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More than 5,000 needed to force city to send borrowing issue to referendum DeLynda Pilon newsroom@pgfreepress.com
It will take a response from 10 per cent of the eligible voters in Prince George to force the city to go to a referendum in order to get permission from taxpayers to borrow the money needed to build a dike on River Road. Eric Allen is spearheading a campaign to get those signatures. Allen’s first issue is with the Alternative Approval Process. The city has two choices when it needs to borrow money that will take over five years to repay since it requires the permission of the taxpayers to proceed. One is a referendum, which is a vote on the issue, much like an election. The other is the AAP. When a municipality chooses the AAP, then it is up to the voter to sign a form, provided by the city, in opposition of the process. If you don’t sign, Allen said, then the inference is you are fine with the city borrowing the money. Allen referred to the AAP as a reverse onus process, and not one he approves of. “I have always felt for the bigger loans the city should go to referendum, but of about the six last major times they’ve borrowed, they’ve gone to the AAP. With the AAP, the onus is on us. If we’re opposed, then we have to go out and beat the bushes,” he said. “They are just going through the motions of giving us an opportunity.” Allen said he was at council while a decision was being made whether to take the issue to a referendum or use the AAP process. Most of the councillors said a referendum would be too expensive. However, he said, a few weeks later council gave out grants, including one for over $100,000 to Theatre Northwest. “I’m not knocking Theatre Northwest, but the question is why can they spend that kind of money on a theatre but they can’t spend it for people to have a vote?
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Mandy Paavola applies the finishing touches to a spring-themed paint job for Molly Makowichuk. Paavola was doing face painting at the Parents of Twins and Triplets Association’s Easter event at the Roll-a-Dome on Friday. There’s something wrong here.” Besides questioning the process the city chose to get permission to borrow the money, Allen also questions the validity of the project as well. “If you talk to people in the city about 90 to 95 per cent of them want the roads fixed, but the city wants a dike on River Road. If the people were given a choice I think it’s pretty clear which way they would go,” Allen said. He added River Road was upgraded in 2010 to a 200-year flood plain which was supposed to substantially reduce any flooding issues. “I would say now a dike is not necessary. A lot of people feel you’d get the same benefit if you dredged the river,” he said. “But the
real issue is what are we doing in the flood business? That is not a municipal responsibility. It’s up to the provincial and federal government.” Thus far in total, Allen said, the updates on River Road have come in somewhere around the $20 million mark, a number he compares to the $3.5 million per year city road budget. “It’s time for the city to change direction. It is getting sidetracked by these different projects.” Though Allen isn’t certain of the number of signatures received thus far, he believes there’s about 2,500 signed forms in. On Thursday evening at 7 p.m., Allen is hosting a meeting in the McGregor Room at the Coast Inn of the North to begin a final push
for signatures, which must be in by 5 p.m. April 24, and he is inviting everyone interested to attend. “We have that last two weeks to try to get the balance of the signatures. If you want to get a vote on this, get to city hall and sign,” he said. If the city is forced to call a referendum and the results of the vote are in favour of borrowing the $3.5 million, which will be combined with $2.5 million from the Land Reserve fund and $5.4 million from the government, Allen said he has no problem with the project proceeding. At least then, he said, residents will have had their say.
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Youths robbing youths common report In just over an hour Sunday evening, the Prince George RCMP received two reports of robberies that occurred a short distance from one another in Prince George. Just before 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery near the corner of Pine Street and 20th Avenue. Two girls, aged 16 and 11, were approached by approximately five youths who demanded money. One of the youths, a girl, searched the two victims for money but was unsuccessful. The girl stole a purple LG brand cellphone and the suspects fled. One of the victims was assaulted and threats were made towards both victims. A suspect was described as a First Nations girl, 15 to 17 years old, approximately 160 cm (5’3”) and 54 kgs (120 lbs). She was wearing a white athletic jacket with black stripes on sleeves Another suspect was described as a First Nations boy, 15 to 17 years old, approximately 175 cm (5’9”) and 73 kgs (160 lbs). He was earing a baggy red sweater with hood, blue jeans, red shoes and a ball cap with red brim. Police patrolled the area, but couldn’t find the suspects. Just after 10:30 p.m. the same
evening, police were called to the area on Porter Avenue and Oak Street for another robbery report. This location is approximately two blocks from the first reported robbery. Officers attended the area and spoke to the male and female victims, both aged 18. Three thin First Nations girls approached the victims in the parking lot near 15th Avenue and Victoria Street. One of the youths asked for a cigarette. The victims advised that they did not smoke and continued away on foot. Later, the two victims were confronted by the same three girls near the corner of Porter Avenue and Oak Street. This time, one of the girls had a rock in her hand and demanded the purse belonging to the female victim. Shortly after, one of the suspects attempted to grab the purse. The male victim stepped in to prevent the theft and the two victims ran away, calling police shortly after. All three suspects were described as First Nations girls, thin build, between 13 and 15 years old, and wearing dark clothing. Given the close time frame, similar location and similarities in the descriptions of the suspects, police believe the same
group of youths could be responsible for these two attempted robberies.
None of the four victims were seriously hurt. Police are urging members of
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Cullen rips changes to Northern Gateway process Retroactively applying new, tighter deadlines for environmental assessments to the Northern Gateway project “entirely changes the rules of the game” and lays an already heated process wide open to costly, time-consuming court cases, says MP Nathan Cullen. “I’ve never heard of a government changing everything halfway through,” Cullen said in a press release. “They’re rigging the entire process and they’re not ashamed of it.” Finance Minister Jim Flaherty
announced, in last week’s budget, that major resource projects will receive only one “streamlined” environmental assessment review lasting no longer than 24 months. Currently, major resource projects can take as long six years to approve. Flaherty confirmed the changes include the proposed Enbridge dual pipeline that would transport raw bitumen and condensate between the Alberta oilsands and Asian markets. It’s unclear what the new rules mean for the Joint Review Panel looking at the
Northern Gateway project, however some have suggested it could mean the hearings will wrap up this year. Cullen pointed to the widespread outrage that has erupted in British Columbia since changes to the Enbridge environmental assessment process were announced yesterday. “We’ve been hearing from stunned constituents all day who cannot believe the arrogance of this government and the utter disregard it has for a full examination of the huge environmental impacts
and risks of the Enbridge pipeline,” Cullen said. He noted the comments of Grand Chief Stewart Phillip of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs earlier today, warning of “battle in the courtrooms and on the land itself” if Conservatives follow through on plans to speed up the environmental review process for Enbridge. Cullen called the new tighter environmental assessment deadlines “a rubber stamp that is not good for business or the environment.”
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Dean Mason has joined the Prince George Airport Authority board of directors. “I joined the board because the success of the Prince George Airport is key in the economic development of Prince George and the North’s future,� Mason said in a press
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Initiatives Prince George released their monthly economic report on the city recently, revealing some interesting statistics. The unemployment rate in Prince George remained at 8.1 per cent in February with 49,000 people employed in the city. One hundred more people joined the labour force. Provincially, the
unemployment rate is 6.9 per cent and nationally it is 7.4 per cent. Twelve more singlefamily homes were sold in February this year over last, with 53 homes selling at the average price of $258,800, up nine per cent. Year-to-date, the average housing price is up 11.4 per cent. Unit sales are up 30.1 per cent. Provincially, the
year-to-date average house price is down 2.4 per cent while unit sales dropped 7.1 per cent. In Canada the average price of a house is up 1.7 per cent and unit sales are up 6.7 per cent. There were seven housing starts in the city in February, down 82.1 per cent from February last year, but market housing starts are up 133 per cent.
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The city issued 301 business licences in February. In February 34,884 passengers passed through Prince George airport, up 11.1 per cent over the same time last year. The year-to-date passenger traffic is up 6.6 per cent. According to the newsletter, the sources used to obtain these numbers include the City of Prince George, Statistics Canada, the Prince George Airport Authority and the Vancouver Airport Authority. The full report can be viewed at www. initiativespg.com/ Documents/InitiativesGP_EconomicUpdate_March12. pdf.
