THURSDAY, July 27, 2023
dogs left at SPCA
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
Two one-year-old husky mixes were abandoned at the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo centre in Prince George, with porcupine quills lodged in their faces. The two female dogs are sisters called Asha and Saki “Sometime during the night, the two dogs were tied to the picnic table in front of the animal centre, just outside of the range of our security camera,” says Kristen Sumner, manager of the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo community animal centre. “When staff arrived at 7 a.m., the fearful dogs began to cry and cower by the table As staff got closer to the dogs, they noticed the quills sticking out of their mouths and knew they needed to rush Asha and Saki to the emergency vet clinic for treatment ”
See SUCH SWEET GIRLS on page 3
Cat found with serious injuries
A three-month-old Siamese mix stray kitten was found on a property in Quesnel with a large, infected, life-threatening wound.
“The daughter of the good Samaritan who brought Mira to the BC SPCA found her,” says Colby O’Flynn, BC SPCA’s senior manager, North Cariboo and Quesnel.
“She had heard Mira crying and when her mom looked the kitten over, she noticed a severe injury at the base of the kitten’s tail and into the stomach and knew she needed immediate medical attention.”
Mira had a deep tear from her tail to her hip and through to her large intestine.
Her tail was also broken in multiple places
The wound appeared to be several days old and was dirty and infected
She was rushed to an emergency veterinary clinic for urgent treatment
See A CURIOUS LITTLE KITTEN on page 3
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Asha and Saki were found tied up in front of
North Cariboo Branch of the BCSPCA.
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Due to the amount of inflammation, the vet team was not able to close the wound and had to leave it open for the infection to drain and the swelling to subside.
Mira was put on an aggressive course of antibiotics, strict kennel rest and a pain management plan
“Happily, on her second day under observation we were able to determine that her internal organs were working as they should,” O’Flynn said
“After seven days, they were able to close the wound ”
The breaks in Mira’s tail will require it to be amputated and she will also need to be spayed.
She will be available for adoption in mid to late August.
“Mira is an extremely loving and affectionate kitten,” O’Flynn said.
“She purrs during wound care She is completely unfazed by her injury and all the medical treatments She is a lovely, rambunctious, and curious little kitten.”
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Sumner adds that Saki, who had chewed her leash off at some point during the night, never left her sister’s side even though she was in a great deal of pain
“Both Asha and Saki had porcupine quills lodged in their gums and nostrils, buried deep into the tissue,” says Sumner. “Saki had wounds all down the side of her face and required sedation to remove the quills and the infected tissue on her neck and jaw. Asha also required sedation to remove quills in her nostrils and gum lines that were infected. The veterinarian found a huge abscess on the top of her muzzle from a quill that had lodged into the roof of her mouth ”
Visitor centre move under consideration
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
Tourism Prince George is looking at moving its visitor centre from the Via Rail building on First Avenue.
Staff and visitors have expressed safety concerns about the current location, near the intersection of First Avenue and Quebec Street, city council heard Monday night. In addition, the location is inconvenient for visitors arriving on Highway 97
“It is experiencing low traffic and declining traffic, year over year,” consultant Josh Nycholat said, during a Tourism Prince George presentation “It’s not near places where people are visiting for other reasons – for entertainment, for shopping or services.”
A location inside Pine Centre Mall or in the rotunda of the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre have been identified as possible alternative
locations, Nycholat said.
“(Pine Centre Mall is) a prime site for a visitor centre,” he said. “Cost is a significant consideration (but) it is still worth consideration.”
The mall has easy access from both highways, plenty of parking, draws 4.9 million visitors per year, billboard advertising is available along the highway and would offer a chance to increase merchandise sales from walk-by traffic, he said The rent would be higher and the mall is open longer hours, which would mean a significant increase in staffing costs
Converting the rotunda of the civic centre into a visitor centre would have the advantage of being a city-owned facility, keeping the visitor centre downtown, easy walking distance from downtown hotels, the civic centre, library and Two Rivers Gallery, and the possibility of using the Canada Games Plaza for tourism-related events, Nycholat said.
In addition to the treatment for the injuries the quills caused, both dogs will also need vaccines, deworming medication, and to be spayed.
“Their ears also need a major cleaning,” says Sumner.
“Asha and Saki are such sweet girls We believe they are sisters based on their appearance and their age,” she added
“Even though they were abandoned and experienced so much pain from the quills, they greet people with wiggling butts They cannot wait to see you and say hello.”
The sisters will be in BC SPCA care until they make a full recovery, at which time they will be available for adoption
Mira is recovering from her life-threatening injury
City serves as regional hub for fire evacuees
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
City of Prince George emergency management staff are expecting at least one or two more groups of wildfire evacuees to arrive in Prince George before the end of the wildfire season.
Currently, 125 evacuees have registered at the city’s emergency reception centre at the Kin 1 Arena lobby, according to city manager of emergency programs Tanya Spooner.
Roughly 1,000 households across northern B C are under evacuation alert and may have to evacuate on short notice, Spooner said
“We anticipate this is going to be a long, hot summer,” Spooner said “We are active We are ready for anyone who needs to come here ”
Anyone who is currently subject to an evacuation order can register at the centre and receive provincially-funded supports including compensation for accommodation and food, Spooner said A logistics team at the centre works with the local hotel industry to find places for evacuees to stay
People who have “self-evacuated” while under an alert may be eligible for supports, if there are extenuating health or other circumstances, Spooner added.
In addition to registering evacuees, the emergency evacuation centre has an information board with the latest information on evacuation orders and alerts in the region, and a computer terminal for evacuees to look up the latest on the alerts and orders in their community Evacuees and residents can also find current information about the evacuation alerts and orders on the Emergency Info BC website.
Currently, the emergency reception centre is open from noon to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday, Spooner said, but the hours will vary depending on the need The centre will stay set up until the end of the fire season, but may not always be open and staffed
Prince George has established itself as a community that has the capacity, services and resources to accommodate evacuees, Spooner said.
Tanya Spooner, City of Prince George manager of emergency programs, checks out an information board for wildfire evacuees at the city emergency reception centre
The regional B C emergency management office is also located in the city, Spooner said, which makes collaboration between the city and provincial government easier
“We have a fairly large team,” she said. “(And) we’ve done it before ”
In addition to having a central location in the region, the city has a large hotel sector, shopping and government services for evacuees to replace items from clothes
to ID that may have been left behind, she added Wildfire evacuations in northern B.C. are happening more frequently, and that means evacuees arriving in the city will also be a more frequent occurrence.
“We’ll be in this for awhile Four of the last six years we’ve activated (the city’s emergency reception centre) to this level,” city director of public safety Adam Davey said. “The bottom line is Prince George is the hub.”
Zellers coming back
A Zellers pop-up store will be coming to Prince George by Aug. 11.
The pop-up store, located inside the Hudson’s Bay store in Parkwood Place, is one of 21 pop-up locations the company is launching this summer
“Pop-up footprints will vary from store to store, ranging from 1,000 - 2,800 (square feet)… depending on location. The pop-ups serve as strategic market
tests to determine future Zellers store locations,” a statement issued by the company said.
The company operates 25 permanent stores located inside Hudson’s Bay locations across Canada, including locations in Vancouver, Surrey, Abbotsford and Kamloops Those permanent locations typically offer 8,000 to 10,000 sq. feet of Zellers-branded merchandise
Regional district changes public notices policy
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is changing how it will publish public notices about land use changes and other issues to the public.
The district board approved a bylaw to designate the regional district’s website and Facebook page as its primary method of posting public notices starting on Sept 1. Previously, the default under provincial legislation was for the notices to be published in local newspapers for two consecutive weeks
Karla Jensen, district general manager
of legislative and corporate services, said because the only newspapers serving the regional district area are weekly publications, there have been issues where the requirement to publish public notices in two consecutive weeks has caused delays or challenges for the district to meet its statutory obligation to post the notices.
