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Scam hits Gold Pan AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter The message on the machine directed him to check out a website and provided a number to call back: 1-844-258-4031. This was the beginning of one Quesnel residents dealings with a scam that has RCMP investigating fraudsters pretending to be Canada Revenue and attempting to rip residents off of their hard-earned dollars. “First there was the message,” one Gold Pan resident told the Observer. “Then I called back. They gave this speech about how I was delinquent on my taxes from 2008 to 2012.” The caller then went on to say they had investigated the claim and found it to be done “on purpose.” “They said they would freeze my bank accounts within 24 hours,” he said. “In hindsight had I not have been in shock, I would have realized right away it was bogus.” But with the caller rattling off numbers, accounts, criminal code facts and files, it was hard to initially brush it off. “They were really intimidating,” he said. “They sounded pretty official.” Thankfully, after hanging up, his next phone call was to his accountant, who assured his affairs were in order, but what’s more, noted it wasn’t the first concerned phone call she had received from a client. RCMP are in the process of investigating, as is the Canada Revenue Agency. “We’ve received several calls informing us of the scam,” Cpl. Chris Riddle said. “We are currently investigating one complaint of money loss to date in Quesnel.” Quesnel RCMP suggests no one provide any personal details over the phone to anyone. The CRA does not solicit people via telephone. Do not engage the caller, hang up immediately. If you are sent an email do not click on the link or respond. The CRA does not correspond via email. If anyone has been contacted by an organization stating they are from CRA and demanding payment, call RCMP, 250-992-9211 and the Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-800-495-8501.
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Council passed a resolution directing City staff to bring back a report regarding the feasibility and potential implications of providing free transit service as an interim measure to users of the North Cariboo Community Campus. A Special Open Meeting of Council has been scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers with the College President, Mr. Henry Reiser, and Board Chair, Mr. Vince Prince, to discuss the College’s pay-parking initiative that commenced August 1, 2015.
Miss Quesnel Royalty Outgoing 2014 Miss Quesnel Royalty members, Mierie Sabbarwal (Miss Quesnel) and Sierra Cook (Princess) as well as incoming 2015 Miss Quesnel Royalty members, Telise Gauthier (Miss Quesnel), Courtney Moore and Maneesha
Johal (Princesses), were recognized and presented with gifts from Council. The Royalty members thanked Council for their continued support and for the many opportunities this self-development program provides for youth in the City.
CRD admin costs The Cariboo Regional District passed a resolution at the August 21, 2015 Board meeting to realign the Administrative Services Tax Rates between Municipal and Rural residents. This will equate to $3.25/$100,000 assessment in savings to City residents, while Electoral Area Residents will see an increase of $5.00/$100,000 assessment.
Second Quarterly Report for 2015 The following are brief highlights from the Corporation’s second
quarter report on its 2015 to 2018 Strategic Plan: • $7.2 million in funding has been confirmed for Phase II of the West Quesnel Land Stability Project with a 1/3 share provided by the Federal, Provincial and Local government bodies; • we have a successful physician attraction and retention initiative underway and Northern Health is moving ahead with plans to open a Primary Care Clinic at Family Health Centre on Front Street (old Avery Clinic location); • the development of a Community Forest proposal is ongoing with the city’s consultant having completed firstround discussions with community, industry, and first nation stakeholders, as well as developing geographic layouts to ensure community values for wildfire protection and recreational uses are considered; • 80 per cent of the
2015 Paving Program has been completed. This program’s budget was doubled for 2015 ($784,000); • the report lists many works completed by the three active Council Standing Committees (Executive, Policy and Bylaw Review, and Financial Sustainability and Audit).
Garbage Truck purchase Council approved the $329,083 purchase of a new automated residential garbage truck. The City is scheduled to receive this piece of equipment in May 2016.
2014/15 Transit performance The summary denoted that transit ridership is up 1.7 per cent, transit revenue increased by 5.4 per cent and the city’s paratransit system operates more efficiently than the majority of similar
systems in similar sized communities.
Bylaws - Bylaw 1769 – Secondary Suite for 545 Jones Street – Received Third Reading - Bylaw 1770 – Secondary Suite for 791 Beaubien Avenue – Third Reading Defeated
MLA Cariboo North As of September 1, 2015, the MLA Cariboo North’s office space will be located on the fourth floor of City Hall. Council approved this lease which will generate approximately $28,000 in annual revenue.
Community Garden A request for a community garden by the Quesnel Community Living Association will move forward. This community garden is to be located at 464 Racing Road with a scheduled start-up for the spring of 2016.
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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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The Pink Salmon patrol needs you Terry Fox facts The Pink Salmon Patrol needs your volunteer power. Baker Creek Enhancement Society is looking for volunteers for a simple and rewarding
volunteer activity – Pink Salmon Patrol. Volunteers are asked to walk along Baker Creek while the Pink Salmon are spawning and let people know what they are
witnessing. Each time slot is between 1-2 hours long. Are you interested? • You can sign up by emailing bces@telus. net or by calling 250992-5833.
Did you know? • Pink Salmon spawn every 2 years on the odd number year. • A nest of salmon eggs in the gravel is called a redd.
• The Pink Salmon swimming for Baker Creek right now. They will be here to spawn from September-October.
Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope began April 12, 1980 and he ran close to 42 kilometres a day through six provinces. On Sept. 1, after 143 days and 5,373 kilometres Terry was forced to stop running outside Thunder Bay, Ontario because cancer appeared in his lungs. He died June 28, 1981 at the age of 22.
