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Suspicious death Friday (Jan. 15) just before noon, police and emergency medical services responded to a 911 call that came from a residence in the 100 block of Brears road North in Quesnel. Officers attended the residence and located a 67-year-old man who was deceased. Evidence at the scene led officers to believe that the death appeared suspicious in nature and contacted the North District Major Crime Unit to assist in the investigation. The cause of death has not been determined at this point and the investigation is still ongoing. In order to protect the integrity of the investigation and any possible court proceedings, no further information will be released at this time. Officers do not believe there is any current risk to the public in relation to this investigation. Karen Powell photo
New direction for Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition The Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) announced a new strategic direction. The aim is of the CCBAC board to provide more focused support for economic development priorities in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region, with input from local government, First Nations, the provincial government and the private sector. CCBAC’s aim is to identify priorities for strategic investment that will leverage more
funding for economic development and diversification. This will be accomplished, in part, by advocating for increased investments from the private, public and non-profit sectors in communities affected by Mountain Pine Beetle. “CCBAC is turning a page,” Mayor and CCBAC chair Bob Simpson said. “First and foremost, the board wants to work with communities to identify the most important
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in Williams Lake. The intent of the meeting will be to share plans and strategies that are already in place, look for ways to improve coordination, and determine the most appropriate means for CCBAC to assist organizations to attract investment and create jobs in the region. CCBAC also plans to seek sector-specific input from small business, forestry, mining, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing, advanced
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education and other sectors across the region.” CCBAC will take a three-pronged approach to its work: • Enable organizations to stimulate the economy of the Cariboo-Chilcotin through targeted economic diversification initiatives. • Coordinate economic development initiatives throughout the CaribooChilcotin” • Advocate for new investments in the region. “Coordination with the other Beetle Action
Coalitions and with other funding agencies serving the Cariboo Chilcotin, such as the Northern Development Initiative Trust and Rural Advisory Council,” Simpson said. “There’s hard work ahead for everyone in the region to reinvent our forest industry and to truly diversify our region’s economy, but the prospects are exciting and CCBAC will now be providing more focused assistance.”
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CRD maintains QCEDC funds
With the dissolution of the Quesnel Community Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC), the Cariboo Regional District resolved to maintain funds for the North Cariboo. The funds which have been traditionally committed to the QCEDC in the amount of $23,000 will be maintained within the Cariboo Regional District budget to fund project specific proposals from the City of Quesnel or other North Cariboo agencies and groups.
Election The Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District (CCRHD) reelected their Chair and Vice Chair for 2016. Electoral Area C Director, John Massier was re-elected Chair and Electoral Area H Director, Margo Wagner was reelected as Vice Chair. This marks the fourth straight term as Hospital District Chair and Vice Chair for Massier and Wagner.
Interior Health The CCFRHD Board endorsed the 2016/2017 Capital Funding request from the Interior Health Authority. The funding in the amount of $1,713,000, represents 40 per cent of the total
cost of various projects. At the Cariboo Memorial Hospital there will be replacements of the Building Management System, CT Scanner and general radiographic systems. In 100 Mile House, the Fire Sprinkler System at the Mill Site Lodge and general radiographic systems will be replaced. Forms on Demand and Patient Identification Systems as well as infrastructure investments required for new Medstations (Automated Dispensing Cabinets) will take place at various facilities throughout the region.
NDIT The Cariboo Regional District has submitted an application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust’s (NDIT) CaribooChilcotin/ Lillooet Regional Development Account to host a local government management intern. The request is for $35,000 in grant funding to host the intern for a 12-month period. The program provides recent university graduates with work placement opportunities with local governments throughout central and northern B.C. The program is designed to provide individuals with an interest in
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Ervin Ronnie Morgenstern August 17, 1946 ~ January 9, 2016
The family of Ervin Morgenstern are sad to announce his sudden, unexpected passing January 9. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 23 at 1:OO pm at Clayton Funeral Directors, tea to follow at Bethel Church at 143 Coach Rd N. The family wish to thank everyone for their sympathies at this time. To honour Ervin’s memory, donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke and/or Kidney Foundation of Canada.
local government management an opportunity to receive training, mentorship and experience allowing them to secure future permanent placements in local government management positions.
Northern Health Michael McMillan, Chief Operation Officer Northern Interior, and Debbie Strang, Health Service Administrator, Quesnel Health Services, Northern Health, joined the CCRHD Board of Directors via teleconference to provide updates on the GR Baker Master Planning process, ICU/ER renovation and the Primary Care Clinic. They also delivered information on a number projects underway in the Quesnel area including the successes of the recruitment and retention of health care providers. Further information about Northern Health is available online at northernhealth.ca.
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The Cariboo Regional District received a report prepared by Circle Square Solutions and George Abbott. The report focuses on a review of the current service delivery arrangements and issues related to governance in the Interlakes Area in the south Cariboo. The Board of Directors requested that staff bring back a report to identify how any of the 11 recommendations in the report could be implemented within a regional context.
