THURSDAY, September 15, 2022 Since 1916
THE PAIN AND THE GLORY If Michael Henman of the UNBC Timberwolves men’s soccer team isn’t studying history, he should consider changing his major. Henman became the first player in Canada West history, dating back to 2006, to score three goals in two consecutive games Sept 2-3 The Twolves beat the Victoria Vikes 4-1 and 3-0 at Masich Stadium
Adam Hyatt is running for mayor.
Born and raised in Prince George, Hyatt, an industrial sales representative, is running to “Cut the Fat” at City Hall
“I will Cut The Fat at our bloated city hall, my Fat Cat Rollback Plan will finally
hold the comfortable and highly paid senior management (AKA the fat cats) accountable,” he wrotes on his website
“With the people of Prince George as the wind in my sail, we will win, we will remind the elites that they are the public
servants and it is the people who are the masters, and we will make Prince George the richest and most prosperous city in the nation!”
Local businessman and engineer Simon Yu has officially launched his campaign to become the next mayor of Prince George.
“I always see the great potential of this great city and I am very much looking forward to this run as mayor to show what my vision might be for the city,” said Yu, at his campaign launch event at the Prince George Roll-A-Dome.
Yu immigrated to Prince George nearly 50 years ago from Hong Kong carrying only two suitcases As a young high school student speaking very little English, he attended Prince George College, which was a local boarding school at the time
He has over 30 years of consulting engineering services in northern B C and was an instructor at the College of New Caledonia and a member on the board of directors at UNBC, the Prince George Airport Authority, the Downtown Business Association and other community organizations
He is the father of six children and the proud grandfather of eight grandchildren, who all live in Prince George
WHAT:
City Council consideration of:
1. “City of Prince George Zoning Bylaw No. 7850, 2007, Amendment Bylaw No. 9275, 2021”
2. Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000080
Comments on the above noted Bylaw and application for Council Consideration may only be provided in writing. For details on how to provide written comments, refer to “How Can I Participate?”.
WHEN:
Monday, September 19, 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. 9275, 2021”
Applicant: McWalter Consulting Limited for 5001 N. Nechako Road Holdings Ltd., Inc. No. BC1306112
Subject Property: 5001 North Nechako Road Lot 1, District Lot 4050, Cariboo District, Plan 25854, Except Plan EPP89775
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Bylaw No. 9275, 2021 proposes to rezone the subject property from AF: Agriculture and Forestry (14.47 hectares) and U1: Minor Utilities (1.3 hectares) to AG: Greenbelt (0.46 hectares), C3: Neighbourhood Commercial (4.10 hectares), RM3: Multiple Residential (3.45 hectares), RS2: Single Residential (3.64 hectares), and RT3: Residential Cluster (4.13 hectares). The applicant has also applied for a site specific amendment to include “Retail, Liquor” as a principal use within the proposed C3: Neighbourhood Commercial zone.
In order to remain consistent with the North Nechako Neighbourhood Plan (NNNP), the applicant has offered to register two (2) Section 219 Covenants: the first covenant to restrict apartment buildings on the north most area of the proposed RM3: Multiple Residential zone to a maximum of two buildings with a maximum of 36 dwelling units in each building; and the second covenant to not allow apartment housing as a use on the south most area of the proposed RM3: Multiple Residential zone.
The purpose of this application is to facilitate the development of a mix of commercial and residential uses with varying densities on the subject property including single family, duplex, apartment housing and a section dedicated to greenspace, or other uses, pursuant to the AG: Greenbelt, C3: Neighbourhood Commercial, RM3: Multiple Residential, RS2: Single Residential, and RT3: Residential Cluster zoning designations.
In accordance with Section 464(2) of the Local Government Act, a public 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
5001 North Nechako Road
2 Temporary Use Permit Application No. TU000080
Applicant: Andrew Seabrook of St. Mary’s Catholic School for The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of Prince Rupert
Subject Property: 1206 Freeman Street Lots 13-15, Block 17, District Lot 1429, Cariboo District, Plan 646
Time: 6:00 p.m.
The purpose of this application is to facilitate the operation of a day care by the St. Mary’s Catholic School out of the existing house on the subject property which will no longer be used as a residence. The subject property is currently zoned RS4: Urban Residential which does not permit “Community Care Facility, Major”.
The applicant has applied for a Temporary Use Permit to allow for “Community Care Facility, Major” use on the subject property In accordance with the Local Government Act, temporary use permits can allow a use not permitted by a zoning bylaw These permits may only be issued for as maximum of three (3) years and may be renewed once for an additional three (3) years.
Location Map #2 1206 Freeman Street
Members of the public who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed Bylaw and application are invited to provide written comments to Council
Written comments received by the Corporate Officer before 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2022 will be available on the published meeting agenda for Council’s review in advance of the meeting date. Written comments received after the noted deadline and before 12:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 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.
A copy of the proposed Bylaw, application, and related documents will be available for review by the public on the City’s website www.princegeorge.ca/PublicNotices beginning Wednesday, September 7, 2022. These documents may also be reviewed at the Development Services office on the 2nd Floor of City Hall on September 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, and 19, 2022 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
For more information, please contact Development Services in person, by telephone at (250)561-7611, or by email to devserv@princegeorge.ca.
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Local professional accountant Karen Muir has announced her intention to run for Prince George city council.
Muir is a single mom with two daughters. She’s a UNBC graduate and a controller in the forest industry
For over a decade, she has been a dedicated volunteer in the Prince George community, including her current role as treasurer with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern B C
“I am running because I am incredibly excited about our city’s potential,” said Muir “We need creative, collaborative solutions to solve the challenges facing Prince George and realize our amazing future ”
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Muir will be out in the community in the coming weeks knocking on doors and attending local events. She encourages Prince George citizens to share their concerns, ideas, and goals with her
“As your councillor, I have the skills and qualifications from my personal, professional, and volunteer experiences to be an effective voice at the council table, and champion for you and for Prince George,” added Muir “A vital part of effective leadership is listening, and I want to know what’s on your mind this election ”
Garth Frizzell recently announced he will seek re-election as a councillor during the 2022 Prince George municipal election set for Oct. 15.
In his announcement, Frizzell outlined the successes and crises faced by the current council, and the challenges that will face the newly-elected city council in the term ahead
Frizzell outlined the complex intergovernmental problems that will continue to face Prince George, including reconciliation, extreme climate events, homelessness, and the epidemic of mental health and addictions
“We have a lot of work to do,” Frizzell said “Our people feel it locally, but the solutions demand common purpose with provincial and federal partners More than ever, the challenges in our next
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term will be marked by the need to advocate effectively to provincial and federal government leaders when we can, and pressure them when needed We’ll need to have all hands on deck to address huge inter-governmental challenges.”
Frizzell is an entrepreneur and businessman with more than a decade of demonstrated award-winning success in technology business development. Past-president of the Prince George Chamber of Commerce and six years appointed to the Province of BC Small Business Roundtable. He teaches law, entrepreneurship, computer studies and economics at CNC.
Bob Schroeder, the program manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern BC, has announced his intention to run for School District 57 Board of Education in the civic elections on Oct. 15.
“I have had the amazing experience of serving countless children and families in the community of Prince George for many years I have also had the pleasure of working with students, educators, and administrators in SD57 when bringing programs to their schools which have positively impacted a wide range of students,” Schroeder said
“While there will be new skills to learn in the role of School Trustee, I know that I will bring a unique and distinct vision to the role by focussing less on politics and more on positive education outcomes for
all of our students ”
Schroeder’s vision for the SD57 Board of Education focuses on ensuring that decisions at the board table are made with children’s education always being the priority above and beyond the politics of the education system
Schroeder worked in the forest industry for many years before becoming a social worker and has lived in the Prince George area for over 30 years
He is now looking forward to working with the SD 57 communities to improve education
for
students in the district.
PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the electors of the City of Prince George that a General Local Election will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022, to elect one (1) Mayor, eight (8) Councillors and five (5) School Trustees for the Prince George Trustee Electoral Area.
ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors of the City of Prince George between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., as follows:
Wednesday, October 5, 2022
Thursday, October 6, 2022
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Room 201 - 203
Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, 808 Canada Games Way, Room 201 - 203
University of Northern British Columbia, 3333 University Way, Room 7-170 (Bentley Centre)
Wednesday, October 12, 2022 CN Centre, 2187 Ospika Boulevard S, Atrium
The registration of electors for this general local election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the requirements to be registered as set out below
Resident Electors
To register as a resident elector you must:
• Be a Canadian Citizen; and
• Be 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, OR if an election is in progress, 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election; and
• Be a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months prior to the day of registration; and
• Be a resident of the City of Prince George on the day of registration; and
• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law
Resident electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one (1) with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary The identification must prove both identity and place of residence.
Examples of acceptable identification include:
• BC Driver’s Licence**
• BC Identification Card**
• BC CareCard**
• Credit Card OR Debit Card
• Property Tax Notice
• Social Insurance Number Card
• Certificate of Canadian Citizenship
• Provincial Social Assistance Form SDES8
• Current Utility Bill – Containing Elector’s Name and Address
• Owner’s Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle License (issued by ICBC)
• Other documents sufficient to satisfy the Chief Election Officer (e.g. Canadian passport, Certificate of Indian Status card, etc.)
**Driver’s Licence and/or BC Identification Cards with a BC Care Card on the reverse are only one (1) acceptable form of identification.
Non-Resident Property Electors
To register as a non-resident property elector you must:
• Be a Canadian Citizen; and
• Be 18 years of age or older on the day of registration, OR if an election is in progress, 18 years of age or older on general voting day for the election; and
• Be a resident of British Columbia for at least six (6) months prior to the day of registration; and
• Be a registered owner of real property in the City of Prince George for at least thirty (30) days immediately before the day of registration; and
• Not be entitled to register as a resident elector; and
• Not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election and not otherwise disqualified by law
Non-resident property electors must produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one (1) with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and if there is more than one (1) owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners to the one (1) owner voting.
