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New fines for distracted drivers AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter
“Chillingly, as mothers took children to and from school and people returned home from a hard days work, 201 people drove while distracted, putting the citizens of Quesnel in grave danger.”
introduced tough, immediate sanctions for drinking and driving, we’ve seen a dramatic decrease in alcohol-related traffic fatalities. By deploying tough new sanctions for distracted driving, we want to see our drivers, cyclists and pedestrians get home to their families safely as we take another step towards reaching our goal of having the safest roads in North America by 2020.”
If safety wasn’t motivation enough for keeping your focus on the road – maybe the new fines will. Effective June 1, distracted drivers are subject to the following: • Each offence will include the base fine of $368 – up from $167 – and will add four penalty points to a person’s driving record. • First-time offenders NBIA report will face a minimum $543 in financial penalties. Quick facts: • Repeat offenders, upon a second offence within 12 • ICBC Driver Penalty Point months, will pay the $368 fine premiums start at $175 for the plus $520, for a total of $888 in first four penalty points and financial penalties, which escalate escalate to a minimum $520 for a further for any additional offence. second offence. And the Gold Pan City is no • Distracted driving and exception in distracted driving inattention is a top contributing offences, a report released last factor to motor vehicle crashes, year by the Northern Brain Injury along with drug- or alcoholAssociation noted 201 distracted affected driving, and speeding. drivers in a mere six hours. • During ICBC’s Distracted “Chillingly, as mothers took Driving Awareness Month, a children to and from school police road safety unit in Kelowna and people returned home from handed out 37 distracted driving a hard days work, 201 people penalties in less than three hours. drove while distracted, putting • The latest numbers, from the citizens of Quesnel in grave 2014, show 66 deaths and 630 danger,” the report reads. serious injuries with distracted “That was potentially more than and inattentive driving as a 201 injuries or deaths… in just six contributing factor. Serious injury hours!” can mean loss of a limb, brain “Distracted driving, like drinking damage, coma and other lifeand driving, is entirely avoidable, altering medical conditions. yet too often has devastating • Over the past three years, consequences,” Minister of Public approximately 50,000 distracted Safety and Solicitor General Mike driving tickets have been issued Morris said. annually. “Since 2010, when we
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CNC board announces surplus During CNC’s board of governors meeting they were informed there was an unanticipated surplus of $1.8 million at 2015/16 year-end. Last year, the college was forced to make significant changes to address a $2.8 million deficit and to ensure the long term financial stability of the college. These measures plus an unanticipated increase in student enrollment has resulted in a projected surplus of $1.8 million for the 2015/2016 budget. In light of these events, the board has
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decided to delay adoption of the 2016/2017 budget and the assumptions it was built on. A special meeting of the Board will take place in May to look at a revised 2016/2017 budget and potential options to utilize the surplus. During the meeting, a new Board Chair Jason Fisher along with Vice Chairs Mary Sjostrom and Lee Doney were elected by acclamation. The Board also extends a welcome to new members, Don Gowan and Kevin Pettersen who are both government appointees. New to the
Board as well are Harpreet Singh Gehlon who is the new Student representative, Mark Wendling as the Faculty representative and Sabreena MacElheron as the Operational Employee representative on the Board. The board thanks former Chair Vince Prince and Vice Chair Lee Ongman for their dedicated service to CNC and they will remain on the Board. The Board also thanks outgoing members Sheldon Clare, Steven Perison and Chris Brown.
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Sowing peace raises a harvest of righteousness
James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace raise a harvest of righteousness. (NIV) A peacemaker is one who helps resolve conflicts. We don’t have to look far to find conflict. We find it in our families, jobs, churches and even in our own conscience. Unresolved conflict produces all kinds of unrighteous activity. Gossip, revenge
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one who ‘sows peace’ helps remove these stumbling blocks and replaces them with restored relationships and right living. A harvest of righteousness. That is why peacemakers are called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9) God reached down in Christ and reconciled the world to Himself. Jesus made peace for us by the blood of His cross.
He sacrificed Himself so that we could live at peace with God. If we wish to be like Him, we too, look for ways to sacrifice ourselves, our self-will, for the sake of bringing peace. Romans 12:18 If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men. (NIV) Rawlin Falk is a pastor with Maple Park Alliance Church.
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St. Andrew’s United Church Established in 1911
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Tuesday Residents were treated to a wide variety of food, clothing, jewelry, paint balling and much more at the Home Show at the Twin Arenas last weekend. Autumn MacDonald photos
Chance of Showers High: 22° Low: 7°
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NCLGA endorses two CRD resolutions
The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) saw success at the North Central Local Government Association’s (NCLGA) Conference and AGM with two successful resolutions. The resolutions deal with the effects of treaties on Crown tenure and license holders, and the second addresses consultation with local governments for industrial projects. The first resolution submitted by the CRD, highlights the potential impacts of treaties on Crown tenure and license holders. Currently the governments of British Columbia and Canada are in the process of negotiating treaties with First Nations in British Columbia. The resolution calls for the NCLGA to lobby treaty negotiators and the provincial and federal governments to increase transparency in negotiations and provide meaningful consultation with all affected third parties. It also calls for a
minimization on the impact to those third parties related to water rights, and all tenures on Crown land as well as compensation to impacted third parties. The second resolution deals with the consultation with local governments for industrial projects within their respective jurisdictions. Currently, the provincial legislation requires consultation with potentially affected First Nations as part of the permitting process for resource extraction and other industrial projects. However, there is no such requirement for adjacent communities and local governments to be consulted. The resolution requests that the NCLGA and Union of British Columbia Municipalities lobby the provincial government to implement regulatory requirements for local communities (rural or municipal), and for local governments to be consulted in the permitting process,
at the same level as First Nations, in all aspects of the potential impact. Consideration must include environment discharge; water, air and noise impacts; social and economic impacts; emergency preparedness and response plans; communication plans as well as reclamation and closure plans. Both resolutions will now be taken to the resolution floor at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Conference and AGM, Sept. 26-30. During Conference, the Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District also took the opportunity to meet with the Northern Health Authority to be updated on the capital projects underway or being considered within the North Cariboo. The NCLGA conference and AGM took place from Wednesday, May 4 through to Friday, May 6 in Dawson Creek, B.C. More information about the event can be found online at nclga.ca.
Soothing smells
It’s that time of year again when residents can enjoy the fresh smell of lilacs. Enjoy while you can, they don’t last long. Autumn MacDonald photo
Strong Action For Safer Communities A three-year, $23-million commitment by the Government of B.C. builds on the Guns and Gangs Strategy with the B.C. Anti-Gang Unit, RCMP and Crime Stoppers to support B.C. communities to prevent gang and gun violence. Key elements include: $450,000 to support Crime Stoppers’ proven Cash for Tips on Illegal Firearms and to promote awareness of the Gang Tip Line Enhancement of the End Gang Life Program More outreach to youth
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Residents check out the number of books available at the annual Museum Used Book Sale last weekend. Autumn MacDonald photo
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The Siphon Creek fire spread from northern B.C. into Alberta on the weekend, and by Tuesday was estimated at 58,000 hectares, 20 per cent under control.
