Dave Muirhead first noticed his peeling licence plates a year ago.
The Prince George resident is among thousands of B.C. drivers whose licence plates have delaminated and peeled off, leaving the plate identification numbers and
“The car is a 2004 and that’s probably when I got the plates,” said Muirhead. “I wondered about it when I first noticed it but it’s a lot worse now, or course.”
Muirhead, 79, has been driving for decades and this is the first time he’s ever noticed a plate not standing up to the test of time.
“They must be making them differently, that’s for sure,” he said. “I’m a little worried about it, if there’s a fine.”
Muirhead was not aware of the fact he could be subject to a $230 fine for driving with a defective plate, as stated in Section 3.03 of the Motor Vehicle Act regulations.
See DRIVERS on page 4
HALL
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
When the Best Damn Music Festival hit the stage at the Prince George Exhibition Grounds this past weekend, it was thanks, in part, to a $157,000 provincial grant through the BC Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund.
The event is hosted by Kyle Sampson Productions, owned by Prince George city councillor Kyle Sampson. In letters dated Sept. 22, 2021 and Sept. 28, 2021, Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall and former City of Prince George manager of economic development Melissa Barcellos wrote letters supporting Sampson’s application for the grant. Coun. Brian Skakun provided copies of the letters to the Citizen, which he obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the B.C. Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. Sampson also received letters of support from Tourism Prince George, the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation and Northern Health.
“City administration and the mayor of Prince George wrote letters on behalf of his personal business. All of this is done on city letterhead,” Skakun said. “Senior administration signed off on this, we (city council) didn’t get told about it, and here we are nine months later. It’s all about transparency. Council should have been informed.”
See IT NEEDS on page 4
CITIZEN FILE PHOTO
Dave Muirhead of Prince George shows the peeling licence plate he has on his 2004 Pontiac.
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
WHAT:
City Council consideration of:
PUBLIC HEARINGS /CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS
1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9270, 2021”
2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9333, 2022”
3. Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000074
Comments on the above noted Bylaws and application for Council Consideration may only be provided in writing. For details on how to provide written comments, refer to “Written Comments” under “How Can IParticipate?”.
Public Hearings regarding:
4. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9214, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9215, 2021”
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 29, 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. 9270, 2021”
Applicants: Camille Cote
Subject Property: 1950 McLaren Road W Lot 8, District Lot 635, Cariboo District, Plan 8921
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bylaw No. 9270, 2021 proposes to rezone the subject property from RS1m: Suburban Residential to RS2m: Single Residential.
The purpose of this application is to facilitate atwo-lot subdivision on the subject property,or other uses, pursuant to the RS2m: Single Residential zoning designation.
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 1950 McLaren Road W
2. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9333, 2022”
Applicant: L&M Engineering Ltd. on behalf of 0893989 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC0893989
Subject Properties: 1661 4th Avenue
Lots 5, 6and the West ½ofLot 7, Block 155, District Lot 343, Cariboo District, Plan 1268
The purpose of this application is to facilitate aHealth Service, Minor Use that would permit the operation of amedical office on the subject property,orother uses, pursuant to the C8: Commercial Conversion zoning designation.
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 #2 1661 4th Avenue
3. Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000074
Applicant: PG Rock and Gravel Ltd., Inc. No. BC1204621
Subject Properties: 5027 Sandberg Road Lot A, District Lot 4054, Cariboo District, Plan 15023
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this application is to extend aTemporary Use Permit allowing “fleet service”, “equipment, major” and “contractor service, major” uses on the subject property to facilitate the ongoing gravel and aggregate extraction. The applicant has applied to extend their current Temporary Use Permit which was approved by Council on October 7, 2019 and will expireon October 8, 2022 for an additional three (3) years.
The subject property is currently zoned AG: Greenbelt and AF: Agricultureand Forestry.In accordance with the Local Government Act,temporary use permits can allow ause not permitted by azoning bylaw.These permits may only be issued for amaximum of three (3) years and may be renewed once for an additional three (3) years.
Location Map #3 5027 Sandberg Road
4. “City of Prince George Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 8383, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9214, 2021” AND “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9215, 2021”
Applicant: Peter Wise for 1253545 B.C. Ltd., Inc. No. BC1253545
Time: 6:00 p.m
Bylaw No. 9333, 2022 proposes to rezone the subject property from RS2: Single Residential to C8: Commercial Conversion.
Subject Properties: 1177 Foothills Boulevard Lots 104, District Lots 2507 and 2609, Cariboo District, Plan 22809
Time: 7:00 p.m.
PUBLIC HEARINGS /CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATIONS
The purpose of these applications is to amend the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw to facilitate development of asix-story apartment building comprised of 127 units for seniors housing, amenities, and services on the subject property
In order to protect sensitive land, the applicant has offered to register aSection 219 Covenant on the subject property that would restrict land disturbance and buildings from the sensitive area.
1. Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment Bylaw No. 9214, 2021
Bylaw No. 9214, 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 Neighbourhood CentreCorridor
2. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 9215, 2021
Bylaw No. 9215, 2021 proposes to amend “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007” by rezoning the subject property from RM4: Multiple Residential to RM6: Mid-Rise Residential.
Location Map #4 1177 Foothills Boulevard
HOW CAN IPARTICIPATE?
Members of the public who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaws and application 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 23, 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 29, 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 4.
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 4.
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 29, 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(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.
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,August 17, 2022. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on August 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 29, 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.
SUBSCRIBE TO STAY INFORMED
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NOTICE OF INTENTION
WHAT:
Notice of Intention to amend “City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011”
PROPOSAL:
“City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9336, 2022”
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THATpursuant to Section 124 of the Community Charter,the Council of the City of Prince George (the “City”) intends to consider “City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011, Amendment Bylaw No. 9336, 2022” at its regular meeting scheduled for Monday,August 29, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC.
Bylaw No. 9336, 2022 if adopted, would amend “City of Prince George Council Procedures Bylaw No. 8388, 2011” by revising the definition of “Public Notice Posting Places”.
HOW CAN IPROVIDE COMMENT?
Residents areinvited to provide written comments.
Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday,August 23, 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 29, 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 at the top of the first page of this Notice.
Written comments will form part of the Council agenda, become public record, and areposted on the City’swebsite. By submitting awritten comment, you areconsenting to the disclosureofany personal information that you provide.
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.
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Acopy of the proposed Bylaw and other related documents will be available for review by the public at the Legislative Services Division on the 5th Floor of City Hall on August 17, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 29, 2022, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m
WHO CAN ISPEAK TO?
For moreinformation on the proposed bylaw please contact the Legislative Services Division in person at the address below,bytelephone at 250-561-7793 or by email to cityclerk@princegeorge.ca.
This is the first of two (2) publications of this notice.
Dated this 18th day of August, 2022
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‘It needs to be fully transparent’
Section 11 of the City of Prince George Council Code of Conduct says, “Members shall not use City public resources such as staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes.”
In a notice of motion, Skakun is asking council to direct the city administration to report back on the process the mayor and city administration use to decide which organizations will receive letters of support.
This notice of motion will come before city council at its next public meeting on Aug. 29 for discussion.
“This report will include how the Mayor and City Admin decide what letters for grants and assistance come before council for a resolution and what letters are not required to come before Council,” Skakun’s notice of motion says. “As a result of an elected official getting grant letters of support from both the Mayor’s office and senior admin for their personal business without the knowledge of Council as a whole and the general public, I feel that in order to make this process not only fair, it needs to be fully transparent. It also will help with ensuring the Mayor’s office informs City Council about the meetings he or she has with regards to funding requests.”
In an email, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport said that all applications to the BC Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund, which provided one-time funding to help community events restart following
the COVID-19 pandemic, were required to have letters of support.
‘I’M EXTREMELY FRUSTRATED’
Skakun said the issue first came to his attention when he read an article in the Citizen, after the province announced the recipients of the BC Fairs, Festivals and Events Recovery Fund. A total of 13 local groups received grants ranging from $250,000 to $7,401, totalling $882,795.
Skakun said reached out via email to Hall and the rest of council asking if the city had written letters of support for the organizations, including Kyle Sampson Productions.
Skakun said Sampson confirmed he received the letters, and Hall informed Skakun he had written letters for many of the successful applications. However, Skakun said his requests for copies of the letters were ignored.
“I’m extremely frustrated,” he said. “(But) I’m not suggesting any wrongdoing.”
Skakun said in June he finally decided to request the letters through Freedom of Information requests to the City of Prince George and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. Skakun provided copies of the letters of support to the Citizen.
“We (city council) had absolutely no input on who gets letters of support and who doesn’t,” Skakun said. “This isn’t about any one individual, it’s about a process that is seriously flawed.”
