Prince George surgeon Nadine Caron named to Order of B.C.
Prince George surgeon Dr. Nadine Caron, whose career devotion to address disparities in Indigenous health in Canada led to the creation of UBC’s Centre for Excellence for Indigenous Health, has been appointed to the Order of British Columbia.
It is the province’s highest form of recognition for individual achievement and excellence in a chosen field. Caron is among 14 people selected for the award this year from 194 nominations
“When I got the phone call, quite honestly, I was blown away,” said Caron.
“It’s not something I ever anticipated.
“It’s really important when you get an award like this to recognize it’s not you, it’s not one person who comes close to warranting something like this.
“It’s massive amounts of people behind you. It’s everyone I work with at UBC’s Centre for Excellence Indigenous Health. It’s the team I get to work with daily as the First Nations Health Authority chair in Cancer and Wellness at UBC. It’s the operating room anesthesiologists, the nurses, the people that make sure the next person that comes in comes into a clean safe environment.”
See ‘THE THING I’M,’ page 3
Dr. Nadine Caron, a Prince George surgeon and champion to improve access to health care and produce better health outcomes for Indigenous patients, shown with daughter Aliah, has been awarded the Order of British Columbia.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with pickup truck
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
A motorcyclist was killed on the evening of July 27 in a collision with a pickup truck on Highway 16 West near Haldi Lake Road.
“Ourthoughtsarewiththefamilymembersand friends of the victim in their time of mourning,” Prince George RCMP Cpl. Jennifer Cooper said. RCMP were called to the scene shortly after 6 p.m.
The highway was closed eastbound and westbound traffic was diverted down Haldi Lake Road for about four hours while police gathered information and spoke with witnesses.
The driver of the pickup escaped serious injury and has cooperated with the investigation, RCMP said.
The names of those involved in the crash were not released.
Anyone else who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage, and did not already speak with police, are asked to call the detachment’s non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 to speak with an investigator.
Quote file number 2022-26742.
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
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. 9289, 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 Comments” under “How Can I Participate?”.
Public Hearings regarding:
2. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9304, 2022”
3. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9257, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9258, 2022”
Comments on the above noted Bylaws 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,August 15, 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. 9289, 2022”
Applicants: L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of Bon Voyage Motor Inn Ltd., Inc. No. 517634
Subject Property: 4488 Highway 16 W Lot 1, District Lot 1599, Cariboo District, Plan PGP42018
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bylaw No. 9289, 2022 proposes to rezone a0.85 hectareportion of the subject property from AF: Agriculture&Forestry to C6: Highway Commercial.
The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of aself-storage facility on the subject property,orother uses, pursuant to the C6: Highway Commercial zoning designation.
The applicant will register aSection 219 Restrictive Covenant on the subject property to ensure that no building or development occurs within the drainage channel along Bear Road and Deer Road.
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 4488 Highway 16 W
2. “City of Prince George Restrictive Covenant Discharge Bylaw No. 9304, 2022”
Applicant: Amerco Real Estate Company on behalf of 0960895 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0960895
Subject Property: 7087 Bear Road
Lot 1, District Lot 1599, Cariboo District, Plan 17097
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Bylaw No. 9304, 2022 proposes to discharge the existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant registered at the Land Title Office as Document No. BB513578 on the subject property
The existing Section 219 Restrictive Covenant restricts subdivision and development of the subject property until aTrafficImpact Study and any required intersection improvements at the intersection of Highway 16 Wand Kimball Road have been completed to the satisfaction of the City and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure(MOTI). In 2017, MOTI upgraded the intersection, addressing the requirements of the Section 219 Restrictive Covenant. The discharge of the Covenant will facilitate futuredevelopment of the subject property
Location Map #2 7087 Bear Road
3. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9257, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9258, 2021”
Applicant: Mike Davis on behalf of Dr.Amy Johnson, Inc., Inc. No. BC1021875
Subject Properties: 1677 7th Avenue Lots 3and 4, Block 180, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268 (Newly consolidated as Parcel E, Block 180, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
The purpose of these applications is to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate aHealth Service, Minor Use on the subject property that would permit the continued operation of amedical and dermatology clinic.
The applicant is currently operating the clinic on the subject property under Temporary Use Permit No. TU000070 that was approved by Council on July 12, 2021.
•Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 9257, 2021
Bylaw No. 9257, 2021 proposes to amend “Schedule B-6: FutureLand Use” of the “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011” by re-designating the subject property from Neighbourhood Residential to Downtown.
•Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9258, 2021
Bylaw No. 9258, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning the subject property from RS4: Urban Residential to C8: Commercial Conversion.
Location Map #3 1677 7th Avenue
PUBLIC HEARINGS/ CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS
HOW CAN IPARTICIPATE?
Members of the public who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws areinvited to provide comments to Council by the methods noted below
WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS
Written submissions will be accepted for all items.
Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, 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,August 15, 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 items 2and 3.
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 items 2and 3.
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, August 15, 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’s website, 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(2) 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.
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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, August 3, 2022.These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on August 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15, 2022 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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‘The
thing I’m most proud
about is being a mom’
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“It makes me aware of just how fortunate I am to be surrounded by so much support,” Caron added.
In the biography that highlights some of the accomplishments that make her worthy of the award, the 52-year-old Caron is referred to as a surgeon, researcher, mentor, educator, patient advocate, community builder and internationally-renowned health leader committed to improving inequities in accessing health care and improving clinical outcomes for Indigenous peoples. Caron draws a high degree of satisfaction looking back at the work it took to earn those titles but regards her role as the mother of her 16-year-old daughter, Aliah, as her greatest distinction.
“The thing I’m most proud about is being a mom,” said Caron. “In terms of what is the thing I do that’s going to change the world most and will have the greatest impact on the world around me when I’m gone, hands down, it’s being a mom.
in society today and how we’re addressing some major responsibilities and how we’re not.”
As long as she’s been a mother, Caron has tried to set an example for her daughter to inspire her to become someone who shows a willingness to make positive contributions to society to help pave the way for future generations.
“Whether, as an individual, you sit back and just watch the world unfold and hope that we’re going in the right direction, or you get down in the weeds and be part of the solution, I think a fundamental responsibility as a parent is to make the world a better place,” Caron said.
“She just turned 16 in June. It’s being an athlete, it’s being a kind humble person and seeing the world through the next generation, hearing the questions she’s asking, and being held responsible to provide answers. I think the next generation deserves answers today for what we’re doing in the health care system and
Caron and her husband, Pat Turner, an emergency room doctor at UHNBC, passed on their athletic genes to Aliah, who excels in cross-county ski racing and biathlon. Pat won Olympic gold in the rowing eights in 1984, while Nadine was a dual-sport athlete at Simon Fraser University, playing four years with the varsity basketball team from 1988-92 and one year for the soccer team in 1993.
The daughter of an Ojibwe mother and an Italian father, Caron is the first Indigenous female graduate of UBC’s medical school, and after her residency became the country’s first female Indigenous general surgeon.
Prince George RCMP found themselves on the tail of a different kind of theft on July 28 when they arrested a man suspected of stealing a city bus.
Just after 8 a.m., police received a report of the theft from a spot in the 1400 block of Edmonton Street and soon located the vehicle heading along Highway 16 towards College Heights.
“Police officers were able to stop the bus and arrest the suspect within 15 minutes of the theft being reported to police,” Cpl. Jennifer Cooper noted. “Our quick response to this incident undoubtedly prevented any further incidents from occurring and kept others on the road safe.”
Cooper said she understands the bus was empty of passengers at the time.
Charges remain pending and the suspects name has not been released.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has dash cam footage showing the event is asked to contact the detachment at 250561-3300. Quote file number 22-26812.
