Prince George Citizen November 4, 2021 by Prince George Citizen

Heritage residents left in the dark

Cheryl Mikulasik has been kept in the dark too long. She wants answers why it’s taken so long for the city to complete a project to replace streetlights in Heritage neighbourhood to improve lighting on a section of First Avenue from Tabor Boulevard to Foothills Boulevard. The project was supposed to be finished by the end of October, but won’t be done until the end of November.

In an emailed response sent to Mikulasik on Friday from

Greg Webster, a BC Hydro business account representative, Webster said the work done over the past three months by the Alberta contractor does not meet British Columbia standard code requirements and the project will require an additional four to six weeks to complete.

However, in an interview with the Citizen on Monday, BC Hydro spokesperson Bob Gammer the reason for that is the project requires additional electrical infrastructure that was not part of the original plan. The work done was up to code, Gammer said.

See ‘I DIDN’T THINK,’ page 3

Summer heat claimed 12 lives in city

This past summer’s record-breaking heat claimed the lives of at least 595 British Columbians, including 21 in the Northern Health area, 12 of which occurred in Prince George.

“The BC Coroners Service is committed to gathering as much information as possible about each of these deaths to inform future, evidence-based prevention efforts” said Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner in a statement.

“I extend my sincere condolences to all of those who lost a loved one, as a result of last summer’s unprecedented heat dome. By identifying patterns and factors in the tragic deaths that occurred unexpectedly last summer, our province will be in a better position to prevent future similar tragedies.”

Multiple heat-related deaths were recorded in communities throughout B.C. this summer.

The largest number of deaths took place between June 25 and July 1, 2021, when a heat-dome weather event resulted in numerous temperature records being set throughout the province.

At least 526 deaths occurred during this event, and several of the deaths recorded in the days and weeks following were due to injuries sustained during the heat-dome period.

The B.C. Coroners Service considers a death heat-related when either the localized environment or the body temperature of a decedent is consistent with hyperthermia or there is no direct temperature at the time of death, but there is evidence to support that heat had a significant causal effect on the death.

Individuals aged 70 or older accounted for 69 per cent of deaths. No heat-related deaths among children were reported.

Ninety-six per cent of heat-related injuries in the province occurred in a residential setting.

The BC Coroners Service expects to have completed individual investigations of each of the 595 heat-related deaths by early 2022.

CITIZEN PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE/LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

HALLOWEEN FUN Matthew Merritt, 1, Emily Merritt, 3, and Annika Dodenberg, 2, pose for a photo in their costumes on Saturday evening at Northern Lights Estate Winery during the winery’s annual Pumpkin Walk.

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TED CLARKE Citizen staff

WHAT:

CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

City Council consideration of applications:

•Proposed “City of Prince George 1655 BoundaryRoad Road Closure Bylaw No. 9194 2021”

•Proposed “City of Prince George Tamarack /Spruce Street Road Closure Bylaw No. 9241, 2021”

WHEN:

6:00 p.m., Monday, November 8, 2021

WHERE:

Council ChambersofCity Hall, 2nd Floor,1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC

PROPOSALS:

1. “City of Prince George 1655 BoundaryRoad Road Closure BylawNo. 9194, 2021”

Applicant: City of Prince George

Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter,the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 0.231 ha (hectares) portion of road as shown on Reference Plan EPP110462, dedicated on Plan 902, adjacent to the properties legally described as Lots 1–10, Block 45, District Lot 629; Lots 44 –48, Block 45, District Lot 629; and Parcel 1, District Lot 629, Plan PGP36552 and remove the road dedication, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #1 below

The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owner FarNorth Ventures Ltd. The proposed closure and sale provides the property owner the ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent property.

Location Map #1 1655 BoundaryRoad Road Closure

2. “City of Prince George Tamarack /Spruce Street Road Closure BylawNo. 9241, 2021”

Applicant: City of Prince George

Pursuant to section 40 of the Community Charter,the City of Prince George intends to close an approximate 227.50 m² (square metres) portion of road dedicated on Plan 8433, adjacent to the property legally described as Lot B, District Lot 777, Cariboo District; and an approximate 226.96 m² (square metres) portion of road dedicated on Plan 25301, adjacent to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 777, Cariboo District and remove the road dedication, as shown outlined in bold black on the Location Map #2 above

The purpose of the road closure is to enable the sale of the closed road area to the adjacent property owners. The proposed closure and sale provides the property ownersthe ability to consolidate the closed road area with their adjacent property

Location Map #2

Tamarack /Spruce Street Road Closure

HOWCAN IPROVIDE COMMENT?

Residents are invited to provide comment in writing

During the COVID-19 pandemic, City Council authorized by resolution to discontinue informal hearings for certain Bylaws and all other applications where such hearings are not legally required to be held.

Residents are encouraged to provide written comments to Council to be included in the Council meeting agenda package and available for public viewing on the City’s website.

Forsubmissions to be included on the agenda for Council’sreviewinadvance of the meeting date, theymust be received by the Corporate Officer no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Submissions received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 8, 2021,will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

Submissions maybesent by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, faxed to (250)561-0183, mailed or delivered to the address noted below

Please note that written submissions for all applications will formpartofthe Council agenda, become public record and are posted on the City’swebsite. By making a written submission you are consenting to the disclosure of anypersonal information that you provide.

Authority

Personal information is collected under the authority of section 26(g) and disclosed under the authority of section 33.1(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA). Forinformation or questions, contact the City’sFIPPACoordinator at (250)561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Acopyofthe proposed Bylaws, and anyrelated documents will be available for review by the public on the City’swebsite www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning Wednesday, October 27, 2021.These documents mayalso be reviewedat the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on October 27, 28, 29, November 1, 2, 3, 4, 5and 8, 2021, between the hoursof 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN ISPEAK TO?

Formore information with regards to Road Closures, please contact Real Estate Services, by telephone at (250) 561-7611 or by email to realestate@princegeorge.ca.

‘I didn’t think we’d be without lights this long’

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“The work (still to be done) to connect power to the streetlights requires the replacement of one transformer and one service box, in order to add an additional underground duct for the new service connections to energize the lights,” Gammer said. “This was more than initially anticipated and has extended the project timeline. BC Hydro and the city are working closely on this project and work is being expedited by BC Hydro, in an effort to energize the new streetlights in the next four to six weeks.”

Residents who have been kept in the dark without streetlights for the past three months reacted with shock when Webster’s email was shared and Gammer explained how that incorrect information was released

“He just misunderstood some advice given to him in a note from another employee,” Gammer said.

Residents of the neighbourhood have been frustrated by the dangerous conditions created by the lack of lights.

“It’s hazardous because it gets dark early now and people are walking in the

of Tabor Boulevard will be cut off for the entire month of November while the city conducts waterworks repairs.

dark,” said Mikulasik, who lives on Bauch Avenue, which connects to First Avenue.

“It’s very dark and when I’m driving, if there’s no other traffic, I put my lights on high so I can see better.

“Everything seems to be going wrong with this whole project. On Friday I found out they’re closing the road at First and

Tabor for a whole month for a water project that starts Monday morning.”

A sign posted on First Avenue confirmed motorists trying to access the Heritage subdivision along First Avenue will have to find an alternate route until Nov. 30 while crews dig up the street to conduct waterworks repairs.

After

Marg Wilson lives on First Avenue, and she’s appalled she and her neighbours are still waiting for the lights to be turned on.

“I didn’t think we’d be without lights this long and it’s a hazard,” said Wilson.

“You have to drive at night with your brights on and you can’t see people on the street and that’s a concern. Especially with Halloween, I’m hoping parents will just avoid First Avenue because it won’t be safe. It’s gone on way too long, and what upsets me is, is this going to come back on the taxpayers?”

The streetlight project has created a stir ever since it began. In August, First Avenue residents had their lawns dug up to access utility lines and allow concrete work to replace curbs and install wheelchair-accessible corner sidewalks.

City spokesperson Mike Kellett assured that any delays related the project will not cost the city any additional funds.

“For people in the neighbourhood it’s going to be a vast improvement of lighting and safety along that stretch and due to the complexity of the project, it’s been a long time,” said Kellett. “I appreciate people’s patience on this one.”

