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UNBC Quesnel teaming up with Terrace for new programs UNBC Quesnel is teaming up with Terrace to offer two new programs. The UNBC South-Central Campus in Quesnel and the Northwest Campus in Terrace is offering joint delivery of a Bachelor of Arts in First Nations Studies and a Certificate in General First Nations Studies beginning this fall. “We were able to offer these programs because we’re teaming up with another campus and combining our numbers,” UNBC Acting Regional Chair, South Central Titi Kunkel said. The certificate is 10 courses, or 30 credit hours, including six required courses in First Nations Studies and Arts and four elective courses. Students will have the opportunity to take courses at the 100- 200- and 300-level as part of the certificate. “These new programs demonstrate UNBC’s continued commitment to the region it serves,” UNBC President Dr. Daniel Weeks said. “Students enrolled in First Nations Studies programming gain the knowledge they need to become leaders in their communities.” The credits earned for the certificate can be applied to a degree. The certificate program ladders well into a range of university degree programs, ranging from biology to political science to social work. The bachelor of arts in First Nations studies is a four-year undergraduate degree program and includes course offerings in First Nations studies, anthropology, geography, political science, social work, and women’s studies. The program emphasizes skills to deal with Aboriginal contemporary issues, government relations, communication, problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork, information management and personal management. “These programs are great for those interested in working with First Nations,” Kunkel said, noting a “real need” in the region. “Students living in the Cariboo and Northwest regions now have more educational options closer to home,” UNBC Dean of Regional Programming Dr. Mark Dale added. “The joint delivery model allows students to access the expertise of faculty members located throughout UNBC’s campus network.”

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Province partners with Barkerville groups to boost interpretive programs A one-time contribution of $113,000 has been granted to Barkerville Historic Town & Park, in support of the National Historic Site’s innovative Historic Street interpretation program. This funding, made possible by a partnership between the Gaming Branch of British Columbia’s Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, the Friends of BarkervilleCariboo Goldfields Historical Society, the Barkerville Heritage Trust, and Barkerville Historic Town & Park, will help to sustain Barkerville’s award-winning interpretation program. The official announcement, made last week by Cariboo North MLA and then Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Coralee Oakes who, on July 30, was appointed Minster of Small Business, Red-Tape Reduction and Minister Responsible for the Liquor Distribution Branch. It was a welcome declaration of support for Barkerville’s 2015 “season of sesquicentennials,” celebrating the 150th anniversaries of the Cariboo Waggon Road, the Cariboo Amateur Dramatic Association, and the Cariboo Sentinel newspaper. “We are grateful to the Community, Sport and Cultural Development Ministry, as well as our local partners, for this investment in Barkerville’s 2015 season,” said Don Bassermann, Barkerville Heritage Trust chair. “Provisions of this

kind help to solidify Barkerville’s position as a nationally significant heritage resource and tourism attraction for British Columbia and Canada.” Barkerville’s refreshed Historic Street interpretation program includes: • the full-time interpretation of Billy Barker’s life story, including the reconstruction of the original Barker & Co. mine shaft and shaft house; • a newly improved Cariboo Sentinel newspaper experience complete with twicedaily printing press presentations and souvenir copies of reprinted Cariboo Sentinel first editions; and • and the longawaited return of Barkerville’s signature afternoon “street music” scenario, affectionately rebranded as “Billy Barker’s Quarter Hour of Music and Frivolity,” in honour of the Cariboo Amateur Dramatic Association’s 150th anniversary. For more information about Barkerville’s 2015 season of sesquicentennials, and the new Historic Street interpretation initiatives, please visit www.barkerville.ca.

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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.

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.

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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Billy Barker (Andrew Hamilton), left, Coralee Oakes former Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, Charles Hankin (Stewart Cawood) and Miss Florence Wilson (Danette Boucher) posed following a provincial grant presentation. A one-time contribution of $113,000 was granted to Barkerville Historic Town & Park, to support the National Historic Site’s innovative Historic Street program during the 2015 season. Ed Coleman photo

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Going global

im Campbell was infamously quoted (or misquoted) as saying that a 47-day election was no time to discuss serious issues. Fortunately, we are in the early days of an election campaign that is almost twice that long, and will stretch on into late October. It’s also unusual to have an election campaign during the height of summer, when the weather is often top of mind. So let’s have a debate about global warming. Not whether or not it exists, which has been thoroughly established. There is a worldwide scientific consensus, and every major political party accepts that it is happening, whether grudgingly or not. There is also ample anecdotal evidence in the form of temperature records that have fallen by the score across B.C. We also have the raging wildfires and water restrictions – though not as severely here as in other regions – to show us what global warming will mean for us on a local level. Still have your doubts? Take a look at our shrinking glacier. We have a photo of how it looked just eight years ago on our Facebook page if you need a comparison. Climate change is real. We now need to determine what the best course of action is towards change of our own. There are dozens of options, including changing the way we generate power, increasing energy efficiency, tax incentives, more spending on public transit, and changes in urban planning. Depending on how we choose to proceed, we could find ourselves in a future with electric cars springing up everywhere, as in Norway, and with solar farms popping up across the prairies. Wind farms are another option; or we could pioneer a new generation of safe, efficient nuclear power projects. Or we could simply hunker down and concentrate on using less energy and using what we do create more efficiently. Any of those options are better than our current course, which is barely better than nothing. Our major opposition parties may be willing to attack the government on the environment, but they are still following rather than leading the debates on energy and climate change. As usual, it’s up to Canadians to push for the changes we need in Ottawa. –BP

