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Baker Creek Society receives funding AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter
spring high water more metal and concrete debris gets washed up.” Two Gold Pan The Foundation’s Pacific salmon Community Salmon projects are Program supports benefiting from habitat stewardship, $10,000 in funding. Pacific salmon The announcement enhancement and was made last week watershed education by the Pacific Salmon and is funded Foundation. primarily from Both projects are sales of the federal spearheaded by government’s Salmon the Baker Creek Tracy Bond, BCES Conservation Stamp. Enhancement Society. “We are pleased One being their to support both of these projects Creek Clean Up and Pink Salmon by the Baker Creek Enhancement Project, which is an assessment Society,” Dr. Brian Riddell, and clean up program of Baker president and CEO of the Pacific Creek. The second is Up Your Salmon Foundation said. Watershed, a traveling watershed “One will help rehabilitate musical education program. important salmon habitat, while The total value of the projects the other is an innovative way to including volunteer time and offer salmon education.” community fundraising tops In addition to funds generated $46,000. from the sales of the federal “The importance of our creeks, “Salmon Stamp”, the grants are rivers, streams and wetlands made possible by Pacific Salmon as highlighted in the Up Your Foundation fundraising dinners, Watershed concerts can never auctions and donations from be overstated,” Baker Creek Enhancement Society’s Tracy Bond individuals, foundations and businesses. said. Several businesses and “They are not only important for foundations also contribute to the salmon that come home every the Pacific Salmon Foundation’s year but for every other creature community salmon program. including humans and they need “The Community Salmon our attention.” Program captures the essence of Speaking to the Baker Creek what we are trying to do at the Clean Up, Bond said, “Baker Creek provides rearing habitat for Foundation,” Riddell added. “Government, business, First Chinook, Pink and possibly Coho Nations and volunteers all Salmon so it is essential that we working together – that is the best do all we can to clean it up before way to ensure the future of wild they come home to spawn. Pacific salmon.” “We have done numerous clean Bond encourages anyone ups on the creek over the last interested in a tour or more 21 years with many different about Baker Creek and the supporters including the City of importance to salmon to contact Quesnel, Fisheries and Oceans the Nature Education and Canada, and Pacific Salmon Resource Centre. Foundation as every year during
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CONTRACTOR FRAUD
RCMP warn of paving scam Businesses and residents need to be vigilent
RCMP are warning the public about a contractor fraud that may be happening in the community. While the original incident occurred in Prince George, it’s important to be vigilant. Prince George RCMP received a fraud complaint from a local business owner. The owner was at his business when he was approached by a man claiming to work for a paving company out of Langley, BC. A second man remained in an unmarked white Dodge pick-up out of surveillance camera view. The man, who identified himself as ‘James’ and had an Irish accent, provided a written quote to the owner to pave the parking lot of the business. The quote was on professionally printed paper; however the owner didn’t feel right about the business proposition. After conducting computer checks and finding media stories about the scam, the owner called police. The investigating officer found several discrepancies with both the quote and website provided, leading the officer to believe this to be a fraud and that the company does not exist.
“Whether you own a residence or a business, you could be a target.” RCMP warning
Here’s how it works. The suspect provides a quote at a reduced rate and the owner agrees, providing a portion of the money up front. The fraudster does not complete the job and goes on to another victim. Once a contract has been agreed upon, this often becomes a civil issue and may not be a criminal one, leaving the business owner to take civil court action against someone they don’t know and a company that truly doesn’t exist. A similar fraud was reported in the community in 2009. More than six persons were scammed out of thousands of dollars that summer when they entered into a contract with pavers going door to door. Interestingly, in those cases the suspect provided a name of ‘James’ and had an English accent. Police want to warn the public about this scam. Whether you own a residence or a busi-
ness, you could be a target. Please exercise caution when approached by anyone offering a service or product where money is exchanged before the contract is fulfilled. Uninvited businesses that operate door to door are required to provide contracts for their services and products. These contracts are regulated by Consumer Protection BC. Consumer Protection BC and the RCMP want to recognize that there are legitimate businesses that operate door to door. For more information about your rights as well as general consumer tips around door to door sales, visit www.consumerprotectionbc.ca/blog (English only). While it does not investigate scams or fraud, if you have questions about your door to door sales contract cancellation rights, contact Consumer Protection BC at 1-888-5649963 or info@consumerprotectionbc.ca. For more information about frauds and tips that could prevent you from being a victim, visit the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website at www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca.
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NEWS
Knowing the difference between invasive Giant Hogweed or native Cow Parsnip Invasive plants, also known as noxious weeds are non-native plants that have been introduced to BC. Without their natural predators that help keep them in check in their native habitats, these alien plants grow very aggressively and pose a threat to our natural ecosystems, biodiversity, humans, wildlife and the economy. One such invasive plant is Giant Hogweed, and it is often mistaken for a local native plant called Cow Parsnip. The two plants do look very similar to each other, but only Giant Hogweed is classified as a provincially noxious invasive weed and has phototoxic stems and leaves containing a poisonous sap that makes skin sensitive to light often leading to serious burns and painful blisters (note Cow Parsnip can also irritate the skin but to a much lesser extent). Protective clothing should be worn when handling either plant and wash any skin that has been exposed with soap and water then keep skin covered. So how can you tell the difference between the two and what should you do?