CITIZEN PHOTO BY TED CLARKE

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.57 (PRINCEGEORGE)

NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD

Public notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 57 (Prince George) that aLocal General By-Election will be held on Saturday,January 15, 2022 for the ofﬁce of:

School Trustee– Mackenzie TrusteeElectoral Area –1person to be elected School Trustee– Prince George TrusteeElectoral Area –1person to be elected

Nomination documents areavailable online at www.sd57.bc.ca or in person, from November 9, 2021 to the close of the nomination period, as follows:

School District No. 57,2100Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC Ofﬁce Hours: Monday to Friday,8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

District of Mackenzie,1 Mackenzie Blvd, Mackenzie, BC Ofﬁce Hours: Monday to Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Ofﬁcer or Deputy Chief Election Ofﬁcer as follows:

From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2021

To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,December 10, 2021

By Hand, Mail or Other Delivery Service School BoardOfﬁce

2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5

Ofﬁce Hours: Monday to Friday,8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

By Fax: 250-561-6820

By Email:byelection@sd57.bc.ca

Note: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Ofﬁcer by 4:30 p.m. on Friday,December 17, 2021

QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE

Aperson is qualiﬁed to be nominated, elected, and to hold ofﬁce as aSchool Trustee if they meet the following criteria:

•Canadian Citizen;

•18years of age or older on general voting day Saturday,January 15, 2022; •resident of British Columbia for at least 6monthsimmediately beforethe day nomination papers are filed; and

•not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the ofﬁce, or be otherwise disqualiﬁed by law

CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local by-election, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply:

School Trustee –Mackenzie Trustee Electoral Area (2) $5,000.00

School Trustee –Prince George Trustee Electoral Area (1) $26,810.48

THIRD PARTYADVERTISING LIMITS

In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2022 general local by-elections, the following thirdparty advertising limits apply:

School Trustee –Mackenzie Trustee Electoral Area (2) $750.00

School Trustee –Prince George Trustee Electoral Area (1) $1,340.52

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the School District No. 57 and the Role of Trustee,please contact:

Diane Nygaard(250)-561-6800 Ext 301 Email: dnygaard@sd57.bc.ca Website: www.sd57.bc.ca

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the nomination process,please contact:

Darleen Patterson, Chief Election Ofﬁcer 250-561-6800, Ext. 247

Sharon Cairns, Deputy Chief Election Ofﬁcer 250-961-8806

Email: byelection@sd57.bc.ca

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the campaign period expense limits and third party advertising limits,please contact Elections BC:

Toll-Free Phone: 1-855-952-0280

Email: lecf@elections.bc.ca Website: www.elections.bc.ca/lecf

Investigator praises dog handler facing charges

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A witness for the Crown has praised the actions taken by an RCMP dog handler facing criminal charges from an arrest caught on a security camera that suggests excessive force was used.

A trial began last week for Cpl. Joshua Grafton, who faces one count each of assault, assault with a weapon and obstruction of justice in relation to a Feb. 18, 2016 arrest of two men – Cuyler Aubichon and Nathaniel Basil – after police boxed in their stolen pickup truck in an alley off the 2200 block of Oak Street.

About a month later, and after an uproar over the actions depicted in the video after it was posted on social media and obtainedbymedia,Alison Carstairs, then an investigator with the Independent Investigations Office, B.C.’s civilian-based police watchdog, was sent to Prince George to gather evidence.

it raises a concern that they may be dealing with a “high risk” takedown, Carstairs told the court, because it suggests the suspects are being “arrogant, they’re not caring about being caught” and are more likely to be carrying weapons.

Carstairs said police took the “safest tactical option” when they trapped the truck in the alley and that the use of force shown in the initial 50 seconds of the video was justified because Aubichon was not releasing his hands.

The risk remains high until the officer can see there is not a gun or a knife in that person’s hand and once the dog has taken a hold...

“The risk remains high until the officer can see there is not a gun or a knife in that person’s hand and once the dog has taken a hold and they’ve managed to turn the person around and struck him and he’s decided to be compliant, it’s at that moment in time that you assess it, was this unreasonable? And it took two to three seconds in the video, from my notes, to release his dog,” Carstairs said.

Carstairscalledthedog’squickresponse to Grafton’s command “remarkable.”

Testifying Thursday at the courthouse, Carstairs confirmed that in her opinion no excessive force was used and effectively commended Grafton for how well the dog responded to commands when Aubichon, the truck’s driver, was pulled out of the vehicle.

Shesaidpolicemakingthearrestwerein a high state of “survival stress” brought on by the fact that no steps had been taken to hide that the truck was stolen.

“I’ll give an example. You’ve got a stolen vehicle, you’ve got an exact vehicle in the next town that looks like it. You go and steal their plates and you replace their plates and then you put their plates on there and they act like the vehicle is not stolen... they are driving just like an everyday normal person,” Carstairs said.

When police come across a stolen vehicle still bearing its original licence plates,

Carstairs testimony was provided after she was presented during direct examination by the Crown with a three-page opinion she produced in April 2016. Carstairs, who is no longer with the IIO, had been called to confirm continuity of the evidence she had secured and she has not been qualified by the court as an expert on the use of force.

In a lawsuit filed against Grafton, as well as the federal and provincial governments, Aubichon says he suffered bite marks to his face and hand, bruising over a forearm and sternum, bleeding to the back of his head from the baton and unspecified injuries to his thigh and ribs and he wasn’t treated for his injuries.

A trial for two other RCMP members who arrested Basil was cut short last month after Crown stayed its prosecution, citing a lack of sufficient evidence.

D. Patterson, Chief Election Ofﬁcer

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Moccasin Flats residents celebrate court ruling victory

CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

The invitation on the Together We Stand Facebook page went like this:

“On Friday, October 22 Judge Christopher Hinkson decided that MOCCASIN FLATS can stay!”

It took a while but eventually some of the homeless people who live in the tent city called Moccasin Flats on lower Patricia Boulevard joined the organizers of the party on Oct. 29 that honoured the forces behind the victory.

There was a small fire, a lot of drumming and song, a table full of food, and a lot of warm and caring hearts behind wide smiles and every now and then they burst out with joyful hoots and hollers as everyone joined together to celebrate.

Those residents of tent city were quiet a lot of the time during the celebration and then one young woman even more quietly went to her elder with a plate of food in her hands she had prepared over the fire in front of her tent home and told him to please take it as an offering. He hesitated for one moment looking at her with understanding in his eyes and then went to the fire, turned in all directions to encompass the entire tent city, east, west,

north and south, then bent to make a small opening in the burning teepeed logs and placed the homemade offering in the heart of the fire.

“It’s an offering to our grandfathers, our ancestors – we feed them, they feed us back,” elder Henry Abel Joseph said about burning the paper plate filled with food carefully made by the homeless woman living in tent city. “We have to repeat the words they gave us and we have to repeat them precisely – that’s the way it is integrated into our being. The ancestors watch all our actions.”

If people are seen as honouring their ancestors they are rewarded. It’s pretty simple, he added.

During his words of welcome he said he knows the residents of Moccasin Flats will be cared for by their ancestors.

“We’re here to celebrate the win for our brothers and sisters that are struggling,” Joseph said, talking about the court-ordered right to stay in the tent city without fear of being forced out.

“We cannot express how we’re feeling and how we love our brothers and sisters and we don’t need words, it’s our actions like what we’re doing here today that counts. I know there are people watching us and praying for us and we will be more successful as we go along.”

Anti-pipeline protesters arrested

those efforts were unsuccessful.

Community foundation annivesary raises $1.7M

CITIZEN STAFF

The Prince George Community Foundation (PGCF) has been raising money in honour of its 25th anniversary.

The anniversary campaign has raised a total of $1,736,354 which is 15 per cent over the campaign’s initial $1.5 million goal.

The PGCF began as a conversation among community leaders wishing to build “a charitable community savings account” and over the last 25 years has evolved into an organization that holds almost $16 million in assets.

“The Prince George Community Foundation was created 25 years ago by a group of community leaders who saw the potential to create a foundation that would provide lasting support for our community forever,” explained Mindy Stroet, PGCF Director of Development, during the campaign announcement in February 2021.

“Through the creation of endowments where the principle donation is invested and the income is granted out annually this is possible.”

It is a true testament to how generous and supportive this community is. We cannot wait to see how the funds from this campaign help strengthen our community.

The 25th-anniversary initiative was designed with the same premise as when the organization was founded: the ambition to create a powerful legacy for the long-term vitality of the community.

“This year has been trying for many individuals and we continue to see the amazing work (the Foundation) has been doing in the community to help,” said an anonymous campaign donor.

When the community foundation launched this campaign back in February, Rio Tinto gifted the first $150,000 which helped strengthen the Foundation to be able to provide even more support back into the community.

The Foundation says these funds will help to continue to create a powerful legacy of the long-term vitality of the community.

Houston RCMP arrested a pair of protesters blocking access to a Coastal GasLink work camp near the town, located approximately 300 km west of Prince George.

A group of protesters opposed to the pipeline project had blockaded access to the camp on Shea Forest Service Road for several days, a statement issued by North District RCMP on Oct. 29 said. The blockade prevented supplies and services from getting into the camp.