With more time, will more voters care?

everal readers took me to task for last week’s commentary on the beginning of our long, hot federal election campaign. They pointed out, among other things, that there are substantial cost increases to Elections Canada as well as higher spending limits for the parties. And thanks to generous tax deductions for political donations, taxpayers subsidize all party spending whether they want to or not. That’s the system as it is today, so rather than rail against it, it seems more useful to ask what we’re getting for our forced investment in this exercise. First, more leader debates. The traditional main event organized by TV networks for Oct. 8 appears to be a bust, with only Liberal leader Justin Trudeau and Green Party leader Elizabeth May expected to attend. Conservative leader Stephen Harper declined, prompting NDP leader Thomas Mulcair to say he will only take part in debates that include Harper. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have agreed to a Sept. 17 debate hosted by The Globe and Mail and

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B.C. Views Google Canada. This one is to be focused on the economy, which should force participants to get beyond their talking points and pointing fingers. On Sept. 28 there will be a debate focused on foreign policy hosted by Munk Debates, a charitable foundation. Harper, Trudeau and Mulcair have accepted. May and Bloc Quebecois leader Gilles Duceppe were not invited to either of these. The national media have decided that the biggest issue currently is the trial of suspended senator Mike Duffy, but this has turned out to be a rehash of facts and assertions heard many times over by those who care. The expense account abuse has pushed the issue of senate reform to the forefront. Harper declared

education on reserves, and accelerated spending on school infrastructure. Mulcair has promised to hold a national inquiry into missing and murdered aboriginal women. Mulcair and Trudeau both pledge to reverse the Conservative moves to eliminate what’s left of door-to-door mail delivery, and to extend the age of eligibility for the Old Age Security pension from 65 to 67. All of these promises are presented in the most appealing way possible by the parties that promote them, and all involve spending and taxation trade-offs that the parties would prefer not to discuss. Another possible dividend from a formal campaign stretching more than two months is that more voters will pay attention to the real issues and actually take the time to cast a ballot. If that happens, and the long decline in voter turnout is reversed, it’s a good investment. Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca

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his intention to starve the Senate by refusing any more appointments, after most provinces ignored his call to elect their nominees. Trudeau, having expelled all Liberal senators from the party caucus, has warned that Harper’s plan and Mulcair’s longstanding position to abolish the Senate are both unworkable, if not unconstitutional. Trudeau has promised changes to the senate appointment process, but no specifics so far. Party policies are being doled out one bit at a time, and the national and local candidate debates may help clarify them. Here are a couple that could use closer scrutiny. Harper has promised to revive a stimulus program from the 2009 economic crisis, offering a 15 per cent tax credit for home improvements between $1,000 and $5,000. This sounds great if you’re a homeowner, but does nothing for renters, drives up the cost of housing in already overpriced urban markets and encourages more consumer debt. Trudeau has promised an additional $2.6 billion over four years for First Nations

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few people have mentioned I haven’t written anything for a while – considering I don’t put pen to paper anymore I decided it was time to put my fingers on the keypad. We all have opinions, we don’t all agree with those opinions, sometimes I wonder about decisions that are being made. Back in June of this year council moved to ban smoking in designated public spaces in the city. I am unaware of any smoker that I personally know that would deliberately light up around children, I have seen very few if anyone smoking at the parks, etc.

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GUEST VIEWS The question begs if a smoker infringes on someone else’s right to clean air, then according to the mayor it is the legitimate role of government to step in. As a decision maker yes, but really, maybe we push things too far and in my mind that is social engineering at work. Whenever someone is

idling their diesel vehicle downtown on the street or in a parking lot, whether to keep cool in summer or warm in winter that infringes on my right to breathe clean air. We are asked to respect the scent free clean air in the hospital and other places – why is that? Many people have environmental allergies, odours and fumes make them ill. Many times I can’t wait to get out of town and back into the country where I can breathe clean air. The North Central Local Government Association in 2014 took a resolution to the UBCM about

Anti-Idling, which passed. Without quoting the resolution in entirety: “THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the NCLGA and UBCM lobby the provincial government to increase the focus on health risks in the Idle BC initiative and to increase efforts to raise public awareness.” This resolution passed. Has any local government acted on this? The province promotes itself as idle free – how much if anything is done to stop idling. Years ago I remember while at a UBCM – which I thought were words of wisdom from a seminar I attended about bringing in by-laws then

wondering how to enforce them and pay for them. Bringing in a by-law is an easy decision to make, how to enforce it is another issue altogether. Smokers seem to be an easy target, yet smoking is not a criminal offense. We certainly wouldn’t want to stop anyone from idling though. Why not, as the resolution states “work collectively to increase the focus on the health risks and to increase efforts to raise public awareness.” Especially those associated with Idling, smoking and noticeable odors that affect the health of others. Considering vehicle

emissions create a public health risk of chronic diseases including cancer as well as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, common sense says we should work together provincially and locally to raise awareness rather than pass a by-law that singles out one issue, why not consider posting signs throughout the city, in parks and other places promoting the benefits of clean air. Just a thought. Mary Glassford is a long-term Quesnel resident, former Cariboo Regional District director and city councilor and president of the Post Secondary Education Council.