Protective clothing should be worn when handling either plant and wash any skin that has been exposed with soap and water then keep skin covered. • Height - Cow Parsnip fully grown tops around 7 feet, while Giant Hogweed can reach heights of 14 feet or taller. • Stems - Cow Parsnip stems are green and ridged with fine white hairs. Giant Hogweed stems are green but with purple/ reddish splotches and much coarser white hairs. • Leaves - Cow Parsnip leaves are similar to that of a maple leaf, while Giant Hogweed leaves have visible knife-like serrated edges (see pictures). • Flower Cluster Cow Parsnip has up to 30 rays per flower cluster, while Giant Hogweed can almost double that and have 50 rays. Rays, are the stems of the flowers protruding from the main stem of the plant (see diagram). For more
information on identification, removal and disposal of Giant Hogweed, please view or download the National Factsheet with full colour pictures. Available online, find a link to this factsheet at http:// cccipc.ca/index.php/ about-us/links/ or email info@cccipc.ca
for a copy. To report invasive plants in the CRD please call 1-800665-1636, in BC to 1-888-WEEDS-BC or online to www. reportaweedbc.ca (or download the free phone app). For more information on other invasive plants in this region please visit the Cariboo Chilcotin
Coast Invasive Plant Committee website at www.cccipc.ca or call 250-855-WEED (9333). The CCCIPC gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Province of British Columbia. – Submitted by Jessica Knodel, CCCIPC Coordinator
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS Monday, August 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 410 Kinchant Street. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1770
Monday August 24, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at 410 Kinchant Street. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 1769
NOTICE is given pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act that Council is considering amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1662, 2009. A Public Hearing on the proposed amending bylaw is scheduled for Monday August 24, 2015 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall.
NOTICE is given pursuant to Section 892 of the Local Government Act that Council is considering amendments to Zoning Bylaw No. 1662, 2009. A Public Hearing on the proposed amending bylaw is scheduled for Monday August 24, 2015 commencing at 6:30 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall.
The subject property for Bylaw No. 1770 is Lot 15, District Lot 1226, Cariboo District, Plan 19388 (791 Beaubien Avenue, see location map). The purpose of Bylaw No. 1770 is to amend the zone designation to permit a secondary suite.
The subject property for Bylaw No. 1769 is Lot 13, Block 51, Town of Quesnel, Plan 17000 (545 Jones Street, see location map). The purpose of Bylaw No. 1769 is to amend the zone designation to permit a secondary suite.
Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2015 to be included in the meeting agenda. Oral and written submissions will be received at the Public Hearing by registering with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to August 24, 2015 meeting commencement. No further information or representations from the public can be considered by City Council after the public hearing has been terminated.
Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by 12:00 p.m. Wednesday August 19, 2015 to be included in the meeting agenda. Oral and written submissions will be received at the Public Hearing by registering with the Deputy Corporate Administrator prior to August 24, 2015 meeting commencement. No further information or representations from the public can be considered by City Council after the public hearing has been terminated.
The proposed amending bylaws and further information may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department at (250) 992-2111.
The proposed amending bylaws and further information may be inspected at City Hall, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 7J5 between 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Telephone inquiries should be directed to the Planning Department at (250) 992-2111.
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Drought takes toll on rivers and land TOM FLETCHER Black Press Water use restrictions, inland fishing closures and a close watch on the warming Fraser River continue as drought conditions extend into a fourth month in B.C. The Fraser River discharge at Hope measured 31 per cent lower than normal Aug. 10, with the temperature at 19.2 C, one degree higher than average. The Canada-U.S. Fraser River Panel projected a temperature of 20.4 by Aug. 16, with all commercial salmon fishing closed in Canadian waters regulated by the panel. The B.C. government extended stage four drought restricted to the Okanagan region, allowing local officials to suspend water licences depending on stream
The Wood Lake fire near Harrison Lake was estimated at 1,370 hectares this week. BC Wildfire Service photo
conditions. The South Thompson, Similkameen, Kettle and Skagit, South Coast and Vancouver Island regions are also at stage four. Low stream flow advisories are in effect for those areas and the CaribooChilcotin. The forests ministry extended its stream fishing ban this week on the Okanagan River mainstem between Okanagan and Osoyoos Lakes. The Kootenay and East Kootenay regions have been
declared at level three drought, with voluntary use restrictions of 30 per cent below normal use for municipal, agricultural and industrial water users. Coastal regions have had some relief with rain and cooler temperatures that have reduced the forest fire danger rating to low for much of western B.C. A campfire ban was lifted Wednesday for northern Vancouver Island, and open fires are also permitted in the northwest
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t’s the kind of intersection reporters dream of experiencing. One side of the story is being tightly controlled by the prime minister and his minions. The other side is completely out of his control as the country’s judicial system — which has shown itself recently at the highest levels to not always be in agreement with the prime minister — proceeds with its examination of Duffy, the journalist-turned-senator, and the 31 counts of fraud, breach of trust and bribery he faces. Throw into the mix the man many have been waiting to take his seat and answer questions — Stephen Harper’s former chief of staff, Nigel Wright. The governing Conservative party is dealing with one big part of the campaign it can’t keep quiet or spin. Wright, his generous cheque book and obviously healthy bank account and the senator who said he lives in Prince Edward Island, but really lives in Ontario, among other issues that have led to the trial. As reporter Kady O’Malley wrote in her live blog of the trial this week, Wright’s decision to write that $90,000 cheque to get Duffy off the hook for expenses he claimed that have led to the charges was a decision Wright “lived to regret.” Wright went on to say it was “a relatively quick decision” and that he was often dipping into his own cash to buy staff lunches and pay for his travel because it had “no noticeable effect” on his bank account. Wright acknowledged he was “beyond furious” to discover what he thought was going to be a $32,000 cheque to help out the beleaguered senator was actually almost three times the amount. The trial continues to Aug. 28, when it takes a break until mid-November. That means another 15 days of revelations Harper and his fellow campaigners can’t control. And more than seven weeks till election day. Interesting times, indeed. – BP