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As many as 10 wildfires in northeast B.C. this spring may have been deliberately set. Environment Minister Mary Polak said Tuesday evidence an apparent string of arsons has been turned over to conservation officers to track the source of the fires. The B.C. government has tripled the fine for not complying with burning restrictions to $1,150, but deliberately set fires are more serious. “Arson would result potentially in criminal charges, and if somebody was convicted, they would see jail time,” Polak said. Rapid snow-melt and an early warm spell created high fire hazard in areas of dry grass, sparking forest fires north of Fort St. John that forced hundreds of people to evacuate. Evacuees were allowed to go home on Sunday after rain and snow slowed the fires. Crews and aircraft in Alberta and B.C. continue to work on the Siphon Creek fire, which grew to more than 50,000 hectares
as it crossed he provincial border.
B.C. schools open to Alberta kids
B.C. schools are preparing to take in some of the 12,000 children of school age who have been forced to evacuate Fort McMurray due to wildfire. Education Minister Mike Bernier said he has been in touch with the Alberta minister to keep track of students who come to B.C., so they can return to some of their normal routines. “We sent a letter to all of our school districts that when we have students coming from Alberta into B.C., that we’re going to open our arms, make sure that they’re welcomed into the school system and try to help them complete the end of the school year,” Bernier said. The Fort McMurray fire destroyed homes and businesses as it swept
through the town, but schools were spared, as were the hospital and airport.
B.C. fire crosses into Alberta The B.C. government is preparing to send medical and psychological teams to help care for people evacuated from Fort McMurray, as the B.C. Wildfire Service works to contain a fire that has burned across the Alberta border north of Fort St. John. The Siphon Creek wildfire was estimated at 9,000 hectares as it spread into Alberta on Thursday. B.C. ground crews and helicopters are working to contain it, with priority on protecting the Doig River First Nation community south of the fire. The largest B.C. fire in a cluster in the north Peace region is the Beatton Airport Road fire, estimated at 10,000 hectares. It
was listed as 85 per cent contained by Friday morning, and the Alaska Highway reopened after the fire crossed to the west side of the highway. The Peace River Regional District issued an evacuation order Thursday for the area around Mile 80 of the Alaska Highway and the area affected by the Beatton Airport Road fire. With eight significant fires in the region keeping B.C. fire crews and aircraft busy, the province has shipped pumps and hoses to Alberta to assist. A mobile hospital and a team of volunteer counsellors, social workers and psychologists was being prepared Friday to assist with evacuees in Alberta. Ontario has sent 100 firefighters to Alberta to help with the Fort McMurray fire, which has forced evacuation of 88,000 people and destroyed part of the town. Quebec has dispatched four water bombers to northern Alberta. Premier Christy Clark said the issue of wildfires was discussed by western premiers at their meeting in Vancouver that wrapped up Friday.
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ublic Safety Minister Mike Morris announced the province’s new, tougher stance on distracted driving Monday, with the introduction of a new fine system to take effect June 1. Starting next month, the penalty for distracted driving will increase from $167 to $543 ($368 fine, plus $175 in penalty point premium). Drivers will also be assessed four penalty points (up from three, currently). A second offence within a year will cost $888 and it will be $1,600 for a third offence. Two tickets in a year will also trigger an automatic review by the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles that could result in licence suspension. Morris said the new penalties put British Columbia near the top, in regards to distracted driving fines for Canadian province. The question is, will it work? Only time will tell, but we have our doubts. Monetary fines have never been great deterrents. Then again, the threat of a suspension doesn’t seem to be entirely effective either, when looking at the weekly RCMP report, and seeing every other entry being an impaired driving investigation. People continue to drink and drive, because they don’t believe they will get caught. The same can be said for those who use their cellphones while driving. And Bluetooth is not the answer. Talking handsfree is only marginally less distracting, if at all. (If you doubt that, try your Bluetooth while driving in an unfamiliar city - you’ll either lose your train of thought, or miss your turn.) We’ve said it before, and it warrants repeating. The only way to properly address the distracted driving issue, inasmuch as cellphone use is concerned, is to install cellphone disabling devices in every car, before they leave the factory a device that makes any cellphone inoperable as soon as the motor is engaged. The technology is there. You can turn on your living room lights from 3,000 miles away, if you have the correct app. The challenge would be getting the auto industry and the communications industry on board with the process. That won’t be easy. We imagine the whole mandatory seatbelt thing was not easy either. But it went through - and lives were saved because of it. –BP
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Floating on cloud nine
t seems I am regulated by all the notes on the calendar, the ringing of the phone and the reminder notes in the mail plus the things I have committed myself to. As a result I have a mind full of confusion that orders me to nervously run from the letter slot to the calendar and pick up the phone in between. In order to give my overworked or failing brain some rest I bought a blow up kayak that I can take anywhere. On second thought there is something wrong with the term blow up kayak, it sounds like a strange form of Jihad. Come and look, there goes Bert in his jihad kayak, he is now in the middle of 10 Mile Lake and oh my God, what a water spout and there goes Bert 60 feet in the air above the spout.
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FROM WITHIN This is not possible; he lands on top of the water spout and disappears in the lake. Look at that, he bobs up with a fish in his mouth and is swimming ashore where he is arrested for illegal fishing without a license. I know this is an off the wall story, but it came in my head because of the term “blow up kayak”, which I should have called inflatable kayak and then this whole story would not have come in my head. Unfortunately the next
I told him that his answer was very condescending considering my deeply felt aspirations and the amount of liquor taxes I had paid in my long life. At that the manager left for his office and I walked to the row of pay stations where I was welcomed by smiling and happy people at the cashier row. If you think this is the end, you are wrong, when I walked to my car a lady yelled goodnight Mr. Christ. I did not know who she was, until I walked in the door of a gas station I usually frequent and the lady behind the counter said, “hello Mr. Christ.” I have to admit I was flustered, but looked at the now curious people with what I hoped was a benign smile and left. This is a true story. Bert de Vink’s a longtime Quesnel resident and Observer contributor.
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story is not much better because it shows that I have my moments where I float on cloud nine without my maiden form bra. I entered the busy liquor store and saw the manager in a serious conversation with some customers, so I walked over and waited till he was finished with the customers and he said “well Bert what is up.” I told him that since there was an 80 per cent tax on liquor, the Liquor Control Board could cough up some money to have a pond built outside the liquor store. The manager asked why the heck would you want a pond built Bert? My answer was quite simple, because I want to learn to walk on water. I noted he was getting a bit irritated, but saw that some customers were laughing, so he said there is a rain puddle outside the door, use that.