The Application for Registration as a Non-Resident Property Elector and the Non-Resident Property Elector Consent Form may be obtained from the Legislative Services Division located on the Fifth Floor of City Hall, 1100 Patricia Boulevard, during regular office hours, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or from the City of Prince George website www.princegeorge.ca/election In addition, the forms will be available at all voting locations on Advance Voting days and General Voting Day
For further information on the City’s election bylaws or the voting process, please contact Maureen Connelly, Chief Election Officer, or Joan Switzer, Deputy Chief Election Officer, at 250-561-7600
Maureen Connelly
Chief Election Officer
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
Mayoral candidate Lisa Mitchell wants to clean up the streets of Prince George, literally and figuratively.
The former legal assistant moved to Prince George from Victoria in 2014, and has seen a negative change in the city over the years
“I was totally impressed in the community pride, coming from a big city The reason why I’m running for mayor is it is a civic duty It hurts my heart to see it like this, the downtown,” Mitchell said “We need to stop relying… on the provincial and federal government to fix this for us Now we need to fix it.”
Dealing with the city’s social issues will require the city engaging with First Nations, private and public agencies and individuals – including those currently suffering from drug addictions and homelessness, Mitchell said
“We need to start finding out whose family they are from and start connecting them to them,” she said. “We’re going to have to go down and talk to them ”
Mitchell said the city should look at building a “dry camp” location outside the downtown core, where people can camp but can’t bring in drugs or alcohol
Getting more value for the city’s policing budget is also a priority, she said.
“I think the police need to come out of the detachment in the evening and
walk the patrol,” Mitchell said. “We pay very handsomely for the RCMP but we aren’t getting good value for our dollars.”
The city also needs to focus on improving basic maintenance, she said.
“The image of the city, with the litter and the garbage, it is mind-blowing. We have streets where the catch basins are covered with dirt and garbage,” Mitchell said
“Outside of Wal-Mart they have a brand new road, but on my road we have potholes a small car could fall into ” Mitchell said she wants to see city council leave a legacy for future generations, not just more debt.
“I have a love for this city, and I want to see it back where it was before.”
Provincial scientists are asking for help as they investigate several unexpected white sturgeon deaths in the Lower Fraser and Nechako Rivers.
Members of the public are asked to report any sightings of dead sturgeon.
“Dead adult white sturgeon are occasionally observed on the Lower Fraser River, primarily in summer Recent deaths are higher than expected, with 11 dead adult white sturgeon found over the past week in the Nechako River,” the Ministry of Land, Water and Resource Stewardship said in a statement
“Provincial scientists have taken samples for laboratory testing, but they do not believe the fish died from disease, chemical exposure or because of angling or gill net fisheries The fish show no visible signs of injury.”
White sturgeon in the Upper Fraser and Nechako rivers are listed under the Species at Risk Act as endangered These fish are known to reach six metres long and to live for more than 100 years
As the largest freshwater fish species in Canada, white sturgeon are a “dinosaur” fish, said Sarah Schreier, executive
director of the Fraser River Sturgeon Conservation Society.
“Because they have been in our river for so many years and generations, they also have a very important spiritual and cultural connection to all our communities and our First Nations communities,” she said.
Sturgeon are also regarded as an apex species, sitting at the top of the food chain in their aquatic ecosystem, said Schreier.
“They are like the canary in the coal mine They are a real barometer of the
health of this ecosystem So, when we see them struggling, it tells us that we need to be also looking at the overall health of the ecosystem and watershed,” said Schreier.
Schreier said habitat loss had likely affected the sturgeon food supply, with lower runs of salmon making it harder for sturgeons to reproduce.
People are asked to report incidents and to include a photo of white sturgeon deaths in the Nechako region to Nikolaus Gantner at 250 649-2876, or email: Nikolaus Gantner@gov bc ca - with The Canadian Press
A coordinated, multi-unit project saw Prince George RCMP arrest a violent offender twice in the first week of September.
On Sept. 2 Prince George RCMP began the investigation into a possible breach of conditions by this known offender.
During the course of the investigation, the offense was confirmed and the man, identified as Jason Rochard Zoet, was arrested and held in custody until he could attend court Zoet was subsequently given a release order and returned to the community
With concern for public safety in mind, a multi-unit team was created, consisting of police officers from the general investigative section, sex-crimes unit and street crew unit. On Sept. 6 the team located Zoet once again breaching his court ordered conditions.
Police officers arrested Zoet and held him in custody until he could attend court The B C Prosecution Service approved the following charges:
• Fail to comply with probation x 3
• Fail to comply with release order x 2
• Indecent Act
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The first day of school did not go as planned for many students in School District No. 57 (SD57) who need to catch a ride on the school bus.
The night before the first day of school, parents received an email informing them that four school bus routes had been cancelled due to a school bus driver shortage.
“As you may be aware the ongoing shortage of School Bus Drivers continues to be an issue for Student Transportation providers across North America Over the past three months we have been working to secure drivers for all of SD57 routes and have been getting close to the number required to deliver service to all families,” read the email.
“Unfortunately, we have had several drivers that had committed to taking routes tender their resignations over the past 48 hours. Therefore, we will not be able to provide service to your children We apologize for the inconvenience.”
One parent told the Citizen her kids weren’t able to attend the first day of school because of the bussing issues
She added that during the previous school year she also experienced many days with no bus which had a huge impact on her family as her children attend school in Pineview and she has to commute to work in town
“We know it is disappointing news and it is not how we envisioned the first day of school going for so many of our students and we are continuing to work to resolve the issue,” said superintendent Cindy Heitman.
“Our focus is of course, on student safety as we work with the new provider, we’re adjusting stops and routes for the optimum student rider experience.”
First Student, Inc , has taken over the school bussing contract from Diversified Transportation, which has been the SD57 busing contractor for the past 15 years.
The Ohio-based company operates a fleet of 50,000 buses all over North America and is now responsible for serving about 3,500 students on 63 operating routes in Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount
“In every industry, we’re seeing difficulties staffing and we’re seeing whole supply chain challenges in all industries,” added Heitman
“This isn’t unlike what we saw last year, with canceled routes Unfortunately, we were really hopeful we wouldn’t see it this
year and I’m very hopeful and confident that First Student will resolve this issue as soon as possible ”
She said this may mean some routes may have to be rescheduled or redesigned but that information will be sent to families and to school websites as soon as possible.
Heitman said busing information will be sent to parent’s personal email accounts they provided when they registered for busing.
In addition, information will be posted to the district website and pushed out to the affected schools’ websites
“I would like parents just to know that we are working really hard on resolving this issue and we are sorry that the first day of school did not go how families had envisioned ” - with files from Ted Clarke
SEPTEMBER 24TH, 2022 Saturday
When I was about four years old, I stood on my grandmother’s balcony with my sister waiting to get a glimpse of the Queen as she drove by It was 1994, and Queen Elizabeth was on her way to the Prince George campus to open the University of Northern B C
It was one of those big moments from my early childhood that stuck around in my memory even though we only got a passing look as she went on her way up to Cranbrook Hill.
Despite having no real concept of what a monarchy was at the time, I can still remember the excitement of having the Queen visit my hometown.
We stood on the balcony and frantically waved as her car brigade passed by.
I’m sure a lot of people have better memories than I do of that day, but it stands out to me as a significant moment considering years later, I’d end up graduating from UNBC myself and could recall the very beginnings of the university
While I’m not much of a monarchist, I can’t deny having a fascination with the royals for a majority of my life – and it may have begun at that moment
It is slightly embarrassing to admit
this, but my interest in the royal family is to the point where whenever one of my friends or family spots a royal-related item at a thrift store or gift shop, they’ll buy it for me.
I now have more royal family merchandise than I’d ever thought possible including commemorative tea cups, tin canisters, books, and even a vintage record of Charles and Diana’s wedding.
I remember a few years after the Queen’s visit to Prince George, I was watching television with my sister when the breaking news announcement cut in to inform us of Princess Diana’s death
It’s another one of those ‘I-rememberwhere-I-was-when’ moments like when I watched the news coverage of 9/11 before school that morning
I think the death of Queen Elizabeth will be another moment where people remember where they were or what they were doing when they heard the news
While I’ve spent my life keeping up with royal news and am saddened at the death of Queen Elizabeth, I also want to reflect on her reign with the nuance it deserves.
Despite being fascinated by the British Royal family since I was a young child, I have grown to develop complicated feelings towards the monarchy, especially
in an era of Truth and Reconciliation
In the wake of Queen Elizabeth’s death, I also think we will begin to see questions regarding the relevancy of having a monarchy in the 21st century resurface
Should it even continue to exist at all, especially in Canada and other Commonwealth nations?
Queen Elizabeth has been a consistent presence in our society and her death will mean significant change. Not only will the Commonwealth see a new king and the face on our money will change, but
I think the stability of the monarchy as an institution will face new challenges as these questions arise.
While it’s sad to see a beloved 96-yearold woman who had a love for monochromatic outfits and Corgis die, the ramifications of the British Empire and its colonial legacy are something people in Canada and throughout the Commonwealth are still overcoming. I don’t think the British Empire’s colonial violence should be swept under the rug when remembering the royals who die and I think having these nuanced conversations about the monarchy’s colonial legacy in Canada is important, especially as the monarchy, as an institution, enters a new chapter following the Queen’s death.
Whether you support the royal family or not, it is undeniable that Queen Elizabeth was the definition of an era and her reign will bookend not only a huge chapter in our history but, for many of us, in our own lives as well
My royal fascination will undoubtedly continue now that Queen Elizabeth has died, and despite my fond memories and merchandise collection, I’m going to try to continue to see the whole picture.
Hanna Petersen is a reporter at the Prince George Citizen
On Saturday, the Conservative Party of Canada elected a populist as leader
Pierre Poilievre won an easy first ballot victory seizing more than twothirds of the points available He ran on a platform promising Canada would be the “freest country in the world ”
Of course, that is his platform. But what he will do as Leader of the Opposition is a different matter. And if he and his party actually gain power, that will be an entirely different thing again.