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“ Jesus is Lord ” St. John’s Anglican Church 465 Kinchant Street • 250.992.6152 Visit our website : www.stjohnsquesnel.com email : stjohnsquesnel@shaw.ca Sunday : 10 am - Family Communion 4th Sunday : 10 am - Morning Prayer Tuesday : 2 pm - Holy Communion
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The Salvation Army 246 St. Laurent Ave. 250-992-8784 Lieutenants Stefan & Laura Van Schaick Sunday service 11:00 am “Whosoever will may come” The Salvation Army Community Care Ministries has a team of friendly, compassionate people who would love to visit you! We can offer conversation, companionship, emotional support and prayer. Please contact Sharron 250-992-7079 for more information.
A community christian church where you’ll experience God’s love and grace to touch your life and impact your family Downtown Quesnel Suite 2 - 213 St. Laurent Avenue, Sunday mornings @ 10 am | Great Children’s Program - 778-414-2728 Reviving Truth Restoring Family Releasing Destiny info@reformationhouse.ca
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Speaker: Tim Blois Coming soon Saturday evening services 7 pm. Join us Sept. 12 - Oct. 10 for The Thinking Series: Asking Life’s Five Biggest Questions.
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Fire on west side of Okanagan Lake near Kelowna in July.
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Fires, forests high on government agenda TOM FLETCHER Black Press As mayors and councillors from across the province prepare to gather in Vancouver for their annual September convention and meetings with the B.C. cabinet, the state of B.C. forests and the threat of fires is top of mind. A resolution up for debate from Premier Christy Clark’s constituency of West Kelowna calls on the province to take the lead on forest fuel management, directly funding and managing it for private as well as public land. It notes that despite high costs and widespread
damage from the 2014 forest fire season, the province’s Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative excluded operational activities and was restricted to financing community protection plans. The program spent $62 million between 2004 and 2014 to assist local governments reduce interface fire risk. Applications for fuel projects were halted last year when the budget was spent, and this past May the forests ministry put another $5 million in, for projects on municipal or provincial land only. The province maintains that fuel projects on private
land are best left to local governments to coordinate with their public land programs. In the wake of beetle losses and reduced timber harvest limits, Williams Lake, Quesnel, 100 Mile House and Wells are calling for the province to improve certainty on the working forest land base. Their resolution calls for the province to “deliver the full allowable cut allowed under the BC Timber Sales program” and “complete a sciencebased inventory of available timber supply.” Forests Minister Steve Thomson said in an interview the province’s $80 million increase in inventory
funding over 10 years has been focused on areas hardest hit by pine beetle infestation. “I’m confident that we have significantly improved information that is going into the timber supply reviews and timber supply analysis,” Thomson said. Log exports is a perennial issue of concern to coastal communities. The latest resolution from the AlberniClayoquot Regional District notes that log exports increased 65 per cent between
2010 and 2013, with 90 per cent of exports from the B.C. coast. Their resolution calls for a review of log export policy, which requires logs for export to be advertised so local mills have the option of bidding before export is approved. Hundreds of mayors, councillors and regional district directors will converge on downtown Vancouver for the UBCM convention Sept. 2125.
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ANNUAL HYDRANT AND WATER MAIN FLUSHING PROGRAM
The City of Quesnel Utilities Department will run its annual fire hydrant and water main flushing program starting on Monday, August 31 for approximately three weeks. This will occur from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Hydrant and water main flushing causes turbidity in the City’s water system. Residents should expect, and be prepared for, discoloured water. If you experience this, leave a cold water tap running until the water returns to normal. For more information and to view the hydrant flushing schedule, please visit www.quesnel.ca or contact the Utilities Department at 250-992-6330. The City thanks you for your cooperation during this important annual maintenance program. City Hall - 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 T - 250-992-2111 W - www.quesnel.ca Hours of operation are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (except Statutory Holidays)
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Policy Turn on your TV and change it to a news channel, open a paper, or check the internet. It’s a policy blizzard out there. In fact, we’d have trouble keeping up if we were covering nothing but announcements from the three major political parties. While the United States is suffering through a bizarre Republican primary that is light on issues and heavy on Trump, Canada is a policy wonk’s dream. Just in the past week or so, we’ve seen the major party leaders make promises on senate reform, old age security, northern defense, business taxes, even home renovation tax credits. You could criticize some of these announcements. Many of them are on the small scale side of things. We’ve called for a debate on big issues – things like global warming, but we could as easily have said health care or the role of Canada’s military, post-secondary education, veterans and the future of our economy. So far, we haven’t seen too much discussion of those big issues. But the party leaders have a long road ahead of them, and they have to save some ammunition for September and October, when everyone’s back from summer getaways and can really get down to paying attention to the news again. Right now, we’re actually pleased that, at the very least, there are issues on the table. Not all of these issues are minor, either – when Harper talks about expanding the Junior Canadian Rangers, or Mulcair wants to return Old Age Security to 65 from 67 years, those are both indications of significant priorities for their potential governments. We’re in the middle of a long, long campaign. The leaders could have been excused for stretching things out, going to rallies, and not saying much. Instead, we’ve actually seen a lot of talk about how things would go under Trudeau, Harper, and Mulcair. It may be a little piecemeal right now, but it could be worse. We could be talking about Donald Trump. BP
Reconnect by disconnecting Camping at the beautiful Mabel Lake Provincial Park came at a price last week: I had to function without the Internet for the first time in several years. I tried to resist this from happening. I went to Telus Mobility a couple days prior to leaving for my trip to buy more data with a plan to hotspot from my phone to my laptop once there. Unfortunately since the campground was located so far off the grid and had no cellular service, there would be no way of getting a Wi-Fi connection. A week without it might not have bothered me if I didn’t have my “Stolen and Missing Dogs of the Okanagan” Facebook page that I update throughout each day. Luckily my friend Gina, who manages the “Okanagan Lost and Found Pets” on Facebook said she’d take care of my page while I was gone, which solved my problem. As I drove the two and a half hours to Mabel Lake I surprisingly started looking forward to the forced disconnect. No emails to check, Facebook updates to review, or messages to respond to – it would be my life as I used to know it. But even en route, as I
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On A Brighter Note began to relish this reprieve, I found myself pulling over a few times to see what I was missing online. This confirmed to me that the constant cyber connection I’ve grown accustomed to over the years is probably more of an addiction than I realized. About half an hour away from the campground I noticed the cellular service was severed, and for the rest of the drive I felt like I was entering into another universe. When I arrived at my destination it appeared that way as well. My husband and friends had come up a couple days earlier and none of them were on their phones unless they were choosing a song to broadcast for everyone’s listening pleasure. Instead they were playing games, riding bikes, participating in water sports, painting rocks, relaxing on the beach or sitting around a campfire.