Arena project The Cariboo Regional District endorsed a recommendation from the North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee (NCJPC) regarding the North Cariboo Arena Replacement Project. The request asked that a total of $525,000 from the Cariboo Regional District Community Works Fund be allocated to the Arena Replacement Project in the North Cariboo for energy saving features in the project design.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 1787 TUESDAY JANUARY 26TH, 2016 AT 7:00 P.M. IN COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT 410 KINCHANT STREET. 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 Tuesday January 26, 2016 commencing at 7 p.m. at City Council Chambers, City Hall. The subject property for Bylaw No. 1787 is Lot C, District Lot 6679 Cariboo District Plan PGP46827 (855 Rita Road, see location map). The purpose of Bylaw No. 1787 is to rezone the subject property from C-4 (Highway Commercial) to C-8 (Regional Shopping Centre) to allow multiple retail/service buildings on site to service a broader market region surrounding Quesnel. Written submissions regarding the proposed amendments may be submitted to City Hall by 12 p.m. Wednesday January 20, 2016 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 January 26, 2016 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. Urszula Walus City Planner January 15, 2016
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Correlieu students go to Vancouver for the 2016 Junior Achievements Innovation Jam RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter
Six Correlieu High School students attended the 2016 Junior Achievements Innovation Jam, held in Vancouver at the Coast Coal Harbour Hotel Jan. 18. This competition allowed students to participate in a group and brainstorm an innovative and creative social idea, where they conducted research and had two hours to make a sales pitch presentation. This event allows different students from across
B.C. to participate in a one day business competition. Eithan Baldwin, Kyle Carreirc, Maneesha Johal, Jasmeen Sekhon, Emily Gilbert and Ethan Yager were the students who attended from Correlieu. They began preparing for this competition at the beginning of December and have been focusing on brainstorming, market research and presentation skills. They have been assisted by Career Preparation Coordinator and teacher, Martin Runge from Correlieu High School and
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Business Analyst, Siggi Stoldt from Community Futures. Stoldt says her job is to give business advice to those who seek it. “My job at Community Futures is to give business advice and do training as well,” Stoldt said. “When my daughter was in high school she was invited to this event as well, so I contacted the teacher that was doing it and we agreed it would be beneficial for the kids to come here. An actual out of school environment and a more business like
environment.” She says Community Futures allows the student to see what a business environment looks like. “We thought for the reasons that it’s more professional and puts a more serious tone on it. As the students said it’s quieter here and they feel that it’s more business like and they actually get in to it,” Stoldt said. Stoldt said she focused on getting the students to talk to each other in a group environment. “The part that I really emphasized was they
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CITY COUNCIL NEWS Pay Attention: It’s Assessment Time! If you’ve been listening to the news lately, you’ll be aware that this year’s property assessments created quite the buzz: in part, because they generally went up across the province; in part, because they once again raised the long standing question of whether or not there is a more equitable way to raise revenues for local governments than simply through property taxes.
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Sled Dog Mail Run fast approaching Barkerville to host historic finishing leg of Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run on Sunday, Jan 24. The Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run from Quesnel to Barkerville takes place Jan. 22 – 24. Now in its 24th year, the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run was once a qualifying event for both the Yukon Quest and the Iditarod dog sled races, but in 1998 the competitive focus was dropped and the emphasis shifted from competition to participation Following the historic Cariboo Waggon Road, the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run marks one of the few remaining opportunities in Canada to have an envelope carried by dog team and delivered through regular Canada Post channels. While primarily a sled dog event, the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run is also open to skijors, cross country skiers, snowshoers, kicksleders, runners and just about any other form of self-propelled transportation capable of negotiating a packed snow trail. The Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run takes place over three looped trails and is run over three days, starting just north of Quesnel, running by Cottonwood House, Troll Ski Resort, over
the trail from Stanley past Van Winkle to Richfield and Barkerville Historic Town and Park, before the mad dash to Wells and back. Once in Barkerville, carried mail will enter the regular mail system for delivery throughout the world. Registrants often participate in all three stages but may also choose to do one or two of the stages. Participants may be sworn in as official Canada Post mail carriers but must be willing to complete all three stages if they are to actually carry the mail. The Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run is suitable for dog teams of all sizes but mushers must be
confident their dogs are conditioned and capable of completing the posted distances. The Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run is not a race, participants can take their time and can feel free to stop and enjoy the view. Each participant will receive: a 2016 Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run mug, a 2016 Mail Run envelope, a Certificate of Participation, a Barkerville Dash “Stake My Claim” certificate, an “Official Mail Carrier” certificate, a hot dog lunch on Friday and a hamburger lunch on Sunday. Envelopes for the 2016 Mail Run went on sale Jan. 1 at
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It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of former Dragon Lake resident Stan Fuller after a brave and courageous battle with cancer. Stan was born in Dauphin, Manitoba on January 19, 1938 and passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side at his home in Courtenay, BC on Christmas Day. Stan was predeceased by his father Charles Fuller in 1974, his mother Carrie Fuller in 2005, his brother Clifford Fuller in 1946 and his son Kenneth Fuller in 1983. Stan is survived and greatly missed by his wife of 30 years Deirdre Behan, his sons Rick (Laurie), David (Earl) , Dan (Jeannie). Grandchildren Jason (Jen), Michael, Dane, Reid, Kent, Tia and Kyle. Great-granddaughters Avery and Sophie. Stan is also survived by his sister Pat (Jim) , brother Clayton (Janet), stepson Carl (Heather), stepdaughter Lana (Neil), granddaughter Jenna and numerous nieces and nephews. Stan was a patient, kind, loving family man with a positive attitude and a great sense of humour. He was a “people person” who valued his friendships. Stan loved his life at “Stonehenge Farm”, playing his guitar and harmonica, painting, skiing, playing hockey, fishing, hunting, working around the farm , spending time with family and friends and taking leisurely walks with his Jack Russell “Taz”. A celebration of Stan’s life will be held at a later date. Stan continued to maintain his good humour and good spirits throughout his battle remarkably so, even on his final day, he was amazing!
