FANTASTIC FINISH Natasha Kozlowski of Prince George celebrates after she chipped in for a birdie on No. 18 in her second and final round at the GNAC women’s golf championship Tuesday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, last week. The 21-year-old Kozlowski, a College Heights Secondary School graduate, is in her third year at Simon Fraser University, majoring in criminology. She and her SFU teammates will next play at the NCAA West Regional championships on May 10-13 in Dallas, Texas.
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A local mom has filed a complaint with Northern Health after her son suffering from a mental health crisis was kept in the emergency ward at University Hospital of Northern B.C. for five days with no treatment.
“He was there for five nights and on Saturday morning he was texting me and he was still in the hallway, he hadn’t had a shower and the conditions were absolutely deplorable,” Cathy said about her son that will be referred to as Z. “He hadn’t brushed his teeth, hadn’t been given a clean gown, clean sheet or a clean pillow. He was literally stuck in the hallway in emergency – he never ever made it to the psych ward. It was horrific.”
Z was involuntarily admitted on a psychiatric hold recently as he suffers from manic depression and anxiety. In the past, he has been placed on suicide watch. See HE HADN’T SEEN THE LIGHT OF DAY, page 5
City signs deal to open empty daycare
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
The newly built, but empty daycare on Malaspina Avenue in College Heights will soon be occupied.
The City of Prince George has worked out a 15-year lease agreement with the College Heights Community Association to operate the new Malaspina daycare under
Kool Cats Kid Care.
“We’ll be very happy to work with the College Heights Community Association to bring more much-needed childcare spaces to Prince George,” said Mayor Simon Yu. “The City and the Association have an excellent relationship cultivated over many years of successful partnerships. We’re glad they’ve stepped up to work with us to deliver these services to our residents.”
In December 2022, School District 57 was amenable to negotiations with the City to lease the newly-built childcare building at 8008 Malaspina Ave.
The city learned on April 20 from the school district that it had decided against pursuing the lease.
Acting school superintendent Pam Spooner said the lease agreement at Malaspina was not feasible for the district.
CN fined for wildfires
The BC Wildfire Service fined CN Rail for sparking three small wildfires in the Prince George area in April 2020, according to a ruling published online.
In a Dec. 28, 2022 ruling, BC Wildfire Service manager of provincial equipment depots Robert Keddie ordered CN Rail to pay $6937.93 under the Wildfire Act for “causing or contributing to” wildfires.
Between April 22 and April 23, 2020, BC Wildfire Service crews and volunteer firefighters from the Willow River Fire Department extinguished the fires.
“The investigators went on to conclude that the most likely cause of all of the wildfires identified in this case was railway operations carried out by CNR. They reached this conclusion due to the similar proximity of all of the wildfires to the railway tracks, the similar time when the wildfires were reported to the BCWS and… based on a conversation with a CNR employee who described that the CNR train relevant to these wildfires had a ‘hot wheel’ causing sparks to be spread along the rail line,” Keddie wrote.
Death rate after surgery has improved, NH says
CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff
The death rate after major surgery in Northern Health hospitals has improved since 2021-22, a spokesperson for the health authority says.
Northern Health saw 58.8 per cent more hospital deaths following major surgery in 2021-22 than the B.C. percentage and 49 per cent more than the national average, according to a report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI). The data showed that the Dawson Creek & District Hospital had the highest
rate of hospital deaths after major surgery in Northern Health at 5.3 per cent, while the University Hospital of Northern BC located in Prince George had a rate of 3.6 per cent during that time period.
“So our statistic folks have taken a look at the more current 2022-2023 data that indicates that post-surgical mortality has dropped from the 2021-2022 numbers that CIHI has recorded and it’s returning closer to the numbers seen prior to the pandemic,” the spokesperson said. “UHNBC and Dawson Creek demonstrated those above-average levels uniquely in 2021-2022.”
The Citizen could not verify the 2022-23 data as it is not yet publicly available.
The Northern Health spokesperson also pointed to a poorer health status of the Northern B.C. population, which could have affected the 2021-2022 results.
COVID-19 was also having its greatest impact in the region during that time.
“There were relatively high rates of COVID-19 infections, and hospital admissions and critical care needs,” the spokesperson explained.
Northern Health looks at long-term statistical trends that would indicate ongoing problems, rather than reacting to
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Sentence issued for crime spree, wild ride
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
A Prince George man has been sentenced to 16 months time served for his role in a high-profile crime spree and confrontation with RCMP nearly a year ago.
Kirk Arthur Clark, 36, was issued the term when B.C. Supreme Court Justice Marguerite Church endorsed what was effectively a joint submission from Crown and defence counsels for the May 10-11, 2022 incident.
Clark and co-accused Mark Stephen Barg were the
subject of a manhunt following four break, enter and thefts in the downtown area. The spree began when they stole a pickup truck from a used vehicle dealership and followed up by stealing a licence plate from another vehicle, as well as some tools and a flatbed trailer.
Clark and Barg evaded four separate sets of spike belts and their truck reached speeds of up to 140 km/h while sometimes veering into the opposing lanes, narrowly missing at least two civilian vehicles while doing so.
Clark and Barg eventually abandoned the pickup in an alley between Burden and Alward streets. RCMP did
not give up, however, and by about 6 a.m. the two were apprehended in the 300 block of Carney Street.
Clark remained in custody for about 5 1/2 months following his arrest and was then released to attend a drug treatment facility in Prince George. But he left shortly after and within three weeks was back in custody where he has remained ever since.
Since then, Clark has taken steps to turn his life around, participating in programming while in custody and, despite an “unenviable criminal record,” the hope is that he has learned his lesson, the court was told.
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A program that helps ex-convicts get back to work has earned the College of New Caledonia an award for excellence.
The 2023 Gold Program Excellence Award was bestowed by Colleges and Institutes Canada for CNC’s Reintegration Industry Readiness Training (RIRT) program. Since 2015, RIRT has served over 80 people who’ve done time - each going through a mix of in-class and hands-on
learning opportunities for the trades over the course of three months. Through the program, students are introduced to three trades programs - automotive, carpentry, and pro-cook -and can earn 13 worksite safety and equipment operator tickets. Students also learn job-readiness skills through mock interviews and presentations with local employers.
Nanaimo man wins Spruce Kings show home
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
When he woke up last Friday, Nanaimo logger Bill Sutherland was still a few years away from retirement. But by noon, when he found he’d won the grand prize in the Prince George Spruce Kings Show Home Lottery, Sutherland’s plans changed in a hurry.
“It’s unbelievable, I’m still kind of wondering that it’s real,” said Sutherland, who bought his ticket on the $880,000 show home online on March 23.
“I’m 61 now and I figured I’d be 65 before I retired but now I’m going to retire this year after Christmas. This sure is a life-changer.”
Built by Hopson Construction in the Aberdeen Glen
subdivision, the home at 2834 Links Dr., comes with furniture and appliances, but Bill and his wife Deana won’t be moving in. They plan to sell it and use some of the proceeds to help their two adult children.
They are homeowners in Nanaimo and Deanna quit her job a few years ago as a day care manager to look after her own granddaughter four days a week at their home. The Sutherlands hope to buy a motorhome so they can take advantage of Bill’s early retirement and see the country.
Fifteen minutes before the Show Home draw, Scott Maloney’s ticket was drawn as the winner of the second Mega 50-50 draw. The Prince George resident will receive a cheque for $150,000.
