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Insurance delaying explosion cleanup, owner says TED CLARKE Citizen staff

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This pile of debris is all that is left of the building that used to be the Achillion Greek restaurant in downtown Prince George.

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Nearly six months after a natural gas explosion and fire leveled the former Achillion Greek Cuisine restaurant in downtown Prince George, the rubble left in the aftermath of the Aug. 22 disaster that injured three people remains piled on the site.

Dan McLaren, president of Commonwealth Campus Corporation, which owns the property, says he wants to live up to his obligation to have the site at 422 Dominion St. cleaned up but he can’t do that until the insurer, Lloyd’s of London, completes its claims process.

“We want the building cleaned up, our insurance company has not provided any reason why they have not honoured the claim,” said McLaren.

He said the insurer has not sent a request for more information.

“When we ask them what they need, they say it’s a work in progress,” he said. “They acknowledged there’s nothing outstanding from us.”

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Sunshine, happy faces at downtown Winterfest CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Veterans Plaza at City Hall saw the sun shining brightly on guests at the chilly Winterfest celebration presented by Downtown Prince George on Saturday.

The Patterson family comes to the frosty event every year and since they live near Lheidli T’enneh Memorial Park they just walk on down, Dad Tim said.

The event offered road hockey games with the Cariboo Cougars, face painting, children’s activities, free rides on Cottonwood MiniRail and music by DJ Ant. The S’Mores Downtown contest saw teams participating in a competition with people attending the event as the big benefactors of those delicious creations.

The Outdoor Food Court offered a variety of food from Frank’s Family Concession, Afro Caribbean Cuisine, Origins Kitchen and The Gosling by White Goose Bistro.

The Royal Canadian Legion offered a pancake breakfast from 8 a.m. to noon and then lunch from 11:30 am to 1 pm.

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Above, the Outdoor Food Court at Winterfest. Left, the Patterson family: from bottom left is Jaden, above her is friend of the family Peter Nyce, back right, is Dad Tim with Carsen and Erin. Below, Veterans Plaza at City Hall.

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Syphilis infections soaring among seniors CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

For seniors within the Northern Health Authority, infectious syphilis numbers went from zero to 16.5 cases per 100,000 from 2019 to 2023, according to BC Centre for Disease Control’s latest data.

People 60 and older in Northern Health saw 1.5 cases per 100,000 in 2020, 1.4 cases per 100,000 in 2021 and then a spike to 15.5 cases per 100,000 in 2022. There were 16.5 cases per 100,000 in the first three quarters of 2023. The graph illustrating those numbers came with a caveat that reads ‘Data should be interpreted with caution. Due to relatively low case counts, the rate of

infection can change significantly with small changes in the actual number of cases’.

“There are some key messages about sexual health in general that are important to share,” Kristen Jensen, Interim Regional Nursing Lead Sexual Reproductive Health, said. “The biggest thing is that sexual health should be part of your overall health and wellbeing. It’s about your body and relationships. For anybody who is sexually active with a partner, the best sex is safer sex, so make sure that it’s consensual and protect yourself at any age – because sexually transmitted infections certainly don’t discriminate.”

Condoms can reduce the risk, Jensen added.

“Getting tested and treated for STIs and normalizing

regular testing when sexually active is really important,” she said. “Everyone should be tested because a lot of these infections are treatable. They are preventable by using condoms.”

At any age, Jensen advised, people should get tested before every new relationship.

“People need to understand as we age our bodies change so we might have different hormones, different desires, different sexual needs,” Jensen said. “I think just being aware of that and opening the conversation with your partner is important.”

For testing, talk to your healthcare provider or get started online at https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/ clinic/prince-george-opt-clinic/

UNBC, CNC student groups sign letter to premier TOM SUMMER

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The College of New Caledonia Students’ Union and the Northern BC Graduate Students’ Society at UNBC have joined an open letter to Premier David

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constantly assess the need to cut services to balance an institutional budget. With consistent, stable, and predictable funding for BC’s public post-secondary institutions, the financial predation on students, both international and domestic, will no longer be seen as necessary for an institution’s survival,” states the open letter, authored by the B.C Federation of Students. “If we continue to treat public post-secondary as a business, institutions will continue to feel pressure to make decisions based on the finances needed to maintain their operations.”

International students already pay four to five times more than their domestic peers in B.C., explains the letter.

The letter comes after the federal government’s announcement of a two-year cap on international study permits, presenting a problem for many post-secondary institutions who heavily rely on the tuition fees paid by international students

as part of their operating revenue.

“Our dependency on international fees and lack of funding for post-secondary education has led us to a point where band-aid solutions are no longer enough.

We need to fund our post-secondary system and shield current and future students from the consequences of systemic under funding,” notes the letter.

Five solutions have been put forward by the federation: - Capping international student tuition fee increases at two percent annually - Release a plan on how international study permits will be distributed to institutions in BC - Complete the Post-Secondary Funding Formula Review and determine gaps in government funding - Develop a funding model that provides long-term financial stability - Invest in BC’s public post-secondary institutions.

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Explosion caused by thieves severing gas line Continued from page 1

According to the B.C. Insurance Act., unless the contract provides for a shorter period, the insurer is required to pay a claim within 60 days after the proof of loss is completed and delivered.

McLaren asked the insurers’ lawyer, Samantha Ip of Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver, why the claims process has been delayed and said she was unable to provide an answer. Ip did not return the Citizen’s request for an interview.

Prince George RCMP have determined thieves who broke into the building to steal copper pipes mechanically severed a natural gas line, which caused the gas

leak that led to the early-morning explosion. One of the occupiers lit a cigarette, which touched off the blast that seriously injured city worker Victoria Mcgivern, who had approached the entrance of the building after noticing a gas odour. The blast and fire also damaged the adjacent UNBC Wood Innovation and Design Centre and neighbouring buildings.

The insurer commissioned a private investigator, Fire Pro Investigations Ltd., to uncover details about what led to the explosion/fire. That investigation happened and was concluded on Aug. 25. On Dec. 20, the company sent its final report to Prince George RCMP Sgt. Cody Daines,

who was in charge of the investigation. “(The report) says all the things you would think would lead to a speedy claim,” said McLaren. “We did an environmental assessment, we have got quotes to get it cleaned up and we had a cost analysis for the claim amount, which all fit within policy limits. We’ve answered every question and the facts are so straightforward. Nothing is being investigated. Nothing is in question.”

After he found out the report had been sent to the RCMP, in late January, McLaren asked the insurers’ lawyer about it and Ip told him she did not yet have that report.

A city bylaw requires the owner of a demolition site to remove any debris and material left by the demolition within two weeks. The city also requires property owners to keep their site clean and free of accumulations of “refuse, junk, rubbish, brush, litter, garbage and other debris, and any conditions that are health, fire or other hazards.”

The city confirmed there is an active file on the property and is working with the owner to get it cleaned up. McLaren received an order from the city for the cleanup to start by March 1.

The cleanup cost estimate is between $144,000 and $190,000.

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Hospital gets $1.4 million boost for baby care TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Moms with newborn babies and their families will be better served during their hospital stays at University Hospital of Northern B.C. as a result of a million-dollar Spirit of the North Healthcare Foundation donation that will pay for the expansion of the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

The Pederson family of Prince George donated the money in memory of their mother Carol Bajkov, a dedicated longtime volunteer at the foundation’s annual Festival of Trees fundraiser.

In addition to the Pederson family donation, more than $400,000 was raised from the foundation’s annual fundraising efforts, including the 30th annual Festival of Trees which wrapped up in early December.

“It was a big project but with Festival of Trees celebrating 30 years we wanted to do something that was going to have an impact for generations, because festival

has had an impact for generations,” said Aimee Cassie, Spirit of the North’s executive director.

“When we met with the family and they wanted to give this gift, everything aligned and so we were able to fully fund that request very quickly.”

The combined donations will allow UHNBC to double its neonatal capacity from the current nine rooms.

The money will also buy neonatal equipment, such as the Giraffe OmniBed incubator/radiant warmer, and pay for new beds in all of the rooms.

“We do service the entire region. so having nine beds for our neonatal intensive care unit is not enough for the entire northern half of the province – this addition is huge for the north and our littlest patients,” said Cassie.

The rooms are adjacent to the maternity ward.

They provide overnight accommodations for mothers and their babies.

Some of the rooms will be built with enough space for families of twins.

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The donations will fund renovations to build a new family room with kitchen and laundry facilities and create an outdoor rooftop patio where moms confined to the hospital can catch a breath of fresh air.

“Often families are there two or three or six weeks at a time so we wanted to create some family space there that will allow a family to cook a meal and do laundry and watch TV and have a shower – just some normality again in really trying circumstances,” said Cassie.

“We asked the nurses on the ground in NICU what they were missing and they said family space and suggested they give up their staff room to create a patio. They were happy to give that up to give patients what they really need,” she explained.

For last year’s Festival of Trees at the Prince George Conference and Civic Centre, organizers renamed the kids activity

workshop Carol’s Corner in Bajkov’s honour.

Her name will be displayed in the neonatal ward to reflect her many contributions to making the festival fundraiser a success.

Prior to her death last year, Bajkov ran a daycare facility and donated her time every year to organize the Kids Corner craft activity centre that kept kids occupied during the festival.

“Carol used to run our children’s workshop and we called her the quiet heart of festival, she was there at every turn, planned festival all year long, she was the epitome of a truly wonderful person,” said Cassie.

“Kids were her passion and so when this project came up right when we were looking what we could do to remember Carol it worked out so beautifully it just made you think Carol had her hand in it for sure.”

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Rescued starving pit bull finds new family HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

BC SPCA’s North Cariboo animal centre in Prince George has an update on a dog that was found starving and confined in a crate in the dark.

The BC SPCA is reporting Luffy, the twoyear-old pit bull terrier was surrendered to the BC SPCA in December after an animal protection officer found him confined to a crate in a dark basement, has been adopted into a loving home.

No one knows how long he had been kept that way, but when the BC SPCA animal protection officer looked closely,

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she could see that he was extremely emaciated; Luffy’s ribs and hip bones were clearly visible.

“We were so concerned about his condition that we transferred him to an emergency vet right away,” says Kristen Sumner, manager of the BC SPCA’s North Cariboo animal centre. “Luffy was so extremely starved, he could only be given food or water under a veterinarian’s care because of the risk to his brain and other organs.”

Luffy was in the emergency vet clinic for four days on IV fluids and was carefully administered calories. He was also treated for internal parasites.

Staff at the North Cariboo animal centre continued his refeeding plan under veterinary supervision and worked with him on his resource guarding and to build his trust. Once he had gained some weight, Luffy was transported to the BC SPCA’s Vancouver location as part of the Drive for Lives program.

That’s where Linda and her partner found him. They waited a year after their dog, Sadie a terrier mix, had passed to look for another dog to bring home.