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Four single-family residential units were completed in the city last month compared to five single-family and 20 multiple completed last year. Year-to-date housing starts were down 82.1 per cent at end of February but up 17.8 per cent in B.C. and 19.5 per cent in Canada. The city issued 23 building permits valued at $2.2 million, down 23.5 per cent from February of 2011. The year-todate value of the permits were down 48.2 per cent, however the number of permits issued rose 11.1 per cent. Permits were up 33.6 per cent in B.C. and 11.6 per cent nationally.
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The choice: Be prey or be the predator
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The life of a convicted sex offender
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here is an unpleasant visceral response within most people when they meet a man who introduces himself as a convicted sexual offender. John is aware of that, yet he chooses to label himself in that manner anyway, revealing this personal fact, one that has shaded and shaped his entire life, immediately. John is not his real name, and though he has no problem telling you that as well, for legal reasons, and for fear of inadvertently identifying someone he hurt, that is what we will call him in this story. John is on parole after serving first seven then four more years in the prison system. He attributes those years in custody as ones that brought clarity to his cluttered past and the events that made him the man he was, then encouraging him to share that knowledge with others. John says there is a cultural component to what made him a sexual offender. “My father was in residential school,” John said. “He brought all this dysfunction into our family.” One of his earliest memories is awakening to the sound of his dad molesting his sister. At four years old, John said it was already ingrained within him that he had two choices in life. To become prey or be a predator. As a predator, like his father before him, John hurt someone he should have protected. He doesn’t remember the act that sent him to prison, he says, but woke up in a jail cell, mind finally clear of the effects of the alcohol and drugs he’d consumed. Someone told him to call a lawyer. Instead he called his sister. She told him everything he had done to his own little sister – and John knew it was all true. His first reaction, he said, was to die. With no way to take his own life, he began a hunger strike that lasted several days. Though he took the action in ignorance, hoping to end his own life, John said this was really one of his first steps into a new, or rather ancient, cultural experience. His body purged of food, a thought came to him – that if he died his victim would suffer even more and be further encumbered with guilt. So he ate. Prison brought him further experiences. “It was a blessing in disguise. I was rescued from cultural genocide by our government. I saw a sweat lodge for the first time when I was in prison,” he said, amazed. “In prison. Can you imagine? Our culture was actually saved by the prison system.” Cultural experiences intermingled with countless programs, counselling and research led him further still. He learned to write his experiences in traditional storytelling fashion. He produced native art, each image representative of a deeper meaning.
He learned about First Nations spirituality, the moon and sun, the owl and eagle. This became significant to him, an experience much more comfortable and comforting than the one he’d had with the religion taught to him at birth, one that claimed he was born in sin and in some way dirty. John used the knowledge he gained to write a program for offenders using cultural tools and references, and the program was put to use. He considered his people and all he knew of what he describes as rampant sexual abuse on the reserve he called home. By embracing traditional spirituality and utilizing cultural tools, he feels he found enlightenment. He made a decision to share that enlightenment back home, but two weeks before he was released on parole he was told he had been banished. The news was a blow, he said, but not one he let overwhelm him. Instead he became involved in researching poverty and its effects, as well as homelessness. John is locked within the bonds of poverty, doomed to collect a monthly government cheque. As a convicted sexual offender – and one who barely avoided being given a DSO (dangerous sexual offender) status, his chances of getting a job are slim to none. The label he carries, he said, touches every portion of his life. Combined problems have put him in a position to be deemed disabled, yet he is having problems getting the benefits he’s been told he’s entitled to. In spite of all of that, he said, he can sometimes use his experiences to help others. -- Convicted sex offender John said he’s visited the college and talked about his experiences in front of a Native Studies class. “I do presentations with my artwork to neutralize the whole thing,” he said. He has presented to an Aboriginal father ’s group. “I was told the guys benefit from hearing about me and my struggles.” And his family, including those he hurt, have reached out to him, meeting him off the reserve and sharing ancient rituals with him as, together, they seek healing. Now John is looking for another outlet to share the tools he feels helped change his life by setting up a woodworking shop geared towards giving jobs to the homeless and disenfranchised, teaching skills while he runs the place as a cultural consultant. He is in the midst of putting together a proposal on the venture. “We are the people who are feeding the justice system. We are the people in poverty,” he said. “I found out about my father, my past and culture while in prison. Understanding is one of the biggest things that can be acquired while in prison.”
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I was rescued from cultural genocide by our government. I saw a sweat lodge for the first time when I was in prison. In prison. Can you imagine? Our culture was actually saved by the prison system.”
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hey fixed Ospika Boulevard. So, who will it be this year? The lower part of Domano Boulevard is, so far this year, in the top five of the British Columbia Automobile Association’s survey of the province’s worst roads. Which city will have the shameful honour of hosting the province’s worst roads this year? Remember, in addition to Ospika Boulevard last year, we had three roads crack the top 20. For most, it’s kind of fun to log on to the BCAA website and vote for the worst road. At this time of year we all have stories of dodging that gargantuan pothole. For others, however, surveys such as these only contribute to the poor image of the city. And that is a concern. A recent Chamber of Commerce survey of its members highlighted image as one of the main issues facing Prince George. So how do we combat that? Some focus their ire on organizations like the BCAA for conducting such polls or on Mclean’s Magazine for ranking Canada’s most dangerous cities. The hypocrisy in that it is usually the same people who laud these types surveys when we place at the top of the heap (best place for investment, etc.). Others focus their attention on the media because it is through the media that the negative image is perpetuated. What we should be doing is focusing on the problem. If you don’t like Prince George streets topping the BCAA’s worst roads poll, there is something you can do about it. You can lobby city council to increase the road rehabilitation budget. Currently the city budgets about $3.5 million for road rehabilitation. Other than a few years ago when council imposed a special levy to increase that amount for a year, it really hasn’t increased much in the past few years. City staff has told us, and city council, that council needs to put about $7 million in the road rehabilitation budget … just to keep up. In its zeal to keep immediate costs under control, this council, as with previous ones, has sacrificed the future well being of our roads. And, given that the road rehabilitation budget is such a minuscule part of the city’s overall budget, it’s easy to argue that more money could be poured into roadwork without increasing the overall budget. Don’t like the city getting a black eye over the state of the roads? Don’t get mad at the BCAA, don’t get mad at the media, get mad at those who can do something about it … city council. Tell them you want something done about the roads, better yet, demand it.