‘I
THINK THIS IS A POLITICAL THING’
Sampson said his request for letters of support was made as a local business owner and event promoter, not a city councillor.
Sampson said when he heard about the grants, he reached out to the mayor and city staff to ask if they were writing letters of support for local applications. He was told that the city had already written letters for several other applications, and a short time later received letters from the mayor and Barcellos.
Sampson said he received no money or special favor from the city, and in fact paid the City of Prince George for the rental of the exhibition grounds.
“I asked for the letter of support… as a local business owner, who employs local people.. and supports local economic activity,” he said. “I would never have taken advantage of my position on council.”
Sampson said the Best Damn Music Festival was originally scheduled for 2021, but was shut down by changes in public health orders at the last minute. The event fit the criteria for the grant, Sampson said, and so he applied for a public grant for the first time in his life.
Even with the $157,000 grant, “this event will not be profitable,” he said.
Being a city councillor shouldn’t mean his business is unable to pursue the same grant opportunities offered to other
Drivers are responsible to replace lost, stolen or damaged plates on their vehicles.
According to the provincial law: “A number plate must be kept entirely unobstructed and free from dirt or foreign material, so that the numbers and letters on it may be plainly seen and read at all times and so that the numbers and letters may be accurately photographed using a speed monitoring device or traffic light safety
businesses and events in the community, he added.
“Councils are often filled up with business people. This is not a unique circumstance,” Sampson said. “I did my due diligence, I did everything above board.” Sampson said when Skakun asked if he’d received letters of support, he responded within hours to confirm that, and Skakun never asked him for copies of the letters. Sampson questioned the timing of the notice of motion, with the municipal election coming up on Oct. 15.
“I think this is a political thing.”
CITY RESPONSE
If the motion proposed by Skakun passes, city staff will bring back a report with more details about the decision-making process around writing letters of support, city communications manager Julie Rogers said in an email.
“Mayor Hall and the City’s economic development division provided letters of support to Kyle Sampson Productions as they do upon request from other Prince George organizations applying for grants from third-parties such as the Province,” Rogers said. “Staff are in the process of determining which other organizations received a letter of support for this specific Provincial grant fund as it is not immediately available due to staff absences. It has been a matter of practice for the economic development division and the Mayor’s office to provide letters of support for such third-party grant applications to all Prince George organizations who request it and they do not go before Council.”
device prescribed under section 83.1 of the Act.” ICBC spokesperson Greg Harper says customers with delaminated plates should visit an Autoplan broker to obtain a replacement plate free of charge. In March, ICBC announced it is discontinuing the use of licence plate decals, which indicate the day an insurance policy expires. The change took effect on May 1 and all customers with new policies or renewals have not had to attach decals to their plates.
BRIAN SKAKUN
Hall not seeking third term as mayor
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
Prince George Mayor Lyn Hall announced he will not be running for reelection on Oct. 15 on Monday night, at the end of the regular city council meeting.
Hall served two terms as mayor and has spent 21 years in local politics in the city, serving on the School District 57 board for 10 years, including as chairperson, before running for city council and then mayor.
“This is a tough one. So today is bittersweet,” a visibly emotional Hall said on Monday night. “I have made this tough decision for the betterment of myself and my family.”
Hall thanked his family, city staff and everyone who has supported him during
in time in office. He thanked his wife and daughters for the many sacrifices they’ve made over the years during his time in politics.
Hall said his goal throughout his time in local politics was to serve and improve the community he loves.
“It was an absolute pleasure and privilege to serve the citizens of Prince George,” he said. “When I look out at our city, I see a community that has really come into its own.”
While there is still many challenges, Hall said he believes Prince George is “one of the best” places to live.
Hall said he wanted to make his announcement at a city council meeting, with his council colleagues and the city’s senior administration with him.
“I wanted us to be together,” he said.
Leadership is always challenging, but
leadership is hardest during times of crisis and change, Hall added.
Hall lead the city through the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2017 wildfire season, which saw Prince George take
in thousands of evacuees from across northern and central B.C.
During his tenure as mayor, Prince George hosted the 2015 Canada Winter Games, the 2022 B.C. Summer Games and
the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship - which was originally scheduled to come to the city in 2020, but was cancelled days before the event due to public health concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.
But he was also a key figure in the George Street Parkade scandal, which was approved in 2018 with a $12.6 million budget, but eventually ended up cost taxpayers $34 million for the parkade and surrounding works.
It was also during his tenure when a B.C. Supreme Court justice ruled the city violated a court order in November 2021 by dismantling the Lower Patricia encampment known by residents of the camp as Moccasin Flats.
“The past two years have been difficult in a bunch of ways,” Hall said. See editorial on page 8
MAYOR LYN HALL
in store at BCNE
BC Northern Exhibition Aug. 18 to 21 at the exhibiin Prince George. West Coast Amusements thrills and games of chance entertainment all day every day four-day event. take in the grilling compeby Masterchef season 7 winO’Neale. Backyard grillers will prizes and bragging rights as Grillmaster. Preliminary rounds
will be held Thursday and Friday, with the finals taking place on Saturday. O’Neale will do two demonstrations and have cookbooks available for purchase.
Those 55+ are invited to attend Seniors Day Thursday in Kin 3 to get all the latest information about health, wealth and lifestyle. Admission into the BCNE is a toonie for seniors making this event accessible for all.
For all the details and an entertainment schedule visit www.bcne.ca
SHOP SHOP
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
The Sunflower Festival, which is a multi-week celebration of summer, kicked off on Sunday at Foreman Farms, just a 10-minute drive from downtown.
“We had this idea, because we do have Foreman Farms, of bringing something kind of light and bright and fresh and new to Prince George,” said Sarah McKinley, events manager for Northern Estate Lights Winery.
The walk-through family attraction is
being hosted by the winery which owns the Foreman Farms property.
In the midst of the sunflowers is a measurement tool allowing visitors to see just how tall the sunflowers will get by the end of the season. Tickets for the Sunflower Festival, as well as directions to Foreman Farms at 1965 Foreman Road, are available online through the Northern Lights Estate Winery website.
The festival takes place Sunday to Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from Thursday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
City council to consider steps to protect Ginter’s
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
City council will get a report back on Oct. 3 on two possible measures to protect Ginter’s Meadow.
Council directed city staff to prepare a report on what the process would be to remove a possible extension of Massey Drive to Tyner Boulevard from the city’s official community plan (OCP). In addition, council asked for information about the process to officially designate Ginter’s Meadow area as a park.
The moves came after the Ginter’s Green Forever community group made a presentation to city council and packed council chambers with supporters.
“That whole area is not zoned park… But everybody thinks it’s a park,” Ginter’s Green Forever member James Steidle
said. “It’s the most popularly-reviewed park in the city’s Google reviews. It’s the primary off-leash dog park in the city.”
But the area is more than a dog park, he said, it is critical moose habitat and home to many other species, and a popular destination for locals and visitors alike.
“It is a phenomenal asset - the whole hillside, not just the dog park,” Steidle said. “We don’t like there’s a plan on the books to build two four-lane roads through our favourite park. It’s just ridiculous.”
In addition to the extension of Massey Drive, the OCP also calls for the extension of Foothills Boulevard to Ferry Avenue.
Ginter’s Green Forever member Susanne Weber said there are many reasons to cancel the proposed road extensions.
The construction of University Way
went considerably over budget, thanks to the unstable nature of the slopes along Cranbrook Hill.
“The proposed Massey extension would cross seven streams and some of the steepest slopes in the area,” she said.
The slopes of Cranbrook Hill are “the most unstable slopes in the city” and the best way to prevent landslides, erosion and other problems is to maintain the forest cover over the area, she said.
City director of planning and development Deanna Wasnik said a full review of the city’s 11-year-old OCP is planned for 2023. That process would involve significant public consultation, she added.
The process of reviewing the OCP is dictated by provincial legislation, city manager Walter Babicz said. The process is lengthy and involved a minimum of three meetings of city council, as well as
substantial public engagement.
Coun. Murry Krause said there is no funding or project approved to actually do the Massey Drive or Foothills Boulevard extensions, “so people can rest assured” the roads won’t be built soon and wouldn’t be built without significant public input.
Coun. Cori Ramsay said she’s looking forward to the report coming back to council because, “this area has been a question mark in our community for a long time.”
Coun. Susan Scott thanked the presenter and the standing-room-only crowd in the gallery for showing their commitment to their community and to keeping the conversation happening.
“If one thing is clear, the ‘give-a-damn’ button here is not broken, it’s working well,” Coun. Garth Frizzell said.
Sampson grant fails sniff test
Coun Kyle Sampson is in a boiling pot of political hot water but he’s the one who leaped without looking.