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With thanks “Thanks again to the Community of Quesnel for a very successful Walk & Wheel held this past May 7. Through donations made by the public, people that took pledge forms, business and employee participation we were able to raise $15,916.11 this year. Just a reminder to people that all funds received go directly to research and development to end paralysis from spinal cord injuries. We are very fortunate to live in a very generous community. Thank you all again, Bill Carter, Quesnel Chapter of the Spinal Cord Society.” Here Carter with generous supporter RBC and their donation of $2,000. Ryan Graham photo
Quesnel Lake residents object to document Editor: Open letter to Hubert Bunce, Director, Mount Polley Environmental Protection, Regional Operations. Al Hoffman, Chief Inspector, Ministry of Energy and Mines, and Tania Demchuk, Senior Environmental Geoscientist, Min. of Energy and Mines. We are writing to you as a collective group of concerned citizens, regarding the March 11, Authorization to Bypass Works- Authorization 11678. We first want to formally object to this document in a number of ways outlined below and insist that further information is made available to us. We oppose the unacceptable options and actions of the Ministry of Environment and the Mount Polley Mine Corporation (MPMC), with little or no public consultation. Also we object to the underhand methods used to disseminate this document. It was sent to MPMC on March 11th 2016 and that was not made publicly available until April 16th 2016 at a public meeting, where only paper copies
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were handed out. The access to the most relevant information seems to be constantly hindered, BC Government links that don’t work, MPMC digital documents that exceed 10MB which make them impossible to email and reports that can’t either be saved or printed. It certainly gives the distinct impression that the Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Mines and Mount Polley Mine Corporation, don’t want us to have access to this information. The Authorization 11678 firstly outlines the issues with the Water Treatment Plant (WTP). The underperformance has been blamed on the site snow pack, 2016 freshet , an underperforming WTP and challenges with the Springer pit storage level. All of these issues could have been predicted. 2016 has not been an especially heavy year for snow fall, the springer pit levels have been increasing steadily since reports from December 3rd 2015 and earlier (1024.57m to 1034.65m). Also the failure of the WTP is hardly surprising,
with a maximum capacity of 0.23m3/s. Equally the mine is now able to discharge a remaining balance (up to 0.3m3/s) into Hazeltine Creek and Quesnel Lake untreated. Reports on April 14th 2016, indicate that average WTP discharge was 0.07m3/s. We assume the remaining 0.23m3/s was left untreated and allowed to further pollute Hazeltine Creek and Quesnel Lake. It appears that Quesnel Lake is yet again paying the price for a completely inadequate WTP. It begs the questions that if it is suddenly acceptable for MPMC to discharge untreated tailings into Quesnel Lake, even on a short term basis, why have a WTP. Dilution is not the solution to this issue. Quesnel Lake must not be further polluted. Discharge of untreated mine tailings water into Quesnel Lake has to stop immediately. In fact, we are absolutely opposed to the discharging of ANY mine effluent into Hazeltine creek or Quesnel Lake. Finally on the issue of
WTP’s, it has been publicised that MPMC spent $2 million (less than 0.1 per cent of its total assets as of December 2015 Annual Report) on installing the current WTP, we would like to suggest that this was merely a “ band aid” fix to the issue, when other mines have spent considerably more money in building WTP’s. As a group we want to know why the authorization 11678 has allowed an amendment to the total iron and total zinc levels. What data is this based on and why is this necessary, especially in light of the most recent increased copper levels. Equally why does the authorization now refer to acute and chronic BC Water Quality Guides? Taking the final section of the Authorization 11678. Point 5. - Where is the data for what has been discharged daily 1) treated and 2) untreated since March 11th 2016. We do have a total discharge rate, but it is not at all clear what exactly is now polluting Quesnel Lake and how much. Bearing
in mind that the total allowable discharge rate of 0.03m3/s can now be optimized with a combination of treated and untreated effluent, which equates to approximately 25.9 million litres per day being released into Quesnel Lake. Point 6. – MPMC is required to have reviewed and provided test results, again where are these. MPMC has had the opportunity to discharge treated and untreated effluent for five to six weeks and we have not seen any volumes or characteristics. Point 7.- MPMC is required to have provided a plan to increase the WTP capacity on March 31st 2016, where is this plan. Point 8. – All discharge characteristic limits are to remain in effect. How is this to be achieved, when the authorization 11678 allows for untreated effluent? Is this why the authorization 11678 has allowed for increases to total iron and zinc levels. Does this indicate that each time MPMC can’t keep within the permitted characteristics that the Ministry of Environment
will just amend those limits to whatever the mine requires? Point 10. – The Springer Pit elevation limit of 1030masl is now redundant, due to the increase to 1042masl, published in Amendment to Permit M-200 Approving Springer Pit Elevation Increase, dated March 17th 2016. On what data are we basing these constant increases, when are we going to reach the limit. In conclusion we suggest that authorization 11678 is a document addressing an “emergency water situation” and considering the Ministry of Environment indicates in this very document that the Permittee is responsible for emergency events. Why are we again in an emergency water situation, less than two years since the dam failure? We request a response to our questions and ask that the responses refer to actual documents, not website links. We look forward to your prompt response. Concerned Citizens of Quesnel Lake
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Quesnel and District Hospice Palliative Care Association A beautiful day for our Hike for Hospice 2016 We are very pleased to say that we passed our goal of $7500 and raised $7850. Our top Team - RBC Financial - $1110 Our top fundraiser - Dwayne McKerlie - $1000 Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make our day successful Our Sponsors • • • • • • • • • • • • •
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Annie Gallant Lifestyles Editor
Deb’s dream leadership team Back row, left to right: Jorleen Russel, Mary Sjostrom, Ray Kinloch, Brenda Gardiner, Geroge Meyer, Michelle Russel and Ashley Schmidt; front row, left to right: Laurie Rice, Deb Burton, Carol Pitkin and Crystal Shepherd. Missing from photo: Darlene Osborne, Gayle Campbell, Maomi Manning, Kerry Thaler and Katy Croft. Contributed photo
As the buzz builds, Relay teams are busy fundraising and gearing up ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter
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undreds of white paper bags are now in the hands of McNaughton art students. Each bag displays the name of a loved one, a message of hope and support or a remembrance and an artistic design. These luminary bags will line the Relay for Life walking path at the end of the May 27 event in a moving ceremony. “The last hour of Relay for Life focuses on those who’ve lost their battle with cancer,” Relay for Life chair Deb Burton said. “This is the time for loved ones to contemplate their lost loved one in their own special, personal way.” Luminaries can be purchased for $5 and either given to the McNaughton students to decorate or can be decorated by the purchaser and brought to Baker Creek Park on Relay day. Students will also be on-site to complete any last minute luminaries. However, there’s five hours packed with activities beginning with the opening ceremonies at 5 p.m. on the main stage. As well as dignitaries and cancer survivor Katy Croft will also provide inspirational words for the participants. Relay also kicks off with the 5K
Walk and Run and the survivor lap. Performers on the main stage for the opening ceremonies include Gold Pan City Dancers, Metis Jiggers, First Nation Drummers and East Indian Dancers. Keeping the whole show moving will be MC Dorine Lamarche. Entertainers for the rest of Relay will be the Correlieu Jazz Band, Windy Reeds, Barkerville Players and more to be confirmed. The layout of the park will see bleachers and dinner tables facing the stage and the dance floor. “We’re encouraging people to
meet friends and loved ones for the community dinner and dancing,” Burton said. Ashley Schmidt is in charge of the silent auction during Relay for Life. “I thought a silent auction would be a good fit and another opportunity to raise money for Relay,” she said. She’s still on the hunt for donations of items, services, gift certificates, art or anything the public would be happy to pay money for. Bidding is from 5 – 9:30 p.m. To donate call Ashley at 250-9911783. New to Quesnel this year are Relay
batons. Each team will pass a baton from team member to team member as they enter the track. “Each baton is a symbol of passing the message of hope,” Burton said. “Inside the hollow baton will be a survivor’s message designed to inspire every team member and remind them why they relay.” The time is drawing near for team registration. The final day to register your team is May 13. Go online relayforlife.ca/quesnel, call Darlene Osborne, 250-747-2363 or drop by the CCS office. As teams begin to accumulate fundraising money, they can drop it off at Outlaw where it will be picked up for deposit by the financial lead George Meyer and deposited to the team’s total. All team money must be dropped off at Bank Night, May 19 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Canadian Cancer Office at the back of Fireside’s building at the top of Dragon Hill, 1216 Chew Road. Team captains can also pick up Relay packages at the same time. Don’t have a team? Just call Deb Burton 250-255-8225 and she’ll help put you in touch with a team you can join. Don’t want to be on a team? Stop by the Baker Creek Park and join in the fun activities. Everyone is welcome.