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amily Fun has switched its venue but maintains a steady eye on their focus, to battle cancer through fundraising. For the past 14 years, the extended family have worked together to raise funds for Relay for Life, however, this year they are changing it up. “We were looking for a change, there are so many worthy causes,” MaryAnn Kopetski said. “This year we’re throwing our efforts behind the Terry Fox Run.” She admitted she was always drawn to the Terry Fox Run given it’s also a family-run foundation. “I can go to their website and see where just about every dollar goes to, they’re very transparent,” MaryAnn said. “Terry Fox was a remarkable young man who said just $1 from every Canadian could make such a difference in the fight against cancer. And to know that 84 cents of every dollar donated goes to cancer research is admirable.” To date, $650 million has been raised worldwide for cancer research in Terry’s name. Family Fun is comprised of MaryAnn, five of her sisters, one brother, a brotherin-law, three nephews, one niece and one cousin, truly a family affair. When they first started MaryAnn’s mother and two uncles Aylmer and Eugene were also on the team.

“They loved being on fundraising dollars the team, although they to, Family Fun is couldn’t do that much it focused on fighting was great having them with cancer. us,” MaryAnn said. “When we first But there’s no doubt started we just MaryAnn is the driving thought if was a neat force behind Family Fun thing to do but in and everyone is happy to 2009 it hit us hard take their direction from when we lost our her. brother-in-law Mike “As a family we do a to brain cancer, he’s lot together anyway, so who pulled us into fundraising is just part of why we were do it. that.” “Since then we’ve The youngest members lost five family of the team Jeremy who members and several began when he was just 9 friends to cancer. years old, is now 23 and Left to right: Shane Rawlings, Gary McLean, Janice McLean, Matthew McLean, Joyce Yes, we’re pretty although away at university, Standbridge, Jeremy McLean, David Kopetski, MaryAnn Kopetski and Elaine Kopetski. committed to the is still part of the team, and Missing from photo, Judith McKenzie, Rosemarie McKay, Shawn Standbridge and Ge- cancer fight.” Matt whose now 21, was MaryAnn knows neva Standbridge. Contributed photo 7 years old when he joined fundraising can for information and see how they were the team also considers himself a team be unpredictable but over the years, received. member while also away at school. Family Fun has gathered a pretty loyal “They were so welcoming and With the Terry Fox Run slated for Sept. accommodating,” she said. following, especially through their bottle 20, Family Fun doesn’t have the full year drives. “The Terry Fox Run is very different to fundraise but MaryAnn is optimistic “A good part of our fundraising is from Relay, there’s no minimum amount they’ll raise a respectable amount from our bottle drives and I’ve got a to raise, no sign up fee however we can before the event. They will continue to new motto, “fighting cancer one pop can still register as a team and fundraise fundraise throughout the year so next at a time.” online as well.” year will reflect their usual amazing In Quesnel, the Quesnel Rotary Club Family Fun is also looking forward to totals. organizes the Terry Fox Run with the change in how they participate. The This year for Relay for Life they raised Jan Rivers chairing the committee. Terry Fox Run is a set distance along $23,868.70, their highest number to Registration can be done online or on the Riverwalk, beginning in LeBourdais date. the day of the run Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. in Park. Before switching to the Terry Fox Run, LeBourdais Park. Start time is 10 a.m. But regardless of who they give their MaryAnn contacted the foundation and the route is the Riverwalk.

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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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Shayhan’s promenade dress ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter

amille LeBlanc was delivered the news that her two-month old baby Shayhan Oner had multiple disabilities. Diagnosed blind, with cerebral palsy and mincrocephally (tiny brian which sends mixed messaged to her body.) And along with these challenges she also suffered from epilepsy with grand mal seizures, severe acid reflux and scoliosis. “They originally told me her prognosis was she wouldn’t live past about a year and they suggested she be put into the system – just to give up on her,” Camille said. “But my baby defied the odds from the very beginning. We as a family were determined to keep her alive with love and a lot of hope.” With stalwart family support and too many trips to count to Children’s Hospital in Vancouver, Shayhan not only survived, she thrived on the love and support that surrounded her. This year, 18-year-old Shyhan proudly graduated with her Correlieu class and Camille and her family couldn’t have been more proud and happy. They were determined to give Shayhan the same experience as every other graduate. “I approached Brian Cullinane and Denis Hawkins-Bogle and they said no matter what it took they would get Shayhan on the stage,” Camille said. But the task wasn’t without it’s hurdles. The first proved almost the most insurmountable. Finding a dress for Shayhan to wear for the promenade. Her mother ordered three dresses from a reputable online store but as grad drew nearer and nearer, none arrived. Their mail lady, Karen Hall, became engaged in the process, each day more devastated when she couldn’t produce the muchanticipated grad gown. Karen became so concerned she spoke to her family members Mike and Donna Davis about their daughter Quinn’s grad gown from three years previous to see if it was available. Although Quinn now lived in Vernon, they found out she’d lent the dress to a friend in Quesnel. Mike tracked it down and delivered the beautiful purple dress (one of Shayhan’s favourite colours) to Camille’s front door, the day before grad. It fit Shayhan like a glove.

