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City files counterclaim to contractor’s lawsuit MARK NIELSEN

Special to The Citizen

The City of Prince George is fighting back against a contractor’s claim the municipality reneged on more than $500,000 of unexpected extra work.

Under a pair of contracts, Kamloops-based Progrus had been hired to install PVC water mains along Chief Lake Road and Irwin Street and at Patricia Boulevard and Ontario Street in 2021.

While carrying out the work on Chief Lake Road, an excavator struck an existing water main at the intersection with Highway 97 and a main at Kelly Road “spontaneously ruptured” and flooded the nearby Chief Lake Road excavation.

Progrus claims the city is at fault for

both incidents. But in a response and a counterclaim, both filed in late September, the city says Progrus is responsible.

The city says it is owed $120,750 in liquidated damages “plus other direct costs incurred due the delay, particulars of which are to be proven at trial” for the Chief Lake Road project, 71,210 plus GST to pave Patricia Boulevard before the asphalt plants had closed for the winter, and $26,937.76 to pave Ontario Street and that the paving had to be removed the subsequent spring to complete the installation of the water main.

For each day the project’s completion was delayed, the city is seeking $750 plus direct costs incurred.

None of the claims alleged by either party have yet been tested in court.

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Bear advocacy group wants locking garbage cans TED CLARKE Citizen staff

After a late-summer, early-fall incursion that brought unprecedented numbers of black bears wandering into Prince George neighbourhoods in search of food, animal advocates are calling for the city to act upon a proposal to supply residents with bear-resistant garbage bins.

The Northern Bear Awareness Society, which works to reduce human-bear conflicts, has launched an online petition calling for the more secure bins to try to prevent bears from becoming habituated to feasting on food scraps that get dumped into the trash cans.

“We see many residents doing the best they can to minimize attractants on their properties, but it is not enough,” said the group. “Residential waste is the top attractant for bears in Prince George and once a bear has access to garbage the chances increase that it will be deemed a threat to public safety.”

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The Northern Bear Awareness Society is calling for locking residential garbage bins as a deterrent.

In April 2019, the city introduced locking bins in a three-year pilot project which installed 300 locking bins in areas near greenbelts known to attract bears.

But the project was shelved when it

was determined the locks sometimes froze and failed to release during winter months.

Conservation officer Eamon McArthur said he fully supports locking bins,

Coyote euthanized TED CLARKE Citizen staff

A coyote suspected of biting at least six people was trapped and euthanized near the Prince George courthouse. That marked the end of two-month hunt for the animal, which had been fed by humans and had lost its instinctive fear of people.

“We got the coyote on September 30 attempting to approach somebody else,” said conservation officer Eamon McArthur. “An officer was able to attract it with a wrapper that it ran straight to. We were able to confirm it was extremely habituated and we were able to shoot it right there.”

The animal carcass was sent for testing to confirm whether or not it had contracted rabies. McArthur said Northern Health wanted that information to rule out the possibility of the bite victims developing the infectious disease.

McArthur can’t stress enough how wrong it is to feed wild animals, which he said is illegal and dangerous.

“You shouldn’t be feeding any wildlife, no matter how cute you think it is,” said McArthur. “We got that from some people, ‘Oh it was the most beautiful coyote we’ve ever seen.’ Well now, by your own hand, you’ve assisted in this coyote’s death.”

whatever it takes prevent what was by far the busiest urban bear season he’s ever encountered. He’s aware the cost of replacing the 25,000 existing residential bins in Prince George with the type that has locking lids has been estimated at more than $7 million and he’s hoping cheaper alternatives can be found.

“Port Coquitlam has an external clasp with a metal band that they bolt on to the top and you can remove it for garbage day and then bolt it back on and it’s been fairly functional, assuming that the homeowner utilizes it,” said McArthur.

The locks cost about $50 each and they are not foolproof but do work as a deterrent. Society director Lisa Cran hopes the petition will add momentum to help convince city council to tackle the bear problem and reinstate a budget to fund proactive initiatives to help Prince George receive provincial Bear Smart status.

“In our presentation we’ll have a couple of suggestions such as a gradual roll-out of the carts to help ease the financial up-front burden,” said Cran.

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No charges approved in RCMP custody death No charges have been approved by the B.C. Prosecution Service against a Prince George RCMP officer in connection to the death of a man arrested and detained in police custody at the Prince George detachment.

Everett Riley Patrick was arrested after police responded to break-and-enter alarm in a downtown sporting goods

store in the 1400 block of Third Avenue on April 12, 2020. He was medically cleared at the hospital and then taken to the cells at the local detachment.

Hours later, while still in cells, the man went into medical distress and was taken back to the hospital suffering from serious injury.

He died eight days later.

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Dean Anderson in the UNDU Wellness Centre next to Moccasin Flats.

Burn survivor hoping to leave Moccasin Flats HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Dean Anderson, who now lives in Moccasin Flats with his girlfriend and his 19-year-old daughter, survived a tent fire four years ago.

He was addicted to crystal meth at the time and was living in a tent behind the Lombardy Trailer Park.

One day in November, when there was snow on the ground, his girlfriend left the tent to get coffee and cigarettes from the store and when she was gone their tent caught fire. Anderson was trapped inside and one of his friends, who was also staying in the area, managed to pull him out, but he suffered burns over 85 per cent of his body, lost his hand, and spent the next six months in a coma.

He’s had 49 surgeries so far including various skin grafts, and when he woke up from his coma, he had to relearn everything from how to walk again and to how to feed himself.

“I used to be like a carpenter, mechanic and stuff but I can’t do that anymore,” said Anderson. “I woke up in the hospital and I didn’t know what was going on.

All my tattoos were gone. My hand was gone…I shouldn’t have made it.”

Not only was he left with physical injuries, but he also suffers from PTSD. He said he has bad dreams every night and the smell of smoke triggers him.

When he finally left the hospital and came back to Prince George, the painkillers he was getting weren’t enough to deal with the pain and PTSD so he turned to opiates.

“Fentanyl works but it’s against the law and it pretty much screws me over.”

He had been staying with his parents, but said he wanted them to have their own life back, so he moved down to Moccasin Flats. Almost four years later and he is still living in the encampment with his girlfriend and his daughter, who are both also addicted to fentanyl.

“I’m trying my best but it’s hard. Especially because of the condition I’m in right now.”

He said he’s seen a lot of lives saved at Moccasin Flats because they have the supplies to put out fires and Narcan readily available. However, life in Moccasin Flats is still challenging and Anderson is hoping to leave soon as he’s worried about the winter.

“It sucks big time. This is not the life I wanted. I don’t understand half of why... life is just weird,” he said.

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Gym owner happy to be out of downtown CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

After 15 years in downtown Prince George, it was time to move.

XConditioning Physical Fitness Centre had been on the industrial side of Second Avenue since 2008.

They opened their new gym in August at Parkhill Centre, Suite 150, 556 North Nechako Road.

“It’s smaller but it’s safer,” Mike Webber said about the new place that he co-owns with spouse Tara Webber.