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LifestyLes
SAM Project looking for support Enjoy an evening of enlightenment at Richbar Nursery
When I catch up with old friends, and we delve into our post-Correlieu adventures, it’s tempting to describe Africa as dodging riots, interviewing “witch doctors”, camping on the Zambezi River, flaming cars, elephant attacks and machete wielding thieves. However, these are cherrypicked stories that misrepresent my actual experience volunteering for the SAM Project in Zambia. A more honest depiction of my average day interacting with the average Zambian (subsistence farming villager) would describe endless displays of hospitality and kindness in the face of unimaginable hardship. It may be entertaining to describe Leah Blezard’s encounter with the lethal snake in our crumbling latrine or the black widow found in Jake Rogger’s mud hut bedroom, but the fact that the community donated their best accommodation to us free of charge (and constantly offered to improve it) is what is truly worth noting. A single elephant standoff tends to outshine months of relentless waves and toothless smiles on the same road, which is especially incredible considering they’re often walking kilometres to access water, education, or healthcare. We tend to generalize
a place and people by the stories that stand out, but Zambia is not just a Safari. In general, it is simply the unchosen home of an incredibly friendly people. Its exotic phenomena are rare and insignificant compared to their kindness and resilience. The average day also entails an onslaught of cyclic moral questions: Are we actually helping? What are the repercussions of this
KRISTA (TATARYN) FLEET July 17, 1961 ~ April 30, 2016
It is with heavy hearts the families of Krista (Tataryn) Fleet announce her passing on April 30, 2016 after a lengthy illness.
The depths of sorrow we cannot tell, Of the loss of one we loved so well; And while she sleeps a peaceful sleep, Her memory we shall always keep. Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by her husband Bruce, daughters Michelle (Terry) and Mellisa (Johnathan); five grandchildren; her mom and dad; brothers Mitch (Jeanne), Steve (Debbie) and sister Joanne (Dennis).
help? Do they need help if they’re already so happy? In response to this last question, although strong, Zambians do not smile and wave at malnutrition, disease, and death. Although most are kind and good humoured, this doesn’t make the squalid conditions they endure any more acceptable. Zambians’ ability to face poverty with as much compassion and dignity as they do makes them more deserv-
ing of assistance, not less. Especially in light of the recent Fort McMurray fires, Canada’s issues are both abundant and important. I don’t intend to minimize these issues, but the SAM Project is my best opportunity with my current skillset to lessen the suffering of the less fortunate. As for the other questions, let me say for now that I know our impact is significant and worthy of continued investment. But I actually ask that you don’t take my word for it. Instead, I invite you to Richbar Nursery on May 17 at 7 p.m. to learn more. I will describe in depth the hurdles that Zambians face and our strategies to assist them. Afterwards, I will be hosting a gallery auction of personal photographs from past projects, with 100 per cent of proceeds going to an upcoming project of the donor’s choice. Please come out to support the SAM Project, whether through a donation or purely active interest in our cause. The SAM Project is a Quesnel-derived organization operating in Zambia. Past Quesnel residents Colin and Sandra Eves founded the organization while the majority of volunteers Leah and Cole Blezard, Jake Rogger, and Taylor Josephy are Correlieu graduates.
Girl 2 Girl 2016
The Girl 2 Girl Program is a one day event for Grade 7 Girls in The Quesnel School District. A dedicated group of local women facilitate a day of conversation & activities that support strong self esteem, authentic individuality & celebrate diversity among our teen girls. We have structured this program to support these young women as they transition from elementary to junior high school, which can be a challenging experience for some. This year we were pleased to host 75 participants, it was a great day of discovery, self-awareness, friendship, mentorship & fun. We are deeply grateful for crucial support from our Community Sponsors to ensure this program was successful; • The Quesnel & District • Fraserview Pharmacy • Save On Foods Quesnel Arts & Rec Center • Rocky Peak Adventure • Safeway Quesnel • Staples Quesnel • Primerica Quesnel • Bliss • Extra Foods Quesnel • The Observer • Karin’s Health Foods • Integris Credit Union • Remax Quesnel Realty • Stay Golden Nurtition • TL Designs • Aroma Foods • Savalas • Canadian Western • Edgewood Farms • School District #28 Mechanical • SilvaGro Nursery If a young girl you know may enjoy participating in the Girl 2 Girl Program in 2017 Please watch community news & events beginning in the spring of 2017 to learn more about our program & about how to register.
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May 15 - 21, 2016 ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, your tendency this week is to escape into your mind and imagination. While that’s fine for a little while, pretty soon you have to come back down to earth. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, people are pulling you in all sorts of directions this week. They each want you to share in their good times, but there’s only so much of you that can go around. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, even though you generally like to keep your feet on the ground, this week you are looking to be a little adventurous. Let someone entice you into a whimsical journey. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, a desire to bring more calm into your life could have you seeking out a vacation or just a respite from daily life. Take the time to unwind and you’ll come back recharged. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, this week may prove to be a little intense, but you’ll muster the energy and strength to push on through. Balancing fun and some work-related responsibilities is key. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Practicality seems to disappear when you have your mind on enjoyable activities, Virgo. Find a way to be both fun and practical and you will be set. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Well-laid plans are the cornerstone of a successful week, Libra. Everything will go smoothly, but most days should pass without a hitch. Enjoy the brief respite. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, expect a lot of action this week. There’s no slowing down as you check off each item on your to-do list. Others may have difficulty keeping up with you. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, live creative fantasies this week because you might not have another chance to indulge for a while. This is the break you have been seeking for some time. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Honesty is always the best policy, Capricorn. This will become obvious when a past untruth you shared comes back to haunt you. Confess now to save face. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 You have the physical stamina to accomplish many things, Aquarius. This week is bound to be one with a lot of progress. Make a list now of what you want to accomplish. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be patient with the people around you. You may be fast to grasp a concept, but it could take others a little while longer. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS MAY 15 - Andy Murray, Athlete (29) MAY 16 - Janet Jackson, Singer (50) MAY 17 - Derek Hough, Dancer (31) MAY 18 - Jack Johnson, Singer (41) MAY 19 - Sam Smith, Singer (24) MAY 20 - Cher, Singer (70) MAY 21 - Mr. T, Actor (64)
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This Victoria Day, treat yourself to Royal Tea. With Royalty.
