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Quesnel and Northern Health after working for Interior Health for eight years. • Shawna Glassel is originally from Kamloops, B.C. and has come to Burns Lake as a recent grad of the University of Victoria. • Kristan Ellis-MacDonald is a recent grad of Athabasca University and has moved from Halifax, Nova Scotia to practice in Chetwynd. • Katherina Choka has returned to Canada to work in Northwest B.C. after gaining 17 years of experience as a nurse practitioner in the United States. • Michael Tantongco recently completed his nurse practitioner studies at the University of Victoria and has brought his background in pediatric oncology to Fort St. John. • Virginia Davis recently completed her master’s program through University of Northern British Columbia and has moved back to Fort St. John to
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Through a variety of initiatives Northern Health has recruited seven additional nurses, one stationed at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital. Strong partnerships between Northern Health, Ministry of Health, First Nations Health Authority, municipal governments and communities across northern B.C. led to the recruitment of seven new nurse practitioners. “Nurse practitioners work in both independent and collaborative practice roles in B.C., providing valuable support to health care services,” Health Minister Terry Lake said. “The addition of seven nurse practitioners to communities throughout northern B.C. complements existing health care services and helps improve access for residents.” The new nurse practitioners have started settling into their positions. They are: • Barb Nielsen has returned to
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work as a nurse practitioner. • Lisa Creelman worked as a registered nurse for nine years prior to completing her master of science in nursing from the University of Northern British Columbia and moving from Chilliwack to Mackenzie to work as a nurse practitioner. The Nurse Practitioner for British Columbia program introduced by the Ministry of Health has played an important role in assisting with the recruitment of these seven new nurse practitioner positions to communities throughout northern B.C. “Nurse practitioners are valuable members of the healthcare team that have been serving northern B.C. for more than a decade,” Helen Bourque, lead of nurse practitioners at Northern Health, said. “The additional nurse practitioners joining northern communities will help us to further enhance primary care resources
and delivery of service to the public.” Nurse practitioners are registered nurses with a graduate level nursing degree in advanced practice. Legislation that enables them to work in British Columbia was passed in 2005. All 21 full-time, four part-time and five casual nurse practitioners who currently work in the health authority provide primary care. Nurse practitioners can serve as a primary health care provider and refer patients to physicians and specialists when appropriate. They are qualified to see patients for acute issues like a cold or injury, follow patients with chronic health issues like diabetes or high blood pressure, provide prenatal care, do checkups and physical exams and prescribe medications. For more information on nurse practitioners, see www.bcnpa. org or www.crnbc.ca.
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Gunshot victim in serious condition in Vancouver At approximately 9:46 p.m. Jan. 31, Quesnel RCMP members responded to a complaint of shots fired on the Red Bluff Reserve. Members located a 38-yearold female suffering from a gunshot wound. A 48-year-old male was located nearby and taken into custody. The female has since been transferred to hospital in Vancouver where she remains in serious condition. The investigation is continuing and the RCMP are asking anybody with information about this incident to contact them at (250)992-9211 or if the wish to remain anonymous to call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477).
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CITY COUNCIL NEWS Actively Working on Multiple Fronts It’s interesting to me that some people respond to individual initiatives Council is working on with “surely there are more important things to do than that.” It happened with our smoke-free public spaces bylaw, in relation to the work we’re doing to protect property values by exploring a ban on shipping containers in residential neighborhoods, and we’re getting similar sentiments with respect to our intent to build a new public works facility to replace the decrepit one sitting on the Quesnel river floodplain. I get a little frustrated with this kind of response because Council is actively working on multiple initiatives with great success. Since we were sworn in on December 1, 2014 we’ve accomplished much on many fronts: • Our fiscal discipline resulted in a 10% overall reduction in the City’s operating costs with minimal service disruptions and job losses. • We’ve begun to address the City’s infrastructure deficit and can now make investments in our roads, sidewalks, water and sewer systems, and our parks and playgrounds with or without federal and provincial contributions (although we will be actively seeking those contributions).
Two vehicle incident A two vehicle incident on the corner of Kube and Maple Drive saw one person taken to GR Baker for observation.
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MP Doherty introduces bill Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament for Cariboo-Prince George, stood up in the House of Commons last week to table his Private Members Bill which seeks to put in place a national framework on post-traumatic stress disorder. “Over the last year, I have had the opportunity to listen first hand to the heartbreaking and heroic stories shared with me by first responders, firefighters, military personnel, corrections officers and members of the RCMP,” he said. A study from the University of British Columbia found that emergency personnel experience post-traumatic stress at twice the rate of the average population. In Canada, it is estimated that up to 10 per cent of war zone veterans will go on to experience posttraumatic stress disorder. “It is my sincere hope that through the development of a national framework, the brave men and women who are our silent sentinels know that they are not alone,” Doherty said. “These individuals fight to protect our nation on a daily basis, and I would like them to know that there is someone fighting for you.”
Environmental Assessment of the Blackwater Gold Project Public Comment Period January 20 - February 19 New Gold Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of an open pit gold and silver mine located approximately 160 kilometres southwest of Prince George and 110 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof, British Columbia. The proposed Blackwater Gold Project is currently undergoing a provincial and federal Environmental Assessment. The public is invited to review and ask questions about the Blackwater Gold Project Environmental Assessment Application. Public comments are due by February 19.
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• We have plans in place to leverage provincial dollars to expand and improve our trails system and commuter walking and cycling options. We will also be conducting a review of our entire transit system this year. • We’re making significant accessibility improvements throughout the City and have obtained funding to help our businesses improve accessibility both into and inside their retail spaces.
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• We worked proactively with Northern Health to recruit more doctors than will be leaving town and have positioned Quesnel as a preferred place to practice for health professionals.
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• We’re actively working on a plan to create an accessible community space in our downtown core that will have a public washroom. • We’ve passed multiple bylaws that will enable us to promote Quesnel as an active, healthy, and progressive place to live and invest in and we’re now engaged in the process of re-branding our community. • We’ve addressed long-standing concerns from our industrial ratepayers that will create a positive investment climate for them while making Quesnel more attractive for new investment. • We’re changing our purchasing policy to ensure your tax dollars stay local as much as possible, especially with some of the large investments we will be making over the next few years. This will give a direct boost to our local economy during this challenging time by supporting our local contractors and directly creating job opportunities for residents. • Council is taking the lead on housing too, for both market and affordable housing. We will be meeting with developers and housing advocates to develop a new strategic plan for housing that will see the City provide direct incentives to attract investment for the kind of housing we need. Some of the issues people want Council to focus on (school closures, lack of mental health and addictions services, the need for more seniors’ social supports, Highway 97 bypass, etc.) are simply not within the bounds of local government to tackle directly. However, where appropriate, we’re also trying to provide some leadership and advocacy to get these issues addressed too. Please know that you have a proactive Council that is working on multiple fronts; but, email me directly if you still feel we’re not on top of your particular issue or concern.
