or visit the QCCMA Facebook page. Observer file photo
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I will be having a Celebration of Life for Ilene Valois on June 4th, 2015. This would have been her 55th birthday! So I’m having it this day. It will be held at my home at 1785 Dogwood Ave, Quesnel, B.C. From 11:00 am to 3:00 pm Everyone welcome to join in the Celebration for Ilene.
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Skyfest posse on the lookout for Linda After Linda the giraffe was abducted by the CF-18 crew who were in town for Skyfest 2013, her best friend Lulu was devastated and hasn’t stopped looking for Linda since. Several of her friends are also on the hunt, attending local events and visiting residents for any tidbit of gossip, sightings or rumours about her impending return for Skyfest 2015, July 31 – Aug. 2. These are just a few of the actions this posse is prepared to take to find their friend. Contributed photos
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Hyundal Santa fe
Toyota Corolla
Was 14,990 STK#14t073b
Was 16,990 STK#14t123b
Was 12,990 STK#14t193a
Was 11,990 STK#14t194a
Was 11,990 STK#14t201a
Was 14,990 STK#14t240a
10,991.00
$
13,191.00
7,060.00
$
Bi-Weekly 108.00
7,670.00
$
Bi-Weekly 128.00
7,105.00
$
Bi-Weekly 78.00
Bi-Weekly 72.00
11,100.00
$
$
Bi-Weekly 109.00
Bi-Weekly 73.00
4 DOOR SEDAN
CLEAN SUV
QUAD CAB 4X4
SPORTY 2 DOOR
SUV
4 DOOR SEDAN
2010
2012
2012
2012
2010
2012
Ford F150
Chrysler 200
Ford F150
Ford F150
Ford F150
Ford F150
Was 22,990 STK#14t246a
Was 15,990 STK#14t251a
Was 27,990 STK#15t033b
Was 31,990 STK#15t058a
Was 19,990 STK#15t101b
Was 31,990 STK#15t131a
$
$
17,517.00
9,814.00
$
$
Bi-Weekly 167.00
Bi-Weekly 97.00
CREW CAB 4X4
22,650.00
Bi-Weekly 214.00
4 DOOR SEDAN
2009
26,200.00
Bi-Weekly 246.00
CREW CAB 4X4
2013
14,980.00
$
Bi-Weekly 144.00
CREW CAB 4X4
2012
25,495.00
$
Bi-Weekly 239.00
CREW CAB 4X4
2013
2013
SUPER CAB 4X4
2011
Ford F350
Ford Fiesta
Chev 2500
Ford Focus
Ford Focus
Ford Taurus
Was 31,990 STK#15t147a
Was 14,990 STK#9372
Was 32,990 STK#9404
Was 18,990 STK#9407
Was 18,990 STK#9409
Was 18,990 STK#9411
$
$
$
$
$
$
24,760.00
13,392.00
Bi-Weekly 233.00
27,960.00
Bi-Weekly 262.00
Bi-Weekly 129.00
14,604.00
14,425.00
Bi-Weekly 140.00
15,200.00
Bi-Weekly 139.00
Bi-Weekly 146.00
CREW DIESEL 4X4
4 DOOR GAS MISER
CREW CAB 4X4
4 DOOR SEDAN
4 DOOR SEDAN
CLASSY 4 DOOR SEDAN
2013
2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
Chrysler
Ford Escape
Ford Escape
Was 25,990 STK#9426
Was 34,990 STK#9427
Was 34,990 STK#9428
Was 18,990 STK#9429
Was 27,990 STK#9431
Was 33,990 STK#9435
$
$
$
$
20,628.00
$
Bi-Weekly 195.00
29,452.00
$
28,702.00
Bi-Weekly 275.00
Bi-Weekly 268.00
Ford Fiesta
13,946.00
Bi-Weekly 135.00
Ford Escape
22,639.00
Ford F150
27,665.00
Bi-Weekly 259.00
Bi-Weekly 213.00
TOWN & COUNTRY VAN
4X4 SUV
4X4 SUV
SPORTY 4 DOOR
2WD SUV
4X4
2011
2014
2014
2014
2014
2008
Ford F150
Ford Fusion
Ford Edge
Mustang
Ford Edge
Ford F150
Was 32,990 STK#9439
Was 24,990 STK#9440
Was 31,990 STK#9444
Was 32,990 STK#9445
Was 37,990 STK#9446
Was 28,990 STK#9447
$
$
$
$
$
$
23,132.00
Bi-Weekly 218.00
18,938.00
Bi-Weekly 180.00
26,290.00
Bi-Weekly 246.00
28,261.00
Bi-Weekly 264.00
33,126.00
Bi-Weekly 308.00
24,320.00
Bi-Weekly 229.00
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4 DOOR SEDAN
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