The bottom line for Quesnel is that the overall assessed value of the residential property class went up by about three percent, the highest year over year increase in a long time. Some of this increase comes from new buildings and some comes from “desk top” reassessments of every residential property. Apparently, BC Assessment staff examined every residential property in Quesnel using Google maps and determined whether there had been improvements that warranted an upward assessment or any degradation of the property that would decrease its value. If you have any questions or concerns about your property’s 2016 assessed value you need to contact BC Assessment right away. You can contact a representative by phone at 1-866825-8322 or online at bcassessment.ca. If, after speaking with a BC Assessment appraiser you still have concerns then you’ll need to submit a notice of complaint prior to February 1. This will trigger a formal independent review of your assessment by a government appointed review panel. Please note: neither City staff nor Council are involved in the property assessment process and there is nothing we can do to assist you with your assessed value. If you disagree with your assessment you must file your own appeal by the February 1 deadline; after that you must pay whatever taxes are assigned to your property based on its 2016 assessed value. So, please take a good look at your assessment, check out how other properties around you were assessed (you can do that online at evaluebc.bcassessment.ca), and make your decision about challenging your assessment as quickly as possible. While the City is not involved in setting property values, BC Assessment’s assessed value of your house does impact your property taxes. It’s a simple, if often misunderstood, formula: your assessed value multiplied by the tax rate Council sets equals your property taxes. Now that we have the assessments for all property taxes (pending any appeals) Council will be deliberating the tax rates it will set to achieve its budget objectives. Please recall, Council has proposed freezing industrial taxes at 2015 levels in order to attract investment and address a longstanding inequity in the City’s tax structure. Council has also implemented cost savings to avoid a general tax increase in 2016. However, the City still needs an additional $675,000 per year contribution to its Capital Re-investment Reserve so we can maintain our current infrastructure. The question for Council now is how quickly should we raise those infrastructure funds based on the three percent increase in property values in the City. This discussion will occur at our January 26 Council meeting, if you have thoughts about this important matter, please attend and share them with us.
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Wildwood boy recognized for bravery Last week during the Cariboo Regional District (CRD) Board of Directors meeting, Josef Aschwanden, aged nine from Wildwood, was presented with a certificate of bravery for his heroic actions which saved the life of his mother. The presentation was made by CRD Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) Chief Randy Worsley, Electoral Area D Director Steve Forseth and CRD Chair Al Richmond. January 13, a 9-1-1 call was received at the Fire Operations Control Centre requesting help for a woman trapped under an allterrain vehicle (ATV) and was suffering from shortness of breath. The address was in the Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) Wildwood Volunteer fire department boundaries, who responded immediately. When they arrived on scene a nine year old boy was waving them down to help his mother. The woman had been unloading the ATV from her truck when the machine slipped back and landed on her. Her son knew what to do and called 9-1-1 immediately for help. He told them what happened, where they were (an address with directions) and the condition of his mother. Josef also wrapped his mother in a sleeping bag while she was trapped under the ATV to help keep her warm and stop hypothermia from setting in. The Wildwood Volunteer VFD members, with the help of BC Ambulance Service were able to free the woman and she was then safely transported to hospital. The young man gathered up his mother’s belongings and travelled with her to hospital. “A conversation a few days earlier between the young man and his mother about 9-1-1 and how to use it in an emergency, is certainly credited with making the outcome of this accident a positive one,” says CRD Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department Chief Randy Worsley. “Congratulations to Josef for learning about what to do in an emergency and being able to implement what he had learned from his parents about 9-1-1,” stated CRD Electoral Area D Director Steve Forseth. “This is a great example of how important it is for children of all ages, and families to learn about 9-1-1, and know how to use the system in any emergency situation.”
DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021
The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent
○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent ○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents. The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques. A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors. Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George. BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8. Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information. A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.
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t’s officially the middle of January and all those good intentions and resolutions set out at the beginning of the month are likely already in jeopardy. Whether it was to get involved more in the community, get in better shape or just simply try to make an effort to be a better person, all those noble and upstanding convictions can start to wane in what can often seem like the longest month of the year (and it’s already 31 days as it is, which technically qualifies it for a tie in that department already). So even though it’s likely grey outside and the rush and spirits of the holiday season may be beginning to fade, or even worse, give way to feelings of fatigue, this is exactly when perseverance and free will need to be utilized to ensure the goodwill carries through to positive action. In other words it may take a little push or encouragement to get out there on a grey, dreary Sunday afternoon and get some fresh air and exercise, especially (for some of us) when there’s the enticement of NFL playoff action on the tube, including the Seattle Seahawks. However, no one said resolutions to better ourselves and our communities were going to be easy, that’s why there’s such a huge failure rate when it comes to resolutions. The excuses of weather, and distractions of any kind, are always a factor, so these are the things that have to be overcome to make a longterm and meaningful difference in your life and the life of your community. So get out there and do it, exercise in the great outdoors, or make that call to join that group that needs your talents, and you’ll feel good about it and be on your way to bigger and better things in 2016. –BP
Things that are going well in B.C. In the early days of this new year, readers have advised me to do several things. I’ll go with one that seems relatively painless, embracing the “sunny ways” of our new federal government and seeking optimism in these fragile times. For starters, we have a building boom going on in the southwest. Here in Victoria, cranes dot the skyline as new residentialcommercial projects emerge from bedrock, and hardhats are mostly on construction workers, scratched and backwards, rather than shiny and forward on politicians. Shipyards are busy, with Royal Canadian Navy work and cruise ship refits to reduce their emissions, plus work on ferries, tugboats and barges. Most of the activity is private investment, much of it in a hot housing market. Surrey has just recorded its second-highest total for building permits in history, a value of $1.46 billion nearly matching the prerecession peak of 2007. Thousands of provincial employees get a small raise in February, based on stronger than forecast economic