Fellow city councillor Brian Skakun wants to have a public discussion at a city council meeting about how Sampson received a $157,000 provincial grant to put on this past weekend’s country music festival at Exhibition Park. Specifically, Skakun wants to know why Mayor Lyn Hall and senior city administrators wrote letters of support for Sampson’s business without some input from the rest of city council Sampson can complain that Skakun made it “a political thing” by bringing it up two months before this fall’s municipal elections but it doesn’t change the fact that, on principle, Skakun has a point and is doing his job as a city councillor to bring it forward.
Whether Sampson is donating proceeds to charity, whether this outdoor concert is good for the city, whether it makes money or not for Sampson, and what Skakun’s private motives might be are side issues that have nothing to do with the key matter.
When mayor and council discuss this issue, they should look at city council’s code of conduct.
Section 11 (Use of Public Resources) states: “Members shall not use City public resources such as staff time, equipment, supplies or facilities, for private gain or personal purposes.” Did Sampson do that while asking for and receiving his letters of support from Mayor Hall and the City of Prince George? Sampson could have avoided this problem if he had applied for the provincial grant without city support, going with the other letters from local groups and a note in his application saying he did not seek a support letter from the city to avoid any perceived conflict of interest and undue use of political influence to benefit his private business. And if he felt a support letter from the city was essential to his application, he could have taken the initiative by asking the rest of council at a public meeting to approve or deny his request for a letter.
The issue here isn’t Sampson’s integrity It’s if he violated, intentionally or unintentionally, in a minor or major way, city council’s code of conduct
In this case, there are 157,000 reasons why a sitting city councillor urging the mayor and senior staff to support his bid for provincial government funds to benefit his private business doesn’t meet the sniff test of conflict of interest and undue influence.
Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout
We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.
Nous reconnaissons l’appli financier du gouvernement du Canada.
Hall’s term marred by failures
If transparency, accountability, and oversight are the metrics of Lyn Hall’s two terms as the mayor of Prince George, his eight years leading local government were a dismal failure
After serving just one term as a city councillor, the former School District 57 board chair defeated Don Zurowski in 2014 to become mayor. Hall succeeded the deeply unpopular Shari Green as mayor and sought a different tone from the beginning, quickly firing the previous city manager and promoting Kathleen Soltis from within.
After hosting the 2015 Canada Winter Games with an embarrassing hole of concrete and exposed rebar right next door to Canada Games Plaza, Hall revived the hotel project and the Marriott was finally completed. An award-winning Citizen investigation later revealed the City of Prince George plowed millions of dollars provided from the Northern Development Initiatives Trust for downtown enhancements into that one project. A chain of emails from a Freedom of Information request showed Hall was demanding updates and action from senior city staff on an almost daily basis to get the deal done and the long-dormant construction site busy again.
Unfortunately, the emails also revealed that Soltis didn’t want to
publicly reveal the city’s subsidization of the project and Hall deferred to her, establishing a pattern of hiding public spending that would come to a head years later with the George Street parkade fiasco and the eventual removal of Soltis as city manager
Hall did not pay a price politically for his lack of transparency for the Marriott, nor for the big raises for Soltis and her senior managers. The Citizen revealed in the summer of 2018 that Soltis and her leadership team had been given several lucrative pay hikes far more than the increases given unionized staff, while they also collected tens of thousands of dollars in overtime pay during the 2017 wildfire evacuation crisis.
Hall had to speak to the pay raises and the overtime pay during his 2018 reelection campaign but the only opposition he received was from political rookie Willy Ens, allowing an easy path to a second term.
The seeds for Hall’s disastrous second term were being sown in the summer of 2018 at the same time the senior staff pay scandal went public. Soltis sent an email to Hall in early July giving him a “heads up” about possible budget problems with the parkade, under construction to accompany the first phase of the Park House condo project. Hall
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
EXCESSIVE NOISE
Cariboo Rocks the North, lauded as a great success in the Citizen, was a weekend of insanity for other citizens. The powers to be at city hall blessed the event by avoiding the noise bylaw. Most people who live within a four-kilometre radius were forced to stay indoors in order to lessen the impact. I visited the site briefly. In five minutes, my ears
were sore. Talking and discussion was not possible, and I suspect there was much damage done for those who stayed, including security staff I am sure there were many citizens who felt similarly acoustically bombarded.
Rick Cook, Prince George
HORROR SHOW
I so enjoyed the three years break from Cariboo Rocks the North. My
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never replied to the email.
In late 2020, after Coun. Brian Skakun spent months demanding a full financial accounting of the parkade, Soltis and her senior administrators publicly admitted the parkade had cost $10 million more than budgetted, with the out-of-control spending hidden by clever accounting and extra spending authority Hall and council had bestowed on Soltis years earlier.
A subsequent Citizen investigation showed senior administration working on the problem from the very beginning but there were no emails showing Hall knew what was going on. As the two Citizen editorials calling for Hall’s resignation in early 2021 argued, he either knew all along what was happening with the parkade but had covered his tracks or he was blind, intentionally or otherwise, to the financial disaster happening under his nose
With Hall announcing at the city council meeting that he wouldn’t be seeking a third term, he steps aside the same day news outlets in Prince George were invited to a mayoral candidate announcement on Wednesday morning. Whomever succeeds Hall as mayor will hopefully take transparency and administrative oversight far more seriously than he did.
Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout
E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca
husband and I live in a residential area near Exhibition Park and the noise is so loud and stressful for us that it makes the days of the festival a horror show for us. Why does it have to be so loud? Please, either move the show to a location outside of town, inside at the CN Centre or turn the volume down to a comfortable level for people who live nearby.
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School trustees deny ‘toxic workplace’ claims
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
The School District 57 Board of Education is denying ex-superintendent Anita Richardson’s allegation that she suffered maltreatment during her time at the posting.
“There is no basis in law for an award of punitive damages because the School Board did not engage in any extreme, harsh, vindictive, reprehensible, malicious behaviour,” according to a response to Richardson’s civil claim filed on behalf of the board.
The document was filed Aug. 2 at the Prince George courthouse, roughly 3 1/2 weeks after Richardson filed a claim
in which she alleges she “experienced a toxic work environment and bullying and harassment” over the one year she held the job before taking a leave of absence.
Trustees did agree with Richardson that in the aftermath of taking the leave, she filed a complaint alleging they breached both the school board’s respectful workplace policy and rights and responsibilities policy and, in turn, a third party was brought in to investigate the complaint. But they deny Richardson’ allegation that it was seven weeks after the complaint was filed that the investigation was started, although a specific date was not provided in the response.
They also deny Richardson’s allegation that the summary of the investigator’s
findings confirmed and substantiated several of her complaints, but do not provide further details on what the investigator specifically states.
Trustees and Richardson also differ on the reasons for her eventual dismissal.
On that note, they advised Richardson that she was going to be let go because her relationship with area First Nations was “difficult and there was a lack of trust” and that her continued employment as superintendent “would make a constructive relationship with the First Nations very difficult.”
In her notice of claim, Richardson agreed those were the reasons she was given but contends her relationship with First Nations was good and that it was the
trustees’ conduct that undermined it.
Trustees also say Richardson was given three additional days to respond to the reasons given for her termination. They agree with Richardson that she had asked for a copy of the investigator’s report and, in response, she was given a redacted version but for reasons of privacy.
In a separate filing, the school board also disputes that the B.C. Supreme Court has jurisdiction over the matter. Reasons for this were not set out in the filing but in the response to Richardson’s claim, it is contended that she is defined as a worker under the Workers’ Compensation Act and that any claims she may have for damages are barred by operation of the WCA.
Life-saving device recovered after being stolen
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
A life-saving device stolen from the parking lot of Masich Place Stadium on Aug. 5-6 has been found, thanks to a sharp-eyed resident.
The automated external defibrillator (AED) was found near some garbage at a gas station, a city spokesperson said in an email.
“The person who found it recognized what it was and returned it to the fire department,” city communications manager Julie Rogers said. “It appears to be in good working order, but we will send it out for testing to be sure. It should be back in place in (two) weeks.”
The machine, which stimulates the heart with electrical current to get it to start beating again, was like those used in hospitals – except it was automated
to allow it to be used by an untrained bystander, by following simple instructions. When a cardiac arrest happens outside a hospital, the chances of survival are less than 10 per cent, according to
Drug-checking machine now available in city
drugs. The machine can test a range of substances including opioids, stimulants and other psychoactive drugs such as MDMA.
Prince George MLA Shirley Bond helped her grandsons unveil an AED machine at Masich Place Stadium on July 22, 2021.
information provided by the B.C. Heart and Stroke Foundation. With access to an AED and CPR, the chances of surviving double.
When the AED was stole, the culprit
also vandalized the climate-controlled case for the device, located in the Griffiths Avenue parking lot of Masich Place Stadium.
