April 27, 2012 by Prince George Free Press

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Survivors of the Lakeland Mills fire gather outside after the explosion hit the sawmill on Monday night. The workers were sent into a triage centre to get looked at where Jesse Cody, who took this photo, assisted in recovery efforts.

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Personal experiences surrounding Monday night’s Lakeland Mills explosion and fire have been similar in nature to other workplace tragedies. Uplifting stories of strength and courage, sombre tales of heartbreak and defeat. No doubt in shock after the initial explosion hit at the sawmill at approximately 9:40 p.m., workers had little time to react as the fire quickly spread. Survivors did so while helping co-workers escape the blaze. The fire claimed the lives of two mill workers, Allan Little and Glenn Roche, and left several in serious condition.

Firefighters, police officers, paramedics and other emergency personnel put their lives at risk in dealing with the disaster on site. Then there were the life savers at the University Hospital of Northern B.C., medical staff who responded to a Code Orange emergency to treat severely burnt victims. A compelling bravery story belongs to 28-year-old Jesse Cody. He didn’t face the catastrophe at Lakeland Mills as an employee or a member of an emergency response team, instead a civilian trying to be a good Samaritan. Cody was in his car at the intersection of Fifth Avenue and Central Street when the initial explosion rocked the downtown core. He had just left his house off the corner of Fifth Avenue and Moffat Street, and was on a night out to go watch a

movie at the theatre. Changing his plans was a split-second decision. “The whole sky lit right up and a massive cloud of fire went up in the sky, so when the light went green, I floored it straight to the mill and went by the security gate there,” he said. Cody described the light from the explosion as being so bright he could read a book. But that paled in comparison to what he saw on site. Cody recalled seeing victims burnt so severely that skin was drooping and coming off them, workers battling broken noses and cuts on their legs. “Those guys didn’t have faces left,” he said. “They had turn to PAGE A3

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Incident claims two lives ■ Lakeland Mills Fire

Two men have died as a result of the explosion and fire at Lakeland Mills Monday night. Shift supervisor Alan Little, 43, was taken to the University Hospital of Northern BC immediately after the blast, but died there several hours later. He was from Prince George. Glenn Francis Roche, 46, was one of the four victims of the fire flown by air ambulance out of the city for treatment. Roche was taken to Edmonton, but despite aggressive medical intervention, died in the

early evening of April 24. Three people remain in hospital after being transferred by air ambulance, two to Vancouver and one to Victoria, and six people are in the hospital in Prince George in serious condition. According to a release, the B.C. Coroners Service has begun an investigation into the deaths, one which will be done in co-operation with the RCMP, the City of Prince George Fire Service and WorkSafeBC.

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no hair, no nothing.” In reacting so promptly to the explosion, Cody arrived on the scene before firefighters, the RCMP and the ambulance service. After a ladder truck arrived and firefighters began battling the blaze, an RCMP officer showed up and told Cody to head home. Cody stuck around and assisted two burnt workers he noticed walking in the parking lot, calling 911 before eventually waving down an ambulance. A triage was set up at a mobile shop on site, and Cody assisted in moving workers there. When he wasn’t assisting injured workers and emergency personnel, he took photos and video. Among photos Cody posted on Facebook was a list of Lakeland employees who assembled at the triage. He admitted that a few of his images upset other Facebook users. “But that’s the reality of it. That’s the head count. That’s what they were doing and they even labelled which ones were planer and which ones were sawmill, so they knew who was who.” Ben Gibson, a 24-year-old who was driving the forklift at Lakeland Mills, was in the mobile shop on a lunch break when the

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The United Steeworkers Local 1-424 and management of Lakeland Milles have arranged counselling services in the Gleason Room at the Coast Inn of the North for members and families affected by Monday’s explosion and fire. The service will be available on a 24/7 basis until further notice.

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The fire at the sawmill at Lakeland Mills on Monday night, as seen at the mobile shop on site. Je s s e C ODY / Fre e Pre s s

explosion occurred. “I had the window right in front of me so the second it blew, I seen it from the start,” said Gibson, a employee of Lakeland Mills for five years. “That’s all I really saw when I went to bed that night. I just keep seeing that initial blast over and over, and it’s something I wish I didn’t see.” Gibson was one of about 50 workers at Lakeland Mills when the fire started. Twenty-two were working in the planer mill. “I’m not injured whatsoever, but I kind of had a unique view of the explosion because there were

the people in the sawmill who experienced it, and then there were the people in the planer who experienced the planer shaking and felt and and heard the explosion, and then there were three of us in the (mobile) shop, in the lunchroom there.” Sawmill workers were also in the lunchroom on break when the fire hit, which may have helped limit the number of fatalities. “They were describing that the wall came down on top of them,” Gibson said. “It sounds like that’s kind of what saved a lot of their lives because the fire went down on the wall and then they had the

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wall to kind of shield them from that.” Gibson and Cody recalled leaving the mill at close to the same time, between 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. Gibson was able to leave after signing his name for a head count list, providing contact information to RCMP and checking out. Gibson, whose wife Nicole is a former Lakeland employee, managed to drive home in his pickup truck that night. “I was hoping everyone made it out OK. That was pretty much it,” he said. “On the back of my mind, I was worried about my job.”

Prince George-Peace River MP Bob Zimmer says his office is working to help those affected by the Lakeland Mills fire process Employment Insurance claims. “For those workers affected by the explosion, Service Canada is making every effort to ensure streamlined processing of Employment Insurance (EI) claims,” he said. “I encourage those who have questions about applying for EI to contact the local Service Canada office or my constituency office in Prince George at 250-5617982.”

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Greg Stewart, president of the Sinclar Group, the company that owns Lakeland Mills, paused a press conference he called in front of the Prince George hospital Wednesday, overcome with emotion as he began to talk about the two men who died in the catastrophic explosion and fire at the mill Monday night. “I want to honour and acknowledge the two employees who have lost their lives in this tragic incident. This is by far the most serious incident in our group of companies, and to have two employees lost as a result of this is devastating to all of us.” Stewart said he knew both of the men who died. He has had a chance to talk to the family of Allan Little and let them know the company is there to support them. Glenn Roche, who died of the injuries he sus-

tained during the fire and blast, had been air-lifted to Edmonton. Reuniting the family was a focus of the company, so Stewart had not yet had the opportunity to talk to them. “Allan Little was a supervisor down at Lakeland. He’d been with the company for about 18 years and was a supervisor for two years. He was a phenomenal individual, well respected by all that worked with him, and he’s going to be a significant loss to them and to the community. “The second casualty that was announced earlier today, Glenn Roche, was incredibly well respected. He was a 29-year employee of Lakeland, and part of our family, our team, for that period of time. He was respected and revered by all who worked with him for the energy he brought to the job on a daily basis, and his opinions and his contribution to the company were hugely respected as well.