“We had been searching the BC SPCA’s website for adoptable dogs. When I saw Luffy’s face, I immediately fell in love with him,” said Linda. They went into the

Vancouver community animal centre the very next day to meet him.

“Luffy didn’t hesitate to lean in for some loving pets,” she said. “I didn’t have all the details, but I knew Luffy had some trauma in his past. I couldn’t believe how peaceful he was given what he had been through. He had the kindest eyes and seemed very soulful.”

Linda said that he has a heart shape on his nose and a patch on his side that also looks like a heart. “He is just pure love!” she added.

They submitted the adoption application and Luffy was soon on his way to live happily ever after with his new family.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

www.pgcitizen.ca Member of the National Newsmedia Council

How can Prince George be upgraded?

T

he recent report about downtown improvement provided by a consultant to our city council will most likely not change much. As long as the downtown condition, meaning safety, security and cleanliness are not improving, it will be extremely difficult to improve and resurrect downtown to expectations of local citizens. The report does not really offer anything new.

Council has been elected to govern and make decisions, if possible, without getting expensive consultants involved.

Council can be compared to a “board of the city” and anything that is being decided will ultimately affect the city. The question, however, remains whether decisions made, really cause the betterment

of our city. Lengthy discussions about gravel that has been moved while everybody knew about it should not take place. Understanding the mayor and supporting/discussing his ideas is what I recommend.

My comments should be understood as constructive criticism, reflecting the opinions of many in our community. While some councilors seem to agree with my analysis, others seem to like the position of an opposition.

Further, the former Northern Hardware store on Third Avenue has been empty now for a while. Did council ever discuss with the current building owner, or think about who could be a tenant contributing to the improvement of downtown?

With three levels, the space of the former hardware store is enormous and may be just right for an IKEA or JYSK or WINNERS & HomeSense store. I hope that realtors are looking into these options and try to get one of these potential tenants here, offering some good incentives when working together with the development department of our city.

To reduce crime in town, would it not be advisable to support the RCMP with “Guardian Angels” as it has been successful in other cities? Be inventive and do not allow our city being taken over by a developing bad reputation. There always is a solution to a problem, a very good one just has not been found yet. I believe the mayor is on the right track with transition

LETTER TO THE EDITOR TAX BREAKS HURTING WORKERS

The Social Credit government was the ruling party in 1977 when Fraser Lake Sawmill was built.

At the time if I remember right, two smaller sawmills lost their timber rights and closed. Great tracks of timber became the resources of West Fraser.

The Fraser Lake Sawmill through artificial intelligence employed less personnel than did the mills that closed.

It also produced more lumber. This was well known at the time.

As a taxpaying Canadian, I cannot get my head around giving tax Breaks to corporations. Corporations pay taxes but at a lesser percentage than working people.

During the last half of the last century, we have seen and heard of deployment of a huge number of employees

We acknowledge the financial support of the government of Canada.

Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada.

housing. A new beginning while it may not immediately show the expected improvement, but so far, no other community has taken this approach.

For the future, how about a hotel near the university along with a mini mall and shopping centre, as well as a small hotel with a restaurant on Connaught Hill, and leaving the hill open in winter as well?

This hotel should be designed in such a way that expansion is easily possible.

These and more ideas could be part of a strategy meeting and should be brought forward by council who should ask administration to evaluate and analyze options without a consultant.

Dr. Albert Koehler, P.Eng., is a former Prince George city councillor

E-mail: letters@pgcitizen.ca who were replaced by artificial intelligence and machines.

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SEARCH MAKES NO SENSE

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew has decided the landfill search will go ahead and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has promised the “feds will be a partner.”

The feds have already spent $1.2 million for feasibility studies that show such a search will cost upwards of $90 million with minimal chance of success. At a time of high deficits, boil water advisories, inadequate housing, food insecurity, cutbacks to National Defense, critical repairs to infrastructure and a myriad of necessary concerns, this should not even be on the radar.

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The suggestion by parties involved that if we don’t do this search that “murderers will feel free to just dump bodies in landfills knowing no one will search them” is absurd. So every time some one is murdered we automatically search every landfill? What’s next? Drain every lake and ocean in case some murderer decides to use them as a repository?

Some have also suggested not doing the search is racist. Hogwash! Searches for people of all ethnicities get called off all the time when manpower, resources, search conditions, financial resources, and likelihood of success are questionable. This is no different.

The federal government has no right to commit public tax dollars to this boondoggle.

Bill Thompson, Quesnel

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Throwback Thursday: This week in history In this week’s Throwback Thursday, our weekly dive into the Prince George Citizen archives, a hockey team from Edson was set to visit Prince George for a pair of games against the local team, the Feb. 21, 1924, edition of the Citizen announced.

The community was throwing a dance at the Ritts-Kifer Hall on Friday night, with music by the Prince George Orchestra, followed by the games on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon.

Tickets for the dance? $1. *** Canada was still at war in 1944, prompting an ad in the Feb. 24 edition of the Citizen from that year from the B.C. Distillery Co., Ltd. urging residents to “let’s cut the cackle” because there could be spies among us.

“Guard your conversation and you guard a life!” *** Bridget Morgan was front page news in the Feb. 24, 1964, edition of the Citizen.

“Four suspended workers get their jobs back – Moran case under study,” the headline read.

“Back at their desks this morning were Nick Proznick, Mrs. Judy Kennedy, Mrs. Gelen Gilmour and Mrs. Shelagh Vickery, all of whom were suspended for alleged “insubordination.”

“The four workers were off the job for exactly one week and were suspended after they co-signed a telegram sent to welfare director James Sadler in Victoria.

“The telegram criticized Mr. Sadler for his comments regarding social worker Wallace Du Temple who resigned his post at Fort. St. John.

“The four social workers as well as Mrs. Moran, threatened to leave their jobs and march on Victoria to protest against conditions in the welfare department.”

“Mrs. Moran, the most experience social worker of the five, sparked the welfare controversy that has rocked the government during the past seven weeks.”

Moran is immortalized in Prince George history for her social justice advocacy with a statue on Third Avenue and the Bridget Moran Award is presented annually to a northern B.C. social worker for outstanding work in the region. ***

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Above, from the Feb. 25, 1974, edition of the Citizen, 13-year-old Kathy Hart. Right, residents were warned about spies in the Feb. 24, 1944, edition of the Citizen.

Here were some of the grocery deals of the week at the Prince George Safeway, from an ad in the Feb. 25, 1974, edition of the Citizen: Pork Roast – 95 cents/pound All-purpose flour, 20-pound bag - $2.69 Meanwhile, Prince George had a snow problem 50 years ago but the opposite of the current issue.

The front page of the Monday, Feb. 25, 1974, pictured Kathy Hart, 13, in a big pile of snow that had fallen overnight, bringing the city’s total snowfall for that winter to… get this… 133.5 inches. That more than 11 feet or 3.4 metres of the white stuff.

The winter of 1973-74 remains the snowiest winter in Prince George history. By the time it was all over, and spring mercifully appeared, 3.9 metres of snow had blanketed the city.

But let’s go back to Kathy Hart.

Where is she now? If you know where she might be, we’d love to hear from her! Drop me a line at ngodbout@ pgcitizen.ca with info.

The Prince George Citizen archive can be found online at pgnewspapers.pgpl.ca.

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UNBC-led team gets $1.5M to study glyphosate HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

A UNBC researcher and her team have been awarded a Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) Alliance grant worth more than $1.5 million with partner in-kind contributions for a five-year project.

The study will be led by UNBC’s Prof. Lisa Wood and aims to unearth new insight into the effects of glyphosate-based herbicides (GBH) residues on ecosystem health.

The grant is a first for UNBC. The recently re-named Alliance Society grant is only awarded to reseach projects addressing significant societal challenges.

“This knowledge is urgently needed, given the large-scale use and persistence of GBH in the natural systems humans and wildlife rely on for high quality ecosystems services, like air and water quality, climate moderation and food sources,” said Wood.

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UNBC professor Lisa Wood and a team of researchers are working with partner groups to better understand the impact of herbicides on forest systems.

“We’re focusing on how GBH influences gut bacteria and hormones in organisms in the ‘wild’ forest food web, which is a new direction as previous studies of this type have been conducted in more controlled settings.”

Composed of seven researchers, the team also includes Heather Bryan and Dezene Huber from UNBC; UBC-Okanagan researchers Deanna Gibson, Miranda

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Hart and Susan Murch; and Jeff Werner from the B.C. Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship.

“It was vital to have each member on this team as each brings their own expertise of specific taxa and/or analytical techniques,” Wood explains.

The researchers have partnered with the Swan River First Nation (a member of the Treaty 8 First Nations), the Alberta Trappers Association, the British Columbia Trappers Association and the British Columbia Wildlife Federation.

As a result of many meetings over the past two years, Wood says each partner contributed to formulating the important questions to ask in the research project and determining which species would be important, relevant and rigorous to study.

“It was crucial to meaningfully

incorporate each perspective,” said Wood. “As we will generate and transfer knowledge to our partners and to the public, who use the land to obtain food and medicines and to recreate.”

The grant will help to support at least nine graduate students, five undergraduate research students and three research technicians over the next five years, with studies ranging from examining soil microbes to investigating large vertebrates.

“The NSERC Alliance grant is a huge win for Lisa and her research team, and a reflection of the significant and impactful research being led by UNBC in strong collaboration with its partners,” says Vice President Research and Innovation Paula Wood-Adams.

“This team will generate new knowledge, while training young researchers in areas that are important to Canada and will help inform and guide partner organizations in their future policy and land use plans.”

Results from the project could act as a model for similar work in other ecosystems across the country and beyond.

“Canadians will benefit from the research conducted by better understanding the extent of the impact of GBH on forest systems,” said Wood.

“Our partner organizations will use this information to support their mandates and advocate for updates to policy, where warranted.”

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Teacher disciplined for endangering student A consent resolution has been issued for a Prince George teacher following a Dec. 2, 2021, incident where she brought an advent calendar to school without checking if the chocolates contained nuts.

Following the incident, School District No. 57 issued the teacher a letter of discipline on Dec. 9, 2021, and suspended her for two days without pay, which were served on Dec. 10 and 13 that year.

The teacher in question voluntarily entered into the agreement on Jan. 24, 2024, acknowledging that her actions had put a student’s health and safety at risk.

She is employed by School District No. 57 at one of its elementary schools, and the student was a member of her Grade 2 class.

The student had a peanut allergy that the teacher was aware of, notes the agreement, with an EpiPen on hand at the school’s medical room.

The teacher failed to check to see if the chocolate contained nuts.

“The chocolates in the advent calendar did contain nuts, a fact which was included on the packaging,” explained the agreement.

It’s noted that the advent calendar was purchased in lieu of a Lego calendar typically purchased by the teacher for her students during the holiday season, which was not available.