more of that into my daily routine. Before the Mabel Lake camping trip I can’t remember the last time I was without the Internet for more than a few waking hours. As someone who’s easily distracted, I’m now looking forward to seeing how much more I can accomplish by only allowing myself to access it at certain times during the day. I’m also expecting to reap some of the other benefits I enjoyed during my week in the boonies. I wouldn’t want to give up cyberspace completely though. For all it’s negatives it’s outweighed by its positives and I feel fortunate to live in a time when I can communicate with people from all over the world, have information readily available at my fingertips and possess the ability to express myself publicly whenever I wish. Like most things, the Internet has its pros and cons and using it with moderation and discretion can curb its harmful effects. It’s up to us to monitor our usage and put ourselves on a digital diet when needed. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. LoriWelbourne.com
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I’m not a big fan of camping, but I can’t deny that I liked what I observed. What parent doesn’t appreciate seeing their kids laughing, playing and communicating with those around them rather than focused on their electronics? And what child doesn’t enjoy seeing their parents involved in such healthy interactions as well? By the end of the week I felt more connected to my family and friends as well as with myself. Without the constant distractions of the Internet I felt de-stressed, slowed down and suddenly with ample time to read, write and do nothing. I also caught up on some much needed rest, and didn’t miss falling asleep or waking up to the newsfeed from my phone. I easily survived a week without the outside world and it easily survived without me. Some of us might find a voluntary disconnect more challenging than others. People with a large social circle and a strong interest in news, pop culture, sports or work can sometimes feel more addicted to their phones. From my own recent experience I found it liberating to turn the outside world off temporarily, and I plan to incorporate
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ur last few articles have centred around the dangers of cold water immersion. Among the several points raised was this oft repeated simple truth: cold water is deadly! Here’s a quick recap: Cold water is defined as water below 25°C with the greatest effects occurring below 15°C (and British Columbia’s river, lake, and ocean waters are usually below that!) Exposure to cold water changes how the body functions; effects are so powerful you may not be able to help yourself. The effects of cold water on the body happen in four fairly quick stages. Cold shock and swimming failure (stages one and two) are responsible for more drowning fatalities in B.C. than either hypothermia or post-rescue (stages three and four). Cold shock occurs immediately, lasts three to five minutes, but can result in quick drowning because of the body’s involuntary reactions. Hypothermia, the cooling of the body’s core, affects the brain, heart, and other internal organs, and post-rescue collapse concerns the effects on your body – that can also lead to death - after you are pulled from the water. A few final tips to round things out: If you’re alone and wearing a flotation device, loss of body heat can be slowed by assuming the Heat Escape Lessening Position (HELP), which can potentially increase your survival time by 50 per cent. Cross your arms tightly across your chest and draw your knees up. Remain calm and do not attempt to swim since such movement will only use energy that your body requires to survive.
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If you are with other people wearing flotation devices, getting everyone to ‘HUDDLE’, is a method that can again increase survival time. Everyone should huddle with their chests and sides close together, their legs intertwined and arms extended around the person(s) next to them In cool weather wear rain gear over and/or wool clothing under your flotation device (wool insulates even when wet); wear layers of clothing and a hat since, as we already know, as much as 60 per cent of body heat loss occurs from the head; carry matches in a waterproof container (if you get to land, a fire can warm you or help signal for assistance). Plan ahead by always telling a responsible person where you are going and when you expect to return. And very importantly, know your boat and how it handles in different conditions. Now repeat after me: The effects of sudden, unexpected cold water immersion are deadly, the effects of sudden cold water immersion are deadly, the effects of cold water immersion ….. Next in our keeping safe series, a beginning look at the myriad regulations that govern pleasure craft operation, and contribute greatly to boating safety. The Quesnel Power and Sail Squadron is proud to promote Boating and Water Safety. Please support our efforts by encouraging your friends and family to always be water-safe. If you would like more information about the Quesnel Power & Sail Squadron, talk to any member, or email your comments or questions to: c_rite_n@ telus.net with QPSS in the Subject Line.