The AED device was donated by Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond and her family in July 2021, in honour of Bond’s late husband, Bill Bond. Bill Bond died on June 6, 2020, following a stroke. The installation in a climate-controlled case in an outside area was the first of its kind in B.C. outside the Lower Mainland. Bond and her family created the Bill Bond Memorial Fund, managed by the Prince George Community Foundation, to raise money to purchase a minimum of 10 of the machines and install them in locations throughout northern B.C. Donations to the Bill Bond Memorial Fund can be made by going online or by calling the Prince George Community Foundation office at 250-562-7772.
RCMP officer charged
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
A new drug checking machine is now available to help people who use drugs make more informed choices and to help save lives.
A new Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) drug checking machine is now operational in Prince George in partnership with the POUNDS Project (Preventing Overdose Undoing Stigma).
The FTIR machine will allow trained staff at the POUNDS Project location in downtown Prince George to do advanced drug checking in the community including fentanyl and benzo testing. Drug checking is an evidence-informed harm reduction tool that allows people to check what is in their
The POUNDS Project said drug checking is one of many harm reduction tools to help keep individuals in the community safer and it strives to be a safe and inclusive space for all people who use drugs.
The support is offered to individuals who occasionally consume, those who do on the weekend, and folks who use substances daily and Individuals from any walk of life are welcome to visit Two Doors Down (1126 Third Avenue) to use the new service.
Drug checking services using the FTIR machine will be available six days a week from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from Wednesday-Saturday and in the evenings 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays).
The BC Prosecution Service (BCPS) has approved charges against a North District RCMP officer for driving without due care and attention.
Cst. Jay Barban was charged in connection with an on-duty motor vehicle incident alleged to have occurred on August 19, 2021 near Bear Lake.
The first appearance on this matter is scheduled for Sept. 21 in Prince George Provincial Court.
The charge was approved by an experienced Crown Counsel with no prior or current connection with the officer.
In July, the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) forwarded its findings from the collision to the prosecution service for consideration of charges.
The collision occurred on Aug. 19, 2021, on Highway 97 near Industrial Way in Bear Lake between an unmarked SUV being driven by a Prince George RCMP officer and a Kia Rio.
The car’s driver was transported to the hospital with what were initially believed to be minor injuries.
But on April 29, 2022, the IIO was notified that the injuries from the crash were serious enough to spark an investigation.
The civilian-based police watchdog said “reasonable grounds exist” to believe the officer may have committed a driving offense.
As this matter is now before the court, the BCPS will not be releasing additional information or commenting further at this time.
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
International student has Olympic dreams
CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff
There’s an international student from India who needed a fresh start after tragedy struck his family. After the sudden death of his father and cousin, Sagardeep Singh said coming to Canada in 2018 gave him the new perspective he needed. “I left everything behind because it was just too hard for me to stay,” Singh explained.
Singh was heavy into track and field in Punjab four years ago and recently found the strength to venture back onto the track here as a member of the Prince George Track & Field Club as he awaits his permanent residency after completing his studies at CNC.
Singh specializes in the 100m sprint, long jump and triple jump and his dream is to become an Olympian representing Canada on the world stage.
“I will never stop,” Singh said. “I will always keep going.”
Athleticism runs in the family, his dad was a record holding weight lifter in India, so he knows what it takes to be a champion.
“Sagar is very dedicated to his training,” PGTF head coach Lauren Matheson said about Singh. “He is very focused on his goals, which I really enjoy. He’s always coming up to me saying he’d like to work on this or that to improve himself – so he’s always looking for ways to improve in his sport. He’s just a good overall athlete.”
Singh is happy to say he has great support from his cousin Sukhman Singh who plays soccer for the University of Northern BC.
“He will support me all the way and it really makes a difference,” Singh said.
During this season’s early competition Singh has improved his sprint times and jumping distances.
When he participated in the Prince George Track & Field Club’s Spruce Capital Meet, he broke meet records with a time of 11:53 in the 100m and long jump distance of 5.81m.
While at the U16-Sr. 2022 BC Athletics Provincial Championship Jamboree held in Kamloops July 8 to 10, Singh ran the 100m in 13.05 and in triple jump recorded a leap of 13.05m.
Sprinter racing for gold
Adam Sieben, 16, a member of the Prince George Track & Field Club, came back from the BC High School Championships June 6 with a gold medal in the 400m metre race.
From his first 400m race in May at the local club’s Sub Zero meet at Masich Place to the high school championships in Langley he shaved more than two seconds off his time of 50.50 seconds. Then less than a month later he ran at the BC Championship Jamboree and took first place with his personal best time of 50.34. Sieben is currently ranked second in the province in his age group in the 400m this season.
“Adam is very dedicated to his sport,” Lauren Matheson, Prince George Track & Field Club head coach, said. “When I talk with him, he’s already got his goals in place and he’s ready to meet those goals.”
Matheson has known Sieben since he first started with the club.
“Over the years I have seen him develop as an athlete and I’m really excited to be here for him as a coach during this long-time journey,” Matheson said.
Sieben also runs the 100m at 11.32 seconds and 200m at 22.80 seconds but
the 400m is his specialty. He’s got big plans for his future for the grueling sprint to take him further than just once around the track.
“I put a lot of expectation on myself,” Sieben said. “And I’ve been training a lot.” This is a transitional year for the young athlete whose first goal is to make Team BC so he can compete at the national level. He’s eligible this year and next so he’s got another season to make that happen.
Ultimately he’s looking to get a scholarship to a Division 1 stateside college and go from there.
CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff
SAGARDEEP SINGH
ADAM SIEBEN
Former player returns to coach hockey team
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
Northern Capitals alumnus Sage Desjardins is coming back to her roots – after six years away she’s rejoining the girls’ hockey team, but now as the team’s newest assistant coach.
Originally from Terrace, Desjardins first moved to Prince George to pursue her hockey career where she played for the Northern B.C. team for three years prior to attending the University of Calgary and joining the Dinos. She’s now back in northern B.C. with the U18 AAA team to develop the team as an assistant coach.
For Desjardins, coaching is a family legacy, as her father Mario Desjardins coached her all through her major midget career and was the head coach of the Northern Capitals for the past few years.
“We’ve both been involved in the program, even when I was away at university. So now that I’m back home, and I’m moved back to Prince George, it’s kind of exciting to get the chance to assistant coach with them again,” said Desjardins. However, she noted that this year will be a bit of an adjustment as it’s the first year she won’t be lacing up skates as a player having finished her time with the Dinos where she was coached by Danielle Goyette, and Carla MacLeod, both Olympic gold medalists in women’s hockey. “I have no doubt come September, when I’m not putting on my gear to play an actual game, it’s going to feel a little weird,” said Desjardins. “But definitely, I want to make that step into coaching. I didn’t get to where I did in hockey without so much support from people in this organization and beyond it, and so just to
TaborMountainLine Relocation
Laterthis summer,BCHydro will begin constructionto upgrade theTabor Mountain distribution line that runsthroughthe RegionalDistrictofFraserFortGeorge, east of Prince George,nearTabor MountainSki Resort. Crews will be rebuilding andrelocatingthe line on TaborMountaintomitigate safety concerns,improve access,and enhancereliability.
Theconstructionissplit into twophases:
○ Phase 1—rebuildabout 2.1kmoflinealongthe existing right-of-way in summer/fall2022.
○ Phase II—reroute andbuild 2.8km of line around TaborMountainSki Resortand alongthe highway andsalvage/removeold sections of line. Scheduledfor spring/summer of 2023.
Upcoming Work Schedule
○ Phase 1vegetationclearing andaccessfor theprojectisexpectedtostart in August/September.
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come back and give back and help these girls try and get to where I got to go is really the end goal for me.”
Desjardins says she sees herself staying involved in hockey throughout her career. She is also starting the education program at the University of Northern British Columbia and plans to continue to coach and teach kids in both capacities.
She’s also a big advocate for encouraging girls to become involved with sports.
“I remember when I started hockey when I was like five years old, and you step on the ice and you’re with a bunch of boys, it can be so intimidating,” she said. “I think the biggest thing with females especially is don’t get discouraged. It’s so easy to lose your confidence so fast, and it takes months to build it back up. Try not to let that happen. If you’re where you’re at, you should be there.”
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Public notice is hereby given to the electors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George that aGeneral Local Election will be held on Saturday,October 15, 2022, to elect four local community commissioners for the Bear Lake Local Community.
Nominations will be received by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer as follows:
By Hand, Mail or other deliveryService To 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8
By FaxTo: 250-563-7520
By Email To: election@rdffg.bc.ca
From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,August 30, 2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,August 30, 2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
Originals of FaxedorEmailed nomination documents must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,September 16, 2022
Nomination documents areavailable online at www.rdffg.bc.ca or in person, from July 22, 2022 to the close of the nomination period, as follows:
Regional District Office,155 George Street, Prince George, BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday,8:00 a.m. to 5:00p.m.