Shayhan LeBlanc went to her graduation and the ball resplendent in a perfect-fit dress thanks to a community of caring people. Contributed photos

“We had lost hope of finding a dress, then it all fell into place,” Camille said. “The dress fit her perfectly, even accommodating the wheelchair.” During the cap and gown ceremonies there was concern the heat and commotion of the event might send Shayhan into seizures so she was allowed to be the first up the seven stairs, thanks to the assistance of four cousins who carried the chair up the stairs, enabling her to cross the stage and receive her high school dogwood. The next night, Shayhan was resplendent in her beautiful purple gown during the promenade. However, this wasn’t the first time the community has come together for this

miracle girl. Camille and her daughter live with Camille’s parents in a small home and as Shayhan grew, the home became more and more inadequate for her needs. About eight years ago, Camille said they were contemplating placing her in a residential facility but first they looked into building a dedicated room for Shayhan. “The first estimate was $88,000 for a specially-designed room that would meet Shayhan’s requirements but that was financially out of our family’s reach. We started looking for grants to help build this room,” Camille said. “We began a list of 33 possible sources and the only foundations that

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came through were the Vancouver and Victoria Foundations with $22,000. A long way from what was needed.” However, after a story in the Cariboo Observer, Ed and Kim Dusoswa and their construction crew said, “let’s do this.” And thanks to help from Camille’s brother Kyle LeBlanc, electrical, Kevin O’Flynn, roofing, Kevin McLean, tree removal, Steve Huska for the excavating and ground work, Dunkley providing lumber, Rona and Eagle helping with figures and fittings, United Concrete with the foundation and PG Surg providing all the medical equipment the room was completed. Children’s Choice Charity has also helped fund a specialty chair for Shayhan. “This room and all the other equipment that Shayhan needs wouldn’t have happened without Ed and his crew and an amazing community,” Camille said. Camille and her family know they must live each day to the fullest – another day isn’t guaranteed. “With her medical problems she could be gone in a heart beat, but regardless of the trials and tribulations we wouldn’t change a thing. Shayhan is such joy to be around and her disposition is so sweet and sunny. She has so many friends who adore her and drop by often.” Although she’s now an official graduate, Camille is hoping Shayhan will be allowed to spend three days a week in the school system to keep up her socializing and improve her quality of life. “At some point difficult decisions may have to be made so the more Shyhan adjusts the better.”

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are all provided. Mentors use the knowledge from their respective classes to anonymously record, observe, and assess the mentee’s social interactions and general age/stage development. The impact on mentors and mentees is positive and rewarding. A big thank you to Staples for the “Stock the Lockers” campaign. We are now taking names for school supplies. Call our office to put your name on the list. Thank you to all our volunteers and community partners for your dedication in serving the children of Quesnel! Michelle Riley is executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Quesnel.

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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

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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.

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tion, 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. CULTURE DAYS QUESNEL Sept. 25 – 27. Visit bc.culturedays.ca, click on city Quesnel then click on activities. Fun free arts and culture activities in a variety of locations.

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 BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary chapter meets 1 p.m. RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For information contact 250-9839226.

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you sick, discouraged, in need of healing? We are a group of interdenominational Christians who pray powerful, faithfilled prayers for the sick and discouraged. Open Monday’s 7 – 9 p.m., 143 Coach Road., Bethel Church. Free. Confidential. Effective. Drop in, no appointment necessary. Contact Angela, 250-9838491, visit quesnelhealingrooms.com or email: Quesnelhealingrooms@hotmail. com. 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 and crib. 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, 250-747-2857 or leave a message at 250-747-4621. We are more than just tractors! So if you like machines and antiques, come out and volunteer. We reserve the right to choose. 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 school buses are not running. 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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Sunset presents Moonrise Film Festival

New program funding Telus’ Rod Peck, right dropped off $1,500 to Tillicum Society Friendship Centre executive director Tony Goulet, left, for their new program Bannock and Beans which is designed to teach First Nations, Inuit and Metis children eating well based on Canada’s Food Guide and focused on food found in First Nations, Inuit and Metis kitchens. The program also contains an exercise component. The three five-week sessions (for three different age groups) are expected to begin September 2015 and is open to all. Annie Gallant photo

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Driving in Turkey is an all-wits-about-you proposition

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. o you wish to visit Turkey and drive to the amazing historical sites? I wouldn’t suggest it, but if you do, be prepared! Turkey has an extensive network of country, rural, secondary, highway and toll roads. Driving the highways is a simple task. Just be aware of every vehicle around you and make sure you know what the signs mean. You’ll find that the speed varies greatly no matter what the posted speed might be. If authorities seriously wish to slow drivers down, there will be speed bumps. And, bring money because gas is about $2.50 Cdn per litre. Since the cost of gasoline is so high, many cars run on LPG – propane at about $1.25/l and that is usually the first cost listed on gas station signs. City driving is a much different breed. This is where the established rules are more often ignored. To facilitate a smooth flow of traffic, there are more roundabouts than lights. It may be difficult to determine who has right of way but don’t worry about that. Just nudge your way through. If you come to an intersection with lights and a round-about, you might want to take your cue from other drivers because it is often not clear which light is for which avenue. You will see cars stopped at a red light, in the middle of the roundabout so this system is a

bit of a challenge. But, but, but... when you see cars stopped for a red light, don’t assume they will stay that way. I have seen a number of drivers stop for and then run a red light if they think they can beat the oncoming flow. There are a few DUR signs but they seem to be invisible to most drivers. An intersection without a stop sign or light control means that you need to cautiously proceed after having looked in all directions. There are signs that dictate who has the right of way but those signs also seem invisible to drivers. Most often, the driver who is going faster and less willing to stop gets the right of way. On the plus side, I think that the Turkish traffic light system is more advanced than our Canadian scheme. Here in Ankara, the lights give warning of all changes. If changing from green to red, the green starts to flash. If changing from red to green, a red and yellow light flash together. Many lights have a timing display so that you know how long you will be stopped with the longest I have seen being 90 seconds. When the seconds are at 10 or below, all the vehicles start inching forward and when the red/yellow flashes, the herd is off. You may also see constantly flashing lights, green or yellow or red, that mean you may proceed but do so with caution. And what of that herd? Don’t be surprised if there is a tractor or men pushing food carts or a horse and wagon in that herd. The notion of lanes is a nebulous idea and there are many factors to how many lanes there might actually be available. You need to watch for parked cars which may be up to three deep and well out into the main road.