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The Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) plans to zero in on the most promising opportunities for economic development across the Cariboo-Chilcotin region following a productive meeting in Williams Lake on Monday with chief administrative and economic development officers representing municipalities, regional districts, First Nations and economic development corporations. “CCCBAC started 2016 under a new strategic direction,” mayor and CCBAC chair Bob Simpson said. “We’ve asked how we can bring a sharper focus to our future investments – and communities have all stepped up to help identify and prioritize economic development opportunities for the north, central and south Cariboo areas.” The Jan. 25 meeting was a chance for economic development officers to share current plans,
strategies and successes, discuss opportunities to collaborate, and say how CCBAC might help communities attract investment, increase economic diversification and create jobs in the region. Participants voiced support for building stronger communityto-community ties on economic development, such as between local governments and First Nations. They discussed ways of working together better and possible areas for fresh investment, including new regional strategies on economic development, marketing, food security and worker recruitment and retention; a central service focused on labour market information and work opportunities; annual reports on regional economic development activities; and a regional economic development forum. “We’re glad so many
people took the time to connect on the big picture,” Larry Stranberg, chair of the Williams Lake Economic Development Corporation, said. “Everyone is busy with local priorities, yet there is often value in working with neighbouring communities to leverage investment opportunities.” “It’s been important for CCBAC to reach out to First Nation governments and local governments in the Cariboo Chilcotin,” said Councilor Frank Boucher of Ltako Dene First Nation who serves on the CCBAC board. “It’s a way to bring everyone up to speed quickly, build relationships and look for points of collaboration.” To encourage collaboration, CCBAC will now consider providing financial assistance to support sub-regional tables in 2016 that target economic development priorities for the north, central and south Cariboo. Each table will be led by
local governments and First Nations, and will invite input from small business, forestry, mining, agriculture, tourism, technology, manufacturing, advanced education and other sectors. Simpson said that CCBAC will give weight to the recommendations of the sub-regional tables when setting criteria for future grants and project funding. CCBAC will also cooperate with other funding bodies, such as the Northern Development Initiative Trust and Rural Advisory Council. Attending the Jan. 25 meeting were the Cariboo Regional District, Village of Clinton, High Bar First Nation, Lhtako Dene, Northern Development Initiative Trust, District of 100 Mile House, City of Quesnel, T’exelc/ Williams Lake Indian Band, Tl’etinqox/Anaham First Nation, Tsilhqot’in National Government, District of Wells, City
of Williams Lake, Williams Lake Economic Development Corporation, Xeni Gwet’in First Nation and Province of BC (Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Skills Training).
About CCBAC The Cariboo-Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition (CCBAC) funds a wide range of economic development projects aimed at mitigating the negative impacts of the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) epidemic on forestry-dependent areas of the Cariboo-Chilcotin, including municipalities, First Nations communities and unincorporated areas. Founded in 2005, CCBAC and two other beetle action coalitions that serve Interior communities are funded by the Province of British Columbia. The Fraser Basin Council provides secretariat support. Learn more at c-cbac.com.
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Feds tack on more pipeline consultations JEFF NAGEL Black Press The federal government is ordering extra consultations with first nations and other communities separate from the work of the National Energy Board as part of its prescription to rebuild public confidence in the pipeline approval process. It doesn’t halt the NEB hearings underway on Kinder Morgan’s proposed Trans Mountain oil pipeline twinning, nor does it delay the NEB’s deadline to deliver a recommendation to cabinet by May. But the federal government has given itself seven months instead of the legislated deadline of three to make a final decision on Trans Mountain – that must now happen by December instead of August. The government had previously said it wouldn’t force proponents like Kinder Morgan to restart the approval process all over again. A separate ministerial representative will be appointed to directly consult communities, including first nations, during the extension period and report back to Natural Resources Minister Jim Carr. Funding will be providefor 5d for first nations to participate. Direct and upstream greenhouse gas emissions linked to the projects will now be assessed, but not the downstream emissions when FEBRUARY SPECIAL
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The new rules, billed as a transition step ahead of new legislation to reform the NEB, will apply not just to new pipelines but to all federally reviewed projects, such as mines and port expansions. Also affected are proposed liquefied natural gas plants under federal review, including the Pacific Northwest LNG project at Prince Rupert and the Woodfibre LNG proposal near Squamish, both in late stages of review. Carr said the process won’t satisfy polarized critics who believe projects should be built either immediately or never, but will improve cabinet’s ability to render a decision. “There are all kinds of Canadians who want to be satisfied that the process that led to a decision was a good one, a fair one and they had their say.” The Wilderness Committee criticized the government’s failure to include downstream carbon emissions that make up the bulk of the climate impacts of new pipelines. “A true climate test would leave regulators with no choice but to reject these projects,” campaigner Peter McCartney said. “Tacking on some window dressing doesn’t make these projects any less of a climate catastrophe.” Kinder Morgan Canada president Ian Anderson said he’s concerned pipeline construction may be delayed, but agreed public confidence in the process is crucial.
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Heart Month A happy you can mean a healthier heart W
e have known for a long time that negative feelings like depression, anxiety and anger increase the risk of heart disease, but now researchers say the opposite may also be true: happiness seems to protect the heart. The reason? Happy people take better care of their health. They may sleep better, eat better, exercise more and are less likely to smoke. They may also produce more “good” chemicals in their systems and fewer stress hormones. In a recent study, researchers tracked more than 1,000 patients with coronary artery disease, which can contribute to congestive heart failure (CHF). Psychological wellbeing was assessed by asking participants, both at the start of the study and five years later, to rate the extent that they had felt 10 positive
emotions, like “interested,” “proud,” “enthusiastic” and “inspired.” Researchers from the Centre for Healthy Aging at Penn State University report that higher levels of positive emotions were found to be associated with less smoking, greater physical activity, better sleep quality and better adherence to medications. They note that people with a greater sense of positive well-being may be more motivated to maintain healthy behaviours and better able to adjust their health goals and cope with stress and setbacks. The study indicates that people who already have heart disease may also benefit from maintaining positive emotions. Strategies that help to sustain or enhance positive feelings can help promote better health behaviours. – newscanada
Cut the trans fats but don’t forget to increase the good fats
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ou may be cutting back on the bacon and fast food, but you should make sure you’re also adding nuts, fish and sources of healthy fats into your diet, scientists say. In a global study, American researchers say they’ve – for the first time – measured the negative effects of not eating enough healthy fats on the human heart. Turns out, it’s just as bad for you as indulging in too much saturated fat. “Worldwide, policymakers are focused on reducing saturated fats,” Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, senior investigator and Tufts University professor, said. “Yet we found there would be a much bigger impact on heart disease deaths if the priority was to increase the consumption of polyunsaturated fats as a replacement for saturated fats and refined carbohydrates.” The findings are based on the diet information of about 3.8 billion people from 186 countries. The research pulled data from longitudinal studies that followed study participants over the span of decades. Turns out, nearly 712,000 heart disease-related deaths were tied to patients not eating enough omega-6 polyunsaturated fats, such as healthy vegetable oils. That’s about 10.3 per cent
of total global heart disease deaths. But only about 250,000 deaths linked to heart disease were caused by excess consumption of saturated fats and refined carbohydrates. That’s only 3.6 per cent of global heart disease deaths during the same time frame. Saturated fats include processed meats, high-fat dairy and cheese products, palm and coconut oils. The healthy fats the researchers are pointing to include fatty fish packed with brain-nourishing omega vitamins, such as salmon, trout, mackerel,
sardines, and herring, according to Carol Dombrow, who’s been a registered dietitian with the Heart and Stroke Foundation for almost 25 years. Healthy oils, such as soybean, olive and canola and walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds are also great sources of polyunsaturated fats. “Canadians need to look at both the quantity and the quality of the fat they consume,” Dombrow said. “There are still a lot of unknowns in terms of saturated fats. It makes sense to watch the amount you’re eating.”