Join Queen Victoria for High Tea at the Wake Up Jake Restaurant in honour of Her Majesty’s birthday, Monday, May 23. Site admission is by donation to the end of May! Barkerville is open for the season May 14 Brenda Gardiner goes above and beyond the very demanding job of helping seniors stay at home. Annie Gallant photo
A fulfilling jobs, a devoted woman
Three years of serving Quesnel seniors ANNIE GALLANT Observer Reporter The telephone rings a lot. People drop in to the Reid Street office. Better at Home is a busy place. And at the heart of this bustling operation is Brenda Gardiner, a devoted, passionate woman who cares deeply for all her clients and volunteers. Better at Home is celebrating three years operating and the organization that pairs volunteers with seniors in need of a wide variety of assistance has exceeded all expectations. The books count 300 clients however not all are active and about 30 have passed away. Some require only seasonal assistance but the biggest budget buster is housecleaning, the most needed and the biggest factor in keeping seniors in their homes longer. “We are so much more than cleaning toilets though,” Gardiner said. “In many ways we are the community conduit for the seniors, many of which have absolutely no personal support system.” With 92 volunteers, Gardiner admitted they need many more. She said volunteers and a friendly voice on the other end of the phone is sometimes the only contact these seniors have with the outside world. Another costly service is transportation to out-of-town appointments. “Due to costs, lack of other efficient and ready transportation options, usage is way over expectations and budget availability,” Gardiner added.
But her job as coordinator is so much more. With a big smile, she said, “I’m constantly inspired by the seniors I meet.” She went on to say generally they are a joy to meet, help and deal with. “Many depend solely on our help, support and service provisions as they have no one to help them.” The most common demographic within Gardiner’s client list is women between the ages of 75 – 85 on low fixed incomes. Because Better at Home is designed with a sliding scale as to who pays for services, most of her clients receive the services free. They just don’t have enough income. Gardiner has been asked on a provincial level to train other Better at Home offices on volunteer retention, which she sees as a real honour. “Obviously we’re doing something right here, but it really comes down to the caliber of volunteers and Quesnel has outstanding volunteers.” As of this week Better at Home volunteers have provided 4,071 service moments including friendly visits, snow removal, house cleaning, shopping, rides to appointments and yard work, but that doesn’t tell the whole story. With each senior client a relationship is developed that often goes beyond the scope of the program but Gardiner explains, “when the client is on the phone in distress, what’s a person to do. With our services we create a certain dependency and a safety net that must hold up through
whatever life throws at our clients.” The need continues to grow but Better at Home’s budget stays the same. Where clients with a decent income might pay for services, with most of Gardiner’s clients who are on fixed low incomes, there are no charges for the services rendered, so the incoming funds are low. Gardiner is also always mindful of the boundaries which can become blurred between clients and the program and family members who want to protect their senior family members. Whenever possible they meet with the family and discuss the senior’s needs and who can best fulfil them. It’s important to note that the public is encouraged to donate to the Better at Home program to help fund services currently on hold or pending. They can make a cash donation (and receive a taxable donation receipt); employees can set up a monthly payroll deduction and ask to make the NCAFPS- Better at Home the designation; or consider a legacy donation through their will. The outstanding volunteer work being carried out by Better at Home remains unseen by most of the community but should you be a senior on the receiving end of those precious hours of assistance, they allow the senior to remain in their home which is where most want to be. For information on the program or how you can get involved, call Gardiner at 250-992-9156.
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43rd AnnuAl Billy BArker dAys FestivAl July 14 -17, 2016 Our Billy Barker Days Festival Office, located next to the Visitor Centre, is NOW OPEN Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. We welcome you to drop in and say hello to our Office Manager, Crystal Nagy, and our Office Assistant. We can also be reached by phone at 250-992-1234, by fax 250-992-5083, and by e-mail at office@billybarkerdays.ca YOU can help us make this the best festival of all! Become a VOLUNTEER and have fun by taking part in the festivities! We have openings in a variety of areas and offer you an exciting experience that you are sure to enjoy! Pick up a sign up form at the Festival Office. 2016 HEADLINERS Friday, July 15th – CHILLIWACK Saturday, July 16th – THE NIGHTRAIN We still have openings for musical acts on our LeBourdais Park Stage. If you or someone you know has always wanted to perform for Billy Barker Days, now is your chance!! Contact Brent Matthews, Stage Director at billybarkerstage@outlook.com We want you to get your group or business into the Billy Barker Days spirit by entering a float or marching entry in our PARADE. Now is the time to start thinking of ideas, and entries can be made at our office or online at www.billybarkerdays.ca.
Stake Your Claim to the Good Times at the Billy Barker Days Festival!!
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Celebrating PoliCe Week May 15 - 22, 2016 Thank you Quesnel Detachment of the RCMP & the North Cariboo Highway Patrol
Police departments all across Canada are celebrating National Police Week and the Quesnel RCMP are no exception. Police Week began in Canada in 1970 and was seen as a way to connect with communities and increase awareness about the service that police provide. Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week the dedicated men and women of the Quesnel RCMP are working to keep your community safe. We are involved in General Duty patrol, Serious Crime investigation, Drug Enforcement, Traffic, Crime Reduction, Youth, Community and First Nations policing, over a 16,000 square kilometre area. During National Police Week, let us also think of the families of law enforcement officers, they are the people who are closest to our officers, who know best the sacrifieces they make to keep us all safe, and who know and worry about the risks they face to their own wellbeing. Keeping our streets and community as safe as possible is a priority for the Quesnel RCMP detachment. Please join me in thanking our law enforcement officers and support staff for their significant contributions towards public safety in our community. Staff Sergeant Andrew Burton Detachment Commander Quesnel RCMP
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May 15 ~ 22, 2016
Thank you to all the men and women who put their life on the line each day to keep our community safe.
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Supporting Anti-bullying Week by wearing pink.
“Thank you to the men and women of the RCMP who put their lives at risk to support and protect Canadians everyday”
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Member of Parliament for Cariboo - Prince George
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RCMP Kids Camp & Supporting our Veterans
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Honouring Our Officers
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RCMP Kids Camp & Supporting our Veterans
Supporting our community
Honouring Our Officers
Willis Harper 288 Reid Street
250.992.2135
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Eagle Building Supplies Ltd. “YOUR DOWNTOWN BUILDING SUPPLIES CENTRE”
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YELLOWHEAD DRYWALL Division of 497735 B.C. Ltd.