Consider he was first elected in 2004, has spent the last 18 years living on your money, and in that time didn’t
accomplish anything with respect to making Canada the “freest country.” Indeed, Prime Minister Stephen Harper dismantled many of the sureties we have. What is frightening is how easily he panders to the lowest common denominator. In his acceptance speech, he promised to keep more money, more of your hardearned dollars, and he would beat down
Many things can be said about the rate of inflation in this country right now but to ascribe it to the Liberals is wrong Or maybe Poilievre thinks Justin Trudeau is really in charge of the entire world
In the United States, inflation has reached double-digit levels Declines in gasoline prices as the world supply chain adjusts to the new normal are perhaps the only good point there. The United Kingdom and Europe are similarly suffering from double digit inflation rates. Indeed, if you look at the comparator countries in the OECD, Canada is doing better than most
But people are angry about paying more for gas. They are fed up with the price of vegetables They are struggling with mortgage payments And they are looking for someone to blame So, it is easy to take a cheap shot at the Liberals and blame inflation entirely on them. What is Mr Poilievre’s solution? He effectively announced a National Energy Program where the government would control the supply of oil within the economy and make sure all of it is comes from Canadian oil fields. Wait, where have I heard that one before?
Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC
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The Queen is dead, long live the King! On 8 September 2022, Queen Elizabeth II passed away, thereby ending the Second Elizabethan era And whereas the first Elizabeth’s reign saw the expansion of the English Empire into North America and South Asia, the second Elizabeth’s reign saw the dismantling of the British Empire, or rather its transformation into the Commonwealth of Nations. Now her son Charles, is King Charles III For the first time in 70 years Canada has a king, with the queen consort, Camila, being his wife Make no mistake, though, Elizabeth II has left her mark on history
For many people she is the only monarch we have ever had And if tradition is followed, we will soon see her face disappear from our currency as her son, facing left on coins, takes her place Given his age, many of us will also see his son replace him, followed in time by presumably King George VII.
For those of you who love ceremony, there should be a coronation ceremony for the king and an investiture ceremony for William. Given that Charles III is all
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about organic food, environmentalism, and sustainability both should be interesting If you thought people were upset over the Pope receiving a headdress this summer, imagine what they will think if the coronation includes representative dignities from across the Commonwealth in any way other than as audience members One also wonders what people will do with a millennial monarch, when William becomes king And of course, let’s not forget the conspiracy theorists They are sure to be upset over the news, as Charles is heavily involved in the World Economic Forum, but then again they have a pretender, Romana Didulo, to pledge their allegiance to.
It was long speculated that Charles might pick a different regnal name, but his first decision was to be King Charles III. The first Charles was king during the Wars of Three Kingdoms and famously lost his head in 1649 after losing the
English Civil War, while the second Charles oversaw the restoration and reportedly a period of hedonism that followed the fall of Puritanism as the official state religion. One wonders what the third Charles will be known for, if anything. At the risk of being wrong, I think a few things are likely to happen First, it is likely that Charles will reign over fewer kingdoms than his mother Barbados became a republic in 2021 and Jamaica is following suit Given the change in monarchs it is a natural time to make the break, especially as it avoids the awkwardness of telling the current monarch that their position has been eliminated In theory, Canada could become a republic, but under our current constitution such a change is really difficult to make, and therefore incredibly unlikely. Indeed, the last prime minister who tried was Brian Mulroney and we all know how well Meech Lake and the Charlottetown Accord went. I doubt Justin Trudeau wants to try his hand at it Australia might do it, but even that is not a foregone conclusion It is far more likely that the change will occur in the unitary realms of
the Caribbean and Oceania.
Second, it is likely that Charles will be more outspoken than his mother. Queen Elizabeth II was an expert at remaining neutral in ways that her son has never been Furthermore, given his years of experience working on a number of initiatives, it will be hard for him to appear neutral. Do not get me wrong, I do not think he will insert himself in politics, but already proponents of organic food, environmentalism, and sustainability are hailing him as the “Green King.”
And finally, it is possible that he will not do much at all Our new king is in his seventies, and assuming he lives as long as his mother, that only gives him 22 years on the throne While not short of period of time per se, it could be relatively uneventful, especially where the monarchy is concerned And given all the things Prince Charles is known for, it might be a relief for him to have a quiet reign At this point, we have nothing left to lose but our chains
Daniel Sims is the chair of the First Nations Studies department at UNBC and a member of the Tsay Keh Dene First Nation.
I’ve always loved basketball, as a player, as a coach, and as a fan, and I’ve long appreciated the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). It is more of a team game than what one normally sees in the NBA, the top men’s professional league in the world The athletes are highly skilled, and both offensive and defensive play is executed to virtual perfection As a coach, I could tell my players that if they want to become better at basketball, they should watch the WNBA and practice doing what they see
Yet, I never had a strong attachment to the WNBA I enjoyed the games, but I
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could never make the kind of connection that was necessary to be a real fan.
This began to change a few years ago, however. Along with loving sports, I am an advocate for human rights Despite having salaries no higher than that of an average working professional, I observed WNBA players using their public platform and risking their livelihood by speaking
Two school board trustees from SD57 (Prince George) are running for Prince George City Council on Oct 15 Tim Bennett has been a trustee since 2011 (4 years as chair) and Ron Polillo since 2018
A June 24, 2021, special advisors report raised issues with the governance and leadership of the school district. The special advisors offered some observations about SD57 trustee governance:
“Lack of trust and authentic engagement in decision making were frequently cited ”
“There appears to be some tension and need a to (sic – a need to) clearly articulate the difference between leadership and management of the district The willingness is there but the ‘lanes’ are not clear ”
“Must be noted that the discussions we observed in the Board meetings were often very superficial and did not examine outcomes or intentions as fully as they could have - essentially Board receives information rather than being actively engaged in its consideration ”
These council hopefuls are coming from a school board the special advisors found was overseeing a system lacking in trust and authentic engagement in decision making. The advisors also noted the Board was not clearly articulating the difference between leadership and management, and was not actively engaging or fully examining outcomes or intentions.
I’m intrigued to know what the governance impact on the City of Prince George will be if trustees from the current school board trustees are elected to council Mike P Gagel, Prince George
out for human rights To its credit, the executives of the WNBA did not try to admonish these athletes
Then I realized that the WNBA not only spoke out on major social issues, but their executives also treated the people who worked behind the scenes with decency, integrity, and kindness I learned from my cousin that her late husband had worked as an accountant for the Connecticut Sun in the early 2000s, a team that plays its home games on Mohegan territory and is owned by the Mohegan Nation When he passed away suddenly and tragically, the team gave my cousin and her young family a
Editor-in-chief Neil Godbout presented a very pleasant and positive commentary on the performance of Cariboo – Prince George Conservative MP Todd Doherty in the Sept 8 newspaper
In last fall’s federal election, Doherty appeared in print to question the call of the election by way of expenditure, given pandemic spending
The federal election is not a function of government but of the legislature itself, and funding for our elections is intrinsically separate from any government’s budget.
Those funds are set aside as primary operations and the cost of those elections may not be construed as any burden imposed by any Canadian government
As Conservative leader candidate,
framed jersey, signed by every player on the team This has become one of her family’s most cherished possessions, something that not only reminds them of a good man, but of a high-profile sports organization that truly valued his devoted service.
This story transitioned me from an admirer to a true fan. Now the Sun are in the WNBA Finals, and I am watching every game.
The WNBA has chosen to do things the right way, with tremendous integrity and a great product In essence, they are what all professional sports should be.
Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer
Pierre Poilievre demanded the resignation of the Governor of the Bank of Canada earlier this year took that style of political gibberish to a grandiose leadership size
In doing so, he only demonstrated an complete and entire lack of understanding of the role, duties, efforts, and independence of that institution; one that is at the helm of what has been found internationally to be the most stable financial system in the world on many even recent annual occasions
The picture is of either a) political roles knowing but presenting events as though the population are only fools, or b) political roles that do not have a clue about how the system functions. That does not inspire confidence regarding their abilities to lead anything
Ken Berry, Prince George
an, age 52, remembered the caring support and mentoring from his former foster parents and his high school vice principal when he was on the streets in Vancouver as a young adult.
He lived in his car when he had a car
he remembered his former foster parents and high school vice principal who planted seeds in his head to motivate and encourage him to succeed
Then he couch surfed until his welcome wore out In the winter, he recalls wrapping himself up in garbage bags to stay warm and slept in alcoves and dumpsters
“I didn’t like what I saw on the street ” Dan said “I didn’t understand why government wasn’t helping the homeless ”
Eventually, he became tired of the brutal lifestyle of being homeless and moved to Prince George to stay with family
“I loved my foster parents. They were so good to me even though I was a punk When I lived with them, I was in the principal’s office almost every day Then, the vice principal started talking to me I didn’t really like him but he said some things to me that stuck ”
These arrangements were short-lived and he went back to Vancouver and ended up on the streets again. Dan said he could relate very well with homeless people because of the trauma they experienced not having their basic needs met and also trauma suffered during childhood. To Dan’s credit, despite being homeless in Vancouver for three and a half years, he never got into trouble with the law
At the age of 7, Dan was in a motor vehicle accident that left him with a brain injury At the time, he said little was known about brain injury so he spent many years being misunderstood and judged. After the accident, Dan’s ability to control his temper and to manage and organize himself became hugely problematic Everywhere Dan turned there was conflict - at home, at school and in the community He connects his trauma from childhood - car accident, brain injury and going into foster care as reasons for ending up homeless.
So what got him off the street?
Dan attributes not getting into the hard drugs as one of the main reasons he was able to leave the homeless lifestyle.
“Street people go through a lot of trauma and they use drugs to bury their feelings I had so much anger in me that I only used marijuana to calm myself down “
When life became really tough for Dan,
One year, Dan volunteered to do security at the children’s festival He said he enjoyed the experience because it helped him to be around people Because of his lack of anger management skills, Dan said he often backed off from people so there wouldn’t be problems. He built on this success and went onto gaining employment with various security companies.
In his early 30s, Dan sought help at the Prince George Brain Injured Group. This became Dan’s safe place and still is to this day. BIG staff helped Dan understand how his brain injury had impacted his functioning and became his “go-to” for support and guidance
In 2015, Dan was injured at work and now has a noticeable limp. It has been difficult for him to maintain employment because he has been discriminated against because of his injury He manages to get by on his disability benefits but continues to look for odd jobs to supplement his income.
“After being on the street, I was sick and tired of having nothing. I keep looking for work because working helps me stay positive and distracts me from focusing on the negative ”
Dan says he tries to stay as healthy as possible He no longer smokes cigarettes and marijuana Every day he strives to be a good person As his friend, I can attest to this strong personality trait
Diane Nakamura is a Prince George writer
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
The mother of a 20-year-old former Prince George man who was murdered on a logging road off the Coquihalla Highway says the third and final conviction of the men responsible for her son’s death will help bring her some closure.