Trans fat – found in deep fried foods, frozen foods and packaged products – was to blame for 7.7 per cent of heart disease deaths, too. That’s 537,200 deaths. It’s made when a liquid vegetable oil is changed into a solid fat. It’s usually added to processed goods to make them tastier and helps keep the food stay fresh longer. Health officials in the Western world have cracked down on food manufacturers using trans fat in their products. While trans fat-related deaths decreased in Canada and the U.S., the researchers note that it’s causing a pandemic of obesity and heart disease in the developing world. It’s seeped into India and the Middle East, for example, because it’s inexpensive and easy to use in the home and by street vendors. Cultural differences in diet also played a part: Countries, such as Russia, Germany and Egypt had the highest rates of heart disease-related deaths due to too little healthy fats. “These findings should be of great interest to both the public and policymakers around the world, helping countries to set their nutrition priorities to combat the global epidemic of heart disease,” Mozaffarian said.
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ecent health care discussions between provincial and federal health ministers highlight a common lament: How to do more with less. Current health care spending in B.C. consumes more than 40 cents of every government dollar spent. And that amount is expected to climb as our population ages. Controlling those costs is not a new priority. In fact, some might suggest it has become a preoccupation with health care administrators. Instead of delivering the best care possible, they look for the best value. Sometimes the two are complementary, sometimes they are not. There’s little doubt the“Home is Best” initiative offers a little of both. The program is aimed at helping people get on their feet and into their homes sooner by providing care and support inside and outside the traditional hospital setting. That encourages independence, and if done properly, promotes better health. But it also frees resources that could be better spent elsewhere. The potential savings have long been identified. It costs roughly $1,200 a day for an acute care bed in a B.C. hospital. Other programs have tried to unclog a system that too often sees patients occupying expensive beds while there are cheaper options elsewhere. But while it is important to be fiscally responsible, health care in Canada is about more than the bottom line. If we are to save money by moving people back into the community, it is critical that adequate resources be in place to support them. A recent report by the B.C.’s seniors advocate suggests there’s still work to be done. Isobel Mackenzie argues the increase in home care support hours is not keeping pace with the demand. That is troubling news. Several decades ago governments made the admirable decision to close large mental health institutions and move to a more community-centred approach. Unfortunately the enthusiasm for the closure of those facilities wasn’t matched by a commitment to provide local support. Consequently we failed – and continue to fail – some of our most vulnerable citizens. Finding efficiencies within our health care system is a worthy goal. But not if those savings come at the expense of the very people the system is there to help. –BP
Urban drug ghettos aren’t working C
ommunities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes. Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. They worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C. Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing. It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site
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B.C. Views since 2013. In Maple Ridge, a “low barrier harm reduction” shelter was opened last fall in response to a growing tent camp and accompanying drug dealing, prostitution and petty crime. One resident noted bitterly that a mayor’s task force had identified 42 unsheltered homeless people, then found places for 77 from the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a new shelter. “How exactly does one house 157 out of 42?” she asked. Victoria’s camping population has gathered in an Occupy-style squat on provincial land next to the courthouse, after years of uncontrolled camping in Beacon Hill and other city parks. The city opened a shelter in a vacant Boys and Girls Club gym, complete with
and a cop assigned to each one in an effort to contain the chaos inside. Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment. Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.” The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka. It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress. ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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new indoor tents. By the time that was full, the courthouse camp was bigger than ever, with some occupants describing how they came to town for the opportunity. One said Vancouver Police gave her a bus ticket to Victoria. The latest plan by a local agency that runs Victoria shelters is to convert an old, empty seniors’ care home into a 101-bed permanent housing facility. This would also be “low barrier,” a euphemism for allowing drug and alcohol consumption in the rooms. The city has come up with around $1 million for this project, in a residential area next to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and run it. This would presumably come from B.C. taxpayers via our social housing czar, deputy premier Rich Coleman. Coleman pioneered this “housing first” experiment in 2007, buying up 13 century-old “single-room occupancy” hotels in Vancouver’s notorious Downtown Eastside. These crumbling bedbug habitats were bought and renovated for a staggering $143 million, plus a 15-year maintenance commitment
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t is a strange time we live in and in my somewhat objective viewpoint, nothing will ever be the same again. In the first place I think we need another Lawrence of Arabia to set matters straight in North Africa. It is downright weird that Muslims are fighting each other in the name of Allah and on top of it, spread their misery all over the world. Personally I had nothing to do with Allah, but recently he has been on the news a bit and I think his hand book is not explicit enough. It is the same with the Christian hand book because Christians have been fighting each other since the middle ages and until fairly recently in Ireland. Since the end of World War II, the Jews are still looking for Nazi criminals. After seventy years one would think that this is now history and leave it buried in time. The Jews have also been fighting with their neighbours for at least fifty years and they too have the same God as the other two religions. It must be that the Father. Son and Holy Ghost have different opinions. A guy I know “Arthur Topham” went to court because he quoted or repeated or said something that upset the Jewish community. Arthur’s wife is Jewish, so figure it out. Again in my somewhat objective viewpoint, there is a commonality in these three religions because all three are based on the God of Abraham and I am reluctant to say all three religions have a fanatical side to them and all three have a strong war like attitude. My wish is that all three religions get together and talk things out. It would be a boon to world peace if they begin with Abraham and find out what went so wrong after that bible story. Most likely that will not happen because all of them are stuck in some kind of historic mud. If all this is not enough, there is a weirdo in North Korea who is playing with the fabrication of a atomic H bomb. He has an army of marionettes who when marching lift their legs up to the level of their underwear. It is simply amazing, but totally useless in a war. I am starting to think that a candidate for the US Presidency, Mr. Trump has taken lessons from this North Korean weirdo. Again it is my somewhat unbiased opinion that both men are shrewd, but unfortunately have the intelligence of a door knob. Nobody knows what will happen when any of these two clowns are successful in their quest. I think we are very lucky to live in this country and yes there are things wrong, but we can vote and I believe that perfection does only exists in abstract terms. So, for all these reasons I think nothing will ever be the same again. Bert de Vink’s a long-time Quesnel resident and Observer contributor.
Super garage sale Members of the Lions Club serve up snacks during the annual garage sale at Maple Park Mall. For more photos see Friday’s Observer.
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Gallery of Honour Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Three inductees take their place among Quesnel’s arts elite ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter Quesnel and District Community Arts Council’s Gallery of Honour inducts new inductees every two years and this year, three recipients have been selected. There are three categories for nominations – adult, youth and posthumous. Betsy Van Halderen will be inducted in the adult category and Shirley Cotter and Murray Boal in the posthumous category on Feb. 5 at a special ceremony in conjunction with the opening of the Quesnel Art Gallery’s February show, Art from the Heart.
Betsy Van Halderen Betsy has been an active member of the community since she moved to the Quesnel area in 1975. As an educator Betsy has always incorporated music as not only an important element but also as a useful tool to help the learning process. Her tape of French songs was picked up by the B.C. Teachers Federation as a learning aid for French teachers and is still in use today. She also composed music to help her students learn math.
As a world traveler, Betsy’s guitar was her constant companion and she learned firsthand music is a common language. Where Betsy goes, music follows. Her musical accomplishments include guitar, fiddle and recently ukulele which she parlayed into a group that has begun
performing in the community. Over the years she has been involved as a Highland-Scottish dancer, music director and has supported and arranged musical workshops. Betsy is also a strong advocate of Quesnel Live Arts Society. She provided leadership, guidance and encouragement in directing the Sweet Harmony music group and is a founding member of the newly formed QCity choir. Betsy gives freely of her talent, energy and knowledge and has a unique way of bringing excellent music to the entire community, often raising thousands of dollars for local causes. This amazing woman continues to contribute to the community volunteering in a significant way to Skyfest, continuing to educate and share music through visits to schools with her fiddle.