The bylaw doesn’t change the district’s legal obligation to directly mail notices to residents within the notification radius of a proposed rezoning or other land use change, she added
The policy means that district may continue to publish notices in local newspapers, including the Prince George
Citizen and Rocky Mountain Goat in Valemount. Those notices may be published less frequently and may be condensed, offering a link to the official notice on the regional district website The definition of newspaper, under the policy, includes online-only news publications as well as traditional print newspapers.
Regional district CAO Jim Martin said the bylaw sets out how the regional district will meet its minimum statuary obligations, and the policy “raises the bar” of how the district will communicate with the public.
Prince George mayor and regional district director Simon Yu was the only
director to oppose the bylaw
“I always believe that supporting local journalism is important,” Yu said “Not everybody reads social media, not everybody has Facebook ”
Newspapers, especially in smaller communities, play a key role in informing the public, he said.
Director and Prince George city councillor Kyle Sampson said he’d like to see the district’s advertising opened up to all local media through a request for proposal process
“We need to be looking at a fair process,” Sampson said “It’s not our job to fund local journalism.”
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SD57 chair seeks B.C. Conservative nomination
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
Rachael Weber will remain in her position as chairperson of School District 57 while seeking the Conservative Party of B.C. nomination in the Prince George-Mackenzie riding.
In an email last Tuesday, Weber said she’s prepared to make “the necessary adjustments as things progress if and when needed ”
“The School Board is not the only responsibilities that I hold,” Weber said “My commitment and dedication to the School District and the communities are steadfast and will remain this way until the need to change ”
Weber said she’s passionate about serving her community and committed to the party’s values of individual liberty, fiscal responsibility and free-market principles
“Conservative values prioritize preserving traditional institutions and cultural heritage, while also adapting to the changing needs of society,” she said. “I believe in the importance of strong families, a safe and secure community, and creating opportunities for future generations.”
B C Conservative leader and Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad was kicked out of the B.C. United, formerly the B C Liberal, caucus for expressing his views about climate change. He has also been criticized by the B.C. NDP and B C Green Party for supporting transphobic comments made by Conservative candidate Karin Litzcke.
“While party leaders play a crucial role in shaping the direction of a party, it’s important to remember that individual candidates hold their own views and are accountable for their own actions,” Weber said.
On the issue of climate change, Weber said she believes in the importance of environmental stewardship and sustainable development
“It is crucial to strike a balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability for the benefit of current and future generations,” she said.
Toxic drugs killed eight local residents in June
The toxic drug supply caused eight more deaths in Prince George during the month of June, according to data released by the BC Coroners Service.
The number of deaths from illicit drugs in Prince George so far this year is 39.
Seven more deaths were reported in other areas of Northern Health last month Northern Health continues to have the highest rates of death in B.C. (60 deaths per 100,000 individuals) with Vancouver Coastal Health at 57 per 100,000. Overall, the rate of death in B C is 45 deaths per 100,000 individuals.
Provincially, there were 184 suspected toxic drug deaths in June or more than six people per day More than 1,200 deaths in B.C. attributed to toxic drugs in the first six months of this year
“British Columbia is continuing to lose community members at record rates as a result of the toxicity of the unregulated drug market , ” said Lisa Lapointe, chief
coroner “Illicit fentanyl continues to drive the crisis, which is causing deaths in large and small municipalities, towns and cities across the province. This health emergency is not confined to one neighbourhood or one demographic. Anyone accessing an illicit substance is at risk of serious harm or death.”
As has been the case for more than a decade, illicit fentanyl continues to be the primary driver in unregulated drug deaths.
Fentanyl and/or a fentanyl analogue was present in more than 90 percent of expedited toxicological testing in June, while nearly three-quarters of tests indicated the presence of a stimulant Almost all unregulated drug deaths are the result of mixed drug toxicity
Consistent with historical trends, more than 80 per cent of reported deaths in 2023 have occurred indoors, with nearly half taking place in a private residence
School District 57 chairperson Rachael Weber is seeking the Conservative Party of B C nomination in the Prince George-Mackenzie riding
Regional district launches OCP update process
ARTHUR WILLIAMS Citizen staff
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is launching a review and update of all eight Official Community Plans (OCP) throughout the rural areas of the district.
An OCP is the long-range planning document for a community, and provides direction for land use and zoning through the area
The first three OCPs the regional district intends to review are in the Salmon River-Lakes area, Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream and Robson Valley-Canoe
Downstream areas.
Kenna Jonkman, district general manager of development services, said the process for each review should take between 12 and 24 months and will include engagement with the public, board and Indigenous leaders.
“It is a long and involved process,” Jonkman said.
Some of the areas of focus are likely to be housing needs, agriculture, development regulations, meeting current provincial requirements and regional district strategic priorities
The district has allocated $450,000 to do the first three OCP reviews, and will be
seeking a consultant through a request for proposal process to do the work Regional district chairperson Lara Beckett said she hopes to see the process not just planning for today, but for the changing climate the region will face
“I think we have to set the bar much higher as a board,” Beckett said “I’m really interested in starting this conversation with the public from the global state of the planet. I think we need to define climate action as an item to consider ”
In addition, the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People (UNDRIP) means that engagement with the Indigenous groups whose traditional territories
are impacted must be part of the process, she said Engagement with young people through UNBC and other educational institutions should also be part of the process, she added.
“This is a whole new world we’re leading into,” Beckett said. “I see these young people who will inherit what we do with this Earth, and they should have a say in it ”
Director Danielle Alan said ultimately, the OCP process is about communities and the visions they have for themselves.
“We have to take a good look at our OCPs and recognize they are community-drive,” Alan said
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LEAVE FIREFIGHTING TO THE PROFESSIONALS
Due to the extreme fire situation the province finds itself in, it has many people wondering why untrained people are not being told to go on the fire lines
I am a trained and certified forest firefighter and fought fires from 1985-1996, so I do understand and know what I am talking about
Putting untrained people on the fire line is very dangerous and a hazard to anyone around them
I should know as when I fought, I usually was the only trained person on the crew aside from the crew boss. The rest were off the street, as that was common practice at the time.
The problem with that is you have a crew of untrained people that didn’t have proper clothing or footwear and then you give them a shovel, pulaski tool or a hose can and tell them to make a fire line In most cases they had no clue what that meant, and you had to spend time showing them how to dig a trench and how to spray water (its not as easy as it sounds).
On top of that, untrained people don’t know how to check for hotspots or how to properly mop up or look for signs of flareups or what to do when the forest catches fire around you
Injuries amongst untrained crews were extremely high and some of those injuries were life changing but even then, firefighter deaths were rare
Around the time I was nearing the end of my firefighting career, line crews (8-10 people who train and stay together during fire season) started showing up and made my single firefighter days numbered.
BC has some of the best trained fire crews in the world and we have excelled at putting out fires quickly and a big fire
in my day was 3-600 hectares Now we’re dealing with 80,000 hectare fires and nobody is prepared for that Forest firefighting is not as simple as going on a fire line and digging There are methods and science to how fires are dealt with
Putting someone with no or little knowledge of firefighting is stupid and
dangerous to everyone around them, including themselves, so leave it to the professionals as they have the training and knowledge to properly deal with forest fires
Dean Soiland, Prince George
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So much to see when we travel in our backyard
As Ralph Emerson once said, “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.”
It’s one reason I always prefer a road trip in our region to an international flight; flying all that distance seems like a wasted opportunity.
Much rather drive across some of the most phenomenal landscapes on the planet, right here in our backyard
Here’s a few for the bucket list:
Dawson City. It’s got a great music festival, an arts scene, the Tombstone Mountains, and the Snake Pit, a bar that hasn’t closed a day since the gold-rush, thereby keeping it’s out-of-compliance, derelict charm grandfathered in There are two routes to get to Dawson City from Prince George and I’d do a loop to hit both.
