Prince George Citizen July 14, 2022

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THURSDAY, July 14, 2022

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Trying to keep bears alive and people safe

And every year, wildlife advocates say the system fails to protect animals’ lives adequately.

executive director of The Fur-Bearers. Last week, her organization published a database detailing bear killings in every community across the province from 2015 to 2021.

Straps suggested for garbage containers

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Bears can’t seem to resist a free meal. Especially the kind people leave out for them in their garbage containers.

Those bruins lurking in the forests that surround many Prince George neighbourhoods have a keen sense of smell and they will come around at night or early in the morning when people drag their garbage to the curb to be collected by the city trucks

Unfortunately, that creates bad habits and bears get used to knocking over those plastic bins to get at the goodies inside.

That brings them into the neighbourhood, where they go after bird feeders and fruit trees, rather than sticking to the woods to feed on their natural diet of berries and cowslips, and that increases the likelihood of a close encounter with humans or their pets.

In some cases, bears get too habituated to city neighbourhoods and have to be euthanized by B.C. Conservation officers

That was the fate that led to the deaths of 36 bears in Prince George in 2021, among 3,779 bears shot by conservation officers in a seven-year period from 2015-2021

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PUBLIC HEARINGS /CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS

WHAT:

City Council consideration of first and second reading of:

1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9302, 2022”

Comments on the above noted Bylaw for Council Consideration may only be provided in writing. For details on how to provide written comments, refer to “Written Submissions” under “How Can I Participate?”.

Public Hearing regarding:

2. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Bylaw No. 9265, 2021”

Comments on the above noted Bylaw for Public Hearing may be provided in writing, in person or via telephone. For details on how to provide comments, refer to “How Can IParticipate?”.

WHEN:

Monday,July 25, 2022

WHERE:

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

PROPOSALS:

1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9302, 2022”

Applicants: Devon and Amie O’Brien

Subject Property: 8366 Domagala Road (Lot 8, District Lot 2424, Cariboo District, Plan 21853)

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9302, 2022 proposes to rezone the subject property from AR1: Rural Residential to AR3: Rural Residential in order to facilitate atwo-lot subdivision of the subject property,orother uses, pursuant to the AR3: Rural Residential zoning designation. The applicants propose to keep the existing house and develop on the proposed infill lot.

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 #1 8366 Domagala Road

2. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Bylaw No. 9265, 2021”

Applicant: McWalter Consulting Ltd. on behalf of JST Ventures Ltd., Inc. No. 756941 and Margaret McWalter

Subject Properties: 2988 Cessna Road

(Lot 1, District Lot 629, Cariboo District, Plan EPP23281)

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Bylaw No. 9265, 2021 proposes to modify the existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant registered at the Land Title Office under Document No. CA3032636 on the subject property in order to facilitate the development of acontractor service (i.e. storage of equipment and supplies) on the subject property by allowing outdoor storage and major recycling centreuses.

The existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant prohibits wrecking yard, outdoor storage and major recycling centreuses onsite. The Section 219 Restrictive Covenant will remain in place and continue to prohibit awrecking yarduse.

Location Map #2 2988 Cessna Road

HOW CAN IPARTICIPATE?

Members of the public who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws are invited to provide comments to Council by the methods noted below

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS

Written submissions will be accepted for both items.

Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday,July 19, 2022 will be available on the published meeting agenda for Council’sreview in advance of the meeting date. Written comments received after the noted deadline and before 12:00 p.m., Monday,July 25, 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.

ATTEND BY TELEPHONE

Telephone participation is available for item 2.

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

In person participation is available for item 2.

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,July 25, 2022.

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

By submitting written comments or speaking during apublic hearing, you areconsenting to the disclosureofany personal information that you provide. All written or spoken comments will form part of the official public recordofthe Council meeting and will be published on the City’swebsite, televised, streamed live by webcast, recorded, and archived for public viewing.

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 and related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’swebsite www.princegeorge.ca/PublicNotices beginning Wednesday,July 13, 2022 These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on July 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, and 25, 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.

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City council says no to homeless camp plan

ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff

Prince George city council rejected a staff proposal Monday to designate one or more park areas in the city where homeless people could camp overnight.

Under the proposed bylaw, camping would have been allowed between 7 p.m. and 9 a.m. daily, and people would have been required to remove their tents and other belongings each morning, city manager of public safety Adam Davey told council.

B.C. courts have ruled that municipalities can’t prohibit temporary overnight sheltering in all parks or public spaces if there is insufficient housing or accessible shelter space for people in need. But having a designated area for overnight sheltering, “would give the city the lawful authority to move folks on from other areas,” Davey said.

“These proposals will not solve the encampment problem, but it may help us handle some of the issues,’ he said. “It’s like trying to eat soup with a knife, and the province has the spoon.”

Cities like Kamloops and Kelowna use similar models, concentrating the homeless population into designated areas, he said. Another option is a decentralized model, which allows homeless people to camp in smaller groups throughout

the community and is used in places like Saanich, which has 75 designated places where overnight sheltering is allowed.

Prior to 2020, the city’s homeless population was spread out throughout the city, Davey said.

However, in 2020 the city saw the formation of larger encampments, eventually resulting in the Lower Patricia Boulevard encampment, named Moccasin Flats by residents of the camp.

In a decision issued Feb. 23, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Simon Coval denied the city’s request for an injunction to remove the remaining residents of Moccasin Flats.

“The city does not have the authority to remove the Lower Patricia encampment,” Davey said. “(And) the city lacks the capacity to manage the encampments.”

The city can’t apply to remove the camp until suitable housing and daytime facilities are in place, he said, something which isn’t expected to happen anytime in the foreseeable future.

“What is there is there, and what grows there grows there,” he said.

The population of the camp dropped down to only a few people over the winter, but has increased rapidly over the summer, up to between 30 and 70 people, he said.

The camp has resulted in numerous calls to police and the fire department,

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of Section 26(3) of the Community Charter that the City of Prince George intends to dispose of property located at 1980 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC, legally described as Parcel E (PG28140) Block 126 District Lot 343 Cariboo District Plan 1268, Except Plan PGP37328 to Prayfast Holdings Limited for $50,000.00.

Deanna Wasnik Director of Planning & Development

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and there have been three significant fires in Moccasin Flats over the past couple weeks, he said.

In 2017, city bylaw services received 155 calls for service for issues like discarded needles, open drug use, panhandling, etc., Davey wrote in his report to council. In 2021, the city received 2,239 calls for service for the same issues.

‘A NEAR-IMPOSSIBLE PROBLEM’

Coun. Frank Everitt put forward a motion to defeat the proposal, saying the city’s problems are bigger than “having a place for people to go.”

Everitt said he was worried that expanding the places for people to camp would only worsen the problems, rather than improve them.

“People needed to hear what we, as council, can do and can’t do,” he added. “We need to do it right. It didn’t get there overnight and we’re not going to solve this overnight.”

Coun. Murry Krause said the proposal wouldn’t likely change anything.

“Where would these individuals go during the day?” he said. “People will make choices. They’ll go to the green space they choose. Our bylaw process is complaint driven. They might get three, four days or even a week before they have to move on.”

The large encampments are dangerous places for the people living there and the

those around them, he added.

“I do have concern for the residents of the Millar Addition,” Krause said. “We provide businesses downtown will all kinds of protection… and the Millar Addition residents deserve the same.”

Coun. Garth Frizzell said council is facing “a near impossible problem.”

“We have to protect all of our citizens, housed and unhoused,” he said.

Coun. Kyle Sampson said authorizing one or more camp site could leave the city in a position of responsibility and liability if something, like a major fire, does happen.

“We can’t do it right. We don’t have the staff, or manpower or tools to do it right,” Sampson said. “The City of Prince George is tackling this alone, and we’re taking it on the chin. Where is the province? Where is B.C. Housing? We need to hear from them. Our staff are tapped out, and none of us have come up with any great ideas either.”

Mayor Lyn Hall said there simply might not be a solution that fits within the limits on the city’s mandate and the limits imposed by the courts.

“Staff may not have any more options,” Hall said. “If there is another option for us to employ, I don’t know what it is. We’re not even sure if we can remove the garbage (from the Lower Patricia encampment.)”

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Search still on for missing Fraser Lake man

After five years, the Fraser Lake RCMP are still looking for Jerry Keith Krietz.

On Sunday, July 9, 2017, Fraser Lake RCMP were notified that Krietz was missing.

Krietz, 42 years old in 2017, was reported missing by family as he was last seen in Fraser Lake on Friday July 7, 2017, at 9 a.m..

Krietz was going to Prince George on a shopping trip and possibly to stay a few days in the city. He

was driving his 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier, which was later found abandoned on Aug. 3, 2017.

Krietz was supposed to return to work on Monday, July 10, 2017, but no one has seen or heard from him since.

He had moved from Manitoba to Fraser Lake shortly before he disappeared and did not know many people, other than family.

