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Proposed reduction to resident hunter allocation The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource is proposing a reduction to resident hunter allocation for bull moose to 170 for the 2016 hunting season, more than a 30 per cent decline. The reduction is part of a reconciliation agreement between the TSilhqot’in First Nations and the B.C. government. According to government, the TSilhqot’in have agreed to shift their harvest from cows and calves to bull moose with the difference made up by reducing
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the number that resident hunters may utilize. While shifting the harvest is a part of moose recovery, government has failed to consult the public or provide long-term funding and measurable objectives for moose recovery. The Cariboo region has a long history of similar changes without a strategic approach to wildlife and habitat conservation. “Mule deer, sheep, caribou and moose populations have declined significantly in the Cariboo over the last 30 years,” Resident Priority
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Program Manager Jesse Zeman said. “This downward spiral mirrors the trend in government funding, capacity, and its interest in biodiversity conservation. Resident hunters use to sustainably harvest over 2,000 moose per year in the entire Cariboo – we expect the resident hunter allocation in the entire region to be less than 800 for 2016.” B.C. is one of the most biologically diverse jurisdictions in North America and at the same time one of the most
under-funded. Instead of investing to bringing our natural capital back, government has chosen to monitor a declining population, and attempt to create division between those who care about the resource. Government is acting as an autonomous agent, disregarding the public’s interest in fish, wildlife and habitat. “Cutting the public out of the process is becoming the norm. We have seen this in the Peace with Site C, and with the Peace-Liard moose
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management plan where government has not consulted or engaged the public,” BCWF Wildlife Committee Chair Gerry Paille said. The BCWF Wildlife Committee calls for immediate creation of a moose recovery plan for the Cariboo region. The BCWF sees a moose recovery program containing the following essential components: funding, science, objectives and collaboration. The plan needs to set legislated objectives for
moose populations and look at cumulative effects of resource extraction, access, and predation on moose productivity and survival. The approach needs to include First Nations and non-First Nations interests. The BC Wildlife Federation has a history of working in collaboration with First Nations to sustainably conserve and enhance biodiversity. BCWF will continue to partner with First Nations to drive positive change for biodiversity conservation.
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MLA Oakes congratulates Chambers of Commerce
Cariboo North MLA congratulated chambers throughout the province in recognition of Chamber of Commerce week this week. This proclamation recognizes more than 125 chambers of commerce across the province and the work they do to grow B.C.’s economy and create jobs, Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction Oakes announced today.” This year’s theme, Empowering B.C. Businesses, celebrates the leadership role that chambers play in their local communities where they build links as business advocates and encourage policies that support business and economic development. In the past year, the B.C. government has worked closely with the BC Chamber of Commerce to ensure small businesses can participate in economic opportunities and that their voices are heard through participation on B.C.’s Small Business Roundtable. The chamber also helps business owners and their employees develop skills and learn new tools through promotion of the Canada B.C. Job Grant to its membership. The BC chamber has been
“This week we’re celebrating the vital role chambers play in working with businesses to trengthen our economy and create vibrant communities throughout British Columbia.” Coralee Oakes, MLA
consistent with its message: red tape is one of the biggest burdens business owners face in growing their businesses and creating new jobs. Government has heard that message loudly and clearly and is responding by reducing unnecessary regulatory requirements by more than 43 per cent since 2001. “This week we’re celebrating the vital role chambers play in working with businesses to trengthen our economy and create vibrant communities throughout British Columbia,” Oakes said. “We’ve worked closely with the BC Chamber of Commerce to get input and advice so we can continue to create valuable resources for
small business owners and assist future entrepreneurs.” Quick facts: • The chamber network in B.C. is the largest, most broadly based business organization in the province. • There are more than 125 chambers and boards of trade in the BC chamber’s network alone and 36,000 represented businesses. • The BC Chamber of Commerce represents more than 36,000 small, medium and large British Columbia businesses. The chamber is a key partner and works with government to achieve the goal of making British Columbia the most businessfriendly jurisdiction in Canada. • Chambers exist in every corner of the province. • Small business makes up 98 per cent of all business in the province and employs more than one million people. • Small business provides nearly 54 per cent of all private-sector jobs in British Columbia, the highest rate in the country. • In 2014, approximately 382,600 small businesses were operating in the province, 81 per cent of which had fewer than five employees.