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amount for the honkin’ big V-8 I need to carry pilhe snowblower has officially been put lows home from Sears. away for the summer. An electric vehicle is starting to sound pretty So, if we get another dump, it’s likely attractive and I’m not alone in that. my fault. To date, B.C. represents over 22 per cent of the Haven’t fired up the scooter just yet, but I do have national electric vehicle sales for the Nisthe battery charging and it will only be san Leaf, reaffirming British Columbia as a matter of about 500 kicks on the kicka market leader in the clean energy vehistart to hear the angry putt-putt of that Writer’s cle market and in March 2011, Mercedes49cc engine. Block Benz Canada announced plans to build Hey, with the price of gas at $1.33 per Billphillips a new facility in Burnaby to manufacture litre and expected to climb when the fuel-cell stacks for hydrogen fuel-cell elecwarm weather comes, the wallet will tric vehicles. actually be able to collect some dust. One of the arguments for extracting as much oil as It gets pretty disheartening when you hit the $100 we can out of the oil patch, as quickly as we can, is limit on the gas pump before the tank gets filled that while everyone wants to get rid of CO2 belchand you’re heading to the gas pumps more than the ing automobiles, it isn’t going to happen soon so grocery store. let’s squeeze all we can out of the Alberta sand in I’m thinking one of the new electric cars will soon the meantime. be moving up on my wish-list. The best way to do that is for society to make the The province is even getting into the act. move away from the gas-guzzlers willingly before it B.C.’s popular Clean Energy Vehicle (CEV) Prois forced to when the world runs out of oil. The only gram is getting an extra jolt (that pun came from way we can do that is if there are options. Electric the press release so I can’t take credit for it) from vehicles are becoming that option. the implementation of the $2.74 million Community It’s nice to see the province getting involved in Charging Infrastructure Fund that will see 570 pubbuilding these stations. Hopefully it’s just to kicklic charging stations across municipalities, regional start the process. governments, First Nations, and B.C. businesses Wouldn’t it be nice to see an entrepreneur be able and institutions by March 31, 2013. to make a living with an electricity-only service staThe Community Charging Infrastructure Fund tion? will be managed, promoted and administered by By the way, in May the Environmental Assessthe non-profit Fraser Basin Council. ment Agency will holding public hearings and conBattery-powered electric vehicles should cost as sultation sessions in Prince George on the proposed little as $300 per year in electricity bills compared Site C hydroelectric dam. to upwards of $1,500 per year to fuel a gasolineHoly crap, this doesn’t get any easier, does it? powered car or, in my case, almost three times that Circulation Manager........................ Heather Trenaman Email: circulation@pgfreepress.com..............250-564-0504
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few Easter treats and Last week my best we crawled into our friend’s grandson came over to her house to spend own beds, absolutely exhausted. I slept like a the night. baby. Darby? Well, not He insisted I spend the so much. Not night as well, only did she considerhave Kade ing I was Life in safely at her helping him the fat side but also destroy his lane all three of her grandma’s DelyndaPilon dogs, her cat living room, and even my little turncoat building a three-chair, two pug. -blanket fort complete None of the critters were with a lamp, toy box and leaving that little five-yeara couple of hammers (I’m old’s side. not sure what the hamNot only is he always mers were for – but Kade good for a pet and a little said he needed them). tug-of-war, but he has a It’s kind of funny tendency to drop crumbs because while Darby, my friend, raised girls, I raised and treats where ever he goes. Darby, apparently, a boy. Well, if you count was a bit squished. his friends, their sleepWhiner. overs, judging Yu-Gi-Oh Come morning, Kade tournaments, being the shoulder when a girl broke found his treats and gathered them all up, then a heart or being the driver insisted the Easter Bunny to a rock concert or a movie opening, I guessed I had probably left a few outside. Since I knew for raised a couple of boys. certain the Easter Bunny All you parents out was dressed in a long there know what I mean. T-shirt and had wet hair They say it takes a village the night before, I was to raise a child, and I suppose that’s true. Choosing pretty sure he was wrong, but there was no convincthat village, I guess, is the ing him. Out he headed, trick to a happy kid. searching high (the top of Anyway, after an evemy car) and low (kicking ning of ice cream, fart leaves). jokes and lessons in To our surprise, he iPhone games, Kade tuckreturned triumphant, ered out and fell asleep on holding an egg-shaped Grammy’s bed, cartoons bouncy ball filled with blaring. sparkles. Then Grammy hid a
The dogs seemed both a little shocked and depressed when his mom came and packed him and all of his new treats up, which included one of their favourite balls, and took him back home. Anyway, back at my place that day I cooked Easter dinner for our
family, which this year included my son’s best friend, Jessie, who drove out all the way from southern Alberta to share the week with us. When he saw me he shouted ‘Mom’ and gave me a big hug. I can’t believe he’s about a foot and a half taller than
me and is getting married in the fall. This is the same little fellow who used to show me his best toys. He was just a few years older than Kade when he first came home from school with my boy, Dallas. This year he showed me his new Mustang instead, insisting on a ride, and if
I didn’t have grey hairs before I probably do now. I can’t believe how fast they grow up. And, worse yet, I can’t believe I’m saying that. Geez. I wasn’t supposed to get older too. Oh well, as long as I have a little guy near to build forts with, I could never get too old.
Liberals off-base with teacher ads Editor: Not that long ago the B.C. Liberal government gave themselves a huge pay increase, without any debate in the Legislature, regardless of the sagging economic conditions which were caused by their failed policies since they came to power in 2001. To add insult to injury, the same government gave their senior civil servants, all BC Liberal hacks, large pay increases to match. The premier’s salary shot from $126,638 to $187,589 or $60,951 in one year. The lion’s share of the MLAs’ increases went to the 46-member BC Liberal caucus, an average of $26,000 increase in one year. These same, (in my opinion) “jackasses” in government, have held public servants such as teachers, hospital workers, ferry workers and many others to a zero per cent increase since they came to power in 2001, and intend to continue to do so until they are defeated in 2013. The BC Liberal government’s Bill 22 proposes to fine each teacher $475 each day and their union $1.3 million if they should go on strike after passage of the bill. This is because
the BC Liberals supposedly deemed teachers essential. Surprisingly, the B.C. doctors and realtors, to only name a few, who earn two to three times more than a teacher does are not deemed essential by this government. Could it be because these groups were so active in the attempted recall of Paul Ramsey and helped the BC Liberals come to power in 2001? Naw, just a coincidence, I guess. Four hundred seventy-five dollars is a ridiculous amount of money as NO teacher makes that much per day. The BC Liberal ads claim that they have the interests of the children in mind. That could not be further from the truth. One only has to look at statistics. The 22 plus children at risk that recently died and the report by BC Children’s Representative, Mary Ellen Turpel-Lanfond, who recently stated, “with adequate services some of these infants, very well would be alive today.” British Columbia has the highest number of families and children in poverty, eight years straight, that is
a shameful record even in the Third World. Statistics Canada estimates that the poverty rate in B.C. for children over six years of age is 16.4 per cent and rises to 20.2 per cent for children under six years of age, all considerably higher than the Canadian average for the past eight years. That would equal the total populations of Fort St. John, Port Alberni, Powell River and Kamloops combined. Many teachers in B.C. schools have taken it upon themselves, with their own money, to collect children’s clothing and food and bring it to their schools for needy children. I know of a teacher who at her own expense keeps crackers and other food stuffs in her classroom to feed the children who come to school hungry because their families are poor. I am not a teacher and have long since retired, but I fully support the teachers should they strike and I will be out on their picket lines to support these wonderful caring people. Andy Kozyniak Prince George
Doing my best to dodge the pitfalls of P.G. potholes mornings, I usually go down Foothills to One of my favourite things about 18th, instead of 15th, because 15th looks, Prince George – and something I almost in some places, like the surface always tell newcomers – is of the moon with the number there are usually a half-dozen of craters in it. ways to get from Point A to Of course, it doesn’t matter Point B. Allan’s which route I take, I still have Over the past couple of Amblings to get through the intersection weeks, I’ve been taking full AllanWishart of 15th and Foothills. Heading advantage of that facet of south (to work) isn’t too bad, Prince George geography, but coming home northbound usually mainly in an attempt to avoid the worst results in an interesting manoeuvre. of the potholes littering the city streets. The potholes in that lane are so bad, I For instance, when I go to work these
usually swing well to the right to avoid them, which may have led some people behind me to think I was trying to turn onto 15th, and into the oncoming lane at that. I’m not, and my weaving through a number of other streets in the city is not a sign of impairment. I have to wonder how many of the erratic driver complaints the RCMP get at this time of year turn out to be someone just trying to keep their suspension together by avoiding some of the bigger potholes.
And there are some big ones. On the weekend, I walked out to the intersection of 15th and Foothills and took a look at one of them. I couldn’t see the bottom, so I took a stone, dropped it in, and started counting to see how long until it hit bottom. Before I heard it hit bottom, I heard some very nasty language from down below, and the stone (now glowing sort of red) came flying back out of the hole. I decided to stop my investigation at that point.
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Close to five months after the investigation into the Victoria Towers fire began, crown counsel has opted not to pursue charges after reviewing the lengthy report submitted to them by the RCMP. The fire happened during the early morning hours on Nov. 3, 2011. The RCMP assisted Prince George Fire and Rescue in evacuating the building and controlling traffic. About 96 people in 59 suites in the 12-storey building were affected by the blaze.
Explosive On March 29 at 2 p.m. the Prince George RCMP got a report from the RCMP North District office that a member of the public brought in what looked like a pipe bomb. The device was found in an apartment on the 4000 block of 15th Avenue. A general duty member of the RCMP secured the scene
and evacuated the people in the immediate area of the device. An RCMP dog searched the North District office for any odour of explosive-type substances. Members of the B.C. Explosive Disposal Unit were flown in from the Lower Mainland and they disposed of the device. A small amount of explosive was found. The investigation is ongoing. The Prince George RCMP would like to remind the public to never handle anything that they believe could potentially be an improvised explosive device. Call the Prince George RCMP detachment, which in turn will assess the situation and act accordingly.