Houston RCMP received several calls alleging members oftheprotestgrouphadvandalizedandstolenequipment from the camp, even prior to the blockade beginning.

TheRCMPDivisionLiaisonTeammadeseveralattempts to end the blockade peacefully through negotiation, but

On the evening of Oct. 27, RCMP were called to the blockade to assist in keeping the peace while Coastal GasLink workers evacuated the camp During the course of the evening, two of the protesters were arrested.

One had an outstanding warrant for theft and mischief, and the other was found in possession of several stolen items of Coastal GasLink equipment. The person with the outstanding warrants was held in custody, while the other person was released on a promise to appear at a future court date.

The remaining protesters peacefully vacated the area, and no other arrests were made, North District RCMP reported. Police will continue to patrol the area to ensure the forestry roads remain open and unobstructed.

The funds raised will impact a variety of charities across the community including arts and culture, sports, social services, health, education, and the environment.

“On behalf of the entire foundation we want to thank the community for making this campaign so successful,” said Prince George Community Foundation president Alain LeFebvre.

“It is a true testament to how generous and supportive this community is. We cannot wait to see how the funds from this campaign help strengthen our community.”

The foundation has now granted back just under $5 million into the community and region and looks to do even more in the future.

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Drummers were at the celebration at Moccasin Flats on lower Patricia Boulevard Friday afternoon after the court decided residents of the tent city could stay in place until alternate housing was provided.

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Underground gold mine gets expansion approval

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AnundergroundgoldminenearQuesnel will be expanding, following mining permit changes requested jointly by a Cariboo-area First Nation and a mining firm.

Lhtako Dené Nation and Osisko Development Corporation worked during the application process for amendments to the specific Mines Act permits.

“Through working together, the Lhtako Dené Nation and Osisko Development Corporation are supporting 127 local jobs, bringing economic development to the Cariboo, and positioning British Columbia as a critical partner in the global supply chain,” said Bruce Ralston, Minister of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation, in a statement.

“The Bonanza Ledge II project is a prime example of how mining partnerships between industry and First Nations are advancing our environmental, social and governance goals, by training the next generation of miners in the region and adhering to our province’s leading environmental regulations.”

Approval of these permits allows for the expansion of the existing Bonanza Ledge Underground Mine, which will support ongoing jobs for people in the Cariboo region.

“The Bonanza Ledge II project receipt of permits marks another milestone in what has turned out to be a very beneficial partnership between Lhtako Dené Nation and Osisko Development Corporation,” said Chief Clifford Lebrun of the Lhtako Dené First Nation.

“This partnership illustrates that First Nations and industry can work together in a good way for the benefit of both partners, economically and with community growth for Wells, Quesnel and the

Lhtako Dené Nation. It’s more than jobs and contract opportunities or training, it’s the development and growth of all three communities, and all the ones in between that is important here. The Lhtako Dené Nation looks forward to working together with Osisko Develoment Corporation in the future to move these values forward.”

The Bonanza Ledge Underground Mine is located on Barkerville Mountain near Wells. Once mined, the gold ore will be processed at the QR Mill near Quesnel.

The anticipated mine life of BL Phase II is approximately 18 months. The expansion of the Bonanza Ledge project allows for continuity of mining while the Cariboo Gold Environmental Assessment proceeds.

“The receipt of the permits for the Bonanza Ledge II project is an important milestone in the development of our company in the region and also shows our dedication to environmental performance,” said Chris Lodder, president, Osisko Development.

“This new permit enables Osisko to operate two new water-treatment plants, which will substantially improve our overall water management plan and allows us to meet more stringent water-quality criteria and stewardship toward best environmental practices.”

The Bonanza Ledge II deposit is located within the broader Cariboo mining camp, which is 100 per cent owned by Osisko Development.

The Cariboo Gold Project is undergoing environmental assessment under B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act (2018) and is advancing according to timelines set under this new act.

If approved, the $433-million Cariboo Gold Project will employ 500 people during operations.

OSISKO DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HANDOUT PHOTO

The Bonanza Ledge Underground Mine is located on Barkerville Mountain near Wells, B.C.

‘This intersection is scary’

Clucultz Lake residents petitioning provincial government to fix dangerous intersection

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

It’s a deadly accident waiting to happen.

A group of concerned residents who own properties on the south shore of Clucultz Lake are petitioning the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MOTI) to make it a priority to fix a dangerous intersection on Highway 16 where it meets Lloyd Drive.

The sharp angle and downhill grade where Lloyd Drive meets the highway requires motorists to slow down to make the turn and that creates hazards for approaching drivers because there is no turning lane in either direction.

“It’s only a matter of time before we attend one of our neighbors’ funerals from this intersection. Rear end or a head on is inevitable,” wrote John Morrison, on the change.org petition.

Morrison has owned a cabin on the lake since 1991 and he and his family have learned to take extra precautions whenever they approach the intersection from their home in Prince George.

“When you’re coming along and want to turn left onto the Lloyd, the traffic is coming behind you from the Bednesti side and I’m in the habit now of putting the turn indicator on at least a kilometre ahead as I’m slowing down and I eyeball the traffic coming down the hill to go in between vehicles and not have to come to a stop,” said Morrison.

“More than once we’ve had somebody pass us at 90 or 100 kilometres (per hour) on the inside on the dirt because they didn’t see us stopping and turning, because it’s a single lane. Past that, half a kilometre or less up the hill, it turns into a double passing lane and there’s a ton of room on that side so they would just have to widen the road up to the passing lane.”

Morrison said changes are also needed

for eastbound traffic coming from Vanderhoof, who have to slow down enough to exit the highway and make a tight 60-degree bend onto the downhill-sloping Lloyd Drive. He said that turn is even more difficult for drivers hauling a boat trailer or camper and motorists coming down the long hill are forced to reduce their speed or even stop to avoid collisions with the turning vehicle.

Traffic on the highway has increased over the past year due to construction of the Coastal GasLink pipeline and Morrison says the road will continue to see increasing vehicle volumes with the Endako mine near Fraser Lake expected to reopen.

The intersection was recommended for an upgrade that was supposed to happen in the spring of 2019, but the project was delayed and put on the ministry’s 10-year plan. The petition is asking the province

COVID-19 Phase 3 Relief Program: MINE THE GAP: Shifting forward grant initiative

Centerra Gold would like to extend a large thank you to all the applicants that applied to Phase 3 of our COVID-19 Relief Program: MINE THE GAP: Shifting Forward grant initiative.

One hundred thousand ($100,000) new investment dollars have been awarded to 11 small local independent businesses across the region to assist in recovery from the pandemic and to strengthen their business model.

make it a higher priority and come out with a guaranteed delivery date for the upgrades.

Gordon Holmes owns one of the 170 properties built on the south side of Clucultz and he started the petition about a month ago, which now has 403 respondents.

“This intersection is scary, there’s going to be a fatality there,” said Holmes. “It’s just a bad design. It’s an electronic petition and I couldn’t believe there was a flood of people saying, ‘That corner scares the heck out of me.

“One of the problems with the intersection is it’s way below the highway grade, and then you have dump a ton of speed. I’ve hit it at 70 and it’s spooky. You could really lose it.”

Holmes said passing on that section of highway should be prohibited, but there

is a broken yellow line which designated it is allowed. He said motorists who turn right from Lloyd back onto the eastbound highway don’t always look to see what’s coming in their lane from the opposite direction, especially when a westbound driver is attempting a pass at a rapid rate of speed.

“A couple years ago I was hauling a boat in a vehicle full of people and I had my signal light on way back and the guy behind me realized what I was doing and slowed down and the guy behind him started to pass and almost T-boned us as we were turning and luckily I saw him and swerved the other way and he went by us,” said Holmes.

MOTI has drawn up a redesign plan which will widen the road to allow a passing lane on the westbound side of the highway and will reduce the sharpness of the turn required for eastbound traffic to make the turn onto Lloyd.

Ministry officials met with Holmes and other residents and they worked out a plan that everybody was happy with, and he was surprised it wasn’t fixed two years ago as initially planned.

Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad has beenawareoftheproblemintersectionfor years and he said work was set to begin on the upgrades in 2018 when the project was shelved with the change of government following the 2017 provincial election.

“Now, instead of it being on the fiveyear plan, which is work that’s scheduled, and there were also five passing lanes on Highway 16 that were part of that, all that now is on the 10-year plan which means there’s no real set date as to when it could be done, it just could be put forward if the budget gets allocated,” said Rustad, who plans to introduce the petition in the legislature.

“There have been a lot of close calls over the years. It needs to be done.”

Congratulations to all the recipients that have been awarded funding for MINE THE GAP: Shifting Forward grant initiative!