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Webber believes prolific offenders need There’s been a sudden increase in to be held accountable for their actions membership and Webber knows the new because he believes it’s repeat location is a contributing factor. offenders getting more and more “The biggest thing about being bold in committing the majority downtown was the amount of of crimes. crime that’s down there now,” “You can’t just ignore crime, Webber said. that obviously doesn’t work,” “There’s nothing the city can do about it, there’s nothing the RCMP Webber added.

Leaving downtown was a posican do about it. Everyone thinks MIKE WEBBER tive move. the RCMP can do something and “When we were downtown they can arrest people but Crown people were always checking out the has to charge them and they’re under the cars and we’d have to chase them away,” directive of the government on when to Webber recalled. charge people and we see them get let go

“Here it’s totally different. The atmosphere is different, clients feel more secure, they’re not worried about coming here late at night or that they’re going to have things stolen out of their cars.

There’s a real sense of calm now that we’re out of the downtown.”

There’s security that frequently checks the property day and night and that helps, too.

“Clients that have come to the new location have told me they haven’t been downtown since we’ve moved,” Webber said.

“And that’s a bad thing when people don’t want to go there.”

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Upper Patricia resident Lynn Berman, with the Moccasin Flats encampment below.

Moccasin Flats fires worry Upper Patricia resident CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

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One Upper Patricia Boulevard area resident has seen plenty of change in recent years with Moccasin Flats growing nearby on Lower Patricia Boulevard.

“There’s been an increase in crime, we’ve had a bike stolen out of our backyard and we’ve had parcels stolen off our front step,” Lynn Bergmann, who lives in the Millar Addition, said. “The biggest thing we’re worried about it is the fires.”

Smoke from the fires lit by residents of Moccasin Flats is becoming more and more frequent as temperatures dip.

Bergmann said she’s concerned about all the wooden structures being built to create shelter as those could be fuel for a fire that could threaten the Upper Patricia Boulevard neighbourhood that’s only about 50 feet up a treed embankment.

A couple of weeks ago, Bergman said, there was a large fire and shouts could be heard in the early morning hours from Moccasin Flats residents warning there was live ammunition in the dwelling on fire and soon after a series of shots could be heard as the ammunition exploded.

“We’re worried about fire from down below coming up to this neighbourhood,”

Bergmann said, gesturing to a scorched tree visible from the edge of Upper Patricia Boulevard.

As we approached the top edge of the embankment, Bergmann has to raise her voice to be heard.

“The noise from the generators gets worse and worse during the winter,” Bergmann said. “I know they have to be here but it’s also up to the city to provide provisions for them.”

There are two outhouses near one end of Lower Patricia Boulevard, and water provided at the other end but there are no showers or laundry facilities, Bergmann explained.

“If this is a city-mandated encampment, I think they should be provided for as well,” Bergmann said. “I know they have the new sobering centre on Second Avenue but that’s not enough.”

Bergmann worries about violence at Moccasin Flats as well.

“I heard people say they were at Millennium Park because they didn’t feel safe at this encampment,” Bergmann said.

“They have to have safety, too. There’s so much combustible stuff down there. It’s just going to take… I mean there’s propane tanks all over the place that could explode and it’s just frustrating.”

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Burning at camp only complaint for area resident CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Moccasin Flats has always been part of his neighbourhood, said one resident who has lived in the Millar Addition of Prince George since summer of 2021.

Zac Whalen works from home with his three dogs to keep him company.

What seems to be top-of-mind for him is the smell of burning.

“The smell – generally people are just heating their places but the problem with the smell is sometimes tarps catch on fire,” Whalen said. “So there have been some events where it’s been uncontrolled fires but I also understand the need to stay warm and it’s a very challenging position.”

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Part of the Moccasin Flats encampment.

Whalen said he believes there’s a misconception of the danger that comes with living close to the encampment for the unhoused of Prince George located on Lower Patricia Boulevard near downtown Prince George.

“I’ve lived here for two years and I have security and I’ve never seen anyone come up the driveway, I’ve never

seen anyone test the door handles, so I don’t know if it’s just the proximity but I think people feel it’s less secure than what I have been experiencing,” Whalen said.

“I’ve been maybe fortunate or maybe it’s just not as unsafe as people say. There might be one bad story and that’s what catches on. In terms of actually feeling unsafe or people loitering on my property, I haven’t experienced that. There’s generally some loitering along the boulevard but then bylaw (services) comes along and ushers people along.”

Whalen said he sees much worse along the retail streets of downtown.

“I try to be fair because this is a very challenging situation for everybody,” Whalen said. “And the only thing I’ve really noticed is what you smell – a tarp or tent burning.”

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Why do we fail to see our common humanity?

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oncepts like international humanitarian law, crimes against humanity, and genocide can be very academic. They are central to my career, as I teach my students these ideas in the form of words from a textbook. Too often I forget their more profound meanings.

The current situation in Israel and Palestine has forced me to experience these uncomfortable realities on a visceral level. I am half German, and I deeply regret the unfathomable pain my mother’s country caused to European Jews and others whom the Nazis found undesirable. I am determined to build a world where this can never happen again, knowing that it will take generations for humanity to come to the level of consciousness that this requires.

I am also Arab, and I carry a name that has been anglicized for over 100 years. I am fascinated by the world where diverse peoples lived for thousands of years in a manner that, as historian Ussama Makdisi states, was “separate, unequal, and protected.” This is the land of Abraham, where a young Palestinian Jew challenged the status quo and laid a foundation for two more great religions.

I am confused by what I see happening in the Middle East today. Why do Israeli settlers chant, “Death to Arabs!”?

Why do they hate me? Are we not one people?

I am sickened by the recent indiscriminate attacks

by Hamas fighters on innocent Israeli civilians, even children. How could they kill and kidnap these beautiful people, many of whom have devoted their lives to healing the hostilities of the last century and bringing the children of Abraham back together?

Surely there will be a call for the enforcement of international humanitarian law to address the crimes against humanity committed by Hamas. Surely there will be an investigation of the Israeli military to determine the

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reasons for the colossal failure of this highly advanced force to protect their citizens from an organized crime syndicate. Surely the monsters behind this heinous attack will be brought to justice. The global community has put the structures in place to do so. All of this is written in my textbooks.

I am horrified by the response. Rather than appealing to international law, I am told by Yoav Gallant, the Israeli Defense Minister, that Arabs like me are “human animals.” I watch pro-Israel protesters in New York proclaiming to an interviewer from The Grayzone that they want to see Gaza, a densely populated region that is home to 2.4 million Palestinians, half of whom are children, completely wiped out. I also hear the leaders of powerful countries promising to give the Israeli military the weapons they need to carry out this task.

I see myself and my children in the people struggling to stay alive in Gaza. When a child is born, a father knows that his most profound calling in life is to love

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and protect the precious human being that lies in his arms. I feel the agony of a man running into a crowded and understaffed hospital holding a bloodied child in his arms and I see the beautiful eyes of my daughter as an infant looking back at me, knowing that I have failed in my most sacred mission in life, to keep her safe and protected.

I wipe away the tears and return to my keyboard in my safe, comfortable living room. I must speak for this father because this man is me. If I have the courage to do so, I can feel some of his pain, even though I am on the other side of the globe and removed from the Arab world by three generations. There is something profoundly human in our connection.