Vandalism The morning of April Fool’s Day RCMP responded to a report of vandalism to three
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Break-In On April 1 at about 3:30 p.m. the RCMP was called to a break and enter on the 2100 block of Ross Crescent where over $10,000 worth of items were stolen. They include a black Dell computer with a 17” monitor, a Canon camera with lenses and a substantial amount of jewellery. The break-in happened sometime in the last two weeks while the owners were out of town. The investigation is ongoing. The Prince George RCMP would like to remind residents to take extra precautions before going away for extended periods of time.
• Ensure someone checks on your property or have someone stay in your residence. • Use light timers to help make the appearance that you are home. • In the winter, arrange to have someone remove fresh snow from your driveway. • When you are traveling by car, ask a neighbour to park in your driveway.
Hot bbq? On April 2 at 4:45 a.m., officers patrolling in the 17th Avenue and Redwood Street. area noticed two men who were known to have a history of property crimes pushing a portable barbecue along 17th. The 23 and 24-year-old said the barbecue was borrowed, but an officer was unable to confirm that. The barbecue was seized until the owner can be located.
Bad drivers take hits in pocketbooks In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 28: Robert J. Tulari was found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and failing to comply
with a condition of an undertaking, sentenced to one day in jail and placed on probation for 12 months. Merle L. Charlie was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and sen-
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vehicles on the 4300 block of Ewen Avenue. All the vehicles were spray painted but are associated with different people so officers believe the offences are likely random.
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Court docket tenced to 24 days in jail. Delilah A. Joseph was found guilty of four counts of theft of property with a value less than $5,000 and given a conditional sentence of one year. Joseph was also found guilty of resisting a peace officer and sentenced to one day in jail. Vishnu D. Sharma was found guilty of two counts of uttering
threats, sentenced to three months in jail, placed on probation for three years and received a lifetime prohibition on the possession of firearms. In Provincial Court in Prince George on Feb. 29: Corban A. Burgess was found guilty of driving without proper insurance, fined $250 and assessed a victim surcharge of $37.50. Gerald R. Cunningham was found guilty of production of a controlled substance, sentenced to one year in jail and received a lifetime prohibition
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on the possession of firearms. Cunningham was also found guilty of failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to seven days in jail. Bradley P. Martin was found guilty of breach of recognizance and fined $100. Denver W. McCullough was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,000 and assessed a victim surcharge of $150. Christine A. Walker was found guilty of failing to comply with a probation order and fined $250. Michael A. Waterston was found guilty of driving without due care and attention, fined $1,500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $225. Sylvia E. West was found guilty of assault and placed on probation for 12 months. Marvin Yahey was found guilty of driving without a proper driver’s licence, fined $500 and assessed a victim surcharge of $75. Duane T. Vallee was found guilty of uttering threats, resisting a peace officer and failing to comply with a condition of an undertaking or recognizance and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Vallee was also found guilty of theft of property with a value less than $5,000, sentenced to 18 days in jail and placed on probation for six months.
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UNBC Northern Timberwolves midfielder Kellen Strobl gets his foot on the ball during their PacWest men’s soccer game against the Capilano University Blues last September at the North Cariboo Fields. With the Timberwolves moving into the Canada West branch of Canadian Interuniversity Sport, UNBC is in the process of hiring full-time head coaches for its men’s and women’s soccer teams. “CIS is really going to look to Canada West for leadership and guidance on whether they should be admitting members,” Kerswill said. “Canada West has given us a stamp of approval so really there’s no reason to believe that we’ll have much difficulty with our CIS membership.” With last year’s approval of the Timberwolves and Mount Royal University Cougars of Calgary, the CWUAA has increased from 14 to 16 members. Other Canada West institutions are: University of Victoria, UBC (Vancouver), Trinity Western University (Langley), University of the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford), Thompson Rivers University (Kamloops), UBC-Okanagan (Kelowna), University of Calgary, University
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Athletic awards The Northern Timberwolves planned to hold their annual awards banquet this week. This past season was highlighted with double gold at the PacWest basketball championships, as the men and women celebrated provincial titles on March 3 in North Vancouver. Both teams finished in fifth-place ties at CCAA nationals, the men in Truro, N.S., and women in Lethbridge, Alta. On the soccer
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There isn’t a Prince George native listed on Central Scouting Services’ final rankings for the 2012 National Hockey League Entry Draft. But four forwards tied to junior hockey in the city are mentioned. The Prince George Cougars’ Troy Bourke and Daulton Siwak are among 48 Western Hockey League players listed. Jujhar Khaira and Paul De Jersey of the Prince George Spruce Kings are part of a smaller group of seven players who suited up in the B.C. Hockey League in the 2011-12 campaign. Among the four players, Khaira has the highest ranking on the 210-player list of North American skaters eligible for selection by an NHL team in June. The 17-year-old Surrey product, who had 79 points (29 goals and 50 assists) in 54 games this past season, is 74th on the list. Khaira’s linemate this past season, De Jersey was the biggest mover of the BCHL bunch. He went from 203rd on the midterm report to 98th on the latest list. De Jersey, a 19-year-old from West Vancouver, was named the Interior Conference MVP and won the Brett Hall Trophy as top BCHL scorer with 98 points (41 goals and 57 assists) in 59 games. Bourke, ranked 123rd, led the Cougars in scoring this past WHL season. He set a career high with 56 points (18 goals and 38 assists) in 71 games. The 18-year-old Onoway, Alta. product is on the Canadian team competing in this month’s World U-18 Championship, scheduled for April 12 to 22 in the Czech Republic. He scored the overtime winner in Canada’s 5-4 overtime win over the host Czechs in Monday’s exhibition game. Siwak made the list at 197th. In 46 games with the Cougars and Red Deer Rebels in the 2011-12 WHL season, he tallied 15 goals and seven helpers for 22 points. Siwak, an 18-year-old product of Olds, Alta., joined the Cougars in a deal with the Rebels in late December. The deal saw 19-year-old forward Charles Inglis go the other way. Russian import forward Nail Yakupov of the Ontario Hockey League’s Sarnia Sting tops the list. Everett Silvertips defenceman Ryan Murray, the top WHL player, is ranked second. Right behind Murray at Number 3 is the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s highest ranked player, Quebec Remparts forward Mikhail Grigorenko, another Canadian Hockey League import from Russia.
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prevailing over Chicago in six games in the final. A browse online revealed that they’re off on their standings and list of playoff teams. But their simulation did have Canucks winning a second consecutive President’s Trophy, which they claimed on Saturday evening. Here at the Free
Press, I’ve taken a more conservative approach. For the regular season, I predicted division-by-division standings with a list of playoff teams. In case you’re wondering, I correctly predicted 12 of 16 playoff teams. I didn’t predict the New Jersey Devils, Phoenix Coyotes, Florida Panthers and
Site C Clean Energy Project Public Comment Period and Open House Sessions The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) and the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) announced today that the draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Guidelines for the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project are being issued for public comment. The public is also invited to attend Open House Sessions to be held in the project area in May 2012. Public Comment Period The Agency and the EAO are holding a 45-day public comment period on the draft EIS Guidelines for the environmental assessment. The Guidelines provide direction to the proponent and identify the information that is required in the EIS. The EIS will provide a detailed analysis of the potential environmental, economic, social, health and heritage effects of the proposed project. All comments received will be considered by both agencies. Once finalized, the EIS Guidelines will be made public and provided to the proponent. Written comments will be accepted as of April 17, 2012 and must be received by June 1, 2012. All comments will be considered public and will be posted on the Agency online public registry and on the EAO website. Forward written comments in the official language of your choice to either of the following: Linda Jones Panel Manager Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 22nd Floor 160 Elgin Street Ottawa ON K1A 0H3 SiteCReview@ceaaacee.gc.ca
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To view the draft EIS Guidelines or to obtain more information on this project, consult the Canadian Environmental Assessment Registry at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca reference number 11-05-63919 or the EAO web site at www.eao.gov.bc.ca .