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also joined by a judge and trainer from Calgary (Dana Gallagher). Thirteen nose work titles were achieved on the weekend as well as 90 Q’s! (Short for a qualifying run. This means it is a successful run and will count towards achieving a title.) Many of the Qs were first ever wins for the dogs and handlers in any venue. Dana Gallagher has been instrumental in bringing and building the sport in Northern B.C. She is an accomplished dog trainer who works with the
SuperDogs teams among many other things. She also ran seminars on the weekend to help everyone hone their nose work skills. Fit Pets Dog Sports Association is a dog club that was borne out of frustration with trying to find fun activities to do with pet dogs locally. Last spring a few ladies of varied dog backgrounds decided to experiment with starting a fun club for all pet people and just focus on having fun with their dogs. Many people in the club do
compete in various dog sports and competitions, but the club’s focus is on being open to everyone and to provide a place for dogs and their owners to learn new skills and practice with other like-minded people. Over the past year the club has grown its membership and has been able to offer practices and classes in nose work, agility, Rally-O, Competitive Obedience, puppy class, adult dog socialization and trick training. If the club sees a need and can offer a class it will, but it does not want to compete with the businesses trying to make a living at dog training. If the club has enough requests to run a certain class they will bring in a local trainer (or out-of-town trainer if there is no one locally
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Digital machine soon a reality
Lots of needs still need to be met for mammography unit In the heat of summer, thoughts might wander to the cool freshness of our autumn mornings. And for more than 600 women and girls, that morning might specifically be Oct. 4, when the Quesnel Women’s Fall Challenge elicits delightful vitality. For 21 years, volunteers and participants have worked towards a common goal. All of the funds raised will stay in our community and the goal has been the procurement of a digital mammography machine. The sights were set on $500,000 and we have been creeping closer and closer every year. A few years back, the ladies at Integris Credit Union began directing efforts towards the same cause and now, together, there are more than $300,000 collecting interest and lying in wait. At the current pace, we figured that 10 more years would get us to fruition. However, in recent discussions with Northern Health executives Michael McMillan and Debbie Strang, QWFC organizers have learned that a digital machine is slated for installation in Quesnel within two years! The amazing efforts of all who
have contributed time and money to the focus will not reach the goal by then but we won’t have to. The health authority will work with our partnership to make the digital machine a reality. Our funds can be used for partial machine payment, for location preparation, for room enhancement and for supplemental materials. This is great news! We now have a due date. We now can see that light at the end of the tunnel. This year’s event promises to be another wonderful challenge with raspberry coloured shirts and girls from 6 – 96 donning sneakers. Gayle MacDonald and Tara Fookes are this year’s poster girls. Both have battled cancer and are living with new knowledge and vigor. They are joining efforts to help others look beyond the diagnosis. But that is fodder for the next story. Please mark Oct. 4 on your calendar. You can pick up a registration form from the Quesnel and District Recreation Centre or perhaps from businesses around town. We look forward to having you be part of the 22nd annual girlfest. Two of the many happy participants of the 2014 Women’s Fall Challenge. –submitted by LizAnn Eyford
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Conditioning parks are everywhere and well-used Very few cyclists or tennis players but conditioning parks are popular
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. his is one thing that Turkey does very well. Condition parks are everywhere. In this suburb, 30 km south of Ankara, there are three parks within a five-minute walk and another five within a 10-minute walk. Condition parks are areas that cater to health-minded people. The first one I found was on a hilltop looking over the Aegean Sea, just outside of Kusadasi. It was very idyllic. That park was well used from early morning until late at night with the only
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time being quiet was when the temperature was too daunting. Locals and visitors would walk to this park, move through the machines, chat with the regulars and then walk home. As a bonus, there was an abandoned restaurant below that provided a cement platform and ladder for swimming. I have seen condition parks in most of the places I have visited and have often wondered why they are so popular. I rarely see cyclists. I rarely see anyone playing tennis on the very few courts. Soccer is a regular event and hotels even provide playing fields with bleachers but this game is mainly for young boys and men. Otherwise, there is little to do for recreation. A condition park has a variety of moving and stationary machines on which to exercise. There is a swinging platform that goes side to side, a pull up
machine, a twister disk and more. You can do sit ups and stretches, step ups and strides. The machines are gentle and fun. In this suburb, the municipality has upped the ante by placing condition areas alongside a walking track made of astro turf. This track loops for one km and has four marked lanes. The lanes are great for passing and for oncoming traffic, especially for the few runners. People make a loop and then stop at the condition machines for a few exercises and then do another loop. This park caters to all ages and Sundays bring out families and strollers. The park in Polatli stood empty. The machines were in good condition but rarely used. The residents of that city focussed on work and family so very few people slowed down enough to play.
In other cities, the parks are falling into ruin. My estimation is that in areas of conservatism, fewer people take advantage of condition parks. In this progressive area of Ankara, there are parks and places to play in every neighbourhood; for young, the young at heart and everyone in between. At the larger parks in Cayyolu, there are kiosks for attendants who maintain the cleanliness of the park. There seems to be a regular crew that picks up garbage and tends the gardens then feeds the stray dogs and the pigeons. It would be great to have a condition park in Quesnel and I am sure more people would use one of these than do the static structure in West Fraser Timber Park. Should I arrange to have one shipped over? – submitted by LizAnn Eyford
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TULLY, James (Jim) August 23, 2015
The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 94 is hosting an open house and barbecue fundraiser Sept. 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. There will be a choice of a hamburger, corn on the cob, chips and a soft drink or juice box, $5; or a hotdog, corn on the cob, chips and soft drink or juice box, $3. There will be coffee and Timbits as well. All of the food and soft drinks have been donated by local business including Safeway, Save-On Foods, Tim Hortons, Old Dutch, Tony Goulet, WalMart, Extra Foods and Soda Creek Farm. There will be activities for the younger ones including games inside. Members and non members are welcome and Legion executive will be on hand to show off their building and explain goals as well as the exciting changes underway. This day should be a busy one at the Branch as they are also hosting the popular pancake breakfast to coincide with the Farmers’ Market as well as the afternoon Meat Draw in the Lounge. JR Goodwin is entertaining during the draw with his songs and stories. Find some time to come down, have a bite to eat and see what the Legion has to offer.