Jerry Keith Krietz is described as:

• Caucasian • 5’10”

• 185 lbs

• Brown eyes

• Dark brown hair, usually shaved

If you have any information about Jerry Keith Krietz or where he might be, contact the Fraser Lake RCMP at 250-699-7777 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Vanderhoof man gets house arrest for shooting

A Vanderhoof man was sentenced to a 23-month conditional sentence for the accidental but fatal shooting of his then fiancee nearly a decade ago.

The outcome means Kayne Sabbe Penner, 35, will remain confined to his property except when working or in the event of a medical emergency but will not serve the term in jail.

On Dec. 20, 2012, Penner was handling a .22-calibre semiautomatic rifle within the confines of his cousin’s trailer home in the community 100 kilometres west of Prince George when it went off. The bullet struck April Johnson, 18, in the stomach and she later died in hospital.

The matter has hung over Penner’s

head for some time. It took roughly 2 1/2 years before charges were approved and another 1 3/4 years before it was taken to the first of two jury trials

In March 2017, Penner was found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm and, in September 2017, he was sentenced to the “mandatory minimum” for the offence of four years in prison

But in March 2019, the B.C. Court of Appeal ordered a new trial over concerns about the charge the trial judge issued to the jury prior to deliberations.

In March 2021, a second jury also found Penner guilty of the offence but, in September 2021, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Terence Schultes found the original sentence “grossly disproportionate” and that a term of 18 months to two-years-less one day would be appropriate.

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From there, Crown and defence counsels presented arguments on how long the actual sentence should be and whether it should be served in the form of a conditional sentence - effectively house arrest - or in jail.

Schultes said Penner was at fault for the incident but also noted a handful of mitigating factors in reaching his decision to issue a term of house arrest.

On the evening in question, Penner and Johnson were at the home of Richard Borne, a mobile home near Vanderhoof. A some point during the pre-Christmas visit with Borne and his girlfriend, they decided to go target shooting.

Borne retrieved the rifle from his bedroom and, because it tended to jam, took it outside to see if it would fire properly. When he came back inside, Borne either

leaned the gun against a kitchen counter or handed it to Penner

Either way, it was in Penner’s hands when it went off. For the purposes of sentencing, Schultes found that Penner “committed several breaches of safe handling practices.”

Working in his favour, Schultes found Penner “fully acknowledged” he should not have consumed alcohol while handling the gun and “sincerely acknowledged” the harm he caused. The judge went on to note Penner’s full cooperation with the police investigation, a lack of a previous criminal record, a strong work ethic and devotion to his family

Penner was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service work, issued a lifetime firearms prohibition and ordered to provide a DNA sample.

Suspect charged

MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

The B.C. Prosecution Service has approved charges against a man suspected of shooting two people at the Williams Lake Stampede.

Jordell Anthony Sellars, 33, faces one count each of attempted murder and discharging a firearm with intent to wound and remains in custody pending a bail hearing, according to court records.

Police in the community of 11,500 people south of Prince George were called to a report of a “public shooting” on Sunday afternoon at the stampede grounds.

Two people were taken to hospital and the grounds were evacuated. Police said the shooting appeared to be targeted but

added a bystander was also wounded. Both are expected to recover.

Sellars has a criminal record and, in 2017, was sentenced to three years probation after police found a loaded handgun next to where Sellars was sitting in a pickup truck. The sentence was later upgraded to a conditional sentence order - effectively house arrest - of two years less a day on appeal by the Crown.

According to a judge’s decision on the original sentencing, Sellars was involved in a gang operating in and around the Williams Lake during his teen years and conflict with a rival gang escalated to the use of knives then guns that resulted in the deaths of a number of members of both gangs, Sellar’s brother being one of the victims.

JERRY KRIETZ

MARK NIELSEN

Citizen staff

MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff

A group of former City of Quesnel employees who lost their jobs for refusing to get vaccinated against COVID-19 are taking the municipality to court.

In a notice of civil claim, the nine plaintiffs say they oppose submitting to an “unwanted medical procedure” that “involves the injection of Experimental Vaccines that are ineffective at preventing infection and transmission and carry severe risks, up to and including the risk of death; and overrides their right to exercise their right to informed consent in matters of medical risk-taking.”

According to the claim, the municipality’s city manager, Byron Johnson, issued a policy on Nov. 5, 2021 requiring all employees, volunteers and contractors

show proof they were fully vaccinated by Jan. 3, 2022 and those who failed to do so would be put on four weeks leave without pay. Those who still refused and did not receive an accommodation under the Human Rights Code within that time would in turn be terminated and likely would not qualify for Employment Insurance benefits, Johnson further warned.

The nine were put on leave without pay on Jan. 10, 2022 and, on Feb. 7, 2022, all were terminated from their employment with just one qualifying for EI benefits until May 2022.

They go on to question the need to get vaccines, saying the risk of severe illness and death from the disease is entirely dependent on a person’s age, sex and health status and that, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control, the median age of death from or with

COVID-19 in the province is 82 years.

“Vast segments of society are at extremely low risk, with healthy young and middle-aged people at a statistical zero-risk of death,” they say in the claim.

Conversely, they cast doubt on the effectiveness of the vaccines and on their safety, saying Health Canada has not put them through the same stringent scientific approval process as previous vaccines and medications.

“Due to their infancy, these novel therapeutics could cause side effects that are unknown - and unknowable - at this time. No one can be certain about the long-term effects of a vaccine that has not been in long-term existence and has not been studied over a span of years,” they say.

They go on to claim the mRNA shots “cause terrible adverse effects that

are often worse than the coronavirus infection, especially for young, healthy recipients.”

Before implementing the mandate, they say the city refused to meet with their union to development an adjustment plan and noted a Labour Relations Board decision in which the arbitrator chastised an employer for failing to “engage in a process of cooperative consultation” prior to implementing a mandatory vaccine policy.

Each of the plaintiffs are seeking damages adding up to $2 million, half for alleged violation of their rights pursuant to the Workers Compensation Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation, the Criminal Code, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and half for punitive and exemplary damages and aggravated damages for mental distress.

‘Something is wrong there’

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The numbers, drawn from documents obtained in a freedom of information request to the B.C. Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy indicate 3,779 black bears have been killed in the past seven years ending in 2021. That’s an average of about 540 black bears a year.

On a smaller scale, between seven and 40 grizzly bears have been killed every year across British Columbia since 2015, according to the document accessed through Freedom of Information laws.

Some B.C. communities accounted for a disproportionate share of ursine killed in the name of public safety.

BCCOS officers in Prince George killed 36 bears in 2021, a scale of euthanization higher than any other community in B.C.

“Prince George has attractant bylaws in place, bylaws against feeding wildlife. These are really important steps but are they enough?” said The Fur-Bearers director of advocacy and policy Aaron Hofman.

“Something is wrong there.”

The communities of 100 Mile House, Quesnel, Burns Lake and Vernon followed, with officers putting down between 22 and 16 bears.

When asked about the newly released data, a spokesperson for the BCCOS said the most effective approach to minimizing human-wildlife conflict is education and prevention.

“In the 10 communities which have been certified as ‘Bear Smart’ – reports of bear conflicts have decreased by almost

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20 percent,” wrote the spokesperson in an email.

Much of that comes down to reducing attractants in communities, such as garbage and fruit trees.

“All of the preventative actions taken by the service are focused on keeping bears wild and ensuring attractants are properly secured,” added the spokesperson from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy, which oversees the service.

Burns Lake and Quesnel again made the top 10 list, along with Kamloops, Powell River, Coquitlam, Smithers and Nelson. With 59 deaths over seven years, Kelowna and Squamish tied Campbell River for B.C.’s tenth deadliest community for black bears.

“The sad reality is that when people fail to take those precautions, bears are put down to keep people safe.”

The 2021 community data largely reflects the broader seven-year trend showing black bears are more likely to be killed in some B.C. communities than others.

Between 2015 and 2021, Prince George recorded 231 bear deaths at the hands of conservation officers, more than double the number of government-sanctioned black bear killings in Terrace, the next closest community,

Hofman said every community where bear killings are trending upward or are consistently high should be concerned, whether it’s a local ecosystem out of balance, a huge gap in educating the public, or enforcing local and provincial laws. He also said the BCCOS must be held accountable for how and when it chooses to kill a bear.

“Ultimately, it’s a human problem. The bears will come to the communities, areas where there’s food. Food waste, garbage, companies not doing due diligence,” said Hofman.

“Whether it’s Prince George or Coquitlam, we’ve encroached on these wild animals’ habitat. But we can coexist with them. We do believe that having zero killings is a goal that’s achievable.”

Northern Bear Awareness has helpful ideas

In P.G., 231 bears were killed that way during that seven-year period. Those numbers put Prince George as the municipality in B.C. with the highest bear euthanizations.

The Northern Bear Awareness Society, a not-for-profit group that promotes public education to reduce human-bear conflicts, is urging people to do what they can to reduce bear attractants on their property.

