Prince George Citizen April 7, 2022

Alex Murray

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ARTS SOIREE

Mayor’s event set for May

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Big ideas, little action

New downtown development plan in the works but city has long history of proposals that went nowhere

ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

A domed street, a monorail, an artificial canal and pond, a CN Tower-like structure, a huge mall filling four city blocks, the world’s tallest wooden building and various performing arts centres are some of the plans proposed to revitalize Prince George’s downtown in the last 58 years.

On March 28, city council approved hiring consultants to create a new Civic Core Plan, based on the Smart Growth on the Ground plan adopted by city council in 2009, said Tiina Schaeffer, the city’s manager of infrastructure planning and engineering.

The Civic Core Plan is focused on the area of downtown around Canada Games Plaza and the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. It will also look at the city’s need to replace the Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, Studio 2880 buildings and Prince George Playhouse, all of which are nearing their end of life, she said.

Mayor Lyn Hall said the planned demolition of the old Firehall No. 1 and Four Seasons Leisure Pool gives the city, “a tremendous amount of opportunity in that area of the city,”

Hall said he’s interested in seeing a performing arts centre downtown.

“I want to get to the next steps,” Hall said. “I think what’s important for the folks who are here (in council chambers) from the arts perspective, and all the arts, will be the engagement piece and engagement plan.”

Coun. Kyle Sampson said he’d like to see a single new facility meet the city’s arts needs, not just performing arts.

“A multi-use arts space is going to be needed… Let’s do it right the first time,” he said.

“Having been around this table a long time, we’ve been discussing a performing arts theatre since it was going to be the next facility we built after the art gallery. We finished that in 1999,” Coun. Murry Krause said. “So here we are. We’ll get there, I know we’ll get there. I am excited about this (and) I’m glad we’re

moving forward.”

A 2009 Citizen review of previous downtown revitalization attempts identified 10 major plans or campaigns aimed at downtown revitalization dating as far back as 1964. Since 2009, the City of Prince George, provincial and federal governments, Northern Development Initiative Trust and private developers have poured millions of dollars into downtown developments, policing and bylaw enforcement, social housing and consultant reports.

Since the mid-1960s, every new city council has looked at plans proposed to bring business and shoppers back into the city’s core.

The 1964 Miracle Centre plan called for Third Avenue to be covered by a dome from Victoria Street to George Street, with underground access and covered overhead passages linking the sides of the street. The report also called for a new parkade at Brunswick Street and Second Avenue, which was built.

See CITY CENTRE on page 17

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS /CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

WHAT:

Public Hearings regarding:

•Proposed amendments to the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007”

City Council consideration of Applications:

•Four (4) Liquor Licence Applications

City Council consideration of first and second reading of:

•Proposed amendment to the “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007”

WHEN:

Monday,April 11, 2022

WHERE:

Council Chambers of City Hall, 2nd Floor,1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC PROPOSALS:

1. Liquor Licence Application No. LL100177

Applicant: Walter McCue for TreasureCove Casino Inc., Inc. No. 862744

Subject Property: 2003 Highway 97 South

Time: 6:00 p.m

The applicant has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) for changes to the hours of liquor service and occupancy load to the existing Liquor Primary Licence No. 304261 located on the subject property

The hours of liquor service areproposed to be increased as follows:

•Monday through Sunday between the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The occupancy load is proposed to be increased as follows:

•From2016 patrons to 3004 patrons that would include the addition of the bingo area (500 patrons) and upper mezzanine (488 patrons) to the total occupancy

The Liquor Licence Application applies to the property legally described as Lot 1, District Lot 913, Cariboo District, Plan EPP87364, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #1 below

Notice of City Council’sdecision will be forwarded to the LCRB for their review and final determination on this Application.

Location Map #1 2003 Highway 97 South

2. Liquor Licence Application No. LL100179

Applicant: Nancy O’sRestaurant Group, Inc. No. BC0973651

Subject Property: 1261 3rdAvenue

Time: 6:00 p.m.

The applicant has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to allow a seasonal patio on the subject property

This application will facilitate the continued use of the seasonal patio area, which is currently permitted under LCRB’sTemporary Expanded Service Area Authorization (TESA).

This application will facilitate an increase in occupancy load from 128 patrons to 160 patrons, that would include the seasonal patio proposed to provide seating for up to 59 patrons.

The hours of liquor service arenot proposed to be changed with the application and will remain as follows:

•Monday through Sunday,between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Liquor Licence Application applies to the property legally described as Lot 5, Block 133, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #2 below

Notice of City Council’sdecision will be forwarded to the LCRB for their review and final determination on this application.

Location Map #2 1261 3rdAvenue

3. Liquor Licence Application No. LL100180

Applicant: Keith Good for Alder Hills Hold Co. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1079968

Subject Property: 6011 Giscome Road

Time: 6:00 p.m

The applicant has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to change their existing Liquor Primary Licence located at the subject property

This application will facilitate an increase in occupancy for the Alder Hills Golf Course from 60 patrons to 160 patrons, which will accommodate patrons at the newly constructed driving range facility

The hours of liquor service arenot proposed to be changed with the application and shall remain as follows:

•Monday through Sunday between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

The Liquor Licence Application applies to the property legally described as Lot A, District Lot 1544, Cariboo District, Plan EPP82168, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #3 below

Notice of City Council’sdecision will be forwarded to the LCRB for their review and final determination on this application.

Location Map #3 6011 Giscome Road

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS /CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

4. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9280, 2022”

Applicant: Prayfast Holding Limited for the City of Prince George

Subject Property: 1980 5th Avenue

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9280, 2022 proposes to rezone the subject property from RS4: Urban Residential to RT2: Two-Unit Residential, as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9280, 2022.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of atwo-unit house (duplex) on the subject property,orother uses pursuant to the proposed RT2: Two-Unit Residential zoning designation.

The proposed Bylaw applies to the property legally described as Parcel E(PG28140), Block 126, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268, Except Plan PGP37328, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #4 below

In accordance with Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act,apublic hearing regarding this application will not be held as the proposed Bylaw is consistent with the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” that is in effect for the subject area. Location Map #4

5. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9284, 2021”

Applicants: Keith Good for Alder Hills Hold Co. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1079968 and Rita and Elliot Sexsmith

Subject Properties: 6011 and 6303 Giscome Road

Time: 7:00 p.m

The application proposes to rezone the subject properties located at 6011 and 6303 Giscome Road to facilitate aland transfer of the lot lines of each of the subject properties by means of a subdivision application.

Bylaw No. 9284, 2021 proposes to rezone the subject properties as follows:

a. That Lot A, District Lot 1544, Cariboo District, Plan EPP82168 (6011 Giscome Road), be rezoned from C9: Outdoor Recreation (0.56 hectares) to AR1: Rural Residential (0.56 hectares); and

b. That District Lot 1544, Cariboo District, Except: Firstly; Part Subdivided by Plan 8840, Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 9868, Thirdly; Part Subdivided by Plan 14163, Fourthly; Part Subdivided by Plan 15115, Fifthly; Part Subdivided by Plan 16904, Sixthly; Part Subdivided by Plan BCP6048, Seventhly; Part Subdivided by Plan EPP82168 (6303 Giscome Road), be rezoned from AR1: Rural Residential (0.57 hectares) to C9: Outdoor Recreation (0.57 hectares);

all as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #5 below

Location Map #5 6011 and 6303 Giscome Road

6. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9268, 2021” AND Liquor Licence Application No. LL100178

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. for Dennison and Dennison Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC0624366

Subject Property: 1933 Queensway

Time: 7:00 p.m

6.1 City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9268, 2021

Bylaw No. 9268, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning the subject property from C6: Highway Commercial to C4l: Local Commercial as shown on Appendix “A” to Bylaw No. 9268, 2021.

The purpose of this application is to facilitate the relocation of an existing liquor retail storetothe subject property within an existing building, or other uses pursuant to the C4l: Local Commercial zoning designation.

6.2 Liquor Licence Application No. LL100178

The applicant has applied to the Liquor and Cannabis Regulation Branch (LCRB) to transfer an existing liquor licence from aprior location (6475 Hart Highway) to an existing building on the subject property to facilitate aliquor retail store.

The proposed hours of liquor service will be between Monday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The proposed Zoning Amendment Bylaw and Liquor Licence Application apply to the property legally described as Parcel B(PT21512), Block 343, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268, as shown outlined in bold black on Location Map #6 below

Notice of City Council’sdecision will be forwarded to the LCRB for their review and final determination on this Application.

Location Map #6

HOW CAN IPARTICIPATEAND PROVIDE COMMENT?

Members of the public who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws and applications areinvited to provide comments to Council by the methods noted below

Members of the public wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaw and Applications may only do so by submitting comments in writing:

•“City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9280, 2022”;

•Liquor Licence Application No. LL100177;

•Liquor Licence Application No. LL100178;

•Liquor Licence Application No. LL100179; and

•Liquor Licence Application No. LL100180.

Members of the public wishing to provide comments to Council on the following Bylaws may do so by submitting comments in writing, via telephone, or in person during the Public Hearing:

•“City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9268, 2021” and

•“City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9284, 2021”.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS / CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday,April 5, 2022 will be available on the published meeting agenda for Council’sreviewinadvance of the meeting date. Written comments received after the noted deadline and before 3:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022 will be provided to Council on the day of the meeting for their consideration during deliberations on the application.

Written comments may be sent by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca, faxed to (250)561-0183, or mailed or delivered to the address noted on the bottom of this Notice.

Written comments will form part of the Council agenda, become public record, and areposted on the City’swebsite. By submitting awritten comment you areconsenting to the disclosureof any personal information that you provide.

ATTEND BY TELEPHONE

To participate in the Public Hearing by telephone, members of the public should dial into the meeting at least 10 minutes beforethe start of the Public Hearing by calling 1-877-708-3350, Access Code: 1269574#.

ATTEND IN PERSON

Members of the public who wish to speak to Council in person can do so during the Public Hearing in Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 11, 2022

COVID-19 safety measures have been put in place to support the health and safety of members of the public attending the Council meeting.

City of Prince George open Council meetings arepublic and may be televised, streamed live by webcast, recorded, and archived on the City’swebsite for viewing by the public. By attending an open Council meeting or making asubmission at apublic hearing you areconsenting to the disclosureofany personal information that you provide.

For moredetailed information on providing submissions to Council, please visit www.princegeorge.ca/publichearings.

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). For information or questions, contact the City’sFIPPACoordinator at (250)561-7600 or 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC, V2L 3V9.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?

Acopy of the proposed bylaws, applications, and other related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’swebsite www.princegeorge.ca under ‘News and Notices’ beginning Wednesday,March 30, 2022.These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on March 30, 31, April 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11, 2022 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

WHO CAN ISPEAK TO?

For moreinformation, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611, or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.