Three students were invited by the teacher to take wrapped chocolates from the advent calendar.

The agreement further notes that she told the student with the nut allergy to not eat the chocolate until she had checked to see whether it contained nuts, which it did in the hazelnut cream filling.

However, the student left the school when the school day ended, heading home before the teacher could inform the student.

She attempted to track the student down, and eventually phoned the student’s mother instead, letting her know the student had left with the chocolate. The student had not consumed the chocolate.

She did not immediately inform the principal or vice principal of the school about what had happened, noted the agreement.

UNBC makes top employers in B.C. list staff and faculty as a place to work.

Last Tuesday, the university was selected for Mediacorp’s Top Employers in British Columbia – the 10th time since 2012 it has made the list.

The list recognizes UNBC efforts to

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Already established as one of Canada’s top undergraduate universities, UNBC is also a perennial choice with

create a new off-campus workplace location program to provide flexibility that allows employees to work from home.

“UNBC thrives on the collective efforts of our faculty and staff, who come together daily to foster an enriching

environment for teaching, research, and meaningful partnerships,” said UNBC president Geoff Payne. “Being recognized once again as a leading employer in B.C. underscores the sustained dedication of our exceptional team.”

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Local man pleads guilty to 2013 manslaughter HANNA PETERSEN Citizen staff

A Prince George man charged after the 2013 death of his wife has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge.

Paul Tamasi pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter February 5 in Grande Prairie Court of King’s Bench.

He was charged after the disappearance and death of Karen Jordan in November 2013.

Evidence gathered by police in the Alberta city, 535 kilometres northeast of Prince George, suggests Jordan was last seen with Tamasi in November 2013. Jordan, 47, was first reported missing in February 2016.

She had not been in touch with her family for five years.

Her body was found September 2020 after ground

searches were conducted near Wembley, Alta., by investigators and members of the Alberta RCMP Special Tactical Operations Team, assisted by local Search and Rescue personnel.

The discovery of Jordan’s remains culminated a multiyear investigation by police from the Grande Prairie RCMP General Investigations Section and Alberta RCMP Serious Crimes Branch.

Tamasi, 57, was arrested by Grande Prairie RCMP in 2021.

He was living in Prince George at the time of his arrest.

His sentencing hearing is scheduled to take place March 11 to 15.

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The remains of 47-year-old Karen Marie Jordan were found in September 2020 near Wembley, Alta.

Officer gets probation for handgun infraction TOM SUMMER Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

An RCMP officer charged in connection with an off-duty incident in Williams Lake has been sentenced.

Cst. Olavo Castro received 12 months probation and 20 hours of community service for bringing a firearm to the Williams Lake Stampede on July 1, 2022.

The Nov. 30, 2023 court ruling notes Castro had a silver and black handgun in his lap while driving, observed by two witnesses who say Castro pulled up in a

silver Ford pickup and stated “do we have a problem here” as they were leaving the stampede grounds.

“The situation was diffused after conversation and a hand shake,” adds the ruling, with Castro and the witnesses parting ways.

The two witnesses then alerted police about the interaction, and Castro was found with the description they provided.

Castro was detained by police around 2 am at the stampede grounds, and an officer issued an immediate roadside driving prohibition after noticing the smell of

alcohol on Castro’s breath.

Castro became emotional and started crying after being arrested, noted the ruling, and shared that he was struggling with PTSD. Police apprehended him under the Mental Health Act and brought Castro to the local hospital.

A search warrant was obtained and executed for Castro’s truck, with police seizing a Smith and Wesson handgun, a restricted firearm. The seized gun was not Castro’s service pistol.

The ruling explained that Castro’s PTSD stems from a traumatic incident he

attended, where a person was shot in the neck and blood from the victim spread to Castro’s face, in his eyes, and on other parts of his uniform. Castro had been removed from duty in December 2021 as a result of the trauma.

Castro entered into a Aftercare Treatment Agreement with the RCMP in October 2022, committing to abstinence from alcohol and drugs. The program entails 16 meetings, connecting with group support and a mentor, and participating in regular drug screening to ensure abstinence.

Notice of Public Hearing Meeting Salmon River-Lakes Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1587, 1996, Amendment Bylaw No. 3323, 2023 and Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, 2024, Amendment Bylaw No. 3324, 2023 Subject Property: 19770 and 19740 Chief Lake Road Purpose: to permit subdivision of a portion of the subject property to create a 2.0 ha (5 ac) lot Next Steps: there is a public hearing meeting on Thursday March 7, 2024 at 6:30 pm via telephone conference call or in-person attendance at the Regional District Board Room

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SECOND HOMICIDE Prince George RCMP are investigating the city’s second homicide of 2024.

Investigators received a report of shots fired at the 800 block of Victoria Street shortly after 11 p.m. last Tuesday. When police arrived, they located the single male victim deceased from his injuries.

“The increase in gun violence in Prince George, along with the recent theft of firearms from a gas station, is concerning and our police officers are working tirelessly to apprehend those who are responsible for these crimes,” Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, Media Relations Officer for the Prince George RCMP, said.

This was a targeted event and there is no increased risk to the general public.

The investigation is ongoing.

Investigators are asking for any dash camera, cell phone or video surveillance footage from the area between the hours of 10:45 p.m. and 11:35 p.m., or to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident and has not already spoken with police.

Please contact the Prince George RCMP non-emergency line at 250-561-3300 with any information.

DEFACING LAMP POST A Prince George man has been found guilty of mischief for wilfully damaging a city lamp post, scribbling on it with a blue felt marker on Aug. 9, 2023.

“The cost of repainting the lamp post is unknown, but presumably far less than the statutory limit of $5,000,” states a Jan. 2 provincial court ruling.

However, the damage done to the lamp post can only be remedied by repainting it, testified a City of Prince George bylaw officer who caught the accused, Eric James Reid, during the act.

The lamp post is located by a furniture store in the 1300 block of Third Avenue, and Reid was asked to stop writing on the lamppost by the bylaw officer, but refused to comply. The RCMP were then called, arresting Reid.

The bylaw officer told court that the accused was known to them, testifying that Reid had uttered threats on previous encounters in May and June of 2023.

The bylaw officer also took photographs of Reid writing on the lamppost, which were presented as evidence during court proceedings, in addition to the

RCMP officer who arrested Reid testifying to their identity as the person who wrote on the lamppost.

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LARGE DRUG OPERATION A Prince George man has been sentenced to three years in jail for trafficking cocaine, after entering a guilty plea.

From January 2020 to February 2021, Derek Charles Macnicol Timmins, 51, sold 39 ounces of cocaine, 10 pounds of marijuana, and 4.8 grams of MDMA to an undercover agent, court heard.

Conversations between the agent and Timmins were recorded during the investigation, detailing the extent of a drug trafficking operation and how it avoided police detection. A valid marijuana grow licence was used to produce cannabis, which was then illegally distributed.

Search warrants were executed on a property on Latrobe Crescent in Prince George and at Lhoosk’uz Dene Nation in Vanderhoof, where a number of items were seized, including a scale, cellphones, garbage bags of pre-packaged cannabis, and large amounts of cash. Timmins is not Indigenous, noted Justice Kimberley Arthur-Leung in the ruling.

According to the ruling, defence counsel submitted that Timmins was remorseful for his actions, and noted that Timmins suffers from several health issues, including diabetes, ulcers on his feet, high blood pressure, and arthritis, all of which require regular medication treatment.

Timmins’ parents had also recently passed away and Timmins turned to personal use of illicit substances, his defence counsel told court.

However, the judge noted that Timmins should have been aware of the large number of drug overdoses in BC and the public health emergency declared by the province, noting the drug operation went far beyond personal consumption.

“Not only have those who have died and overdosed become statistics of this province, there is also the toll these actions take upon family members and what is often forgotten and understated is the huge physical, emotional, and financial toll upon first-responders such as drug crisis workers, firefighters, police, EHS, nurses, and doctors in this province seeing and responding to such horrific tragedies day in and day out,” wrote Arthur-Leung.

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Northern BC court docket Prince George Law Courts Patricia Jean Baird (born 1965) was given six months of probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under.

Corrine Diane Canning (born 1975) was given six months of probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under.

David Bernard Kerbrat (born 1981) was fined $1,000, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $150 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited.

Kerbrat was fined $500, handed another one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

Bradley Arthur Denie Collier (born 1984) was handed a 12-month conditional sentence, given 12 months of probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for possession of stolen property over $5,000 and driving while disqualified.

Marcel Rodney James Tobin (born 1990) was handed 12 months of probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for possession of stolen property under $5,000.

Kurtis Maurice Champagne (born 1988) was handed a 30-day conditional sentence, three months of probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for breaching probation. 18 months of probation and a $100 victim surcharge were given for breach of undertaking.

Daniel James Johnny (born 1996) was

given 18 months of probation for assaulting a peace officer, uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm, and breach of undertaking.

Brody Lee Dauphinee (1997) received 12 months of probation for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Daniel Thomas Dupuis (born 1985) was handed a three-year driving ban for driving while prohibited. Dupuis was sentenced to six months in jail and handed 18 months of probation for fleeing from police. Another month in jail and a second three-year driving ban was received for driving while prohibited. Dupuis also received a three-month jail sentence and 18 months of probation for dangerous operation of a conveyance.

Williams Lake Law Courts Travis John Hartley (born 1995) was fined $1,500, handed two years of probation with a one-year criminal driving ban, and assessed a $450 victim surcharge for impaired driving.

Jared Wesley Stacker (born 1997) was fined $500, sentenced to three days in jail, handed a one-year driving ban, and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

Nolan Basil Harford (1985) was fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

Mark Preston Steele (1970) was handed 12 months of probation for assault.

Terrance Southern (born 1982) was handed 18 months of probation for break

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and enter with intent to commit offence, possession of a break-in instrument, and breaching a release order.

Steven Lawrence Westwick (born 1967) was handed a six-month conditional sentence for uttering threats.

Jolene Lee Ann Hanson (born 1982) was handed a 90-day conditional sentence, ordered to provide a DNA sample, and given nine months of probation for assault with a weapon.

Joseph Neil Johnny (born 1972) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, sentenced to 218 days in jail, and handed three years of probation for committing an indecent act in a public place.

Jared Jason McKague (born 1997) was handed 12 months of probation for assault, mischief $5,000 or under, and breach of a release order.

Smithers Law Courts Graham Ashton Small (born 1994) was given a 10-month conditional sentence, 24 months of probation, and a 10-year discretionary firearms ban for assault.

An 18-month conditional sentence, 24 months of probation and a DNA order were also given for being in a dwelling-house without a lawful excuse.

Vanderhoof Law Courts Adam Felix-Paula (2002) was handed 12 months of probation for assault.