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expected to ramp up this year, bringing workers home from Alberta, and the federal government is planning to fast-track its promised infrastructure spending to create work across the country. Energy and Mines Minister Bill Bennett was in Toronto last week to ring the opening bell at the stock exchange with B.C. mining industry representatives. Not much sun on mining stocks these days, but Bennett’s sales pitch to an investor luncheon included reference to two more mines under construction in northwest B.C., the province’s Pacific Rim trade advantage, and revenue sharing with First Nations that is attracting attention of other provinces. The Conference Board of Canada has forecast that B.C.’s economy will “lead the country by a wide margin over the near term,” with unemployment declining in 2016. We’re at the mercy of global forces, but things could be a whole lot worse. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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centre of research that is reaching out to specialists and their patients across the province and attracting international funding and talent for ground-breaking research. Outside the urban regions, where retail sales and real estate mainly drive the economy, sunny ways are harder to find. The mining and natural gas sectors are in the grip of a slump in commodity prices, with more temporary mine closures expected. The forest industry is being helped by the low Canadian dollar and a steady recovery in the U.S. economy, and tourism is expected to have another strong year as Americans take advantage of a discount on visits to B.C. Central 1 Credit Union broke down the regional employment numbers for B.C. in 2015, and found job growth in every region except the Cariboo. Province-wide employment grew 1.2 per cent last year, ahead of the national rate. That may not sound like much, but compared to Alberta’s oil-dependent economy, it’s pretty good. Construction of a new dam on the Peace River is
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Primary role should be nation-building Editor: The 724 kilometre stretch of highway 16 connecting Prince George and Prince Rupert is considered to be one of the most beautiful parts of Canada. Unfortunately, through extremely tragic events, it has also become known as The Highway of Tears. It is suspected that upwards of 30 women have gone missing in the area that is comprised largely of small towns and First Nations communities. This week, meetings will be held within our region as phase one of
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the federal government’s inquiry into the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls. The Conservative Party supports the Liberal Government’s decision to launch an inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women and girls – however, it is important that it results in concrete action. The primary role of any government should be one of nation-building through policies that ensure our society’s most vulnerable citizens are protected from harm. This government cannot act alone, they must, in
concert with our provinces, communities, police and regional agencies work to build a spectrum of resources and programs that help build relationships and trust. Programs and resources should provide safety for our most vulnerable while educating against and mitigating high-risk behaviour. The voices of families, community members and indigenous women all need to be heard. There must be recognition that these are crimes, and support for law enforcement and prosecution to bring criminals to
It is my sincere hope that this government allows open dialogue and contributions regardless of the origin. justice needs to be part of the solution. For this inquiry to deliver better results than the dozens of reports previously commissioned, positive actions must also be seen from leadership within our First Na-
tions communities. Now is not the time for any one group to stand, point fingers and assign blame. Active participation and cooperation from all parties is required to provide victims’ families with the much needed justice they deserve and hopefully help prevent yet another unnecessary loss of life. In my role as the Official Opposition Deputy Critic for Indigenous Affairs, I will be closely following the results of the first phase of the federal government’s national public inquiry.
It is my sincere hope that this government allows open dialogue and contributions regardless of the origin. The money invested in this process must help build relationships and TRUST within our communities, RCMP, police forces and First Nations. Maybe, just maybe we will then collectively honour the victims and their families by leaving a legacy of ACTION rather than legacy of dust-covered reports on shelves. Todd Doherty, MP Cariboo-Prince George
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College of New Caledonia organizers are putting the final touches on CNC/UNBC North Cariboo Community Campus’ 10th anniversary celebration and CNC open house slated for this Saturday, Jan. 23 on Campus Way just behind McDonald’s. Activities are planned throughout the day beginning at 10 a.m. and running straight through to 4 p.m. Nursing students are running a healthy check workshop including blood pressure checks and blood testing, the teddy bear clinic encourages children to bring their teddy bear and have it checked. This family-friendly event will also feature CNC program displays and science labs with kids activities.
You won’t want to miss the Science World on the Road spectacular shows at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or the Genome BC Geneskool which runs all day in the science lab with cool science activities using everyday household items. The local Technics Gymnastics Club will perform at 10:30 a.m. as well. At 12:30 p.m. sit down and enjoys performances by the In Song children’s choir and the Q City Singers, both local choirs. All day, CNC staff and students will be conducting tours of the trades shops with tons of fun activities to help
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students learn about different careers in B.C. Also available will be a pancake breakfast, $6.50 (10 – 11:30 a.m.), hot dogs and hamburgers for sale (12 – 3 p.m.) and of course, free birthday cupcakes at 1 p.m. Proceeds from the pancake breakfast and hot dog and hamburger sales to the local Lions Club. Enjoy the Metis Jiggers from 1:30 – 2 p.m., take a trades tour and stay for the second Science World show at 2:30 p.m. Drop by the North Cariboo Community Campus for a fun-packed day with activities in every corner of the facility. Help celebrate 10 years of the community campus. Parking will be covered by College of New Caledonia.
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It is with great sorrow we announce the unexpected passing of our mother Irene. Irene was born in Vancouver, BC. Most of her upbringing was in Port Alberni, BC, where she met, married, and began raising a family with the love of her life, Ray Marcellus. They moved their young family to Quesnel, BC shortly after their daughters were born, and later had a son. They remained in Quesnel for the rest of their days. Irene was a devoted wife and mother, an absolutely incredible cook, a caretaker to any friend in need, and she loved her pets. She was predeceased by her husband Ray, and she will be remembered fondly by Linda, Bill, Amanda, Sonya, John, Emily, Anna, Donald, Akemi, Makoto, Rei, and many others. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 PM Sunday January 24, 2016 at the Royal Canadian Legion – Branch #94, 262 Kinchant Street in Quesnel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, or the BC Cancer Foundation.