Health and Wellness

Azu Health, Mackenzie

Mackenzie Counselling Services, Mackenzie, McLeod Lake & Prince George

Arts,

Culture & Heritage

Mackenzie Arts Centre, Mackenzie Northern Nations Magazine, Mackenzie, Fort St James and up to Fort St John including Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek and all the First Nation Fuel stations in between.

Restaurants & Food Services

Honey Nutbrown Handmade, Fort St. James and online reaching all British Columbians

The Rusty Pitchfork, Fraser Lake

Sports & Recreation

Moly Hills Golf Course, Fraser Lake Everybody Fitness, Fraser Lake MXV Enterprises Inc, Fort. St. James

Transportation & Manufacturing

Michael James Trucking Services, Fort St.James, Takla Nation, Mackenzie & Prince George areas

Stuart Lake Recycling Co-Op, Fort St. James, Nak’azdli Whut’en, Binchi, Tachie rural areas and outlying communities

JOHN MORRISON HANDOUT PHOTO

This photo shows a truck on Lloyd Drive approaching the sharp-angle intersection approach to Highway 16 while highway traffic rolls down the hill from the west.

With the fourth wave of COVID-19 hitting the north especially hard, nobody in Prince George could be blamed for feeling a little sorry for themselves right now.

The increased public health measures put in place on Oct. 14 have resulted in the cancelation of popular events. Other events have been postponed because of the uncertainty created by the pandemic and the changing rules.

In-person religious services, personal gatherings, sporting events and more have been restricted or temporarily eliminated. Humans are social beings, and this prolonged period of reduced connection is tough – even for introverts. Unless things change, it looks like the north is in for another long COVID winter. But it could be worse.

For starters, there has never been a better time to be stuck at home in history.

Simple math, complex problems It

Our houses are huge by historic standards, very comfortable and appointed with luxuries like electric lights, running water and central heating – things most people in history had never heard of and many in the world today still don’t have. If you’re bored of being in your 3,000 sq. foot McMansion, just imagine what a medieval family living through the Black Death in a drafty, 400-500 sq. ft., one-or-two-room cottage felt like. And when we settle in for yet another night stuck in our warm, comfortable homes, we have a cornucopia of entertainment available to us to pass the time: books, TV shows, music, movies, games, whatever TikTok is, and more.

Secondly, modern medicine.

We understand that COVID-19 is caused by a virus, not by evil spirits, imbalances in the four humours or “unhealthy airs.” In under a year, multiple effective vaccines were developed to combat COVID-19. Those who do get sick have access to hospitals full of dedicated, trained professionals using modern equipment. And thirdly, communication.

We have more access to information than ever before in history. Every one of us can inform ourselves – or misinform ourselves – on what’s happening around the world 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We can communicate instantly across the globe to stay connected with friends and family.

There is never a good time to be caught up in a deadly pandemic, but compared to all of human history up until this point, this is the least bad time.

Acting editor Arthur Williams

In his book Rationality, Steven Pinker poses three “simple” math problems:

1) A smart phone and a case cost $110 in total. The phone costs $100 more than the case. How much does the case cost?

2) It takes eight printers eight minutes to print eight brochures. How long would it take 24 printers to print 24 brochures?

3) On a field there is a patch of weeds. Every day the patch doubles in size. It takes 30 days for the patch to cover the whole field. How long did it take for the patch to cover half the field?

According to Pinker, thousands of university students have tried these questions and 83 per cent got at least one wrong while one third got them all wrong.

In case you are wondering, the answers are $5, 8 minutes and 29 days.

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE

The first two questions employ wording which is tricky, but they are the sort of questions we might have a gut feel for.

Unfortunately, our guts can sometimes lead us astray.

The third question is about exponential growth – about doubling curves, for example. On the 29th day, weeds cover 50 per cent of the field which doubles giving 100 per cent coverage the next day.

Understanding exponential growth is integral to many aspects of our lives. Consider COVID-19. The first confirmed death from COVID-19 in the United States was on March 1.

In successive weeks, the numbers

grew from two to six to 40 to 264 to 901 to 1,729 deaths per day following an exponential curve. By June 1, 100,000 Americans had died.

Exponential growth is occurring in our fossil fuel consumption and emissions – Canada is three per cent above expectations which means our output will double in 24 years unless we do something.

The world’s population is following an exponential growth curve which is seen in the number of years it takes to add a billion more people to the planet.

The world population hit one billion people in 1804.

It took until 1927 to get to two billion or 123 years. In 2012, we passed the seven billion mark and we will pass eight billion early in 2022, just 10 years later.

These are just a few examples but understanding exponential growth is critical.

To defeat evil, we must understand it

Most would agree that evil exists, yet very few of us understand it.

In his classic book, The Art of War, the ancient Chinese philosopher Sun Tzu said, “If you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.”

He also points out that, “The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.”

Genocide is the greatest evil the world has ever known. In recent years, we have come to recognize that it follows a pattern and is predictable. While it is almost impossible to stop once it reaches the state of mass-murder without significant military intervention, it is relatively easy to defeat genocide in its earlier stages – if we can see it for what it is.

Renowned genocide expert Dr. Gregory Stanton has noted that

DON’T LET NIMBYISM STOP ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTRE

LESSONS IN LEARNING

GERRY CHIDIAC

this ultimate crime against humanity evolves in 10 stages.

Stages one through four – classification, symbolization, discrimination and dehumanization – can be very subtle, but if we learn to recognize and deal with them effectively, we can create a just world where crimes against humanity will not happen.

This requires an uncompromising embrace our common humanity.

Classification means creating a world of “us” versus “them.” Symbolization takes this one step further.

Discrimination means creating racist laws and policies, and dehumanization gives an identity to the “them”

Five years ago I was addicted to heroine and living on the streets of Prince George.

Then my sister died of an overdose, she was just 41 years old. In her death I realized that I had a reason to live and started the difficult journey to get off the street.

If it wasn’t for agencies in Prince George, like the Native Health Society, Harmony House and the PG Native Friendship Centre, I might still be on the street today. They helped me get medical treatment to manage my addiction and social support so I could find affordable housing and create a safe home for my children. I have been sober for almost five years.

Last week Minister Sheila Malcolmson announced that the provincial government will invest $132 million over the next three years on treatment and recovery services across the province, and some of that funding will come to Prince George. This is good news! Like Mayor Lyn Hall, I believe this could have a positive impact on our community.

However, before we are too eager to congratulate ourselves for our effective advocacy strategies, I want to remember back to the Haldi Drug and Alcohol Recovery Centre. In 2015 funding was in place to open a residential-based healing centre for 30 women in an abandoned school on Haldi Road.

The centre was a direct response to prevent Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (MMIWG) and would help women like me.

Yet despite the fact that funding was in place, “NIMBYism” (Not In My Back Yard) prevented the treatment centre from opening its doors. The neighborhood was worried that their property value would suffer and the Haldi Drug and Alcohol Recovery Centre was permanently closed.

The women’s recovery centre was replaced by a dog kennel.

The fentanyl crisis hit Prince George soon after the Haldi Drug and Alcohol Recovery Centre was shut down. I am frightened to think about how many deaths could have been prevented, if it weren’t for the fears of the Haldi neighborhood. Dogs are housed better than our most vulnerable women.

which denies their humanity.

The point is that we all have a role to play in preventing genocide and other violations of human rights well before we reach stage 5, organization, where deadly militias begin to form

As extreme as it may sound to many, any attitude, word, action or law that draws us away from a celebration of our common humanity on a social or individual level, regardless of the how justified we feel, is a step toward genocide.

This means that it is never acceptable to unfairly demean anyone because of the group we associate them with, even white, male, heterosexual Christians, or people who refuse the COVID-19 vaccine.

We need not fear the capacity for evil that resides in each of us, we simply need to understand it and respond with compassion.

COMMUNITY POLL

Participate in this week’s poll Go to princegeorgecitizen.com, scroll down to the Community Poll, and vote!

RESULTS from last week’s polls:

Will you be watching when a team of P.G. bakers appear on Food Network Canada’s Big Bake Holiday?

(See story on page A13)

● I love that show, I’d be watching anyway. 18 votes, 5.29%

● I will watch it to see the local team compete. 89 votes, 26.18%

Let us not make the same mistake again. The obstruction of the Haldi Recovery Centre was an act of violence and this has resulted in unnecessary deaths of women and girls. Once again we have funding. I hope that that we can learn from the racism of the Haldi community and chose differently this time. Let us take up our role as a healing hub in the North.

Maybelline John, Prince George

RESIDENT CONCERNED ABOUT HOMELESS CAMPS

I can’t believe the court’s decision to leave the homeless camps as is where is, because there is not adequate housing.

