Brenda Palmieri is still in the intensive care unit at Vancouver General Hospital after being injured in a hitand-run accident on Prince George’s Hart Highway in mid-December.
She can’t walk as she has a fracture in her hip as well as an open wound on her leg that will need skin grafts
“Hopefully in the near future, I can start practicing getting up and walking and taking a few steps and what not,” said Palmieri, during a phone interview from her hospital bed in Vancouver
The 37-year-old expectant mother was struck and left lying on Highway 97 at Noranda Road on Friday, Dec. 16 at around 7 p m Her unborn son did not survive. The driver, however, fled the scene but was eventually located by Prince George RCMP on Dec. 22.
Palmieri lived at a house on the Hart Highway with her husband Wade, but that night she was on her way to stay at her father-in-law’s house.
Her father-in-law was sick and had just
Hit-and-run victim mourns her unborn son
been released from hospital, so Wade was staying there to look after him She left her house at about 6:30 p.m. went to the gas station across the street to buy some gum and called a cab.
“I was on the sidewalk waiting for my cab and that is the last thing I remember. Next thing I remember is waking up five days later in the ICU in Vancouver.”
She said Wade was wondering why
she suddenly stopped responding to his text messages and wasn’t aware she was in an accident until he was contacted by a hospital social worker
“By the time they got a hold of my husband and he got to the hospital our son had already passed so, unfortunately, neither one of us got to hold him or see him,” explained Palmieri.
See ‘I THINK HE JUST PANICKED,’ page 3
NEIL GODBOUT Citizen staff
It’s a miracle I didn’t run her over. The highway was black and Brenda Palmieri’s seriously injured body was lying on a blind curve on Highway 97 at just before 7 p.m. on Dec. 16.
I saw her at the very last moment and swerved, barely missing her. Fortunately, no one was in the left lane heading south on the Hart Highway into Prince George I came to a stop about 50 metres away from Palmieri, in the pullout on Noranda Road West My wife Ronda was already calling 9-1-1 on her cell as she jumped out of our F-150 truck. As I ran towards Palmieri, another driver had already stopped between my vehicle and Palmieri. That female driver and I began frantically waving at a semi-truck coming towards Palmieri Thankfully, it was towing an empty flatbed trailer and was able to move into the left lane but came dangerously close to sideswiping one vehicle and rearending someone in the left lane who had slammed on their brakes.
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“Thankfully, the hospital was kind enough to get handprints and footprints and they took some pictures after they got him cleaned up and got him dressed so at least we have some memories of him ”
Their son, whom they named Maverick, was scheduled to be born by C-section just three-weeks later on Jan. 3.
“I am sure the team in Prince George did the best they could, but I laid there hemorrhaging for too long and Maverick just didn’t make it,” said Palmieri
She said a lot of people have shown their support for the family and Assman’s Funeral Home in Prince George also donated cremation services free of charge. However, Palmieri said they’ve been upset by derogatory online comments from people who’ve been speculating about the accident
“There was some confusion as there was another pedestrian on the road, two hours before I went out, that was under the influence, staggering around, and was on and off the road or whatnot.”
She said people had mixed them up and assumed they were the same person and that she had either been under the influence or on the road when it wasn’t safe.
“It was hurtful to see comments like that, especially after everything that our family has gone through, and then to have people think that I was doing that, or
I was at fault in any way for this accident ”
Palmieri said she spoke to the investigator in charge of her file who confirmed she was not at fault and said she encourages people to pause before making hurtful comments online.
“The hardest part is that we lost our son and we’re in this horrible situation and people are just making assumptions about a situation they know absolutely nothing about Even if I was on the road, that doesn’t mean that I deserve to be hit, and my son deserved to be killed ”
She was also told by investigators that the driver is remorseful and has now been 100 per cent cooperative after initially fleeing the scene Charges remain pending completion of an RCMP investigation.
“I think he just panicked I’m sure it was a shock to him.”
Palmieri and her husband will be relocating to Kelowna once she’s discharged from the hospital as she will need to be there for rehab and physiotherapy, and because they have a strong support system of friends and family in the area.
The couple also has a GoFundMe set-up to help cover medical and funeral expenses as the family struggles to get back on their feet during Palmeri’s recovery
“We want to thank the people that have sent words of encouragement and support to us,” she said
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As Ronda, the other female driver and I ran up to Palmieri, I remember seeing the frosted puffs of air and was thankful she was still breathing
Even if we had wanted to move her off the highway, we couldn’t have as that southbound stretch is bordered by a retaining wall about six feet high
Already, several more people had stopped and offered to help
“I’m a lifeguard Do you need help?” asked the female passenger of one southbound vehicle
“Yes! Yes!” we said.
As the women tended to the semi-conscious Palmieri, I walked further, having turned on the light on my cell phone to wave it to alert approaching drivers. A moment later, I saw another man wearing a high-visibility safety vest heading further up the highway to divert approaching traffic into the left lane.
Palmieri was face down initially and was helped into the recovery position and urged to stay still but the bleeding from a head wound was worrisome The biggest immediate concern was the state of her leg It was broken in several spots and we could see bones protruding as her blood was pooling on the road
“We need something to tie her leg,” the
lifeguard said.
“Take off your scarf,” Ronda said, turning to me.
I yanked my scarf off and handed it to the lifeguard.
By this time, we could hear the sirens and see the flashing lights coming towards us from both the north and south The lifeguard was holding Palmieri’s hand while telling her that help had arrived
The paramedics went to work, quickly cutting away Palmieri’s jacket and shirt
I looked at Ronda, stunned, hoping she wouldn’t confirm what I had just seen
“She’s pregnant,” she nodded.
Neither Ronda or I slept well that night, our brains spinning with worry about Palmieri and her unborn child and so many questions about what had happened
I was also deeply grateful.
If I had been glancing at the rearview mirror or been looking anywhere other than right in front of me, I’m certain I would have run her over and killed her.
I was so thankful for the calm kindness of Ronda, for the driver who stopped behind me, for the lifeguard who appeared out of nowhere and for the family members who had been in a vehicle a couple minutes behind us who were there to support us afterwards.
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Helping kids overcome fear of the doctor
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
Medical students in Prince George are helping young children become more comfortable with doctors through the Reading Bear Society.
The society is a non-profit focused on early childhood literacy and health education and is based out of Vancouver
A first-year medical student, Crystal McLeod, at the Northern Medical program and her co-chair Carmon Huang are now running the Prince George chapter
“The idea is that if they go to the doctor, they’re hopefully less scared, or worried about getting medical treatments,” explained McLeod
They do a one-hour visit with Kindergarten to Grade 1 students with Dr Bear and have been blown away by the demand and interest for these visits
The medical students use the teddy bears to demonstrate procedures that children might experience at a doctor’s office, such as a checkup, a vaccination, or listening to their heartbeat
“They tend to really love it and enjoy it,” said McLeod, a nurse from Ontario
now pursuing her medical degree in Prince George.