Indigenous child welfare ‘troubling,’ report finds

HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth is calling on the provincial government to end discriminatory funding practices and adopt Canadian Human Rights Tribunal principles for Indigenous child welfare funding.

A new report titled, At a Crossroads: The roadmap from fiscal discrimination to equity in Indigenous child welfare, sought to map child welfare funding and service delivery in B.C. It highlights funding practices by Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) that, at the federal level, have already been deemed discriminatory through a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruling.

“The findings of this report are troubling,” said Representative Jennifer Charlesworth. “First, the level of child welfare services a First Nations, Métis, Inuit or Urban Indigenous child or family receives depends on where they live –on- or off-reserve, due to differing funding sources – and who they are served by.”

She said this leads to gaps and inequities that have no place in a province committed to reconciliation.

“Second, MCFD’s system for allocating funding is so broken that it is not possible to link ministry funding with the commitments to reconciliation government has made or to outcomes for kids.”

The intent of the report was to connect funding to services in order to reveal gaps and to create a comprehensive picture of how – and how much – money is being spent on First Nations, Métis, Inuit and Urban Indigenous compared with non-Indigenous child and family services. However, Charlesworth found that this was not possible using provincial data, nor was it possible to connect spending with stated government priorities because the necessary information is not tracked.

“We understand that this is challenging and complex,” said Mary Teegee, the B.C. representative on the National Advisory Committee of First Nations Child and Family Services Reform and a board member of the First Nations Child & Family Caring Society of Canada. “However, that cannot be the reason we do not correct these inequities. With our federal partners, we have entered an era of longterm reform for Indigenous child and family services. We are seeking the same relationship with the province.”

ANNUAL REPORTING ON REGIONALDISTRICTFINANCES

Annual Reporting on Regional District Finances will be made at theregular meeting of the Regional DistrictBoard,tobeheld April 21,2022 at 1:30p.m.The meetingaudio will be livestreamed on the Regional District website www.rdffg.bc.ca.

The Annual Reporting on RegionalDistrict Finances to be made at themeetingisavailable for inspection on theRegional District website www.rdffg.bc.caand at the Regional District in person by contacting financialservices@rdffg.bc.ca

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Moore’s Meadow listing worries resident

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

As a resident of the area and frequent user of his favourite park’s off-road walking trails, when he saw the signs posted along Otway Road advertising a 28-acre parcel of land for sale along Moore’s Meadow Park, the alarm bells went off for Dennis Rudolph.

His immediate concern: what will happen to access to those hiking trails along the northernmost section of the park if and when a land sale brings a future residential subdivision?

“Basically I wondered if they’re planning a green belt just past the north end of the park so that those trails would be preserved and we could still get around those loops into the small valley where the swamp is,” said Rudolph. “There’s nice trails in there and lots of wildlife in there. I walk down there pretty much every day

“I just wondered if there is a plan yet and what the subdivision is going to look like. The sign just says it’s suitable for residential development. Maybe I’m alarmed about nothing and they’ve taken this into account. I would think accessibility to the park would be an asset to the subdivision and I would think they’re not going to place it off, but I just don’t want to be walking through the park one day

This 28-acre parcel of land for sale on the northern boundary of Moore’s Meadow nature park has a park user concerned about access to park trails if the land is developed for a residential neighbourhood.

and find a big fence there.”

The $4.5 million listing is registered with RE/MAX Core Realty in Prince George. It states the land is zoned for single family residential (RS2) and multiple residential development (RM3 – usually strata development) with a greenbelt (AG) buffer between the housing development and Moore’s Meadow Park.

The 60-hectare dog-friendly park has a five-kilometre network of four loop trails that provide year-round access to a demonstration wilderness area. The valley and meadow that makes up the park

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The land for sale includes a gravel pit off Otway Road and extends to the corner of Otway and Foothills Boulevard.

Shawna Lynch of RE/MAX Core Realty has the listing and she says what happens to the property depends on what a prospective buyer has in mind.

Provided it meets with current zoning requirements any future development would not require city council approval.

“There is interest for sure,” said Lynch. “I would suggest that given the current

zoning, that a buyer that is interested in that property is going to be aware of the zoning and probably buying for those purposes.”

According to city spokesperson Mike Kellett, the property, as it is currently zoned, can be subdivided in accordance with subdivision regulations for each zone. He said the greenbelt portion is not likely to be further subdivided.

“Should an owner/developer have a different vision to develop the site than what is permitted under the current zoning, then a rezoning process would be triggered,” said Kellett. “Rezoning land is a public process and would follow the public notification requirements set out in the Local Government Act, and the City of Prince George Development Procedures Bylaw.

“The trails that are currently located on this site are not “formal” or permanent trails – at least not as far as the zoning is concerned. However, pedestrian connectivity, both within a subdivision and to pedestrian networks outside of a subdivision, are considered and reviewed throughout the subdivision application process.”

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

What: PublicHearingregardingZoningBylawNo.2892, AmendmentBylawNo.3244,2021

The public hearing into Bylaw No. 3244 was originally opened on Thursday March 17, 2022 and recessed by the Chair due to technical issues. This notice is for the re-opening of that public hearing meeting.

When and Where: 6:00pm,Thursday,April21,2022

Viatelephoneconferencecallandinpersonattendance

Thepublichearingwillbechairedbyadelegateofthe RegionalDistrictBoard.

Applicant: RegionalDistrictofFraser-FortGeorge

Proposal: ZoningBylawNo.2892,AmendmentBylawNo. 3244,2021isproposedtoamendallresidential,commercial, industrial,andinstitutionalzonesthatcurrentlyregulate theminimumfloorareaofthefirststoreyofadwellingunit. Ineachzonetheminimumfloorarearegulationwillbe removedandreplacedwiththefollowing:“Theminimumfloor areaofadwellingunitistoconformtoBCBuildingCode requirements.”

How can Iparticipate and provide comment?

Anyonewhobelievesthattheirinterestinlandisaffected bytheproposedbylawshallbeaffordedareasonable opportunitytobeheardatthepublichearingortopresent writtencommentspriortooratthepublichearingregarding matterscontainedinthebylaws.

Attend through telephone conference call: Contactthe RegionalDistrictat250-960-4400or developmentservices@rdffg.bc.caforthetelephone conferencenumberandinstructions

Attend in person:Attendanceatpublichearingsmustfollow provincialhealthorders.Membersofthepublicinterestedin participatinginthepublichearinginpersonmayattendat: Regional District BoardRoom 155 George Street, Prince George BC

Submit written comments: Writtencommentswillbe acceptedbytheRegionalDistrictinadvanceofthepublic hearinguntil9:00amonApril21,2022by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca Hand/Mail:155GeorgeStreet,PrinceGeorge,BCV2L1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676

Writtencommentsreceivedbefore9:00amonApril21,2022 (dayofthepublichearing)willbepostedtotheRegional District’swebsite.

Writtencommentswillbeacceptedafter9:00amonApril 21,2022(dayofthepublichearing)anduntilthecloseofthe publichearingby email only: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca

Anymaterialreceivedbeforeoratthepublichearingwill becomepublicinformation.

Need moreinfo? AcopyoftheproposedBylawandany relevantbackgroundmaterialsareavailableforreviewbythe publicontheRegionalDistrict’swebsiteat http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/development/land-useplanning/current-applications/orattheRegionalDistrict office,byappointmentonly,MondaythroughFriday,8:00 a.m.to4:30p.m.,betweenMarch23andApril21,2022. TheRegionalDistrictofficewillbeclosedonApril15and18, 2022.TomakeanappointmentcontacttheRegionalDistrict at developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca orat250-960-4400.

Who can Ispeak to?DevelopmentServices,250-960-4400

NOTICEOFCONSIDERATION

ZONINGBYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3250,2022

Noticeisherebygiventhatapublichearingwillnotbeheld forZoningBylawNo.2892,AmendmentBylawNo.3250, 2022.TheRegionalDistrictBoardwillconsiderfirstreading ofBylawNo.3250atitsregularmeetingscheduledfor 1:30p.m.,Thursday,April21,2022intheRegionalDistrict Boardroomlocatedat155GeorgeStreet,PrinceGeorge, BC.

ThepurposeofBylawNo.3250isto:

•rezoneaportionofTheNorth½ofDistrictLot4631 CaribooDistrictfromMultipleResidential7(R7)toRural3 (Ru3); •reducetheminimumparcelsizethatmaybecreatedby subdivisionintheR7zonefrom60.0to3.0ha;and •eliminatetheminimumseparationsetbacksbetween dwellingunitsandbetweensewagedisposalsystemsin theR7zone.

Theamendmentisproposedtopermitan8-lotbareland stratasubdivisiononthesubjectpropertyorotherpermitted usespursuanttotheRu3andR7zones.Thesubject propertyislocatedatScottRoadandcurrentlycontainsfive Residential-SingleFamilydwellings.

AcopyoftheproposedBylawandanyrelevantbackground materialsareavailableforreviewbythepubliconthe RegionalDistrict’swebsiteat http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/ services/development/land-use-planning/currentapplications/ orattheRegionalDistrictoffice,by appointmentonly,MondaythroughFriday,8:00amto 4:30pm,betweenApril1andApril21,2022.TheRegional DistrictOfficewillbeclosedonApril15and18,2022. TomakeanappointmentcontacttheRegionalDistrictat developmentservices@rdffg.bc.caorat250-960-4400.

Rural bus service grows

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Community shuttle bus service will be expanded for people in remote and Indigenous communities throughout northern B.C.

The province is adding $2.8 million in new funding to be shared by 18 communities and organizations.

The program provides funding for passenger transportation services that help northerners access services, visit friends and family and connect to long-haul transportation options along major highway corridors.

The grants were awarded by Northern Development Initiative Trust, a non-profit agency that received $7.9 million in federal-provincial Safe Restart funding last year for transportation services in northern B.C.

In addition to 11 organizations that previously received funding, seven new providers are receiving support to bring community shuttle service to dozens of additional rural and remote communities, including Dawson Creek, Chetwynd and the District of Stewart.

The province has funded community buses since 2017 as part of the Highway 16 Transportation Action Plan. In 2018, after Greyhound discontinued service in the region, the province launched the long-haul intercity BC Bus North service.

Cassie new CEO at Spirit

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Aimee Cassie is the new CEO of the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation, replacing Judy Neiser who announced her departure in January.

Cassie joined Spirit of the North in May 2021 as the manager of strategic planning and community engagement, working side-by-side with Neiser during the planned succession. With ten years experience in the not-for-profit sector, Cassie saw many successes including growing the largest Relay For Life in the country.

Dump no longer taking old tires

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As of last week, the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill will no longer accept tires.

Tires also won’t be accepted at the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s Shelley and McBride Regional Transfer Stations. Tire collection at the district’s other solid waste facilities will be phased out in July.