While going around a roundabout, watch for cars parked in the middle. You should watch for busses stopping and waiting passengers. Keep your eyes open for street animals crossing because hitting them is frowned upon. With all of these intrusions, drivers are constantly switching lanes and it almost seems like a wellpractised dance at times. But, all of this leads to a certain amount of laziness and an elevated sense of self. Drivers will drift between lanes, often spending a very long time driving on the line. Turn signals are rarely used. There may be two lanes painted on the road but if the shoulder is wide enough or if there is an emergency lane, that two-lane road mysteriously becomes a four laner. When this happens, taking off on the light change is quite like the mass start of a race. Drivers jockey for space and the more aggressive move to the front and set the pace. When this mass start clashes with access to a major highway at rush hour, the chaos seems orchestrated because everyone expects it to be that way. Canadians are used to merging with one lane. Turks often merge with two or more. My last experience was of a two-lane merge point that had four lines of vehicles. As the driver on the left had a chance to merge, the one next to it pulled out and then the next and finally the last so all four of those vehicles slid into the queue. Meanwhile, when that first vehicle eased in, the driver behind it eased over into the second lane. And, if you happen to be near a bus when merging, that is a bonus because the bus blocks much of the oncoming traffic so that many cars are able to sneak onto the main artery.

And finally, the most important tool on a Turkish vehicle happens to be the horn. With the lax attitude towards traffic rules, drivers use their horn for all kinds of communication. All of this honking expresses warnings, frustrations and appreciation. It may have been months since you last had to honk your horn but if asked, he/she might say minutes. They honk to warn pedestrians to stay alert. They honk to encourage the front cars to get moving at a traffic light if there has been half a second delay. They honk to get other drivers to stay within a lane during a pass. They honk at busses and trucks to make sure those drivers are awake and won’t suddenly veer over. You’ll hear honking if a street dog is just ambling across the road. Children playing near or people walking along the road will AUGUST SPECIAL

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be honked at by just about every driver going by. It happens so much that people begin to ignore the honking. But, when honking doesn’t work, drivers start to flash their lights. Lights are most often used for warnings or for thanks to drivers who pull out of the way. Something actually seems wrong when there is a lack of honking. It seems to me that driving behaviour in Turkey is somewhat like the chicken and egg debate. Were the roads generously built to handle the manic drivers or did the manic driving evolve because of the generous space allowed? The lack of rule enforcement is definitely a factor. Polis have watched trucks go the wrong way down a road, drivers greatly speeding zip by or dangerous loads wobbling along and have not interceded. Most of our driving, Vancouver excluded, is controlled and relatively calm whereas; I find driving here to be frantic and chaotic. But, I have seen no accidents and only heard the occasional screech of tires. These drivers need to be hyper aware of all that is around them and maybe that is a good skill to have. Here are a few signs, some are universal and some not. –Submitted by LizAnn Eyford

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A private family service will take place on Saturday, August 29th followed by an open house reception tea for friends and family at Gerry’s home on 1170 Pentland Cres. at 1pm.

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It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Helen Meyers on August 6, 2015. Helen will be missed by her daughters Leona (David), Connie; son Ron and several grandchildren; great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren. Helen loved her gardening and fishing.. There will be a Celebration of Life Sept. 5, 2015, 3 pm at 3434 Kirkham Road, Quesnel, B.C. A potluck to follow. Safeway

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Drug shortages and price changes may necessitate a change in brand of your medication. Most of the time this isn’t a problem but if it’s a thyroid or warfarin brand change, it is good to get a blood test a short while after the change to ensure the new brand is doing the job as well as the old. Since the human papilloma vaccine was introduced back in 2006, there has been a 56% decrease of HPV infections in girls aged 14-19. Side effects of the vaccine are rare (1-10 cases in a million doses given) and the vaccine does not encourage early sexual activity. It’s recommended for girls starting at the age of 9 and is a protection against cervical cancer in the future. It’s quite evident when looking at the statistics on tobacco and alcohol use why Russia leads the world in cardiovascular disease. Russians are the biggest users of tobacco products and their alcohol consumption is also high which places the country near the top in the number of cancer deaths per year as well. E-cigarettes are still unregulated products. There are no standards as to how much nicotine or other ingredients they contain. The United Kingdom is one of the first countries that will legislate these products starting in 2016. Proponents of the product say they are safer than smoking tobacco but they still contain nicotine an addictive substance, that increases blood pressure and heart rate. If you still smoke and want to quit, we can help.

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Long list of conditions for Trans Mountain approval

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TOM FLETCHER Black Press The National Energy Board has released a draft list of 145 conditions for approval of Kinder Morgan Canada’s oil pipeline expansion project, including environmental protection plans for land and marine operations. Conditions include the possibility of dredging for the expansion of the Westridge Marine Terminal in Burnaby, where the original Trans Mountain pipeline has delivered crude oil and refined products since 1953. Kinder Morgan is proposing to twin the line to ramp up shipments of diluted bitumen from northern Alberta that began intermittently in the late 1980s. The $5.4 billion expansion project would nearly triple the line’s capacity to 890,000 barrels per day, resulting in a seven-fold increase in oil tankers entering and leaving Vancouver harbour. Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said Thursday the company will be seeking clarification on the timing of some of the conditions, and will file its comments to the NEB review panel Aug. 20.