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Interior Finishing 250-747-1882 HELPING TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY EVENTS
B&A AUTOBODY
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Celebrating PoliCe Week
May 15 ~ 22, 2016
Your Community - Your Police Force Together we can make a difference
Things to know when calling 911 1) Try to stay calm. Adrenaline can cause you to talk to fast, too slow or stutter. Stay a safe distance from the emergency and try to stay calm. If you must assist someone stay safe. 2) Stay on the line, your telephone can help determine your location. 3) Be patient - it may take a minute or 2 to connect with the right answering point - advise dispatcher if your require Police, Ambulance, or Fire Department.
Delete the Risk Don’t Text & Drive
4) Know what you will be asked. a) what is the emergency b) location ( if exact address is not known, street or surroundings can help) c) a detailed description including vehicles, criminal activity, fire etc. Obtain licence plate numbers, and vehicle description if applicable. Description of persons involved. (male or female, clothing being worn, the more detail the better) 5) Follow prompts of dispatcher. Be prepared to give your name, address, phone number and birthdate incase further information of emergency is required at a later date.
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Province funds licensee insolvency program The province is providing a $1-million lift to the Forestry Service Providers Compensation Fund, to protect eligible forestry contractors and service providers in the event of licensee insolvency. The one-time grant was announced today by Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations Steve Thomson, at the Interior Logging Association’s 58th annual conference and trade show in Vernon. The grant will enhance the $5-million provincial seed money that established the fund in the summer of 2012, along with the additional $1-million provincial grant that was already made in 2015. Half of the new funding will be allocated to the general fund, while the other $500,000 will be allocated to a new sub-account that will be available to the silviculture contracting sector, whose activities make a permanent and non-reversible improvement to Crown land. Further work is required to define the specific silviculture services eligible for compensation, along with amendments to the Forestry Service Providers Compensation Regulation and Forestry Service Providers Compensation Fund Administrative Agreement. The province will work with the Western Silvicultural Contractors’ Association to determine silviculture service eligibility, with anticipated regulation
recommendations to be completed in fall 2016. The Forestry Service Providers Compensation Fund was established to give relief to eligible forestry contractors, that were not paid for forestry service that they provided because the licensee that received the services became insolvent. It is administered by an arm’s length authority, who is guided by a fivemember advisory board, consisting of representatives from: • Coastal logging contractors • Interior logging contractors • Major coastal licensees • Major Interior licensees • The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations “This additional grant to the Forestry Service Providers Compensation Fund will give our eligible silvicultural and logging contractors, and other forestry service providers, greater peace of mind knowing that they
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LAWN & GARDEN What every new gardener needs to know Seven tips to starting a healthy garden
Whether you have just moved into your first home or you are looking for a new hobby in your old one, planting a garden is a great way to breathe new life into an unused green space. But while planting a garden is a nice thought, it’s a task that can seem a little daunting if you aren’t a natural “green thumb. “Planting a flower or vegetable garden is a great hobby that not only beautifies your home, but is also good for your health and allows you to take pride in your work every time you look out your kitchen window,” Terry Caddo, General Manager of Canada Blooms, said. “Even if you only have enough space for container gardening, the best way to learn is to get dirty!” If you’re new to gardening, and aren’t quite sure where to start, don’t worry! Canada Blooms has put together a few tips to help get you started.
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Self explanatory, but like all living things plants need water. Not too much that they drown, but you also don’t want them to dry out and wither. If you are planting in pots, but sure there are holes in the bottom to ensure proper drainage.
Whether it’s a bush, tree or flowering annual, most plants require some kind of pruning. Cut back tall grasses and low or dead branches to make room for new growth. By removing wilted flowers from your plant, also called deadheading, you will help the plant direct its energy into stronger leaves and roots. This will also encourage annuals to produce more flowers making your garden a colourful space.
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SPECIAL EVENTS & MEETINGS MONDAY The Quilt Guild in conjunction with the Quesnel Downtown Association and the West Park Mall Association are holding a Quilt Walk from May 2 - 16. Many local businesses will be displaying quilts and quilt projects made by the members of the Quesnel Quilt Guild. Check out our displays at: Carters Jewellers, The Breeze, Willis Harper, Back to Basics, Circle S, Carvers/The Outlaw, Bo-Peep, Old BoPeep Building, Green Tree Health, Integris Credit Union and the West Park Mall. QUESNEL AND DISTRICT LAWN BOWLING invites you to the West Fraser Timber Park to give the sport a try. Equipment is supplied and no special clothing is required. First time is free to see if you like it. After that it’s $5/game, $20 for a punch card for five games or a membership is $125. Games are played Sunday at 2 p.m., Wednesday at 10 a.m., Thursday at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. Lawn bowling is a cross between curling, bowling and bocci ball.
WEDNESDAY OVER 80 TEA May 18, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., OAPO Golden Centre, 401 Front St.. For more information call 250-9910090. Register by May 16.
FRIDAY RELAY FOR LIFE, May 27, 5 – 11 p.m., Baker Creek Park. Form a team, join a team, drop by the park and enjoy the activities including a community dinner.
SATURDAY QUESNEL LIONS GARAGE SALE, the
last Saturday of every month at Maple Park Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.. Hot dogs and coffee available. LEGION DANCE with the Goodwin Brothers, May 14, 7 p.m. in the Legion lounge. $15 per person. BERNIE AND RED May 14, Elks Hall, tickets $30/person includes show and dinner. For tickets call Val, 250-9928506 or Heather, 250-747-2734. MS WALK May 14, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Start from Ceal Tingley Park. FAMILY FUN BOTTLE DROP OFF, proceeds to Terry Fox Run. Drop off refundable bottles and cans or they will pick up, May 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Safeway parking lot. They will pick up anytime, call MaryAnn, 250-249-5720. QUESNEL TECHNICS GYMNASTIC CLUB FUNDRAISER Drive4URCommunity, May 28, in Maple Park Mall parking lot, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Acro Performance Team to perform, barbecue hot dogs and hamburgers available for sale, Test Drive a Ford, for only five minutes of your time, for each valid test drive completed at the event, Ford of Canada donates $20 to the cause. Support your local gymnastics club. WOMEN OF INSPIRATION “Time to Garden” May 28, 7 p.m. Northstar Church. Ruby’s Greenhouse display and demo; special music by Sarah Wemyss; inspiring speaker, Donna Dick from Nanaimo, BC, sharing her life story of overcoming depression. Dessert and door prizes. Tickets
$5 each, purchase in advance at either Northstar Church or Colours on Reid Street or call 250992-8830 or 778466-0876. Invite a friend, she’ll be glad you did.