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ave you ever covered a pimple with a make-up stick, dyed your grey hair back to it’s original shade, or painted your brown grass to a healthier looking green? While lots of us have tried the first two, not to mention many other things to improve the aesthetics of ourselves and the things we own, fewer of us have tried the latter. My friend who recently sold her house did and she was thrilled with the results. “We’d worked hard getting ready for the sale - inside and out,” Jen said about her L.A. home. “But without being able to water the grass, our curb appeal was lousy.” That didn’t make any sense to me since California has been struggling with a record-breaking drought. Surely everyone must be sporting the same dead lawn look? “No,” she sighed. “All our neighbours had their grass painted awhile ago. We were the last hold outs.” Seems lawn painting is all the rage in California and other drought affected areas where people want to restore their lovely yards but can’t turn on their sprinklers. For $375 she had the light brown grass in both her front and back yards
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On A Brighter Note painted a natural looking green and she’s convinced that’s what helped sell their home for more than she and her husband were expecting. There was no need to inform the buyers of the cosmetic trickery either. It’s commonly understood and accepted that if your grass is green there, it’s either spraypainted or synthetic. After another dry, hot summer in the Okanagan Valley where I live, there’s plenty of brown grass here as well because of our water restrictions and all the people who choose not to turn on the taps even when they can. But with the exception of golf courses, lawn painting has been far less common. That’s starting to change thanks to people like Lee Coulthard, a young man from Kelowna who’s now out there with his sprayers. Lee had watched the trend grow in the U.S. and educated himself on the environmental ramifications, doing research on different
- perhaps a sea of blue or some rainbow stripes. “Sadly, the distributors haven’t developed other colours besides green, white and bark mulch,” he said. “However, I could foresee some colorful lawns in the future once people catch on to the potential of this application. That is some uncharted ‘turf’ at the moment.” Of course there are alternatives to what we’re traditionally accustomed to for anyone wanting to conserve water and display something different. My friend Kim transformed her yard with some gorgeous, low maintenance rock work last summer and another couple of friends plan to tear up their sad looking lawns and replace them with drought tolerant plants and ground coverings that might not be ideal for kids to roll around in, but they’ll be gorgeous to look at. More gorgeous than a sea of blue grass or rainbow stripes? Depends who you ask. Beauty is most definitely in the eye of the beholder. For more information about Lee’s business visit: OkanaganLawnPainting. com Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. She can be contacted at LoriWelbourne.com
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products that could accomplish the goal of improving the appearance of a yard while not causing any damage. His results ended with him starting up a business called Okanagan Lawn Painting last month, and he’d been revamping yards ever since. “The reaction has been very positive,” he said. “Everyone’s been happy to end up with green grass.” 100 per cent non-toxic and biodegradable, the organic dye is absorbed by the blades of grass and is completely pet and child friendly. The product uses only Earth derived pigments and claims to be the best colour match in the industry with an application that won’t rub off on shoes or clothing, nor will it wash away with regular watering or rain fall. On completely dormant grass, some customers have reported the green lasting four months, but Lee says it will likely need retouching anywhere from two to 14 weeks depending on weather, grass growth and lawn traffic. His minimum charge is $150, which covers about 600 square feet. Every square foot after that is 25 cents. Overly fond of bright colors myself, I couldn’t help but ask what options there were for folks wanting a more creative paint job
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The right to say no to danger Editor: We feel a new study reveals that catastrophic mine waste failures are increasing in frequency, severity, and costs all around the world. The authors point toward poor regulations, poor practices, dicey mining economics, and ever larger mines as key factors behind those disasters. This dangerous trend needs to stop. The study by Bowker and Chambers, Risk, Public Liability & Economics of Tailings Storage Facility Failures, found that nearly half of all recorded ‘serious failures’ happened in modern times, between 1990 and 2010. It calculated an average cost of $US 543 million for the most serious spills, with some climbing well above $US 1.3 billion. Since 1990, a dozen spills even resulted in loss of lives – over 380. British Columbia had the largest mine waste spill disaster in Canada’s history last year. Imperial Metals’ Mount Polley dam breached over 24 billion liters of mine waste – equivalent to 10,000 Olympic swimming pools – into surrounding waters. But what has changed since Mount Polley over a year ago? Not much. No new regulations, no new laws, no new financial obligations to cover damages. Only promises for which we are still awaiting concrete results. Why is the mining industry incapable of learning from its biggest mishaps? Why other industries, like the global aviation industry after a plane crashes, are able to turn around – sometimes in matters of days – and implement immediate changes to prevent similar disasters? Would we tolerate embark-