Her pottery was distinctive, function and primarily stoneware, her glazes were made from local clay and/or wood ash, producing interesting effects. Her wood fired pieces were her trademark.
musically many of the subtle beauties of the region that he now called home. As a singer/songwriter, Murray mastered the art of story telling and the subjects of his musical yarns were varied and many. The mosaics he created came from his passion for life, his love of the earth and the people that he encountered along his path. He possessed a gift that enabled him to weave his inspired words together with a musical fabric that still leaves an acutely clear visual and emotional impression on the listeners. An obvious love of the regions he lived within, B.C. shines through and gives one a glimpse of the richness of our province’s history both past and present. With eloquent and carefully chosen detail, his music documents an important time in the history of the Cariboo and leaves us and future generations a rich artistic legacy.
Shirley Cotter We know people for different reasons. Shirley was known for her pottery, however she was also a beloved wife, sister, daughter, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Some knew her when she packed parachutes and riveted warbirds at YVR during the Second World War and some had no knowledge of this talented women before she and husband Chester moved to the Cariboo in 1966. Few knew she began her artistic career as a painter, switching to pottery after taking a few workshops. It became her passion. But everyone knew Shirley was someone who got things done, whose creative ideas brought many vague plans to reality. As early as 1976 she was president of the Quesnel Arts Society, then program convenor in 1979. Shirley, along with Cathy Walsh, were instrumental in fundraising to purchase a grand piano for Quesnel in the early 1980s. As she mastered her pottery skills, Shirley began to teach others and instill a love for the art form in many a fledgling potter. She contributed to ensuring the referendum on the proposed Recreation Centre included an arts centre as well. With the success of the referendum, Quesnel once again had a gallery and gift shop (the old home for the gallery was torn down to make way for the Seniors’ Centre.) Shirley sat on the Gallery Committee for many years. She was a volunteer sitter, helped with gallery openings, sat on the Artists in the Gardens committee and even found time to make a few pots to sell in the gift shop.
Turning her hand to philanthropic matters, Shirley was co-ordinator, along with fellow potter Pat Wahlstrom, in the Empty Bowls project which was a fundraiser for the local food bank and soup kitchen. Not limited to pottery, she also was instrumental in helping establish the Quesnel Ladies Barbershop which became Sweet Harmony. Shirley participated in and contributed to many artistic and cultural events over the years in Quesnel. She also generously opened her home to visiting pottery instructors and musical directors when asked.
Murray Boal Following his dreams, Murray came to the Cariboo in the mid-70s and to Quesnel in 1979. He quickly fell in love with the place – with its natural beauty, its rich history and its strong sense of community, the seed was planted and now roots were taking hold. With his partner Janet Allen, Murray nurtured a family and a large and diverse group of friends. With a deep respect for the land, he helped cultivate a successful organic agricultural enterprise at Dragon Mountain Farm, on the benches of the Quesnel River near Gravell Ferry. One of the defining characteristics of Murray has always been his strong sense of place (his connection to place), which, coupled with his lifestyle anchored so closely to the earth and a keep and artistic eye, allowed him to capture
Murray professionally recorded five full music albums and produced three music videos. His music received international airplay, earned him festival and concert invitations and his music has been used in documentary film scores. There was hardly a community event when Murray didn’t perform and he supported many causes through his performances. Murray could very likely have gone much further in the Canadian music industry, however, he was also deeply committed to his family and developing a pioneering organic farm and promoting local sustainable agriculture. The community is culturally richer because of Murray Boal and he is missed by many.
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Writer’s workshop For the past five years, Books and Company in Prince George has offered a writers workshop to those interested in improving their writing skills. Local awardwinning author Ed Zaruk has been involved with the presentation of these workshops for the past four years. This year, with the adding of a Books and Company outlet in Quesnel, Zaruk will also present a writers workshop here. The Quesnel event is Feb. 6, 1 – 4 p.m. in the upstairs reading room at Books and Company on Reid Street. Billed as interactive workshops, attendees are encouraged to bring a pencil and note book. There are three sessions including point of view; active versus passive voice (show don’t tell); and a section called Mistakes I’ve Made Along the Way. There is a $20 charge per session. Also on hand to lend her expertise is local author Lin Weich. These workshops have proven very popular so to assure a spot, register early at the front counter in Quesnel’s Books and Company book store.
Literacy Day
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Quesnel Literacy Society held their Literacy Day event at the Quesnel and District Museum and Archives Jan. 27. Families came out to enjoy stories, crafts and an alphabet dig. One such participant Edward, is working on his archeology techniques – sifting through sand for letters.
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NORTH CARIBOO GYMKHANA SOCIETY is offering free introductory horse care and riding lessons to five children under 15 years of age. Preference will be given to children with aboriginal roots or are visible minorities. Interested parties should send their contact information to dmverge@msn. com or phone Lindsay Brunt-Strang at 250-747-2778.
GETTING TO KNOW DEMENTIA WORKSHOP presented by Alzheimer Society of B.C. Feb. 15, 6 – 8 p.m. at Seniors’ Centre, cost by donations, call to register, 1-866564-7533 or email, lranes@alzheimerbc. org, pre-registration is required, deadline is Feb. 10.
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But the hour comes and now is when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth. God is a spirit and they must worship him in spirit and in truth. Please join us.
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UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA, COMMUNICATION AND BEHAVIOUR WORKSHOP presented by Alzheimer Society of B.C. Feb. 16, 10 a.m. – noon and 1 – 3 p.m. in G.R. Baker Hospital upper boardroom, cost by donation. Pre-registration is required, deadline is Feb. 10, call to regis-
ter 1-866-564-7533 or email: ljones@ alzheimerbc.org.
WEDNESDAY KERSLEY COMMUNITY HOSTING A PUBLIC MEETING RE: CLOSING OF KERSLEY SCHOOL. With MLA Coralee Oakes in attendance, tonight, Feb. 3 Kersley Community hall, 7 p.m. SOUTH HILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Dragon Lake school library. CARIBOO CHILCOTIN COAST INVASIVE PLANT COMMITTEE hosting annual Regional Strategic Planning
session Feb. 24 at CRD office in Williams Lake at 9:30 a.m. Open to the public and is encourage to attend. Visit www.cccipc.ca for more information. RSVP for lunch by Feb. 19 to info@ cccipc.ca or call 250855-WEED (9333).
THURSDAY QUESNEL FILM CLUB PRESENTS THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m. Carib Theatre.
FRIDAY SCRAPBOOKING DAY AND NIGHT Feb. 5, 3 – 11 p.m., Feb. 6, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. $35 per person, (Friday only $20, Saturday only $30) at Anglican Community Hall, conces-
sion available, good lighting or bring your own. Free WiFi. To reserve your spot, phone Honey 250992-5875 or 250992-6152. QUESNEL ART GALLERY PRESENTS ART FROM THE HEART – WILD HEART Feb. 5, in conjunction with the Gallery of Honour Presentations with live entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. and presentations at 7 p.m. and light refreshments and touring the show to follow. For information call 250-9914014. QUESNEL LIVE ARTS PRESENTS SARAH HAGEN, pianist, Feb. 19, Chuck Mobley Theatre, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25
(adults) $20 (seniors and youth) available at Save-On Foods, KMAX, Green Tree Health, at the door or by calling 250-7472207.
SATURDAY TROLL SKI RESORT PRESENTS TELEFEST Feb. 6, 10 a.m. Everyone welcome to dinner and entertainment (Joey Only Outlaw Band) at 5 p.m. Advance tickets available at Troll, Rocky Peak and on the day at Troll. Lift tickets sold separately. QUESNEL FIDDLERS’ MONTHLY DANCE, Legion Hall, Feb. 6, doors open at 7 p.m., admissions $10 and includes lunch. For details contact Jean 250-
992-5081. QUESNEL TECHNICS GYMNASTICS CLUB presents ANNUAL GOLD PAN INVITATIONAL Feb. 20 – 21 and is also hosting the Zone 8 Championships at the same time. The public is invited. For details call QTGC program coordinator Elizabeth Floyd 250747-3992 or visit the website www. quesnelgymnastics.ca.