How can we fail so terribly as a world and not see the humanity in our neighbours? Why don’t we understand the unnecessary pain that we are causing one another?

What is wrong with us?

Gerry Chidiac is a Prince George writter.

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Billionaires bad for economy, democracy

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hen Alexis de Tocqueville talked about the “soft despotism” that would threaten American democracy, almost 200 years ago, maybe he was right, judging by the response to my column last week.

Maybe by instinct we want to exist under the comforting boot of some benevolent billionaire aristocracy, as long as it appears to be looking after us.

Maybe the whole enlightenment thing and the invention of disruptive free markets, capitalism and democracy was just some unfamiliar blip in the codex. Because make no mistake.

The billionaire class, and the vast, calcifying accumulation of capital and power it represents, is a direct threat to all these things.

What gets me is we think we need these billionaires to take care of us.

If the billionaires weren’t dominating our local grocery store scene, we wouldn’t know how to sell ourselves food.

If the billionaires didn’t control our local forestry sector, we wouldn’t know how to rip a single two by four.

What happened to us, Prince George?

We used to grow almost all our own food.

We used to produce most of our own local dairy

products.

We used to have dozens of independent sawmills and sawmill owners, the highest per capita income in Canada, the highest number of millionaires in Canada for a city our size.

And now we think we need Jim Pattison’s “investment” in order to survive?

Somewhere along the line something went seriously wrong with our sense of independence, self-sufficiency, and self-confidence.

And I blame government.

Over time, driven by special interests, our democracy has gradually brought in a web of rules and regulations to stifle competition to the benefit of the big corporations, not just Pattison, and has allowed monopolies and monopsonies to emerge, unrestrained by the 100+ year old antitrust laws that were meant to prevent it.

If I don’t like the billionaire grocery store stranglehold, I can shop somewhere else, I’m told.

But where?

Nobody can compete with the increasingly vertically-integrated megacorporations that dominate our food supply system.

Maybe I want to buy direct from the source.

We have local options for vegetables, such as the

Farmer’s Market, Cariboo Growers or Hope Farm Organics, but good luck with milk and dairy products, the production of which is almost entirely the domain of large corporations protected by government rules and regulations, and increasingly exists on a scale only to serve the big corporate outlets, not you.

Same with most wood products.

And good luck setting up that sawmill business.

Even the car dealerships, the basis of Pattison’s wealth, are government-protected, anti-competitive fiefdoms.

You could argue a groundbreaking invention or superstar athletic ability makes a legitimate billionaire.

But scratch the surface of most billionaires and all you find is someone who gamed a rigged system and has now emerged as an incredibly powerful kingpin to our existence.

Nothing about that is beneficial to, or reflective of, free enterprise, free markets, competition, and democracy.

It’s inside baseball.

Next time you defend the emerging billionaire aristocracy, which threatens our local independence, economic opportunity, and our very democracy, just remember what Alexis warned us about all those years ago.

James Steidle is a Prince George writer.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR YAY FOR BILLIONAIRES It’s been said that society in general dislikes two very different classes of people – those who are great failures and those who are great successes.

Thus we have James Steidle’s last two anti-billionaire columns (see above and Oct. 5 edition of The Citizen).

Is it envy?

It would seem so, because nothing bad that has happened in anyone’s life was because someone else is a billionaire.

Millions of people willingly paid Bill Gates for his operating system.

They got good value for their money, so he became a multi-billionaire.

How has that hurt anyone?

The products which made him a billionaire made life better for millions of us.

I would suggest that billionaires are necessary.

Get rid of them and we get rid of the system that allows anyone and everyone the opportunity to increase their wealth, because that is the same system that is used to become a billionaire.

Everyone has the same opportunity to increase their wealth, but not everyone has the ability or discipline to do so, and

very few are capable of recognizing and acting on the opportunities to build great wealth.

Without billionaires, there would be no millionaires and no middle class, just the poor with no opportunity to advance and no hope.

China’s communist system kept their people locked in poverty.

When China’s leadership allowed their people to practice capitalism, they started to build wealth and soon were climbing out of poverty at the rate of 1 million per month, all without any government anti-poverty programs.

And yes, a few of them even became billionaires.

There will always be billionaires, no matter what the economic system.

Fidel Castro kept his people locked in communism while he himself accumulated a personal net worth of nearly a billion US dollars.

Hugo Chavez (socialist president of Venezuela) mired his people in poverty and at the same time, over a period of 14 years, accumulated a personal fortune of $4 billion US. In capitalism, the chance to become a

E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca billionaire is open to everyone.

When that opportunity is taken away from the people, only the ruling elite have the opportunity become billionaires, and they do it by nefarious means.

Art Betke Prince George

BUILDING TOO SLOW

Canada may not be broken, but when it comes to building anything, it is certainly bent.

Bent like a pretzel, Canada has been twisted, bent into loops and tied into knots for a long time.

No one leader is responsible. Canada has been an uncoordinated slow motion train wreck since Confederation. The Transcontinental Railway was the first example of how hard it is to build things in Canada. It was impeded with delays, cost overruns and some huge natural obstacles like mountain ranges, swamps and rivers.

The pretzel bends are rules and regulations that make doing any new construction project a daunting task; the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion is the worst example.

Massively over budget and still no completion date is in sight, this huge project is just the tip of the iceberg. In my area, industrial jobs, government infrastructure projects, commercial jobs and Highway improvement projects move at snail paces. One multi-million dollar project in my community appears to have been completed over a month ag but it is not open. I wonder why?

Even when completed, getting the final permits, inspections, and the go ahead to open is just another hurdle in Canada.

Canadian construction projects have been tied into pretzel knots at all levels.

Permits and go-aheads are hard to get, finding building materials, getting the job done and then final inspections have led to an increase of cost that is destroying Canada.

Would be neglectful to not mention the protesters that impede construction at all levels. This includes all different types of construction projects. Even housing projects draw protesters.

On second thought, maybe Canada is broken.

Wayne Martineau Fraser Lake

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The Prince George Public Library has updated terminology in its catalogue records when describing books on topics related to Indigenous peoples.

This project is a significant milestone in PGPL’s ongoing commitment for reconciliation and the important role of language in seeking to create an inclusive and welcoming library experience.

Subject headings are the official terms that searchers use to find books and other resources on specific topics on the shelves of the library.

To reflect Indigenous perspectives and honour diverse cultures, the library has replaced culturally inappropriate and outdated subject headings with terms that are more

accurate and culturally appropriate.

Notable highlights include “Indians of North America” changing to “Indigenous Peoples--North America,” and the term “Off-Reservation Boarding Schools” being updated to “Residential Schools.”

This initiative also places the library in alignment with other Canadian libraries working to update their internal processes, including examining the key role that language plays in creating an inclusive library experience.

“We are very proud to announce the completion of this project, a step forward in updating our cataloguing practices to ensure the language used is more respectful and inclusive,” Paul Burry, library director, said.

“The work performed by the members of our collections and technology team allows us to better

represent the knowledge and experiences of Indigenous peoples, while supporting our mission to make the library as welcoming as possible to everyone in our community.”