Victoria Alana Thomas (born 1977) was handed 12 months of probation and ordered to pay $1,900 in restitution for uttering threats to burn, destroy or damage and mischief $5,000 or under, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

100 Mile House Law Courts Alan Edward Gear Jr. (born 1979) was handed a 12-month conditional sentence for assault with a weapon and mischief.

Chetwynd Law Courts Travis Patrick Garbitt (born 1979) was given four months of probation for theft $5,000 or under.

Dawson Creek Law Courts Paddy James Courtoreille (born 1968) was ordered to provide a DNA sample, given 18 months of probation, and handed a three-year discretionary firearms ban for assault causing bodily harm.

18 months of probation were also given for breaching a release order.

Gaven Jimmy John Jackson (2000) was given one year probation and a three-year

discretionary firearms ban for possessing a weapon for dangerous purpose.

Vicki Lynn-Rice Ominayak (born 1995) was handed two years of probation and ordered to provide a DNA sample for theft $5,000 or under and assault.

Fort St. John Law Courts Luke Jordan Anderson (1987) was given a 10-year mandatory firearms ban for possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Thomas Bishop (born 1989) was given 18 months of probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for mischief $5,000 or under. Bishop was also handed a 180-day conditional sentence, ordered to provide a DNA sample, a mandatory fiveyear firearms ban, and assessed a $100 victim for assault, assault with a weapon, and assault causing bodily harm.

Kyle Clinton Fournier (1993) was fined $500 and assessed a $75 victim surcharge for driving with a suspended licence.

Isaiah Edward Behn (born 1984) was sentenced to six days in jail, ordered to provide a DNA sample, handed a oneyear probation with a mandatory lifetime firearms ban, and assessed $100 victim surcharge for assault with a weapon.

One year of probation and a $100 victim surcharge was assessed for assault and mischief $5,000 or under. Behn was fined $2,000 and assessed a $600 victim surcharge for possession of a firearm without licence or registration.

Wayne Jonathan Naves (1977) was sentenced to 84 days in jail, handed 18 months of probation and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for dangerous operation of a conveyance and motor vehicle theft. Naves was also fined $1,000, given another 18-month probation order, a oneyear criminal driving ban, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for impaired driving. Naves received a further fine of $2,000, an 18-month probation order, and a one-year criminal driving ban for refusing to provide a breath sample.

Clifford Ryan Poole (1987) was given 12 months of probation for breaching a release order and theft $5,000 or under.

Poole was sentenced to 21 day in jail, 12 months of probation, and assessed a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under.

10 days in jail, a 12-month probation order, and a $100 victim surcharge were given for wilfully resisting or obstructing a peace officer.

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Sally Wilson of Prince George bought her Maytag washing machine in June 1985 and it still does the job, without any need for repairs in the nearly 39 years she’s owned it.

‘It’s just an amazing little beast’ After 39 years, local resident’s washing machine still working TED CLARKE Citizen staff

When Sally Wilson bought a new washing machine from Newson’s Fine Home Furnishings in downtown Prince George in 1985 she had no idea she was about to contribute to making the Maytag repairman lonely.

Now, nearly 39 years later, that washing machine is still working fine, like it was the day she had it installed in her home.

“It’s been around all that time and, touch wood, I’m still using it, it’s just an amazing little beast,” said Wilson.

“Machines don’t last that long.”

Wilson (nee Demyon) was living on Douglas Street when her Maytag 512 machine cleaned its first load of laundry on June 29, 1985.

With tax included, it cost her $940.40.

She still has the receipt. She kept it in case the washer

needed to go in for repairs.

She and her husband Stuart went on to have two kids and the family gave that washer a steady workout.

Amazingly, it’s kept working without the need for any kind of repair.

The Wilsons have gone through three clothes dryers but there’s been no need for a new washer. In the modern throwaway society, it’s rare for a major appliance to last 10 or 20 years, let alone 40.

“I’d like to contact somebody from Maytag, how often does that happen?” said Wilson, who worked as the front office receptionist at the Prince George Citizen for several years in the 1990s.

“I want them to know what a great machine that is. If it broke down I doubt you could even get parts for it now.

“You hear about people with cars, like some Toyotas run up to 500,000 kilometres. This is unheard of as far as I’m concerned.”

For years, Maytag plugged its major household appliances in TV ads that showed a serviceman with a forlorn expression looking as if he had nothing to do.

“You can see why,” said Wilson.

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Speed skater wins second world title TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Carolina Hiller of Prince George now knows the feeling of being a repeat world champion.

Skating on home ice last Thursday on the Olympic Oval in Calgary at the ISU speed skating world championships, the 26-year-old Hiller teamed up with Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin and Maddison Pearman of Ponoka, Alta., to win the women’s team sprint.

The Canadians finished in a national-record time of 1:25.4, nine-tenths of a second ahead of the United States and 1.49 seconds faster than the team from Poland.

For Hiller, who cut her teeth racing with the Prince George Blizzard Speed Skating Club, and Blondin it was a deja-vu climb to the top spot on the medial podium.

They shared in a world championship gold-medal win with Brooklyn McDougall of Calgary last year with in the sprint

event Heerenveen, Netherlands.

“Becoming a world champion feels incredible,” said Hiller. “We were able to put together a perfect race and it feels great.

“Today, I just powered off the start.

I was looking for our coach Gregor (Jelonek) in the corner and I heard him say we were good and close together.

Maddison and Ivanie then had an incredible slingshot during the last lap to bring it home.

“Being at home with our friends and family here, it feels surreal. It’s huge to kick off world championships with a podium. I’m going into my 500 (Friday) and look to build off that momentum and energy.”

Hiller followed up as the top Canadian Friday in the women’s 500-metre event, finishing 20th.

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Carolina Hiller at the ISU World Speed Skating Single Distances Championships at the Olympic Oval in Calgary.

Cougars sniper scores his 50th goal of season TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Zac Funk was confident before the game began Friday he’d reach the 50-goal mark and said so in the pre-game radio broadcast.

It didn’t take him long to figure out a way to get it done.

With a little help from his friends on the Prince George Cougars the 20-year-old sniper had his magic moment, much to the delight of the partisan crowd of 3,070 at CN Centre.

His 50th of the season, 17:25 after the opening puck drop, kickstarted the Cougar offence. Led by Funk’s two goals and two assist they were relentless the rest of the way, pummeling the Kamloops Blazers 7-1.

Funk’s hard blast found the net in behind Dylan Ernst and with that shot he became only the third Prince George player to score 50 WHL goals in a single season.

It matched Todd Fiddler’s 50-goal campaign in 2013-14 and Funk is now within three goals of catching Quinn Hancock for Cougars’ high-water mark of 54, set 1997-98.

“It means a lot, I didn’t have that expectation coming

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Prince George Cougars winger Zac Funk holds the puck that was his 50th goal of the season.

into this year and I’m really happy that I got there, obviously a lot of work in the summertime and stuff like that all works to this moment,” said Funk.

“My teammates really help me passing me the puck

and setting me up – they’re such good playmakers -and I’m real grateful that we’re here and doing this.”

At that point, with his 50th out of the way, Funk was just getting started. The veteran left winger from Coldstream, just outside of Vernon, struck again for his 51st in the second period, following up on Carlin Dezainde’s back-to-back goals to make it 4-1 game. Standing just off the post, Funk finished off a slick three-way passing play that started with Becher and ended with Terik Parascak sliding the puck to him through the crease.

Funk joined the Cougars midway through last season in a trade from the Calgary Hitmen and with the two teams combined he had 26 and 58 points. Much like Chase Wheatcroft, who came to the Cougars in a summertime trade from Winnipeg in 2022 and went on to lead the Cougars last season with 46 goals and 107 points, Funk is making head coach and general manager Mark Lamb look like a genius.

The closest Funk ever came to potting 50 in a season was when he was 15 playing midget hockey for the U-18 Fraser Valley Thunderbirds when he scored 34 in 38 games.

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Hart Ski Hill still open, thanks to snowmakers TED CLARKE Citizen staff

Ski hills are closed all over British Columbia, but thanks the magic of snowmaking and a big dump of natural stuff earlier this month, the Hart Ski Hill in Prince George is still open for business.

Operated by the Hart Highlands Winter Club, the 22-acre ski and snowboard resort and terrain park is open daily from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and that’s a remarkable achievement considering how little snow we have In the region.

“We should be on track for a good season, all that fresh snow really helped out,” said Jess Koppe, Hart Ski Hill general manager. “In about a 36-hour period we ended up with 14 centimetres.”

Cold weather moved in on Feb. 3, which allowed the crews at the Hart to fire up the two snowmaking guns, and the Hart hill reopened Feb. 8. The cold nights have continued most nights ever since to allow more snow to be made.

“There’s no such thing as enough snow,

so we’ll keep going,” said Koppe.

Purden Ski Village east of Prince George, Troll Ski Resort near Quesnel and Murray Ridge Ski Area near Fort St. James are all closed until they receive more snow.

Powder King Mountain Resort near Mackenzie is open Thursday-Monday and that’s good news for skiers and snowboarders who crave longer runs. The resort is reporting a base of 93 centimetres at the day lodge, 125 cm at the top of the char and 155 at the top of the T-bar, well below the snow depth it would have in a typical winter.

Otway Nordic Centre has a 1.6 km loop where artificial snowmaking efforts have been concentrated. Last week’s snow helped cover trails that were getting quite thin but grooming has been kept to a minimum on these trails to try to preserve what has already fallen.

The Caledonia Nordic Ski Club is hosting the Para Biathlon World Championships and Para Nordic World Cup finals back-to-back at Otway from March 3-17.

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Grief brings Special Olympics curlers together CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Two local Special Olympics curlers are sitting together before practice in the foyer of the Prince George Golf and Curling Club.

One young man, shoulders hunched over in grief, hands covering his eyes, leans into his friend.

Sam Russell had just told his friend and teammate, Spencer Rourke, that his grandmother died the day before.

Spencer wrapped his arms around Sam to offer comfort.

“We’ll play at Nationals for your grandma, Sam, we’re going to get through this together, right Sam?” Spencer said.

“Remember we’re family.”

“My grandma was a great curler,” Sam said later. “She passed away yesterday and it’s been hard for me. Spencer just told me that whether we win or not we’ll have fun and we’ll play for her and I feel honoured that he said that. We all have parents and sisters and brothers and aunts but us curlers, we’re family, too,

and I’m pretty happy about that.”

Spencer, who throws lead stones for the Prince George team heading to nationals in Calgary at the end of this month, said practice has been going pretty good.

“But I’m not going to worry about the competition, we’re just going to go play, have fun and I’ll try my best,” Spencer added calmly.

Sam plays third stone and his specialty is takeouts.

“We’re going to try our best,” Sam said.

“I feel good this year and I’m sticking with my plan, my goals. I’m proud.”