The body of Michael Bonin was found on the Peers Creek forest service road on April 20, 2017, the day after he was shot multiple times by his childhood friend, Joshua Fleurant
Last Wednesday, more than five years after his murder, 30-year-old Ryan Watt struck a plea deal with the Crown and pleaded guilty to manslaughter, instead of the first-degree murder charge he was set to go to trial on next month He was handed a 15-year sentence, but with
credit for time served, he’s left with a little more than eight years.
Fleurant and Watt have also had ties to Prince George.
Michael’s mother Annette got word from the Crown about the plea deal on Monday, and she and her husband drove the 12 hours from their home in rural Alberta Tuesday night to see the conviction and sentencing of the third and final person involved in her son’s death
“This is very important to me,” Annette said “It provides a conclusion for me I can now go on and think about the good things and the good times that me and Michael have had And I don’t have to think about how he was murdered, how he was shot, or what happened to cause his death. He’s dead and gone, but he’s always going to be in my heart ”
Watt’s co-accused, Fleurant and Jared
Treasure Cove Casino brought in $43.9 million in revenue during an abbreviated 2021-22 fiscal year, according to the B C Lottery Corporation
That’s down $7 million from what the casino has reached in past years, but likely because it had to wait three months to reopen when pandemic-related restrictions that closed the operation were finally lifted Slot machines accounted for $40.6 million, table games for $1.1 million and bingo for $2 1 million
The pandemic had forced Treasure Cove to close in mid-March 2020 Some 15 1/2 months later it reopened on July 1, 2021 Despite a 2019-20 fiscal year shortened two weeks by the pandemic, Treasure Cove brought in $50 9 million,
up $101,000 over the previous fiscal year
For 2021-22, Treasure Cove received $13 8 million in total commissions
Under their agreements with BCLC, casinos receive 25 per cent of net win from slots; 77 5 per cent of rake from poker and of net win from craps; 62 5 per cent of net win from low-limit blackjack; 40 per cent of net win from high-limit table games; 42 5 per cent of net win from all other table games; and 90 per cent of bingo sales (after prizes are paid) on the first $10,000 per week and 45 per cent of bingo sales (after prizes are paid) greater than $10,000 per week.
In 2021/22, the City of Prince George received $2.2 million in host local government payments
There are now grants available for up to $50,000 from the Prince George Community Foundation during their semi-annual grant intakes.
The foundation aims to improve the quality life of the community through financial assistance to non-profit, community-based organizations The semi-annual granting program supports programs and services in the areas of arts and culture,
social services, environment, health, sports and recreation and education
Applicants applying for $10,001 to $50,000 must submit a letter of intent by Sept. 23. Short-listed projects will then be invited to submit a complete application form. Grant requests for $10,000 or less need to only complete the application form. The deadline for the fall grant cycle is Oct 15
Jorgenson, both pleaded guilty last summer to second-degree murder and manslaughter respectively But the cases have been covered under a sweeping publication ban until the conclusion of Watt’s matter.
“Now that this trial is all done and the truth can come out and people can know what happened to my son, I think that it will help me move on,” Annette said.
Watt was handed a 15-year sentence for his manslaughter conviction, but Annette says the plea deal the Crown accepted is “disgusting ”
“Manslaughter just doesn’t match what happened to my son,” Annette said “This was a contracted killing – you have to hire somebody, you have to buy a weapon, you have to pay this person – that has nothing to do with manslaughter, that’s murder in the first degree.”
Bonin had been friends with Fleurant since elementary school. The pair had driven together to the Peers Creek forest service road, before Fleurant shot Bonin multiple times with a 357-calibre handgun. Watt gave Fleurant $5,000 for carrying out the killing Annette says she’s known Fleurant since he was a child.
“His friends were like my kids as well,” she said. “It’s hard to accept that one of his childhood friends killed him for money. These gangsters, these gangs, they focus on young people and easy fast money They know how to manipulate them and they get them hooked on drugs and they scare them into doing things they don’t want to do ”
Annette now plans to spread some of her son’s ashes at a lake where she used to take her son and his friends camping on his birthdays.
Planning and paying for your life celebration in advance will give you and your family valuable peace of mind.
FUNERAL CHAPEL 1908 Queensway St. Prince George, BC V2L 1M2 250-564-4431
What: Public Hearing regarding Zoning Bylaw No 2892, Amendment Bylaw No 3266, 2022
When and Where:
7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Via telephone conference call and in-person attendance at: Regional District Board Room
155 George Street, Prince George, BC
Owner: Joie and Richard Shapcott
Proposal: Zoning Bylaw No 2892, Amendment Bylaw No 3266, 2022 is proposed to rezone District Lot 3257A Cariboo District to permit Recreation Cabin use on a site-specific basis The property is located at 43600 Prince George Highway 16
How can I participate and provide comment?
Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the public hearing or to present written submissions prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaws The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board
Written submissions will only be accepted in advance of the public hearing until 9:00 am on September 20, 2022 and must be sent by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg bc ca Hand/Mail: Attention Development Services, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676
Written submissions received before 9:00 am on September 20, 2022, will be posted to the Regional District’s website No written submissions will be accepted after 9:00 am unless they are submitted in-person at the public hearing meeting All written submissions must include the legible legal name of the author
Any written submissions received before or at the public hearing will become public record, be posted on the RDFFG website, and form part of the public Board agenda By submitting a comment, you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide Personal information is collected and disclosed under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Attending by telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg bc ca for the telephone conference number and instructions
Need more info?
A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www rdffg bc ca/services/development/land-use-planning/currentapplications/ or at the Regional District office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m to 12:30 p m and 1:30 p m to 4:30 p m , between August 31 and September 20, 2022 The office is closed on September 5 Appointments are preferred For more information contact Daniel Burke, Planner II, 250-960-4400
What: Public Hearing regarding Zoning Bylaw No 2892, Amendment Bylaw No 3265, 2022
When and Where: 7:00 pm, Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Via telephone conference call and in-person attendance at: Regional District Board Room 155 George Street, Prince George, BC
Owner: Allan Costello and Joanne Goudie
Proposal: Zoning Bylaw No 2892, Amendment Bylaw No 3265, 2022 is proposed to rezone a portion of Block A of the North East ¼ of District Lot 1596 Cariboo District, Except Plan PGP39359 from Rural Residential 3 (RR3) to Rural Residential 1 (RR1) to allow one lot to be subdivided from the property, or other uses permitted by the RR1 zone The property is located at 12245 Haldi Rd
How can I participate and provide comment?
Anyone who believes that their interest in land is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard at the public hearing or to present written submissions prior to or at the public hearing regarding matters contained in the bylaw The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board
Written submissions will only be accepted in advance of the public hearing until 9:00 am on September 27, 2022 and must be sent by: Email: developmentservices@rdffg bc ca Hand/Mail: Attention Development Services, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Fax: 250-562-8676
Written submissions received before 9:00 am on September 27, 2022, will be posted to the Regional District’s website No written submissions will be accepted after 9:00 am unless they are submitted in-person at the public hearing meeting All written submissions must include the legible legal name of the author
Any written submissions received before or at the public hearing will become public record, be posted on the RDFFG website, and form part of the public Board agenda By submitting a comment, you are consenting to the disclosure of any personal information that you provide Personal information is collected and disclosed under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Attending by telephone conference call: Contact the Regional District at 250-960-4400 or developmentservices@rdffg bc ca for the telephone conference number and instructions
Need more info? A copy of the proposed Bylaw and any relevant background materials are available for review by the public on the Regional District’s website at http://www rdffg bc ca/services/development/land-use-planning/currentapplications/ or at the Regional District office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a m to 12:30 p m and 1:30 p m to 4:30 p m , between September 2 and September 27, 2022 Appointments are preferred For more information contact Daniel Burke, Planner II, 250-960-4400
If you’d like to go on a Night Flight To Venus or perhaps sit By The Rivers of Babylon this November, Boney M is coming to Prince George to take you there.
The classic disco band, featuring its original lead singer Liz Mitchell, will play CN Centre on Wednesday, Nov. 30. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. through TicketsNorth, with prices ranging from $59 to $89
Along with their classic hits (there’s that Russian guy they sing about!), they’ll also perform their well-known Christmas holiday favourites, as well.
Prince George’s Nove Voce are the special guests for the show
The BC Old Time Fiddlers of Prince George will host their first dance of the season Sept. 16 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 663 Douglas Street.
These events are geared towards families and will feature traditional tunes, polkas, waltzes, the two-step and group dances Barry Nakahara will be one of many fiddlers on stage during this musical event.
He might be considered a late bloomer when it comes to learning how to play the violin Nakahara took it up in his mid-30s when his young daughter started taking lessons and her teacher suggested it to him
“So I did that and I kept playing,” Nakara said “I met some other adults that had just started as well as those who had been playing for ages but it was nice to see a group of people who wanted to learn the instrument later on in life and now 15 to 20 years later I’m still learning, and getting better at it and I still enjoy it ”
The BC Old Time Fiddlers held their first dance in June, after the pandemic restrictions were lifted enough to safely gather again.
These dances are good for all ages – from children to grandparents, Nakahara added.
“These dances have a multi-generational appeal and it’s kind of fun to see that – it doesn’t happen every where so I think that’s one of the unique things about these dances and we encourage people to check it out – bring your kids if you want, bring your parents if you want,” Nakahara said “There’s something for everyone ” Prizes, ice cream snacks and coffee are included in the admission price of $10 (children under 18 years old are free with an adult)
For more information visit their Facebook page at BC Old Time Fiddlers PG.