Scott and his wife Amber have three kids, aged 20, 17
and 14. Scott is a construction contractor who owns his own business, Top Corner Plumbing and Heating, and he plans to follow his 14-year-old son’s advice to spend some, save some and invest some of his winnings.
A trip to Nashville this summer and maybe a winter vacation in Costa Rica is in store for the Prince George couple.
When he got the call from Show Home Lottery manager Liz Bennett, Scott thought he’s won the house.
“I had it wrong, I thought the country (radio) station said it was 11:45 for house and 12 p.m. for the 50-50, either way, I’m happy,” said the 46-year-old Scott.
“Me and my wife talked about it the other day and we’ve been buying tickets (on the Spruce Kings home) for 25 years. I’ve never won anything else.”
School board meeting halted by outbursts
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
The School District No. 57 (SD57) board meeting last week was momentarily brought to a halt when members of the public shouted from the gallery following a presentation on the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI) program in schools.
Prince George District Teachers’ Association President Daryl Beauregard was speaking about the importance of the SOGI program to students and staff when he was interrupted by exclamations from the gallery.
When Beauregard suggested the board could make it known that anti-SOGI and anti-inclusion candidates should be discouraged from running in the upcoming byelection, members of the public shouted “that’s
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undemocratic!” and called Beauregard “a dictator”.
Despite the conclusion of Beauregard’s presentation being met with applause from the gallery, the individual continued to shout that, “This whole SOGI thing is division. You are dividing the kids. You are causing divisiveness in this country.”
Weber then asked everyone in the room to leave as the board recessed for approximately five minutes.
What is SOGI?
SOGI (pronounced so-jee) stands for Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and SOGI-inclusive education exists in all B.C. school district’s including School District. No 57 (SD57).
SOGI is not its own curriculum; instead, it is one aspect of diversity embedded across a range of grades and subjects.
Back on Dec. 31, 2016, all B.C. school districts and independent schools were required by the B.C. government to include specific references to sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) in their anti-bullying policies.
This followed the July 2016 addition of gender identity and expression as a prohibited ground of discrimination under the B.C. Human Rights Code (sexual orientation was already protected).
The Ministry of Education is responsible for the creation of BC curriculum, and resources like SOGI 1 2 3 provide readyto-use, grade level SOGI-inclusive lesson plans that align with the curriculum.
There are 10 key components for effective SOGI-Inclusive policies and procedures: common language (all parties will be well-informed of and equipped with appropriate and respectful language); safety/anti-harrasment (measures that include sexual orientation and gender
identity will impact all students); self identification (students will have the right to self-identification, which includes the name by which they wish to be addressed and the pronouns that correspond to their gender identity); confidentiality (students will have the right to the confidentiality of their sex, gender, and name); dress guidelines (students may express their gender identity or gender expression through what they wear to school); gender integrated and inclusive activities (students can join teams and groups they feel correspond with their gender identity); educator training (knowledge and tools to develop a broad understanding of SOGI and the impact on students); inclusive learning (materials and activities will contain positive images and accurate information about sexual and/or gender diversity); facilities (individuals may choose to use washrooms and change rooms that match their gender identity, including non-gendered single-stall washrooms and change rooms); and inclusive extra curriculars (students will be included in all extra-curricular activities regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, including support to set up a Gender-Sexuality Alliance/Gay-Straight Alliance or similar club).
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Increased violence worries school support staff
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
Support workers in Prince George schools are facing ongoing workplace violence, according to CUPE 3742 president Paula Bass.
Bass told School District 57 board trustees that workplace violence is not just an issue facing SD57 but a trend that is seen across B.C. and Canada.
“Let me start by saying this in no way condemns SD57. I believe that everyone from senior administration down cares about their staff, their students, and their community.”
She cited a recent WorkPlace BC report that indicated workplace violence has gone up by 25 per cent in the
past five years and found workers in the field of education were second only to those in healthcare.
Bass then asked her CUPE membership for input and received over 100 responses.
“I recognize the fact that some of our students have diagnosis and trauma that makes zero violence unattainable,” said Bass.
“Many things we face would not be tolerated in other professions, yet we are asked to face it time and time again.”
She said this is a problem of sustained abuse, which has a psychological impact.
“Imagine you are a support worker in the district and you wake up and you are dreading going to work. The student you’ve been working with swears at you all the
time and calls you names. Calls you fat, stupid, lazy, that they want to kill you,” said Bass.
“It might not affect you on day one, 15, 30 or 45 but it does have a huge impact eventually on your mental health […] So what do you do? The student belongs in school, has complex issues, and needs supports but you yourself are suffering. You are mentally tired, drained and feeling alone.”
Bass asked that the trustees work to find ways to improve recruitment and retention in the district as vacant support positions leads to a more difficult and hard to manage workload, which contributes to burnout.
“We need adequate support for each and every student in this district. Simply put, there’s not enough of us.”
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CBC props up the bureaucratic machinery
Every so often, our revered public broadcaster, the CBC, is criticized, for one reason or another, and Canadians lose their minds.
The recent debate seems to crystalize around whether the CBC is controlled by government.
Of course, there is no evidence the CBC is controlled by politicians, as countless CBC journalists can attest.
Nor is there a problem with being publicly funded. Both publicly and privately owned media get money from government. If nobody is paying for news anymore, I’d rather we the people pay for our news as opposed to private interests. The problem is that the CBC, despite being largely publicly funded, doesn’t seem to want to fight for the little guy. It fights for the establishment.
If you pay close attention, the CBC doesn’t take on the bureaucratic machinery and neoliberal culture that anchors political power and which stays in place
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regardless of whom we elect. That machinery time and time again prioritizes big money, neoliberal capitalism, and megacorp economics over the public interest.
To the contrary, it’s a lot of feel-good stories that seem aimed at reaffirming the public’s faith in our institutions and glossing over stories that would undermine them.
Take the CBC’s coverage of John Horgan getting a job at a coal company a couple weeks back. Unless I missed it, there was no suggestion this was a possible quid pro quo, a financial payback for the BC government fighting federal pollution regulations on coal mines under Horgan’s leadership. Instead, the coverage was
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Read an interesting article about Alberta today. A point was made about how taxes in Alberta are kept artificially low by living off the oil and gas windfall royalties.
It is true, no PST in Alberta, provincial
payroll taxes are the lowest in Canada and gasoline taxes are low.
A point was made that Alberta was living off finite resource wealth that will eventually wind down and that some of this finite wealth should be invested for future generations.
It went on to say that what Alberta is doing is selling the house to pay for the
spent splitting hairs of coal varieties and whether a coal company with a history of environmental degradation was the best choice for Horgan.
The coverage completely ignored the deeper issue of corruption of our executive branch.
Or take how the CBC covers Jim Pattison. Mostly the interviews are fawning. There are few tough questions for B.C.’s favourite billionaire, not even when the CBC is alerted to Canfor’s disproportionate role in forestry herbicide spraying, mill shutdowns, and devastated rural communities across BC.
this point on Twitter. A major empirical study from back in 2010 found that the CBC covered the conservatives more positively than Global News and CTV.
Its support for the monied interests of the establishment... never seems to waver.
You hear the CBC has some kind of leftist, liberal agenda, but that’s not what I see.
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groceries of today.
But isn’t this the same thing that a lot of Canadians do at a personal level?
When they get a home equity loan or reverse mortgage, are they not selling the house to pay the grocery bill for today?