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Genetic technique gets results against cancer By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. government is investing an extra $3 million to expand a program that tailors cancer treatment to the genetic makeup of individual patients. The B.C. Cancer Agency is ramping up its Personalized Onco-Genomics (POG) project after seeing encouraging results, including reversal of some cancers thought to be all but untreatable. Researchers cautioned that the technique isn’t a cure for cancer, but it has been effective in identifying drugs that can reduce a life-threatening condition to a manageable chronic illness. Dr. Janessa Laskin, the cancer specialist in charge of the POG program, said three quarters of the oncologists in B.C. are now participating in the program, selecting and referring patients from all over the province. The technique is “the future of oncology,” and the goal is to keep expanding it until every cancer patient can be assessed, Laskin said. Premier Christy Clark and Health Minister Terry Lake announced the additional funds at the B.C. Cancer Agency in Vancouver Tuesday. Clark said the intent is to increase funding further in the coming years for a program that is attracting international interest and financial support. The agency highlighted patients helped by the technique. A 41-year-old non-smoker, Jennifer Strack described her shock at being diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer 18 months ago. Strack underwent five rounds of conventional chemotherapy with little effect, as tumours grew in her lungs and spread to her liver. The POG program identified one drug that was not effective, but Strack began taking another one that halted the growth and reduced the tumours. Laskin said the genetic testing identifies drug that would otherwise never be considered. Zuri Scrivens was treated at age 33 for breast cancer, and when it reappeared two years later she was enrolled in the POG program. Her cancer went into remission after a diabetes drug was used in combination with a breast cancer drug. Since clinical trials began in 2012, more than 350 patients with 50 different types of cancer have had their genetic material studied in the program. With private donations through the B.C. Cancer Foundation, the new government funds and international grant support, the target for POG is to enrol 2,000 patients in the next five years. For more information on the program, visit its website at www.bccancerfoundation.com/POG Premier Christy Clark listens as Jennifer Strack describes her successful treatment for lung cancer. B.C. government photo
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Quesnel Family Group stronger than ever What began as a reaction to the all-pervasive negativity on the WTFQuesnel Facebook page, the original secret placer looked for positive action and Quesnel Family Group was launched with the goal to bring a smile to a few faces, encourage fun family outings and be a force for positivity. t has been a year since the start of Quesnel Family Group. “My Goal has been achieved, the plan worked!” says the founder and former Secret Placer (SP) of Quesnel Family. Quests conquered, treasures hunted, trivia solved and memories created! It is time for the Secret Placer to rest, relax and reflect upon the amazing 2015. The SP, after a year of hard work, is passing the torch to a group of dedicated volunteers in hopes of watching the group grow even more. What started out with a random treasure hunt has turned into a group of more than 1,200 people. 2015 provided 13 treasure hunts for the members. Treasures that were all anonymously donated by people of Quesnel. To date there have been 32 Quests completed. The way the Quests work, is families are required to do certain tasks or quests together and post a picture on the Facebook page. If the Quest involves a drawing, you can take your drawing to the Visitor’s Centre, where there is a Treasure Chest. It is there you are given a special gold coin. Take this coin to any Certified Businesses to get a Wish Scroll! On this wish scroll, you can write down a special gift that you would like to receive and return it to the Visitor’s Centre. Four month-long Trivia Hunts were also created which is a great way to learn about Quesnel history, all the while keeping the prize in sight. It takes a lot of puzzle solving to be the winner of this contest. The first ever Invention’s Expo invited kids to get creative. A total of 10 kids entered this contest where they all started with a bag filled with the exact same items. They had 30 days to invent something with the
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supplies provided. The day of the Expo, they were required to explain their inventions to the judges. On Halloween, a real life Zombie Apocalypse took place at West Fraser Timber Park. Twelve survivors were chosen in a random draw, to run the gauntlet in the dark to find human hearts, with zombies clawing at them the whole time. The air was filled with fog and screams. This event was thoroughly enjoyed by spectators, contestants and volunteers alike. There were two Wish Come True events that took place last year. A total of 73 Wishes were granted at these medieval events. The children were also awarded special badges they achieved by completing certain Quests. The children are in costume and are walked down a red carpet by a knight to a King. The King then knights the participants with a real sword and each knight pledged to promote positive change, protect the community and Quesnel Family. 2015 had many highlights including taking part in Billy Barker Days and winning the First Place ribbon for Best Children’s Float and the honour of being nominated in the Quesnel Chamber of Commerce Businesses Excellence Awards for the Community Spirit Award. 2015 proved that the group was in need of corporate funding! In order to keep the treasures and wishes going, support from the businesses in our community was necessary. Thank you to Panago, Granville’s, Booster Juice, The West Quesnel Business Association, the Elks Lodge 298, Domino’s and Bliss. Their yearly commitments and funding help keep the group afloat, helping provide treasures, venues and food and drinks at the events. Although, the Quesnel Family group is forced to move forward without the guidance of their tireless leader, the troops are well trained. Their super hero capes are on and the journey of positive change goes on. For more information about the Group, please join the Quesnel Family Group Page on Facebook. Information can be found under the ‘frequently asked questions’ tab. – submitted by secret placer
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Florence Dirkje Henrietta Peterson April 14, 1919 – January 8, 2016