Peter Goudal, training coach for the National Special Olympics curlers in Prince George, said they’ve been training all year since they found out they qualified for the competition during provincials.

“So in the summertime we’ve been doing dry land training and boot camps and family and friends walks as part of their fitness program and we’ve had some summer sporting activities,” Goudal said.

They’ve been working on meal portioning and getting information about

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Spencer Rourke, left, and Sam Russell, are Special Olympics curlers, seen here with coach Peter Goudal before practice at the Prince George Golf and Curling Club.

athletes’ dietary requirements for peak performance and relied on former athletes for advice on that, he added.

“Curling started up in October so we’ve been practicing since then,” Goudal said.

The team Spencer and Sam are on is called the Quesnel Fury and their motto is Together We Rock. Members from Quesnel include Martin Scriver, Trevor Roszmann and Cherie Swann.

“We had a tournament in Dawson Creek in November and that was the first time all five players got to play as a team and they took second place at the 10-team tournament and more importantly it was an opportunity to build team camaraderie,” Goudal said.

To team build even more, Goudal has been driving Spencer and Sam down to Quesnel on Fridays as the Special Olympics team plays in the men’s league.

“So they can all get to know each other better, practice together and then we work on strategy and that’s been really helpful for that,” Goudal said. “And the Quesnel team members have come up here, too, so the team has played together about eight times.”

The team will be one of 16 competing at the nationals.

The Prince George Special Olympics is always looking for volunteers. For more information visit Special Olympics Prince George.

Special Olympics snowshoers off to nationals CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

Prince George athletes Marinka VanHage and David Dunn will be competing at the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games from Feb. 27 to March 2 in Calgary.

The games will see athletes with intellectual disabilities from across the country come together to compete in alpine skiing, cross country skiing, curling, floor hockey, figure skating, speed skating and snowshoeing.

Marinka and David are competing in the snowshoe races, which are similar to track athletes’ races around a 400 metre track.

Marinka is a sprinter taking on the 100m, 200m and her best event the 400m.

David is more of an endurance racer who is the best in BC for his 1600m and he also competes in the 400m and 800m races.

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Coach Wilma VanHage, left, is seen here with snowshoe racers David Dunn and Marinka VanHage.

“David has been training really, really hard,” Coach Wilma VanHage said. “David just keeps going. He has limitless energy.”

David takes the guidance offered to him very seriously.

He has taken his coaches’ advice about how to optimize

his health with good nutrition as he continued training on dry land in the summer and on racing snowshoes in the winter leading up to the national competition.

“I’m pretty excited to go to nationals,” David said.

The snowshoers have an opportunity to go to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in March 2025, in Torino, Italy.

Marinka went to the world championships in 2009, Wilma, her mom and coach added.

“It’s an incredible competition,” Wilma said.

Marinka has been training hard leading up to the Nationals and her strongest race is the 400m.

“Slow and steady wins the race,” Wilma said.

“I feel good,” Marinka said.

There are five Prince George athletes competing at the Nationals this year. Along with Marinka and David, Lance Pattinson is a five-pin bowler and Spencer Rourke and Sam Russell are curlers (see above).

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Serious topics challenge Cedars drama students CHRISTINE DALGLEISH Citizen staff

It’s not an easy play.

Cedars Christian School drama teacher, Caroljoy Green, knows that but she also knows her experienced acting students have the chops to pull it off.

The Giver, written in 1993 by award-winning children’s author Lois Lowry, is a book that is a staple in high school English classes throughout the province.

The Giver is about a community that lives in a seemingly ideal world without conflict, poverty, injustice, or inequality, but that also includes no changes in climate, sees no colour and has no feelings.

Green said she knew she had something special when the drama students accepted the challenge of performing the dramatized version of the novel.

“The play rehearsals are going really well and I’m really excited about it,” Green said. “We’ve done Anne of Green Gables and It’s a Wonderful Life – a lot of light-hearted comedies and last year we did Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, which was also a departure for the kids but still a comedy. This year I wanted to do something a little different – this play is a little more thoughtful than our previous productions.”

The novel touches on safety and freedom in a community, Green said.

“And I thought that might be a really good choice for our world right now as we try to move ahead post Covid,” she added. “It required a lot of vulnerability on the part of the students but they have risen to the occasion and they’re really prepared.”

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Josh Bouwman, The Giver, right, talks to Koen Bailie who plays Jonas, in Cedars Christian School’s production of The Giver.

Grade 12 student Kate Banstra plays The Mother who cares for Jonas, the main character,.

Banstra was in the two past Cedars Christian’s productions and has participated in Speech Arts and Drama for at least six years where she explored a variety of different characters.

“She’s caring and very firm because she wants her two kids to be successful because that would reflect well on her,” Banstra said. “She also cares about them

,being safe and being healthy and fitting in. She wants them to have something they can be proud of.”

Banstra said taking on such a unique character was definitely a challenge, especially how firm The Mother is in the play.

“Over time I started to think of this character as someone who cares, she just doesn’t know how to show it because she’s not been taught because the community is not great at showing feelings for anyone,” Banstra said.

Grade 12 student Josh Bouwman takes on the role of The Giver.

“My character’s job is to hold all the pain and knowledge and everything the society doesn’t really want to experience,” Bouwman said.

“The Giver spends all of his time locked away in his book-filled house. He’s constantly reflecting on the short comings of the society and how he can make it better, knowing full well his community never wants to change as he waits for the society to assign someone else to take his pain from him. So he feels very lost,” he added.

Bouwman had to find a way to portray a character who was conflicted between hope that he could finally be released from his burden and the knowledge that the burden he released would be passed to someone else.

“That was a challenge because in the past I did not have roles where the character was constantly sad,” Bouwman explained.

His most recent portrayals were that of a greedy businessman always scheming to get more and a lovesick character pining for his true love.

“So playing a character sitting in a chair trying to explain the concept of colour, for example, is just so different,” Bouwman said. “It’s been a really fun challenge.”

The Giver is presented at Lakewood Alliance Church, 4001 Fifth Ave., on Feb. 22, 23, 24. Doors open at 6:30, plays starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each at https:// cedars.bc.ca/drama/.

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REMEMBRANCES In Memoriam

Each loss is very different, The pain is so severe.

Will I ever stop missing This one I loved so dear?

Good times we had together, The moments that we shared We didn’t have to tell each other How much we really cared.

Evan Mitzel

George Jukic

April 26, 1940 February 23, 2023

JUKIC, George of Prince George, BC passed away on January 25, 2024 at the age of 83 years.

To Live in the Hearts of Others is not to die.

George was born in Cetingrad, Croatia and as a young man moved to Canada and found home in Prince George where he worked most of his life as a forestry worker. George is survived by his brother, Mile Jukic, nieces, nephews and cousins.

He is predeceased by his parents, mother Marija and his father, Pavao and sisters Dragica and Ankica.

Deb and Family

In loving memory of

Barbara Cousins 1947 2021

May the winds of Heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish you were here.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 27th at 2 pm within Memorial Park Cemetery, 3355 Memorial Park Lane, in Prince George.

I never dreamed you’d go away, Never thought of sorrow.

So sure you’d always be here Took for granted each tomorrow.

Obituaries

Steve Pavich It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Steve Pavich on February 9 2024 at the age of 84. Beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to those who knew him, Steve will be remembered for his quick wit and gentle, jovial spirit. He is predeceased by his wife Carolyn and son Steven.

He is survived by his sister Mary, children Robert (Bernice) and Wanda (Jody), daughter-in-law Lynn, grandchildren Matthew (Kristen), Steven, Brody (Storm), Mykhala (Justin), Breanna (Cole), Bailey, and great-grandchildren Paxton, Millie, Kenzie, Sterling, Colter, and Carson. The family welcomes all to a celebration of life on March 2nd at 1pm at Croatian hall.

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Irene Redlon August 3rd, 1947 - February 9, 2024

On February 9, 2024 our beloved mother and grandmother (Orma) Irene Redlon passed into the loving arms of her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband Albert and is survived by her four children; Chad (Shandell), Kyla, Erick (Marina) and Jared (Kate). She is also survived by her four precious grandchildren; Tyler, Isabella, Jake and Luke and her much loved daughter in law Nicole, her three sisters Elsie Meyers, Alma Tomei and Glenys Lehman and families.

A funeral Service for Irene will be held on Friday March 1st 2024 at 1:00 pm at Assman’s Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Prince George Memorial Park Cemetery.

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Rosa, Rose “Rosie” Sutter It is with sadness we announce the passing of Rose at the age of 87; she leaves behind to cherish her memories: Her favorite dog Daisy Mae. Her children Nancy (George) Wellburn, Clydie Umpherville (Dale Shelke), her grandchildren Roxanne & Gord Umpherville and Amanda Wellburn. Her brothers August, Walter, Eddie and sister Erica and families in Switzerland.

Special thanks to John Clark, Rodger Peterson, Susan Umstot, Rick Primus, and Tracy Yetter for showing your kindness.

Predeceased by her parents August & Paula Burger, long time friend Linda Mosdell, son Larry Sutter, daughter Audrey Sutter and grandson William Wellburn.

Rose was a hard worker, whether on the various farms, raising her children, driving school bus, knitting or gardening. Although she had her health issues, she managed to keep going with grit, sass and her own sense of humor.

Celebration of life to be announced at a later date In lieu of flowers, please reach out to someone you love.

Sandra Mae Wiebe, age 78, passed away in Prince George, BC on February 15, 2024.

Sandra was known as the “helper of mankind”.

She worked in banking for many years, was an apartment manager for 21 years, bookkeeper for her husband’s company and ran the office for PG Air Services. She was a leader for the Christian Woman’s Club, a bible study leader for most of her life and a junior choir leader. Her whole life was devoted to Jesus. She enjoyed riding in the highway truck and riding on the back of her dad’s Goldwing.

She is survived by her spouse Melvyn, children Sean, Shane, Dean and Cecilia Keel. She is predeceased by her sister Linda Ringer.

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May 21, 1938 - Feb 1, 2024

May 17 1936 Feb 9 2024

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It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Scott announce her passing on Feb 1, 2024 at the age of 85 due to complications from heart disease.

She will be missed terribly by her daughter Michele (Roger) Tepper and her grandchildren, Ava and Tarran. She also leaves behind to mourn her loss, her brothers Ron (Marlene) Langevin, Phil Langevin and Mike (Arlene) Langevin, her sister Mary Jane Allen and her half sister Sandy (Rick) Billson. She was predeceased by her brother Gary Langevin.

Elaine was born in Sudbury, ON and lived in a number of places in northern BC but considered Telkwa her childhood home. She began her lifelong accounting career in Calgary and then spent time in Smithers before moving to Prince George in her mid-20’s where she worked at Milos Equipment and then at Crossroads Construction for nearly 40 years.