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ing an airplane or an elevator knowing there is a good chance it will fail? Would we tolerate a major hydroelectric dam failing? No. So why should we tolerate mining tailings dams to fail? As observed by the International Commission on Large Dams: “tailings facilities are probably the largest manmade structures on earth.” They also contain some of the most toxic metals and substances to human health. For decades now, mining companies have been in a downward spiral, competing for mining more resources out of deposits that are of lower ore grades. In this madman’s race to the bottom, the size of mines and economies of scale become increasingly crucial. Mines are becoming bigger, generating larger volumes of waste, stacked into higher tailings facilities. Mount Polley’s taillings dam, for example, was about 35 metres high before it breached –equivalent to a ten-story-high building. The controversial KSM and Red Chris mines recently approved in northern BC will have waste dams twice as high. Last year’s Mount Polley disaster and this new study on mine waste failures call for major changes in the way the mining industry is regulated in B.C. and around the world. But they also point to the urgent need to change the mining industry’s complacent culture around environmental failures and disasters. Comments like those we heard recently from both B.C.’s Mines Minister Bennett and industry leaders, that tailings “accidents will happen,” implying that not much can be done to prevent them, or
to pay for their damages, are unacceptable. This is precisely what the Independent Expert Panel that reviewed Mount Polley’s spill told us in its January 2015 report: “The Panel does not accept the concept of a tolerable failure rate for tailings dams. To do so, no matter how small, would institutionalize failure.” Much like the ‘zero tolerance’ cultural shift that took place –and that was hard fought by mineworkers’ unions— around health and safety of mineworkers in Canada in the 1970s, we also need to see a major cultural shift toward a ‘zero tolerance’ to environmental mine disasters. All stakeholders -- governments, workers, communities, industry, investors, and insurers, need to deploy the same kind of efforts they did to bring down the rate of costly – and deadly – work injuries in the mining industry. Not many people realize that today’s rate of work-related injuries in the mining industry is one of the lowest of all sectors in Canada, well below the national average, and still going down. Failing to prevent work injuries is not accepted anymore in the mining industry; too costly, too deadly; “zero harm” is the goal. Why should it be different for environmental hazards and disasters? And just as much as mineworkers now have a right to say ‘no’ to dangerous work places, affected communities and the public should also have a right to say no to dangerous mines. Ugo Lapointe Canadian Program Coordinator, MiningWatch Canada
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Billed as an arts, culture and music festival, Woof Stock slated for Aug. 27 – 31, is designed as a fundraiser for the B.C. SPCA in Prince George. However the plan is not to hand over funds raised at the event but rather organizers want to build a $1 million building which will then be handed over to the B.C. SPCA. With nearly 100 bands and musicians scheduled to perform, some live, some electronically, this festival will be rocking several stages. Live performances by Corb Lund, Chilliwack, Twisted Sister, Trooper and several other well-
known bands will blend with electronically presented groups such as The Human Experience, Orphic and FiveAlarmFunk. In addition to the fabulous music, there will be workshops, dance and live art. The website woofstockmusicfestival. com provides sign up opportunities for various aspects of the festival. Tickets are based on full weekend attendance with the top VIP Full Pass (5day4night pass) with several additional features for $350. Other passes cover four days and three nights, teen passes and kids passes. There are are
no day passes and all passes include camping, whether you plan to camp or not. Rules of the festival include no outdoor cooking (RV camping is available but with no hook ups nor dumping), no liquor or illegal substances, no ATVs or boats and no pets. Located At Vivian Lake Resort north of Prince George, take the Hart Highway, turn left on Chief Lake Road, stay straight onto Ness Lake Road heading west, make a right onto Vivian Lake Road to the resort. Woof Stock is 20 minutes drive from Corb Lund is one of the Woof Stock headlinPrince George. ers.
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Community Calendar SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS ETC... MONDAY BBBSQ WESTJET TICKET RAFFLE Nov. 2. First prize Westjet return tickets for two to any scheduled Westjet destination; second prize garden cart; third prize $100 gas gift card. Tickets are $5 each at Little Big House on Vaughan St. For details call, 250-992-7257. DRAGON BOAT PADDLING if your interested in this activity either once or twice a week contact Dot, 250-747-2148 or Jill at 250-7472013 for more information.
WEDNESDAY ECO-SPROUTS NATURE EXPLORATION SUMMER PROGRAM, 10 –
11:30 a.m. Wednesdays through to Aug. 26. 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 repellent and an attitude for adventure. For information or to get a summer schedule, call Laurie 250-255-7513 or email ecosproutsbces@gmail.com.
THURSDAY WOOF STOCK MUSIC FESTIVAL SPCA FUNDRAISER Vivian Lake Resort, Aug. 27 – 31. With more than 40 bands including Twisted Sister, Corb Lund, Chilliwack, Trooper and many more. An arts,
culture and music festival with workshops, demonstrations and many family friendly activities. Visit woofstockmusicfestival. com for more details. THE LIONS HOUSING BRICK CAMPAIGN is really going well and they thank those that have supported them to date. To get involved or buy a brick, contact Ron Silver, 250-7473758 or Dennis Asher, 250-992-3593.
FRIDAY CULTURE DAYS QUESNEL Sept. 25 – 27. Visit bc.culturedays.ca and click on select by city-Quesnel and then click on activities where more than 15 things to do are listed.
QUESNEL ART GALLERY presents their August exhibition, Divergence, featuring the work of painters Elizabeth Schmit, Patricia Schmit, and M.J. (Greta) Smith who are collaborating to show their interpretations of two ideas and representations of their particular artistic focus. The show continues through August at 500 North Star Road, Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SATURDAY LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE last Saturday of the every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., hot dogs and coffee available. LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST every
Saturday morning 8:30 – 11 a.m., two pancakes, scrambled eggs and two sausages, coffee, tea or juice, $6.50 or one pancake, scrambled eggs and one sausage, coffee, tea or juice, $5. Breakfast served until lunch takes over from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Join in the meat draw from noon – 2:30 p.m. Daily lunch special, Tuesday – Saturday, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Children welcome during meals with supervision. You don’t need to be a member to come. Welcome to the Legion.
SUNDAY ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK FAMILY FUN DAY Aug. 16, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 3055 Dragon Lake Road.
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BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary chapter meets 1 p.m. RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For information contact 250983-9226.