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Trans Mountain pipeline expansion work near Jasper Alberta, which was completed in 2008. Most major conditions, including plans for watercourse crossings along the route, are to be filed at least 90 days before construction begins. “Our initial review of the draft conditions is that they are rigorous but achievable,” Anderson said. NEB hearings are to resume Aug. 24, where the B.C. government is expected to formalize its position, based on Premier Christy Clark’s five conditions for new heavy oil pipelines. They include a “world-class” spill response capability on land and sea, approval and benefit sharing by affected First Nations, and a still-undefined “fair share” of benefits for

the province. Those conditions were included in B.C.’s position opposing the Enbridge Northern Gateway project, which the federal government approved with its own list of more than 200 conditions. The province does not have authority to veto either pipeline project, as each would run from Alberta to B.C. Draft conditions for Trans Mountain include identification of all sites on the proposed second line affected by earthquake, including the “Holocene for Sumas Fault, Vedder Mountain Fault, Fraser River-Straight Creek Fault and Rocky Mountain Trench, as

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TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, you have the opportunity to see yourself more clearly this week. This may help you focus your goals precisely and change your life for the better. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, take some time to review any aspirations you may have pushed aside, especially those pertaining to love. Open your heart instead of turning off feelings. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Surround yourself with friends and loved ones, Cancer. You enjoy spending time with those you love, and time spent that way will make you happier. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, step aside and let someone else shine in the coming days. You enjoy the spotlight, but this person can use a little positive energy coming his or her way. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it is easy to find yourself pulled in different directions. You want to please everyone at the same time, but that’s not always possible. Choose one project.

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Funded in part by the John & Gloria Lazzarin Fund, the Quesnel & District Senior Centre received $2050 for renovations of the back door entrance. At the annual Gala on April 11, Councilor Ed Coleman presented the cheque to QDSC volunteer Rae Daggitt. U5-18 SPONSORS SPONSORS The Quesnel Senior Centre currently provides a gathering Aroma Foods & Deli Century 21 U5-18 Bob Sutton Realty Ltd McDonald’s Restaurants (2) Aroma & Deli McDonald’s Century BobYOU Sutton Realty Ltd Tax THANK OUR B & A Foods Autobody Q TaxTO Quality Services Restaurants (2) place for seniors in the Quesnel and District area. It provides Claytons Funeral21 Directors Ltd B& Autobody Q Tax Quality Tax Services recreational, educational and cultural activities such as Claytons Ltd Bakery BBARox Streetwear Fashions Quesnel Cloverdale Paint Funeral Directors 2012/2013 BBBig Rox Streetwear Fashions Bakery Cloverdale Paint computer instruction, bridge days, canasta days, Sunday Country Printers Ltd Save On FoodsQuesnel (3) Co-op Save On Foods (3) BigBliss Country Printers Ltd Co-op breakfasts, line dancing, dinner functions at certain times of The Ultimate Grill Service Electric Ltd Crystal Glass Canada Ltd SPONSORS INDOOR Bliss The Juice Ultimate Grill ServiceLtd Electric Ltd Crystal Glass Canada LtdTrimline Performance the year, a drama club and pool nights. Booster Canadian Western Mechanical • BlissPulp & Paper Co • Clayton’s Funeral Chapel Ltd Canadian Western Booster Trimline Performance Ltd Mechanical CaribooJuice Ultimate Trophies & Engravings Season runs Oct 19 – Feb 26, 2016 The goal of this project is to create a safe entrance to the LtdCredit Union • Quesnel • Custom Polish & Wax Integris Cariboo & Bakery Paper Co Ultimate Trophies CaribooPulp Security Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 & Engravings kitchen facility. Currently the step is subject to ice buildIntegris Credit Union Expressions United Steel Workers Local 1-424 Cariboo Ltd (2) * Kal Tire • TimSecurity Horton’s • Joyful U5-U9 $99.00 Cariboo Water up during the winter which creates a dangerous situation. Kal Tire Cariboo WaterGlass •U10-U13 Crystal Century 21 ADOPT A SOCCER•KID SPONSORS $109.00* This entrance is currently not wheel chair friendly. The new ADOPT SOCCER SPONSORS Jean Atkinson,ARoy Josephy & KID Cariboo Protection (2) McDonald’s Restaurants (4) • B & Fire A Autobody • Aroma foods entrance will provide a safer, more accessible entrance to the U14+ * Family—In Jean Loving Atkinson, Roy & Cariboo Fire $119.00 Protection (2) Memory of Josephy Sam City Furniture & Appliances Quesnel Iron McDonald’s Restaurants (4) kitchen for all members of the community. • Save-On Foods (3) • BB Rox Family—In Loving Memory of Sam season City Furniture & Appliances Quesnel Iron insurance ifAtkinson not played the spring James & Sons Electric Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 •*plus Ultimate Trophy •inCariboo Hose Atkinson James & Sons Electric Ltd Mary Gradnitzer—In Loving Memory (2) United Steel Workers Local 1-424For more information on the Quesnel & District (U6-U10 $10.06 U11—U18 $15.90) Mary Gradnitzer—In Memory of Sam Atkinson • Integris Credit Union • BigLoving country Printers(2)(2) Senior Centre and the programs it offers, of Sam Atkinson • McDonald’s • Cloverdale Paint (2) Includes one (2) game REP andSEASON one practice per week, Team Picture, AND TINY TOTS visit www.quesnelseniorcentre.com REP SEASON AND TINY TOTS Thank you Denny’s for sponsoring • Cariboo Pulpand & Paper • USW1-424 (Local) Jersey, shorts socks. SUSTAINING PARTNERS you Denny’s for sponsoring theThank Quesnel Strikers REP season • QTax • season Canadian Westernor Mechanical the Strikers REP and theQuesnel Tiny Tots program Register online at www.qysa.ca