Passed away peacefully at Central Okanagan Hospice House on Sunday, August 23, 2015 at the age of 82. Jim is survived by his daughter Kathleen Tully (Dave Jones) of Quesnel, grandchildren Michelle Rief, Michael Rief, his niece Leah and extended family. Predeceased by his wife Geraldine Hoy whose sons Mark Hoy and Robert Hoy and families also mourn his passing. No services by request. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.
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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.
TUESDAY QUESNEL GOLD PAN GRANNIES MEETING Sept. 8, 3 p.m. Anglican community hall.
Raise awareness and funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation’s program to help the grandmothers raise orphans due to HIV/ Aids in sub-saharan Africa. Join a great cause, you don’t have to be a grandmother. For information call Joan, 250-992-7485. DARTS! Looking for new dart players for the 2015-2016 season. Mixed dart league, two men, two women. No experience necessary. Play is every Tuesday night, 6:45 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Fun darts start Sept. 22, regular play starts in October. Call Steven, 250-992-5794 for information.
THURSDAY A&W CRUISING TO END MS Aug.
27, Quesnel MS SelfHelp Group to meet at A&W, either at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m. 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, 250747-3758 or Dennis Asher, 250-992-3593.
FRIDAY 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.
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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.
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LEGION FUNDRAISER BARBECUE AND OPEN HOUSE Sept. 5, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., choice of hamburger, corn on the cob, chips and soft drink or juice box, $5; or hotdog, corn on the cob, chips, soft drink or juice box, $3. Coffee and Timbits as well. Activities for younger ones such as games inside. Members and non-members welcome and legion executive on hand to show off the building and answer any questions.
QUESNEL LIVE ARTS SEASONS TICKETS on sale
FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF
CRAFT SALE Seniors’ Centre, Nov. 13, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Nov. 14, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Tables, $10 each day, call Marion 250747-1746 or Seniors’ Centre, 250-9923991. Lunch will be available.
Sept. 5, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Safeway parking lot. Pick up available, Call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720. All proceeds to Terry Fox Run. 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
Come to the Rodeo British Columbia Rodeo Finals
Friday September 11- 6pm • Saturday September 12 - 1pm Sunday, September 13 - 1 pm at Alex Fraser Park Ad space sponsored by
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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 FAMILY FUN DAY AT LEGION BEACH Sept. 13, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., tickets $3/each or 7/$20. Games and food with tickets. All proceeds to Legion Branch 94.
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Ryan Graham Sports Reporter
Quesnel barrel racers do well in local competition Quesnel barrel racers did well in the Barrel Race America competition last weekend. On Saturday, with a rider count of 113 and a jackpot total of $7,102 in the 2D placing, Geneen Twerdochlib captured $166 and Teresa Pedersen took him $256. In the 4D placings Brenda Galbraith also placed 10th. In the 5D placings Jodi Staves placed first with winnings of $233 and Randelle Langevin placed 7th taking home $47. In PeeWee barrel racing with a jackpot total of $460 and paying to 14 placings, 13 riders competed. In 1D placings Kira Stowell raced on two different horses and placed first and second paying $22 and $19. In 2D placings Brooklynn Glassford placed 2nd taking home $18. In 3D placings Brooklynn Glassford again placed second and took home $16. In 5D placings Kira Stowell again placed first taking home $15, with Jordon Farmer taking second for $13 payout and Payden Mycock placing 3rd for a payout of $11. On Sunday with payouts to 7 placings and a jackpot total of $7,102, in the 1D placings Geneen Twerdochlib took second place for a payout of $388. In 2D placings Heather Stewart placed 5th for a payout of $166 and Ashley Zappone placed 7th and took home $83. in 3D placings, Terri Mycock took first with a payout of $355, Brenda Galbraith placed l6th for a payout of $99 and Lori Carifelle took 7th for a payout of $71. In 4D placings Rachelle Hancock took first for a payout of $309, Tanya Paley placed 2nd with a payout of $260 and Jodi Staves placed 3rd and took home $223. For 5D placings Randelle Langevin placed 6th for a payout of $65. In PeeWee barrel racing on Sunday in 1D Kira Stowell again took 2nd and 3rd place for payouts of $38 and $15, in 3D Brooklynn Glassford placed first for $42, in 5D Brooklynn Glassford again took fist with a $33 payout, Jordon Farmer took second for a $25 payout and Payden Mycock placed 4th for a modest payout of $8.