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BC Hydro conducts tree clearing in Wells
The community of Wells and the historic Barkerville town-site are located at the far end of the 84kM long distribution feeder 25F48 out of the Red Bluff substation in Quesnel. Global warming and recent changes in weather patterns have been particularly hard on the town, as it has resulted in wet, heavy, early season snowfall events. These types of “This will go snowfalls weigh down the tops of which a long ways to trees, bend over and cause decreasing the outages when they make contact with the number of power primary. In addition, warmer outages that temperatures have Wells suffers contributed to an each winter, some outbreak of Spruce Beetle. This bark beetle as long as 36 is killing the mature conifer forest adjacent hours.” to the circuit. Robin Sharp, mayor Once these trees die, they begin to rot and can fall onto the line. Often these trees are very large and can break poles and snap lines. This kind of damage is slow to repair, particularly so in winter when access is very difficult. Feeder 25F58 travels through some aggressive terrain including a valley with poles and lines perched on rock faces. Several spans are not accessible by truck so crews don snowshoes to reach repair sites. These challenges over the past winter drove that feeder well up on the worst preforming circuit list and resulted in an aggressive vegetation management project to remove 700 hazard trees. Contractor crews from McColl Forestry have been busy addressing those trees identified as needing removal. The plan is to reduce the risk in this rapidly approaching winter and provide increased reliability to these remote customers. “The District of Wells is happy to see BC Hydro is proceeding with the hazard tree clearing project along Highway 26 between Quesnel and Wells,” Mayor of Wells Robin Sharp said. “This will go a long ways to decreasing the number of power outages that Wells suffers each winter, some as long as 36 hours. The district would like to thank all the Hydro employees who have worked hard to ensure this project happened.”
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ot very many children today are looking for advice from their male or female grand parents. The saying “ listen to the wisdom of your elders” is hardly used anymore, with the exception in Native language, the Native culture and in churches where they still have deacons and elders. I have been thinking about why the saying “wisdom of the elders” has basically disappeared in our society and the only thing I could come up with was it must have to do with the very fast changes in technology. The speed of technological advancement has affected many of the older generation because of physical, financial and mental health reasons . Add to this that many seniors are now living in what I call isolation, either in their home or a rest home. In all too many cases their children and family are spread all over the province or country. I believe that there is a point where adding more information is like learning about something new again and again until death does us part. Personally, I am happy with my life and happy with what I have. A technology that has affected every aspect in our life from transportation and mechanical knowledge to computer technology and from education to the food we eat. The list of all the changes that have occurred since I was
a child is too long to write them all down. Following are a few examples that will illustrate the difference between then and now. Few people had a phone, we ate what was in season, there were still model A Fords and trucks with wooden spoke wheels and solid rubber tires on the road. Old radios with large bulbs were only on at certain times. Green grocers, Milkman and vacuum cleaner sales man
came to the door. Sundays were spent with family and friends or a Sunday drive because all stores were closed on Sundays with exception of hotels, restaurants and gas stations. My generation, now in their mid-eighties on average, went through World War II and from there on went through an advancement in every direction that went faster and faster including the changes in morality.
The TV increased in popularity and with it came increased advertising that is now in our homes via the mail, radio, TV and on billboards along the highways and lately on computers. My generation and the older one have gone through more environmental and technology changes than any generation before. Bert de Vink’s a long-time Quesnel resident and Observer contributor.