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the proposed Miworth Community Facilities Service Establishment that a vote will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2022 on the following question:
“Are you in favour of Miworth Community Facilities Service Establishment Bylaw No 3271, 2022 which proposes to authorize the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George to:
• establish the Miworth Community Facilities Service within the participating area of Electoral Area C shown on Appendix “A” attached to Bylaw No 3271; and
• set a maximum annual tax requisition limit amount as the greater of $35,000 (Thirty-Five Thousand Dollars) or the amount obtained by applying a property tax value tax rate of $ 00029/$1,000 against the net taxable value of land and improvements within the service area
The above is a synopsis of Bylaw No 3271 and is not intended as an official interpretation of the bylaw The full bylaw may be inspected at the Regional District office, 155 George Street, Prince George, B C between 8:30 a m to 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm to 5:00 p m , Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays and on the Regional District website www rdffg bc ca
General Voting Day will be open to qualified electors between the hours of 8:00 a m and 8:00 p m on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the following location:
• Miworth Community Hall, 13510 Flint Rd, Prince George, BC
An advance voting opportunity for qualified electors will be between the hours of 8:00 a m and 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at the following location:
• Miworth Community Hall, 13510 Flint Rd, Prince George, BC
Mail Ballot Voting is available to qualified resident and non-resident electors If you receive a mail ballot you are not able to vote in person
Applications for mail ballots are available online at www.rdffg.bc.ca, in person or by contacting the Chief Election Officer at (250) 960-4400 or by email at election@rdffg bc ca
Applications for mail ballots in the prescribed form will be received by the Chief Election Officer from 9:00 a m , September 20, 2022 until 5:00 p m on Friday, October 7, 2022
It is the responsibility of the person applying to vote by mail ballot, to ensure that the mail ballot application is received by this date and time.
To register as an elector, a person must meet the following qualifications:
• 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day (October 15, 2022);
• Canadian Citizen;
• resident of British Columbia for at least 6 months at the time of registration;
• resident of the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding voting day; and
• not otherwise disqualified by law from voting
Elector registration will be done at the time of voting There is no advance registration for voting purposes
Applications to volunteer to act as scrutineer for voting will be received by the Chief Election Officer starting at 8:45 a m on Friday, September 23, 2022, and ending at 5:00 p m on Monday, October 3, 2022 at the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Office 155 George Street, Prince George, BC
Only those persons who will qualify as electors for the above voting are entitled to be considered for the position of scrutineer One scrutineer in favour of the above voting question and one scrutineer opposed to the question will be appointed for each voting location if there are sufficient applications In the event there are more applications received than there are positions to be filled, the scrutineer appointments will be determined by lot in accordance with the Local Government Act
An application form and further information concerning the application process and the responsibilities of scrutineers may be obtained by contacting the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, or by visiting www rdffg bc ca
To register as a non-resident property elector, a person must meet the following qualifications:
• not eligible to register as resident elector;
• 18 years of age or older on General Voting Day (October 15, 2022);
• Canadian Citizen;
• resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before day of registration;
• registered owner of the real property within the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately before day of registration;
• an individual not holding the property in trust for a corporation or any other trust; and
• not disqualified by law from voting
Non-Resident Property Electors may not vote more than once within a voting jurisdiction regardless of the number of properties owned
If more than one person owns the property, the person wishing to cast the vote for that property must provide, at the time of registration, written consent from a majority of the property owners
Non-Resident Property Elector registration will be done at time of voting
Further information concerning the Non-Resident Property Elector Registration may be obtained by contacting the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, or by visiting www.rdffg.bc.ca
Resident electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) Picture identification is not necessary The documentation must prove both residency and identity
Non-resident property electors will be required to produce two (2) pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity (picture identification is not necessary), proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of the property owners
Classes of documents that will be accepted as evidence of identification are: a British Columbia Driver’s Licence, a BCID card – photo or non-photo, an ICBC Owners Certificate of Insurance and Vehicle Licence, a British Columbia Care Card or Gold Care Card, a Ministry of Social Development and Economic Security Request for Continued Assistance Form SDES8 (now Monthly Form EA181), a Social Insurance Card, a Citizenship Card, a Real Property Tax Notice, a Credit Card, Debit Card, or a Utility Bill
K Jensen
Chief Election Officer
Phone: 250-960-4400
Email: election@rdffg bc ca
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
A former director of the Prince George Youth Custody Centre says the facility could be put to a better use.
Stan Hyatt says PGYCC is home to 60 beds but it is his understanding that it now routinely hosts less than a dozen youth “and there have been days where there were no youth at all in our local youth jail ”
“Yet we have no substance misuse treatment facilities for women in the north, very limited services for those with mental health issues and a frustrating unhoused population problem in our city,” says Hyatt “Having a virtually empty youth jail in this community when it could be better utilized to address some obvious systemic problems seems ludicrous if not downright embarrassing ” Hyatt, who retired from the position about 15 years ago, is not alone in expressing the idea. Prince George-Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris says he has brought the proposal to the attention of provincial government over the years only to be ignored.
“It’s a multi-million-dollar building, it’s got all the infrastructure necessary to repurpose it into something a lot more
useful than a detention centre,” Morris says.
Hyatt said the drop in the numbers at PGYCC dates back to 2003 when a revamp of federal legislation made it tougher to impose custodial sentences on offenders under 18 years old
In B.C., the number of youth custody centres fell from seven to two, located in Prince George and Burnaby and the number of youths serving jail time has dropped from 400 to less than 50, according to Hyatt
In a response to a request for comment, the Ministry of Children and Family Development said it cannot comment publicly on the number of youths detained in the facility due to confidentiality
However, it said there has been a “positive trend” of declining youth custody numbers over the past number of years.
Factors include early identification and intervention for children and youth at risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, and on reducing the over representation of Indigenous youth in the criminal justice system.
“Our government’s work to implement changes to the federal Youth Criminal Justice Act in 2019 has also contributed to declining youth custody rates,” the ministry added
According to YCJA ca the amendments were meant to “further encourage the use of alternatives to charging young people with an offence, reduce unnecessary and restrictive bail and sentencing conditions, limit the use of jail sentences, and increase Youth Court efficiencies ”
In a response to a request for comment, the Ministry of Mental Health and Addictions said the provincial government is “focused on building a voluntary system of mental health and substance use care that works for everyone, where there wasn’t one in 2017 ”
It also provided a list of initiatives to expand mental health and substance use services in the Prince George region:
• A new sobering and assessment centre in Prince George and expanded adult addictions day treatment services across Northern Health, part of a $132-million investment in treatment and recovery across B.C.
• Foundry entres in northern B C , including ones in Prince George and Terrace, that provide mental health and substance use supports, as well as health and primary and sexual health care, to youth between the ages of 12-24 and their families
• Free and low-cost community counselling services from six community
agencies in Northern Health, part of 49 total community agencies funded in B.C.
• Two Urgent and Primary Care Centres in Quesnel and Prince George, which offer mental health and substance use supports 365 days per year.
The ministry also highlighted an “historic investment of $500 million,” made in 2021, that includes $132 million to add treatment and recovery services throughout the province
“This investment will add approximately 195 new adult substance use treatment and recovery beds This is in addition to 123 new youth publicly-funded substance use beds, as well as 105 new adult beds which opened last year.
“The Province is also increasing services for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges who are at risk of homelessness, investing $164 million over the next three years to add complex care housing spaces in communities across the province, including the North,” the ministry said.
Hyatt said requests from local advocacy groups to repurpose PGYCC have been ignored and the “political response” from the ministry has been to advise of how much provincial money they have dedicated to mental health/addiction programs
Members of the Business Improvement Areas of BC, including Downtown Prince George, issued a call for “urgent action from all three levels of government to deal with untenable street issues and crime plaguing communities across the province.”
In the statement issued on Monday, the group said crime and public safety are issues throughout the province, in communities including Prince George, snel, Kamloops and Kelowna usiness Improvement Areas of BC udes more than 70 business districts
in every part of the province
The group is challenging all city council candidates in the upcoming elections to commit to support funding for additional policing, street lighting, sanitation, bylaw enforcement and anti-graffiti programs.
“Downtown Prince George joins our Business Improvement Areas of BC colleagues in seeking the support of all levels of government to work together to make our downtown and every downtown in our country better,” Downtown Prince George executive director Colleen Van Mook said in a statement
Families of murdered and missing individuals stand together at the monument.
HANNA PETERSEN
Citizen staff
A monument dedicated to Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People now faces the Highway of Tears in Prince George.
In a both joyful and sombre ceremony, the Prince George Red Dress Society unveiled the monument on the corner of Highway 16 and Ferry Avenue, as part of the annual Red Dress Campaign
Red Dress Society member Brenda Wilson-John said they met with families who’ve lost a loved one the day before the unveiling to offer support
“There were tears and joy, and we really ensured that we were there to support them, that we all supported each other because that’s what this is all about that we’re not feeling alone,” she said.
Wilson-John’s sister Ramona went missing in 1994 in Smithers and her body was discovered a year later in a wooded area by the Smithers airport but her case is still unsolved
Wilson-John now works as the Highway of Tears co-ordinator, a position hosted by Carrier Sekani Family Services, and has spent her career raising awareness for the murdered and missing along the 724
kilometre length of Highway 16
One of the recommendations that came out of the 2006 Highway of Tears Symposium Report was to have monuments around Highway 16 in every community to raise awareness.
However, installation of the Prince George monument was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic
“They now know that this is a place they can come when they feel alone and to remember what happened here today and have that in their mind how beautiful it is, and how there are so many people out here supporting them,” said Wilson-John
“We’re not alone anymore, in this whole thing, you know, we have backup now.”
The monument is a larger-than-life-size red dress and in front of the dress is a black silhouette of a regalia dancer
“This monument is inclusive, and it represents all walks of life and together we give a voice to ensure they are not forgotten and that means so much to our families, that our loved ones are not forgotten,” said Wilson-John “That they will always be remembered that they were a part of Mother Earth and that they walked on this Earth ”
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
Among the many events and happenings he covered during his near four-decade career at the Prince George Citizen, Dave Milne considers photographing the Queen’s two visits to Prince George as highlights.
“Absolutely, yeah, I would say that, for sure,” Milne said. “It was a major event.”
Not only was she in Prince George in 1994 to open the University of Northern British Columbia, but she also visited the city in 1971 during a province-wide tour to mark the 100th anniversary of B C ’s entry into Confederation
Milne’s tenure with the Citizen stretched from 1968 to 2006, when he retired, and he was there for both occasions, as well as the 1986 visit by Charles and Diana. Compared to the two later visits, security was “lax” during the Queen’s 1971 stop in the city, where she passed through what’s now known as Lheidli T’enneh Park.