On the Cassiar, you’re hemmed in by mountains most of the way but if you make a two-day side-trip to Telegraph
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Creek and home of the Tahltan, you’ll break out into some more open country
The Stikine Canyon is world-class.
Camp along the river and bring a copy of Edward Hoagland’s Notes from a Century Before
On the Alaska Highway, heading back, spend a day or two at the Liard Hot Springs Rare orchid species and hot-water minnows are some of the local ecological attractions
Further along witness the epic aspen forests of the Fort Nelson and Fort Liard region.
The biggest aspen in North America are located here.
Consequently, the wildlife abundance is
through the roof.
Prince George-Calgary via Icefields Parkway. This is probably the finest mountain drive you could imagine From the inland rainforests east of town to the high alpine passes through the spine of the Rockies, you’ll also pass Mount Robson, the Columbia Icefields, and Lake Louise.
Calgary-Yellowstone-Utah. From Calgary head to Waterton Park and take the Chief Mountain border crossing to Butte Montana via Augusta for the first stretch, then over to Yellowstone Park, south to Rock Springs, and down to Fish Lake National Forest in Utah to see the world’s biggest and oldest living creature, the aspen forest called Pando.
The picturesque town of Torrey is nearby and from there you could travel south on Highway 12 or east through the Capital Reef National Park to the Henry Mountains and Moab
This region is like being on another planet
Chilcotin/Big Bar Ferry. A little closer to home we have our own version of Utah. Off Highway 20, take the Farwell Canyon road and check out the lower Chilcotin River.
Keep going to Gang Ranch and down into the benches of the Fraser River where you will cross over on the suspension bridge, south to Jesmond and then to the Big Bar cable ferry to cross over the Fraser yet again, which will lead you on poorly-marked back roads to Lillooet Bring fuel, food, water, and a good backroads map.
This route is the lifetime goal of many German tourists for some reason. Let’s not let them enjoy their little secret without us.
If you like this one, I’ll do another version closer to home.
James Steidle is a Prince George writer
International online gambling a disaster
Sports fans in Canada have noticed a huge increase in the presence of sports betting sponsorship, whether it be commercials, sportscasters giving the odds of every aspect of the game, or garish signs in stadiums. This is a result of a new law in Ontario that took effect in 2022, allowing international gambling companies to operate there. Because Ontario is the most populous province, it is economically feasible for these conglomerates to advertise throughout Canada
Other parts of the country, like British Columbia, have legalized gambling and even online sports betting, but it is essentially controlled by the provincial lottery corporation that monitors abuse and keeps the proceeds in the province Beyond the annoyance of gambling commercials to fans simply trying to enjoy a sporting event, should we be concerned about the presence of international gambling conglomerates in Canada? To answer that question, we need to look at countries that have given them free reign over their sports culture Football (soccer) teams in Great Britain have long allowed front-of-jersey
LESSONS IN LEARNING
GERRY CHIDIAC
advertisements Today, 40 per cent of teams in their top tier, the Premier League, are walking billboards for sports betting. It seems ironic, but leagues and team owners are allowed to accept money from gamblers, while star player Ivan Toney is suspended for eight months for doing the same, all the while wearing a huge advertisement for “Hollywood Bets” on the front of his uniform.
The Premier League has voluntarily taken nominal steps to reduce the influence of gambling on the league, stating that teams will no longer be allowed to have front-of-shirt sponsorships from gambling companies starting in 2026 While some have praised this as progress, much more needs to be done. Conservative Member of Parliament Iain Duncan-Smith laments, “At the moment, we’re probably the country with the most liberal gambling laws in the world.”
But there he may be wrong Australians
spend more per capita on gambling than any other nation; the average citizen loses well over $1,000 a year to this industry, and the percentage of one’s income wasted on gambling is significantly higher for lower-income Australians. This data is even more disconcerting when one considers that sports gambling advertising targets young men, the demographic group that is most prone to risk-taking and most likely to develop lifelong addictions to gambling.
Virtually all sports organizations in Australia accept money from gambling corporations These companies gather data and calculate odds for gamblers who are often not even in Australia An investigative report from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation noted that data is being harvested from amateur sports games, and live streams of community leagues are even being used by gamblers. They also found evidence that Football Australia is allowing gamblers access to soccer games played by underage players.
In essence, international gambling corporations are the definition of predatory capitalism Historically, they have
been linked to organized crime, money laundering, match-fixing, addiction, and the exploitation of the most vulnerable people in our societies. Efforts to normalize their presence through regular advertisements and sports sponsorships do not make them harmless The fact that betting apps are on our telephones and accessible to children should be of especially great concern.
The issue is not whether gambling and sports betting should be legal. People enjoy going to the casino and placing bets, and adults should be free to do so. Government-run gaming corporations also contribute significantly to youth activities and other not-for-profits In Canada, though the system was never perfect, we had a relatively good balance until Ontario changed its laws in 2022.
There are certain types of private corporations that bring disaster wherever they go Sports betting is one of those industries. We don’t need their obnoxious commercials and their sponsorships Canadians are much better off without them, and we need lawmakers to advocate for the well-being of our citizens.
Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writer
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
‘A NEIGHBOUR... IS TRAPPING CATS’
It was a Sunday morning when I heard my mailbox snap shut
Was it another Amazon package I ordered that I didn’t need?
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It was, in fact, a City of Prince George letter informing me that a neighbour of mine, somewhere, is trapping cats that venture into their yard.
Personally, I love that our yard is a safe cat-inclusive space but I understand that some people don’t My problem is in the way they are being caught and the non-enforcement of how they will be treated once they are caught
Cats have fourteen times the power of smell than humans. What is this neighbour using for to lure cats in? With the pungent smell of tuna fish, in the air, even my beautiful elderly black cat could be baited from her favourite spot in her garden. Does the city monitor what is used in these traps?
The letter also had language about how a captured feline should be treated Unfortunately, people are not always diligent, especially when they are angry at what they are after Not being monitored gives them added incentive to do what they like with the cat, rather than taking time to deliver them to safe authorities
Forgive me for being cynical, but human beings are not always the kindest of species, especially when they feel they have nothing to lose Cats are beautiful animals and their effect on the environment is benign compared with the human-induced smoke ridden air we now call the new normal
People have a right to their yards but they don’t have a right to bait our pets and do what they wish to them I understand the city is at least trying to enforce my somewhere neighbour to be humane but I’m afraid there needs to be a lot more oversight by the city to ensure our pets are treated with respect.
Tiger Thakkar, Prince George
WHAT ABOUT CARIBOO GOLD?
Why isn’t anyone talking about the Cariboo Gold Project?
Last week, British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) released its draft report on a major mine proposed for northern B C
Osisko’s Cariboo Gold Project is set to change the face of the Cariboo, with operations spanning the traditional territories of five First Nations, a 69.3 km-long 69 kilovolt transmission line from Barlow Substation, and a mill and tailings sorting facility near Likely
When operational, the mine will operate year-round and process 4,900 tons per day and employ 100 people.
Anyone who works, plays, or lives in Prince George, Quesnel, Williams Lake, and surrounding communities will see the impacts.
So why isn’t anyone talking about it?
Mica Jorgenson, Prince George
Workers rights earned by unions
Aunion is a group of workers banded together to form a block which can then demand better working conditions, such as fair wages or reasonable hours of work.
We often forget it was the union movement which saw work shift to a five-day, 8-hour-per-day work week
It is unions which ensure workers have safe employment with health benefits. And it is unions striving for equity in the workplace
There is much to be said in favour of a unionized workplace
There is also much said about the disadvantages Especially by employers and business owners. After all, if wages are paid according to a union contract, then an employer can’t favour one employer over another. And the power of the union lies in withholding labour to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all its members
AS I SEE IT
This is the point of a unionized workplace - to ensure everyone is treated fairly and paid appropriately
For some employers, this is a difficult concept
Not all employers and I would dare to say not even the majority of employers. Small business owners, for example, tend to go out of their way to treat their employees well Do a good job and you will be rewarded. After all, with only a few employees, everyone is valuable and has necessary expertise.