She says these visits have taken on a new meaning for her, as they not only familiarize kids with basic medical practices, but also introduce children to the medical field as a career possibility
While the program is currently focused on young children between the ages of five and six, McLeod said she is hoping it can expand into other programs that UNBC offers for older kids in future
“So, they get repeat exposure to health care professional work and jobs ” She noted the program is also an excellent opportunity for medical students to gain experience working with children and could also hopefully inspire medical students to pursue a career in pediatrics.
McLeod said she’s also applied for funding to try to expand the program to rural areas outside of Prince George
“We’ve already had requests from places like Valemount and I would love to be able to reach out even further ”
You can find out more about the Reading Bear Society through its website, where you can also contact and request a visit from the Prince George Chapter
From left, Ella Wedel, Carmen Huang and Crystal McLeod pose with Dr Bear who helps kids feel more comfortable at the doctor’s office
Pay parking in effect at new downtown lot
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
The City of Prince George officially opened the parking lot at the former Four Seasons Leisure Pool location on Wednesday, and that means pay parking is now in effect at the lot.
The temporary lot is located on Seventh Avenue and Canada Games Way, next to the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre and across from the new Canfor Leisure Pool
Parking is $1 per hour or $6 per day, during weekdays Parking is free on weekends, statutory holidays and after 5 p m daily
“The lot is temporary but will remain in service for several years until the Civic Core District Plan is complete,” according to information released on the city’s website “The plan aims to expand the existing Civic Plaza, expand downtown greenspace, and provide an opportunity for a downtown transit exchange.”
Patrons of the Two Rivers Gallery, Canfor Leisure Pool and Prince George Conference and Civic Centre can use the lot for free, but must register their licence plate at stations located inside each of the
facilities to qualify for free parking.
“In an effort to modernize the City’s parking system, the new lot will be entirely digital and will not have a payby-plate parking machine. Residents are asked to download the HotSpot parking mobile app or to scan the QR code on the lot signs to pay online,” the city website says. “The HotSpot app easily allows residents to pay for off-street parking and can grant partial refunds on unspent parking time The app also sends notifications before a parking pass expires to help prevent parking tickets ”
For additional information, including links to download the HotSpot app for iOS (iPhone) and Android devices, visit the city’s parking website.
A video explaining how to use the app is available online.
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Assessment soars for Hart man’s home
CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff
Andrew Dixon, a Prince George man who inherited his grandfather’s Hart property, saw the home’s assessed value increase by 174 per cent compared to last year.
Dixon’s family has owned the property for the last 40 years and he has no plans to sell so the only thing that changes is property taxes that will spike to an alltime high
“My grandfather passed in August and I inherited the property from him,” Dixon said, a contractor who has worked on many older mobile homes “My grandfather did some work on the trailer but it’s old. It was built in 1969 and I know it’s not worth $61,200 ”
It was valued at $22,200 in last year’s assessment
Dixon plans on tearing down the dwelling and start building a new home on the property by the end of the year but for now the fight is on to get that mobile home’s true value accurately reflected on the BC Assessment
When Dixon first checked online for the property’s assessment, he saw that it gave the comparison of last year’s assessment to this year’s assessment, breaking down both the land value and the building value
Dixon said that on the paper copy he just received in the mail last Friday, there is no such comparison that breaks down land value and building value on a year-toyear basis.
He thinks homeowners, especially those who own mobile homes, need to be aware that the increase in overall value may not because of the land but the building
Traditionally, mobile home values decrease with age, but it’s different this year, Dixon noted.
He’s been in communication with BC Assessment through email and in the prompt response by BC Assessment, it
claims that the property value is in line with similar properties that have sold in the neighbourhood
He was advised to make an official appeal
Dixon does not believe his property is in line with those sold in the neighbourhood because they were not mobile homes so the comparison is not accurate, he said.
He said he searched for more accurate comparables, making sure they were mobile homes of similar age within one kilometre of his property
It took him five hours to do the research
“It just seems weird,” Dixon said “I understand inflation but even with newer mobile homes from the 80s and up they only seem to have gone up by about 20 per cent but the older ones, from 1968 to 1978, which really have no inherent value at all due to their age and condition – I’m a contractor and I know they have mold and water damage – so it makes no sense at all that they have increased so much in value and in reality they are actually a detriment to the property’s value Most likely if sold they will just get demolished immediately and I know that costs money.”
Dixon said there was a reason he reached out to The Citizen “I want to make other BC residents
aware and I want them to appeal the massive discrepancies,” Dixon said.
“I understand the housing market in Prince George has risen, but this building value increase disproportionately affects residents who cannot afford a large tax increase for their older homes,” he added.
An appeal of a BC Assessment must be submitted before Jan. 31 and Dixon doesn’t want anyone to miss the opportunity to challenge their assessment as he is
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Here’s Dixon’s property breakdown:
7290 Dawson Place, 22,651 sq. ft. (1969 Mobile, 12x60 = 720 sq ft ), (oldest mobile home in 1 km area)
2022
Land: $165,000
Build: $22,200 - ($1,400 over home #4 which is a 1972 mobile, 12x62 = 744 sq. ft. - 6 7% larger)
2023
Land: $177,000 - (7 3% increase - largest increase of six comparable properties in the neighbourhood )
Build: $61,200 - (174% increase175 7% increase, second largest increase of six comparable properties in the neighbourhood )
Values up across region
About 250,000 properties throughout northern B.C. can expect to receive their notices which reflect market value “Most northern home owners can generally expect to see a rise of about 5 per cent to 20 per cent in their assessments when they receive their notices in early January, but with some exceptions depending on the community,” said Northern BC Deputy Assessor Teria Penner “I want to emphasize that assessments are based on July 1st, 2022 While the local real estate market has seen some shifts, it is important to compare
your assessment with similar properties that sold around July 1st.”
Overall, Northern BC’s total assessments increased from about $81.5 billion in 2022 to over $90 6 billion this year A total of about $1.06 billion of the region’s updated assessments is from new construction, subdivisions and the rezoning of properties
Prince George specifically saw a 12 per cent increase with the typical assessed value for single family residential properties as of July 1 2021 being $401,000 and as of July 1, 2022 it was $450,000
CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff
As property owners get their assessments in the mail, BC Assessment provides an online version as well that is publicly accessible.