When he saw RCMP at the intersection of Domano Road and Moriarty Crescent, he stopped and with the help of a police service dog and handler he was arrested and subsequently taken to hospital with injuries deemed not to be life-threatening.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Deanna Wasnik Director of Planning &Development
DR. NADINE CARON
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
Rape charges against Indigenous leader dropped
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
Noted Indigenous leader Edward John no longer stands accused of repeatedly raping a teenage girl nearly 50 years ago.
A trial on the matter at the Prince George courthouse came to an abrupt end midday on July 26 when Crown prosecutor Michael Klein directed a stay of proceedings.
The step was taken after a morning of combative cross examination by John’s lawyerofthecomplainantandtheCrown’s
sole witness, whose name is shielded by a court-ordered publication ban.
When the woman, now in her 60s, broke down in tears and asked for a break, B.C. Supreme Court Justice Terence Schultes agreed to her request.
About an hour later, Klein returned to the courtroom to tell Schultes the case will not proceed. Klein did not say specifically why the step was made, but the woman did not return to the courtroom following the break.
A stay of proceedings is entered whenever Crown has determined a case is no longer worth pursuing due to a lack of
likelihood that there will be a conviction.
John, now 73, had been facing four counts of rape – the term then used for what is now known as sexual assault –alleged to have occurred between March 1 and Sept. 15, 1974 in Prince George, Cluculz Lake and Fraser Lake.
John is a former leader of the First Nations Summit and former B.C. cabinet minister. He is also a hereditary chief of Tl’azt’en Nation in northern B.C. and a lawyer who holds honorary doctor of laws degrees from UNBC and the University of Victoria.
The trial began on July 25 with the woman alleging John twice had non-consensualsexwithherinhisofficeattheDoh Day De Claa Friendship Centre, where he had been the executive director and she had landed a summer job, and then twice more, in Cluculz Lake and in Fraser Lake, during what was supposed to have been a trip to a youth conference.
According to her testimony, she would have been 13 years old, going on to 14 midway through the summer break from high school, when the incidents happened. She testified she froze and simply obeyed John’s commands out of fear of losing her job.
During cross examination, John’s lawyer, Tony Paisana worked to establish that the encounters actually occurred a year later, when she would have been as old as 15 years, and that the acts were
consensual.
When the woman claimed John had short hair at the time, much like it is now, Paisana presented photographs of John showing his hair was actually shoulder length.
Paisana presented newspaper articles depicting important events related to the centre from the time in question. When the woman said she could not recall the events, Paisana suggested that was because she actually started working at the centre in 1975. The woman denied the suggestion with a flat “no.”
The woman had previously testified she went to police with her allegations in 2017 when the #MeToo movement was gaining attention and a subsequent argument with her husband over whether the women were lying triggered memories of the alleged incidents with John.
The woman agreed that she had been taking counselling at the time she went to police and also admitted to having struggles with drugs and alcohol over the years but maintained it had no significant effect on her memory.
Paisana noted inconsistencies between the various statements she provided to authorities regarding the details of what happened. The woman replied that the discrepancies were due to the stress and that the memories became clearer as she continued to talk about them.
“I didn’t lie on purpose,” she said.
Notice is hereby given thata public hearing willnot be held forZoning Bylaw No.2892, Amendment BylawNo. 3269, 2022.The Regional District Boardwill consider first reading of Bylaw No. 3269atits regular meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, August 18,2022inthe Regional District Board room locatedat155 George Street, PrinceGeorge, BC.
The purpose of Bylaw No. 3269 is to rezone Lot ADistrict Lot2733 Cariboo DistrictPlan 20956 from Residential 3(R3)toResidential/ Seasonal 3(R/S3). The amendmentis proposedtopermit aRecreation Cabin use at 28410Joellen Road,orother permitted usespursuant to the R/S3 zone.
Need more info? Acopy of theproposed Bylaw andany relevantbackground materials areavailable for reviewbythe publiconthe Regional District’swebsite at http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/ development/land-use-planning/currentapplications/ or at theRegional District office,Monday throughFriday,8:30 a.m. to 12:30p.m. and1:30p.m.to4:30 p.m., between July 16 and August16, 2022. The office is closedAugust1,2022. Appointmentsare preferred.
Who can Ispeakto? RichardBuchan, PlannerII, 250-960-4400
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
Two new gated communities are under development in Prince George.
The Nechako Waterfront subdivision is a 30-lot bareland strata development, located just off Brink Place along the Nechako River. The Aspenwood neigbouhood is a 267-lot seniors independent-living community under construction at 9800 Sintich Road, on the other side of Highway 97 from the airport.
Construction of the first showhome for the Nechako Waterfront development is already underway, David McWalter of McWalter Consulting Ltd., said. McWalter is acting as an agent for the Brink Group, which is developing the neighbourhood.
“There will be gates on the community. It is planned the gates will have licence plate recognition,” McWalter said. “The
owners will be able to just drive on up.”
Tradespeople and emergency vehicles will also be able to access the community, but all others will need a passcode or to be buzzed in by a resident.
The strata will provide snow removal, garbage collection and landscaping services, he said.
The neighbourhood is aimed at young professionals and retirees who want to be
abletotravelorbesnowbirdsforextended periods, while knowing their home is safe and being taken care of, McWalter added.
“It will be a very, very pleasant place to live,” McWalter said.
Aspenwood sales representative Chad Erickson said construction of phase one of the development, including 27 modular homesandacommunityclubhouse,began last week. The community clubhouse will include a full kitchen, gym, recreation area and other amenities for residents to socialize and host events, he added.
“It will be a 55+ gated community,” Erickson said. “The gated community aspect… we don’t really have anything similar in Prince George. It will be a key fob or punch code… gated access into and out of the community itself.”
The community will be made up of modular homes, built by B.C.-based home builder and developer Freeport Industries.
How can Iprovide comment? Anyone who believes that interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded areasonable opportunity to be heardatthe public hearing or to present written comments prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaws.
Attending by telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca the telephone conference number and instructions.
Submitting written comments: Written comments will be accepted by the Regional District until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday August 16, 2022 by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca
Hand/Mail: 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax:250-562-8676
Written comments received before9:00 am on August 16, (day of the public hearing) will be posted to the Regional District’ website.
Written comments will be accepted after 9:00 am on August 2022 (day of the public hearing) and until the close of the public hearing by email only:developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca
The public hearing will be chaired by adelegate of the Regional District Board. Any submissions received beforeoratthe public hearing will be come public information. Attendance at public hearings must follow any provincial health orders.
Need moreinfo? Acopy of the proposed bylaws and any background materials areavailable for review by the public Regional District’swebsite: http://www.rdffg.bc.ca/services/ development/land-use-planning/current-applications/ Regional District office, Monday through Friday,8:30 a.m. p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., between July 21 and August 16, 2022. The office is closed August 1, 2022. Appointments preferred.
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Civil Forfeiture Office targeting area
properties linked to drug trade
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
A group of property owners linked to a large-scale cannabis operation and firearms seizure could lose some real estate to the provincial government as alleged proceeds of crime.
B.C.’s Civil Forfeiture Office filed a notice of claim this week seeking to seize four pieces of property – one in the Hart, one in the Buckhorn-Red Rock area and two in Cluculz Lake – as well as a diamond ring linked to the uncovering by police of three cannabis grow operations from which guns, cash and valuables were also seized.
According to the claim, on Feb. 24, 2021, the B.C. Combined Forces Special Investigation Unit executed search warrants on 1590 Fir St., 12855 Eagle Crest Rd. 6695 Westmount Cres., 7805 Latrobe Cres., 51035 Cluculz Place and 18795 Cariboo Hwy.
Grow operations adding up to more than 900 plants were uncovered on at the Fir Street, Eagle Crest Road and Cariboo Highway properties.