Chris Field, who joined the library earlier in 2023 as manager of collections and technology, was able to lead this complex project thanks to his background in library systems administration and technical services.

“Libraries use subject headings to describe the topic of a book, but the standardized vocabulary we derive those terms from contains language that is antiquated and culturally insensitive,” Field said. “By adopting a new Indigenous-specific vocabulary developed by our colleagues at Greater Victoria Public Library, PGPL staff were able to identify and replace thousands of outdated headings in our library catalogue.”

Proposed mine clears major hurdle CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

A proposed underground gold mine in Wells, east of Quesnel, took a big step forward after receiving an environmental assessment certificate by the B.C. government.

The assessment of Osisko Develpment Corp.’s Cariboo Gold project involved extensive consultation with technical experts, First Nations, provincial agencies, local governments, a community advisory committee and the

public.

The government included 22 legally binding conditions in the environmental assessment certificate, intended to prevent or reduce potential adverse environmental, economic, social, cultural and health effects from Cariboo Gold.

Osisko also must hold regular community meetings and ensure timely response to concerns.

The project will employ an average of 200 workers during construction, peaking at close to 300 workers, and will employ almost 500 during operations.

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Motorsports photographer mourned TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Ken Anderson had a passion for motorsports and a sharp eye for photography that caught drag racers and stock car drivers at the height of their attempts to harness horsepower.

He became a fixture at the PGARA Speedway, shooting the races on the three-eighths-mile oval track and he was a regular freeze-framing the burning-rubber duels that took place on the quarter-mile drag strip at NITRO Motorsports Park.

Anderson’s ability to capture the action at the track took him out of the province, where he gained a reputation among drivers and officials as a friendly, generous soul whose photographs were considered top-notch.

One week after he braved leaning out of the flag stand with his long lens to shoot PGARA’s hit-to-pass demolition derby, Anderson was at Medicine Hat Dragstrip for the Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association event on Sept. 17 when he suffered a sudden medical condition.

The 58-year-old was rushed to hospital but died shortly after.

“He was doing what he loved to do, taking pictures of racing, and that’s what happened,” said PGARA president Jamie Crawford.

“His pictures were outstanding.”

Anderson was co-owner of a social media branding/ online marketing business – LION – and at the time of his death he was working with the PGARA board to produce hats, T-shirts, coffee mugs and other merchandise that reproduced photographs of the drivers at the track.

“He’s been around the racetrack for a couple years taking pictures, he was a great guy to talk to and he became part of the PGARA family,” said PGARA director Aaron Conn. “He was always happy to be at the racetrack taking pictures, whatever we needed he was willing to help.”

Among the tributes to Anderson on the NITRO Motorsports Park Facebook, several drivers said his photos of them competing at the track were the best they’d seen

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Smoking tires and crashed cars brought thousands of racing fans to PGARA Speedway for the September hit-topass races and Ken Anderson was there to photograph the action on the track.

and he had a personality to match his photographic talents.

“Ken Anderson was my favorite guy to chat with at the track,” wrote Daniel Forbes. “Super humble and extremely generous with his time and talents. He brought so much light to everything motorsports Prince George has to offer.”

An online obituary said Anderson “was a man of many talents; a logger, business owner, beachcomber, online marketer, and his true passion – photographer.

“Ken was always a phone call away, always happy to help those in need, he was generous and kind, and he loved to laugh until he cried.”

He’s survived by survived by his parents, Leo and Anne Anderson; brother Kevin (Cheryl), children Jordan (Dallas), Kevin (Kayla), Leo and Axel (Morgan).

Friend Katharine Norn has set up a GoFundMe page to

help the family pay for medical/travel/funeral costs.

A celebration of Anderson’s life is planned for Westside Family Fellowship at 3971 Highway 16 West on Saturday, Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.

PGARA EVENT SATURDAY If you didn’t get your fill of high-speed collisions, twisted metal and smoking tires last month at PGARA Speedway, hit -to-pass demolition derby racing is coming back for an encore.

The second annual Halloween Havoc is set for Saturday, Oct. 21 and if it’s anything like the Labour Day carnage you better get there early to find a seat.

The Oct. 21 show starts a bit earlier compared to other hit-to-pass Saturday events, with time trials at 4 p.m. and racing at 5.

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Halloween event returns to Huble Homestead HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

Huble Homestead’s Halloween Spooktacular is returning. While the historic site is currently closed for the season, the park is set to reopen for one final night of thrills and chills.

The event has been on hiatus since 2019, but is now back and and as spine-chilling as ever.

A favourite among Halloween fans, the event features fun for the faint-hearted and scare-seekers alike.

The brave at heart can take a dark walk through the haunted maze and get in line for the true terror of the evening, the House of Horrors.

Tickets are $3.50 and get you a guided tour through the historic house which has been transformed into a spine-tingling experience for those daring enough to take part. Subject to parental discretion,

the House of Horrors is recommended for ages 12 and up.

Those looking for a less frightening experience can enjoy magic shows by William the Conjurer, twilight walks through the graveyard, crafts and pumpkin carving in the Welcome Barn, and even costume contests for the kids.

When visitors need a break from the spookiness, they can head to the general store to warm up with sweets and something hot to eat or drink.

Remember that the Halloween Spooktacular is best enjoyed with warm clothes, waterproof shoes, and a flashlight.

Pumpkin carving and magic shows are generously supported by Kiwanis Prince George. While tickets for the House of Horrors are $3.50, all other activities are included with admission.

It will take place from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 21.

Middle Raged takes stage Middle Raged takes to the Knox Performance Centre stage Friday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m., starring Geri Hall and Gary Pearson in a sketch show exploring that time of life when you’re running out of time.

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Rose guest speaker at upcoming sharing circle Keilani Rose, an award-winning filmmaker, rising DJ, classically and culturally trained dancer, born and raised in Prince George on Lheidli T’enneh territory, is the guest speaker of a Sharing Circle on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. at Knox Performance Centre or through Zoom.

Canadian artists for Reconciliation & Education (C.A.R.E.) is hosting Sharing Circles to offer the opportunity to listen to a guest speaker’s story for their voices to be heard, respected and valued. They offer everyone the chance to learn more about Indigenous peoples and each session features an Indigenous guest who will share

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“My work in the film industry as a writer and actor is inspired by the hope to honour the diverse voices of my BIPOC community, striving for greater representation, sovereign stories and Indigenous justice,” Rose said on her website.

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Kast’s New Perspectives at Omineca Arts Centre It’s all about New Perspectives for Michael Kast, the artist in residence at Omineca Arts Centre.

The exhibition features a series of black and white photographs that offers a new perspective on things Kast sees on his daily morning walks.

“My first love is photography and I love black and white,” Kast said. “I’ve been doing photography since I was 16 so it’s been a while and I used to development black and white film in a dark room both at high school and at home. I think black and white takes away any distraction and then the person viewing the piece can put their own stamp on it.”

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“So there will be artists, art lovers, musicians and poets just hanging out and enjoying a fun evening,” Kast said. “It’s going to be a beatnik (artistic self-expression) sort of thing.”