BC Assessment has also provided a list of the top 100 most valuable properties in Northern BC
Here are the top 10 Prince George area properties and their value:
7765 St Dennis Place is valued at $3 371 million and the property description says the house valued at $3 409 million sits on 38,333 sq ft of land valued at $322,000
The house, built in 2002, is more than 15,000 sq ft in size on the main and a basement.
4205 Cowart Road is valued at $3.417 million and the property description says the house valued at $3.134 million is on 3 62 acres of land worth $283,000
The house, built in 2012, is almost 10,000 square feet in size over two floors.
3985 Eva Place is valued at $2 572 million and the property description says the house valued at $2 375 million sits on 1.81 acres valued at $197,000.
The house built in 2009 has two floors and a basement totalling more than 6,800 sq ft
2703 East Austin Road is valued at $2 461 million and the property description says the house valued at $1 836 million sits on 76.16 acres valued at $625,000. The house, built in 2010, is more than 7,600 sq. ft. on two floors and a basement.
24600 Sicamore Road is valued at $2 278 million and the property description says the house valued at 1.554 million sits on 16 06 acres valued at $724,000
The house, built in 2007, has more than 3,400 sq ft on the main floor and basement.
6700 Westmount Drive is valued at $2.157 million and the property description says the house valued at $1 859 million sits on 19,483 sq. ft of land valued at $298,000 The house, built in 2001, has more than 9,500 sq ft on two floors and a basement
21110 Chief Lake Road is valued at $2 147 million and the property description says the house valued at $1 904 million sits on 29.404 acres valued at $243,000 The house, built in 2006, has more than 4,900 sq. ft on two floors.
21600 Blackwater Road is valued at $2 096 million and the property description says the house valued at $1.490 million sits on 27 42 acres valued at $606,000. The house, built in 1998, has more than 4,200 sq ft on the main floor and basement.
7010 Westmount Drive is valued at $2.076 million and the property description says the house valued at $1 751 million sits on 31,407 sq. ft. of land valued at $325,000 The house, built in 2008, has more than 8,300 sq ft on two floors and a basement
6986 Westmount Drive is valued at $2 053 million and the property description says the house valued at $1 751 million sits on 20,952 sq. ft. of land worth $302,000 The house, built in 2011, has more than 6,000 sq. ft. on two floors.
In memory of the residents we lost in 2022
Prince George lost some amazing local residents during 2022.
Here is a list of some of the Prince George people who passed in the last year and their contributions to the city:
Amanda Asay, a longtime national women’s baseball team member and one of the most accomplished and groundbreaking athletes in Prince George history, Asay is widely considered to be Canada’s best women’s baseball player of all time. She was just 33 years old when a skiing accident near Nelson claimed her life.
Tom Masich, a Prince George Track & Field Club founder and inductee into the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame Masich Stadium is named in his honour.
Andrea Johnson, a UNBC communications officer at the time of her sudden passing, her 15-year newspaper career included a stint as sports reporter at the Citizen Known as “Andrea Everything” in the local volunteer community for her tireless work with Rotary and Operation Red Nose
Alex Murray, an icon in the Prince George arts community, well-known as a singer, instructor, musical director for numerous local music groups and his work on many Prince George musicals alongside his daughter Judy Russell
Ron Neukomm, a 2017 Citizen of the Year by the Prince George Community Foundation for his decades of volunteer service, widely known as “Mr Rotary” for his work with the service club.
Patrick Joseph Guignard, a longtime Prince George resident and logging company owner
Gordon Petrie, a Surrey man who reconnected with Kris Zemlak, his Prince George sister who had been looking for him for more than 10 years.
Hermann Rohrmoser, a longtime Prince George businessman.
Susan Lestage, a 40-year employee at Pacific Western Brewery and Canada’s first female brewer
Hank Bugara, a longtime School District 57 employee who started as
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a science teacher at Lakewood Jr High School and rose to assistant superintendent
Brian Fawcett, an award-winning Canadian author of more than 20 books of fiction, non-fiction and poetry, who grew up in Prince George
Myron Sambad, a business owner and founding member of the Interior University Society, the group which campaigned the provincial government to create UNBC and founding member of the Prince George Regional Hospital Foundation, which later became the Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation.
John Ryser, one of the founding members of the Prince George Farmer’s Market, who served on the region’s first Farmer’s Institute and was active in the Prince George Cattlemen’s Association
Eugene Fetterly, a mayoral candidate during many municipal elections under his “Remember The F Word” campaign slogan. His memorial just happened to coincide with municipal election day on Oct. 15 and he was planning on running yet again before his untimely death
Dave Dyer, a longtime City of Prince George employee, engineer, and community volunteer
Harry Gairns, a former president and manager of Industrial Forestry Service Limited and the first board chair of the Northern Health Authority
Romeo Parent, a Prince George businessman and one of the founders of Immaculate Conception Church in College Heights Parent Road is named in honour of him and his family.
Lloyd Clay, a longtime Prince George
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Minority to blame for U.S. Speaker debacle
Winston Churchill once said:
“Democracy is the worst form of government – except for all the others that have been tried ”
This past week, we witnessed the difficulties of democratic systems south of the border.
It took 15 rounds of voting and serious compromises on behalf of the majority to get the minority of Republican congressional representatives to elect Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House
The Speaker is a powerful position in the American governance model
Not only are they second in the line of succession for the Presidency but they are responsible for the scheduling of
AS I SEE IT TODD WHITCOMBE
bills and the appointment of committee members
But the whole debacle highlighted the ability of a minority to hold the majority hostage.
Roughly 200 Republicans were backing McCarthy and 20 weren’t However, needing 218 votes for a majority – if all members voted – it took 15 rounds of voting before McCarthy was able to convince enough of his colleagues to vote for him
And now, Congress will be held hostage to the whims and wants of a small group of individuals because one of the concessions McCarthy made was reinstating the ability for any single member of Congress to call for a vote of “no confidence” in the Speaker (a “motion to vacate the chair”) thereby trigger another round of voting for the Speaker position
Of course, our system is different. It is a parliamentary system whereby the party with the most seats is asked to form government and the leader of that party assumes the responsibility of Prime Minister
When a party is in majority, the Prime Minister leads with a certain level of autonomy as legislation can pass on one party’s vote
But in the case of minority, the parties have to strike a deal and assemble a coalition which can then be held hostage by the coalition partners
They need each other to stay in a governing role The tyranny of the minority can take over.
Fortunately, in this country, we tend to elect representatives who put the good of Canadians first and recognize the value of a strong social construct.