Some large companies are model employers. But sometimes even a good working environment can break down. Especially when inflation leaves wages behind as it has
for the past few decades
Despite making many thousands of dollars more per year, most workers are worse off now than they were 30 or 50 years ago As a simplified example, I started work when the minimum wage was $1 50 At the time, that would buy you five threequart jugs of milk or about 14 litres Today, buying those same 14 litres would cost you $24 75, much more than minimum wage. So, workers strike They ask for better pay They ask for a reasonable living. There has been a lot of commentary over the past few weeks, particularly by right-wing politicians such as Christy Clark, saying the government should bring in back-to-work legislation. Port workers are hurting the economy, they say Absolutely. And the value of their work should be recognized Todd Whitcombe is a chemistry professor at UNBC
Lheidli T’enneh start childcare centre work
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is ready to break ground on its new childcare centre located at the southern entrance to Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park. The construction work is underway with site preparation, with the goal of completing the foundation before winter. Funding for the new childcare centre was first announced by the B.C. Government in May 2021
“Our nation has waited a longtime to begin work on a childcare centre that incorporated Lheildi T’enneh values and principals Our initial priority project was our new health centre which opened last year in the Northside subdivision We can now focus on the construction of our childcare centre,” said Lheidli T’enneh councillor and project lead Kyle McIntosh
The new facility will include space for 24 infants and toddlers, 25 for children aged three years to kindergarten and 26 for school aged children
Programming will emphasize Dakelh language and culture and include rlder involvement, storytelling, songs, dancing and land-based learning
“With the architectural design, we kind of went off a pit house design and so it’s beautiful. It’s going to add so much to the neighbourhood and Prince George Lheidli is going to be so proud of this and I, myself, as a passion project, am super
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proud of this,” said McIntosh
“Because we are on the traditional village site of the Lheidli T’enneh we are going to have a lot of Indigenous cultural influences in our curriculum But it’s for everybody.”
Last year, Lheidli T’enneh also completed an archeological survey of the site as Lheildi T’enneh Memorial Park is the location of the nation’s former main village Lheidli
“There are several burial sites throughout the park, so it is critical to conduct a detailed archeological survey to ensure that nothing is disturbed while we proceed with site preparation and construction of the new childcare centre,” explained McIntosh.
He also noted that the childcare centre will be unique in Prince George as the goal is to provide 24/7 childcare for shift workers, as well, if staffing is available.
“I am not too sure what the staffing will be required for that, so this is the process we are going to have to figure out I know staffing is really hard to get right now so we are going to have to be aggressive and hopefully everyone will want to work in a beautiful brand-new building ”
The previous users of the site, the Recycling and Environmental Action Planning Society (REAPS), have now found a new location so the way is clear to begin work on the childcare project.
If everything goes as planned, the project should be completed in fall 2024.
Upholding a high standard of competence for lawyers is a significant responsibility at the core of the Law Society of BC’s mandate, which is to protect the public interest in the administration of justice by setting and enforcing standards of professional conduct for lawyers.
Within this mandate, the Law Society Tribunal, an independent decisionmaking body, is actively seeking lawyers and individuals from the community to join its hearing panels and review boards This is a unique opportunity for individuals of all backgrounds to play a pivotal role in upholding the integrity and standards of the legal profession.
Setting the standard Hearing panels and review boards are responsible for listening, reviewing, and deliberating over cases of lawyers under allegations of discipline violations and professional misconduct in their legal practice. Keen insight and fair judgement are must-haves for any member of these hearing panels and review boards
Whether you’re a lawyer or a professional in another field, the Law Society Tribunal is looking for diverse perspectives interested in making a difference in the public interest and in the legal profession.
Considering today while paving the way to a better tomorrow Members of these panels also play a direct role in creating a better future for the legal profession by vetting
applicants and conducting hearings on the character and fitness of aspiring lawyers.
Most appointees serve a fouryear term with the option of being appointed for an additional four years. Members are appointed to the Tribunal by the Executive Committee on the recommendation of the Tribunal Chair, who considers a wide range of factors, including representation, areas of expertise, and experience.
For lawyers, these characteristics comprise excellence in their chosen area of law, teaching experience, Continuing Legal Education, and other notable contributions to the profession. All lawyers who apply must be practicing members of the Law Society
For non-lawyers, ideal candidates exhibit career leadership, such as professional or management experience, or a leadership role in community service or governance Don’t miss your chance to help safeguard the integrity of the legal profession and maintain the highest standards of justice.
To learn more about the appointment criteria and the responsibilities of these roles, please visit the Tribunal’s website. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2023. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed in the fall for a term commencing January 1, 2024
CITIZEN STAFF PHOTO
Project lead Kyle McIntosh at the site where the new childcare centre will be located
The Law Society Tribunal is actively seeking lawyers and community members to join its hearing panels and review boards
Hikers encounter wolves on Tabor Mountain
MARK NIELSEN Citizen staff
Two local hiking enthusiasts were treated to a rare and exciting wildlife encounter this week when they came across a group of wolves trying to take down a moose on Tabor Mountain.
Last Tuesday, Barb Mulligan and Lois Douglas were heading up the first hill before the beaver pond on the Lower Viewpoint trail when they “heard this thunderous galloping sound.”
They looked up and saw a cow moose running “full-tilt down the hill” towards them. Mulligan and Douglas quickly got to the side and soon found out why the moose was going at such a clip - namely three wolves in pursuit of their prey, “chasing at full speed, getting closer ”
“I shouted loudly and waved my arms and poles and the moose ran off to the right into the bush and two of the wolves stopped and ran back up the hill and the other went into the bush,” Mulligan said “I kept yelling for a long time and they disappeared up the hill, but then stopped to look back before going completely ”
Once the animals were out of sight, Mulligan and Douglas continued on up to the Viewpoint cabin and then took the Upper Viewpoint trail to return to their starting point On the way back, they took an overgrown but still-visible and well-flagged shortcut back across to the beaver pond where they found some muddy tracks at the edge of the pond.
At no time during the episode did they feel threatened, Mulligan stressed.
“They scared off pretty easily and I’m sure it was just a chance encounter. They looked just as surprised as we did ”
It’s not the first time people have come across signs of wolves on Tabor Reports of tracks, howling and carcasses of deer and moose taken down by the predators
of wolf
have been posted on social media in the past, but Mulligan and Douglas appear to be among a lucky few to have seen predator and prey in action.
Whether those lucky few will grow in number in the coming months remains to be seen, but it appears Mulligan and Douglas did the right things
Asked to comment, the B.C. Conservation Officer Service referred the Citizen to WildsafeBC, whose website provides a trove of information on staying out of trouble for those who come across any of a variety of animals, including wolves and moose.
If a wolf becomes defensive or territorial, WildSafeBC advises the person to slowly back out of the area without running or turning their back and to have their bear spray handy and ready to deploy
If a wolf approaches or shows signs of aggression, whatever you do, do not run Instead, be assertive by throwing rocks, yelling, making yourself appear large and threatening
“It is important that you NEVER play dead with a wolf. Keep slowly backing away and out of the area until you can get to safety,” WildSafeBC says.
Survey tackles racism
The BC Demographic Survey will help the provincial government identify areas where people are encountering barriers due to systemic racism.