“It was quite easy to get some decent photographs and to follow her along,” recalled Milne and later noted that there was no boundary between her and the people that she was greeting
“There’s no rope, there’s nothing,” Milne said in reference to one of the photos he took
Stressing that he was anywhere from 20 to 40 feet away on any of her visits, Milne was impressed by the Queen. Despite
Queen Elizabeth with UNBC chancellor Iona Campagnolo in 1994, above. Queen Elizabeth greets children during her 1994 visit to Prince George
her celebrity status, she came across as a “genuine person” who was “willing to meet with people, talk to them ”
In contrast, he was less impressed with some of the international press corps, notably the photographers from the British newspapers Many showed up with ladders to get a better view and had no compunction about butting away to the front and in the way of the other photographers to get their images.
“You had to be ready to fight for a shot,” Milne said.
They left Milne with the impression of being bullies but also acknowledged they had a job to do And Milne did manage to get his photos using nothing more than a 200 mm lens
“With the Queen, we were at a distance and making due with expressions on people’s faces and making sure everybody’s eyes were open, you know, we were
looking for expressions,” Milne said By the time the visit in 1994 rolled around, printing of the Citizen had progressed from black and white to fullfledged colour
“At that particular time with our offset press, we were producing the best colour of the very few newspapers of our size in particular that were producing that quality of photo so it was a landmark in itself,” Milne remarked.
It was a very sad day for Doreen Denicola when she heard the news Queen Elizabeth died at the age of 96
“She’s had an impact on me my whole life because my father was a great Monarchist,” Denicola said “We had a huge portrait of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth hanging over our dining room table I have followed her life (Queen Elizabeth II) with great interest my whole life because we are close to the same age – she is three years older than I am I have to say that I hold her in the
highest esteem because she has been a role model to me. She has been a true example of stability and courage and dedication throughout her entire life. I have always admired her because that’s how she chose to live her life ”
The first time Denicola saw royalty was in 1939 as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth took the Royal Tour through Canada, traveling by rail and they passed through Virden, Manitoba, the small town where Denicola grew up
“The royal train was coming through our town but it was not going to stop,” Denicola explained. “It was just going to slow down and they would come out to
the observation coach and wave to everybody and my teacher said we’re all going to the train station to wave back and we did – all 32 of us. We just got such a thrill seeing King George VI and Queen Elizabeth on the back of that train When we got back to the school we all got a medal
A pretty little medal on a red, white and blue ribbon and I still have mine ”
Denicola has seen Queen Elizabeth II several times including in 1971 when she visited Fort George Park (now called Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park) during BC’s Centennial celebration Queen Elizabeth II was accompanied by her daughter Anne
“They stopped right in front of us and the Queen’s daughter Anne stopped to have a conversation with my oldest son,” Denicola recalled.
She was invited to the celebration when UNBC opened in 1994 and she also saw her in London when the Queen rode her horse out of the gates of Buckingham Palace many, many years ago during a ceremony called the Trooping of the Colours which marks the official birthday of the British Sovereign
“I am sad,” Denicola said. “It’s another part of my life’s era I know they will replace her but it will never be the same. Oh my dear, it is not a good day today ”
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Obituaries
In Loving Memory of Sheldon Moore
May 5, 1964September 15, 2007
You left us all 15 years ago but every day, in some small way, memories of you come my way.
Forever missed, forever loved. your sister
In memory of Carly Angelika Friedrich
July 3, 1984 - September 13, 2020
Beloved daughter and sister
You will always be in our hearts
Mom, Dad, Hardy and Family
We are sad to announce David passed away quietly at Gateway Lodge on September 3rd, 2022.
Dave was predeceased by his wife, Margaret and sons Rick and Jim.
He is survived and will be dearly missed by his son, Wayne (Wendy) and daughter Sharon (Don), 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. No service by request.
Gary William Teschke
1963-2022
Gary William Teschke, aged 59, suffered an unexpected heart attack and sadly passed away in the late afternoon of August 27th, 2022.
Gary was born in 1963 to Elmer and Hannelore Teschke. He had three siblings growing up: a sister, Sandy, and two brothers, Brian and Elmer Jr.
He is survived by his two children, Amanda and Corey, his step-daughter, Jessica, along with her spouse, Tyson, and a grandson, Owen, all of whom miss him dearly. There are also many nieces and nephews that will always fondly remember him as “Uncle Gary.”
Gary was an avid outdoor enthusiast, with many of his early years spent working on the farm, hunting, fishing, and butchering. He worked as a hunting guide for much of his early adult life, though now is more well-known as the local butcher. He was the best at what he did and will forever be appreciated for his butchering skills by family, friends, and farmers alike.
He loved his children and family more than anything else in this world. He will be missed, but never forgotten. No service will be held.
Obituaries
It is with great sadness that we share that our mom and grandma passed away suddenly on August 25, 2022.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Marlo (Troy) and son Kent (Kirsten) and grandchildren Cole and Grace Waldie and Austin and Cayden Roden who were her pride and joy.
She was predeceased by her eight siblings and her parents James and Marcella.
From a young age Margaret was determined, resourceful and courageous. She operated several small businesses before going on to work for School District #57 for many years. She enjoyed being retired and loved being a grandma.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at the Legion in Prince George located at 1116 6th avenue starting at 12:30 pm.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society or Backpack Buddies.
Patrick Michell
PATRICK L. MICHELL, was promoted to higher service on September 3, 2022 at the age of 83 years. He is survived by his daughter; Lisa Michell, son; Tony Michell and grandson Tobias Michell. Patrick was predeceased by his wife Agnes Michell. A prayer service and visitation will be held on Sunday September 11, 2022 at 6:00pm at Assman’s Funeral Chapel. The funeral service for Pat will be held on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Interment Prince George Memorial Park Cemetery.
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It is with great sadness that the family of Cecilia (Celee) Gwendelyn Dryden announce her passing on September 1, 2022 at the age of 90. She is survived by her daughters Mary, Margaret (Peggy), and Myra and sons Mark and Mike, along with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Celee led a full life focusing on her family.
She loved to cook and share her meals, spend time painting, gardening and watching sports on TV (baseball was her favorite). Celee was preceded by her huband Thomas (Tom) and daughter Marlene. We will all miss Mom very much and will cherish the many phone calls we had with her. A Celebration of Life will be held in Abbotsford on October 9, 2022.
Lowry,RobinP.
April24,1947-September4,2022
Dr.RobinLowrypassedawayinVictoriaonSeptember4, 2022,andissurvivedbyhiswife,RosemaryLach; daughter,Christine;andsiblings,Claire,PeterandGuy. Hewaspredeceasedbyhisbelovedson,Philip,in2009. Robinwasabrilliantphysicianandcompletedhis undergraduateandpostgraduatetrainingatMcGill Universityinthelate1970s.Partofhistrainingincluded anexchangeyearattheTeachingHospitalinNairobi, Kenya-reflectinghissenseofadventure.Robin’sprimary medicalinterestwasnephrology,andheperfectedhis skillsetindialysisandkidneytransplantationatEmory UniversityinAtlanta,Georgia,WalterReedHospitalin Washington,DC,andtheUniversityofAlabamainMobile, Alabama.Hewasaskilledresearcheraswellasaclinician withover50publicationstohisname.Robinreturnedto Canadain2000toworkinCampbellRiverbeforemoving toPrinceGeorgein2002tojointheInternalMedicineand NephrologyteamatthenowUniversityHospitalof NorthernBC.HebecameadirectoroftheKidney FoundationofCanada.Robinwasabornteacher,a qualitylistener,anastuteclinicianandakind,generous soul.Heenteredsemi-retirementin2013andrelocatedto Victoria.HisloveofnorthernBCanditsresidentswas evidentbyhiscontinueddeliveryofconsultativeinternal medicineservicestotheNortheasternandNorthwestern reachesofNorthernHealthfromthebaseofhistravelling motorhome.RobinandhiswifeRosemarywouldmake thistripfromVictoriatwiceyearlytosharehismedical wisdomwithhisnortherncolleaguesfromHaidiGwaii,to theYukon,toValemontandcommunitiesinbetween. Robinwasmuchlovedandrespectedbyhispatientsand colleagues;hispassingwasprematurebutpeaceful.A trueunsunghero.
PleaseconsideradonationtotheKidneyFoundation ofCanadainmemoryofRobin.
September 13th, 1940September 3rd, 2022
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Doris (Maria Dolores) Boyd nee Abela, age 81. Born in Rabat, Malta, Doris bravely started her exciting new Canadian adventure in 1964. Doris was an incredible mother, spouse, sister, aunt and friend. She was the cornerstone of her family, a determined, generous, loving Mom who always went above and beyond for her two sons. Her selflessness and nurturing personality created many cherished memories for all who knew and loved her.
Doris was predeceased by her husband Arthur William Boyd in January of 1999. Doris is survived by her two sons, Leonard (Patty), James (Kerri), and one grandson (Sean). She is survived by brothers Paul (Val), Charlie (Mary Rose), sisters Grace (Angelo) and Rosanne. Doris is also survived by a large, loving extended family in Malta, Canada and Australia. She will be greatly missed by so many people including other friends and acquaintances, especially her amazing childhood friend of over 70 years, Marie Carter.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, September 12th, 2022 ,Sacred Heart Cathedral at 1:30 PM. The interment will directly follow at Prince George Cemetery. A gathering including sandwiches and desserts will be held following the services listed above at Paddlewheel Park or Doris’ former address if it’s raining.
Although our hearts are hurting now, we are all so much better for having received the priceless gift of her love. She will stay with us forever, as this love is ours to cherish.
Rest well Doris.
Thank you for teaching us how to live a life of beauty, honour and immense value.
Donations may be made in Doris’ name to the Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, or Parkinson Canada.
1954-2022
Vincenzo Manfredi was born in Prince George, BC on September 12, 1954. He started his career with Safeway at the age of 17. As life went on he had multiple jobs there after once he left Safeway in 2000. Vince was always a person who cared for everyone before himself. He couldn’t stop talking about his brother Frank and son Anthony and how proud he was of them. He was a big family man and always put them first. His mom Inez and dad Antonio Manfredi were his main priority. They always talked about how caring Vince was towards them. Vince spent many years with the Spruce Capital Boxing Club. He was a big part of the boxing community. His biggest passion was playing the drums and being social. He loved being around people and his friends so much that he would drop anything for them to put a smile on their face.