Elaine kept busy well into her 80’s working at Crossroads and volunteering with the Hospital Auxiliary where she manned the front desk a couple days a week. She used to joke that it was the only job where she was allowed to tell people where to go and how to get there.

Elaine was a feisty adventurer who travelled a lot in her younger years but her favorite place was Bednesti Lake. For close to 50 years by 4:30pm on most Fridays she was out the door and headed to the cabin. She loved quadding, snowmobiling and even horseback riding if it meant she could find a way out into the country or up in the mountains.

Elaine was highly independent and always said that age was just a number and lived her life that way right up to the end. Our hope is she is off somewhere in the mountains riding and enjoying the sun on her face as she had missed that more than anything the past couple of years.

There will be a Celebration of Life on March 23rd at the Bon Voyage Motel at 1pm. We would love to have those of you who knew Elaine there to share some stories, memories and undoubtably have some laughs as we reflect on the full life lived by this incredible lady.

The more you do unselfishly.

The more you live abundantly.

The more of everything you share, The more you’ll always have to spare.

The more you love, the more you’ll find, That life is good and friends are kind.

For only what we give away, Enriches us from day to day.

Teresa Piercey-Gates

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REMEMBRANCES Obituaries

Anne Wilson 1934-2024

Anne Wilson, beloved grandmother, mother, and wife, peacefully passed away on Tuesday February 6th 2024 surrounded by loved ones, just a month shy of her 90th birthday.

Anne was a loving wife and lifelong best friend to her late husband, Colin Wilson, and together they shared 63 years of cherished memories and unwavering love.

Born on March 14th 1934, Anne grew up in Choiceland, Saskatchewan alongside her four siblings, Sophie, Steve and Mike, where she developed a deep appreciation for family values and community. Colin came west for work in 1950s and Anne joined him in Prince George shortly after and together they built their lifelong family homestead in Lafreniere subdivision.

Throughout her life, Anne was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and boundless generosity. She touched the lives of many with her warm smile and compassionate nature. Anne will be remembered for her many years as that friendly cashier that everyone loved to chat with at The Bay and Zellers. Her legacy of love and kindness will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind.

Anne is survived by her loving son, Allan Wilson, daughters Fern Russell (Gary) and Colette Wilson and daughter in law Lorette Wilson (Harry). Her pride and joy were her seven grand children and four great-grand children. Grand children and their families Catherine (Richard, Madelen and Quinn), Megan (Steve, Lucas and Owen), Miranda, Hailey (Matt), Courtenay, Bradley (Jill) and Sam will all miss her dearly. She is now reunited at the kitchen table for a game of crib, a laugh and a visit with her beloved husband, Colin, son Grant, daughter-in-law Miranda and family members who have gone before her.

A celebration of Anne Wilson’s life will be held in the future.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Child Development Centre in memory of Anne Wilson, whose legacy of love continues to inspire us all.

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e have lost our Treasured Daughter Sarah. We are completely heartbroken with immeasurable sorrow. Having her whole life and her future to live and explore is no more; only knowing that she is Heaven, sharing her love there brings us some comfort.

Sarah’s infectious, beaming smile and laughter brightened any room she walked into, an amazing ray of sunshine. Being such a strong, smart young woman and very adamant in her ways, she was our little spitfire. Sarah’s utmost compassion and caring of people, animals and nature was always present. Sarah loved being in nature, fishing, hiking and searching for the next spectacular waterfall. Working with her AiMHi family was very important to her, and were in her heart. We are very Blessed to have had Sarah with us, and not a day will go by that we won’t remember and cherish every moment we shared with our Beautiful Sarah ~ Only deeply wishing we had many more. Treasure your loved ones ~ today and always, as this loss of our Dear Sarah has been unimaginable.

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Russel Orelle Prouse 1943-2024

Russel Orelle Prouse was born on February 18, 1943, in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. He passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was the tenth child of Oliver & Ruth (Erickson) Prouse in a family of 12 children - 10 sisters and 1 brother. Russel’s early childhood was spent on the family farm where hard work was never ending milking cows, cleaning barns, picking stones, and helping with harvesting.

He attended Hill Peak School for his elementary grades. Later after a lengthy walk, he would catch the bus to attend Kelvington High School. Russel decided at the age of 15 years, he had enough education and went to Regina to work. He stayed at his sister’s place (Dorothy & Bob) and enjoyed every moment there with their children. Bob and Dorothy were like his second set of parents. He had always been mechanically inclined and was able to get an apprenticeship as an automotive mechanic. He then started work in Regina and Kelvington. His friend and later wife Lorraine had moved to Prince George so in 1965 Russel ventured west too.

He was able to get employment immediately. Russel started at Parker Pacific and in September 1966 went to work at Inland Kenworth Hart Highway. He took the job seriously and became a Heavy Duty Mechanic for Inland Kenworth until he retired at age of 65 in 2008 after 42 years. He was able to fix a Kenworth truck from the front to the back even over the phone.

On December 29, 1966, he married Lorraine Caillier and after that two sons were born - Whitney and Kevin. Russel enjoyed all activities of school and sports with the boys. But his greatest love was boats, boat motors, fishing and camping with his family. Countless hours were spent on the water - just 1 more minute, a fish might bite!! When his grandchildren were old enough to replace his sons, they spent time with Grandpa camping, fishing and travelling.

In his retirement Russel spent countless hours at the Hart Pioneer Centre.

Whether it was repairing or fixing, playing pool, socializing and eating, he enjoyed every moment. The “Coffee Gang” at McDonalds is where every issue, local or worldwide were debated and solved, making it important to attend daily.

Russel is survived by his wife Lorraine, sons Whitney, Kevin (Melissa) and grandchildren Emily & Cameron.

Sisters - Violet, Ruthie, Dorothy, Edna, Isabelle (Morris), Nadine (Dale); Sister-in- laws- Connie, Anita (Ernie), Dorothy, June and many nieces & nephews, great nieces & nephews and great, great nieces & nephews.

Russel was predeceased by his parents Oliver & Ruth, his brother Oliver and his sisters - Beatrice, Gladys, Myrtle and Connie.

No service by request. In lieu of flowers, donations to PG Hospice Palliative Care Society, 3089 Clapperton St; PG BC V2L 5N4 would be greatly appreciated.

May the Sunshine of Comfort Dispel the Clouds of despair

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Wesley Albert Prentice 1940-2024 It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the death of Wesley Albert Prentice, beloved husband of Ella, father to eight wonderful children, grandfather to 24, great grandfather to 32, and great, great grandfather of 4 beautiful children who he cherished. Born in Red Deer, Alberta on February 28, 1940, Wes was an avid outdoorsman, who loved his hunting, quading, and time spent in the Arizona winters in his later years. Survived by loving wife Ella, Wes passed away at the Vernon Jubilee Hospital at 11:15 AM on the Friday the 9th February 2024 while surrounded by the loving comfort of family members. Wesley was predeceased by his father Wesley Prentice Sr, sister Joan McNab, a Daughter, Patrica, Daughter in law Carrie, and Grandsons Todd and Charles. Funeral service for Wesley will take place at the Cypress Funeral Home in Vernon, British Columbia, Saturday 02 March 2024 at 1 pm, with a two hour viewing held prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, we hope you kindly donate to Wes and Ella’s favorite charity, The War Amps Champs Program.

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Elizabeth (Betty) Jay (nee Fry) Feb 13, 1938 - Feb 7, 2024 It is with a heavy and devastated heart that we announce the passing of our amazing and wonderful mother Elizabeth (Betty). Mom is survived by her loving daughters Shirley and Rose (Frank) Seemann, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her treasured son Kevin.

Mom came to Canada from Sligo, Ireland via England with her husband Victor, who passed in 2013, and they landed in Prince George in 1956, making this city their home.

life, making many friends along the way.

Mom was witty, humorous, a progressive thinker, stoic and resilient. Mom held many occupations throughout her

She enjoyed travelling, hiking, thrifting, and watching the Knowledge Network along with all the British programming. She loved and adored her grandchildren and was proud of all their successes. She was equally proud of all her children.

Mom enjoyed life. Her many close friendships were very special to her and provided her with lots of laughter and love. She will be terribly missed by her family and friends. Special thanks to Bronwyn, Anton, Bridhie and the “Dutchman” and the staff at the Prince George Cancer Centre, Lexie, Joanne and Cheyna at the PCMU Unit, all the staff at UHNBC who cared for her and the wonderful Dr. Hillhouse, Susan, Candace, and all the incredible staff at the Prince George Hospice House.

A memorial dinner will be announced at a future date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Prince George Cancer Centre or the Prince George Hospice House.

Celebrate the lives of loved ones with your stories, photographs and tributes

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Gross Revenues of $85,000 to $90,000 Annually and Potential to expand revenues in a growing economy.

Antiques

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Field work, including specialty charters, occurs in Western and Central Canada for a variety of industries including exploration, forestry, search and rescue, utility, wildlife management, and wildfire suppression, Class D. Endorsements and experience on our fleet of the Bell 206, Bell 205 and AS 350 B2, D2 & B3 are required. Minimum of 1,500 hours PIC with Mountain course.

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For viewing call 250-612-1808 Available 24/7 BUYING OLD JEWELRY, COINS, OLD MONEY, COIN COLLECTIONS, 9999 BARS & COINS, ROYAL CANADIAN MINT COINS, COIN SETS, WORLD $$$ COLLECTIONS ++ TODD 25O 864 3521

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Antique Superb Dutch drop front Secretary, 140 years old, in excellent condition, $6500.

250-964-3794 Prince George Art & Collectibles PAINTINGS AND WALL ART

Worldwide Limited Editions/Master Editions

7 Replica Oil Paintings: * 5 Group of 7 * 2 Tom Thomson Best Offer 250-967-4215

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1998 KENWORTH with mixer trailer, white. $120,000. 617-3373 SAWMILL, 48” head rig, hand set, completely rebuilt, $8000 obo plus parts. 250-441-3242

Sheds/Outbuildings NEW 30’ x 50’ All Steel Commercial shop, never assembled, c/w complete set of drawings and engineer cert. Has straight outside walls, 1 12’ x 14’ service door opening, 1 3’ man door opening, inside clearance 16’, roof has 3/ 12 pitch that is 20’ high at peak.

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2012 RAM 1500 4X4 short box, loaded, maroon. Extended 7 yr 160k warranty. 21,000 kms, too much to list. Equity. $39,000 owing. Take over payments. 250301.0221, 250-967-4268

Spacious, 3 level 4 bdrms, 4 baths, superb location. $277,500.

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Trucks & Vans 2006 DODGE Cummins diesel, 4x4, 4 dr, Lb, auto, 2 owner, receipts since new, no accidents, 107K, $27,900 obo. 596-5434 1998 FORD F250 Diesel w/ plow.