Policealsoseizedmorethan168kilogramsofprocessed cannabis in various forms along with $45,570 in cash, 28 grams of psilocybin, 11 grams of MDMA, some 150 pills of the anabolic steroid oxandrolone, 64 tablets of LSD and 384 tablets of tadalafil, used to treat erectile dysfunction. Quantities of yohimbrine, also used to treat erectile dysfunction, the weight loss pill sibutramine and caffeine pills were also seized as was an assortment of allegedly drug-related paraphernalia.
In terms of firearms, the claim says a handgun was seized from the Fir Street property and a total of 21 rifles andsixshotgunsalongwithassortedtypesofammunition
were seized from the Cariboo Highway property. A cellphone belonging to one of the defendants, Derek Charles MacNicol Timmins, and containing a photo of Timmins, his spouse, Mary Elizabeth Timmins, and Hells Angels Motorcycle Club members was also found at the Cluculz Place property, according to the claim.
The CFO is seeking seizure of 12855 Eagle Crest Road, 18795 Cariboo Hwy. and 51035 Cluculz Place as well as 51055 Cluculz Place, a bare lot located next door.
In all, nine people are named as defendants: Derek and Mary Timmins, Andrew-Norman Scott, Terry Arnold Giles, Eileen Mary Rich, David James Wilson, Janet Irene Wilson, Garth Goodkey and Reachelle Christine Goodkey, also known as Reachelle Christine Becvar.
In the notice, Scott is listed as the registered owner of 12855 Eagle Crescent property, Derek and Mary Timmins as owners of 51035 Cluculz Place, Giles Rich and Mary Timmins as owners of 51055 Cluculz Place, David and Janet Wilson as owners of 18795 Cariboo Hwy. Garth Goodkey and Mary Timmins are listed as owners of 1590 Fir St. at the “material times” but the property is not among those the CFO is targeting. The 7804 Latrobe Cres. property is also not on that list.
The notice of claim was filed five days after the B.C. Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit issued a press release saying four men and one woman had been arrested in connection with the execution of seven search warrants in February 2021.
The names of the five were not released and criminal charges remained pending.
On July 28, CFSEU spokesperson Staff Sergeant Lindsey Houghton confirmed the CFO’s notice of claim stems from the same investigation.
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Neighbours in favour of new McDonald’s location
News that a McDonald’s restaurant is taking over the site of an iconic Chinese restaurant in a residential Prince George neighbourhood came as a relief to Maurice Martin.
Martin, who lives in a seniors condominium development right next door to the former China Sail restaurant site at Fifth Avenue and Tabor Boulevard, says the choices for a new development could have been much more of an invasion of his privacy, with his house only a few metres away from where the restaurant will be built.
“I’d rather see them than a high-rise apartment,” laughed Martin.
Martin moved into his spacious home in Tabor Villa Estates in 2007. The back yard of his spacious home is like park and runs the entire width of the property where
McDonald’s is building its new restaurant and parking lot. Slated to open in November, it will also have a drive-through takeout window. Martin’s house is so well insulated the noise of an excavator and piece of heavy equipment packing the ground on the construction site less than 100 metres away was barely noticeable as we spoke in his kitchen.
“I don’t think it will be a heck of a lot different, maybe a little more traffic, but it will probably be more daytime traffic. I think it will be just fine.”
The original story in the Citizen posted last week has generated208commentsonourFacebook site, many of them negative. They said they will miss the China Sail, which closed in March when the owners retired. They
had been preparing meals in the neighbourhood since 1989 (at Tabor Plaza) and opened at the Fifth and Tabor location in December 1992. Other commenters were hoping for a classier restaurant or a neighbourhood pub.
The Citizen spoke to several other residents of the strata development and the nearby Prince George Chateau seniors residence on Hill Avenue and nobody was against having a McDonald’s in the neighbourhood.
“I kind of like the idea, it was kind of surprising, we never expected a McDonald’s,” said one Tabor Villa resident, who asked not to be identified in the story. “We’re going to look at the positive side of it. I think the benefits are going to outweigh anything.
“We won’t be there a lot but you can get a full meal and it’s there any time you want. Some people are probably worried about it, but right off the bat we never had anything negative to think about.”
The woman’s daughter, who lives with her mom, is hoping McDonald’s will situate its drive-through on the south side of the building, furthest way from the seniors complex, so they won’t get the smell of exhaust from idling engines or hear the speakers when drivers place their orders.
She said the area is far enough away from downtown that there isn’t a problem with undesirable street people who abuse drugs or alcohol who might be attracted to the restaurant.
“This neighbourhood is not like a central gathering point, it’s kind of out of the way, so you won’t get the transient population,” she said. “I think it’ll be nice to go there and grab a coffee or on a hot day you can get an ice cream.”
MAURICE MARTIN
BC Summer Games was P.G. at
Give yourselves a pat on the back, Prince George
From July 21 to July 24, the city hosted nearly 3,000 young athletes, coaches and officials for the 2022 BC Summer Games, along with an estimated 2,000 family members, friends and other visitors – and Prince George, you nailed it.
While perfection is impossible, the 2022 BC Summer Games were as good as it gets.
Of course, pulling off an event with as many moving parts as the BC Summer Games is no accident.
First and foremost, kudos go to the Prince George 2022 BC Summer Games Society organizing committee, who have been working hard off the sides of their busy desks since spring of 2021 to get the details right.
Society president Renee McCloskey, vice-president Selen Alpay and board members Craig Douglass, Kap Manhas, Les Waldie, Tammy Hoefer, Erik Vliegenhart, Mindy Stroet, Lisa Davison, Alyson Gourley-Kramer, Melissa Dymond, Mike Smith, Tracey James, Colin Carson, Mandi Graham, Loralyn Murdoch, Lynda Pattie, Gordon Duke and City of Prince George liaison Jennifer Rubadeau all deserve to take a bow (and a vacation) after a job well done
But the board’s vision for the games wouldn’t have come to fruition without the nearly 2,000 volunteers who donated their time before, during and after the event to do the hard work of hosting a major, multisport event.
The staff of the City of Prince George and School District 57 also deserve a shout-out for their hard work to make sure that when the athletes arrived, they’d have places to sleep, eat and compete.
Hospitality industry workers throughout the city also deserve praise for handling the extra visitors, including busloads of athletes at local coffee shops and restaurants, with smiles on their faces.
The leadership of UNBC made sure that no athlete at the games left empty-handed, whether they won a medal or not, by offering up to $2,000 in tuition credits to all the participants – a first for the games
And finally, the spectators and general public behaved themselves and showed thousands of visitors to our city the best side of Prince George.
– Arthur Williams, Prince George Citizen
We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.
Licensing
Recently, I received an e-mail with a “Tik Tok” attached. It featured a video of a middle-aged man promoting the idea of licensing politicians. His argument? We license doctors, truck drivers, real estate agents, etc., whynotpoliticians?Therequirement for becoming a politician would be some sort of useful degree – in political science, economics, or whatever It almost sounded reasonable.
Then his real point emerged. By licensing politicians, we could demand they had insurance so when they did something with cost overruns or was “wrong”, we could sue them and re-coup the money.
In particular, he wanted to go after politicians because fuel is costing us twice as much and food prices have tripled. The politicians should pay, was his battle cry.
There are so many things wrong
with this video, not the least is the assumption a degree makes someone better able to make judgements and work in the public interest. While it helps and is certainly a measure of some form of intellectual achievement, it should not be a criterion.
Over the years, I have seen many students graduate who I would gladly see in government and an equal number I wouldn’t.
But the real fault with his rant was his contention that the price of fuel and food has anything to do with politicians. It is one of the crazy things with our present government systems that we think the people in
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A meaningful life means different things to different people
Perhaps the most important key to happiness is to find meaning in our lives.