“The change is a result of a number of factors including space constraints and collection issues at the landfill and transfer stations,” a statement issued by the district on Thursday said. “Additionally, the change recognizes the many options available for used tire collection. In Prince George alone, there are more than 20 outlets that provide the ‘return to retailer’ service to accept old tires.” Locations that accept old tires can be found on the Tire Stewardship of B.C. website at www.tsbc.ca.

In memory: Alex Murray

CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Alex Murray, best known in Prince George for his work and advocacy in the theatre community, died on March 16 at Prince George Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.

He was married to his beloved wife Bunny, who predeceased him in 2011, for 55 years.

He was born on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1932, in Winnipeg, the eldest of Andrew and Florence Murray’s three children.

The family moved to Victoria in 1950, then to Calgary in 1953 where Murray met Bunny. The fell in love and married in 1954.

“Bunny was an accomplished ballet instructor, schooled at the Royal Academy of Dance ballet in Banff, Alta. and a member of the Banff School of Fine Arts,” Murray said during his interview with Kathy Nadalin for the Seniors’ Scene column that featured Murray in 2020. “It didn’t take long and I was in love with her. She was a great dancer and I was a young man with a good voice. We had so much in common and we fell 100 per cent mutually in love. We got married in Calgary in 1954 and soon we started our family.”

They moved to Vancouver in 1956 and bought a home in Richmond in 1959.

They have two children Randy and Judy (Russell).

Moving from the railroad to the pulp and paper industry Murray was promoted, which prompted a move to Prince George in 1978.

“I enjoyed singing and entertaining from the start but I never considered turning my talent into a profession. Instead, I wanted a good steady job with a steady income that I could count on so that I could support my family,” Murray said

during his interview with Kathy Nadalin for the Seniors’ Scene column.

The Murrays moved to the Lakewood neighbourhood and Murray stayed there until 2017. Murray retired from Northwood as Corporate Distribution Manager in 1992. During his entire career that provided well for his family, his passion was always music.

As a boy chorister in Winnipeg, it was quickly recognized by choral leaders and music teachers that he was blessed with an excellent soprano voice and great musicality. Church music, specifically Anglican Church choral music was his avocation for most of his life.

He possessed a rich baritone range which he always felt was a bit too “raspy” for him to have risked the uncertain outcomes of the music business.

In Vancouver Murray sang in the Bach Choir; was the baritone soloist in the Christ Church Cathedral Choir; director of music at St. Alban, Richmond; founding member of the Richmond Musical Theatre Club; a founder and the first musical director of the Richmond Singers; resident musical director at Metro Theatre and much more.

In Prince George, Murray was director of music at St. Michael’s and All Angels Anglican Church; director of music, Prince George Cantata Singers; founder and director of the Alex Murray Singers;

performed in, and was musical director for several Prince George performing organizations including the Prince George Theatre Workshop, rhe Prince George Symphony Orchestra and many ballets, musicals and recitals produced and directed by wife Bunny and daughter Judy for Enchainement Productions and Judy Russell Presents.

Until the pandemic in the spring of 2020, Murray continued his lifelong love of singing and sharing the joy of singing as a vocal coach, working at Judy’s school but never taking any payment for his services. The tuition went to pay the accompanists who assisted him.

Murray inspired and mentored dozens of artists, although they benefited from his great skill as a teacher, he would always say that what he received in return from his students was far more than what they’d acquired from him. He was so proud of every one of his students, particularly his grandsons. Murray also gave back to his profession and directly to the arts in Prince George. He served as co-chair of The Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, a prestigious national organization, and he served as president of The Prince George Concert Association (PGCA).

A celebration of life is being planned for early summer 2022 with details announced at a later date.

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This is a notice that Coastal GasLink has submitted an application to authorize the discharge of air emissions from two burn piles, which are proposed to burn clean wood waste (unusable/damaged mats) generated by construction in sections 3 and 4 (Work Package 2) of the project

The land upon which the two burn piles will be situated, and the discharge will occur, is located within the Regional District of Fraser – Fort George, approx 60 km northwest of Prince George, BC The burn piles will be located within the Coastal Gaslink right-of-way within Work Package 2 at the locations listed below:

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Spend gas money wisely

It’s like a lottery the City of Prince George knew they were going to win. The Fortis deal worked out in 2004 has come to fruition and now the city has $28.3 million to show for it. The importance of this money is massive. How it is spent can be transformational to the present and future of Prince George, so long as it is not squandered.

For starters, the money should be put into an endowment fund where the city could pull out money but have to pay it back, much like how first-time home buyers are allowed to draw money out of RRSPs towards a down payment with the promise to pay themselves back.

Here are four major capital projects ideas, with the city throwing in $7 million each and paying for the rest with matching or better funds from the provincial and/or federal governments, as well as through private/public partnerships and the proceeds from selling land made available by replacing aging facilities.

Infrastructure

It’s boring but critical. Fixing sidewalks, roads and the crumbling sewer and water lines is the city paying itself in a huge way, especially because it literally paves the way for present and future development.

Housing/Social

Issues

The city could make its own up-front investment into more social housing or an addictions and treatment centre and have the province agree to pay them back. Sound familiar? That’s how the Fortis deal worked. In this case, the city would pay up front, in exchange for the province buying or leasing the facility back.

Sports

Close Rolling Mix Concrete Arena (and the Elksentre in the Hart) and upgrade the current Kin Centre at Exhibition Park, with a new 2,000-seat Kin 4 arena forming the cornerstone of those enhancements. Packaging up the current downtown arena and the now-empty Fire Hall No. 1 into a single parcel would be perfect for more high-density urban housing like Park House (and let’s avoid another parkade fiasco, please) and would put more money on the table to help pay for this plan.

Arts

Instead of calling it a performing arts centre, call it a multi-purpose expansion of the Civic Centre on the current site of the Four Seasons Pool. This facility would replace the Playhouse, meaning the current facility could be demolished and that valuable land at the junctions at Highways 16 and 97 sold for commercial and/or multiunit housing development, another source of funds for this downtown development.

Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

SERIOUS WORRIES

BC’s jobs minister recently addressed media in Prince George (March 16 Citizen) about pandemic recovery and suggested more people are working today than prior to the pandemic and our northern capital is leading the way.

What wasn’t addressed in any meaningful way is the very real impact of thousands of potential job losses in the forest sector. These jobs will be lost because of government policy changes that include vast and immediate deferrals of BC’s operating forest land base and concurrent sweeping regulatory changes putting thousands of forest workers at risk with consequential impacts to forest dependent communities

Mr. Kahlon suggests a future challenge will be creating opportunities for those who will lose their jobs in the forest sector and ensure they have access to skills training so they may be able to take employment

opportunities in other industries.

The challenge is incredibly understated. Forestry jobs support families and communities with a living wage that is 60 per cent higher than the provincial average. The impact of these job losses will be immense to each family that is affected, directly and indirectly on businesses, and to the economies of resource communities like Prince George.

The minister also suggested the way we have been harvesting our forests is not sustainable when he should know better. For decades, B.C. has proudly had more independently certified forests than anywhere else in the world and its own government’s chief forester sets that allowable annual cut.

We understand and support the desire by government to establish a new vision for forestry and address society’s expectations of B.C.’s forest management, particularly when it comes to establishing a real partnership between industry and First

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Tragedy grows in Ukraine

Many years ago, Nick Lowe wrote a song called “What’s So Funny Bout Peace, Love, and Understanding” that was made famous by Elvis Costello.

It is a simple question in a world which seems to find new ways to wage war with each passing year. Universal peace and understanding are things everyone wishes for on their birthday candles or a falling star. Love for our fellow humans is at the core of every major religion.

Yet despite the desire, we are a race which has engaged in some form of warfare for all of recorded history and probably since we first established tribes. Somewhere people are always fighting.

Sometimes it is for self-determination and freedom. Other times it is for oppression or the theft of commodities And sometimes if there is a reason, it makes

no sense at all.

AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE

The war in Ukraine would appear to fall into the latter category. President Putin and Russian media would have us believe this is a war of liberation ridding the Ukrainian people of thugs and villains who are destroying the country and oppressing the people Putin has his army in Ukraine to free the people from the Nazi regime.

Except there is no evidence for any of the claims made by the Russians. No death camps. No ongoing genocide. No evidence the government is corrupt or torturing and killing its own people.

Not surprisingly, the democracies of the world have come to the aid of Ukraine, sort of. NATO is not going to commit ground or air forces to Ukraine as that would radically expand the conflict. But the world has ostracized Russia through sanctions and economic actions.

As I write this, the news says the Russian forces are pulling back from Kyiv and consolidating in Donetsk and Luhansk, Russian recognized republics. But as they withdraw, the death and destruction is becoming apparent.

So how does this all end? Does Russia carve off another piece of a sovereign country? Do Ukrainian forces expel the invaders? Does it become a war of attrition? And how long does the world keep punishing the Russian economy?

Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC.

Pope’s apology starts the healing

The papal apology to the Indigenous peoples of Canada on April 1 was an extraordinary moment for the individuals whom Pope Francis addressed directly, but it also has the potential for much broader implications.

In the days leading up to the apology, Francis listened intently and embraced the pain of the residential school survivors who spoke to him.

The courage, strength, and determination of these individuals cannot be understated.

As a lifelong Catholic, I never expected the church institution to be so unobstructed. I had always found it defensive and resistant to criticism but here was the Pope opening his heart to the truth of abuses committed by the people who had vowed devotion to that church.

Francis followed his audiences with an apology where he admitted feeling

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“sorrow and shame” for the actions of those who held positions of authority. The people in attendance were clearly moved. Inuit leader Natan Obed stated, “I was touched by the way in which he expressed his sorrow, and also the way in which he condemned the actions of the church.”

The Pope also promised to come to Canada to speak directly to Indigenous people on their own land.

The global significance of this process cannot be understated. The Catholic Church is among the oldest institutions in the world It was the most influential

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

BATHROOM JOKE?

My family and I have lived in Prince George since 1966 and love it here.

We have a house with three bathrooms and it is valued at $450,000, yet our city leaders are going to build a washroom facility at the senior men’s fastball park for $750,000. Am I dreaming or is the article in the Citizen accurate?

We can’t get the city to repair or replace the faulty scoreboard or even replace a stairway light bulb at Citizen Field but they will easily throw around 750 grand to build a washroom. Will this project turn into another overrun as well? We, as taxpayers, seem to be getting hosed. Build some senior care complexes for our seniors who built this city. Let’s start recognizing them and look after them, please.

John Broderick, Prince George

UPGRADES NEEDED

Having returned to Prince George after almost 15 years away, I’m still amazed at how poor the cycling and walking infrastructure is here. There haven’t been major improvements to cycling lanes, repairing sidewalks, or introducing more flashing light crosswalks for pedestrians. For instance, the crosswalk on Westwood entering Pine Centre Mall is very dangerous as a pedestrian and there’s absolutely no measures in place to improve visibility for drivers as people are crossing. If we want to entice people to be active, we have to evolve from being a vehicle-friendly city and upgrade our roads desperately.