B C Secretary for Anti-Racism Initiatives Mable Elmore was in Prince George last Friday to encourage residents to take party in the online survey, which runs until September The survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and is available in English, French, Arabic, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Traditional
Chinese, Urdu and Vietnamese
“The provincial government knows that too many people are left out and left behind because services aren’t designed for them,” Elmore said “We need to know where are the gaps? What are the issues?” The need for the survey was flagged during consultation for the Anti-Racism Data Act The more data collected by the survey, the better the information will be to identify and address situations where people are not getting equal access to services due to system racism, she said
A photo
tracks found near the beaver pond on the Viewpoint trail on Tabor Mountain last Tuesday
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Caribou Crossing in works at Boundary Road
TED CLARKE Citizen staff
Mayor Simon Yu was on hand to launch Phase 1 of the Caribou Crossing development at the south end of Boundary Road where it meets Highway 97.
The project will create a Canaco fueling station, drivethrough restaurants and retail stores, with more commercial/retail building space planned for future phases.
Yu says Caribou Crossing is one of number of industrial/commercial/warehouse developments along the Boundary Road corridor that will significantly change the landscape of the southeast section of the city.
“This is the (start of) the airport logistics park and we’ve been dreaming of this for years,” said Yu “This is an important spot We have the airport, we have the junction of the two highways nearby and railways services, highway traffic – this is where we can build as the inland port we’ve always envisioned First things first, we need a place to gas up, so this is the first step.”
Marmot Builders, a local company, will begin construction of Caribou Crossing’s $6 million first phase immediately, with completion expected by the end of the year
Caribou Crossing is the first Prince George project for Kelowna-based Troika Management Corp
Rich Threlfall, Troika’s vice-president of development
and innovation, said Prince George has a ripe business climate With land prices slightly less than that of the Okanagan, that also factored into the company’s decision to expand into northern B C
“The current plans (for Phase 2 and 3) show items like a larger store, a Peavy Mart (agricultural supply) or Princess Auto type of store and for a future phase we have a hotel contemplated,” said Threlfall. “Hopefully the next phase of this project we’ll be able to bring in a coffee shop as well as office space or some other commercial or retail space ”
Nearly 10 years after Boundary Road opened, the road
is starting to live up to its promise as the transportation spine of a logistics park Several warehouses and service centres are visible within site of the Caribou Crossing development at the south end of Boundary
“Inland Kenworth was lonely for a while but now they’re going to have neighbours and this development will really tie it together,” said Marmot Builders founding partner Jonathan Buchanan “There’s Gregg Distributors and Varsteel is building a building down the road, you’ve got Arctic Machinery just past Fraserway (RV), Great West Equipment and Volvo over there.”
Boundary Road construction took more than three years and $18.7 million to complete. Built to stimulate growth of logistics park of interconnected warehouses, shops and office space southwest of the airport, the 6 8-kilometre road that links Highway 16 East with Highway 97 South opened Nov 15, 2013
The road and its connection to potential warehouse space was seen as a key future component in the Prince George Airport expansion that created Canada’s third-longest commercial runway in 2007
YXS has so far been unsuccessful in its attempts to use the runway and the city’s location along established trade routes to make Prince George a cargo hub for air traffic and create a distribution/storage centre for goods coming from Asia and the United States.
New downtown plan
behind schedule
TED CLARKE Glacier Media
Prince George residents will still have a chance to provide input to the city on a proposed plan for the downtown, just a little later than initially planned.
Last September, the City of Prince George hired consulting firm Stantec to develop a new Civic Core District Plan for the city, at the direction of city council.
On Dec 19, Stantec unveiled its plans for the process, which included consultation with stakeholder groups and the public to happen between January and June
A draft plan was expected to be complete between June and September
“With the Civic Core Plan, while our contractor was able to offer some public participation options, staff felt a more local approach with a larger variety of
engagement options is warranted for such a significant project. The public engagement portion of the project will now be conducted by city staff,” a spokesperson for the city said in an email to The Citizen.
“There are workshops with key organizations planned in the next few weeks. In late summer there will be broader community engagement.”
City staff will provide residents with a number of ways to provide their feedback on the project, the spokesperson said
Details about the public consultation process will be released later this year, the city said.
“The Civic Core District Plan is a continuation of the Smart Growth on the Ground Concept Plan which was developed in August 2009,” city director of planning and development Deanna Wasnik wrote in a report to city council in December
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Rich Threlfall of Troika Management and Mayor Simon Yu break ground on the Caribou Crossing project
Workplace mental health program recognized
HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff
A Prince George man and the company he works for was recently awarded for their efforts to promote men’s mental health at work.
Finning Canada was awarded the Buddy Up Trophy from the Centre for Suicide Prevention for its employee-led participation in the Buddy Up program, which aims to promote authentic conversations among employees in the workplace.
The initiative began in early 2022 after supervisor Mark Wilson had an emotional discussion with his daughter about not being able to spend more time together
“It was Christmas 2021 and I had just got back to work after my weeks off, and my youngest daughter said that we haven’t spent much time together and that kind of really hit me hard,” said Wilson
“I thought if I am having trouble at Christmas right now, I’m pretty sure that some of my guys are too, some of my crew.
“So, I sent it out in an email and said if you are struggling right now you might want to look into this Buddy Up program It just took off from there ”
Wilson said many liked the resource and expressed an interest in starting a group at work
“It’s basically just being aware of the people around you and keeping a close eye on buddy’s if they are having a rough time.
“It gives you like ways to start a conversation with people and where to go with it if they are having problems ”
Wilson said a few of his colleagues really championed the program and their morning meetings after the day’s business was discussed eventually became a time where people would look at the Buddy Up leaflets and chat about what was going on in their lives.
“We talked about experiences Like I’m diagnosed with PTSD. I’m ex-military so I have stories and things. I mean, it just opened a whole conversation within the group It was really cool to see actually.”
According to Buddy Up, middle-aged men (40-60) die by suicide more than anyone else, including young people and women.
In 2019, 1,169 men aged 45-64 died by suicide
This is especially relevant in remote regions and industry where attitudes around mental health have not always been as progressive, yet many carry extra pressures, stress and emotional burdens including from spending significant time away from home and missing
out on holidays and life events.
“We wanted to create something that resonated Something that was approachable for individuals, and we wanted to create something for men, by men, as well,” said Akash Asif, strategy and operations director, from the Centre for Suicide Prevention
“If you can integrate a mental health program or suicide prevention program [at work], it helps break down the stigma and it creates an environment where it’s okay to seek that help when you’re not doing well ”
He said the program helps give people the tools to have those conversations and know what to say and to help connect those in need to resources like crisis lines and counsellors
Wilson initially introduced Buddy Up to his team in the Alberta oil sands region but has since transferred to Prince George and introduced it to his new team
Finning Canada says there has been organic employee-led uptake across the business
It has also helped to challenge stereotypes and provide a forum for conversation that never existed in the past.
Employees have opened up about struggles, challenges, worries, feelings and ultimately supported each other
“Finning is now a Buddy Up champion company. We won the Canadian champion company award just a few weeks ago,” said Wilson.
“It was a massive team effort within Finning and I just think it’s really, really important to break the stigma of this, and really get people to start talking about it, because it is a problem.”
If you or someone you know is thinking about ending their life or are concerned about someone who is, you can call:
9-1-1 if someone is in immediate danger to themselves or others
Northern BC Crisis Line - 1-888-562-1214
BC Crisis line - 1-866-661-3311
Text CONNECT to 686868 (the Kids Help Line) or call 1-800-668-6868
Canada Suicide Prevention Line - 1-833-456-4566
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Mark Wilson with the Buddy Up Trophy for Finning Canada.
HOROSCOPES
ARIES
You’ll organize an event that will bring many people together The full moon will make you more charming, and you’ll be quite charismatic with those around you. In love, you must take a step back to get closer
TAURUS
You’ll be promoted after a colleague quits. The holidays will allow you to let go and define your plans more pre -cisely Friends will invite you to go on a nice getaway or rejuvenating trip.
GEMINI
You’ll be interested in participating in the activities in your community or municipality You’ll take on one project after another Even if you’re shy and reserved, you’ll follow through on your ideas. Nothing can stop you!