What is meaningful depends upon who each of us is as a person
Some find meaning in their families, others in their work, others find meaning by bearing the burdens of life with courage, and others find it in spiritual and artistic pursuits.
In essence, meaning comes from being a good human, in doing our best to make the world better.
It’s hard to think of anyone who contributed less to the well-being of the world than former General Electric CEO Jack Welch Yet, Welch is very influential in the world of business. His legacy is best summarized in the words of David Gelles, author of The Man who Broke Capitalism: How Jack Welch Gutted the Heartland and Crushed the Soul of
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Corporate America, “I use Welchism as a term to describe… (the) toxic mix of an aggressive, materialistic style of management that prioritizes short-term profits above all else at any cost and uses the tools of downsizing, deal-making and financialization to make good on that absolutely single-minded quest to make profits for investors. That was really the hallmark of his (Jack Welch’s) entire career.”
As we deal with increasing interest rates, obscene wages for CEOs, the increased cost of living, looming world hunger and political unrest,
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
P.G. HARD FOR THE DISABLED
It seems as though every new month brings yet another scandal to Prince George. Budgetary overruns on everything from parkades to swimming pools, discrimination and harrassment within the City, the RCMP, and the school district, and now, even the relative safety of the public library, is in question.
Prince George is a far cry from what it was in the late eighties and early nineties, and while we may have been ‘blessed’withanumberofbox-stores,wehavelostagreat deal. Theatres, boutiques, pubs, restaurants, lounges, sports shops, clothing shops, the list goes on.
There was a time when the downtown was vibrant, and had everything from comic shops to cafes, but now is almost a no-go zone, a no-man’s land of crime, addiction, and shuttered buildings. Progression doesn’t seem to be in our city’s dictionary or in its vision.
I lost my leg last year, and was faced with a new reality, and that is that P.G. is a horrible place to be with a disability. Accessibility, something which should be a priority, is non-existent, and the money needed to be invested by the public and private sectors, just isn’t there.
People over the age of 18 and having one or more disabilities make up 22 per cent of the Canadian population.
Despite disabled people being the minority majority, P.G. transit cancelled the direct routes to UNBC claiming ridership issues when students make up 63 per cent of total ridership. Those same busses skirt the subdivisions with penetration that pales to that of the 1980’s. The city makes no effort to clear snow on public walkways, refuses to maintain sidewalks, and after snow clearing, does not clear the berms between bus stops and buses. Last but certainly not least, there isn’t a single law office that deals with civil disability discrimination suits and an internet search points you towards Vancouver.
One in four people in this city have a disability according to Stats Canada, and we are the single, biggest marginalized group. Despite this, there are very few options and assistance. Try finding work, catching a bus or negotiating a sidewalk.
All this, and the city’s concern is branding.
Mike Maslen, Prince George
many look to the seeds of destruction planted by Jack Welch. The issue also has nothing to do with capitalism. Creativity, economic risk, and providing the world with good products and services need to be rewarded. Being an ethical businessperson is a very meaningful existence. Perhaps part of the problem is that we are mesmerized by wealth and fame When we see a person with a private jet or an expensive yacht, wouldn’t it be reasonable to ask, “Why do you think you need that? Can’t you just enjoy a nice meal at home with your family and friends?”
Life is a gift, and the quest for meaning is the most important journey we will ever experience.
The answer always comes in leaving a legacy of goodness, but the way we establish that legacy is unique for every one of us.
PUT TROUBLEMAKERS IN JAIL
The Citizen reported 106 incident reports between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2022 at the library and 11 RCMP calls during that time. I wonder how many of those RCMP calls resulted in charges being laid against the offenders? And if charges were laid, how many convictions were there? And if there were any convictions, did anyone spend any time in jail? I suspect the answer to all those questions is no. I have been told by several people that the attorney general has instructed Crown prosecutors not to go forward with charges unless there is a strong likelihood of conviction. Unfortunately, that means that people who obviously don’t know how to behave in public are not held accountable for their behaviour.
And why would they change their behaviour when there are no consequences? They need to learn that their behaviour is not acceptable and if that means going to jail to learn that, so be it. I think the attorney general needs to rethink the policy on not going forward with charges as it is clearly failing our cities.
Barb Kane, Prince George
CANADA NOT IN DECLINE
In reply to Nathan Giedes opinion “Third times a charm for Tories” I tend to view government like big sports associations, some time your team is up and sometimes down. You need a better manager, better players, attract more fans. Yet the one thing that keeps you going is not falling into “the sky is falling” attitude, stay focused and your day will come. I believe blaming a current government be it Conservative or Liberal for the countries decline is an insult to a voters intelligence. Having lived here for 44 years I have yet to witness Canada’s “decline”
Let us not be deceived that voters are more important to parties than when they go into make their mark, after which it is back on the roller-coaster and be assigned to opinion columns. Saying the country “will not survive on its current trajectory” is again “sky is falling” negativity to sway voters’ opinions.
I am not for one minute naive enough to think we do not have serious issues to solve, but I do belive it will not be one party that has the mandate to solve these issues. Ross Pullan, Prince George
COMMUNITY POLL
Participate in this week’s poll Go to princegeorgecitizen.com, scroll down to the Community Poll, and vote!
RESULTS from last week’s polls:
Do you plan to vote in the Oct. 15 municipal election?
● Yes, I always vote. It is a civic duty 199 votes, 60.30%
● Yes, it is time for a change. 72 votes, 21.82%
● Maybe, if there are candidates who appeal to me. 24 votes, 7.27%
● No, I don’t follow politics. 5 votes, 1.52%
● No, it never makes a difference anyway. 30 votes, 9.09%
How are you beating the heat this week?
● Staying inside with the air conditioning on. 61 votes, 19.68%
● Keeping the blinds closed and the fans running. 105 votes, 33.87%
● Getting out to the lake or river to swim and cool off. 15 votes, 4.84%
● Enjoying a cool beverage or ice cream in the shade. 13 votes, 4.19%
● All of the above. 94 votes, 30.32%
● None of the above. 22 votes, 7.10%
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Vanderhoof airshow returns
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
The Vanderhoof International Airshow is set to delight the sky once more, returning this weekend for the first time since 2018.
The spectacular display of acrobatics will take over the community of Vanderhoof on Saturday, Aug 6 from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.
“This year is really about variety. We have aircraft of all ages and all types,” said organizer Anne Stevens.
“Our oldest aircraft is an 84-yearold Tiger Moth, which is an openair bi-plane and we have right up to modern composite designs like Kyle Fowler Go EZ.”
She said there will be aircraft with zero horsepower, using an aerobatic sailplane, up to fighter planes with 2,000 horsepower.
“So, there’s lots of different variety there. We have static aircraft displays, remote control aircraft, we have antique cars, will have a Jurassic attack monster truck with us, and he’ll be doing rides. Lots of different things.”
Stevens said the organizers are excited to bring the show after it had been grounded for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I think people are definitely ready to get to get out and enjoy being
Sunflower Fest about to bloom
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
A Sunflower Festival is about to take root at a Prince George-area farm.
It will be held at Foreman Farms, a mere 10-minute drive from the city’s downtown, and will feature a family-friendly walk through a field of beautiful sunflowers along with interactive and static photo stations.
There will also be an animal viewing area featuring goats, chickens, and pigs and Bloom, an on-site concession where you’ll be able to enjoy summertime treats.
The event will kick off in mid-August, once the flowers are in bloom, and will run seven days a week during the month with varying weekday and weekend hours.
together to do something cool and interesting,” said Stevens.