Jonathan Grove, Prince George UTTER HYPOCRISY

Good editorial Mr. Godbout

body in Europe at the beginning of the age of colonization and it played an active role in the colonization of other continents.

Colonization has left our world deeply wounded. The leader of the Catholic Church apologizing for what happened in residential schools in Canada is not inconsequential. It can potentially open the floodgates to the reconciliation and healing our world so desperately needs

Perhaps the Catholic Church is too entrenched in its ways to bring about significant change in the world. Perhaps this apology to the Indigenous delegation from Canada was just a gesture from a kind, old, renegade pope

But perhaps it wasn’t. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to be able to speak the truth, to heal our broken spirits and to heal our world?

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.

(“Questions for rich people opposed to pipelines”). Thank you!

More in the media, academia, and the chattering classes need to ask those questions out loud. It has nothing to do with partisanship but just calling out their utter hypocrisy.

Someone should remind them between movies they’re free to live in any Third World country in any hovel of choice without running water, sewer, electricity, air conditioning, cell phones, internet or roads let alone those that are paved. Only eat and drink a 25-mile diet of never refrigerated never inspected bugs infested food and drink. No bug dope or calamine either. Enjoy a little bout of malaria just for fun, experience a little terror from a local warlord. Then come back and educate us all on the wonderful “simple” Gaia friendly life.

Ken Landrock, Smithers

RESULTS from last week: Will you take a second COVID-19 booster shot when it’s made available? What kind of development does downtown need? Vote on our website.

Are you in favour of mail-in ballots for municipal elections?

● Yes, it would increase voter participation 345 votes (43%)

● Yes, it would speed up results on election night 48 votes (6%)

● No, it should only be used for people with accessibility issues 194 votes (24%)

● No, it increases the possibility of voter fraud 214 votes (27%)

Are you happy about the drivers’ rebate to offset high fuel prices?

● Yes, every little bit helps 177 votes (18%)

● Yes, it’s the least the government can do 43 votes (4%)

● No, it’s not enough to make a difference 246 votes (25%)

● No, why don’t they cut the carbon tax instead? 531 votes (53%)

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PIPE DREAM

There is a brutal housing shortage that is contributing to unprecedented increases in prices in almost every part of the country. According to the city’s recent housing needs report, Prince George is no exception. Bold and visionary leadership is needed as Prince George residents literally cannot afford for this issue to remain unresolved.

In some communities, the solution to a housing shortage is simple: create more housing options, build the city out. Expand city borders. Take over the farms or the forests or whatever else may be on the outskirts of the city but that cannot be the solution here as much of Prince George’s current infrastructure dates from before 1980 and is in desperate need of repairing or replacing (the costs of which is ultimately borne by the taxpayers and/or downloaded to renters).

All Prince George residents should have an interest in solutions. Without action, young professionals will not be attracted to the city, kids who grow up here won’t be able to find housing, young families will be priced out of the market, seniors will struggle to find suitable housing for downsizing, etc. We need creative solutions that unlock equity for senior citizens and drastically diversify the housing options in our city so that young people can afford to enter the market.

When you go to vote this October, please consider housing a top issue. In the meantime, please write to mayor and council to share your experiences as a renter, home buyer, home owner, etc. in Prince George. It’s easy to glaze over at the statistics, but its harder to ignore the personal struggles of parents who can’t help their children with a down payment, young mothers who can’t find affordable rentals, etc. What’s especially concerning is that there is no obligation/duty for the city to act on their housing needs assessments - the provincial government simply requires that cities undertake these reports every five years.

The report suggests the average home price is $318,530 but this data is out of date. According to the BC Northern Real Estate Board, the average price of homes sold in February 2022 was $402,128 and looking at the available housing today there is very little under $400,000.

The report notes that in order for housing to be considered affordable, the total cost of housing (mortgage, insurance, utilities, repairs/maintenance) must be under 30 per cent of a person’s income.

The average salary in Prince George is $22.15 per hour. Assuming an average work week (40 hours), this results in an income before taxes of $3,544 per month. Based on the costs of entry level homes today, a monthly income needs to be well

over $7,000 for housing to be considered affordable (and this assumes that you have a down payment saved and extra cash to cover renovations/repairs).

So even with a good paying job, affordable housing is a pipe dream.

Sophia Dryden, Prince George

BYLAW FAILURE

Two reports indicate that the Safe Streets Bylaw has not been the education tool that Mayor Hall and some councillors indicated it would be. Instead, unhoused people are being shooed to the next street by bylaw officers who were trained to write parking tickets and not deal with the complex needs of people struggling with addictions and mental health issues.

Many were left scratching their head as to how a $100 dollar fine is going to stop an unhoused person from consuming drugs. It was then suggested that ticketing would identify problem offenders who would inevitably receive so many tickets that would result in problem offenders going to jail.

Aside from the issues of overcrowding that would require another correction centre and the $100,000 it probably costs taxpayers to house a single inmate each year, city bylaw officers haven’t been issuing tickets, according to one of the reports findings over a 99-day period following implementation.

If memory serves me correctly, some council members were critical of the RCMP for not handing out tickets or charging people after council approved funding for additional RCMP officers for downtown. Now we have four additional bylaw officers supposedly hired to enforce the Safe Streets Bylaw but are not enforcing the bylaw by ticketing.

If the mayor and some council members continue to hire more RCMP officers and bylaw officers to enforce laws that are ineffective at combating drug addiction and mental health issues, it may not only waste millions more than the parkade but most importantly squander an opportunity to save lives.

There is a billboard when you’re driving east towards Prince George that reminds us that the people you see on the streets suffering from addiction were once children loved by someone. We need a mayor and council that recognize that some of the people living on the street were not always addicted to drugs.

Secure housing, access to voluntary addictions and mental health supports and safe drug supplies are key areas that will achieve what the Safe Street Bylaw cannot. Council needs to scrap the Safe Streets Bylaw and join city councils across B.C. calling for meaningful drug reform.

Richard Parks, Prince George

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GREAT PEOPLE

As a recent university graduate from Vancouver, local travel did not appeal very much as opposed to international travel. COVID clamped down on international travel and one of the things i thought about was local travel. I decided to backpack across Canada and B.C. and noticed how different cities are managed as well as how people treat each other in many forms. Kindness and openness define a place and its people. Travelling across Canada made me feel interested in local traditions as well as how people live and if they are happy. In cities like Vancouver, Toronto, St John’s, and Winnipeg, I’ve noticed a lot of people are unhappy and suffer anxiety and depression, especially in major cities. One of the cities in B.C. I travelled to was Prince George. I was interested because i only heard about this city from my social studies class in high school and it only talked about logging and that’s pretty much it. When I travelled to Prince George, one of the things I noticed is how people were polite and compassionate as well as really happy and open. I got lost and people were really helpful in giving directions to visit the university. I noticed how people were relaxed even walking around the city. It was a really slow-paced lifestyle as opposed to living in a major city where I do and people are always in a rush and stressed out.

Now in 2022, I remember Prince George as one of the few cities in Canada where I saw how kind and compassionate the people are. I feel compassion and kindness, especially in major cities, is forgotten and replaced. Prince George was one of the most memorable cities across Canada for me because of the people.

Brian Jones, Vancouver

DIFFERENCE MAKER

My condolences to the Sambad family, regarding the passing of Myron Sambad. I first met Myron in the 1980’s as a member of the Prince George Shriners and myself a committee member of the Telephone Employees Community Fund [Telus Community Ambassadors] in Prince George.

Many of us were phone line volunteers at the Prince George Crisis Centre and it was realized that some teenagers would seldom speak to an adult phone line volunteer, regarding challenges with their parents and peers. Therefore, the crisis centre board of directors determined that a separate phone line should be established for teenage callers.

The Prince George Shriners and the Telephone Employees Community Fund collaborated to raise the required funding to design training manuals and hold training sessions for high school students and other youth to establish the Prince George Teen Crisis Phone LIne. Both the adult and teen crisis lines are considered important services in our community and are still operating.

In 2007, an international committee

initiated a program similar to the Prince George Teen Crisis Line training at an isolated farming community in Guyana. Among its five thousand citizens, there were many school dropouts and many teen suicides. Training was provided for dozens of high school students in leadership, peer counselling and suicide intervention at the University of Guyana campus. After training, the students returned to their high-risk villages and established youth groups with sports facilities, which attracted the youth in their community. The goal was to counsel youth regarding managing their challenges and encourage them to return to school.

Within a short time, the youth groups resulted in many youths returning to school and also graduating from high school and the University of Guyana. Many of the graduates became teachers at the school they once dropped out of and formed mentorship programs for new students, with continued support.

My gratitude, respect and admiration for Myron Sambad’s contribution.

Vince

Ramcharran, Prince George

WRONG COURSE

I’ve been a resident of this city for 26 years now and a paying taxpayer for 18 years and one thing I’ve noticed is as much as the city has changed what has not changed is the city council. Consistently throughout the years, successive city councils have proven time and again at how out of touch with reality they are.

The visitor centre that was at the intersection of 16/97 was the perfect place in a high traffic area but successive councils did their best to screw that up. They moved the visitor centre to the corner of Victoria and 15th and had no parking available for RVs or clear signage to say the visitor centre was here. Fast forward a few years and council got the bright idea to move it to First Avenue. Now it gets less traffic. Now the council is considering moving Mr. PG and given their past track record they will screw this up too.

Another one is revamping the downtown core. Great idea but again successive councils sunk millions into the downtown but did not address the issue of homelessness or large groups hanging out intimidating people until it literally boiled over two years ago and the city was forced to deal with the issue and admit there was an issue. The kicker is I still won’t go downtown because of lack of parking and there are areas where I wouldn’t leave my vehicle unattended. Other issues are cost overruns, ignoring basic maintenance to fund projects and tax increases due to improper management to name but a few. I considered running for council on several occasions but after sitting through monthly council meetings and reading committee reports I know I would end up getting frustrated by the red tape and there is nothing worse than having an angry person in council then nothing would truly get done.

Dean Soiland, Prince George

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Adolescent calming room opens at hospital

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Young patients at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. (UHNBC) now have a special place to relax and manage stress.

The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has opened an adolescent calming room in the UHNBC pediatrics department.

The calming room is a therapeutic environment which assists both children and youth with their self-calming efforts by offering them a relaxing environment during stressful situations.

The space is designed to calm the senses allowing youth to experience soothing visual, auditory, and tactile stimuli.

Other design elements in the room focus on creating an area of low stimulus while providing mindfulness and

destressing activities for children to focus on.