Exc. cond. $10,000.

250-3980720 1977 FORD 1 ton, $2500. 250-306-2292

renovated,

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Property For Sale “DUNSTER PROPERTY FOR SALE” 115 acres with 1/2 mile Fraser River frontage. 10 acres Island. 15 acres cleared. Mixed forest.

100% reliable water source. Log cabin attached to mobile home. Water line and hydro.

Easy access.

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Deals on Wheels...

2002 THUNDERBIRD REPLICA

Fully Loaded, two tops.

Red exterior, black interior.

Never winter driven.

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RENTALS Cabins

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Compost toilet for 2 - brand new never used $1200.00 obo (250-967-4215)

264 Ruggles St, 3 bdrm, fridge/stove.

Avail Feb 15th, $2000/mo + utilities.

No pets, references required. (250)614-6667 Ranch house with 9 acres irrigated pasture

All Amenities Next to Eagle Point Golf (Kamloops) 985K Will carry mortgage View Realtor.ca 250-573-3346 e-mail biffsbenson@yahoo.ca To place an ad call 250-562-6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

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1. Golf scores 5. Shock therapy 8. Ballplayer’s tool 11. Quench one’s thirst 13. Female relatives of American war vets (abbr.)

14. Every one of two or more things 15. Member of Muslim people

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32. Cryptocurrency 33. Narrow path along a slope 38. Disallow 41. Joyousness 43. Inaccessible 45. Evoke emotions 47. Ancient kingdom near Dead Sea 49. Boston Celtic punk rockers (abbr.)

50. Sword

55. Actor Idris 56. Affirmative (slang) 57. Afflicted 59. One point north of northeast 60. Born of 61. Arabic name 62. Traumatic brain injury (abbr.)

63. Extremity 64. Post

1. Pacific Standard Time 2. Protruding ridge on nematodes 3. Indian king 4. Type of milk 5. One who brings home the bacon 6. More comprehensible 7. Connected with sense of touch 8. Red mineral 9. Breezed through 10. Therefore

12. Supplement with difficulty 14. Early kingdom of Syria 19. Satisfy 23. They confuse doctors (abbr.)

24. Brass instrument 25. Domesticated animal 26. Ribonucleic acid 27. Snakelike fish 28. Woman (French) 29. Economicallyminded aircraft

34. When you hope to get somewhere 35. Tease 36. Actress Gretchen 37. Midway between northeast and east 39. Inoffensive 40. Yellowish cotton cloth 41. Consume 42. Does not tell the truth 44. Improved something 45. Spiritual leader

46. Abba __, Israeli politician 47. Fix 48. Evergreen tree genus 51. Swiss river 52. Prejudice 53. Major C. European river 54. Long, narrow strap 58. Male parent

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LEGALS Legal/Public Notices

Legal/Public Notices

TSAY KEH DENE FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN RENEWAL We hereby provide notice that the Tsay Keh Dene Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) located in the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area will be submitted for renewal.

The proposed FSP is now publicly available for review and for written comment at Finlay Forest Management’s office, Finlay Forest Management - PO Box 2465, 1200 Mill Road, Mackenzie, BC, V0J2C0, from 8 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday, from February 21, 2024, to April 21, 2024.

Please call 250-645-4982 ext 3 to book an appointment, receive an online link to the FSP, or arrange to receive more information.

ITEMS TO DISPOSE OF To whom it may concern: The items listed below will be disposed of after 30 days of the notice being served or posted, unless the person being notified takes the items, or establishes a right to the items, or makes a dispute resolution application with the Residential Tenancy Branch, or makes an application in Supreme Court to establish their rights to the items.

Name of tenant: Terry Chilton #301 - 2666 Upland Street Prince George, BC, V2L 2W3

Re: Property owned by TRACY LYNN ROZMARNIEWICH of 4105 ESTAVILLA DRIVE, PRINCE GEORGE BC V2K 2T8 Take notice that pursuant to Section 37(3) of the Regulation of the Manufactured Home Park Tenancy Act, the landlord of the Manufactured Home Park at 4105 Estavilla Drive, Prince George, BC V2K 2T8 intends to dispose of a 1999 Dartmouth 14333 Manufactured Home, manufactured home number 084482, Serial Number 0318594, and its contents (the “Property”) located at 4105 Estavilla Drive, Prince George, BC, 30 days after the publication date of this notice, unless: You establish a legal right to possession of the Property, or You make an application to the Supreme Court to establish such a right.

After the expiration of the 30 day period, the Property will be disposed of with no further notice to you.

Description of items: miscellaneous kitchen items, clothing, DVD player, DVDs, TV, helmets, miscellaneous tools, leather working tools, small chest deep freeze, single bed frame, pine dresser, bookshelf, miscellaneous household items, 2010 Dodge Ram 3500 HD Turbo Diesel pickup.

250-562-0528 tenantservices@hylandproperties.ca

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WAREHOUSEMAN’S LIEN ACT Whereas the following are indebted to Ace Auto Wrecking Ltd., dba NC Ron’s Towing, for towing and storage of personal property, and ought to have been paid, and are still unpaid, notice is hereby given that the said properties will be sold to pay the outstanding debt, plus costs of seizure, advertising and sale, one week from the date of this notice on the 29th day of February, 2024, at 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC

Name

John Chiu Paul Curtis Scott Tyler Link David Halverson Ryan Coles Lee Weyman Lyle Duncan Shaun Bach Elisa Martens 0956067 BC Ltd David Tobin Rudy Joannes Dol Shawn Miller Isaac Mac-Lean Baker Matthew Anderson

Year/make

2018 Nissan 2013 Dodge 2001 Ford 1976 Ford 2012 Ford 2006 Chrysler 2022 Ford 2003 Oldsmobile 2001 Chevrolet 2010 Toyota 1986 GMC 2007 Infiniti 2008 Honda 1994 Ford 2000 Ford

Model

Rogue Ram 2500 Taurus Motorhome Escape PT Cruiser Escape Alero Cavalier Corolla Pick up G35X CRV F150 F350

VIN

5N1AT2MV8JC795498 3C6RSFT4DG581299 1FAFP53U91G211567 E37HHD17091 1FMCU9DG1CKA00123 3A8FY78G36T214711 1FMCU9H90NUA52457 1G3NL12E03C170213 3G1JC52451S129668 2T1BU4EE6AC323047 2TGTGC24M2G1537238 JNKBV61F97M815198 5J6RE48318L813561 1FTEF14Y9RLB23494 1FTSW31S0YES27165

Debt

2,057.32 2,040.14 1,805.29 3,285.51 1,541.52 1,552.53 1,592.48 1,496.76 1,921.66 1,389.91 1,397.77 1,321.52 1,283.40 1105.34 1,140.07

BC Timber Sales

BC Timber Sales, Prince George Business Area has prepared a draft Amendment #26 to our Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP)#24 for BC Timber Sales (BCTS) is underway, focusing on key elements such as commercial thinning operations, the consideration of acceptable coniferous species at the “free growing” stage, and the implementation of Interior Deviation from Potential (DFP). Updates cover stream classification, invasive species risk ranking measures, and other changes can be found on our public website. The link is located below.

Your input during this 60-day consultation is vital. Please review the support documentation located on our public website for details.

We value your time and collaboration in aligning our practices with ecological considerations and best practices.

604.630.3300 250-562-6666

Landlord: c/o Drouillard Lawyers, Attention: Michael Drouillard mld@drouillardlawyers.com, 604-757-6389

BCTS

FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN #24 AMENDMENT #26

Landlord: Legacy Vista Properties #113 - 125 North Ospika Blvd Prince George, BC, V2M 3P9

NOTICE OF DISPOSITION

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In accordance with the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, the Forest Stewardship Plan is available for public review and comment from January 24, 2024 to March 25, 2024 at the following location during regular office hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.): BC Timber Sales, 2000 South Ospika Blvd., Prince George, B.C. V2N 4W5 Phone (250) 614-7400 Fax (250) 614-7435 Also, the BCTS public website is available with all pertinent documents related to the FSP#24 Amendment 26, for review and comment. Those documents can be viewed through the following internet address

Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Viewing and bids may be submitted to 1360 Foley Cres, Prince George, BC. (250) 564-8444.

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www.for.gov.bc.ca - /ftp/TPG/external/!publish/Forest_Stewardship_ Plans/BCTS Prince George BA FSP Amendment 26/ A representative of BCTS will be available to discuss the draft Forest Stewardship Plan Amendment at our office and receive comment.

Please make arrangements for viewing by contacting a member of the Planning Team at the phone number listed above or via email at Forests.PrinceGeorgeTimberSalesOffice@gov.bc.ca If an interested party is unable to review the draft FSP during regular business hours, please contact us by phone or in writing to arrange a suitable time.

To place an ad call 250-562-6666 or email cls@pgcitizen.ca

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BUSINESS DIRECTORY BUYING COIN COLLECTIONS!!

Buying Coin Collections Todd’s Coins 250.864.3521

WANTING TO BUY FRONTIER TRADERS 168 FRONT ST, QUESNEL, (250) 983-2294 WILL pURCHASE ESTATE ITEMS; ANTLER MOUNTS, BEAR RUGS, LIVE MOUNTS, ANTLERS & HIDES. WILL pAY CASH

HAY FOR SALE

BUYING ALL SILVER!!

CASH CASH CASH

BUYING ALL GOLD!!

5x5 round hay bales. $275 each net wrapped.

Barn stored.

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Expert drywall service, semi-retired tradesman. Renos, additions, repairs, popcorn removal and more. (778)890-0162 cell (604)750-0210

• Handyman • Tile • Framing • Flooring • Trims • Electrical • Paint • Lawn

Buying old jewelry, coins, nuggets, bullion gold & silver

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BIRCH Firewood in 20 foot lengths.

Delivered by dumptruck load. $1100. or bucked to length $1300 per load delivered 250-614-6667

Experienced drywaller available for small jobs. Homeowners are welcome to assist.

Fair rates. Call Rolf 250.613.8777

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FREE REMOVAL Unwanted Cars, Trucks & Equipment.

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MISC CHORES

All models, old, new, damaged or parts req’d.Top prices paid. For viewing call. Available 24/7 250-612-1808

Man with Truck and safety gear available for yard maintenance, chain saw work, and ready for brush cutting. Also rubbish removal, includes rubbish of any sort you may need hauled away. openings available for lawn care (inc leaves), weed trimming, lawn cutting, tree branch limbing for both high and low branches.

Book now for winter services.

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DESIGN TRENDS • HOME IMPROVEMENTS & RENOVATIONS • OUTDOOR LIVING

Three common wall hanging mistakes to avoid W

hen it comes to hanging decorative wall ornaments, there are certain rules to follow in order to create a cohesive effect. Here are a few mistakes not to make.