CANCER
Be patient, and you’ll realize your dreams; good things take time. Rome wasn’t built in a day! Collaboration is a great tool for developing your ambitions and goals. Sometimes you must start fresh and rebuild.
LEO
Professionally or personally, you must be patient to reach an agreement. Stop being stubborn with the same people. You’ll win your case if you have to settle something in court.
VIRGO
If you’re struggling with a health problem, you’ll finally get the treatment you need. You could suddenly move up the corporate ladder at work. Your significant other will make a serious commitment to you.
LIBRA
You’ll achieve something great that fills you with pride. You could save someone, if only by listening to them. They’ll offer you their gratitude. At work, you may be given significant responsibilities that are a burden.
SCORPIO
Make time for family, especially your children or elderly parents. You’ll give them all your time and devote your -self to them. If you’re in a relationship, it’s important to express how you feel through words.
SAGITTARIUS
You could go back to school, or at least take a training course to benefit your career Even though you’re short on time and must work hard, you’ll accomplish a remarkable feat.
CAPRICORN
At work, you’ll likely have to put in some extra hours. However, you’ll be generously rewarded. This extra effort will boost your salary and improve your working conditions. In love, you’ll be showered with affection.
AQUARIUS
Just as you’re making a fresh professional start, you’ll discover a more promising position. The salary will be attractive, and you’ll finally be able to save money Above all, you’ll no longer have to pinch pennies.
PISCES
You’re intuitive and imaginative. You’ll define your priorities and visualize a future that suits you. You’ll have the enlightenment to guide you along this new path.
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Inlovingmemory
EMILYANGELA
MIDDLETON (NeeTurgeon)
November26,1954July25,2001
Emily OursweetLoving Angelandmentor Youwillalwaysbeso verymuchLovedand missedbyall Please keepwatchingover andguidingusalways
DanMiddleton, theTurgeonandNiro Families,Lovedones &Friends
LillianPoirier
February23,1929-July9,2020
It’s been 3 lonely years already my loving Mother Life is not the same without you, always thinking about you I am happy you left ussomanymemoriestocherish.
Untilnextyear, YourlovingdaughterMary&Geraldxoxo
Inlovingmemoryof Lori Jane Moog (Demerchant)
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Lori Jane Moog.
Lori was born May 30, 1959, in Invermere, B C Lori put up a brave fight with cancer and was determined not to have it slow her down She left us calmly and peacefully on July 14, 2023, in her home, and for that her family and loved ones are grateful.
Predeceased by her father Dale and her brother Kenny Lori is survived by her husband Mike Moog, mother Verna Demerchant, brothers Russ (Letty and family) and Les (Ruth and family), and her children, Justin (Ashley), Trent (Tanya),
Blair, and Cory (Jess); as well as many grandchildren who were the light of her eye Mason, Maddison, Alexis, Michael, Chace, Austin, Tyrell, and Lainey Jane
Lori and Mike’s journey as a couple began in 1978 in Prince George, further moving to Williams Lake in 1986, where they quickly established roots and called it home She was greatly involved in the family business
A very devoted and loving mother, Lori was significantly involved in her sons’hockey and baseball She was passionately involved with her crafts making numerous blankets and clothes for all the new births throughout her family, she was a talented artist
There was so much more to Lori’s journey and how special she was, and we are all so grateful for her time with us
A service will be held, at the Cariboo Bethel Church, Saturday, July 22 at 2 p m , with a reception to follow
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
JoannePauletteRoseRichardson
Joanne passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 9th, 2023. Her little body was tired, and her loving heart stopped beating.
Nothing was more important to Joanne than family - her immediate and extended family She and her parents, Martha and Bruce Mytting, and siblings Wallis, Margaret, Samuel, and Rachel were long time residents of the Murch andNukkoLakeCommunity
Left to grieve her is her loving husband of 45 years, Charles Richardson, their children Bobbi Miller-Gelowitz (James), Sandra Miller (Adrian) and Jason Richardson (Ashley) and grand-children Cody, Niessa (Thomas), Amanda (Joe), Mason (Khoa), and great-grand-children Blaine, Sako and Onyx. Her half-siblings Rosie, Eileen (Don), Sheila (Marty), Kevin (Sue), Brendan, mother-in-law, Pat Richardson, and her sisters and brothers-in-law Garth, Marvin, Diana, Eileen, Sherry, Deidre (Matt) and hermanynieces,nephews,andcousins
Joanne is preceded in death by her parents Paddy Graber, Martha Mytting (step-father Bruce Mytting), mother and fathers in law Jean and Bob Clements and Ed Richardson, sisters and brother, Wallis, Margaret (Peter),Sam(Laine),andRachel,brothersinlawWayne,Terry,Glenandhergrandson,Taylor
Joanne spent most of her life living at Murch Lake and then Nukko Lake where they raised their children. She and her husband, Chuck, lovingly tended to their vegetable gardens and extensive flower beds She was an artist who loved to paint with acrylics and watercolors and after retirement she joined the Prince George Artist Co-op where she mentored and taught beginners acrylic painting. She also loved to cook and bake homemade treats because in Joanne’s world “food equaled love.” She also loved to go fishing and read. She was very generous and philanthropic She would often anonymously deliver Secret Santa baskets and helpedraisedfundsformanycharitiesthroughouttheyears
Joanne will be missed by her immediate and extended families, her many friends and the many lives she touchedinheralmost74years
A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm on August 19th, 2023, at their home located at 22390 Chief Lake Road,PrinceGeorge,BC,withreceptiontofollow
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation or PrinceGeorgeHospice
JeanneBlandineFriske(Girard)
October27,1940-July13,2023
Jeanne passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on July 13, 2023 at Simon Fraser Lodge, at the age of 82
Jeanne was predeceased by her parents Oscar and Bertha Cote and her brother Raymond. Jeanne was also predeceased by her first husband Phillip Girard in 1998 and hersecondhusbandLeonardFriskein2014.
Jeanne leaves to mourn her loving children; Ray (Yvonne), Marilyn (Dean), Annette and Rick (Jane); as well as Lenora (Bruce) and Marian (Gary) Jeanne also leaves her dear grandchildren Rick, Rae-Lynn, Ryan, Megan, Shawna, Chelsea, Kristie, Shayla, Jackson, along with Brett, Kodie, Clayton,Matthewand13greatgrandchildren.
Jeanne is survived by her sisters Aurore, Louise, Lorraine, Jacqueline, Lillian and Beatrice as well as her brothers Wilfred and Eudore, along with numerous brother and sister inlawsandniecesandnephews
ShirleyAnne Tofsrud (néeGreene)
1947-2023
Shirley Anne Tofsrud (née Greene) was a caring wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. She left this world in peaceonJuly15,2023atage75.
Born on July 26, 1947 to William and Antonia Greene, Shirley embraced a strong work ethic from an early age At just thirteen, she began her journey by taking on various jobs at R&R Lord Fishing Camp and later as an operator at BC Tel In 1966, she relocated to Prince George from the Bulkley Valley with her loving husband, Allan. Together,theyhadtwochildren:LanceandMark. She embarked on a successful career in the forestry sector, starting at Isle Pierre, progressing to Netherlands and eventually retiring as an Executive Assistant at Canadian Forest Products in2004.
Shirley found immense joy in the kitchen where her culinary talents flourished. She delighted in creating delicious meals and treats for the numerous friends and family members who frequently gathered at her home In addition to her passion for cooking and hosting, Shirley dedicated her time as a volunteer for the Parent Resource Institute for Drug Education, Parent Advisory Councils and the Prince George Community Foundation.