Canadians, not just Albertans, are living off the fat of the land. But at least the Alberta government has the cash.
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The CBC isn’t the arm of the Liberals, or the NDP. It might, in fact, lean Conservative.
But whatever party it favours, its support for the monied interests of the establishment and its hold over the bureaucratic machinery and our society never seems to waver. Being a PR agent for our institutions, whether corporate-captured university departments, rotten government, or even the CBC itself, isn’t the point of journalism.
And for this failure, some criticism is neither unfair nor undue.
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Canada really is a little bit more than dysfunctional.
Pierre Poilievre is telling the truth when he says Canada is broken.
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CLIMATE HAS ALWAYS CHANGED
Yes, climate is changing, it has always changed and always will. And yes, for nearly a century and a half, we’ve known that CO2 is a greenhouse gas. But for almost as long, we’ve known that, due to the logarithmic nature of the warming effect of CO2, it cannot cause dangerous warming.
Yes, glaciers are retreating, and uncovering remnants of old growth forests both here and in Europe that carbon date to 7,000 years ago, well above today’s tree line. We also know that 7,000 years ago the Sahara was a lush and verdant expanse of marshes, lakes and rivers, teeming with wildlife and humans too.
Humans always thrived during past cyclical warmings. There’s no reason to think we won’t now. The world has never been a better place for humans - life expectancy and income have been steadily rising. So has the population – we will need to feed up to 11 billion.
While the increased CO2 has little effect on temperature, it does have another very beneficial effect – the greening of the earth. The Global Vegetation Index surged 10% in 20 years. The Sahara Desert has shrunk by 8% over three decades.
Warming is good for us.
Put aside the ‘woke’ label and care for
According to Stephen Covey, one of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, is to “Seek first to understand, and then to be understood.”
Putting this principle into practice is an important part of treating others with respect. It is very effective in overcoming misunderstandings and it allows us to explore the best solutions to the challenges that we face. It’s also an effective method for testing the ideas and the agenda of those with whom we are interacting.
Most people find it calming to be listened to. They will articulate their ideas, respond to thoughtful questions and then ask, “What do you think?”
A few people get angry when they are asked to clarify their opinions. In addition, they have no interest in the thoughts of others. These people exist in all groups and even to a degree
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in each one of us. Recognizing this helps us to be mindful when discussions go awry.
Many of us remember the Cold War, when questioning the ethics of one’s allies was seen as sedition. Today, there is a platform for a greater diversity of opinion than ever before. In the age of opinionated YouTube, Rumble and TikTok monologues, however, we seem to be forgetting the value of respectful dialogue.
Following the principle of seeking first to understand, I have therefore made a concerted effort to understand the viewpoints of the self-proclaimed “unwoke” or “anti-woke.”
I can see some of their concerns. There are keyboard warriors and angry TikTok-ers
who do not value the opinions of others. Though they may claim to stand for social justice, they are simply practicing meanness and they are not listening. If that is what is being called “woke”, I hope I do not fit into that category.
I also appreciate the criticisms of “woke” social media posts that point out historical inaccuracies. Alternative facts do not serve us because they do not bring us closer to the truth or make the world better.
Other aspects of “anti-woke” discourses are troubling, however.
There is an expressed unwillingness to look critically at the once-dominant historical narrative. Criticisms of colonialism, for example, are often met with, “Why don’t you talk about the good things we did?” No one denies that roads were built, and trade systems were established, but this does not negate the fact
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that crimes against humanity were also committed.
When slavery is discussed, I often read, “Others also had slaves. Why are you picking on us?”
What is most unsettling about this perspective is that as a second-generation German-Canadian, I find it reminiscent of views expressed by many Germans in the years after the Second World War. One often heard, “We also suffered” or “Look at what the Russians did to us and how our cities were bombed” or “I had nothing to do with Auschwitz” or “Other countries were antisemitic too” or “We need to just forget the past and move on.”
It wasn’t until the post-war generation came of age in the late 1960s that young Germans began challenging the actions and inactions of their parents and grandparents. In many ways, Germans are still working
off their dark past, but the result is that they now have a much healthier democracy and a country that is praised for its human rights, all the while having one of the world’s strongest economies.
I also do not understand the “anti-woke” criticism of kindness and inclusivity. How is reconciling historical crimes or embracing members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community in any way bad for a society?
All people make mistakes, and it is difficult to find a society that is not guilty of crimes against humanity or even genocide. It is only through courageous introspection and just action that we will build a better world, one where “never again” becomes a reality.
That is not a “woke” or “antiwoke” narrative; it is a simple human truth.
Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer.
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Mill accident victim remembered
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
Twenty years ago, 18-year-old Lindsay Santos was killed on the job working at a sawmill in Fraser Lake.
She had just graduated from Duchess Park Secondary School and was working her last shift of the summer. It was Aug. 21, 2003 and her life was cut short only a couple weeks before she was about to start university.
“She wanted to be a lawyer, she joked that the family would need one,” said Ginny Correia, Lindsay’s aunt, who joined her husband Louie at a gathering of about 100 people Friday on the National Day of Mourning at the Prince George Workers Memorial at the base of Connaught Hill.
“She had a great sense of humour and was very smart, very caring, and she was kind.”
The Prince George couple have been attending the National Day of Mourning every year since Lindsay died. The event was hadn’t been held in three years due to the pandemic.
“You’ve got to remember these people, I mean, to die at work, that’s not right,” said Louie Correia “You’re going there for a living and someone that young, doesn’t make sense.”
“We know it happens, especially around here where you’ve got heavy industry, but it’s just sad to hear. You go to work planning on coming home.”
Mayor Simon Yu and Sheila Malcolmson, the B.C. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, attended the ceremony with
the UHNBC Traditional Drummers along with the labour leaders, and spokespeople from WorkSafe BC. Yu’s son Jordan was dating Santos at the time she was killed and in his speech to the crowd the mayor acknowledged his ties to her family.
Last year in B.C., five workers in Lindsay’s 15-24 age group died of workplace injuries and illnesses. There were 181 workplace deaths in B.C. last year, six of which happened in the Fraser-Fort George district.
Traumatic injuries claimed the lives of 74 workers in the province in 2022, including 48 that happened at the worksite and 26 that were due to motor vehicle incidents.
About a thousand Canadians die each year either from injuries or workplace hazards such as asbestos inhalation.
Truck driver training gets funds
A Prince George-based trucking firm has been selected to conduct training to produce more truck drivers for northern B.C. through an initiative funded by the provincial government.
Go Team Professional Training LTD., was awarded a $995,000 contract to deliver the driver training program as its commitment to the Community and Employment Partnership project announced Friday by Sheila Malcolmson, B.C. Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
“This training program will benefit up to 24 people, including Indigenous people, immigrants and young
people, and help them secure long-term careers in the region,” said Laurie Dillman, who co-founded Go Team Professional Training LTD with her husband Ted.
“Our program will help participants gain the driving, safety and essential skills they need to become valuable employees for their future employers.”
In addition to 15 weeks of skills training, which includes meeting the requirement for mandatory entrylevel training (MELT), program participants will get seven weeks of on-job experience from local employers and two weeks of follow-up support to help them prepare for their Class 1 driving exams.
At the Prince George Workers Memorial, Ginny Correia (fourth from left), whose teenaged niece Lindsay Santos died 20 years ago in a sawmill accident, joins the UHNBC Traditional Drummers in their tribute to fallen workers.