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9th Annual BBBSQ Golf for Kids Sake Sunday, September 13th at 1:00 pm - Shotgun start Richbar Golf & Gardens
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MLB Standings
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Team Toronto NY Yankees Baltimore Tampa Bay Boston
W 71 69 63 62 58
L 55 57 63 64 69
Pct .563 .548 .500 .492 .457
GB 2 8 9 13.5
Team NY Mets Washington Atlanta Miami Philadelphia
W 70 63 54 51 50
L 56 62 73 76 77
Pct .552 .504 .425 .402 .394
GB 6.5 16.5 19.5 20.5
Team Kansas City Minnesota Cleveland Detroit CHC White Sox
W 77 65 60 60 59
Central L 49 61 66 66 66
Pct .611 .516 .476 .476 .472
GB 12 17 17 17.5
Team St. Louis Pittsburgh CHC Cubs Milwaukee Cincinnati
W 81 76 73 53 52
Central L 45 49 52 74 73
Pct .643 .608 .584 .417 .416
GB 4.5 7.5 28.5 28.5
W 71 64 64 59 55
West L 57 61 62 68 73
W 69 67 62 62 51
West L 56 59 64 64 74
Pct .552 .532 .492 .492 .408
GB 2.5 7.5 7.5 18
Team Houston Texas LA Angels Seattle Oakland
Pct .555 .512 .508 .465 .430
Team LA Dodgers San Francisco Arizona San Diego Colorado
GB 5.5 6 11.5 16
B.C. LIVESTOCK PRODUCERS CO-OPERATIVE MARKET REPORT FOR August 26th
CFL Standings East
Team Hamilton Tiger Cats Toronto Argonauts Ottawa Renegades Montreal Alouettes
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Butcher Cows: 128.00 - 142.50 Butcher Bulls: 158.00-183.75
KAMLOOPS SALE AUGUST 25TH, 2015
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Today in Kamloops was another exciting sale. We had an excellent mix of calves, yearlings, and butcher cows and bulls with 600 head on offer. The Bernese Mountain Ranch set the power to our butcher trade with 1548 lb cows marking Team GP W L T P 137.00, their heavy cows, 1685 lb notched our sale to 140.00. Harry & Marilyn with 2225 lb butcher bulls marking 180.25. Vern Smith from Vernon Calgary Stampeders 8 6 2 0 12 Clemitson, saw their 896 lb steers trade to 255.25. Joe Borstenias from Cache Creek saw Edmonton Eskimos 8 5 3 0 10 their 700 lb steers mark 295.00. Ludie Proulx also had 1930 lb butcher bulls mark 183.75. Gordon Haines blew the doors off the place with 781 lb Angus X Winnipeg Blue Bombers 8 3 5 0 6 steers marking 279.50, Gord’s 767 lb Angus X heifers marked 260.00. Ted Fowler B.C. Lions 8 3 5 0 6 showcased a group of 715 lb steers, they raced to 296.50, the big steers, 805 lbs, powered to 272.75. Ingo Meierhoffers’s 850 lb Angus steers hit 262.00, the 934 Saskatchewan Roughriders U5-18 8 SPONSORS 0 8 0 0 lb big steers rolled to 245.50 Andy & Simone Hoglund’s 926 lb black steers hit SPONSORS Aroma Foods & Deli Century 21 U5-18 Bob Sutton Realty Ltd McDonald’s Restaurants (2) 249.75. Patricia Deleurme’s 728 lb Angus heifers traded to 264.75. And Glen Aroma & Deli McDonald’s Century Bob Sutton Realty Ltd Tax B & A Foods Autobody Q Tax Quality Services Restaurants (2) Kooistra’s 1000 lb British heifers hit 218.50. Sumer Dhillon’s big butcher bulls Claytons Funeral21 Directors Ltd B& Autobody Q Tax Quality Tax Services topped 185.00. Peter Deuling’s 650 lb s/c’s topped 304.25. Walter Kondrat’s Claytons Ltd Bakery BBARox Streetwear Fashions Quesnel Cloverdale Paint Funeral Directors 550 lb black s/c reached 307.50. Robert Pooli’s 1485 lb exotic kill cows powered BBBig Rox Streetwear Fashions Bakery Cloverdale Paint Country Printers Ltd Save On FoodsQuesnel (3) Co-op to 141.00. LAC Holdings of Grand Forks saw their 485 lb Hereford s/c sell to Save On Foods (3) BigBliss Country Printers Ltd Co-op The Ultimate Grill Service Electric Ltd Crystal Glass Canada Ltd 306.00, the 360 lb s/c sold to a high of 349.00, and the 423 lb Hereford h/c hit Bliss The Juice Ultimate Grill ServiceLtd Electric Ltd Crystal Glass Canada LtdTrimline Performance Booster Canadian Western Mechanical 305.00. Carey Hoigaard of X3 Ranch came to town with a fancy load of Black • Bliss • Clayton’s Funeral Chapel Ltd Canadian Western Mechanical Booster Trimline Performance Ltd Angus calves, the 400 lb s/c sold to 325.00, while the 422 lb h/c traded to 307.50, CaribooJuice Pulp & Paper Co Ultimate Trophies & Engravings LtdCredit Union and the 288 lb s/c’s hit 370.00. John & Judy Greenall’s 778 lb Hereford steers • Quesnel • Custom Polish & Wax Integris Cariboo & Bakery Paper Co Ultimate Trophies CaribooPulp Security Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 & Engravings rolled to 278.50. Carol Sandhoff’s 740 lb steers reached 277.50. Thank you to all Integris Credit Union Expressions United Steel Workers Local 1-424 Cariboo Security Ltd Kal Tire •Cariboo Tim Horton’s (2) • Joyful U5-U9 Water$99.00 * the contributors and buyers for your support. Kal Tire Cariboo WaterGlass •U10-U13 Crystal Century 21 ADOPT A SOCCER•KID SPONSORS The next Kamloops sale is next week, Tuesday September 1st. $109.00* ADOPT SOCCER SPONSORS Jean Atkinson,ARoy Josephy & KID Cariboo Protection (2) 400 quality yearlings and 200 fancy calves already listed. McDonald’s Restaurants (4) • B & Fire A Autobody • Aroma foods
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Jean Loving Atkinson, Roy & Cariboo Fire Protection Memory of Josephy Sam City Furniture & Appliances(2) Family—In Quesnel Iron McDonald’s Restaurants (4) Family—In Loving Memory of Sam Atkinson City Furniture & Appliances Quesnel Iron James & Sons Electric Ltd United Steel Workers Local 1-424 Atkinson James & Sons Electric Ltd Mary Gradnitzer—In Loving Memory (2) United Steel Workers Local 1-424 Mary Gradnitzer—In Loving Memory (2) of Sam Atkinson of Sam Atkinson