This includes the use of weighted

Tax hike for places of worship rejected

ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Prince George city council has unanimously rejected three options to reduce or limit property tax exemptions for local churches, temples, mosques and other places of worship. Houses of worship are exempt from property taxes under provincial

legislation, but land, parking lots or other property connected to those places or worship are not. The city offers a 100 per cent tax exemption to qualifying faith organizations for those taxable portions of their property, city director of finance Kris Dalio told council.

As of the 2020 tax roll, there were 50 places of worship that qualified for the city’s permissive tax exemption, for a

total of $270,246 in tax breaks. The single largest tax break for a faith organization was $118,805, while the 49 others were $11,428 or less.

Coun. Brian Skakun had seconded the motion in October that resulted in the report being prepared for city council, but said he heard loud and clear from the city’s faith organizations that the move would cause them significant hardship.

blankets, bean bag chairs, cubes that light up, projector that changes scenes based on the child’s needs, large water filled tube with dancing bubbles and color changes and sounds that mirror the elements displayed in the room including nature and water elements.

The project was funded by donors of the annual Spirit Day Campaign and the culmination of a focus placed on mental health and wellness.

The 2022 Spirit Day returns Thursday, May 5 and is a signature fundraiser for Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.

Funds received through this annual campaign can be designated to any area of the donors choosing, including mental health and wellness which funded the Adolescent Calming Room.

“I wanted it to come here so we can deal with it once and for all,” Skakun said. “The fear it has created that they might lose some of their tax grant… it has really been hard on them. I don’t think clawing back $270,000 or almost $300,000 is worth it. These churches and places of faith do so much incredible work. I don’t want to see any of these organizations see any change of their tax status.”

Police watchdog sends findings to Crown

CITIZEN STAFF

B.C.’s civilian-based police watchdog has forwarded to Crown counsel the findings from its investigation into a police-involved death in Prince George.

The Independent Investigations Office’s chief director, Ron MacDonald, said “reasonable grounds exist to believe that an officer may have committed offences in relation to the standard of care” that

Riley Everett Patrick received following his April 12, 2020, arrest at a downtown gun store. He was later found in medical distress in his cell and was taken to hospital where he died eight days later.

In determining whether to approve charges, Crown counsel must be satisfied that there is a substantial likelihood of conviction based on the evidence the IIO has gathers and that prosecution be required in the public interest.

SPIRIT OF THE NORTH HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION PHOTO

The Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation has opened a new calming room in the pediatric ward of UHNBC with activities to help kids relax and manage stress.

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Parents bring extra cheers during playoffs

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Marty Labelle travelled from his home in Ottawa to Prince George twice this season to watch his son Simon play in his last season of junior hockey for the Prince George Spruce Kings.

He came out in November for two weeks to watch the Kings play and his son it lit up, averaging nearly two points per game over a five-game stretch.

Playoffs are a much different beast, with scoring opportunities fewer and further between as teams dig deep on defence to try to extend their seasons.

Despite that, with his dad and Aunt Josee in the crowd at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, Labelle struck for two points with a goal and an assist Friday in the Kings’ series-opening 4-1 win over the Cranbrook Bucks.

“I told him, he needs to get two points per game or otherwise he’s taking the train back home,” laughed Marty. “I pay for the flight or the train.”

Labelle was held off the scoreboard in Game 2 Saturday, another 4-1 Kings win – but had to serve a roughing penalty after he dropped the gloves with Bucks forward Brendan Rogers in the second period.

“He may have misunderstood, he got two minutes rather than two points,”

Spruce Kings forward Simon Labelle had some family support with his dad Marty and aunt Josee in the crowd at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena for Saturday’s Game 2 of their playoff series against the Cranbrook Bucks.

joked Marty.

Labelle started his junior career with the Rockland Nationals of the Central Canada Hockey League and when the pandemic hit he went south of the border to play for the New Jersey Titans in the North American Hockey League.

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loved it here, he’s made great friends and his billet family (Marina and Kevin Turgeon) is exceptional,” said Marty. “We’ve been wanting to bring him out here for the last three years. We just knew the BCHL was a better junior league than the one he was in in Ottawa and when he got his commitment to Colgate it helped us bring him here.”

Labelle has a twin brother, Vincent, who plays in the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League for the Moncton Wildcats and he ended up second in team scoring with 17 goals and 43 points.

Simon stands five-foot-11 and weighs 176 pounds, while Vincent is built more like his father at five-foot-seven, 172 pounds.

Marty and his sister Josee and their brother Pascal all played hockey and spent many hours in Ottawa rinks watching the twins develop their skills.

Marty says if the Spruce Kings make it to the final round he will be back and Josee would love to be by her brother’s side cheering them on.

He played well enough to line up a scholarship with Colgate University, where Kings head coach Alex Evin played as a goalie for four seasons (2008-12), and that connection brought Labelle to Prince George.

“I’m just proud to see him play, he’s

“I don’t know if I will be back, he’s paying for it,” she said. “This is my first time here and I love it, it’s such a great small town.”

If Game 5 is needed it will be played Thursday at Rolling Mix Concrete Arena, with games, if necessary on Saturday in Cranbrook and Monday in Prince George.

Special Olympics host curling qualifier

CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Special Olympics BC Prince George hosted the curling qualifier for Region 7-8 on Saturday, where eight teams gathered from across Northern B.C. to see who would move forward to next year’s Special Olympics B.C. Winter Games held in Kamloops in February and beyond.

At the Prince George Curling Club on Saturday morning were teams Fire on Ice, Red Rockets and Ice Kings from Prince George, the Double Takeouts from Fort St. John, the Tornados from Dawson Creek, the Rockers from Quesnel, the Quesnel Fury and Bed Rock from Terrace.

Prince George head coach for Special Olympics curling, Fern Russell, said it’s been exciting for the participants to finally make it back into play after the pandemic.

Russell has been coaching as long as her son Samuel, 25, has been

participating, which is more than 10 years.

“For the athletes we try to get them to play as many sports as they can,” Russell said of the approach for a Special Olympics athlete. “Then when it comes to provincials if they are chosen for different teams then they would have to make a choice.”

The weekend’s curling event is one of the biggest meets the Prince George Special Olympic athletes have ever been involved in, Russell noted.

“It’s the start of regionals, provincials, nationals, so it’s the start of big competition,” Russell said. “Lots of these teams don’t get to play against other teams. We’ve been lucky enough to play against Quesnel, but that’s not often. It has been kind of a wonky start to the year with lots of starts and stops so everybody is a little bit nervous, but it always turns out to be a great weekend in the end and everybody has a great time reconnecting and just getting back into some competition.”

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Arts Soiree set for May 14

CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

The third annual Mayor’s Art Gala themed the Mayor’s Black & White Arts Soiree will see guests taking in the live art presentations including music, dancing and live art making.

The event will take place May 14 at Theatre NorthWest and is presented by the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District, the Prince George Symphony Orchestra and Theatre NorthWest.

The art gala is designed to support the three local arts organizations that are hosting the event through direct fundraising and a Prince George Arts Micro-Grant program, which supports local emerging artists by providing funding for shortterm arts projects.

During the event hosted by Mayor Lyn Hall and Lorelle Hall, there will be live artistic presentations and on offer will be appetizers and specialty cocktails with DJ music at the end of the evening.

“We will have some live music, ranging from instrumentalists from the Prince George Symphony Orchestra, live vocals featuring some excerpts from opera and we’re going to have a live paint battle with at least two artists on stage doing a little bit of a fun competition around it and then those pieces will be raffled off,” Eli Klasner, executive director for the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District, said. “There will also be a dramatic reading, there will be a little bit of drama and theatre as well. There will also be live DJ music. So the plan is to have life art stations throughout the theatre and part of it is also under a tent outside to enjoy the lovely May fresh air. There

will be food tastings associated with the different art installation activities.”

It’s going to be such a unique event, Klasner added.

“It takes a cocktail party and turns it into an interactive event where there will be room if you just want to go hang out with your friends and talk and have a nibble or if you want to actively participate in some of the art installations – it’s truly unique event for us to both raise money but also to expose some of our amazingly talented arts people in town and people to just have a really good time and get up close and personal with the arts,” Klasner said.

Because of the forced two-year hiatus from this type of event people are really missing this sort of gala, he pointed out.

“People are really missing these lovely, intimate and entertaining experiences,” Klasner said. “It’s still going to be a fancy, dress-up event. Be imaginative in your attire, your couture, but also get up close with some live opera singing and art and drama.”

Mayor Lyn Hall acknowledged how local arts organizations have worked tirelessly to lift community member’s spirits during the pandemic.

“In spite of significant and at times seemingly insurmountable challenges,

they continued to provide our community with local culture, events, live performances, marketplaces, creative classes, youth opportunities and more,” Hall said. “I look forward to accompanying my wife and our community leaders for a night of celebration and an opportunity to show our support for those who enrich our community through the arts.” Canadian Tire has once again stepped forward as the title sponsor of the event with a financial contribution of $10,000. Tickets for the third annual Mayor’s Black & White Arts Soiree are now on sale and are available to purchase for $150 each at theatrenorthwest.com.

Alex Cuba scoops up his first Grammy Award

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While driving home to Smithers from the Okanagan with his family through heavy snow Sunday, Alex Cuba found out his album Mendó won the 2022 Grammy Award for best Latin pop album.

The Afro-Cuban singer was returning home with his wife and youngest son after two nights performing with the Okanagan Symphony Orchestra, a

previously announced engagement that collided with Grammys night.

Shortly after heavy snow began falling, Cuba said he received a phone call from his New York publicist who shared news of his first Grammy win.

“What a surreal moment, man,” he said of the blustery turn of events.

“Maybe because we are coming out of the pandemic, this has an amplified meaning.”

Mendó, which he said loosely translates

to the “substance of the soul,” was recorded in his living room in Smithers during the pandemic with the assistance of engineer John (Beetle) Bailey.

It was the fourth time Cuba was competing in the best Latin pop album category. He had been previously been nominated in 2011, 2016 and 2018.

The Grammy will join the two Juno Awards and two Latin Grammy Awards on Cuba’s mantle.

“Music has given me hope and

positivity,” Cuba said, “so I wanted to maintain that throughout the album. There’s no sad songs.”

Cuba has played in Prince George many times, including during the 2015 Canada Winter Games and at the 2019 Heatwave Celebrate Cultures Festival.

He performed via livestream during the 2021 Coldsnap festival and during a free livestream concert Premier John Horgan hosted in April 2020 during the first COVID-19 lockdown.

Raphael Prince George Canadian Tire owner Selen Alpay, left, Marnie Hamagami of Theatre NorthWest, Mayor Lyn Hall, Lorelle Hall, Eli Klasner of the Community Arts Council of Prince George & District and Les Waldie are inviting local residents to the third annual Mayor’s Art Gala.