They are not our “betters” as some would say but just people trying to ensure we have a strong country without a lot of turmoil
Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC
CBC needs to update its mission to Canadians
Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre recently reflected on a very important question,
“Why are people so angry?”
He stated that Canadians have a great deal to be angry about. The standard of living for many ordinary people is decreasing, and our government leaders are doing nothing but trying to please their corporate donors and lobbyists. He makes a good point, but Poilievre fails to explain how he would be different from Justin Trudeau, as his party also has a history of pandering to corporatists
We become angry when we feel threatened and don’t see a way to resolve our issues. Anger frequently turns to rage when our concerns are not heard Rage dissipates, however, when we feel that our opinions matter to others Anger can turn into a sense of purpose when we are able to channel it into a cause for good Knowing this, how do we draw people out of their encampments and create a better country?
First, we need to recognize that
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GERRY CHIDIAC
corporations will not save us. Their bottom line is, and always has been, profitability. Sometimes citizens need to pool their resources and create institutions that will serve their communities and their nation
In essence, this was the original purpose of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation No private institution was able to reach all Canadians with broadcast media content that was relevant to Canadians, so in the 1930s, our government organized and funded our public broadcaster with services English and in French
Much has changed since the 1930s and so has the CBC Unfortunately, largely due to budget cuts and dependence on advertising, our public broadcaster has
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Then I was told I could pay through the bank which I then paid on Dec 12
grown irrelevant to Canadians I watch the CBC news in both English and French and listen to radio broadcasts in both languages as well. I have come to realize that I do this not so much to find out what is going on but to learn the centrist neoliberal perspectives on events in Canada and around the world.
Much is learned by noticing what is not reported. While right-leaning media outlets showed Justin Trudeau screaming in the House of Commons last February, accusing members of the Conservative caucus of “standing with those who wave swastikas”, the CBC reported very little on the issue While the non-profit American news outlet Democracy Now! provided extensive coverage of RCMP ERT teams attacking a peaceful Wet’suwet’en encampment in northern British Columbia in November of 2021, CBC coverage was quite limited
Of course, CBC executives will tell us that they are underfunded, and can’t cover every event. They are correct. At the same time, critics of the CBC will
tell us that it shouldn’t get any government money. In a country like Canada, however, a weak or nonexistent public broadcaster is dangerous to our democracy, as commercial media outlets tend to kowtow to their largest advertisers and will do anything to create a spectacle Perhaps the answer is to not only provide greater funding to the CBC but to hold it fully accountable to Canadian taxpayers of all political views Canadians have good reason to be angry and they need to see respectfully articulated perspectives that resonate with them heard and discussed in a public forum It would be quite enlightening, for example, to listen to a conversation between Canadian scholars Jordan Peterson and Gabor Maté where they would be free to challenge and respond to each other’s views.
The CBC can and should be reformed to become a platform that will bring Canadians together That is the role of a public broadcaster in the 21st century.
Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer
Taxpayers, take note This is how your tax dollars are wasted.
As a business owner with property in the City of Prince George, I require a business license for the city This year, they changed the categories and the way to pay
I contacted the city and was told the current category was no longer available and they said that it was now changed to a different category and forwarded a copy of the bylaw for business licences.
When I opened the bylaw what I had been listed under was still there so I sent another email to city staff
The city then credited me for this and reissued the licence at the old rate
By this time, they had spent time and resources to now rebill for my license
I got an email on Jan 5 saying my payment had been rejected as they don’t except payment this way They only except cheques or credit card through the new system
My experience with credit card is they charge a fee for this payment up to 3 5 per cent, which the city of Prince George pays as that is what they pay to use our credit card.
This still needs to be applied to the proper account.
Then the bank, which has already taken the money and sent it to the city, gets informed by the city that they the bank need to refund for the payment . The taxpayer has now paid city staff to send money back to bank, office personnel to do all the emails and letters and
refund paperwork and a fee to credit card company instead of taking money paid online through the bank and sending it to the business license department who have to process payment received anyway.
The bank needs to do a refund when the city finishes sending them notification and then taxpayers pay for this stupidity Dick Martin Prince George
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I would like to send a bunch of roses to the Exploration Place for their reciprocal agreement program.
My family and I went to the science centre in Calgary over the Christmas break and had a wonderful time It need hardly be said that the Telus Sparks Science Centre was a beautiful facility with many
interesting installations – but I will and did say it
For me, as the parent, the most exciting part was that I did not have to pay a dime for it
My annual family membership for the Exploration Place meant that my family and I could save ourselves the $90 admission and spend hours (and hours, and hours) there, climbing the equipment (whether it was meant to be climbed or not), playing in the VR simulator, shooting ping pong balls though vacuum pipes, and watching their IMAX screen.
This is not a new program but one I have accessed before for Spokane, Vancouver and Edmonton
Thanks for this program, Tracy and team!
Marnie Hamagami
Prince George
Bystanders save hockey player’s life
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
When retired Canfor Pulp engineer Gord Fairbairn suffered a massive heart attack last April, quick intervention and his active lifestyle helped him beat the odds and survive that near-fatal incident.
Fairbairn had just finished playing hockey with the Rusty Nuts Oldtimers and was walking to his vehicle parked at the north entrance of the Kin Centre when he collapsed
His was the only vehicle parked in that lot and fortunately for Fairbairn a woman driving by in her van, Katie Kelly, saw him fall face first onto the sidewalk and immediately called 9-1-1
After completing a flood on the ice, Kin Centre rink assistant foreman Jamie Shpak was walking through the building near the entrance when she saw Kelly attending to Fairbairn, whose face was on the road with the rest of his body on the sidewalk.
Shpak called on her radio to her co-worker, Onkar Parmar, who rushed to the scene from the other side of the building.
They had just moved Fairbairn flat on his back laying on Shpak’s jacket when city snowplough driver Jason Force drove up
Force, a former lifeguard, followed the instructions of the 9-1-1 operator and put his first aid skills to use, applying chest compressions in between breaths into Fairbairn’s mouth, while Rusty Nuts player Mark Barlow ran to grab the portable defibrillator from the Kin 1 timekeeper’s bench
“Looking at him that day, it wasn’t looking very good, we wondered if he was going to make it because he wasn’t responding,” said Parmar “His skin was turning pale and we couldn’t find any pulse ”
“It was scary, he was in bad shape,” said Force “I’ll never forget seeing him on the ground with that look on his face when we were helping him ”
Force learned later from one of the firefighters at the scene that he did not have his hand ideally positioned to massage Fairbairn’s heart, but his quick actions kept him alive
“I had CPR and lifeguard training but this was the first time I had to use it,” said
Force “It seemed like a long time I was doing chest compressions but it was only three or four minutes before the firefighters and ambulance got there
“What little I did, I realized I wasn’t doing it right But you have to try to do what you can when someone’s life is on the line ”
Firefighters soon arrived and took over CPR treatment
Still detecting no pulse, they got out a defibrillator and had to use it four or five times to shock Fairbairn’s chest before his heart started beating again
He was rushed to the hospital and spent the night at UHNBC before he was flown to Vancouver the following morning
Fairbairn suffered what’s known as a widow-maker heart attack, caused when his left anterior descending artery became totally blocked.