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Greg Stewart, president of the Sinclair Group which owns Lakeland Mills, talked to media Wednesday about Monday’s tragic fire. “Both individuals are a significant loss, and our thoughts and prayers are with the families.” The company’s focus, he said, is on those who were injured who remain in hospital. He added the Sinclar group is in the process of setting up systems to aid them. On-site counselling programs and a room at the Coast Inn of the North, available 24-7 so

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The Ministry of Social Development will step up to the plate to aid Lakeland Mills’ employees following the catastrophic explosion that destroyed the sawmill Monday night, resulting in two deaths and several serious injuries.

Premier Christy Clark promised the government will be there to help all those affected, just as it has been there for those devastated by the Babine Forest Products mill explosion in Burns Lake in January. “We will be there to support you. We have your back. We are going to be there for

the people of Prince George,” she said. Clark was in the city Wednesday and spent a portion of the afternoon at the hospital, expressing the grief she said everyone in the province is feeling for those who were hurt and the families of those who died. She said she felt it important they know

they are in everyone’s hearts and prayers. Later she stopped at the Prince George Fire Hall to personally thank first responders, from members of the RCMP to the firefighters who fought the blaze. She said she understands people are hungry to get answers regarding the cause of the two explosions and added that, right now, there is no way to

know whether or not they are connected. “We don’t know the events and if they are connected at all.” The Burns Lake fire investigation is not complete yet and the investigation into what happened at Lakeland Mills is in its preliminary stages. However, WorkSafeBC has issued orders that all sawmills in the province will be inspected. Inspectors, Clark

said, will be working to identify common safety issues. She added the results of those inspections will be shared with employers and employees. However, when it comes to the investigation into the two sawmill fires, she said the government should not interfere with the process. “It is not for politicians to rush these

type of processes. Then we often wind up with the wrong answers.” She added she knows investigators are getting close to an answer regarding the cause of the Burns Lake fire. Meanwhile, she said, Prince GeorgeMackenzie MLA Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, will be working with the company on economic issues.

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Premier Christy Clark thanked the first responders to the Lakeland Mill fire Wednesday during a visit following the Lakeland mill fire.

WorkSafeBC investigates to the employer; equipment that must be examined has been removed from the site and transferred to independent laboratories for testing and analysis; and information and evidence gathered through witness statements is being analyzed. “No preliminary findings into the Burns Lake investigation are available at this time and WorkSafeBC is not in a position to

release information that might compromise the process,” said Roberta Ellis, vice president of corporate services, in a press release. “Investigators continue to examine fuel sources including combustible sawdust and gas as well as potential ignition sources.” The site of the explosion in Prince George remains with the RCMP and the

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ith speculation running rampant that the mountain pine beetle and its dry dust may have been a contributing factor to both the Lakeland Mills and Babine Forest Products’ mill explosion and fire, we really won’t know for quite some time. WorkSafe BC, which just recently released the Babine Forest Products millsite in Burns Lake back to the owners following the January incident there, is not releasing any information about that investigation. Roberta Ellis, vice president of corporate services, said that WorkSafeBC does not want to compromise the Burns Lake investigation. While WorkSafeBC is refusing to draw any direct parallels between the two incidents, other than they are similar in nature, it is taking the correct, and safest, action by putting all mills in the province on notice. It has given orders to all sawmill employers in B.C., directing them to conduct a full hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety review, with particular focus on combustible dust; dust accumulation; and potential ignition sources. WorkSafeBC officers will be following up on these orders to confirm that the ordered actions have been taken and sawmills are in compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation in regard to combustible dust and potential safety hazards. It’s a good thing to do because everyone who now enters a sawmill, especially those dealing with the mountain pine beetle, has to be more than just a little on edge. At present, WorkSafeBC says it does not have reasonable legal grounds to order sawmills closed. The agency will not hesitate to take such action should the circumstances warrant it. Could it be the final insult of the infestation that has caused so much injury to our forests?

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o you like going through municipal finances with a fine-tooth comb? Has the province ever got a job for you. Victoria has appointed a committee to select and oversee its new auditor general for local government. The audit committee is chaired by Anthony Ariganello, president of the Certified General Accountants Association of Canada. Other members are Rick Heney, a Kamloops lawyer; Donalda MacDonald, a vice-president of Westminster Savings Credit Union; Lisa Payne, chief operating officer for software maker Colligo Networks; and Tim Wood, former municipal administrator for Saanich, Penticton and Cranbrook. The committee’s first task is to advertise the position and hire a local government auditor. A municipal auditor general was one of Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign planks. Prior to that, it was something that many organizations, including the Prince George Chamber of Commerce, lobbied for. It’s not something that many municipal politicians are all that keen about, but it’s a move that will help municipalities keep their finances in line and be more accountable to the public.

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‘Workers pulled fellow workers out’ ■ Lakeland explosion

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“It is a sad day for the city,” said Prince George Mayor Shari Green during what shaped up to be a soft spring day in Prince George. “On a day like this, this is not the kind of news I want to be delivering.” Green was the first to speak during a press conference hosted by the Prince George RCMP Tuesday, one that included Supt. Eric Stubbs; Prince George Fire Chief John Lane; Steve Raper, director of communications with Northern Health; and WorkSafeBC regional director interior and north, Todd McDonald. The point of the conference was to update everyone on the Lakeland Mills explosion and fire, which has claimed the lives of two men, one who died in hospital several hours after the conference, and left six people in the hospital in serious condition (though one of those six has since been released). Green expressed her sorrow for the families of Allan Little, the shift supervisor who died in hospital the same Tuesday morning, as well as all those still in the hospital and their families, friends and co-workers. Green, as well as many councillors, were up most of the night following the tragedy. Some council members spent time at the hospital, lending support to the families of those who were injured. Though they’d had a long day, Green said it was nothing compared to what the families of those who were hurt were going through and said they were in her heart and prayers. The focus for the city right now, Green said, is on the families.