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lison Duddy is pretty well known in this community. Twentyeight years ago she was with her family coming back from Prince George and the vehicle skidded on black ice. Alison suffered a severed back in the lumbar spine. She was 17 at the time. It took the doctors a month to discover the damage which has kept her in a wheelchair all this time. She was in the hospital for three months followed by three months in G.F. Strong for rehabilitation. At the time Alison was living at her parent’s home and in her graduation year. She went to watch her classmates graduate and then just jumped right back into it and completed her Grade 12 the following year. She has remained positive ever since. She says the first five years were the hardest adjustment. She had seen many people during her recovery that were way worse off than she, but the surgeries and complications were hard to bear. Her philosophy is “Where there’s a will there’s a way” and “Life is what you make it.” So she became determined to live a
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normal, active life. Before the accident Alison was an avid golfer but after her recovery she took up curling and it has become her passion. She told me that wheelchair athletes don’t sweep the ice so the game becomes more strategic and skillful. She has done very well in competition in Quesnel and in more advanced competition in other centres. She keeps up with her team locally. Outside of the curling world her friend Lynn Dunkley and she are active in the community and they are distributing brochures to increase awareness about accessible parking. They also hold events with the Disability Inclusion Committee and Duddy is a strong member of the Spinal Cord Injury B.C. Organization. They meet monthly. Other sports Duddy enjoys are archery. She has even done bungee jumping. Her home life is
pleasant and normal for any young woman. She has a male friend but they choose to live separately. Duddy’s other passion is her animals – she loves all animals. She has three dogs – a larger one, middle size and small dog and they get her out for walks. She also has two cats who live together with the dogs and are great entertainers. Snow clearing a problem? Not for Duddy – she owns a quad with a blade and can also get out in the bush trails in the summer. I asked Duddy about children with disabilities included in the school system. She and Dunkley have given talks to the
children at Parkland and Kersley School but she is more often counselling adults who are just newly injured or have Multiple Sclerosis. Her positive attitude about life helps them catch her determined outlook and helps them find ways to do just about everything. Dunkley and I hope to make a video at the Recreation Centre gymnasium to show other people in wheelchairs how to use a special piece of equipment which enables them to stand upright and use it as a treadmill. I am very glad to have made contact with Duddy. Marian Gillard is a community activist and regular Observer contributor.
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Florence passed away on January 8th, 2016 with her children at her side. Florence was born April 14, 1919 in Vancouver BC, where she lived until her parents and siblings traveled north to North Alexandria in February 10, 1933. It was a very cold winters’ day when the young thirteen year old arrived in her city dress. The family rode across the frozen Fraser River by horse and cutter, to her future home in Narcosli Creek. She married Andy Peterson December 13, 1941 and they together raised five children, and her younger brother Jim, as well as other children that had been brought into their home.
As a homemaker she baked many loaves of bread on the old wood stove until the arrival of electric power in the mid 1960’s. She also baked thousands of batches of cookies, which were well known by all the neighborhood children, and could also bake a wonderful apple pie and delicious butter tarts. Flo and Andy sold the farm in the 1970’s, and moved into the West side of Quesnel, and then to her home at Red Bluff. She enjoyed many years of gardening, crocheting, knitting slippers and making cookies for all the visiting children. Flo was predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years Andrew Peterson; her mother Hendrikje Jansen; her father John Miller; her sisters Gwen Felker, Helen Miller and brother Jim Peterson.
Florence is survived by her children Kathie, Elaine, Chris, Art and Lyn; Eight Grandchildren; Eleven Great Grandson’s; One Great Granddaughter; One Great Great Grand Son and many Step Grandchildren; three Sisters in-law Madeline Peterson, Annette Maulding and Doreen Baloga. She also leaves behind several cousins, nieces and nephews. Flo was laid to rest at the Quesnel and District Cemetery, on January 13, 2016, beside her loving husband Andy. Good Bye Mum, You have left your Home by the Fraser, but you will remain Forever in our hearts. For those wishing to Honor Flo’s memory by way of donation may do so to the Variety Club Children’s Charity
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Jeff Dinsdale continues his love for the sport of dog sledding RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Jeff Dinsdale has always had a passion for dog sledding and continues today to show his love for the sport. “I was always really interested in the north but then I saw this dog team and I just fell in love with it,” Dinsdale said. “From there on we just started collecting dogs and I just wanted to learn everything I could about it.” He says there was a number of people that helped him in getting introduced to the sport. “There were key people at certain times that were very influential and that helped me,” Dinsdale said. “At some point I learned enough about them that I took on a different role and became the person that was helping somebody else. I wanted to learn as much as I Jeff Dinsdale unchains one of his dogs as he prepares to hook them up to the sled for a training run. could about it and I still do.” are hoping for more husHe also says a lot of prove themselves over The cost of dogs can ky in the mix. Dinsdale thought is put in when time.” range from getting them says his dogs go through deciding which order Currently, he has seven for free to $10,000 for a training every second day, he positions the dogs, sled dogs that are Eskimo single dog. Dinsdale says which involves aerobic especially when selecting dogs also known as Caonce you start to compete training just the same as a lead dog. nadian Eskimo dogs. He and get in the upper echany athlete or cyclist. He “For leaders they have says that it is not common elon of racing, the cost of says he loves the whole to want to be in the front for mushers to have that dogs increase if you want aspect of the sport being because it’s very stressamount, but due to the to win. outside in the nature and ful for them to have all fact he is phasing out of “Once you get up to an the history that’s involved these dogs behind them,” the sport he’s not interelite level and you want to with it. Dinsdale said. ested in acquiring more be the winner it’s not un“I’m really interested in “They have to feel dogs. common to pay $10,000 local and northern hiscomfortable up