• Save-On Foods (3) • BB Rox insurance the spring •*plus Ultimate Trophy if not played •inCariboo Hose season (U6-U10 $10.06 U11—U18 $15.90) • Integris Credit Union • Big country Printers (2) • McDonald’s • Cloverdale Paint (2) Includes one (2) game REP andSEASON one practice per week, Team Picture, AND TINY TOTS REP SEASON AND TINY TOTS Thank you Denny’s for sponsoring • Cariboo Pulpand & Paper • USW1-424 (Local) Jersey, shorts socks. 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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August 30 - September 5, 2015 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Conflicting instructions make it difficult to please others this week, Aries. Try your best to meet others’ needs, and look to others for help if the need arises. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this week. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit others’ opinions. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand this week, others know what’s on your mind. It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 You are full of energy this week, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, don’t take anything for granted this week. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not. Remain aware. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may be so engrossed in your own routine that you miss some of the subtle goings-on at work. If suddenly you feel out of the loop, make an effort to be more in the know. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, speak up about a situation that you feel needs to be addressed. Your voice won’t be heard if you remain quiet, but your point of view offers some valuable insight. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, rather than focusing on your own progress this week, see what you can learn from others without making everything a competition. This can be a special learning process. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, you may be doing your best to demonstrate your good intentions, but others may not be satisfied with your efforts. Reexamine your approach. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A big payoff awaits if you work hard and exercise patience this week, Capricorn. Although you may be pushing for immediate results, the outcome will take some time. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t abandon your spontaneity this week, Aquarius. Hang out with others who appreciate flying by the seat of their pants. You will be in for a good time later in the week. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 A sense of self-confidence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS AUGUST 30 - Cameron Diaz, Actress (43) AUGUST 31 - Richard Gere, Actor (66) SEPTEMBER 1 - Barry Gibb, Singer (69) SEPTEMBER 2 - Salma Hayek, Actress (49) SEPTEMBER 3 - Stefan Gordy, Musician (40) SEPTEMBER 4 - Phil Lewis, Actor (47) SEPTEMBER 5 - Michael Keaton, Actor (64)
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Chief judge reviews online provincial court records TOM FLETCHER Black Press B.C. is the only province where charges and convictions in provincial court are posted on a public database as well as being available to courthouse visitors. One problem is that the information has been used by employers or landlords for criminal record checks that may find a charge but not the later acquittal. Another is posting the imposition of a peace bond, which can leave the false impression that someone has been convicted of an offence. Thomas Crabtree, chief judge of the B.C. Provincial Court, is reviewing the practice of posting court records online, and is seeking public input until Sept. 18. Court Services Online has been available since 2008, allowing anyone to search by name or case number to find information on charges, court appearances and sentences. The online information is blocked if the accused is acquitted, charges are withdrawn, a publication ban is ordered or when a pardon is later granted to seal the record of a conviction. Absolute discharge conviction records are removed from the public database
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B.C. Provincial Court Chief Judge Thomas Crabtree after a year, and conditional discharges after three years. A stay of proceedings means the online case file is blocked after a year, although records for all cases remain at court registries for access in person. In a consultation memo on the issue, Crabtree notes that B.C.’s Court Services Online help desk received frequent requests to use the service as a criminal record check. The memo says that when information on acquittals was still available, the service received “a significant number” of complaints of negative effects from public access to charges that did not lead to conviction.
Some people said they only realized the information was public when they were sent a link by co-workers or employers. The memo offers several options for dealing with peace bonds, which are ordered to restrict activities of parties in a dispute and are currently left online indefinitely. The consultation memo is available at www.provincialcourt. bc.ca under the “news and reports” tab. Submissions can be made by email to info@provincialcourt. bc.ca or by mail to: Office of the Chief Judge, Provincial Court of B.C., 337800 Hornby Street, Vancouver B.C. V6Z 2C5.
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Careless driving, smoking penalties on the way
TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. legislature is being recalled Sept. 28 for a fall session that will likely deal with increasing penalties for distracted driving and careless smoking. The B.C. government has signalled its intention to increase penalties in both areas. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton announced preliminary results of public consultation on distracted driving penalties at the end of June, with 90 per cent of respondents calling for stiffer penalties for using smartphones while driving. Anton said the current $167 ticket for distracted drivers is not sufficient for repeat offenders, who could have their vehicles impounded. Saskatchewan has introduced a one-week seizure of the vehicle for drivers who get two distracted driving tickets less than a year apart. After dry conditions sparked an early start to the B.C. forest fire season, Forests Minister Steve Thomson announced a review of penalties for violating campfire bans and tossing lit cigarettes. Thomson appointed Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris, a former RCMP superintendent, to lead a similar review of those penalties. Morris said he was considering the vehicle impoundment option for careless tossing of cigarette butts, and prohibiting people from camping in provincial parks if they violate campfire restrictions. Fire bans allow use of camp stoves or barbecues with briquets for cooking, but conservation officers continue to find people lighting wood fires that give off sparks and can spread in dry conditions. The fall session will complete an unusually busy year for the B.C. legislature, which was recalled in July to authorize a project development agreement for the Pacific Northwest LNG gas export project proposed for Prince Rupert.