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in the hot market Finance Minister for homes in some areas. The Mike de Jong expects urban government expects Newly built to make up most of to collect about $200 homes worth up more than to $750,000 are the lost revenue by million it budgeted for the exempt from B.C.’s increasing the tax current year, due to property transfer tax prices and a under changes in the rate from two to three soaring high number of sales. provincial budget per cent on the value De Jong said the that take effect is aimed at immediately. of homes in excess of break new construction Finance Minister to stimulate new Mike de Jong $2 million. housing construction, expects to make adding to supply in up most of the lost response to demand that is driving revenue by increasing the tax rate prices up. from two to three per cent on the The exemption is only available value of homes in excess of $2 to Canadian citizens and million. permanent residents, and the For resold homes, property purchase tax continues to apply at government is resuming tracking nationality of buyers, a practice one per cent on the first $200,000 of value and two per cent on value stopped in 1998. The upper limit to qualify for the between $200,000 and $2 million. homeowner grant is also increased The tax has produced a windfall from $1.1 million to $1.2 million for the province and pushed for the 2016 property tax year. home purchase costs even higher
It is with great sadness that the family of Farley announces his passing on February 5, 2016 at 2:45 pm at the age of 75. Farley was born and raised in Quesnel, BC. He spent some time working road construction throughout BC and worked in the Kootenay’s for a short time before moving back to Quesnel where he was employed as a welder for Weldwood of Canada for 34 years. He enjoyed his career, the people he worked with and mentoring the summer students that worked with him. Farley enjoyed fishing, going for his daily drive and working on vehicles in his spare time. He especially enjoyed his last months reminiscing childhood memories with his sister and often talking about how special she was to him as well as how proud he was of his children and
grandchild. Farley was preceded in death by his parents Grace and James and brother Jimmy. Farley leaves behind his sister Sharon Reierson (Roy), daughter Cherrie Titus of Edmonton, AB, sons Darren Titus of Calgary, AB, Shawn Titus of Osoyoos, BC and his grandson Mathew Titus Smith of Edmonton, AB. Forever in our Hearts Special thanks to Dr. McDonald, Dr. Aziz and staff at GR Baker Memorial Hospital. No service by request.
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TOM FLETCHER Black Press The B.C. government is committing to put an additional $335 million into social housing projects over the next five years, most of it from transfers of property to non-profit societies. Premier Christy Clark announced the social housing program before this week’s provincial budget, calling it “the largest single social and affordable housing investment in the province’s history.” That description was targeted by the opposition, who said it represents a reduction in the commitment made in the government’s 2015 plan. NDP housing critic David Eby said Monday the announcement by Clark and Housing Minister Rich Coleman came after the government was caught redirecting proceeds of social housing sales to general revenue. “Under this program, the province sells public assets, social housing across the province, to non-profit organizations,” Eby told the legislature. “Unfortunately, when they sell this social housing, they do not and they cannot, because of the economics, guarantee that all of the units will continue to be rented at non-market
CROSSWORD Housing Minister Rich Coleman rates. That’s rents affordable by seniors, to people with disabilities, to families living in poverty. “A significant number of these units will be rented at what he called market rates, which is a fancy way of saying rates that are not affordable to the people who used to live in those units.” The B.C. Liberal government’s plan to invest directly in new social housing is a change from Coleman’s past policy to focus on rent subsidies rather than direct spending on social housing. The province currently pays rent assistance to nearly 30,000 lowincome seniors and families, and funds another 41,000 in independent social housing. The latest
commitment is to expand social housing with $50 million in the fiscal year that starts April 1, another $50 million the following year, $75 million in 2018-19 and $90 million each of the next two years. Coleman said the money comes from the province’s nonprofit asset transfer program, begun in 2014. “Its success is allowing us to reinvest money back into affordable housing across the province, while also helping non-profit societies secure the financing they need to be sustainable,” Coleman said. The B.C. government defines “affordable housing” as costing 30 per cent or less of the household’s gross income.