ONGOING EVENTS 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 250-747-1180 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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10:00 AM – Swine Show 1:00 PM – Dairy Show 2:00 PM – Goat Show 4:00 PM – Bicycle & Small Engines Show
Friday Aug. 14
10:00 AM – Horse Show 1:00 PM – Rabbit & Cavy Show 3:00 PM – Sheep Show 5:00 PM – Photography Show
Saturday August 15
10:00 AM – Dog Show 12:00 PM – Beef Show 3:00 PM – Livestock Sale
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The Tori gate has been a part of Quesnel Shiraoi Twinning Society float for the past 20 years. Contributed photo
Quesnel Shiraoi Twinning Society takes charge of their own float
Up until 1995 the QuesnelShiraoi twinning society did not have a float. On a few occasions members and students walked carrying banners and wearing Japanese Yukatas. In the early 1990s members took part with Daishowa Pulp Mill float. That ended in 1995 when Nippon Paper took possession of Daishowa. In 1996 Marie Skinner as president suggested the
society have their own float. The society members asked Phil Demers to design a foundation theme for the float. The Tori gate idea was accepted and Phil donated the construction of the gate. The Tori gate has been the foundation for the float for the past 20 years with new decorating ideas each year from different members. Over the years of Billy
Barker parade approximately 10 times out of 20 years Shiraoi Twinning has won for best association or club. The most recent win for the Society was in 2013 with the Tanabata festival. Phil said,” he thought this year’s society float fell short of winning with a beautiful hand crafted cherry blossom tree, chaired by Diane Graham.” – submitted by Diane Graham
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Lifestyles
Quesnel Cariboo Observer
Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Three artists, three perspectives, three sets of images
Divergence
Top, Greta Smith, middle, Elizabeth Schmit, bottom, Pat Smith. Annie Gallant photo
ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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lthough they chose a common theme “Flight” the three artists showing this month at the Quesnel Art Gallery lived up to the show name Divergence. Elizabeth Schmit, Patricia Schmit and M.J. Greta Smith followed their own inspiration and created very different interpretations of the theme. “Truly an eclectic collaboration,” they said. Each artist works in their own environment, quite a distance from each other, without collaboration and each chooses their own medium. The matriarch in the group, Elizabeth (Pat’s mother) admitted she’s been an artist most of her life. “At 10 years old I was given a small paint set and that began my love of oil painting,” she said. “I’m very traditional and ever msince I was a small child I’ve
admired oil paintings.” She added with oils she can take her time whereas other media dries too quickly. “I’ve tried others but I always come back to oils.” Pat also confessed to drawing all her life but became more serious about art after moving to Quesnel 31 years ago. “I work mostly in acrylics but share a passion for mixed media with Greta,” she said. “Acryllic is a 21st century medium, it’s plastic which allows for things to be added to change its appearance. But best of all you can paint right over it should you need to.” For the third member
of this show, Greta, a family friend, came to the creative world after her family was grown. “Elizabeth and Pat were both inspirational and offered me a shared artistic experience,” she said. Each artist has taken Island Mountain Art courses in their preferred media. Greta chooses mixed media, acrylic and encaustic. Encaustic is a wax based paint (composed of beeswax, resin and pigment) which is kept molten on a heated palette. It is applied to an absorbent surface and then reheated in order to fuse the paint. “This is a very ancient art form and has enjoyed
a resurgence in the last 10 years,” Greta said. “You can do many things with it. The smell, the touch, translucency – it’s exciting to melt colour and move it around. Encaustic is incredibly exciting and frustrating, but always challenging.” Each artist drew their inspiration from different sources and different parts of the country. Elizabeth lives on the prairies, Greta on Bowen Island and Pat right here in Quesnel. “I love landscapes,” Elizabeth said. “When I’m painting, I can step into my work. It can be an ugly day and the painting takes me anywhere I like.” Although a lawyer by
profession, Pat admits her creative inspirations are somewhat random. “I’m a gadfly,” she said. “I need to exercise both sides of my brain. Painting is incredibly intuitive and abstract, whereas being a lawyer is ordered and structured. I’m seeing the world from a different perspective when I’m painting.” For Greta the process is what inspires her. “It’s about creating something that pleases me from nothing,” she said. “Some of my work is about memory – places I’ve been and people I’ve met.” This show grew from a casual collaboration where Elizabeth suggested
they should have a show. Greta and Pat had already created a project based on a dinner for 10 where they could invite anyone they wanted and painted that image. However, the proposed show would include four pieces from the three painters all depicting flight in any form. The show would be fleshed out with other work by the artists. That was the extent of their defining the show, they never consulted each other during the creative process. The show is an exciting display of very divergent work, with the core flight pieces providing a glimpse into each artist’s style and medium. The three artists encourage the public to drop by and experience the show from a viewer perspective and hopefully be inspired to drop by for a second look before the end of August. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Divergence is sponsored by Dunkley Lumber.
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Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between July 30th and August 31st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $500 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (except LS); $750 credit available on others Chevrolet (except Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, Malibu LS, Silverado Light Duty and Heavy Duty); $1,000 credit available on all Chevrolet Silverado’s. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt, HHR, Avalanche, Aveo, Epica, Orlando, Optra, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Blazer, Jimmy, Trailblazer or GMC Envoy, Safari or Buick Rendezvous, Terraza that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer's name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between July 30th and August 31st, 2015. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1,000 credit available on Chevrolet Spark, Sonic, Cruze, Volt, Trax, Malibu (except LS); $1,500 credit available on other eligible Chevrolet vehicles (except Chevrolet Colorado 2SA, Camaro Z28, and Malibu LS). Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. * Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered from July 30th and August 31st, 2015. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2015 Spark, Sonic LS 1SA, Cruze LS 1SA & Diesel, Malibu 3LT, Volt, Impala, Camaro 1LS & 2LS, Trax, Equinox LS AWD, Traverse, Colorado 2WD, Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD WT and Crew Cab WT/LS, and Silverado HD’s WT with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $40,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $476.19 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $40,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. Licence, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. ‡ $1,000 finance cash offer is a manufacturer to dealer credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Cruze, Equinox, Silverado Light Duty, which is available for finance offers only and cannot be combined with special lease rates and cash purchase. † $2,500 is a combined total credit consisting of $500 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $2,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Cruze LS 1SB which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Cruze LS-1SA and Diesel. ¥ $4,950 is a combined total credit consisting of $750 Owner Cash (tax inclusive) and a $4,200 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Equinox LS FWD which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $4,200 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes Equinox LS AWD. ^ $10,000 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Silverado Light Duty Double Cab, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), a $820 manufacturer to dealer Option Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab 1LT equipped with a True North Edition and a $5,180 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on Silverado Light Duty (1500) Double Cab WT 4WD, LS, LT or LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,180 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. > Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. <> The Chevrolet Equinox received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. + Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded 2015 Trax and Equinox the 2015 Top Safety Pick Plus Award when equipped with available forward collision alert. *** The Chevrolet Silverado LD received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among large light duty pickups in the proprietary J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Initial Quality StudySM. Study based on responses from 84,367 U.S. new-vehicle owners, measuring 244 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of U.S. owners surveyed in February-May 2015. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. >> 2015 Silverado 1500 with available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 12.7 L/100 km combined (4x2) and 13.0 L/100 km combined (4x4). Fuel-consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with the new 2015 model-year Government of Canada approved test methods. Refer to vehicles.nrcan.gc.ca for details. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2014 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive information available. Competitive fuel-consumption ratings based on 2014 Natural Resources Canada’s Fuel Consumption Guide. Excludes other GM vehicles. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner's Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.