“We’ve actually been working fairly steady even over all that time just to be ready to put something on as soon as we were able. We looked at doing a drive-through model for last year, but it just wasn’t something that we could do. So, some of the acts we have had in place since we planned to do one in 2020. But it’s an awful lot of work. It’s a really large undertaking for a small town and only volunteers. So everyone has put a lot into it but it is coming together really well.”
In 2020, the society postponed the
event until 2021 which was slated for the B.C. Day long weekend.
Instead, the society organized The Great Regional Air Hug of 2020 which saw various aircraft fly over the entire north-central region to spread a little hope and inspiration in the midst of the pandemic.
Stevens said the Vanderhoof International Airshow is a great event for the whole family as it’s a great way to see a lot of different aircraft in action, but Stevens noted that even if airplanes are not your cup of tea there’s plenty to look at and enjoy including a great line-up of food trucks.
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The hours in September will vary slightly and it is recommended to go early in the season to ensure the best viewing experience.
Foreman Farms is found at 1965 Foreman Road, off Highway 16.
The event is being hosted by Northern Lights Winery, which owns the Foreman Farms property.
“We are incredibly passionate about bringing new events to Northern B.C. that our community can be proud of,” Northern Lights Winery CEO Doug Bell said.
“The PG Sunflower Festival is going to provide incredible memories for families, visitors, and kids in a safe environment that is a short drive from downtown.
“I am hopeful that many people will enjoy the event this year and will allow us to grow and continue this event annually in the future.”
Tourism Prince George has also thrown it’s support behind the attraction.
Tourism Prince George CEO Colin Carson said creating new experiences in Prince George is one of the organization’s goals, “and we’re confident that the Sunflower Festival will do just that. This new attraction just adds to the already robust and vibrant tourism offerings in our city. We can’t wait to see it grow.”
JACKASS STUNTMAN STEVE-O BRINGING SHOW TO P.G.
Stuntman and comedian Steve-O, star of the MTV series Jackass, will be bringing a raunchy show to the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre on Nov. 1
Steve-O’s Bucket List Tour, billed as an XXX-rated multimedia comedy show, is travelling across Canada and the United States.
“Every idea on Steve-O’s Bucket List was so ill-advised, he never expected to go through with any of them. Until it was time to prepare for this tour,” the tour promotional material says. “Not only are the stunts more ridiculous than what you already know Steve-O for, he did them all… Not for kids, or for the faint of heart.”
Tickets are $150, plus a $54.75 service fee and are available through Tickets North.
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VANDERHOOF INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW HANDOUT PHOTO
The Vanderhoof International Airshow will be taking place once again on Saturday, Aug. 6.
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Canadian Native Fastball Championships three years in
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
In 2016, the last time Prince George hosted the Canadian Native Fastball Championships, 77 teams converged on the city.
This year, after two consecutive years of pandemic-related cancellations. The number of teams dropped to 50, and that suits tournament organizer Randy Potskin just fine. More teams would require more umpires and Potskin says the 18 umps he had lined up this past weekend were already going to be stretched thin during the three-day tournament.
“It’s been a challenge with sponsorships and getting umpires is our biggest problem right now, we lost a lot of umpires in those two years,” said Potskin said in an interview ahead of the tournament. ”But it actually worked out, in some weird way. If we would have had 70 teams we would not have enough umpires.
“We’llbeluckyifwehave18umpiresand we need 20, so we have a call for umpires to come out of retirement.”
The two years of COVID-19 put the shadow of uncertainty on several teams around the country, Potskin said, and some of the teams he had lined up two years ago decided not to travel to Prince George. Recent spikes this year in the price of fuel, food and accommodations also kept some teams grounded.
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division, we lost 10 teams,” said Potskin.
“We only had six in the men’s and three in the women’s, so we canceled the master women’s division.
“Three days and 50 teams is a lot to handle for any city.”
Potskin said most cities do not have enough ball parks or umpires to have 70 teams involved in just a three-day event and the Alberta city that hosts native nationals next year will have to take that into account and possible put a cap on the number of entries or extend it to four days.
This year’s tournament had 22 teams in the men’s division, 14 in the women’s pool, eight in junior (under-23) and six in master men’s.
An estimated 900 players came to the city for the weekend. With most of them staying in hotels, eating in restaurants and shopping at retail stores, the tournament was expected to inject $2-3 million into the local economy.
In the senior men’s championship Sunday at Spruce City Stadium, STK Orioles of Chase brought the Canadian title back to B.C. soil with an 8-1 win over Oshweken of Six Nations, Ont.
“The biggest drop is in our masters
In the under-23 division final, Falcon Contracting of Prince George captured the junior men’s title with a final win over Pimicikimak Thunder of Cross Lake, Man. ECM topped Pride of Saskatchewan in the senior women’s final. In the masters men’s final, Sapotawayak of Manitoba defeated Goodfish Lake of Alberta.
The STK Orioles of Chase, B.C. celebrates their win in the senior men’s division of the 2022 Canadian Native Fastball Championships, held in Prince George last weekend.
Healthy North hy Nort
Getting too hot
Overheating can be harmful to your health and potentially deadly.Ifyou’reexperiencing rapid breathing and heartbeat, extreme thirst, and decreased urination with unusually dark yellow urine, take immediate steps to cool down and seek emergency care:
•Get medical attention or call 911
•Submerge yourself or the person you’rehelping in cool water
•Remove clothes and apply wet cloths
Heat stroke is an emergency.Call 911 if you arecaring for someone who displays symptoms, then take immediate action to cool them down while waiting for help to arrive.
Learnmoreabout the signs of heat stroke from HealthLink BC: healthlinkbc.ca/health-topics/heatstroke-emergency-symptoms
Extreme heat –budget-friendly ways to prepareyour home
Because of climate change, NorthernBCisexperiencing hotter average summer temperatures and many extremely hot days.
While we can’tcontrol the weather,thereare steps we can take to make our homes better equipped to dealwith Extreme Heat Emergencies.
Installing an air conditionerinatleast one room is one of the best ways to help your home cool down. However, not everyone has the means to purchase or install an air conditioner.So, hereare some budget-friendly options to help keep your home cooler during extreme heat.
Prepareyour space for extreme heat
•Install insulating curtains or window coverings and keep them closed during the day Blackout curtains and blinds can help block both extreme heat and extreme cold (as well as light).
•Keep windows and doors shut during the day when temperatures arehigher During the night, when it often gets cooler,open windows and use afan to help circulate cooler air around your space.
•Use cardboardorthick blankets on the exterior of your windows to stop the sun from hitting your windows. This can help to reduce the temperatureinyour space by 2to3degrees.
How to cool your body
If you don’thave access to air conditioning or acool room, you can take these steps to help keep your temperature down:
•Stay hydrated –make suretodrink lots of fluids. Trytoavoid caffeine, as it’sknown to dehydrate the body.Sugary drinks and alcohol can also be dehydrating.
•Wear adamp shirt or towel on your neck/head.
•Fill your bathtub with cool/lukewarm water to draw heat from the body into the water or take acool/lukewarm shower
•Use adamp sheet at night.
•Put an ice tray in front of afan.
•Use apersonal mister or spray bottle.
•Freeze plastic water bottles and use them to cool down, or use cold packs. The most effective places to put them areonyour wrists, elbow and joint creases, temples, forehead, and feet.
What if my home’sstill too
hot?
If your home gets very hot, with sustained internal temperatures of 31 degrees or higher, and if you don’thave air conditioning,plan to go elsewhereduring an Extreme Heat Emergency.Visit the City of Prince George Facebook page (facebook.com/cityofpg)to find cooling centres within the city.Inaddition, hereare some other potential options to consider:
•Libraries
•Community centres
•Shopping malls
•Movie theaters
•Religious centres
•Parks and other shaded green spaces
Visit NorthernHealth’sExtreme heat and heat warnings webpagefor moreinformation: northernhealth.ca/health-topics/extreme-heat-and-heat-warnings
Vaccines for kids under 5: register now
Great news! COVID-19 vaccines for children ages six months to five years areavailable in BC.