there and In the past he has put for a dog,” Dinsdale said. tory, so I’m very interested you can just tell because on clinics about dog sledHe says there are four in the use of sled dogs,” they’re responsive and ding, but the main focus qualities a sled dog must Dinsdale said. they listen.” was the history of the have to be successful. “That’s why the Mail Dinsdale says sled dogs sport. They must have a desire Run is what they call are in their prime when “It’s been more to talk to run, have a good apa living history event the dog is about five or about the history of dog petite, have really good because really what were six- years old and at mushing, not about how feet and have a good coat doing is living the history, two there usually mato be a dog musher,” Dinto protect them from the so that’s a big appeal to ture enough to join the sdale said. elements. me.” team. He says there is an “More just focusing Dinsdale says the best Although, he loves the adjustment period for on the history and old sled dogs are cross mixes sport he says there is dogs that are brought in equipment styles and how and not purebreds. aspects that are hard to from a different sled team, things were made.” “A common cross now deal with. especially if they are adult He admits that dog is a husky and a german “For me it’s having the dogs. sledding is a declining short haired pointer,” Din- stamina to deal with the “It can be pretty painful sport because of a number sdale said. physical demands like with this breed because of reasons, but one is that Although, he says it’s a long hours standing on it’s the hierarchy thing,” it’s such a taxing sport. common cross, the breed runners and dealing with Dinsdale said. “It’s a kind of sport that isn’t a perfect sled dog be- extreme weather condi“Puppies are not the burns out a lot of people,” cause they aren’t great in tions,” Dinsdale said. same because they can Dinsdale said. cold weather, so mushers
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“It requires a tremendous amount of dedication.” He says although it’s not drawing as much interest as it has in the
past, events like the Mail Run help show people the history that is involved in dog sledding, which allows people to relive the history of this great sport.
Jeff Dinsdale prepares a harness for the dog.
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THE CRA now has A DUTY OF CARE and is ACCOUNTABLE to CANADIAN TAX PAYERS.
Plumbing FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.
Merchandise for Sale
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LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
Merchandise for Sale
Misc. for Sale REFORESTATION NURSERY Seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and pine from $0.99/ tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-8733846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397. Make money and save money with your own bandmill. Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info and DVD: www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT
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Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-778-281-0030 Local
Misc. for Sale Williams Wall Furnace 65 MBTU Natural Gas, freight damaged...was $1,800 NOW $650. West Central Pipe (250)992-9205
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Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities
Trades, Technical FULL-TIME LICENSED Autobody Technician required immediately by busy Import dealership in the sunny Okanagan. Candidate must hold a valid Autobody ticket. This is a full time, permanent position. Includes benefits and an aggressive wage package. Resumes to Bodyshop Manager: bodyshop@hilltopsubaru.com http://www.hilltopsubaru.com/ employment-opportunities.htm
The Quesnel School District is currently seeking applications for casual Secretaries. Additionally, the district is seeking Student Supervisors for Red Bluff Elementary, Carson Elementary, Lakeview Elementary, Kersley Elementary and Correlieu Secondary Schools. Casual Employment Opportunities: o Casual Secretaries - Grade 12 graduation, successful completion of an Office Administration one year academic program (Certification), Accounting 11 or equivalent. Recent relevant experience would be an asset. Skill testing may be required.
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o Casual Student Supervisor – Grade 12 graduation; ability to develop positive, supportive relationships with students and staff, work independently, interest in and an understanding of children/youth and basic first aid are desirable assets. Please drop your applications off at either the School District Office or your neighbourhood school. 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). Applications are to be submitted to the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2016: 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.
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
Education/Trade Schools
WORK READY FOR YOUTH PROGRAM Who can participate? Youth between the ages of 15 and 29 ~ not attending school ~ not employed ~ not on EI Details: 12 weeks of training and 12 weeks job placement with wage subsidy
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What do you get? • Experience • Job search skills, job readiness, work place literacy and numeracy • An introduction to trades at the College of New Caledonia • Work place safety training, career assessments, essential skills • Plus tickets - Food Safe, First Aid, WHMIS and World Host Next Course to Start February 1, 2016 Make 2016 YOUR year to SHINE! Apply today by dropping off a cover letter telling us about yourself and why you think this program is a good fit for you. Call or visit WorkBC for more information. Tel: 250.992.7691 #100-488 McLean St
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Homes for Rent
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1 & 2 bedroom units available in North Quesnel. Newly renovated. Close to all downtown amenities. 250.925.0540.
2 bdrm ground level suite,w/d hook-up, n/p, $625/mo & 5 bdrm house w/d hook-up, n/p. call 250-992-7929.
PLACER LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Molson Minerals Ltd., address Suite 118,1250 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC V7A 5K3, free miner certificate client number 279546, has applied to the Chief Gold Commissioner for the Province of British Columbia, for a placer lease identified by the placer titles listed below. The following placer claims are subject to the placer lease application: t Title Numbers 595672, 706299, 1035804,1039174 and 1039270 Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 13 Day of January, 2016
WILKINSON APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites. Adult Oriented, No Pets. References Required. Call (250)992-8949
Commercial/ Industrial
Become a GREEN SHOPPER!
740 s/f Ground Level Corner Unit, lots of natural light, central location, excellent exposure. $925/mo. + GST. Call Terri (250)992-7202.