For people who can’t store their garbage in a shed or a garage, the society advocates using ratchet-style tiedown straps that can be attached to garbage containers.

That way, even if a bear knocks over the container, it won’t be able to get at the contents.

Northern Bear Awareness also suggests people take down birdseed feeders from March to November and to pick fruit off the trees as soon as it is ripe to keep bears from wandering into the city looking for food. Fruit has an odour that bears can easily sense and the society is asking people to pick up fruit that falls to the ground and take advantage of the city’s fruit exchange programs.

More tips are available on the Northern Bear Awareness website: www.NorthernBearAwareness.com.

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Northern Bear Awareness Society suggests Prince George homeowners use ratchet-style tiedown straps to prevent bears from getting into garbage containers.

What does ‘get tough’ mean?

There’s a great old saying that asks “whose ox is being gored?” when it comes to the issues of the day. In other words, who is being affected the most and how much is it connected to the tone of their outrage?

Just before COVID-19 turned the world upside down, there were many non-Indigenous Canadians that wanted every pipeline protester in the country blocking a road or a rail line to be thrown in jail for disturbing the peace, vandalism and any other criminal charge that could stick.

Exactly two years later, many of the same non-Indigenous Canadians were either protesting on Parliament Hill or supporting those who were, demanding to be heard and arguing their right to freedom of assembly and expression.

There’s another old saying about the shoe being on the other foot that applies here.

But nobody should feel superior, least of all an earnest newspaper editor who argues for free speech while deleting online comments posted by readers violating website guidelines. (Say what you want on social media or anywhere else but if you want to play in our playground, you have to play by our rules.)

Whether it’s free speech, taxes, law enforcement, vaccine mandates or anything else, most people cheer when it’s somebody else those in power are going after (that’s called authority) but are furious when it’s they and/or their friends who are the target (now it’s called oppression).

There is a lot of anger and distrust throughout society now and it can’t all be blamed on social media. Previously marginalized groups and individuals (by race, gender, culture, religion and so on) are now using their new political power and authority to shout down and shut up dissenting views in the process of raising their own. Previously elevated groups and individuals (white patriarchy) are outraged that their power, their beliefs and their social status have been diminished and discredited.

The worst offenders on both sides of the equation can’t see how identical they are in their self-righteousness and their shared disdain for people who won’t pick a side. Lots of folks would rather sit out the struggles of the day because they’re just too busy working, raising kids, paying bills or just plain surviving and making it to another tomorrow to care much about causes, protesters and pontificating pundits. Until it’s their ox being gored.

Editor-In-Chief Neil Godbout

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Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.

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KEEP LOGGING MONEY HERE

In 2019, British Columbia’s logging industry generated $13 billion for the province, reports the B.C. Council of Forest Industries.

In 2021, B.C.’s largest lumber producers Canfor, West Fraser, Interfor, Tolko and Teal Jones —announced the expansion of sawmills, businesses and purchases of forests, not at home but in the U.S., to process the fast-growing yellow pine in warmer Texas and Louisiana. These out-of-province investments total $6 billion. That money could have been reinvested towards the ‘costs of doing business’ in B.C.’s forests; rehabilitate 400,000 kilometres of logging roads, repair riparian and spawning habitat, restore flood controls, and reforest after wildfires. That money could have been spent on wages for more loggers needed to selection log rather than industrial clear-cut. Is logging in B.C. still all about the jobs? Selectively removing trees from intact forests largely reduces the need (and taxpayer costs) for environmentally damaging forestry practices of slash pile burning, glyphosate spraying, deciduous brushing, and monoculture reforestation with modified, nursery seedlings.

The expansion into the U.S. is another step away from developing a sustainable logging industry in B.C., the result of treating local jobs as less important than the profits of a few.

Like the mining towns of the last century, B.C.’s logging communities are the new ghost towns. I suppose we should thank the B.C. logging cartels’ annual reports to shareholders for cementing the loss of their social license with B.C. taxpayers. No one really likes a braggart!

Even government has lost faith in the B.C. logging industry. The B.C. Investment Management Corporation invested government pension funds in a 772,000-acre tract of forested land in eastern Texas, betting on American future values, not the home team.

It is time this government invests in forestry reforms: take back tenures and return to local communities while creating overarching forestry legislation that protects ecological integrity and resilience under which all other land and resource use is subordinate If we must endure the socialized costs from collateral damages of industrial clearcut logging, we need to keep the privatized profits from flooding south.

Taryn Skalbania, Peachland

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Eleanor Roosevelt’s example neglected

Looking through history, we see many rich and powerful people who have not understood the value of every human life. Every now and then, however, a person like Eleanor Roosevelt comes along.

Roosevelt was a child of the American oligarchy and the niece of Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States. She was also the wife of Franklin Roosevelt, her somewhat distant cousin, who is considered by many the greatest president in American history.

Franklin Roosevelt took power when his country was on a trajectory toward either communism or fascism. He was able to use the opportunity of the Great

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Depression to reign in the power of unscrupulous oligarchs and earn the trust of the common American. One of the reasons why the U.S. was able to mobilize so effectively in the Second World War was because of the groundwork put into place as part of Roosevelt’s New Deal.

The influence of Eleanor Roosevelt cannot be understated. She pushed forward programs that benefited ordinary people

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

ABORTION TRUTHS?

Political dialogue is understood as an important aspect in democratic societies such as Canada. Open conversation allows for various opinions to be expressed. If you disagree with an opinion, you have opportunities to articulate reasons for your disagreement and strengthen your own position. Or you have the chance to reconsider your position and perhaps admit that you are wrong. Or perhaps you will synthesize ideas and arrive at a better position. Isn’t this a reason for why the Prince George Citizen has an opinion section?

Therefore, I wonder why The Citizen over several years has refused to publish, or has removed comments, that challenge the abortion narrative below relevant articles. Facts such as Canada is the only nation in the world with no abortion laws have not been published in the comment section. Similarly, facts such as Canada allows for abortions based on sex discrimination, meaning a fetus (Latin for child) can be aborted on account of not being the desirable sex, have also not been published as comments. My assumption is that the reviewer did not appreciate the truth of these statements. Being charitable, perhaps The Citizen does not spend a lot of time reviewing comments and mine have been inadvertently missed several times over several years. It’s possible.

In the off chance that this opinion piece receives publication perhaps some facts can be shared:

• A woman’s body and a child’s body are not the same thing. Chanting “my body my choice” means nothing if it isn’t true nor does it make it true.

• A man can have an opinion about abortion.

• A fetus does not magically become a child upon birth.

• Just because something is legal does not make it moral. Slavery was legal once.

• Not being able to afford a two-year-old does not justify killing it just as abortion is not justified because of economic inconvenience.

I’m sure some of you have read this

far and have dismissed me. I’m open to discussion on each of these points and to be convinced I’m wrong. Ask yourself: are you? If not, is it because you cannot defend your position?

Is The Citizen a place for dialogue? Or perhaps facts about Canada’s lack of abortion laws are too subversive. Or maybe my comments accidently didn’t get published. Here they are now.

Thomas van Leeuwen, Prince George

MILITARY SPENDING

I hear, yet again, complaints from our American cousins that Canada is not spending the NATO-mandated two per cent of our GNP on “defence.” Their complaint deserves some creative thought. Some decades ago, the late Dwight Eisenhower, then American president, initiated their interstate highway system now spanning the continent. He sold Congress on this by framing it as a matter of national defence to allow rapid continental deployment of troops and equipment in the event of an enemy invasion. Incidentally, of course, this new highway system would be utilized by civilians until such an enemy appeared.

I suggest that Canada consider their precedent for meeting our mandated two per cent goal. We might create a unique high-speed “defensive” trans-continental rail system for military use, if and when Canada were invaded by foreign forces. Such a project would bolster our economy from coast to coast while providing a convenient, efficient rail line for passenger use. Such a project would be most timely, now that it is being shown daily that our passenger air travel lacks reliability, affordability and comfort. Incidentally, it could appease the Americans.

James Loughery, Prince George

CANADA GRATITUDE

I am a proud Canadian. I love my country and its many peoples. What sets us apart from almost every other country in the world and makes us special is we celebrate our multiculturalism and openly embrace it. Few other countries do this.

and may well have saved her country. She clearly understood that the privilege she and her husband enjoyed came with profound responsibility. In fact, the most frequent criticisms of her husband’s presidency have to do with issues on which he ignored Eleanor’s advice, primarily those of racial justice.

Western Europe and North America became stable and prosperous following the war because of improvements to public education, access to health care, the creation of effective social programs, and a fair system of taxation.

Since the 1980s, we have again seen growing polarization. In Canada, for example, we have a prime minister from

an elite family who seems more interested in pleasing corporate Liberal Party donors than in doing what is best for the Canadian people. Even the New Democratic Party, founded on a platform very similar to the New Deal, is losing its focus. This is evidenced by an alliance with the Trudeau government on the federal level, and a failure of the NDP government in British Columbia to improve healthcare or education.