Shirley is predeceased by her parents and her sister Marie She is survived by her husband Allan, their sons: Lance (Heidi) and their children Ethan, Emma and Liam of Cochrane; Mark (Janice) and their daughters Natalie and Marley of Edmonton. Also surviving are her siblings Lorna (Ted) of Creston and Barry (Helen) of Calgary She leaves behind many other family and friends whowillmissherdearly
A Celebration of Life has been scheduled for July 29, 2023, from 1 pm to 4 pm Please join us at the Kinsmen Community Complex located at 777 Kinsmen Place in Prince George, BC to honor and rememberShirley’sremarkablelife
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Prince George Hospice Palliative CareSociety,acauseclosetoShirley’sheart Condolencesmaybeofferedat www.AssmansFuneralChapel.com
JeannineMarieClaireBadry
BornFebruary10,1940inMorinvilleAlberta PassedJuly17,2023inPrinceGeorgeBC
“Goodbyes are only for those who love with their eyes, Because for those who love with heart and Soul there is no such thing as separation”
Jeannine Badry passed away peacefully with her loved ones by her side on July 17, 2023. Her strong-willed spirit left this world with grace and strength. Her love will linger on forever in the stories that are shared by her loved ones Her smile will be etched in memories to come She will be missed dearly by all those that she has graced with her presenceandwillberememberedforalifetime
Jeannine is predeceased by her mother Georgette Marie Claire Rolande De Tonnoncourt, her father Gilbert Rivet, two brothers, Raymond and Morris and two young children; BrentandCharlane
She is survived by her loving husband Vern Badry and her six children. Desmond, Nadine (Larry),Andrea(Don),Betty,Barb(Wayne)andClinton.Twelvegrandchildrenand10greatgrandchildren,brothersPaulandLaurier
A service will be Held on August 09, 2023 at 11:00 am at St Mary’s Parish 1088 Gillet Street, Prince George BC, followed by assembly atPrinceGeorgeCrematoriumforimmediateFamily3355MemorialParkLane,PrinceGeorgeBC Everyonewelcomeafternoontea&gatheringatPineviewHallfrom3:00pmto6:00pm6470BendixonRoad,PrinceGeorgeBC
‘’Into the Freedom of wind and sunshine’’ We let you go.
Into the dance of the Stars and the Planets We let you Go.
Into the wind’s Breath and the Hands of the Star Maker We let you Go. We love you; we miss you Go Safely, Go Dancing, Go Running Home
Elizabeth(Betty) Case
1945-2023
Elizabeth (Betty) Case passed away early Sunday morning, July 16, 2023 at home after a long fight with cancer Survived by her husband George W Case Sr, her children Dan, Deb and George, 4 grandchildren,and4greatgrandchildren.
Funeral will be held in 100 Mile House on September 2, 2023 at Martin Exeter Hall (behind theoldlodge)
I would like to thank the nurses of PG Home Care and other person’s involved with Betty’s care. They are really awesome and very caring. A big THANKYOU,youpeopleareAngels
FayeHelen Terrion
February22,1938July4,2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Faye Helen Terrion, 85, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at Gateway Lodge in Prince George Faye was born in Superior Junction, Ontario, on February 22, 1938; the daughter of the lateJosephandLydiaTrudeau. Faye was predeceased by her husband James Terrion and leaves behind Donna Fraser (Rod), James Terrion Jr., Michael Terrion (Sherryl), grandchildren Patricia (Ryan), Tyler (Delany), Robyn (Luke), Isayha, James, Avery, greatgrandchildren Bryson, Korbin, several nieces and nephews, her cherished sister-in-law Betty Shipley, brothers Clyde (Kathy) and Maurice Trudeau.
Faye had a long and great career at the Bank of Montreal in Prince Rupert and when she retired she moved to Prince George to be closer to her family. Faye was dedicated to her husband Jim andtheirsharedpassionforhuntingandfishing.
Faye supported her son Jimmy’s work with the Terry Fox Foundation to help him reach his goal For those that wish to donate in Faye’s memory maydosotoacharityofyourchoice
In honor of Faye’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life will take place at a laterdate
Sharing of memories or condolences may be sent to the family by visiting Assman’s Dignity Memorialonlineobituarysite
Obituaries
OisteinVannebo
1932-2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a great man, Oistein Vannebo. Oistein passed peacefully on July 19th, 2023 at home with his family-ashewished.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Aileen, his daughters Ingrid (Brian), Kristin (John), Julia (Richard) and grandchildren; Donalt, Alycia, Kristen, and Nicholas, along with numerous nephews, nieces, and family members in Canada and Norway He is predeceased by his parents, Einar and Ingrid, and brothers, Hakon and Birger Oistein was born January 5th, 1932, in Krokholten, Skage, Norway. He was the youngest of three brothers. Oistein grew up in Norway and immigrated to Canada in 1958 where he made his way to British Columbia working as a logger, a dairy farmer, and finally, working inhistradeasacarpenter
He settled in Prince George in 1960 and was in the construction industry building houses and commercial projects Oistein, after working on the original construction of Northwood Pulp and Timber Ltd. Mill, was employed there as a maintenance supervisor for the remainder of his working life until retiring in 1992 from Northwood. Oistein was involved with the Hickory Wing Ski Club; and competed in numerous cross country and biathlon events as well as being a coach for the BC Jr Ski Team Oistein also enjoyed being a member of the “Sons of Norway” cultural club. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and had a great love for the outdoors Oistein had a great admiration for the Arabian horse and was part of the local Arabian Club. He bred and showed Arabians for many years. In his retirement years Oistein began farming in earnest and enjoyed his cattle, horses, farm animals, and especially his Norwegian Elkhounds and Border Collies by his side Oistein enjoyed working withtheWMCommunityPasturefarmers,thelands,andhiscattleherd.
Oistein was a family man who was devoted, strong-willed, and hard-working. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and strength of character Oistein held his Norwegian culture and traditions in high regard and shared his values and stories with his family and friends. Oistein was a pillar of strength to those thatlovedhim,andwewillmisshimdearly
Viewing:
Thursday July 27th 6-8 PM at Assman`s Funeral Chapel, 1908 Queensway St., PrinceGeorge,BC
FuneralService:
Friday July 28th 10:30 AM at Zion Lutheran Church, 180 Tabor Blvd., Prince George,BC
Interment to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery, 3300 Memorial Park Lane, PrinceGeorge,BC
ReceptionLunchZionLutheranChurchfollowingtheinterment Condolencesmaybeofferedatwww.AssmansFuneralChapel.com
REMEMBRANCES
OTHERS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE
Others who have gone before Hold up my trembling hand
They comfort me in the blind despair I cannot understand
They suffer with me when I hurt, Weep with me in my pain,
Remind me that we are not lost ...
Though I must now remain.
Those who’ve gone before me, Hear me when I cry.
Sing softly with me soothing chords Of unsung lullabies
Mourn anniversaries never marked, Afuture I cannot keep
They gently kiss the pain away, And love my heart to sleep
The ones who’ve gone before me
Hold me in my dreams.
They gently stroke my furrowed brow, And calm my silent screams. They love me in my heartache, Wait quietly nearby.,
Hold patiently, one to another Till I join them by and by
By Joanetta Hendel, Indianapolis, Indiana
TODAY'S PUZZLE ANSWERS
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Services for Hire
MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Dunkley Lumber Ltd operates a modern and efficient sawmill and planermill facility at Strathnaver, 75 km south of Prince George, BC. We produce high quality lumber products that are sold across North America and in overseas markets. Please visit our website at www.dunkleylumber.com for more information about our company.
We currently have an opening for a Maintenance Supervisor.
Key responsibilities include providing supervision and technical training for shift personnel, identifying opportunities for improvement and ensuring the highest standard of workplace safety at all times
The ideal candidate will possess the following technical skills and experience:
• Journeyperson certification as a Red Seal Millwright or relevant experience
• Supervisory experience in a sawmill environment
• Strong analytical troubleshooting skills with the ability to multitask under time constraints
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to manage a team
• Strong ability to coach and train others
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong commitment to safety
This position offers a highly competitive wage and benefits program and rewarding opportunities to grow along with an industry-leading company.