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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
Painter/Tradesperson The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for a painter position in the Maintenance Department. This position is 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Successful applicants would become members of CUPE Local 4990. Required Knowledge, Education, Ability and Skills include: t Certification as a tradesperson Painter t Sound knowledge of paints and experience in their applications t Ability to prepare surfaces for painting, apply paint, varnish, stain, enamel or lacquer to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers and spray equipment t Ability to mix required portions of pigments, oils and other additives to paints t Knowledge and ability to sign fabrication and installation t Methods used in the operation and maintenance of brushes and equipment t Painting safety practices, including the rigging and use of scaffolds t Skill in the use of airless sprayers and spray techniques t Class 5 driver’s license – drivers abstract t Ability to perform required duties with minimal supervision t Maintain accurate records and document actions taken t Excellent communication skills when dealing with staff, students and the public Applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00PM, September 7, 2015: All applications are to include a covering letter, resume, names of at least 3 supervisory/ professional references, supporting documents (e.g. confirmation of Grade 12 completion, relevant post-secondary certificates, diplomas and transcripts, certifications). Randy Curr, Director of Instruction – Human Resources 401 North Star Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 5K2 Fax: (250) 992-0435 Email: sandybacker@sd28.bc.ca Please direct enquiries to 250-992-0407. The District appreciates the interest of all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Quesnel School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Obituaries ALLAN WESLEY FORD JULY 29, 1942 • BORN IN SUDBURY, ONTARIO It is with great sadness the family of Allan Ford announce his passing on August 15, 2015 in Salmon Arm, BC surrounded by his family. Allan is survived by his loving wife Donna and devoted children Denise (Chris), Kerri, Renee (Leroy) and grandchildren Dante and MJ; sister Gail (Allan); brother Glen (Sheila) and many other loving family and friends. A lover of music and travel, he leaves a trail of memories to be treasured. He valued family and hard work, enjoying socializing at every opportunity. If you were privileged enough to have someone in your life to help guide you, give you advice and encouragement, care for you, and buy you a great meal in the process, chances are you had Allan Ford in your life. A Celebration of Life was held at Gleneden Hall on Saturday August 22, 2015 In lieu of flowers the family is requesting donations go to Gleneden Hall 4901 50th Avenue Northwest, Salmon Arm BC V1E 3A6; or the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC. Email condolences may be sent through Allan’s obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
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RELIABILITY MANAGER — 100 MILE HOUSE, BC Reporting to the General Manager, the Reliability Manager is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient and cost reliability based maintenance and operational programs within the mill. The Reliability Manager utilizes related experience, project management expertise, leadership abilities and a preventative maintenance mindset. Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Provides backup to the Maintenance Manager • Oversight of the planning department and all related activities • Oversight of the lubrication and vibration analyses of all equipment in the mill. • Responsible for the monthly reliability report • Tracks the mill downtime issues and builds a corrective action plan to reduce the downtime and ensure the mill’s uptime is at or above target, • Oversight of the administration of the preventative and predictive maintenance program to insure the effectiveness of the program • Oversight and supervision of the mill lubrication program to insure effectiveness and minimize lubrication related failures • Coordination of the Root Cause Analysis program for the mill • Maintains maintenance metrics to effectively track and communicate the effectiveness of the maintenance programs • Participates in planning of / recommending capital projects as part of the site management team. Involves creating requests, budgets and overseeing the effective roll-out of project plans to ensure timely completion of maintenance capital projects. May involve liaising with outside project management companies for large scale projects. • Provides input for the creation of the yearly maintenance budget. Involves being accountable for monthly explanations of variance from budget and the provision of information regarding maintenance trending. • Manages the life cycles for each process in the mill. • Utilizes a pro-active approach to preventative maintenance. • Involves conducting regular daily rounds (visual inspections) to discover hazards and ensuring work requests are submitted regarding maintenance requirements. • Implements/ designs / utilizes / enforces proactive safety steps. Participates in regular safety meetings with the goal of zero lost-time incidents on site. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of related preventative and predictive maintenance knowledge, along with 5+ years experience in a leadership role within an industrial plant or manufacturing setting. A Mechanical/Electrical/Structural Engineering degree is required and Project Management training would be a definite asset. Strong computer skills: Excel and Word (intermediate), exposure to computerized maintenance management systems (IVARA, in our case) would be an asset. Benefits • Competitive pay scale based on education/experience • Defined Contribution Plan • Health insurance, including prescription drug plan • Dental insurance • Vision care plan • Life insurance • Paid time off (for vacation, holidays, etc.) • Direct deposit payroll Interested applications should send their letter of application and current resume by Monday, September 7th, 2015 to: Email: myrin.toews@norbord.com Mail: Norbord Inc. Fax: 250 395 6276 Attention: Human Resources — 100 Mile OSB P.O. Box 67 100 Mile House, BC V0K 2E0 We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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