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even years ago I started writing On a Brighter Note. The idea behind it was to write slice-of-life stories from a positive perspective, and often from a personal one. Over the years I covered a variety of topics, usually whatever was top of mind as my deadline rapidly approached. A lot of it was lighthearted everyday stuff anyone could relate to. Other articles were more serious, dealing with issues such as mental illness, societal dangers and death. I will continue writing, but I won’t be doing it through this weekly column anymore. Coming to that conclusion wasn’t easy, but now that I have, it feels good to be letting go. Moving forward I will be focusing on getting a book I have inside of me out. My personality requires a great deal of obsessive dedication in order to make that happen, and for that reason I will be “hunkering down” as my Papa used to say. I love newspapers and I always have, so I will
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that could embarrass my kids. Unlike them, I wouldn’t have liked my mom writing about my brother and me in any newspapers when we were children. But I was excruciatingly shy — Sam and Daisy are not. What lies ahead is unknown. I do have a detailed plan, but I’m old enough to know that the way we envision things doesn’t always work out exactly the way we want. I also understand that when we have an overwhelming desire to do something and the ability to do it, we owe it to ourselves to go for it before it’s too late. Life is short, and there are no guarantees. Some cherished loved ones I’ve already lost and a couple I’m in the midst of losing remind me of that fact every day. This is the last installment of my weekly column and a new chapter of my life will now begin. This is not a goodbye, though, it’s more of a “see you soon.” And thank you. Lori Welbourne is a syndicated columnist. LoriWelbourne.com
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It wasn’t what I anticipated when I first started, but I didn’t know what to expect. I simply felt compelled to write something I thought I’d like reading myself, and I was fortunate there were some people who thought it was worth their time. I was very lucky to have the opportunity to work with two fantastic artists. The first was Keith Funk who illustrated my articles the first eight months, and sparked the idea for the column in the first place. And then Jim Hunt, a brilliant cartoonist who lives in New York. He was way out of my league with major clients like Mad Magazine and Google among others, but he was interested in working with me anyway. What a blessing they both were. I’ll thank my loving family as well since they were incredibly supportive and terrific fodder for my writing many times over. With the exception of the dogs, I always asked for their approval before sending it out, especially when it came to anything
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TELUS cares Jo-Anna Johnston of Telus presents a cheque for $875 to the GR Baker Hospital Auxiliary. The money was donated from the Fibre for Good program. This follows Telus’ motto of “we give where we live.” The funds are to help purchase two procedure lights for there ER room and a ventilator. Left to right: Louis Beaulieu, Lorena Fink, Jo-Anne Johnston and Barb Glover. Karen Powell photo
Still the largest structure of its kind Editor: Re: To Save or Not to Save, Mary Glassford, February 10, 2016 edition Quesnel Cariboo Observer As president of Quesnel Youth Soccer Association (QYSA), I feel obliged to respond to Mary Glassford’s feedback contribution in the February 10, 2016 edition of the Quesnel Cariboo Observer. I admire and am grateful for Mrs. Glassford’s on going service to and concern for the taxpayers of the North Cariboo. However, I would like to clarify QYSA’s relationship and contributions to the City of Quesnel, Cariboo Regional District, SubRegional Recreation / JPC and the citizens of the North Cariboo. QYSA is a non-profit association with the mission to foster the physical, mental and emotional
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growth and development of Quesnel and area’s youth through the sport of soccer at all levels of age and competition. Additionally, QYSA also has an occupation and operation agreement to manage and maintain both the Indoor Sports Complex and attached outdoor property, including the playing fields and parking facilities Furthermore, QYSA is mandated to make the facility accessible to all user groups. QYSA receives an annual operations grant from the JPC (previously the City of Quesnel) of $7,0000 in return for this responsibility. Ten years after its construction, the Quesnel Indoor Sports facility is still the largest structure of its kind in British Columbia, it boasts a 65 metre by 55 metre artificial turf playing