On average, just 12 per cent of cardiac arrest victims survive if the attack happens away from a hospital
Doctors at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver put a catheter in through a blood
vessel in his groin to insert a stent to eliminate the blockage and keep the walls of the artery permanently open.
He has no memory of the incident until he woke up after arriving at the Vancouver hospital
“I couldn’t believe it because I felt good before and felt good when I woke up, so I was like, ‘no, you guys are joking with me,’ I had no inkling ahead of time,” said Fairbairn.
“I felt fine and I had no pain at all and no heart issues and no breathing issues. I was kind of lucky that way ”
Fairbairn turned 66 in October and his participation in sports and excellent conditioning have obviously helped him bounce back to health
Hospitalized for only a week, he made a quick recovery and a couple months later was back at his favourite summertime competitive activity - racing bikes with the Supertrak BMX Club
When hockey season started again in October, the fleet-footed Fairbairn was back on defence breaking up opponents’ scoring opportunities and leading rushes
up the ice as if nothing had happened to him
Other than three broken teeth and a broken thumbnail caused by the fall, the one lingering effect of his heart attack is it takes Fairbairn longer to recover after heavy exertion.
He’s on blood-thinners, blood pressure medication and another prescription drug he takes prevents his heart from getting overworked.
“Sometimes I get a little dizzy on the ice if I get going too hard and I think that’s from my low blood pressure,” he said “That happened in BMX too Typically, I was the first to recover and now I’m the last guy to recover, but I’m still going It’s still enjoyable.
“Apparently I don’t have any brain damage but me wife (Susie) might argue that.”
Shpak, Parmar and Force were told back in April by Fairbairn’s daughter that he had survived his heart attack and they were relieved to learn he’s back doing what he does best with the Rusty Nuts
Until this week, Fairbairn had no idea who they were and what exactly they had done to keep him alive.
All he knew was there a female rink attendant was involved.
“It would have been game over if someone wouldn’t have found me,” said Fairbairn “I’d like to give her a big hug ” He got his wish Friday
Before their morning intrasquad game at Kin 3, the players gathered at centre ice for a demonstration of how to operate the automated external defibrillator stored at the timekeeper’s booth.
Near the end of the demonstration, Shpak and Parmar surprised Fairbairn when they walked out onto the ice to greet him, and for their lifesaving efforts they were each presented with a Rusty Nuts jersey.
“It made my day seeing him, and to talk to him and hear his side of the story was awesome,” said Shpak
“After he got taken away in the ambulance, it was a week later and he was in the hospital and that was the last I knew about him So to hear he went BMX racing in June was incredible because he was in rough shape the last time I saw him.”
Force had a work commitment and could not attend Friday’s game but will also receive a jersey in thanks when he comes by the rink this week to meet with Fairbairn
CITIZEN STAFF PHOTO
Gord Fairbairn, middle, met City of Prince George arena staff members Jamie Shpak, left, and Onkar Parmar for the first time last Friday Shpak and Parmar helped keep Fairbairn alive back in April when he suffered a massive heart attack after a game at the Kin Centre
TOXIC DRUG ALERT
Northern Health and First Nations Health Authority have issued a toxic drug alert for Prince George
As of Jan 6, the health authorities are reporting an increase in sudden overdose events in the city. The substances consumed are causing prolonged sedation, requiring multiple doses of naloxone to reverse Overdoses are occurring when substances are smoked or injected. They also note that substances move throughout the region and may be present in surrounding communities
In Prince George, Overdose Prevention Sites are located at Two Doors Down, 1126 Third Ave which is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 6 a m to 11 a m and then from 6 p m to 11 p m and Northern Health Needle Exchange and Harm Reduction Clinic open from Monday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
PREMIER SET TO VISIT
B C Premier David Eby will give a keynote address at the BC Natural Resources Forum in Prince George on Jan 17
Eby will be the guest of honour at the Celebrating 20 Years Banquet, happening the evening before the main forum taking place Jan 18-19 at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre. Tickets for the banquet were $99, but have already sold out
The 20th iteration of the forum returns as a live and in-person event, after being held virtually for the past two years due to public health restrictions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
POLICE CALLS DOWN
Prince George RCMP responded to nearly 10 per cent fewer calls for service in 2022 than they did in 2021, according to information released by police.
RCMP responded to roughly 46,000 calls for service in 2022 – equivalent to one call every 11 minutes and 26 seconds, 365 days a year - down from roughly 51,000 in 2021
The number of case files generated from those calls was not provided, but in a report to city council in February, 2022, Prince George RCMP Supt Shaun Wright said the number of case files generated
by RCMP in the city has been trending upward over the past four years: 44,118 in 2018, 48,022 in 2019, 46,927 in 2020 and 50,182 in 2021
Prince George RCMP ended the year on a quieter note than previous years, only responding to 110 calls on the last day of 2022
AREA LOTTO PROCEEDS
Lottery players in northern B.C. who purchased tickets won $58 4 million from 9.3 million winning tickets in 2022, while more than $802 million in total prizes paid out across the province
There were 10 grand prize-winning tickets sold, valued at $500,000 or more in the region
BCLC sold more than 100-million winning tickets to players at retail locations and online on PlayNow com the province’s only legal gambling website.
In 2021/22, BCLC delivered $1 3 billion in net income to the Province of B.C., which distributed it in many ways to benefit British Columbians.
QUESNEL COUPLE WIN
The year could not have got off to a better start for Bruce Carter and Emiliana Kaftan after discovering they matched all six numbers from the BC/49 draw on January 4, netting them the $2-milion jackpot
The Quesnel residents purchased the ticket from the Husky on Front Street and discovered the news of their win the morning of Jan. 5 after seeing online that someone from Quesnel won the jackpot
Carter then scanned the ticket on BCLC’s Lotto! App to ensure he was seeing things correctly before calling Kaftan over to tell her the news
“She signed the ticket so fast and started hopping around,” Carter said with a chuckle. “At one point I asked her to pinch me to make sure I wasn’t dreaming.”