Prince George Fire Chief John Lane “I believe workers pulled and dragged their fellow workers out. Nobody would have survived the intensity of that fire,” Prince

George Fire Chief John Lane said. Firefighters could not go into the building, though their initial concern was the evacuation and treatment of patients, and to ensure everyone was accounted for. Lane said three calls came into dispatch about the fire before Lakeland Mills was mentioned. He added this was likely caused because of the reflective nature of the flames, reported to shoot up to about 60 meters in the air. Two trucks De Ly nd a PILON/ Fre e Pre s s responded to Lakeland Lakeland Mills remained engulfed in a cloud of smoke Tuesday morning after fire crews spent the night while a third explored containing the blaze that destroyed the sawmill and resulted in two deaths and several serious injuries. a call of that nature sawdust handling system. the yard, and locating those who pital he was transferred to. at an apartment buildGoing forward, the fire depart- were as of yet unaccounted for was On April 25, one of the six ing, quickly discovered the fire was injured patients in the hospital was actually at the mill, then headed ment will work with the RCMP, the a priority. coroner’s office and WorkSafeBC The safety of the employees, he released. there. Raper said patients suffered said, was their first responsibility. Nineteen firefighters were on to ensure the safety of the site. The integrity of the steel superPolice, who got the call about the trauma injuries from the exploduty at the time. It immediately became clear it was a major incident structure on-site will have to be fire at about 9:30 p.m., established sion as well as varying degrees of and 18 more were called in. More checked and, once the scene is a perimeter on River Road and burns. help was needed, and another 20 released, the work will begin to secured the scene. determine the cause of the blaze. As of Tuesday the scene was still were called to the scene. Todd McDonald One question to explore will be secured. A triage area was set up for WorkSafe BC whether a fire caused the explosion patients. or vice versa. Beginning the early stage of By 11:30 p.m., still fighting to Northern Health They will begin by examining the investigation, Todd McDoncontain the blaze, fire crews had Steve Raper ald with WorkSafe BC said people yet to locate five people, however the area of least damage and workA code orange was called at the were en route to hospitals in Vanthey discovered some were trans- ing inward until the point of origin ported to the hospital in private is discovered. Then, if possible, University Hospital of Northern couver, Victoria and Edmonton, they will pinpoint the cause of the B.C. at 10 p.m. April 23, which is places patients were taken followvehicles. the code used to establish the mass ing the explosion and fire. While Considering his experience, fire. Lane said they expect to get into casualty protocol. The code orange there they will work to get claims Lane said his best comparison for was called off at 1:30 a.m. after 24 registered. the Lakeland Mills fire was the the site Thursday or Friday. people were treated. Ensuring the site is safe to work one at PG Pulp around 2006 or Steve Raper with Northern in going forward is another prior2007. But, though it was compaRCMP Supt. Eric Health extended his sympathies to ity for the organization. rable size-wise it was not burning Stubbs the injured and their families durMcDonald said he could not with the same intensity. To add to speak about an order handed A police dog was brought on- ing Tuesday’s press conference. the difficulty, Lane said a great deal He said 24 people were treated down from WorkSafeBC earlier of hydraulic oil was burning and scene at the Lakeland Mills fire, small explosions went off during looking for employees known to be after the explosion and fire. Two the same day which will ensure at the mill at the time of the explo- were transported by air ambulance all B.C. sawmills will be inspected, the night. Though initial expectations were sion and fire but who were as of yet to Vancouver, one to Victoria and however said a press release on the one to Edmonton. Six were hospi- action would be available later in the fire would burn for 24 hours, unaccounted for. talized with serious injuries. Thir- the afternoon. RCMP Supt. Eric Stubbs, who by 3 p.m. Tuesday only stacks of Labour Minister Margaret Macwood were still smouldering in shared his sympathy for all the teen were released. By the time of the press con- Diarmid said earlier the same day the sorter on the western edge of employees and family members from Lakeland Mills during Tues- ference, Allan Little passed away that though the cause of the Babine the mill. Several areas at the mill were pre- day’s conference, said there was at UHNBC. That evening, follow- Mills fire in Burns Lake in January served including the Downtown concern some of those injured ing the conference, Glenn Roche remains under investigation, one Energy System, the planer mill and might have wandered away from passed away at the Edmonton hos- common factor is sawdust.

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George Gao, right, explains some of the theory behind the erhu to Miran Vaupotich before a talk Friday afternoon at the Immigrant and Muticultural Services Society. Gao played the erhu in Saturday’s PGSO concert, The Silk Road, for which Vaupotich was the guest conductor.

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PROCLAMATIONS April is Daffodil Month in Prince George April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

Regular Council Meeting Mondays, April 30th and May 7th Council Chambers-6:00 p.m.

April 23-30 is Pitch-In Canada Week Operation: Clean Sweep

Advisory Committee on Development Design Wednesday, May 2nd-12:00 p.m.

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Day of Mourning set for April 28 The Day of Mourning on April 28 commemorates workers who have been killed, injured or suffered illness as a result of their job. In British Columbia last year, 142 workers died and 103,798 were injured or became ill. The Canadian Labour Congress initiated a national Day of Mourning ceremony April 28, 1984. Canada was the first country to formally commemorate workers who’d been killed at work; today, 28 years later, the Day of Mourning is observed throughout the world. A remembrance ceremony is being hosted by the North Central Labour Council and WorkSafeBC, with presentations by: • Aaron Ekman, president, North Central Labour Council • Brian Skakun, Prince George city councillor • Todd McDonald, regional director, Interior and North Region, WorkSafeBC • Nick Perry, an injured young worker • Renee Ozee, the mother of a fatally injured worker It will be held at noon on Saturday, April 28, at the Workers’ Memorial on Patricia Boulevard and Queensway Street in Prince George.

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Former mayor Dan Rogers has jointed the Carbon Offset Aggregation Cooperative of British Columbia. He is the new director of sales and marketing. “I’m happy to be joining such an innovative organization that is breaking new ground in helping the transportation and resources sectors reduce their carbon footprint,” said Rog-

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Burn victims frequently receive a large amount of blood products as they recover. The most typical product is a plasma protein called albumin, derived from whole blood donations. More severe cases may require red blood cell transfusions. The explosion and fire at Lakeland Mills on Monday resulted in a number of patients suffering severe burns. One way to show support for the patients and their families is to make a blood donation. Local and regional politicians were making that point when they came to the Canadian Blood Services facility Wednesday afternoon. Mayor Shari Green and members of council were joined by Regional District of BulkleyNechako chairman Bill Miller and Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold to show their support. As it turned out, only Coun. Dave Wilbur was able to give blood on Wednesday. Some of the others, like Coun. Cameron Stolz, had donated too recently to do so again. Others, like Coun. Garth Frizzell, had recently travelled to areas which precluded them from giving blood because of the possibility of an infection. Strimbold had never given blood before, but stepped forward to get some more information from staff. “They told me it would take at least an hour,” he reported a few minutes later, “because I’m a first-

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Prince George Coun. Dave Wilbur was in the chair at Canadian Blood Services. Offering their support for Wilbur and the injured workers were Coun. Murry Krause, left, Burns Lake Mayor Luke Strimbold, Coun. Garth Frizzell, Mayor Shari Green, Coun. Lyn Hall, Coun. Cameron Stolz and Regional District of BulkleyNechako chairman Bill Miller. A lla n W ISHA RT/ Fre e Pre s s