Register your child in the Get Vaccinated system now! Youcan register online or on the phone.
Once registered, you’ll be notified as soon as it’s time to book an appointment for your child.
The booking process will be the same as it was for adults and older children.
Health Canada has approved the Moderna mRNA vaccine for children ages 6months to 4years.
mRNA vaccines arethe best choice for young children because they provide the most effective protection against COVID-19. All COVID-19 vaccines for adults and children follow the same review and approval process.
When you get your child vaccinated, you protect them from serious illness. Young children still need to be vaccinated even if they already had COVID-19.
Learnmore: gov.bc.ca/under5vaccines
Get ready for fall boosters!
Boosters arethe best way to stay protected against any COVID-19 variant. This fall, everyone 12+ will be invited to get their second booster –for many that’safourth dose. Getting boosted in the fall helps to protect you and your loved ones as we head into cold and fluseason, when the risk of getting COVID-19 is likely the highest.
Learnmore: gov.bc.ca/booster
HOROSCOPES &PUZZLES
HOROSCOPES
ARIES
At work, you’ll undertake some training that brings you advancement. You’ll gain access to roles that aremoreclosely aligned with your values. At the very least, you’ll redefine your ambitions with astronger sense of conviction.
TAURUS
Perhaps you still haven’tbeen able to enjoy a relaxing and enriching vacation this summer You’ll at least plan asweet getaway that helps you recharge. It may even restoreyour youthfulness.
GEMINI
You’ll seek to please everyone, but you know well that this is impossible. It’senough to follow your heart; it’ll never lead you astray.Have morefaith in yourself and trust your intuition.
CANCER
If you returntowork after along vacation, you’ll burnout quickly.Inaddition, your loved ones and your significant other will need moreattention. A little rest will be essential to get you through the week.
LEO
You’ll find yourself on apedestal receiving some form of reward, asituation that’ll bring you success. You’ll gain clarity on amurky story and earnyourself some expressions of appreciation.
VIRGO
You’ll take time for family and enjoy some solitude in the comfort of your home. Your relationship will also take priority.You’ll use a great deal of creativity,even if it’sjust to concoct some new recipe.
LIBRA
You’resuretowant anew car.You’ll also spend a lot of time negotiating various things or listening to endless speeches. At work, you may find you’reanace at sales.
SCORPIO
You’ll want to treat yourself, perhaps by updating your wardrobe or hairstyle. You’ll find you need amoreactive social life and moreengagement with your best friends. Overtime at work is on the horizon.
SAGITTARIUS
Youwon’talways take enough time to listen to advice, especially if the lectureistoo long. Your intuition will guide you in the right direction if you take the time to pay close attention. An angel will also be watching over you.
CAPRICORN
Sometimes you need to take astep back to gain the momentum you need to successfully pull offasignificant shift. To ease your stress, you’ll reflect seriously on what drives you and what awakens your passion.
AQUARIUS
An active social life sometimes puts pressureon your credit card. Even if you’retypically thrifty, you run the risk of mismanaging your budget and having some difficulty repaying your debts.
PISCES
Youwon’tskimp on looking your best, and the same will apply to other members of your family Your children will be real fashionistas. Make the most of abundance when it comes.
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Neal, it’s been a year Aug 2nd, and you have been sadly missed by all your family and friends, especially the Francois Lake family during happy hour, group dinners and fishing trips.
Rest in peace.
Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs & tributes
Zonia Gail Ann Wood
May 10, 1946January 25, 2022
A Celebration of Life will be held for Zonia Saturday, August 13, 2022
St. Giles Presbyterian Church 1500 Edmonton St at 2:00 pm
Linda Huizenga
At 1:48 am, July 16, 2022, the world lost an angel and God received her back! Linda Huizenga, my wife, my friend, wonderful mother to Tonya and Lisa, and her loves, the grandchildren; Riley, Maveric, Rense, Mason and Sawyer. Also her son in laws Darren (will miss her Nanaimo bars) and Derek (who loved her beef stroganoff), and of course her little guard dog.
We will have a private family gathering in late August and will let her fly in her happy place at Purden Lake.
Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs
Meldrum, Calvin (Cal) Craig
September 29, 1949July 26, 2022
Cal was born in a farmhouse in New Canaan, NS. At the age of 16 he left his home to come to BC and “log the big timber”, a dream he had ever since he learned about BC in school. Accompanied by his older brother, Stephen, he landed in 100 Mile House, where he and Stephen met the girls they were going to marry. Cal and Anita moved to Prince George in 1969, where Cal fulfilled his logging dream. He had his own small logging show until ill health forced him to leave the industry. His health recovered and he spent 15 years in the civil construction industry, the last 12 as foreman for Klein & Sons. He moved to Kelowna with his wife in 2014 and continued in civil construction until a brain tumour caused him to retire for good.
Cal leaves to celebrate his life and mourn his passing his wife of nearly 55 years, Anita, sons Ted (Doreen) and Keith (Barb). Also his beloved grandchildren Spencer, Sydney and Chris. He is survived by his brother Stephen (Joanne) and sister Anna (Norm), many nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and -nephews. He will be missed by the many friends he made along the way.
Cal is predeceased by his mother Edna, brothers Louie, Victor, Freeman & Reg and by sister Geri.
Rest in peace, Cal, your work on earth is done and you’ve told the last person about your Lord Jesus.
In Memoriam
Neal Wiens
Randy Dean Smith
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Randy Dean Smith. Randy passed away peacefully on July 14/ 2022, after a hard battle with COPD and heart failure, in St.Paul’s Hospital, surrounded by family.
Randy was not only a great man but an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, friend, mechanic, handyman, and generally a good person to ask. Randy brought much happiness and kinship throughout the years with his kind heart and quiet but large personality. He had a passion for living his life the way he wanted to.
Randy is preceded by his Mother, Thelma Smith, Grandson, Izaya Smith and nephew Shaun Smith.
He is survived by his wife and the love of his life, Denise Smith. His daughters; Amber (Greg) Dineen, Alicia (Kierah), Smith, and Ashlee (Bryan) Moore, and his grandchildren Natalie, Alexa, Jacob, Grayson, Linden, And Noah. His Father, Starret Smith and siblings, Darryl Smith, Dawn Smith and Darcy Smith, as well as nieces and nephews, friends and family. A few special folks include Afton, Mike, Dante, Leah and Terry.
Sheila Ruth Aitchison (nee Baldock)
October 2, 1931 to July 23, 2022
Sheila was born on October 2, 1931 in London, England to Henry and Bertha Baldock. She had one brother, David Baldock.
Sheila grew up in London and attended boarding school until the war began. Eventually they moved to Nottingham and Car Colston. They also lived in Kent where Sheila met John Streader.
Sheila and John came to Canada in 1951. They were married in West Vancouver in August 1952. They had three children, Kenneth, Valerie and Lynda.
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Celebration of Life to be held at the Carmel Restaurant at 2 pm August 7, 2022.
Please join us for tea and sandwiches following the celebration.
A Vanished Friend
Around the corner I have a friend
In this great city that has no end; Yet days go by, and weeks rush on, And before I know it a year has gone, And I never see my old friend’s face, For life is a swift and terrible race. He knows I like him just as well As in the days when I rang his bell, And he rang mine. We were younger then, And now we are busy, tired men, Tired of playing a foolish game, Tired with trying to make a name.
“Tomorrow, I will call on Jim, Just to show that I am thinking of him.” But tomorrow comes and tomorrow goes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner, yet miles away
“Here’s a telegram, sir,”
“Jim died today!”