surface. Visitors from around the province and world are amazed by the magnitude and quality of the structure. The four full size and complimenting mini fields located on the site are among the best in B.C. Maintenance costs for the property however add up quickly. Natural gas, electricity, telephone, snow removal, indoor turf maintenance, janitorial, landscaping, mowing, field maintenance, waste management, building maintenance, security and associated labour costs total over $120,000 annually. This does not include the large contributions of QYSA’s volunteers. QYSA needs to raise an additional $50,000 just to keep the building open, let alone fund Soccer operations. QYSA’s additional funding comes from
soccer registrations, corporate sponsorship, provincial gaming grants, facility rental, service clubs and organizations (Rotary, Community Foundation, Community Futures) and private donations. QYSA’s soccer operations include programing for children aged three – 18. Tiny tot, winter and summer programs attract 900 registrations annually. 52 per cent of registrants reside in the Cariboo Regional District, 48 per cent reside in the City of Quesnel. QYSA is the largest youth organization in the North Cariboo and strives to provide an affordable quality experience for all. Soccer operations are provided by more than 75 volunteer coaches, officials and dedicated parents. Soccer tournaments, festivals, camps and
events attract teams and participants from around the province, who generously contribute to our local economy at restaurants, hotels, stores and attractions. Furthermore, the facility is also utilized by a diverse number of community groups, including but not limited to: Seniors Walking Track Adult League Soccer Mens Soccer Masters Soccer Adult Drop In Soccer Lacrosse Special Olympics Whitecaps FC Academy Church Groups Regional Soccer Associations (Williams Lake, Prince George, Summer Games) Cricket Quesnel School District Minor Football Softball (Girls, Ladies and Mixed) Birthday/Seasonal Parties
Boardroom Rentals Aboriginal Organizations Home school groups Drop in toddler programs Casual outdoor field users QYSA is proud to be part of the dynamic cultural infrastructure that helps to attract and retain the professionals, industry, businesses and citizens that ensure our mutually prosperous future and quality of life. In early May, QYSA will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the opening of Indoor facility. We encourage all residents to come tour the facility and participate in activities and programing. Spring house league registration is now open, early bird discounts apply until February 29. Gilbert Schotel President Quesnel Youth Soccer Association
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Local talent showcased at upcoming Nazko and Friends Arts and Music Festival
Nazko to share its gifts
ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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fter visiting many communities, Jon and Shannon Wyminga, pastors with the Cariboo Presbyterian Church in Nazko, witnessed the excellent promotion of the arts and felt compelled to do something to promote the artists in their home town of Nazko. For the first time, The Nazko and Friends Arts and Music Festival is slated for Feb. 27 at the Nazko Valley Community Centre. Designed to feature not only musicians, but also spoken word artists and artists in a variety of media. Although they made their first priority Nazko artists, they were prepared to also include artists outside the community as well. “We had so many sign up, our program is full,” Jon said. “We have included those whose roots are in Nazko but they no longer live here.” The Festival is designed to provide entertainment and activities over the whole day beginning at 2 p.m. Several artists are demonstrating and displaying their work as well as handson learning in a variety of workshops Above: Lena covering photography, water colour, Hjorth beading, Brazillian embroidery and artisan much more. “Participants need only cover the cost of materials and they will have Right: Rod a piece to take home with them,” McHone Shannon said. artist An onsite concession will be open from 2 – 7 p.m. and the festival is free to the public. “We’d like to show the wider Below: Darlyn community all the gifted, creative McAuley people in Nazko,” Shannon added. artissan “Nazko is so much more than just the end of the road.” Performances run 7 – 9:30 p.m. including musicians, spoken word performers and poets. “We believe we were created in the image of God and we are creative as well,” Shannon said. “There’s creativity in everyone and this festival helps people feel good about the gifts they have.” The Nazko and Friends Arts and Music Festival is jointly sponsored by the Nazko Valley Community Centre and the Cariboo Presbyterian Church. For more information contact 250249-9669. These are just a few of the performers and exhibitors.