Eleanor Roosevelt was one of the most influential visionaries of the 20th century. We need to recognize that her vision is the only realistic way to create political stability, universal prosperity, and peace. Gerry Chidiac is Prince George writer.

We are accepting of all and call Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists and atheists friends. Sure, we have our issues both socially, economically and morally but what country doesn’t have issues? Yes, there is racism and there is hatred and even extremism, but we don’t let it control our lives like our more troublesome neighbours to the south do.

We live in a country that embraces all nationalities and makes no distinction on the colour of skin or the type of religion they practise. Above all people feel safe here and don’t feel persecuted like they would in their home country, and we accept them with open arms.

I am proud of our country despite its flaws and I would not choose to live anywhere else but here.

Dean Soiland, Prince George

HEADLINE OFFENSIVE

I felt compelled to write you about your article named ‘Anti Vaxxers sue City of Quesnel Over job losses’.

I find the title of this article to be extremely offensive. The term ‘anti vaxxer’ is misleading and defamatory. I was annoyed and angered by the obvious bias that your reporter showed towards not only the nine plaintiffs in the legal battle, but towards literally 6 million other Canadians. If your reporter had the journalistic ethics to actually research, I am sure they would see all nine of those plaintiffs have been vaccinated for various things in their lives at some point. Their point clearly is that this is new medical technology, it doesn’t prevent you from getting COVID or spreading it, and that they should have a choice in what experiments are pumped into their bodies.

Your journalist needs to take a good long look at what freedoms they have and maybe remember that every single one of those freedoms were fought for at one point. They have an obvious hate on for unvaccinated people, and they need to do a better job keeping a lid on their discriminatory, foolish, self-centered and incorrect views on people who have chosen to remain covid vaccine free, for whatever reason.

These people involved in the lawsuit are fighting for their rights the way they should, through proper channels, just the way it’s supposed to be in a democracy. It’s sad to see an obviously wet-behindthe ears child of a reporter undermine these poor people who have lost their jobs and a lot more, fighting for other people’s rights along side their own (i.e. the reporter’s). Just because you personally feel differently then a group of people doesn’t give you the right to shit talk them and their beliefs.

Shame on the reporter and shame on the PG Citizen for thinking that title wouldn’t straight up offend many readers. There were many other options to title that piece.

So this article has brought me to a great question for the PG Citizen. Where does this news agency lay in the COVID battleground? Are you pro-mandates or pro-freedom? Or are you totally unbiased, impartial and just deliver the facts without prejudice? Perhaps this article is just another spoiled fool’s opinion, in which case its in the wrong section of the newspaper.

Yes, that is all. Now I need to go brush my teeth again to get this nasty taste of discrimination out of my mouth.

Daniel Gnapp, Fort St. John

GIVE PEOPLE INPUT

I just read a letter to the editor from Father Lynch. I was wondering when someone was going to write about Bishop O’Grady the man and that’s what he was a just a man who had devoted his life to serving the community and he is not here to defend himself.

Father Lynch asks what is Fergus O’Grady guilty of. He also says the government did not provide funding to mark the graves of the dead at residential schools. What about all the people he helped - where are they?

It’s a very good letter. Father Lynch helps to explain things good and bad. If there has to be a road name change, the people and businesses on the road should have some say into the name change.

Helen Robertson, Prince George

X-rays bring Prince George sisters together

HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Siblings share a lot of things, but two sisters at CNC found themselves sharing the love of a medical radiation technology career as an instructor-and-student combo.

It took a text message between sisters Alysha Zanette and Jayden Roach for them to realize they both could pursue and love the same career.

Zanette graduated from BCIT in 2014 and instantly fell in love with her work in medical radiography because she enjoys the fast-paced environment, taking X-ray images for complicated cases and supporting patients.

“I’m very passionate, I love the profession,” said Zanette. “I was holding it in because I didn’t want to pressure Jayden into something that she might not love as much as I love.”

Roach watched with admiration as Zanette graduated and became a medical radiography technologist.

“Once Alysha graduated, I was so proud, she graduated with honours,” said Roach. “Even when I was in high school, I wrote my project on my sister’s success. She inspired me and continues to inspire me.”

Zanette eventually became an instructor in CNC’s medical radiography

technology program.

Roach then started attending CNC for academic upgrading and set out to explore her career options.

However, the question about Roach following in her sister’s footsteps lingered because Zanette didn’t want to nudge her younger sister into choosing medical radiography technology and Roach didn’t want to take away from Zanette’s success.

Then came the text message.

“We have very similar personalities, and I was very curious about it. So, I was just going to go ahead and ask instead of beating around the bush,” explains Roach.

“I still remember when Jayden messaged me,” said Zanette. “She’s like, ‘How would you feel if I went into x-ray?’ I said, ‘Oh my god, yes!” I was so excited for her.”

Roach began her studies in medical

radiography technology at CNC in the fall 2020, with Zanette as one of her instructors. Both took extra care to make sure their relationship was professional throughout their instruction.

The sisters appreciated spending time together in lab instruction as hands on teaching for several programs continued in person during the early waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“When most people were distancing themselves from everyone, we were able to remain close,” said Zanette. “During labs, we maintained face-to-face interaction with students.”

Zanette was also glad to see her younger sister found the same love for medical radiography technology after her first clinical placement in a hospital.

“I called Alysha after my first clinical. I think it was within my first week and said, ‘This is best decision I’ve ever made. I’m so glad I picked this program!’

Roach is now completing her final practicum placement and will join the medical imaging department of Mills Memorial Hospital in Terrace at the end of the summer.

“I love the excitement, especially trauma scenarios. You do get that self-satisfaction when you get those perfect images. You always strive to do better, there are always learning opportunities,” said Roach.

UNBC health project gets $1 million grant

A two-year project based at UNBC to promote cultural safety and recognize Indigenous knowledge and anti-colonial approaches in health services will receive $1 million in funding.

The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health (NCCIH) and the Health Arts Research Centre (HARC), both housed at UNBC, are receiving the funds to support health care professionals to address anti-Indigenous racism, practise in anti-oppressive ways, and foster cultural humility.

Indigenous Services Canada has announced it will support the project with a $1-million contribution over two years, starting in 2022.

The project itself is called the Heartsbased Education and Anticolonial Learning (HEAL) health care project and is a joint initiative between the NCCIH and HARC.

“We need to remember that achieving optimal health has always involved both the arts and sciences. We need to remember that transformational change,

including much-needed anti-colonial change in health care, requires shifts in both feelings and thoughts,” said Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, who is the director of the HARC and a professor with the Northern Medical Program.

“It’s about head and heart work. We’re excited to put arts and humanities to work in the service of cultural humility and anti-oppression.” The program is anchored in training and education focused on health care students and professionals to create better health outcomes for Indigenous people with the goal of eliminating anti-Indigenous racism in health systems.

“The National Collaborating Centre for Indigenous Health is proud to be partnering in this absolutely critical work with and for Indigenous Peoples in Canada and beyond. The initiative takes a strength-based approach and creates a safe learning environment for all,” said Margo Greenwood, the academic leader for NCCIH.

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Sisters Alysha Zanette and Jayden Roach found themselves as an instructor-and-student combo at CNC.

Storm pounds city

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Brian O’Rourke has seen flood waters creep into the basement headquarters of the United Steelworkers Local 1-2017 in downtown Prince George but never as bad as what he saw during last Tuesday’s intense rainstorm.

The thunderstorm that rolled through the city brought sheets of rain that dumped for nearly a full half-hour and turned city streets into lakes, causing localized flooding that damaged some buildings.

A river of water and mud poured in from the parking lot storm drain under the door into the IWA building on Third Avenue and had nowhere to go but the office space where O’Rourke and his staff conduct their business. The elevator shaft took on enough water that it had to be shut down. A crew from Acme Janitorial spent the night pumping tankloads of water into a truck that had to be dumped several times. Some boxes of files took

on water but staff had time to get most valuable items off the ground once the water started coming in.

“We’ve had similar incidents where the water would come in just inside the glass doors but this one yesterday, for whatever reason, it was just nuts,” said O’Rourke, the USW Local 1-2017 president.

“We’ve never had water like this. It just couldn’t take it way fast enough and it all bubbled up. A lot of places around town got hit, especially in this area. Some parts of the city it didn’t even rain.”

The storm completely missed the Hart and College Heights area and parts of the Bowl, but there was enough water pooling to bring out some kayakers for a little unexpected paddle time around the Fifth and Tabor intersection.

Some of the worst flooding was in the light industrial area around Queensway. RCMP officers were called in to assist stranded motorists and sections of First, Second and Third Avenues were closed temporarily until the flood waters subsided.

Advisor facing probe

The British Columbia Securities Commission is alleging a Prince George financial advisor recommended highrisk securities to five investors without taking reasonable steps to ensure the products were suitable for them.