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The government should make whatever resources necessary available to fast-track the investigations into the cause of the Babine Forest Products mill fire and the Lakeland Mills explosion and fire, according to Prince George - Mackenzie NDP candidate, Bobby Deepak. Deepak expressed his deepest condolences to the families of the two workers who died in the explosion and fire at Lakeland Mills. “Our hearts and prayers are with the injured workers’ families and friends, and all the employees of the mill,” he added. “This impacts the whole community of Prince George, and I know this is a community that comes together when such things happen.” He added the Labour Council has set up a fund for the affected workers. “I also want to thank the first responders, the paramedics, nurses, doctors, staff, fire fighters, counsellors and social workers. We have to thank them for being there,” he said. “This really shows the importance of social services. And the United Steelworkers have been excellent in responding. And the company is doing its part as well. “Everyone is devas-

That information, tated. Everyone is doing dry and fine as a result well as the Lakeland Mills fire and explo- as well as any concluof cutting the pine. their part to help.” sions that might have Solid answers rather sion. Deepak said the tragHe said he under- been made thus far in edy hit very close to than speculation is needed, Deepak said, stands the govern- the Babine Mills fire, home for him. so regula- ment’s reluctance to needs to be made pub“I know tions can intervene so as not to lic so changes can be a lot of be put in compromise the inves- instituted, and mill people who place to tigation, however he worker’s safety can be worked at ensure this pointed out the most assured. that mill. “We need to know does not sensitive portion of They are h a p p e n the process revolves the cause and get to the friends. It around the collection bottom of what hapagain. really hits T h e of evidence. After that, pened at Babine and home. I order given Deepak, who is also a Lakeland mills. This consider by Work- lawyer, said there is less is not just a localized them famSafeBC to risk of compromise. issue anymore. This ily.” Bobby Deepak inspect all Whatever resources is not a political issue. The two - NDP candidate s a w m i l l s are necessary, whether It is more of a comsawmill in the it means bringing in munity issue. We have fires happened within months of province is a good one, experts from outside to do what is in the one another and Deepak Deepak said, however the province or outside best interest of Prince said this has led to a lot the government must the country, those steps George and the other of concern expressed by go further and expedite should be taken, and communities out there mill workers province- the investigation into quickly, according to no matter what governwide, worried about the cause of the Babine Deepak, so the cause of ment is in power.” their safety. Though Forest Products fire as the fires is known. there were significant differences, he said the similarities between the two incidents are eerie, one happening Jan. 20, Kids Answer the second April 23. Riding Gear The timing of the fires Package* were similar as well. In Burns Lake, it happened on the afternoon shift at 8:15 p.m. LikeAdult Thor Phase wise, at Lakeland, the explosion/fire occurred Riding Gear Package* on the afternoon shift, around 9:30 p.m. The two workers who died in Burns Lake were in there 40s as were the two who were killed in Kids MX Helmets the Lakeland Mills fire. And both mills were Starting at cutting bug-kill pine. There has been some speculation that the fires were caused by the build-up of fine par* Riding Gear Packages include 805 1ST AVE PRINCE GEORGE 250-563-8891 1-800-563-8893 ticulate in the air from Pants Jersey and Gloves. Prices do not include taxes. sawdust that was very

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On Monday, April 30 at 7 p.m. jthe Latino Canadian Association of Northern B.C. presents A Brief History of Latin America: How Exhumations bring Closure to the Victims of the Armed Conflict in Guatemala, at Cafe Voltaire (Books and Company). For more on the week-long public festival that celebrates Hispanic culture and traditions, visit www.latinpg.com. Tickets to the Latin Dinner and Dance Party on May 5 are sold at Books and Co.

Book Launch

B. Heather Mantler, nominee for the Prince George Arts and Culture Award in the fiction category, will launch her new book, For Wealth and Glory, on Tuesday, May 1 at Books and Company on Third Ave. This is the author’s third book and a prequel to The King’s Ransom. The event starts at 7 p.m.

Red Moon Road

The Folkfest Society presents Red Moon Road, a Winnipeg-based acoustic folk and roots band, on May 14. The concert is a fundraiser for next year’s Coldsnap music festival, which showcases many artists. They perform at Artspace above Books and Company. Tickets $20 at Books and Co. and Studio 2880.

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The prey can be anyone – anyone with the right stuff. Firefighter, pro hockey player, practical nurse, wrestler, wildlife photographer, electrician, doctor or Olympic bobsledder. The competitors are best friends, married couples, business partners, identical twins. Different walks of life for sure, but on the popular Outdoor Living Network (OLN) show, they have two things in common: a love of adventure and the ability to navigate the great outdoors. The hunter on Terry Grant on the outdoor “set” of OLN’s series, Mantracker. Mantracker TV (despite the outdoors backdrop) and track awareness training. series is Terry Grant. On Wednesday, Grant spoke the first day of shooting with He’s most widely known for with the Free Press about his visit people, cameras and technical his title role but he’s not acting. equipment present, that quickly to Prince George on Saturday. There’s no script or teleprompter How did he come to be in the faded, he said. he doesn’t have a stunt double. “The very first show – after Mantracker saddle? He’s the real deal. “My cousin is a guide outfitter they set the prey loose, we got “I was given total freedom (by and he met the producer of the to an intersection of trails in the producers) to do what I do,“ show at a Toronto Sportsman’s the bush. I remember looking said Grant.“ There’s no one tellat the cameraShow at the time ing me what to do.” man and saythey were first putFree Press Grant uses his many years of ing, ‘What do ting together the experience to track and capture you want me to show,” said Grant. prey in Canada’s wilderness do now?’ And “He mentioned Terry Grant, the (one episode features B.C.’s rughe said, ‘I’m me and that’s how Mantracker, at Prince ged Chilcotin mountains). But George Motors Saturday, just here to film I got on the show. he’s spent years as a well-known noon to 3 p.m. whatever you I’ve done a lot of big-game guide in northern B.C. do. So just go other things in my the Yukon and Northwest Terrilife – I’ve been involved with for it.’ At that point I realized tories, and he’s worked many of search and rescue, I’ve done it was real. No script, (this was) the largest ranches in Alberta. guiding, I’ve been a cowboy – not made up. It was up to me to He’s also consulted with the track these guys. all that experience helped.” British Military Chiefs, provid“So I found the tracks and If he felt out of his element ing guidance on basic ground