Public Open House Sessions The Agency and the EAO will be holding open house sessions during the public comment period. The objective of the sessions is to provide information on the EIS Guidelines and to inform the public of the environmental assessment process and how the public can participate. The public will also have an opportunity to submit written comments on the Guidelines at the sessions. Representatives of both agencies will be available to answer questions. The proponent, BC Hydro, will also attend the sessions to answer technical questions about the project. The open house sessions will be held in the following communities near the project area: Date/Time Tuesday May 1, 2012 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday May 2, 2012 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday May 3, 2012 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday May 8, 2012 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday May 9, 2012 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday May 10, 2012 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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Ottawa Senators to qualify. Instead, I went with the Anaheim Ducks, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. In keeping with tradition, the Free Press is once again making round-by-round predictions (Note: Just like past years, we’ll determine the winner first based on the number of correct series winners, then the correct number of games for each series. If still tied, we’ll give the win to the individual who picks the Cup final series outcome correctly). Last year, I won the overall title, but barely. I finished tied with Rob Collins, as we each correctly picked 10 series winners. The difference maker? I called the Bruins to beat the Canucks in the final, while he believed the Canucks would down the Bruins. Rob Collins is no longer with us, so it’s down to a head-tohead battle between myself and assistant editor Allan Wishart. In case you’re wondering, Wishart had nine winners picked correctly last year. Western Vancouver Canucks (1) vs. Los Angeles Kings (8): McInnis - Canucks in seven; Wishart - Canucks in five St. Louis Blues (2) vs. San Jose Sharks (7): McInnis - Blues in six; Wishart - Blues in five Phoenix Coyotes (3) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (6): McInnis - Blackhawks in six; Wishart - Blackhawks in six Nashville Predators (4) vs. Detroit Red Wings (5): McInnis Predators in seven; Wishart - Wings in seven Eastern New York Rangers (1) vs. Ottawa Senators (8): McInnis - Rangers in five; Wishart - Rangers in five Boston Bruins (2) vs. Washington Capitals (7): McInnis - Bruins in seven; Wishart - Bruins in seven Florida Panthers (3) vs. New Jersey Devils (6): McInnis - Devils in six; Wishart - Devils in six Pittsburgh Penguins (4) vs. Philadelphia Flyers (5): McInnis - Penguins in five; Wishart - Penguins in six
Lacrosse league looks south for season
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In less than two years, the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association has expanded from four to six teams. To do so, they’ve added new members from the north and south. In 2011, the Mackenzie LumberJax joined the fold. This year, they welcome the Quesnel Crossfire. “I expect actually quite an interesting season and I think parity is going to be the upmost and in the forefront in the Prince George Senior Lacrosse League,” PGSLA commissioner Glenn “Moose” Scott said. Scott figures a threeteam race at the top between the BX Pub Bandits, the Shooters Pub Devils and the College Heights Pub Assault. That would leave Quesnel, Mackenzie and the Stylers battling for the league’s fourth and final playoff spot. Each team will play 15 matches for a 45-game regular season, which is scheduled
to begin on April 23 when the Bandits battle the Stylers. League champions last season, the Assault will start defending their title on April 25 against the Devils. Then on April 26, the Crossfire begins its inaugural season by hosting the Bandits in Quesnel. The regular season ends on June 23 and 24, when Quesnel hosts Mackenzie in a doubleheader. The playoff format will remain the same as previous years, starting with best-offive semifinal series involving the top four teams in the regular season. The winners will meet in the bestof-seven league championship series. Playoff dates haven’t been set, but Scott figures the Dale Rolufs Memorial Championship Trophy will be presented in late July. All of the games in Prince George will be held at the Coliseum. Tickets for PGSLA games are sold at the gate at $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors and $2 for children. Seeing the birth of
the PGSLA in Quesnel this month will be a memorable experience. Scott noted that it’s something they’ve hoped for since forming the league in 1991. “Basically what I had as a long-term vision, and so did people on the executive and stuff, was being able to hopefully get Mackenzie and Quesnel into our league,” he said. “We’ve already had discussions from people up in Terrace who would like to join our league, so what you’re seeing is an explosion of senior lacrosse taking place in the Central Interior.”
A tight connection in the Gold Pan City helped make the dream a reality. Lisa Scott, Glenn’s daughter, is president of the Quesnel Lacrosse Association. She said they began pushing efforts to land a PGSLA team a year and a half ago. The QLA had approximately 70 players in 2011, noted Lisa. If the presence of the Crossfire has a trickledown effect, participation should rise. “People are just ecstatic,” Lisa said. “Everyone is really excited for this to be happening.”
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There will be an annual general meeting for 27 Million Voices Sunday, April 22 at 5:30 p.m. at Nancy O’s Restaurant. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. There are three executive board positions open including director at large, treasurer and fundraising director. For more, visit admin@27millionvoices. org.
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Prince George Motors is bringing the Mantracker, Terry Grant, to the city on Saturday, April 28. He will be here to help bring awareness to the Connaught Youth Centre. Grant is best known for his role as Mantracker on OLN where he used his years of experience to track and capture prey in Canada’s wilderness. Grant will be at PG Motors noon to 3 p.m. to greet fans and sign autographs.
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Zeppelina, Canada’s only female tribute to Led Zeppelin, plays Heartbreakers May 3 as part of their western Canada tour. The Vancouver band includes some of the finest female musicians in the country – guitarist Shannon Page, Roberta Plant lead vocals, bassist Jane Paul Jones, and multi-instrumentalist and drummer ‘Snarry’ Bonham. Heartbreakers is at 1192 Fifth Ave. Show time 9 p.m. No minors. Admission $10. Call 250564-3773 for tickets.
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Truffles are habit forming. Especially when the local hand-dipped chocolates come with names like London Fog, and Vanilla Passionfruit – and in flavours such as lavender, coffee, kahlua, orange, almond, mint, peanut butter, chilli and Grand Marnier. This “sky is falling” apocalyptic Free Press reporter, unwittingly taste tested – instead of traditional morning mocha – a spicy drink called “Mayan Hot Chocolate.” It’s boldly made with spices, honey, chocolate and milk. On Wednesday, Ohh...Chocolat Cafe owner Caroline Longhurst laughs at a suggestion she is clairvoyant. “I often remember people, especially regulars, by what they choose when they come in. Many customers order the same thing all the time, so you come to know them by that,” she said. Her handmade chocolates use quality Belgian chocolate and they are a favourite item with customers. But the cafe on George St. also has on the menu sandwiches made with local, hormone-free organic meats, chicken, spinach, mozzarella cheese, tomato, basil, artichoke, breakfast bagels and panini’s and a variety of coffee, teas and hot chocolates. They also have many flavours of gelato ice cream. “For the hot chocolate I don’t use powders,” says Longhurst. “I use the chocolate callets from our hand-poured chocolates. “I started dabbling in cooking and baking and discovered it was something that I was good at. I discovered a creative side I didn’t know I had. It gave me a sense of accomplishment.” The cheery decor at Ohh... Chocolat Cafe is designed to further titillate the tastebuds. A remodelled 2,500 square foot modern space has large windows, modern decor, apothecary jars filled with jelly beans, candy kabobs and colourful hard candy. Glass display cases show off delectable dessert items. There are several seating options including tables for two, four, six or more. The antique tables, chairs and buffets are from Antiques on Sixth, across the street. Customers can sit while they dine – then buy the furniture if they like. It is an interesting business concept, one Longhurst hopes
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“They tend to blame others and past events in their lives for why they didn’t achieve their goals but often it is us who put up our own roadblocks.” Going into the new downtown venture, Longhurst said she was guided by her business coach Shane Dehod, who helped to fulfill her dream. Following her training several years ago as a chocolatier, the former RCMP officer said she knows when the time is right to make change. “I made a personal decision to change my life and move downtown. It was like when I retired from the police force in 2007 after 15 years of service. I just felt then that it was time to do something different. Time for change. Then I discovered I had a passion for making chocolate.” She knew long ago too that she had a passion for pleasing people with her food creativity and entrepreneurial skills. It was only a matter of time, she said, before she opened the doors to her own business. Since then, she’s always looked for ways to improve her customer service. “I have a husband and two teenaged sons and whenever we travel, we taste things along the way. I tasted a chicken salad with mango sauce not long ago and I loved it. So when I got back to Prince George, I created my own version of it. I like things which have a bit of shock value in them so that when you bite into them, you get a taste surprise.