Matthew Herbert Calvert recommended the investors purchase exempt market securities, which don’t require a prospectus, a formal document that explains the details of an investment and the risks involved, the BCSC alleged in a statement.

Calvert also recorded inaccurate “Know Your Client“ information for those five investors, according to the BCSC.

During 2016 to 2019 the time of these alleged violations Calvert was working

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for Ascenta Finance Corp., a North Vancouver exempt market dealer firm.

The BCSC also alleges that Ascenta and its chief compliance officer, Tracy Anne Mabone, failed to maintain records demonstrating Calvert’s compliance with suitability requirements.

The BCSC’s allegations have not been proven.

The commission has asked the parties to appear at the BCSC’s offices on Oct. 27 if they wish to be heard before the commission schedules a hearing.

The BCSC is the independent provincial government agency responsible for regulating capital markets in British Columbia through the administration of the Securities Act.

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KMS Tools store manager Mike Hornsberger checks out how deep the water was outside the loading bay of his store at 1010 Queensway.

Bus washer works his way to top of PG Transit

TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Bus drivers are in high demand right now with more positions than there are drivers willing to take on a new job.

As the big boss at P.G. Transit, part of Pacific Western Group of Companies, Litvinov oversees a staff of 65, including 47 drivers now fulfilling the B.C Transit contract to provide the city bus service on 18 routes.

Litvinov was 12 years old in 2001 when he left his home in Voronezh, Russia to move to Prince George, where his mom could continue her relationship with a man who lived in the city. Denis was already studying English in school and he and his mom spent a year working with a tutor to develop their language skills before they came to Canada.

Having grown up a team player as a basketball player in Russia, Denis made friends quickly in his new surroundings in Prince George and became a provincial-level wrestler at high school at Kelly Road Secondary. After he graduated, his dream job was to be a truck driver hauling chips to the pulp mills and he got his Class 1 driver’s licence. But none of the local companies were hiring at that time, so he took a job with the Carefree Society of Prince George as a HandyDART driver, providing bus service to seniors and people with physical and mental disabilities.

That led to a part-time job with Diversified Transportation in 2009 cleaning school buses and the full-sized buses used to transport patients to hospital appointments. Diversified sent him to Pacific Western’s Centre for Innovation and Excellence driver training school in Edmonton, where he was mentored by a professional driver who taught him the ropes of driving a motorcoach.

Litvinov was 23, drawing double-duty as a driver at both Diversified and Prince George Transit, when one of his location managers asked if he would be interested

in management. He declined, at first, but thought about it for a while and had a change of heart. He was sent to a charter service in Mississauga, Ont., to complete Pacific Western’s management internship program, which gave him hands-on experience working three-month stints in all the major departments - operations, maintenance, financial services and sales - to give him an understanding of virtually every job in the organization.

The second phase of his training was a temporary job placement in 2015 to work as a driver during the Canada Winter

Games in Prince George, followed by a sixmonth assignment that spring/summer as a transportation manager at the 2015 Pan Am Games in Toronto. His job at the Pan Am Games was to oversee arrivals and departures of athletes, coaches and officials at Toronto International Airport. He also worked on logistics for the Para Pan Am Games that followed in August.

Litvinov then assumed his first permanent management position as a supervisor with Diversified in Prince George. Coming back as one of the bosses for people in the company who first knew him as bus washer and aspiring driver, Litvinov had no trouble gaining their respect. He worked there for nine months until Diversified won the contract to provide a new city bus service in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., and as the manager it was his job to work with the city to develop ridership, represent the company at community events and advertise the service and he was there for 2 ½ years. He was promoted to general manager for Peace Country Transport in Dawson Creek and that led him back to his roots in Prince George last August when he became GM of Prince George Transit.

Litvinov visits his family in Russia almost every year. He and his wife Elena (Ellen) grew up close to each other in Voronezh and she now works in Prince George as a professional photographer and full-time mom to her six-year-old son.

Former resident carving his place in the world

KAITLYN BAILEY

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Prince Rupert Northern View

An accomplished Haida artist with a 20-year career in law and Indigenous and settler ancestries, Keith Kerrigan didn’t always feel like he belonged. Still, he carved out his own space in the world and used his unique life experiences to help others.

One of his recent endeavours was helping to develop the concept for the Pillars of Hope and Strength, which will be erected in Prince Rupert and Prince George later this year.

The project, led by Highway of Tears Governing Body and Carrier Sekani Family Services, is meant to commemorate the Indigenous women and girls who

have been murdered and gone missing from this stretch of northern B.C.’s Highway 16.

This is just one way Kerrigan’s unique life experiences have made him wellsuited. His interest in art started in childhood. Born to a Haida mother and English father, he didn’t grow up in Haida Gwaii, but his family visited in the summers.

When he was a teenager, his uncle, Claude Davidson, enrolled Kerrigan and his brother in a Haida design and argillite carving course. Even when he went to school to study finance and law, he continued to develop his skills. He moved from argillite to wood, eventually gold and silver, with his cousins Reg Davidson and Robert Davidson guiding him.

He went on to a dual career in both art and law.

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“When I spent 20 years working as a lawyer, in order to solve problems, you have to be creative, find solutions within the options that are out there. So I’ve never looked at that as being anything but something that I was comfortable doing, whether it was working as a lawyer or working as an artist.”

He left law and became a full-time carver after a health scare forced him to re-evaluate his priorities.

Now he primarily creates contemporary jewellery, engraving Haida designs in gold and silver.

For his custom pieces, he talks to the client to learn about their history and reasons for commissioning the work. Then he chooses a Haida story relevant to who they are, developing a unique design that blends the narratives.

Kerrigan said he enjoys the problem-solving aspect of creating something meaningful for someone else, but there is something extra special about the art he makes for himself.

While Kerrigan did not always feel like he belonged, his unique experiences made him the perfect fit to sit as board chair for Emily Carr University.

Upon being appointed in September 2021, the university stated that “he brings a valued perspective as a professional artist who has worked in both law and business.”

How can he make a difference in this position? This was the question he had for himself. In the end he said he realized that it’s not really about what he could do, it’s about what the community can do.

Kelly Road graduate Denis Litvinov started out washing buses for a living and now he calls the shots as the general manager of Prince George Transit.

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Picnic celebrates Pride

Citizen staff

Rainbow Park was filled with rainbow flags Sunday afternoon as Prince George celebrated the return of the annual Pride Picnic.

Hosted by the Prince George Queer Café, GenderOutlines, and Prince George Sexual Assault Centre, the Pride Picnic was a family-friendly event that featured live music, food trucks, games and access to community resources.

Despite a little bit of rain, the community enjoyed food from vendors like Col Juicery, Baller Food, and Sissy’s Sizzling Grill while enjoying tunes from local musicians Brock Patch and Britt AM.

Simibyez Wilson, a Wet’suwet’en

musician also came down from Smithers to perform at the Pride Picnic.

Queer Café hosted its first Pride picnic back in 2019, but the event like other Pride events over the last two years, was put on hold due to COVID-19.

The 2022 Pride Picnic was also particularly significant for the LGBTQIA2S+ community as there was no Pride parade this year. The Prince George Pride Society which organizes the annual Pride Parade is currently looking for new board members and because of financial restraints was not able to organize the return of the parade.

However, Sunday saw the LGBTQIA2S+ community and allies come together for a peaceful and fun afternoon of games, food, and music to celebrate Pride.

Reid back for more

Country singer Johnny Reid will now be back for his fifth show of 2022 in Prince George.

Back in February unprecedented demand prompted Reid to add a fourth show to his spring tour dates where he performed on April 22, 23, 24 and May 2.

The shows are part of his national tour, Love Someone: An Intimate Evening with Johnny Reid.

He will now be returning for another performance at the Prince George Playhouse on September 10.

Johnny Reid is a Scottish-Canadian country music artist who over two decades has released seven albums, won countless awards and sold out multiple national arena tours.

Tickets go on sale Friday, July 8 at 10 a.m. at TicketsNorth.ca.

Potters receive $40K

The Prince George Potters’ Guild has been awarded a major grant from the BC Arts Council through the Arts Infrastructure Program.

The guild will receive $40,000 to assist with the development of a multi-purpose space dedicated to enhancing the existing equipment, opportunities, and workshops at Studio 2880.

“The guild has acquired space for a multi-purpose space that will expand our capacity for glaze development,” commented Jim Fitzpatrick, president of the guild.

“Right now, we can use traditional glaze applications, but this grant will allow us

to offer a whole host of other opportunities to our members, students and other artists,” he added.

The opportunities to explore different glazing techniques has exploded in the past decade, and tools are now available to allow ceramic artists to immensely increase artistic expressions in their work.

This multi-purpose facility will help the guild provide training and practice in a myriad of these different pottery techniques.

It will also allow potters to form partnerships with other artists in our community for unique artistic collaboration.