Bear Lake Community Commission,353 Grizz yAvenue, Bear Lake,BC Office Hours: Monday,Wednesday,and Friday,9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS IS 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
Aperson is qualified to be nominated,elected, and to hold officeasBear Lake LocalCommunity Commissioner if they meet the following criter a:
•CanadianCitizen;
•18years of ageorolder on generalvoting day Saturday,October 15, 2022; •resident of British Columbia foratleast 6monthsimmediately beforethe day nominationpapers are filed; and
•not disqualified by theLocal Government Actorany otherenactment from voting in an election in BritishColumbia or being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office,or be otherwisedisqualified by law
CAMPAIGN PERIODEXPENSE LIMITS
In accordance with the LocalElectionsCampaign Financing Act, forthe 2022 general local election, thefollowing expense limits for candidates during the campaign period apply: Local CommunityCommissioner$5,398.92
THIRDPARTYADVERTISING LIMITS
In accordance with the LocalElectionsCampaign Financing Act,for the 2022 general ocalelections, the following third party advertising limits apply: Local CommunityCommissioner$809.84
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the nomination process,pleasecontact KarlaJensen, Chief Election Officer(250) 960-4444
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the campaign period expenselimits and thirdparty advertising limits,please contact ElectionsBC: Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-8683
Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George that aGeneral Local Election will be held on Saturday,October 15, 2022 and that nominations for the offices of:
Director –Electoral Area A 1personto be elected
Director –Electoral Area C 1personto be elected
Director –Electoral Area D
1persontobeelected
Director –Electoral Area E 1persontobeelected
Director –Electoral Area F 1personto be elected
Director–Electoral Area G 1person to be elected
Director–Electoral Area H 1person to be elected
will be received by the Chief Election OfficerorDeputy ChiefElection Officer as follows:
By Hand, Mail or other deliveryService To 155 George Street, Prince George,BCV2L 1P8
By FaxTo: 250-563-7520
By Email To election@rdffg.bc.ca
From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,August 30, 2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,August 30, 2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
Originals of Faxed or Emailednominationdocuments must be received by theChief Election Officer by 5:00 p.m. on Friday,September 16, 2022
Nomination documents areavailable online at www.rdffg.bc.ca or in person, from July 22, 2022 to the close of the nomination period, as follows:
Regional District Office,155George Street,Prince George, BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday,8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
District of Mackenzie,1 MackenzieBlvd, Mackenzie, BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Village of McBride,100 Robson Centre, McBride, BC Office Hours:Monday 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Village of Valemount,735 CranberryLakeRoad, Valemount,BC
Office Hours:Monday to Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed between 12:30p.m.and 1:30 p.m.)
Director –Electoral Areas A, C, D, E, F, G, H
Director –Electoral Area G
Director –ElectoralAreaG
Director –ElectoralArea H
Director –Electoral Area H
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONSIS 4:00 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022.
QUALIFICATIONS FOROFFICE
Aperson is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as aSchool Trusteeiftheymeet thefollowing criteria
•Canadian Citizen;
•18yearsof age or older on generalvotingday Saturday,October15, 2022; •resident of British Columbia for at least 6months immediatelybeforethe day nominat on papers are fi ed;and
•not disqualified by theLocal GovernmentAct or any other enactmentfrom votinginanelection in British Columbia or being nominatedfor,being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqual fied by law
CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS
In accordance with theLocal Elections Campaign Financing Act,for the 2022 general localelection, the following expense limits for candidates during the campaign periodapply:
Director –Electoral Area A
$5,398.92
Director –Electoral Area C
$5,398.92
Director –Electoral Area D
Director –Electoral Area E
$5,398.92
Director –Electoral Area F
Director –ElectoralAreaG
$5,398.92
Director –ElectoralAreaH
Public Notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No.57(Prince George) that aGeneralLocal Election willbeheld on Saturday, October 15, 2022 for the office of:
SchoolTrustee –MackenzieTrustee Electoral Area (2) 1person to be elected
School Trustee –Robson Valley Trustee Electoral Area (3) 1person to be elected
School Trustee –Prince George TrusteeElectoral Area (1 5persons to be elected
Nomination documents areavailable online at www.sd57.bc.ca or in person, from July 22,2022tothe closeofthe nominationperiod on September9,2022,as follows:
School District No. 57,2100FerryAvenue, PrinceGeorge, BC
Office Hours September 6, 2022toSeptember 9, 2022: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
DistrictofMackenzie,1Mackenzie Blvd,Mackenzie, BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Village of McBride,100 Robson Centre,McBride,BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday,10:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m
Village of Valemount,735 CranberryLake Road, Valemount, BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday,8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (closed between 12:30 p.m. and1:30 p.m.)
Nominationswill be received by the Chief Election OfficerorDeputy Chief Election Officerasfollows:
From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,August 30, 2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
By Hand:ByAppointment Only, PleaseCall250-561-6800toschedule School BoardO fice
2100 FerryAvenue, PrinceGeorge, BC V2L4R5
THIRD PARTYADVERTISING LIMITS
In accordance with the LocalElections CampaignFinancing Act,for the 2022 general localelections, the following thirdparty advertising limitsapply:
Director –ElectoralArea A $809.84
Director– ElectoralArea C $809.84
Director– ElectoralArea D $809.84
Director –Electoral Area E $809.84
Director –Electoral Area F $809.84
Director –ElectoralArea G $809.84
Director –ElectoralArea H $809.84
By Mail or Other DeliveryService School BoardOffice
2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5 Office Hours August 30, 2022 to September 2, 2022: Monday to Friday, 8:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m Office Hours September 6, 2022 to September 9, 2022: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30p.m
By Fax: 250-561-6820
By Email: election@sd57.bc.ca
Note: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documentsmustbereceived by the Chief Election Officerby4:30p.m. on Friday,September16, 2022
THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF NOMINATIONS IS 4:00 P.M., FRIDAY, September 9, 2022
QUALIFICATIONS FOROFFICE:
Aperson is qualified to be nominated, e ected, and to hold office as aSchool Trustee if they meetthe following criteria:
•Canadian Citizen;
•18years of age or older on generalvoting day Saturday,October15, 2022; •resident of BritishColumbiafor at least 6months immediately beforethe day nomination papersare filed;and •not disqualified underthe School Actorany other enactment from being nominated for,being elected to or holding theo fice,orbeotherwise disqualified by law.
CAMPAIGNPERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS
In accordance with theLocal Elections Campaign FinancingAct, forthe 2022 generallocal election, thefollowing expense limits for candidatesduring the campaign period apply:
THIRD PARTYADVERTISINGLIMITS
In accordancewith theLocal Elections Campaign Financing Act, forthe 2022 generallocal elect ons, the followingthirdpartyadvertising limits apply:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONonthe SchoolDistrict No. 57 and theRole of Trustee,please contact: Diane Nygaard(250)-561-6800 Ext301
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONonthe campaign periodexpenselimitsand third party advertising limits please contactElections BC: Toll-free phone: 1-800-661-8683
Website: www.elections.bc.ca
FOR FURTHER INFORMATIONonthe nomination process,please contact: Jan Cote, Chief Election Officer250-561-6800, Ext. 321 Ellen Bryden,Deputy Chief Election Officer 250-561-6800 Ext. 319 Email:election@sd57.bc.ca
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the campaign period expense limitsand third party advertising limits,please contact Elections BC: Toll-Free Phone:1-800-661-8683
Public Notice is given to the electors of theCityofPrince George that nominationsfor the offices of:
One (1) Mayor and Eight(8) Councillors
will be receivedbythe Chief Election Officer or adesignated person, as follows: By hand, mailorother deliveryservice:
City Hall, 5th Floor
1100 Patricia Boulevard, Prince George, BC V2L3V9
By faxto: 250-561-0183
By emailto: MaureenConnelly
Chief Election Officer
maureen.connelly@princegeorge.ca
From: 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday,August30, 2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
Excluding statutoryholidaysand weekends
From: 9:00 a.m.onTuesday, August 30,2022
To:4:00 p.m. on Friday,September 9, 2022
Excluding statutoryholidays and weekends
Originals of faxed or emailednomination documents must be received by the ChiefElection Officer by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 16, 2022
Note:The nomination deposit must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the endofnomination period.
Interestedpersons canobtain information on therequirements andprocedures for making a nominationbyrequesting anominationpackage available at the5th Floor of CityHall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, PrinceGeorge, BC V2L 3V9, during regularbusinesshours (Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding Labour Day). Nomination packages arealso available on the City of Prince George websitewww.princegeorge.ca/electionfrom8:30 a.m. on Friday,July22, 2022 to the close of the nominationperiod.