Adequate housing for who?

People are coming here from who knows where, with no identification, active drug addiction, no records, no application requirements.

That is very scary – the safety and health of Prince George Residents should be No. 1.

Can our police and our hospital handle the influx of the homeless coming here? What about COVID?

Who is going to take responsibility for the consequence of this ruling?

This ruling will affect our whole city not just the bowl and the downtown.

Helen Robertson

Prince George

CROSSWALK NOT NEEDED

Who’s idea was a crosswalk on pulp mill road? One of the busiest roads in town and now there is a crosswalk for the winery? What was the reason?

It’s not a busy place at all. So why have it?

It’s more of a safety concern now with the crosswalk?

How about build a overpass or park on the river side of the road. How did this even pass the initial inquiry? You see how good the crosswalk did at CNC. Now add drinking in the mix.

Why was this installed? Easy. Who owns it? Do they have political ties…

Pete Valenta

Prince George

● I’ll PVR it and watch the parts about the local team. 18 votes, 5.29%

● No, but I want to know how they do 79 votes, 23.24%

● Nope, not interested. 136 votes, 40.00%

How do you plan to honour Remembrance Day this year?

● Watch the local Remembrance Day ceremony online. 6 votes,1.63%

● Watch the national Remembrance Day ceremony on TV 11, votes 2.99%

● Observe a moment of silence at 11 a.m on Nov. 11 20 votes, 5.43%

● Wear a poppy. 62 votes,16.85%

● More than one of the above 236 votes, 64.13%

● None of the above. 33, votes 8.97%

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Blazers snuff out Cougars’ winning streak

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

If the Prince George Cougars needed a measuring stick of how good they’ll have to be to rate as one of the top teams in the Western Hockey League the Kamloops Blazers certainly provided it.

The Blazers whipped up a storm Saturday in the second period that tilted the ice at CN Centre heavily in their favour and the Cougars were powerless to stop it. Led by an energized Matthew Seminoff, the Blazers went home with a 4-1 victory that ended the Cougars five-game winning streak.

Seminoff was especially tenacious in the second period. He took three whacks at the puck to score his fourth of the season – the game-winning goal – on a power-play wraparound try 4:27 into the period, and the 18-year-old Coquitlam product was just getting started.

Picking up where he left off Friday as the first star in the Blazers’ 7-1 win over Victoria, Seminoff was a constant thorn in the side of the Cougars and he set up pointman Ethan Brandwood for the third Kamloops goal late just before the second intermission. He fed Brandwood the puck then got into goalie Taylor Gauthier’s line of sight to set up the screen. In that period, the Blazers outshot the Cats 23-8.

“He’s been in the league a couple years now and you see the progression and every year he gets a little bit better,” sad Gauthier. “He’s a smart player and he’s getting the opportunity now. As a young guy with that team they had, he didn’t get the opportunities, but he’s one of their guys now and he’s a threat every time he’s on the ice.”

Seminoff’s third point of the night was the prettiest goal of the game, a rapidly-developing 2-on-1 goalmouth feed to linemate Reece Belton, who arrived in full flight for the tap-in with sufficient momentum to end up kissing the end glass for his celebratory leap.

“I thought we had a bit of flat start, we had a long bus ride so that kind of makes sense, but I thought the second period we stepped on the gas,” said Seminoff. “Then in the third period we did a good job of not letting them have anything. Reece and I have been playing together for a while and he’s had a bunch of chances and he was due for one, so to see it go in for him was awesome and well-deserved.”

Seminoff joined the Blazers two seasons ago and in each of the past two seasons the pandemic has spoiled the playoff aspirations of what might have been a team capable of running the table to a title.

“That team knows how to win and you saw it in the second period there, they were just relentless on us,” said Gauthier, who made 45 saves. “We can take a lot from their game there, to see what it takes to be a winning team. We’re progressing at a high rate and in a couple years I think we’re going to be in the position that they’re in.

“I thought we played five really good games against Victoria but Kamloops is a different beast.”

Seminoff always seems to play well against the Cougars and Gauthier knows that better than anyone.

“I’m happy with our team, we’re winning games so it’s easy to come to the rink every day and we’re just keeping it rolling right now,” he said. “Our first year we had a really good team and it was shame we didn’t get a chance to prove ourselves but this year we have a strong team again and hopefully when we get into playoffs, if we do, we’ll have a strong showing.”

Next year is Seminoff’s draft year and he’s on NHL Central Scouting players-towatch list, ranked as a C (fourth-, fifth- or sixth-round) prospect. If he keeps playing like he has been, his stock is almost certain to rise. He’s had been held pointless just twice this season and now has four goals and nine assists in nine games.

CITIZEN PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE/LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

Prince George Cougars forward Liekit Reichle chases the puck on the forecheck against Kamloops Blazers defender Marko Stacha on Saturday night at CN Centre

FLIGHT OF THE CONDOR Duchess Park Condors player Quinn Neukomm runs the ball against the College Heights Cougars on Friday night under the lights at Masich Place Stadium in the first of two semi-final AA-Varsity high school football match-ups. The Condors went on to win the game by a score of 21-14 and will go on to face the winner of a game between Prince George Secondary School Polars and Shas Ti Kelly Road Grizzlies.

Spruce Kings’ power play back in business

play, traded goals in the third period to complete the scoring.

A day after they had the plug pulled on their league-leading power play, the Prince George Spruce Kings were back at it, making B.C. Hockey League opponents pay for taking penalties.

The Kings scored twice with the man advantage to break out to a 2-0 lead over the Merritt Centennials and never looked back, winning 5-2 Saturday at Nicola Valley Memorial Arena.

John Herrington got the Kings started 4:50 into the game and Simon Labelle doubled the lead 14 minutes into the opening period, before Merritt forward Jacob Dewitt converted a Merritt power-play chance and scored on goalie Jordan Fairlie.

In the second period, Nick Rheaume collected his team-leading eighth goal of the season and his Kings’ teammate Jimmy Doyle made it a 4-1 count before the period was three minutes old.

Prince George captain Kolton Cousins and Cents’ Jacksenn Hungle, on a power

Labelle also drew two assists for a threepoint game.

Fairlie made 23 saves to improve his record to 5-2 as the Kings outshot the Cents 39-25. Keegan Maddocks, in his BCHL debut, took the loss.

The Cents (0-7-0-0-0) remained last in the Interior Conference.

The Spruce Kings went 2-for-5 on the power play, while Merritt finished 2-for-4.

The win left the Spruce Kings (7-2-0-0-0) tied with the Penticton Vees (7-1-0-0-0), each with a league-leading 14 points.

The Vees annihilated the Powell River Kings 15-1 Saturday.

Penticton centre Brett Moravec collected a goal and six assists, while winger Bradley Nadeau finished with four goals and two assists.

The Spruce Kings visited Penticton on Friday and lost 3-0 to the Vees.

They’ll back in action on home ice at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena on Wednesday when they host the West Kelowna Warriors.

“It’s abig deal to us because we never thought we’d get this far,” owner and general manager Lisa Blakesays.

“Owning asalon, owningour own business was likea fantasy.Itwasn’t evenadream that could cometrue, it was afantasy.Wewouldn’t be here without our faithfulclientele. That’s how we’vesurvived. They mean everything to us. ”

Blakeco-ownsthe salon withher sister,LeeannBrent. Athird sister works in the salon as amaster stylist.

“Leeann is amaster stylist and manages the salon. Iwork behind the scenes,”Blakesays.

“I workonthe business and she works in the business, which makes us agood team.”

The sistersnamed the salon Core because theywanted to reﬂect their philosophy of having apositiveimpact on the inner core, not just the outer appearance.

“Wewantthe experiencetoaffect you in suchaway youfeel likeyour spirits were lifted thatday and youcan’t wait to see us again.”

That meansensuring the staff is trainedtoprovide the very highest standards of care.

“Wewantthe whole experience from

Award-winning Core Salon&Spa is excited to celebrate its 10-yearanniversary

beginning to end to be top notch and something very memorable,”Blake says.

As the salon growsand evolves, Core is addingmore people to the team to meetthe growing demandfor services.

“We’ve addedmore new stylists to our professionalteam. We really want to accommodate everyone,”Blakesays.

Coreiscelebrating its milestone anniversary with aspecial event on Friday, Sept. 17 featuring the local radio station and special door prizes. They’re also holding special online drawsevery Fridayfor fourweeks, starting on Sept. 10.

The anniversary event is another opportunity for Core to giveback to their community,something that they’vededicatedthemselves to for the past 10 years.

In recognition of theirvolunteer work, theyreceived the Great NeighbourhoodCertiﬁcate of Appreciation, for aiding peoplewho weredisplacedfrom the ﬁres.