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there’s no potholes), the buildI’ve been having these awful ings. But the person in my dream recurring nightmares. – me – definitely does know Dawn is breaking, I wake where she is. up and I’m living on the street. My alter ego has a morning Beside me, on the ground, is routine. a big, reusable, multi-striped I’m brushing my bag from Winners (go figure, they Tea teeth, with toothpaste, water. I brush my only came out last with no hair. I’m cold and month). The bag is Teresa thinking about my filled to the brim first cup of coffee. with my worldly I count out $1.20 in possessions – alarm clock, family phoTeresaMallam change. These are anxiety dreams, I tos, toiletries, black socks, jeans, know, but I’m not sure why this T-shirt and sweater. particular scenario keeps popWhy an alarm clock? ping up. Because in my old life I had a I have always been concerned job and a purpose. I liked being about the homeless, written on time. I don’t recognize the surround- about their plight. I still wonder why so many people in this ings that I’m in. Not the city, the country end up without a roof streets (can’t be Prince George,

over their heads – despite government programs and dollars that have been devoted to the problem. But back to me, the homeless bag lady in my dreams. I mentioned my dreams to a few friends that I often meet and talk with over coffee. They exchanged glances. And I kept checking the exit doors to see if a hasty retreat was possible. They (men in white coats) don’t come along and take you away in a straitjacket anymore. We have human rights and more humane channels for that sort of thing now. Still, the coffee crowd was curious. “When did you start having these dreams?” someone

asked. “Oh, around the time they decided it would be a good idea to raise the age eligibility for Canadian Old Age Pension benefits from 65 to 67.” “No seriously, when?” Honestly, I can’t remember. I used to mostly have happy dreams about love, travel to exotic places, interviews with the rich and famous. I could now see my pseudopsychiatrist pals leaning further into their lattes. “Dreams are a way to escape,” they mused. “Maybe you just want to escape from work and

responsibility.” Really? Well, quitting my ‘dream’ job is a sure way of finding myself broke and out on the street. Finally, my BFF looked up and smiled. “What are you so worried about? At worst, you spend a few months on the street. The world’s coming to an end December 2012 anyway – isn’t that what you Armageddon fear mongers believe?” Me and my big mouth. “That’s conspiracy theorists to you, bud.” I’ll see you in my dreams.

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Eighteen years of growth. More than 15 inches of hair. Snip, snip. Prince George Airport director of operations Cuyler Green said Friday morning the time had come. “I’ve had this hair for over 18 years, and I said the only way I would cut it would be to raise money for a good cause.” That good cause turned out to be Locks for Love, an activity of the Canadian Cancer Society which sees donated hair go to make wigs for cancer patients who have lost their own hair. Just donating his hair wasn’t enough for Green, though. He decided to do some fundraising at the same time by “auctioning” off the right to make the first cut. The highest donation would win. “We’ve raised over $2,500 so far,” he said Friday morning in the area of the airport where the clipping would happen. “I had two people donate $200 each, but neither of them could be here, so the honour goes to Jamie Smith, who donated $105.” Smith works under Green in the operations department, which may have caused Green some trepidation when he saw the garden shears Smith was planning to use. Oh, and being reminded it was Friday the 13th might not have helped. In the end, though, the hair came off and will be put to good use. And Green knows he’ll have to get used to a few new experiences. “I’m going to have to remember to put suntan lotion on the back of my neck now.”

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Dawn Hemingway, chair of the School of Social Work at UNBC, left, presents Ginny Parsons with a Golden Hearts and Silver Hands award for her work with the Senior Peer Support Program. MC Howard Foot enjoys the winning moment.

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What do you know about the operation of “scooters”? Have you ever witnessed an encounter between a pedestrian or a vehicle and wondered about safety? Are you wondering about operating your “scooter” around and about town? “Scooters”, or electric mobility scooters, and power wheelchairs are convenient and reliable power mobility devices, and there are around 3,500 power mobility device users in Prince George. Pedestrians and drivers are more and more often required to share sidewalks and roads with these devices. Occasionally, that experience can prove confusing. PGCOS occasionally receives calls from drivers and pedestrians questioning “rules of the road”. Is a power mobility device operator a driver or a pedestrian? Are they supposed to operate their power mobility device on the sidewalk or on the road? What if there are no sidewalks? What if there are sidewalks,

It was a spectacle fit for the Academy Awards or the Junos. On Friday evening, the Prince George Council of Seniors staged a gala evening to recognize its volunteers with the first Golden Hearts and Silver Hands awards. Like other major award shows, there were nominees in each category before a final winner was announced. Unlike other shows, the nominees didn’t even know they were nominated until the evening of the awards. Here are the categories and winners: • Volunteer Board of Directors – Past President Bob D’Auray • Outreach Volunteers – 89 years young volunteer Ellen “Nellie” Pike -- friendly phone calls

• Volunteer Computer Instructors – Dave Milne • Meals on Wheels Volunteers – AimHi Team • Senior Peer Support Program Volunteers – Virginia “Ginny” Parsons • Volunteer Christmas Hamper Elves – Nechako Rotary Club • Volunteer Golden Age Social Hosts – St. Andrews United Church • Senior Moments Radio program Volunteers – On-air duo of

Bob D’Auray and Sharon Hurd • “Ex Gratias” Volunteers (all those behindthe-scene folks who do the multiplicity of necessary and important tasks) – Anne Hogan • Volunteer of the year – Each and every volunteer The nominating committee stated it had a difficult time picking the nominees for each category, let alone a winner, since every volunteer is important to the Council of Seniors.

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Bill Bosnich plays a bull (OK, cow) in a skit with Gladys Moffat during rehearsals Monday at Elder Citizens Recreation Centre. ECRA drama club’s Laugh Lines show runs April 27,28 and 29. Tickets are available at the seniors’ centre on 10th Ave. but they are not navigable? Who has the right of way? The Insurance Corporation of BC and the Motor Vehicle Act spell out standards of operation. Power mobility device operators should follow pedestrian rules. In other words, stay on sidewalks where possible and give right of way to foot traffic; obey all road signs and lights; signal turns and give traffic the right of way before crossing lanes or

manoeuvring around vehicles; and keep to the extreme left facing traffic hen inaccessible sidewalks make using the road necessary. There is more to think about, such as visibility, speed, turns, and effects of medications. For the correct answers to these and other questions, you can attend a power mobility safety information day on Saturday, April 28 between 1 and 4 p.m. This event will be held in the AimHi

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The North American Touring Company of Mamma Mia is coming to Prince George on August 16. The global smash hit musical, seen by 50 million people around the world, plays the CN Centre for one night only. The current tour has played over 3,700 performances in over 150 cities with 145 repeat visits. Mamma Mia is the story of an independent single mother who owns a small hotel on an idllic Greek island. Donna is about to let go of Sophie, the spirited daughter

A group of high-school students from School District 57 is getting hands-on experience in the heavy construction industry as part of the Heavy Metal Rocks program. The 32 students will learn to safely operate several different pieces of heavy construction equipment at the Inland Concrete gravel pit. The first day of the work-experience program involves Industry and WorkSafeBC giving the students safety awareness training. Participants will also take the Construction Safety Training System course and receive certification. They will tour local construction industry operations and be introduced to the sector’s different career paths. Over the next three days, they will obtain work experience at the gravel pit, receiving direct supervision and mentorship from experienced construction operators and trades people. They’ll also receive additional educational and safety demonstrations during their lunches and snack breaks. Prince George Construction Association president Rosalind Thorn says one of the exciting features of Heavy Metal Rocks is that students have the chance to explore a wide variety of career paths, from those involved in design through to on-site completion of projects. The event wraps up on Saturday with a barbecue, awards presentation, and equipment demonstration involving the participants, parents, and local dignitaries.