HANNA PETERSEN

CITIZEN STAFF PHOTO

Despite a little

rain, the annual Prince George Pride Picnic in Rainbow Park was well attended.

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Memorial Services

Please join our family in celebrating the life of

Joyce Louise Nystrom

Saturday, July 16, 2022 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692-10th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 3S4

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REMEMBRANCES

Obituaries

CORRINE MAE BLACK

Dec. 14, 1963July 1, 2022

Cory was born, raised and lived her life in Prince George. She is survived by her mother

Sandra Black, Daughter Jacqueline (Chad) Comfort and her most loved grandchildren Elizabeth and Bruce Comfort. She was predeceased by her father George Black. No service by request.

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March 13, 1931July 7, 2022

The family of Shirley Neumeyer is sad to announce her passing in Prince George BC on July 7, 2022 at the age of 91. Shirley leaves a family legacy of 10 children, 26 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. Shirley will be remembered for her patience and her immense love for her family.

Shirley will be missed and remembered by her husband Wess of 51 years, her children Rita Martin (Tim), Dawna Shane (Terry), Gary Blackwell (Julie), Nola Blackwell, Rick Blackwell (Holly), Debra Moulton (Mark), Stephen Blackwell (Kari), Darrel Blackwell (Monique), Wendy Neumeyer (Erhan) and Jason Neumeyer (Cinnamon) along with her grandchildren and her stepchildren Wess, Ila, Jewel, Holly and Perry and their extended families. She also leaves behind three brothers, two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held for family at a later date.

Obituaries

Fred Buchi

July 14, 1924June 26, 2022

Fred is predeceased by his wife Eva and daughter Ida. He is survived by children, Judy, Rick (Elaine), Freda (Dave), Ron (Sharon); twelve grandchildren; thirty-one great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; sisters, Ida, Alice and Leona and brother Ivor.

Dad was loved and will be missed by both family and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Meals on Wheels Program.

Condolences may be offered at www.LakewoodFH.com

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Shirley Edith Neumeyer

JOHN BENSON CASTEEL

1942-2022

With hearts broken into splinters, we, the family of John Benson Casteel announce his passing on 1 July, 2022 in the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice, Kamloops, B. C.

John was born on 28 October, 1942, to Arthur & Grace Casteel in Oakwood, Illinois, USA. He grew up and attended school in Oakwood, Illinois, graduating from high school in 1958. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree from University of Southern Illinois, he attended Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, graduating with a Masters in Forest Management. After working in the forests of Norway and Finland for a couple of years, his sense of duty directed him to return to the US, and enlist in the US Navy. He spent 6 years serving his country. Two years in the US Airforce Reserve (ROTC), and 4 years, in the US Navy, including 18 months serving in Vietnam during that conflict. On receiving an honorable discharge in October of 1968, he married Bernice Mogusson, and together they travelled across Canada until he found employment with Lakeland Mills in northern B. C. In 1971, their only child, daughter Diane, was born in Prince George, B. C. In early 1989, he found himself alone again, and in the fall of 1991, he married his soul mate Bernice E. Atherton (nee Johnson). After their retirement in 2002, they moved to Chase where John enjoyed his large garden, happy to give produce to his family, neighbors, friends, church family, and anyone who needed it. John & Bernice travelled extensively to Australia, England, Norway, Hawaii, the midwestern United States, eastern Canada, and Cuba. They spent 14 winters at their park model home in Sun Vista Resort, Yuma, Arizona, where John served as head usher at the community church in the park for several winters, led the Investment Club, and enjoyed his nightly bike ride around the park.

A quiet person by nature, yet John loved to discuss politics, economics, philosophy, philanthropy, and the stock market with anyone he met. He had a very strong faith, and read his Bible every morning with out fail. At the time of his passing, he had served as Chairman of the Board of the E. Free Church in Chase. He was predeceased by his parents, and survived by his loving wife, Bernice, daughter Diane Casteel; step-children Todd Atherton, Betty-Ann Atherton (Carlo Rossetti), grandson Brandon Atherton (Jill Maisonneuve), an expected greatgranddaughter in early October and nephews Blair and Ripley Martin. Also survived by his Johnson in-laws: Jim Johnson (Elaine), Doug Johnson (Shirley) and Chelsea Braaten (Vern); as well as his Casteel and Arnold cousins in Illinois, Colorado, and Florida in the USA, He will be sorely missed by all of us.

A Celebration of Life will be held on 16 July, 2022, at the Evangelical Free Church, Chase, B. C. at 2:00pm with the Rev. Tyler J. R. Harper officiating.

We would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. S. Swart, and his nurse, Dominique, Dr. De Villiers, the Chase Palliative Care nurses Shanoa, Kamilla, Sara, and Laura, and the caring staff at the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice…you have all supported for us through this painful journey, and we appreciate your efforts.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the B. C. Cancer Society, or the Marjorie Willoughby Hospice in Kamloops would be very appreciated.

Share condolences and memories of John through his obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com

IAN MACMILLAN

SEPTEMBER 18, 1952 - JUNE 20, 2022

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Ian MacMillan on June 20, 2022. Predeceased by his parents Charles and Myra MacMillan, brother Ken MacMillan, and sister Shirley Berkeley.

Ian is survived by his loving wife Kelly and daughter Megan (Dan Kumpula), sister Christine Paille (Jerry), sister-in-law Pauline MacMillan and many other loving family members.

Devoted husband of Kelly, and loving father to Megan, Ian MacMillan was born in 1952 in Duncan, BC and grew up in several logging camps on Vancouver Island where his father was head mechanic. During these years he made lifelong friends and many memories which he enjoyed retelling throughout his life. This is also where Ian learned to love trucking and mechanics, careers in which he found beauty and constant challenge. Ian followed his career in trucking to Prince George, where he met Kelly and created his life and family. Finishing his career with thirty years at Larry’s Heavy Hauling where he filled many roles, Ian was a loyal, generous, friend and teacher who will be sorely missed by all.

A Memorial Service for Ian will be held on July 24, 2022 at 1:30 pm to 5:00 pm at The Hart Pioneer Centre 6986 Hart Hwy. Prince George BC

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC.

Petrella,FrankieGino

February1,1979-January20,2022

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatweannouncethepassingof FrankieonJanuary20,2022. Frankieleavesbehindhistwochildren,DraceandMia,his brotherVanPetrellaandsisterTrishaCheesman,parents BobandJaneRadloff,FrankPetrella(deceased),andso manywonderfulcousinsandfriends.

ACelebrationofLifewasheldonJuly9,2022.

Connie Buchanan

To all who had the pleasure of meeting and knowing Connie Buchanan please hold onto those memories as she peacefully left us on Saturday 2 July at 98.

She was cared for at home by her son David, over the last 18 months, with the assistance of home support to make a home passing possible. Shoutout to Northern Health Home Support group!

“I was 18 when I entered Vancouver normal School - still 18 when I was asked to open a provincial school which had been closed due to the ongoing war in Europe. The teacher had to join our forces. The school was Kitwanga - 500 sea miles to Rupert and 200 rail miles inland. All expenses paid including a months salary of$ 90 for May and June. I was to help the students complete their provincially mailed material. Great Job”! This teenager was in for a whole new education and experience which she loved and cherished to the end as the above quote demonstrates.

She enjoyed travelling to further her personal education and meet interesting people. Trips to Australia, New Zealand and Japan at first then in her early 80’s did an around the world trip when it was still reasonably safe to do so.

Summit Lake school enjoyed her for more than a dozen years before she returned to the lower mainland as a special Ed and ESL teacher in Richmond. In between she did a brief stint, in the late 60’s, teaching in Powell River.

Her married life included more than one husband with the two middle husbands being quite forgettable. David stems from Harry, husband number one. Her second husband was Frank Buchanan, twice. While at Summit Lake and during the first marriage to Frank, they adopted Keith and Carol (Rhea). Connie later returned to Prince George and remarried Frank Buchanan for his last years.

The Watrous Park lawn bowling is one of her local legacy projects. She remained cognizant of world affairs and local people to the very end.

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REMEMBRANCES

Ellen Volling

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Ellen Volling on July 4, 2022 at the age of 90. Ellen was predeceased by her loving husband Gerry. She is survived by her children Inga (Paul), Susan (Ray) Weatherly, and Ron (Karen).

Oma to grandchildren Kaethe (Jesse), Trever, Jennifer, Kristyna, and Derek, and great-granddaughters Eleanor and Stella. Also, her brother Dieter and family in Denmark.

Mom took great pleasure in spending time with her family and enjoying her home. Mom, you will be incredibly missed.

Forever in our hearts, Wir lieben dich.