City centre plans date back to the mid-1960s

The 1967 Centrum plan also called for Third Avenue to become a covered shopping mall. The ambitious plan called for a monorail connecting downtown to Parkwood Mall, a new CN Tower-like building and new, multi-story apartment and office buildings downtown.

In 1974, the Regional Development Commission delivered a plan urging city council to ensure 60 per cent of retail space in Prince George be located downtown. Pine Centre Mall opened that year, outside the downtown core. The city has continued to see new retail malls and big box stores open in the following decades but little in the downtown.

The Central Business District Study, finished in 1980, again called for major retail expansion to be focused downtown. The plan also called for new residential development and parks downtown.

Later that year, Toronto-based mall developer Cadillac Fairview Corp. proposed a $54 million mall engulfing four city blocks on Second and Fourth avenues and Dominion and Brunswick streets. Big-box retailers Hudson’s Bay and Woodwards were to be the anchor tenants for the new mall. But in 1981, a $45 million expansion of Parkwood Mall was proposed and Woodwards pulled out of the downtown mall. When opponents of the Cadillac Fairview proposal were elected to city council that year, the proposal died. The Parkwood Mall expansion also stalled and a major expansion of the mall on the outskirts of downtown wouldn’t happen for another 15 years.

In 1988, referendum voters rejected the $24 million Discovery Place plan to build a downtown theatre and convention complex designed by renowned Canadian architect Arthur Erickson. Some of Erickson’s notable works include Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, Robson Square in Vancouver and the Canadian Chancery in Washington, DC.

In 1989, the Mayor’s Task Force to Improve Downtown recommended bringing significant new buildings like a university, student housing and apartment/ condo complexes downtown. UNBC was officially established on June 22, 1990, and in 1994 Queen Elizabeth II officially opened the university’s main campus –located on Cranbrook Hill. It would take until 2021, when Faction Projects opened its 205-unit student housing complex on Patricia Boulevard, for student housing to be built downtown.

In 1996, a committee of the Prince George Planning Council authored a report on downtown called A Time for Action. The report called for the creation of a public-private commission to oversee downtown developments and made recommendations to address social and safety issues. However, city council rejected the idea of a public-private commission, and instead created its own action team. The action team recommended a revitalization of Third Avenue

Above, this photo from 1967 shows the Centrum plan, including a monorail connecting Parkwood Mall to downtown. Below, A preliminary artist’s sketch from 1980 shows the proposed, $50 million Cadillac-Fairview mall in downtown Prince George.

which area merchants rejected twice as too expensive, before it was finally completed seven years later.

In 2000, a 300-page report prepared for the Downtown Business Improvement Area and the city, outlined proposals to revitalize downtown. The plan called for the creation of a unique development corporation to purchase, amalgamate, and rezone land for projects like an urban entertainment centre, a year-round public market, downtown residential area and big-box retailers.

In 2005, San Francisco developer Yves Ghiai signed a letter of intent with the City of Prince George to redevelop a section of downtown. The Metropolis project, as it was called, would have transformed Quebec Street into a pedestrian-only mall featuring a luxury hotel, arts centre, condos and updated retail buildings. None of it got built and in May 2009 the city finally terminated its relationship with Ghiai, after holding land for the developer for

Rogers said he expected the record-setting development to be worth roughly $75 million. When construction finally began on WIDC in 2013, the project was scaled down to a $25 million, six-storey building for UNBC’s wood engineering program. In April 2012, local developer Rod McLeod announced plans to develop a $40 million, 4-star hotel and luxury condominium complex downtown on 10th Avenue. The proposal called for a 12-storey, 150-room hotel with 32 luxury condos.

Construction was supposed to be complete by late 2013. But by October 2013 the goal had shifted to a $35 million hotel operated under the Delta. Construction stalled, leaving the site a bare concrete foundation with rusting rebar sticking out of it for most of 2014 and into 2015.

Construction finally resumed in July 2015 after Marriott International signed on to buy the land and built the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, which opened in 2018. Work only resumed after city council authorized using 64 per cent of the $5 million Revitalization Tax Exemption Early Benefit fund provided by the Northern Development Initiative Trust to offer the developers $3.2 million in cash and a 10-year property tax exemption. A Citizen investigation in 2016, showed that the NDIT staff and board were opposed to the fund being used to back a single project with a history of failure. Several new hotels have been built in the city over the past decade outside the downtown, funded entirely by private developers.

four years with nothing to show for it.

In 2009, former mayor Dan Rogers launched a new Mayor’s Task Force of Downtown Improvement. The Smart Growth on the Ground plan, presented after significant public consultation that year, called for the development of a canal and parkway connecting the Fraser River to an artificial pond downtown, located roughly where the new, $36.25 million aquatic centre is being built.

On Sept. 15, 2011, then-B.C. premier Christy Clark announced plans to build the UNBC Wood Innovation and Design Centre downtown, on the site of the former Prince George Hotel. In her announcement, Clark said the plan was for a 10-storey, mass timber construction building that would be “the highest freestanding wooden building in the world.”

The City of Prince George purchased the land for the project at a cost of $2.5 million, and budgeted another $1 million to clear it. At the time, then-mayor Dan

In December 2017, city council approved a deal with A &T Project Developments. Under the deal, A & T would build a 288-stall parkade on George Street and Sixth Avenue which would be owned and operated by the city. The parkade would serve as the foundation for four condominium buildings owned by A & T with a combined 153 one- and two-bedroom units. At a groundbreaking ceremony in 2018, Mayor Lyn Hall called the development “the last piece of the puzzle,” and spoke about the benefits of having people living downtown. The city’s contribution to the project was budgeted at $12.6 million, plus the 10-year tax exemption for the Park House condo buildings, but the final cost to taxpayers ballooned to $34.16 million –$22.46 million for the parkade, $597,138 to connect the parkade to the city’s district energy system, and $11.1 million for water and sewer upgrades in the area, and other off-site works. The cost overruns weren’t disclosed to city council or the public until Dec. 7, 2020 when a report requested by Coun. Brian Skakun revealed the true cost of the project. To date, only one of the four planned Park House condo buildings has been built, with a total of 37 units. One of the three remaining building sites was used to house the YMCA’s new, $3.6 million Park House Care and Early Learning Centre which opened in March, leaving the potential for two other condo developments at a future date.

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HOROSCOPES &PUZZLES

HOROSCOPES

ARIES

At work, you’ll have to handle many emergencies and unsatisfied customers. Fortunately,you’ll have apositive outlook and easily diffuse any tense situations.

TAURUS

You’ll accomplish abrilliant feat. You’ll be applauded for your actions and placed on a pedestal. Youmay also save someone from adisaster

GEMINI

If you live with other family members, you may get into adisagreement. Establish and explain the rules of the house to keep the peace.

CANCER

what others arethinking. Your new phone will take some getting used to and may be moredifficult to use than your old one.

LEO

Make certain to look over your invoices and receipts to ensuretherearen’tany errors. If thereare,you’ll be able to prove therewas a mistake and get your money back.

VIRGO

Patience may not be your greatest virtue over the next few days. Your financial situation will improve over time. Sit back, and let things sort themselves out.

LIBRA

SCORPIO

You’ll organize fun activities for agroup. Stress may wear you down, and you’ll need to take time to rest beforethe end of the week to keep your spirits up.

SAGITTARIUS

Much to your surprise, you’ll fill in for your boss this week because they’resuddenly absent from work. Trust yourself, and demonstrate your great leadership skills.

CAPRICORN

AQUARIUS

If you’reconsidering acareer change, you may decide to go back to school. Your patience and determination will get you out of aprecarious financial situation.

PISCES

You’renot the kind of person that hesitates when faced with an important decision. However,this time you need to weigh the pros and cons. You’ll be given new information at the last minute.

You’ll speak your mind and verbally express

You’ll feel very tired and need to rest. You’ll have arevelation that allows you to reach your professional goals.

When dealing with aforeign client, you may worry about speaking in another language. Don’tworry,you’ll surpass your own expectations. Youmay also participate in a short training course to become morefluent.

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WILLIAM

On your birthday and every day

Always missed and always loved “more than all the grains of sand...”

To place an announcement call: 250-562-6666

In Loving Memory

NEDELJKA (NEDA) BRKICH

also lovingly known as BAKA

October 16, 1932 - April 6, 2021

Your life was a blessing Your memory a treasure

You are loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

Love All your family

REMEMBRANCES

Lillian “Patsy” Patterson

April 2, 1923 - March 28, 2022

Patsy went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 28, 2022, at the age of 98 with family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband Bill in 2003. She is survived by her children and their spouses, grandchildren and their spouses and great grandchildren. No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

DOUGLAS WATT

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PGC002448 WATT,RobynE.

April17,1973-March16,2022

BornintotheHeiltsukNationinBellaBella,BC,onApril 17,1973,RobyngrewupinPrinceGeorgeandTerrace beforereturningtoBellaBellaasayoungadult. ShewasanamazingmothertoRochelle,Martinand Jacinthia,grandmothertoDesmond,beloveddaughterto WendyandDougWatt,sister,niece,cousin,andafriend tomany.Robynlovedanimalsandchildrenandalways didwhatshecouldtohelpanyoneinneed. RobynleftthisworldunexpectedlyonMarch16,2022,in Terrace,BC.Shewaspredeceasedbyherdaughter, Andrea.

ACelebrationofLifewillbeheldat1:30pmonSaturday, April16,attheKinsmenCommunityCentreinPrince George. Inremembrance,adonationcanbemadeinhernameto theSPCAortoBCAboriginalNetworkonDisability Society(BCANDS)at:spca.bc.ca&www.bcands.bc.ca.

PHYLLIS QUESNEL

1945-2022

Phyllis Quesnel, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2022 at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her sister; Mary (Bob) and sister in law Lois. Phyllis is also survived by her three daughters; Mary, Francine and Christine (Dwain), grandchildren; Genieve, Charlie (Shalane), Justin (Lisa), and Deneca. Great grandchildren; Melody, Edwen, Charlie-Mae, Sheldon, Portia, Nickolas and Thomas, as well numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Bruce and Mabel Douglas and siblings; Patricia, Ken, Bob and Agnes. No service by request. Special thanks to the staff at Jubilee Lodge.

In Loving Memory of Gordon Robert Ireland

January 23, 1937 - March 7, 2022

Gordon Ireland passed away March 7, 2022, at 4:35 a.m. Gordon Robert Ireland was born January 23, 1937, in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Predeceased by his father Andrew Ireland, mother, Lucy (nee Paisley), 8 siblings and 1st great grandchild Kingston Kelly Ireland. He is survived by wife Monica, children Lorne (Gwen), Steven, Kelly (Marilyn), Kim (Henry). Grandchildren Ken, Summer (Chris), Bruce (Amanda), Sean, Tara, Travis (Mia), Nathan (Julia), Karlene (Cody), Jody, 7 great grandchildren, Avery, Nevaeh, Lincoln, Aubree, Sydney, Ainslee, and Colson. Gordon enjoyed golfing while at the coast until 1970. Family life moved along in many communities throughout BC. He liked camping, boating, fishing, and hunting. Gordon was the Maintenance Superintendent at The Pas Lumber (Bear Lake) in Prince George, BC until he retired. He was a Millwright and worked construction in various parts of BC and Alberta. Gordon was very good at working with people from all over. He was a volunteer fireman in McLure, BC for many years and enjoyed his time there.