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Helen Milos

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On the morning of October 12, 2023 Rita Leblanc, 86 years old, of Prince George, BC peacefully passed away with her family at her side.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Helen Milos on October 4, 2023.

She was predeceased by her husband Jack and her parents Henry and Ana Schadt. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Rose (Miro), Tony (Lynne) and Bronko (Carla), her grandchildren Robert (Angela), Daniel (Martina) and Stephanie, and her great-grandchildren Niko and Leo (with one more on the way). Helen also leaves behind her brother John, nephew Michael, niece Marica (Walter), and so many family members and friends she considered family.

A memorial service will be held on October 21, 2023 at 11 am at the Hills of Peace Lutheran Church followed by internment at the Hillside Cemetery in Kamloops.

Rita was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph LeBlanc, her son Alain Leblanc, and her grandson Kelly LeBlanc and numerous relatives and friends.

She is survived by her six children and their families; Carole (Kerry) Heidema, Lorraine (Mike) Asher, Danny (Michael) LeBlanc, Aurel LeBlanc, Hellen (Glen) McFadden and Janet LeBlanc as well as 15 Grandchildren and 23 Great Grandchildren, her sisters; Edna Duperreault Murielle Cote, Celine Bachand and Marie Cote.

Our family Chain is broken and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one the Chain will link again.

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Roger Wilson MacDonald August 15th 1941October 7th 2023 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Roger MacDonald.

Roger is predeceased by his mother and father Dolly and Gordon MacDonald, brothers Al, Harvey, sister Nettie and grandson Brandon. Left behind to mourn are his wife of 46 years Beverley, son Clint (Pam) MacDonald, daughter Cheryl MacDonald and stepson Brad (Louise) McQuay, sister Lois, grandchildren Jade, Mikayla, Colton, Cody, Nikki, Chase, Karlee, Kevyn, great grandchildren Bentley, Hunter, Landon and his faithful companion Bailey.

Roger worked at Intercon pulpmill in the steamplant and as a millwright from 1967 until his retirement in 2002.

Obituaries SAPECNIK, Emma March 6, 1937 - September 29, 2023 It is with great sadness that the family of Emma Sapecnik announces her passing at the age of 86 years. Emma found peace in the waning hours of Friday, September 29, 2023, in the comfort and presence of her family at the Prince George Hospice House.

Emma, the oldest of 3 siblings, was born in Tscheminaz, Yugoslavia, to parents Anton and Katharina Zentner on March 6, 1937. In 1959, she married Josef Sapecnik, and together they spent their first few years working in Austria and Germany. Looking for a better future, they immigrated to Canada in 1964 and eventually settled in Prince George, where they raised their two sons.

Emma was a seamstress by trade but eschewed work, instead focusing on raising her family by cultivating strong family bonds and instilling a good understanding of right and wrong in her sons. She did not return to the workforce until both boys were in school full-time.

Emma was predeceased by her husband Josef and her sister Anna. She will be lovingly remembered by her sons Robert (Andrea) and Michael, grandchildren Brennan (Breanna) and Jason, and great-grandson Gabriel.

Roger loved NASCAR and a good old western book or a movie, Roger was one of those rare people that could fix anything and will be sadly missed by everyone that knew him for his easy going quiet nature.

Franz Arnold Schwarz 1949 - 2023 Franz Arnold Schwarz was born September 29, 1949, in Munich Germany. He passed away peacefully on September 29, 2023, in Barriere, BC at the age of 74 after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Franz will be forever missed by his loving wife Carole, son David, daughter Jennifer, son-in-law Matt, stepson Douglas, brother Manfred, sister-inlaw Linda, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, many cousins, and a special aunt in Germany.

He was predeceased by father Arnold and mother Elisabeth.

Franz completed Grade 12 and went on to become a Welding Fabricator at Northwood Pulp and Paper / Canfor. He worked with them for 32 years.

Franz and Carole met each other during the Christmas holiday. Franz asked a friend if he knew of anyone who could help him wrap his Christmas gifts for his family. His friend said, “I know the perfect lady”. Together they created the best love story.

Franz loved his family and all the wonderful friends he made over the years.

Franz also really loved fishing, camping, and hunting.

There are no Service Arrangements at this time.

Condolences may be sent to the family at DrakeCremation.com

Earl Gordon Taylor It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Earl Gordon Taylor on October 5, 2023 at the age of 79. He will be dearly missed by all family and friends. He is predeceased by his wife; Ursula, son Troy, brothers; Sam, Sandy, Shad. He is survived by his daughters; Nolla, Treasure, Bethann and sons; Lloyd, Darren, Jason, Tony; 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Celebration of life will be October 28, 2023 at 2 pm at Pineview Hall, followed by a dance.

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Michael (Mike) Klitch (1955-2023)

AUSTAD, Rolf Harold Oct 17, 1939 Oct 5, 2023

Celebration of life will be November 1st at the Hart Pioneer Centre 11:30am- 3:30pm 6986 Hart Hwy In Loving Memory of

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Rolf was Husband, Dad, Bestefar and Far-Far to his family.

Dad peacefully passed away on Oct. 5 in Hospice with family by his side. He is survived by wife Rita, son Brad (Brenda), daughters Laurie, June (Brian) sons Kris (Julie), Erik (Allison).

Grandchildren; Trond, Nick, Brent, Crystal, Toni, Alexa and Taylor. Great grandchildren; Paislee, Tempest, Jackson, Jayden and Briggs.

Predeceased by granddaughter; Tonah.

Dad was born in Skein, Norway to Sigmund and Anna Austad. He moved to Canada at a very young age from Norway. He met his wife Rita of 59 years and they shared 5 kids. Dad was a very hard-working man who became a Heavy Duty Mechanic. He was strong in strength and will and was very proud of his family.

Mom and Dad made many trips to Norway until Dad’s parents passed away. They were members of the Sons of Norway in Prince George for many, many years and made lots of friends. Dad had an impeccable memory and could recall his life history so well and loved to tell his stories. Dad also had a keen way of fixing or modifying anything that was broken. He could improvise and just make it work.

We all admired him for this. He would also do anything to help his family in anyway and friends as well. He was always an easygoing, calm collected man.

Michael (Mike) Klitch passed away suddenly on October 09th.

Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a beacon of light for all of his family, friends, Nechako Brake & Wheel family, as well as a loving community.

He was cherished by everyone for·his strength and kindness. His upbeat attitude and cheeky smile will be missed by all.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Holly; Sons; David (Kim), Gary, Ryan, Jeremy (Katie), Daughters; Jodi (Travis), Cheryl (Chris).

He was proud Grandpa to Ysabelle, Landyn, Zander, Hannah, Brenna, Mason, Logan, Rory, Nevin, Aiden, Kirsten, Taylor, James, Sammy, Chloe and Sophia.

Great Grandpa to Raven.

A casual and Informal Celebration of Life will be held on October 27th, 2023 at the Coast Inn of the North Ballroom from 2 pm to 5 pm.

In lieu of flowers, “presence” rather than presents.

Dad will be greatly missed by his family. No service by request.