Above: Nazko church drummers Below: Sam Boyd, artist and performer
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LIFESTYLES SHIROAI TWINNING SOCIETY
First Japanese immigrant to Canada
Two men with similar lives and paths The question of why Quesnel joined the twinning movement can only be answered by understanding the history. As the ‘why’ unfolds and becomes understood, it is still important not to forget the ‘who’. Two men, both young, one Canadian, one Japanese, each have the same ailment, a burning fever for adventure. Neither one knowing of the other, as they were several decades apart, having no idea the impact they would achieve in changing the world. Last week I told you about Ranald MacDonald and now the story of the other man, Manzo Nagano. The other young man, a Japanese, who had a feverish nature to explore the world (as did Ranald MacDonald). anzo Nagano was born in 1855 in the city of Nagasaki, at a time when Japan remained in self-imposed isolation from the outside world. The Takugawa Shogunate government prohibited travel to foreign countries with the consequence of prosecution should you try. By the time he came of working age, Manzo took up an apprenticeship as a carpenter in his home town of Nagasaki. This was at the time when Japan was opening its doors to the outside world, the Shogunate was gone from power. At the age of 22, Manzo became involved in a boat refitting and repairs project, with the dream of going to Canada (just as MacDonald dreamed of visiting Japan.) Stowing away aboard a British ship leaving the port of Yokohama, Manzo ended up working to pay for his passage as a fireman, shovelling coal for the ships
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boilers. He landed one daughter, dying in New Westminster a year later in Japan in 1877 and became at the age of 68. the first Japanese One hundred immigrant to set years later in 1977, foot on Canadian as part of the soil. Japanese-Canadian He worked for Centennial three years, fishing committee in salmon and loading British Columbia, lumber on outbound a mountain was to ships. Returning to be named Manzo Japan to find a wife, Nagano. Manzo returned to The official naming the west coast in took place Oct 7, at 1884 with his new a meeting in Alberta wife Seki, setting up of the Canadian a tobacco shop and Permanent restaurant in Seattle. Committee on In 1882 he moved to Geographical names, Victoria operating a Manzo Nagano came to Cana- the mountain was da in 1877. Charles Wong photo hotel and store. duly registered He was able to Manzo Nagano – community. Later connect with other 1,950 metres high Manzo consolidated enterprises and began all his holdings into overlooking Owikeno to export canned Lake in the Coast one location on and salted salmon Mountains near Government Street in to Japan. He also Rivers Inlet. Victoria. connected with This is where much In 1922, suffering Japanese fishermen of the Japanese from tuberculosis, in the Rivers Inlet bad luck continued to fishermen supplied area, where Japanese the fish for export. plague his life. Canadians pioneered This is in He lost all his the commercial recognition for possessions when the fishing industry along building was totally Manzo’s contribution the Pacific Coast. in the fishing industry gutted by fire. He became a man and international Dejected, he of property and an trade. returned to Japan influential member – submitted with his wife and of the Japanese by Phil Demers family, two sons and
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Stretch out your arm
Exodus 14:26-27 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea so that the waters may come back over the Egyptians, over their chariots and their horsemen.” So Moses stretched out his hand over the sea and the sea returned to its normal state at daybreak, while the Egyptians
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were fleeing right into it; then the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst
of the sea. (NAS95) I expect that all of you are familiar with the story of the crossing of the Red Sea. The part of this Scripture that interests me is the command to Moses to stretch out his hand. I don’t expect that God needed Moses’ help in parting the
Sea or having it return to normal. But He allowed Moses to participate in bringing His will to pass on the earth. It probably felt to Moses as if he had the authority in his hand to work these miracles. And in one way he did. But it was God behind the arm that was doing the
hard part. God often asks us to “stretch out our arm” in bringing His will to the earth. It is not enough to simply pray about issues. We need to stretch an arm. Do the poor need help? Stretch out your arm. Is there need of help for the elderly? Stretch out an arm. When the answer
comes, it may seem we’ve shared the responsibility with Him and that’s His way. You stretch the arm, He does the rest. Workers together with Him. Quite a combination. Rawlin Falk is a pastor with Maple Park Alliance Church in Quesnel and regular Observer columnist..