To win the jackpot, all six numbers need to match the numbers drawn. The odds of doing so are one in 13 98 million
Quesnel’s newest millionaires plan to celebrate their win over some Kentucky Fried Chicken with Carter’s mother and look forward to embarking on a big fishing trip in the near future
HOROSCOPES & PUZZLES
ARIES
You’ll have to elbow in to get this promotion. If you give it your all, you’ll be rewarded. Fortune smiles on the bold. A spontaneous getaway or trip will get organized.
TAURUS
In the face of a changing family situation, you’ll consider moving to a more suitable environment. You must give a vital decision much thought before taking action.
GEMINI
You’ll contemplate going back to school or enrolling in a training course. You’ll have to negotiate with strangers and converse in another language at work or elsewhere.
CANCER
which will take a long time to finish. You’ll finally get your hands on the right treatment or medication for chronic issues regarding your health.
LEO
Despite some reluctance, you’ll find yourself in a situation that takes you to the top. This situation will have many people talking for years to come. Your pride is bound to swell.
VIRGO
While taking care of your home and family, spoil yourself and have some fun. You may also have to prepare food for loved ones in need.
LIBRA
You’ll receive an abundance of gratitude and appreciation from them.
SCORPIO
Love is top of mind. If you’re single, you’ll meet that special someone who wants to make a long -term commitment. If you’re in a relationship, you’ll make long-term plans to solidify your union.
SAGITTARIUS
This week, your exceptional interpersonal skills will come in handy You’ll organize an event that turns out to be a huge success. All your initiative will have a surprising impact on your future.
CAPRICORN
You’ll have to tie up many loose ends at work,
Much travel is in store. Family and friends will need your services and a listening ear
Corrode
This week, your life will be full of spectacular twists and turns. However, time isn’t on your
side. Although the path may be unclear, one of your dreams will become more attainable.
AQUARIUS
You’ll feel drained after a few stressful days. However, you’ll feel particularly creative and make a masterpiece that brings you success.
PISCES
You’ll be pressed for time and unable to put off specific tasks any longer. You’ll be responsible for emergencies and important files at work, which will help boost your career
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Each 3x3 box is outlined with a darker line. You already have a few numbers to get you started. Remember: you must not repeat the numbers 1 through 9 in the same line, column or 3x3 box.
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In Loving Memory Albertus (Bert) Klein Beekman
Passed Away: January 7, 2021 - Age 89 years
Forever loved and always in our hearts.
Lillian, David (Charlene), Lori (Brad & Conor)
Neil Francis MacDonald July 10, 1956 - January 5, 2018
Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us† every day. Unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.
Missing you today and always. Donna and Lindsay†
REMEMBRANCES
James (Jim) William Arp 1953-2022
The family of James (Jim) William Arp born July 1, 1953 in Rutland BC are extremely saddened to announce his sudden passing on December 25, 2022 at the age of 69.
Jim, will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 48 years Bev, son Donavan ( Amanda), daughter Tamara (Chris) and grandson Cameron. He will be forever cherished by his 4 siblings and their families. As well as Bevs, brothers and sisters along with numerous nieces, nephews,extended family and many friends.
Jim, is predeceased by his infant son Trent, Mother Irma and Father Bill. In lieu of flowers and cards the family requests that donations be made to the Prince George Animal Rescue or the BC Children’s Hospital.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Jim at Pineview Community Hall on Jan.14, 2023 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm.
May 3, 1946December 25, 2022
On Christmas morning our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed into the loving arms of his precious Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, surrounded by his wife and children. He is survived by his loving wife, of fifty years, Irene, his 4 children, Chad (Shandell), Kyla, Erick (Marina) and Jared (Kate). He is also survived by his 4 precious grandchildren, Tyler, Isabella, Jake, Luke and his much-loved daughter-in-law, Nicole, his two brothers Lloyd and Gordon and his other extended family members.
The funeral will be January 21, 2023 at 1:00pm (1300 hours) at Prince George Funeral Service, 1014 Douglas St, with interment to follow. There will be a gathering in the summer to be later announced.
No flowers by request. Donations in his memory to a charity of choice would be preferred.
Doris Little (Ireton) passed away peacefully at the age of 91 on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Gateway Lodge with her daughters, Bonnie and Candace at her side.
Predeceased by her husband’s Lloyd Little and William Pearson as well as all her siblings. Loving mother of Russell Pearson (Pat), Diane Pearson (John Stewart), Bonnie Pearson, and Candace Nyberg (Bob). Adoring grandmother of nine and proud great-grandmother of fourteen. Nieces and nephews will lovingly remember Doris for her beautiful smile, kindness and laughter.
Doris grew up in Rainy River, Ontario with her three brothers (Bill, John and Eddie) and her sister (Phyllis).
As per Doris’ wishes, a cremation has taken place. A private family Celebration of Life will follow later.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Gateway Lodge for their kind and loving care of Doris and for their support of the family.
Condolences may be offered at www.LakewoodFH.com
Branden Bull
December 21, 1995December 24, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Branden Bull are having to announce his passing.
Branden had a gentle soul and a kind heart.
He is survived by his father, Ian Bull and his mother, Michelle Halikowski (Doug). His siblings, Ariel Thomasson (Justin), Dailen Bull (Nicole). Branden was the proud Uncle to, Lily Derkach and Easton Pawlick.
Branden was the Grandson to David & Ann Halikowski. Branden also leaves behind many Uncles, Aunts and Cousins.
Branden was predeceased by his grandparents, Mark Roberts, Helen Latreille, and Ron & Nancy Bull. Also his Uncle, Shawn Halikowski. We will all cherish so many wonderful memories of Branden, and he will be greatly missed. He was taken from us far too soon.
There will be a celebration of life for Branden later this Summer.
Sandra Lou Goodkey passed away on December 7, 2022 after her courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by her loved ones who will strive to honour her memory by living their lives to the fullest. Sandra loved teaching, learning, and especially giving. Reading and writing was her passion.†
Sandra was predeceased by her husband Roy, parents Talbert and Merle, stepmother Emily, and her sister Clair. She is survived by her sister Karen, her two sons Tal (Valerie) and Darcy (Angie), and her cherished grandson Tyler, as well as many nieces and nephews.†
The family would like to thank Leona and John Neilson, Susan and Jim Vickers, and the Prince George Hospice for their care and compassion.