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Donald James Jones (Donny)

Donald Edward Relkey

August 6, 1930 ~ October 9, 2023

November 24, 1955 - October 7, 2023

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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

It is with profound sadness that the family of Donald Relkey announce his peaceful passing after a long battle with chronic illness and pain.

He will be lovingly remembered as a fearless man with a huge heart devoted to the love for his family.

Donald is survived by his sons Jordan and Jonathan, life partner Fran, siblings Sharon, Janice and Keith.

Our loving Dad, Grampa, Great-Grampa, Brother, Uncle and friend left us on Monday, October 9th, at the age of 93. Dad was the second child born to William and Stella Jones on August 6, 1930 in Crooked River Sask. He met his lifelong soulmate, Joyce Sapach, at a box social dance and they married shortly after. Dad worked at many jobs in the forest industry in Sask and BC. They finally settled in Prince George in the 60’s to raise a family. He was a long time member of the Moose lodge in Prince George where he met many lifetime friends.

He grew up a rambunctious youth in Penticton but sang and was committed to the church choir. He trained with the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and learned impeccable skills as a marksman. He competed in shooting tournaments on a national level. Clever, capable, and a true autodidact from a world before the internet, he was always busy with many projects or hobbies. He proudly landed both a deep-sea shark and a marlin on a Mexican fishing trip. Motorcycles were his obsession; he owned several and relished the thrill of the ride. In his work, he drove endless miles, sacrificed thousands of hard hours, often far from home, to provide for his family.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 on Mt. Munson in Penticton.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at Gateway Lodge and Laurier Manor for their care and compassion.

He leaves behind his children Donna (Ray), Donelda (Tony), Barry (Janice) and Gail. He will be missed by his siblings Phyllis, Beatrice and Irene as well as 10 grandkids and 15 greatgrands.

He will also be remembered by his special friend Doreen, Gilbert (Kathryn) and Conner. He’s predeceased by his wife Joyce, his parents, his older brother Wes, son-in– law Peter, and little friend Muffin.

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Desma Maureen Romanin

Jacqueline Leighton April 29, 1945 October 5, 2023 Jacqui passed away peacefully at PG Rotary Hospice House at the age of 78 with family by her side.

Desma Maureen Romanin, 60, passed away on October 9th, 2023.

Desma will be greatly missed and forever remembered by Benny and May (parents), Darcy and Maria (brother and sister-in-law), and Adele (niece). She was predeceased by her grandparents Vittorio and Linda Romanin and Oscar and Katherine Anderson; her uncles, Carl Anderson and Dario Romanin; her aunt Wilma Romanin; and her cousin Brad Romanin.

Desma loved camping, boating, swimming, and going for long car rides. Some of her favourite places for adventures were Fairmont Hot Springs, Jasper National Park, and the many lakes around Prince George where she could enjoy boat rides and evening campfires roasting marshmallows.

Desma was a beautiful person both inside and out.

Like her favorite animal, the owl, Desma was inquisitive, quiet and ever observant. She touched many lives and will be forever missed.

The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at UHNBC and the Prince George Rotary Hospice House and their amazing staff for the care they gave during the heartbreaking final days of Desma’s amazing life.

Jacqui was a proud, devoted mother and the best Grammy anyone could ever wish for. Following her retirement from The City of Prince George Aquatic Centre, she was delighted to focus on being her ferociously loving and loyal self, and the biggest advocate, cheerleader and supporter of her children and grandchildren.

An exceptionally talented artisan, Jacqui produced numerous unique, exquisite creations by crocheting, knitting, embroidery, painting, and any other creative interest she chose to pursue.

Jacqueline’s remarkable ability to master any new artistic skill resulted in many extraordinary, oneof-a-kind handmade gifts, always leaving recipients feeling incredibly special.

IF TOMORROW NEVERby Norma COMES Cornett Marek If I knew it would be the last time That I’d see you fall asleep, I would tuck you in more tightly And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.

If I knew it would be the last time that I see you walk out the door, I would give you a hug and kiss And call you back for one more.

If I knew it would be the last time I’d hear your voice lifted up in praise, I would video tape each action and word, so I could play them back day after day.

If I knew it would be the last time, I could spare an extra minute To stop and say “I love you,” Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.

Survived by, and profoundly missed by, her son Robert Leighton, daughter Dianna Fors (Shawn) and her greatest loves, her grandchildren: Ryan, Devin (Taylor), Tana (Kalin) and Jocelyn (Coleman).

If I knew it would be the last time I would be there to share your day, Well I’m sure you’ll have so many more, so I can let just this one slip away.

Mom (Grammy), you will be missed.

“Love you more!”

For surely there’s always tomorrow To make up for an oversight, And we always get a second chance To make everything just right.

No service by request. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the PG Rotary Hospice House.

There will always be another day To say “I love you,”

And certainly there’s another chance To say our “Anything I can do?”

But just in case I might be wrong, And today is all I get, I’d like to say how much I love you And I hope we never forget.

Tomorrow is not promised to anyone, Young or old alike, And today may be the last chance You get to hold your loved one tight.

So if you’re waiting for tomorrow, Why not do it today?

For if tomorrow never comes, You’ll surely regret the day, That you didn’t take that extra time For a smile, a hug, or a kiss And you were too busy to grant someone, What turned out to be their one last wish.

So hold your loved ones close today, And whisper in their ear, Tell them how much you love them And that you’ll always hold them dear Take time to say “I’m sorry,” “Please forgive me,” “Thank you,” or “It’s okay.”

And if tomorrow never comes, You’ll have no regrets about today.

Clifford Kenneth Henning January 27, 1946 - October 10, 2023 Cliff was born and raised in Prince George. He was a tradesman and worked hard most of his life.

Cliff was a bachelor to the core, a man of few words, a loner. He was a wild, free spirit and fiercely independent.

Always getting into trouble, mom would say “Boys will be boys”.

He enjoyed stock cars, skiing, fishing, and golfing but was happiest riding down the highway on his Harley with the wind in his face.

He loved his parents and his sisters and we loved him.

Ride on Cliff

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The property consists of a mobile home, Manufactured Home Registration No. 041943.

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A quick guide to wood stripping Do you want to revitalize the finish on a piece of wood or wood-veneer furniture? This guide to wood stripping could help you avoid unsightly mistakes.

PRODUCT CHOICE Your furniture’s finish will determine which type of stripper to use. If you don’t know which type you need, do a spot test on a small portion of the surface where it’s not easily visible. Use a mild stripper first and observe the wood’s reaction.

Then, gradually increase the strength to find the most suitable type.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Handling wood stripping products requires great care. Always wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated area. Safety goggles and a face

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mask are also recommended. Avoid getting close to heat sources and keep a towel and bucket of water nearby for immediate cleanups.

PROCESS Start by roughing up the surface of the wood. If possible, sand in the direction of the wood grain.

Apply a generous amount of wood stripper to the surface, following the instructions on the packaging. Use a wooden scraper or flexible metal spatula to remove flaky debris without damaging the surface.

Finish with a stripping pad to remove the remaining residue. Finally, do a stop bath to neutralize the stripper.