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Landon McGauley shining bright on the slopes RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Landon McGauley of Quesnel has always had a passion for skiing and is realizing his dream on the competitive level now. McGauley, who was injured in a mountain bike accident on July 4, 2010 didn’t let it deter him from the sport he loves and began sit skiing competitively in 2011. He says he was always interested in the sport of skiing, as he grew up around the sport. “We always skied growing up,” McGauley said. “I started with the school skiing and then in Grade 7 my brother and I quit playing hockey, so we could ski full time.” In 2013, McGauley was named the winner of the Sarah Burke Scholarship. He received $7,500 from the Sarah Burke Foundation, which provides financial assistance to aspiring young athletes who have demonstrated personal excellence Landon McGauley of Quesnel going down the slopes in a competition. in their sports and communities. McGauley said. whole aspect of skiing and just McGauley says there isn’t one “Quesnel’s been really supbeing out on the hill with his person who has helped him get portive all the way from right friends. to where he is today, as it was when I first hurt myself and “The coolest thing for me is a group of people and says the continues to support me to this when I’m skiing, I’m just the City of Quesnel has been huge. day.” same as my other friends,” Mc“I’ve had so much support McGauley says he enjoys the Gauley said. from so many different people,”
“I didn’t realize what it entailed at the time, but I was really excited to start racing,” McGauley said. He adds that he had older skiers that helped him during his first few years and now he is beginning to take a leadership role on the team to help the younger skiers. “When I first started I was one of the youngest and there was a bunch of guys with a lot of experience,” McGauley said. “They’ve all moved on or retired and now I’m in their position, as one of the more experienced skiers on the team.” He competed in his first Winter X Games in Aspen, Colorado Jan. 28 – 31 and said the experience was amazing. “It was incredible,” McGauley said. “I just missed out on qualifiers by one spot, but it was really good. At practice I felt like I completely fit in and I didn’t feel overwhelmed.” His training for competitions includes being in the gym six days a week during the summer Observer file photo and in the winter he “It’s not really like I have a skis almost everyday. disability, we just go skiing but I McGauley continues to work do it a little bit differently than on his skills in hopes of achievthem.” ing his goal in getting to the He said being named to the Paralympic Games and is an BC Para Alpine Ski Team was a example of hard work and huge accomplishment. dedication to your dreams.
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Quesnel keeps their season alive as they take one game inSPRING Williams Lake YOUTH SOCCER
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The Quesnel Kangaroos extended their season last weekend as they won one of two games played, which guaranteed them one more home game. Feb. 13 saw the Kangaroos defeat the Williams Lake Stampeders in overtime 4-3 in a close contest. Quesnel was led by captain Waylon L’Heureux, Alessio Tommasetti, Mike Wakita and Jus-
tin Fulton who each had two The series is now two points in the game. Goalten- games to one in favour of der Shane Mainprize REGISTRATION made Williams in a best of ONLake NOW!! REGISTRATION ON NOW!! 37 saves as he kept Quesnel five game series. in the game, until they broke The Kangaroos will now through and scored the win- look to get back in the win ning goal in overtime. column this weekend in The second game of the Quesnel to continue their weekend saw the Stampedseason. ers defeat Quesnel 5-3 in a With a win they will go physical affair with a total back to Williams Lake for U5-U18 of 88 penalty minutes in the the final game of U5-U18 the series (1998-2011) (1998-2011) game. Tommy Grant, Fulton to see who will be crowned and Riley Marsh led the way eastern division champions. for Quesnel as they scored a GAMES The game starts at 7:30RUNNING p.m. TWO PER WEEK, MAY TWO 2-JUNE GAMES 25PER WEEK, RUNNING MAY 2-JUNE 25 goal each. on Saturday. Family Discount Family Discount
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RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter The Quesnel Curling Club held their 50th Mixed Valentine’s bonspiel last weekend. The team of Dave Plant, Terri Matula, Daryll Matula and Shar Berg took home the A event, as they defeated the team of Jim Swanson 8-3. Plant’s team came out firing taking a commanding 5-0 lead after three ends
and would never look back going on to win the tournament. The B event saw the team of Colin Shpak defeat Alex Coffey’s team 6-4 in a close contest, as they would take the lead and never surrender it, winning the B final. The Grant Wawryk team won the C final defeating the Brady Waffle team 7-2. The Wawryk team would score two in the fifth end grabbing
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BYLAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER Casual Competition No. 16-05. Application Deadline: February 25, 2016 at 4 p.m. This position will provide additional coverage during the summer months to assist in the enforcement of the City’s municipal bylaws and animal control. Hours may be varied to provide greater coverage in the evenings when required. This position is open to all female and male applicants. Full details are available at http://www.quesnel.ca/Jobs.html. Submit your resume outlining skills and qualifications to the Human Resources Department, 410 Kinchant Street, Quesnel, BC, V2J 7J5 or by email to ncoe@ quesnel.ca (microsoft word or pdf only).