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Here comes the judge Every 4-H member at Alex Fraser Park last weekend kept their eye on the judge at the annual 4-H Achievement weekend. The weekend included beef, sheep, goat, poultry, swine, horse, dog and various non-livestock projects. Annie Gallant photos

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Prepping for the show ring 4-H members were all over their animals with last minute grooming and washing while others worked hard at keeping the livestock areas clean and safe. Annie Gallant photos

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Audrey King June 30, 1929 ~ July 8, 2015 With great sadness, the family of Audrey King, announce her peaceful passing at Dunrovin Park Lodge on July 8, 2015. Audrey was born June Audrey Ostlund on June 30, 1929 in Broadview, Saskatchewan to parents Olaf and Hilda Ostlund. She married Alfred King in 1955 and soon after they made the move to Quesnel, B.C. where Alf was working in logging, and where all four of her children were born and still reside. Audrey took an active part in the community, being a member and/or volunteer of the Quesnel Curling Club, Quesnel Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center, Dunrovin Lodge, Quesnel Legion Ladies Auxiliary, United Church, Social Credit Party, the Vasa Lodge, Red Hat Society, Canadian Cancer Society and Billy Barker Days. She kept busy travelling with many of her good friends, exercising in the pool and coffee with the girls, curling, bowling, golfing, playing horseshoes, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, jigsaw puzzles, crosswords, playing cards and playing Mrs. Claus. And yet she was always there for her family. She was Mom, Step-Mom, Sister, Grandma, Big Grandma, Auntie Audrey, and friend to many. Audrey was predeceased by her parents, her brothers Lennart and Wilbert, and Great-Grandson Gavin Ernst. She is survived by her brothers Harvey and Lockie (Lorraine) Ostlund, her Step-Son Ken (Wendy), children Kelly (Teresa), Candace (Gerald), Kevin (Rosemary) and Colleen (Rick). She also leaves 13 Grandchildren, Wade (Lisa), Stuart (Viktoria), Alanna (Adam), Alissa (Josh), Riley (Karissa), Janelle, Callie, Jason (Christie), Jeff (Jolene), Shawna (James), Rebbecca (Curtis), Jared (Elise) and Kelly along with 19 Great-Grandchildren. The family would like to thank Dunrovin Park Lodge staff for their loving care of our Mom and Grandma. Thank you to the Quesnel Seniorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for supplying the food and refreshments for the Memorial Tea. Thank you to Claytonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Funeral Directors for their compassion and assistance. And a very special thank you to all family and friends who showed their love and support with flowers, food, cards, notes, comments and hugs.

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MARINE ENGINEERING and Deck Officers required for civilian positions with the Department of National Defence Canadian Forces Auxiliary Fleet in Victoria and Nanoose Bay BC. Online applications only through the Government of Canada website jobs.gc.ca. Applicants must meet all essential qualifications. Engineer Reference# DND15J-009781000048, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394701, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs. cfp-psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/ applicant/page1800?poster= 820743. Deck Officer Reference# DND15J-013566000006, Selection Process# 15-DND-EA-ESQ-394258, Link https://emploisfp-psjobs.cfp -psc.gc.ca/psrs-srfp/applicant/ page1800?poster=817589&to ggleLan guage=en. PossibilitĂŠs dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;emploi MĂŠcaniciens de marine et officiers de pont requis pour des postes civils Ă la flotte auxiliaire des Forces canadiennes du ministĂ¨re de la DĂŠfense nationale Ă Victoria et Ă Nanoose Bay en Colombie-Britannique. Postuler en ligne seulement par le site emplois.gc.ca du gouvernement du Canada. Les candidats doivent possĂŠder toutes les qualifications essentielles. MĂŠcanicien

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Quesnel Family Optometric Center is seeking a fun, enthusiastic person to join our team as a full-time Office Assistant. We are a full scope optometric clinic and provide a wide range of high quality eyewear products and services to our patients. You must be a team player with strong communication & computer skills. Preference will be given to those with prior experience, though we will train the right individual, offering room to grow within our practice. Apply in person to: 455 McLean St., Quesnel Or email: qfoc@shawcable.com

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Mental Wellness & Substance Use Clinician (Masters) Bring your passion of supporting and working in a community outreach setting where you can become a valuable partner with the Northern Secwepemc communities. Three Corners Health Services Society, in partnership with Canim Lake, Canoe Creek, Dog Creek, Soda Creek, Williams Lake, and Alkali Lake is looking for a Mental Wellness Clinician who understands holistic health including all aspects of the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual quadrants. Qualifications: The successful applicant must have knowledge of First Nations peoples within the Interior Health region as well as a good understanding of colonization and the unique history of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This understanding includes the impacts of colonization both past and present. The individual will practice from a Trauma-Informed and culturally safe paradigm. Flexibility with work hours is required, as occasionally weekends or evenings may be needed. We are seeking a candidate with: t Past and/or current counselling experience within a First Nations context t Group facilitation experience in both traditional First Nations approaches and mainstream approaches t General competency in concurrent disorders t Excellent communication skills and cross cultural communication experience t Two yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience t Current valid B.C. driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license and reliable vehicle t Masters degree from an accredited university in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position t Ability to complete successful advanced criminal record check Preference will be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry per Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Human Rights Act and Legislation surrounding employment equity. To apply please email your resume to: Shawna Nevdoff, Mental Wellness Advisor (Interior) Phone (1) 250-319-9241 Email: shawna.nevdoff@fnha.ca For detailed information please visit www.threecornershealth.org Closing Date: Posted until filled