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Leigh Cassidy is once again on the hunt for your photographs. Quesnel’s premier mural artist, Cassidy is tackling another photomosaic like the one she created on the Canadian Tire Store. The newly constructed Johnson-Meier building at the corner of St. Laurent Avenue and Reid Street has one north-facing blank wall against the main Reid Street parking lot and Cassidy thought it would perfectly suit a photomosaic. Cassidy suggested the owners apply for a building enhancement grant from the city. Several murals and other beautification projects were assisted with this grant program, where the city provides limited matching funding to building owners contributions. In discussions with the owners, the architect and the businesses in the surrounding area, it was suggested the mural needed to be more modern in keeping with the building which is new construction and farther from from the historic downtown area. With permission in place, thanks to the efforts of the building’s architect Lawrence Chuah of Enviro Construction Ltd. who was instrumental in coordinating the owners, city and the artist, the three-panel mural will hopefully be finished by Oct. 31. The panels will be approximately 4X8, 6X10 and 8X12 with the first panel depicting SkyFest, the second Quesnel Rodeo and the third Communities for Veterans/The Ride Across Canada. “Each large photo is comprised of thousands of small photographs pertinent to the subject,” Cassidy said. “I need to have those photographs by Sept. 5 and they must all be digital files. The photographs must also be donated freely without expectation of compensation or return requirements. I’ll name as many contributors as possible who donate their images.” Once all the photos are submitted, there is an extensive sorting process. Every single photo must be assessed. Then Cassidy begins assembling the mosaic. Once the graphics are determined and arranged (which takes a highpowered computer three days to create one panel and there are 6 – 8 panels), the graphics are printed on Alubest, which are aluminum composite panels specifically for outdoor applications. In the meantime, Cassidy is looking for your photos, submit to qpmural@gmail.com. or if you have a large number of photos call Cassidy, 250-991-0143 to arrange transfer of digital images.
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The image on the left is what a viewer sees from a distance, however close up one realizes it is the compilation of thousands of images together.
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Chemo RV has been helping people get their families into the great outdoors for nearly 40 years. The business is growing, with new store construction planned for Quesnel and an RV storage expansion in 150 Mile House. Owner Jason Bell said that the larger facility will make them a true one-stop shop. “Parts, sales, rentals, service, storage, tune ups, winterizing, upgrades — it’s all here, and there’s nothing we can’t do within reason,” he said. Also new at Chemo RV are units with a toy hauler box for people to bring things like quads and dirt bikes when they go camping. “We also have the Avenger, a new line of travel trailers this year with all new layouts and floor plans,” Jason explained. The RV lifestyle has become quite prevalent in the past 10 – 15 years, according to Bell, who said it’s a fairly inexpensive choice. “You can buy a travel trailer and finance it here with low payments for a long period of time. And it’s an easy getaway in this part of the world: you can hitch up Friday after work and disappear until Sunday afternoon with not a lot of added expense. “There are so many options here; you can drive a half hour or an hour and be at a hundred different lakes.”
He noted that one dramatic change he has seen is accessibility when it comes to purchasing a used or new RV. “It’s much easier: you have a lot of financial avenues now. It’s like buying a car; you can do it all here,” he said. We find the best rates for you — something that fits into your budget and your lifestyle.” He said that technology has also definitely changed RVing. “People want Bluetooth, USB, fireplaces, LED lights, MP3 — everything powered. It’s a very techie industry that fits with our newer customers. The average 30-something now compared to the average 30-something 10 years ago has changed dramatically,” he said. “People want internet and satellite TV when they go camping.” The upcoming generation is changing, however, Bell says. He read recently that people want both plugged and unplugged when it comes to technology. “When they go camping they want to be unplugged: we have a lot of people who want to go off-grid, so we sell a lot of solar inverters and big battery systems so they can go to places where they don’t need power and can be selfsufficient for days or weeks at a time,” he said. “We get both kinds.” Chemo RV does new and used sales, rentals, repairs,
parts and storage. There are three journeyman techs in the 150 Mile House location and one journeyman and two apprentices in Quesnel. “When it comes to finding the right RV for you it’s a matter of deciding what you’re going to do with it,” Jason explained. “The weekend warriors want smaller: they want to be outside, and the ones taking a motorhome to live in for work or heading south for months at a time want something bigger. “We will help you find what fits your life and your budget and your family,” Jason said. He said they share inventory with Quesnel, giving people more convenient options. “Everything on our lot is ready to go within the hour. We want to get you on the road and out where you want to be,” he continued. In almost 40 years, Chemo RV has had two owners: Jack Bell and his son, Jason. “The proof is in the pudding,” Jason continued. We won’t sell everybody and that’s OK. We have many repeat, satisfied customers and meet new ones all the time. When people think of RVing, we want them to think of us and know we’re here to help — we want people to leave here happy.” For more information about Chemo RV phone 250-2964411, find them at Chemo RV on Facebook or visit their website www.chemorv.ca
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A group of local mud racers from the North Cariboo Mud Racers Association had a successful weekend in Valemount, B.C., Aug 7 – 8 bringing home well- deserved trophies. This was the second race of the North West Mud Racing Associations series. Ty Lefebvre, 16 years old, won first place in tractor class along with winning fastest pass with a 4.35 sec in Rebel Child a ’79 Ford with a 1000 horsepower nitrous fed 532 stroker big block Ford. Ty would like to thank his sponsors, Bob Diewold, Fountain Tire Quesnel and VTL Motorsports for helping him this race season! Mike Rempel in Mud Fever placed third in the paddle class and after only four passes in his new mud racer, Mike was welcomed into the two-second club racing his personal best of 2.99 seconds. Mud Fever runs a Blown Alcohol 540 big block Dart making around 2000 hp. Tony Dreger placed first in ProCut Class and Fast Pass with 2.7 with Ghost Rider. This is a completely custom built blown alcohol engine based on a boss 429 Ford making more than 3000 horsepower. These racers will be off to Chilliwack next weekend and they are looking forward to racing on home soil on Aug. 29 – 30 at the end of Oval Road hosted by North Cariboo Mud Racers Association. This a non-profit organization that will be hosting its 24 Annual race and their first ever Demolition Derby on Saturday evening! For information contact Victoria Lefebvre @ 250-9257468 and follow NCMRA Quesnel on facebook.