Kings goalie raises money for mental health
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
In the three months since Prince George Spruce Kings goalie Jordan Fairlie launched his Lift the Mask on Mental Health campaign, $6,270 has been raised in support of programming put on by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of Northern British Columbia.
“I’d like to thank the city of Prince George for the unwavering support throughout the duration of my Lift the Mask on Mental Health campaign,” said Fairlie. “I hope these funds will make a significant impact on the lives of those who are struggling with mental health and am looking forward to seeing the positive impact on our community.
“I’m glad to be able to raise awareness on such a critical and underrepresented issue within our society and to provide hope, support, and resources to those in need.” Back in January, Fairlie pitched the idea and goal of his campaign to the CMHA. Some of the money raised will support CMHA’s Connections Wellness Centre on
Norwood Street and some will be used to develop a peer-to-peer support group in Fairlie’s hometown of Fort St. John.
“It’s been a pleasure to walk beside Jordan in his fundraising efforts,” said CMHA of Northern BC executive director Sarah Lloyd. “We’ve had good talks about community mental health, and he is passionate about supporting the mandate for improved access in our region.”
According to the CMHA, peer support services are an essential part of the full spectrum of mental health services available and have been shown to complement traditional clinical care.
“There was a need for increased support in rural communities around Northern BC, including my hometown of Fort St. John,” said Fairlie. “It brings me immense joy to know that part of the funding from this campaign will go to support the community I grew up in.”
The 20-year-old Fairlie played two full seasons with the Spruce Kings in the B.C. Hockey League and has been recruited to play next season for the University of Toronto Varsity Blues.
Track meet this weekend
The Prince George Track and Field Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
To mark the occasion, the club will be hosting a new two-day sub zero meet, Saturday and Sunday at Masich Place Stadium from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This is the club’s largest meet with high school athletes attending from around northern B.C.
Track rascal racing will occur at noon
and mini workshops for race walking and pole vaulting will take place at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday.
At noon on Saturday, the club will also present junior development (ages 9-13) BC Athletics Crest awards (Bronze, Silver and Gold) and recognize Caleb Emon, a senior U20 national-level high jumper, for signing with Trinity Western University Athletics.
a team jersey and a cheque for $6,270 he raised through his Lift the Mask on Mental Health campaign to
Prince George Spruce Kings goalie Jordan Fairlie presents
Sarah Lloyd, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association of Northern B.C.
Northern B.C. man makes wildlife documentary
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
A Prince George-based filmmaker has produced a short film called “Through Our Eyes,” which illustrates the lifestyle of a hunter, but through a wildlife documentary.
Tanner Dannish, who grew up in Dawson Creek but now lives in Prince George, always had the idea to show the nature and beauty of how a hunter tracks on the landscape through a documentary style-film.
He had a limited entry tag to go caribou hunting in northern B.C. and took the opportunity to finally make the film.
“I thought it was a good opportunity to highlight the magnificence of that area and the caribou that really need a lot of effort to help recover.”
The nearly 30-minute film follows Dannish and his friend Jeff Augustino as they traverse the landscape near Atlin, B.C.
Dannish funded the film through his handmade sporting goods company called Frontiersman Gear, with
the support of a conservation organization called Blood Origins and the Wild Sheep Society of B.C.
“As hunters we are conservationists first,” said Dannish.
“We as hunters, we use a resource which is this land and the waters on it, and because of that we want to conserve it.”
Dannish said the film attempts to show the way of life as hunters, interactions with animals, and the beauty of nature and how conservation and hunting can work together.
Singers reconnect
Three Forever Young Chorus members reconnected after being in the same school more than 60 years ago.
1960 and will be performing together at Moments to Remember, a Musical Trip
Principal Wil Wiens, teacher Roberta Johansen and student Ed Gladwin were at King George V school together in
Back to the 50s, on Friday, May 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 7 at 2 p.m. at the Elder Citizen Recreation Association Centre (ECRA).
BRIEFS
POLICE SHOOT MAN
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating an incident in Prince George where police had to use an energy weapon and then their firearms to subdue a man who had been reportedly stabbing people.
On April 26, shortly before 9 p.m., Prince George RCMP received a report of a stabbing incident.
Attending officers located a reportedly armed suspect who became aggressive. A conducted energy weapon was deployed, an interaction occurred, and officers discharged their firearms striking the man. He was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
The victim of the initial complaint was also treated at hospital.
The IIO BC is investigating police actions in the incident. As the matter is now under investigation by the IIO BC, no further information will be released by police. Prince George RCMP are conducting a subsequent investigation into the initial assault complaint.
MURDER CHARGE APPROVED
A Dawson Creek man has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with a stabbing death in Prince George.
Braidan Josie Meck, 29, faces the count for a June 11, 2022 incident at a motel on Queensway that led to the death of Devon Myles Lindstrom, 28, Prince George RCMP said. Both the accused and the victim were known to the police and courts.
Second-degree murder implies that act was committed on impulse. To convict a person of first-degree murder, Crown must prove beyond reasonable doubt that the act was planned and deliberate.
The sentence for second-degree murder is life imprisonment with no chance of parole for 10 to 25 years, as determined by a judge. The sentence for first-degree murder is life without chance of parole for 25 years. Meck also continues to face drug and gun-related charges from an alleged December 2016 incident in Dawson Creek and counts of dangerous driving and fleeing police from an alleged July 2022 incident, also in Dawson Creek. He remains in custody, according to court records.
SPEEDERS NABBED
Nearly two dozen drivers who ignored the posted speed limit while passing through a construction zone in the city are now regretting their actions.
Over the span of three hours on Monday, Prince George RCMP’s municipal traffic services unit issued tickets to 23 drivers who exceeded the limit by at least 25 km/h. Police had targeted a stretch of Foothills Boulevard near Cascade Avenue where a city crew was carrying out sidewalk and intersection improvements. RCMP are also urging drivers to “slow down and move over” when approaching workers and vehicles stopped on roadsides.
NOTICE OF NOMINATION PERIOD
Public notice is hereby given to the electors of School District No. 57 (Prince George) that a Local General By-Election will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023 for the office of:
School Trustee – Prince George Trustee Electoral Area (1) - 2 persons to be elected
Nomination documents are available online at www sd57 bc ca or may be picked up in person, from May 2, 2023 to the close of the nomination period on May 12, 2023, at the following address:
School Distr ict No 57 2100 Ferr y Avenue, Pr ince George, BC Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:0 0 a.m. to 4:0 0 p.m.
Candidate Completed Nomination packages will be received, by appointment, by the Chief Election Officer or Deputy Chief Election Officer from May 2, 2023 at 9:0 0 a.m. until the close of the nomination period on May 12, 2023 until 4:0 0 p.m., as follows:
• By Hand, Mail or Other Delivery Service to: School Distr ict No 57 Board Office 2100 Ferr y Avenue, Pr ince George, BC V2L 4R5 Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:0 0 a.m. to 4:0 0 p.m.