Ease your grief, she is not gone
For in your heart she lingers on
You’ll feel her presence in the breeze
That gently dances through the trees
Her smile, her laugh, her special way
Will comfort you from day to day
Sandra Lou Goodkey
Willsie - Robert Earl
June 1, 1931-Dec. 31, 2022
Robert passed away peacefully at the Prince George Hospice House surrounded by family on Dec. 31st. Bob was born in Olds, AB and met his wife Idella in Prince George and they were married in Vanderhoof in 1954. He worked as a truck driver until retirement when he and Idella spent many years traveling in their RV. In his youth he loved to Rodeo, and this love of horses continued later in Chuckwagon Racing and throughout his life. In more recent years Bob and Idella spent many happy days camping and fishing at various lakes in the area.
Bob is survived by his beloved wife of sixty-eight years Idella, daughters Bonnie and Sandra (John) and son Dean, as well as eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his beloved son Gary Robert Willsie, granddaughter Jessica Carter and son-in-law Dennis Cherniawsky.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
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Streckenbach, Irene
1925 - 2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Irene Streckenbach announce her passing as she was called to her heavenly home on Dec. 15, 2022.
Mom immigrated to Canada as a young adult and made Prince George her forever home. Here she met her husband and raised two children, Erich Streckenbach and Erika Clark, and was a second mom to two of her loving grandchildren Teresa and Paul Clark. The most important thing to mom was her family. She devoted her life to helping family no matter when or with what. You could always count on mom’s help and advice. Mom loved visits with family and was developing a special bond with the newest great granddaughter Keira. At the age of 97, mom was still active and enjoyed camping at Francois Lake with her son and family.
Mom was predeceased by her husband Reinhold, her parents, siblings and numerous family and friends in Canada and Europe.
Mom is survived by her son Erich (Barb), daughter Erika (Don), grandchildren Jeremy (Adon), Melanie (Reece), Teresa, Paul (Dawn), Jeff (Courtney), Troy (Megan), great grandchildren Cole, Isla, Grayson, Lane, Beckett and Keira , a special nephew Harry (Doris) and family in Canada and Europe.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring/summer of 2023.
The family is grateful and thankful to the wonderful care provided to mom over the years by Dr. Attia, Dr. Geddes, Dr. Yousef, Dr. Phillips and their staff. The doctors, nurses and staff in the Emergency department and Family Medicine are amazing.
Mom will always be remembered and forever in our hearts.
Remember now the happy times The family ties we shared. Don’t leave my resting place unmarked As though you never cared. Deny me not one final gift For all who come to see A single lasting proof that says I loved... & you loved me.
by DJ Kramer
Walter Sass
September 27, 1938 - January 3, 2023
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Sass, a beloved Husband, a wonderful father and grandfather who passed away suddenly at home on January 3rd.
Walter was born in Zaluze, Ukraine to Emily and Kazimir, and came to Canada December 6, 1961 with his beautiful wife where their new chapter in life began
He will be dearly missed by his wife of 62 years Anastazia, his children Roman (Joanne), Bob (Jackie), Janet (Stanley), and grandchildren, Jordan (Michaila), And Brandon (Lydia).
Our dad fought hard and stayed strong up until the end. We will miss you always and forever.
At the request of the family, a private service with only immediate family will be happening. In lieu of flowers, should any donations want to be made, please make them to the local Prince George Humane Society or BC SPCA as our dad loved animals unconditionally.
Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com
Elizabeth Dornbusch
1933-2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our Mom, Elizabeth Dornbusch. Mom passed away in Hospice House on December 21, 2022 at the age of 89. She was born in Terrace British Columbia on November 8, 1933 which is where she met our Dad. They were married on March 21, 1953 and continued to reside in Terrace where they proceeded to have three children. The family moved to Prince George in 1957 where they eventually had two more children for a total of five. Mom resided in Prince George for the remainder of her years.
Mom’s parents were both born in villages outside of Budapest and she was always very proud of her Hungarian heritage. She was thrilled when she had the opportunity to speak the language with a fellow Hungarian.
Mom broke her hip in the fall of 2018 and this took away her independence. She developed Vascular Dementia in her final years which took away her memories and life as she knew it. Dementia is a progressive disease and it slowly chips away at the persons memories, emotions and mental abilities.
There were many people who helped take care of Mom in her final years that we want to acknowledge. We want to pay special thanks to Karrie Brideau-Primary Care Nurse, Team # 2 who navigated Moms care needs in her final years. Karrie worked with Mom from the fall of 2018 until Mom went into long term care in the summer of 2022. Our medical system is big, complicated and difficult to navigate for an average person. Karrie was the tip of the spear and was integral to facilitating Moms care needs up until she entered long term care.
We also want to thank the Northern Health Home Support group of Team Leads and Care-Aids for their home visits and the care they provided Mom until she moved into long term care, Blessed is the Spot Personal Services, Laurie from the Alzheimer Society of BC, the Kidney Clinic Doctors and Staff, the Pacemaker Clinic, Dr Higgins, the staff at Simon Fraser Lodge where Mom spent her final months in long term care, the Nurses and Doctors in the UHNBC IMU ward and finally the Nurses and staff at Hospice House.
Mom was pre-deceased by our Father, Ernest Dornbusch on June 6, 1995, her Father and Mother and many of her siblings. She is survived by her daughters Betty (Peter), Sylvia (Gary) Fran (Mark) Sue (Don) and son Dennis (Sheila) and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Mom wanted to be cremated so a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of cards or flowers to the family, please make a donation to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia.
Catherine Tolkamp (Meyer) 1937-2022
Catherine Tolkamp (Meyer) went to be with her Lord on December 27, 2022. Catharina Gerritdina, Jantina Meyer was born on August 5, 1937, in Meppel, The Netherlands. She immigrated to Canada early in the ‘50’s & soon after moved to Prince George, B.C. with her mother. In Prince George she met and married Willem (Bill) Tolkamp on September 1, 1962 and raised three children.†
Catherine was an active member of Prince George Christian Reformed Church, served with the local Crisis Pregnancy Center as well as worked alongside Willem in their small road construction company.
Together they enjoyed traveling, serving with Christian Reformed World Renew and spending time with their family. She was a prolific knitter and crocheter, blessing family with many handcrafted creations.
In 2007, Willem & Catherine moved to Elim Village, in Surrey, B.C. to spend their retirement years and became members at Fleetwood CRC
She is survived by her husband Willem (Bill) of 60 years, sister Jane van Driesum, children John (Lourdes Rodrigo) Tolkamp, Susan (Mark) Brink, Rudy (Stacey) Tolkamp; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Roelof & Susanna Meyer and her brother Carl Meyer. She leaves behind a community of family, friends and faith in Holland, Ontario, Prince George B.C., BC’s lower mainland and Elim Village in Surrey BC.
A Funeral Service will be held Monday, January 23, 2023 at Fleetwood Christian Reformed Church in Surrey, B.C. at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Christian Reformed World Renew.