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Calling all centenarians!
Gloria Moskalyk is the new manager at Quesnel Safeway. Annie Gallant photo
New hand on the tiller at Quesnel Safeway ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
they’re very good changes,” she said. “The local staff really like them. Most of the changes are visual, cleaner, neater presentation.” Gloria added Safeway has always been about the customer and how they experience the store and says that will never change. On any given day, Gloria revels in interaction with customers. “I like speaking to them, helping them and making customers feel welcome. I believe everyone should have a good day, customers and staff.”
Running a Safeway store is never boring and Gloria embraces all the experiences, even the negative. “We have our share of theft and shoplifting but certainly no more than anywhere else in the province,” she said. With only a few weeks under her Safeway belt, Gloria says there are a few housekeeping things she will address but for now she’ll let it flow as she gets accustomed to the store. “I’m glad to be here and I thank everyone for the welcome they’ve offered me.”
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May 17th, 1934 ~ January 13, 2016
We are grieved to announce the passing of an Original. Sheila Elaine (Goodman) McIntyre passed away at GR Baker on Wednesday January 13th. She will be sorely missed. Sheila was born in Kamloops on May 17th, 1934 and grew up in Nelson, BC. She graduated high school in Penticton in 1952. Sheila attended the Vancouver General Hospital (VGH) School of Nursing and graduated as a Registered Nurse in 1955. After working in
Summerland, Kimberley and Cranbrook, she married the love of her life, Wallace McIntyre(d) in 1958. Four children followed over the next ten years; William Wallace (d) (wife Alice – Grandchildren Dan and Nancy, Great Grandchild Sedelia), Fredrick George (wife Sharon – Grandchildren Jessica, Neil and Connor), Dianne Selina (George), and Linda Gail Adean.
She spent her life championing the cause of furthering workplace safety and equity for all nurses through her work as a Union Steward, and as a contract negotiator for the BCNU. She never lost a grievance.
The family moved to Quesnel in 1972, where Sheila worked in first the hospital and then as a community nurse until her retirement in 2008.
We love you mom. Somewhere you and Dad are dancing, singing and laughing.
In 1989 Sheila proudly graduated from the University of Victory with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing, realizing a lifelong dream.
Her friends and family were beside her at the end, and the sum of her life in the memories and hearts of her loved ones was humbling to behold.
Sheila will be resting with Wallace in Cranbrook, after a family graveside service. A celebration of Sheila’s life will take place on her birthday in May.
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When Gloria Moskalyk was packing for her new job, she had to search for her winter coat. She was newly assigned to the Quesnel Safeway store as their new store manager and leaving her assistant store manager position in the Lower Mainland. Starting as a cashier, Gloria has been with the Safeway family for 14 years and has worked all over the province. “Safeway has a great program for advancement,” she said. “When they looked for a store manager for Quesnel, they specifically wanted someone willing to stay in the position.” And Gloria was that someone. “I wanted to come to Quesnel,” she said. Together with her husband, Gloria has already bought a home and once her husband finishes packing up their Lower Mainland home, he will join Gloria who started her new job at the beginning of January. “I’m happy to be in Quesnel. I started in a store in the north,” she said. After sorting out her meagre winter wardrobe, this newly transplanted Quesnel resident needed to do a little shopping which also helped her discover a little more
of Quesnel. “I think Quesnel is a great community and I am really liking the Safeway staff,” she said. “I feel a great energy from them.” The Safeway corporation was purchased by the Sobeys corporation and as the new management settles in the Safeway stores, changes are inevitable. Gloria doesn’t anticipate any name change or any remarkable differences from the Sobeys group. “There’s corporate changes to presentation of merchandise, but
If you are 100+ years old Ruth Scoullar would love to tell your life story. Contact Annie at the Observer, 250-992-2121 or Ruth 250-992-1567.
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CAPSULE COMMENTS With Jessica Joly B.Sc. (Pharm)
Learn from the best to telemark ski at Troll Resort on Saturday. Contributed photos
Skiing and Eating Festival at the Wells International Gourmet Ski Tour
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ince 2006 the tiny mountain-town of Wells has been hosting an amazing and unique winter gourmet experience. This historic gold mining town, just one hour east of Quesnel, is home to an eclectic band of outdoor enthusiasts, gourmands, artists, and others. Annually, they create this non-competitive cross-country ski tour on their groomed trail system which, uniquely, can be accessed from any location in town. Participants ski across the Moose Island Meadow and onto the slopes of Cornish Mountain, enjoying international cuisine prepared at specific locations along the way. The event is run and organized by volunteers to raise money to support their extensive winter and summer trail system. Admission is $55 with only 100 spots, this popular event sells out annually. On Saturday, Feb. 20, the Gourmet Ski starts at the Bear’s Paw Cafe in Wells and ends across the Camel Drive at the Jack O Clubs General Store and Pub. In between, skiers can choose the easy route between international meals staggered along
the trails, or take more adventurous routes, which include bonus treasures. The event wraps up with an awards ceremony, raffle and costume contest. Saturday evening, the Wells and Area Trails Society also hosts a selection of films from the annual Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival. These include short films and documentaries from the cutting edge of both international cinematography and outdoor pursuits. The film festival starts at 7 p.m. in the restored Sunset Theatre on Pooley Street. (Tickets
In Australia, researchers are using smartphone texting as a way of helping people reduce their cholesterol, blood pressure and weight. Participants received four texts per week for six months. The texts contained motivational information on exercise and diet…like “Don’t forget, physical activity is good for you!”. Results measured after 6 months showed that those receiving the texts all reduced the three measurements significantly. One of the most significant advances in medicine over the past decade has been the development of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. The German virologist, Harald zur Hausen won the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 2006 for that discovery. It is the first anticancer vaccine and could prevent up to 90% of cases of cervical cancer. Our pharmacists will be happy to talk to you about it. Love reading in bed before sleep? Read a real book, not on a device that is back-lit. There is some evidence that those devices can interfere with a deep and restful sleep. However those devices that have no internal light seem to be fine. One of the most powerful things you can do for a friend or relative’s mental health is to be a good listener. This has the potential to improve and deepen relationships in normal daily interactions but more importantly when someone has a problem and wants to talk about it. Take charge of your own health. Let our pharmacists be part of your health team.
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$15 at the door) Take in either or both events, support the trails society, and enjoy the winter ambiance of Wells. To register, or for Obituary Tribute
Hans Swinkels
February 26, 1949 ~ January 24, 2016
Family and friends sadly announce the passing of Hans Swinkels on January 24, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. Hans was born February 26, 1949 (age 67). He was a pilot, minnow trapper, bush worker (faller), heavy equipment operator, farmer, collector and all around good guy. Hans relocated to British Columbia in the 70’s and loved living in B.C. He spent his formative years in Finland and Off Lake, Ontario area where many of his skills were honed and lasting friendships were made. Hans was predeceased by his Mother and Father. Left to mourn his passing are his sons Neil, John and Jason. His sister, Frances, grandchildren Isaac, Elliot and a very dear friend Wanda who was with him at his side till the very end. Also his many friends in the area. Hans will be missed and remembered.