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SALE PRICE $3,950,000

Approved Development Permit Shovel ready development site Excellent highway access

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Do you want to install a false ceiling in your home? Are you looking for an alternative to a suspended ceiling? If you’ve never heard of a stretch ceiling before, here’s what you need to know.

larly shaped ceilings. This lightweight solution is made-to-order and can easily be removed when the time comes to replace it.

It’s long-lasting and recyclable, making it environmentally friendly.

WHAT IS IT? A stretch ceiling consists of lightweight material, like PVC, held in place by tension. This membrane is flexible and can be stretched when exposed to heat. The material comes in many sizes and colours. It can also be personalized with pattern prints.

HOW DO YOU INSTALL IT? For the best results, you need at least two professionals to install a stretch ceiling. The product warranty could be voided if you attempt the installation yourself. The material is attached to fasteners and then stretched while heat is applied. The installation time depends on the size of your ceiling but can typically be done within a single day.

WHAT ARE THE ADVANTAGES? Because it’s so versatile, a stretch ceiling works with any type of decor. It can be installed on sloped, vaulted, curved or irregu-

Contact a local professional for a quote on installing a stretch ceiling in your home.

Maintenance for tiled floors Tile floors are both practical and attractive.

However, they can quickly lose their appeal when dirt becomes embedded in the grout. Follow these five tips to keep your tile flooring looking its best.

1. Clean it periodically. Sweep regularly to control dust. Then, mop the floor to remove dirt that resists sweeping or vacuuming.

2. Remove stains immediately. Mould and grease stains become more difficult to remove the longer they sit. Therefore, clean any spots as soon as you notice them. Use natural products like white vinegar, black soap or soda crystals.

3. Use gentle cleaners exclusively.

When it comes to keeping your tiled floor in top condition, oily cleaners, strippers and detergents can do more

harm than good. You should also avoid using abrasive substances.

4. Apply waterproofing. Waterproofing treatment can protect your tiling against water, oil and grease. It’ll also help your floors retain their original beauty for longer. To waterproof your tiles, use a tile-friendly product like linseed oil.

5. Pay attention to the grout. Remove dirt from the grout lines where the tiles connect to one another using a toothbrush dipped in a baking soda, lemon juice or toothpaste mixture. You can try a stronger product but take care not to damage the grout.

Do you have dirty tile floors? Look for a professional cleaner in your area that specializes in tiled floors.

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3 reasons to hire a kitchen designer Is your kitchen in dire need of a makeover? Do you have to start from scratch? Can you keep a few elements from your current setup? Do you even know where to start? Either way, a kitchen designer can help. Here are three ways this specialist can ensure your project is a success from start to finish.

1. YOU GET ADVICE TAILORED TO YOUR UNIQUE NEEDS When it comes to choosing materials, colours and furnishings, a kitchen designer can provide guidance based on your needs and preferences. Their primary goal is for you to be fully satisfied in your new kitchen.

2. YOU GET ACCESS TO A WIDE NETWORK OF INDUSTRY CONTACTS Designers often work with a wide range of suppliers and experts. They can save you a lot of legwork researching and tracking down the businesses you need to handle the various stages of your project.

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3. YOU GET A HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL KITCHEN Kitchen designers remodel your kitchen to optimize efficiency. They know how to create distinct zones for various functions, such as storing food and equipment, preparing food and cooking. Their goal is to create a space that matches your preferences and lifestyle.

Hire a local designer to help you get the kitchen of your dreams.

How to paint a brick fireplace If you want to update your brick fireplace, applying a fresh coat of paint can do wonders. Here’s a stepby-step guide on how to paint your brick fireplace.

1. First, use a wire brush to remove loose dirt and de­bris from the brick and mortar.

2. Next, clean the area around the fireplace with a shop-vac.

3. Then, give the brick a deep clean with an all-purpose cleaner or degreaser to remove accumulated soot and other mineral residues that could prevent the paint from properly adhering.

4. Tape off the edges of your fireplace and trim. Use a latex primer to get the brick ready for a fresh coat of paint. Keep in mind that brick is porous. Therefore, a second coat may be necessary to get your desired coverage.

5. Once the primer has dried, it’s time to paint the brick.

Start by painting the mortar lines with a brush.

Then, use a roller to cover the face of the bricks.

Once the first coat has dried, apply a second for a long-lasting, consistent finish.

Neutral colours like white and grey are popular sha­des.

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However, you can get creative and use bold or contrasting colours to make your fireplace a focal point. Paint with a matte or eggshell finish will allow the natural texture of the brick to shine through, whereas a semi-gloss finish will reflect light and make cleaning easier.

If you notice that your brick fireplace is crumbling or damaged while preparing it for paint, consult a professional masonry company to investigate and make the necessary repairs.

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What are the most economical backup heating options?

Are you fed up with winter chills and looking to invest in a backup heating system?

Here are four inexpensive solutions that can help you enjoy a little more comfort while lowering your energy bill.

WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE Wood heat is still one of the most economical options on the market. However, it does emit irritating pollutants, so you’ll need to install a carbon monoxide detector. Additionally, you must have space to store firewood.

GAS FIREPLACE Whether powered by propane or natural gas, this affordable appliance is growing in popularity because it only requires a vent or duct pipe rather than a chimney. This kind of fireplace can be installed virtually anywhere in your home.

PELLET STOVE Wood pellet stoves are a good choice for backup heat. Sold in bags, pellets are inexpensive, store more easily than logs and take up much less space. The stove is fed automatically and can run as long as 20 hours, depending on the model. This

solution also allows you to better control your interior humidity level.

ELECTRIC HEATER Portable and safe, electric space heaters are easy to use and available at various price points. Just plug it into a power outlet, and you’re done! A space heater can be installed anywhere in your home. However, if you experience a power outage, it won’t work without a backup generator.

Check out your local businesses for all types of heating systems.

What’s the best backup heating solution for your needs?

Supplementary heating solutions can range in efficiency and effectiveness. Unsure which option to choose? Here’s some advice to help you optimize your comfort based on your unique needs during the cold winter months.

ENTIRE HOME Do you need a backup system that can heat the entirety of your home? Try a wood or pellet stove. Take care when choosing its location in your home to ensure you’re complying with safety standards. Look for a model that complements your interior decor.

SEVERAL ROOMS A propane or natural gas stove can provide extra heat to a portion of your home. It doesn’t require a chimney, so it can be placed in any room. This is ideal if your supplementary heating needs are limited to a section or single floor of your home.

ONE ROOM If you spend long hours in one room of your home, like an office, a portable space heater is your best bet. They’re easy to use, electrically powered and inexpensive to purchase.

Different models have different noise levels and heating capacities. Be sure to check these features before making your purchase.

GARAGE AND BASEMENT Whether or not your garage is separate from your home, an oil-burning heating system is an excellent backup option. This economical solution requires very little fuel and produces quick heat. It’s great for your basement, too.

Ask the heating experts in your area for advice. They can help you make an informed decision.

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Welcome to the face of Century 21 Energy Realty Please meet our amazing team. Whether you are buying or selling, we would love to hear from you and make your home dreams become a reality.