Surjit Kaur Sidhu 1938-2022

Surjit Kaur Sidhu Passed away July 1, 2022. Born on February 2, 1938 in Village of Khara (Bhatinda) India. Surjit is survived by son Mukand Singh Sidhu, grandsons; Gurp Singh Sidhu, Harry Singh Sidhu, William Singh, Sidhu. Funeral will be held on Friday July 15, 2022 at 10 am at Assman’s Funeral Chapel and followed by ceremony at Sikh Temple on Kelly St.

Marvin D Talbot

MARVIN D. TALBOT went to the big race track in the sky at the age of 67 years. He is survived by his daughter; Crystal Taylor, sons; Kamen (Jacqueline) Talbot and Dustin Fellinger, his mother Sheila, grandchildren and sisters Rocelyn and Shylow. Marvin was predeceased by his father Marvin, and sister Rhona Markus. A Celebration of his life will be held on Saturday July 30th 2022 from 12:002:00 pm at Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park.

Shirley May White (nee Bradshaw)

1933 - 2022

Shirley May White (nee Bradshaw), born May 26,1933 in Victoria BC, passed away on June 30, 2022 at Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster BC, with her loved ones by her side.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Thomas George White and is survived by her children Ken (Andrea), Anne (Lyle), Jean (Rob), Cathy (Doug), Chris, Roger, and Jim ( Eileen).As well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Shirley lived a wonderful and prosperous life, arriving in Prince George in the early 50s where she met the man of her dreams and then raised their family on the Old Summit Lake Road in the log home that Tom built for them. Shirley was a successful artist and studied art up until the end of her life. She will be mourned and missed by all who loved her.

Celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at a later date.

As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...

KAULBACK, PHILLIP (WAYNE)

June 10, 1945June 24, 2022

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend.

Wayne was born in Truro, NS and grew up in Halifax and Prince Edward Island. He travelled throughout Canada as a young man while working various jobs before making a career as an Electrician.

He met his wife, Wendy, while working in Toronto. They started their life together when they travelled to Nova Scotia to visit family and friends. They got married, built a house in Princeport (Truro) and spent 28 years there raising a family.

With the introduction of grandchildren, they made the move to Prince George, BC to be hands on grandparents (one of their greatest joys).

Though he suffered greatly in the last years of his life, anybody that knew him knows he never lost his sense of humor.

Predeceased by his parents, James & Erma Kaulback and brother Clayton. Wayne is survived by his wife of 54 years; sisters, Connie Burke (Michigan, U.S.A.), Diane Carlton (Truro, N.S.); sons, Phillip (Fehr), Dean Kaulback, Scott (Stacey) Kaulback, Jason (Cassandra Tuttosi) Kaulback; grandchildren, Zachary (Fehr), Spencer, Jynessa, Victoria, Rylan, Wyatt, Ashlyn, Brooklyn and Hayden (Harsh).

At Wayne’s request, there will be no funeral service. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7569 Serle Road, Prince George, BC on July 23, 2022 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House.

Condolences may be offered at www.LakewoodFH.com

Mirko Kalanj

Nov 2, 1937 - Jul 4, 2022

It is with great sorrow that the family of Mirko Kalanj announce his passing on July 4, 2022 at the age of 84 years, in Prince George BC. He was born November 2, 1937 in Plaöcica, Croatia to parents Marko and Manda Kalanj. He was raised there with his dear brothers Vlado and Anton. Mirko worked hard as a young man to support his family. He married his loving wife Katica in April 1964. Soon after the birth of their first two children, the family immigrated to Canada. They arrived July 4, 1970. Mirko quickly found work in the forest industry which provided the opportunity to settle in Prince George. The family continued to grow with the addition of three more children. He was a dedicated man his entire life to provide the very best. Mirko proudly received his Canadian citizenship in 1980 and always expressed gratitude for every opportunity. He left the forest industry in 1986 and continued to work in construction until his retirement at the age of 65. Mirko was proudly involved with the Croatian community. It is here he was blessed with lifelong friends and felt closest to home. He appreciated the simple things in life and above all to be with his family. He is survived by his family: Katica Kalanj, Draûenka Rouleau (Brent, Luke and Juliana), Mariann Rados (John and Vesna), Marko Kalanj(Tanya Kenna), Ana Kalanj (Ava). Predeceased by his eldest son Vlado Kalanj, parents Marko and Manda Kalanj, brother Vlado Kalanj.

Vigil mass 4pm Sunday July 10, 2022-Sacred Heart Cathedral

Funeral mass 10am Monday July 11, 2022-Sacred Heart Cathedral

Catholic Burial at Prince George Memorial Park Cemetery.

Tata, may God bless you and keep you in His loving arms.

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Financial OversightAccountant

We areseeking an experienced and highly responsible certified accountantasour Financial OversightAccountant (FOA) to strategically oversee our organization's financial processes,business viability, opportunities foradvancement, financial resources, and assets on a full-time basis.The FOA, with keen financial oversight, shall provide professional adviceonour most important financial business decisions, investments,and accounting recordsthrough the application of good financial managementpractices.Provideassistanceininterpretation of financerelatedpolices and assist with the developmentofdepartmental workplans

Duties &Responsibilities:

•Provide complete financial oversight and an in-depth analysis of financial positions.

•Develop strategies forfuturegrowth.

•Develop,plan, designand implementprocesses and procedures for moreefficientaccounting and record-keeping as and whereneeded

•Examine supplier costs and overhead expenses

•Identify wherecash is coming from, whereit’sbeing spent, and how to best manage it

•Develop replacementreservepractices and a five-year capital projection

•Aid in developing annual budgets foreach department

•Workclosely with the FinanceManager to implementchange and monitor efficiencies

•Assess investments and ways to manage resourcesmoreeffectively

•Examine regulations,policies,and procedures to manage daily operations

•identify root causes of problem areas,offer options to rectify them while simultaneously putting necessaryplans in placetodeal with the immediate issues facing the organization.

•Evaluate financial risks and prepare financial forecasts, financing scenarios and other documents concerning capital management.

•Assess current and plan shortand long-termcash flow forecasts and financial performance.

•Develop monthly/annual plans forrevenues and expenses

•Conductstrategicanalysis and create detailed financial models

•Identify the risks and devise aplan to avoid,transfer and/or reduce such risks.

•Train and cross-train accounting staff.

•Preparefor annual audits and all worksleading up to the audit

•Provide reports,analysis and recommendations to the COOand FinanceManager

Preferred Qualifications:

•CPA,MBA, CGA, CMA, or CA professional Designation.

•10+ years’experienceinexecutivelevel financial managementand fund accounting.

•Abilitytoeffectively communicate and collaborate with individuals and stakeholders

•Sound knowledge of Indigenous governancesystems and accounting systems

•Possess avalid BC Class 5Drivers License and acceptable Criminal Record check

Interested applicants maysend their coverletter and resume to the above address or email to: jobs@nakazdliwhuten.ca

Closing Date: Friday, July 29, 2022@ 4:00 pm

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Help wanted for local financial services location - an Office Assistant, 3-4 days per week, top wages plus benefits Some experience in this field would be helpful Reply to Box 1001 c/o 505 4th Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3H2

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Sales Associates Positions Available!

At the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB) our vision of ‘Service. Relationships. Results.’isall about providing avaluedservice, building strong relationships with our stakeholders, and achieving greater results for the province.

The LDB is one of two branches of government responsible for the cannabis and liquor industryofB.C. We operate the wholesale distribution of beverage alcoholwithin the province, as well as the household retail brand of BC Liquor Stores.

We employ nearly 5,000 people in over 200 communitiesand have been named one of BC’sTop Employers14times over for offering exceptional places to work rooted in values of fairness and respect, work-life balance, and inclusion and diversity.Webelieve that our people are our greatest asset. Being areputable employer with programs of skillstraining and professional development are what attract candidates to BC Liquor Stores, while our progressive, forward-thinking culture is why employees with agrowth mindset thrive.

Auxiliary positions are on-call, meaning hours of work are not guaranteed and subject to availability.Some auxiliary employeesmay not initially work a full 35-hour week, but with more hours workedand more seniority gained, more opportunities for more hours of work will follow

Auxiliary positions are not permanent full-time but can lead to permanent full-time opportunities with avery competitive total compensation package, including acomprehensive pension plan, medical and dental coverage (including massage and physiotherapy),tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs, and access to public service employee benefits including career support services, financial and legal services, and employee and family counselling.

We are dedicated to the highest quality of customer service, delivered with friendliness, individual pride, initiative,and retail passion! If you fitthis description and you are prepared to work in afast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply to become apart of the Prince George area BC Liquor Stores.

Tobeeligible,applicantsmustmeetthefollowingqualificationrequirements:

•Beatleast 19 years of age

•Beable to legally work in Canada

•Beable to provide excellent customer service

•Beable to communicate effectively and professionally with the public

•Beable to demonstrate aptitude for cashier and related duties, including calculations

•Beable to perform physically demanding work, including lifting 20-25 kg boxes

•Have avalid Serving It Right Certificate™

•Complete asuccessful Criminal Record Check

BC Liquor Store Sales Associates may be required to operate avariety of mechanical and hand-operated equipment,inaddition to handling large volumes of bottles as part of the LDB’srecycling program.