I made a chocolate bar, I called it Kick Ass Bar which was very spicy and when you bit into it, it really bit back.” Asked about the healthy qualities of dark chocolate, Longhurst says research shows that dark chocolate has properties that can help with blood flow. “Dark chocolate also coats your tongue so it satisfies cravings. You eat it in smaller quantities and still feel satisfied. I get my chocolate in its purest form which means using chocolate with no more than five ingredients in it. It takes time to make because it is all hand-dipped. We don’t use big machines and conveyer belts – remember I Love Lucy show?” Supply and demand may change that, she says. “We may have to get into that (automation) one day but right now I really want to keep to the artisan feel of the shop. I have a great corporate clientele who like the fact everything is handmade.“ The new location also has a pleasant view of the green space around City Hall and, situated across from the newly renovated The Keg, Longhurst feels immersed in the best of the downtown hubbub. “It just feels right here. I didn’t realize how sunny the space was so I’ve had to have custom blinds installed for the food preparation area but other than that there were no surprises. I really do love it downtown.”
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Washington returns to city on April 26 Jazz singer misses the people of Prince George and will play at Artspace Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com
The cherry blossoms are already fading and flowers are out where she lives but jazz singer Maureen Washington still looks forward to visiting Prince George. She plays Artspace on April 26. “I’ve been here in Victoria for six years now and my wheel is spinning faster and faster,” Washington told the Free Press on Monday. “I’m getting lots of gigs, I’m booked to September and I couldn’t be happier. But I miss the people of Prince George. They are warm, friendly and supportive. I love the city for that.” The move has been good for her career, though, says Wash-
ington, who is set to embark on her minitour of B.C., one which takes her to Vancouver’s The Cellar Jazz Club April 25 then on to Prince George the next day. The tour culminates with a seven-piece concert in Victoria May 5. For the local show, she’ll bring along her entourage of three top musicians: Karel Roessingh on piano, Joey Smith on bass, Damian Graham on percussion. The Victoria show at Hermann’s Jazz Club adds even more talent to the ensemble with Daniel Cook on guitar, Tom Ackerman on sax and Bryn Badel on trumpet. “These musicians are just phenomenal in their own right, performing and doing
their own recordings,” Washington said. “That’s what I’ve found since I’ve moved here is that there’s been so much opportunity to meet and perform with talented musicians.” Indeed, networking has meant finding one of her best gigs ever – having her voice on a Valdy album. “One of the most exciting things for me was singing on Valdy’s latest album. Karl was the record producer and he wanted to add a female voice, so he recommended me,” she said. “Valdy and I spent the day together going over material and it was amazing to see what a beautiful musician he is. He’s so brilliantly talented.” So is she. People have found
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Metal bands brought sound crowd loved A Sight for Sewn Eyes and Cancer Bats rocked the house down at Thursday show Dallas Pilon Special to Free Press
Hail, Destroyer! Thursday, April 5, metalhead brothers (and sisters) at the Generator were up in arms, greeting the Dead Set on Living tour featuring A Sight
for Sewn Eyes and Cancer Bats. The music was loud, the crowd was alive and the night was set for metal. The first band to take the stage, A Sight for Sewn Eyes, made up of band members Andrew Benoit on FAMOUS PLAYERS 6
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guitar and vocals; Ben Leathem on drums; John Walsh on guitar; Josh Hanusiak on vocals; and Ben Brennan on bass, lit a fire in the audience. The band wasted no time pumping out song after song, from That Night at Dom’s to Dead’d. Keeping the show alive, each tune was heavier then the last. Utilizing each other ’s strengths, the band played phenomenally.
Intermission, refill your drink, grab a cig. Done? Good, because the show is far from over. As Cancer Bats, a Juno award nominated band, took the stage, they had no trouble turning the fire that A Sight for Sewn Eyes set into a full -out blaze. Coming in hot the band, comprised of vocalist Liam Cormier, guitarist Scott Middleton, drummer Mike Peters and bassist Jaye R. Schwarzer, did not
delay in giving their fans exactly what they wanted. From tracks off their first album, to new songs (like Road Sick), Cancer Bats took every unit of energy the audience pumped out and gave it right back with stage presence, performance, and the good ol’ encore song. The group even threw in their cover of The Beastie Boy’s “Sabotage”, witch we had no qualms rocking to.
In all, we moshed, we rocked, hell some of us even fought, and all in the name of metal. With a rep as the hardest-working band in Canada and a resume that includes opening for the likes of Alexisonfire and Billy Talent, you know Cancer Bats will be filling stadiums soon, so it’s kind of great to get up close and personal with this kind of quality. After the shows,
some of the band members even hung out with the fans at the merch table where I loaded up on Cancer Bats T’s and a couple of DSOL (Dead Set On Living) patches. We have to give proper thanks to the people at Prazma Entertainment for bringing us the pleasure of Cancer Bats and A Sight for Sewn Eyes, and I personally look forward to what they have in store for the future of P.G. metal.
Registration for this spring’s Run for Fun - Pavement Princesses program is now open with a registration night scheduled for April 11 at the Community Policing Office at 575
Brunswick St. from 5 - 7 p.m. The program is offered by the RCMP, Victim Services and Community Policing Units in Prince George. The health and fitness program
runs twice a year, in the spring and fall, and is intended for girls 10 to 15 years old. In spring, girls meet twice a week over an eight-week period. Each session begins with a speaker talking about issues youth are
facing today including drug and alcohol awareness, Internet and phone safety, cyber bullying, and gang awareness. They also discuss the importance of living a healthy lifestyle, promote healthy eating and the benefits
of staying active. After the discussion, the girls break into training groups and go for a run. The goal is to have each girl successfully train and be able to complete the five km challenge. The program will start the first week in May on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with the group meeting at the band shell at Fort George Park and is scheduled from 4 5:15 p.m. Both the spring and fall sessions of Run for Fun are sponsored by Integris Credit Union and are free of charge for participants.
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25. Golf score 27. Snake 29. Backpacker’s shelter 31. Game official, for short 33. Plato’s porch 34. Dry watercourse 37. Franc replacement 39. Entry permit 40. Emanate 41. Kauai goose 42. Roof support 43. Not certain 44. Quickly!, on “ER” 45. Do origami 49. Red horse 51. Boxer’s bane 52. Layout 55. African animal, briefly 57. Organic compound 59. Toddler’s bed 61. On the ____ (precisely) 64. Certain apartment 66. Driver’s-license datum 67. Blue dye 68. Prayer 69. Newspaper person 70. Printing machine 71. Hawaiian porch 72. Alter 73. Fasten, as a rope 75. Fix, as text 77. Implored 78. Informed of 82. Man ____ mouse 84. Like sushi, e.g. Answers to this puzzle can be found in the classifieds.
For news and updates, check us out online at www.rdffg.bc.ca 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Telephone: (250) 960-4400, Toll Free 1-800-667-1959 Fax (250) 563-7520, Web: www.rdffg.bc.ca
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Russell looks forward to The Producers Teresa Mallam arts@pgfreepress.com
Judy Russell and her production staff are ready to roll on another summer blockbuster show, this time with The Producers. The always difficult choice of what to bring to the local stage next was made easier because of a huge fan following of the show, said Russell. “The Producers is a hilarious musical comedy made famous not only by Mel Brooks’ feature film in 1968 starring Zero Mostel and Gene Wilder but the 2005 remake with Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick.” After 33 preview performances, Lane and Broderick starred in The Producers on Broadway when the musical opened on April 19, 2001. The show takes Broadway to new heights with the desire not to make a hit, but a miss. The storyline: Max Bialystock and Leo Blume are as odd a team as you can find. Mild-mannered accountant Leo doesn’t have a clue what he is in for when he quietly mentions to his “has been” Broadway producer Max, “You can make more money with a flop than a hit.” Thus, they set out to make the worst Broadway show ever and the rest, as they say, is history. Auditions for this crazy, fast-paced musical comedy will be held Friday, April 13 at Enchainement Dance Centre from 6:30 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday April 18 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Russell would like potential cast members to come prepared with a tune they can sing
“The youth company was formed in 1986 as a way to give performing artists a training ground not just in the classroom but on the stage both at home and on the road. The company experience is intended to broaden the dancers’ horizons by offering them a multitude
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of styles and educators,” said Russell. The Performers North Entertainment Company fundraiser show Everybody Cut Loose is on Sunday, April 15. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 children. Doors open at Vanier Hall at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
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Kristine Taylor, left, and Nicole Paisley run tests on blood samples during the open house hosted by medical laboratory technology students at CNC last week. and wearing comfortable clothes they can move in. “We are looking for mature talent (16 years and up) who are prepared to sing, dance and make people laugh.” Phone 250-563-2902 for an appointment.