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Local golf coach Kathy Gook is starting a girls golf club beginning Aug 17, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. which runs to the end of September. Girls will learn and play golf in a fun, friendly atmosphere. Recently, Gook travelled as a provincial coach for Team B.C. to the Canadian Junior Girls Golf Championship in Yorkton, Saskatchewan where the B.C. team did fantastic, winning the inter-provincial championship, the junior championship title and the juvenile title. “Seven of our girls were in the top 10 at the championship,” Gook said. “I would really like to grow the number of girls playing golf here in Quesnel and this encouraging news about B.C. girl golfers should be an inspiration to local youth female golfers.”
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Well another incredible sale here in Kamloops, as a huge volume with 1000 head of cattle hit the sale ring. Butcher cows saw the Deanfield Ranch with 1480 lb high yielding Hereford cows at 133.00 and 1215 lb young butcher cows at 150.00. Fred Bower’s heavy 1447 lb Hereford butcher cows marked 133.25. Bliss The Juice Ultimate Grill ServiceLtd Electric Ltd Crystal Glass Canada LtdTrimline Performance Booster Canadian Western Mechanical The Benedict Ranch saw their 2245 lb butcher bulls mark 176.25. Boyd Creek • Bliss • Clayton’s Funeral Chapel Ltd Canadian Western Mechanical Booster Trimline Performance Ltd CaribooJuice Pulp & Paper Co Ultimate Trophies & Engravings Farm’s liner load of 1273 lb cows brought 134.25. Feeder cattle were wild today Ltd • Quesnel Bakery • Custom Polish & Wax Integris Credit Union Cariboo & Paper Co Ultimate Trophies as ever buyer chair was filled and they loved what they saw. Cliff Filmore’s 1030 CaribooPulp Security Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 & Engravings Integris Credit Union Expressions United Steel Workers Local 1-424 lb steers from West bridge traded to 235.00, their 968 lb steers saw 244.00. Ken Cariboo Ltd (2) * Kal Tire • TimSecurity Horton’s • Joyful U5-U9 $99.00 Cariboo Water Marsh saw his 887 lb steers race to 252.50. Bill Stirling from Knutsford saw Kal Tire Cariboo WaterGlass •U10-U13 Crystal Century 21 ADOPT A SOCCER•KID SPONSORS $109.00* his 847 lb heifers top 248.00, his 773 lb heifers raced to 261.50. Ray & Phyllis ADOPT SOCCER SPONSORS Jean Atkinson,ARoy Josephy & KID Bertoli saw their 935 lb blk/bwf steers trade to 254.25, their 835 lb steers hit Cariboo Protection (2) McDonald’s Restaurants (4) • B & Fire A Autobody • Aroma foods U14+ * Family—In 262.00. The Boyd Creek Farms three powerful liner loads of yearlings from Jean Loving Atkinson, Roy & Cariboo Fire $119.00 Protection (2) Memory of Josephy Sam McDonald’s Restaurants (4) City Furniture & Appliances Iron • Save-On Foods (3) Atkinson • BBMemory Rox ofQuesnel Dunster set the sale on fire, their load of 920 lb steers hit 255.00. The load of 802 Family—In Loving Sam season City Furniture & Appliances Quesnel Iron *plus insurance if not played in the spring James & Sons Electric Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 lb steers marked 271.00. Their 792 lb heifers hit 257.50. Ray Millar of McBride • Ultimate Trophy • Cariboo Hose Atkinson Mary Gradnitzer—In Loving Memory James & Sons Electric Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 (2) had 901 lb Angus Steers top 257.00, the 760 lb steers sold to 271.00, the 610 lb (U6-U10 $10.06 U11—U18 $15.90) Mary Gradnitzer—In Memory Atkinson • Integris Credit Unionof Sam • BigLoving country Printers(2)(2) steers reached 308.50. Frolek Cattle Co. came to town with a load of 852 lb of Sam Atkinson • McDonald’s • Cloverdale Paint (2) Includes one (2) game REP andSEASON one practice per week, Team Picture, spayed heifers which topped 248.00. Jim Benedict from Westwold saw his top AND TINY TOTS pen of 851 lb black and red Angus steers top 266.25. The Mountain River Cattle REP SEASON AND TINY TOTS Thank you Denny’s for sponsoring • Cariboo Pulpand & Paper • USW1-424 (Local) Jersey, shorts socks. Ranch showcased a top load of 818 lb steers, they topped our trade at 274.00. you Denny’s for sponsoring theThank Quesnel Strikers REP season • QTax • season Canadian Westernor Mechanical Their 904 lb steers notched 256.75. Wayne Gardner presented one top load the Strikers REP and theQuesnel Tiny Tots program Register online at www.qysa.ca of heifers, his pen of 749 lb heifers marked 265.00, the big girls 861 lb notched and the Tiny Tots program come in to 980 Anderson Drive 249.00. Bob & Donna Leavitt topped our Butcher bull trade with 2550 lb bulls at 179.75 and 1073 steers at 217.00. Yes next week is a huge week. August 18th looks like 700 head in the ring plus 300 head of yearlings on our in house videos. This will be a Special yearling and Regular sale. Calves are also starting to come. Quesnel Youth Soccer Association NEXT KAMLOOPS SALE IS TUESDAY AUGUST 18TH Quesnel Association 980 Anderson DriveYouth • 250 992Soccer 2223 • www.qysa.ca 980 Anderson Drive • 250 992 2223 • www.qysa.ca
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Horgan’s handyman stays in Alberta TOM FLETCHER Black Press B.C. NDP leader John Horgan’s chief of staff has resigned to take a senior job with the Alberta NDP government. Lawyer John Heaney took unpaid leave from his B.C. job in May to serve as acting associate deputy minister for policy and planning for Alberta. Horgan announced Monday that Heaney “is in discussions with the Government of Alberta regarding a senior policy position. “While I am sorry to lose his talent here in British Columbia, I am not surprised he has proven to be invaluable to Premier Rachel Notley and the new NDP government of Alberta.” Horgan’s deputy chief of staff Suzanne Christensen will assume the job she has been filling in an acting capacity since Heaney’s departure from Victoria, and