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Lunch 'n' Learns Target your advertising and marketing efforts. Community Futures is pleased to announce the beginning of Lunch 'n' Learns - opportunities FREE hour-long learning Decide which advertising have the sessions scheduled during your lunch hour. Participants least waste. A well defined market position is key to will bring their own lunches and eat during the training determining which andfromadvertising session. Lunch 'n' Learnsmarketing will be Tuesdays noon1.00pm in our board room (335A Vaughan Street). Be opportunities make sense to support your market sure to watch for our email and Face-book updates to position. stay current with upcoming Lunch 'n' Learn events! To find out the topics and register call 250-992-2322. Jan. 26 - Financial Planning for Entrepreneurs - Q&A For upcoming business workshops, check our calendar online at Feb 2 - Different types of Business Insurance www.cfquesnel.com or give us a call at 992-2322 Feb 9 - Year - End Tax Questions
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Cariboo Ski Touring Loppet a huge success
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The Cariboo Ski Touring Club held their Ski Loppet Jan. 23 at Hallis Lake with a total of 91 skiers competing from Aldergrove, Williams Lake, Hagensborg, McKenzie, Wells, Prince George and Quesnel.
Competitors line up at the starting line before beginning their race at the Ski Loppet held on Jan. 23 at Hallis Lake.
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Quesnel hockey surrounded in great tradition of winning
RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Quesnel has a long and storied tradition of great hockey, which started in 1908 with the first competitive games held. Although not big, this is one of the best supported hockey cities in the country running from minor hockey to the senior men’s team. There is not a time throughout the week where the rink is not full. It all started in 1908, when a rink was built on the shore of Justin Fulton of the Quesnel Kangaroos the Quesnel River, where the town A new rink was vincial championship works now stands. then built in 1935 on since the 1948-49 seaDuring that time Front Street, south of son, when they won they were not affordthe hospital and was the B.C. Intermediate ed the luxury of zamoperated until the mid Championship. The bonis, which all rinks 1950s. The CHL was 1967-68 season saw have today. They the oldest amateur them win another, as had to shovel the hockey league in they took home the snow that had fallen history, which ended championship. The between periods and in 1980. The 1940s 1970s saw Quesnel the flooding of the saw Quesnel adopt a develop local talrink was done by a name that the town ent, which built the group of people who is so familiar with, foundation for their had buckets of water. the Kangaroos. 1955, team, as it helped The other teams who saw the Kangaroos them in the late 70s played alongside and their fans go to and into the 1980s. Quesnel during that council to request 1978-79 saw the Kantime were Alexandria, an indoor rink and garoos climb to the Clinton, Barkerville, after much debate top of hockey glory Lac La Hache and it was approved. in B.C. as they won Ashcroft. Quesnel’s tradition the Western Canada 1929, saw a new of winning began Cup. The 1980s was rink built in the early, as they captured known as the dynasty centre of town, where the B.C. Intermediera for the Kangathe Cariboo Theatre ate Championship roos, as they reeled now stands. That year during the 1948-49 off seven straight saw Quesnel comseason which was the Coy Cup Championpete against Prince first Quesnel team to ships beginning in the George, Williams play under the name 1981-82 season and Lake, Lac La Hache of the Kangaroos, finishing in 1987-88. and the Aikali Lake where they defeated After losing out on Indians. 1931, saw the Lumby Flying the championship Carson McGuire of Frenchmen. It also during the 1988-89 Quesnel, credited was the first time season they would with the creation of that a northern B.C. end the 1989-90 the Cariboo Hockey hockey team had won season bringing home League, which conthe title. The 1960 era another Coy Cup to sisted of teams from saw the Kangaroos Quesnel. Prince George, Wilcapture the Coy Cup They also won the liams Lake, Wells and in 1965-66, which Savage Cup in 1980Quesnel. was their first pro81 and the Western
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Canada Championship in 1981-82 and again in 1987-88. The Kangaroos have always had strong family ties involved in some capacity with the team. The Marsh’s are a family that helped Quesnel start that trend and they brought home the hardware to prove it. Richard Sr. and brother John started the tradition in the 1940s and it continued in the 1960s, as their sons Dick, Jim, Tom, Bob and Jack followed the family tradition in lacing up their skates for the Kangaroos. Not only on the ice did the Marsh’s have success, but also behind the bench as
Dick, Bob, and Jack shared championship seasons. The Gassoff’s are another family who helped the Kangaroos become the hockey power that we know them to be. Brad, Gary and Kenny joined the Kangaroos lineup in 1980 and did not disappoint, as they continued the winning tradition. Quesnel’s connection with the NHL is with the Gassoff’s, where Bob played for the St. Louis Blues and was the first in the club’s history to have his jersey retired. Brad also played in the NHL with the hometown Vancouver Canucks. Other brother acts included Kenny and Roy Heppner, Don and Brian Festerling, John and Ken Price, Barry and Gerald Gagon and Vic and Len Sloan. The tradition continues today with Riley Marsh and Curtis Gassoff, who are currently playing for the Kangaroos. Quesnel has always had strong hockey roots, which can be seen from the number of championship they have accumulated. The hope is that they can build a strong future with local talent to bring back the glory days, as they move forward into the future.
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Quesnel Figure Skating Club brings back the hardware RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter
Alexa McTavish finished first in Star 4 spins, third in jumps, fourth in Star 3/4 quad threat, fifth in element one and sixth in Star 4 under 13. Melissa Mathinson placed first in intro elements, third in Star 3/4 quad threat and earned a silver assessment. Fiea Marsh finished first in Star 2 quad threat, third in intro elements and earned a silver assessment. Baille Jackson placed first in Star 3/4 quad threat and seventh in Star 4 under 14 and intro elements. Casey Fisher finished second in Star 4 over 13 and fourth in element one, while Alyssa Brown finished second in element one and fourth in Star 4 over 14. Beverly Smetaniuk finished third in elements two and placed sixth in Senior Bronze, while Carmen Huang came third in Gold Ladies, Grace Dunn first in Star 4 over 13 and Cassandra Greenwood finished sixth in Gold Interpretive. Sophie Hayner earned a silver assessment and Madison Baker and Maylie Backer earned their merit assessment for Star 1 to wrap up a successful weekend for Quesnel skaters.
The Quesnel Figure Skating Club attended the Cariboo North Central Regional Championship Jan. 22 – 23 in Prince George with Quesnel skaters bringing back the hardware. Ashley Burke’s efforts earned her a first place finish in Star 1 solo, jumps and earned a gold assessment. Kaetlynn Grant placed second in Star 1 solo, jumps, 4x4 jumps and a earned a gold assessment. Olivia Williams finished second in Star 1 jumps, third in 4x4 jumps and a silver assessment. Jersey L’ Heureux earned a first place finish in Star 3 jumps, bronze in Star 1 4x4 jumps and Star 3/4 quad threat, as well as a bronze assessment for Star 3. Presley L’ Heureux won bronze in Star 3 jumps and intro elements, fifth in Star 3/4 quad threat and received a bronze assessment. Mitchell Dunn earned gold in the Star 3 4x4 jumps and spin, seventh in intro elements and also earned a silver assessment.
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St Ann’s Catholic School KINDERGARTEN Registration for 2016-17 St. Ann’s School is accepting applications for KINDERGARTEN students born in 2011 and select openings in other grades. St. Ann’s is a faith-based school and is full\ certi¿ed by the BC Ministry of Education. The young and energetic BC certi¿ed teacher’s goals are to guide the spirit, stimulate the mind, nurture the body, and foster creativity. Experience the difference that will last a lifetime. Catholic and non-Catholic families are welcome. Feel free to stop by for an application package or call the school on weekdays from 8:30-3 p.m. for more information 250-992-6237. Ready, Set, Learn is a no cost reading and preparatory program for 3 to 5 year olds. The dates are Feb. 10, 17, 24, Mar. 2, & 9. Call (250-992-6237) or stop by St. Ann’s, 150 Sutherland Avenue, to register, today! Discover the ST. ANN’S ADVANTAGE today!