ONGOING EVENTS LEGION HALL RENTAL for details call 250-992-6819. Also the Ladies Auxiliary at the Legion are available for catering memorial services and teas, banquets, special events. Hall capacity is 180. For catering details call Betty, 250-747-3922. QUESNEL WORDSPINNERS (writing group) meets once a month in members’ homes. No matter what your level of experience, if you have an interest in writing we would love to hear from you. For information call 250-992-1567. LEGION FLEA MARKET, Friday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Donations greatly appreciated. Help the Legion help the veterans. Donations can be dropped off at the Legion Tuesday – Saturday or call Ken, 250-7474591 or Colette, 250992-6140. A VOICE FOR NORTH CARIBOO SENIORS meets the 3rd Thursday of the the month, at 2 p.m. in the Legion. For information call Peter Nielsen, 250992-7416. G.R. BAKER HOSPITAL AUXILIARY is looking for volunteers. Meeting is the first Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. in hospital boardroom. For details contact Barb, 250-992-5298 or 250-992-5844. LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALE last Saturday of the month at Maple Park
Mall, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., hot dogs and coffee available. LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST every Saturday morning 8:30 – 11 a.m. Children welcome during meals with supervision. You don’t need to be a member to come. Welcome to the Legion. For information call 250992-6851. BIKERS AGAINST CHILD ABUSE (BACA) North Cariboo temporary chapter meets 1 p.m. RiverRock Pub, first Sunday of every month. For information contact 250983-9226. 768 JET RANGER AIR CADETS – looking for fun and adventure, youth 12 – 18, come join the air cadets. Meets at Helen Dixon Centre, Wednesdays, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. KEENAGERS SENIORS 50+ DROPIN FITNESS CLASSES at the Legion Tuesday, 8:30 – 9:30 a.m., Thursday, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Instructor Cindy Paul. No classes if school busses aren’t running. RED CROSS LOAN CUPBOARD, south entrance G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital, follow the signs. Open Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Call 250-991-7565 or drop in. Offers loans of mobility aids and personal assistance equipment for free 3 – 6 month period. FREE SENIORS (60+) WALKING PROGRAM at Quesnel Youth Soccer Facility, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed holidays. QUESNEL HEALING ROOMS, are you sick, discouraged, in need of healing? We are a
group of interdenominational Christians who pray powerful, faith-filled prayers for the sick and discouraged. Open Monday’s 7 – 9 p.m., 143 Coach Road., Bethel Church. Free. Confidential. Effective. Drop in, no appointment necessary. Contact Angela, 250-983-8491, visit quesnelhealingrooms. com or email: Quesnelhealingrooms@hotmail.com. QUESNEL AND DISTRICT HERITAGE ASSOCIATION, ANTIQUE MACHINERY PARK meets the first Wednesday of each month, 7 p.m., 3055 Dragon Lake Road. Membership is $5/ year and new members are welcome. For information, contact Del, 250747-2857 or leave a message at 250-7474621. We are more than just tractors! So if you like machines and antiques, come out and volunteer. We reserve the right to choose. PEOPLE INTERESTED IN FOSTERING IN QUESNEL contact Lisa Shearer, 250-992-2759, ext. 225 at Axis Family Resources. QUESNEL TOASTMASTERS Wednesdays, from 7 – 9 p.m. at CNC. Come and visit and learn about improving your communication skills in a warm and friendly environment. Are you new to Quesnel? It’s a great way to get connected. Contact Ruby at 250-7471180 or rubydksn@ telus.net BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP meets last Thursday of the month at noon at the Legion, 11:45 a.m. for a luncheon meeting. For information call Vi, 250747-1130 or Cora, 250-992-9344.
PLANNING AN EVENT? NEED A LOCATION? St. John’s Hall newly renovated space. For information and reservations contact 250-992-6152. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY BOOK CLUB meets the third Thursday of the month at noon in the program room at the Quesnel Library to discuss books members have read. New members are welcome. Call 250-747-3547 for information. TOPS (take off pounds sensibly) Meets every Thursday evening, weight loss programs and contests. Make weight loss fun with a support group. For details call Janet 250249-5585. GRIEF SHARE weekly seminar and support group for people who are grieving the death of someone close to them, Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., beginning Oct. 2 at Northstar Church, Room 109, use lower parking lot entrance. For information call Carol, 250-992-5369 or Debbie, 250-7471500. CELEBRATE RECOVERY a program for hurts, habits and hang ups. Located in the basement of Remax Building, Every Friday, 12 – 2 p.m. Contact 250991-9697. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY YARN CLUB meets the second and fourth Thursday afternoons, 1 – 3 p.m. in library activity room. New members welcome. For information call Amanda, 250-7472558 or Martha, 250-747-1606. CARING FOR SOMEONE WITH ALZHEIMER’S OR DEMENTIA? The
Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. hosts a dementia caregivers group meeting every third Tuesday of the month at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital upper board room from 1 – 3 p.m. For more info call Leanne at 1-866564-7533 or Pete at 250-991-0058. GOLDEN CENTRE always welcomes new members 45 years old and older. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Nutritious lunches available at 11:30 a.m. daily followed by card games and pool at 1 p.m. For information call 250-991-0090. SCRABBLE at the Quesnel Seniors Centre, Thursdays 1 p.m., for information contact Jean 250992-5051. PEER DEVELOPMENT QUESNEL offers free peerfacilitated programming for adults with a mental illness and/ or addiction. Groups currently run every Monday from 10am to 12pm in the large group room of the Westside Mental Health & Addictions Centre (395 Elliot St.). For more information please call (250) 985-5832 or email us at QUEpeerdev@northernhealth.ca. BILLY BARKER DAYS SOCIETY meets the third Thursday of every month, room N212, CNC Quesnel campus at 5:30 p.m.
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Brody Lawlor of the Quesnel Crossfire calls for the ball during Quesnel’s home opener on April 28. More photos on A28.
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Crossfire pick up first win after slow start RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter Although the Quesnel Crossfire have had a rocky start to the season, they’ve finally begun to get positive results. Quesnel’s first game of the season saw them lose 11-9 to the Cowboy Ranch Stylers in a nail biter. The Crossfire came out firing as they scored the first two goals of the game, courtesy of Brody Lawlor. The physicality would pick up at the end of the first period, as the Stylers began their push after a slow start.
The second would be much of the same as Quesnel would again draw first blood with their offensive star Lawlor, scoring his third of the game. Quesnel would strike again minutes later as Owen Burris scored a beautiful goal, going around the defense and deeking the goaltender to increase their lead. The Stylers would finally pull it together at the end of the period, scoring four goals to close the gap on Quesnel. Prince George carried their momentum into the third, scoring four straight to take the lead, but the Crossfire would
answer back getting two of their own. It would be too late though, as the Stylers would get three more to finish the game ruining the home opener for Quesnel. Head coach Hugh Whalen says the team has a number of strengths, but the main one will be their speed. He added the first game was an ok performance. “It was an alright game but we need to practice more,” Whalen said. “We have a bunch of young guys, but it will come together before the end of the season.” Quesnel’s second game saw
them travel to Prince George to take on the Westwood Pub Devils, which resulted in another loss for the Crossfire. Their third game saw the Crossfire again end up on the wrong end of the scoreboard, losing 13-6 to the Stylers. Prince George would jump all over Quesnel, as they took an early lead putting Quesnel in a hole. The Crossfire would strike back minutes later to even the score, but it would not last long as the Stylers would score six consecutive goals taking a commanding lead. The second would be much of
the same as the Stylers would pot three more goals to increase their lead by a wide margin. The third would finally see Quesnel show some signs of life, but the Stylers would be too much as they added another putting the game out of reach. Quesnel’s fourth game saw them travel to Prince George to take on the Mackenzie Lumberjacks in a close contest with the Crossfire finally getting into the win column, with a 13-8 victory. It was a close contest but Quesnel managed to put together a complete 60 minute effort, giving them their first win of the season.