• By Fax: 250-561-6820
• By Email: byelection@sd57 bc ca
Note: Originals of faxed or emailed nomination documents that were received by 4:00 p.m. on May 12, 2023, must be received by the Chief Election Officer by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR OFFICE
A person is qualified to be nominated, elected, and to hold office as a School Tr ustee if they meet the following cr iter ia:
• Canadian Citizen;
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day Saturday, June 17, 2023;
• resident of Br itish Columbia for at least 6 months immediately before the day nomination papers are filed; and
• not disqualified under the School Act or any other enactment from being nominated for, being elected to or holding the office, or be otherwise disqualified by law
CAMPAIGN PERIOD EXPENSE LIMITS
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2023 general local by-election, the following expense limits for candidates dur ing the campaign per iod apply:
School Tr ustee – Pr ince George Tr ustee Electoral Area (1) $32,547.30
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING LIMITS
In accordance with the Local Elections Campaign Financing Act, for the 2023 general local by-election, the following third par t y adver tising limits apply:
School Tr ustee – Pr ince George Tr ustee Electoral Area (1) $1,627.37
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the campaign period expense limits and third par ty adver tising limits, please contact:
Elections B C
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-661-8683
Email: electoral finance@elections bc ca Website: www elections bc ca
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on the nomination process, please contact: Jan Cote, Chief Election Officer 250-561-6800, Ext 321 Cindy Morr is, Deput y Chief Election Officer 250-561-9235 Ext.2209
Email: byelection@sd57.bc.ca
J Cote Chief Election Officer
HOROSCOPES
ARIES
You’ll start planning your summer holidays. You have no intention of missing out on fun adventures with your friends and family
TAURUS
Whether it’s about your relationship or your job, you may feel the need to run away You feel impulsive and a little confused this week.
GEMINI
You’ll struggle to create peace between people or groups with opposing interests. You’ll find the right words to work miracles and ensure everyone understands each other
CANCER
It’s time to get rid of toxic friends who are draining your energy Take some me-time and spoil yourself with a natural therapy like a massage or facial.
LEO
Self-esteem is essential to achieve success. You’ll be proud if you can convince yourself to accomplish a brilliant feat.
VIRGO
You’ll devote time and energy to a family member and your home. You’ll be inspired to take a new approach to life, including learning to live in the present moment.
LIBRA
You’ll be outspoken this week. Be careful not to give away any secrets. You could be dealing with some -One who doesn’t speak the same language as you, and communicating with them could prove rather difficult.
SCORPIO
You’ll find the financial means to undertake a significant project. Whether buying a property or starting a business, the stars will align. Many people will listen to what you have to say
SAGITTARIUS
CAPRICORN
If you’re feeling more tired than usual, it’s a sign you need to slow down. Get enough sleep to recharge your batteries.
AQUARIUS
You’ll find your perfect person and fall in love at first sight. You’ll carve out more time for your social life, even if you feel exhausted and stressed.
PISCES
You’ll be given significant responsibilities at work. Even if you find them difficult, they’ll provide excellent prospects, and a promotion will come soon enough.
Make reservations now for summer break. You’re looking forward to an adventure that takes place far from home. Be mindful of the preparations, such as passports.
cl assi fi eds
REMEMBRANCES
In Loving Memory of Jarred A. J. Goyer
May 6, 1998 to May 6, 1999
Happy Birthday Sweetie !! Wow 25 today !
We miss you so much and we will love you forever.
Big hugs just for you.
Love always Grandpa and Grandma xxx ooo
In loving memory of Antonio Manfredi
July 7, 1927 - May 15, 2022
As a year passes, we still have a hole in our hearts. You’ve been the rock that held us all together and brought life into our lives. Not a day goes by without missing you. You’ve left a legacy we all will remember!
We love and miss you.
Love Ines, Frank & Anthony
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Elaine and Greg Rolufs
Please join us for the Celebration of Life for Elaine and Greg Rolufs on May 6, 2023 at the Greek Orthodox Church 511 Tabor Blvd South from 1pm until 4pm to honor their lives.
Please join us for a Celebration of Life In Loving Memory of Fred Buchi, Eva Buchi and Ida Cave (Buchi)
Saturday, May 13th from 1 pm - 5 pm Hart Pioneer Centre - 6986 Hart Hwy
Tony Tennessy
A Memorial Celebration for the late Tony Tennessy will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at the Prince George Golf & Curling Club at 1:30 p.m.
August 5, 1962April 5, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Sandy Marie Mathews on April 5, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Sandy is survived by her husband Allen; children Kristin (Derek), Natasha (Geoff), Ken (Jaysa); seven grandchildren; her parents Roland and Ruth Turgeon; sister Sylvia; brother Rick (Cathy) and other special extended family.
Sandy lived her life surrounded by the love of family and friends; her grandchildren were her greatest joy. She enjoyed golfing, travelling, foraging, learning traditional Métis art and sharing a good cup of tea with family and friends.
The family extends gratitude to Dr. Bartell, the BC Cancer Centre for the North staff and the Palliative Home Care team for the care and compassion shown to Sandy.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the BC Cancer Foundation in Sandy’s honour.
A Celebration of Life to honour Sandy will take place Sunday, July 16, 2023 at Blackburn Hall from 1- 4 pm. (2451 Blackburn Rd, Prince George).
Memorial Services
Memorial Services
Sandy Marie Mathews
Mike Church
1935-2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mike Church.
Mike was surrounded by loved ones as he left us in the early morning hours of April 11, 2023.
The youngest of three sons, Mike was born May 3rd, 1935, in Big Creek, British Columbia. A dynamic and entrepreneurial life led Mike to pursue many avenues including construction, real estate development, mining, sports and more.
After attending elementary and secondary school in Prince George, Mike attended UBC for Civil Engineering which he left, to work with his father on the operation of a sawmill on the McGregor River. When the sawmill was sold Mike continued logging on his own, north of Prince George, for several years.
After logging, Mike branched into construction and provided municipal services and roads to sites throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. He also ventured into a International Project in Belize.
While completing municipal works in Dawson City, Mike was introduced to the mining community and that led to the development of several mines in British Columbia, the Yukon and even Australia.
Mike also spent a lot of time coaching and playing both hockey and baseball at all levels. This included taking the “Midget Kings” hockey club to the Canadian National Championships in Halifax in 1981 he was also a devoted Toronto Blue Jays fan for many years.
Mike’s legacy will live on in the building of the Aberdeen Glen Golf Course and Estates and the Del Haven town home community on the Nechako River in Prince George, British Columbia.
Mike was predeceased by his parents Percy and Dorothy, his brother Albert, and his daughter Valerie.
Mike is survived by the following:
• His wife Jan
• His son Craig and family (daughter in law Angela, and grandchildren Jessey, Alexys and Karyssa), great granddaughter Harper
• His daughter Jenn, grandson Riel
• His brother Ted and family (nephews Calvin and Stephen)
• His brother Albert’s family (nieces Dorothy, Brenda and Sandy)
There will be no funeral service. Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held at Aberdeen Glen Golf Course July 8, 2023 at 1:00 with Memorial Speeches at approximately 1:30. Appetizers will be provided and beverage service will be available.
We would like to thank Dr. I. Khan, the University Hospital of Northern BC and the Rotary Hospice House of Prince George for their wonderful care and help through this time.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Rotary Hospice House of Prince George.
REMEMBRANCES
Obituaries
Albert Ernest Hlaca
November 15th, 1936 - April 25th, 2023
Albert passed away suddenly on April 25th, 2023, at the age of 86 years old. He leaves behind his loving familywife, Muriel Hlaca; 3 daughters, Vesna, Susan (Mark) and Donna (Glenn); only grandson, Zack; sisters, Mira and Maria; a supportive extended family of the Dillabough circle; his life-time friend, Wes White of Prince Rupert, BC.