Duplex / 4 Plex 1 Bdrm duplex or small 1 Bdrm house, in quiet area. Laundry facilities available, n/s, n/p. Ref.’s & deposit req’d. Adult oriented. $575/mo. + utilities. Call (250)992-5233
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Office/Retail Office Space avail @ Fraserview Medical Building next to hospital. Suitable for professional offices: medical, legal, accounting and other consulting businesses. Please call Ideal Properties(250)992-5992
Townhouses
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WQ 3Bdrm. Townhouse, 1 1/2 bath & 5Bdrm house 2 1/2 bath, No Pets, + Utilities, call (250)983-9813
Cars - Domestic
Cars - Domestic
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Medical Services
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in the classifieds!
• Allergy Testing • Circumcisions • Vasectomies
Cars - Domestic
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Dr. Pieter Slabbert Inc. Fraserview Medical Associates Suite 32. 665 Front St. (250) 992 3636
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Canadian Hockey Association
MINOR HOCKEY WEEK January 17th - 24th, 2016
2015 – 2016 Quesnel Referees
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Timbits - Blue
Timbits - Black
Timbits - Red
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Timbits – Green
a proud community sponsor 250-992-2205
1426 Two Mile Flat
Dodge Caravan - Blue
P. SCHECK INDUSTRIAL ELECTRIC LTD.
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205 A Lear Road Hwy. 97N
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COMPLETE HEALTH IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM In as little as 30 days CHIP can ✔ Normalize blood pressure ✔ Lower cholesterol
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Dodge Caravan - Red
Dodge Caravan - Green
Dodge Caravan - Black
McDonald’s / Unifor Local 115 – Black
McDonalds - Red
McDonald’s/West Fraser Mill – Green
Residential Commercial Industrial
Giving back to our community. 1275 Hwy 97 N. 250-992-7091 Open: Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm • Sat. 9am - Noon
THE ALL NEW
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Sky-Hi Scaffolding – Atom Selects
Inwood Trucking Ltd – Blue
West Fraser Mills – Green
Integris – Red
Active Rent-All – Peewee Rep
Dunkley Lumber – Black
Eagle Building Supplies Ltd. “YOUR DOWNTOWN BUILDING SUPPLIES CENTRE”
“Proud supporter of our community” 172 Reid St
250-992-8877
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1 Minute Muffler – Red
West Fraser Mills – Blue
Canadian Tire – Bantam Rep
AAA Photography – Red
Remax Quesnel Realty – Yellow
West Fraser Mills – Black
YELLOWHEAD DRYWALL Division of 497735 B.C. Ltd.
135 Keis Ave Quesnel Ph: 250-992-9205 Fax: 250-992-2955 www.westcentralpipe.ca on Two Mile Flat
Interior Finishing 250-747-1882
HELPING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS
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Cariboo Pulp & Paper – Green
Cariboo Ford – Blue
McDonald’s – Midget Rep
Supporting our community
ARROW TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS INC.
M E C H A N I C A L Heating • Plumbing • Fabrication Air Conditioning • Refrigeration Water Treatment
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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the lease of a 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA), and purchase or finance of a 2015 Sierra 1500 Double/Crew Cab and Sierra 2500HD. License, insurance, registration, administration fees, dealer fees, PPSA and taxes not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers, and are subject to change without notice. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in BC GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only. Dealer order or trade may be required. †† Lease based on a purchase price of $31,010, including $670 Loyalty Cash (tax exclusive) and $500 lease cash for a new eligible 2016 Terrain SLE-1 AWD (3SA). Bi-weekly payment is $182 for 48 months at 0.9% APR, on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. $0 down payment and a $0 security deposit is required. Payment may vary depending on down payment or trade. Total obligation is $18,912, plus applicable taxes. Option to purchase at lease end is $12,886. Price and total obligation exclude license, insurance, registration, taxes and optional equipment. Other lease options are available. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited-time offer, which may not be combined with other offers. See your dealer for conditions and details. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. * Offer valid to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial and accept delivery between January 5 and February 1, 2016, of a new or demonstrator 2016 model year GMC model excluding Canyon 2SA. General Motors of Canada will pay two biweekly lease payments as defined on the lease agreement (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first two biweekly payments, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. PPSA/RDPRM is not due. Consumer may be required to pay dealer fees. Insurance, license and applicable taxes not included. Additional conditions and limitations apply. GM reserves the right to modify or terminate this offer at any time without prior notice. See dealer for details. ^ Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between January 5 and February 1, 2016. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA / Crew Cab 2WD 1SA and Sierra HD’s 1SA 2WD with gas engine. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $45,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $535.71 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $45,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight, air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA/movable property registry fees, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GM Canada may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. † $12,000 is a combined total credit consisting of $1,000 Loyalty Cash (tax inclusive) and a $11,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for a 2015 Sierra HD gas models (excluding 1SA 4x2), which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $11,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ‡ $10,380 is a combined total credit consisting of a $3,000 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) $5,195 Cash Credit (tax exclusive) available on 2015 GMC Sierra Double Cab 1SA 4WD models, $1,000 Owner Cash (tax inclusive), $750 manufacturer-to-dealer Elevation Package Discount Credit (tax exclusive) for 2015 Sierra 1SA Elevation Edition with 5.3L Engine and a $435 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on any 2015 GMC Sierra Elevation Double Cab AWD with a 5.3L engine, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $5,630 credit, which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model. ¥ Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2015 Sierra or 2016 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between January 5 and February 1, 2016. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on eligible GMC vehicles (except Canyon 2SA, Sierra 1500 and HD); $1,000 credit available on all 2015 and 2016 GMC Sierra models. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice.
Call Fraser River Chevrolet Buick GMC at 250-992-5515, or visit us at 340 Carson Avenue, Quesnel. [License #10901]
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