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Fraser River Chevrolet, Quesnel BC is currently looking to fill the following full time position:
Certified GM Journeyman Technician Fraser River GM offers a full benefit package including; • Medical • Dental • Life Insurance • RRSP Plans • Competitive Wage and Compensation Packages Please apply with resume to Shane Thon by email sthon@shaw.ca – please include references and a drivers abstract.
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TŜILHQOT’IN NATIONAL GOVERNMENT 253- 4th Avenue North, Williams Lake, BC V2G 4T4 Phone (250) 392-3918 • Fax (250) 398-5798
Due to the Family Day, we have early deadlines for all advertising.
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Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray Assistants Temporary Full-Time Positions The Cariboo Regional District is seeking three (3) temporary full-time positions of Invasive Plant Control and Invasive Plant Spray Assistants in the North, Central, and South Cariboo. Subject to funding, the approximate term for these positions will be from May to August 2016. Applications will be accepted by the undersigned until 4:00 pm, February 12, 2016 and should be in the form of a resume with an accompanying letter detailing your experience and qualifications relative to this position. Applications without listing detailed information regarding relevant qualifications and experience will be deemed incomplete and will not be considered. For detailed information on these positions and for more information on our community, please visit our website at www.cariboord.ca.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Bernice Crowe, Human Resources Advisor Cariboo Regional District Suite D, 180 N. 3rd Avenue Williams Lake, BC V2G 2A4 Facsimile: 250-392-2812; Email: bcrowe@cariboord.ca
Full Time Employment
The Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) was established in 1989 to meet the needs and represent the Tsilhqot’in communities of Tl’etinqox, ?Esdilagh, Yunesit’in, Tsi Deldel, Tl’esqox and Xeni Gwet’in in their strive to re-establish a strong political government structure. The Tsilhqot’in National Government is currently seeking an Executive Director. The Executive Director leads the organization and its personnel in achieving the organizations mandate, through the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s goals and vision. The Executive Director is responsible for the over-all development, implementation, administration and management of day-to-day operations within the current policies, by-laws and procedures under the direction of the Board of Directors. The successful candidate will: • Possess a Post-Secondary Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, commerce and/or Masters of Business Administration. Equivalent combination of related education, training and managerial experience with the public or private sector may be considered • Extensive knowledge and understanding of First Nation’s needs, issues, concerns, and aspirations; as well as experience with various levels of government and stakeholders. • Knowledge of the Indian Act and other relevant legislation/ policies as they pertain to First Nations • Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial management with a minimum of five years’ experience in governmental accounting and experience with First Nation government and funding agencies • Requires advanced knowledge of governmental, business accounting and auditing standards and practices • Proven experience in a non-profit funding accounting procedures
The Cariboo Regional District thanks all applicants; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Home Care/Support
Home Sharing AiMHi -One Community – One Vision Interested in a rewarding and flexible lifestyle? Home Sharing is an amazing way to help others and give back to the community. Home Sharing Contractors offer people with a developmental disability a supportive living experience. We are seeking a knowledgeable, experienced caregiver (contractor) in the Quesnel area who would like to make a difference in the life of an adult with special needs and create a lasting relationship by sharing your home and your life. •
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• Minimum of five years proven senior management experience • Excellent verbal and communication skills, strong leadership qualities • Valid BC Driver’s Licence, and be willing to travel as required Please submit a cover letter, resume and three employment references marked Confidential and emailed to: Attention: Betty Derksen, Office Manager
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This young man would do best with an active single person or couple. He enjoys going out in the community for activities and prefers to be kept busy. At home he prefers a quieter environment without too many people in his space. He would require someone to be with him 24 hours a day. He enjoys Golf, fishing and games. He has a good sense of humor and an outgoing nature. This young man would do best in a home without children or pets where there is consistent structure and routine and clear boundaries can be set. Respite funding is provided as part of the contract for this young man.
Contractors receive a fee for service including a contribution to the monthly expenses of the home. If you would like to learn more about caring for this young man, contact our Home Sharing Manager 250-564-6408 Ext 267 or email home.sharing@aimhi.ca
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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
PLACER LEASE APPLICATION Take notice that Grouse Creek Gold Mines Ltd. address 309 Allard Street, Quesnel, BC V2J 3K7, free miner certificate client number 222102, 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 Tenure Numbers 334218 and 334219 Posted at the Chief Gold Commissioner’s office in Victoria, British Columbia, this 4 Day of January, 2016.
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent 1 & 2 bedroom units available in North Quesnel. Newly renovated. Close to all downtown amenities. 250.925.0540. WILKINSON APARTMENTS 1 & 2 Bdrm Suites. Adult Oriented, No Pets. References Required. Call (250)992-8949
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Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others, having claims against the Estate of William Christopher Schiller. Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executor, c/o 406 Gillis Ave, Sicamous, BC, V0E 2V1, on or before March 4, 2016, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. K. Schiller, Executor.
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FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN AMENDMENT West Fraser, Quesnel Division Notice is hereby given that West Fraser, Quesnel Division is making an amendment to the 2012-2016 Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for the Quesnel Forest District and Tree Farm Licence 52. This FSP amendment is required to add the following Forest Licenses to the plan: A79653 - Kluskus Management Holdings Ltd. A93684 - Kluskus Management Holdings Ltd. A88533 - Kluskus Management Holdings Ltd. All interested parties and stakeholders are invited to review the proposed amendment at West Fraser Mills, Quesnel Division’s office on Brownmiller Road during regular business hours (7:30 am to 5:00 pm) from February 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016. Please direct all inquiries regarding this FSP amendment to: Mike Sakakibara, RPF West Fraser 1250 Brownmiller Road Quesnel, B.C. V2J 6P5 (250) 992-9244
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Recipes
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Potpie perfect for warding off winter weather With the arrival of winter weather comes the embrace of warm foods that stick to your ribs. If the weather outside is frightful, the following recipe for “Black Bean Chili Potpie With Onion & Pepper Corn Bread Topping� is sure to cozy things up at the dinner table. Filling 11/4 cups dried black beans 1 bay leaf 11/2 teaspoons dried oregano 2 teaspoons chili powder, plus 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ancho chile, dried 1 14.5 ounce can tomatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 cups coarsely chopped onions 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, deveined and finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper Topping 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon corn oil Reserved 1/2 cup cooked vegetables from filling above To make the filling: 1. Wash the beans in a strainer and check for any debris or small pebbles. Put the beans in a large bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak overnight. Or, put the beans in a medium saucepan, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off the
heat and let the beans sit for one hour. Drain the beans. Put the soaked beans in a large saucepan with water to cover them by about two inches. Add the bay leaf, one teaspoon of the oregano, the two teaspoons chili powder, the cumin and ancho chile. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice and cook about 45 more minutes, or until the beans are tender. Taste a bean to check that they are done. 2. Have ready a baking dish with an 8-cup capacity. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat for one minute. Add the onions and cook until softened, stirring often, about five minutes. Add the bell pepper and garlic and continue cooking until the pepper is soft, about eight minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of the vegetables and reserve them to add to the topping later. Stir the remaining one tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon oregano into the vegetables in the skillet. Stir the vegetables into the beans. Remove the ancho chile and bay leaf and discard them. Remove one cup of the beans, put it in a food processor and puree. Return the puree to the beans and stir them together. This thickens the chili. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the chili into the baking dish and set aside. 3. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 F. To prepare the topping: 1. Into a large bowl, sift the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, stir the buttermilk, egg, oil and reserved cooked vegetables together to combine them. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir slowly with a large spoon for about 20 strokes just to combine the ingredients. There will be a few small lumps. This is fine. Carefully spoon the batter over the chili in the baking dish. 2. Bake until the topping is golden brown and firm, about 35 minutes. Use a large spoon to scoop out servings of topping and filling.