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DATE: Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Tickets: $25 per person available at Quesnel City Hall TIME: 5:30 pm – Doors open; 6:00 pm – Dinner service starts; 6:30 pm – Ceremony LOCATION: Billy Barker Casino Showroom, 308 McLean St, Quesnel TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE AT CITY HALL IN EARLY MARCH Sponsors:
Wise customers read the fine print: *, ★, †, ≥, §, ≈ The Cold Days Hot Deals Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating dealers on or after February 2, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any dealer administration fees, other dealer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Dealer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from February 1-29, 2016, and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your dealer for complete details. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Dealer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $27,198 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 biweekly payments of $174 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $27,198. ≥3.49% purchase financing for up to 96 months available on the new 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX (28A)/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Examples: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan Canada Value Package/2016 Chrysler 200 LX (28A)/2016 Dodge Journey Canada Value Package/2016 Jeep Cherokee Sport with a Purchase Price of $22,998/$23,998/$20,998/$26,998 financed at 3.49% over 96 months with $0 down payment equals 416 weekly payments of $63/$66/$58/$74 with a cost of borrowing of $3,367/$3,514/$3,075/$3,953 and a total obligation of $26,365/$27,514/$24,073/$30,951. §Starting from prices for vehicles shown include Consumer Cash Discounts and do not include upgrades (e.g. paint). Upgrades available for additional cost. ≈Sub-prime financing available on approved credit. Finance example: 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT with a purchase price of $27,595 financed at 4.99% over 60 months, equals 130 bi-weekly payments of $240 for a total obligation of $31,207. Some conditions apply. Down payment is required. See your dealer for complete details. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc. ®Jeep is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC used under licence by FCA Canada Inc.
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NO PAYMENTS FOR IT ALL ENDS FEBRUARY 29!
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$
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2016 CHRYSLER 200 LX
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2016 JEEP CHEROKEE SPORT
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COLD HOT
DAYS DEALS SALES EVENT
DAYS ★
IN TOTAL DISCOUNTS*
7100
2016 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN CANADA VALUE PACKAGE %
FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
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FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
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FINANCING† FOR 72 MONTHS
2016 DODGE JOURNEY CANADA VALUE PACKAGE
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Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT Plus shown: $30,940.§
Starting from price for 2016 Jeep Cherokee Limited shown: $34,540.§
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ON OUR MOST POPULAR MODELS
FINANCING† FOR 60 MONTHS
0
Starting from price for 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroad shown: $32,140.§
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FOR 96 MONTHS WITH $0 DOWN
Starting from price for 2016 Chrysler 200 C shown: $30,140.§
REBUILDING YOUR CREDIT? DON’T PAY EXCESSIVE RATES.
SPECIAL RATES AS LOW AS ONLY 4.99% OAC≈
CANADA’S #1 SELLING AUTOMAKER
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