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W0205 Woodlot Licence Plan
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W0664 Woodlot Licence Plan
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 17 of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, that a woodlot licence plan has been prepared for Woodlot Licence #664 held by Kevin Foley. There is one section of schedule A land and four sections of schedule B land located on QuesnelHixon Road approx. 25 km north of Quesnel. If approved by the Ministry of Forests District Manager, this plan may apply for a term of 10 years from the date of approval. The plan also includes a cutting permit over the entire woodlot area for green wood harvesting and to address beetle and blowdown issues. The woodlot licence plan is available for public review and comment until February 13, 2023. Any written comments should be mailed to Steven Curtis, R.P.F., Cariboo Forest Consultants Ltd., 841 Elm Street, Quesnel, B.C., V2J 7J8. Please phone (250) 747-4382 to book an appointment to view or discuss the plan.
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Please be advised that Grandtrees Farm Ltd. is proposing to remove private lands from Woodlot Licence 267: NW1/4 DL 3214; Block B DL 7817; NE1/4 DL 3033; NW 1/4 DL 4572; W1/2 of SW1/4 DL 4572; and E1/2 of SW1/4 DL4572. The total area of the private lands is 324.18 ha. The subject lands are located in the vicinity of 7 km southwest of Hixon off the White’s Landing Road and 6 km north of Hixon off the Colebank Road.. Inquiries/comments to this proposal must be submitted to: S.M. Forrest and Assoc. Ltd. Suite 100 - 466 2nd Avenue rince George, BC V2L 2Z7 by: February 10, 2023
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• How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.
• How to respond. Always include a phone number (with area code) and/or street and email address.
To place your ad call: 604-630-3300 Writing an effective classified ad is easy when you use these time-tested principles.
Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a Sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes.
PUZZLE ANSWERS ON SEPARATE PAGE
ACROSS
1. Respiratory disorder
7. Bulgarian mountain peak
10. Group of important people
22. Permanent church appointment
27. Larry and Curly’s pal
41. Esteemed award __ d’Or
44. Partner to pains
45. Deep blue
12. South American nation
13. Amazes
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14. __-Castell, makers of pens
15. Perlman and Seehorn are two
16. Early medieval alphabet
17. Legislator (slang)
18. Tasty crustacean
19. Course of action
21. Airborne (abbr.)
DOWN
1. Wager
2. Classical portico
3. As a result
4. Bird
5. A type of “Squad”
6. Autonomic nervous system
7. Dish with food on a stick
City northwest of Provo
C. European river
One out of jail
Henry Clay estate
Heathen
Refrained
28. Famed American journalist
33. 12th letter of Greek alphabet
34. In a way, vanished
36. Afflict in mind or body
37. Egyptian Sun god
38. Source of the Blue Nile
39. Egyptian unit of weight
40. Be the source of pain
17. Parts per billion (abbr.)
18. “The Stranger” author 20. Not old
23. Periods of starvation 24. Language of tribe in India
48. No longer living
49. Country in the UK
50. Not even
51. Arizona city
African nation
Breezed through
Sets out
Other
Not fattening
“Much __ about nothing”
Central Time
Former EU monetary unit
Charles S. Dutton sitcom
How to remodel successfully despite supply chain issues
Are you considering renovations but reluctant to risk supply chain delays? A successful remodel isn’t out of the question if you take a proactive strategy. Here are some tips to keep your reno budget and patience under control.
•Phasedapproach.Divideyourproject into a series of mini projects. You’ll get a sense of satisfaction from small gains and keep the reno mess under control.
•Flexible timeline. Plan your project timeline before you start. First, identify stages that depend on the arrival of crucial materials and supplies. Then, build extra time into
those stages to give yourself a buffer.
•Temporary storage. Clear away space on your property or rent a storage unit. This will give you a place to keep materials while you wait for the rest to arrive.
•Contingency budget. Build extra room in your budget for the unexpected. With transport costs in flux, you may suddenly find that materials prices have increased. You may also need to factor in added labour costs.
Talk to a local designer or contractor They’ll have the inside track on building supply chains and can suggest creative substitutions and workarounds.
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When
•Square
•Rounded drywall corners have become a standard upgrade for modern homes because they have a high-end feel.Additionally,they aren’t as easily damaged as their square counterparts. They can help soften the sharp edges in a room to make it feel more inviting However,installingbaseboardsaround rounded corners can be difficult
It’s essential to weigh the pros and cons before deciding on which type of drywall corner is right for you.
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Soothing bedroom ideas for your neurodivergent child
For children on the autism spectrum, sensory details like scents, sounds and bright colours can be overwhelming Experts recommend providing a space where they can retreat from the stimulation of everyday life. Here are some ideas to help create a calming bedroom for your child.
LIGHTING
Rather than harsh overhead lights, use soft lamps near work areas. You can reduce glare on the flooring by using materials like carpeting rather than wood or tiles For sleeping, blackout curtains eliminate any light that might seep in from the outside
COLOURS
For neurodivergent kids, yellow may cause eye strain and fatigue, and red can provoke strong emotions You can promote tranquillity by choosing shades of grey, violet, soft blues, or greens
BEDDING
Choose calming colours and avoid busy patterns when choosing bed sheets and blankets Weighted blankets and heavy comforters provide a sensation like a soothing cuddle Compression sheets also provide deep-touch sensory input.
THE LITTLE EXTRAS
Include special features to make the
Bean bag chair: a classic to rediscover
room a pleasant place for your child to hang out. A sensory swing gives them a comfortable place to sit or move about safely. Drape a curtain like a tent to create a secluded space A white noise machine helps offset disruptive noises from outside, and a sunrise-mimicking alarm eliminates the harsh waking noise in favour of a gradually brightening lamp.
Whether your child is neurodivergent or not, providing a bedroom that promotes peace and calm is always beneficial. Talk to a home decorator about your child’s needs and preferences for more great ideas to create a restful space
Do you want to create a space to read, knit, watch TV or play video games? Here are a few reasons a bean bag chair is a perfect fit.
If you think this soft chair, usually filled with tiny polystyrene balls or polyurethane foam, is reserved for little ones, think again Today, manufacturers offer models for children, teenagers and adults of all sizes Some even have armrests and a backrest for lumbar support.
Whether covered in cotton, vinyl,
faux suede or a waterproof fabric ideal for outdoor use, bean bag chairs are available in infinite colours and patterns to add a bit of character to any decor.
Many models feature a removable, heavy-duty zippered cover for easy cleaning. Easy to carry, these soft and practical chairs can be moved to any room.
Visit your local furniture retailers to find the bean bag chair of your dreams.