And that’s what we get, and deserve in the end, Around the corner a vanished friend!
by Anders Lim
Sheila and John lived in several locations in BC including Prince George where they met lifelong friends, Pat and Peter Russell. Together they had many adventures and good laughs. Sadly, John became ill and passed away in 1965. Sheila took the children to England in 1966 to visit the Streader family.
Sheila and the children eventually settled in Williams Lake where Sheila met her second husband, Ken Aitchison. Together they moved to many locations in BC. So many in fact that the family nicknamed them the “gypsies”. They most recently lived in Kamloops and then Kelowna. Ken passed away in 2018 and a year later Sheila moved to Prince George.
Mum was meticulous in everything that she did. She loved to sew, garden, make floral arrangements and, she loved to read. She was seldom without a book! Mum also adored all big dogs.
Sheila is predeceased by her parents, Henry and Bertha Baldock, her husband John Streader, her brother David Baldock and her second husband Ken Aitchison.
She is survived by her children; Ken Aitchison, Valerie (Fred) Palmer, Lynda Aitchison (Dan Berry), her grandchildren; John Aitchison (Juliette), Lynden Palmer (Lana), Owen and Amelia Berry as well as her great-grandchildren; Milaina, River and Ava Aitchison.
A very special thank you to Debbie, Tamara and all the staff at Birchview Residences. We are grateful for your compassionate and loving care. Thank you also to Dr. Hillhouse for taking such wonderful care of Mum.
Mum/Grandma, you will forever be in our hearts. We love you!
As you share the stories and the memories of how they lived their lives and how very much they meant, may you find comfort...
Douglas John Wilson
We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Douglas John Wilson on July 20th, 2022, at the age of 72. Doug is survived by his wife of 32 years, Christine, and his son, Nicholas. He will be remembered for his keen intelligence, gentle kindness, and incredible selflessness. An avid birder and wildlife biologist, he dedicated much of his life to the preservation of the environment. He will be dearly missed by family and friends alike. Donations in his memory can be made to the Prince George Red Cross or the BC Wildlife Federation.
Barr, Jo-Anne Patricia
April 4, 1951 - November 30, 2021
Jo-Anne Patricia Barr, 70, of Prince George, passed suddenly on November 30, 2021, in Prince George, BC.
She was born on April 4, 1951, to Arthur George Jenkins and Olive Agnes Jenkins in Montreal, Quebec. Jo-Anne grew up in Greenfield Park, Quebec and spent summers with her parents and siblings at the family cottage in Missisquoi Bay
1944- 2020
Celebration of Life in memory of Maryon Gallant will be held on:
Saturday, August 6, 2022 Elks Hall -663 Douglas St 1 pm - 4 pm
Please come share some memories, laughter and music. Light lunch will be served.
She married Robert Barr on November 18, 1972 in Montreal and together had a child, David. In 1978, Jo-Anne and her family decided to move to British Columbia from Montreal. Along the way, they made a brief stop in Prince George to visit her parents and brother Michael and his family which turned into a life time love of Prince George and her beloved Cluculz lake cabin.
Her work centred around her love of people, working in retail, continuing to work in “retirement” selling tickets for the Prince George Spruce Kings lottery home.
Jo-Anne had a deep love for family and friends. Spending time with them to celebrate all of life’s good times, and being the first call for many when life put obstacles in the way. She especially had a soft spot for the “little people” she met and will be missed by many children (many now adults) whose lives she impacted in a positive way. Toy sales may be slow in Prince George this Christmas.
Jo-Anne is survived by her loving husband of 49 years Robert, son David (Jenny), grandchildren Emmeline and Nicholas, brother Michael and sister Lee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Olive, and brothers Peter and Allan.
A celebration of Jo-Anne’s life for family and close friends is being held Thursday July 28th at the Prince George Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice.
Celebration of Life for Thomas Edwin Endean
Please join us in celebrating Thomas Endean August 14, 2022 @ 11:00am 27890 Joellen Rd Ness Lake, BC
A Celebration of Life for Connie Buchanan will be held on Saturday, August 6th from 1 pm - 3 pm at ECRA - 1692 10th Ave, Prince George
Everyone is welcome to attend and share their stories of her long, caring and wonderful life.
Contact us to find out more.
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CARRIER FOOD & FUEL (Petro-Canada)
The Core Objective of the Store Manager is to empower Carrier Food & Fuel team members to provide exceptional customer ser vice while growing the revenues and profitability of the PetroCanada convenience store and gas / propane fuel sales (referred to as the CFF-Store).
The Carrier Food & Fuel - Store is located at 300 Highway 27 in Fort St James BC, a community of 1800 residents located 160 km NW of Prince George. It is expected that the CFF-Store Manager will reside in the Fort St James community.
This is a full time position of 35 - 40 hours per week . Required experience: 3 years Retail Management and 5 years of Customer Service.
For full details visit ww w.localwork.ca
Apply with resume and two current references to: jp@nakdc.ca
We would like to thank all applicants in advance however only those who meet the minimum criteria will be contacted.
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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Notice (2) to Remove Private Land from Woodlot Licence W0643
Please be advised that 0823647 B.C. Ltd. Is proposing to remove 444.98 hectares of private land from Woodlot Licence W0643 located in the vicinity of Woodpecker, Martin Lake FSR, Giscome, Sahlstrand Rd and Redrock Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to J. Lang, RPF, c/o Suite 260-1990 South Ogilvie Street, Prince George, BC, V2N 1X1 by 2 weeks from August 4, 2022. Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to. Information about this proposal can be obtained by contacting, Jo-Anne Lang, RPF at 250-563-6567.
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Fort St James Forest Products (a division of Hampton Lumber) is seeking quotations on the following:
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Delivery point is on north side of Tchentlo Lake located approximately 160 km driving distance North of Ft. St James
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Deadline for quotes is Monday August 15th, 2022 at 2:00 pm.
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Things to consider before building a firepit in your backyard
Afirepitcanmakeyourbackyardawelcomingplace forpeopletogatherandallowsyoutotakeadvantage of your outdoor living space well into the evening. Here are some things to consider if you’re thinking aboutinstallingoneonyourproperty.
WHERE YOU’LL PUT IT
Firepits should be kept at a minimum of ten feet awayfromanythingflammable.Rethinkyourplansif your yard doesn’t allow you to provide this kind of clearance.
Firepits come in many differentstyles.Youcanselect a traditional ring of stones, a rustic brick fireplace or a modern piecethatdoublesasacoffeetable.
Before you purchase or build a firepit, be sure to checkyourmunicipalbylaws.Somecitieshavestrict rules concerning backyard fires, and you don’t want to spend time and money building a firepit only to findoutyou’renotallowedtouseit.
BACKYARD FIRE-SAFETY TIPS
•Never build a fire outside of your firepit’s enclosure
•Make sure the fire is completely extinguished beforegoinginside
•In the case of a woodburning firepit, allow ashes to cool completely before safely discardingthem
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Scandicraft: the Nordic design trend
Do you appreciate theclean lines of Scandinavian furniture but also love unique, handcrafted decor? Combine the two esthetics with scandicraft style. This new design trend has all theminimalismoftypical Nordic design but leaves room for the unique pieces you’re drawnto.
A scandicraft home is welcoming and makes judicious use of artisanal pieces that are both beautiful and functional. Furniture frequently plays double duty by offering storage space Accessories like throw pillowsandthrowsaresoftandcomforting.
Less monochromatic than other Nordic styles, scandicraft welcomes the use of pastels and jewel tones to create a space that you’ll love to come home to. Scandicraft
combines clean lines with eccentric, handmadepieces Showoffyourpersonalitywith a mobile made from salvaged wood or go bohemianwitharattanheadboard.