“Wefeelthatdoing good will resultin good,”Blakesays.

“We’re family owned and we want to treateveryone likefamily.”

Bookatreatment thatwill make you feel greatinside and out today. Visit www.coresalonspa.com

Lisa -Owner General Manager

Leeann-Owner Master Stylist

TED CLARKE

Citizen staff

CITIZEN PHOTO BY JAMES DOYLE/LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

Cascades pour it on in OT to edge T-wolves

RICH ABNEY UNBC athletics

It was one of the wildest games in UNBC men’s basketball history. A 26-point deficit and incredible comeback. A buzzer-beater. A back-and-forth overtime.

And, unfortunately for the UNBC Timberwolves, a heartbreaking loss as they fell 95-93 in OT to the UFV Cascades in U SPORTS Canada West action Saturday in Abbotsford.

In the first quarter the Cascades that came out the more energized team. Jordan Sekhon scored a quick seven points and UFV made eight of its first 13 field goal attempts, taking an early 18-9 lead.

The T-wolves went to the bench, looking to inject some energy into a listless start, as the home crowd became increasingly energized by the Cascades’ effort. However, UFV did well to maintain their early momentum, and led 25-14 after ten minutes on 61 per cent shooting.

The Cascades got off to a good start in the second quarter, stretching their lead to 17 on the back of post Kyle Claggett and his three early buckets. The shooting woes continued for UNBC, starting the game shooting 6-for-25 from the field as the deficit mounted.

buckets, with Spencer Ledoux leading the charge for UNBC and Toor propelling the Cascades. The T-wolves cut the lead all the way down to nine, as Tyrell Laing made a pair of three-pointers and Ledoux continued to work in the paint. In the final minute, Vova Pluzhnikov and Ross each made treys, and UNBC found themselves down just four points after 30 minutes.

“It is contagious, as soon as guys get going,” said Ross. “The bench was so fired up, getting everyone going. We were feeding off each other and the great defensive plays we were making. I was feeling much more confident, for sure. The offense comes easier in those moments.”

The T-wolves continued to play inspired basketball in the fourth quarter, using an inspired commitment to defense to turn into transition possessions, capped by a Laing layup that gave UNBC the lead three minutes into the frame.

The Timberwolves began to chip away in the late moments of the half, as Payton Tirrell made a three and a tough floater, and Fareed Shittu got to the rim with some success, but the first 20 minutes couldn’t end quick enough for UNBC. At the half, the Cascades led 47-34, thanks to a 36-16 advantage in points in the paint.

“Our mindset was to chip away, one stop at a time,” said UNBC guard Chris Ross. “We didn’t shoot the ball well, but

we started to get it inside. We put ourselves in the position and had to find a way to dig ourselves out. (Vick) Toor was going downhill on us, so we were losing the point of attack and not helping. We gave up way too much easy stuff early.”

In the third quarter, the teams traded

The tension was palpable in the gym, as a blowout turned into a back-and-forth affair as the game was knotted as the clock ticked down. Rohtash Mattu continued his strong second half and gave the Cascades fits with his range, making a big trey with three minutes to go to give UNBC a threepoint lead at 76-73.

Trailing by three points with just seconds remaining, the Cascades made a deep three at the buzzer to knot the game at 84-84, thrilling the home crowd and forcing overtime.

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UNBC guard Chris Ross runs up the court Saturday in Abbotsford, where the Timberwolves lost 95-93 in overtime to the Fraser Valley Cascades.

P.G. team to compete on Big Bake Holiday show

Locals

on Nov. 8 episode of Food Network Canada series

the $10,000 prize.

Goldie’s not allowed to spoil it for us so we have to watch to see what happens.

Many Prince George area residents mayhavean unseen health risk rightinside theirhomes and notknowit.

Thankfully,Hardy Nickel at CentralInterior RadonTesting and Mitigation canhelpclear the air-literally-and helphomeowners’ breathe more easily

Three local cake artists are appearing on Food Network Canada’s Big Bake Holiday on Nov. 8 at 5 p.m. as they rise to the Reindeer Games challenge.

Jenn Goldie, Heather Nelson and Katie Stymiest are all Prince George cake creators who are Team Fix It With Frosting. They started out as friends and now are closer than ever after mixing it up during this exciting experience.

It all began when a Food Network Big Bake producer reached out to Goldie, who is Fabulous Cakes by Jenn, earlier this year to ask her to apply for the show as the producer had seen her cake decorating talent online.

Goldie immediately thought to turn down the offer because she didn’t think she was good enough.

“We are all our own worst critics, right?” Goldie laughed.

Her dad soon convinced her otherwise. That’s when she decided to first reach out to Nelson who said they had to do it and then Goldie reached out to Stymiest and together they agreed to go on this television baking adventure.

It only took a couple of days after she applied online and Goldie was Skyping with the producers of the show and then quickly got the news her team would be on it.

The Big Bake Holiday show sees three professional teams of three compete against each other during a five-hour creating frenzy where they bake, design and decorate a grand-scale cake creation. In the end the most outstanding concoction of monumental proportions takes home

The judges for Team Fix It With Frosting and their competitors were foodie stars Eddie Jackson, Ron Ben-Israel and Harry Eastwood.

The local creatives flew out to Toronto in February to do the shoot. It was a big, well-kept secret.

Growing up making cakes Goldie never thought her decorating flare would lead to something like this. But she remembers how it started.

“I always wanted set the table for dinner with a table cloth and make everything look pretty – I’m very – I don’t really want to say OCD in that way – but a little bit,” she laughed. She loved decorating cakes she made when she was little more than she liked to bake them.

When it was time to choose a career as an adult Goldie worked at financial institutions for a time but it just wasn’t for her, she explained.

“When I talked to my husband about it the little cake decorating course at Michael’s turned into the Pastry Training Centre in Vancouver,” Goldie said.

Her business took off and nine years later she’s known for her creative decorating techniques.

“It turned out I have a knack for it,” Goldie under states her cake decorating skills. “I’m not a big fan of baking to be completely honest – I do it, obviously – but it’s the creative aspect that I love.”

To be on the show was a pretty humbling experience for Goldie.

COVID-19 protocols made it interesting for the trio who had to fly to Toronto three days in advance for a brief quarantine.

Thepotential problem comesfromradongas risingfromthe soilsbelow ahome, seeping throughcracks in thefoundationand then collecting in possibly harmful levels inside living areas.

“Radoncomes from uranium that is in thegravel soil,which, as it breaksdown, releases radongas as oneofits byproducts,”Hardy explains.

In 2014, theBCLungAssociation,BCCancer Agency andNorthernHealth undertook astudy that showed29% of homesinthe region had radonlevels aboveHealth Canada guidelines.

AccordingtoHealth Canada,approximately 16% of lung cancer deaths in Canada arelinkedto radonexposure.

CentralInteriorRadon first testsradonlevels to seeifthere is aconcernand then installs a mitigation systemtoreduce therisk of radon accumulatinginside thehome.

“I’veseenlevels from anywhere just abovethe Health Canada guidelineof200 becquerels(one of threeunits used to measureradioactivity), per metreofair,tothe higherside of 4,000,”Hardy says. “After my mitigation,wecan getthatnumber down to anywhere from 50 to 90 becquerels.”

And that figureissignificantly lowerthanthe more stringent WorldHealth Organization’s (WHO) safety threshold of 100 becquerels.

Installingthe mitigation systemisarelatively simpleprocess.

“Whatyou aretryingtodoiscreatenegative (air) pressure under ahome’sconcrete(basement)slab,”

Hardysays. “If you canaccomplish that,you can stop theradoncominginthe housethrough any cracks or otherplaces.

“Wedrill about asix-inch hole throughthe concrete slab,usuallyinaveryconvenient spot -amechanical or laundryroomoracloset somewhere. And we runpipes from theholeto theoutside andconnect aSpecial Random fanto thepiping to create suction underneaththe slab andventthe airoutside,” Hardysays.

To date,Central Interior RadonTesting and Mitigation has installedthe systeminabout 600 homesinthe Prince George area,arelatively low number againstthe region’s housingstock as well as systems throughout theprovinceofB.C.

So,what’sholdinghomeownersbackfrom getting it done?

“One is thenotiontheywill have troublere-selling their home once asystemhas been putinplace,” Hardysays. “But that’s thetotal opposite.”

Newreal estate guidelines call forhomeownersto discloselevels of radongas,ifknown

“And that’s starting to become an issuefor thereal estate market,”Hardy says.

If youdecide to have work done to addressradon gasinyourhome, Hardysaystobesureyou usea C-NRPP(Canadian-NationalRadonProficiency Program) certified installer like thoseatCentral Interior Radon, andtotestafter thesystemhas been operational

Formore information,visit their website at ciradontesting.ca.

CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

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Katie Stymiest, Jenn Goldie and Heather Nelson are Prince George cake creators who are appearing on Food Network’s Big Bake Holiday Nov. 8 at 5 p.m.

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Local artist wins B.C. award for beadwork

HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Local artist and Indigenous programmer at Two Rivers Gallery, Crystal Behn, has won the BC Achievement Foundation’s Fulmer Award in First Nations Art and the Crabtree McLennan Emerging Artist Award for her beadwork.

The Crabtree McLennan Award is presented to a Fulmer Award recipient who has demonstrated excellence in an early part of their career and aims to support and mentor emerging talent.

Behn is from Fort Nelson First Nation in Treaty 8 traditional territory and now resides and works in Prince George.

She first learned to bead fifteen years ago from her grandparents when she began her sobriety journey.

“I spent as much time as I could over at my grandparent’s place, learning culture and tradition. They grew up out on the land. They’re very fluent in the language and hunting and trapping, every year, and so that’s how I learned,” said Behn.

few years.

She added she’s happy to see beadwork is in-demand and that northern artists are being celebrated and recognized.

“I don’t think people truly know how much time and patience and thought goes into it. It can take like a whole day just to pick colours,” said Behn. “Some people don’t realize, these are luxury items, unique and one-of-a-kind handmade pieces.”

The BC Achievement Foundation also created a three-minute video highlighting Behn and her work as part of the Fulmer Award in First Nations Art.

“It was a lot of fun and I watched it with all the staff here at Two Rivers Gallery for the first time. There were tears and a real sense of pride.”

My focus right now is, and has always been, teaching and passing on knowledge and traditions.

“Seeing that my grandma was getting old and knowing that she’d be gone I just knew that I had to learn, so I spent every day over there at my Grandma’s sitting on the couch and beading with her.”

Behn said she started out very traditionally making moccasins, slippers and mukluks before she began experimenting with making earrings, jewelry, headbands, and whatever else she could think of doing.

Within the last four years, Behn opened a home-based business called In Her Footsteps, Authentic Dene Designs, and as an artist, for the company Manitobah Mukluks her pieces continually sell out.

“Things that I always thought were not possible, things that I never thought I could achieve, I’ve achieved all of them,” said Behn, of her successes over the past

Behn says winning this award makes her feel like she can accomplish anything.

“It has opened so many opportunities for me with people reaching out for projects and I’d like to say to anyone that feels that they think something is unachievable or unreachable you just have to keep going and eventually it will happen.”

In her role at Two Rivers Gallery, Behn also hosts a virtual Beads and Bannock workshop where she teaches beading and other Indigenous crafts.

“My focus right now is, and has always been, teaching and passing on knowledge and traditions,” said Behn, who encourages others to learn to bead.

She will be hosting an upcoming workshop for Remembrance Day where participants will learn how to make a beaded birch bark poppy magnet.

“Just reach out and give it a try. A lot of people feel discouraged, maybe because they’re not Indigenous, or they think it’s too hard. But a lot of people really enjoy it because it’s really therapeutic.”

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Harwin students honour residential school children

HANNA PETERSEN

Citizen staff

Orange tulips will be sprouting at Harwin Elementary School next spring in honour of children who lost their lives at Canadian residential schools.

Since 215 unmarked children’s graves were confirmed at the former site of Kamloops Indian Residential School in May 2021, thousands of unmarked graves have been discovered at other residential school sites across the country.

A group of students planted the orange bulbs on Monday morning in the flower beds lining Harwin’s school building, which will serve to recognize the children and families who’ve suffered because of residential schools when they bloom in the spring.

“We are planting orange tulips to representthekidswhodidn’tmakeithomefrom residential school and how they treated them,” said Grade 6 student Hailey-Mae.

“It feels good to be acknowledging something that happened, even though it should have been acknowledged back then, but I feel good that we are doing something now and we are representing what happened.”

Julia, also a grade six student, said it’s important to remember to respect people who may have suffered through residential schools.

“This is very important because they were taken from their families and forced to learn not their culture, which is very sad, and it is very important so we can all support them.”

Their classmate, Lily, said planting the flowers is a sign of respect and she’s looking forward to seeing it grow.

It feels good to be acknowledging something that happened, even though it should have been acknowledged back then, but I feel good that we are doing something now...

Indigenous peoples since Phyllis Webstad began the campaign Orange Shirt Day on Sept. 30 in 2013 to raise awareness about the legacy of Canada’s residential school system. Canada now recognizes Sept. 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

Principal Linda McGraw said the history of residential schools and Truth and Reconciliation is something teachers are continually striving to make authentic within the school’s curriculum.

were doing the actual planting, the whole school has been talking about the orange tulips and will be looking forward to them sprouting in the spring.

She added that a lot of the students have family members who have been affected by residential schools.

“I had a parent call on Friday […] and said what a wonderful tribute it was, and they were a family that had been affected by residential schools,” said McGraw.

“It’s making sure that the students have that understanding and have that empathy knowing that wrongs were done, and we need to move forward and see what rights we can do to make up for it.”

An estimated 150,000 Indigenous children were forced to attend federally funded, church-run residential schools for over a century where many suffered abuse and even death.

“I am looking forward to them growing because they are going to be beautiful and their colour will pop against the rest of the building and we will work hard to grow them, raise them, and protect them.”

The colour orange has been used as a symbol for the forced assimilation of

“I think it is important because the kids need to know what happened,” said McGraw. “By planting the tulips it is an ongoing reminder so we know what the history is and we want our students to be moving forward making sure they remember, they honour, and they recognize.”

McGraw said while just a few students

The residential school ran for over 120 years, with the last school closing in 1997.

A national Indian Residential School Crisis Line has been set up to provide support for residential school students and their families. If you are in need of counselling or support call the 24-hour national crisis line at 1-866-925-4419.

CITIZEN PHOTO BY HANNA PETERSEN Students at Harwin Elementary School plant orange tulips in honour of residential school children on Monday.

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February10,1955-October09,2021

Alden(Al)BrentPauleypassedawaypeacefullyand painlesslyafterhisrecentdiagnosiswithcancer,inthe lovingpresenceofhissonBrandonPauley,hispartnerof 9yearsColleenGibson,andhissisterandbrother-in-law CarolandPaulRoger.Hislifelongpassionsweremany andheenjoyedhiselevenyearretirementafterafulfilling careerwithBCTelinPrinceGeorge.Visitswithloved oneswasonthetopofhislist.Heloveddoinganything funthatyoucoulddooutdoorsduringanyseason,but mostespeciallyhelovedfishing.Alalsolovedallthings madeofwood,andwasanexceptionallytalented woodworker.HisST1300Hondamotorbikewasanother oneofhisjoys.Amemorabletripwashisretirementsolo motorbikerideacrossCanadain2010.HisfavoriteoffroadcanoetripwaswiththeleadVoyageurcrewonareenactmentoftheAlexanderMackenzieexpedition,which tookthemdownmanydifferentriversinBC.Allovedto playinthesnow,hikingonsnowshoesorskiingdownthe NorthShoremountainsathighspeed,sometimes backwardsjusttoshowoffalittle.

AlwasborninFrontier,SK,wasraisedinVancouver,BC andspentmostofhisworkingyearsinPG.Hemovedto Surreyafterretiring,butthenrelocatedtoBarrieretobe closertothegoodfishing.Hewaspredeceasedbyhis momVelmaLouisePauley(neeJardy),hisfather SandfordLeroyPauley,andhisyoungerbrotherRandy. HeissurvivedbyhissonBrandon(Dawn,Olivia,Andrew) andhisdaughterAshley(Andrew,Marie).Heisalso survivedbyhisolderbrotherDave(Deb,Marty,Chris, Michael),andsistersCarol(Paul,StevenandSam)and Susan(Keith,Chris,Danielle,Matthew).Altouchedmany liveswithhiskindness,bigheart,creativity,senseof humorandspiritofadventure.Hisfamily,hismany lifelongfriends,andsomanyothersinPrinceGeorge,the VancouverareaandBarrierewillneverforgethim. Al’scelebrationoflifewillbeheldatalaterdate.

REMEMBRANCES

Hans Heiner Bergmann

December 31, 1943October 22, 2021

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Hans Bergmann after a long battle with cancer. Predeceased by parents Anna Maria and Johann Bergmann as well as his brother Horst Bergmann. Survived by his children Hans Jr., Tracy (Ian), Tania and Thomas (Richard), his brother Claus (Norma), numerous nieces and nephews, cousins in Germany, and his beloved dogs Lola and Jackson. He will be greatly missed.