A Gathering to remember Gordon to be held Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. at Monica and Gordon’s home, 4364 Barriere Town Road, Barriere, BC V0E 1E0

Condolences may be sent to drakecremation.com

Obituaries

Obituaries

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Betty Vanderlans

June 27, 1931March 24, 2022

Our hearts are broken over the loss of Betty Vanderlans. She was predeceased by John Vanderlans (husband) and Gaylord Wood (son).

Left to mourn her passing are her children Bonnie (Fred) May, Kimberley (Gilbert) Rand and Kevin Kihn.

She had 10 grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. She loved her “adopted” kids too...the Elston Family and Sharon and Don to name just a few. Siblings Anne (Denis) Genereaux, Edward (Lorraine) Maddix and twin brother Bob Provost and many nieces and nephews, also.

Mom (Meme) was a gypsy at heart and loved to travel. She loved music, Timmy’s, dressing up,high heels, getting her nails done and could often be found hanging out at the Cadillac Ranch...especially when Gaylord’s band was playing.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at UHNBC Hemo-Dialysis unit, Dan and Marian Watt for getting her there and home; her Sunday girls crew, Karen, Sharon and Brenda..where the cashew bowl was always full; her cleaning girls, Leanne and Destiny...you all always made her heart happy. Special thanks to Karen and Warren for re-homing her beloved cat, Shiloh. Also, the residents and staff at E.Fry Housing where Mom lived...always helpful and caring...thanks.

A memorial tea will be held on April 7th from 1:00-3:00pm at the Senior’s Centre at 425 Brunswick St.In lieu of flowers donations to the Kidney Foundation would be appreciated...they always helped Mom a lot...thanks to them.

We know heaven just got a bit louder now that Mom has joined Dad and Gaylord again.

Keep on having fun and smiling...we’ll miss you down here. RIP Sweet Old Girl.

Beatrice Leonora Horning

July 9, 1936 - March 22, 2022

With great sadness we announce the passing of Beatrice (Bea) Leonora Horning. She passed away surrounded by her family. She was predeceased by her husband Glen who passed away in December 2021. She was also predeceased by her parents Lloyd and Leonora, sister Beverly, and son Bradley. Bea is survived by her children - Robert (Janet), Kelvin, Darwin (Sandy) and Wendy (Ryan) as well as many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. A heartfelt thank you to the staff in emergency at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. for supporting the family through this difficult time. Also, many thanks to her newfound friends at the Prince George Chateau who surrounded her with laughter and companionship during her stay.

Bea will be missed very much and has left a very large hole in many hearts.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2022. Location to be confirmed at a later date.

A Vanished Friend

“Tomorrow, I

“Here’s

“Jim

AlexMurray (aka Gramps), father, father-in-law,grandfather,greatgrandfather,uncle,great uncle, pulp andtimberexecutive, singer, actor, performer, choral conductor, music director, teacherand mentor died peacefullyinthe presenceofhis children at thePrinceGeorge Hospice the morningofMarch 16, 2022, just 11 days shyofhis 90thbirthday.

He waspredeceased by hisbeloved partnerand best friendof55years Betty-Marie (aka Bunny, akaGramma) Murray (nee Heath) in July of 2011. He is survivedbyhis sister, Fran Collard (nee Murray); brother, Hugh Murray ; son, RandyMurray(Rose); daughter, Judy Russell(Bill); grandsons: Andrew Russell; Matthew Russell(Anna); Christopher Murray (AnninaBergman); NolanMurray(Natalie IllanesNogueira); JonRussell (Nicole); thedaughterof daughter-in-law Rose,Jacquie Soares (Dane); andgreat-grandchildren: Henr y, Greta, Everett, Phoebe, Jameson, Robin, Aidan; grandson Nolan’sstep-daughter, Nayá, andthree plus generationsof nieces, nephewsand cousins.

Alex wasbornonEasterSunday, March 27, 1932, in Winnipeg, theeldestof Andrewand FlorenceMurray’sthree children. HisfatherAndrewwas a railroad employee andfollowing the ManitobaFlood,Andrewrequesteda transferwhichended up with thefamily relocating to Victoria,BCin1950. Alex did some businesscollegetrainingand followed hisfatherintothe rail traffic andshippingprofession. Alex was transferred by theCNR to Calgary in 1953, andquicklybecameinvolvedin theAnglican YoungPeople’sAssociation (AYPA) groupatSt. Stephen’s, Calgary

He made many lifelongfriends in that group andone of them wasaRoyal AcademyofDance instructor andBallet school owner, Betty-Marie “Bunny” Heath. They fell in love andweremarried at St.Stephen’s on December30, 1954. After awinterhoneymoon in Banff they setuphousekeepinginCalgary anda fewmonthslater they were expecting their first child. Fast forwardinganother fewmonths, Alex wastransferred to Vancouver. Alex movedtoVancouver to prepfor thearrivalofBunnyand thebabyand in December1955, son Randywas born in Calgary.InJanuary of 1956, when thebabywas oldenoughto travel,the youngfamilywas re-unitedin Vancouver. In 1959, theMurray’sbought their first home.Itwas in Richmond, BC’s Broadmoorneighbourhood and that’s wheretheystayedfor thenext 20 years.InSeptember 1960, daughter Judy wasborn, andthe family wascomplete.

Alexander Frederick Murray

March 27, 1932 –March 16, 2022

Alex’s career wasonapositive path,and he made thelateralmovementfrom railroadstocorporate distributionand sales in thepulpand paperindustr y. During the1960s he continuedonthis path,mostnotablyasTrafficManager for Northwood Pulp,the newest of thethree pulp andpaper millsinPrinceGeorge, BC.For thebetterpartofadecade Alex worked outofthe NorandaMines offices on DavieStreetinVancouveruntil he waspromoted,movingtoPrinceGeorge in Decemberof1978. Randywas on hisown at this pointand Judy then 18 movedwithher parentstotheir new home in Prince George’s Lakewood neighbourhood whereAlex remained until Mayof2017. Alex retiredfrom Northwood as CorporateDistribution Managerin1992.

Although pulp andpaper transport and sales were hiscareer, hispassionwas music. As aboy choristerinWinnipeg, it wasquicklyrecognizedbychoralleaders andmusic teachers that he wasblessed with an excellentsopranovoice andgreat musicality. Church music, specifically Anglican Church choral music was hisavocation formostofhis life. He possessedarichbaritonerangewhichhe always felt wasabit too“raspy” forhim to have risked theuncertain outcomes of themusic business. Therewereseveral youngmusicians in Prince George who hadonlyknown Alex followinghis 1992 retirement They were surprisedthat he’d hadacompletelydifferentcareer. In Vancouver, Alex sang in theBachChoir ; wasthe baritone soloistinthe Christ Church CathedralChoir ;Directorof Music at St.Alban,Richmond; founding member of theRichmondMusical TheatreClub; afounder andthe first Musical Directorof TheRichmond Singers;residentMusical Directorat Metro Theatreand much more.InPrince George,Alex wasDirectorofMusic at St.Michaeland AllAngels Anglican Church;DirectorofMusic, Prince George CantataSingers;founder and Directorof TheAlex Murray Singers; performedin, andwas musical director forseveralPrinceGeorge performing organizationsincluding: ThePrince George TheatreWorkshop, ThePrince George Symphony Orchestraand many ballets, musicalsand recitals produced anddirectedbywifeBunnyand daughter Judy forEnchainementProductions and Judy RussellPresents. Up until the pandemic in theSpringof2020, Alex continuedhis lifelongloveofsinging and sharing thejoy of singing as avocal coach, workingthrough daughter Judy’s school butnever taking any paymentfor

hisser vices. Thetuition went to paythe accompanists whoassistedhim with the coachingsessions

Alex inspired andmentoreddozensof artists, although they benefitted from his greatskillasateacher,hewould always saythatwhathereceivedinreturn from hisstudents wasfar more than what they’d acquired from him. He was so proudofevery oneofhis students, particularly hisgrandsons.

Alex also gave back to hisprofession anddirectlytothe arts in Prince George. He served as Co-Chair of TheCanadian Pulp andPaper Association,aprestigious national organization,and he served as Presidentof ThePrinceGeorge ConcertAssociation (PGCA). During hisincumbency, thePGCA dissolved, donating their financial assets to The Prince George Community Foundation to be invested, with proceedsdistributed as awards andscholarshipstoyoung artists.

Although he wasapersonwho loved theperformingarts, he wasalsoahuge fanofthe Canadian Football League, totally devotedtothe BC Lions, and, if theLions were out (whichwas often the case from 1965-1984) he’d revert to his childhood fondnessfor theWinnipeg Blue Bombers.

Hisfamily, friends andstudents areso much thericherfor having Alex in their lives. He will be missed notonlyby Prince George’s arts community butby theentirecity.

George on March 24, 2022.

John “Jack” Milburn

1921-2022

John “Jack” Milburn (100 yrs), beloved father, uncle and friend to many, passed away peacefully at home in Prince

Born in Clinton, BC in 1921, Jack came to Prince George as a child in 1924 with parents George (1882-1949) and Amy (1891-1970) Milburn, and siblings Elizabeth (“Betty”) (1915-2013), Colin (1917-1938), Frank (1919-2008) and his twin brother Phillip (1921-1944).

Always fascinated by flying, in 1941 Jack “swore allegiance to King and Country” and enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force. By his discharge in 1945, he had got his first taste for world travel with posts in Egypt, Iraq, Myanmar (Burma) and more. After World War II, he completed his education at UBC and then started his second flying career as a helicopter pilot for Okanagan Helicopters. During his time with Okanagan (1956-1984), he travelled all over the world and established a well-respected reputation as the veteran pilot “Gentleman Jack.”

In 1980, he married Paz Milburn in the Philippines and started his own family in his hometown of Prince George. He is survived by his former spouse Paz and three loving children, Michelle, Veronica and Alexander. We are indebted to Paz and her partner, Peter, for caring for Jack at home in his final years.

During his 100 years of life, Jack flew to over 70 countries on 6 continents. Now that he has embarked on his final voyage, on June 5, 2022 we invite friends and family to celebrate the life of this devoted family man, community member and hero. Further details to be announced.