QUALIFICATIONS FOROFFICE
Aperson is qualified to be nominated, elected,and to hold office as amember of local government if they meetthe following criteria: •Canadiancitizen;
•18yearsofage or older on General Voting Day October15, 2022;
•residentofBritish Columbiafor at least 6monthsimmediately beforethe day nomination papers are filed;
•a person or the commander of an armed forces unit who has been granted freedom of the municipality,ifthatperson is aCanadian citizen; and
•not disqualified under the Local GovernmentAct or any other enactment from being nominated for,beingelected to or holding theoffice, or be otherwise disqualified by law.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the nomination process,please contact: Maureen Connelly,ChiefElection Officer at (250)561-7793 Joan Switzer,Deputy ChiefElectionOfficer at (250)561-7686 Email: election@princegeorge.ca Website:www.princegeorge.ca/election
CAMPAIGN PERIODEXPENSE LIMITS
In accordance with the LocalElections Campaign Financing Act,for the 2022 General Local Election,the followingexpense limits for candidates during the campaign periodapply: Mayor: $55,922.34 Councillor: $28,297.80
THIRD PARTYADVERTISING EXPENSE LIMITS
In accordance with the LocalElections Campaign Financing Act,for the 2022 General Local Election,the followingtwo types of expense limitsfor thirdparty advertisingsponsors apply:
Directed Advertising Expense Limits
The directed advertisingexpense limits specifictothe PrinceGeorge election area areasfollows: Mayor: $2,796.12 Councillor: $2,796.12
Cumulative Advertising ExpenseLimit
The cumulative advertising expense limit is $161,967.47 and applies to directed andissue advertising conducted by athird party sponsor in all election areas.
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Biologists hop into beer science
Considering the scientific process that goes into making beer, it’s only fitting that biologists Erin and Brandon Baerwald have made it their business to create Deadfall Brewing Company.
Open since June in the Nicholson Centre, Deadfall is the third microbrewery in a relatively untapped Prince George market and its roots are spreading as more customers discover what’s in store for them to sample in a Deadfall can or tapped into a glass.
Brandon, 41, got his undergraduate and masters degree in biology at the University of Calgary and went on to earn his doctorate in ecophysiology at the University of Regina. He met Erin while they were studying bat biology in Alberta, where they first got bit by the homebrewing bug. Their passion for making beer grew exponentially when they moved to Regina in 2015 and discovered the Ale
and Lager Enthusiasts of Saskatchewan (ALES) Club, which introduced them to a group of professional brewers. That led to jobs for both of them, Brandon as a brewer and Erin serving customers in the taproom at Nokomis Craft Ales in Nokomis, Sask., a small town halfway between Saskatoon and Regina. They worked there for nearly three years until they moved to Prince George late in 2019 when Erin was hired to teach animal behaviour and conservation biology at UNBC. Brandon continued to refine his craft at Trench Brewing & Distilling, where he worked for about a year before branching out to start Deadfall.
“It hit us the other day, we’re now small business owners in Prince George and we’ve worked real hard to create something really nice,” said Erin. “Because we’re friends with Trench and CrossRoads we’ve built something that looks very different and we’re brewing different styles of beer, so there is no competition. If one of us does well, we all do well.”
Condos springing up
When people converge on the fairgrounds this week to take in the B.C. Northern Exhibition, they’ll notice a large blue building southwest of Exhibition Park that wasn’t there last year.
That huge four-storey structure will soon be home to hundreds of Prince George residents. The 40-unit condominium complex is part of the Framework 22 development taking shape at the west end of 22nd Avenue. Built by Hayer Construction, it’s one of several multi-family housing developments that are changing the face of Prince George.
According to a Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) report released last month, housing starts in the province are not keeping pace with
population growth and shortages are keeping prices high, reducing affordability. The average price of a house in Prince George at the end of June was $529,729, up nearly $74,000 from June 2021.
In May and June, the city issued building permits for 18 new single-family homes, two new multi-family developments and four new mobile homes. During the first six months of the year, permits were approved for 52 new single-family homes (down from 61 over the same period in 2021), 10 new mobile homes (down by one from January to June 2021), five new duplexes (down from seven in January to June 2021) and 12 new multi-family developments (down from 28 in the same period of 2021).
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Deadfall Brewing Company owners Erin and Brandon Baerwald opened their craft brewery/taproom at 1733 Nicholson St. in June.
BecauseIloved yousomuch Time will notdim theface Ilove&the voiceIheareachday &the things youdid for me in your ownspecial way.
Iwill miss youeach&every dayasthe yearscome&go. Iwill keep youinmyheart,asIloveyou so!
January15,1957August6,2022
There will be a gathering in remembrance and celebration of the life of Leona Leiski, on Sunday, August 21st from 1:00 – 4:00 PM at the home of Sharron Miners, 364 Central Street East. Friends and family are invited to gather and share a meal ofallofLeona’sspecialties.
With the loss of Dorothy in November 2019, Covid postponed her celebration, so this will be a combined celebration. Deb passed in May of 2022. We would like to invite all friends and family to join us August 26, 2022, at the Kinsmen Club (777 Kinsmen Place). from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. This is behind the Fire Hall on 5th and Ospika. Bring a smile and reminisce about their wonderfullives.
David was born in the small town of Matheson, Ontario. He completed 13 years of school in 12 years after which he pursued his civil engineering degree at the University of Waterloo. He grew up loving music and playing hockey, and was a loyal Toronto Maple Leafs and Blue Jays fan. After graduation, his search for work and his love of hiking and canoeing led him to British Columbia. He started work for a consulting firm in 1981 and relocated to Prince George in 1991, where he met and married the love of his life, Grace Dyer In 1995, Dave accepted an engineering position with the City of Prince George where he remained employed until he retired in 2020. Dave was an outstanding husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle. He was a faithful Rotarian, a committed Christian and served as chairperson for Timbers Community Church Board until pancreatic cancer stole his life.
David leaves behind his grief-stricken wife, Grace, children Jeremy LaFontaine (Jennifer) Jonathan LaFontaine (Dina) and Joy Florell (Chase), and grandchildren Jocelynn, Jeremiah, Dalen, Faith, Charlyse, Dylan, Luke, Lucy, Mary and Jack. He also leaves behind his sisters Kathryn (Murray Cruickshank), Terry (John Stepanian), sister-in-law Fanny Yeh and nieces Karen, Joelle, Danielle, Ghislaine, Julianne and nephews Bradley, Patrick, and Norman. He was predeceased by his brother George and parents FloydandRuthDyer
The Celebration of Life service will be held at the Westwood Mennonite Brethren Church, 2658 Ospika Blvd., at 1:00 pm (PST) on Saturday, August 13, 2022. For those unable to attend, the servicewillbelive-streamedat:
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In lieu of flowers, donations could be sent to the Rotary Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, 3089 Clapperton Street, Prince George, BCV2L5N4orgoto:https://pghpcs.ca/support/
Marvin Philip RaySarasin
June 7th, 1958 -August 3rd, 2022
It is with deep sadnessthat thefamily of Marvin Sarasin announces his unexpected passing at the RedDeerRegional Hospital in RedDeer,Alberta at theage of 64 years
Marvin waspredeceased by his parents Rolland and Maude; siblings William, Arthur, Elizabeth, Tommy, Irena, and Rosalind (Wayne); nephew Malcolm;father-in-lawTony; sister-in-lawGlenda; and brother-in-lawDutch.
Marvin is survived by hisloving wifeof41years Linda; children Cora-Lee (Gray), Nicole(Aaron), and Shane(Krystal); grandsons Ethan,Emmett, Easton,Eli, Sawyer,and Jackson; siblings Ruth (Vic), Carolyn (Kerry), and Rolland;mother-in-law Thelma; brothers-in-lawGordon (Christiane)and Mike(Freda); sisters-in-lawBrendaand Kella; as well as manycousins,nieces and nephews, greatniecesand nephews,and an abundanceof friends.
Marvin wasborn in Viking, Alberta and lived in Rylee, and Round Hill,Alberta as well as McBride,Barriere, Kamloops, and Terrace, British Columbia. Marvin marriedLinda Molendyk on March 28th, 1981 and they movedintotheir foreverhomein PrinceGeorge,British Columbia in 1987.Within their 41 years of marriage,Marvin and Linda welcomed 3children.Their familygrew with the marriages of their children and the addition of 6grandsons
Marvin worked on the family farm growing up and at his sister’s farm in Alberta.He worked at Zeidler’sMill in McBride fora short time. Marvin worked forCNRailfrom1977 until he “retired” in 2013. He then worked forRemcan from 20132020.Marvin worked hardto provide forhis family
Marvin lived alifefull of adventure and laughter. From volunteering forthe kids’ activities and at the Multiplex, to playing ball, to
camping, salmon fishing,and enjoying the lake, from family dinners to weekly games nights, and travellingnear and farto seek fun in the sun or visit the friendsand relatives. Marvinwill be fondly remembered forhis zest forlife, senseofhumour, love of games, anddevotion to his family.