Natural light is very important in Scandinavian design, and this school of decorating is no different Big windows with little coveringareapriority.
Scandicraft also embraces nature, so choose pieces made from natural materials like wood,leatherandwool Hangingplantswill completethelook.
What’s old is new again with scandicraft, so combine your flea market treasures with clean and functional Nordic furniture to createahomethat’strulyunique.
Are Crittall-style windows and doors right for your home?
Crittall-style windows and doors are undeniably popular right now The thin steel framesandunobstructedviewstheyofferare both modern and timeless. Dating back to the 1880s, you can find this style on many edifices, from homes to factories and even ontheBritishParliamentbuildings.
Minimalist but striking, steel-frame windows and doors can look either historical or contemporary, depending on the type of buildingtheyadorn.Ifyou’rethinkingabout making a change, they’re a great choice for mosttypesofhomes.
In addition to their more traditional uses, these kinds of windows and doors are increasingly being used in interior design They allow light to easily pass from one room to another and in an open concept home, they can be used to mark off key areas. They’re also a great option for entranceways.
Crittall-style windows and doorframes are historically black, but today’s technology allowsthemetaltohavealmostanycolour,thereby allowing themtoseamlesslyfitintoyour home.
7 tips for keeping your home cool without an air conditioner
Duringthehottestdaysofsummer,itcanbe difficult to keep your home at a comfortable temperature.Hereareseventipstostaycool withoutanairconditioner
2.Circulate the air. Set up a network of fanstokeeptheairinyourhomemoving. You can also make a DIY air conditioner by placing a bowl of ice or an ice pack in frontofyourfanstocreateanicybreeze.
5.Cook outdoors. Using the stove or oven willmakeyourhomeevenhotter Instead, cookyourmealsonthebarbecue.
6.Use appliances wisely. Wait until the sun goes down to run your dishwasher, and hang dry your clothes in the sun. Being carefulabouthowyouuseapplianceswill prevent you from adding more heat into yourhome.
7.Useyourexhaustfans.Turnonyourbathroom and kitchen fans to draw hot and steamyairoutofthehouse.
3.Openyourwindowsatnight.Openyour windows when the sun goes down to let thecoolereveningairin.
4.Use a dehumidifier Humidity can make yourhouseuncomfortablywarm.Runadehumidifiertoevaporatethewaterintheair
In addition to keeping your home cool, you mayalsowanttowearloose-fitting,light-coloured clothes, drink lots of cold beverages and avoid physical activity during the hottestpartsoftheday
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How to organize your bookshelves
If you’re an avid reader, you might have more books than you knowwhat to do with. Here are a few ways you can organize your bookshelves.
• Alphabetically In bookstores and libraries,booksareorganizedalphabeticallyby author Youcanusethissystemathomeor instead alphabetize your volumes by title Choosewhichevermethodmakesiteasiest foryoutofindthebookyou’relookingfor
• By genre. Another common way to organize books is by category. Some genres you’re probably familiar with are fiction, biography, history, poetry and travel. But don’t be shy to use more atypical classificationssuchasurbanfantasy,truecrimeor Frenchcooking.
• By cover. If you want bookshelves that are visually striking,trygroupingall your books by colour Similarly, you can wrap all your books in one type of paper, or place the spines towards the back sothatthepages arefacingyou.
STYLE YOUR SHELVES
In addition to classifyingyourbooks,use these ideas to make yourbookshelvesakey
How to grow fresh herbs indoors
partofyourdecor.
• Place items like photographs, houseplants and knick-knacks around your books to showoffyourpersonalstyle.
• Paint the insides of your bookshelves an interestingcolourorcoverthemwithwallpaper Combining this with books organized by their covers would really make astatement.
• Stack a few books on their side. This adds visual interest and the stacks can function asbookendsfortheothervolumes.
There’s no one right way to organize your bookshelves, as long as you like the effect. Justdon’tforgettoleavesomespacefornew volumes.
Fresh herbs can make a mediocre meal mouth-watering.Toensureyouhavethemon handatalltimes,whynotgrowthemrightin your kitchen? Here’s what you should know aboutgrowingherbsindoors.
GETTING STARTED
Growing an indoor herb garden will require nutrient-rich soil, pots with good drainage andasunnywindow.Generally,herbsneeda minimum of six hours of sunlight a day to thrive. If you don’t have a space that can provide this amount of natural light every day, considergettinganLEDgrowlightinstead
CHOOSING YOUR HERBS
You can grow your herbs from seed or purchase seedlings fromagarden centre ornur-
sery If you buy young plants, choose ones with shiny leaves and strong stems. Some herbsthatdowellonawindowsillinclude:
• Basil
• Rosemary
• Parsley
• Chives
•Oregano
•Thyme
•Mint
TAKING CARE OF YOUR HERBS
Herbs should be watered regularly but not overwatered. You’ll know it’s time to water them when the top layer of soil is just startingtodryout,butthedeeperlayers arestill damp Plants in smaller pots need to be wateredmoreoften.
Additionally, regularly feed your herbs nitrogen-rich fertilizer to encourage strong leaf growth. To remove salt residue caused by fertilizing, flush the plants once a month by holding their pots over the sink and running water over them until it flows from the bottomofthepot.
To keep your herbs in great shape,harvest the leavesregularly To do this, simply pinch off the topmost ones as you need them. Just be sure not to pick the big lowermost leaves that provide plants with a sturdy base.Regularharvestingwill ensureyourplants thrive
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3 benefits of having a white roof
Isittimetoupdateyourroof?Ifso,youmay want to use light-coloured shingles or switch toawhitemembrane.Herearethethreemain benefitsofhavingawhiteroof
1. You’ll save money. While dark surfaces absorb light, white ones reflect it This means that in warm temperatures, a white roof will remain cool, thereby saving you money on air conditioning. Furthermore, because the roof doesn’t heat up as much, thematerialstaysintactlonger,prolonging thelifespanofyourshingles.
2. You can create a green space. Ifyoucoveryourflatroofwithawhitemembrane, you’re one step closer to having a space
that can accommodate a vegetable or flower garden. Since the surface won’t reach extreme temperatures, it can be convertedintoarooftoppatio.
3. You’ll help the environment. Having a white roof helps to reduce the urban-heat-island effect, making it an especially good choice in cities and large towns. What’s more, if you choose a recyclablewhitemembrane,it’saneco-friendlyoption.
If you’re looking for roofing that’s good for theenvironment,cansaveyoumoneyandenablesyoutoconvertthespaceintoagarden,a whiteroofmaybetherightchoiceforyou
Give old items a second life with upcycling
Upcycling is the process of turning something unwanted into a beautiful and usefulobject. While the term may be new, the concept isn’t.Peoplehavebeenrepurposing things forever Not only does it keep items out of landfills, it also gives you an outlet to showoffyourpersonalstyle.
There are two ways to upcycle: you can give something a makeover while preserving its original use, or you can change its intended purpose altogether Almost anything can be upcycled, including furniture, used clothes and items you’d normally throw out like tin cans and glass jars.
Ifyoudon’thaveanythingaroundthehouse you can use, check out local second hand shopsorfleamarkets. Remember that whatever you’re using will
retainitsproperties,meaningthatifthedresser you’dlike to paint is falling apart, a new lookwon’tchangethat.Youmayneedtorepairitemsbeforeupcyclingthem.
PROJECTS TO TRY
Are you excited to start upcycling but not surewheretobegin?Hereareafewideas:
• Old chairs can be given new life with a coatofpaintandcolourfulcushions.
• Jam jars can be painted to create pretty storage for the bathroom or to create oneof-a-kindlightfixtures.
• Old wooden ladders can be sanded and used to hang blankets or become rustic bookshelves.