Albert was predeceased by his parents, Miroslav and Ernesta; brothers-in-law, Tony and Stefan; and nephews, Bojan and Zon.
Albert was born in Placé, Yugoslavia where he graduated from high school and began chasing his dream of becoming a Journeyman Painter and received his final certification.
Upon fleeing Yugoslavia, Albert resided in Prince George, BC (20 years) where he continued his beloved career until his retirement in Prince Rupert in the year 2000.
Everyone who knew Albert, knew that he absolutely cherished his time out on the ocean in his prized possession, The Swede Bay. He enjoyed fishing and hunting, and all things outdoors. Albert also had a phenomenal soft spot for animals and was rarely seen out of the house without some form of treat in his pocket.
Albert was a very kind and generous person and will be forever missed. He leaves behind a hole that can never be filled.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 30th at 1:00pm at Grace Memorial - 1924 10th Ave NW. For those wishing to attend, a visitation will be held at 12:00pm. Condolences may be made at www.gracememorial.com. Arrangements are made by GRACE MEMORIAL AFFORDABLE BURIAL & CREMATION 1924 10th Ave NW, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1C 1T5 403-905-0440 info@gracememorial.com.
LOUISE (MONTGOMERY) LITTLE
1932-2023
We are sad to announce that Louise passed away quietly at her home at Parkside Care home in Prince George BC on April 12, 2023. She was surrounded by local family.
Born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan the family moved to BC when she was in her teens. She became a Psychiatric Nurse in BC where she worked for a few years before she met the love of her life, Jack Little. They married in 1956 and soon moved to Nelson, BC.
Louise always had something on the go and after moving to Prince George in 1964 she and Jack raised their sons Ken and Bob and daughter Debbie, meanwhile she was involved in Crime Stoppers, The Child Development Centre, Hospital Auxiliary, started her own daycare/kindergarten, worked at Woodwards, The Yarn Barn and continued to knit, quilt and sew and care for her family.
The family spent many fun-filled days at “the cabin” on Cluculz Lake.
She is survived by her children: Ken, Bob (Dorothy), Deb (Wayne); 3 grandchildren: Rae’lyeh, Ryland and Nathan; 2 great granddaughters Khlan and Thorah; and as well as 3 of her 4 sisters: Marjorie (Ivan) Eileen and Bernice (Clem). We all miss her.
Thanks to the staff at Parkside where she spent her last few years.
She is interred at Prince George Memorial Park.
Please make donations to her favourite charity - The BC Children’s Hospital Foundation www.bcchf.ca
REMEMBRANCES
EV MYRAM
October 26, 1937 -April 24, 2023
Evelyn Doreen Myram (nee Purych) passed peacefully on Monday afternoon. She is survived by Les, her husband of 65 years; their two children, Arlis (Art) and Aaron, five amazing grandchildren, Areli, Levi, Jesse, Caleb and Frazer, and 15 wonderful great-grandchildren.
Ev lived a life of faith. She loved her family and served the faith community of Prince George at The King’s In Bible Store for 35 years. She was always singing and joyful. Ev is greatly loved and forever missed.
“Well done good and faithful servant.”
July 2, 1942 - April 28, 2023
Dorothy passed away surrounded by family at Jubilee Lodge in Prince George, BC on April 28, 2023 at the age of 80 years. She is lovingly remembered by her children Kathy (Donnie Gee), Shane (Janice), and Dave (Kim); her grandchildren Ashley (Jared Brann), Megan (Tanner Mamela), Kirstin (Cody Ward), Christopher Gee, and Daniel Gee; and her great-grandchildren Aela Brann, Boone Brann, and Olivia Ward. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband Mack Usipuik and loving companion Annie; her parents Bernard and Molly Armstrong; her brothers Tommy (Elaine), Johnny, Alvin, Vincent, and Kelly; and many important in-laws. She is survived by her sisters Ann Bruyere and Donna (Norman Jewett); her brothers Richard, Michael (Nancy), Bobby (Ursula), and Francis (Edith); and many loved nieces, nephews, and in-laws. She will always be remembered for her creativity and talent with crafting, needlepoint, card-making, and decorative eggs as well as her fierce protectiveness of her family. Many thanks to the staff at Jubilee Lodge and Dr. Hillhouse for their care and compassion. Dorothy’s Celebration of Life will be held at the Bon Voyage Hall (4366 Hwy 16 West, Prince George, BC) on May 6, 2023 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm. Anyone who knew her is welcome.
February 19, 1948 – April 6, 2023.
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother and grandmother, Marguirite (Maggie) Elizabeth Fitzgerald, (Dutchak) on April 6, 2023. Mom left this world peacefully with such incredible Grace surrounded by loved ones.
Because I Love You So
Time will not dim the face I love, The voice I heard each day, The many things you did for me, In your own special way. All my life I’ll miss you, As the years come and go, But in my heart I’ll keep you, Because I love you so.
Maggie was predeceased by her beloved husband Allan, parents William (Bill) and Eileen Dutchak and grandson Bryson Bazinet. Maggie is survived by her Sons John and Levi Fitzgerald, Daughters Heather (Martin) Bazinet and Tannice Fitzgerald, Granddaughters Amanda and Sydney Bazinet, Brother Garry (Laura) Dutchak; as well as numerous relatives and many life long friends.
Maggie left us all with one of life’s most important and greatest gifts: our treasured memories with her.
We would like to extend our gratitude and a heartfelt thank you to all the compassionate doctors and nurses at UHNBC who took great care of mom in her time of need.
It was our parents wishes that they be buried together on a warm summer day with a quaint graveside service.
Until we meet again, then, now and always, we love you xoxoxoxoxoxo
(11:11 ,1:11, 10:10)
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.
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
Marguirite (Maggie) Elizabeth Fitzgerald (Dutchak)
Dorothy Usipuik
REMEMBRANCES
In memory of Brian James Hanson
October 20, 1955March 28, 2023
He passed away in his sleep at University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. Please join us for a Celebration of Life Sunday May 7th, 12:30 pm at the Black Clover in Prince George where he used to work. We ask that you join us in wearing plaid shirts in his memory. His love and laughter will be greatly missed.
DOROTHY IDA McARTHUR
1935-2023
Dorothy Ida McArthur (nee Bradley) passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on April 27/23 at 87 years of age. Dorothy is pre-deceased by her husband William (Bud) McArthur in 1999.
Dorothy is survived by her children Tammy (Cody), Barry (Laura), Pam (Neil) & Shelley; and was blessed with 9 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren.
Dorothy was born June 19, 1935 in Rosetown, Saskatchewan as the 4th of 7 children of Norman & Alizzy Bradley.
Dorothy had a love for Christ that was evident in everything she did, from helping out at church or playing with her grandchildren she always had a bright smile and a warm kind disposition. You couldn’t help but feel happy & welcome in her presence. She was dearly loved and will be greatly missed by all who came to know her. We love you Mom/Grandma and we rejoice knowing you are with the One you dedicated your life to serving.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Kamloops Alliance Church or the Alzheimer’s Society.
The Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 am on Friday, May 5, 2023 at the Kamloops Funeral Home, 285 Fortune Drive. Following the reception, Dorothy will be laid to rest at Hillside Cemetery, 750 Notre Dame Drive.
Condolences may be sent to the family from www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com 250-554-2577
Keith Leon Jordan
Keith Leon Jordan passed away on April 25, 2023 at the age of 96. He is survived by his sons Gary (Kathy) and Randy (Martha); six grandchildren Sara, Peter, Barry, Lisa, Tim and Laura; four greatgrandchildren Hannah, Owen, Brendan, and Ethan.