Our Property Management Department offers a wide range of rental properties available to rent, as well as we can provide management services for your investment and strata properties. Please contact Keisha Rochon at 250-617-4864.

Shawn McLaughlin *PREC Owner/Sales Representative 250-640-5478

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Lindsey Hamborg Sales Representative 250-617-4506

Kelly Green Leasing Manager 250-564-2100

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10 inspiring trends for a stylish bathroom Whether bathing, showering, styling or shaving, you probably spend a good amount of time in the bathroom every day. If you’re thinking about renovating your bathroom, you might as well take the opportunity to turn it into a pleasant and functional space. Short on furnishing and decorating ideas? Here are 10 trends to inspire you.

1. Glass baths and sinks. Whether translucent or frosted, a glass bath or sink will give your room a spectacular and prestigious look. Since you can see through them, make sure that what’s behind or underneath is stylish and tasteful.

2. Antiqued faucets. Contemporary faucets that imitate antiques are currently all the rage. Metallic shades, such as gold and brass, are among the most popular in

decorating magazines.

3. Italian stone showers. Perfect for creating an organic and timeless look, large pale grey slabs of Italian stone are the perfect complement to serenity-inducing bathroom decor.

4. Suspended vanities. If you’re into minimalist style, this trend is sure to please. Suspended vanities, which look like they’re floating, create a serene atmosphere that’s highly sought-after for the bathroom.

5. Wall lights. Traditionally placed on either side of mirrors or above them, sconces are now being installed elsewhere in the bathroom as decorative accents.

6. Bold aquatic shades. Add life to your space with vibrant shades of blue or green reminiscent of the ocean. Play with ceramic tiles, picture frames and natural or artificial plants.

9. Fluted textures. Curved or domed, in wood or ceramic, on vanity units or shower walls, fluted textures are attractive and create a sense of movement.

7. Round shapes. Circles and ovals help give the bathroom a soothing, light-hearted feel. Basins, vases and shower curtains are simple ways to embrace this trend.

10. Large terrazzo tiles. This retro motif adds a touch of playfulness to bathroom countertops and floors, especially if the tiles are large or multicoloured.

8. Mirrors with integrated lighting. Practical and attractive, medicine cabinets and mirrors backlit with LED lights give your room a decidedly modern, even futuristic look.

Do any of these trends appeal to you? Visit your local plumbing, furnishing and home decor stores to create the perfect bathroom. For personalized advice and impeccable results, do business with an expert.

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First time on the market for this 3 bedroom 1 bath home! Quietly nested away in the lower college heights area.

1254 GENEVIEVE CRES., $460,000

3 bed 2 bath home with large paved drive-way, spacious carport with backyard access and separate basement entry.

Spotless 4 bed, 3 bath home boasting cherry hardwood floors throughout, separate casual and formal dining areas plus a covered roof top deck/porch overlooking the spacious backyard.

Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

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303 1501 QUEENSWAY ST., $99,500

Welcome to Riverbends luxurious 55 + Senior’s community with this air conditioned unit boasting a fabulous deck view! Riverbend offers various lifestyle options and MANY amenities to indulge in.

1 Bed, 1 Bath, smart modern apartment is move in ready! Rentals & pets are allowed (some restrictions).

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268 EWERT ST., $389,900

Well maintained 4 Bed, 2 bath family home boast newer kitchen, detached double carport/garage with power and beautifully landscaped yard.

136 VOYAGEUR dR., $469,900

Top to bottom redone 3 bed, 2 bath custom home with walk-out suite and large yard.

G N I D N PE 899 BURdEN ST., $529,900

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2414 RIdGEVIEW dR., $549,900

Gorgeous and well-maintained 5 Bed, 3 bath family home with mortgage helper.

AC installed in 2022.

422 - 1444 20 AVE., $280,000

6076 CALEdONIA CRES., $449,900 Gorgeous 4 bed, 2 bath home in lower College Heights.

1724-1732 TAMARACK ST., $469,900

Clean duplex with suites on each side. It is turn-key and fully rented with room to grow revenues.

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2856 MINOTTI dR., $349,900

One level 3 bedroom starter home with fully fenced yard has been top to bottom renovated. Quiet mid Hart location.

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Excellent 5 bed, 2 bath home with separate basement entrance for suite potential.

Fenced spacious back yard with sundeck.

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Spotless and immaculate 4 bed, 2 bath home.

Updates include kitchen countertops, new tub and surround in main bath as well as freshly updated basement with media/flex room or potential 5th bedroom

4143 HOLLANdIA PL., $469,999

5 bed, 3 bath Updated early 90’s home with in-law suite, with option to convert in-lawsuite to fully self-contained suite.

Centrally located.

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***All Lots fully City Serviced, 0% Financing available O.A.C for Licensed Builders, Cash Discounts available.***

LOT 1 WESTERN RD., $219,900 1.2 Acres - 198 Ft. Frontage LOT 2 WESTERN RD., $219,900 1.13 Acres - 198 Ft. Frontage LOT 4 WESTERN RD., $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 5 WESTERN RD., $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 6 WESTERN RD., $219, 900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 7 WESTERN RD., $199,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 8 WESTERN RD., $179,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 9 WESTERN RD., $209,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage LOT 10 WESTERN RD., $219,900 1.06 Acres - 123 Ft. Frontage

1441 FIR ST., $485,000

Charming family home featuring 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and carport. This home is easily suitable or has potential for a family daycare.

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6985 STAFFORd Rd., $599,900

Spacious 4 bed, 3 bath country home located close to town. Fully fenced acreage with sheds, greenhouse and raised garden beds.

9119 LANdOOZ Rd., $690,000

3 Bed, 2 Bath home on well maintained 156 Acre farm.

10 acres cleared for hay or pasture. Yard is fully fenced with fruit trees and raised garden beds

6560 CHILAKO STATION Rd., $699,900

Chilako River Ranch - A gorgeous secluded 188 acre riverfront property boast south facing 3 bed, 2 bath home with fenced pastures, hay barns and plenty of shelter.

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6623 BENCH dR., $747,000

5 Bed, 2 Bath home situated on private 1.32 acres of riverfront in the highly sought Nechako Bench.

8384 CANTLE dR., $779, 900

New 7 bedroom build on nearly half acre Lot. Comes complete with a 2/3 bedroom legal self contained basement suite. House to be ready by July. Price does not include GST.

Western Acres-383 Acres - $14,450,000 Vender financing available Univercity Heights - 111.62 Acres - $19,999,900 Up to 500 city lots

PG Motor Court 867 17TH AVE., $1,299,000 Profitable well-kept turn-key motel has fantastic financials and established clientele!

14 Renovated stand-alone cabins/units and a caretaker/manager suite. Financials available upon request.

3265 GEddES Rd., $1,489,900

5 bed, 3 bath home with pool and shops on 160 wonderful acres in a private country setting.

1510 PG PULP MILL Rd., $2,888,000

25,000 Sq/Ft semi completed warehouse - great opportunity for Greenhouse operation.

15450 CLEAR LAKE SAWMILL Rd., $4,750,000 120 Acre Heavy Industrial site is the former location of the Clear Lake Sawmill. It boasts 25Kw 3 phase power supply.

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