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whole career, I really like the dynamic atmosphere, and meeting the board PacificSport Northern members and the people BC welcomed a new staff here in Prince George that member this month to fill a are a very forward thinking organization that is temporary position. Craig Noonan was open to try new things and named the interim execu- really experience a lot of tive director of the Pacific- growth and developing Sport branch, filling in for as an organization,” said the next year while Kristen Noonan, a 28-year-old Harrott takes a one-year product of Prince Edward maternity leave. This week Island. “Also, from being was his third filling the in Whitehorse especially, I position and he came to have an impact on athletes the city from Whitehorse, in the northern commuYukon, where he worked nity. I knew that by comas operations manager ing here, I would get an for the 2012 Arctic Winter immediate opportunity to make an impact and do Games. Noonan has been some things that would involved with multiple help the organization grow, sports for most of his life, but also help develop the sporting opporand, as an tunities and athlete and access to sport coach, Nooand things like nan has that for northern worked with athletes.” many athThe majority of letes from Noonan’s life has the recreation been spent on the to elite level. east coast. Before He’s a strong travelling west promoter of for the position the Canadian Craig Noonan in Whitehorse, Sport for Life - PacificSport he held a few movement. important sports His experience in sport is something and recreation positions in which could provide a boost Prince Edward Island. At to PacificSport Northern the 2009 Canada Summer BC, as he works with exist- Games, he filled the role of ing and new stakeholders, Athletes Village coordinaensuring the body’s vision tor, looking after services and values continue driv- for Games participants. ing the success of sports in While in Summerside, P.E.I., Noonan had a stint northern B.C. “I think just from work- managing the city’s parks ing in and around sport my and recreation department.

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Football players warm up during a workout session last Thursday at the Northern Sport Centre. The athletes will be back at the fieldhouse this weekend for the 2012 Northern Football Combine. “In my job with the city, we hosted a lot of major events, including Hockey Canada events and things like that, so there’s a network of people across the country that I kind of have connected with and that includes a lot of people here in B.C. as well.” At the University of Prince Edward Island in Charlottetown, Noonan oversaw a few areas in the sports department: information, the development

of a new fitness centre and event management. Noonan’s early career is a reflection of his education. He holds a kinesiology degree from the University of New Brunswick (Fredericton) and a pair of certificates from St. Mary’s University (Halifax, N.S.), one in leadership development and another in business communications. While working towards his kinesiology degree, Noonan did sports marketing

duties for the University of New Brunswick athletics department. Since settling in his PacificSport office at the Northern Sport Centre, Noonan has connected with sports leaders in the city, including 2015 Canada Winter Games staff. He’s looking forward to the third annual Fan the Flame Dinner on May 11 at the Coast Inn of the North. The keynote speaker for this year’s Fan the Flame event is national

ski cross athlete Kelsey Serwa. Tickets for the Fan the Flame dinner can be purchased online. More information is available through PacificSport Northern BC at www.pacificsportnorthernbc.com. As for Noonan, he isn’t ruling out the possibility of remaining in Prince George after Harrott returns. “So far, everything in Prince George has been very exciting,” he said.

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The Prince George Youth Soccer Association is launching its first major fundraiser to generate funds for youth programs in the city. The My Assist, Our Goal pledge program will involve all youth players seeking pledges from the public for the total number of goals scored this season by the UNBC men’s and women’s soccer teams. The program is headed by another new entity within PGYSA, CLUB11. CLUB11 members will come together once a year to determine how the funds will be given out in the city. Out of the money raised in the My Assist, My Goal pledge program, 50 per cent will go to the community groups and projects focusing on youth. The other 50 per cent will go into youth soccer. A minimum pledge of 50 cents is required. The drive for pledges will take place from May 26 to June 9. Anybody interesting in supporting the cause can also pledge flat amounts. “CLUB11 and the My Assist, Our Goal pledge programs are about our members having a positive impact upon our community,” PGYSA executive director Len McNamara stated in a press release. “This pledge program will enable our youth to make significant contributions to other organizations/projects that focus on youth programs and activities in the city.” In addition to the 2,500 youth members in the association seeking pledges, the program hopes to attract further corporate donations to reach a goal of raising $100,000 each year, of which 50 per cent will go into the community. The program highlights the efforts of the UNBC soccer teams as they enter their first season competing in the Canada West Universities Athletic Association. CLUB11 already includes members Larry Olsen, Mark Bertulli and Mario Mastroianni. The Our Goal pledge program includes four honourary co-captains: Mayor Shari Green, Councilor Lyn Hall and UNBC/PGYSA alumnus Jodi Godwin and Scott DeBianchi. CLUB11 membership is sold at $99 annually with a first-year initiation fee of $199. For more information on the program, visit the PGYSA website at www.pgysa.bc.ca or call the league office at 250-564-5900.

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Members of the Prince George Track and Field Club stretch out prior to a practice on Tuesday evening at Masich Place Stadium. All of the usual annual competitions will be held again this year. The largest PGTFC meet is the Spruce Capital Invitational on June 9 and 10. The competition draws close to 250 participants. “It can really vary as well, depending on what communities show up for it,” Martinson said. Other track and field meets this year include the North Central District zone championships (May 17 and 18), the Centennial Meet in Kam-

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They’ve been training outside for a few weeks. One more week and the Prince George Track and Field Club will hold its first meet of the 2012 season. This year’s Sub Zero Meet is scheduled for May 5. Barring any unforeseen natural disaster, it’ll run as planned, with Mother Nature doing its part to cooperate with Masich Place Stadium clear of snow. “We’re starting to get the kids all coming back and we’re getting in some good training,” PGTFC president Brian Martinson said. “Some of the kids who train through the winter are getting a head start so they’re doing real well.” Significant late-winter snowfalls in 2011, followed by below average spring temperatures, resulted in a later than usual start to outdoor sports seasons. But they still managed to hold the Sub Zero Meet which, given the time of year it’s held, requires a lot of cooperation from Mother Nature to get staged. Organizers have cancelled the meet for weatherrelated reasons in the past, as recently as 2009. “It’s not bad. I think the fields will open up early in May like they’re supposed

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Gymnasts do well at Kitimat Spring Fling The Prince George Gymnastics Club participated in the Spring Fling in Kitimat on the weekend. The club sent in results for six different Prince George gymnasts who entered the meet.