Vincenzo is survived by his mother Inez Manfredi, brother Frank Manfredi (Joanne), son Anthony Manfredi, his companion Beulah Barnes, sister-in-laws Aurora Cozza, Giselle Hanley (Brian), brother-in-law Peter Cozza (Marlane), aunts Teresa Marotta (Peter, Anthony and family), Franca Pascuzzi (and family), Elena DePalma (and family), cousin Anna Sciara (Phil and family) and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Vincenzo is predeceased by his wife Romana Manfredi, father Antonio Manfredi, father-in-law Peppino Cozza, mother-in-law Antonietta Cozza, aunt Teresa Manfredi, aunt and uncle Ugo and Vanda Marotta, uncles Rosarino Marotta and Santo Pascuzzi, brother-in-law Tim Zerr, cousin Vince Marotta and numerous relatives in Italy, Australia and all over the world.
A funeral mass will be held at Sacred Heart Cathedral on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Vincent de Paul and Rotary Hospice House.
March 11, 1925 – September 8, 2022
Mom passed away peacefully at the age of 97, at Gateway Assisted Living, 3rd floor, with her children by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband of 53 yrs, Donald in 1998 and Daughter-in-law Melinda Kent in 2018. Survived by her children Lynda (Paul) Robinson, John (Sherry), Kathy Rinaldi Grandchildren Kim (Joel), Kelly (Tom), Kirk, Natalie (Steve), Darren (De), Nicole, Stacey Great Grandchildren Hannah, Hayden, Katlyne, Parker, Cohen Nephew Gord (Carol) Garfield and family, in Ontario.
Mom was born in Toronto, Ontario, met and married Don Scott at the end of WW2, They raised their family while Dad was in the Canadian Air Force. Mom and Dad loved to travel, and they lived in Japan for two years when Dad was working in civilian life. They retired and lived in Edmonton until Dad passed away. Mom moved to Prince George in 2005 to be closer to family. She was a member of the Brunswick Seniors Centre where she made many friends. Going to Timmies for coffee was another favourite pastime. Mom lived at Alward Place for several years making many friends, participating in numerous functions held there over the years. In the summer, she and some of her friends gathered in the garden, enjoying the flowers and listening to the birds, while having great conversations. After moving to Gateway she enjoyed watching tv, especially Jeopardy and golf, keeping up with current affairs, and talking with each of her children by phone daily. Mom had a long and healthy life and will be missed by all of us. No service by request.
The family of Brian Laing are saddened to announce his peaceful passing on the morning of September 4th, 2022, with family by his side. Brian will be forever loved and missed by our mom, Dorothy, brothers Cal, Bruce (Darlene) and sister Sharla (Garrett), along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Born in Prince George on February 12th 1954, Brian grew up and made special lifelong friends that remain, Val and Liz, Eric and Roy, Ron and Marie, and Earl, with great memories made here. Some have moved away, and Brian joined them over the years. His Alberta family, Jim, Terry, Randy, Arlene and Dolly will always hold “Barney” dear in their hearts. Thank you all for being such an important part our brother’s life for so many decades.
May eternal peace be with Brian, as he is reunited with our dad Fred and our brother Barry, along with many aunts, uncles and other family members. He also joins his other mom, Alice, along with friends that left before Brian did, Murray, Fred and Mikey, to name a few.
Brian, being the quiet and guy of few words, never lost his wit and dry sense of humour, with stories and chuckles shared until his final day. Thanks to Dr. Turner, Dr. Lloyd, as well as the doctors with the Palliative Care Team, Drs. Closson, Grose, Reddy, and Joss for your kindness and expertise. Special thanks to Erica, you were Brian’s favorite, thanks for being there for him, and for us.
To the staff of Rotary Hospice House, thank you for your excellent care and loving compassion. It is not understood of the integral service to the community you offer, until a family needs you. You are all truly angels.
As per Brian’s wishes, there will be no service. In remembrance of Brian, contribution could be sent to the Rotary Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society, 3089 Clapperton Street, Prince George, BC V2L 5N4 or go to: https://pghpcs.ca/support/
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Kellett,GeorgeS. March20,1945-September4,2022
GeorgeStanleyKellett,along-timeresidentofPrince Georgeandthearea,diedonSunday,September4,2022, age77years,attheUniversityHospitalofNorthern BritishColumbia.Hewasabelovedfather,grandfather, brotherandfriend.Stanwillbedeeplymissedbyhis childrenSusannah(Dave),Michael(Leslie)andIan (Kristin);grandchildrenEdmund,Sam,WalterandElmer; andstep-grandchildrenMcKenzie,EmilyandSydney.It wasStan’swishthattherebenofuneral,butaprivate gatheringwillbeheldinthespringforfriendsandfamily. Wewouldliketoextendappreciationonhisbehalftothe UniversityHospitalofNorthernBritishColumbiaInternal MedicineandPrimaryCareMedicalUnits.Inlieuof flowers,donationscanbemadetothePrinceGeorge HospiceSociety.Inaddition,hewouldhavelikedyouto listento"FourStrongWinds"byIanandSylviawhile enjoyingyourfavouritedrink.
E.LorraineGrantwouldliketoletyouallknowthather missionhereonthisEarthiscomplete.Shereceiveda callforanappointmentonAugust31st,2022,fromwhich shewillnotbereturning.Hernewmissioncomeswith somespectacularperks-reunionwithfamilyandfriends shehasnotseenformanyyears.Thismissionallows Lorrainetogolf,quiltandsew,bikeride,ziplinewiththe gangandwatchsubmarineswiththatspecialsomeone.In thisamazingplace,Lorrainecaneatsushiallday,every day,whilereadingherfavoritebookorlearning somethingnew.WhilethegangisecstaticthatLorraine hasjoinedthem,Lorraineleavesfamilyandfriendshere tocarryonherlegacywithheavyheartsuntiltheyare reunitedonceagain.
WewantLorrainetoknowthatherhardwork,boundless energy,andquietandpatientdemeanourdidnotgo unnoticedbyallwhoknewher.Lorraine’skindness, caring,andloveforherfamilyandfriendsmadeahuge differenceinmanylives.Herendlessvolunteerismalso madeanimpactonhercommunity."Thebestwaytofind yourselfistoloseyourselfintheserviceofothers."MahatmaGandhi.Lorrainefulfilledhermissionwith grace,compassion,andanunselfishstyle.
Lorrainewaspredeceasedbytheloveofherlifeof56 years,GarryGrant,andherson,MichaelGrant.Lorraine issurvivedbyherchildren,Trudy(Dennis),Tracey (Kevin),andTerri(Todd);thejoyofgrandchildrenand great-grandchildren,Kristin(Johnathon),Zach (Cheyanne),Auston(AaronandlittleKaisley),Sydney, Lauren,CoryandLyndsay.Lorrainehadmanyfamily membersandclosefriendsthatmadeanimpactonher life,forwhichshewasforevergrateful.
TherewillbeaCelebrationofLifeforLorraineon Saturday,September24th,at1:30pmatthePrince GeorgePlayhouse-2626RecplaceDrive.Inlieuof flowers,Lorrainewasofferingtheideatohavedonations madetothePrinceGeorgeCommunityFoundationin "tributetoLorraineGrant."
Scatter me not to restless winds, Nor toss my ashes to the sea. Remember now those years gone by When loving gifts I gave to thee.
Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared.
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For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me.
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On September 8th, it pleased Jesus to take Elizabeth to her eternal home in her 95th year.
Beloved wife of almost 60 years of William (Bill). Dear mother of:
Ella/Adriana & Wayne VanderWerff
Jubal, Caleb & Reed (Juniper, Hazel, Boaz) Gloria (Shayna {Carmela, Selena}) W. Dan & Michelle Tavenier
Benjamin, Caehlan, Denae
Jo-Ann Tavenier-Vriend & Richard Vriend
Predeceased by pre-born child.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, September 17th at 1 pm at the Christian Reformed Church of Prince George, BC, 1905 Willow Street.
Margaret “Joy” Connor
Connor, Margaret “Joy” passed away in Prince George at PGRH with family by her side July 26 2022. She was predeceased by parents
Charles W. Ker and Estella (Maxwell), husband Charles William Connor (married 62 years), her only sibling Mary Ayres of Edmonton, daughter Diana and 6 weeks earlier with great heartbreak, and son Allen Connor. She is survived by: son David Connor ( Brenda ) granddaughter Rachelle Van Essen , great grandchildren Kara and Hunter ; son Mathew Connor (Nelly) gch Christine Connor grgch Dominic, Ivy, Lea, gch Andrew Connor. (Irene) grgc Caylee, gch Jenna Connor; (daughter Diana ) gch Michael Dobrowney (Jessica) Drayden ; gch Michelle Dobrowney, grgch Brian, Paige ; daughter Susan Connor, gch Vincent Patterson (Dawn), Sasha Minosky (Pat); daughter Carol Garcia (Victor) gch Storm (Brody) grgch Paxton, Millie, gch Benjamin (Ameryllis), Paris and Elza Garcia.
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Born in Provost Alberta, grew up in Edgerton and Edmonton Alberta. Moved to Prince George after marrying Chuck in 1954, where she worked as an LPN at PGRH for 38 years before she retired in 1998.
Joy had very passionate involvement in P.G. Gympix Gymnastic club (later to become Prince George Gymnastic). A tireless volunteer, coaching and becoming president for some years. She spent many of hours of her busy life doing whatever it took to keep the club running.
A pioneer in communal gardening, she would plant vegetable gardens into unused empty lots of land to supplement food for her large family. She some how acquired permission to have a large parcel of land at the Prince George airport at the end of runway, where other gardeners join her. Her influence has been very important part of all of extensive generations of children in all her family. We miss her dearly.
The family would like to thank all of nurses, doctors and staff of PGRH who took care of both our mother and brother.
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Woodlot Licence 1959
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 17 of the Woodlot Planning and Practices Regulation, that a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence #1959 held by Perry Resources Ltd. This Woodlot Licence is located east of Prince George near the Willow River and Hwy 16E. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.
This Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and comment by from Sept. 1, 2022 to Oct. 7, 2022. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to:
S. M. Forrest & Associates Ltd. , #100-466 2nd Avenue, Prince George, B.C., V2L 2Z7.
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Woodlot Licence 1727
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to Section 17 of the Woodlot Planning and Practices Regulation, that a Woodlot Licence Plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence #1727 held by MJM Forestry Ltd. This Woodlot Licence is located east of Prince George near the Willow River and Wansa Lake. If approved by the Ministry of Forests, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval.