No service to be held, but a celebration of life will be arranged in future.

We would like to thank all his doctors and hospice staff for their excellent care.

Robert Strickland

1934-2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Strickland on Oct 23/2021. Robert was a beloved husband to Annie Strickland for 65 years. He was born in Isle-auxMorts, NFLD on April 2/1934. Robert and Annie relocated to Prince George, BC in 1988 to be with their children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Annie, his children Diane (predeceased), Carly (Terry), Clyde (Debbie), Sonia and Daphane (predeceased). His grandchildren, Nadine (Tony), Marc (Alishia), Celine, Michelle, Chrissy, Tanner & Cole, Ashley. He is also survived by his sister Phoebe Payne. Robert was loved by everyone he met. Many thanks to the staff at UHNBC for the excellent care he received during his stay. He will be sadly missed by his family and all of his close friends.

Kluyt,RobertE. May22,1936-October14,2021

Inoneoflife’smostgrievousironies,alovelymanwitha huge,gentleandgivingheartfinallysuccumbedtohislife -longbattlewithheartdisease.Duetohiscourageand stoicism,skilleddoctors,andastrictadherencetothe guidelinessetoutbyhiscardiologists,RobertEdward Kluytwasabletolivealongandself-lesslifeuntilhe passedawaygentlywithmuchofhisfamilycloseathand onOctober14th,2021.

RobertwasbornonMay22nd,1936inSoerabaja, Indonesia.HespentmostofhisearliestyearsinDutch colonycampsduringWorldWarll;and,eventhoughthe environmentwasharsh,hechosetoreflectonpositive storiesofhischildhoodplayinggamesandmakingthe mostofwhatthefamilyhadavailable.Whenthewar ended,thefamilymovedbacktotheirhomeland,the Netherlands.Robertfinishedhisstudiesandleftinhis twentiesforCanadatofollowhisdearsister,Joyce,who hadmovedtoCalgary,Alberta.Onhisjourney,hemethis futurewife,andmotherofhischildren,Angela.

Amarriageandtwodaughterslater,Robertlandedajob inVancouver,BCandeventuallyendedupworkingforthe CanadianBroadcastingCompany(CBC)forthemajority ofhislifeandthroughtoretirement.Hehadapassionfor cars,driving,boats,music,nature,dancing,art, photography,architecture,andgames(hewasanepic Scrabbleplayer).Healsohadagreatsenseofhumour andaclassic,dryDutchwit.Mostlythough,hewasatrue caregiverofhisfamily.Hiscircleoffamilyandfriends wassmall,butheloved,protectedandsupportedusall andthatwashisgreatestjoy.Heissurvivedbyhis daughters,MoniqueandSharon,hisson-in-lawGrant, fourgranddaughtersHailey,Jordyn,Miya,andCallieas wellashisnephewRandy,nieceLindyandtheirchildren andgrandchildren.Helovedhisdaughtersandgranddaughtersfiercelyandunconditionally;andhewasso proudofallofthemandtookgreatpleasureinbeingable tolivelongenoughtoseewhattheywouldbecomeon theirlife’spaths.

Notmuchofareaderandamanoffewwords,Robertdid enjoypoetry;andaparticularfavouredquotebyWalt Whitmanseemsveryapt:"FromthishourIordainmyself loos’doflimitsandimaginarylines."Aswemournyour loss,wetakesomecomfortinknowingthatyoucannow live,unrestricted,tocontinuetospreadyourgoodnessin newways.

Therewillbeamemorial/celebrationoflifeceremonyto takeplaceinthelowermainlandnextsummer(asper Robert’swishesandaspandemicrestrictionsallow).In lieuofflowers,anyoneinterestedcanmakeadonationin Robert’snametotheBCHeartandStokeFoundation.

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For many homeowners, heating costs make up the bulk of their annual energy expenses If you’re hoping to buck this trend and save on your power bill, one way to do so is to equip your home with Energy Star windows

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5 mistakes to avoid when renovating your bathroom

Are you planning to renovate your bathroom? If so, here are ﬁve mistakes to avoid.

1.Nothavingaplan.It’simportanttometiculously design every aspect of your bathroombeforeyoudoanythingelse.If you don’t, you may ﬁnd that the double vanityyouhadyourheartsetonwon’tﬁt orthatyouritemswon’tworktogether

2.Going overbudget. It’s easy to get carried away when you’re in the midst of a renovation. If you’re doing the work yourself, purchase all the materials you needbeforestartingtoavoidmakingimpulsepurchases.Ifyou’vehiredaprofessional,besureyourcontractstatesexactlyhowmuchthingswillcost.

3.Being too trendy. It’s normal to want yournewbathroomtobestylish,butnot

4 advantages of designing your walk-in closet

If you’re building a walk-in closet, it’s worth designing one that truly meets all your needs. Here are four reasons a custom-built closet is better than a pre-fabricatedone.

1.It’s exactly whatyouwant.Yourcloset designer will take into account how much space you need to hang all your clothes, whether you need bars of diﬀerent heights to accommodate longer pieces and how many shelves you’ll needforyourshoesandaccessories.

2.Everything has a place. It’s easier to keep a space organized when it’s designed to accommodate your speciﬁc belongings. Furthermore, extras like laundry hampers and jewelry storage

helpkeepthingstidy.

3.It provides a private place to dress. If you live in a bustling household, turn yourwalk-inclosetintoasmallsanctuary Include a vanity and mirror to transform the space into a private dressing room.

4.It eliminates clutter. A well-designed walk-in closet can reduce the need for extra furniture in the room and provide extrastorageforyourthings.

To make the most of your walk-in closet, usethespacewisely Thiscanincludeplacing shelves above the rods to hold accessories and drawers below them to store clothesthatcan’tbehung.

everytrend standsthe test oftime. Fora bathroom that will be as chic tomorrow asitistoday,chooseclassicﬁnishesand timelessstyles.

4.Neglecting the ventilation. It’s importantthatbathroomshavetheproperventilation in place in order to deal with the abundance of moisture that arises when bathing. Without it, mould and mildew issuesmaydevelopdowntheline.

5.Using the wrong materials. It’s importanttochoosematerialsthatcanstandup tothedampnessofabathroom.Youmay love the look of hardwood ﬂooring, but it’snotsuitableforaspacethatfrequently getswet.

If you ﬁnd yourself making any of these mistakes,takethestepsneededtocorrectit beforeit’stoolate.

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How to find the perfect TV stand

Shopping for a new TV stand? Here are fourthingstokeepinmindwhenchoosing one.

1.Viewing height. For the most comfortable television watching experience, the screen should be at eye level when you’re sitting down. The recommended height is42inches, but this may vary dependingonhowtallyouare and the size ofyoursofaandchairs.

2.Widthofthestand.Forsafetyreasons, your TV shouldn’t be wider than the stand. Choose one that’s longer if you wanttoputdecorationsonitaswell.

3.Style. Ideally, your TV stand should

complement the style of the room. Glass or metal pieces will look great in a sleek and modern space, while wood worksbetterformoretraditionalrooms.

4.Storage.Drawersandshelveshelpkeep the ﬂoor and surface of yourTVstand uncluttered. If you plan to keep video game consoles, movies or anything else near your television, choose a standwithamplestorage.

Additionally,ifyouhavekidsorpetsrunning around, safety should be a priority Besideschoosingastandthat’swiderthan the TV, make sure its maximum weight-bearing capacity is greater than what your television weighs.

4 kinds of people who should have a walk-in shower

Are you renovating your bathroom and planningtoinstallanewshower?Ifso,a walk-in shower may turn out to be your best bet. Here are four types of people who shouldhaveone.

1.Design enthusiasts. Imagine a walkin shower with a mosaic tile ﬂoor and contrasting walls, or one with a sleek modern look perfectly suited to a contemporary esthetic. Design enthusiasts will relish the ability to create a spacethat’sfunctionalandstylish.

2.Thosewithreducedmobility.Children andpeoplewithreducedmobilitysometimesﬁndithardtoclimbinandoutofa tub. Additionally, those who rely on wheelchairs can’t easily cross a shower threshold. A walk-in shower eliminates theseissues.

3.Neat freaks. Because the walls and ﬂoors are simple expanses of tile, a walk-in shower is a cinch to clean. Including a handheld showerhead will make tidying up even easier, and designing niches into the wall for your shampoosandsoapswillhelpyoukeep thingsorganized.

4.Those with ample space. Walk-in showers feel more spacious than other types because they lack an enclosed shower base. To make it feel even bigger, opt for glass walls or do away with

them altogether. Just make sure the ﬂoor slopesslightlytowardsthedrain.

If you’re interested in installing a walk-in shower,besuretohireaqualiﬁedplumber forthejob.