Dallyn Long and Kaylee Watt competed in the Level 1 argo category. Long took first in vault, first in beam, third in bars, and third in the floor routine. Watt took home second in beam, fifth in floor, and a trio of

fourth-place results: in the vault, bars and allaround. In the Level 1 tyro division, Emily MacDonald was first in vault, second in bars, second in floor, third in beam, and first allaround.

Gymstarts who participated were: Farrah Normand - silver physical ability, and silver skills; Sydney Hamilton - silver physical ability, and

gold skills; and Rachel Massey - silver physical ability, and gold skills. The Prince George Gymnastics Club is preparing to hold its

annual Invitational/ Zone 8 championship meet. That competition will be held on May 5 and 6. Other upcoming meets include the Doetzel Invitational in

Fort St. John (May 12 and 13), the Ogopogo Invitational in Kelowna (June 2 and 3) and the Aloha Invitational in Smithers (June 16 and 17).

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The first weekend of the Prince George Senior Lacrosse Association season has a tripleheader on the agenda. A trio of games at the Coliseum on Saturday begins with a battle between the Shooters Pub Devils and Twisted Cork/ Regional Security Stylers at 5 p.m. The Stylers are coming off a loss in the season opener on Monday night, dropping a 17-9 decision to the BX Pub Bandits. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, the Mackenzie LumberJax make their season debut in a game against the expansion Quesnel Crossfire. The Crossfire was set to get its inaugural season started Thursday evening against the Bandits. Saturday evening’s action wraps up with the Bandits meeting the league’s other team, the College Heights Pub Assault, in a 9 p.m. game. On Sunday at 11 a.m., the LumberJax play the Stylers. Forty-five games are

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CONCRETE Pump Operator required in Salmon Arm area. Must have experience Call Pete (1-250)833-5722 Dana Mandi EAST INDIAN RESTAURANT REQUIRES: 2 full-time Chefs, 40 hrs per week, $17/hr min 2 yrs exp. 1 Food server supervisor 40 hrs per week $18/hr. Must speak Hindi or Punjabi & English. Drop resume @ 2095 5th Ave. or email: nijjerb@hotmail.com Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following job: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259 Required full time experienced cooks, baker specializing in South Indian and Srilankan. $18.00 per hour. Drop off resume to 1789 S. Nicholson St. between 11am - 5pm

Fax: 250-563-2572

250-563-2585

Career Opportunities

LOOKING FOR A CHANGE? Consider a career in Canmore Alberta

Ministry of Children and Family Development

ALSTAR OILFIELD CONTRACTORS LTD.

Help Wanted Cashier required. Part-time hours to start. Must be able to work days and evenings. Computer skills and retail experience an asset. Apply with resume to Your Dollar Store With More, Hart Centre Mall. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.

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is looking to ﬁll the following positions:

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May 14 – August 2, 2012 (12 weeks) $ 13 p hr Restriction: This position is only open to fulltime students who are planning on returning to school in Sept. 2012

7:45AM TO 5PM

Group Rates Available

Employment

Youth Supervisor, Youth Custody Services

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

Education/Trade Schools

Your confidence and experience assisting youth is your greatest skill, and our greatest asset—Prince George, B.C. Working directly with youth in custody who are involved in the youth justice system and drawing from your skills and expertise, you will effect positive change for residents, develop a collegial environment with co-workers, and communicate clearly and constructively with supervisors. By the nature of the position and your strength of character, you will maintain trust and honesty with residents and colleagues. In this safety-sensitive position, you will maintain rules and standards of good order and discipline using human relations skills and, where necessary, authority. An expert relationship builder, you will organize, instruct and supervise residents participating in centre activities. Most critically, you will instill a positive influence on residents by role-modeling leadership. There are six positions available and these are temporary, auxiliary on-call positions.

To learn more and to apply online by May 2, 2012, visit:

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BRIDGING TO EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM

Session to begin: April 30, 2012 The Carrier Sekani Family Services Bridging to Employment Program is currently accepting applications for motivated and committed students. The program is nine weeks in length and covers skill development geared to employment and training. Students will receive the following certiﬁcates & training in the program: • Food-safe • First Aid • Serving it Right • Super Host • WHMIS • Basic Computers Skills • Financial Literacy To register and for more information contact Darlene Dunne or Samantha Wurtak at (250) 563-5530; The Bridging to Employment and Training Program is sponsored by the Prince George Nechako Aboriginal Employment, Training Association and the Urban Aboriginal Working Group.

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Employment

Services

Help Wanted

Hotel, Restaurant, Food Services

Alterations/ Dressmaking

COOK: Tin Rooster Holding Ltd, P.O. Box 160 (100 Boulder Ave.) Dease Lake, B.C., V0C1L0, requires full time cooks to prepare and cook short orders and full meals for eat-in and take-out. Prepare and cook deli items for retail sale. Maintain all health standards and keep food prep/storage areas clean. Applicants must have 3 years experience. Speak English. Shift work. Salary $13.30/hr. Apply by mail or fax: (250) 771-4382

Prince George Subway Restaurants (All Locations) require F/T Food Service Supervisors, $12.50/hour, 40hr/week. Must have at least 1 year related experience. Duties include: supervise food handlers, maintain inventory, establish work schedule and ensure food service and quality control etc. Mail your resumes to: Suite 208, 715 Victoria Street Prince George, BC V2L 2K5 or fax to: 250-561-2549

Will do sewing, hemming, alterations & mending. Prompt reliable service. Call (250)964-9141

Indian Lion Restaurant & Pizza need full time Indian Cook, Sweet Maker, Food Server & Cook Helper. Person should have min 3 yrs exp as cook & sweet maker. Preparation of East Indian dishes, sweets & all tandoori dishes. Wages $13.85/hr. Servers must have some related exp to take & serve orders, handle payments. Wages $9.81/hr. Helpers must know helping cooks, cleanliness, dishwashing etc. wages $10.68/hr. Mail resume to: 1063 5th Ave. Prince George, BC V2L 5K7 Or email to: indiancousin@gmail.com

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Trades, Technical

ARE YOU THE NEXT MARATHON MAN? We are looking for highly motivated, willing to learn individuals who are interested in becoming installers with our company. If you’re the next Marathon Man email your resume to:

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Tolko Industries Ltd. is a forest products company with marketing and manufacturing facilities throughout Western Canada. Our commitment to excellence in the forest industry has resulted in significant growth. We are currently seeking a CERTIFIED HD MECHANIC to join our progressive team at Tolko’s Quest Wood sawmill facility located in Quesnel, B.C. As a successful candidate, you will be a qualified HD MECHANIC with a valid Interprovincial Journeyman ticket. Experience with Liebherr, Caterpillar and Taylor equipment would be a definite asset. A Level 3 Welding ticket would be an definite asset as well. Shifts could consist of days and or afternoons (must be flexible to work both). This individual will be a team player with good interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills. Will have the ability to work with minimal supervision, and will be able to contribute positively to a quality team environment. Strong values of Safety, Respect, Progressiveness, Open Communication, Integrity and Profit guide us at Tolko. READY TO APPLY YOURSELF? JOIN THE TOLKO PROFESSIONALS If you are a results oriented individual with a proven record of accomplishment in your trade, a strong safety background and a desire to work in a team environment, explore this opportunity by sending a detailed resume by May 30, 2012 to: Penni Yamamoto, Human Resourses Tolko Industries Ltd., Quest Wood Division 1879 Brownmiller Road, Quesnel, B.C. V2J 6R9 Fax: 1 250 992-1701 or e-mail: Questwood@Tolko.com

Prince George Subway Restaurants (All Locations) require full time Food Counter Attendants, $10.75/hr, 40 hrs/week. Job includes taking customers’ orders; wash, peel & cut vegetables; preparing sandwiches; and cleaning work areas, etc. Mail your resumes to: Suite 208, 715 Victoria Street, Prince George, B.C., V2L 2K5 or fax to: 250-561-2549

Help Wanted

SENIOR GROCERY CLERKS Askew’s is seeking Senior Grocery Clerks. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a retail grocery setting and have experience in a supervisory role. Salary is negotiable, with full benefits and pension plan. For more information please visit our website at askewsfoods.com under careers.

Controller

Coastal ShellÀsh Corporation is a fast-paced, young business operating on the North Coast with a central ofÀce in Prince Rupert. The business is a partnership with the Coastal First Nations and a leading Chinese shellÀsh aquaculture company. Coastal ShellÀsh is undertaking a major expansion to become BC’s largest, fully integrated shellÀsh company with a hatchery already established in Prince Rupert and shellÀsh farms under development on Haida Gwaii and in the Prince Rupert region. The company is looking for an experienced Controller to be responsible for all accounting functions, reporting to the CEO. Candidates for this position should be extremely well organized, have excellent computer skills and prior experience as a senior level controller. Only those candidates with relevant qualiÀcations and experience will be contacted for an interview. Please email or fax a resume and cover letter before May 7th to: Coastal ShellÀsh Corporation 206 – 100 McBride Street Prince Rupert, BC V8J 3E8 Fax (250) 622-0747 sam.bowman@coastalshellÀsh.com

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.

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Applicant who has knowledge about East Indian Groceries is an asset. English is mandatory but ﬂuency in Punjabi will be an asset. Interested applicants can send their resume to: nijjerb@hotmail.com or fax 250-562-1725

Medical/Dental MARIPOSA Gardens in Osoyoos seeking FT Recreational Therapist/Manager. Resume & Cover to becky.marlatt@balticproperties.ca

Trades, Technical MILLWRIGHT Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc., an innovative leader in the BC feed industry, located in Abbotsford, BC has an immediate opening for a millwright with a 3rd class Power Engineering ticket. Previous maintenance experience is an asset. Qualified applicants should send a letter of interest and resume, including references to: Operations Manager Ritchie-Smith Feeds, Inc. 33777 Enterprise Avenue Abbotsford, BC V2S 7T9 Fax: 604-859-7011 Email: rsfeeds@rsfeeds.net

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Real Estate

Rentals

Contractors

Pets Wanted mature semi-retired age group (50+) couple or person to adopt 3 adorable,registered pure breed Chiquaa (2 female, 1 male) . Will be given only to the appropiate home/s. (Females will be spade) 778-416-1596

Mobile Homes & Parks

Apt/Condo for Rent

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Commercial/ Industrial

Handypersons Handyman from Newfoundland All jobs big & small, I’se the b’ye to do it all. Carpentry & plumbing etc. W.E.T.T. Certified. Call Jim 250.562.8203 / 250.613.5478

Home Improvements Bath & Kitchen Specialist

We bring creative design ideas to the table, as we work closely with you to achieve the perfect remodel. No job too big and none certainly, too small. Call Tom today for free estimate. 250-961-0439 G Gilbert Renovation Year round reno needs. Int/ext, nothing too small. 30 yrs exp. Free estimates! Call Gaetan (250) 560-5845 or 552-7184

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Furniture PALLISER Love seat, chocolate brown. Storage comp. with 2 cup holders. Reclines both ends. 1.5 yrs old. $1000 (250)964-7625 PALLISER Love Seat Recliner donna fabric, berry color, 4 yrs old, excellent condition,asking $500 (250)964-7625

Garage Sales

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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

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Tree & hedge trimming, rubbish removal, power rake, & yard clean up. PG Yard Service Call (250)552-2122

Misc Services R & R Sewing Centre

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Plumbing PLUMBFAST Plumbing & Heating Priced by the job. No surprises. Guaranteed! 778-890-2002

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MOVING Sale All Items Must Go Saturday April 28th from 8:00 am to 4:00pm 7708 Miller Crescent For preview go to: http://s1074.photobucket.com/albums/w404/opentolifesjourney/ Nechako Rotary Club’s Annual Garage Sale, April 28-29 at Studio 2880 on 15 th Ave. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Food, refreshments available. Proceeds support Rotary World Help Network.

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Prince George’s Canadian Home Builders’

2012 Home Show & Energy Fair

Friday, April 27 • 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm | Saturday, April 28 • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm | Sunday, April 29 • 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Stage Schedule Friday April 27

4:30 pm – 5:00 pm 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Saturday April 28 11:00 am – 11:30 am 11:30 am – 12:00 pm 12:15 pm – 12:45 pm 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm 2:30 pm – 3:05 pm 3:05 pm – 3:35 pm 3:35 pm – 4:00 pm 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Sunday April 29

11:00 am - 11:30 pm 11:30 am - 12:00 pm 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

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Precision Built Home and Cottage Packages

Murray Frank of Constructive Home Solutions Inc. delivers this presentation on behalf of the Homeowner Protection Office. Murray is recognized as a premier building science specialist in British Columbia and has been instrumental in the development of the understanding of moisture problems, energy performance and sustainability relating to single family and multi-unit residential buildings.