Rate of Pay as of April 11, 2021:

Auxiliary Sales Associate -$19.45 per hour

Seasonal Sales Associate -$18.08 per hour

For exciting and challenging retail Auxiliary and Seasonal opportunities in our BC Liquor Store, please apply in person at astore near you. http://bcliquorstores.prevueaps.ca/pages/openings/ Or apply in person at:

PrinceGeorge Hart: 6555 Hart Hwy OR Pine Centre: 3173 Massey Drive

On November1,2021the BC Public Service announced theCOVID-19 Vaccination Policythatdefines the conditionsand expectations forBCPublicService employees regarding vaccinationagainstCOVID-19. Among otherpossible measures, proof of vaccinationwill be required. It is aterm of acceptance of employment that you agree to complywithall vaccination requirements thatapply to the public service. Moreinformation canbefound here: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/careersmyhr/all-employees/safety-health-well-being/health/covid-19/covid-19-vaccinationpolicy-for-bc-public-service-employees

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DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR

How to choose the right ceiling fan for your home

The ceiling fan is a simple and economical solution for cooling a room in the summertime, circulating the air in winter, and possibly even providing lighting. Here are a few tips to help you choose the most suitable model for your space.

BLADES

The greater the angle of incline, the more powerful the device’s motor will be The diameter of the fan blades also impacts its efficiency. Consequently, the length of fan blades must correspond to the size of the room. It’s less important how many blades there are on the fan; it’s more important that their size be compatible with the space in your room.

DOWNROD

Ensure the distance between the fan and the floor is about seven or eight feet If your ceiling is more than nine-feet high, you must choose a fan with a longer downrod so you can set the blades to an appropriate height from the floor.

ACTIVATION

You can choose from several control options to adjust the fan’s speed. For example, if you choose a wall switch, you must install an electrical connection. However, you can also find models that come with a remote control or manual chain that hangs from the device

STYLE

This decision depends entirely on your taste However, make sure the fan you choose matches other elements and materials in the room, like the metal on the door handles and light fixtures. Keep in mind that lacquered blades are easy to clean, which you’ll appreciate if you’re installing the fan in the kitchen.

LIGHTING

You can also integrate your lighting directly into your fan and replace the bulbs as needed If you choose this option, make your selection according to the types of bulbs you prefer.

Which lock should you choose for your front door?

Investing in a high-quality lock ensures the safety of your home’s occupants and protects your property from burglars That’s why, when choosing a lock, it’s important to know about the different options available to you

• Smart locks can be controlled with your smartphone and don’t require a key. They also allow you to remotely monitor the comings and goings in your home You can create and change codes as needed to enable individual people to enter on a limited basis

• Knob locks work with a key and can be activated with the simple press of a button or lever switch. They’re easy to activate, so you can lock your door from the inside before leaving. Moreover, you can combine your knob lock with a deadbolt to optimize your home’s security

• Deadbolt locks are solid and efficient. They engage from outside with a key and from inside by turning a knob You can only secure a deadbolt lock with a key, which prevents you from accidentally locking yourself out.

• Keypad locks allow you to unlock your door with a numeric code You can create customized codes for each user If everyone in your household uses the same code, make sure to change it regularly to

prevent wear and tear on the keys.

If you need professional advice, speak with a locksmith in your area.

Installing a ceiling fan or light fixture is subject to regional regulations and may require a permit Therefore, it’s best to trust a licensed electrician to safely install your fan in compliance with building standards

Bed frames: a buying guide

In addition to providing the comfort you need for a good night’s sleep, your bed frame helps prolong the life of your mattress and box spring Here are three things to consider when buying a new bed frame

1. TYPE

Standard wood and metal bed frames require the addition of a box spring to support your mattress. However, some models let you place your mattress directly on the frame. If you want to avoid buying a box spring, choose a frame with a slat system or a platform-type base.

2. HEIGHT

You can choose the height of your bed base according to your preferences and needs If

it’s not adjustable, be sure to consider the dimensions of your mattress to get a good idea of how high your bed will be. If you don’t check beforehand, you may need to adjust the legs of the bed to achieve a suitable height. If you need more storage space, opt for an elevated base or a bed frame with built-in compartments.

3. STYLE

Whether you opt for wood, metal or a quilted fabric finish, select a shade to match the other elements in your room. A trendy headboard can also add some character to your bedroom.

Visit your local furniture stores to seek out the perfect bed frame for you.

Should you repair or replace your broken dishwasher?

can’t get to the root of the problem or don’t feel comfortable investigating the issue on your own, contact a qualified professional. They can tell you whether a repair is possible and give you an idea of what it’ll cost.

KNOW WHEN TO REPAIR

Consult your dishwasher’s user guide to conduct a few standard checks that might help you find the cause of the defect. If you

Over time, certain parts may need to be replaced to extend the life of your dishwasher This is especially true of the drain pump, seals and electronic control board. The best guide to help you decide whether a repair is worth doing is to consider the resale value of your machine and the cost of parts and labour to repair it Repairing makes sense if the repair costs don’t exceed the unit’s resale value

Reach out to a certified appliance repair person and ask for a quote to make your decision easier.

If your dishwasher is beyond repair, you’ll need to clear it out to make space for a new model. Learn about the recycling companies and special collection services in your area

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4 edging materials for your garden

Borders help define the different parts of your landscape and simplify maintenance.

Here are four edging materials to make your yard look great.

1. Aluminum edging is sleek, durable and flexible. Moreover, it can withstand the changing of the seasons without warping.

2. Concrete edging is available in a variety of styles and sizes. You can also choose from several shades to perfectly match your landscape Although durable, concrete borders are semi-permanent, making it difficult to change the shape of your flowerbeds on a whim.

3. Plastic edging is affordable and can be made into virtually any shape. However, it’s not as durable as other edging options and may need to be readjusted from one season to another. Additionally, some plastic borders can’t survive the winter and must be replaced every year.

4. Wood edging is timeless and easy to install If you want to change the look of your landscape without moving anything, you can easily repaint wood borders.

Don’t hesitate to contact a landscaping professional for expert advice and installation.

5 benefits of raised garden beds

Raised gardening is the practice of growing plants above ground level Here are five reasons why this method is becoming increasingly popular among gardeners.

1. Easy access. You can design your raised garden bed so you can till the soil, pull weeds and pick vegetables from a comfortable standing position.

2. Reduced predators. Walled garden beds limit access to many unwanted visitors Moreover, raised gardens allow less weed intrusion than ground gardens, making them easy to maintain

3. Better soil control. Raised garden beds give you better control over variables that

can affect the growth of your plants, like drainage, water retention, soil aeration and PH levels

4. More abundant harvests. Many gardeners with raised beds report more bountiful fruit and vegetable yields than traditional ground gardens.

5. An asset to your decor.When it comes to outdoor design, raised garden beds give your yard a finished and tailored look.

Whether you build it yourself or purchase a ready-made raised garden bed, your new growing space will require an initial investment. However, you’ll be quickly won over by its numerous advantages.

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Homebuyers beware: get an air inspection before you make an offer

Are you in the market for a new home? If so, you may already know that having a property inspected before finalizing a deal is generally recommended

However, standard home inspections don’t usually include an evaluation of the building’s air quality. Since air quality can have a huge impact on the health of a home’s inhabitants, forgetting to check this important aspect is a mistake.

TESTING INDOOR AIR QUALITY

When testing the air quality in a home, the inspector will focus on several elements, including:

• The building’s history, including the year it was built and the materials used to insulate it. This information will offer insight into potential air contaminants.

• The health of the current residents, including any symptoms that indicate an issue with the air in the home

• The state of the home’s ventilation system.

The inspector will also collect samples of the air in the home to check for mould, bacteria and gases like radon and carbon monoxide

Don’t risk your health. Before scheduling a home inspection, ask if the inspector is qualified to assess the air quality of the home and if they’re comfortable drawing conclusions about potential health risks

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Protect your home from radon

Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when the uranium in rock and soil breaks down. When released into the outdoors, it poses no threat. However, if it seeps into a home, it can accumulate and cause serious health issues.

Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking, and it’s the leading cause of the disease in non-smokers

While you can’t see, taste or smell radon, you can test for it, either by yourself or by hiring a professional

If you decide to test your home yourself, be sure to follow the instructions carefully and to send your samples to a lab for analysis after the test period

Alternatively, if you hire a professional, ensure that the individual is certified and that they conduct a long-term test over the span of at least three months

A test that reveals radon quantities higher

than 200 becquerels per cubic metre is concerning. In such a case, it’s important to hire a professional to seal any leaks and reduce the level of radon in your home. A certified radon-mitigating contractor can assess your property and make changes that will stop the gas from entering your home.

Don’t risk your family’s health. Have your home tested for radon gas and take the steps necessary to guarantee clean air