A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Memorial Park Cemetery in Prince George.
Condolences may be offered at www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com
Alvin Raymond Dyck
June 16, 1967 - April 22, 2023
It is with profound sadness that we announce Al’s passing. Al passed away at home due to complications with COPD. He was predeceased by his Mom Donna Dyck in 2014 and Dad Henry Dyck in 2021. He will lovingly be remembered by his daughters Alyssa (Ryan), and Brittni. Grandchildren; Jacob, Alexis, Abigail, Zak and Vicki. Siblings; Dale (Jen), Tammy (Keith), Sherry (Darren), and Adam (Jessica). Numerous aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins, step family and friends.
Celebration of Life to begin at 12:30pm Saturday, May 13th, 2023 at Pineview Hall, 6470 Bendixon Road. #67 will not be forgotten “Peace out”
Raymond Leverne Carlson
January 1959 - April 2023
We are greatly saddened by the unexpected passing of Ray at his home in Prince George, BC.
Ray will be lovingly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his sisters; Sherrill, Wilma, Linda (Wayne), brother Glen (Anne) and his best friend Jimmy (Phyllis) Warren.
Ray was predeceased by his parents Frances and Leverne, brother Stan and sister Lois.
Rest In Peace.
Emanuele Robert Mariotto
March 31, 1963 - April 29, 2023
It is with great sadness that we had to say goodbye to an incredible man, father, son, brother & friend. Manny passed peacefully on April 29th, surrounded by loved ones.
Manny was a professional forester who was happiest in nature or working in his gardens. He found solace amongst old growth forests.
He greatly valued his family and friends maintaining many long-term relationships in his life.
To honor Manny, there will be a celebration of life in June. Specific date and location to be determined. Email leroycollette@hotmail.com for further information.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Kidsport Prince George.
Edmund Arndt
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edmund (Ed) Arndt of Prince George, BC who passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023 at the age of 82 with his family by his side.
Ed was born Aug 13, 1940, in Ossenholz, Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1967 with his wife Ursula and their 2 daughters. They moved to Prince George in 1968, where he started his first business venture as a Rema Tip Top Distributor and then later on creating Fort George Vulcanizing. Ed loved his work and over the years met many wonderful people in the trucking and logging industry.
Ed enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was fishing on the ocean with his cousins, or out hunting with his friends. He was fortunate enough to travel and always had an interesting story to tell about his adventures.
After Ed retired from the tire business, he and Ursula spent many winters as snowbirds in the Yucatan, Mexico where they made many good friends. You could always find Ed shooting the breeze during happy hour at Corral Beach. During his retirement, Ed took to writing and published 3 books - Dogs on My Heels, The Burning Planet, and Yucatan Chronicles.
He is predeceased by his daughter Diana and survived by his loving wife of 59 years Ursula, children Andrea & Danny (Shannon), his grandchildren Shanice, Brandon and Jordan, his brother Horst (Judy), his sister Evelyn (Hans-Toni), his niece and nephews, along with many special friends in Canada & Germany.
Ed will be greatly missed.
We would like to thank Dr. Buchannan, Dr. Rose, Natalie and the entire nursing staff, at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia in Prince George for taking such good care of Ed.
Per his request, there will be no memorial service held.
In Memory Of
Chong Won Lim June 20, 1932 - June 4, 2022
Kum Duk (Kay) Lim May 30, 1933 - March 12, 2023
It is with heavy, but loving hearts that we are remembering and honouring the lives of both
Chong Won Lim and Kum Duk (Kay) Lim.
Dr. Chong Won Lim, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver on June 4, 2022 after bravely battling health issues in his later years.
Kum Duk (Kay) Lim, passed away peacefully, also at the age of 89 at Amica Lions Gate in West Vancouver on March 12, 2023 of natural causes.
They are survived and lovingly remembered by their children David (Kelly) and Clara (Keith), and their beloved grandchildren Katie, Lauren, Alex, and Carson.
Both Chong and Kay were born and raised in Korea. Chong studied medicine at Seoul National University, and Kay studied music at Ewha Women’s University. They moved together to Chicago in 1957 and married there in 1959. In the early 1960s, they made the move to Canada, starting in London, ON, followed by a brief time in Regina, SK. It was in 1964 when they moved to Prince George, BC. This is where they chose to settle and raise their family.
Prince George is where Chong established his solo medical practice as Director of Radiology. As his practice grew, along with his colleagues, he built the radiology department to what is known today, bringing significant advancements to the field of medical imaging throughout the decades of his successful career. He was also well known on the local golf course and ski hills.
Meanwhile, Kay established herself in her own right as a vocal teacher within the community. Her students were highly accomplished at both local and provincial levels. She became well known for her contributions to the music and cultural community. She built her reputation as a vocal soloist, as well as a fundamental member of various choirs in the community, including being one of the founding members of the Prince George Cantata singers. Both will be remembered for their generosity, loyalty, and commitment, not only to their chosen fields, but also to the community they loved deeply. They were avid travelers, constantly seeking the next adventure. They leave behind their legacies through the CNC scholarship fund and the Prince George Community Foundation.
A private joint service will be held. At the request of family, in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the BC Heart and Stroke Foundation or Alzheimer’s Society.
Obituaries
REMEMBRANCES
Richard “Dick” Boulding
Dec 4 1935April 21 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend Richard “ Dick “ Boulding.
Dick was born on Dec 4, 1935 in Wells BC to Isabelle and Jack Boulding - a brother for David. The family resided in Wells for 16 years -then relocated to Vancouver where Dick began his working career within the telephone industry. During this time he met the love of his life, Patricia Nykolaychuk - they married in 1963. In 1964 Dick and Pat relocated to Williams Lake BC. Our family of 2 became a family of 4 with the arrival of our 2 sons, Layne in July of 1966, Shawn in May of 1968. Once again a move was to be.. Prince George.. In 1968 Dick returned to BC Tel where he happily worked until retirement in April of 1993. Retirement was busy, best times were spent with family and friends. Time to settle down and make our permanent home in Parksville.
Dick is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Pat, sons Layne(Tarissa), Shawn (Cathy), loving grandchildren Austyn, Cody, Olivia and Jacksonwho loved the smarties in papa’s shirt pocket when they came to visit, a sister in law Connie (Frank), and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dick was predeceased by his mother Isabelle, father Jack, brother David, sister in law Mary, and in-laws Marie and Steve Nykolaychuk
To an amazing husband, dad and papa a piece of you will live on in all of us from your amazing work ethic, to your love of woodworking, sports and music, you will forever be with us. May the music in heaven keep you dancing, till we see you again….
Obituaries
Graham Robert Haugland
Sept. 28, 1964 - April 20, 2023
It is with sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of Graham Haugland after a courageous battle with cancer.
Graham’s favourite past times centered around his love of cooking, hunting and fishing. Nearly all of his working career revolved around food: be it catering in camps, for friend’s weddings, or for the Brunswick Street Senior Activity Centre where he worked for ten years alongside his commitment to Meals on Wheels for seven years. Time outdoors fishing or hunting in the fall with his wife Nancy and their many buddies, was where he was most content.
Graham was always happy and had a great sense of humour. He had a huge heart and was generous to his last penny. Weddings he catered for friends were all done at no cost. It was Graham’s way of giving. Every Christmas he would bake shortbread cookies for family and the seniors at the centre, who were like family to him and loved him dearly.