Therewill be acelebration of life forMarvin on Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at the University of NorthernBritish Columbia in PrinceGeorge. Thecelebration will begin in the Canfor Theatre at 1pm with refreshments to followinthe atrium of the administration buildingatUNBC
Marvin heldaspecialplacein many people’shearts and he will be foreverremembered by allthathad the pleasureof knowinghim. We love youand we willmissyou Marvin; as a husband, father,Opa,brother, uncle,cousin,and friend. Until we meet again In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made directly to the Spirit of the North HealthcareFoundation at www.spiritofthenorth.ca
Fond memories and expressions of sympathycan be made at www.wilsonfuneralchapel.ca
Robert(Bob) ThomasPayne
A celebration of life will be held on August 20th, 2022 from 1 pm - 5 pm at 14460 Frankford Rd, Prince George. Come share your Bob “Pains” stories.
MichaelPohynayko
Nov.5,1929Aug.8,2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Michael Pohynayko announce his peaceful passing on August8,2022.
A mass of remembrance will be held on August 22, 2022 at 11:00 am at Christ Our Savior Church (4514AustinRdW).
AlanJohn Hunter
October21,1956August8,2022. 65yearsyoung
On Monday August 8, 2022 Alan Hunter, devoted husband, father & stepfather, brother, uncle, grandfather, passed away quietly while at North Okanagan Hospice in Vernon BC. Alan was preceded by Margaret (Mother) & John (Father) Hunter Alan is survived by his wife, Patti, daughters Amanda & Krissy, stepsons Marty & Shayne, brother Eric, nephew Tyler and numerous grandchildren from allofthefamilies.
Alan was born in Montreal, Quebec & attended bilingual school in Pointe aux Trembles until he was 9 years of age. His family then relocated to Prince George BC in May 1966. Alan attended elementary & high school in PG before stepping into the working world, working as a parts man, welder & equipment operator in many communities through out BC. He worked at Fortis Gas for 30 years as a welder & equipment operator He also travelled to the United Arabic Emirates to work as a welder building natural gas pressurizingstationsfortwoyears.
Tinkering was one of his passions. He updated each & every home that he moved into. Alan & Patti both loved to travel as well as just hang out at home. Their last trip was in Cozumel, Mexico earlierthisyear Patti’spersonalfavorite.
Following Alan’s wishes there will not be any service or Celebration of Life at this time. Donations in lieu of flowers could be contributed toaHospiceHouseofyourpreference.
Robertson, Margaret D. December 25, 1927 -November 18, 2021
ACelebration of Life will be held for Margaret at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 27, at 3210 Bellamy Road. Please RSVP to Gord at 250-640-1879.
JosephJozo Ravlic
JOSEPH JOZO RAVLIC passed away unexpectedly on August 8, 2022 at home. Joey is survived by his mother Mira, stepfather Kai, brother Darcy and nephews Cohen, Kaleb, and Liam. As well, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins who love and miss him dearly He is predeceased by his father SteveRavlic.
Joe was a beloved son, brother, nephew, uncle, cousin and friend. He will be remembered for his kind nature, good heart and excellent sense of humor A funeral service will be held at St. Mary’s Parish at 10:00am on Wednesday, August 17th 2022.Receptiontofollow
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JeannineNicoleTattari
November10,1978-July26,2022
“Your wings were ready, but our hearts were not”
Jeannine’s soul went to rest on July 26, 2022. Jeannine was predeceased by her father Laurence in2011.
She is survived by the love of her life, Les Carlson, her mother Violet & Brian Brown, and hersistersKimberly(Kim)andMichelle(Les) andbrothersTed(Viv)&Doug(Jill)Brown sons Matthew (Ashley) Travis (Alex) Carlson and herbelovedgrandchildrenLandonandSpencer
Jeannine grew up in Prince George and went to schoolatKellyRoad.
Jeannine loved spending time with family and friends, so the family has requested that in lieu of flowers or donations, you spend time with your lovedones.
CelebrationofLife
August27,2022
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Mary(Molly)Frances Eberle(néeSewell)
1925-2022
Mary (Molly) Frances Eberle (née Sewell) passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2022, with family by her side. She is survived by her children Dorothy (Reg) Kempster, Donna (Gerry) Hutchinson, Ted (Eleanor) Eberle and Dean (Anita) Eberle along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her loving husband Casper (Cap) in 2010, siblings Isabel Bender, Everett Sewell, Don Sewell, and Betty Eberle, as well as greatgrandsonBradleyKempster
Molly was born in Lafleche, Saskatchewan on March 2, 1925. She moved to Nipawin and then Leduc, before settling in Prince George with her husband and daughters in 1952. Their family was complete after having two sons. She thought fondly of her time spent working at Prince George Regional Hospital. Molly lived a full life that centered on family – a devoted mother and doting grandmother, always worrying about everyone else. She will be lovingly remembered as a sweet, quiet and proper lady who enjoyed being welldressed. An avid shopper at Northern Reflections, she eagerly awaited any opportunity to peruse the latestsales.
Mollywillbemissedtremendously
We’ll miss your goodbye waves from the front window.
A special thank you to Farah McKenzie NP of BC Cancer and the Home Care team. There will be no service by request. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Molly’s memory to a charity close toyourheart.
Lola(Reaugh)Chappelle 1933-2022
Lola passed away aged 89, at Parkside Care Residence surrounded by her children. Born May 20th, 1933 Lola was the youngest of six born to Laverne and Archie Reaugh - an early settling PG family Lola graduated high school, joined the Air force, then married and had her family with Gerry Chappelle. Returning to PG in 1965, many remember the years Lola and Gerry owned the iconic corner store on 9th and Winnipeg - busy and happy years. Lola worked at PGRH as a unit clerk and later as a detox worker until retirement to the Okanagan, returning to PG in recent years. She was a great walker, and was a talented amateur artist and singer. She is survived by four children, Debbra, Ken, Denise (Richard), and David (Barb), 13 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and dear friends - niece Shirley Ballum and Marlene Ongman. It must be said that Lola experienced exceptional care and attention at Parkside residence. Lola requested cremation and acelebrationoflifewillbeheldatalaterdate.
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ArdithGwendeline Smedley
October1st,1941August9th,2022
Ardith Smedley is cruising the interstellar highways with few regrets. She felt it was time to move on to the next adventures as this incarnation was fulfilled. “No fear of dying” shesaid. On this side of the veil there still are her children Jeff Smedley (Theresa) and Sandell Bowler Her grandchildren Kyle Smedley (Hanna), Russ Smedley (Shay), JoshuaBowler,andTimothyBowlerand3GreatGrandChildren. She grew up in Kamloops moving to Prince George with her husband Heward. As a Minister of the Inner Peace Movement, life’s quests tugged her around the far East and North America. After PG, it was off to Pitt Meadows to work for Vancouver Information Society Then a B&B at Canim Lake and eventually ledtothelast10yearscallingPrinceGeorgehome.
A gathering of friends and family will be held at her home on August 29th at 11:00am.ContactJefffordetails.250-640-0965.
It was a good run and may she feel the love on her travels. DonationgratefullyacceptedtheRotaryHospiceHouseinPrinceGeorge.
AudreyJeanFritz
Audrey Jean Fritz gained her wings on Tuesday August 2nd 2022. Beloved wife to Orland Leroy Fritz, Mom to Michael Wesley Fritz, Audra Merie Baldinger and Sherrey Lyn Hall. Grandma to David Baldinger, Keshia Baldinger, Joseph Baldinger (Abby), Kira Ken, Rob Ken, Cheyenna Hall, Kami Kwan and Katrina Fritz and Great Grandma and friend to many, she will be missed always. Known for her feisty spirit and big heart - this world won’t be the same without her.
Lynda Levesque
October17,1952March13,2022
After a long courageous battle with cancer, Lynda passed away peacefully at home. She was predeceased by her son Sean (1998), husband Maurice (2008), and her companion Dennis Hale (2019). Lynda is survived by and will be greatly missed by her four legged, fluffy companion Rory, her loving family, extended family and her good friends. Lynda’s family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Dr Andrea Larson and all the staff in the office, to everyone at the Cancer Clinic, to all of her friends and our friends for all of your love and support during thisdifficulttime.NofuneralservicebyLynda’srequest.