any further changes to political staff will be made in September, Horgan said. Heaney’s jump to a newly created senior administration role with a top salary of $287,000 a year caused a stir in Edmonton, with opposition Wildrose Party MLAs accusing Notley of politicizing the civil service. “Using the non-partisan public service to reward a partisan apparatchik is very dangerous to the ability of the public service to do what is in the best interests of all Albertans,” Wildrose finance critic Derek Fildebrandt told the Edmonton Journal in May. “It is the very thing the Tories have done for decades.” Heaney attracted similar criticism during his days with B.C. NDP premier Mike Harcourt’s government, where he ran a “public issues and consultation branch” that was part of the B.C. public service.
Anti-violence measures increase at four hospitals TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. health ministry is adding an extra $2 million to improve security at four facilities identified as having the highest risk for violence. Extra staff, new alarms and violence prevention training will be among strategies for Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Port Coquitlam, Hillside Centre in Kamloops, Seven Oaks Tertiary Mental Health in Victoria and Abbotsford Regional Hospital. Health Minister Terry Lake announced the extra funding Thursday with B.C. Nurses’ Union president Gayle Duteil. Eight more health facilities have been identified as priorities for additional help, and more are expected to be identified this fall, Lake said. Duteil said increased staffing around the clock at Hillside psychiatric hospital mean that
nurses will no longer have to work alone. She said violence is a risk for all health care facilities in the province, including residential care. “Health care workers as a whole receive the highest number of WorkSafeBC injury claims for violence-related injuries across this province,” Duteil said. “They actually have more injuries that police officers related to violence.” Duteil said a nurse at the Abbotsford emergency room has not returned to work after an assault in March left him with stitches to his face. Fraser Health reported that there were three security guards on duty at the time who responded immediately to what police described as a sudden, unprovoked attack by a 23-yearold man. Lake said the ministry committed $37 million to violence education in 2011. Since then the annual total of “Code White” violence incidents has declined from 4,300 a year to 3,700.
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Annual Business Excellence Awards Categories & Criteria The ten award categories are: 1. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR: Criteria: • Sets an example as a dedicated business leader • Projects a positive image in the community • Works to motivate and encourage other entrepreneurs • Actively contributes to the growth of the community 2. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR: Criteria: • Under the age of 30 • In a management or supervisory role or part owner of a business • Demonstrate excellence, innovation or leadership
6. CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARD: Criteria: • Consistently provides reliable, friendly customer service • Goes above and beyond to meet customers needs
7. Community Spirit Award: Criteria: Any business, community service group, organization, non-profit organization or individual • Whose participation in the community has significantly benefited others • Has contributed by giving back to the community with time, product, donations and/or support 3. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR- UNDER 10 Employees: Criteria: 8. HOME BASED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR: Criteria: Any business with under 10 employees that Any home-based business that • Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product • Maintains good customer relationships • Maintains good customer relationships • Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product • Upholds an active role in the community • Works towards growing their business through successful and innovative marketing 4. BUSINESS OF THE YEAR - 10 or More Employees: Criteria: 9. GO GREEN AWARD: Criteria: Any business, community service group, organization, non-profit organization or Any business with 10 or more employees that individual that has taken steps this year to reduce their environmental impact by: • Provides excellent product or services and stands behind their product • Demonstrates environmental performance with their products, activities and • Maintains good customer relationships services. • Upholds an active role in the community • Encourages sustainable use of renewable resources • Is taking steps to prevent, reduce and eliminate various waste streams associated with their product and services. • Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to the environment by considering the impact on the environment in all decision making, product/service development and business practices 5. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Criteria: 10. TOURISM EXCELLENCE AWARD: Criteria: • Demonstrates initiative and enthusiasm for the job Any business, community service group, organization, or non-profit organization • Performs the job above and beyond expectations and/or provides exemplary that customer service • Provides and/or promotes an outstanding visitor experience • Works with a team spirit and provides a positive work place • Actively encourages the growth of Quesnel & Area as a destination • Increases the visibility of Quesnel & Area
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