While Graham was always happy, it was his wife Nancy that brought him the most joy. Married for twelve years and friends before that, Nancy was his perfect match. She was always there beside him with unconditional love until his final days at Hospice.
Graham, you will be missed.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Brunswick Street Senior Activity Centre, Prince George or Prince George Hospice Palliative Care Society.
Graham did not want a service. His wish was for family, friends and those who knew him to have a toast or drop a fishing line and share good
SUDOKU
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.
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Forestry Operations Supervisor
– Fort St. James BC
Hampton Lumber Mills Canada has a full-time position available for an innovative and motivated individual at their Fort St James operation
As a member of the Woodlands team, based out of Fort St James, you will be responsible for ongoing supervision, co-ordination of logging and road construction operations and other forestry related activities to ensure the safe and timely delivery of logs to our Fort St. James sawmill.
Fort St. James is one of the oldest settlements in BC and is rich with history, including First Nation, aviation & fur trade There is something there to keep everyone happy Lakes, mountains, golf course, arena, bike park, community arts council and so much more! They offer the ideal life-work balance and you are only 40 minutes from Vanderhoof and less than 2 hours from Prince George
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
• Supervision of logging, road construction and maintenance contractors
• Implementation of Hampton’s safety, environmental and forest certification plans
• Building/maintaining relationships with First Nation, Government and community groups
• Scheduling and budgeting for monthly and annual work
• Rate negotiations for logging and road maintenance contracts
• Co-ordination of forestry and silviculture activities
An ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
• Registration (or eligible for registration) as a Forest Professional with the ABCFP
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to work independently and in a team environment, both in the office and in the field
• Proven analytical, organization and project management skills
• Sound understanding of what is required for safe, productive and environmentally effective forestry operations.
Hampton Lumber Mills Canada offers a competitive salary with an industry leading extended health and benefits plan.
Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
We thank everyone for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted Please forward your resume to:
Anne Currie, Human Resources Assistant Fort St. James Forest Products 503-291-5591 (Confidential Fax) #HRCanada@hamptonlumber.com
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What We Offer: Competitive Compensation, Camp Accommodations (travel pay on shift turnarounds), or daily travel pay to and from site for local applicants Projects Include: Greenfield & Brownfield Construction
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This season’s hottest interior design trends
Are you thinking about redecorating? Then take inspiration from this season’s hottest design trends Here’s whattolookoutforthisspring.
COOL COLOURS
Coastal hues will rule this season. Breezy blues, muted greens and pale pinks go perfectly with bold saffron accents Ifyoupreferneutralhues,opt for cool-toned greys over the warmer beige or greige tones that have been popularinrecentyears
WOOD ACCENTS
Natural wood is everywhere, from furniture to accessories This season, thelookisnatural,notpainted.Struc-
turalelementslikeexposedbeamsare also big Opt for darker woods like walnutorteakoverpalepineormaple
BOTANICAL PRINTS
While florals are ubiquitous most springseasons,thisyear,leafy,tropical prints dominate Wallpapered accent walls look fresh with a cheery palmmotifandtraditionalsofashapes are given a modern update with featheryfernupholstery Ifyou’renot ready for new furniture or wallpaper, consider framing some vintage botanical prints
This season’s most popular colours andpatternsmaybetrendybutthey’re
also timeless When you incorporate them into your home decor, you can be sure they’ll look great for years to come.
Are
1.Upgrade
3 springtime home improvement projects
to grow in and you’ll be able to enjoy your new outdoor space all summer long.
2.Rebuild or refinish the deck. If your deck has seen better days, this is the ideal time to repair or rebuild it Consider expanding it to create zones for eating, cooking and relaxing
3.Replace the siding If your siding took a beating over the winter, now’s the right time to replace it. Choose a quality product and consider using a more modern colour Cool tones like grey, blue and green have been popular in recent years
Spring is the best time of year to tackle most outdoor projects Just be sure to get to them before thehotterweatherarrives
The best storage solutions for
every room in your
Did you finish your spring cleaning only to realize you need more storage space?
Installhiddentraysunderyourcabinetsto hidechargers,coffeepodsandotheressentials In addition, placing pull-out shelves in cupboards will make it easier to organize your items
BATHROOM
Store your cleaning supplies on a Lazy Susan to make them easy to find when you need them. Use baskets to hold things like bathtowelsortoiletpaper
LIVING
ROOM
Put a bowl on the coffee table to stylishly corral remote controls, magazines and other items. Additionally, a storage ottomanis perfect for holding throws andpillows.
BEDROOMS
Takeadvantageofthespace under your bed by adding drawersorusingunder-thebedstorageboxes
home
GARAGE
Install overhead racks near the ceiling. This allows you to incorporate storage in the garage without sacrificing parking space Usethisareatoholdstuffyoudon’t needtoaccessoften,likeseasonaldecorationsandsportinggear
WORKSHOP, OFFICE OR CRAFT ROOM
Mount a pegboard above your work area and use it to organize your tools or supplies By hanging things on the wall, they’ll be easier to find and you’ll free up someroom
In addition, be sure to use the vertical space in your home. Install shelves above doors, get extra tall bookcases and put hooksonthebackofclosetdoors
3 ways to create an accent wall
An accent wall is a striking way to make aroommoredynamic.Herearethreeways youcanaddonetoyourhome
1.Paint.Thisistheeasiestwaytocreatean accent wall For a subtle difference, opt for varying tones of the same shade If you prefer a dramatic look, choose a colour that contrasts nicely with the rest of theroom
2 Wallpaper If you prefer a patterned or textured accent wall, wallpaper is just what you need Choose a pattern with a colour scheme that matches the rest of the room for an effect that’s pleasing to
theeye
3.Bricks. Exposed brick walls look great inalmostanytypeofroom Ifyourhome doesn’talreadyhavethisfeature,youcan createyourownusingregularbricksand mortar,oryoucouldmimicthelookwith textured wallpaper or thin bricks intendedasdecoration.
Accent walls are the perfect way to play with colour, texture and design in your home. And because they only occupy one wall in a room, they won’t overpower the spacethey’rein
Fallingdownaflightofstairscanleadtoa serious injury In fact, it’s the second leading cause of unintentional injuries worldwide,behindonlymotorvehicleaccidents
To make sure the stairs in your home are safe, consider implementing the following strategies.
•Addsomegrip.Stairsmadeofwood,polishedconcreteortilecanbeslippery.Add some tread using carpet, stair runners or rubbermats Ifyoupreferthelookofbare stairs, there are non-slip coatings availablethataresimplybrushedonlikepaint.
•Keepthelighton.Makesurethelighting inyourstairwayisatleastasbrightasthat of the surrounding hallways It’s also a good idea to install nightlights so you don’tmissastepatnight
•Don’t forget handrails. If possible, install handrails on both sides of the stairs Theseshouldextendslightlyfromthetop and the bottom, be between 34 to 38 inches (85 to 95 centimetres) high and strong enough to withstand the weight of anadult.
•Useagate.Ifthereareyoungchildrenor petsinyourhome,youmaywanttoconsiderusinggatesaroundthestairs.Thebest ones are attached directly to the wall and
How to make your stairs safer
don’t have any bars that can be used to climbover
Most falls on residential staircases happen because there’s something in the way For thisreason,besuretokeepthestepsclearat alltimes.