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Quesnel Crossfire’s Royce Maxwell prevents his opponent from getting to the net during Quesnel’s home opener April 28. Ryan Graham photos
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A participant during the Women with Drive get in the Game golf clinic goes through one of the putting stations.
Great turnout for ladies golf clinic
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RYAN GRAHAM Observer Reporter A women’s golf clinic was held April 30 and May 7 at the Quesnel Golf Club, called Women with Drive get in the Game. The clinic was instructed by LPGA golf professional, Kathy Gook and focused on three main areas. They were putting, pitching and full swings. She says the purpose of the clinic is for women to get out and be active. “It’s to introduce women to get out and play golf, enjoy friendships and have fun out on the golf course,” Gook said. She says B.C. Golf created the program Women with Drive get in the Game and had funding from Golf Canada, who’s main goal is to get more women out playing golf. Gook added they are starting a new league for women and thought it would be great to have
an introduction clinic. “We are starting a non competitive women’s group here and we will be doing that every Tuesday night at 5:30 p.m,” Gook said. Along with the instruction they received, there was also a wine and cheese happy hour after the clinic. The cost was $15 per session or $20 for both sessions. Gook says all aspects of golf can be challenging, but one area that is tough is pitching. “Pitching is probably the more challenging shot because you have to go up and over bunkers and there is just a little more finesse involved,” Gook said. This was their second golf clinic with the previous one being last fall and Gook said this one was better attended with 30 ladies registered for each session, compared to last years of 22. All the proceeds from the clinic went to the Quesnel Girls Golf Club.
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cilitating and housing animals from the Peace River region and the Prince George to Prince Rupert corridor where t’s noisy, busy and full of there are high numbers of friendly staff and residents. The animals in care. Quesnel SPCA houses all manTransfers out happen on a ner of animals as the staff look for weekly basis and transfers in forever homes for their temporary to Quesnel are about every charges. two weeks. On average, the Quesnel SPCA The branch also provides re-homes about 1,000 animals a other services to the public year. This year to date, they have including the PAL program. completed 159 adoptions of rats to This Prevent a Litter program dogs to rabbits. provides low income families But their responsibilities cover so spay and neutering for dogs, much more than just finding homes cats and rabbits. for animals. They take on injured The food Bank program and abandoned animals, nursing provides assistance for people them back to health and treating in need of animal food and many of the issues that abused supplies during difficult times. animals are subject to. They clean The BC Pet Registry is a cages, feed animals, treat conditions BCSPCA national database and help the public find just the initiative for permanent idenright new family member, all under tification such as tattoos and the watchful eye of branch manager microchips. Colby O’Flynn. This allows owners to Helping Colby are three animal quickly and easily update care attendants and about 12 information on their wherevolunteers. These volunteers are an abouts should they move or important part of the shelter operachange their phone number or tions, however, Colby, in partnerin the case of an ship with the BCSPCA, is looking animal finding a new home to expand the scope of responsibiliBranch manager Colby O’Flynn knows each animal’s story and their and ensuring the new informaties for volunteers in order to be of adoptability. Annie Gallant photo tion is up-to-date. more assistance to the current staff. “The important element in Right now, volunteers have limited branch manager. this program is reuniting animals with but important opportunities to help. “I found this was the career for me,” their families as quickly as possible,” she They deal with dog welfare with such she said. said. tasks as exercising, playing and visiting “I love it.” When a family or individual adopts an with the canine critters. Volunteers also Colby would like to remind the public animal from the SPCA, every animal is take on cat wellness with spending time how far the SPCA has come. The BCspayed or neutered, all its shots are upwith the cats and kittens, socializing shy SPCA is celebrating 121 years of operato-date and the animal is microchipped cats (sometimes its as simple as reading tion and the Quesnel branch is proud and registered. to the cats so they become accustomed to say the provincial mandate no longer For those who just want to help out to human contact) and finally they assist includes routine euthanasia. but aren’t in the position to adopt, the with socializing small animals. “Euthanasia is used only in extreme SPCA appreciates those able to foster “In the future, we plan to offer trainmedical or aggression cases,” she said. animals, especially kittens with or withing and a more structured program,” she “We move animals around the provout their mothers. said. ince to ensure maximum adoption op“This provides a safe home environ“With training, volunteers could assist portunities.” ment until they become of age for adopstaff with more hands-on jobs.” She spoke of the Drive for Lives protion,” Colby said. Colby started out at the shelter as a gram which brings animals from high Each year, the SPCA holds an open summer student, then moved to comvolume intake areas in Northern B.C. house which allows the public to see just munity outreach before becoming an communities to communities farther what happens at the shelter and provides animal care attendant, then a specialsouth with high adoption rates. Quesnel information. ist and finally took on the challenge of is a transfer hub for the north, often fa-
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“But we are always mindful of the impact large public crowds have on the animals, some can’t handle this type of activity and we are careful of their welfare.” In order to pay for certain services, the SPCA has an ongoing recycling program. People are encouraged to drop off recyclable bottles and cans and the funds are dedicated to covering the cost of veterinarian bills and emergency medical treatments. “We usually take in about $4,000 with this program and its vital to our operation.” The SPCA is not the only animal rescue operation in the community and Colby is proud to say they all work well together. “We all have our strengths and challenges but together we can help the maximum number of animals.” When Colby was asked about her ongoing wish list, she had no trouble ticking off the most critical needs. “We always need cleaning supplies of all descriptions; any pet supplies including food, treats and toys; bedding, towels, sheets, carpets and rugs (for the cats) as well as cat scratch posts; kiddy pools for the outside dogs on those hot summer days; and finally yard maintenance volunteers, with their own equipment to help with outside work.” As summer approaches, Colby wanted to remind the public about the issue of animals in vehicles. “When you witness this, make your first call to either the SPCA during the times the shelter is open or to the RCMP who are legally allowed to intervene on behalf of an animal in distress.” There is also a BCSPCA Provincial Call Centre for animals cruelty and wildlife, 1-855-622-7722 which can certainly include hot dogs in vehicles. The call centre is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. “They will dispatch local responders and outside those hours the public is encouraged to call the RCMP.” No matter how complicated life becomes, for those committed to the SPCA there is a simple mission – to protect and enhance the quality of life for domestic, farm and wild animals in B.C.
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