Fundraiser Show Judy Russell Enchainement dancers are putting on a special performance for a special audience
on Sunday. “We are having our Performers North Entertainment Company event Everybody Cut Footloose on Sunday,” Russell told the Free Press. “This is a variety show featuring 60 members of our youth company (aged seven to 18) doing everything from classical ballet to modern dance with comedy, singing and contemporary pieces thrown into the mix.” The event is an annual show put on
by the youth company to raise money for travel to Prince Rupert for the B.C. Annual Dance Competition. Also appearing on the stage Sunday will be dancers who are not members of the youth company but special guests invited by Russell to perform. Many of the wide
variety of exciting dance numbers featured in the show received high acclaim and awards at the recent Prince George Dance Festival. Along with the talented performers themselves, a number of top choreographers and their work are also featured.
Outdoor Safety Presentation & Book Launch with
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Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm in ArtSpace 1685 3rd Ave 250.563.6637
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Business Directory Northern Notes Terrace debates pipeline
The Terrace business community’s leading voice says it would welcome any economic development opportunities arising from Enbridge’s $5.5 billion Northern Gateway oil pipeline should it be approved. And the Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce also says it is taking a neutral position on the project pending the completion of an extensive federal environmental review. The statements are in an open letter to Enbridge and to other investors released last week by the chamber. It’s in response to the decision by Terrace city council to effectively oppose Enbridge’s plan to pump oil from Alberta to a marine export terminal at Kitimat. Council members cited environmental risk and inadequate economic benefits to the city as reasons for opposing the pipeline.
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Take a trip down Copperhead Road with Steve Earle on June 16 at Vanier Hall.
Finavera OK’d
Victoria has granted Finavera Wind Energy Inc. an Environmental Assessment Certificate for their proposed Tumbler Ridge Wind Energy Project last Thursday after considering a review led by B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Office. The certificate allows Finavera Wind Energy Inc. to proceed to apply for provincial licenses and leases and other necessary approvals for the proposed project that, if approved, will be located eight kilometers southwest of Tumbler Ridge. The proposed $125 million project would produce up to 49.6 megawatts of wind energy producing enough energy for 18,000 homes, and under a 2010 Electricity Purchasing Agreement from BC Hydro electricity delivery date to the BC Hydro grid is November of this year. The project will include up to 33 wind turbine generators, upgrades to existing roads and roughly 19 kilometers of new access and connector roads. During the 10-12 month construction period the project is expected to create 75 person years of direct employment, about 120 full-time and part-time jobs. Once completed, the Wind Energy Project will create seven to eight permanent full-time jobs and no greenhouse gas emissions.
Timber Supply Task Force
By the end of April, a provincial task force is expected to answer a big question for the Highway 16 corridor – Can the province secure enough timber to justify what will likely be a $100million rebuild of the Burns Lake sawmill? “We’re not there yet, but I’m optimistic,” said John Rustad, BC Liberal MLA for Nechako Lakes. Speaking Wednesday to the Houston Chamber of Commerce, Rustad said the challenge is how badly the pine beetle has hit the Lakes timber supply area. In five years, its annual cut could fall to a quarter of what it was – from two million to 500,000 cubic metres of timber. The task force may relax logging restrictions in scenic areas, old-growth stands and the winter ranges of some animals, such as mule deer.
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Steve Earle coming June 16 Steve Earle visits Prince George for the first time June 16 playing Vanier Hall. The rootsy Renaissance man and Texas-born songwriter is a political activisit, radio host, rocker, actor and playwright. Early on he was a bandleader equally smitten with bouncy twang and brawny thud, sharing bills with George Jones and the Replacements. He is also a master storyteller with his songs being recorded by Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Joan Baez, Waylon Jennings, Travis Tritt and many others. His debut record, Guitar Town, not only shot to number one on the charts but also gave rise in the music world to the term New Country. Earle has been nominated for 14 Grammy awards and has won three. His music has also been featured on many movies and television shows including Dead Man Walking and Talladega Nights. An Evening with Steve Earle plays June 16 at Vanier Hall. Tickets go on sale Friday, April 13 at 10 a.m. at all Ticketmaster locations or order online at www.ticketmaster.ca.
Child Development Centre is hosting an
OPEN HOUSE for the Preschool and Daycare Programs
Sat., April 14th • 10am to 1pm
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at 1687 Strathcona Avenue Come and meet the teachers, see the classrooms, the playground, and gym. Enjoy some refreshments with the staff.
UNBC students from the political science class Candian Politics and Policy conducted a research project and public opinion poll to determine what Prince George thinks of Supervised Injection Sites.
Have a Business Bouquet you’d like to send? Call: 250-564-0005
We are taking Registrations for September 2012 Day Care - Monday to Friday 7:30 – 5pm Preschool - Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday classes 9-11:30 and 1-3:30 • Friday classes 9-11:30
Call 250-563-7168 for further information The Child Th Development Centre of Prince George and District
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third Tuesday of the month, St. Giles Presbyterian Church, 1500 Edmonton St. Hospital retirees meeting, first Tuesday of the month, 9 a.m., Prince George Golf Club. Information 250563-7497 or 250-5632885.
Whist, Wednesdays, 7 p.m., Senior Activity Centre, 425 Brunswick St. B.C.Civil Liberties meets every second Wednesday, 6 p.m., Civic Centre. Next meeting April 11. CNC Retirees meet fourth Wednesday, 9 a.m., D’Lanos. Information: Lois 250563-6928. Army Cadet Rangers free youth program, meets Wednesdays, Connaught Youth Centre. Information: Capt. McCue 250565-6993, 250-5649030.
Family YMCA of Prince George CEO Mark Miller, left, presents president Jordy Hoover with a cheque which will help send more than 60 children to Camp Kanannaq this summer. The Strong Kids fundraising campaign topped its target this year.
Thursday DayBreakers Toastmasters meets Thursday, 7-8 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association,1692 10th Ave. Information: Heather 250-9649699. NCP workers and retirees meet third Thursday of the month, 10 a.m., Pine Centre food court. ECRA Forever Young Chorus meet Thursdays, 12:45 p.m., ECRA, 1692 10th Ave. Chess nights, Thursdays, 6-9 p.m., Books and Company. Information: Marilyn 250-562-9580. Prince George Grassroots Cribbage Club registration, 6:30 p.m. play 6:45 p.m., Thursdays, Spruce Capital Recreation Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Information: Gerda 250-564-8561. Tai Chi Classes meets Thursdays, 7-9 p.m., Knox United Church basement, 1448 Fifth Ave. Info: Lister 250-964-3849. Old Time Fiddlers jam, Thursday, 7-10 p.m. Elder Citizens Rec Centre, 1692 10th Ave. NorthBreast Passage Dragon Boat Society meets first Thursday of the month, 7 p.m., Chronic Disease
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Support Groups Prince George Stroke Survivors Group meets Wednesdays, 9:3011:30 a.m., Elder Citizens Recreation Association, 1692 10th Ave. Information: Julia 250-563-3819, Roland 250-562-1747. La Leche League breast feeding support group meets the second Thursday of every month 7 p.m. at the Health Unit auditorium.
Information: Tammy 250-612-0085. PGRH retirees breakfast, first Tuesday of the month, Prince George Golf and Curling Club. Information: 250-5632885. Prince George ATV Club meets third Tuesday of month, 7 p.m. Carmel Restaurant meeting room. Information: George 250-9647907. Prince George Healing Rooms - Are you hurting? Do you have health issues? Confidential prayers Monday noon-2 p.m. and 7-9 p.m No appointment necessary, located in the Prince George Pentecostal Church, 497 Ospika Blvd. Information: 250-6179653.
COLLEGE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION Management Room, UHNBC. Information: Anita 250-563-2949 or Betty 250-962-7985.
Friday Live bands, Friday, 8 p.m.-midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.