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INVITATION TO TENDER TOOSEY INDIAN BAND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS Sealed Tenders clearly marked “Toosey Indian Band Water System Improvements” will be received at the Band Office, 2:00PM local time, Thursday, August 27th, 2015. Tenders will be opened in public in the Band Office at 2:00 p.m. on the tender closing date. The project comprises the following works and approximate quantities: • Wellhead works including installation of submersible pumps in existing wells, control components, electrical, access and fencing; • Decommission existing production well; • Construct system tie-ins; • Approximately 850 meters of 200mm and 150mm dia. Watermain (C900 DR18 PVC); • Construction of a water treatment plant; • Reservoir mixing.

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Tender Documents may be obtained from the offices of TRUE Consulting on or after August 12th, 2015 upon payment of $200.00, which is non-refundable. Tender documents will be available for viewing by contractors at the offices of TRUE Consulting. Tenders must be accompanied by the following: (1) A BID BOND, CASH DEPOSIT, CERTIFIED CHEQUE or IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CLEAN CREDIT in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Tendered Price. (2) If a Bid Bond is provided, a CONSENT OF SURETY relating to subsequent security arrangements for PERFORMANCE and LABOUR AND MATERIALS PAYMENT GUARANTEES. If the information stipulated above is not enclosed with the Tender at the time of opening, the Tender will be rejected. Tenders received after the closing time will be returned unopened. The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted.

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High tech tools – keeping children safe With the summer break coming to a close, households across the country are getting ready for the drastic changes in schedule and routine. Due to busy work schedules, most parents are still working when their children come home from school. This makes it especially important to have a proper security plan in place for your children. According to Patrice De Luca, V.P. of Customer Care for ADT Canada, it’s important to establish and practice a set routine with your children to keep them safe during this busy time of year. “These steps will then become second nature to them and will help ensure that they are maintaining proper safety habits while you’re out,” he explained. Here are some tips that you can use to help keep your child safe during the back to school season. • Organize group walks where your children and their friends walk home together. • Ensure they never go off anywhere by themselves and keep an eye out for each other. • Inform them that strangers

who take an unusual interest in them should be avoided and let a trusted adult know about the incident. • Put into place a neighbourhood watch to help keep an eye out for your children and for any suspicious activity. • If your kids come home to find an open door, shattered window, or a torn screen, instruct your kids to walk away from the house to a neighbour’s and contact you immediately. • Once safely in the home, remind them to never let anyone into the house; to keep all doors locked; and set the alarm system if you have one. Today’s monitored security systems can be a great tool in helping protect your kids while they are home alone. In fact, the latest advancements in technology have made ensuring the safety of your home and children a lot easier and more effective. The latest fully interactive wireless security systems from Protectron’s line of products can include interior and exterior cameras with interactive surveillance that enables parents to see the comings

and goings of their children in video or image format on their work computer or smarthphone. The new image sensor service, for example, is designed to deliver better security through visual checks of alarms and enhanced engagement through on-demand property views. Its integrated camera with infrared LED light captures pictures when motion is detected, even at night. Interactive surveillance also lets you record activities at preset times, or begin video recording when motion is detected, explained De Luca. With this system you can even remotely lock and unlock the doors for your kids and turn off the alarm from your phone, computer or tablet eliminating any risk of triggering false alarms by your kids. These safety measures will help ensure that going back to school is an exciting and safe time for both you and your children. More information on home security is available at www. protectron.com. –newscanada

Teach college students how to make their money last One of the biggest challenges students face when they head back to school is managing their money. In fact, an RBC Student Finances Poll reveals that 71 per cent of respondents are worried that their savings will not cover all of their school expenses for the year. “With a full schedule of classes, studying, and exams, students have enough concerns before even considering their finances,” Mandy Mail, director of student banking at RBC Royal Bank said. “The best way to ensure that student funds last for the entire school year is to create a plan early on, and stick to it all year long.”

Mandy offers these tips on how to make your money last: • Create a realistic budget – Determine how much money is available from all sources including loans, grants and parttime and summer jobs. Set aside an amount for fixed costs such as tuition and rent, and establish a monthly budget for other expenses. The key to a successful budget is to make it realistic – if it is too strict it will be harder to stick to it. • Plan for social spending – Discretionary spending is where many students get into trouble. Set a weekly limit on certain types of spending like eating out, entertainment, and shopping. Accord-

ing to the RBC Student Finances Poll, 42 per cent of students wish that they knew how much all those little extras cost. • Track your purchases – Use your smartphone and find an online budget tool to note purchases and track spending. Review both each month to be sure you are not overspending and make any necessary adjustments. • Make your spending go further by finding the right credit card – whether it’s a credit card that gives you cashback on everyday purchases or one that allows you to earn and redeem rewards points on for supplies – using the right credit card can help you manage your budget. – newscanada

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