KathleenGladysBoyes
1923-2022
Kathleen Gladys Boyes, passed away peacefully on SundayAugust7th,2022withlovedonesbyherside.
Kathleen is survived by her children, David (Valerie), Janet Turnbull, John (Edna), Conrad (Marjorie), Cedric (Lynn), Robert (Charlotte), Bill (Laurinda), Valerie (Jeff) Johnson, Clay (Shirley), Mary (Mark) Ryan, and Philip. Kathleen is predeceased by daughters Sara and Patricia, andsisterMaryHowat.
A Vanished Friend
Around the cornerI have a friend In this great citythat has no end; Yet days go by, andweeks rush on, And before I knowit ayearhas gone, And I neversee myold friend’s face,
He knows I like him just aswell As in the dayswhen I rang his bell,
Tired ofplaying a foolish game,
“Tomorrow, Iwill call onJim,
Kathleen lived her 99 years in Wales and Canada. Born 1923 in Llantrissant, Wales, to Alfred Llewelyn Jones and Gladys Ann Jones, the youngest of two daughters, Kathleen enjoyed a farm girl’s life. Kathleen trained as a nurse in the early 1940’s. On that fateful day in 1944 of the D-Day invasion, her geriatric hospital in Herefordshire became one of many triage centres for wounded soldiers. She eventually fell in love with Bob Boyes, one of those wounded soldiers and married in 1945. In 1947 they moved to Canada to fulfill her husband’s dream of living off the land in Northern Ontario. As Kathleen was always ready for an adventure she eagerly accompanied Bob into the Northern Muskeg where they learned from the Indigenous people to earn a meagre living from trapping and trading furs with the Hudson Bay Company They raised 13 children in a small log cabin without electricity or running water for the next 20 years. There was much work to be done to rear a large family without the conveniences of modern society, cooking with supplies purchased just twice a year from Hornepayne, washing laundry and diapers by hand, skinning furs for trading, living each summer downriver in a teepee as they fished for their dogsled team’s winter food supply Yet, in the midst of all this toil, her children remember fondly that she took the time to read to them at bedtime, tales from such novels as The Yearling, Old Yeller and other classics. Her melodic Welsh accent and engaging narrative tone had her children enthralled and herself lulled into dozing in the chair only to be prodded several times by the children to please readon!
In 1969 Kathleen embarked on her next adventure, of raising her 7 youngest children as a single mother In 1976 she and most of her children moved to Prince George BC. Money was tight, as her British nurses’ training had long expired and only qualified her to work as a personal care attendant at a nursing home, but in spite of her challenges she remained positive and cheerful. As her family grew andexpandedtodozensofgrandchildren,sherememberedeachonewithabirthdaycardinthemail.
Kathleen had a firm faith and trust in God. Kathleen was a long-time member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. In her senior years she served an 18 month mission at the Atlanta Georgia Temple and then a second mission as a Librarian at the Family History Library, British Isles Floor, in SaltLakeCity
Kathleen leaves behind 11 living children, 50 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren and 9 great-great grandchildren. Her legacy of unconditional love and faithful endurance will remain forever in our hearts.
But tomorrowcomes and tomorrowgoes, And the distance between us grows and grows, Around the corner,yet miles away
And that’swhatwe get, and deserve in the end, Around the corneravanished friend! byAnders Lim
Kathleen’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 20th at 12:00 noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 4180 5th Ave. Prince George with Bishop Mark Ryan officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet the family from 10:30 am to 11:45 am prior to the service. Interment willfollowthefuneralservice.
IdaBernardo 1952-2022
On Saturday, July 9th, 2022, Ida Bernardo, passed away at the age of seventy in Prince George, BC, Canada. Ida is survived by her husband, Cesarino, and her four children, Renaldo, Adriano, Sergio, and Anita, as well as her siblings; Mario, Nicola, Luigi, Maria Antonia, Lucia, and manycousins,niecesandnephewsaroundtheworld.
Ida was born on March 4, 1952 in the village of Grimaldi, Calabria, Italia to her loving parents, Paolo and Antonia Fata. Her family raised her on farmland that was shared with other families in a close-knit community Many of her closest friendships were formed when she was a little girl on thatfarm,andshecarriedthosefriendshipsforwardinherlife.
Seeking a better life, she married Cesarino Bernardo on April 13th, 1971, and soon immigrated to Prince George. Her new life held many challenges as she adjusted to life in this northern climate, with the new culture and language. She was welcomed into an extensive community of Calabrese immigrants. As a young bride and a new immigrant, she worked hard to establish a new life-building a duplex with her husband, establishing a truly legendary garden to feed her family, and thinking of the future, she even planted saplings that grew into tall, fifty year old evergreens. As Ida and Cesarino settled into life in Canada, they raised their children, who she loved very much, and shegaveeverythingshehadtogivetothem.Shewasaproud,strong,andtoughwoman.
Ida had many passions in her life. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and getting a deal on anything from food to livestock. Ida was a generous person, often sharing fresh fruit and vegetables from her garden, bread and other baked goods. She enjoyed feeding friends and family, whether by making her famous potato donuts for a wedding or funeral reception, celebrating a birthday, or sharing afternoon tea with a friend that stopped by Ida was a friendly figure around the neighbourhood and met a lot of people just through chatting on the street. In addition to being a talented gardener, she also preserved her own food, canning her own tomato sauce, and freezing or drying her harvests in the fall. One of her favourite things to do was foraging for mushrooms and fiddleheads. Mom’s passion for baking gave her the idea to sell bread, tarts and pies at the Prince George Farmers Market. Becoming a vendor combined a lot of her favourite things; baking, meeting new people, and being independent. She was a very popular figure at the market, and continuedtovisitwithherfriendsevenaftershestoppedbeingavendor
She lived her life according to her sense of duty to her family Ida travelled back to Calabria many times to visit her parents, family and friends. She was a humble, gracious and curious person. Her curiosity motivated her to use the computer, searching Google and Youtubeforherinterestsfromaroundtheworld.
She will truly be missed in the hearts of her family and everyone she encountered in the community. Asperherwishes,thefamilywillnotbeholdingafuneralforIda. Alongerversionofthisobituaryisavailableonlineat:
If you wish to honour Ida through a donation, Ida requested donations to Prince George charities focused on helping the homeless. The familywelcomesanydonationstothehttps://bccancerfoundation.com/.
DONOT STANDATMY GRAVE&WEEP
BY MARY FRYE (1932)
Do not stand at mygrave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain. Whenyou wake in the morning hush,
Do not stand at mygrave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at mygrave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!
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Pembina Pipeline Corporation Canadian Navigable Waters Act Notice of Application
Notice is given that Pembina Pipeline Corporation has filed an application under the provisions of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act to the Minister of Transport for approval of the work described herein and its site and plans
Pursuant to paragraph 7(2) of the said Act, Pembina Pipeline Corporation has deposited with the Minister of Transport, on the on-line Common Project Search Registry (http://cps.canada.ca/) and under registry number 5983, or, under the NPP File Number 2022-507027 a description of an Emergency Training Exercise which includes:
The deployment of an oil containment boom, recovery equipment and wildlife mitigation along the west bank of the Fraser River adjacent to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park (53° 54’ 12.02” N, 122° 43’ 59.52” W).
The exercise will include boat activity and 1000’ of boom with associated anchors and cordage being installed in the river. Activities will be completed between 0700 and 1600 on September 20th and 21st, 2022.
Comments regarding the effect of this work on marine navigation can be sent through the Common Project Search site mentioned above under the Comment section (search by the above referenced number) or if you do not have access to the internet, by sending your comments directly to: Navigation Protection Program - Transport Canada #820-800 Burrard Street, Vancouver BC, V6Z 2J8.
Transport Canada (TC) will not make your comments on a project available to the public on the online public registry. However, any information related to a work is considered as unclassified public record and could be accessible upon legal request. As such, the information and records provided should not contain confidential or sensitive information. If you want to provide confidential or sensitive information that you think should not be made public, please contact TC before submitting it.
However, comments will be considered only if they are in writing (electronic means preferable) and are received not later than 30 days after the publication of the last notice Although all comments conforming to the above will be considered, no individual response will be sent.
Posted at Prince George, British Columbia this 18th day of August, 2022.
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Furthermore, make sure there’s enough spaceforyourgueststostoretheirclothes and other belongings in a closet or dresser, for example. In the bedside tables, stow some useful objects that your guests
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First, whether you choose to use your garageoryourbasement,makesurethatyou set upyourpersonal gymin abrightly lit andwell-ventilatedarea.Inordertomaximize the square footage available and createaspacethat’sconducivetoexercise, divide the room into different sections. For example, you could dedicate one area to cardio, another to strength training and yet anothertostretching.
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