Cook like a French chef, try a simple clafoutis for Valentines Day French cuisine is known for many things, including dessert. Those who want to emulate their favourite French chefs for a loved one this Valentine’s Day should consider the following recipe for clafoutis, a French baked custard. Makes one 10-inch custard 2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup sugar 1/2 vanilla bean Pinch of salt 3 large whole eggs 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon allpurpose flour 2 cups cherries, pitted 1/4 cup sugar for topping Preheat the oven to 425 F. Butter a 10-inch ceramic quiche
mold or pie dish. In a small saucepan, combine the milk, sugar, vanilla bean, and salt. Place over medium heat stirring to dissolve the sugar, to just under a boil. While the milk mixture is heating, break one egg into a heatproof mixing bowl, add the flour and whisk until the mixture is free of any lumps. Add the remaining two eggs and whisk until smooth. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Slowly ladle the hot milk mixture into the egg mixture while whisking constantly. Pour the mixture into the prepared mold and add the fruit, making sure that the fruit is evenly distributed. Bake until just set in the
center and slightly puffed and browned around the outside, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the custard from the oven and turn up the oven temperature to 500 F. Evenly sprinkle the sugar over the top of the clafoutis. Return the custard to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Watch carefully, as it will darken quickly. Let the custard cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or at room temperature. Note: You may use any fruit that is well balanced with acidity and sweetness, such as raspberries, apricots, or peaches. Sauteed apples or pears are delicious variations in fall.
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s adults approach their golden years, the homes they once thought of as sanctuaries can become unsafe. Families wrestle with the decision to keep parents and grandparents in their homes or move them into assisted living facilities or other senior residences. Modifying seniors’ homes to make them safer is another option. The National Institute on Aging says that families may be able to have a senior stay at home by helping older relatives remain independent but safe. The following are a few ways to do just that. • Remove fall hazards. The NIA reports that six out of 10 falls happen at home, where people spend the most time and fail to think about their safety. Seniors who want to be independent may overestimate their physical abilities. Because falls can be so dangerous, leading to cuts, abrasions, broken bones and more, seniors and their families must take steps to prevent falls in homes. Improve lighting, especially at night when sight may become diminished. Install hand rails and grab bars where possible. Pick up clutter and remove tripping hazards, such as slippery rugs or electric cords. Install an electric stair climbing seat to make traversing stairs less risky. • Improve visibility and ability to communicate. Vision loss may accompany aging, but technology can help mitigate such losses. Use big-button phones, remote controls and even keyboards so seniors can keep in touch. Voiceactivated thermostats or smart home technology also can make it easier for seniors to voice their needs. • Modify fixtures and other
features. Dexterity may wane with age, and arthritis can make grasping or turning doorknobs and faucets more challenging. Take inventory of areas of the home that present the biggest obstacles to seniors. Replace knobs in the shower or on faucets with lever handles, which are easier to maneuver. Install new cabinets and doors that freely glide open and self-close. Replace toggle light switches with easier paddle-type switches that can be pushed with a hand or even arm. Motion-sensor lights also can be handy. Push-button oven controls may make cooking easier. • Prepare for medical emergencies. Invest in medical alert systems, such as necklaces or bracelets, that can be used to contact police or emergency medical personnel directly. Make phones available in commonly used rooms in the home, such as bedrooms, the living room, bathrooms, and the kitchen. • Install ramps and nonslip flooring. Ramps can make it easier to reach the front door or cross over elevated doorway thresholds. Nonslip flooring also can prevent falls around the house, offering more traction for feet, walkers or canes. • Repair cracks in walkways and driveways. Safety should also extend to the outdoors. Be sure to repair cracks or uneven pavement. Replace loose patio blocks or bricks with a more stable design or with concrete or asphalt. While outdoors, trim back bushes and make sure there are no tripping hazards outside as well. A few modifications can make it possible for seniors to live comfortably in their homes for many years.
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Beware of buying medicine online
he Internet has made it possible for consumers to buy just about anything without ever leaving their homes. Whether looking for a pizza or a car, consumers can find whatever they need with a few clicks of the mouse. But buying merchandise online always comes with a degree of risk, and that’s especially so when buying medicine over the Internet. Not all Web sites that sell medicine are trustworthy, and many physicians feel buying medicine online is never a viable option. Recognizing the risk involved in such a transaction, the Food and Drug Administration offers the following advice to consumers consider purchasing medicines over the Internet.
Learn about medicines before ordering Consumers should learn as much as possible about the medicines they plan to purchase before placing an order. Know what the medicine looks like, including its color, texture, shape, and packaging. If the medicine has a particular taste or smell, make note of that before taking any medication purchased over the Internet.
Know what you’re buying Many Web sites that sell medicine are perfectly legal and trustworthy. However, just as many, if not more, Web sites sell medicine that has not been checked or approved by the FDA. These drugs might contain the wrong active ingredient or too much or too little of the active ingredient, making them ineffective and possibly even deadly. These faulty sites appear just as credible as their legitimate counterparts, but sell ineffective or dangerous drugs to consumers who don’t know what
they’re getting in return. In an effort to increase awareness among consumers purchasing medicine online, the FDA purchased and analyzed a host of products that were sold online as Tamiflu, which is used to treat some types of influenza infection. The active ingredient in Tamiflu is oseltamivir, but in one package purchased by the FDA online the drug they received as Tamiflu contained none of the active ingredient oseltamivir. Similar problems were reported by consumers who purchased Ambien, Xanax, Lexapro and Ativan over the Internet. Instead of receiving these drugs, consumers received products containing the foreign version of Haldol, a powerful anti-psychotic drug that sent consumers to the emergency room, where they were treated for a host of ailments. When shopping for medicine online, the FDA notes the following signs of a Web site that’s trustworthy: • The site is located in the United States. • The Web site is licensed by the state board of pharmacy where the Web site is operating. • The Web site offers a licensed pharmacist available to answer any questions. • The Web site provides accessible contact information that allows consumers to talk to a person if they have any comments or questions. • The Web site has an accessible and understandable privacy and security policy for its consumers. • The Web site does not sell consumer information without consent. • The Web site only sells prescription drugs to consumers with an existing prescription. More information about prescription medication safety is available at www.fda.gov.
Did you know?
Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function in a person who may or may not have diagnosed heart disease. Though often mistaken as the same thing as a heart attack, cardiac arrest is not the same. Heart attacks can cause cardiac arrest and even lead to death, but the cause of heart attack and cardiac arrest are different. According to the American Heart Association, heart attacks are caused by
a blockage that stops blood from flowing to the heart. Though heart muscle tissue dies because of this lack of blood supply, heart attacks do not always result in death. Cardiac arrest is caused by an electrical malfunction of the heart, which suddenly stops working properly. This can be arrhythmia, a condition that occurs when the heart beats irregularly or abnormally. Once the heart has stopped during cardiac arrest, death
can occur within minutes. However, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, can reverse cardiac arrest. A defibrillator will be used to shock the heart, which can restore the it to a normal rhythm in just a few minutes. Because cardiac arrest is so sudden and strikes without warning, it’s imperative that men and women who are with someone they believe is in cardiac arrest take action immediately.
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