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Rawluk,Michael March26,2022

ThefourthRawlukbabywasaboywhomadehiswayinto theworld5minutespastmidnightonMarch1st.Ifhe hadbeenbornfiveminutesearlier,hewouldhavebeena leapyearbaby,butbeingthecenterofattentionwasnot MichaelRawluk’sway.Michaelwasoneof11kidsinthe Rawluk-Viherhousehold;maybebecausetherewereso manytheyallwerequietandintroverted.Ingrade12,his teachersuggestedthattakingdramawouldhelphimwith hisshyness.Itworked:onstage,hedidn’thavetoworry aboutwhattosayandwhentosayit,allwasinthescript! Hewasabletousehislimitlesscreativityandloveofplay, andheshoneonstage.He’dfoundhishomeandhis people.Over50years,hewaseitherbehindthestageasa directororinfrontacting.Hetookallrolesandmade eventhesmallestpartmemorable.

Michaellovedwanderingwithhiscamera.Hehadthe abilitytoseetheworldinamagicalway.Hisquiet demeanourallowedhimtogetclosetowildanimalsand almostmadehiminvisibleenoughtoensurehissubjects wereatease,andhemadeeventhemundanebeautiful. HisbiggestworkofartwashissonBen,co-produced withTrishBoyes.Hewassoproudofhiscaringand compassionatemanandwassohappythatBenfounda wonderfulpartnerinMichaelJoyce.

FamilywasveryspecialtoMichael;allhishalvesand stepswereloveddearly.Eventhoughdistancekeptthem apart,healwaysheldthemclose.Inparticular,hisbrother Randyheldaspecialcornerofhisheart,foritwas Randy’sgiftofstemcellsthatgavehimthreemoreyears oflife.

Michaelwasalwaystherewheneveranyoneneededhelp, buthewasnotonetoaskforhelphimself.Hedidn’twant toimposeonpeople,andheneverconsideredhowloved hewas.Ashishealthdeclinedandpeoplecalled, serenaded,read,andvisited,herealizedhowmuchofan impacthemadeonsomany.

Michaellovedchildren,andhelovedhisgrandchildren, whowerehisjoy.Justina,Fawst,Magnus,Matildaand Hawkhadtheirownpaparazzi,agrandpawhowasthe bestreaderofstorieswholovedtogetdownonthefloor andplay.

Hewillbemissedbysomany,buthisloveKimwillmiss himthemost.Hisstruggletofindhealthwasallforher, andhekeptgoingwhenotherswouldhavecalleditquits. Theirtimetogetherwasthebestinboththeirlivesand likeajigsawpuzzle,theyjustfit.

Michaelandhisfamilywouldbesohappyifyouwould honourhismemorybydonatingtoanyofthese organizations:

TheCanadianBloodServicesforallthebloodproducts thatmadeitpossibleforhimtosurvive.

BCCancerfortheinvaluableworkintesting,supportive therapies,andfreecancerdrugs.

DeniHouse,whosewonderfulstaffmadehislastweek oneofpeace,supportandlove.

Walter Rodney Eberle 1945-2022

With broken hearts we have to announce the peaceful passing of Walter Eberle on March 14, 2022, with his family by his side. Walter was born February 17, 1945 in Nipawin, Sask., but lived most of his life in Prince George. He spent many years working at Pacific Western Brewery and operating WD Mobile Extinguishers, to provide a good life for his family.

He was a hardworking, loyal, kind, and fun loving man. Walter enjoyed the outdoors (especially keeping his yard perfect), playing ball (in his younger years),curling, dancing, playing cards well into the night, and all the family dinners and celebrations.

Walter was a man of great character with a gentle soul, a kind heart and the patience of a saint. He could light up a room with his tender smile, and he was admired and loved by many as he tried to make our world a better place. We have so many wonderful memories and we will remember all the adventures we had throughout the years.

Thank you, Walter for the gift of time...years spent at the ball fields and hockey rinks watching Wade, Cory, Kayla, Mitchel and Landyn playing ball and hockey. Today we feel blessed to have been invited into your life and we will cherish always the time and love you have given all of us.

Walter will be loved and never forgotten by his wife, Connie of almost 55 years, son Wade (Gloria), son Cory (Kristin), grandchildren, Kayla, Mitchel (mom Carmen), Landyn and Wyatt, brothers, Bernard and Karl, his Aunt Molly, sisters-in-laws,Nathalia, Lorraine (Don) and Lillian and families, niece Linda, nephews, Don and John and families and many more nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents - John and Anne, mother-in-law - Lily Bart, One sister, Joanne and four brothers, Chris, Allen, Conrad and Ralph.

With all of our love and prayers, we will keep you in our hearts, and memories until we Meet again.

A celebration of Walter’s life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers please give a donation to the SPCA, or Parkinson Canada.

KIM HERDMAN

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Please join us for the presentation of the 2021 Annual Report and Operational Review This meeting will also include a Community Consultation Committee meeting. Due to ongoing

This year the Annual Public Meeting will be held virtually to comply with Public Health Agency of Canada recommendations on physical distancing. The 2020 Annual Report and Operational Review will be presented via zoom. Questions from the public will be taken in advance via email. Please send them to info@pgairport.ca before May 5, 2021 Meeting log in details can be found on our website: www.pgairport.ca

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SALES ASSOCIATES POSITIONS AVAILABLE

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Ser vice. Relationships Results.’ is all about providing avalued ser vice, building strong relationships with our stakeholders,and achieving greaterresults forthe province.

TheLDB is one of twobranches of governmentresponsible forthe cannabis and liquor industr y of B.C. We operatethe wholesale distribution of beverage alcohol within the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores

We employnearly 5,000 people in over 200 communities and have been named one of BC ’s TopEmployers 14 times over foroffering exceptional places to work rooted in values of fairness and respect, work-lifebalance, andinclusion and diversity. We believethatour people areour greatest asset.Being areputable employerwithprograms of sk ills training and professional developmentare whatattractcandidatestoBCLiquor Stores,while our progressive, forwardthinking cultureiswhy employees with agrowth mindset thrive.

Auxiliar ypositions areon- call,meaning hours of work arenot guaranteed and subjectto availability. Some auxiliar yemployees maynot initially work afull 35-hour week ,but with more hours worked and moresenioritygained,moreoppor tunities formorehours of work will follow.

Auxiliar ypositions arenot permanentfull-time but can lead to permanentfull-time oppor tunities with aver ycompetitivetotal compensation pack age,including acomprehensivepension plan, medical and dental coverage (including massage and physiotherapy), tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs,and access to public ser viceemployeebenefits including career suppor tser vices, financial and legal ser vices,and employeeand family counselling.

We arededicatedtothe highest qualityofcustomer ser vice, delivered with friendliness, individual pride,initiative, andretail passion! If you fitthisdescription and youare prepared to work in afast-paced environment, we encourage youtoapply to become apar tofthe Prince George area BC Liquor Stores

To be eligible,applicantsmustmeet the following qualification requirements:

•Beatleast 19 years of age

•Beable to legally work in Canada

•Beable to provide excellentcustomer ser vice

•Beable to communicate effectively and professionally with the public

•Beable to demonstrateaptitude forcashier and relatedduties,including calculations

•Beable to performphysically demanding work ,including lifting20-25 kg boxes

•Have avalid Serving It RightCer tificate™

•A CriminalRecordCheck is required

BC Liquor StoreSales Associatesmay be required to operatea varietyofmechanical and handoperated equipment, in addition to handling large volumes of bottles as par tofthe LDB’s recycling program.

Rate of Pay(as of April11, 2021): Auxiliar ySales Associate -$19.45 per hour

Forexciting and challenging retail oppor tunities,please apply online at: http://bcliquorstores.prevueaps.ca/pages/openings/ Or apply in person at:

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On November 1, 2021 theBCPublicServiceannouncedthe COVID-19 Vaccination Policythatdefines the conditionsand expectationsfor BC Public Serviceemployees regardingvaccination against COVID-19 Amongotherpossiblemeasures,proof of vaccinationwillberequired.Itisaterm of acceptance of employmentthat youagree to comply withall vaccinationrequirementsthat apply to the public service. More informationcan be found here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careers-myhr/allemployees/safety-health-well-being/health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccination-policy-for-bcpublic-service-employees

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To estate of Gail Beeton formerly of 105 751 Tabor Blvd. S. Prince George BC v2M 5V1 Take notice that the landlord of the rental unit intends to dispose of personal property and vehicle at the rental unit 30 days after publication date of this notice unless You establish a right to the possessions of this property or You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right. After the expiration of the 30 day period, the property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

Landlord: Sheanne Properties Ltd. PO Box 23033 College Heights, Prince George, BC V2N 6Z2 250-563-7505

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Woodlot Licence 202

Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 17 of the Woodlot Planning and Practices Regulation, that a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence #202 held by Davie Lake Logging Ltd. This Woodlot Licence is located east of Stone Creek, BC, south of Prince George. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.

This Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and comment by from April 7, 2022 to May 24, 2022. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to:

S. M. Forrest & Associates Ltd. #100-466 2nd Avenue, Prince George, B.C., V2L 2Z7. Please contact Scott Forrest, RPF, at 250-961-4880, or at sforrest@pgonline.com, to book an appointment to review and/or discuss the plan.

Notice to creditors and others, in the matter of the estate of WILLIAM HERMAN WHITE or CECIL LEONARD WHITE both deceased. Notice is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send them to the executor in c/o 5 Hagen Court, Spruce Grove, AB T7X 2W1 before July 10, 2022 after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled thereto having regard only to the claims of which the executor then have notice.

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PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE

ACROSS

1. Midway between south and southeast

4. Celebrations

9. Pulpits

14. Pin

15. Rare laughing

16. Parts of the circulatory system

17. Financial term

18. Pearl Jam frontman

20. Cores of vascular plants

22. Strong sharp smell or taste

23. City in S. Korea

24. One from Damascus

28. Short message at the end of an email

DOWN

29. It cools your home

30. Towards the mouth or oral region

31. Intestinal pouches

33. Boys and men

37. The 12th letter of the Greek alphabet

38. Former CIA

39. A way to arrange

41. Body cavity

42. The Great Lake State

43. A type of seal

44. Stop for a moment

46. Ancient kingdom

49. Of I

50. White clerical vestment

51. Songs to a lover

55. Prices

58. Sun-dried brick

59. Where to park a boat

60. One who values reason and knowledge

64. Partner to feather

65. Sailboats

66. Actress Zellweger

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Decorating with accessories is a great way to quickly and affordably enhance the look of your home Here are a few suggestions.

1. Rugs come in a variety of shapes, sizes, colours and textures To create the perfect look, make sure you choose a floor covering that matches the style of your home

2. Plants can instantly make your space feel bright and lively If you decide to purchase real plants instead of artificial ones, make sure your home has plenty of light.

3. Textiles like duvet covers, table linens, chair cushions and throws can add colour and texture to your home. Look for beautiful designs that express your personal sense of style.

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