This Woodlot Licence Plan is available for public review and comment by from Sept. 1, 2022 to Oct. 7, 2022. Any written comments on the plan should be mailed to: S. M. Forrest & Associates Ltd. , #100-466 2nd Avenue, Prince George, B.C., V2L 2Z7. Please contact Scott Forrest, RPF, at 250-961-4880, or at sforrest@pgonline.com, to book an appointment to review and/or discuss the plan.
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DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING
Does floral wallpaper remind you of your grandmother’s 1950s bedspread? Do you refuse to even consider incorporating a floral pattern in your home’s design because flowers are just so “cheesy?” Nonsense! In 2022, floral print serves as an endless sourceofinspirationformanyinteriordesigners Contrarytothecold,industrialandminimalistdesign trendofthelastseveralyears,floralisfinallymaking a comeback Appropriate for every type of dwelling, thisvibrant(orsubtle it’supto you)motifembellishes carpets, walls and a variety of household objects like pillows, clocks, bed sheets and curtains Visit the most inspiringhomedécor retailers in your region to find timeless floral pieces that will leave a lasting impression.
Are you easily seduced by extravagance? Then the following design tip should leave you feeling inspired Homeowners with romantic and sometimes, eccentric tastes often choose to cover an entire wall of their house with floral fabric The result? Nothing shortofspectacular!
If you’re on a tight budget or just aren’t feelingboldenough, kick off the spring season with abeautifulDIYprojectinstead. With a metal rectangular grid and a bouquet of artificial flowers, you can create your own wall art Just wind the plastic stems around the metal bars for a beautiful piece that will look great in your living room,bedroomorfoyer
Thewindowtreatmentexpertshavespoken! Herearethefivemostcommonerrorsmade by homeowners who choose to install their new curtains without seeking professional assistance
1 Choosing poor quality fabrics that are prone to discolouration or have irregularstitching or mismatched patterns
2 Cutting curtains too short They should ideally grazethefloor
3 Buying a flimsy metal rod to support heavy curtains
4.Neglecting to get rid of creases or
wrinkles(quick,fireuptheiron!).
5 Forgettingtocovertheoppositesidewith a lining fabric Not only is this unattractive, but your curtains won’t effectively shieldagainstlightwhenneeded.
Boho-chic is shaping up to be this year’s must-havedesigntrend.Shortforbohemian, this relaxed style draws its inspiration from the eclectic 70s an era known for peace, love,hopeandinclusiveness
Road trips, rock music and sun-drenched summers those were the days! If you’re feeling nostalgic, travel back to a more carefree time by following these five basic bohodesigntips
1 Choose decorative elements inspired by thedesertandNativeAmericanculture for example, cactus plants, cow skulls, dreamcatchers,arrowsandtepees
2 Invest in vintage furniture and pieces that look delicately worn, staying away from anythingtooclean-cutandmodern(sorry, Ikeawon’twork!).
3 Don’t be afraid to mix pastels, psychedelicpatterns and bright, neon hues The more eclectic,thebetter!
4.Incorporate items made of earthy, organic materials like macramé,
If you’re inspired by the eclectic 70s, a boho-inspired interior might be right for you!
rattan,woodandwicker Addingabraided hamacistheperfectwaytonaila100per centbohemiandesign
5 Add a touch of nature to your bohoinspired décor with a collection of succulentplantslikealoe,agaveandcacti
Needmoreinspiration?Hereareafewother items that perfectly complement bohoinspiredinteriors:
•Wovenwallart
•Beadedcurtains
•Shells
•Ethnicmasks orfigurines
•Tassels
•Terracottapots
•Floralprint
•Tie-dye
•Foldingfans
Contrarytothetraditionalkitchenisland,whichstandsisolatedfromtherestofthecabinetry, the peninsula is an extension of the main counter space Like the island, the peninsula can harbour a cooking appliance, a sink or shelvingunits
Aversatilepiece,thepeninsulacanserveasbothaworkstation and a dining area In narrow dwellings with limited room, it’s often used as the main dining table to optimize theamountofspaceavailable
In terms of seating, stools are your best bet! If possible, choosemodelswithadjustable heights or at least make sure there’senoughwiggleroom(about30centimetres)toslideyourchairscomfortablybeneath thecountertop
Pegboards aren’t just for garages and sheds anymore In 2017, they’re making their way into every room of the house! Increasingly,homeownersareusingtheseperforated boards to decorate and organize their humble abode With the help of a few sturdy shelves and some decorative hooks, you can hang almost anything! Here are someideastohelpyougetstarted:
•Accessories (hats,ties,etc)
•Sewingequipment (spoolsofyarn,scissors,etc)
•Jewellery (necklaces,bracelets,etc)
•Cosmetics (nailpolish,lipstick,etc)
•Decorativeobjects (trinkets,masks,etc)
•Foodproducts(oil,spices,etc)
•Kitchenutensils(spatulas,ladles,etc.)
•Plants(driedflowers,herbs,etc.)
•Clothes(dresses,shirts,etc.)
•Artsupplies (paintbrushes,painttubes,etc.)
Nomatterhowyouchoosetouseyourpegboards, remember: a little creativity goes a longway!
You’renodoubtfamiliarwithstandardvinyl flooring sold by the square foot However, did you know that this type of flooring, which is both affordable and practical, has undergone a significant upgrade in recent years?
Available in the form of multi-coloured, interlocking slabs, luxury vinyl tiles come with many advantages For example,they’re:
• Waterproof
• Easy to install on almost everysurface
• Similarinstyletoothermaterials (wood, stone, concrete,etc)
• Scratch-resistant
• Low-maintenance
Thanks to their remarkable durability and versatile design, luxury vinyl tiles are
becominganincreasinglypopularchoicefor both commercial and residential spaces Liketraditionalvinyl,theluxuryversionremainsanexcellentoptionforroomsproneto high levels of humidity, like your basement orbathroom
If you plan on renovating this summer, considerluxuryvinylflooring!
If you want to update your brick fireplace, applying a fresh coat of paint can do wonders Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to paintyourbrickfireplace
1 First,useawirebrushtoremoveloosedirt anddebrisfromthebrickandmortar
2 Next, clean the area around the fireplace withashop-vac
3 Then, give the brick a deep clean with an all-purpose cleaner or degreaser to remove accumulatedsootandothermineralresidues that could prevent the paint from properly adhering.
4 Tape off the edges of your fireplace and trim Usealatexprimertogetthebrickready for a fresh coat of paint. Keep in mind that brickisporous Therefore,asecondcoatmay benecessarytogetyourdesiredcoverage
5 Once the primer has dried, it’s time to paint the brick Start by painting the mortar lineswithabrush Then,usearollertocover thefaceofthebricks Oncethefirstcoathas dried, apply a second for a long-lasting, consistentfinish
Neutral colours like white and grey are popularshades However,youcangetcreative and use bold or contrasting colours to make your fireplace a focal point Paint with a matte or eggshell finish will allow the naturaltextureofthebricktoshinethrough,whereasasemi-glossfinishwillreflectlightand makecleaningeasier
Ifyounoticethatyourbrickfireplaceiscrumbling or damaged while preparing it for paint, consult a professional masonry company to investigate and make the necessary repairs
Traditionally used for barns and sheds, shiplap has made its way intotheinteriordesignworldover the past decade. On top of being used for accent walls, you can also use shiplap in the following threewaysaroundyourhome:
1. Headboard. Youcaneasilycreate a rustic, Cape Cod-style headboardwithshiplap
2 Fireplace Instead of brick, use shiplap around your fireplace You can find shiplap made of fire-resistantfibrecement
3. Door. You don’t have to buy an expensive pre-made barn-style doorforyourhomewhenyoucan makeyourownusingshiplap.
Wood shiplap has natural knots, which offers an authentic farmhouse look However, it can be pricey Medium-density fibreboard(MDF)shiplap,ontheother hand, is inexpensive and smooth, making it ideal for painting Moreover,PVCshiplapiswaterproof andmouldresistant It’salsolight andpre-finished,makingitextremelyeasytoinstall
Visit your local hardware store to pick up everything you need for yourshiplapproject
Do you want to upgrade your kitchen backsplash but don’t want to splurge on expensivetile?Herearefouruniquebacksplash materialstoconsider
1. Pressed tin. Tin is a low-maintenance and durablematerialthat’swell-suitedtothedemandsofakitchen Whitepressedtinisunderstatedandsleek,whiledarkordistressed tincangiveyourspacearusticfeel
2. Natural stone. Installing stone facings indoorshasbecometrendyinrecentyears For example, limestone and river rock can give yourkitchenanearthyvibe
3.Chalkboard paint. Do you want a functio-
nal backsplash? Use chalkboard paint This paint is waterproof, quick-drying and can be applied to wood, metal, stone, glass or drywall Plus,youcaneasilycoveritupwith adifferentbacksplashmaterialinthefuture
4. Pegboard. Do you need a place for storing andhangingutensils,pots,pansandrags?If so,apegboardbacksplashcouldberightfor you This material is paintable, inexpensive andeasytoinstall Softshadeslookvintage, whiledarkhuescreateanindustrialfeel
If you aren’t confident in your DIY skills, hire a contractor in your area to help install yournewbacksplash
Are you tired of cleaning the snow off your drivewayeverywinter?Ifso,youmaywant to consider investing in a heated driveway Here are a few pros and cons to help you makeyourdecision.
ADVANTAGES
The best thing about heated driveways is youcanquicklymeltallthesnowandicein frontofyourhomewiththepushofabutton Youdon’thavetoworryaboutinjuringyourself shovelling or paying someone to plow yourdriveway.
Additionally,youdon’thavetousede-icing salts These salts contain sodium chloride, whichcandeteriorateconcrete,damageyour
vehicle’s undercarriage and kill the landscapingnearthedriveway’sedge
DISADVANTAGES
One of the only drawbacks of heated driveways is that they can be expensive to install and use For instance, installation can cost anywhere from $5,000 to $10,000. Moreover, running a heated driveway over the winter can add a couple of hundred dollarstoyourmonthlyheatingbill. Ifyou’reinterestedintakingtheplungeand installingaheateddrivewayonyourproperty, have it professionally installed to ensure yearsofworry-freeoperation.