If you possess the noted qualifications and are interested in joining our company, please submit your resume via fax or email to the attention of:
HR Coordinator
Email: hr@dunkleylumber.com
All applications will be treated in strict confidence.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Prince George Citizen is currently recruiting for full-time Local Journalism Initiative Reporter. In this position, the successful candidate will explore indigenous and rural issues throughout the region. Previous journalism experience/education is preferred. This role will run until March 31, 2024, with an opportunity to be extended.
Interested parties may send their CV to Neil Godbout, Editor-in-Chief ngodbout@pgcitizen.ca
BigSteelBox Corp at 5495 Hartway Drive, Prince George, BC. claims a PPSA Lien Against Cardinal, Travis of Prince George, BC, for arrears of container rent amounting to $1,028.16 plus any additional costs of storage that accrue If not paid in full, the contents of the storage container filled with: furniture, totes, and other miscellaneous items, will be sold online auction via Ibid4Storage.com on July 28, 2023
Notice of Proposed Rogers Telecommunications Facility
Description: As part of the public consultation process required by Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canda (ISED), Rogers Communication Inc. is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 53m self-support tower and fenced equipment compound in order to provide dependable wireless data and voice communication services to the northern areas of Prince George
Location of Proposal: 8266 Domagala Road, Prince George, BC PID: 006-321-267 Coordinates: N 54.003573, W 122.814817 For More Information: Contact Rogers Communications Inc. at: Kristina Bell c/o Cypress Land Services Agents to Rogers Communications Inc. Suite 900, 1067 West Cordova St Vancouver, BC V6C 1C7
Tel: 604 620 0877 Email: publicconsultation@cypresslandservices.com
The public is welcome to comment on the proposal by the end of the business day on August 27, 2023, with respect to this matter.
Rogers File: W6473
Ethical interior design choices
Consumers are increasingly concerned about their ecological footprint and want to support companies that care about the well-being of their employees When it comes to furnishing, decorating or renovating their homes, sustainability and eco-responsibility reign supreme
Here’s an overview of some of the trends in interior design.
FURNITURE
Locally designed and manufactured furniture made from recycled materials is all the rage. Be wary of extremely cheap imported furniture, as it may have been manufactured using toxic products by companies that don’t value human rights Various shops also sell second-hand furniture in excellent condition. Keep an eye out!
ACCESSORIES
It’s becoming less and less common to buy new cushions, rugs or picture frames just to throw them away after a few years when they get broken or discoloured Just as in the clothing industry, fast fashion is receiving criticism in the world of interior design because it contributes to the depletion of natural resources and feeds landfills.
MATERIAL
When refinishing your floors, for example, opt for wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) or a composite material made from wood residue or recycled plastic. When it comes to painting, look for paints made from renewable minerals or plant-based raw materials If you need to rework the structure of your home, opt for recycled steel
Finally, if you need to buy new household appliances or replace your doors and windows, choose products with an ENERGY STAR rating.
Every little bit counts when it comes to protecting the planet: think about it when improving your home!
Attic insulation: why choose cellulose fibre?
Heat loss from a poorly insulated attic can cost you a lot of money. As winter approaches, consider the benefits of using cellulose fibre to insulate your attic.
WHAT’S IT MADE OF?
Cellulose fibre is an environmentally friendly, affordable material made from recycled, shredded newspaper or wood fibre Minerals are added to the fibre to prevent it from catching fire or being damaged by insects or mould
WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES?
Cellulose fibre has one of the highest R-va-
lues (thermal resistance) on the market. What’s more, unlike other popular insulants, it’s natural and non-irritating It also provides excellent soundproofing.
HOW IS IT INSTALLED?
Cellulose fibre must be applied using a machine with a hose. The machine blows the material into the space so that it’s injected under pressure This task requires at least two people: one who feeds the machine and another other who inserts the product into the attic cavities
Trust the experts for professional installation
Ignoring certain noises in your home, or simply getting used to them, is a risky gamble. If you’re not careful, they could be the harbingers of a problem that could end up costing you dearly Here are four noises that warrant your attention.
1. Cracking sounds from your wood floor. Although you may have an old home, if your floor suddenly starts cracking more than usual, you should be worried. It could be an indication that you have termites, abnormally high humidity levels caused by water infiltration, for example or a structural problem that must be corrected by repairing the subfloor
2. Squeaking sounds from your washer or dryer. This sound indicates that two metal parts are rubbing against each other at high speed, even if the noise is barely audible Ignoring it could lead to expensive repairs or, worse, having to replace your appliance.
3. Rattling from your windows. Your windows should never vibrate, even if it’s windy. Rattling noises are caused by two elements coming into contact This is often an indication that the frame needs to
be repaired or replaced. If you don’t deal with the issue, the glass could wear out or crack
4. Water dripping sounds from your walls. Can you hear water running, but all your taps are turned off and you’re not operating any appliances that use water? The sound of running water may indicate a pipe problem that only a plumber can fix. By ignoring this sound, you give mould free rein to grow
Not sure what’s causing the noise? Contact a professional to find out
Do you love your home and take good care of it but wish it provoked more reaction from your guests than polite comments?
Want to see your visitors go wideeyed at your interiors? Here are a few ideas for WOWing your guests or potential buyers when they enter your abode:
• Hang a gigantic mirror with an opulent frame in the bathroom
• Install a stunning electric fireplace insert in the primary bedroom
• Hang a huge, bold light fixture in the entryway
• Apply dramatic wallpaper or paint a mural in the living room
• Create a unique ceiling with metallic tiles in the dining room
• Upgrade your kitchen cabinets
Visit your local home renovation stores and home decor boutiques to find pieces that will steal the show in your home
How to add a pop of colour to your kitchen
If your kitchen is looking a little lacklustre, consider adding a splash of colour Here are some simple ways to brighten up the space.
1. APPLY PAINT
A fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Changing the colour of your walls, cabinets, countertops or chairs can transform the look of the entire room.
2. INCLUDE ACCESSORIES
If you want to change your decor and keep up with the latest trends without breaking the bank, decorative accessories are the answer Go wild with stylish place-
mats, curtains, door handles and hand towels Patterned teapots and eye-catching light fixtures are also great options.
3. INCORPORATE PLANTS
Another simple way to brighten up your kitchen is to include plants. It’s best to choose varieties that can withstand temperature fluctuations such as hyacinths and maidenhair ferns.
Additionally, you can brighten up your kitchen with colourful appliances like a mixer or toaster You can even purchase a retro-inspired pastel fridge. Just make sure the appliances you select complement the style of your kitchen
Your living room is one of the most important rooms in your home. It’s where you entertain guests, read, watch movies and more Here are a few tips for making your living room both stylish and functional
1. POSITION THE COUCH
Since it’s likely the biggest piece of furniture in your living room, you should position your couch first. If the room is small, push it up against the wall to create more space However, if you have an openconcept home, pull the couch into the middle of the space to create a distinct living area
2. SET UP THE TV
Your television should be visible from the sitting area However, don’t place it in front of a window, as viewing will likely be impacted by glare.
3. ADD AN AREA RUG
On top of being comfortable and stylish, an area rug can help soundproof your living room As a rule of thumb, it should fit under all pieces of furniture in the sitting area.
4. OPTIMIZE THE LIGHTING
Since your living room is a multifunctional space, getting the lighting right can be a challenge The best approach is to incor-
porate a combination of overhead, accent and task lights. In addition, installing dimmer switches will allow you to adjust the ambience as needed
5. CHOOSE COMPLEMENTARY FURNITURE
You should choose furniture that complements the space. For example, bulky furniture can easily make a small living room feel crowded However, investing in a good coffee table and stylish entertainment unit are a must.
Given that you probably spend a lot of time in your living room, it’s worth making the effort to ensure it’s as comfortable as possible