Saturday Garage sale, hot dog sale and pies, April 14, Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. MS Society AGM, April 14, 1 p.m., 490 Quebec St. Information: Joann 250-564-7074 or www.mssociety.ca/ princegeorge. Mysteries of Bible Prophecy, April 14, 7 p.m., Civic Centre. Information: www. prophecyseminars. com. Dance with City Limits, April 14, 8 p.m.-midnight, Hart Pioneer Centre. Live bands, Saturday, 8 p.m.midnight, Royal Canadian Legion.
Sunday Caledonia Ramblers strenuous eight-hour snowshoe trip at Viking Ridge, April 15. Meet in parking lot behind City Hall 7:50 a.m.. Information: Nowell at bestleftjab58@yahoo. ca or 250-562-7485. Crib tournament, April 15,1 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Railway and Forest Museum Society AGM, April 15, 1 p.m., 850 River Rd. Roast beef Yorkshire buffet, April 15, 5-6:30 p.m., Hart Pioneer Centre. Mysteries of Bible Prophecy, April 15, 7 p.m., Civic Centre. Information: www. prophecyseminars. com. Meat draw, Royal Canadian Legion, 3-5 p.m., sponsored by Peace Keepers Proceeds to Alzheimer and MS societies and others.
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Mysteries of Bible Prophecy, April 16, 7 p.m., Civic Centre. Information: www. prophecyseminars. com. Tai Chi, Mondays, 1:30 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Northern Twister Square Dance Club meets Mondays, 7 p.m., St. Michael’s Church Hall. Information: Gys 250563-4828 or Reta 250962-2740. Royal Purple meets meets second and fourth Mondays, 7:30 p.m. Information: Dianne 250-596-0125 or Jeanette 250-5639362.
Tuesday Buddhist meditation class, Tuesdays 7–8:30 p.m., 320 Vancouver St. Information: 250-9626876 or www.tilopa. org. Bridge, Tuesdays, 1 p.m., Spruce Capital Seniors Centre, 3701 Rainbow Dr. Sweet Adelines
The Community Datebook provides free community event listings every Wednesday. Submissions are accepted in written form only – dropped off, mailed or emailed – No Phone Calls please. Datebook runs as space allows, there is no guarantee of publication. Mail to 1773 South Lyon St., Prince George BC V2N 1T3 E-mail datebook@pgfreepress.com
women’s fourpart chorus meets Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m., Studio 2880. New members welcome. Information: Kathleen 250-563-2975. Prince George Genealogical Society meets the
“GIVE A LITTLE… GAIN A LOT!” Parks Canada Ft St James - May 21 A Feast Fit for a Queen (and their King!) - a birthday bash with all kinds of scrumptious breakfast treats included with admission. Games, relays and a contest for the Best Dressed Victorian (you?) Cost: $19.60 per family. For more info 250-996-1527 PG Hospice Society Antiques & Collectibles Fair - PG Hospice Society. Apr 14 & 15 at Rolla-A-Dome, 10 am. Admission $4, $3 Srs. Children under 12 free. 2-day discount. 250-563-2551 Diane 250-563-2551 Theatre North West “Brighton Beach Memoirs” – April 19 – May 6. Professional live theatre needs volunteers for front of house activities: ushering, taking tickets, concession. 2-3 evenings per production. Catherine 250-563-6969
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BC ARTS And Culture week is coming! Celebrate the arts by attending the great events that are being presented in your community from April 22-28. www.bcartsweek.org.
Information ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Do you think you may have a problem with Alcohol? Alcohol Anonymous, Box 1257, Prince George, BC V2L 4V5 Call 250-564-7550 NECHAKO RIVER FLOW FACTS April 4, 2012
Reservoir Elevation: 850.88m (2792.50.ft) SLS Discharge: 118.93 m3/s Vanderhoof: 150 m3/s April snow pack survey indicates the overall snow pack is 169.7% of long term average for this time of year. Spillway discharge will be maintained at the current level until late April. Based on the volume of inflow predicted from the existing snow pack flow in the Necahako River is expected to be high in spring and summer. For more information please call Rio Tinto Alcan at 250-567-5105. A recording of Flow Facts is available 24-hours in Vanderhoof at 567-5812
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Drivers/Courier/ Trucking Owner Operators Required Van Kam’s Group of Companies requires Owner Operators to be based at our Prince George Terminal for runs throughout BC and Alberta. Applicants must have winter and mountain, driving experience/training. We offer above average rates and an excellent employee benefits package. To join our team of Professional drivers, call Bev, 1800-663-0900 or email a resume, current driver’s abstract and details of truck to: careers@vankam.com or fax 604-587-9889 Van-Kam is committed to Employment Equity and Environmental Responsibility. We thank you for your in-
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24 hr. Live-In Support Required (Kamloops, B.C.) Dengarry Professional Services Ltd. is seeking experienced individuals or couples for contract to provide live in 24 hr. support for short term stabilization to adults with mental & physical disabilities in Kamloops. Applicant must have education and exp. either in behavioral and/or medical supports. Applicant will undergo extensive screening including reference checks, Crim Check and drivers abstract.
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Nijjer Foods Ltd DBA Dana Mandi (Specialty Food Store) in Prince George BC needs a Store Manager on a permanent full time basis. Wages $17.50 an hour /40 hours per week. Duties Include: Manage the day to day activities of a store. Supervise and delegate work to staff. Open or close store, make schedule, place orders and manage inventory. Balance daily transactions, make bank deposits and handle customer service. Applicant must posses high school education with good communications skills. Computer literate with 1-2 years of supervisory or management level experience and able to work a flexible schedule, including days, on call, late evenings, weekends and holidays. Job requires proficiency in reading text, document use, numeric, writing, working with others, decision making and physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, and other activities necessary to perform job duties. Applicant who has knowledge about East Indian Groceries is an asset. English is mandatory but fluency in Punjabi will be an asset.
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LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Consider a career in Canmore Alberta
The Canmore hospital is looking for experienced operating room nurses. Both permanent and causal RN positions are available. Good English skills are essential as well as a desire to live in a vibrant mountain community. As condition of employment, all employes must have a criminal record check. Salary and benefits are based on a the UNA collective agreement. If interested contact Nina Livseley, Care Manager. 1(403) 678-7188
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In loving memory of
Gerald Gullion Gullion Obit 2x3 December 4, 1947 to March 31, 2012 5433450
Surrounded by family, Gerald was unexpectedly taken home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 31, 2012. Gerald will be remembered for his family loyalty, quiet sense of humour, being a hardworking provider for his family, his love of hockey, and his ability to take the time to embrace every moment.
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Retail sales experience an asset but will train candidates who desire a career in this exciting and rewarding environment. Drop off resumes in person, Pine Centre Mall
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PRINCE GEORGE NATIVE FRIENDSHIP CENTRE Our People make a difference in the community The Prince George Native Friendship Centre, a visionary non-profit society, has been serving the needs of the entire community for the past 40+ years. We are seeking candidates for the following position within our organization:
Ketso Yoh Homeless Outreach Worker
Closing Date – Friday, April 20, 2012 @ 12:00 pm (noon) A hard copy listing the roles, responsibilities and qualifications of the position are available from the Employment Services Unit at the Friendship Centre or by visiting our web site at www.pgnfc.com (click on Join Our Team / Careers). To apply, submit a resume, cover letter and three references detailing which position you are applying for, to:
Employment Services Unit Prince George Native Friendship Centre 21-1600 Third Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3G6 Fax: (250) 563-5627 Email: employment@pgnfc.com Applications will be accepted until dates noted on postings, no telephone inquiries please. We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Superintendent /Project Manager
Prince Rupert Paving and General Contracting Company require a Superintendent for its local and surrounding area operations. Adventure Paving is seeking an individual to oversee the following duties. • • • •
Daily crew and equipment scheduling. Supervision of construction and paving projects. Surveying experience is an asset. Project estimating
The successful applicant should have excellent communication skills, enjoy working with the public and be familiar with Microsoft software. Candidates should also be self motivated and have the ability to work with a team to achieve results in a union environment. Adventure Paving offers a competitive wage and benefit plan. In case you are applying outside of the area; we commit to pay the transportation cost and some living expenses until relocated. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 250 627-9815 Qualified candidates are invited to forward their resumes to: PO Box 809, Prince Rupert, B.C. V8J 3X7 Or by Fax: 250 627-8648 Or by Email to: wbeal@ycs.bc.ca
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