1. HANGING MIRRORS AT THE WRONG HEIGHT. Before you drill holes in a wall to install a mirror, perform height tests with the members of your household. Everyone should be able to admire his or her reflection — not just the tallest person in the house. Conversely, if you have to kneel down to check your hair before you leave, you’re still off the mark. Experts recommend placing the centre of the mirror approximately 1.5 metres from the floor; the same rule

applies to framed photos and art.

2. COVERING AN ENTIRE WALL WITH FRAMES. If you see a blank wall as an invitation to be covered with myriad photos and artworks, know that doing so dilutes the uni­ que character of each piece and creates a con­fused, disorganized blob.

To create the perfect gallery wall, assemble your pictures and artwork and place them on the wall, leaving about ten centimetres of space between each one.

3. FOLLOWING THESE THREE OUTDATED RULES. Always group decorative accessories in uneven numbers. Never have more than

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three types of wood in one room. Don’t mix different styles. Have you read and heard these three guidelines so many times that you’re afraid to sidestep them?

Have no fear — you aren’t making a style blunder if you ignore any of these rules when installing mirrors or frames. After all, being bold is on trend.

For a cohesive gallery wall that doesn’t look overcrowded, leave enough space between each frame.

Quality landscaping

CommeerCial & residential • design • ConstruCtion • mainteenanCe

Stone Work retaining Walls, Ponds & Waterfalls FenceS DeckS & Patio’S ScreW PileS irrigation SyStemS Drainage SoD & SeeDing

Paving Stone Patios & driveWays

Maintenance ServiceS:

All Weather Windows, exterior entry, patio and garden doors.

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Whether it’s a commercial office complex, business or a prestigious hotel, Suntree Landscaping Ltd. provides professional grounds maintenance services that keep properties looking their very best.

installation services available.

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Landscaping Ltd. Russ Hill • 250.563.7062

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Favourite Landscaping Company

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What type of toilet should you buy?

Remodelling your bath­ room? Putting in a powder room? Regardless of why you’re in the market for a new toilet, choosing the right mo­del might not be as straightforward as it seems.

Price is just one factor to consider; here are five others.

1. SEAT SHAPE While longer, oblong toilets are more comfortable, round ones take up less space and can be a better fit for smaller bathrooms.

2. BOWL HEIGHT If it’s going to be used by people who are very tall or have limited mobility, choose a toilet whose seat is at least 42 centimetres (16.5 inches) off the ground to make it easier to get up from. However, some people find tall toilets uncomfortable. Another option is to install a grab bar beside a standard-sized model.

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3. WATER FLOW Typical toilet tanks contain six litres of water. However, more efficient models with a smaller, 4.8-litre tank are also available to reduce water waste without any noticeable impact on flush effectiveness. To maximize your water savings, choose a dual-flush toilet with both a low-flow and a regular flush option.

4. TYPE OF TOILET There are all kinds of toilets available on the market today. Here are some of the most common types: • Two-piece toilets (where the bowl and reservoir are separate) are the most affordable.

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• Wall-mounted toilets are low-maintenance, visually appealing, and create the illusion of a larger room, but they’re more expensive and harder to install than other kinds.

• Toilets equipped with a bidet are becoming increasingly popular in North America. While their initial cost is high, they virtually eliminate the need for toilet paper, which can mean considerable savings in the long run.

5. CLEARANCE Standard clearance bet­ween a toilet and a wall is 30.48 centimetres (12 inches), but some models have different specifications. Make sure to double-check your measurements before you start shopping.

• One-piece toilets are easier to clean and usually have a more modern look. Because the bowl and reservoir form a single piece, the risk of leaks is virtually eliminated.

To ensure a matching finish, shop for your sink at the same time as your toilet.

Say yes to oversized windows Oversized windows and glass doors are all the rage right now, and for good reason. Large windows let lots of natural light — not to mention a nice breeze on pleasant days — into the home. What’s more, they provide the best views for you to enjoy while you’re indoors.

Last, but not least, extra-large windows can give any interior a huge style upgrade. Convinced? Visit a local window and door specialist without delay.

How much ventilation does your bathroom need?

Every bathroom needs an exhaust fan to keep mould and other moisture-related damage at bay, but how strong that fan should be varies considerably depending on the size of the room. According to the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI), here’s how to calculate how much ventilation you need for a given space, in cubic feet per metre (cfm):

• For rooms smaller than 100 square feet, calculate 1 cfm per square foot • For rooms larger than 100 square feet, calculate 1 cfm per square foot, and add 50 cfm per toilet, bathtub and shower.

Something to keep in mind: if several people will regularly be using the bathroom one after another, you may be better off with a fan that’s a bit stronger than the standard recommendation.

Did you know?

According to the HVI, you should let your bathroom fan run for 20 minutes after using the washroom to give it enough time to fulfil its main task. This means you’ll need to choose a model that can be turned on and off with a switch separate from the one you use for the lights.

Fans equipped with a programmable timer are even better.

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

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Tarissa Boulding RBC Mortgage Specialist 250-819-5130

Kelly Green Leasing Manager 250-564-2100

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INTERIOR DECORATING

Fall in love with navy blue Chic, sophisticated navy blue is a shade of choice when it comes to adding character to your interior. And this trendy hue isn’t just for nautical-themed decors anymore.

HOW TO USE IT Navy blue carpets, linens, furniture and accent pieces can all add depth and charm to your decor.

Take the trend a step further by painting entire walls in this inspiring shade.

Check your garage door’s seals

WHERE TO PUT IT Navy blue is a versatile colour that can look great throughout the home. It’s especially suited for modern kitchens, elegant bedrooms, cozy living rooms and serene bathrooms.

WHICH COLOURS TO PAIR IT WITH In addition to white, grey and pale pink, which create a delicate, feminine look, warm hues such as golden yellow and burnt orange are perfect complements to navy blue decor.

Even a well-insulated garage door can be a source of major heat loss.

good condition (not broken, torn or otherwise damaged). Seals that have become too rigid should also be replaced.

When’s the last time you had a look at your garage door’s seals?

To avoid inflating your wintertime heating bills, make sure the seals around the outside and at the bottom of your garage door are in

If, after taking a closer look, you suspect that your garage door’s seals should indeed be replaced, ask an expert about your options before buying new ones.

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Carling Groves Realtor® 250-570-7439

Matt Petkau Realtor® 250-617-8179

Grace Purdey Realtor® 250-612-2238

Jonathan Bonnett Realtor® 250-640-0500

Linda Stacey Property Manager 250-562-6228

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Mike Hurrell Realtor® P.R.E.C. Managing Broker 250- 981-3100 10 years MLS Sales Award Winner 2007, 2009-2022

250-562-6228

.95% FULL SERVICE MLS LISTING* FULL SERVICE FREE MARKET AT A EVALUATION FAIR PRICE

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NORTH NEWLANDS RD., $185,000 2845 VISTA RIDGE DR., $229,900

27 - 3730 LANSDOWNE RD., $109,900 super cute 2 bed, 1 bath home has been top to bottom renovated. Exterior updates include new metal roof and vinyl siding with extra insulation underneath.

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263 BOYD ST., $354,900

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

Fenced spacious back yard with sundeck.

NG I D N E P 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.

41055 GRAY RD., $319,500

Rare opportunity for outdoor enthusiast to own a home with large shop on 70.62 acres of farmland attached to the beautiful Fraser River.

2425 ELLISON DR., $479,900

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1254 GENEVIEVE CRES., $429,900

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

6623 BENCH DR., $747,000

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

132 THACKER CRES., $499,900

Fabulous 5 bedroom home located in Heritage area with double car garage, large beautiful private fenced yard accessible for RV parking. Plus many updates including Hot water tank in 2018, kitchen, bathroom and laundry!

Gorgeous 4 bed, 2 bath home in lower College Heights.

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6505 Burkitt Rd., $499,900

Hart location close to schools, shopping, etc. 3 bed, 2 bath home with landscaped backyard, covered deck, and RV Parking in addition to the double garage.

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9675 CLOVER RD., $569,900

6 bedroom, 2 bath home on 5.03 acres near Tabor Lake! Beautifully treed with loads of privacy and room for storage.

Bonus separate basement entry complete with a full kitchen, and bath.

8384 CANTLE DR., $769,900

New 7 bedroom build on nearly half acre Lot. Comes complete with a 2/3 bedroom legal self contained basement suite.

Price does not include GST.

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10065 CARLSON RD., $629,900

Fabulous 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom country property with hobby farm set up ready for animals and horse boarding!

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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12345 HILLCREST DR., $899,900

Stunning south facing custom home was designed to take advantage of dawn to dusk light! 4 Bed, 3 Bath home boasting wall to ceiling windows, vaulted ceiling and elegant chefs kitchen.

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11365 HAROLD RD., $1,099,900

Enjoy the gorgeous westward Nechako Valley sunset views with this 6 bed, 5 bath beautiful custom home with shop. Boast vaulted ceilings and floor to ceiling windows.

7780 Southridge Ave

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4 Bed, 3 bath updated sprawling Rancher with basement and huge garage/shop.

Main level boast brand new kitchen with center prep island and so much more!

185 WADE ST., $489,900

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6076 CALEDONIA CRES., $429,900

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

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5483 DALHOUSIE DR., $569,900

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Beautiful updated 4 bed, 3 bath home in Heritage location close to parks, walking trails and other amenities. Boast excellent layout with plenty of storage and natural light making this the ideal home for a growing family!

4250 BAKER RD., $319,900

3 Bedroom / 2 Bath home in a great neighborhood boasting view of mountains from the easily accessible back porch, located off the dining room.

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Well maintained spacious 3 bed, 4 bath home close to Parkwood shopping center. This home is a great choice with a single car garage, large private backyard and new roof as of 2023 as well as being fully accessible with indoor elevator.

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102 2422 VANIER DR., $679,900

Accessible 3 Bed, 2 bath, open concept loft style luxury condo with private elevator and extra large garage.

Fully fenced and secure double light industrial lot has quonset and large paved parking area.

Quonset is approx. 1000 sq ft with 14’ loading doors at front and back. M1 zoning.

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

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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.

7078 HARVARD CRES., $380,000

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

970 LOWER PATRICIA BLVD., $399,900

D L O SN OJANLUD S Y AR ARY U N A J N Longworth, BC

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899 BURDEN ST., $514,900

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7204 ALDEEN RD., $199,900

Development potential! - Flat private city serviced lot (100’ x 150’) in Lafreniere has the potential to be divided in 2 (rezoning required) or can be used as for your own custom build.

Zaviery Dodd Realtor® 250-981-6513

DEVELOPMENT LAND Western Acres-383 Acres - $14,450,000 Vender financing available

PG Motor Court 867 17TH AVE., $1,399,900 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.

Univercity Heights - 111.62 Acres - $19,999,900 Up to 500 city lots

CALL MikE 250-981-3100